Two people working together
Not long after, Mr. Botelli and his men arrived.
Seven or eight luxury cars drove over, and the formation was extraordinary.
After the third car in the middle stopped, an old man with silver-gray curly hair got out of the car, surrounded by bodyguards. His face was solemn, giving people a dignified and dignified feeling.
"Mr. He, long time no see."
"Mr. Botelli, nice to see you again."
The two of them communicated briefly in Country Z's language.
He Shaochen did not speak the language of Country Z. He could communicate with them on a daily basis, but during a meeting, it was important to be concise and accurate. It would be more formal and respectful to leave it to a professional translator.
Everyone walked into the International Hotel in a majestic manner.
Everyone enjoyed a "harmonious and pleasant" lunch together.
During the meal, Mr. Botelli's gaze lingered on He Shaochen and Qiao Qiao. A smile appeared on his serious face. "Is that your girlfriend?"
"I'm your subordinate." He Shaochen smiled calmly.
He glanced at Qiao Qiao and said, "Joe Qiao, please introduce yourself."
Qiao Qiao immediately got up and bowed slightly. She said in fluent Mandarin, "It's an honor to meet you, Mr. Botelli. I'm Mr. He's translator, Joe Qiao."
"Oh? Do you know the language of Z? "
Mr. Botelli's gaze softened as he looked at Qiao Qiao. He smiled and said, "Because of the influence of Country A, the young people there rarely speak the language of Country Z. They prefer to communicate in the language of Country A. However, an old man like me can no longer keep up with the times and I don't have the energy to learn another language."
"Language is a kind of cultural heritage. I think that Country Z's language is very beautiful."
This was not flattery. Qiao Qiao was really attracted by the language of Country Z, which was why she learned that language.
Mr. Botelli was obviously pleased by her words. He smiled and said, "You're really a smart girl. Your Mandarin is very beautiful, just like you."
Qiao Qiao smiled politely. "Thank you for your compliment."
Throughout the meal, Mr. Boatley was in a good mood. He maintained a faint smile on his face. He Shaochen, who was sitting beside him, turned sideways slightly and whispered to Qiao Qiao beside him, "Well done."
Qiao Qiao, on the other hand, was not as relaxed as she appeared to be. She had been tense all this time, forcing herself to remain calm at all times. In the face of He Shaochen's encouragement, she smiled. "It's really not easy to get a word of encouragement from you."
He Shaochen raised his eyebrows. "You're right. It's indeed difficult to get a compliment from me if you're not capable."
So, was he affirming her?
Qiao Qiao raised her thin eyebrows. She felt the stifling emotions in her heart being swept away, and her mood instantly improved.
And all of this was because of He Shaochen's understatement.
Qiao Qiao thought that as a boss, He Shaochen should be very good at encouraging his subordinates with words. He knew what he had to do to stimulate the greatest potential of the other party.
Because of such a small episode, Qiao Qiao felt that she had gotten to know He Shaochen all over again. This person might be very domineering and unreasonable, but as the president of He Conglomerate, he was indeed qualified.
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The meeting with Mr. Botelli was to discuss the flow of goods and the tariff at the customs. These things should be regulated by the country.
However, the situation in Country A was different. The political power in Country A was controlled by several large families. Their influence was so great that they could even influence the presidential election.
As for the He Clan, it was the clan with the highest status and the most stable foundation among these few large clans.
One of the reasons why He Conglomerate controlled the country's economic lifeline was because they had the power to directly decide the import and export of goods.
At the moment when the meeting began, Qiao Qiao deeply felt that He Shaochen's power was so great that it was beyond her imagination.
In normal life, He Shaochen was a bad-tempered, overbearing, and unreasonable young master who had been spoiled rotten.
However, when he was in the office, the wisdom and calmness he showed made Qiao Qiao feel that she was not meeting the same person, but twin brothers with different personalities.
The problem to be solved in this meeting was how to balance the export of agricultural products from Country Z. Because Country Z was a big agricultural country, more than 50% of the rice eaten by the people in Country A came from Country Z. Therefore, Mr. Botelli's purpose was to increase the price of agricultural products or reduce the import tariff.
Of course, this was not a good thing for Country A.
He Shaochen and Mr. Botelli discussed this matter for three hours. Both of them were seeking to maximize the benefits of their respective countries.
There was no room for Qiao Qiao to interrupt. What she had to do was to accurately convey He Shaochen's words to Mr. Botelli.
This was definitely not an easy task.
The biggest difference between simultaneous translation and usual translation was that it had extremely high requirements for the human mind to be flexible and agile, as well as logical rigor. The brain had to be overloaded, and there could not be the slightest mistake in the middle.
Qiaoqiao, on the other hand, maintained an indifferent expression from beginning to end. She was like a machine that completed every sentence without any mistakes.
After more than three hours of verbal battle, Mr. Botelli finally gave in.
Everyone said that the older the ginger, the spicier it was. However, in front of He Shaochen, he could not gain any advantage.
When signing the contract, Mr. Botelli smiled helplessly and said, "The current leader of He Clan is indeed very capable. You will surpass the previous generation and push this country to a more prosperous state."
He Shaochen smiled calmly. "For the future of this country, I must work hard."
Mr. Botelli extended his hand.
"Haha, I hope we can maintain a long-term friendly cooperation."
He Shaochen shook hands with him. "That's what I should do."
After signing the contract, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Mr. Botelli's gaze turned to Qiao Qiao at the side. He was a little emotional. "I thought that Miss Qiao was still young and immature. Today, I know that the student has surpassed the master. It's time for our generation to step down."
Qiao Qiao smiled elegantly and said politely, "Mr. Botelli, you're being modest. As the younger generation, we still need the support of the elders."
Mr. Botelli nodded slightly and smiled without saying anything.
However, it was obvious that the other party was still very satisfied with Qiao Qiao's words.
The next day, Mr. Botelli was returning to Z Country. He Shaochen and Qiao Qiao went to the airport to see him off.
Before leaving, Mr. Botelli specially said to Qiao Qiao, "You're a very promising child. If you keep working hard, you'll become a very excellent translator."
To be able to receive such comments from Mr. Botelli, anyone who knew the inside story would know that it was the highest praise.
After Mr. Botelli left.
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