Chapter 142 Banquet
Following Professor Xu, we came to a restaurant in Zhongbeihai.
As soon as you enter the door, you can feel the softness under your feet.
When I looked down, I saw that it was a handmade custom carpet covering hundreds of square meters.
Fang Xiang couldn't help but be amazed. Wow, this place is worthy of being a place for a state banquet.
Looking at the decoration inside the hall, it is simple and elegant.
I suddenly felt a little excited, wondering if there would be the legendary Manchu-Han banquet.
"Go to that table. There's no place for you at this table."
Professor Xu suddenly turned his head and said something.
"what?!"
Fang Xiang was stunned for a moment.
There is a sense of déjà vu as if I were sitting at the table with children.
He raised his head and glanced past Professor Xu.
All those present were elderly people with silver hair.
Wow, are they all academicians?
Fang Xiang’s eyes widened.
Turn around obediently and find your seat.
When he sat down in his seat, Fang Xiang started to feel awkward again.
Because I am the youngest at this table.
Almost everyone was looking at him with strange eyes.
But looking at the paper sign in front of him with his name on it.
Fang wanted to pretend that nothing had happened.
"Which unit are you from?"
An old man in his fifties came over and asked in a low voice.
"Uh... I'm Mizuki's student."
Fang Xiang still adheres to the principle that I am not embarrassed, it is others who are embarrassed.
He casually stated that he was still a student.
"Oh? Mizuki's student? How did you get here?"
The old man obviously didn't believe it and asked another question.
"Well... I participated in the research and development of several projects."
Fang Xiang looked at the doubt in the old man's eyes and said seriously.
"Is it convenient to say?"
The old man became interested, and the confusion in his eyes turned into curiosity.
"Type 65 pistol, Type 65 rifle, Type 65 light machine gun, Dongfanghong tractor, Hongqi sedan, Jiefang truck, 213 jeep, etc."
Fang Xiang counted on his fingers.
As for heavy trucks and WP-7, they are definitely not included in the time frame.
"Is Mizuki University so great?"
The old man's eyes widened and he muttered.
Although there was still some disbelief on his face, the initial confusion was no longer in his eyes.
"I'm lucky. I have two very reliable mentors."
Fang Xiang nodded, feeling secretly happy that he finally got to show off his Versailles side.
"But you said that there didn't seem to be any overlap in the many projects just now?"
The old man pondered it in his mind and seemed to have some doubts.
“The gun was my hobby, and for a few others, I was involved in the design of the engines.
How old are you?
Fang Xiang explained and then asked a question in return.
“Uh… I’m an engineer at a watch factory in Shanghai.
This year, a new movement was improved, which is more accurate, has a longer lasting time and lowers the cost.
We also launched alarm clocks and table clocks.”
The old man gave a brief introduction.
"Oh? Is this the one?"
Fang Xiang instantly became interested and took off the Shanghai brand watch he bought from Ji Pengwei on his left hand.
"This is last year's model, shockproof. This year's is more beautiful."
The old man took it, turned it over, saw 611, and immediately spoke.
"Is there anyone who has borrowed money?"
Fang thought of the mechanical watches with transparent backs that were very popular in later generations.
"Back-transparent? Do you mean the back cover is transparent?"
The old man returned the watch to Fang Xiang and became interested.
"Yes, don't you think that a transparent back can reflect the beauty of machinery?
When I have nothing to do, I watch those machines turning non-stop.
Very relaxing, huh?! "
Fang Xiang nodded. Many people in later generations were obsessed with mechanical watches because of men's unique interest in machinery.
"Also, don't you guys consider diving and flying watches?"
Just as the old man was in deep thought, Fang Xiang added another sentence.
"A diving watch and a pilot's watch?"
The old man looked up, his face full of surprise.
"Yes, the entry-level ones are waterproof, and the advanced ones can even be worn for swimming.
It is waterproof to 50 meters, 100 meters, 200 meters, or even 300 meters.
Pilots also need watches, the kind with big dials.”
Fang Xiang has not deliberately studied the popular types in later generations.
But there was once a trend of mechanical watches in offices.
Although it was soon replaced by electronic watches.
But because of this, I have some understanding.
“Is there a market for this...?
We build it, and if no one buys it... "
The old man's eyes lit up at first, then immediately turned to worry.
“The army definitely needs it.
Sailors, airmen, etc.
Besides, who says that people don’t need diverse choices?
If you come out with a diving watch with a transparent case back, I’ll be the first to buy it! ”
Fang Xiang gave the answer immediately. Not to mention the civilian population, the military alone is a big customer.
"As expected of a top student at Mizuki University, this guy has a brilliant mind!"
The old man immediately confirmed Fang Xiang's statement.
Thumbs up.
Just as the two were chatting excitedly, dishes were served.
At first, Fang Xiang was very disappointed.
The so-called state banquets are actually mostly vegetarian dishes.
Such as plain cabbage, Wensi tofu, fried tomato with frozen tofu, stewed potatoes with pumpkin, dried tofu with tofu, and fried eggplant with fermented dried vegetables.
Stir-fried asparagus with lily, steamed white jade Buddha's hand, green pepper and tofu puff, curry cauliflower, and steamed winter melon with wild pepper.
There are only a few meat dishes, such as Yangzhou lion head, squirrel mandarin fish, Kung Pao chicken, roast duck, boiled chicken, fish-flavored shredded pork and baby pigeon.
But after taking a bite with chopsticks, I found out that this is why a state banquet is called a state banquet.
It’s all about using the simplest ingredients to create the most delicious dishes.
Only then did I remember that there was a documentary in later generations, A Bite of China.
It really lives up to its reputation.
Soon, Fang Xiang had eaten the melon till it was completely round.
This is the most satisfying meal I have ever had in my past and present lives.
Most of the other people attending the state banquet were like Fang Xiang.
It was the first time for us to attend this event and eat such delicious dishes.
So few people even touched the Moutai on the table.
Maybe it has something to do with the award ceremony in the afternoon.
Everyone tacitly agreed not to drink.
However, Professor Xu's table not far away was quite lively.
Not many people touched the food, but several bottles of wine had already been drunk.
Soon, after lunch, everyone was taken to the lounge.
The waiters brought cups of hot tea.
I thought I would go to receive the award soon, but unexpectedly, I drank cup after cup of tea.
I went to the toilet several times, but still no one came to notify me.
Fang Xiang, who was already a little sleepy, forced himself to stay awake like everyone else.
Not even interested in chatting.
They all looked like they were troubled.
It was almost five o'clock before a staff member finally came.
"Everyone, please come this way."
A forty-year-old staff member opened the door of the lounge and started greeting people.
Everyone stood up quickly.
"There are still fifteen minutes left. If you need to go to the bathroom, hurry up."
As soon as the staff member opened his mouth, everyone rushed forward in a hurry.
I was afraid of making a fool of myself.
Fang Xiang is no exception. Although there are many people, everyone is very efficient.
After a while, we lined up according to the staff's instructions.
Passing through a garden, we passed a small bridge over the Zhongbei Sea.
Finally we arrived in front of a larger building.
"We will be here soon, please be patient."
Following the staff's instructions, everyone straightened their bodies.
Some people even took out small mirrors and combs to tidy up their appearance.
Fang Xiang couldn't help but become nervous.
Through the gate, among the crowd.
I found that tall, handsome, and unrestrained figure.
That is]]ah!
