The meeting lasted around one and a half hours. Leaders of the city, officials overseeing key industries, and executives of the finance industry were gathered in the meeting room. After the meeting ended, Christopher stood around the hall chatting with some people.

"Mr. Jackson, do you want to join us for lunch?"

Christopher saw Sydney approaching him from a distance, and said, "You guys go ahead first."

After a while, Sydney stood before Christopher with a bag in her arms.

Christopher surveyed her from head to toe.

"Why do you look so listless? Did you not rest well?"

He noticed her looking distracted during the meeting.

Sydney shot him a weak smile. "I slept a little later last night. Mr. Jackson, I learned a lot from what you shared at the meeting just now."

At the very least, he didn't just spout politically correct clichés.

Many leaders seem to say much, but in fact say nothing at all. They are usually unable to articulate themselves without a script.

Christopher was a man of few words, but the few words he spoke were always useful. He was also capable of speaking his mind without a script, regardless of the scenario. "They're getting together for lunch," Christopher said. "Do you want to join them?"

Sydney turned him down with a smile. "I won't."

"In that case, I won't either."

stunned to hear his response.

to be an excessive display of boot licking that I'm tired of. I just want to enjoy my lunch in peace and quiet. Do you have any recommendations for a good restaurant nearby?" He sounded genuine, given the serious look

a moment, Sydney asked, "What kind of

"I'm not used

is a local restaurant nearby

pulled out a name card from her bag. "It's this place. Their dishes are very unique, and you

took the name card from her and glanced at it. "It's not too far from here.

asked with a smile, "Are you

nodded. "Yes.

how to respond to the sudden invitation. Had it been anyone else, she would

I'd like to ask

some finance-related questions in

private Christopher said; he

velet

it were just

would have rejected an order, given her rebellious streak. Christopher, however, asked very

made Christopher add, "It's fine if you don't want to. I just want to treat

I don't think you mean anything else. I just find it an honor that you want

unperturbed throughout as he said

at Sydney

of them got

Sydney recommended. This restaurant operated on a reservation-only

status, he asked his assistant to make

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