"In fact, I have been neglecting a very obscure and even very small problem. Harry, whether as a friend or as your personal adviser. This is all an oversight. I must apologize to you here. "Li Jie suddenly apologized to Harry.
This left Harry scratching his head in confusion. "What are you doing, man? Don't be so serious. Unless what you want to tell me is that you secretly went on a date with Mary Jane when I wasn't paying attention. "
Li Jie's overly serious apology made Harry feel that the atmosphere was too tense, so he deliberately made a joke.
"Well, in fact, I did secretly go on a date with your girlfriend, Mary Jane. I just didn't tell you. Last time we went to the amusement park near Flushing." Li Jie simply played along with Harry's joke.
"But she wanted to drink a non-alcoholic cocktail, but I didn't know how to do it. So on the day of the date, she dumped me and told me. As Mary Jane's boyfriend, you must know how to make a beautiful cocktail. Although I have never understood why a non-alcoholic drink can also be called a cocktail. "
"Because this kind of cocktail is specially made by Harry Osborne." Harry's two eyebrows moved with the rhythm of his speech, and he looked a little arrogant.
Li Jie's joke eased the serious atmosphere just now. He also joked that Harry had studied hard to learn how to make cocktails in order to pursue Mary Jane. That was indeed for a period of time. At that time, Norman Osborne was still alive.
Harry could only secretly practice all this in his office, and he couldn't be caught by Norman. Otherwise, he would be lectured. Although the length of the passage of time was not very long, Li Jie always felt that these things had happened for a long time.
"Well, let's talk about the problem just now." After the joke, Li Jie still pulled the topic back. "Actually, I only realized this during the luncheon this afternoon."
"What is it?" Peter swallowed the prawn on the fork. She finally stopped waving her fork around like a fool.
"It's a very small problem, so to speak, a very subtle problem. But from a certain point of view, it's quite serious, "Li Jie said as he pointed at the food on the table. "Are you satisfied with your dinner tonight?"
He asked the question as if it was completely unrelated to the topic. However, Peter and Harry were quite cooperative. "We've always liked your cooking."
"What about lunch?" Li Jie was referring to the lunch they had at the restaurant.
"It's not bad. It has the flavor of the East Ocean, but it doesn't have the parts that I hate. It's a very delicious delicacy. "Harry nodded his chin and replied.
"What about the meals provided by the East Ocean Division?"
Speaking of this, Harry's expression was not very good. "Oh, it's terrible. I don't like raw fish and tofu. I don't like cold sushi either. Except for dessert, I have a hard time accepting food in a cold way. "
"Yeah, that's why I suddenly realized this afternoon. The dishes that you, Harry Osborne, don't like, why would they still serve them to you? "Li Jie said meaningfully.
"Maybe they just don't know Harry's taste?" Peter Parker shrugged. "After all, this is the East Ocean, not the United States. It's normal that we don't like what they eat. "
"Yeah, it's normal. But there are many dishes that you like, don't you? "Li Jie was talking about the Kaishi Cuisine at noon.
Harry had a vague idea of what Li Jie was going to say, but he didn't really understand it. Peter, on the other hand, was completely confused. He didn't understand why Li Jie would associate food with work.
"Peter, we're not talking about an overseas intern. We're talking about the leader of a business empire. Harry Osborne, the actual leader of a consortium with a net worth of several thousand US dollars. "Li Jie stood up and walked behind Harry. He placed his hands on Harry's shoulders.
"To put it bluntly, as Harry's subordinates, they should be prepared. This is the first time the leader of a corporation came to the East Ocean, so they should be fully prepared. They should even know what brand of toilet paper you like to use to wipe your butt. That way, they can provide soft tissues to clean your butt. "Li Jie's words were a bit vulgar.
"Hey! We're still eating! "Harry slapped Li Jie's arm in annoyance.
"It's human nature to have some negligence. It's impossible for them to do everything perfectly, "Peter said doubtfully.
"Perhaps, it's a slight negligence to put this situation in another country. But this is the East Ocean. "Li Jie emphasized the words East Ocean.
"The meticulousness and thoughtfulness of the East Asians is obvious to everyone in the world. Furthermore, in the three countries of East Asia, workplace culture and dining culture are inseparable. "
"I forgot about this when I first came here. They don't care what you like to eat at all when they treat you. I believe that the management here has used very high standards to receive you, Harry. "Li Jie said to Harry.
"However, rather than saying that they are receiving you, it's more like they are receiving themselves. In East Asian culture, the expression of emotion is often very delicate. Furthermore, it's so sensitive that it's hard to touch. Many small details can reflect the characteristics of a big picture. "
"Let's not talk about their attitude towards your diet. Let's talk about Mariko's appearance today. The attitude of a person who betrays his own boss's schedule to an outsider is worth considering. "
Li Jie's conversation about the workplace culture of East Asian countries had indeed caused Harry to ponder.
"And I don't know why, but you lack prestige here. On the surface, they are respectful to you, but in their hearts, they don't think much of it. And if this kind of thing happens again and again, the management of the East Ocean branch will be a big problem. "Hearing Li Jie's words, Harry felt bitter.
The headquarters in the United States had just gotten on the right track, and now the Asian headquarters in the East Ocean had a problem. The position of chairman of the Osborne Group was really not easy to hold.
"And I think, Harry. It's time for you to establish some prestige and cronies of your own here. After all, this is a country with a completely different culture from the United States. "Li Jie suggested. Harry also nodded.
"And I think you should get your team of secretaries to work. There must be a big problem with the Osborne Group's East Ocean branch. We need to hold an expanded meeting and conduct a thorough investigation of the entire group's accounts."
"Another boring, tedious, and fruitless meeting?" Harry felt a headache coming on.
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