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When Hattie took Zhou Jia's hand and appeared together, it immediately caused a sensation, and the flashing lights in the east hall flashed one after another. Pen ~ Fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info Zhou Jia, who was really not suitable for this kind of occasion, was a little cramped and uneasy, but she could feel Hatty's fingers gently soothing in her palm, allowing herself to calm down as much as possible.

A few routine questions, such as how it was felt to be a guest at the White House, the purpose of this trip to the United States, etc., were easily dealt with by Hatti. But soon, a gossip female reporter asked: "Who is the female companion? Can you introduce me, and does the blind engagement ring on her hand indicate that His Royal Highness the Prince is ending his single life?"

The prince just smiled, his expression was elusive, and he replied succinctly: "The future princess is a very low-key person, and I hope she will not be influenced by the outside world." ”

This is the end of the conversation.

"His Royal Highness the Prince, such a high-profile Westernization is an exception in the royal family, will it be rejected and dissatisfied by the big family?"

With that bewildering smile, Hatti said forcefully, "I hope they show their displeasure!"

After speaking, he pulled Zhou Jia and continued to move forward on the route arranged by the White House staff.

This caused a burst of whispers in the crowd, all of which were discussing, Prince Hatti's power is really amazing, does this symbolize the division of power within the royal family?

It didn't take long for a new guest to arrive, which attracted the attention of a large number of media reporters.

Hattie and Zhou Jia exited the side door of the administration building and walked up the stone pillar corridor that led to the west wing of the White House. Today's dinner was not in the banquet hall of the main building, but in the rose garden. The atmosphere is better and more casual. The guests did not have to wait for the host and guest, and entered the banquet room one after another.

Many guests have already arrived, and they gather in twos and threes, chatting and laughing.

The guest of honor table in the Rose Garden Ballroom was placed horizontally in the most conspicuous position, with nine chairs placed on each side of the table, and it seemed that there were a total of eighteen guests and guests.

In front of the guest table is a small theater stage. Unlike the main banquet hall in the administration building, where performances can only be held in the east hall after the banquet is over, you can enjoy the performance while dining in the rose garden.

The stage was set up with a microphone and a chair for the band, and a piano in the corner. Looking at the stage setting, it should be a small jazz performance.

Behind the guest of honor table are four rows of guest seats. The outermost two rows are long tables for eight people, while the middle two rows are round tables for ten people. The table is covered with white sheets, delicate cups and silver cutlery.

The Rose Garden was built in 1913 by First Lady Ellen Exxon Wilson and renovated by Jacqueline Kennedy to make it a truly presidential reception area. Nixon's daughter, Tricia, was married here.

Soft candlelight illuminates the table, and the surrounding spotlights sprinkle rose-patterned projections, which not only cover the entire banquet table, but also hit the walls of the West Corridor and the White House, adding a touch of fantasy and hazy to the majestic building, and the light and shadow of the trees also create a unique atmosphere for the banquet area. The long garden square, surrounded by rose gardens, is filled with the fragrance of flowers.

Champagne goblets jingle and melancholy blues jazz swirl over the rose garden, cellos, saxophones, and trumpets sound in unison, accompanied by the pianist's light and exquisite playing, and the jazz drums are lightly interspersed, making the music melodious.

Waiters in black tuxedos roam between the tables.

On the guest of honor, across from Zhou Jia sat Steven Griggs, a well-known billionaire. There is a wide gap in the media's evaluation of him, some say that he is a successful businessman and philanthropist, while others say that he is a representative of the "hawks", a powder keg next to the president. He was born with a "golden spoon" in his mouth, and it is often said that he is not rich for three generations, but the Griggs family is an exception, the ancestors were early industrialists in the United States, and the family business was revitalized by several generations, and then the private military company in the hands of Stephen today, which has flourished from generation to generation. He learned from the previous failure of the "Blackwater" company that was involved in the scandal storm, and let his new company, "Fukaya Holcombe", emerge as the largest overseas military mission contractor in the United States. "Holcombe" originally meant a sunken valley, but for Stephen, it had a special meaning. It was the Holcomb Regiment of the Claremont Knights of South Carolina in his hometown. "Deep Valley" is the best description of the company's philosophy, hidden in the depths of the valley, but able to control the country's military situation.

