Chapter 392 A chance encounter, a spur-of-the-moment banquet
Su Fan had always heard of the bond between the sleeping dragon and the phoenix, but he never thought that he would become one of them one day.
It’s also my fault that I didn’t check the relevant information before coming here.
At that time, he just regarded this trip to London as an emergency business trip a year ago, and did not have the leisure and elegance of sightseeing.
"Then let's go somewhere else."
Just when Su Fan was thinking about whether to take Theresia directly into the air and overlook London.
Theresa beside him had already said this and pulled him in another direction.
She didn't feel regretful about missing the scenic spots and wasting time. Instead, she felt quite relieved.
It turns out that he also remembered it wrong.
The young man beside her had never failed in her memory, and he could handle it with ease no matter what the situation was.
You can make the right choice without hesitation at critical moments.
As long as he is present, it seems that there is nothing to fear.
But with it comes a sense of distance.
It's so perfect that it's like the protagonist in a heroic tale, so far away from the crowd, as if if you don't pay attention, you will return to the world in the book.
Today was the first time Theresia saw a look of embarrassment on that calm face.
Just as Theresa was thinking this, a voice came from not far away.
"Isn't this Miss Theresia?!"
The voice was full of surprise, as if he had bumped into an old friend he hadn't seen for many years.
The two turned around and saw a tall, fat man not far away.
"You are..."
Theresia was a little confused for a moment and couldn't remember where she had seen him before.
"It's Chief Piero, who I met the night before, from the police station."
Su Fan's voice came at the right time.
"Director Piero, what a coincidence."
Theresia quickly called the other person's name, showed a commercial fake smile, and at the same time glanced at the other person's dress without leaving any trace.
Different from his professional appearance last time, Piero was wearing a very formal-looking suit this time. Not only that, but there was also a charming and beautiful woman standing next to him.
"Are you going to attend the banquet?"
"To tell you the truth, it is indeed the case."
Piero's face was rosy, and he looked like a man in high spirits on a happy occasion.
It turns out that what happened last time in the suburbs didn't cause much damage.
The early evacuation of Albert and others in the police station saved the lives of an unknown number of people at that time.
Although this was a spontaneous action by the former, Piero only gave his approval.
But as we all know, the blame belongs to the subordinates and the credit belongs to the leader.
Under deliberate packaging, the credit for this evacuation fell on Piero.
Coupled with the follow-up, we arrived at the processing site in time and responded quickly.
Not only did he not suffer any accountability from above, he was instead commended. As an outstanding case, he was regarded as a role model within the London police system.
With one operation, the previously dim and unclear official career immediately turned into a bright and prosperous road.
The impact caused by the contrast was so great that he was feeling a little dizzy now.
"This is life."
Piero couldn't help but sigh.
This time, he brought his wife with him to attend the banquet hosted by his boss.
Not long ago, my boss was yelling on the phone and threatening to let me go. In less than forty-eight hours, his attitude changed 180 degrees.
Amicably asked face to face whether he wanted to attend this dinner gathering of celebrities.
Naturally, Piero would not miss such a good thing about expanding his network. He immediately put on his best suit, took his wife, and came here.
Seeing the other person's face glowing red, Su Fan felt funny in his heart.
It seemed that this old man who was good at changing faces was a blessing in disguise, so he also had a good impression of him and Theresia.
"Maybe it's fate to meet here... Do you two have any plans for the future?"
Piero suddenly had an idea.
"I wonder if you can do me a favor and go to the banquet with me?"
When Su Fan heard this, he showed an intriguing and subtle smile.
Well said.
It is indeed nothing to attend the banquet, but being brought in by Piero, the others will assume that the two have a close relationship with the former.
The identity of Su Fan and Theresia is not a secret. Anyone who is interested can know it with a little investigation.
At that time, the person in front of him may have borrowed his name without knowing it, and he will pretend to be powerful.
If someone asks and says something ambiguous, the other person will automatically come up with a series of hidden factors.
