Chapter 2140 A different family dinner
Mokina is very glad that he was finally able to arrive at his destination President Kuchinski's home!
This king from Mauric is definitely not easy to deal with.
I was really unable to withstand his series of problems.
The questions he asked are always so tricky and weird that they are unable to interface.
Now, let the President deal with this trouble.
"Welcome, Labor Yadrakan I."
As soon as he opened the door, President Kuchinski's family was ready to welcome His Majesty the King.
"Hello, Mr. President."
"Hello, His Majesty the King."
Both sides shook hands, and President Kuchinsky introduced his wife, son and daughter to His Majesty the King.
"I hope this banquet will not seem too abrupt."
President Kuchinski asked Lei Huanxi to sit down: "Thankfully, the dishes my wife cooks are very delicious and will not make you laugh."
"The atmosphere is very good." Lei Huan smiled happily and said, "I don't like to stay in a particularly formal occasion. Maybe it's because I come from a very small country."
President Kuchinski smiled: "His Majesty King, you are really good at joking. The wealth of the Maurix Rani Free Country makes us feel extremely envious. Especially the Hudders Palace, which is a very famous casino in the world. To be honest, if possible, I will take my whole family to Hudders Palace to try my luck."
"You will definitely get VIP treatment." Lei Huanxi said casually: "The only benefit of becoming the king of Mauric is that I can live in a casino, and every day when I open my eyes, I can see a lot of chips that don't need money."
This time, even the President's wife laughed.
The President's wife has started serving the dishes.
Peruvian food has its own characteristics.
When talking about European food, people will first think of France and Italy; when talking about Asian food, they will first think of China and Japan; when talking about South American food, they will first think of Peru.
Peruvian cuisine combines elements from around the world.
From the earliest indigenous peoples, to the Inca Empire, to European colonists and African slaves, as well as a large number of Japanese and Chinese immigrants.
Each nation brings its own understanding of food, using local Peruvian ingredients to create a brand new delicacy.
Peru, located along the Atlantic coast of South America, has rich aquatic products and a wide variety of seafood dishes, so the first appetizer on the President's Lady is pickled raw fish with lemon juice.
How to say it?
It looks really good, but this is not particularly suitable for Lei Huanxi's taste.
However, out of politeness, Lei Huanxi still showed his love.
"Peru produces a lot of aquatic products." President Kuchinski was very satisfied with his wife's craftsmanship: "We also export to neighboring countries. I think that although Mauric is beautiful, it is probably difficult to eat so many aquatic products. In order to express his welcome to His Majesty the King's arrival in Peru, I am going to send a batch of aquatic products to Mauric to express the friendship between Peru."
"Thank you very much." Lei Huanxi said very seriously this time:
"Indeed, it is difficult for us to see aquatic products. If we can let the Maurics taste it, they might fall in love with it. So, what should I use as a reward? Although there is no diplomatic relationship between our two countries, tourists who come to the Mauric Slani Free Country with Peruvian passports from now on can be exempted from visas and receive the maximum preferential policies. As for the specifics, I think our officials can discuss them carefully."
President Kuchinski was overjoyed.
This is a very good start.
Although the other party did not say it clearly, he entered the topic of diplomacy directly!
"When it comes to the two countries that have not established diplomatic relations so far."
Since the other party has already said this problem straight to the point, President Kuchinski felt that he had nothing to hide:
"His Majesty the King, the following topics are limited to this room, which is just a little expression of my personal opinion. I think it is necessary to sit down and discuss the issue of establishing diplomatic relations between the Republic of Peru and the Free State of Maurix Lani."
"I agree."
This is also one of the most real purposes of Lei Huanxi's visit this time:
"For specific work, I think professional government officials have a greater say than us. I will urge the country to put this proposal into practice as soon as possible."
The two coincided.
President Kuchinski was in great relief.
I thought that His Majesty the King was too young and it was very difficult to discuss the national affairs with him, but I didn't expect that the other party was so direct.
The second dish of the President's Lady was served.
This time it was good, and it was a main course called "Aji de Gallina".
It is said that after the French Revolution, some French people went into exile to Peru. They combined French cooking with Peruvian ingredients to develop this delicious dish.
Aji de Gallina uses cream, cheese, yellow peppers, peanuts and other ingredients to make a thick soup, pour it on the stewed chicken, and serve it with eggs, olives and rice. The texture is delicate and rich, with a bit European style.
The rice, eggs, chicken and thick sauce make you feel full.
He is quite interested in Lei Huanxi.
President Kuchinski wanted to use this dinner to create some relationship between Lei Huanxi and the Diamond Alliance, but he was cleverly bypassed by Lei Huanxi several times.
But this also adds to his sense of mystery.
President Kuchinski is very sure that there must be some strong connection between Lei Huanxi and the Diamond Alliance.
However, since the other party is unwilling to express it, he can only find a way out in the future.
"Is His Majesty the King interested in football?" President Kuchinsky asked.
"Ah, football? I still prefer it."
Although Lei Huanxi answered this, his eyes were fixed on the newly-launched dish called "Lomo Saltado".
This is a close relative of a Chinese meal.
It is also one of the traditional dishes in Peru.
From the 19th to the early 20th century, many Chinese people went through more than four months of voyages to Peru to work hard labor to make money.
With the end of the era of slavery, many Chinese people opened Chinese restaurants in the local area. To this day, Chinese restaurants are still called "Chifa" by Peruvians - a homonym of eating.
The so-called Saltado is the commonly used cooking method of Chinese cuisine "frying".
This dish stir-fry and season with pickled beef with tomatoes, onions and other ingredients, and serve with potatoes or rice.
Behind the full Chinese style, I don’t know how many stories of overseas Chinese’s survival struggles are contained.
Although Lei Huanxi was already full, he still tasted "Lomo Saltado".
The taste is different from real Chinese food.
After all, they are just close relatives.
But even so, Lei Huanxi still ate with relish.
Chapter completed!