Chapter 2480: The Face that Cannot Be Let Go

It was an unusual celebration for Lawrence Fink and Edward Johnson.

Generally, the so-called "banquet" is incidental to such a celebration party with the nature of a luncheon.

In fact, for both of them, in all the "eating"-related gatherings they attended, whether it was a breakfast meeting, a relatively casual luncheon, or the most grand dinner, "eating" was never the focus. .

For them, many times, the point is not what you eat or how much you eat, but that you just "eat".

This slightly "disrespectful" attitude towards food is a common problem among upper-class people like them. This kind of reserve and difference can be said to be a sign of upper-class people like them.

Just as well-groomed ladies are bound to miss hiccups or another form of ventilation, so for upper-class people like them, a need like hunger is a disgraceful thing.

But look at it now, are there still very few people who are serious about eating?

Although the various delicacies provided by the restaurant not only looked very attractive, smelled very fragrant, and tasted even better, the two financial tycoons holding only a glass of wine looked at those holding a small plate. You guys who clumsily hold a pair of chopsticks, eat and communicate with others at the same time, aren't you afraid of some safety accidents?

Not to mention, some people actually sat down and started eating.

Among them, Feng Yiping, who was the focus of their attention and also the central figure of the celebration party, was the representative.

He was followed by a group of people from Silicon Valley, occupying a table next to him, sitting and eating and chatting, smiling so easily.

It even seems like they are still seriously evaluating the quality of the dishes?

What also made the two of them a little unacceptable was their laughter.

It is said that laughter is the lubricant of interpersonal relationships, allowing people to get along more harmoniously and naturally, but for Lawrence Fink and Edward Johnson, this is not the case at all.

They always regard laughter on such occasions as a sign of verbal embarrassment.

One rule they always kept in mind was, "One has only seen a gentleman smile, but never heard him laugh."

When they really can't suppress their laughter, such as when they hear Pelosi's spicy comments about the current president, they will try their best to make people think that it is due to chronic bronchitis or a cold in the winter. And made a coughing sound.

But now you listen to it, "hehehe", "hahaha" and even "kekeke" and "kekeke"...

From the quiet ones that are slightly concealed, to the loud and hearty laughter that is unabashed, it has always been heard.

Fink and Johnson believe that even their own cleaners will perform much better than these people here when they finally get a rare and expensive Christmas gift.

Look, there are often people tapping people on the shoulder from behind - how long have we not seen this way of greeting?

Watching their gesticulating conversation, one can’t help but wonder whether they were gesticulating the length of their yacht or the power of their racing engine.

Lawrence Fink and Edward Johnson have frowned at each other several times, haha, this is the West!

This is Silicon Valley!

Also, for these guys who don't even wear suits when attending such an occasion, and many even only wear T-shirts, how can you expect them to behave appropriately?

After all, he is someone who suddenly became rich.

Therefore, they were once again in a dilemma. Do they really want to express their apology to Feng Yiping in front of such a group of people on such an occasion?

Although for Fink and Johnson, hypocrisy is the passport of their circle, hypocrisy is their most loyal ally and truest friend, without hypocrisy, they would not go out at all.

Therefore, this is not the first time they have done something like an apology.

Because to be honest, many times, even they themselves cannot remember the remarks they made on many occasions afterwards, because those remarks were never intentional.

Although the only thing that matters to Fink and Johnson is money, for money, ethics, rules... and even personality, they don't care.

However, in front of such a large group of Silicon Valley people wearing T-shirts and other casual clothes, they really resisted when they went to apologize to Feng Yiping, one of the representatives of the upstart Silicon Valley, who had never looked at them from the beginning until now.

Even if they could focus on Feng Yiping's wallet when they said those things against their will, and even if Feng Yiping's wallet was extra thick, they found that it was still difficult to do this.

It turns out that face, whether you want it or not, is actually there!

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Feng Yiping did not pay any attention to the two people who were actually very conspicuous.

Among the crowd of people who were dressed casually or at least acted relaxed, the two old gentlemen in suits and ties with smiles that kept strangers away from them were really as obvious as standing out from the crowd.

But who lets the initiative currently lie in their own hands?

You don't take the initiative to come to me, and you expect me to pay attention to you?

Besides, he does have too many people to socialize with now.

Although Rubin and Cummings were always at the front at the meeting, who among the attendees didn't know that he was the key figure?

If some of the companies that signed the agreement with Android at the beginning were still half-believing and half-doubting, or thought that they had nothing to do, then they would join the Open Mobile Alliance, which sounded quite impressive.

Now, after understanding the performance of Android, especially after hearing the analysis of Android by professionals in the back, the companies that value their status now understand that no matter what happens in the future, at least in the future, this Open Mobile Alliance is really an organization that will bring many benefits to everyone.

So there was an endless stream of people who sincerely congratulated and thanked Feng Yiping, and Feng Yiping was a little overwhelmed.

In addition, Android can be said to be the last key project he will personally promote. From now on, even if there are other suitable projects, most of them will be handed over to others.

And so many things happened before and after the release of Android, which made him feel relieved when he was sure that Android would be welcomed by the market.

He thought about it and realized that from then on, there would be only one or two major events that would require him to invest more energy, that is, maybe retiring at the age of 35 was not a dream.

Thinking of this, he was inevitably relaxed at this time.

As soon as he relaxed, he felt that the delicacies prepared by Mantingfang were really attractive.

While he was enjoying the food and taking time to socialize with everyone, Feinstein came to the table with a smile, "Feng, congratulations to you,"

"Oh, thank you," Feng Yiping insisted on standing up and clinking glasses with her, "Thank you for your support, Ms. Senator,"

"This is Miles from Speaker Pelosi's office," Feinstein introduced the young man she brought to Feng Yiping, who looked not young. She smiled and whispered in Feng Yiping's ear, "This is her chief of staff,"

Oh, no wonder, no wonder Feng Yiping always felt familiar with this well-dressed man without any sharpness at first sight. It turned out that he was a bit like Buchanan at the beginning.

"Mr. Feng, it's an honor to meet you. Speaker Pelosi entrusted me to congratulate you on her behalf,"

"Oh, okay, thank you," Feng Yiping raised his glass to him casually, then sat back and continued to chat with Page, "What do you think..."

Myers couldn't help but feel a little messy.

Feinstein shook his head. I can only help you so far.

I said, how can you expect to get Feng Yiping's support in this way?

But what can Miles do? Who makes his boss a person who cares more about face?

Who makes his boss have some images in the minds of voters, such as anti-China, which have been solidified, so he is not like Feinstein, who is changing his mind with the wind?

He nodded to Feinstein, walked aside and started to make a phone call.

On Capitol Hill, Grandma Pelosi, who received a call from her subordinate, was also out of temper at this time. Isn't it enough for me to do this?

Do I have to clearly express my support for Android?

Don't I want face?

She looked at her schedule a little irritably. Does it mean that she really has to fly back?