You are unable to attend a farewell party of your friend. Write a letter to him/her. In your letter, you should:
• say why you can’t come
• give him/her your best wishes.
• suggest another time and place for you to meet.
Dear Xin,
First I would like to say best wishes and congratulations on your higher level of responsibility and higher pay grade. Teaching in Foshan is your dream. I am also glad that you are still going to be in China.
I am very sorry I am not able to attend your farewell party tomorrow, because my employer sent me to Ningbo for a business trip, which made me get to the airport today. But I bought vacuum bags for you as a gift. I think they will be helpful with your moving.
cases for you as a gift. I ordered them online so they will be delivered by SF Express to your address tomorrow.
Now is May and I'm going to have a trip on next summer holiday, then I will be able to visit Foshan once again. When would it be most convenient for me to come over to see you?
Li