Chapter 746
In the next hour, the three of them carefully checked the meeting process, and Su Miao's pen lightly moved across the paper, leaving neat notes.
The Gray family will arrive in Beijing in three days. Official activities include visiting the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, as well as meetings with relevant leaders, while private exchanges will be arranged in the reception room of the Beijing Museum.
Wang Ming explained seriously: “Five days later, we will arrange for the Gray family to visit the museum. They specifically asked to meet with you.
The meeting time will be limited to about half an hour. The topic can revolve around traditional Chinese culture, but there are a few sensitive points that need to be avoided..."
Qin Xue took over the conversation: "Don't bring up the origin of the cultural relics. If they bring it up, just say, 'This is the result of cultural exchange between our two countries.' Also, don't bring up the recent border dispute to the south."
Su Miao carefully noted down every key point, occasionally raising questions: "If Mrs. Grey asks about my studies, can I explain in detail?"
Qin Xue smiled and said, "Of course, this is a good opportunity to showcase our country's educational achievements."
Tiny smile lines appeared at the corners of her eyes, adding a touch of mature charm.
She added, "The museum will have refreshments ready, and the living room will be filled with some Chinese handicrafts that can serve as a starting point for conversation."
It was almost noon when the conversation ended. Wang Ming looked at his watch and said:
"Student Su, we've taken up so much of your time. Why don't we treat you to a meal as a thank you for your cooperation?"
Su Miao closed the notebook and said politely:
"Two leaders, I wonder if I would be honored to treat you to a meal? My family runs a restaurant and we serve Nancheng cuisine.
My dad knew you two were coming to our house today, so he wanted to invite you to dinner at his restaurant and told me to call him after we finished talking, and he would come pick us up.
"this……"
Wang Ming and Qin Xue looked at each other, feeling a little hesitant. It didn't seem right to ask others to treat them to a meal after they had cooperated with them in their work.
Qin Xue smiled generously and said:
"Since classmate Su and her father have invited us so graciously, we shouldn't refuse. We'll have another chance to meet again in the future, and we'll invite them back then.
We drove here, and if you can show us the way, we can go directly to your store, so we don’t have to bother your father to pick us up.”
It only took about ten minutes to drive from home to the store. The black official car drove smoothly on the tree-lined avenue, and the mottled shadows of the trees flowed on their faces through the car window.
Wang Ming and Qin Xue were both good at talking, and they liked Su Miao, an outstanding junior, very much, so they gradually talked in depth in the car.
Wang Ming adjusted the rearview mirror, and his gentle smile was reflected in the mirror:
"Student Su, you don't have to call me leader, it's too formal. I also studied at University A. Although I'm two years older than you, you can still call me senior."
Su Miao opened her eyes wide in surprise: "So you are my senior, what a fate."
“Hahaha~”
Wang Ming's laughter echoed in the car: "When you graduate and start working in a company, you will meet more seniors. Our A University students are the backbone of various companies."
The car turned a corner and the shadows of the trees on the roadside quickly passed over them.
And when they talked about Su Miao being from Yongcheng, Qin Xue's eyes looking at Su Miao suddenly became softer.
She said with some nostalgia:
“Yongcheng… When I was young, I lived in a county town over there with my family for many years. Now that I think about it, it’s been almost twenty years since I left Yongcheng.
As expected, time flies by, and even if the memories remain, the years have already passed."
Su Miao calculated in his mind. Director Qin looked to be in his early thirties. Twenty years ago, he was only in his teens, and he had lived there for quite a few years...
She tilted her head slightly and said, "Director Qin, it turns out you lived in Yongcheng when you were a child."
Director Qin chuckled when he heard this: "Hahaha~ It's not like I was a kid at all. I went there at seventeen and left at twenty-three, so I'm not young anymore."
Su Miao's face was filled with surprise, and the sunlight made the fine hairs on her cheeks clearly visible:
"Twenty years ago, twenty-two years old? Director Qin, you look so young. I thought you were only in your early thirties."
Wang Ming, who was driving, took over the conversation:
"Right? Director Qin is famous in the unit despite his youth. Not only in their unit, but even in ours, he's known. My wife even asked Director Qin for the secret to maintaining his appearance."
There is no girl who doesn't love beauty. Even the young and beautiful Su Miao is no exception. She also wants to know the secret of beauty maintenance.
But after all, today is the first time I meet Director Qin. If I talk too much about private matters, it would seem like I’m crossing the line.
So she didn't ask, but anyone could see the envy and admiration flashing in her big eyes.
I don't know why, but Director Qin has an inexplicable liking for this girl. Maybe it's because outstanding people are naturally attractive. She couldn't help laughing and said:
"Alright, are we at your restaurant yet? Get out of the car. If you treat us to your best dish today, I'll tell you the secret. However, it's not easy to follow this secret perfectly. It depends on your perseverance."
Qin Xue unbuckled her seat belt, the metal buckle made a crisp click, she blinked, her eyelashes like butterfly wings in the sunlight.
Su Miao took a look and saw that they had indeed arrived at his shop, so he quickly got out of the car to lead the way for the two of them.
Su Yuanzheng was wearing a neat light gray shirt today with exquisite cufflinks on his cuffs.
Because he had to entertain a distinguished guest, he did not go into the kitchen and was now waiting for Su Miao's call at the counter.
The wooden counter exuded a faint fragrance, and his fingers tapped the table unconsciously. Seeing that it was getting late and his daughter had not called yet, he considered whether he should go back directly.
Just as he picked up the car keys and prepared to go out, he heard his daughter's clear voice:
"Director Qin, Senior, this is the restaurant my father opened. The name is directly taken from our last name. In Yongcheng, many stores like to use such simple and memorable names."
A gentle female voice answered, "Student Su, is this the restaurant you were talking about? Given its size and decor, it's no exaggeration to call it a restaurant or a hotel. You're being too modest."
Su Yuan was walking out the door, his eyes slightly squinted by the summer sun, when he saw his daughter leading two well-dressed guests towards him.
Su Miao introduced, "This is my father, Su Yuanzheng. Dad, this is Secretary Wang from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and this is Director Qin from the Cultural Bureau."
Su Yuan was about to go up and shake hands with the two, but when he saw this familiar yet unfamiliar lady, he froze for a moment. He only heard her say in surprise:
"Xiao Su?"
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