Tan Fang quietly pushed open Lu Xiaojing's office. Seeing Lu Xiaojing standing at the window without moving, Tan Fang sighed softly. Boss Lu, there's no need to be angry with these people. It's not worth it to hurt your health.
Although she said so, how could she not be angry? Now, almost every day, she saw these scumbags taking turns to make trouble in the hotel. They were getting more and more outrageous. Was there no place in the world that was reasonable? Couldn't those officials come out to uphold justice? Lu Xiaojing's face was full of exhaustion. She comforted herself to be open-minded, but this hotel was the property of the Lu Family. It was her father's painstaking effort throughout his life. Now that her father was disabled, how could she watch it close down in her own hands?
These people came more and more frequently, which meant that Lin Hong's desire to get our hotel was getting more and more urgent. That was why she did this more and more. Tan Fang walked to Lu Xiaojing's side.
That's her dream. If I really want to sell it to her cheaply, I'd rather the hotel close down. Lu Xiaojing gritted her teeth. "I won't let her succeed. I must get justice for my father's injury."
Boss Lu, now I can't even see that Mayor Chen. I don't know who to ask for help. I can't really let the hotel close down. Tan Fang looked at Lu Xiaojing. She wanted to say something but stopped on second thought. In the end, she said, "Boss Lu, in fact, our previous thoughts may have been going to a dead end. You just said that you will not sell it to Lin Hong. That doesn't mean that the hotel will really close down in the end. Maybe we can try to sell the hotel to someone else. Lin Hong wants to use improper means to maliciously buy our hotel, but others should not. We can find someone who can afford the price. It's better than letting the hotel close down. In that case, Lin Hong will not succeed."
Sell the hotel to someone else? Lu Xiaojing was stunned and looked at Tan Fang thoughtfully. For a long time, the only thought in her mind was not to sell it. She was determined not to let the vicious woman Lin Hong's conspiracy succeed. Even if the hotel was closed and she had to pay a huge price for it, she would not let Lin Hong get what she wanted. Now that Tan Fang said so, Lu Xiaojing could not help but think deeply.
Tan Fang didn't say anything else. She only said that to remind Lu Xiaojing. The real decision was in Lu Xiaojing's hands. Lu Xiaojing was deep in thought. Tan Fang looked out of the window. Her eyes were a little unfocused, and she inadvertently revealed a complicated expression. There was even a hint of guilt and confusion.
Sister Tan, what happened to you these two days? Did you not rest well? I see that you look listless and haggard. Lu Xiaojing suddenly said.
It's okay. These days, the kid has been making a lot of noise. He often cries in the middle of the night. I can only accompany him. Tan Fang shook her head and smiled. "President Lu, don't worry about me. Take good care of yourself. You have really lost weight in the past few months. I see it and feel sorry for you. Unfortunately, I can't help you and can only worry about you."
"Sister Tan, please don't say that. You have helped me a lot. If you hadn't encouraged and comforted me in the past few months, I might have fallen down long ago." Lu Xiaojing reached out and held Tan Fang's hand. She was moved and said, "I have always regarded you as my sister in my heart. Really, I have always wanted to say thank you to you. So many things have happened in the past few months. The hotel is in trouble internally and externally. We can't do anything about the external difficulties. But if you hadn't helped me deal with the internal affairs, I don't think our hotel would have lasted until now. So many people have resigned. If you hadn't persuaded them one by one and helped me deal with this kind of trouble, our hotel would not have lasted until now.
"President Lu, please don't say that. These are all what I should do. Chairman Lu treats me well. Now that your Lu family has such a thing, I should try my best. Besides, I have your salary. How can I not do something?" Tan Fang said with a smile. Lu Xiaojing's words made her body tremble slightly. She had a faint impulse to escape from Lu Xiaojing. "President Lu, I will go downstairs to have a look. Those people from the Industrial and Commercial Bureau are getting more and more outrageous. I can only give them more red envelopes."
"Alas, so what if we give them red envelopes? They still make a mess in the hotel." Lu Xiaojing smiled bitterly.
"If we give them red envelopes, they will only make a mess. If we don't give them red envelopes, I am afraid that it will be more than just a mess. This is the current situation of the hotel. We can't change this situation, so we can only accept it." Tan Fang said helplessly.
