Chapter 99: Greeting

In the afternoon, Riyadh in Saudi Arabia is a different capital, it is still very hot, it may have something to do with the desert country, the temperature is high, and it is also very dry, surrounded by the vigilant Saudi Kingdom Guard, a group of Huaxia people lined up to welcome, holding high red flags and banners, and the Chinese people who have lived overseas for a long time have a greater sense of identity, belonging and pride in the country than the Chinese people in China.

A group of reporters did not hesitate to shoot and capture, not letting anyone go, and a group of greeting crowds greeted them warmly, lining up to shake hands with the chairman and his entourage one by one.

Speaking Arabic, Zao Wou-Ki didn't understand a word, and didn't follow to join in the fun, followed not far behind Luo Xuan, and walked forward with the large army, but these Saudis were dressed quite interestingly, with a big beard, wearing a turban, a white robe, and a gold-inlaid cloak, and couldn't help but take a few more looks.

Next to him, Luo Xuan said cautiously: "Did you see the person who was dressed like a king?" That's the younger brother of the King of Saudi Arabia, Sheila Bin Abdul, the current Deputy Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, those overseas students and Chinese businessmen. ”

Zao Wou-Ki nodded while listening carefully to Luo Xuan's introduction, and at this time, the chairman had already come to a makeshift speaking hall to make a speech at the airport, which is a very important link in diplomacy, expressing the importance of the country, friendship and the importance of this visit.

The content of the speech was nothing more than thanking everyone for the welcome, then talking about the friendly relations between the two countries, then affirming the value and role of the Saudi state in globalization and its contribution to the development of human civilization, and finally talking about some hopes for this visit, and the speech ended on time after 15 minutes.

Zao Wou-Ki listened to such a speech for the first time, it felt very fresh and interesting, and he greatly admired the chairman's ability to talk out, and kept recalling the words just now in his mind, empathy, if it was himself, what would he say? The answer is really frustrating I don't know, it seems that the sentence that the ass commands the head still makes sense, not in his position, not in his politics, not in his thinking, not in his reasoning.

After the speech, everyone was arranged to get on the bus, the convoy is very large, there are military vehicles and police cars in front and behind, martial law along the road, the momentum is huge, it can be seen that Saudi Arabia has also done a lot of work in terms of security, invested a lot of strength, in case something goes wrong, it is a matter of national dignity, sloppy.

Zhao Wou-Ki followed Luo Xuan into a car, and his mental power continued to be released, cautiously perceiving all suspicious things around, but he didn't know the security deployment of the Saudi side, although he found that there were many vigilant forces and lurking snipers around, it was difficult to distinguish the relationship between friend and foe, and it was a headache, but fortunately, the sixth sense did not perceive anything, and he was relieved a lot.

After several twists and turns, the convoy entered a large Arab palace complex, and along the road were lined up with military police and guards, Zao Wou-Ki carefully observed the surroundings, not at all curious and excited about a new place, but even more nervous.

It has always been Zao Wou-ki's code of conduct, and since he has agreed to this mission, there is absolutely no room for any mistakes.

Along the way, Luo Xuan saw that Zao Wou-Ki was just asking and answering, with a serious expression on his face, he was very puzzled, and he didn't care, and from time to time he would only go somewhere, what allusions did these places have, etc., just like a tour guide, which made Zao Wou-Ki very grateful.

After entering the palace, there is a meeting, according to the arrangement, it will be held in the main hall, which will be attended by reporters and key members of the royal family headed by the past, Saudi Arabia is a royal country, and the core leadership is basically a member of the royal family.

After the convoy stopped, Zao Wou-Ki immediately got out of the car and followed everyone into the main hall, the decoration of the hall was splendid, revealing a strong Islamic style, but Zao Wou-ki's mind was not on these, he was engrossed on guard, carefully probing the surroundings.

The entrance of the main hall was crowded with reporters and staff, and after Zhao Wouji glanced at everything around, he found that those Zhongnanhai bodyguards had already crowded into the crowd, carefully guarding all suspicious affairs around him, and at this time, the chairman who walked in front had already shook hands with the greeting person and walked in.

As Zao Wou-ki, he can't enter the inside, so he can only wait near the entrance of the main hall, happy to be idle, and observe the group of Zhongnanhai bodyguards, the division of labor between these people is very reasonable and clear, and there are several people who are distributed in a triangle and mixed in the crowd, which is conducive to the arrival of the first incident of the accident anywhere, and form support.

The others were distributed in a few places with good sights, looking idle, but in fact they were highly vigilant around, everyone worked together, some observed suspicious positions in the distance, some observed pedestrians, seemingly moving around casually, but always maintained a triangular formation.

After not feeling any danger around him, Zao Wou-Ki was a lot more relieved, he had already arrived at the palace, I believe that no one was so stupid to run over to carry out assassination, right? Even the self-righteous country in the West would not dare, this is a matter of offending two countries.

Saudi Arabia, which controls a large amount of oil, is very rich, and because it has a large amount of oil, it has a certain right to speak in the international community, and at the same time, it seems to have the grandeur of a big brother in Arab countries, and no one will be stupid to offend this country directly.

In other words, before there is a clear conclusion on this trip, no one will do anything that is not conducive to their own interests, and at the same time, they will not blatantly make small moves, they just need to guard against actions behind their backs.

After thinking of this, Zao Wou-Ki was somewhat relaxed, and when he saw the dedicated and dedicated Zhongnanhai bodyguards, he was even more relieved, and he was not alone on the dangerous road.