Theresa, who was beside Su Fan, was already thinking about how to reject the other party politely and tactfully.
She didn't expect so many twists and turns, but she felt that there was no need to get too involved with unfamiliar people.
Presumably the people around me also had this idea.
"Since it's a dinner party, there should be an upper and lower class, right?"
Su Fan's sudden question made Piero startled.
Although he didn't know why the assistant was so familiar with the banquet process, he still answered honestly.
"Yes, the first half was in a restaurant on a high-rise building nearby."
"How's the view?"
"This...should be good."
Piero hesitated.
He himself has never been there, but since it is on a high-rise, the scenery must not be much different.
"Okay, let's go."
Theresia was surprised, but Piero opposite was extremely happy.
"Great, our car is not far away... Please follow me."
He strode forward happily, and the woman holding his arm smiled a little apologetically, as if she was apologizing for her husband's gaffe.
Before getting into the car, Theresia stepped forward and asked Su Fan.
"Why did you agree suddenly?"
"It just makes up for the view of the non-existent Sky Garden."
Su Fan replied like this, looking up to the sky.
The sunshine time in winter is already short, but now it is only around four or five o'clock in the afternoon, and the sunshine is already gradually thinning.
"It's going to be blues time soon, so we have to seize the moment, right?"
While walking just now, Su Fan suddenly realized that in this place where reservations were required everywhere, even if the Sky Garden really existed, they would not be able to enter it.
When a ready-made thing is placed in front of you, you should naturally cherish it.
"We can wait until next time..."
"To be successful in life, you must have fun...opportunities don't come all the time."
Su Fan himself couldn't tell when he would come to Britain again. The future is far away, the best thing is to seize the present.
Of course, there are other reasons.
The two didn't talk for long, and soon got into Piero's car.
Su Fan took a quick look at the car's brand and furnishings and knew it was rented.
Like the good-natured old Bai Jing, London gentlemen also rent cars to support themselves.
In the confined space, Theresia naturally did not whisper to Su Fan like before, but just smiled politely.
"Let me introduce you two, this is my wife, Chloe."
In the car, Piero finally had time to introduce his wife to Sufan and Theresia.
"Speaking of which, we still don't know your name, Mr. Assistant."
"Just call me Su Fan."
Su Fan, who got in the car, still maintained the talkative assistant persona he had last time, chatting with Piero here and there.
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"Your names don't seem to be from Britain."
"Where did Mr. Su notice it?"
"Of course it's the name."
Neither Piero nor Chloe seem like British names.
“My wife’s and my father’s generation are all immigrants from France who came here to settle down.”
“I came to London for work reasons, and over time I came up with the idea of staying here.”
Su Fan nodded slightly upon hearing this, understanding the origin of his smooth character.
There is regional discrimination in different parts of the same country, not to mention the descendants of immigrants from foreign countries.
Britain is not as open as the United States. Piero's ability to enter the police system is already a manifestation of his ability.
"If you two have any questions about the banquet, you can ask. I will tell you everything you want."
After hearing what Piero said, Theresia finally spoke.
"After all, this banquet is a last-minute event. Su and I don't have invitations, so won't we be stopped?"
"Please rest assured that an invited guest can bring two or three accompanying persons. It doesn't matter if there are two more."
Piero smiled and waved his hand, indicating that it was no problem.
“Aren’t you generally allowed to bring only one female or male companion?”
A look of curiosity appeared on Theresia's face and she asked.
Court etiquette is also recorded in papal books, and there are also specialized courses in monasteries.
Modern banquets are derived from the former, and the rules are quite different. In addition, banquets for high-ranking people always have to limit the number of people. Otherwise, how can the status of the participating members be highlighted?
"That's true originally, but you know, since that kind of thing happens frequently, everyone is scared."
"In order to ensure their own safety and prevent them from being persecuted by evil unknowingly, most political dignitaries and wealthy people now bring special hired personnel with them when they go out."
