Rich in the 70s: I Made a Rugged Veteran a Millionaire
Chapter 268: Visitors from Beijing
"Still not coming along, waiting for dinner?"
Jiang Cheng shouted, and Li Chunxiang immediately responded with an "uh," saying, "See, I told you it’s impossible, just teasing us!"
Gao Zhonghua: You’re really easy to fool.
Even though Gao Zhonghua figured it out, he didn’t expose it, simply taking a big step to follow along.
At night, Li Chunxiang went out of her way again to cook something delicious for Jiang Cheng to nourish her body.
Having been busy for several days, Jiang Cheng rarely had the time to rest early today.
At this point, there were still five days until the end of the trade fair.
Early the next morning, Jiang Cheng and the others got up as usual, washed up, ate breakfast, and went to the trade hall.
As always, it was Jiang Cheng who went in alone.
"Jiang Cheng!"
Director Cui called out to Jiang Cheng, then looked hard behind her, not seeing any sign of George, his heart immediately sank.
"Jiang Cheng, where’s Mr. George?"
George, Mr.?
No need to ask, Jiang Cheng knew this was identity verification feedback, revealing George’s genius status.
"George doesn’t like crowds, he’s waiting outside."
Jiang Cheng casually pointed outside, and before Director Cui could speak, someone behind him was dissatisfied.
"Comrade, how can you let an esteemed guest like Mr. George wait outside for you!"
The originally smiling Jiang Cheng’s gaze instantly grew a few degrees colder.
"You’re right. In that case, why don’t you go invite him yourself."
"Director Cui, I’m going to work."
Jiang Cheng didn’t argue, just walked away directly.
Director Cui wanted to comfort her with a few words but couldn’t catch up; furthermore, there wasn’t any time now, though he did shoot an annoyed glance at the person who accused Jiang Cheng, feeling displeased within.
"Director Cui, catch up quickly. The people below don’t know how to handle things, but surely you do!"
One sentence, and Mr. Qiu, who arrived from the top, offended Director Cui again.
Director Cui didn’t want to bicker with this person, as the guests were foreign dignitaries, it wouldn’t look good to make a scene.
He lowered his head to catch up and soon saw three of them including George.
At this moment, George was holding an enamel mug, drinking water.
"Oh dear...who neglected our guest, allowing him to drink water from an enamel mug!"
Li Chunxiang: Without a tea mug...would he use his head?
Gao Zhonghua: What a fuss!
Director Cui: Such a person can offend eight hundred people a day, who knows when trouble will come.
Mr. Qiu, full of heartache mixed with flattery, went to snatch George’s tea mug.
Gao Zhonghua shot up, blocking in front of George.
Jiang Cheng said to protect George like he was the mission’s objective.
"What are you doing? Move aside!"
Mr. Qiu tried to exert his authority, but it was useless against someone straightforward like Gao Zhonghua.
Behind Gao Zhonghua, George frowned: This person’s voice is so grating.
Seeing the situation, Director Cui stepped forward and said, "Mr. Gao, this person is assigned from above to receive Mr. George."
Gao Zhonghua glared, "Identification."
Mr. Qiu wanted to posture and admonish, but Director Cui stopped him, and he reluctantly produced his identification.
"Beijing...Pharmaceuticals?"
Gao Zhonghua didn’t understand why a pharmaceutical representative was acting so superior.
Director Cui knew somewhat; a pharmaceutical company securing a collaboration opportunity with George must have a complex background.
Gao Zhonghua returned the identification and stepped aside, keeping a watchful eye, ready to act at the first sign of trouble.
George, who was blocked, showed mild impatience at Mr. Qiu’s smile, even beginning to grow anxious.
Entirely uncomfortable, he rose without caring about Mr. Qiu’s words.
"Where is Jiang? I want to see Jiang."
"Keep away from me, I don’t like your scent."
Covering his nose, George stepped several paces back, growing more and more agitated to the point of rapid breathing.
Seeing this, Gao Zhonghua immediately turned to Director Cui and said, "George’s anxiety is surging, have this person step back."
Jiang Cheng mentioned that George had many dislikes.
To common people, seeing something disliked doesn’t cause discomfort.
But George differs; he likes things to fit within his understanding.
If something surpasses his understanding or habits, he becomes so anxious that it physically manifests.
Although Gao Zhonghua didn’t quite understand, he remembered.
Presently, George bent over breathing heavily, one hand incessantly caressing the tea mug, circling in place.
Communication was impossible.
Mr. Qiu didn’t understand at all, saying a few words led to this?
Director Cui, seeing this, made a prompt decision: "Mr. Qiu, go find Ms. Jiang Cheng, George is looking for her."
"Who?"
Mr. Qiu turned to ask.
"The translator you just criticized who left."
Mr. Qiu’s eyebrows twitched after hearing the response.
You do know how to speak!
Faced with no other solution, he planned to leverage this early entry to establish good relations with Mr. George.
Hoping to employ George in their pharmaceutical plant.
But currently, nothing was unfolding as he imagined.
Watching George’s anxiety, Mr. Qiu chose to distance himself, heading back to the trade hall first.
Director Cui nodded at Gao Zhonghua and Li Chunxiang, then followed back too.
A smile spread across Director Cui’s face.
No wonder Jiang Cheng didn’t retaliate earlier, she was waiting here.
He bet Jiang Cheng wouldn’t easily forgive Mr. Qiu.
Ahead, Mr. Qiu, using his mind, headed to the broadcasting station to announce for Jiang Cheng.
As the announcement echoed through the hall, Jiang Cheng was sipping tea at the ceramics booth.
The ceramics factory manager pointed towards the speaker and said, "Someone’s looking for you."
Unfazed, Jiang Cheng continued sipping her tea and said, "Many people are looking for me. I can’t respond to every single one."
The weight of Jiang Cheng’s words was significant.
The ceramics manager understood immediately that Jiang Cheng and the broadcaster were somewhat at odds.
He promptly dropped the subject.
Jiang Cheng remained seated, while the desperate Mr. Qiu at the broadcasting station was nearly shouting out loud, if not for the staff restraining him.
Ultimately, Mr. Qiu was sent out by the broadcasting staff.
Left with no option, Mr. Qiu started scouring the entire area for Jiang Cheng.
Round and round.
He seemed caught in a bug, unable to find the way.
When he finally capitulated, he sought help from Director Cui.
Director Cui casually caught someone and asked a few questions, learning of Jiang Cheng’s presence at the ceramics booth.
Mr. Qiu dashed over upon hearing this.
Muttering as he ran, "How did I not see?"
When Mr. Qiu reached the ceramics booth, he even checked under the tables but found no one!
"Where’s Jiang Cheng?"
The ceramics manager pointed at a table, "She had some tea and left after hearing the broadcast."
Left after hearing the broadcast?
"How is that possible! I was just on the broadcast, I didn’t see her!"
Director Cui arrived leisurely, hearing Mr. Qiu’s words.
Opposite, the ceramics manager slowly polished the booth counter and said, "I said she left, didn’t say she went to find you."
A cold sweat broke on Mr. Qiu’s back as a slight breeze blew, suddenly realizing: this was deliberate by Jiang Cheng!