Chapter 465: Fighting for Face

Chapter 465: Fighting for Face

Chapter 465: Fighting for Face
The dinner party began.

Since it was not a dinner party, the complicated seating ceremony was naturally omitted. Haled, who was wearing a robe and a turban, was welcomed in in a casual manner and sat to Gao Yi's right.

Mu Tianwen, the youngest one who had specially changed into a long robe, was asked to sit next to Khaled, and then Teacher Mu sat next to Mu Tianwen.

As for Abdullah, he sat on Gao Yi's left.

Huang Haisheng wanted to hold a welcome party for Gao Yi, but it was disrupted by Abdullah's sudden visit. With this excuse, Danny and the other three also attended the dinner.

Feng Biao and Huang Haisheng sat on one side.

Lucy did not attend because Gao Yi felt that she did not need to participate in today's occasion.

It's a bit regrettable that we can't drink alcohol. When Mu Tianwen is alone, he can drink anything, and it's normal to drink some wheat juice, but when there are more people around, he can only drink beverages.

There didn't seem to be anything else to say. Gao Yi didn't have the habit of giving a speech before eating. When everyone was present, they could just start eating.

"Shall we get started now?"

Gao Yi spoke to Huang Haisheng in an inquiring tone, because he really didn't understand what the rules were at the dinner table.

Speaking of which, this is the first time that Gao Yi has organized such a dinner party. In the past, meals were just meals, but only this time can it be called a party.

Huang Haisheng was speechless. He smiled and said, "Then let's start serving the dishes. Waiter, serve the dishes."

There was a waiter in the private room. Huang Haisheng called out and the dishes started to be served.

"Beef in soy sauce."

“Red bamboo shoots.”

The cold dishes are two very simple and homely dishes. After the two cold dishes are served, the hot dishes are also served on the table in a stream.

"Stir-fried beef slices, vinegar-fried wood beard, braised oxtail, stir-fried lamb with green onions, this is fried mushrooms with rapeseed, and this is stir-fried shredded lettuce."

Huang Haisheng introduced each dish. Gao Yi picked up the chopsticks and said to Abdullah with a smile: "Come on, try our dishes, our specialties."

There was no introduction, no serious speech.

Gao Yi really ate this meal in the atmosphere of a home-cooked meal.

Abdullah was still waiting for Gao Yi to say something so that he could complete the task given to him by Shaman when the time was right.

But when the food was served, it was found to be of low quality. It was not because the food was of low quality, Abdullah did not care about this in the first place, but because the level of the guests was of low quality.

This won’t do. Abdullah felt a little uncomfortable because he felt that Gao Yi was being looked down upon.

This doesn't work.

Abdullah smiled and picked up his fork.

Middle Eastern people use knives, forks and spoons for eating, and some dishes are eaten directly with hands. But today, all the dishes on the table can be eaten directly with a fork without exception.

Abdullah had eaten everything. As long as it was allowed by religious rules, he could eat anything he wanted.

So Abdullah just ate it casually. He had no expectations at all, but he picked up a piece of black and ugly braised beef and put it in his mouth. Then a taste completely different from his memory filled his mouth.

Braised beef in soy sauce is expensive, and any store will charge you dozens of dollars per pound.

But today, the braised beef is really expensive. You can’t buy it for dozens of dollars. It’s so expensive that you can’t even add a zero.

People never tire of fine food and delicious delicacies. This table of ordinary-looking dishes reflects the culinary standards of the University of Tokyo.

"Well?"

The first sentence was said because of the food itself. This was the first time for Abdullah.

"What kind of meat is this?"

"Beef, braised beef in soy sauce."

Gao Yi immediately answered Abdullah's question, and Abdullah took another piece of the food, put it in his mouth, chewed it, and nodded: "Well, it's a bit strange, but it's very good."

Is Middle Eastern food bad?

In fact, Middle Eastern cuisine is not bad, it is very delicious, but the problem is that it is a bit monotonous. In other words, there are not many styles.

Khaled suddenly said, "The food here is very good."

Abdullah nodded to Khaled.

Khaled continued, "Some of their barbecues are the same as ours, but some are completely different. There is a barbecue restaurant called..."

Mu Tianwen immediately said, "Roast meat."

"Playing with meat, you should give it a try."

Abdullah smiled at Khaled and said, "Thank you. I will go and have a meal. Are you used to living here?"

Khaled nodded and said, "I'm used to it. There's nothing I'm not used to. I like it here very much. It's a little cold in winter, but I can spend the whole winter at the seaside in the south."

The topic started with food, and it was Khaled who took the initiative to talk.

Taking the initiative to speak is equivalent to showing weakness, which is equivalent to expressing submission. Of course, it is not submission to Abdullah, but submission to Salman behind him.

Abdullah was concerned about whether Khaled was used to living here, and the subtext was that if he felt uncomfortable here, he should speak up. As long as Khaled showed a little homesickness at this moment, as long as he said a few words, Abdullah would immediately respond and ask him to go back.

Of course Abdullah reported to Shaman before coming to the dinner, and Shaman knew that Khaled would also attend the dinner, so they certainly knew what would happen.