"Maybe. In fact, I saw that Mayor Chen last night. He said he would ask about it. I don't know if it was an excuse. Oh, today the people from the Industrial and Commercial Bureau came again to make trouble. I guess that Mayor Chen doesn't really want to help." Lu Xiaojing smiled self-mockingly.
Officials were all like this. They were cold and indifferent. It would only be deceiving oneself if one hoped that they would come out to uphold justice. Tan Fang didn't seem to be too surprised that Lu Xiaojing saw Chen Xing last night. "President Lu, we still have to find another way out. President Lu, you may consider my proposal just now."
Lu Xiaojing nodded and silently stood in front of the window. Her thoughts were like the clouds in the sky, infinitely far away. The strange phone call she received last night and the mysterious person she saw appeared in Lu Xiaojing's mind at this moment. Was she really going to be forced to take that path?
In the hallway on the third floor, several inspectors from the Industrial and Commercial Bureau were clearly harassing the guests eating in the hotel. They "took care" of all the private rooms that were occupied. In fact, there weren't many people who came to Jin Du Hotel to eat now. Even some of the old customers who used to come to Jin Du Hotel rarely came back because of this incident. Those who came here to eat were those who didn't know anything. They were mainly outsiders who came to Nanzhou for a business trip. However, they couldn't stand the intimidation of the people from the Industrial and Commercial Bureau, saying that this hotel was operating illegally and the food was unhygienic. Most of them would leave.
Which department are you from? What are you inspecting? After Xiao Yuanqing came out of the private room, he left the door ajar. Chen Xing was inside. Xiao Yuanqing naturally didn't want Chen Xing to be disturbed. As soon as he asked this, Xiao Yuanqing saw the words "Industrial and Commercial Bureau" on their uniforms. The doubt in his heart grew. The Industrial and Commercial Bureau came to inspect whether the business operation of the enterprise was consistent with the industrial and commercial license registration. Why didn't they inspect like this?
What are you doing? Do we need to report to you what we inspect? A younger industrial and commercial staff didn't speak well.
You're from the Industrial and Commercial Bureau, right? Little comrade, how can you speak like that? Xiao Yuanqing looked at him angrily. No matter what, he was still a bureau chief. Although it was a county bureau, he was still an official.
That's how you speak. The young man's words were still very harsh. They had received instructions from their superiors to come to this hotel to cause trouble. They often had this kind of rough style. Today, the superiors had specifically ordered them to be more forceful. They couldn't let go of the private rooms. Right now, they could only say that they were enforcing the law randomly.
Sir, this hotel is operating illegally, and its hygiene is not up to standard. It has already been criticized by the Health Bureau. Last week, someone ate here and got food poisoning. Just now, there was a guest who ate a dead cockroach in his food. You still dare to eat here? Aren't you afraid of going to the hospital and lying down later? Another law enforcement officer tugged at his colleague beside him, telling him to restrain himself. This customer in front of him seemed to be an official.
Food poisoning? Xiao Yuanqing jumped in fright. This wasn't something to joke about. But in the end, he was someone who made a living in the system. Xiao Yuanqing wasn't as easy to fool as an ordinary citizen. Not to mention anything else, the law enforcement of the Bureau of Industry and Commerce in front of him was strange. Looking at the people in front of him, food poisoning had happened, but this hotel still hadn't been ordered to close down for rectification. This was a rare thing. I watch the news every day, but I haven't seen any news about this in Nanzhou City.
This is because the hotel spent money to avoid disaster and used the money to build connections, so they could continue to operate. But us people in the Bureau of Industry and Commerce have a conscience and can't stand this kind of thing. That's why we took the risk of being criticized by our superiors to come and inspect. We even kindly reminded you, the customers who don't know and still eat here. Hmph, the city news didn't report it because the city leaders suppressed it. Think about how terrible this is. If word got out, wouldn't it ruin Nanzhou City's image? It might even cause panic among the citizens. Only people like us who work in government agencies can hear the news. Do you think just anyone knows about this? The young man who spoke first glanced at Xiao Yuanqing from the corner of his eyes. He really knew how to bluff people.
