At first, everyone didn't take it seriously, but as Qiu Yuling used specific examples to dissect foreigners' behavior and predict the reactions of Chinese people, everyone slowly sat up straighter...
After the plane landed, I was even more convinced when I heard Qiu Yuling and the reception staff skillfully switching between English and French!
The three old men were particularly proud and stood up straight...
Their polygonal team this time is purely for visiting, but also has a focus, which is to understand Europe's economic policies and market conditions, and to provide information and support for Chinese companies to carry out economic cooperation with Europe.
At the same time, it is also to introduce China's economic development and investment environment to European countries and attract European companies to invest and start businesses in China.
To be honest, everyone's biggest feeling was shock! The shock brought by scientific and technological civilization and economic development made them deeply aware of their own shortcomings.
There has never been a moment more eager than this one to take away the technology and...money from here!
But in fact, the diplomatic relations between countries with backward conditions are not equal, and even small things like eating and drinking can sometimes lead to jokes.
The more a big guy tries to act dignified, the more likely he is to show his weakness. This kind of gap between the inside and the outside is really not something Qiu Yuling can easily bridge.
She could only try her best to communicate and resolve the issue in a reasonable and logical manner. Since no one could use knives and forks or semi-cooked food, she took out her own chopsticks and communicated with the other team's chef about the sparks that resulted from the collision of Chinese and Western cuisine.
Of course, superior people are naturally arrogant, but when you have real ability, they also have a lovely side.
After Qiu Yuling showed off the charm of Chinese food in her busy schedule, Chef Tire was able to ask the Chinese delegation about their tastes and ideas.
Among them were tiramisu cake and apple pie, which cut off the longing of most people in the delegation for Western food.
That little cake was so sweet that even Chinese people who have always lacked sugar started shivering from the sweetness after just one bite.
And apple pie is said to be a classic delicacy during the Great Depression in the United States. Just like China's "Yiku Si Tian Fan", it uses cheap biscuits, sugar water and cinnamon to simulate the taste of apples without any apples.
Perhaps the Chinese delegation is in the same predicament now as they were in that period, and this dish is also on the menu prepared for them.
They didn't introduce the origin, but just raised their eyebrows and let everyone taste it.
No matter how cheap the biscuits are, they are still a luxury for Chinese people, so there is nothing wrong with them.
But after just one bite, Qiu Yuling turned around and praised the chef's authenticity, "Mr. Peter has truly perfectly recreated this classic delicacy from the Great Depression. Whether it's... the texture of the biscuits or the dosage of cinnamon, they're all just right. Even a little less and the classic wouldn't have been recreated!"
"Oh! Miss Qiu, you are such a mysterious lady. You even know about this delicacy. Well, my friend, I have prepared another one. Let's see if you can tell me where it comes from..."
Qiu Yuling's sarcasm might have been too subtle, and this tire star chef took it as a compliment. Especially since Qiu Yuling was a Chinese, and she mentioned such an unpopular and...weird food, he was really surprised!
In front of the chef, Qiu Yuling introduced the origin of this "delicacy" to the people on site.
To be honest, everyone felt offended, but Qiu Yuling changed the subject, "Mr. Peter just wanted to tell us through this 'classic delicacy' that difficulties are only temporary. We must first learn to find joy in adversity, and glory will eventually be on the way..."
He has also prepared an authentic apple pie for us, the kind with apples, let’s try it together, it’s different…” Qiu Yuling also said playfully.
The staff finally calmed down, but no one touched the classic dish anymore.
On the way back after dinner, the old man was the first to speak up, "These foreigners are really good at wasting food. The beef is so bloody and sticky. Which one wouldn't be delicious, stewed beef or braised beef?
And the bread, neither soft nor hard, either sweet or salty, good flour, kneading a bun is so much easier..."
Qiu Yuling explained that even in developed countries like Europe and the United States, beef is only consumed by the middle class and above, while ordinary people can only eat pork and chicken. "...most of the pork and chicken they are exposed to are frozen..."
"Can it only be pork and chicken?..." Everyone envied the common people for being able to eat meat freely, but at the same time they felt that their family was better off. "But we're still the best. Everyone eats the same thing, so there's no class distinction..."
Qiu Yuling just smiled and let everyone find joy in the midst of suffering.
This time, Qiu Yuling traveled to many countries and was never idle. She took photos and recorded videos all the way. As soon as she got off the plane, she closed the door and organized the materials.
After she had sorted them out, she picked up a pile of them. Some of the photos were allowed to be photographed, so she took them with a big camera and then developed them. For some of the photos that were not allowed to be photographed, Qiu Yuling took the photos she took privately and then drew simple pictures to present them.
It was accompanied by various observations and summaries, and combined with the work reports of other colleagues, everyone above felt that the trip led by Qiu Yuling was worthwhile!
They were still wearing light clothes when they went there, and when they came back, snowflakes were already falling in Beijing.
After the meeting, everyone left their contact information with each other before going home.
The two professors from Peking University were very impressed by Qiu Yuling's linguistic charm. Knowing that she was giving a lecture at Jiangcheng University, they extended an olive branch, "Xiao Qiu, are you interested? Please take some time to visit Peking University!"
This... is possible!
In fact, there was another comrade from the Institute of Uranium Isotope Separation who was also very interested in Qiu Yuling, or to be more precise, in her brain.
After everyone left, he approached Qiu Yuling alone. "Comrade Qiu, I've read your work summary. You're very capable and have an exceptional memory. Have you ever thought about coming to the research institute and contributing to the country's technological advancement?"
Qiu Yuling knew that this kind of person only thinks in a straight line in life, so she simply said, "Comrade Jing, I understand what you mean, but I'm sorry, I already have my own career plan.
But this does not mean that I cannot contribute to the development of science and technology. On the contrary, I can make use of the convenience of my position and give full play to my strengths every time I have a diplomatic mission, and use my brain to bring back what I can.
Actually, I only have a better memory, and because of that, I have mastered a wider range of language subjects. But when it comes to the actual work you do, someone like me doesn’t have any special shining points…”
Comrade Jing felt very sorry. Just because he had a good brain, he had already won at the starting line. Moreover, he knew that Qiu Yuling had deliberately belittled him, but he had no choice but to admit in his heart that Qiu Yuling was right. If he had agreed to go ahead, it would be too late for him to start now!
In fact, it is true. She changed her route midway and did not undergo the previous systematic training. Even if she was recruited, she could only do some marginal tasks, which would not be as useful as her current identity!
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