The meeting ended an hour later, and the delegation was arranged to stay, where they lived in the palace, a huge complex in a separate garden, luxuriously decorated, with a classical Arabic style, and Zao Wou-Ki was arranged to live opposite the chairman and next door to Luo Xuan, next to the bosses of various ministries and commissions, and downstairs were those Zhongnanhai bodyguards and other members.

After a little grooming, there is nothing to do, and the dinner will not start until six o'clock, so simply cultivate and cultivate your spirit is the king.

At about half past five, Luo Xuan called in and informed him to leave, Zao Wou-Ki cleaned up, put on the black-framed flat eyes and walked out, just in time to see Luo Xuan also go out.

The two of them bowed their heads and walked towards the chairman's lounge together, Luo Xuan knocked on the door and walked in, Zao Wou-Ki was waiting at the door, Luo Xuan was the chairman's personal secretary, of course, you can be casual, after all, you are an outsider, you must know how to be a man, and you must know how to advance and retreat.

After a while, the chairman walked out, in good spirits, and when he saw Zao Wou-ki, he smiled: "What's the matter, are you still used to it?" ”

"It's okay, it's just that I can't understand those strange words, I can't understand the TV, and I don't have anything to do." Zao Wou-Ki said truthfully.

"Hahaha, let's go." The chairman smiled and took the lead in walking over, Luo Xuan and Zao Wou-Ki followed closely behind, and the bosses of other ministries and commissions also walked out one by one, greeted the chairman warmly, and followed behind.

The greeter was waiting at the door, it was the deputy prime minister who went to the airport to greet him, and after a warm greeting, everyone walked towards the banquet hall together, the banquet hall was brightly lit, and the hall was already full of wine tables, with names on them, and everyone just had to take their seats.

Zao Wou-Ki found his position, next to Luo Xuan, he walked up and sat down, only to find that the chairman was only a few meters away from him, and he was relieved, this distance could be completely ignored by himself.

At the beginning of the banquet, an old man who looked a little graceful and noble walked up, dressed as a king, it was the current king of Saudi Arabia, Abdullah bin Abdul, the king delivered an enthusiastic speech, and learned through the translation that it was a welcome speech, after that, the chairman also went up to express his gratitude, and expressed his gratitude for the high-level reception he received.

Finally, under the order of a host, everyone raised their glasses and celebrated, Zao Wou-Ki looked at the food that satisfied the Arabian style, his index finger jumped, and he ate unceremoniously, roast whole sheep, roast beef, date cake, barley cake, dried melon, milk tea, butter tea, honey-stuffed dessert and so on.

Luo Xuan, who was next to him, saw Zao Wou-Ki's slander, and felt that Zao Wou-Ki was a lover, and his favor was even greater, and when he saw Zao Wou-Ki going to get the flatbread, he smiled and said: "When eating flatbread, it is usually dipped in Homs sauce, with tender green pickled cucumber strips and verdant 'Jerges, greens, etc.'." ”

Zao Wou-Ki said embarrassedly: "This meal is really delicious, how do you do it?" ”

"It's called pilaf," Luo Xuan explained: "Pilaf is to first cook rice until it is half-cooked, then add salt, pepper, butter, etc., mix well, then put it in a pot and steam it, then add minced mutton, tomato sauce, carrots, raisins, almonds, onions, red line rice and other ingredients, and stir-fry it over a fierce fire until it is cooked through." The fried rice is moderately soft and hard, not dry or dry, it looks oily, taste it, you don't need me to say that you know the taste"

Hehe, Zao Wou-Ki smiled and ate a lot, the whole table looked at Zao Wou-Ki with a kind smile, this kind of occasion pays attention to the diplomatic atmosphere, pays attention to identity etiquette, who will really let go of eating and drinking? Zao Wou-ki, a rookie, has no scruples.

Luo Xuan didn't break it, after all, this is just an unwritten rule that everyone abides by, and no one explicitly stipulates that eating and drinking is not allowed, it is a blessing to be able to eat, and the master will not blame him when he sees it, but will be happy.

"Why don't you have wine?" Zhao Wuji asked in a low voice, there is an unwritten rule in Huaxia, there is no banquet without wine, it has been passed down for thousands of years, what is the matter if you don't drink?

"Be quiet," Luo Xuan couldn't help laughing, and hurriedly advised: "Drinking alcohol is not allowed in this country, even pigs, horses, mules, donkeys, dogs, snakes, turkeys, dead meat, floating fish, and the blood of all animals cannot be eaten, and tigers, wolves, lions, leopards, bears, elephants, monkeys, eagles, harriers and other birds and beasts of prey cannot be eaten, you haven't read the information given to you?" ”

"I saw it, I was happy to eat, and I forgot about it." Zao Wou-Ki smiled unashamedly and continued to eat. Some eat and eat, there is no need to pretend to be serious, I am just a little person, and I finally have a fake tiger once, and it is a pity not to experience it well.

Busy and idle, Zao Wou-Ki saw that those Zhongnanhai bodyguards were also sitting down and eating, looking around from time to time, after all, this is an important place of a country, and this country is mainly responsible for security issues, these Zhongnanhai bodyguards are embarrassed to steal people's jobs, aren't they? Mutual respect and trust.

Eating and drinking, looking around, everyone talked happily, a harmonious trend, Zao Wou-Ki suddenly found a problem, there is a waiter in a black veil whose eyes are always floating on the chairman and several ministry bosses around the chairman, although there is no malicious intent, there is no excesses, but the expression is strange, I can't help but be surprised, it is said that the waiters are loyal to the royal family's own people, this one wears that thing on his head, I can't see why, it won't be fake, right? A real waiter who would do that.