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Chapter 1605 Friendship Bridge (Part [-])
The history of exchanges between China and the United States always seems to be closely related to sports.

The most famous in history is undoubtedly "ping-pong diplomacy".

This historic diplomatic event in which a small ball drives a big ball has also become an important event in which the relationship between the two countries began to undergo a turning point.

After that, the two countries also had more and more exchanges, including culture, education, business and trade, etc.

The relationship between the two countries has also become more and more harmonious.

Now, taking advantage of Foshan Longshi coming to the United States to participate in the NBA preseason game, the Consul General of the Los Angeles Consulate also sent an assistant to contact Lan Shengli.

"This time the Foshan Dragon and Lions team came to the United States to participate in the competition. Our consulate also attaches great importance to it. After all, this is a very rare opportunity for cultural exchanges between China and the United States, so the Consul General hopes to take advantage of this opportunity. The opportunity of this competition will increase the possibility of more cultural exchanges~!"

The assistant here explained to Lan Shengli.

"Oh~, I probably understand, but what can I do~?!"

Lan Shengli asked.

"The Consul General just told me to come here to meet you for a while, I hope you can go to the consulate, and you will know the situation~!"

The assistant continued to explain.

With doubts, Lan Shengli arrived at the Los Angeles Consulate in the morning of the next morning, with Mia in her best attire.

The five-star red flag fluttering in the consulate immediately makes people feel a strong sense of belonging.

Especially someone like Lan Shengli who has been in a foreign country all year round.

The five-star red flag represents that this is the home of the Chinese people.

Soon, yesterday's assistant and some officials came out to greet Lan Shengli and Mia.

"This is the Consul General of our Los Angeles Consulate—Mr. Liu Jian~"

The assistant introduced Lan Shengli and Mia.

"Hello, Consul General!!"

"Hello, Coach Lan~"

The two also shook hands very quickly and kindly.

Everyone quickly walked into the consulate.

"That's right, Coach Lan, our consulate has been preparing a Sino-American cultural exchange event for a while, and you are one of the most charismatic Chinese in the Los Angeles area, so if you can come to our event, it will be a great opportunity It's very beautiful~!!"

The Consul General said.

"I have always been committed to being a messenger or a volunteer to spread Chinese culture. Anyway, I think this is really a very meaningful thing~!!"

Lan Shengli responded immediately.

"That's right, this is also the responsibility of our consulate. We not only want to ensure the interests and safety of the Chinese and overseas Chinese here, but also let more Americans know about China and China~!!"

The Consul General responded.

"So~?!, what can I do~?!"

Lan Shengli asked in a slightly embarrassed tone.

Perhaps in Lan Shengli's view, although he used to be a teacher at a prestigious school like Berkeley, he still doesn't seem to be that professional when it comes to the profound Chinese culture.

"Oh, haha~, I think so, since this is an event, we must have an event ambassador, or an image ambassador, in my opinion, you Lan Shengli is the most suitable for this image, so I hope you can become our China-US cultural exchange ambassador~!!, what do you think~?!"

The Consul General said.

"You don't need to do anything, because I also know that you are very busy at work, and the new NBA season is about to start. We just want to use your appeal and influence to let more people participate in the culture of our two countries. In communication activities~”

The Consul General continued.

"I see~ I'm going to become an ambassador all of a sudden, I'm really not used to it, haha~"

Los Angeles smiled back.

"So, you agreed~?!"

the Consul General asked.

"Of course I agree, it is my honor to be a cultural exchange ambassador~!!, I have no reason to refuse~!"

Lan Shengli responded immediately.

"That would be great~, haha~!!, how about this, eat at my place at noon, I heard that you are from the north, so I specially found an authentic Northeast cuisine chef in Chinatown, I hope you can In this foreign country, taste the taste of home~!"

The Consul General immediately said happily.

"Okay~!!, then please trouble the Consul General~!"

Lan Shengli immediately nodded in agreement.

Because there was still some time left for lunch, the Consul General took Lan Shengli and Mia to stroll around the consulate.

Although the consulate is not as big as the embassy, ​​it is rich in content.

In the corridor of the museum, the history of the Los Angeles Consulate, the previous consul generals, and a series of important events that happened here are displayed.

Consulates serve the people as well as the country.

Soon, a sumptuous lunch arrived.

Pork wrapped in a pot, chicken stewed with mushrooms, pig-killing dishes, and multicolored facelifts are really all kinds of famous dishes in Northeast China.

"Wow~, although I haven't eaten yet, just looking at it makes me feel like I've returned to my hometown, haha~!!"

Looking at the sumptuous dishes on the table, Lan Shengli couldn't help sighing.

"Right~, come and taste how it tastes~, I'm used to eating hamburgers, fries, fried chicken, etc., I must miss this bite~"

The Consul General responded immediately.

Everyone quickly ate.

"Hmm~!!, the outside is charred and the inside is tender, this is the authentic pot-packed meat~!!, it is still the old-fashioned pot-packed meat that I like to eat~!!, this one is more delicious without tomato sauce~! !"

Lan Shengli ate to his heart's content, with a mouth full of oil, and said.

"Yeah~, this Northeast cuisine is very famous in Chinatown, I will tell you the location later, if you want the taste of your hometown, go and try it~!"

The Consul General said.

"That's great~!"

Lan Shengli continued to respond with a joyful expression.

The atmosphere of the whole lunch was also very harmonious.

"The entire plan of the event is still being finalized, and it is estimated that it will start next week. At that time, Coach Lan must come to the opening ceremony in spite of his busy schedule~!!"

After the meal, before parting, the Consul General said.

"I will definitely participate when the time comes, as long as there are no competition tasks~!"

Lan Shengli responded.

"There will be no competition missions, we are planning to hold them in the morning~!!"

The Consul General responded immediately, which seemed to dispel Lan Shengli's worries.

"Haha~, that's the best~!"

Lan Shengli sighed with a smile.

"At that time, you will have to give an opening speech for our event. Go back and prepare well. I heard that your speech is very good, so I am looking forward to it~!!"

The Consul General nodded and said.

"Don't worry, Mr. Consul General, speeches are indeed something I am good at, and I will definitely prepare well~!"

"Okay, then work hard, Coach Lan~!"

(End of this chapter)