After the Prime Minister of Japan arrived, the banquet officially began.
In the banquet, the welcome song was played first, and then the Prime Minister of Japan came directly to the stage to speak.
Su Cheng, Wu Ge, Mailihao, Alexei Labrese and others each found their own seats, and then watched the Japanese Prime Minister deliver an impassioned speech from above.
In this banquet hall, more than twenty dining tables have already been laid out. Su Cheng’s dining table is relatively close to the rostrum.
Interestingly, perhaps because he is from Sioux City and Xiangjiang, he was specially arranged to sit at the same dining table as MacLehose. Even the British Ambassador to Japan, Alexei Labrese, was also at this table. table.
As for Brother Wu, since he was not an invited guest, he was placed in the non-guest area, which was basically filled with people brought by these invited guests.
There are many big names here. The entire venue, including people from Japan, has more than 200 people.
Su Cheng did not take the initiative to show his face, so the attention was not too high. Only the people at the same table with him recognized the world's richest man.
However, Mr. Daping was giving a speech above. Naturally, these people would not come over to talk to Su Cheng so ignorantly. The status of those who could be invited would not be bad.
The Japanese Prime Minister’s generous speech lasted for half an hour. It was nothing more than the continuation of friendly relations with various countries. It was nothing more than that they wanted to provide economic assistance to many countries. It was nothing more than Japan. The economic development market is booming and it is a hot spot worthy of investment, etc.
From time to time, the leaders or diplomats of small and poor countries in the audience would burst into warm applause. After all, if you have money to collect, you must give some face.
British Prime Minister Churchill once said: "There are no permanent friends or permanent enemies between countries, only permanent interests.
So, Sioux City, regarding the scene in front of us, It’s just a cold look.
“We have prepared a sumptuous dinner for everyone today, and everyone is welcome to try it. "The Prime Minister of Japan finally finished reading the contents of the manuscript.
Just now it was just the opening remarks of the dinner, and now is the official start of the dinner.
Interestingly, the dishes at the dinner were not Japanese cuisine, but French cuisine.
Originally, Su Cheng thought that the banquet would be Japanese traditional delicacies such as sushi and sashimi.
The result really surprised Su Cheng.
Every French dish is exquisitely made. As for the taste, Su Cheng feels that it can only be described as average. Only one or two dishes are more in line with Su Cheng's appetite.
Su Cheng doesn’t understand why the state banquet held in Japan uses French cuisine instead.
The Japanese Prime Minister's seat was at the table in Su City. After he finished his speech, he sat on the chair at the table in Su City.
After everyone's conversation at the dinner table, Su Cheng soon learned that his house was basically full of big shots, and his status in it was considered to be very ordinary.
Among these people are the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Japan, the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Japan, the Ambassador of France to Japan, the Prime Minister of the Maple Leaf Country, the Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Germany, the Ambassador of Italy to Japan, etc., all of whom are currently major developed countries in the world. .
Su Cheng and Mailihao were placed at this table, which could be regarded as getting the attention of the British ambassador.
Of course, Su Cheng has a special status, and the mission here is also important to Japan, so it is natural for him to be assigned to this table. The people at this table are all big shots, either the head of a country or a representative of a country, so although their attitude towards Su Cheng is relatively friendly, and they even personally invited Su Cheng to visit their country, they are not that kind of flattering. feeling.
Of course, Su Cheng can only agree to deal with this temporarily. As for when to visit, it depends on his mood.
While everyone was eating the banquet, they were watching various performances on the stage, all of which were based on ancient Japanese dance music.
More than an hour later, the banquet ended.
But the real communication has just begun.
Japan's hosting of this state banquet can actually indirectly provide everyone with a platform for exchanges and cooperation, which is of great significance to some small and medium-sized countries.
Soon, the tables in the banquet hall were quickly removed, and cakes, snacks, drinks, wine, etc. were brought up.
Next, it’s time for everyone to play freely.
Su Cheng sat in a corner, had a glass of cocktail, and chatted with the Governor of Hong Kong, Maliho, about the development of Hong Kong.
As for Alexei Labrese, the British Ambassador to Japan, he was already having a pleasant chat with a senior Japanese official in another corner.
Mailihao's status and popularity here are not even as high as those in Sioux City.
After all, if you have good dealings with Sioux City, you can at least make investments and so on. But if you deal with Mailihao, there are not many benefits.
Therefore, when Mailihao was here, apart from the fact that the British Ambassador to Japan was a colleague with him and he chatted with him for a long time, Su Cheng was the only one to chat with him.
It can be said that the identity of a colonial governor is very embarrassing in front of many national representatives.
Alexey Labrese can at least represent the British government here, while MacLehose can only represent Hong Kong at best.
"Mr. Su, Kai Tak Airport is now overloaded, and there are more and more high-rise buildings around the airport. Do you think we should continue to expand the current airport or build a new international airport? ?" Mailihao asked Su Cheng.
These are actually planned by the Xiangjiang government, but when they plan, they usually do not come up with just one plan, but two or even multiple plans at once.
Like today's Xiangjiang, because the current airport can no longer meet the current development of Xiangjiang, expansion or new construction is inevitable.
So, now the Xiangjiang government has two options to choose from. One is to find a place to rebuild an airport, and the other is, of course, to continue to expand the second or even third phase of the airport based on the original airport. Expect.
"Mr. Governor, I personally feel that with the current development speed of Xiangjiang, there will only be more and more high-rise buildings on both sides of Victoria. If the airport remains at its original location, it will only restrict the city of Xiangjiang. The development of the center, like other big cities, will basically place the international airport in the suburbs or even the outer suburbs. In this way, not only can the city center be exempted from height restrictions, but it is also much better in terms of safety. Placing the airport in the suburbs After that, it can also promote airport logistics and other industries in the suburbs, killing two birds with one stone
So I personally think that Hong Kong Kai Tak Airport should be relocated. Mr. Governor should also know that we are currently preparing to start construction of the world's tallest building. There is an airport next to it. To be honest, I am really afraid of what will happen after the building is completed. The sky will be hit by a plane. I think the owners of high-rise buildings in Central, Wan Chai, Tsim Sha Tsui and other places should also have such worries. ”
Su Cheng gave his own opinion. (End of this chapter)