The day after the ceremony, I wanted to ask Sergei to go to Khorinsk to visit the Tubzab family, but Sergei calculated the time, which made him very difficult.

The Tubzab family lived in such a remote place that it would take two days to drive there and back to and from there, and Sergey would have to rush back to Moscow tomorrow.

Sergei told me that he also had a meeting with Konstantin in the morning, and in the afternoon he intended to return to Irkutsk, from where he was flying to Moscow.

He asked me if I was going to play in Ulan-Ude for two days and then go back, or if I would go with him today?

I was also a little scared to run to a place as inaccessible as Tubu Zab by myself. After thinking about it, it would be better to go to Irkutsk with Sergei.

Sergei asked Zernia to book us a plane ticket, and he made an appointment to meet Konstantin.

I went to the largest supermarket in Ulan-Ude alone and bought gifts for the mother, wife, and children of the Tubuzab family, as well as Nachin, Sanjay, and Dasibatel. Then, I took a taxi to the police station where Peter worked, and I called him.

Peter, dressed in a police uniform, walked out of the gate of the police station with a smile.

Opening the back box, Peter said in surprise:

- "Linna, did you come here like a supermarket?" ”

I said that I did not have enough time this time, so I would not visit Tubu Zab, and I would like to ask Peter to pass them on these things, as a token of my heart.

When I returned to the hotel, I was packing up and preparing to check out, when Sergei called and said that Konstantin had set up a banquet to see us off, and asked me to join us.

In the restaurant full of strong ethnic flavors, Konstantin recommends a variety of Buryat national cuisine.

In addition to me, Sergei, Zhenia, Konstantin, and the Russian Anatoly who I met at the ceremony that day, the owner of the jade mine, attended the banquet.

When the dishes were all ordered, Sergey said with a smile that he wanted a Buryat-style bun.

Anatoly smiled and said to Sergey that it seems that he really has a good idea of Buryat food.

Sergey said that he tasted it once a few years ago and was impressed.

Konstantin explained with a smile that the buns here are a must-have, and there is no need to order them at all.

During the dinner, Anatoly told us about the prospects and plans of his jade mine, and finally I realized that he wanted Sergei's investment company to finance him in order to expand his production capacity.

Sergei said with a smile, the production capacity has expanded, is it necessary to expand the market? Lena will help us with this.

Anatoly looked at me in surprise.

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On the plane to Irkutsk, I asked Sergey.

According to the jade mine owner, investing in their projects should be very profitable, since you are an investor, why not be interested?

Sergei said that his current investment projects are already a bit overloaded, and besides, he knows nothing about jade and does not understand its market demand. It's better to let the insiders cooperate, since there are Chinese companies interested in this, he himself does not want to participate.

I smiled and said to him, I didn't expect that the person who benefited the most from our trip to Irkutsk would be Mr. Liu.

Sergei said, Linna, even if he owes it to you.

I looked out the window, and the dark clouds in the sky were very low, as if it was about to snow.

I asked Sergey, why didn't you fly directly to Moscow? Is there anything else going on in Irkutsk?

- "Yes! Sergei looked ahead, his eyes a little solemn.

Seeing him like this, I changed the subject and told him that I had bought a lot of gifts for Tubu Zab and them today, and that Peter had passed them on.

Listening to my words, Sergei looked at me appreciatively and said:

- "Why didn't I think of this?" Linna, it's good to have you, you're helping me again. ”

- "Humph! I looked up with a smug expression.

- "By the way, you spent a lot of money, right?" How many? I'll give it to you now. ”

- "Then are you going to give me rubles or dollars this time?" I stopped Sergei from taking his wallet and threw him a wink and teased

Sergei looked at me with some surprise, and I couldn't help but laugh and say:

- "Forget it, forget it, let's not worry about it." I could afford the money, so I bought a fur that was 9999% off. And that's thanks to you!

Besides, if you hadn't brought me to Ulan-Ude, I wouldn't have had this opportunity.

Actually, you really don't have to thank me, let alone pay!

For I did not tell Peter that you have a share of these gifts. Don't be sad, Sergey, I didn't mean to, I'm just afraid, say you bought it, and people don't want it! Hehe......" I covered my mouth and grinned

- "Alas! Sanjay, this kid! Sergei sighed and shook his head helplessly.

