Most of the people in the conference room left in an instant, leaving only Qiu Qin, a few base managers, Han Junche, and Chi Xia.
Qiu Qin was unaware of the relationship between Han Zheng and Han Junche. Seeing that there was a moment of awkward silence after Academician Lu and Wang Yi left, she quickly brought up a topic and said with a smile, "General Han, you've come at the right time. In a couple of days, it will be the wedding of our Captain Han and Captain Chi. If you don't mind, General Han, please stay and have a drink before you leave."
At this point, she added with a smile, "Of course, it would be even better if you would like to be the officiant or witness at the wedding."
These words drew the attention of both Han Junche and Chi Xia, who both looked at her.
Qiu Qin assumed that they were just shy and embarrassed to invite Han Zheng to be the witness or officiant at the wedding, so she smiled at Han Zheng and said, "Captain Han and Captain Chi are shy and embarrassed to invite you, but I'm a bit thick-skinned and took the initiative to ask."
Hearing this, Chi Xia felt a little embarrassed and couldn't help but glance at Han Junche beside her.
Regardless of the circumstances, Han Zheng is Han Junche's father. According to Chinese etiquette, he should be sitting on the high platform and receiving her tea ceremony. Even though Han Junche has not publicly acknowledged Han Zheng as her father, it would be inappropriate for Han Zheng to be either the officiant or the witness in this marriage ceremony.
Han Junche remained unmoved, his cold face showing not a trace of emotion.
Chi Xia looked at Han Junche, then at Han Zheng, and felt more and more that Han Junche would probably look like Han Zheng now in a few decades.
The aloof temperament gradually subsided, replaced by a composure and dignity that came with the passage of time.
Well, in short, she doesn't take a people-friendly approach, which explains why someone like Sister Qiu always addresses her with such formality.
After hearing Qiu Qin's words, Han Zheng glanced at Han Junche, who remained expressionless. A hint of melancholy appeared on his dignified face. He said to Qiu Qin, "I appreciate Manager Qiu's kindness and will definitely stay for the wedding banquet. However, the matter of being the officiant and the master of ceremonies is really inconvenient."
Qiu Qin felt somewhat embarrassed after being rejected by Han Zheng.
Without Han Junche and Chi Xia's consent, she took the initiative to invite Han Zheng to be the officiant or witness at the wedding. Besides admiring and respecting Han Zheng, there was an even more important reason: to strengthen the relationship between the Sirius Base and the Starfire Alliance Base.
This was originally a small favor that Qiu Qin thought Han Zheng would readily agree, but to her surprise, Han Zheng refused.
But she had the right to invite him, and Han Zheng naturally had the right to refuse. Qiu Qin felt a little embarrassed and guilty, after all, she had overstepped her bounds by inviting Han Zheng, and Han Zheng had refused. It seemed like she was offending him, but in reality, she was offending Han Junche and Chi Xia.
The atmosphere became somewhat awkward for a moment.
Han Junche pursed his lips and remained silent. Han Zheng's glance at him revealed a moment of disappointment, which irritated him.
Qiu Qin misunderstood Han Junche's meaning. Seeing his bad expression, she quickly said, "It's me..."
Seeing that she was about to apologize, Han Junche frowned and suddenly said, "He is indeed not suitable to be the officiant or witness at a wedding, because he..."
He was his father, and Han Junche found it hard to say those words.
Han Zheng understood his meaning. He had assumed that Qiu Qin's invitation was Han Junche's intention to distance himself from him.
Now that Han Junche has spoken, Han Zheng knows it was a misunderstanding. His previous disappointment vanishes instantly, and his stern expression softens considerably.
Qiu Qin, with her rich experience, thought about what Han Junche and Han Zheng had said and immediately knew that the two must have some relationship that she was unaware of. She quickly smiled and changed the subject, talking about the arrangements for Han Zheng and the others' accommodation.
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