Lyudmila [she/her, comrade/them]

This needs a CW.

Why would they go to Hunan, when Chengdu is right here?

Pick up a slightly older workstation or flagship model. If it has dedicated graphics, that’s the best you can get. It’s a really good, repairable option that can last for a really long time. It’s the “waste not, want not” option and probably the most utility per dollar you can go with a laptop.