Tan Fang, who came down from upstairs, happened to encounter this scene. Hearing these people from the Bureau of Industry and Commerce viciously slander the hotel, Tan Fang was so angry that her entire body trembled. She subconsciously wanted to open her mouth to criticize them, but she suddenly thought of herself. Tan Fang's eyes revealed a trace of bitterness. Right now, she didn't have the right to criticize the other party. What she did in secret was just the pot calling the kettle black.
Walking over, Tan Fang saw Wang Zheng Yun. Wang Zheng Yun didn't act like the law enforcers below and talk glibly. Instead, he acted like a great leader with his hands behind his back and watched from the side. Tan Fang stealthily stuffed the red packet she prepared in advance into Wang Zheng Yun's pocket. She squeezed out a smile on her face. Section Chief Wang, you're here again.
Yes, you're here again. Big sister, don't tell me you miss me. When that Wang Zheng Yun saw Tan Fang, his eyes lit up and his expression became frivolous. His gaze fell on Tan Fang and he stealthily stuffed the red packet into his trouser pocket. The whole movement was as smooth as the clouds and water, without any hesitation.
Section Chief Wang was really good at joking. Tan Fang quietly stepped back. Wang Zheng Yun's hands reached out to her intentionally or unintentionally. Tan Fang was angry in her heart, but she could only pretend that nothing had happened. Section Chief Wang, there are only so many guests left in our hotel now. Can you be merciful and let the guests eat in peace?
Big sister, it's not that I don't want to be merciful, it's the people from above who don't want to be merciful. I don't know what kind of ruthless person your hotel has offended. I'm just an errand boy. I can only follow the orders from above. Otherwise, I have to give face to you, big sister. Wang Zheng Yun's gaze seemed to have taken root in Tan Fang's chest. He chuckled. Big sister, are you free tonight? Let's have dinner together?
Section Chief Wang.
Sorry, I'm not free tonight … Tan Fang suppressed the disgust in her heart and was about to refuse. Suddenly, she thought of something and looked at Wang Zheng Yun with a faint smile. Section Chief Wang, someone is treating me to dinner tonight. I wonder if Section Chief Wang would mind?
Really? That's good. I want to see who is treating you to dinner. Wang Zheng Yun was stunned for a moment and then sneered.
Section Chief Wang, I've already agreed to have dinner with you. Shouldn't you be too? As Tan Fang spoke, she glanced at the people from the Industry and Commerce Bureau who were standing at the door of the private room.
Ha, of course. Big sister, since you're doing me a favor, although I can't help your hotel with anything, it's not a problem to secretly throw the game once in a while. I'll let them walk around symbolically and leave immediately. Wang Zheng Yun nodded with a smile.
While Tan Fang and Wang Zheng Yun were talking, the law enforcement officers in front were still arguing with Xiao Yuanqing. They also had nothing to do after eating. They came to Jin Du Hotel just to find trouble. According to the instructions of the higher-ups, they should make trouble for as long as possible. Every time they came, they might as well make trouble for a little longer, so they were not in a hurry. Seeing that Xiao Yuanqing did not believe their words, these people were not in a hurry to leave. How terrible was food poisoning? Moreover, the guests in the private room in front had all left after hearing what they said. Weren't you afraid that you would really get sick from eating too much?
Really? In that case, we should thank you. At this time, Chen Xing walked out of the private room. The private room door was not closed, so he heard the conversation between Xiao Yuanqing and the law enforcement officers from the Industry and Commerce Bureau. When Chen Xing heard about food poisoning and the city leaders suppressing the incident, he felt it was a bit funny, but he was not in a hurry to come out. Later on, when he heard these people's words getting more and more ridiculous, Chen Xing could not sit still in the private room and couldn't help but walk out.
We are kindly reminding you, the guests dining in the hotel. Of course, if you're not afraid of being poisoned or eating some dead cockroaches or mice, then you can eat here. If you're not afraid, then we have no right to kick you out. We're just doing things based on our own conscience.
En, so to speak, our Nanzhou city leaders are all cruel and unscrupulous people? They clearly know that the food in this hotel can be poisoned, but they still dare to let this hotel continue to operate and help suppress the news? Chen Xing looked at him with a smile that was not a smile. On the side, Xiao Yuanqing listened to Chen Xing's words, then looked at the people from the Industry and Commerce Bureau in front of him, and almost laughed out loud.
