If there were a group of film stars and Miss Hong Kong contestants, Chen Rou probably wouldn't be so dazzling today.
But for a banquet of this scale today, the actors can only enter and exit from backstage.
There are already few women who can walk the red carpet, and Chen Rou is the only one in her prime who can wear a cheongsam with such beauty.
What's even more remarkable is that she came alone.
The media finally broke their silence, and all the reporters shouted in unison, "Mrs. Nie, look this way!"
When there are beautiful women around, reporters will become very attentive.
To find the best angle, one reporter even lay down on the ground: "Mrs. Nie, look here, look here quickly."
Having already reached the top of the steps, the men who were supposed to be walking inside all stopped in their tracks.
Those who came with female companions were fine, but two of the solo travelers were already eager to try it out.
In a situation like today, who wouldn't want to get some media attention? And with Mrs. Nie in charge, getting media attention is practically guaranteed.
It could be considered a beauty allowance. The chief secretary of the official residence announced over the walkie-talkie that the cars behind should postpone their entry to allow Chen Rou enough time to take photos. To prevent her from entering too early, the chief secretary took the initiative to come down the steps and gesture for her to face the camera.
Chen Rou, of course, also put away her usual domineering demeanor and stood gracefully in the center of the red carpet for everyone to take photos.
She didn't actually wear heavy makeup, but her bone structure was excellent, her eyes were bright, and she had a natural clothes hanger figure. She was already dazzling just by standing there.
The chief secretary of the official residence reached out his hand, wanting to help her up the steps, but Chen Rou wasn't after him. As she turned around and took a step up the steps, her brooch rolled to the ground with a snap.
At this moment, Hua Dian arrived. Four or five men who had already gone up the steps rushed over at the same time.
They rushed to help her pick up the brooch.
This sudden little accident also brought the camera back to her, leaving the passenger who had just gotten off the bus standing there in the cold.
The spotlight almost blinded Chen Rou, and of course, she deliberately threw away the brooch.
She fell after going up four or five steps; the brooch went upwards and landed right at Colonel Rango's feet.
Logically, he should have picked up the brooch and handed it to her, and she would have then taken his arm and led him into the room.
Of course, without making a sound, she would rip off one of his cufflinks and then attach a prepared listening device.
But there are always exceptions; sometimes older people react faster than middle-aged people.
So a group of people were scrambling for it, but the one who helped Chen Rou pick up the brooch was actually that old sir, Sir James.
He must have a drinking problem, which is why he has a bulbous nose.
As people get older, they develop a body odor. Now that it's summer, Sir James's body odor is like that of a wild horse that has just run a lap—it's both pungent and sweaty. He's also wearing cologne, and the combination of the scents is simply amazing.
However, since he was the one who found the brooch and he had his arm outstretched, Chen Rou naturally wanted to take his arm.
But she couldn't just give up on Colonel Rango like that, so she stopped and extended her hand, which was covered in lace gloves.
Colonel Lango, probably in his early forties, was lean and sported a small mustache. He hadn't managed to snatch the brooch and had almost knocked his hat off in the process. He took off his hat and kissed Chen Rou's outstretched hand, smiling as he said, "Welcome, Ms. Chen. You are the most beautiful lady here today, and I hope you have a great time at this party."
Chen Rou's main target was him, but unfortunately, an old man who wasn't afraid of hurting his back beat him to it.
She smiled and said to Colonel Lango, "I'm planning a vacation to the Caribbean soon, and I've heard that you know a lot about it. If I may be so bold, I'd like to tell you about the local weather and customs."
Colonel Lango released Chen Rou's hand and bowed politely, saying, "I would be honored."
As Chen Rou slowly withdrew her hand, Huo Qi turned around, got into the car, and started tuning the radio.
Because Chen Rou had a razor blade in her hand, just now, while she was cutting off one of Colonel Lango's cufflinks, she had already attached a bugging device. Very good, he can start listening now.
As the guests arrived, the media without entry permits had to continue waiting, while others entered in an orderly fashion.
Chen Rou herself was wearing a bugging device. At that moment, she was chatting with Sir James, complimenting him and saying that she had met his little granddaughter Ella, who was a very cute, angelic girl.
They also praised her Chinese, saying that Ella's Chinese was excellent.
During the quiet time before the governor spoke, everyone gathered in small groups to chat.
James was repeating his old argument: he believed that the West would eventually decline and the East would inevitably rise. He argued that China, with its large population and elite army, was destined to dominate the world and become a new empire.
Although Huo Qi was unwilling, he secretly admitted this to himself.
From Chen Ke and his group, he witnessed the formidable strength of the mainland public security forces; and from the two officers he had just glimpsed, he saw the power of the mainland military, which far exceeded his expectations.
In other words, if the mainland so desires, it will soon become a new empire.
But Chen Rou said, "Sir, I think you are prejudiced against China and do not understand its history. It took a long time to overthrow the corrupt empire and follow socialism. It will never become another empire."
Sir James was echoing Chen Rou, but somewhat casually.
He said with a smile, "They can do it if they want to."
Chen Rou got into a fight with him, saying, "I think they don't want to, and they never will."
Colonel Lango remained silent, only making a rustling sound. Huo Qi guessed that he was probably memorizing his speech. Although today was not a return to the military, it was still an important occasion to showcase the military's image.
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