I have some good news for you. We've decided we'd like to send you to Shanghai on a business trip this weekend.
oh.
don't you think that it'd be a good thing for you to get out of the office for a couple of days?
sure.
I thought you'd be a bit more excited about this. Everything will be paid for and I'll send my assistant with you to take care of everything for you. All you have to do it get on the train tonight a
the train? Will I be flying back then?
oh, no. We've brought your return ticket for you. I think you'll find it comfortable.
will the train be very crowded?
oh no. the train hasn't been crowded at all recently. Besides, you're in first-class, so you'll be fine.
when is the first meeting then?
they've scheduled the negotiation meeting for 9:00 tomorrow morning. That should give you enough time to have a quick shower.
where will I be staying?
we've booked you a room in the same hotel as your meetings, so you won't need to deal much with the transportation system.
that's very sensible. Would it be alright if I left early today to prepare for the trip?