Chapter 285 The Difficult Zao Wou-Ki (2 more coming!)
After his rebirth, Zao Wou-Ki is indeed a bit strange. When he wants to express something or do something, he often becomes very passionate and uses the system to make the matter, at least in his opinion, a very complete state before he stops.
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However, when someone asks him to do something crazy, he will first think that the Nigerian matchmaker is a conspiracy. Others have ideas, so he must be careful not to let others deceive him.
It's not that Zao Wou-ki is suspicious, but that Zao Wou-ki firmly believes in something called "teleology", that is, everything a person does has a purpose and an idea. Whether he is an official figure or a business figure, he has
Strong purpose, let alone these foreigners like the United States.
The guests and hosts were seated. Mr. Pitt, the U.S. Consul in Pingyuan, took the lead in speaking: "Mr. Zhao Wou-Ki, our U.S. government has an idea. In view of your outstanding talent in the field of art and your genius interpretation of Western art, the U.S. government would like to invite you to serve as the 'Chinese Consulate.'
The honorary position of Youth Ambassador of the United States. I wonder if you are willing to take up this honorary position?"
For Pete, if he is rejected, the loss of face of the United States will not be that heavy.
"Mr. Pitt, you are talking about the U.S. government, not the Pingyuan Consulate, or the U.S. Embassy in China?" Zhao Wuji asked knowingly.
"Yes. The U.S. Ministry of Foreign Affairs notified the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs replied that it is up to you to make your own decision on this matter. This surprised us very much. We did not expect that China would allow us to consult Mr. Zhao Wou-ki.
opinions.”
Peter was complaining about the Chinese government.
"Haha, don't be surprised, Mr. Pitt. Since you have said that I have great artistic talent, I can be regarded as an artistic talent. Therefore, the Chinese government respects talents very much. On this point, it is different from the respect that your American government has for talents.
Love and care are the same." In front of Shangguan, Zhao Wuji naturally spoke in Chinese.
Hearing this, Executive Vice Governor Wang Dongye and Director of the Foreign Affairs Office Mo Kai smiled knowingly. The Nigerian media said that Zhao Wuji is indeed a master who does not suffer losses. The central government is obviously just kicking the ball, but when it comes to him, it becomes respect.
Talented people, and they are the same as those in the United States.
In this kind of formal meeting, all the discussions between the two parties will be recorded. Zhao Wuji did this as a last resort. When dealing with foreigners, he naturally had to safeguard China's reputation and interests. China has problems of one kind or another.
But that is one's own "family scandal" and cannot be tolerated by outsiders.
"Haha, Mr. Zao Wou-Ki is right. It is based on this concept that the U.S. government officially issued this request to you." Pete's laughter had a kind of embarrassment in it.
"Is it just the honorary position of being a 'Youth Ambassador'? Are there any other related requirements?" Zhao Wuki was playing tricks again. Interviews, speeches, and performances were all listed in the official note from the US Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The important thing is that visits, speeches, and performances are fringe benefits of "honorary positions", but after Zao Wou-ki made inquiries, they became "additional requirements" from the United States. This change of subject and object made the Americans very uncomfortable.
Therefore, when Palak felt that Pete was not easy to handle the matter, he had to take action: "Mr. Zhao Wuji, the US government believes that the youth ambassador is not only an honorary position, but also a serious and sacred position, because this position
We will undertake the mission of friendly exchanges between the youths of the two countries!
Therefore, the United States considers that if you agree to accept this position, we will arrange an event for you in the United States. For example, in order to attract the attention of young people from both countries, the President of the United States will personally meet you at the White House and award you with a '
"Youth Ambassador" certificate of honor; at the same time, we will also arrange some speeches and performances for you to have close contact with American youth. I personally think that this proactive arrangement is of great benefit to China, the United States, and you personally.
It’s very beneficial.”
Palak is worthy of being a veteran diplomat, and he reversed Zao Wou-Ki's altercation of host and guest with just a few words.
However, Zhao Wuji no longer dwelled on this fantasy thing, but went directly to the procedure: "Thank you Mr. Palak and Mr. Pitt, thank you to the US government, thank you Mr. President for the invitation! I think we should confirm some details first. One
The details of things, such as the steel bars, cement and bricks of a building, determine whether the building is strong or not, that is, details determine success or failure."
Zao Wou-Ki really wanted to talk about the "details", but he also brought out the US government and the US President. This time, the psychological advantage was once again on Zhao Wou-Ki's side.
"Okay, Mr. Zao Wou-Ki, please explain it in detail." Palak didn't want to bother anymore. When it comes to the subtleties of language, English is always inferior to Chinese, because the same word in Chinese can be used in different languages.
The meaning in the context is completely different. Although English also has such words, almost every word in Chinese can be used flexibly in this way.
