Chapter 803 Let's Dance

Originally, if it had been normal, Chang Haonan would have stayed in Shengjing for one night after completing the airport pick-up.

But the situation today is special.

December 31, 1999.

Strictly speaking, the last year of the 20th century is 2000, not 1999, and the first year of the new century will not be considered until 2001.

But people invented the concept of "millennium", which made this day very popular.

At this time in the last life, Chang Haonan was still a struggling graduate student who was losing a lot of hair while working on his master's thesis. Naturally, he had no special experience.

But now he discovered that activities related to the Millennium New Year's Eve...

Still quite a lot.

And it is generally celebrated by all sectors of society.

So much so that he had to attend a social banquet——

It was jointly organized by several military-industrial groups in Beijing, including the Aviation Power Group.

The initial purpose was to celebrate the new millennium and bring an end to the fruitful 1999 for everyone.

It is equivalent to a joint celebration banquet.

Of course, if that's the case, then Chang Haonan won't participate if he doesn't participate.

Among so many leaders in the group, he is the only one missing.

But as the organization went on and on, it also added the link of networking with other units in Beijing.

To put it bluntly, it is to help older men and women who are not yet single to solve their personal problems.

Originally, this kind of activity would be very embarrassing if the leader was present——

Participants and leaders were embarrassed.

But it is always organized by the unit, and leaders must be present.

This year specifically, the situation is somewhat different.

As a member of the Aviation Power Group team, Chang Haonan perfectly meets the above three conditions at the same time.

Older, single, young.

Yes, in 1999, 25 years old was already a little too late to solve personal problems.

Although considering his Ph.D., this age is not that exaggerated.

But does it matter?

It does not matter.

The important thing is that others held a meeting, and in the end, in the absence of Chang Haonan himself, the decision was made logically to let him go to the gathering to speak a few words on behalf of ten military industrial groups.

Therefore, Chang Haonan had no choice but to rush back to the capital that afternoon after finishing his business...

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The entire event was held in a hotel in Beijing.

It directly covers two semi-open halls on the entire floor.

In this way, you can celebrate and socialize at the same time without delaying both.

Chang Haonan changed his clothes and took a car to the hotel. While complaining in his mind that some little... genius came up with this idea, he found the venue on the 6th floor under the guidance of the hotel service staff.

Then, he saw Tang Lintian not far from the elevator entrance.

The other party obviously also saw Chang Haonan who had just stepped out of the elevator, and came straight to greet him.

"Professor Chang, everyone is waiting for you."

"Principal Tang?"

Chang Haonan was a little surprised, but still shook hands with the other party:

"How did you..."

"As for the friendship, there are many young comrades in the school who need this, so as the principal, I have to come over."

Of course Chang Haonan didn't believe this.

In addition to them, there were also some theater, song and dance troupes and other units coming to the party this time, and I didn’t see all their leaders coming.

Therefore, he probably considered that there are people who can speak to several military-industrial groups present today, so he came to get acquainted with them.

After all, about 60% of Beijing Airlines graduates enter these units every year.

There is no harm in building a good relationship.

Chang Haonan was dragged all the way into the venue located on the east side of this floor.

As he was about to enter, a staff member handed him a speech.

Then, Tang Lintian patted him on the shoulder:

"Professor Chang, I, an old man, will not get involved in the affairs of you young people. I will go over there to drink first..."

Then he left him alone at the door and went straight to the other side where a crowd of middle-aged people gathered.

Chang Haonan looked at the other party's back, and then at the two pieces of paper in his hand.

At this point, it was impossible for him to let go, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet.

When Chang Haonan appeared on the stage in front, the originally lively scene suddenly became quiet.

About two seconds later, thunderous applause broke out.

There are even those who are closer to the front and have already put on a posture of eagerness to try——

The Aerospace Power Group has a young and promising leader. This matter is public, so many people know about it.

Of course, Chang Haonan's specific situation will definitely not be posted on the website.

But on this occasion today, it is really hard not to make people think about a question.

Mr. Chang, is there a possibility that he is still single?

At this time, Zhu Yadan who was following behind was more nervous than Chang Haonan himself.

"Everyone attending the event, good evening!"

Since it is an activity aimed at making friends, the atmosphere must be created in a relaxed direction.

This is true even for leadership speeches.

This is also the main reason why no one has been willing to show this face in the past.

It's not that I can't let go of my figure. It's really difficult for a group of middle-aged and elderly people in their fifties and sixties to appear energetic.

If you insist on pretending, you may create a dark history.

But Chang Haonan is only 25 years old after all, so it doesn't feel awkward to do this warm-up job.

Fortunately, the speech is not long, and Chang Haonan speaks fast, so it took less than five minutes to finish this opening session.

"..."

"Finally, please allow me to represent all the organizers of this event and wish you all a pleasant evening!"

He said the last sentence, then handed the microphone to the genuine host next to him, and then prepared to run away.

But this Kung Fu social event has officially started, and it is not so easy to leave.

"Professor, do you want to dance together?"

A familiar voice came from behind Chang Haonan.

He turned around and saw Yao Mengna in a dress.

As a single young female teacher at Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, it was expected that she would be pulled over to participate in this event.

But being invited to dance by her former senior sister and current colleague and subordinate was obviously not in Chang Haonan's plan.

And the bigger problem is...

"But..."

Chang Haonan looked around.

Yao Mengna's aura obviously scared away many people who were eager to try, so except for her and Zhu Yadan, the rest of the people stopped a few steps away.

In fact, as a normal person, Chang Haonan could also see what Yao Mengna thought of him.

It was impossible to say that he hated her.

But on the one hand, he felt that he was still young and should focus on work first, and personal problems were not urgent.

After all, his situation was special, and the organization could not give up reuse like most people because he did not have a family.

On the other hand, Chang Haonan, who had been single for more than 40 years in his previous life, was actually a little afraid of this kind of thing...

It was the kind of fear that someone might suddenly break into his life and change all his past habits.

So, he was still prepared to deal with it in a low-key manner.

"But I can't dance..."

Chang Haonan gave this somewhat embarrassing answer.

This was not entirely an excuse for a polite refusal.

But he really couldn't.

But since Yao Mengna has already stood up, it is obviously impossible to give up easily:

"It's okay, I can teach you."

She smiled:

"It's better to say that after so many years, I finally found a place where I am good at but you are not good at. It's not easy..."

It's said so much, if I refuse again, I will really become a poet of the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications.

Chang Haonan nodded:

"Okay, but I might step on your feet."

Yao Mengna on the opposite side was obviously relieved when she heard the affirmative answer.

She took a lot of courage to stand up today. If she was rejected by the direct ball, she really didn't know how to face the other party in the future.

Fortunately, none of this happened.

"It's okay, as long as you don't jump out of your shoes."

She replied with a smile.