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So I'm calling you today to let you know that we hope you can do the final report for this project.”

If it were anyone else, would the deputy director speak to him so kindly?

Being able to give a research project presentation is an opportunity that others would kill for; they'd be eager to take it.

But he had no choice but to call and seek Wu Mingcheng's consent, ultimately because of Wu Mingcheng's powerful background.

He had heard some rumors that Wu Mingcheng was the Minister of the Police Department of their Huaxia, and the beloved grandson of Wu Lao, one of the earliest surviving veterans of Huaxia.

Moreover, it is said that Elder Wu is about to take another step forward and enter the power center of China.

This made him feel that Wu Mingcheng was different from others and that he had to treat him with caution.

After hearing what the deputy director said, Wu Mingcheng thought to himself that this research project contained too much of his hard work.

His presentation of the final report brought the event to a perfect close.

To see things through to the end is to have done justice to the effort and hard work I've put in.

So he responded,

"Yes, Deputy Director, I agree."

At this moment, the deputy director spoke again,

"I see. Mingcheng, your project presentation will be attended by leaders from the Ministry of Police, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, and the Ministry of Taxation. You'd better be well-prepared."

Upon hearing this, Wu Mingcheng immediately said,

"Deputy Director, I understand. I'll begin preparing the report immediately."

The deputy director then said,

"Mingcheng, you don't need to rush, there's still plenty of time."

Once this project is completed, we expect to begin implementing specific countermeasures based on it.”

Wu Mingcheng nodded and said,

"Okay, I know,"

The deputy director then said politely,

"Alright, Mingcheng, I won't take up any more of your time."

After they finished speaking, both of them hung up the phone.

After hanging up the phone, Wu Mingcheng quickly finished his breakfast.

Then, he went to the library to continue researching the materials needed for his graduation thesis.

In the afternoon, Wu Mingcheng sent the lunch time and location to Xiang Yuxi and the rest of her dorm.

Xiang Yuxi received a message from Wu Mingcheng. At that moment, all her roommates were present.

Some were studying, some were playing on their phones, and some were watching TV series.

She hummed in agreement and spoke to her roommates.

"Hmm, Mingcheng messaged me. We're going to a place called Mei Family Banquet tonight for dinner."

At this moment, one of their roommates, a local from Beijing, said...

"Ah, are you sure it's a family banquet at the Mei residence?"

Xiang Yuxi was somewhat confused by her sister's question. Had she not explained herself clearly?

Chapter 50 Dressed in Full Regalia

So she checked the message on her phone again, making sure she hadn't misread it.

She nodded and said affirmatively.

"Yes, I just checked again, and it is indeed a family banquet at the Mei family residence."

A roommate then said in confusion,

"Yes, what's wrong with the Mei family banquet? Is there something amiss?"

At this moment, the local woman from the capital city spoke up to explain to everyone,

"I've only heard of this Mei family banquet; I've never actually been inside."

It's said that the food inside is outrageously expensive, and it's not a place that ordinary people can afford to go.

You might not understand my explanation, so let me try to put it another way. You know about the Prince's Mansion, right?

A sister next to her said,

"Of course! That's a famous tourist attraction in the capital. Even though we haven't been there, who wouldn't know about Prince Gong's Mansion?"

The local women from the capital city then said,

"This Mei Family Banquet is right next to Prince Gong's Mansion, and it's also a courtyard house. Can you believe it's in such a location? You should understand now,"

Upon hearing this, the eldest sister said to Xiang Yuxi,

"Yu Xi, how about this, why don't you call handsome Ming Cheng and tell him?"

We're all good friends, just going out for a casual meal and some time together, there's no need to book such a nice place.”

A sister next to her chimed in,

"Yeah, such a nice place, it must be so expensive. I'm worried about Mingcheng's wallet."

Xiang Yuxi heard what they were saying, then nodded and said,

"Okay, then I'll call Mingcheng,"

Meanwhile, Wu Mingcheng had already left the library and was on his way to his former dormitory from his undergraduate years.

His roommates insisted that Wu Mingcheng come over, saying they wanted his advice on what clothes to wear that night.

Wu Mingcheng was pushing his cart along the road when his phone suddenly rang.

At that moment, he still thought it was the deputy director who had called that morning making the call.

When he took out his phone, he saw that it was Xiang Yuxi calling.

So he answered the phone and began to speak.

"Yu Xi, why are you calling me? Are you asking about tonight?"

Xiang Yuxi then said,

"Mingcheng, the Mei Family Banquet you booked, my roommates all said the food there is way too expensive."

We all felt that since we're friends, there was no need to be so extravagant about going out for a meal.

Upon hearing this, Wu Mingcheng immediately understood why Xiang Yuxi had called; it turned out she didn't want him to spend so much money.

At this moment, he said with a smile,

"Yu Xi, please tell them it's okay. I reserved this spot through a friend."

We can get a discount when we settle the bill, so it won't cost much in the end.

Don't worry about these things, just follow my instructions.

Besides, the seats have already been booked, so I can't back out now.”

Hearing Wu Mingcheng's words, Xiang Yuxi had no choice but to say,

"Alright then, I'll do as you say."

After the two hung up the phone, Wu Mingcheng shook his head helplessly.

This shows that Xiang Yuxi and the other girls in her dorm are all good girls.

Women these days live in a materialistic world, and they all want to empty a man's pocket.

Where else can you find people like Xiang Yuxi who are so afraid of men spending too much money?

After hanging up the phone, Xiang Yuxi pushed open the balcony door and went into the dormitory.

The eldest sister looked at Xiang Yuxi and said,

"Yu Xi, what did handsome Ming Cheng say?"

Xiang Yuxi began to explain,

"Big Sister, Mingcheng said he's fine. The location was booked through his friend."

"We can get a discount. He told us not to worry about it and just follow his instructions."

The eldest sister then spoke up.

"Alright then, that's the only way. If it really doesn't work out, we'll transfer some more money to Mingcheng when we get back. We can't let him bear the burden alone."

Upon hearing Xiang Yuxi's words, the local girl from Beijing next to her immediately exclaimed excitedly,

"What? I never imagined that one day I would be able to dine at the Mei family banquet."

"I can't believe it! No, I need to get myself together right away; I can't let myself be embarrassed!"

Seeing this, another sister also spoke up.

"Yes, since it's such an important occasion, how can we dress so casually?"