When I arrived in Irkutsk, Zhenia stayed at the airport for a transfer, and Sergey wanted to take me back to the office. I said I could go back alone, they still had a few hours to board, there was really no need to run around.

Sergei said that he was going to the house of Valodya and Dalia, not far from me.

At this moment, I understood why Sergei returned to Irkutsk.

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Sergei and I had just stepped out of the elevator pushing my suitcase when we met Mr. Liu coming out of the reception room.

He saw that we warmly shook hands with Sergey and said to me:

- "Linna, it's great to see you, I just came back, and there is no one in this errand. ”

- "Mr. Liu, we met with the governor, and he also asked about your project!" I said.

Mr. Liu looked at us in surprise and said a little nervously:

- "Then can you invite Mr. Raining to sit in the reception room?" ”

In the reception room, I told Mr. Liu about meeting the governor.

- "But, I don't understand how he wants your company to prove his strength?" Didn't the company get the project through bidding? Didn't they know your construction capabilities when they invited the tender? I said puzzled.

- "Haha...... Linna, the strength of the company that the governor said is not the one you understand, and I think Liu will always understand what kind of strength the governor needs to see. Sergei looked at Mr. Liu with a smile.

- "Oh! Understood, this is understood. Mr. Liu said suddenly.

- "Thank you, Mr. Raining, for your advice, but, alas! We haven't been able to communicate effectively with the governor, and that's not going to be easy. Mr. Liu sighed, frowned, and looked very embarrassed.

Sergei smiled lightly and said:

- "Lina, I'll have Genia contact the governor's secretary and they'll tell you the results." ”

I translated Sergey's words to Mr. Liu, and he was obviously a little excited and said:

- "Thank you so much, Mr. Raining, I don't even know what to say?" Last time, too, thanks to you, we were in Moscow for arranging a meeting with the senators. I've always wanted to express my gratitude for this, but I just didn't have the right opportunity.

So be it! My friend has a resort here, how to say, maybe the grade can't be compared with Moscow, but there are really some characteristics that are not found elsewhere...... It's rare for you to come to Irkutsk, how about I invite you to go there to rest for a few days and relax? Enjoy? ”

- "You don't have to be so polite. I'm sorry that my flight back to Moscow today, but thank you for the invitation. Sergei looked at his watch and got up to take his leave.

- "This...... It's a shame indeed! Mr. Liu stood up and shook hands with Sergei and continued:

- "I heard that Lina said that you often go to China, so be sure to inform me next time you are in China!" ”

- "No problem! Sergey replied with a smile.

Mr. Liu wanted to send Sergei out, but Sergei politely refused.

In the elevator I looked up at Sergei and realized that I was about to part with him, and my eyes were a little red.

Sergei was a little overwhelmed by my overreaction, and he put his arm on my shoulder and jokingly said:

- "Linna, I want to know that you don't want me to go so much, then I'll go and refund the ticket!" ”

I gave him a blank look and looked away in embarrassment.

- "Look at me, Linna, I have a suggestion: why don't you go back to Moscow with me too?" Work in my company again, so you can see Katya every day. ”

I looked at him, and Sergei said with serious eyes.

- "Forget it! I managed to escape from your clutches. I laughed sarcastically.

The elevator came to the end, the door opened, a cool air hit, Sergei put the collar of his coat up and said to me:

- "It's cold outside, you can go up!" ”

I watched as he didn't speak, and I didn't let go of the hand that was holding his arm. Sergei kissed me lightly on the forehead and pressed the button of the elevator up

- "Obedient! ”

The elevator door shut out the smiling Sergey pair. The elevator was rising, but I was playing back the image of Sergei with his collar up, and I was a little worried about whether he would freeze when he walked to Valodya at the moment.

I went back to the reception room and was about to take my suitcase back to my room, but I saw that Mr. Liu was still there, and he saw me and said excitedly:

- "Linna, Sergei's connections are so extensive! I can really talk to the governor. ”

- "Sergei is a very good person, so he has more friends." Oh, by the way, Mr. Liu, there is also news about the jade mine that Mr. Xu asked, the owner of the largest jade mine in Buryatia wants to find Sergei to cooperate, and he recommended your friend. I replied with a smile.

- "Ah! Linna, it seems that Sergei has made up my friends! Mr. Liu walked back and forth in front of my eyes excitedly, as if talking to himself and to me.