The area around Xu Li's eyes was red and swollen, her eyes were narrowed into slits and could hardly be opened. She looked in very bad condition.
"You didn't cry all night, did you? How did you get yourself into this state?"
Seeing Xu Li's useless appearance, Song Shishi sighed helplessly. Then she said, "Wait for a moment," and turned and ran to the small kitchen.
Zheng Peilan was in the small kitchen. Seeing Song Shishi running in in a panic, she quickly asked, "What happened?"
"It's nothing. I just saw Lili's eyes were swollen from crying, so I thought of boiling two eggs and applying them to her."
"Your eyes are swollen from crying? What's going on so seriously?" Zheng Peilan brushed Song Shishi away, "Let me do it."
Song Shishi couldn't say exactly what happened.
"I'll go and persuade her first, but I guess she's thought about it all night and should have the answer in her mind."
Zheng Peilan took two eggs and put them in the pot to cook, then turned around and waved to Song Shishi, saying, "Go quickly, I'll take them over when the eggs are cooked."
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Song Shishi nodded and quickly walked back to the west room.
Xu Li was still sitting on the edge of the bed, looking dazed.
Song Shishi sat down next to Xu Li and gently held Xu Li's hand, but didn't know what to say for a moment.
She didn't support Xu Li's idea in the first place, but now that Xu Li was so sad, it was not a good time for her to preach to Xu Li.
But she couldn't say anything against her will.
Her purpose was to persuade Xu Li not to continue to be sad, rather than to lie to Xu Li and let her continue to make mistakes.
"Sister, I thought about it all night. Actually, Shitou is right. I shouldn't be so impulsive and eager for quick success. But I am also thinking about our future. I just want to make more money so that he can suffer less. How can he be so angry with me?"
Song Shishi: …
Girl, you’re with your own partner, and you ask me, who should I ask?
Xu Li's voice is hoarse and has a strong nasal tone.
"Sister, what do you think I should do now? Will Shitou ignore me from now on? Does he not want me anymore?"
At the end of her speech, Xu Li started crying again.
When Song Shishi saw Xu Li crying, she felt overwhelmed.
At this time, Zheng Peilan came in with boiled eggs.
"Lili, come here, apply the egg to your eyes, it will reduce the swelling."
Zheng Peilan handed the egg wrapped in gauze to Song Shishi, and then to Xu Li.
Xu Li took the egg and gently put it on her eyes, and couldn't help but cry again.
"Okay, okay, stop crying. Crying too much is bad for your health." Zheng Peilan comforted.
"It's really pitiful. What on earth did you quarrel with Shitou about? Although quarreling hurts feelings, it is also the inevitable process of your relationship. If you can't drive someone away even after quarreling, you should cherish him even more."
After Zheng Peilan finished speaking, Xu Li stopped sobbing and stared at Zheng Peilan in a daze.
"Really?"
"When did Auntie ever lie to you?"
Zheng Peilan's words effectively made Xu Li feel much better.
Xu Li described everything that happened yesterday in detail to Zheng Peilan and Song Shishi.
After a while, Xu Li's emotions gradually stabilized.
"Aunt Zheng, Sister Shishi, I've figured it out. I'll have a good talk with Shi Tou and will think more about what I do next time." Xu Li said.
"Well, I'm glad you've figured it out. Go talk to Shi Tou about it later." Song Shishi said with a smile.
"By the way, dear, aren't you going on a business trip today? Are everything ready?" Zheng Peilan asked.
"Everything is almost ready. We'll set off soon." Song Shishi replied.
"Then be careful on the road and take care of yourself. How long will you be gone this time?" Xu Li said.
Song Shishi nodded, "I will, and you guys should be well at home. The time of this business trip is not yet determined."
"If you need anything, just call the small shop at the entrance of the alley. I'm always at home."
Zheng Peilan was afraid that Song Shishi would suffer a loss outside, so she couldn't help but give her a few more warnings.
Because the train station was still some distance away, in order to avoid missing the departure time, Song Shishi ate lunch early and was ready to leave at any time.
