On Saturday morning, after receiving a call from Tang Huasheng, Zhou Jing drove to Building 7 of the Provincial Party Committee Courtyard. He happened to meet Tang Huasheng in the courtyard. The two of them did not enter the house, but stood under the banyan tree smoking and chatting. Within ten minutes, three or four cars arrived one after another, and six or seven people got out of the car. These people were all well-dressed and well-appointed. Among them were business bosses and leaders of provincial agencies. They are all members of Huang Yalin's circle. The officialdom is actually clearly opposed to small circles and forming cliques. But in fact, if a person does not have a circle, he has lost his strength and has no capital to gain a foothold. .
Zhou Jing knew very well that being able to appear on this occasion meant that he was already on the periphery of this circle and had the qualifications to observe at close range. When Tang Huasheng introduced him to everyone, he initially only said that he was the deputy director of the Supervision Office of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection. The director, these businessmen who were used to seeing officials, and the two department-level cadres were a little disapproving of this new face. However, when they heard that he would be going to Xiling City to serve as the deputy mayor in a few days, some people He changed his previous attitude and took the opportunity to exchange business cards with Zhou Jing. Everyone knew that if this young cadre could hold the position of deputy mayor, he would naturally be a potential stock worth making friends with.
"Xiling is very good, I have business there!" The speaker was a middle-aged man in his forties, short and fat, with a warm smile on his face. Among these people Here, he is very easy-going from beginning to end, even a little dull, but there is a hint of cunning hidden in his eyes that is difficult for ordinary people to detect. This man's name is Wang Rongan, who is engaged in the catering and entertainment industry. The company owns many bars, nightclubs and hotels, among which The more famous one is Rongan International Business Hotel. Its business is booming and it has branches in many cities. It is also keen on philanthropy. It is generous and generous. It is a frequent guest in newspapers and TV news. It has won the provincial title twice in a row. Zhou Jing, a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, had heard of his name before and knew that he had a transcendent status in the business district of the provincial capital.
Zhou Jing smiled slightly and said softly: "Boss Wang's business is very big, and he has been famous for a long time."
Wang Rongan was very low-key and lowered his voice: "It's nothing, it's just that my friends are very interesting and we are doing some small business."
Zhou Jing smiled, shook his head and said, "Boss Wang is too humble. You are a star entrepreneur and business elite in the provincial capital. Who doesn't know that?"
Wang Rongan sighed and said: "No, I'm just a little ostentatious. I look good on the outside, but I'm not good at it. Those few are the real big bosses who hide their secrets. They all have mines at home. That's indispensable." It¡¯s an inexhaustible treasure.¡±
Zhou Jing smiled slightly, turned his gaze to the people next to him, and said calmly: "Boss Wang, according to what you just said, no matter how big the mine is, it will be hollowed out. Friends are the real resources. You can't feel it when you are developed. After being in trouble, you know how precious friendship is.¡±
Wang Rongan heard this and was convinced. He smiled and said, "Mayor Zhou is young, but he recites the true scriptures. I am determined to be this friend."
Zhou Jing smiled and said softly, "Boss Wang is exaggerating."
The two of them paced and walked a little further. Wang Rongan stopped and asked tentatively: "When will we set off? Is the date set?"
Zhou Jing shook his head and said with a smile: "Not yet, we have to wait for the official announcement from the Organization Department of the Provincial Party Committee."
Wang Rongan hummed, and then asked casually, "Has the accommodation been arranged?"
Zhou Jing shook his head with a smile and said softly: "Not yet, I'm not very familiar with it. Let's talk about it when we get there."
After hearing this, Wang Rongan opened his briefcase and took out a dozen cards. After careful identification, he picked out a platinum card and handed it over. He said with a smile on his face: "Mayor Zhou, if you don't mind, stay at Xiling Rongan Hotel." , it is a three-star hotel with a four-star brand, and the conditions are not bad. The chef also paid a lot of money and can cook good food. I will say hello to the general manager and ask her to arrange someone to take care of your food and daily life. The troops and horses have not been moved yet, but the food and grass have gone first. Only when we have solved our worries can we work better with peace of mind."
Zhou Jing smiled, waved his hand, and said, "Boss Wang, you're welcome. I appreciate your kindness, but I can't accept this card."
Wang Rongan smiled and explained: "Mayor Zhou, please don't worry. I understand the rules and know that in officialdom, one must distinguish between public and private matters. I will not trouble you or put you in trouble because of business matters. This is just a trivial greeting gift. Just express your feelings, so just keep it."
