After everyone sat down, Su Taoming looked around, wanting to see the important guest Xia Lin, whom Jiang Quanshui had mentioned.
On the way, Jiang Quanshui had repeatedly warned his old classmate that a young lady named Xia Lin held an extremely important identity and had instructed him to put away his official demeanor.
As for the reason, Jiang Quanshui found it difficult to explain.
The two had a very good relationship, and a few hints were enough for everyone to know what to do.
"Now that Director Su and Manager Jiang are here, let's prepare to eat," Lei Ming said.
"Alright, I'll go call Lin'er and the others for dinner," Jack Ma said, standing up and walking towards Xia Lin.
Upon hearing this, Su Taoming looked at Jiang Quanshui, who nodded in understanding.
The two exchanged a brief silent communication, both understanding each other's meaning.
When Xia Lin arrived, Su Taoming stared at her for a moment, then saw Dula Peter beside her. Su Taoming then stood up and called out to Dula Peter, "Duke Peter, I didn't expect you to be here too."
Dula Peter's identity was not ordinary; being a merchant was merely another facet of his life. His primary identity was that of a Duke in Great Britain.
Above a Duke were Princes and the Empress.
Of course, that was his external title. Duke was just a designation; what truly inspired fear was his strength as a Duke, something not commonly known.
In Great Britain, even their Empress showed him great respect, precisely because he was a Duke of the Bloodline.
This was a symbol of power, a national treasure.
Although Jack Ma and Jiang Quanshui called him Old Peter every day, they were unaware of Dula Peter's true identity. Only Xia Feng and Long Aotian knew about it.
As the head of a department, Su Taoming was naturally familiar with important figures from various countries, and Dula Peter was within his knowledge.
"You are?" Dula Peter asked Su Taoming, looking confused.
"Old Peter, let me introduce you. This is my classmate, Su Taoming, who currently serves in the Hua Xia Cultural Department," Jiang Quanshui introduced casually.
Su Taoming glanced at his old classmate upon hearing this and said nothing more. He nodded at Dula Peter as a greeting.
After everyone was seated, Lei Ming pressed a remote control, and robots began serving the dishes.
"Director Lei, your place is truly interesting," Jiang Quanshui said with a smile, watching three robots line up to serve the food.
After each robot placed its dish on the dining table, the table would automatically transport the dishes to the center and arrange them.
It was truly a paradise for the lazy, where everything could be done with the press of a button.
"So cute," Xia Lin exclaimed, watching the robot pass by her.
"Hehe... I think they're very cute too," Qin Wen, sitting next to Xia Lin, reached out and stroked the robot's head.
"Guest... hello... do you... need anything?"
The robot that Qin Wen had touched stopped, and its mechanical voice sounded.
"Uh..." Qin Wen was momentarily unsure how to respond.
"Mi 2, go serve the food and don't disturb my friends," Lei Ming said upon seeing this.
"Understood."
The robot then left after its response.
Qin Wen was bewildered. Was the technology of Mi Group this advanced?
"Director Lei, your company's robots are so agile. Why haven't I seen them for sale on the market?" Xia Lin asked, looking at the departing robot.
"The technology isn't fully mature yet, and the manufacturing cost of one robot is still too high to be economical. Putting them on the market wouldn't have much effect, so for now, they can only be used for internal testing. When the technology catches up, they will eventually be launched," Lei Ming patiently answered Xia Lin's question.
Xia Lin nodded, understanding but not fully grasping.
Although Mi Group's intelligent robots were not yet on the market, their smart home products had long been launched and promoted. If a house was fully furnished with Mi Group products, the entire home would become intelligent, which was indeed very suitable for lazy operation.
Mi Group's achievements today were indeed remarkable in terms of strength.
After the robots had finished serving all the dishes, Lei Ming stood up and said, "Everyone, please taste the food here. I've specifically hired three Michelin three-star chefs."
"Alright, thank you for the hospitality, Director Lei," Jack Ma said with a smile.
The Michelin three-star chefs' cooking was not mere boasting. Every dish was executed to perfection, whether it was the knife skills, the precise timing during cooking, or the doneness of the ingredients, all reached the pinnacle.
There was a saying that Michelin three-star chefs represented unforgettable culinary artistry, a feast for the soul.
This statement might be a bit exaggerated. In reality, the deliciousness of a dish primarily depends on the control of heat and the quality of ingredients. One should not blindly idolize others but rather focus on learning from their strengths and improving one's own shortcomings.
Our Chinese cuisine is equally outstanding and has its unique merits.
"En, delicious," everyone praised after tasting.
The dishes prepared by the Michelin chefs were meant to be eaten only until one was three-quarters full, with each portion being rather small. One bite for each person and it was gone.
As everyone was halfway through the meal, Xia Lin's phone rang.
"Brother, where are you?" Xia Lin asked into the phone.
As Xia Lin spoke, Jiang Quanshui stood up and gestured with his hands, signaling everyone to stay silent. The person on the other end of the line was Xia Feng.
"Where are you? I'll come find you. I've finished my business," Xia Feng's voice came through.
"We're at Mi Technology Park. Brother, have you eaten? We're having our own meal here. Do you want some?" Xia Lin asked.
"Self-made meals are fine. I haven't had Teacher Ma's cooking for days and I miss it a bit," Xia Feng said.
"Okay, okay, then you come over," Xia Lin nodded after hearing this.
After they hung up, Xia Feng directly instructed Long Aotian to drive to Mi Technology Park.
"Teacher Ma, my brother said..."
"Lin'er, I heard. I'll start cooking now. Director Lei, please clear all the dishes. Young Master Xia prefers our Hua Xia cuisine," Jack Ma said, standing up and preparing to clear the plates.
Lei Ming and Su Taoming were stunned. Was he this important?
Su Taoming didn't quite understand what Xia Lin's brother did, but judging by their demeanor, it was indeed quite imposing.
Lei Ming, however, felt a surge of excitement. Jack Ma had told him yesterday that Xia Lin's brother was the truly extraordinary one.
The legendary figure was about to make his appearance, and Lei Ming could barely contain his excitement.
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