Palak heard an American embassy staff member who was proficient in Chinese tell him about the wonderful use of "ball":
In a general sense, it refers to sports equipment such as basketballs, volleyballs, and footballs. The Chinese people have an additional meaning, that is, the thing under the crotch. However, the Chinese people's "ball" also has a third meaning. When someone just spits out
One word: ball! At this time, it expresses the speaker's denial, dissatisfaction and complaint of previous opinions; it even has a fourth meaning, that is, meaningless exclamation and surprise, which has become a modal particle, similar to Chinese
"ah".
For example, the word "ping pong" in China refers to the "ping pong ball" used in its national sport. However, when someone says to you, "You have a ping pong ball in your head," you must not ask: "Why?
Is there a ping-pong in my head?" or question: "There is no ping-pong in my head?"
Because in that case, there will be ping-pong in your head even if there is no ping-pong!
"Okay, I want to know a few things: first, when will I visit the United States? Gentlemen know that I have a job in China, and I know the time in advance so that I can adjust my work; second,
Speech, where the speech is given, does not limit the content of the speech; thirdly, performance also involves location, scale and media arrangements before the performance. Gentlemen, I think I can’t entertain myself in front of an empty hall.
Are you having fun? Fourth, in addition to the above, are there any other arrangements? I know that American youths are very hospitable. For example, if they want to have a drinking or boxing fight with me, I need to know in advance."
Zhao Wuji said unhurriedly.
"Nicholas media, this Zhao Wuji is really difficult to deal with. The US government has not finalized these contents. However, we can only discuss it with Zhao Wuki first to avoid making this matter dirty." Thinking of this, Palak said.
: "Mr. Zao Wou-ki can think of so many details. Can we think that Mr. Zao Wou-ki has agreed to accept the honorary position of 'Youth Ambassador'?"
"Mr. Palak, the sanctity and solemnity of honorary positions must be based on appropriate and reasonable details. You won't object to my point of view, right? Therefore, I think details are very important."
"Okay, Mr. Zao Wou-Ki, let's confirm one by one. As for the time of the visit to the United States, we hope it will be during the National Day celebrations of the United States, that is, between June 28 and July 8. This time is no problem, right?"
"Mr. Palak is really considerate. I was planning to go to the United States to see the grand National Day celebration in the United States. I have no problem with this arrangement." Zhao Wuji readily agreed.
Zhao Wuji wanted to "force" Palak and others to speak out these contents personally.
"The second item, regarding the location of the speech, we provide Mr. Zao Wou-ki with three places to choose from, one is the Congress, the other is Harvard University, and the third is New York City Hall. I wonder where Zao Wou-ki would like to give his speech?"
What Palak said actually avoids a problem, that is, who will listen to the speech. What Palak can decide is actually Harvard University. The college students will listen to the speech of a young man from the magical East. In addition, there have been previous
The effect of media coverage should be good. If you give a speech in Congress, it must be decided by Congress to influence the members of Congress. In this regard, Palak does not have that influence.
And when he proposed the location of the Congress, he came up with an idea, that is, the location is in the Congress, but the audience does not necessarily need to be members of Congress. He can definitely arrange for young students to listen.
"Well, I will choose Harvard University. Mr. Palak, I am a young man, and I also have the honor of 'Youth Ambassador'. If I were asked to talk to ordinary citizens in New York, or to talk to congressmen, I would really
A bit stage frightened.”
"Nigerian media, why have you suddenly become so easy to talk to?" Palak was a little depressed, but he still went on to say the third point, "As for the venue of the performance, we are planning to arrange it at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. I wonder how Mr. Zao Wou-ki feels about it.
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"Oh, very good. I remember that Kennedy Concert Hall has 2,759 seats. That's enough, that's enough, just leave it there. Thank you Mr. Palak for the arrangement." Zao Wou-Ki said immediately.
"Oh my God! I'm talking about the small concert hall on the top floor of the Kennedy Center for the Arts, the one with 513 seats. As for the largest concert hall, my God, the performances are scheduled for a year later. They can arrange the schedule.
Is that so?" Only then did Palak realize that this Zhao Wuji was really not a fuel-efficient lamp.
However, Zao Wou-Ki's difficulties were not over yet. After Palak agreed to try his best to contact him, Zao Wou-Ki said: "This time the U.S. government can award me such a high honor, I can't help but express it. This is a novel I wrote.
, I would also like to ask Mr. Jack Lee to help me contact the publisher in the United States. The name of this novel is "Harry Potter", which is especially suitable for teenagers with Western cultural backgrounds to read."
Zao Wou-Ki said, taking out a typewritten manuscript in English from his luggage, "Gentlemen, please take a look, I wrote two sentences here: 'Read without limits, be happy every day!' - Dedicated to the United States of America.
Teen friends!"
In addition to the title and those two sentences, the manuscript has Zao Wou-ki's beautiful signature in Chinese and English. (To be continued.,,,
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