On his left hand sat the Bush Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, and on his right hand was Richards Scott, deputy assistant to the US president and deputy adviser to the White House for international economics and national security. The arrangement of the position is also enough to show Stephen's potential influence in the West Chamber of the White House.

The performance has come to an end.

The vice president tapped his cup lightly with a silver spoon to draw everyone's attention.

Then, the first lady, dressed in a black evening dress, stood up, holding a champagne glass, and she made a humorous toast.

Zhou Jia felt that the first lady was plump and energetic. She stole another glance at Mr. President, who was in the middle of the seat, and had the impression that he was a white man in his sixties. gives the impression that he is a person with a kind face and restrained manners, but judging from his strong performance after coming to power, it can be known that he is not a kind old man next door, he seems to be the incarnation of a new generation of Uncle Sam. And the president happens to have the same name as the famous fiery general - Barton White. During the general election that year, there were even statistics that this short and powerful name brought him a lot of votes.

The president is the Republican candidate. After the election victory, a new core team was formed, and he attached more importance to international politics and was very tough on foreign policy; he vigorously developed high and new technology at home with the aim of enhancing the competitiveness of the United States in the field of innovation. He advocated the creation of social wealth as the foundation of the country, rather than leaning towards tax cuts and unlimited increases in social welfare. The re-election of the Democrats has kept the people from seeing the benefits of "change", and the vote speaks for itself, and it's time for the Republicans to try again.

The atmosphere seemed relaxed and cheerful, and the guests laughed from time to time, but even so, it was difficult to ignore the "smell of gunsmoke" on the table, because today's dinner was for the Russian president and his wife. With the rise of various new energy sources and the application of new technologies, the Russian Empire, which relied mainly on oil exports, has rapidly declined in the past decade, and has been left far behind by the United States. The new Russian president still pursues the old ways, engaging in political friction and military exercises, and is obviously a paper tiger that can be broken at the first stab, but he still has to put on an imperial shelf.

The Russian president shook his champagne glass with great interest while biting his ear with the Russian finance minister next to him, and seemed to have no interest in the first lady's toast.

As soon as the hostess finished speaking. The wife of the Russian president dragged her accent and spoke broken English: "My dear, what you said is so good. It's too "soaking". She giggled and added, "Dippingly, this is what I just learned in the United States yesterday, and young people in the United States can make up new words." ”

Someone answered: "This word has become popular recently, it can be used on any occasion, and it has been 'soaked' everywhere." ”

"What do you mean by innovative words? I don't think it's an excuse to be unlearned and unspeakable?" spoke in a crisp and loud voice from the Russian president, a small man with ruddy skin, a cunning expression, a short beard, and a pair of slightly strange eyes.

This was said in Russian, and the interpreter on the side of the president did not make an appropriate translation.

But that doesn't mean that everyone here doesn't understand.

President Patton's eyes darkened suddenly, his gaze left the table, he glanced into the distance, and then his face became a little more serious, but instead of-for-tat with the rude guest, he took a gentle sip of wine.

Patton's side are all dignitaries in the American political and business circles, and on the Russian president's side opposite, except for Hatty and Zhou Jia, the rest of the people are all guests from Russia, or Russian celebrities in the United States.

For example, the second sitting on the left is Natalia Ulanova, the principal dancer of the American Ballet, who was the principal dancer of the Moscow Ballet before moving to the United States. Known as "Little Ulanova", she is one of the best ballet dancers of our time. With waterfall-like black hair, gray eyes, a tall and sharp nose, a thin chin, and a long swan-necked neck and slender limbs, it was obvious that she was a natural dancer. In reality, she is not as beautiful as the promotional poster, but there is no doubt that her temperament is dusty.

