The next day, before I even went out to work to ask for leave from the editor-in-chief, the call came from the agency.
"Mengmeng, you are on a mission today to coordinate with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to fully participate in the foreign affairs activities of the Prime Minister's meeting with the British royal family." The editor-in-chief's voice was calm and powerful, and Gu Mengmeng's heart that wanted to ask for leave gradually slowed down.
"Editor-in-Chief...I..." It's really not that difficult to say.
"Do you know what a great opportunity this is? Do you know that the most mysterious SAS will also accompany the British royal family to China? As a front-line media, I have already smelled the exclusive and sensational flavor. Mengmeng! I want to watch this time
It’s yours.”
The editor-in-chief Gu Mengmeng knows that SAS is the world's first special forces in the modern sense and was established by the United Kingdom. It was established during World War II and was called "Gomande". The British Royal Airborne Special Service (SAS)
). It has always remained secretive to the outside world and never accepted interviews from the media. Unexpectedly, it was unexpected that this time it would accompany the British royal family to China.
"Hmm... um... ok. Then where do I need to go to meet up with my colleagues in the company?" Facing the rare interview opportunity, Gu Mengmeng was cruel and swallowed back the words in her throat that she wanted to ask for leave.
Accepted the mission.
"Because the British side refuses contact between the media and SAS, we only sent you alone. Mengmeng, your pictures are excellent and your writing skills are also very strong. I believe you are completely qualified." The editor began to tell her.
Encourage.
"Okay, okay...Editor-in-Chief, you can really fool me..."
"How dare I deceive you, the hero of the military newspaper! As soon as the president mentioned this mission at the emergency meeting last night, everyone immediately recommended you, a lone hero who dares to break into border drug gangs. You
Say, can I still hide you?"
"Just wait at the gate of the community, and the company will send a car to take you to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Oh, and you also need to prepare some necessary luggage. It will take you three days." The editor laughed and hung up the phone.
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Also three days?
Gu Mengmeng stretched out three fingers and thought it was a coincidence.
After she got in the newspaper's car, she called Su Changqing's office. Su Changqing was not there, but secretary Xiao Huang answered the call. She asked him to tell Su Changqing that she had an interview assignment and could not take leave, and asked for his understanding.
Xiao Huang agreed happily, but after hanging up the phone, he remembered that Secretary Su would not come to the office today. Because he had to accompany the chief to attend the meeting with the British royal family. As agreed yesterday, he would be responsible for the secretariat today.
Responsible.
After thinking for a moment, he picked up the phone on the table and dialed Su Changqing.
A director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs surnamed Shen received Gu Mengmeng. He took her to another car and went directly to the airport to meet the staff who were already there.
On the way there, Director Shen said with a smile: "Your president is my senior, don't be nervous, I will take care of you these days."
His smile relieved Gu Mengmeng's anxiety. She also smiled and said, "Thank you, Director Shen."
Reporters from domestic and foreign media gathered at the entrance of the dedicated passage to the VIP lounge of the airport, waiting for the door to be opened so that they could record the welcome ceremony at the airport as soon as possible.
Because of Director Shen's care, she had previously gone through strict security checks and entered the airport runway. This time the British royal family came to China for an informal visit at the invitation of the Prime Minister, so the welcome ceremony was simple, but the simplicity can also be seen in the reception.
Be careful.
The welcoming people have lined up on both sides of the red carpet to welcome us. Among them are Chinese and British citizens. They warmly express their sincere smiles in the cold wind. In the welcome words over and over again, they look forward to being excited.
The moment of human heart has come.
Gu Mengmeng quickly got into work mode. She captured the innocent and childish smiles of the flower girls, the pure British style, and even the strong postures of the honor guard of the three armed forces.
In the envious eyes of reporters from other media, Gu Mengmeng blended in low-key and stood with them in the designated area waiting for the arrival of the distinguished guests.
Prince Andrew, who came on behalf of the royal family this time, is considered the Queen's favorite son. It is said that the reason is that he is the first child born to the Queen in the 103-year reign. Another important reason is that Prince Andrew is outstanding in the Royal Navy.
The Queen was very proud of her performance. Gu Mengmeng thought that the reason why the SAS elites also came to China may be related to the prince’s military experience. In 1979, Prince Andrew entered the Royal Naval Academy at Dartmouth in the United Kingdom and served briefly as a naval officer.
Sir, he was later awarded the "Green Beret". After that, Prince Andrew entered the Royal Air Force Academy to learn aircraft driving. In 1981, he won the honor of the best pilot. In 1982, he joined the naval aviation formation and served on the aircraft carrier "Invincible"
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In 1982, the Anglo-Malaysia War broke out. As a prince, Andrew insisted on fighting on the front line, which impressed the British people. When the "Invincible" returned to the country after the war, like other family members of the crew, Queen Elizabeth II
Shi and Prince Philip went to Portsmouth Naval Port to welcome their son back safely. In July 2005, he was awarded the title of Honorary Captain of the Royal Navy.
Time passed by, and finally, on the straight runway, several state guest-level black Mercedes-Benz appeared. Everyone was eagerly anticipating the arrival of the motorcade in which the Prime Minister was riding.
When the beloved Prime Minister got out of the car with a kind face and a friendly smile, and waved to people as he walked, the crowd burst into cheers. The sound of camera shutters, the pop of the TV spotlight,
The announcer's sonorous announcements came one after another, and the media present began to work with high frequency.
But the moment Gu Mengmeng raised the camera, she was firmly fixed on the ground by several familiar figures, and she was stunned.
Among the officials who accompanied the Prime Minister, there was Comrade Gu Qun Tang, who was very energetic. Among the colleagues later was Uncle Su who was waiting for her to ask for leave. And standing not far behind the Prime Minister was Conway in a suit!
This series of "unexpected" joys made Gu Mengmeng's head spin.
She pressed the shutter button mechanically, without bothering to check the quality of the photo. She reached out to push aside the group of reporters blocking her, and squeezed towards the front.