Our love story begins in Dallas, shortly after Mandy landed for an extended business trip. She was on her way to her hotel when Stephen first noticed her, stopped in the middle of the road waiving him past. He was immediately smitten. Mandy first noticed him when checking into his brother's hotel and immediately fell for him. They flirted for the few months while Mandy built up the courage to ask for his number. Fortunately for both, she found the courage. They dated for the next few months, with Stephen sharing American culture with her and Mandy sharing hot-pot and proper emoji use with him. Eventually her work trip ended, she returned to China, and Stephen took a new job in Pensacola, Florida. They stayed in frequent touch, and the next year Mandy flew to Florida to visit him. They spent two weeks relaxing on the Florida coast and picking up where they left off. The next year, Stephen ventured to China for the first time to visit her. She introduced him to her amazing friends and family, and the best foods China has to offer. Later that year, Hilti offered Mandy the opportunity to transfer full-time to their Dallas office. She bravely told Stephen that she would be interested, but only if he wanted to continue their relationship. Stephen jumped at the chance, and the rest is history!