Elder Hua was certainly aware of their little maneuvers. Since the attendees of this exchange meeting were all from the military, technical personnel were naturally present. However, those were not the main exhibits they had brought; those had been prepared earlier. The truly outstanding items were presented by those in military attire! As for why they were perceived as technical personnel, that credit was due to Ji Xingmi! To enable them to handle such occasions, she had provided them with systematic training. To the untrained eye, they naturally appeared very professional.
Gu Jingyi's side also encountered some trouble, though this particular issue was rather alluring, providing the accompanying delegation with a good laugh for days. One day, while he was conducting a routine inspection of the exhibition booths at the exchange meeting, someone approached him.
"Mr. Gu~"
Hearing the voice, Gu Jingyi turned and saw a young woman in traditional Japanese attire smiling at him. Gu Jingyi searched his memory and, confirming he didn't know her, politely greeted her before asking, "And you are?"
Oosuga Jun spoke excellent Chinese, having been consciously trained in it by her father from a young age. Therefore, communication was no problem. "I am Oosuga Jun, the eldest daughter of Rakuman Industries. It's a pleasure to meet you!"
"Hello! Is there something you need?" Gu Jingyi had heard of the company; they had made their fortune in water heaters in Japan, but he didn't know her purpose for seeking him out.
"I'm very interested in the water heaters your country is exhibiting. Do you happen to have some time? I'd like to treat you to a simple meal and then discuss matters related to this." Although she spoke slowly, her intentions were clear. Anyone else would have undoubtedly accepted a beautiful woman's invitation, especially for a mere discussion, and perhaps even secure a large order. However, Gu Jingyi felt no particular attraction to her, and besides, he was already married, so he naturally declined her invitation.
"I'm sorry, I don't know much about this. If Ms. Oosuga has any questions, you can ask our staff here," Gu Jingyi said, gesturing to the staff behind him.
"Mr. Gu, this time should be your personal time. I don't think inviting you to dinner would be too much to ask, would it?" Oosuga Jun continued to exude her charm, hoping to win over this desirable man.
"It's personal time, so it's not convenient to discuss business," Gu Jingyi refused outright, not even sparing her a glance.
Oosuga Jun wasn't ready to give up. Just as she was about to exert more charm, her attempt was cut short by someone from behind who took over the conversation. It was a sales representative from Kyoto, and their words were so smooth that no opening was left for Oosuga Jun. Gu Jingyi seized this opportunity to slip away, only to run into his uncle, Gu Zhongli, who was watching the spectacle.
Indeed, Gu Zhongli's task was to be here. They hadn't come with Elder Hua and the others; they had arrived a few days earlier with the equipment.
"A romantic encounter? That Japanese girl is quite attractive! Why didn't you agree to her offer?" Gu Jingyi rolled his eyes at his uncle and replied, "I'm not interested in her, and I won't compromise my principles."
"Heh! I was just testing you. You'd better not have any ulterior motives, or before Sister Xing has to lift a finger, I'll cripple you right here. Then I'll go back and introduce her to the best young man in my team. I've already fended off others for her several times!"
Gu Jingyi looked at his uncle, who remained silent. Gu Zhongli felt a chill down his spine before finally closing his mouth. Seeing his uncle fall silent, Gu Jingyi got up and left.
"Hmph! Why am I the one being stared at like that!"
When Gu Jingyi returned to his room, Elder Hua was chatting with Secretary Sun and others. An important meeting was scheduled soon. They had received word that the topic of tomorrow's meeting would still be about the items they had brought, so they needed to strategize. They couldn't just let others dictate terms.
Gu Jingyi handed the documents he had just collected to Secretary Sun, then found a seat and listened as they prepared for tomorrow's event. He wrote down his encounter with Oosuga Jun in his notebook and passed it to Secretary Sun, who raised an eyebrow upon seeing it before handing the notebook to Elder Hua.
Upon reading the contents of the notebook, Elder Hua looked back at Gu Jingyi, causing the latter to unconsciously sit up straighter. For the rest of the meeting, he maintained this posture, prompting Secretary Sun to glance at him several times. He considered reminding him, but Gu Jingyi seemed oblivious to his gaze, so Secretary Sun eventually gave up. If Gu Jingyi himself didn't seem tired, why should he worry?
After the small meeting concluded and everyone had dispersed, Elder Hua inquired about the matter. Gu Jingyi honestly explained everything.
After listening, Elder Hua pondered for a moment before asking the two of them, "What do you think Oosuga Jun's purpose is this time?"
Secretary Sun, having researched the major companies in the area, answered without hesitation, "Oosuga Jun is the eldest daughter of the Rakuman family, and Rakuman primarily operates as a family business. She is likely here regarding the items we brought."