Feng Yi has confirmed his attendance at the seminar and is already making preparations in all aspects. Once the formalities are completed, he will go to the conference venue in advance according to his plan.
There was no need to prepare a report urgently, so he had plenty of time to familiarize himself with this kind of meeting activity.
The materials provided by the Joint Guarantee Bureau are only part of the information. It is not that the Joint Guarantee Bureau is unwilling to provide more, but there will be many changes before the meeting, including those who have prepared reports and lectures. The content may also have some changes during this period, so the information shown is not detailed.
In addition, there is a small number of people who submit materials directly to the organizer without going through the Joint Guarantee Bureau, so the information on the Joint Guarantee Bureau's side is definitely not comprehensive.
Feng Yi attended the conference with a learning attitude, as many scholars and researchers had very interesting projects.
Before leaving, Feng Yi contacted a senior who had rich experience in attending conferences.
"Hey Steve, still working over there?"
Feng Yi looked at the background of the video call and could see that Steve was still at the construction site.
The main structure of the building is almost finished, and Steve is personally supervising many details of the construction. It's not that he can't hire someone, but Steve doesn't trust others, and Steve is involved in everything from design drawings to equipment purchases.
Steve takes this project very seriously, and he hopes that many construction steps can be completed in one go. If the construction goes smoothly and the progress is accelerated, he will be able to move his "little darlings" here next year!
Steve has been a little excited recently, and when he answered the video call, he still had a smile on his face.
"Stay here for a while longer today. Some projects are being rushed and I have to keep an eye on them myself," said Steve.
Judging from his expression, the construction should be going smoothly recently.
Thinking of something, Steve said, "By the way, your collection gave me a lot of inspiration. I've been researching it these past few days and have come up with a design. I'll show it to you!"
Feng Yi:
What inspiration? What design
Recalling the conversation with Steve on the day the collection hall opened, Feng Yi finally remembered some of the not-so-nice contents.
For example, Steve’s alternative aesthetic.
Feng Yi suddenly became uneasy.
Wait! I don't want to see it!
There was no time to refuse. On the other side of the video, Steve was very excited. He quickly took out a tablet, quickly brought up the picture, and put it in front of the camera.
"look!"
This snake lover is a man of his words, and when it comes to his favorite areas, he acts with extreme efficiency—
In the picture, he actually put his head on a snake!
It is equivalent to a whole snake. He replaced his own head with a snake's head, but it looks more natural after image processing.
but!
This proportion, this combination, it's just weird no matter how you look at it!
Feng Yi didn't know how to complain.
Compared to Feng Yi's own "artistic style", Steve's is more in line with the title of "strange behavior species" given by netizens, right? !
This kind of image, if nothing else, at least has a greater spiritual impact!
Not looking away is the greatest respect!
Feng Yi probably understood how the visitors felt when they saw his statue when the museum opened.
After a pause, Feng Yi forced a smile: "It suits your taste very well."
"Hahaha, I think it suits me perfectly too!" Steve laughed and shared with Feng Yi the creation process of the picture, as well as the subsequent production matters.
Feng Yi listened cooperatively, and after a while he brought the topic back to the topic and asked about the seminar.
"Oh, about that event. The FBI also asked me about it, but I declined because I'm busy here and don't have time to attend. Did they contact you?" Steve asked.
"Well, they said that there was a change in the original number of places, and then they came to me." Feng Yi said.
Steve thought for a moment and said, “They conducted a strict internal investigation. I know that many people were involved and many activities had to be temporarily replaced.
"They gave you the spot because, firstly, it gives young people more opportunities to attend such conferences and see more research results and insights from experts and scholars in related fields around the world. Secondly, you are less likely to be bribed than others because you have money. Of course, there is also the factor of the Ancestor Factory. As far as I know, the new drugs developed by the Ancestor Factory have helped the Joint Security Bureau a lot."
This is also what Feng Yi thought.
Steve continued, "You don't have to think too much about it. Now that the place is reserved, you can go and have a look. Just treat it as a publicly funded study tour... Are you going with a group or on your own?"
"Move freely." Feng Yi said.
"Okay. I used to be like that," Steve said.
If you travel with a group, your airfare and accommodation will be reimbursed, and part of the meal expenses can also be reimbursed.
