In the evening, Zhang Sicheng and the others put on the clothes that Nikolayev had helped prepare. Zhang Ran didn't bring many things with him when he came, so they were all prepared.
The dinner was held at Elijah's residence. Elijah did not live in a manor, but had a small manor of his own.
It's not very far from here, about half an hour's drive.
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Zhang Sicheng and Liu Lu looked at the people in the banquet hall and felt a little uncomfortable, especially since they didn't speak Russian yet, and it was not convenient to communicate here.
However, both Ivan and Zoya were by their side, so they would not be at a loss.
"Husband, I won't do this again next time. It's so awkward." Liu Lu whispered to Zhang Sicheng.
Zhang Sicheng also felt a little awkward, but he knew that he had to adapt to such an atmosphere.
"Well, you have a look this time. If you don't want to come, then you don't have to attend such banquets in the future." Zhang Sicheng said.
Zhang Siyan and Qian Li are more adaptable. They have participated in several similar activities before. Although they are not as high-end, they can still adapt.
Not to mention Tu Yu, he can speak Russian himself, and coupled with his personality, it can be said that he is like a duck in water here.
He Qing was much more silent. She did not enter the circle, but just watched and observed from the outside.
Last night, He Yong told her about Zhang Ran's plan and asked for her opinion.
Just from what He Yong revealed, He Qing knew that this was his chance to soar into the sky. Of course, he also needed to be capable and loyal.
He Yong told her directly without any concealment that the reason why she had such an opportunity now was because Zhang Ran trusted him, He Yong, instead of trusting her, He Qing.
Once she becomes Zhang Ran's secretary, she will naturally be exposed to many of Zhang Ran's secrets. She may face many challenges by then. I hope He Qing will think it through.
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"Brother Sicheng, let me introduce to you, this is..." Ilya came over with several people, including men and women, old and young, and introduced the other person to Zhang Sicheng. identity.
Ilya's attitude towards Zhang Sicheng was very cordial, which also made others look at Zhang Sicheng with a high regard.
There is not much introduction to Zhang Sicheng Ilya, except that he is the son of his uncle.
But everyone is not a fool, and they can tell a lot from Ilya's attitude.
Not long after the banquet started, Nikolayev came forward and said a few words, which was a support for Ilya and also showed his attitude.
Everyone also understood that it seemed that Ilya would be trained as an heir in the future.
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"Mr. Ilya." Yu Ming just arrived. After arriving, he chatted with some people and then found Ilya directly.
"Hello, who are you?" Ilya said politely.
"I am from the Chinese delegation this time. I came here to get to know Mr. Ilya. My name is Yu Mingcai." Yu Mingcai said with a smile.
Ilya also knew about this Chinese delegation, so he said very politely on the surface: "Hello, Mr. Yu."
Then the two of them laughed and talked. Yu Mingcai was not in a hurry to get down to business, and just kept talking.
After chatting for almost ten minutes, Yu Ming finally said: "Mr. Ilya, I believe you are very clear about our purpose this time. I wonder what your family's views are on this time?"
Ilya pondered for a moment and said: "I don't know this yet, but cooperation with China is inevitable. This is because everyone has a common goal."
Yu Mingcai nodded, this is a fact.
Such a thing is a good thing for both parties, and it is inevitable, but there are still many details.
The Nikolayev family has a high say in the oil field, and details need to be carefully discussed with them.
Yu Mingcai came here this time to test Ilya's tone. It would be best to reach a certain agreement with the Nikolaev family in private, which would help future negotiations.
In this way, his contribution cannot be erased, and his job transfer will be smoother by then.
"Mr. Ilya, let's go and have a detailed chat?" Yu Mingcai invited.
Ilya also needs to know some of the tone of the Chinese delegation, so he has no objection to this.
"Of course, it just so happens that I can introduce you to someone who is also from China. He is my good brother." Ilya said with a smile.
As he said this, he motioned to the people next to him to find Zhang Sicheng.
Nikolaev has talked a lot with Ilya during this period, especially last night.
Nikolayev's stated attitude is to ask Ilya to ask Zhang Sicheng's opinion on future business matters. It is best for the two to reach a unified opinion.
At the beginning, Ilya was a little confused. This was obviously a matter of his own industry, so why did he ask Zhang Sicheng for his opinion
At that time, Nikolaev just said quietly: "As long as I am alive for one day, I believe that Zhang Ran will not ignore you and will try his best to help you.
But what if one day I am gone? The Zhang family's business was also handed over to Zhang Sicheng
Your Uncle Zhang and I are indeed life-and-death friends, and we are fully worthy of mutual trust, but you and Sicheng can't. If you want to go forward together, you often need to be bound by interests. "
Although Nikolayev didn't say anything clearly at the time, Ilya understood something.
Although he was a little unhappy about this, he believed in his father.
Ilya is even more convinced of his father's wisdom and foresight. His father brought the family from decline to glory. How many things have he experienced in his life
So Ilya quickly adjusted his mentality. He also heard his father's words and made friends with Zhang Sicheng sincerely.
Yu Mingcai was a little curious. How could an outsider be involved in such a thing? What is the relationship
But when he saw Zhang Sicheng, his whole expression suddenly changed. Since Zhang Ran revealed his identity, he had also checked some information about the Zhang family, and naturally knew about Zhang Sicheng.
Zhang Sicheng was slightly stunned when he saw Yu Mingcai after he came over. It wasn't that he knew Yu Mingcai, but that Yu Mingcai's face was a bit similar to Yu Qingwan, but Zhang Sicheng didn't think much about it at this time.
But after hearing Ilya's introduction, Zhang Sicheng frowned slightly. Is it such a coincidence
"I wonder where Mr. Yu lives?" Zhang Sicheng asked seemingly unintentionally.