Thomson looked at Huo Qiqi in front of him in surprise and said incredulously, "Hello, Miss Translator, my name is Thomson. I really didn't expect your Chinese to be so standard and fluent. Compared to your pronunciation, I even doubt whether I am from China."
Huo Qiqi's face was calm as she said calmly, "Mr. Thomson, you're too polite. I'm the translator at the Friendship Store. What can I ask you about at the Friendship Store?"
No one outside the venue expected that Huo Qiqi was really a hidden talent. Seeing her asking and answering questions with the F countryman, everyone secretly exclaimed, this is the child of other people's family.
Director Xu's eyes lit up. She really didn't expect that Huo Qiqi, who was temporarily brought in to save the situation, was so good at speaking Mandarin. She saw her chatting with Thomson.
For a moment, she really wanted to keep Huo Qiqi to work at the Friendship Hotel, but looking at Huo Qiqi's dress and outstanding temperament, she felt that Huo Qiqi would not care about working at the Friendship Store.
Thomson looked at Huo Qiqi and said seriously, "Hello, Miss Translator, it's like this. I'm here in Beijing on behalf of my family to inspect Chinese products and select factories to cooperate with for further collaboration."
Hearing Thomson's question, Huo Qiqi nodded and said with a smile, "Mr. Thomson, the thing is, I can report your problem to Director Xu, the person in charge here, and ask him to have the factory managers of large-scale factories in Beijing bring their products to you for an on-site examination. Do you think this arrangement is feasible?"
When Thomson heard Huo Qiqi's suggestion, he clapped his thigh and said happily, "Miss Translator, your suggestion is excellent. Thank you for your trouble. I will definitely reward you."
Huo Qiqi shook her head and smiled faintly, "Mr. Thomson, this is nothing. Please wait here for a moment. I will communicate with Director Xu now."
Looking at Huo Qiqi approaching gracefully, Director Xu frowned and asked in confusion, "Comrade, why are you back? Does Mr. Thomson have any requests?"
Huo Qiqi looked at Director Xu's nervous expression, smiled, and said softly, "Director Xu, you can call me Comrade Huo. I came back because of Thomson's request. It's a bit big, let me tell you something."
Director Xu scratched his head sheepishly and said, "I'm sorry, Comrade Huo. I've been so busy that I've lost my composure. I apologize to you."
Seeing Huo Qiqi's calm expression, Director Xu felt much more at ease. She continued, "Comrade Huo, could you please tell me what Thomson's specific requirements are?"
Huo Qiqi looked at Director Xu in confusion and said, "Director Xu, I heard people around me say that you can understand Mandarin. What's going on now?"
Director Xu smiled awkwardly. "To be honest with you, Comrade Huo, I haven't dealt with people from Country F for many years. I only overheard the general idea of your conversation with Thomson. I was afraid I might have misheard and delayed something important. I'm so grateful to you for all this. Otherwise, it would have been really troublesome."
Huo Qiqi understood. Director Xu was indeed a serious and responsible person. She smiled and said, "Director Xu, is Thomson planning to conduct an inspection in Beijing to select suitable products for cooperation?"
Director Xu frowned as he listened to Huo Qiqi's words. "Comrade Huo, why did Thomson come to our Friendship Store for this matter? I really don't know what to do for a moment."
Huo Qiqi lowered her voice and said to Director Xu, "Director Xu, I don't know why Thomson chose the Friendship Store, but the most important thing now is to notify the directors of the large factories in Beijing to bring their products here. Let Thomson choose the products they like. That way, everyone will remember you well."
Director Xu patted his forehead and sighed, "Look at my brain. I really can't accept my old age. It's true that every generation has talented people, and the old are replaced by the new." Under Director Xu's arrangement, Thomson was taken to a large office.
Seeing that everything was done, Huo Qiqi came to Xiao Li who was strolling around and said with a smile, "Xiao Li, everything here is over. Do you want to continue shopping? If not, let's go."
Xiao Li nodded and said seriously, "Qiqi, I don't want to shop anymore. Let's go. It doesn't seem very fun here. I want to go back and have a good meal."
Huo Qiqi rubbed Xiao Li's head and said with a smile, "Okay, if you don't want to go shopping, let's go. Now that you mentioned eating, I'm a little hungry too. I happen to have some delicious food. Let's try it together."
Just as the two were about to leave the hall, Director Xu called out breathlessly, "Huo, Comrade Huo, please walk slowly. I need your help again. Thank you so much."
Hearing Director Xu's call, Huo Qiqi and Xiao Li stopped. Huo Qiqi turned to look at Director Xu and frowned, "Director Xu, I have completed what you asked me to do. Is there anything else?"
Director Li first took out 200 yuan and then said, "Comrade Huo, this 200 yuan is your translation fee. I really have no other choice. This matter is obviously beyond my control. I can only trouble you to be the translator again when Thomson selects products. Thank you."
Huo Qiqi looked at the 200 yuan in Director Xu's hand and sighed inwardly. Director Xu was really willing to spend it. Huo Qiqi looked at Director Xu helplessly, then looked at Xiao Li and said, "Xiao Li, it seems that you have to go home first. You are still busy here."
Xiao Li glanced at Director Xu with dissatisfaction, and said helplessly to Huo Qiqi, "Qiqi, what are you talking about? How can I leave if you don't leave? Now I can only sacrifice my life to accompany you. Alas, it's a pity that we are both hungry."
Director Xu understood Xiao Li's intention and said to the salesperson beside him, "Go and entertain Mr. Thomson first. I will take Comrade Huo and Comrade Xiao Li to the state-owned restaurant for a bite to eat. I will be back soon."
Xiao Li looked at Director Xu who was so understanding, and his eyes were curved with smiles. Huo Qiqi looked at Xiao Li's smug expression, shook her head helplessly, and thought to herself, he is really a real foodie.
The three of them soon arrived at the state-owned restaurant. Director Xu ordered a few hearty dishes for them. After paying for the meal and the meal tickets, she left in a hurry. After all, Thomson needed her special care.
Xiao Li looked at the sweet and sour spare ribs and braised pork elbow in front of him and said happily, "Qiqi, let's eat quickly. The food won't taste good if it gets cold. After we finish eating, we'll go back to the Friendship Store."
Huo Qiqi looked at Xiao Li's serious expression and said with a smile, "Okay, let's eat quickly and then go back to the Friendship Store. After all, we've already promised others, and they've paid us enough."
Twenty minutes later, the two exchanged glances. Their physiques far surpassed those of ordinary people, and they devoured the food on the table. After finishing their meal, they rode their bicycles back to the Friendship Store without further delay. Led by the store clerk, Huo Qiqi arrived at the large, temporarily vacated meeting room.
"Oh my God, why are you here?"
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