But free action is equivalent to self-financing. Steve has his own action plan when participating in such activities, so he usually does not join a group.
Steve didn't know whether Feng Yi had his own action plan, but he knew that Feng Yi had his own or could allocate a private jet, and he must have other requirements for accommodation. Given Feng Yi's financial conditions, he really didn't need to squeeze for a public funding quota.
Knowing that Feng Yi had a lot of free time, Steve actively suggested: "The location of this event is very good. If you feel bored, you can take some time to fly to the rainforest area of the neighboring country and have a beautiful encounter! There are a lot of little cuties there! Of course, there are also big cuties!"
It goes without saying what the creatures corresponding to "Beautiful Queen of Encounter", "Little Cutie" and "Big Cutie" in Steve's words are.
Feng Yi nodded.
He wasn't very interested in the cute things Steve mentioned, but he could go and experience the rainforest environment and relax.
Steve thought that Feng Yi might be nervous since it was his first time participating in this kind of activity, so he added:
"This kind of seminar is just a large salon. If it doesn't involve some controversial topics, the atmosphere is relatively relaxed. Go and listen to the outstanding researchers in various fields share their research results and ideas.
"Everyone has his or her own opinions, which are the many different schools of thought. You know what schools of thought are, right? In ancient times, there were also the Hundred Schools of Thought..." Steve paused.
"The Hundred Schools of Thought?" Feng Yi asked.
"Yes, that's the kind of thing, different perceptions and academic beliefs. Not to mention the experts, there is not only one ideology within the FGB. So, when you participate in such activities, you need to communicate more, listen to other people's ideas, and then stick to your own ideas. Don't be led astray by others, and don't be brainwashed."
"Yeah." Feng Yi nodded.
Steve was still worried. He didn't know if Feng Yi understood what he meant, so he used himself as an example:
"For example, I think snakes are the most beautiful and magical animals in the world! If someone tells me that this creature is scary and ugly, I respect their perception, but I will never be led astray... Although every time at such meetings, there are many people who oppose my reports."
Recalling something, Steve asked, "What is the main point of the report you prepared?"
"I'm not making a report." Feng Yi said.
Feng Yi himself is a special case. There are too many unreasonable things about him. Therefore, if he wants to compile a report, he has to make it reasonable, which is much more difficult!
Knowing that Feng Yi would not make a report, Steve did not express any opinion, but said: "Then your trip will be easier. Does the Joint Security Bureau have any other requirements?"
Feng Yi thought for a moment and said, "They asked me to be more restrained."
Steve smiled and said nonchalantly, "They were always like that. Now they are much better. The first group of people were very rigid. I also worked with them before. It was not pleasant. They always asked me to restrain myself and said that I was overreacting. Tsk, they don't understand that passion cannot be restrained!"
Steve looked at Feng Yi and said, "They are them, but you are different. You are the same as me. I can tell from your collection that you understand me!"
Feng Yi: “…”
I do not understand!
Feng Yi looked at the picture of a human head and a snake body that Steve couldn't let go of and admired endlessly.
I really don’t understand!
To be honest, our aesthetic tastes are really not in line!
This chat can't continue!
After talking to Steve, Feng Yi consulted several other experts who had similar experiences and asked them to discuss the key points of such meetings from an expert perspective.
Get ready, Feng Yi is off.
The purchased plane has not been delivered yet, so now I can only use the steward's plane.
The housekeeper did not come along, and Feng Yi only brought Xiaojia and Xiaoding to the meeting this time.
Xiao Bing also follows the plane as a chef, but after reaching the destination, he will return with the crew.
The plane left the border and arrived at its destination after more than three hours of flight.
All the formalities were completed in advance, and Xiaojia also booked a car before departure, which they would use for transportation during the seminar.
Take a car from the airport to the hotel.
The booked hotel was not far from the seminar venue and could be reached quickly on foot.
After taking a short rest in the hotel room, having a meal, and looking through some information, Feng Yi, wearing a more casual outfit and sunglasses, went to the venue to take a look around and familiarize himself with the place.
This country is not large in area, but its finance and shipping are very developed, making it a very prosperous place.
Due to its geographical location, this country is hot outside even in winter.