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Originally, Zheng Peilan said she would take Song Shishi to the station, but Song Shishi refused.
She is an adult now and no longer a child. It is really inappropriate for her to stick to her mother every day.
It is already the end of March. Although the cold winter has passed, the spring chill is still there.
I don’t know what’s going on today, but it seems to have cooled down today.
The cold wind brought a chill from time to time, making people shiver uncontrollably.
Song Shishi hurriedly walked through the bustling train station carrying her luggage. The platform was crowded with people, noisy, and various dialects intertwined, making people feel dizzy.
Song Shishi's eyes searched the crowd.
Soon she saw Xie Yushan's familiar figure beside a pillar.
Xie Yushan was wearing a neat Zhongshan suit, his posture as straight as a pine tree. He was talking in a low voice with several colleagues, and his every move revealed his calmness and competence.
"Thank you, Mr.!"
Song Shishi hurriedly stepped forward, bowed slightly, with a bit of respect on her face and a crisp voice.
Xie Yushan turned around upon hearing the voice, a amiable smile appeared on his face, he nodded and waved to Song Shishi, saying, "Xiao Song, you're just in time, let's get in the car."
Song Shishi was not familiar with the colleagues standing with Xie Yushan, but she had heard of their deeds in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
It can be said that those who are following Xie Yushan now are not ordinary people.
Song Shishi followed Xie Yushan and others onto the green train. As soon as they found their seats and sat down, the train started slowly with a clang.
The car body swayed slightly, making rhythmic sounds, as if playing a unique journey melody.
Outside the car window, the city scene gradually receded, and fields and mountains began to come into view.
"This time we are going to Haicheng, the mission is arduous, you guys should take care of each other, don't make any mistakes, and try to negotiate the trade agreement smoothly this time."
Their seats were together. Xie Yushan glanced at them with a serious expression.
"This negotiation is a major event that affects the entire body. It concerns the country's economic interests and future development. There must be no mistakes."
Li Ming, who was sitting next to him, pushed the black-framed glasses on his nose and frowned.
He added with a worried look on his face, "Yes, this time the other party's attitude is tougher than expected. They have been stubborn on the issue of tariffs and have shown no signs of giving in. This is undoubtedly a huge rock blocking our negotiation path and it is extremely difficult to overcome."
Li Ming is a senior diplomat in the ministry. He has participated in countless important negotiations over the years. His experience is as rich as a deep ocean. He can be regarded as a walking diplomatic textbook in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Song Shishi frowned slightly, her delicate facial features twisted slightly in thought.
Because she had never been exposed to this field before, in order to help her better integrate into the team, Xie Yushan gave her some information to read in advance.
After thinking for a moment, she said clearly: "I think we can start from the common interests of both parties and find a breakthrough.
For example, we have significant advantages in agricultural technology exchanges and have accumulated rich experience and advanced technology over the years;
The other party has rich resources in the supply of industrial raw materials, with a wide variety and considerable reserves.
Maybe we can do something about this and find a cooperation model that both parties can accept. ”
Su Yao, who had been listening quietly, shook her head gently, and her neat short hair swayed slightly with the movement.
Su Yao said softly but firmly: "This idea makes sense, but the other party's domestic political situation is complicated and the forces of all parties are intertwined.
Different interest groups have their own ideas, and conflicts and contradictions continue.
Even if we propose such a seemingly win-win solution, we may encounter many obstacles within the other party. It may be difficult to implement it, and it may even be maliciously obstructed by certain forces. ”
Su Yao is a top student majoring in international relations. She has achieved excellent results in school and has a keen insight into the international situation like an eagle hovering in the sky, always keeping a close eye on its prey. No slight changes can escape her eyes.
Everyone was discussing enthusiastically, and the atmosphere was becoming increasingly tense and heated.
Song Shishi learned a lot just by listening in.
Suddenly there was a commotion ahead.
The conductor came over with his men and said loudly, "Don't panic, everyone. There is heavy rain ahead and the road conditions are unclear. We need to stay at the next station for at least an hour. There are still ten minutes to go to the next station. Passengers who are planning to get off, please prepare in advance."
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