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Dubai International Airport is the busiest and most advanced airport in the world, featuring a vast array of duty-free shops that showcase nearly all luxury brands from various countries, often at prices lower than those found in regular markets.
After several expansions, the airport has taken on a long and narrow architectural shape, with an unexpectedly large interior. The United Arab Emirates primarily relies on oil exports for its economy, but Dubai stands out as a significant exception among the Emirates.
Dubai is not only the largest city in the region but also serves as the economic and financial center of the entire Middle East, truly a hub of trade.
A passenger plane from the Chinese Empire slowly descended onto this bustling airport, which faces Iran across the sea.
"Ah, it's so cool here."
"Hehe, the temperature outside is terrifying; I've never experienced weather like this before."
A group of dozens of students poured into the airport's shopping area, engaging in lively conversations. The purpose of this school trip was not only to travel but also to help these already exceptional students build relationships with one another.
In contrast, Yang Xiaoyou felt somewhat out of place in this environment.
"There’s a duty-free area ahead. If you see something you like, consider buying it. But everyone should be aware that domestic credit cards don’t require signatures or passwords here, so don’t lose them. Also, we have plenty of time ahead, so don’t spend everything at once." After enjoying the refreshing air conditioning and feeling uplifted, Li Xiao, the sponsor of this event, smiled at everyone.
Li Xiao's family is involved in tourism development and has an office in Dubai's Jebel Ali Free Zone. The two women and one man who came to pick them up and act as guides and translators are employees of his family’s company.
Being here gave Li Xiao a strong sense of confidence, especially with Liang Wuxuan's support; he felt somewhat elated, almost as if he were in a position to direct affairs.
"Um, can we get reimbursed for what we buy?" However, just as he was enjoying his moment of pride while informing everyone about some details, a somewhat weak voice emerged from the crowd—it was Yang Xiaoyou, who kept glancing around at various specialty products. She raised her hand slightly.
Li Xiao’s moment of triumph was abruptly interrupted by such a question. A hint of embarrassment crossed his face as he cleared his throat and chuckled awkwardly. "Well, this school trip covers food, accommodation, and transportation. As for any extra purchases you make on your own... that will have to be handled by yourselves."
Although most students were already aware of these details before coming, having to explain it again only made Li Xiao feel increasingly resentful.
"Uh, it seems you've misunderstood something. I bought this for myself; it's part of my daily necessities," Yang Xiaoyou said, sensing the somewhat gloomy gaze from the fellow nearby. He began to understand why the other person was acting that way.
However, he truly did not intend to make things difficult for the other party. It was purely a reaction to his hunger. With limited funds at hand, he figured that saving a bit in such a high-cost location was wise, especially since he was nurturing his body. The various luxury goods in Dubai were relatively cheaper in the duty-free zone compared to other places.
But when it came to everyday necessities, the prices were significantly higher than those at regular tourist spots.
"That's no problem. As long as you bring the receipts, anything food-related can be reimbursed, as long as it's not high-end luxury items," Li Xiao replied with a generous expression upon hearing the issue. However, he added a cautious note at the end; otherwise, that fellow might retaliate by splurging on caviar for every meal, which would definitely be a loss—spending money on such people was clearly unwise.
After receiving this satisfactory response, Yang Xiaoyou had no intention of causing further trouble. However, he remained in the rest area playing his PSP while observing the interest of some well-off fellows nearby in the duty-free shops. Due to having lost it once on the plane, Liang Wuxuan also insisted on staying with him.
It felt like a deserved fate to be stuck in this situation forever.
In contrast, those selected for this School Trip were mostly from affluent backgrounds, even among Yuying Middle School students. Not to mention the truly wealthy participants from the Royal Academy of Basic Studies.
In this globally renowned shopping area, nearly everyone brought back some spoils and there was an unspoken sense of competition and discussion among them.
Without a doubt, aside from a few exceptions, the participants from Yuying Middle School were almost entirely overshadowed by those from the Royal Academy of Basic Studies.
In this invisible clash, they found themselves at a disadvantage in the first round.
After spending nearly an entire afternoon shopping, most members began to feel fatigued as their initial excitement waned. They then boarded two large buses prepared by Li Xiao's company and headed towards Chinatown.
This time, the buses were not divided by schools but simply by gender; Liang Wuxuan took care of the female passengers while one bus was managed by His Highness and Li Xiao.
"You've been playing all afternoon; is it really that interesting? Huang Wei's fellow always clings to one of those things during club activities," Yang Xiaoyou remarked. His presence had been relatively low throughout the trip except for a few notable incidents. Among the students participating in the Field Trip Group, he was only slightly familiar with Zhang Peng, their class monitor. Naturally, they sat together on the bus.
It seemed Zhang Peng was looking out for his more introverted classmate. He remembered how Zhang Peng had once tried to advise him when Sun Jun had caused trouble for Yang Xiaoyou. Overall, this class monitor from Kapa City had proven to be quite decent despite his past experiences.
Moreover, this fellow seemed to have a good impression of Liu Lianyue. However, it was evident that the seemingly obedient Liu Lianyue had no interest in this helpful class leader. It was hard to tell how he would feel once he discovered Liu Lianyue's true nature.
Additionally, Huang Wei and a few other lively characters chose to join his Supernatural Research Society, a rather peculiar club.
"I'm not like you guys; I don't have much money. Instead of indulging in fleeting pleasures, I'd rather do this," Yang Xiaoyou said casually while looking at Zhang Peng, who was curiously observing the screen in his hand.
Although he felt a twinge of sadness at the thought of Zhang Peng being interested in Liu Lianyue, overall, he found him relatively agreeable—certainly more reliable than Huang Wei and his group of fellows. However, since they had little contact before gaining their memories, they only maintained an ordinary classmate relationship.
As they chatted idly along the way, the bus began to approach the old town area before Chinatown. The road transitioned from the initially wide ten or even sixteen-lane highway to a four-lane road, which made it feel much more congested due to the traffic.
Just as the vehicle slowed down after managing a few words with Zhang Peng, Yang Xiaoyou felt his satellite phone vibrate.
He plugged in his earphones and answered the call, hearing Hank's somewhat weary voice on the other end. "Giant Bat has received some intel from Mossad. Recently, your people have been targeted in the United Arab Emirates. However, it shouldn't be too serious; it seems they are just using this as an excuse to send someone over while keeping it under wraps. Still, things aren't very peaceful lately, so we can't guarantee they won't have any intentions toward you."
Listening quietly to Hank's report on the intelligence, Yang Xiaoyou occasionally responded with an "mm" but did not provide many instructions. In the end, he simply said, "I understand," which appeared to be an ordinary phone conversation on the surface.
"Tsk tsk, Mossad's people are starting to get restless. Has their plan already begun? By my calculations, it should be about time," Yang Xiaoyou thought as he hung up the phone. A glimmer of excitement flashed in his eyes as he processed the information—indeed, it was time to take down some fat sheep!
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