An emergency brake.
Mi Xaing 'er hurriedly asked Ni Dahai, "What's the matter?"
Ni Dahai was also frightened and broke out in cold sweat. "Who knows? I was driving when someone suddenly ran out. Oh my god, did I hit him?"
After a pause, he said, "I'll get out of the car and take a look."
Ni Dahai slowly got out of the car and looked down. A man was lying in front of the car, curled up and hugging his right leg. "Ouch, ouch …"
He seemed to be quite confident. Other than the injury on his leg, he seemed to be fine.
Ni Dahai was about to go forward and ask when two policemen rushed over from the side. The man shouted shamelessly, "I didn't steal anything, I didn't steal anything. Officers, you've misunderstood."
So it was the police catching a thief.
This was a trivial matter that couldn't be more common.
Mi Xaing 'er didn't care and sat in the car without moving. When he heard the car door open, he turned around and saw that Chen Jiaxuan had already gotten out of the car. He didn't know what attracted him to take pictures.
The policemen were also puzzled.
They turned around and looked at him. "Officer, please step back."
Chen Jiaxuan acted as if he didn't hear them and continued to do his own thing.
"Officer Da Ni" stood awkwardly at the side, a little at a loss.
Mi Xaing 'er sat in the car, feeling angry. Ni Dahai's words were true: Whatever you fear, it will happen.
Putting aside Chen Jiaxuan's motive, just this incident alone was enough. There were so many "great places" to take pictures, but he chose to hide in the shadows. Why did he have to chase after the police and take pictures of the case?
Mi Xaing 'er had had enough of Mr. Chen today. At this moment, after this incident, she couldn't help but push open the door and get out of the car. She poked Chen Jiaxuan's waist from behind. "Please get in the car."
Ni Dahai also hurried over and said, "That's right, that's right. It's getting late. Mr. Chen, let's hurry back to the hotel."
Chen Jiaxuan still stood in the way.
Mi Xaing 'er didn't spoil him. She suddenly reached out and grabbed his arm. She twisted it and pushed him forward. Chen Jiaxuan wasn't prepared. His big body staggered back a few steps. His waist hit the door of the Crown before he could stand still.
His face was pale, and the corners of his mouth were tightly pursed. He looked like he was really angry. "You … Not only did you stop me from taking photos, you even dared to hit me. This is destroying the diplomatic relations between the two countries. I want to complain to your person-in-charge!"
Ni Dahai was so scared that his mouth was wide open and he stood still.
This is
How dare you hit the Americans.
Isn't that a disaster?
Mi Xaing 'er smiled coldly at Chen Jiaxuan. "Okay, go ahead. However, at the same time, I also want to complain to your person-in-charge. No matter which country you are in, you have to abide by the local laws and customs. This is basic common sense as a diplomat. You obstructed the police from handling a case, so I have the right to stop you. Even if I were to go all over the world, I would still dare to argue with you about this!"
Ni Dahai heard Mi Xiang 'er's strict wording and unyielding attitude. Her small mouth made a "smack" sound as she finished speaking. However, her words were reasonable, making it impossible for people to refute.
He almost clapped his hands and cheered.
Ni Dahai's English was good, but it wasn't at the level where he could "argue" as soon as he opened his mouth. Especially when the argument was reasonable and justified. He couldn't do it without beating around the bush.
However …
Although he admired Mi Xaing 'er's "domineering" attitude, he still had to smooth things over.
He pulled Mi Xaing 'er's arm and pretended to be serious with a straight face. "Xiao Mi, don't say anymore …"
Then, he turned to Chen Jiaxuan and added, "Mr. Chen, she's impulsive. I'll deal with her seriously when we get back. However, your attitude toward girls is a little ungentlemanly." Chen Jiaxuan nodded.
In other words, this matter wasn't pleasant to talk about, and it was a loss of face for Chen Jiaxuan.
He opened the car door. "Let's go back to the hotel …"
At this point …
Chen Jiaxuan had no choice. He couldn't just stand on the road and be in a deadlock with the receptionist, right?
He got into the car angrily, slammed the door, and faced out the window. He decided to ignore everyone.
So be it!
Mi Xaing 'er had never been afraid of anything. Since she did it, she dared to take responsibility. She didn't intend to give in and talk to him. She calmly got into the car as if nothing had happened. She leaned back in the seat and closed her eyes to take a nap.
Ni Dahai tilted his head and looked at her. Half of her long hair was braided in front of her chest, and a lock of messy hair hung down from her temples. She looked like a young girl. However, her aura was domineering, and no one dared to underestimate her.
He smiled and stepped on the accelerator. The car slowly drove back to the guesthouse in the province.
Once the Crown stopped, Chen Jiaxuan didn't say anything and walked directly to the hotel with anger still lingering on his face.
Ni Dahai pulled Mi Xaing 'er behind him and whispered, "Xiao Mi, we still have a mission. We can't let him leave just like that …"
Mi Xaing 'er put her hands in her pockets and looked at him with narrowed eyes. "What do you mean? Don't tell me you want me to ask for the photos?"
