Chapter 1645: Chapter 1645: What If I Refuse?
When they returned to the hotel, the embassy staff were already there waiting.
Since the Huaxia delegation set foot on Japanese soil, they have been closely monitoring the delegationâs movements.
They were aware of Luo Zilingâs âtroublesomeâ activities.
After learning of these things, they naturally reported and sought instructions.
The ambassador personally paid attention to these matters and reported to the domestic authorities.
The feedback from back home was to let Luo Ziling continue his antics.
After receiving such instructions, the embassy staff fully cooperated.
However, they did not expect Luo Ziling to be so capable of stirring things up.
After several shows aired on television, he almost became a public enemy in Japan.
But he also showed a surprising side, daring to treat and cure patients poisoned with Paraquat.
Yet, all these things combined were not as shocking as Ishihara Tarou admitting defeat publicly today.
The embassy staff initially expected an intense medical competition when they heard about todayâs large-scale event, but didnât anticipate it ending as a farce.
Winning without a fight, what could be more inspiring than this achievement?
After receiving the news, the ambassador, in great excitement, immediately instructed the staff to host a celebration dinner at the embassy tonight, to congratulate the achievements of the visit. Upon receiving the embassy staffâs notification, Hu Wenjun quickly informed everyone.
Upon returning to the hotel and being welcomed by the embassy staff with the news of the ambassador holding a celebration in their honor tonight, the delegationâs members became even more excited. At lunchtime, many ended up getting drunk.
Fortunately, there were no activities planned for the afternoon. The original activities were canceled due to the Japanese sideâs embarrassment and anger, allowing all members to freely move around. Those who drank too much could simply rest in their rooms.
During lunch, Hu Wenjun also informed everyone that they would be confined to the hotel for activities this afternoon, and would venture out collectively during free time tomorrow. His implied concern was about possible revenge from ill-intentioned Japanese.
These past two days, particularly today, there have been some Japanese waiting outside the hotel, shouting slogans at the delegation members.
Hu Wenjun was afraid of incidents, thus advising everyone to be cautious.
Most of those visiting Japan were not very interested in the country, being older in age and heavily influenced by traditional culture, considering themselves citizens of the Celestial Empire, making Japanâs development history and prosperity generally unattractive to them.
Few planned to go out, most chose to rest in the hotel.
When Luo Ziling, Ouyang Feifei, and Wang Qing returned to their room, Ouyang Feifei asked Luo Ziling, âDo you plan to sleep here in the hotel, or go out for a walk?â
âSo, you want to go out for a walk?â Luo Ziling asked back.
âItâs rare to come to Tokyo, it feels like a waste to not go out,â Ouyang Feifei didnât deny, âLet me take you out for a stroll.â
Luo Ziling thought for a moment and didnât immediately express his stance, âLetâs rest for a bit before deciding.â
Ouyang Feifei didnât push, but neither did she get up to rest.
âTodayâs events were unexpected, werenât they?â Ouyang Feifei laughed, âNo one thought things would turn out like this.â
âPerhaps Ishihara Tarou did,â Luo Ziling grimaced, âIâm guessing those Japanese officials must hate the old Ishihara, some might even want to kill him.â
âIshihara Tarou wouldnât mind these things, the old man is very proud,â Ouyang Feifei responded calmly, âIf he cared about their attitudes, he wouldnât have performed like he did today.â
âI canât understand Ishihara Tarouâs intentions,â Luo Ziling sighed.
âPerhaps his goal is the acupuncture skill you possess,â Ouyang Feifeiâs eyes flashed with intrigue, âHe said today he really wants to learn this acupuncture skill but hasnât succeeded. He also wants to master the medicine you make. I think he was giving you a favor, aiming to exchange for what he desires.â
After hearing this from Ouyang Feifei, Luo Ziling thought it over and indeed felt there might be such a possibility, expressing his agreement with the idea.
âSounds reasonable.â
âWasnât he inviting you over tonight?â
âOh yeah, I almost forgot,â Luo Ziling slapped his forehead, âWhen leaving today, they didnât mention it, nor did I think about it. I was only planning to take a picture at the embassy gate tonight.â
âSo, what do you plan to do? Decline their invitation?â
âWhat do you think I should do?â
âFirst, explain the situation. Tell them the ambassador asked for you personally, see how they react.â Ouyang Feifei suggested.
Luo Ziling considered it for a moment and nodded in agreement.
At that moment, his phone rang, and upon seeing it was a fixed Japanese number, Luo Ziling frowned, but still answered it.
âHello, Iâm Ishihara Naka,â the call was from Ishihara Naka, who introduced himself as soon as Luo Ziling answered, âI heard your ambassador is hosting a dinner tonight to entertain you all?â
âYes, I was just about to call you to tell you this,â Luo Ziling said apologetically, âThe ambassador mentioned me by name, I feel awkward not going, but Iâve already accepted your invitation, which makes me quite conflicted.â
âWhy donât you all come for afternoon tea instead?â Ishihara Naka understandingly offered, âMy grandfather mentioned that since youâre attending the ambassadorâs dinner at the embassy, weâll leave you be tonight. Come for afternoon tea then tomorrow at noon, you shouldnât have any official activities, you can come for lunch. How does that sound?â
âSure, no problem,â Luo Ziling agreed almost without hesitation.
Having been rude initially, the other party didnât mind and even provided suggestions, offering a win-win solution. How could Luo Ziling not give face to Ishihara Naka?
âGreat, I will come to pick you up now.â Ishihara Naka said before hanging up the phone.
After hanging up, Luo Ziling smiled at Ouyang Feifei, âYou heard the call, any instructions?â
âNo instructions, you go ahead, weâll rest in the room,â Ouyang Feifei seemed slightly disappointed, originally wanting to go out with Luo Ziling, but Ishihara Nakaâs phone call disrupted her plans.
She couldnât demand anything in this situation, thinking from any angle, Luo Ziling should attend Ishihara Tarouâs invitation.
âWhy not come along?â Luo Ziling joked, âI donât understand Japanese, if they curse me or trick me in Japanese, I wouldnât understand, might even help them with ideas⊠Help them count the money they earn from selling me. You understand Japanese, if you are beside me, they wouldnât dare to say such things. Whatâs more, you are smart, if they plot against me, you can help me out. And, if Ishihara Naka brings a woman to make me lose face, and I donât have a female companion to show off, Iâll be embarrassed. Youâre pretty, so you must come with me, help me save face.â
âWhat if I refuse?â
âYou wouldnât be so petty, right? If you are, then I will be petty too, I wonât let you stay in this room!â
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