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Chapter 359 Gao Zhi is absolutely right!

Chapter 359 Gao Zhi is absolutely right!
The incident has come to an end.

Foreign netizens who were initially shocked by the news breathed a sigh of relief.

[It turned out to be a rumor, malicious slander. I knew it; how could Li be that kind of person?]

[So it was all made up by the media. No wonder, those bastards never tell the truth.]

Oh ho, I knew it was fake!

I'm so ashamed, I actually believed it.

This whole thing has a conspiracy theory undertone! And it was handled way too quickly. Li may be innocent, but there must be some power struggle going on behind the scenes!

The shocking news turned out to be fake, which immediately caused netizens to lose interest.

It's just something to watch for fun.

in contrast.

With the concrete "instigators" and "accomplices in the media," when these people's past actions and deeds are brought up again, the emotional outpouring has a target.

The hype began to have room to dissipate, and the focus of the discussion shifted from Li Can to the "seven deadly sins" of the "DEI team".

The CB team doesn't just cause trouble in the gaming field; they also engage in activities like protests and accusations against other celebrities, making them the perfect emotional dumping ground.

The entire event flashed back in time.

For many people who were slow to realize the truth, they only heard that Li Can, who was invited to a banquet at the White House, seemed to have been maliciously slandered by someone, and that was it.

Even for netizens who are the first to follow the news and get involved in this huge and explosive topic, the clarification and reversal can happen in an instant.

The sudden explosion followed by an apparent loss of consciousness creates a feeling of weightlessness.

But for Tom...

This is terrifying.

Fortunately, the situation was stopped in time, preventing the problem from escalating further. At least there was still some time before the formal banquet, enough to quell the unrest.

It felt like a truck convoy of dump trucks was speeding past, the ground was shaking, and you could feel the storm blowing up right to your nose.

I almost got killed.

Although he breathed a sigh of relief, Tom was still shaken.

In his anger, he showed absolutely no kindness in dealing with Cassidy.

Tom was used to Cassidy's methods; everyone did it this way, and he was already used to it.

But after this sudden turn of events, Tom realized that the most ruthless tasks often only require a little bit of inspiration at the most opportune moment.

Tom wasn't the only one who was frightened.

Many media outlets were also terrified.

The media is very sensitive to breaking news. When Cassidy was pushing all sorts of so-called dirt on Li Can, many media outlets were already eyeing him with greedy eyes, ready to rush in at any time, afraid of missing out on the hottest news.

However, this is also due to the media's speed and sensitivity in acquiring breaking news and information.

Upon learning that Li Can was on the guest list announced by the White House, they immediately realized the seriousness of the problem.

It's not that there aren't any bold people, but it's just that we should wait and see first.

I took a moment to observe.

A feint, then a sudden pullback.

Thus, this news element instantly transformed into the more eye-catching "Li Can suffers malicious defamation incident".

That night, when everything settled down.

Tom immediately contacted Li Can.

The first thing he said was "Aimusauri".

"Mr. Li, I apologize for bothering you at this time. The recent false statements have been very unpleasant, but we have dealt with them seriously. We hope this will not affect our friendly relations."

Li Can simply assumed Tom was talking nonsense.

Chun Chun just took it as a joke.

Anyway, no matter what happens, blaming the lighthouse first is not unfair, even if it's a wrong accusation.

Of course, the performance should not be like that.

Li Can remained remarkably calm in the face of this unexpected event, entirely due to his world-leading mental state.

"It's okay. There are people who like to smear others everywhere. I don't care about those false statements."

Li Can was just saying that casually.

I definitely don't care. After all, once you become a celebrity, how can you avoid a few smear campaigns?

Just do your best.

But the premise is that you don't let yourself see it. If you see it, you'll definitely get angry, and if you get angry, you'll definitely have to fight. The main point is to understand but also make things comfortable.

The White House did move rather quickly.

If things went slowly, Li Can felt he might actually have to use his power to intimidate others, using his status as a top artist to nail Cassidy and his entire class to the pillar of historical shame. That would be incredibly amusing.