Ni Dahai slapped his thigh hard. "Hey, dealing with smart people is never tiring. We have to get the photos back. Who knows what this foreigner wants to do with the photos and what he will do with it? We can't be careless!"
He giggled. "I think you have to do it. He definitely won't give it to us. I can't snatch it from him either. You have to think of a way to make him hand over the photos willingly …"
He winked and bumped Mi Xaing 'er's shoulder. "Hurry up and think of a way. Ten yuan a day isn't for free!"
She quickly caught up with Chen Jiaxuan. "Mr. Chen, don't be in a hurry to go back to your room. I have a few words to say to you. Hey, let's sit in the lounge …"
She half-dragged and half-dragged Chen Jiaxuan to sit on the sofa at the side.
When he turned his head again, Mi Xaing 'er had already walked in slowly. He didn't know why, but as long as Mi Xaing' er was around, he felt that anything could be solved.
He raised his hand. "Xiao Mi, come over here. Let's sit together and talk …"
Mi Xaing 'er was quick-witted. Although it was only for a moment, she had already made up her mind. Since she couldn't attack by force, she could only use her wits. As the saying goes, one can only achieve great things when one is able to yield and stand tall.
She walked in front of Chen Jiaxuan, squinted her eyes and smiled gently. This smile made Chen Jiaxuan dumbfounded. Was this still the ruthless and aggressive little girl just now?
He couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. Naturally, a sense of vigilance rose in his heart. "What … what do you want to do?"
Mi Xaing 'er sat on the sofa with a calm smile. "Mr. Chen, let's talk peacefully, okay?"
“”
"After today's interaction, I realized that the reason why everyone has misunderstood is that you essentially think that the people of our mainland are not cultured enough. You think that you're better than us, right? Well, since you have such thoughts, you must have some skills. Why don't you show us what you're capable of? It's good that I'm convinced. Otherwise, you're being arrogant, incompetent, and arrogant …"
Incompetent?
Any man with a temper would not be able to tolerate such an evaluation.
Moreover, this evaluation came from an 18 or 19-year-old girl.
Chen Jiaxuan had always been arrogant and thought that he was better than his countrymen in everything. He couldn't stand Mi Xaing 'er's "provocation". He squinted his eyes and snorted. "What do you mean? If you have something to say, just say it."
Mi Xaing 'er smiled faintly. "I didn't make it clear enough. Simply put, regardless of whether it's civil or military, you can come up with any questions. As long as you can win against me, I'll formally apologize for contradicting you today. On the other hand, if you lose, you'll have to promise me one thing. It won't be difficult. It's just a piece of cake …"
Ah …
What kind of comparison was this?
To be honest, Chen Jiaxuan really didn't take Mi Xaing 'er seriously. Just like what Mi Xaing' er said, he even looked down on the people and things in the mainland. He grew up in a good family, received a good education, and was somewhat capable himself. That was why he was so arrogant and condescending.
At this moment, when he heard Mi Xaing 'er's unscrupulous "provocation", he was angry and wanted to teach her a lesson. He agreed without hesitation. His tone was still a little arrogant. "If I come up with the questions, I'll be bullying you. Why don't you decide? We'll compete in any civil or military style."
Mi Xaing 'er's gaze was deep, and there was a smile at the corner of her eyes. "You said it yourself. Won't you regret it?"
"Tsk, a gentleman's words …"
Ni Dahai watched from the side. The more he listened, the more he felt that Mi Xaing 'er was smart and quick-witted. The more he watched, the more he felt that Mi Xaing' er was unparalleled. His heart was like a kite in the air. There was nothing he could do. He only felt that just watching her quietly like this was the happiest thing in his life.
Mi Xaing 'er lowered her head and thought for a while. "How about this? China is particular about music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. You grew up abroad. If I compete with you in calligraphy, painting, and chess, I won't win by any means. Let's choose a musical instrument …"
She pointed at the piano by the window. "How about that? Let's each play a piece first …"
Without waiting for Chen Jiaxuan to speak, she stood up and moved her fingers. She took a deep breath and strode to the piano. She lifted the piano cover and sat on the piano stool. Her back was straight, and her head was slightly lowered. From afar, her posture was elegant like a proud little swan.
Her hand moved across the keys, and a string of light melody jumped out.
Although Ni Dahai hid in the streets, he came from a very powerful background. Of course, his education in all aspects was also very high. He had also practiced piano for a few days. When he heard that Mi Xaing 'er was playing Franz Liszt's "Wildfire", he could not help but frown. Although the melody of this piece was monotonous, it had extremely high technical requirements for the player. It could be called the "most difficult king" of the etudes. Most people rarely tried it.
This Xiao Mi Xiang 'er, however …
She really surprised him again.
What about Chen Jiaxuan?
The reason why he was so arrogant and unruly was related to his personal knowledge and family background. To put it bluntly, he had also dabbled in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting since he was young. At this moment, when he heard Mi Xaing 'er's performance, her skill was exquisite, and the melody was beautiful. He could not help but tap his toes under the table lightly with the music.
