Siheyuan: Starting with one acre and three fen of land

The golden sunlight shone on the dome, coating the entire banquet hall with a layer of golden glow.

The decorations with unique ethnic characteristics appear even more magnificent amidst the interweaving of light and shadow, as if you are in a palace.

On the dome, exotic murals are lifelike and colorful.

They either tell ancient legends or depict magnificent scenery, attracting the attention of guests and making them amazed.

Waiters in uniform walked around the banquet hall, carrying all kinds of delicious food in their hands and carefully placing them on the tables.

After all, Gorky is not the Red Fort, and the atmosphere is not that serious.

Today's cocktail reception has a unique flavor and aims to welcome the inspection team from afar in a relaxed manner.

As the aroma of the food grew stronger, the large wall clock rang out a melodious sound at the right time, announcing that the banquet was about to begin.

The door on one side of the banquet hall slowly opened, and Lu Wenbin walked in side by side with a burly Slavic man with a thick beard.

The tempting aroma hit everyone's face, making everyone intoxicated.

"Xenia, He, are you done over there?"

He took a breath of the fragrance, seemed to have thought of something, turned his head and asked Xie Miao softly.

Xie Miao's Adam's apple slid, and he responded hastily: "Comrade Morozov, He has finished his work. He will go back to his room to clean up and come back soon."

This man was Sergei Morozov, director of the Chemical Industry Bureau. When he heard the answer, he nodded with satisfaction.

Just by the aroma in the air, he knew that Andre was not bragging and was indeed a rare chef.

Sergei turned to look at Lu Wenbin and laughed heartily: "Comrade Lu, welcome everyone to come for inspection. I hope you can gain something here."

"Comrade Morozov, thank you for your hospitality!" Lu Wenbin expressed his gratitude with a smile.

Sergei waved his hand and said with a smile: "You are all good, but you are too polite! We are all comrades, so enjoy this delicious meal."

The group walked towards the banquet hall without stopping.

The people who came with Sergey this time were engineers from the bureau, so as not to neglect the guests and also brought them to enjoy the delicious food.

He Yuzhu's cooking skills did not disappoint him. Sergei was already thinking about holding a large-scale banquet after the inspection was over.

He had some doubts about Andre's words before, so he prepared this small-scale banquet as a favor to Andre.

He Yuzhu quickly changed his clothes, pushed open the door and walked into the hall.

This scene was also noticed by Xie Miao, who whispered a reminder to Sergei.

Sergei nodded slightly, indicating that he understood.

Before the banquet officially begins, a leader’s speech is an indispensable part.

Sergei picked up the wine glass, gestured to Lu Wenbin, and walked towards the small podium.

As a clear bell rang, the guests stopped talking and looked forward.

Sergei stood on the stage, glanced at the silent guests, wiped his beard, laughed and raised his glass.

He knew the technicians' temper very well, so he didn't plan to say too much nonsense to avoid annoying them.

“Comrades, today we hold this banquet here to welcome the comrades who have come from afar!

Let us raise our glasses together! Cheers to all comrades!

cheers! "

After the brief exchange just now, the two parties had a preliminary understanding and picked up their wine glasses and responded happily.

"cheers!"

After a glass of wine, the atmosphere of the banquet suddenly became lively.

The guests picked up their favorite dishes in twos and threes, found partners that matched their skill categories, sat together, ate and chatted in a harmonious atmosphere.

Xie Miao waved enthusiastically at He Yuzhu. He Yuzhu put a piece of cream dessert on the plate and walked towards the table where Xie Miao was.

The translator at the table saw He Yuzhu approaching and stood up automatically, nodded and left quietly.

He Yuzhu thanked him quietly, sat down with the plate piled high with food, and glanced at the three people present.

"Excuse me, leaders! I'm really hungry today!"

Seeing the plate piled with food in He Yuzhu's hand, several people showed understanding smiles on their faces.

Being a chef also involves physical labor, so it is normal to feel hungry.

Sergei put down the knife and fork in his hand, wiped his mouth with a napkin, and laughed happily: “He, your cooking skills really surprise me.

Andrick really didn't lie to me, you are awesome!"

As he said this, he gave He Yuzhu a thumbs up, his eyes full of admiration.

He Yuzhu chuckled and translated Sergei's words to Lu Wenbin.

Lu Wenbin nodded, and seeing that He Yuzhu and the director had a common friend, he prepared to leave to get some food.

"Comrades, you guys chat first, I'll go get some food."

Seeing this, Xie Miao also smiled and agreed: "Sergey, I will also go to get some delicious food. He, your cooking skills really whet your appetite."

After the two men left the table, only Sergei and He Yuzhu were left sitting opposite each other.

Sergei raised his glass and looked at He Yuzhu opposite him with a smile.

"He, you can just call me Seryosha like Andrick. This glass of wine is for your cooking skills!"

He Yuzhu picked up the wine glass on the table and clinked it gently with Sergei.

"Seryozha, my cooking is the only thing I can show off. If everyone is satisfied with the food, it is a compliment to me.

Andrik and Alyosha also met because of this, it was fate for them all.”

Sergei drank the wine in his glass happily, and couldn't help but chuckle when he thought of the past.

"I believe Andrik is greedy, but Alyosha would never do that!

However, your cooking skills may really make Alyosha intoxicated."

Although He Yuzhu didn't know what Andre said specifically, what Sergei said at this moment was almost correct.

"I think Ava is the one who likes me the most right now!"

Sergei refilled his glass, and when he heard Ava mentioned, a hint of envy flashed in his eyes: “Andrik is so lucky!

Why don’t I have a daughter as lovely as Ava! ”

With Andre as the catalyst, the two quickly became familiar with each other.

Seeing that the atmosphere was right, Sergei drank the wine in the glass in one gulp, wiped his beard, glanced around, and lowered his voice.

"He, during the afternoon meeting, you can think of a place to investigate first, do you understand what I mean?"

He Yuzhu's expression was shocked. Although his heart was in turmoil, he just nodded slightly to indicate that he understood.

The afternoon meeting will decide the itinerary of the inspection team. Sergey said this, which will obviously promote the passage of a plan that is beneficial to our side.

Sergei instantly returned to normal and raised his glass to clink with He Yuzhu again.

The two continued chatting, and soon after, Lu Wenbin and Xie Miao returned to the table with their plates.

The four of them chatted while eating. The topics covered the customs and culture of their respective countries, and the table was filled with laughter.