Next to her, on the far left seat of the table sat a man, apparently her male companion. As soon as they appeared just now, they attracted almost everyone's attention, and Zhou Jia felt that they were sitting together, and they used one sentence to describe the most suitable "golden boy and girl".

The man was of medium stature, with long blond hair in a shawl, and big, bright blue eyes. The long hair was neatly combed, like the best hairdresser, and the ends were lightly curled around the neck. The eyebrows are also neatly trimmed, the cheeks have a seductive curve, and the infectious laughter overflows from the thin lips, all of which make a deep impression. And he is dressed even more exquisitely, like most male guests, he is wearing a formal black suit, but he also wears a small vest inside, a tie with white dots on a blue background, and a Windsor knot, which looks noble and a little lively. He was unusually handsome, well-proportioned, with a well-groomed chin and no beard, all of which seemed to reflect his flawlessness and distinctiveness.

He and her stand together, like a fairy couple who came out of a mythological story, which is pleasing to the eye.

Feeling that the atmosphere had become a little awkward, the Russian president's wife spoke, she sat up straight, looked at her left and right, and said: "There are two young couples at our table, which is really enviable, and at the same time I feel so annoying, why are I so old." ”

The Russian president cleared his throat, apparently not liking what his wife said.

"With all due respect," asked the First Lady, "I remember that the guest list stated that Mr. Mihai Punodan was a Russian scholar who taught at the University of Hamburg. Natalia is in the United States, aren't you in a long-distance relationship?"

"So, we cherish the time we spend together, so that we can live faster!" he said slowly, raising his eyebrows.

There seemed to be some kind of magical magic in his voice, and everyone present showed a convincing expression, feeling that they were really a match made in heaven and very affectionate.

Zhou Jia didn't think so. That beautiful appearance, coupled with a kind of tactness in her speech, gave her goosebumps.

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was sitting at an oblique angle with the man, and she asked, "Scholar, I don't know which major?"

"I said he taught drama, and a lot of people believed it. Natalia laughed.

Of the ladies present, some of them nodded in agreement.

The first lady corrected: "No, no, no...... A man is not to be a man, he is a ...... of learning."

The man grabbed a sentence: "I am a major with Dr. Zhou Jia, biomedicine." ”

The other party suddenly called out his name, which surprised Zhou Jia.

After stopping this, President Patton also looked at Zhou Jia with kind eyes, and said softly: "I said that His Excellency the Prince's female companion is somewhat familiar, and it turns out to be Dr. Zhou, one of the three cores of Lancer Company. ”

was named by the president himself, Zhou Jia was a little overwhelmed, not knowing whether to reply or just smile.

"Your Royal Highness the Prince, yesterday was the world's most famous diamond king, and today he got engaged. As he spoke, the man let out a few characteristic low laughs, "As an old friend, I don't know how to make a sound, it's too boring!"

Mihai Punodan called Hatti an old friend, which seems to have surprised many, including President Patton.

"Cupid's arrow of love has hit me, and I am flattered to have won the heart of a beautiful woman. As he said this, Hatty's hand covered Zhou Jia's hand, gentle and controlling, and the engagement ring on her other hand attracted the attention of the guests, and he continued, "Tonight, I hope you will share our joy too." ”

Zhou Jia always felt that these two people were talking and laughing on the surface, but there was obviously a-for-tat confrontation between their words.

At this time, the first lady raised her glass to take the lead in congratulating, and everyone also raised their glasses to congratulate the newlyweds.

Hattie thanked him as he turned his head and grimaced at Zhou Jia with an exaggerated expression.

On such occasions, flattery and flattery are not uncommon, everyone is used to it, and soon the topic turns to other aspects. (To be continued.) )