Well, you can't say it like that. How can we guess the thoughts of the city leaders? Otherwise, how can they become the leaders of a listed company? We're just a bunch of nobodies. But brother, you're really brave to dare to say such things to the city leaders. Fortunately, you met us. If you met someone else, they might send you to the police station. A young law enforcement officer said.
Aren't I just playing along with your meaning? According to what you just said, that's the underlying meaning. Chen Xing said.
We didn't say anything like that. We're just reminding you out of goodwill. Don't randomly put labels on us. Another person said unhappily.
Let's go, let's go. What's the point of wasting words? Get ready to leave. Wang Zheng Yun, who had achieved his goal, was satisfied with the red envelope and a date with a beauty at night. He was about to ring the gongs to leave.
Wang Zheng Yun shouted at the people below to leave, but he didn't notice that Tan Fang next to him was staring at Chen Xing with her eyes wide open. She almost screamed and quickly covered her mouth with her hands. She looked at Chen Xing with eyes full of disbelief. It was a pity that Wang Zheng Yun, who was carrying her on his back, was walking downstairs proudly and didn't see this scene at all.
Tan Fang stood there in a daze for a long time before she came to her senses. The sound of her high heels touching the marble floor echoed in the corridor. That was Tan Fang running upstairs.
Mayor, these people from the Industry and Commerce Bureau are really strange. Xiao Yuanqing watched the people from the Industry and Commerce Bureau leave and said to Chen Xing. In fact, he wanted to say that the hotel must have not offered incense and tribute or offended someone. However, he couldn't say this in front of Chen Xing, especially since it was his first time meeting Chen Xing. Xiao Yuanqing couldn't help but be careful with his words.
In my opinion, the hotel must have offended someone, and someone is purposely trying to mess with the hotel. Zhang Ruoming didn't have any scruples and said bluntly with a smile. He just remembered that Chen Xing specifically said that he would come to the Golden Hotel for dinner. He was still wondering if the farce that just happened had anything to do with Chen Xing coming to the hotel for dinner.
The three of them returned to the private room and sat down. Looking at the table full of wine and dishes, Chen Xing laughed. Who would dare to eat?
I'm not afraid anyway. I don't believe that I will really get food poisoning. Zhang Ruoming casually picked up his chopsticks and picked up some food. He had eaten just now. If he was really poisoned, there should be a reaction by now.
"Even a young man like you is not afraid. I have lived more than ten years longer than you, so I can't be afraid of death." Xiao Yuanqing said half-jokingly. He also picked up his chopsticks and picked up some food.
Chen Xing smiled and said nothing. Thinking of what Lu Xiaojing said to him last night, Chen Xing really believed it this time. He just came to the hotel for dinner today and encountered such a thing. Maybe as Lu Xiaojing said, those people from the Industry and Commerce Bureau, taxation, fire and health departments would come to harass the hotel every two or three days. Otherwise, he would not encounter such a thing as soon as he came. No matter how coincidental it was, it would not be like this.
Boss Lu, Boss Lu. Tan Fang almost ran to the office on the top floor in one breath. She even forgot to take the elevator. She rushed into Lu Xiaojing's office while panting. Lu Xiaojing seemed to have not moved since she left. At this time, she was still standing in front of the window. Seeing Tan Fang panting, Lu Xiaojing shook her head and smiled bitterly. "Sister Tan, those people from the Industry and Commerce Bureau have left. I saw them. I didn't expect them to leave so quickly today. I guess you have begged them for a long time. Thank you. Fortunately, you went down. If I went down, I am afraid that I would only fight with those scumbags.
No, Boss Lu, it's … it's that Mayor Chen is here. " Tan Fang gasped. Because she was excited, she stuttered.
"Mayor Chen is here?" "Why didn't I see him?" Lu Xiaojing was stunned. She had been standing at the window and did not see Chen Xing coming. At this moment, hearing Tan Fang's words, Lu Xiaojing's reaction was a little slow. She did not show the excitement and excitement that she should have.
"Really, he is now eating in the private room on the third floor. Those people from the Industry and Commerce Bureau even went to his private room to harass him. He came out, otherwise, I wouldn't have known." Tan Fang looked at Lu Xiaojing and said with a smile.
