Me and My Cold CEO Wife

Chapter 1711 - 1700: The Rip-Off Upgrade

If it weren't for that familiar license plate, Ning Fan would almost think this was a new car."This time we're heading to Las Vegas, how could I possibly let the boss lose face."

Bick excitedly introduced, "Besides waxing and polishing, I also changed the tires, the seat cushions..."

From Bick's words, it's clear that except for parts like the car shell that couldn't be replaced,

the previously worn-out taxi has undergone a full makeover inside and out, replacing everything that could be replaced.

"This must have cost quite a bit, right?"

Ning Fan frowned, "You wouldn't take this opportunity to rip me off, would you?"

Spending money! How much!

Ning Fan wouldn't care, but he absolutely would not tolerate being taken for a fool.

"No way. How would I dare to make the boss pay?" Bick said with a goofy smile, scratching his head, "Actually, Doug paid for it."

If Doug were here, he would definitely cry out loud.

Upon finding out that Bick was leaving, and after finding out why Ning Fan was going to Las Vegas,

Doug gritted his teeth and, from his limited budget, specially took out some money to buy a luxury car for Bick.

But Bick, this guy, wouldn't agree no matter what and kept insisting that his boss had a thing for his old car.

Doug had no choice but to have people modify the car overnight.

The ridiculous thing was, the money spent on the last modification was enough to buy two luxury cars.

Ning Fan wasn't aware of the inside story, nor did he have any special feelings about Doug's goodwill.

The differences in their levels were too great.

Although Doug had tried to fool Ning Fan, it wasn't something Ning Fan cared about, so of course, he wouldn't say anything about Doug in front of the Blood Clan.

Whether Doug could successfully become part of the Blood Clan was his business and had nothing to do with Ning Fan.

"Hop in the car, let's go."

"Boss, you guys sit in the back."

After speaking, Bick winked and said mischievously, "Boss, don't worry, I definitely won't disturb you. Bick is an honest person, and I promise I won't hear or see anything. Hehe..."

Hearing these suggestive words, a slight blush rose on Alice's face.

"Stop spouting nonsense here. Drive your car."

"Boss, hold on tight. Bick is about to start the car."

Bick stepped on the gas, hitting the road from Manhattan to Las Vegas.

In the cramped rear compartment, with limited space, the two were almost touching each other.

In fact, there was enough space in the compartment.

But Alice brought a lot of gifts, and since the trunk was also crammed with Bick's stuff,

those bags and packages, aside from some placed on the front passenger seat, had to be placed in the back compartment,

which resulted in Ning Fan and Alice sitting arm to arm.

Whether it was due to Bick's teasing or the unavoidable closeness, the atmosphere in the car became a bit awkward, and no one spoke.

Smelling the faint fragrance from the young girl and listening to the soothing, lyrical songs, Ning Fan felt awkward, "Damn Bick, when I usually want you to shut up, you never stop babbling. But when I need you to speak, you've turned into a mute."

Ning Fan had hoped Bick would break this odd atmosphere, but surprisingly, the guy turned into a wooden figure.

If Bick knew what Ning Fan was thinking, he'd definitely plead his case.

Bick truly meant well for Ning Fan.

He strictly adhered to the earlier idea, staying quiet, not making a noise, not hearing or seeing anything, and letting the two in the back react as they will.

He even switched to such soft and gentle tunes instead of listening to his favorite songs, just to enhance the atmosphere.

Realizing things couldn't go on like this, Ning Fan proactively broke the ice,

"Uh... Alice, have you ever been to Las Vegas?"

Alice honestly replied, "No, I haven't."

She's only been to Ryan Town and hasn't experienced the charms of the Gambling City.

Ning Fan chuckled dryly, "What a coincidence, I haven't either."

Alice's eyes lit up, "Then should we take the chance to have some fun?"

"Of course we can. I heard that besides gambling, it's also a great place for tourism and shopping."

"Yeah. I've heard my classmates mention it, and they planned to go crazy in the Gambling City after graduation..."

As she spoke, Alice's expression became unnatural, and she shut her mouth.

"What kind of craziness? Gambling?"

"No."

"Then what kind of craziness?"

Seeing Ning Fan's puzzled look, Alice stammered, "Watching strip shows..."

"What!"

Ning Fan looked at Alice in shock, not expecting these top students to be so wild,

Ning Fan whispered, "What's there to see? Unless your classmates are lesbians?"

Alice cautiously said, "Uh... it's the male strip shows."

Upon hearing this answer, Ning Fan was flabbergasted, "Alright. You win, truly deserves the name of open America. Celebrating graduation like this is quite creative."

"Actually, it's not like what you think..."

Then Alice began to explain American campus culture to Ning Fan.

"Our coursework is usually intense, so many people go wild upon graduation to relieve psychological stress."

Even though Alice, being part of the Blood Clan, was indifferent to such academic pressure,

under the pressure of friendship, she also signed up for this sister group activity.

Alice sighed, "So it's really not like what you imagine, us getting out of hand. It's just a kind of tradition."

"Okay. I apologize."

"Hehe... I accept your apology."

Alice flashed a bright smile again, slightly worried that Ning Fan would see her as a girl who didn't respect herself.

As for why she had such thoughts, even Alice herself didn't realize.

Ning Fan hesitated and said, "But I heard that American campus life is great, not much coursework pressure, and full of various activities."

"That must be the public schools, but even public schools aren't that loose."

Alice shook her head, frowning, "Actually, the American education system is very extreme, directly divided into elite and civilian education."

Public schools basically have no admission requirements; kids of age in the school district can enroll, with cheap tuition and poor teaching quality.

They just cultivate the basic learning abilities for kids to make a living in society.

On the other hand, private schools have relatively high admission requirements. They usually need to pass the school's test or interview, sometimes even intelligence and emotional tests.

Besides, private school tuition is extremely high.

If students don't get a scholarship, an average American family cannot afford it, and they must take out bank loans for schooling.

Most students take about one or two years after graduation to repay.

"So the campus life in movies is fake then?"

"Of course. Private school coursework is very intense, graduation credits are very high, and there's hardly any time for parties."

"What about you?" Ning Fan teased, "Can you graduate smoothly?"

Alice said proudly, "You're underestimating me. I finished half of my credits in my freshman year."