Chapter 259 Cultural Differences
At the banquet, as time passed, the exchange between Zhao Guoyang and Susanna gradually deepened.
What surprised Zhao Guoyang was that although Susanna had only a slight understanding of much of China's history and humanities, she knew a lot of things.
If I hadn't had the memories of decades of my previous life, I might not have been able to answer her endless questions.
Susanna also praised Zhao Guoyang's extensive knowledge and said bluntly that he was the most knowledgeable peer he had ever met.
"Guoyang, you are here. Mayor Huang just said that he wanted you to go and serve Teacher Zhang for a while." Mao Zhichun's voice behind him interrupted the conversation between Zhao Guoyang and Susanna.
Hearing Mao Zhichun's voice, Zhao Guoyang quickly turned his head and said, "Yes, Chairman Mao, I'll go over to serve Teacher Zhang now. This night, she is so busy that she doesn't even eat much, right?"
Mao Zhichun held the wine glass and said "Yes, Teacher Zhang is busy translating important figures such as Mayor Huang and Governor Baptista, so he has time to drink some drinks to moisten his mouth..."
Zhao Guoyang was still waiting for it, and Susanna next to him pulled his hand and said, "Zhao, since that's the case, let's go together and let Miss Zhang take a break."
Zhao Guoyang frowned slightly and then stretched out. Looking at Chairman Mao who was stunned beside him, he could only barely speak: "Chairman Mao, then Miss Susanna and I will go there first."
"Ah, okay, okay..." Mao Zhichun nodded stupidly, even Susanna on the side could see the surprise on her face.
"Hehe, did that Mr. Mao misunderstand something just now?" Susanna couldn't help asking.
Looking at the cunning gaze of the young lady beside her, Zhao Guoyang shook his head helplessly and said, "You, ask me knowingly. I don't believe that you have studied Chinese culture for so long and don't know the saying "Men and women are not allowed to share with each other." After you hold hands like this, I still know how to be cared for by the leaders after I go back."
"Hehe, Zhao, you are so honest, it's different from most Chinese people." Susanna said with some joy.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Guoyang paused for a moment, looked at Susanna and smiled, "It seems that you have some meaning, you should be our Consul General Luan Shengfeng?"
Seeing Susanna nodding repeatedly, Zhao Guoyang smiled slightly and said frankly: "Actually, this question needs to be viewed dialectically."
"Many times, the straightforwardness of your Western countries is a kind of politeness; and the humility and compliment in our Chinese culture are also a kind of politeness. This is mainly the difference between the two cultures, and the differences brought about by the differences."
Susanna nodded after hearing this and echoed: "Zhao, you are right. I also know that Mr. Luan is a good person, but sometimes he likes to praise people too much."
After hearing Susanna's little complaint, Zhao Guoyang felt secretly amused and said to himself: Do you think our Consul General Luan praises people whenever he sees them, then this praise is too worthless. Only when facing you, the daughter of the governor, will he say a few more words of praise.
When the two were talking and laughing, walking towards Huang Zhigang, Baptista and other bigwigs, many people had noticed them along the way.
In addition to the delegation from China, there are many political leaders from St. Paul's state who came to attend this banquet today.
These people naturally know Susanna, the beautiful daughter of the governor.
When they saw Susanna holding a tall, dark-haired man without anyone else, a relieved smile appeared on their faces.
"Dad, Mayor Huang! Let's replace Miss Zhang." Susanna generously pulled Zhao Guoyang and walked to Huang Zhigang and Baptista and said.
Seeing Mayor Huang and Teacher Zhang next to him ejaculated, Zhao Guoyang quickly coughed and quietly broke free from Susanna's hand and said, "Mayor Huang, Teacher Zhang has been busy until now, probably not much food. I'll replace her for a while."
After hearing this, Zhang Yufang waved her hand and said, "No, no, Guoyang, you are so polite, this is my job..."
"Hey, Teacher Zhang, Guoyang is right. We are in the same delegation, and we are just a family. Guoyang's Portuguese is so good, it's okay to let him help share some. You go there and eat something, and we will rely on you tomorrow."
"This..." Zhang Yufang hesitated for a moment, and could only nod and respond.
Before going to the grill there, she did not forget to cast a grateful look at Zhao Guoyang.
Zhao Guoyang smiled at Teacher Zhang indifferently and shrugged, saying that it was okay.
On the other hand, Baptista naturally saw his daughter, who was holding Zhao Guoyang's hand.
The governor was not as surprised as Mayor Huang. He just smiled and said to Huang Zhigang: "Mayor Huang, this young man under your command is very capable!"
After hearing the big shots praised him, Zhao Guoyang felt helpless and didn't know how to translate it to Mayor Huang.