"Sister Tan, what you said is … true?" Lu Xiaojing felt as if she had been struck by lightning. She couldn't believe it. She looked at Tan Fang, afraid that it was her illusion.
"Boss Lu, it's true. Why don't you go down with me now and have a look? Mayor Chen must still be there." Tan Fang nodded. She was also happy for Lu Xiaojing from the bottom of her heart. She reminded Lu Xiaojing, "Boss Lu, you have to go down quickly. Otherwise, it will be too late when Mayor Chen leaves."
"Yes, yes, go down quickly." Lu Xiaojing was so excited that her eyes turned red and tears almost fell out. This was the purest reaction of a person who was in a desperate situation and saw that the last hope was not shattered.
From the office on the top floor to the third floor, Lu Xiaojing and Tan Fang took the elevator down. After a short while in the elevator, Lu Xiaojing's mood was complicated. All kinds of feelings such as eagerness, expectation, anxiety, uneasiness, and so on filled her mind. Chen Xing's arrival gave her a little hope, which meant that what he said last night was not perfunctory. However, Lu Xiaojing was worried that even if Chen Xing took charge of this matter, he still couldn't help the Lu family. This contradictory feeling of expectation and fear kept lingering in Lu Xiaojing's heart.
With a nervous mood, Lu Xiaojing knocked on the private room where Chen Xing was. After hearing "come in" from the private room, Lu Xiaojing and Tan Fang gently pushed open the door of the private room and went in. When Chen Xing saw Lu Xiaojing, he was slightly stunned and then felt relieved. This was the Lu family's hotel. He just walked out, so it was not strange that Lu Xiaojing knew his existence.
"Mayor Chen, I didn't expect that you would really come." Lu Xiaojing's expression was complicated and even a little excited.
"I came to try the food in your hotel. It tastes good." Chen Xing smiled and nodded.
While Chen Xing was talking, Tan Fang also whispered a few words in Lu Xiaojing's ear. Lu Xiaojing's expression changed. She looked at Chen Xing and said with a smile, "Mayor Chen, aren't you afraid that what those people from the Industry and Commerce Bureau just said is true? Maybe they will get food poisoning after eating the food in our hotel. At that time, our hotel will really have to close down."
"Compared to what others say, I prefer to believe the facts in front of me." Chen Xing smiled and glanced at Lu Xiaojing. He could hear the monstrous resentment in Lu Xiaojing's words. It was not directed at him, but it was the unwillingness and anger that had been suppressed for a long time. "Miss Lu, please sit down. There is no need to keep standing. Otherwise, I will be embarrassed to sit."
Lu Xiaojing looked at Chen Xing seriously. They only had a simple contact last night. Today, she had such a short conversation with Chen Xing. In addition, Chen Xing unexpectedly appeared in the hotel for a meal today. Lu Xiaojing had already felt that Chen Xing was a little different from other officials who put themselves in a high position. At least now, she saw the peaceful and sincere side of Chen Xing.
The big table that could seat ten people was more than enough for Lu Xiaojing and Tan Fang. At this time, Lu Xiaojing did not stand on ceremony. She sat down on the empty seat next to Zhang Ruoming and asked Tan Fang to sit down as well. Lu Xiaojing's eyes were bright. When she saw that there was no wine on the table, she was surprised for a moment. She told Tan Fang, and then said, "Mayor Chen said that he wanted to understand. Last night, I thought that Mayor Chen might be making excuses. It seems that I have gauged the heart of a gentleman with my mean measure.
I will drink three cups as punishment first. "Tan Fang walked in quickly. There was a bottle of Maotai that had just been opened. Lu Xiaojing filled a glass for herself and drank it in one gulp. Then, she poured the second and third glass. She was clean and tidy. Chen Xing saw all this and couldn't help nodding secretly." This woman is not simple. Although the wine cup is just a small delicate cup, the important thing is that Lu Xiaojing's way of doing things is admirable. "
"Mayor Chen, if it was just my side of the story last night, you have seen it with your own eyes today. I don't know what Mayor Chen thinks now." Lu Xiaojing looked at Chen Xing with a little nervousness. Chen Xing might just make a promise, but for their hotel, it might be a matter of life and death.
