This made the people who knew the inside story burst out laughing.
The two countries are sworn enemies, and the more unfortunate the Sakura Country is, the happier they are.
After breakfast, everyone arrived at the venue for the exchange meeting. Lin Chuchu frowned as she looked at the crowd blocking the entrance.
"What are they doing? Are they going to search us?"
Lin Chuchu said in a low voice.
"They probably won't search you, but they'll definitely search your bag."
Xiao Lu said in a low voice.
Soon it was their turn, and sure enough, several menacing soldiers were watching them closely, ready to take them away if anything seemed amiss.
Lin Chuchu only brought a small bag, inside which was a small notebook and two pens as a token gesture.
Watching them disassemble the pen and examine it carefully, Lin Chuchu was speechless. If China could produce a pinhole video recorder at this time, they wouldn't have to go through all this trouble.
Just then, the military hospital academician in front was stopped by someone, leaving the academician completely bewildered.
"What do you mean? You won't let me in? I have an invitation."
"The higher-ups said that anyone over sixty years old is not allowed to enter, and you are over the age limit."
The soldier said in a calm tone that there was actually no such regulation from above, but he had just been reprimanded this morning and was in a bad mood. These Chinese people had no chance of learning anything.
Judging from his age, his medical skills are better than others. What if he really learns something that could be useful?
The old academician was so angry he laughed. The other party didn't even offer a suitable excuse.
“I just saw Dr. Smith. He’s older than me. Why can he go in, but I can’t?”
On what grounds? On the grounds that he has the final say today.
The soldier guarding the door picked up his gun and brandished it in his hand. "Leave now, or I'll take you away on charges of disturbing the peace."
Team Leader Qin couldn't stand by and watch his men be bullied. Just then, he saw several cars parked at the entrance of the exchange meeting, and he could tell from their appearance that the people driving them were not ordinary.
Team Leader Qin stepped forward, walked up to the soldier, and said in a common foreign language, "Since you say there's an age limit, why wasn't it mentioned on the invitation? Doesn't your Japan say you want to learn from the United States?"
"Is this the magnanimity of a great power that you pride yourself on? Are you implying that people over sixty years old are not allowed to enter the exchange meeting today? Including those who come later?"
A look of surprise flashed in the soldiers' eyes. They had always thought that China valued the way of the gentleman and the importance of harmony. In their eyes, the other side was easy to bully, the kind of country that wouldn't dare to say a word even if you slapped them.
That's why he acted so arrogantly just now.
With so many people watching, especially some people getting off the car, his heart tightened.
"You're lying, I just... I just..."
They just don't like Chinese people, so they want to cause trouble for them.
The person who got out of the car smiled and said to the Japanese man next to him.
"Given our ages, neither of us can attend the exchange meeting today. Will there be anyone to host it then?"
Normally, he wouldn't meddle in other people's business, but this time, he happened to be there, and given their country's temperament, he had no choice but to intervene.
The man from Japan twitched his lips slightly, a fawning smile spreading across his face.
"This is a misunderstanding. It must be that my subordinates don't know the rules and are making a mess. I'll have them handle it right away."
After saying that, he waved to a man in military uniform behind him, and several people quickly went up and took the troublemaking soldier away.
The Japanese man spoke a few more words respectfully to the Westerners before walking up to the Chinese group and addressing the old academician and Captain Qin.
"Everyone, I am truly sorry. It was our people who were ignorant. We are a major country with a certain international standing, and naturally we would not do anything to keep people at arm's length. Since you are here, please come in."
His expression was a forced smile, tinged with disdain.
They clearly wanted to learn the Chinese way of hospitality, but it seemed a bit out of place.
Nobody wants to cause trouble right now, especially since the royal family just had an accident. If they cause trouble now, wouldn't they be walking right into the royal family's clutches?
Although Lin Chuchu and the others felt uncomfortable, they still entered the venue.
The living room is large, with a table in the middle, which is a place for talking.
Each table was covered with a white cloth, and each one was decorated with cherry blossoms. The chair covers were also white.
There was some fruit on the table, on a small plate, and the fruit was cut into small pieces.
Each table had a nameplate, with the Chinese nameplate placed in the middle to back, and a little off-center.
Such disdain made everyone feel very uncomfortable.
The younger people looked particularly unwell, and Lin Chuchu and Xiao Lu sat in their seats without saying a word.
We waited quietly for the exchange meeting to begin.
Someone was playing an instrument at the scene, but it wasn't as melodious as Chinese instruments; instead, it sounded rather harsh.
"What kind of music is this? It's awful. If you're going to steal chickens and dogs, why not steal some good music instead?"
Xiao Lu complained in a low voice, "This music would probably be worse than even a beginner's in China."
Lin Chuchu also whispered, "I feel that it's not that they don't want to bring it back, but that they can't learn it. After all, a country that doesn't even have a history must be as stupid as a pig and can't learn those elegant things."
Those around him burst into laughter, their shoulders shaking; Comrade Lin's description was truly apt.
Before the exchange meeting began, a representative from Japan started speaking, his intonation rising and falling, occasionally throwing in some foreign languages, which sounded awkward to listen to.
The Japanese people present listened very attentively, occasionally letting out enthusiastic shouts.
A scene suddenly flashed into Lin Chuchu's mind: when they attacked China, wasn't this how they conducted their pre-war mobilization?
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