GoodNovelThe meeting lasted around one and a half hours. Leaders of the city, officials overseeing key industries, and executives of the finance industry were gathered in the meeting room. After the meeting ended, Christopher stood around the hall chatting with speople.
"Mr. Jackson, do you want to join us for lunch?" Christopher saw Sydney approaching him from a distance, and said, "You guys go ahead first." After a while, Sydney stood before Christopher with a bag in her arms.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtChristopher surveyed her from head to toe.
"Why do you look so listless? Did you not rest well?" He noticed her looking distracted during the meeting.
Sydney shot him a weak smile. "I slept a little later last night. Mr. Jackson, I learned a lot from what you shared at the meeting just now." At the very least, he didn't just spout politically correct clichés.
Many leaders seem to say much, but in fact say nothing at all. They are usually unable to articulate themselves without a script.
Christopher was a man of few words, but the few words he spoke were always useful. He was also capable of speaking his mind without a script, regardless of the scenario. "They're getting together for lunch," Christopher said. "Do you want to join them?" Sydney turned him down with a smile. "I won't." "In that case, I won't either." Sydney was stunned to hear his response. "Why not?" "It's just going to be an excessive display of boot licking that I'm tired of. I just want to enjoy my lunch in peace and quiet. Do you have any recommendations for a good restaurant nearby?" He sounded genuine, given the serious look on his face.
After pondering for a moment, Sydney asked, "What kind of cuisine do you want?" "Local," Christopher said. "I'm not used to other kinds of cuisine." "There is a local restaurant nearby that's not bad." Sydney pulled out a ncard from her bag. "It's this place. Their dishes are very unique, and you can't find them elsewhere." Christopher took the ncard from her and glanced at it. "It's not too far from here. Let's head there together." Sydney asked with a smile, "Are you askingto have lunch with you?" Christopher nodded. "Yes. Are you free?" Sydney didn't know how to respond to the sudden invitation. Had it been anyone else, she would have rejected the other party outright, but this was Christopher.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Coincidentally, I'd like to ask you sfinance-related questions in private Christopher said; he velet sounded very relaxed, as if it were just a casual invitation.
Sydney would have rejected an order, given her rebellious streak. Christopher, however, asked very courteously, which in turn made it harder for her to reject him.
Sydney's hesitation made Christopher add, "It's fine if you don't want to. I just want to treat you to lunch, that's all. I don't mean anything else." "Mr. Jackson, I don't think you mean anything else. I just find it an honor that you want to have lunch with me. Of course, I want to." Christopher looked calm and unperturbed throughout as he said solemnly, "Let's go, then." He didn't appear elated at Sydney accepting his invitation.
The two of them got into the car, and soon arrived at the restaurant Sydney recommended. This restaurant operated on a reservation-only basis. Even lining up for a month wouldn't guarantee a table at the restaurant.
Given Christopher's status, he asked his assistant to make a call.
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