The main idea is "Let future generations judge, but I have to put it up for you first."

To be honest, this lousy team is less of a hindrance than a speed bump.

However, to Tom, who was still sweating profusely from the shock, these words were like heavenly music.

A moment of overwhelming emotion welled up within me.

The image of the great artist shone brightly in Tom's mind, as if his frightened heart had been redeemed.

A strange sense of peace washed over me, as if I had fallen into the embrace of God.

"Oh, Mr. Li, thank you for your understanding."

As the person in charge of this White House exchange dinner, Tom is not so easily bound by emotions.

But at this time, he still developed a considerable liking for Li Can, whom he had never met.

In an instant, a thought seemed to pop into my head.

It would be wonderful if such talent belonged to our Beacon.

The thought flashed through his mind, and he immediately smiled and chatted with Li Can about whether he needed any other help, as well as matters related to the banquet performance.

"Mr. Li, I'm sorry you only have eight minutes for your performance, but I hope you can understand that banquet performances are different from others and should not be lengthy or bloated."

"Of course I understand. Eight minutes is not a short time. In fact, my prepared piece is only about six minutes long."

As Tom said.

The banquet performance will definitely not be very long.

Basically, the participating music artists will showcase some small but exquisite works.

The estimated time is different from the actual time. The actual time is likely to be shorter, but it may also be subject to some temporary changes depending on the mood of the banquet organizer. The timeframe is very flexible and depends entirely on the mood of the banquet organizer.

It really tests an artist's reserves of experience, but being able to perform at such a banquet shows that these abilities are nothing.

“Okay, Mr. Li, then we will wait for your arrival at the White House.”

It didn't take long.

After the two hung up the phone.

Tom smiled contentedly.

But Li Can, who was on high alert, did not smile.

Perhaps it's paranoia, but Li Can felt it was better to be extra careful when dealing with these people.

time flies.

It seems that Tom was still shaken by this incident.

Subsequent reporting on the White House's exchange banquet became more cautious.

Reports on some of the bigwigs who attended the meeting also overshadowed Li Can's personal presence.

The CEO of this company, the scientist in that field, the famous writer, the designer, the athlete, and so on.

There were many celebrities, the place was full of them, and they came from all walks of life.

The only thing they have in common is that they are all giants in their respective fields.

With four days left before the banquet began, Li Can set off.

Winnie returned to China to defend her thesis, while Li Can flew to the Lighthouse.

Upon landing, they were taken to the local embassy.

At this time, other celebrities from China who had been invited had already arrived.

The embassy staff also provided detailed answers regarding the banquet's procedures.

It wasn't much different from what I had imagined.

First, the White House made preparations to receive them, and then important figures from the Xia Kingdom entered by car.

The discussion will last for half an hour, followed by the banquet.

At this point, after the leaders of both sides have taken their places, the invited guests will take their seats in turn, introduced by the staff, and select a few representative figures to shake hands and offer their greetings.

After the boss finished speaking and we took our seats, we were much more relaxed than I had imagined. We chatted, exchanged ideas, and ate and drank as we pleased.

However, for a state banquet with over two hundred people, the timing of entry, dining, and drinking must be extremely precise. The serving of dishes must be accurate to the second.

Appetizers, main courses, wine tasting, and desserts are all scheduled in time.

After everyone was seated.

The entire meal process takes one hour.

After a few rounds of drinks, the artists performing at the banquet will leave fifteen minutes early and go backstage to wait.

Then there was a small performance at the end of the banquet.

After the performance, the boss gave a speech, and the banquet ended.

Because the artists' performances take different forms, the only requirements for the programs are duration and equipment setup and storage.

Since Li Can's piece is a piano, all that's needed is to tune the piano in advance. There's no rush to even inform him of the piece's content and title; he can confirm them when he goes to the venue to familiarize himself with the location the next day. The whole process is very relaxed.

The performance was also characterized by a blend of jazz and pop.

It might seem like things could go wrong, but actually, there's no chance of anything going wrong. Nobody would think of doing anything underhanded in this kind of setting; in fact, it's much safer than a regular performance.