"Later, I will find someone from the relevant department to understand. I believe that Miss Lu will see the result soon." Chen Xing said lightly.
"Okay, then I will wait and see. I believe that Mayor Chen, you will be a respected and loved mayor." Lu Xiaojing stared at Chen Xing with bright eyes.
"It seems that Miss Lu wants to test me. If I don't see a satisfactory result, then I, the mayor, will be scolded." Chen Xing said with a laugh. His joke made everyone laugh along with him.
Wang Wenzheng, who left the hotel, had no idea that his routine 'harassment' today had been seen clearly by Chen Xing. Thinking that he could make a date with this young married woman Tan Fang tonight, his heart was filled with joy. When he was on his way back, he was still fantasizing about how he was going to 'take down' Tan Fang tonight.
Night fell. In the seaside villa community on Coastal Avenue in Nanzhou City, Li Haocheng comfortably hugged Lin Hong, who was only wearing milky white pajamas, lying on the sofa and watching TV. Recently, his wife went back to her hometown, so Li Haocheng was even completely free at night. These few nights, he spent the night in Lin Hong's villa, enjoying good wine and beautiful women.
He was drinking Hennessy's Supreme of Ten Years, which was worth about 50,000 yuan, and hugging a famous beauty in Nanzhou City. This was the life that power brought to Li Haocheng. Power brought him everything he had now, and it also allowed him to get what he wanted. This was the reason why Li Haocheng was so fanatical in his pursuit of power. Without power, everything in front of him was just an illusion, a castle in the air, which could be destroyed at any time.
Brother Haocheng, what kind of person is the new Mayor Chen? Why are you always unwilling to talk about him? I want to know more about him. Only by knowing yourself and your enemy can you win a hundred battles. He is your enemy, but also mine. Lin Hong turned his body sideways, with one hand resting on the sofa to support his head. Facing Li Haocheng, he turned his head to watch TV. At this time, the Nanzhou City TV station was broadcasting the evening news. After editing the news, there were many scenes of Chen Xing going to a certain place for research and guidance.
Hey, he just came. How much can I know about him? Li Haocheng curled his lips. Speaking of Chen Xing, Li Haocheng's mood was obviously not good. However, perhaps because he was in a good mood tonight, Li Haocheng thought for a while and said, "But this new Mayor Chen's mood can be summarized as' treading on thin ice '."
How should he say that? Lin Hong was slightly curious. Because of Li Haocheng, she had a strong interest in officialdom. She also paid attention to the political situation in Nanzhou City from time to time. Apart from Li Haocheng, she was now working hard in the business world. She had dealt with various government departments many times, and with Li Haocheng's care, everything went smoothly. Hmph, Nanzhou City is the base camp of our local faction.
It can't be controlled by outsiders. Even the secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, Ge Jian-ming, doesn't dare to touch the inherent interests of the local faction, let alone Chen Xing, a young man who hasn't even grown his hair. Moreover, this time, the secretary of the Municipal Party Committee and the mayor are both outsiders, breaking the balance of the past. It will be very difficult for Chen Xing to sit firmly as the mayor. In the eyes of outsiders, he is now the mayor. Heh, but internally, it is unknown whether his words will be listened to. If he becomes a commander without an army, then he will become a laughing stock. Li Haocheng's eyes flashed. He didn't dare to say anything else, but in the Municipal Government, Li Haocheng dared to pat his chest and say that as the executive deputy mayor, his words were more effective than Chen Xing's.
I'm just afraid that this Mayor Chen has a very powerful background, and that he can make you local officials obedient. Lin Hong smiled coquettishly and blinked her eyes. If he didn't have some tricks up his sleeves, how would he dare to go to Liangshan? Don't fail miserably in an easy task.
Then I'll wait and see. If he has this ability, I really have to give it to him. Li Haocheng was rather disdainful. He picked up a small pill from the table, mixed it with red wine, and drank it. His nostrils sniffed the faint rose fragrance emitted from Lin Hong's body. His gaze was gradually attracted to Lin Hong, who was facing him.
Lin Hong saw the look in Li Haocheng's eyes, and a satisfied smile appeared on her face. Every time Li Haocheng came to her place, she would always put in some effort to let him enjoy different kinds of fun. This was also the reason why she was deeply liked by Li Haocheng.
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