Dan Shengshuo doesn't hold such banquets very often, only once or twice a month.
Logically speaking, Jiang Ci, being such a "country bumpkin," would neither be able to bring out antiques for everyone to appreciate, nor would she have that much money to buy antiques. She was just here to see something new, so it would be enough for Shan Shengshuo to invite her here once.
However, Shan Shengshuo did not invite her only once; he continued to invite her after the invitation on March 31st.
In mid-April, the Shan family held another event, and once again invited Jiangci.
Jiang Ci still went to keep the appointment.
By the end of May, the weather had warmed up, and on a sunny day, Shan Shengshuo once again invited Jiang Ci to a gathering at the Shan family home.
By this time, more than two months later, the first batch of tea from the beginning of the year had been shipped to various countries. Among them, countries Y, E, and D traded with China again. The largest amount was spent on a batch of top-quality tea ordered directly from Jiangci by nobles of country Y.
It amounted to nearly several hundred thousand pounds, accounting for one-fifth of the sales reported by the Foreign Trade Department.
Although Jiang Ci has not yet been promoted, she has become the most favored subordinate of the Director of the European Division of Finance, and he takes her with him on almost everything.
The direct connection between Jiang porcelain and European nobility was a fact that could not be concealed.
With the money there, who can say that Jiangci can't make money?
"Comrade Xiao Jiang, I think you're more suited to our Ministry of Foreign Trade than the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. How about we talk to the leadership and get you transferred to our ministry?"
Comrade Chen, who also attended the gathering, spoke with Jiang Ci, his words filled with envy.
"I only know how to talk, how could I have such great abilities?" Jiang Ci said modestly. "I don't know how to do business."
"You're being modest. Everyone knows you've already struck up conversations with those nobles in Country Y. Those people really like our country's tea, porcelain, calligraphy and paintings. If you came to our Ministry of Foreign Trade, you'd definitely be able to secure more big orders."
Comrade Chen strongly urged Jiangci to come to the Ministry of Foreign Trade.
Jiang Ci has no immediate plans to move to the Ministry of Foreign Trade. Her future at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is clearly bright, and she has no desire to start over elsewhere.
"Xiao Chen, Comrade Xiao Jiang is doing a good job at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. If you openly poach him like this, be careful that Director Chai hears what you say and comes to confront you."
An old, slightly teasing voice rang out.
Jiang Ci and Comrade Chen turned their heads together and saw that Shan Shengshuo had appeared behind them at some point.
Shan Shengshuo had probably overheard their conversation. Looking at Jiang Ci, he said, "I think Comrade Jiang is very suitable for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She is a born diplomat!"
Jiang Ci smiled shyly, "Mr. Shan, you flatter me too much."
The person next to Shan Shengshuo said, "How can this be an overstatement? I heard that you spoke on the phone with Duke St. something from Country Y, who is one of the most prominent nobles in Country Y!"
“The Duke of Westminster?” Jiang Ci said the other person’s full name, and the person immediately nodded. Jiang Ci quickly clarified, “I did not communicate directly with anyone in their family. The person who called me was their butler.”
Jiang Ci looked extremely apprehensive. "I'm just a lowly diplomatic officer. How could I possibly have the ability to establish connections with those nobles in Country Y?"
In fact, the phone call was answered by the Westminster household's butler for less than three minutes before it was spoken to the Duke of Westminster's daughter, who was married to the Duke of Norfolk's eldest son and was also the future Duchess.
They had a very pleasant conversation.
Not many people know this.
"That proves your ability, doesn't it?" Shan Shengshuo looked at her kindly, as if he were looking at a very friendly junior.
Jiang Ci remained modest, but a hint of pride was evident on her face.
Shan Shengshuo sighed, "If my grandson could have half of your abilities, I could rest easy."
After speaking, Shan Shengshuo looked around and frowned slightly, "Where is Fang Du?"
Someone said, "It seems like he went to pick someone up, and said he'd be back in a bit."
Shan Shengshuo was not very happy.
At such a crucial moment, his grandson actually messed things up. Who could make him abandon so many people to pick him up?
There were quite a few people present, and the old fox Shan Shengshuo quickly put Shan Fangdu aside and continued talking with Jiang Ci.
It was at this time that Danfangdu brought Liu Yinyin over.
Liu Yinyin wore a very beautiful long dress, a light green with a yellowish tinge and a fitted waist. The light color made her skin look even more like snow. Her black hair was draped down her back, making her face look small and delicate. She exuded an indescribable beauty.
Liu Yinyin looked so beautiful that Shan Fangdu even drove the car he had given to Shan Shengshuo to pick her up.
On the way, Liu Yinyin, feeling very insecure, pulled Shan Fangdu aside and asked how she looked now, and what would happen if Shan Shengshuo didn't like her.
Danfangdu patiently helped Liu Yinyin build confidence along the way.
"Yinyin, you look very beautiful today, so beautiful. My grandpa will definitely like you when he sees you."
Danfang gently held her hand and said while driving, "Besides, a lot of people are coming to our house this time. They are either factory directors from big factories or leaders from their units. If I take you there, even if it's just for those people's sake, Grandpa definitely won't say anything."
"So, Yin Yin, don't worry, there definitely won't be any problems."
Liu Yinyin bit her lip and smiled, "Okay."
Cars are much faster than bicycles.
After driving for no more than five minutes, Liu Yinyin arrived at the Shan family's residence.
The three-courtyard siheyuan is quiet and elegant, and at a glance you can tell that it is a place that only people of considerable status can afford to live in.
It's even better than Guo Zhen's little villa.
Liu Yinyin's heart was surging with emotion.
She was very confident in her appearance, and considering that the Shan family now had many dignitaries and important figures, she believed that she could leave a very good impression on them.
Thinking this, I stopped the car in one direction, opened the car door for her, and she tidied her hair and long dress, getting out of the car elegantly and beautifully.
Danfangdu was actually a little nervous about taking the woman he was infatuated with to meet his parents.
It's a pity Mom isn't home today. She and Shan Lian went to the department store to buy clothes, otherwise they would definitely like Yin Yin very much.
However, if we can get past Grandpa first, I believe it will be easier to get past Mom and Dad.
Thinking this, Dan Fangdu, filled with both anticipation and trepidation, invited Liu Yinyin to the backyard.
“They’re all in the backyard now, there are a lot of people there. Don’t be afraid, those people have a good relationship with our family.”
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