Special bodyguard?
Got it, the female CEO’s personal bodyguard, right?
After Su Fan heard the explanation, he immediately thought of the soldier-king son-in-law who worked as a bodyguard for the beautiful CEO in the novel.
But the ideal is very beautiful, but the reality is very skinny. Most people in high positions have some unknown hobbies and quirks.
Don't look at how many people on the Internet want to be with a rich woman. When the time comes, the other party will take out the steel ball and run faster than the other.
"So we are considered bodyguards you hired?"
"Of course not."
Faced with Soufan's half-joking inquiry, Piero quickly denied it.
"Mr. Su and Miss Theresia are both important friends of mine. How can it be an employment relationship?"
Su Fan was not in a hurry to clear up the relationship with these obvious words, but just smiled tacitly.
At this moment, Piero suddenly clicked his tongue and turned to ask the driver in the front seat.
"Why so slow?"
“I don’t know, there seems to be a gathering of environmentalists protesting on the main road ahead.”
"Hell, rail transit workers went on strike some time ago, and there are demonstrations and protests during this period. Can't we stop for a few days?"
Piero complained, looking like he had a terrible headache.
Seeing this, Su Fan on one side lamented that the British government was really worse than the last.
I remember that the "Iron Lady" could use her iron cavalry to charge the demonstrators back then, causing the opponent to be defeated.
Today's government can only watch all this happen and dare not say anything.
Why can't you, Piero, the dignified police chief, follow the example of your predecessors?
"Is it possible that we have to get off the car and walk?"
Piero naturally didn't know Su Fan's psychological activities, and just looked at the time on his watch anxiously.
"No, sir, they have already begun to disperse."
Sure enough, as the crowd in front of the car quickly dispersed, the traffic returned to normal again.
Finally, the car drove normally to the parking lot of the building, and the four people took the elevator directly to the top floor.
"Mr. Piero, and the three accompanying you?"
The waiter in charge of reception at the door took the invitation, took a look at it, and showed a formulaic smile.
"There's still some time before the banquet starts, so don't worry, please come inside."
The group of people entered the main restaurant, where everyone held wine glasses and chatted casually.
There was no tension or urgency on their faces, they were relaxed and calm, and there was no urgency at all on the faces of pedestrians on the street outside.
Theresia suddenly realized that those gathered here were the people who truly had the right to speak in this city.
They knew each other well and had participated in this kind of banquet more than once, so they were comfortable with it.
In comparison, Piero, who had just arrived next to him, exuded nervousness and embarrassment even though he was tall and tall.
In fact, not only Piero, but also Theresia.
It didn't take long from the door to the main venue of the banquet, but the three of them slowed down almost subconsciously.
Su Fan was the only one who always maintained his own marching rhythm. From being half a body behind Piero, he became the leader of the group.
Theresia followed Su Fan, feeling as if she was infected by the other person's calm and calm posture, and gradually became calmer.
Piero and his wife also did this subconsciously, not realizing that in this short period of time, the identities between themselves and Su Fan had been reversed.
Su Fan didn't pay much attention to the changes in the person beside him.
His eyes swept over the people attending the banquet.
Such a naked observation immediately attracted the attention of many people.
In the hall, some people emitted waves of weak energy fluctuations, and they all turned to look in Su Fan's direction.
But I saw that the latter's gaze did not stop at all, and every one of them was just a cursory glance.
This is true whether you are an extraordinary person or an ordinary person.
Those who had paid attention to Su Fan's gaze before saw this and no longer cared.
They originally thought that another powerful character had arrived, but he couldn't even distinguish between ordinary people and extraordinary people, so there was no need to pay attention.
Is he another one who sneaks in by pretending to be mysterious and bluffing?
Someone sneered and raised a glass to drink.
Little did he know that in someone's eyes, there was almost no difference between these so-called extraordinary people and ordinary people.
What he really wants to search for is something hidden here that can arouse his whim.
(End of chapter)