ABT ### Chapter 0071: Finance Minister's Role, Prime Minister's Responsibilities

Without all the necessary materials, nothing could be done. Therefore, the next day, Li Fanyu had no choice but to be dragged around the mall by Cheng Ke for the entire morning. When it comes to shopping, a woman's combat power is off the charts. Even though Li Fanyu was quite fit, he was thoroughly exhausted by Cheng Ke.

However, it wasn't all in vain. After Cheng Ke finished buying her evening dress and accessories, she dressed Li Fanyu from head to toe, with shirts, suits, shoes, and ties. 

It must be said, Cheng Ke truly had the aura of a shopping goddess. She didn't spend much money, but she transformed the homebody-looking Li Fanyu into someone who looked like a young CEO from a Korean drama.

When Cheng Ke first saw Li Fanyu in his formal attire, her eyes lit up, and she teased him for a while. However, under her critical gaze, she still found a flaw—his hairstyle was too casual. 

This generic haircut didn't make him look like a promising young man. So, Cheng Ke dragged him to her regular hair salon, where the effeminate hairdresser babbled on for a long time before giving him an elite version of a common hairstyle... 

Basically, the sides were trimmed short, and the top was slightly styled. And to be honest, he did look a bit more handsome...

Seeing Li Fanyu admiring himself in the mirror, Cheng Ke's satisfied expression quickly turned into one of disdain.

At noon, after treating the hardworking Cheng Ke to a meal, Li Fanyu called Hao Li to let him know the car was ready. Hao Li, pleased with the efficiency, immediately came over with two bodyguards to Zhengxin Company.

Seeing the car, which looked like it had been on steroids, Hao Li clapped his hands in satisfaction. His bodyguards also praised the high security level of the car, noting that even most foreign bulletproof cars didn't reach this level of safety!

Hao Li patted Li Fanyu on the shoulder and promised to recommend his services to friends. Li Fanyu was naturally happy and thanked him for his support and praise.

As the materials gradually arrived, Li Fanyu got busy. Although the efficiency of the X modification workshop was very high, and they would finish before the forum, his goal was bigger. 

To seek deep economic cooperation with China, the world's second-largest economy, and to secure private meeting time with China's finance minister, finance ministers and corporate representatives generally arrived in Tiancheng a week early. Li Fanyu's idea was to showcase the modified Opus at the welcome ceremony!

Therefore, over the next three days, he worked almost non-stop, toiling alone in the X modification workshop until late at night. He even turned down Cheng Ke's weekend invitation to teach him how to swim.

Because of the numerous issues requiring negotiation regarding the cooperation between the two countries, Cabinet Finance Minister Taro Jiyama led a 16-member delegation and arrived in Tiancheng ten days early. 

In the wave of globalization, the relationship between China and Japan had become increasingly subtle. However, due to America's behind-the-scenes manipulation and the ulterior motives of some Japanese politicians, Japan consistently failed to handle its relations with China properly. As a result, cooperation between the two countries remained unstable. This was detrimental to both nations' development.

China, with its large market and steadily rising comprehensive national power, could cooperate with anyone. But Japan was different. In terms of geography and market, China, as the world's second-largest economy and Asia's largest consumer market, was highly coveted.

To summarize China's current attitude towards Japan: "If you don't act up, we can be friends."

Japan, despite its constant provocations regarding island and political issues, couldn't do without China economically. Therefore, among the 18 countries, Japan's delegation was the first to arrive.

Because of the delicate relationship between the two countries and recent disputes over island issues, the public was very interested in how China would receive the Japanese delegation. Reporters from various newspapers and media outlets were waiting at the airport early, and some live-streaming hosts also came to join the fun.

Since the forum had not officially started and the Japanese delegation arrived early, there was no reason for the Chinese Finance Minister to greet them. Instead, as the host, Mayor Cheng Gang of Tiancheng took on the task of welcoming them.

With important officials arriving, the airport had informed the control tower early and implemented temporary airport control measures. At the spacious check-in area, Cheng Gang, along with Liu Ming, the head of the forum preparation team, and some representatives from Japanese companies' offices in China, were waiting expectantly.

A Boeing 787 painted with the Japanese flag landed, and the armed police and civilian police, with the cooperation of airport staff, immediately isolated the journalists and the crowd. 

As the plane slowly came to a stop on the runway, the media reporters picked up their cameras, ready to capture the first-hand report. 

Strangely, ten minutes passed and the cabin door remained closed.

Having walked forward, ready to greet the delegation, Cheng Gang and Liu Ming were visibly annoyed, but there was nothing they could do—the people inside were not on the same level as them. 

Seeing this situation, the media reporters quickly picked up their cameras to take close-up shots of the two men.

Dou Ni Live, a recently emerging live streaming platform, is different from other platforms that focus on appearances and flirtation. Dou Ni primarily promotes entertainment and aims to provide humorous content, adhering to the motto "Everything can be funny."

Today, Selulu, known among Dou Ni netizens as the "Goddess of Humor," was also present at the scene. Observing the awkward situation, she started to joke in front of her phone camera.

"Comrades, the devils' plane has arrived, but it seems their cabin door is having a bit of constipation. It's been over ten minutes, and the turds inside still haven't come out. Here, I strongly suggest to Mayor Cheng to buy more laxatives and apply them to the cabin door!"

In the live chat, viewers watched Selulu's serious yet humorous commentary and responded with a flood of "666" (a Chinese internet slang for praising someone's skill).

"666, Sister Sai is right, the plane is full of turds."

"Is Sister Sai from Tiancheng? Theoretically, I have a chance to date her then?"

"Sister Sai, I love seeing you crack jokes so seriously!"

"Queen Lulu, check if there are any Japanese girls in the delegation later. If there are, try to hook up with one and live stream it for us!"

...

After another five or six minutes, the cabin door finally opened slowly.

Finance Minister Jiyama stepped out and walked to the top of the boarding stairs, waving to the reporters and greeters below. 

Cheng Gang and Liu Ming's expressions were not pleasant, but to maintain etiquette, they walked forward.

"Welcome, Finance Minister Jiyama, to China. On behalf of Tiancheng, I welcome you," Liu Ming greeted in English, extending his hand.

Jiyama bowed slightly, smiling as he shook hands with them and thanked them in Japanese, then walked towards the exit accompanied by the two men.

Although the Japanese side had proposed bringing their own convoy, to ensure proper hospitality and avoid any criticism, Cheng Gang had still prepared a courtesy car.

At the exit, Cheng Gang personally opened the car door and invited, "Finance Minister Jiyama, we have specially prepared a welcome banquet for you. Please honor us with your presence."

Jiyama waved his hand slightly, saying, "No need, we have our own convoy. We appreciate your kindness."

Only then did Cheng Gang notice a row of black cars parked quietly behind the courtesy car, with embassy plates, indicating they had been brought into the country earlier, ready for today's pick-up.


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