During the day, Xiao Bing rested in the hotel. He tried to summon the Soul-chasing Stick several times and even communicated with it with his spiritual power. But he failed several times in a row. In the end, Xiao Bing had to give up. It seemed that although the Soul-chasing Stick had woken up before, it was not fully recovered. So he had to wait patiently if he wanted to see it wake up again.
Seeing that it was almost time for the banquet, Xiao Bing dressed neatly and took the Soul-chasing Stick with him. Then he walked out and came to the lobby of the hotel. Ashati immediately came to him and said very enthusiastically and respectfully, "The banquet is ready. Mr. Xiao, Mr. Mayor asked me to come to pick you up in person. He wanted to come in person, but because he was afraid that there would be any mistakes at the banquet, he went to check the venue in advance. "
"Well." Xiao Bing nodded and said, "It doesn't matter. Let's go."
Xiao Bing followed him into the car. Ashati sat in the back with Xiao Bing. The driver drove in front. In addition, there was a man in police uniform sitting in the passenger seat. Xiao Bing could feel the fierce momentum of this man. From his strength, it seemed that he should be a master of Elixir-strength. But this kind of man who walked out of a pile of dead people, his real combat power was definitely not judged by the realm. It was even possible that he could kill a master at the Gang-strength Stage.
The place was not very big. Soon, the car drove to the door of the hall where the banquet was held.
The guard got out of the car first and then came over to open the door for Xiao Bing and Ashati. Xiao Bing and Ashati also walked out of the car.
Xiao Bing looked up. The building was not very new, but it looked more magnificent. The flag of the Congo was on the building.
Ashati said next to him, "Some of our country's important conferences are held here, and some state banquets are also held here. Today, our Minister of Security and Deputy Minister are all here. In addition, there are other departments, such as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Commerce, are all here to welcome you."
Xiao Bing sighed and said, "You're too polite. In fact, you really don't have to be so polite."
"No, no, no. This is not polite. This is what I should do." Ashati said, "Your country has become stronger and stronger over the years. You've taken the path of peaceful development, and your help to us has always been obvious to all. Our country and people are very grateful to you."
Xiao Bing nodded and said, "I can feel it. In short, I want to express my gratitude to your country for the arrangement."
Ashati smiled and said, "As long as Deputy Minister Xiao believes in the friendship of our country, it's fine. Although Deputy Minister Xiao has offended the UA this time, no one in our country, from the president to the ministers, wants to keep a distance from you. This is our attitude. A friend is a friend. Even if you offend a powerful enemy that we can't afford to offend, you are still our friend."
Xiao Bing was touched when he heard this. This was the friendship of the African people. Their thinking was very simple. Whoever was good to them, they would be good to them. It could be seen from the ordinary people in their country that they truly respected the people of Cathaysian State and truly cherished the friendship with Cathaysian State. Xiao Bing's character was that if you respect me, I will naturally respect you. So Xiao Bing also attached great importance to their friendship.
Xiao Bing and Ashati walked all the way up. The armed guards standing at the entrance of the hall looked at Xiao Bing curiously. Seeing Xiao Bing smiling and nodding to them, they hurriedly and excitedly returned a military salute.
Xiao Bing followed Ashati into the hall and saw that there were already many people in the hall. Xiao Bing did not know most of them. Only Willie, the minister of the Congo's Ministry of Security, looked familiar to Xiao Bing. Xiao Bing had seen Willie before. He had seen him twice on TV. In fact, he had also seen Willie when he was on a mission in the Dragon Teeth. The two of them had a brief contact.
After seeing Xiao Bing, the hall immediately quietened down. Everyone began to look at Xiao Bing. Willie was the first to walk quickly to Xiao Bing. He actually laughed in fluent Cathaysian State language and said, "Welcome, my friend from Cathaysian State!"
Xiao Bing smiled and reached out his hand. He did not expect Willie to give him a big hug. Seeing Xiao Bing awkwardly take his hand back, the people present laughed kindly.
Xiao Bing patted Willie's back and said with a smile, "Minister Willie, long time no see. Are you going to strangle me to death?"
Willie let go of Xiao Bing and said with a laugh, "My friend from Cathaysian State, Deputy Minister Xiao, your strength is obvious to all. Not to mention me, even a tiger can't bite you to death!"
This time, Willie communicated with Xiao Bing in fluent English. After all, if it was in other languages, the two of them could still understand, but many others would not be able to understand.
The people present all laughed again.
Xiao Bing also said in English, "My friend, you are flattering me. But in my opinion, if my African friends are angry, they are much fiercer than tigers."
The people present were full of kindness to Xiao Bing. Africans were like this. They liked it when people praised them for being kind and polite. But they also liked it when people praised them for being brave. Because this was a country that advocated strength, of course, it was also a country that advocated peace.