So Abdullah has been authorized to say these words on behalf of Shaman.

But Khaled said he was used to it, which made Abdullah a little unsure of how to respond.

You can't just ask him directly whether he wants to go back and take a look. That would change the meaning. It would become like Sharman inviting Khaled to go back, rather than Khaled asking to go back and Sharman agreeing to let him go back.

Abdullah paused for a moment, then he nodded and said, "You'll get used to it."

I can't say any more, because if I say more I'm afraid I'll say something wrong.

At this time, Gao Yi raised the juice and said to Teacher Mu: "Teacher Mu, I am glad to see you today. I won't say anything more. Let's drink juice instead of wine. Thank you for your help."

There is no drinking culture in the Middle East, so Gao Yi first thanked the person he had always been thinking about.

Teacher Mu raised his drink, then he said with a wry smile: "Little Mu, come along too."

Gao Yi deliberately did the opposite and ignored Abdullah and Khaled.

For the sake of his son, Haled took the initiative to show weakness and directly expressed his attitude of submission, which actually disrupted Gao Yi's plan a little.

According to the normal process, shouldn't we talk about these things after three rounds of drinks and the atmosphere becomes heated? Haled doesn't have to go back, but at least he needs to get the attitude and guarantee that he can go back at any time.

In general, Khaled was anxious and he didn't know how to control himself because he was not good at this kind of situation which was not a negotiation but a tacit agreement between the two parties.

In fact, Gao Yi was not good at it either. He had never done this before, so he could only interrupt and leave room for the two to continue the topic later.

When Gao Yi drank the juice, he winked at Feng Biao, and Huang Haisheng also saw it.

Gao Yi turned to Feng Biao for help, but Feng Biao poked Huang Haisheng under the table.

Feng Biao is good at flattering people, but he is not very good at livening up the atmosphere at a dinner party.

Huang Haisheng took the lead and immediately picked up the drink, smiling and saying, "As half the host, I welcome everyone to come..."

At this moment, Abdullah suddenly turned his head and looked at the ceiling at a 45-degree angle.

Huang Haisheng was a little surprised. What happened to this person?
Gao Yi was even more confused. Why did Abdullah come here to act tough or something?
Huang Haisheng's words were immediately blocked. Even though he had a strong psychological quality, to be honest, he was not familiar with this kind of drinking party!

If someone came from another place, even if he was just an ordinary clerk, he would be guaranteed to make the atmosphere at the dinner table extremely warm.

But who is Huang Haisheng? He is a sharp blade, a dark sword, and a shield, but he is not the kind of person who clinks glasses at the dinner table.

You may understand it, but you are not good at it, which is a bit of a problem.

Abdullah ignored Huang Haisheng's welcome. He looked at the people present and saw that only Huang Haisheng was an outsider, while the rest were all Gao Yi's friends. He could no longer suppress the dissatisfaction in his heart.

I know I shouldn't do this, but I just can't help it. There's no other way. Abdullah's greatest strength is his loyalty, but when it comes to doing things, his ability to adapt to changing circumstances is a little lacking.

To be honest, my eyesight is not that good.

Abdullah said to Gao Yi casually: "Have you registered your company?"

"Huh? Uh, not yet."

Abdullah nodded and said, "No hurry, it depends on your time. Before I came here, His Royal Highness the Prince told me that he has prepared 10 billion US dollars to buy things from you. It won't work for anyone else, no one else."

As he said this, Abdullah rolled his eyes and glanced at Huang Haisheng, then he continued: "The last time you helped to broker a deal with France, it was a good deal."

Gao Yi understood that Abdullah was trying to win face and boost his morale.

Abdullah picked up the drink and raised it to Khaled, then put his hand on Gao Yi's shoulder and said, "You are a good brother of His Royal Highness the Prince. You are responsible for this transaction. I will only sign and allocate funds. All the funds are in place. Now we are just waiting for you."

It was originally intended to be brought out on a serious and grand occasion. If Shaman wanted to praise Gao Yi, he naturally had to show some ability to impress others.

But the prince's good brother was being looked down upon, and there was no grand and serious occasion. What should he do? Abdullah must certainly fight for Gao Yi's honor.

But the problem is, this is embarrassing.

Abdullah is indeed a loyal person. He really doesn't understand the situation at all.

The first one to react must have been Xinfeng, because when others were still looking at each other in confusion, Xinfeng couldn't help laughing. Although he didn't make any sound, he could hardly hold it back.

Huang Haisheng just wanted to lament.

If we drag our boss out now after doing this, wouldn't that just prove that we look down on Gao Yi?

This Abdullah is just a fool.

"How many?"

Gao Yi was shocked, and then filled with gratitude. He said to Abdullah: "Ten billion? Did I hear correctly? This is too much, too much!"

Gao Yi is not good at handling this kind of situation, but fortunately his brain is quick. He knows that the most important thing at this moment is to express gratitude to Shaman, and the rest can be dealt with later.

First, save the face that Abdullah has given you, and then find a way to smooth things over.

(End of this chapter)