Susanna on the side couldn't care about so much, and she explained to Huang Zhigang directly: "Mr. Mayor, my father is praising Zhao, saying that he is very capable and talented!"
After hearing this, Zhao Guoyang couldn't help rolling his eyes and thought to himself: Very talented, this is what you added by Miss, right?
After Zhao Guoyang and Susanna, the half-baked translation, Mayor Huang and Governor Baptista were not hindered.
Basically, Zhao Guoyang was able to translate the corresponding language fluently as soon as the two of them said it.
Luan Shengfeng, who had been paying attention to the situation here behind him, was amazed when he saw this situation.
He became more and more curious about Zhao Guoyang, a young man.
The dinner lasted almost two hours, which was a harmonious atmosphere.
In addition to Mayor Huang and Governor Baptista, Zhao Guoyang is the most watched on the scene today.
When several politicians from the state of St. Paul came to toast, they also chatted with him.
Generally speaking, these bigwigs have a good impression of Zhao Guoyang.
What Zhao Guoyang did not notice was that when several big guys came to talk to him, in an inconspicuous position, the Germanic translator of Songqi Group took off, and the eyes that were cast towards him were full of jealousy.
After the dinner, it was finally time to leave.
Originally, according to the advice of Consul General Luan Shengfeng, Mayor Huang, Yao Gang, Yu Pengfei, Li Kejian and other bigwigs could stay at the Consulate General and just let the rest stay in the hotel in St. Paul.
However, this suggestion was firmly rejected by Huang Zhigang.
In Mayor Huang's words, since he is the head of the delegation, he must live with everyone and cannot be specialized.
Moreover, in the Consulate General, there are not only Chinese officials, but also some staff from Samba. In short, there are many inconveniences.
So in the end, Mayor Huang asked Consul General Luan to introduce a five-star hotel and drove over with everyone.
Before leaving, Governor Baptista and other politicians in São Paulo naturally shook hands and said goodbye to Mayor Huang and his party.
Surprisingly, after shaking hands with Chairman Mao of Songqi Group, the governor actually extended his hand to Zhao Guoyang, who was hiding on the edge, and greeted him.
"Zhao, you are not bad, very good! I heard that you promised Susanna to help her see the car's failure. I really thank you..." Baptista shook hands with Zhao Guoyang who was approaching him with a smile.
When Zhao Guoyang glanced at Susanna who was sticking out her tongue behind Baptista, she looked helpless.
On the way back, I took a business car driven by the Consulate General.
Originally, the car was a nine-seater, and it happened that Mayor Huang and his teammates, including Consul General Luan and Teacher Zhang, were just right. However, Mayor Huang Zhigang specially asked Zhao Guoyang to get in the car, saying that it was a squeeze.
After Mayor Huang spoke, Chairman Mao, who saw the opportunity, quickly stood up and said that he had something to go and explain to the people of Songqi Group, and moved into a car behind him.
Sitting in Chairman Mao's position, Zhao Guoyang saw Mayor Huang, Minister Yao Gang and Minister Yu Pengfei, and gave him a playful look.
The first thing to speak is Yao Gang, the boss of the Foreign Trade Department, who had been puzzled by Zhao Guoyang at the beginning to gradually appreciate him. Now, he is very optimistic about Zhao Guoyang, a young man.
"Guoyang, you guys, you guys! This is the first day I came to Samba, and I am so impressed by Governor Baptista's beautiful daughter! Awesome, awesome, it's true that a hero is a boy!"
After hearing what Minister Yao said to him, Zhao Guoyang's tender face turned red, and he was so slow that he didn't know what to say.
Now, he is completely different from the young talent who was just chatting and laughing at the banquet. He finally looks like a young man, which makes the big guys feel a little bit more balanced.
After Yao Gang finished teasing, Yu Pengfei also joked a few times, and naturally praised Zhao Guoyang a few times.
After the two finished speaking, Consul General Luan smiled and said, "Haha, Comrade Xiao Zhao is really good. He knows a lot about the politics and culture of Samba country, and his words and demeanor are also very general-oriented, especially his Portuguese language proficiency. I think he can almost catch up with Teacher Zhang."
After hearing this, Zhao Guoyang quickly said humbly: "Consul General Luan, I dare not take this. I have just learned a little bit of Portuguese language, so how can I compare with Teacher Zhang?"
Seeing that Zhao Guoyang was so humble, the bosses nodded secretly in their hearts.
Needless to say, this young man is very capable. The difficulty is that he does not have the intention of being young and energetic. It is really a rare thing.
When Zhang Yufang, who was sitting behind Zhao Guoyang, heard this, he chuckled and said, "Guoyang, don't be humble. I heard it when I was translating to Mayor Huang and Mr. Baptista just now."
Chapter completed!