Xiao Bing then shook hands with the other people he did not know one by one. Because Willie already knew Xiao Bing, he introduced Xiao Bing enthusiastically, so Ashati did not need to be on the side as an interpreter.
Among these people were the mayor of this city, the Minister of Transport, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Commerce and so on. In addition, there were many big stars of Congo. Although Congo was still a bit poor and backward, and the entertainment industry was not developed, it did not mean that their country had no entertainment culture at all. They also had their own entertainment stars, and two of them were famous martial arts stars in Hollywood.
The politicians here obviously knew Xiao Bing's power, but these stars only knew that Xiao Bing was the Deputy Minister of Cathaysian State Security. As for the other halos that Xiao Bing had, they did not know. Even so, the official position of the Minister of Cathaysian State Security made them all have to be careful in front of Xiao Bing, and they also expressed their respect.
After everyone got to know each other one by one, they began to sit together.
Sitting with Xiao Bing were the Minister, Deputy Minister, and the mayor of Congo. Other than them, sitting in the other seats were their own country's stars, entrepreneurs, and other senior officials.
On the stage, the host began to express his welcome to Xiao Bing's arrival, and then invited the local mayor to give a speech.
The mayor was actually not the most senior official present, but after all, he was the mayor of this city, so it was more appropriate for him to give a speech.
The mayor held the microphone and warmly expressed his heartfelt welcome to Xiao Bing's arrival. Then he wished that the friendship between Congo and Cathaysian State could be maintained for a long time, and that they would remember each other's friendship for generations to come. Finally, there was applause, and Xiao Bing also began to applaud.
When the mayor came down, the dinner party completely began.
The mayor raised his glass and said with a smile, "Ministers, Deputy Ministers, today it is not my turn to speak first, but I am the host, so let me propose a toast. Let's raise our glasses to welcome the arrival of Deputy Minister Xiao, shall we?"
"Good!"
These people raised their glasses one after another. Seeing the big shots at this table all raised their glasses, the people at the other tables also hurriedly stood up and began to raise their glasses high, shouting, "Welcome, Deputy Minister Xiao!"
Xiao Bing was treated with unprecedented enthusiasm here.
Xiao Bing stood up with a smile, also raised his glass, and said loudly, "Thank you for your warm hospitality. Thank you, everyone. In addition, I wish that the friendship between our two countries will last forever!"
Everyone raised their glasses and drained them in one gulp.
Xiao Bing looked around and found that even a few women had drunk their glasses, and it seemed that their expressions did not change at all. Of course, Xiao Bing himself was not sure if he could see the change in the black man's expression, but at least he could see that the women here were also good at drinking.
Xiao Bing put down his glass, sat down, and then said with a smile, "Originally, this time I came here for some personal matters, so I did not intend to trouble you, so I did not inform my friends, but in the end, I still disturbed you. I am really sorry."
Minister Willie said with a smile, "Deputy Minister Xiao, you are a little too polite. Not to mention the friendship between our two countries, you are the Deputy Minister of Cathaysian State. Not to mention that you and I are old acquaintances, but in the end, you are afraid of disturbing us? I am not happy about this. People in our country do not like to be so fussy. When friends come, we should treat them well. If I go to Cathaysian State to do something, I will definitely inform you. I will not be afraid of disturbing you. We are so free and easy. If you are hesitant, then you are not my friend. "
"Haha, good, good. Minister Willie is right. That is my fault. I will drink as a punishment."
After Xiao Bing drank the wine in his glass, he smiled and said, "Everyone, I also come to propose a toast to you. If you have the opportunity to go to Cathaysian State in the future, you must tell me. I will treat you well."
These people hurriedly raised their glasses and drank with Xiao Bing.
In the venue, some people were a little nervous at the beginning. Although the relationship between Cathaysian State and Congo had always been good, after all, Xiao Bing was the Deputy Minister of a big country. When they saw that Xiao Bing was like a very friendly friend, the atmosphere gradually became lively. From time to time, officials, entrepreneurs, and stars from other tables came over to toast with him.
Seeing that more than half an hour had passed since the dinner, the atmosphere had also reached the climax. Suddenly, a guard ran in from outside. Everyone looked over and saw the guard hurriedly run behind the mayor and whispered, "Mr. Henry of the American Office in Congo is here, and the General Manager of the American Zhonghe Group, Williams …"
The mayor frowned and asked, "Why are they here?"
He looked at the ministers present with a questioning gaze. These ministers and deputy ministers shook their heads one by one. This kind of occasion did not invite the other party, but the other party came uninvited. Logically speaking, it was against the rules. But after all, this matter involved the United States. If they did not let them in, it was very obvious that it was a slap in the other party's face.
In the end, it was Willie who sighed helplessly and said, "Then let them in."
Willie looked at Xiao Bing apologetically. Xiao Bing knew in his heart that this was not his fault. The Congo could not afford to offend the United States.
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