If you are outdoors, with a temperature of nearly 30 degrees today, you can just wear short sleeves. But if you stay indoors for a long time, you have to wear long sleeves or a coat. The air conditioners in some places are running almost non-stop, and the temperature in some spaces is set relatively low. Feng Yi saw a passenger wearing a sweater in a bus that just passed by on the road.
Arrive at the venue.
There are still a few days before the meeting, but the flow of people here at the venue is still very high.
The meeting they were attending was not scheduled yet, but there were other events being held here today.
Among the documents given by the Joint Security Bureau before coming here, there is a certificate that is the pass for this venue. Only this pass cannot enter some meeting rooms in the venue, but most public areas are not restricted.
After showing his ID to enter the venue, Feng Yi first took a look at the layout of the venue.
As you step into the venue, you can feel the cool air from the air conditioner.
The staff here all wear suits, shirts, jackets and ties. It would probably be crazy hot outside, but it's just right in the air-conditioned environment indoors.
The event held in the venue today is not business-oriented. It is relatively younger and more free. There is no dress code for participants, so they can wear whatever they want.
Some wore short sleeves, some wore sweaters, some were reserved, some were bold, no matter what they wore, no matter what skin color they had, they all had a youthful vitality and enthusiasm, beautiful and handsome. Many of them spoke Chinese.
Feng Yi is not very noticeable here. Besides, he is not from China, so not many people should know him.
He took off his sunglasses and hung them on his collar, unfolding a layout map in his hand, corresponding to the information of the seminar. Feng Yi wanted to see where the activity exhibition areas he was interested in would be arranged. When the seminar was held, he might not have time to look for them one by one, but now he had time, so he made a list of itineraries.
After walking and stopping for a while, they came to a place where Feng Yi was looking. Someone approached and a voice asked, "Hello, are you Feng Yi?"
It was in Chinese, but with an accent.
Feng Yi looked over.
After revealing his front face, the other party confirmed his identity, looked surprised, and introduced himself: "Hello, I am Feng..."
Suddenly stuck.
What's my name Feng
"Feng Cheng?" Feng Yi said.
"Oh yes! You know me?!" Feng Cheng was surprised.
Just now he recognized Feng Yi and was about to introduce himself, but he thought that the English name could not reflect the closeness, so he decided to use the Chinese name, after all, everyone has the last name Feng. It was just that he suddenly forgot to introduce himself just now.
There was no way, he rarely used his Chinese name. He came to this country to participate in an event, and he didn't expect to meet Feng Yi here, so he was completely unprepared!
Feng Cheng couldn't remember his Chinese name, but Feng Yi had some impression of him.
Feng Yi has a document about the clan members who went to Yangcheng to participate in the ancestral hall sacrificial ceremony, and he has impressions of many of the names of the clan members.
Among the young people, Feng Cheng's attitude was always perfunctory, and he seemed unwilling to say a few words to anyone.
Feng Cheng was very excited at this time.
When he went to Yangcheng to attend the ancestral hall ceremony on behalf of his father, he was in a slack state the whole time, his mind was on the ancestral factory, and all he thought about was going on a "pilgrimage". As for those people from the Feng family, he didn't pay much attention to them, and watched the entire ancestral hall ceremony with the mentality of watching a play.
He didn't know how much impression Feng Yi had of him, but he had no impression of Feng Yi before.
I thought that the people I met during the ancestral hall ceremony were just ordinary grains of sand in his life, drifting by the wind, but I didn't expect that there was a sandstorm hidden in it...
No, it cannot be described as a sandstorm.
Feng Yi is a shareholder of the Ancestral Factory!
When Feng Cheng heard the news, he was completely stunned. Regret, of course he regretted it.
When I went to Yangcheng to attend that ancestral hall ceremony, it was such a good opportunity to get to know each other, but I missed it!
Alas, if I had gotten in touch with Feng Yi at that time, maybe I could have gotten the limited products of the Original Factory now!
I didn’t seize the opportunity last time, but I finally got it this time!
Feng Yi had no intention of chatting more, and Feng Cheng also had matters to deal with.
After adding the contact information, Feng Cheng left with satisfaction.
Feng Cheng also attended the seminar attended by Feng Yi. Therefore, in Feng Cheng's opinion, during the meeting, he will have the opportunity to communicate more with this shareholder of the Ancestral Factory. After all, the country here is not large, and no matter how far the people attending the meeting travel, their scope of action will be limited.