The two men were both experts. As soon as they made a move, they could tell whether it was true or not. With Mi Xaing 'er's level, they could tell at once that she was at least a level eight piano player. Her performance was as smooth as flowing water, and her posture was also very elegant. She sat in front of the window, and the yellow light in the room enveloped her. Although there was no spotlight, she was shining like a star, attracting everyone's attention.
The guests in the hall could not sit still anymore. They slowly gathered around and automatically formed a semicircle, listening carefully to the beautiful music in front of them.
Ni Dahai could not help but walk over. He stood in the crowd, arms crossed, and stared at Mi Xaing 'er by the piano without blinking.
The entire hall was completely silent, with only the sound of music echoing in the air.
The song ended.
There was a thunderous applause. Ni Dahai was so happy that he could not clap his hands together. He even put his fingers to his lips and whistled loudly.
Mi Xaing 'er stood up gracefully. Although she was not wearing a fancy dress, her graceful temperament was more eye-catching than a fancy dress.
Ni Dahai could not wait to run over to her, take her hand, and proudly walk two rounds in front of everyone.
But he did not dare. He also knew that he was not qualified.
He could only stand firmly in the same place, quietly waiting for Mi Xaing 'er to stand in front of him.
Ni Dahai looked up and smiled. He praised sincerely, "You played really well."
The next sentence.
But it immediately changed again. "With your hands, I didn't lie to you. I thought you only knew how to peel corn."
Mi Xaing 'er ignored him and turned to Chen Jiaxuan. "Mr. Chen, let me explain to you first. I am the most ordinary farmer. This job of hosting you is also temporary. Playing the piano is just a hobby of mine. I have only learned it for a few days. Now it's your turn. Please guide me."
In other words, she was implying that even a farmer like her could play at this level. Don't be too arrogant and look down on people from the mainland.
Chen Jiaxuan did not say anything.
He listened for a while just now and knew that he was no match for her. His heart skipped a beat, and he knew that he had lost this "competition" completely. But his pride did not allow him to admit it in front of Mi Xaing 'er, so he simply acted shamelessly. "You came up with this question, so of course you have the advantage. I won't compete, unless …"
Ah.
To be honest, Mi Xaing 'er was not angry when she heard his refusal. Instead, she felt that this person was somewhat down-to-earth. He was no longer as arrogant as before. Now, he was "lowering himself" to play the petty tricks of an ordinary person. This at least showed that he had put the two of them on equal footing. It was just that he did not say it out loud.
Even if they were not on equal footing.
Mi Xaing 'er's ability was obvious. Playing the piano was a technical job. It was the accumulation of musical skills from a young age. It was definitely not something that could be learned in one breath.
His voice was completely lowered. "I won't compete with you on the piano."
He was still stubborn. "But this doesn't mean that I lost. When it comes to musical instruments, everyone is good at different things. There's no way to force everyone to compete. I play the cello very well."
Cello?
Here too.
Who knew if he was telling the truth.
Ni Dahai pursed his lips silently. If the person sitting in front of him was an ordinary friend, he would have already mocked and ridiculed him. However, he could not do so now. This was an international friend. No matter what, he had to save some face.
The corners of her mouth twitched, and she smiled in a way that did not mean what she said. She said unhurriedly, "Mr. Chen, you're a little … cough cough, but you're right. Everyone has their own strengths. You said that you play the cello well, but our Comrade Xiaomi also knows how to play the zither."
He pretended to sigh in disappointment. "Unfortunately, these two instruments don't exist now. There's no way to compare who's good and who's bad."
Chen Jiaxuan felt a little hot on his face.
Ni Dahai raised his voice slightly. "How about this? It's getting late. Let's not dawdle. What do you want to do? Just say it."
Chen Jiaxuan straightened his neck. "I'm good at mixing drinks. Let's compete in this."
Mixing drinks.
He was deliberately making things difficult for him.
In that era, how many people in the country had drunk cocktails? There were very few people who drank red wine. Basically, it was "white wine."
He was certain of this point, so he set the difficult question to Mi Xaing 'er.
Sure enough.
When Ni Dahai heard this, he was stunned. "Ha, how do you mix drinks?"
Mi Xaing 'er came from the 21st century. To put it bluntly, she had drunk all kinds of drinks in her previous life.
She smiled faintly. "Mr. Chen, mixing cocktails is indeed a skill. The same base drink will have subtle variations due to the different amounts and the mixer's habits. Unless you taste it yourself, you won't be able to enjoy the fun. I personally prefer Bloodyary. However, due to the different years of vodka and the different taste, as well as the different sources of tomato juice and the different degrees of sweetness and sourness, the taste will also change."
She casually leaned back in her chair and spoke with assurance like a veteran. "As for my personal preference, I don't like celery, salt, and olives. I can use less Mexican chili juice."
When he heard this explanation, Chen Jiaxuan knew that she was a regular cocktail drinker. He couldn't help but reevaluate the little girl in front of him. At the same time, his view of the people around him also changed.
Mi Xaing 'er directly took a big turn. "However, Mr. Chen, to be honest with you, there's no market for cocktails in our country now. Therefore, you can't find base drinks in ordinary shops."
After a pause, she said, "Why don't we use a simple and direct method? The winner and loser can be decided immediately."
Ah.
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