However, Yu Liang from the embassy was somewhat uneasy.

This stemmed from a few words exchanged with Gao Zhi after learning who would be attending the meeting.

"Li Can is a good young man. He can distinguish between what is important and what is urgent. Although it is a bit abstract, he won't cause any problems."

The more he said it, the more Yu Liang cared about the word "abstract".

So I casually asked another question.

That's all for now. Is there anything else you'd like to ask?

With just a little thought, one can reach a level that is difficult for ordinary people to achieve.

Li Can looked up solemnly and asked Yu Liang.

What kind of food is served at the banquet?

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Damn it, Yu Liang had never seen a person like this before.

Other attendees nervously asked about etiquette, manners, and precautions, whether there were any things they shouldn't ask or say, or whether they needed to ask or inquire about anything.

Only Li Can cared about what to eat.

"Maine lobster with aurora sauce, raspberry mousse, roast lamb, herb potato balls, sugar peas, chicory with mushroom essence."

"The wines are 2014 Panavioni white wine and Shaoxing rice wine."

It is common to notify the other party of the state banquet menu in advance, as it is necessary to confirm their tastes and eating habits, which is a way of respecting their cultural customs.

Originally, guests would be informed of any dietary restrictions or allergies, but Yu Liang did not expect Li Can to get straight to the point.

What is mushroom extract?

"A broth made from wild yellow mushrooms, combined with a sauce made from crushed black truffles and orange juice, mixed with Belgian chicory, and sprinkled with a few sugar peas."

"Oh, I get it, high-end green belt salad."

Li Can became interested.

Foodies always react strongly to unusual foods, especially things that sound good but they've never tried before.

It's a way to join in the fun and get to eat at a state banquet.

It's a pity I can't bring a female companion.

However, I can remember the names of the dishes and bring Winnie to try them later.

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Yu Liang sighed inwardly, thinking that Gao Zhi was right.

He then smiled and spoke.

"Comrade Li, what piece have you prepared this time?"

"Piano performance of 'My Motherland'"

After a pause, Li Can, seemingly afraid of making a mistake in the translation, repeated the title of the work in English.

"My Motherland".

"Good good."

Yu Liang nodded repeatedly, and couldn't help but praise it with three "good"s.

Gao Zhi was right after all.

This kid may be abstract, but he really doesn't let you down when it matters.

"How are you? Are you nervous?"

".nervous!"

Before Yu Liang could even offer any comfort.

Then Li Can spoke with a very excited expression.

"This is my first time eating at a state banquet. I'm really curious about what the mushroom essence tastes like. Um, Ambassador Yu, is it polite to finish everything at a state banquet? If we finish too quickly, will more dishes be served?"

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Yu Liang was starting to lose his composure.

Yu Liang understood the reasoning and realized that this was indeed the right question, but Li Can's single-minded focus on food still made Yu Liang sigh with admiration.

Gao Zhi is right!

"Eat as much as you want. State banquets are more detailed than you think. If you don't like something, just leave it there. When they bring out more food, they'll assume you don't like it and won't serve it again. Eat whatever you like quickly, and someone will bring you more. But be careful not to eat too much and affect your performance."

Yu Liang's explanation was very detailed.

They even added a sentence.

"Oh, right, the same goes for alcohol. If you're allergic to alcohol, just let me know in advance. If you have a high alcohol tolerance, I won't serve you too much."

Speaking of it.

Yu Liang smiled and patted Li Can on the shoulder.

"Shaoxing rice wine is available everywhere in China. As for that white wine, if you like it, I'll send you two cases later. Don't overindulge."

"Yes, Ambassador Yu."

Li Can had a feeling that Yu Liang had misunderstood something.

The private introductions didn't take up much time.

Not long after.

Another guest from China entered the embassy's reception room.

He's a handsome young man who looks very young.

It is Xu Yang, a famous Chinese swimmer who has become very well-known in recent years and has won many medals in international competitions.

After being guided, Xu Yang's eyes lit up when he saw Li Can, but the next second he shook hands with Ambassador Yu and introduced them.

"Need no introductions for either of you?"