Scott heard Nicole‘s speech and agreed with it. He did not expect Nicole to have such a vision at such
a young age.
“Everyone, I think Miss Riddle has a point. Back then, our forefathers could stand on their own feet and
struggle hard for the sake of the nation, and this kind of hardworking spirit is very worthy of our
learning. As long as we have perseverance and determination, I believe that the manned flying car can
definitely be realized, and all the hard work will produce value by then. So we don‘t need to worry.”
Scott calmly made a summary and statement.
“Now we vote by a show of hands. If we get a majority in favor, we will start the manned flying car
project, and vice versa, to cancel.”
Scott took the lead and raised his hand. Since he had raised his hand, those people from the
companies that were not as big as his looked at each other and also raised their hands. The result was
that the majority was in favor.
“I declare that the manned flying car project is approved. Next, I will set up an R&D team, and the
project will be officially launched in a month.”
Everyone applauded, and the seminar proceeded to the next agenda. People started to network in
groups of three or five. Nicole did not want to join them. So Harvey came over.
“Don‘t you want to go over and exchange ideas?”
“No.You go ahead.” Nicole stood by the window, looking out at the view.
“Okay. You stay here to enjoy the scenery.”
With that, Harvey headed into the crowd.
“Hello, Mr. Allen. My name is Harvey; Harvey Ellison.”
“Ahh, Mr. Ellison. I‘ve heard a lot about you.”
“Mr. Ellison, did you come with Miss Riddle this morning? “Mr. Allen glanced at Nicole, then asked
Harvey.
“Yes.”
“Why doesn‘t Miss Riddle come over and talk? She looks bored standing by the window alone,” Mr.
Allen said.
“She wants to enjoy the view.” Harvey glanced over at Nicole and then explained.
“Enjoy the view?”
“Yes.”
While Harvey was talking to Mr. Allen, a man of Nicole‘s age approached her with a glass of wine.
“Hey, it sure is a marvelous view from here.”
Nicole did not even look at him and continued to look out the window. She did not want to have any
contact with these business people at all.
Seeing that she was not looking at him, the man introduced himself.
“Hello, I‘m Ike. I heard your speech just now. I think you are full of charm, like a great general.”
“Like a great general? Is thát a way to describe a girl?” Nicole was suddenly amused by his wording.
“You look good when smiling.” Ike looked at Nicole with a twinkle in his eyes. Nicole curbed her smile
and asked, “Is this how people chat up girls these days?”
“Chat up girls? I think you‘re mistaken. It‘s networking time. I heard you represent Riddle Corporation
and thought I‘d come over and talk to you.” Ike explained. Nicole was indeed beautiful, but that was not
the reason for his conversation with her.
Nicole realized she had made a gaffe and apologized with embarrassment.
“I‘m sorry. I can‘t believe I forgot.”
“You know Riddle Corporation?” Nicole looked at him with surprise, wondering how a foreigner knew
about Riddle Corporation, which did not seem to be famous.
“When I came here this morning , Mr. Harmon spoke a little about you, so I know a little about you,” Ike
explained, trying hard to speak in Hustuaburgian.
“No wonder.” Nicole nodded in acknowledgment.
“Miss Riddle, can you share some of your ideas about the manned flying car project?” Ike liked what
Nicole had said before. He had been engaged in research in this area, so he had great expectations for
this project.
“I know little about this project, and I just said what came to mind.” Nicole did not want to talk too much
with him because she was not too interested in the project.
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