Consulate banquets are naturally different from business banquets, and are much simpler in terms of both scale and arrangement.

Such dinners are primarily for fostering relationships.

When Qin Suisui and Director Xing led their team in, the banquet had obviously not started yet, but there were already quite a few people present.

The banquet hall was not large, but it was bustling with activity, and soothing, melodious music floated gently in the air.

Apart from their group, the other guests at tonight's dinner should all be overseas Chinese with considerable influence in Mexico.

They mostly chatted in small groups, exchanging pleasantries and laughter.

Perhaps because of their large group, the attention of everyone in the banquet hall gradually turned to them.

"Xie Fei, Director Xing, our distinguished guest has finally arrived!"

Qin Suisui looked in the direction of the sound and saw a middle-aged man of medium build, dressed elegantly, and with a gentle and refined demeanor walking out of the crowd.

"This is Consul General Xiao!"

Director Xing walked past her and whispered something in her ear.

He smiled and went to greet them.

"Consul General Xiao, it's been a long time!"

In recent years, due to the lawsuit filed by the Xixida Group, he has frequently traveled between Huating and M. Country, and sought help from the consulate several times, meeting with Xiao Ji a few times.

"Director Xing, is the lawyer Xie Fei Qin standing next to you?"

After exchanging a few pleasantries with Director Xing, Xiao Ji turned his gaze to Qin Suisui.

"Consul General Xiao, it is a great honor to attend this dinner tonight!"

Xiao Ji secretly observed him, then nodded slightly, his smile gentle and sincere.

"Sheffield, although this is our first meeting, I've heard so much about you!"

He has been in the US for three years and knows a lot about things in the Chinese community, especially international students like Qin Suisui. The embassy has a special department that arranges people to pay attention to the safety of these international students, and the consulate is no exception.

However, in recent years, the country has focused more on attracting high-tech talents.

While we pay attention to high-level talents like Xie Fei, we don't put in the same level of effort as those mentioned above.

When he heard Sheffield's name again, she had already flown back to China.

He even joked with his adjutant that truly patriotic people don't need them to rack their brains; when the time is right, they will naturally embark on their journey home.

Patriotism is a force of blood, a silent calling!

Xiao Ji said with a sigh.

“At the end of the year before last, you had a high-level talent exchange conference. I had already set the time, but unfortunately, there were very serious protests and demonstrations in Mexico. For the safety of Chinese people in Mexico, I had to stay and organize the work!”

"That's a real shame!"

Qin Suisui smiled brightly; she had just experienced a gang fight at the end of the year before last.

She was in a terrible mood at the time, suffering from sabotage by backstabbers in the law firm and constant harassment from gangsters.

He was on the verge of an extreme outburst, unless he had experienced too much hardship and joy since childhood.

She had reason to doubt that she would survive that period.

When Consul General Xiao mentioned those fulfilling yet exhausting days, she couldn't help but sigh.

"Life is full of unexpected encounters, Consul General Xiao, it's a pleasure to meet you!"

Xiao Ji smiled calmly, his expression filled with emotion.

"Sheffield, at your age, you are definitely a promising young leader!"

"Xie Fei, Director Xing, let's go over and meet some new friends. Now that you're here, our dinner can officially begin."

The arrival of Qin Suisui and her group kicked off the banquet, with waiters pushing food carts out from various corners of the banquet hall.

The food cart was decorated with a variety of exquisite dishes and drinks.

This is a buffet-style cocktail party with an oriental flair.

Qin Suisui followed behind Consul General Xiao, accompanying him as he greeted each of the familiar guests.

After wandering around for a while, she understood Consul General Xiao's intention.

This was intended to give her and all the Chinese elites in Mexico a good start.

Although she didn't understand Consul General Xiao's intentions, she appreciated the favor.

When the guests arrived for the banquet, most of them had already inquired about Consul General Xiao's purpose in hosting it.

The way Chinese people treat others and conduct themselves, passed down from ancient times, still retains its memory in their very bones, even after years of wandering abroad.

They were masters of the saying, "Leave a way out for others, so you can meet again in the future."

Amidst the clinking of glasses, they toasted each other like old friends who had known each other for many years.

Of course, there are many people among them who are truly dedicated. After all, knowing a good lawyer is like adding a layer of security for people like them whose wealth can only be expressed in numbers.

Qin Suisui was already used to this kind of scene, and she greeted everyone who came over with a smile.

The dinner party lasted until the early hours of the morning.

When Qin Suisui and her group arrived, the consulate sent a car to pick them up from the hotel.

Back at the hotel, the consulate naturally arranged for a car to take them back.

During the banquet, although she tried her best to control herself, she was forced to meet many people and still drank quite a bit of alcohol.

As I left the consulate, the summer evening breeze made the effects of the alcohol even more pronounced.

She felt a bit tipsy after getting in the car, so she deliberately sat in the passenger seat so that she would have some space to rest.

The car that took them slowly drove out of the consulate. Qin Suisui opened the car window, closed her eyes, and leaned back in her seat.

"Creak~"

The car suddenly emitted a screeching sound as it was moving.

Qin Suisui, who was already dozing off, was thrown forward by the inertia of the car braking, but was pulled back by the seat belt.