After getting ready, Sheng Xiping left the room and went downstairs to the barbershop, where he got a neat haircut.
Just as things were almost settled, someone came to find him, saying that the celebration banquet would begin soon that evening.
Due to various reasons, it was impossible to hold a large-scale celebration ceremony and banquet; only a small-scale banquet could be held.
Sheng Xiping's victory celebration banquet was held in the hotel's banquet hall. In addition to the people staying there, Chief Zhao, Wu Bingzhong, and other leaders were also present.
"Xiping, come, come, sit here. You're the star of the show today." As soon as Chief Zhao saw Sheng Xiping arrive, he hurriedly invited him to sit down.
Sheng Xiping did not refuse and went over to sit down next to Chief Zhao and Wu Bingzhong.
There were a few other people at this table, also together.
The leaders who went to sea were all neatly dressed and clean, a completely different sight from when they were on the ship.
"Come, comrades, let's raise our glasses together to celebrate the brave warriors and heroes who have returned from their voyages."
It wasn't easy; it took two whole years. Thank you all for your hard work.
On behalf of our superiors, people from all walks of life, our soldiers, and our people, I would like to raise a glass to you all. Thank you.
After everyone was seated, Chief Zhao stood up first, raised his glass, and toasted all those who had gone to sea.
Everyone quickly stood up and raised their glasses in celebration.
Those who are sent out are all extraordinary individuals; at this point, there's no need to preach any grand principles.
So, after the leaders took turns toasting, everyone ate, drank, and chatted casually.
Sheng Xiping sat between Chief Zhao and Wu Bingzhong, taking the opportunity to inquire about the situation in China from the two of them.
During the two years he was away, he did keep in touch with people back home, but they always talked about important matters. He never had the time to chat about anything else.
Now that they're finally back, Sheng Xiping keeps asking if all the follow-up work on this batch of orders has been done, and whether those planes have been brought back.
"Xiping, don't worry, all the orders have been delivered, and the plane has been brought back a long time ago."
Thank goodness you acted early; we completed the deal long ago. Last winter, the Russians disintegrated.
"If this had dragged on until now, I don't know how we would have resolved this order," Wu Bingzhong quickly explained upon hearing this.
"I have another piece of good news for you. With the collapse of the Soviet Union, we took the opportunity to recruit thousands of experts from all walks of life."
These people are now settled in various research institutions, given the best treatment, and helped us complete various scientific research projects.
"This time, we really made a profit. All our efforts weren't in vain," Wu Bingzhong said happily to Sheng Xiping.
"Really? Oh, that's wonderful!" Sheng Xiping was overjoyed upon hearing this.
For this purpose, Sheng Xiping set up quite a few offices in Russia.
The people arranged by Wu Bingzhong also gradually infiltrated various industries in Russia through these channels.
The initial efforts paid off, as so many experts were recruited. How could Sheng Xiping not be happy?
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