Seeing that he couldn't shirk it, Zhou Jing had no choice but to accept the platinum card, nodded and said: "Boss Wang, it's better to be respectful than to obey."
Wang Rongan was finally satisfied and said with a smile: "That's right, Mayor Zhou, we are on the same boat after all, and we should trust each other. The water in Xiling is very deep, so we need to be more careful. I can guarantee that you live in Rongan There will never be any problems with the hotel.¡±
Zhou Jing felt that the hospitality was hard to refuse, so he had to accept the card, but still declared: "Boss Wang, thank you for your support. After I go to Xiling, I will stay at the Rongan Hotel. However, we have to agree in advance. It¡¯s all about friendship, it¡¯s all about business, I¡¯ll take care of the expenses myself.¡±
Wang Rongan heard this and said hurriedly: "How can it be done? We are friends, how can we accept your money!"
Zhou Jing put away his smile and said extremely seriously: "Boss Wang, this is the bottom line. The rules set by above must be abided by."
Wang Rongan was a little surprised, thinking about Zhou Jing's background, secretly thinking that this rule might have been established by Deputy Secretary Huang, otherwise, the other party would not be so determined, so he nodded and said solemnly: "Okay, then it's up to you, Mayor Zhou." Yes, at most it will be more favorable, so that you won¡¯t have any trouble.¡±
The two chatted for a while, and when they saw Huang Yalin, deputy secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, pushing the door open, they went over with everyone and greeted Huang Yalin. Huang Yalin was wearing a set of casual clothes, with a slicked back hair, looking plump and looking good. Standing in the courtyard, he joked with everyone, checked the time, and then, accompanied by Tang Huasheng, got into the Mercedes-Benz. The convoy left in a mighty manner and headed to the west of the city. The Great Buddhist Temple over there was built in the Republic of China. In the early years, after several repairs, it was very impressive and well-known in the province, and its incense was at its peak.
Because it was a weekend, there were many vehicles on the road. Huang Yalin was very low-key when he went out this time and did not let the police car clear the way. Therefore, the speed of the car was very slow. When he arrived at the Grand Buddha Temple, it was already half past ten. When he got off the car, he could see the temple. The swirling smoke rising above is like an auspicious cloud floating in the air, and the wind is filled with the unique smell of incense. Coupled with the many good men and women, it makes people feel particularly pious, as if they have not entered the temple. But I suddenly entered the world of Buddhism and felt the power of faith.
Huang Yalin, surrounded by people, walked up the stone steps step by step, chatting as he walked, talking about religion, traditional culture, and the development of tourism economy. At the temple gate, I found that there were many people inside, some from the city, and many foreign tourists. They were all praying sincerely to the Buddhist niche in the yard. At the door of the Mahavira Hall opposite, there were more than a dozen people kneeling on their knees, all pious there. During the worship service, there were several monks in the courtyard, maintaining order at the scene.
Several businessmen rushed to buy incense, lit it, and put it into the Buddhist niche. Huang Yalin clasped his hands together and muttered something as if he was making a wish. Zhou Jing stood behind the crowd and looked around. He felt that the size of the temple was not small. The main hall was Including the side hall, there are six or seven buildings, and the temple style is also very special, integrating the main architectural style of wooden structure, as well as numerous sculptures and murals. Most of the Buddha statues are wood carvings and clay sculptures, gold decorations and paintings, which appear solemn. It is so majestic that when people see it, they will have the intention to worship it.
After wandering around the courtyard for a few minutes, a monk wearing a bright red cassock walked out, accompanied by other monks. It turned out to be the abbot of the Great Buddha Temple. After being notified by Tang Huasheng, he came to greet him. Naturally, everyone It was a chat. The abbot's name is Huitong. He is already over sixty years old, but he is still full of energy, in good spirits, with a straight waist, and his speech and behavior are very elegant. He has only met Huang Yalin twice. , but they are very close friends, and they are close friends. Recently, the Great Buddha Temple will be expanded and declared to be a national second-level tourist attraction. Huang Yalin is very attentive to these matters and helps the Great Buddha Temple solve many practical problems.
Abbot Huitong personally led everyone from the Main Hall to the Jialan Hall, the Patriarch's Hall, the Sutra Pavilion, and then to the Zen Hall. He listened to the monks chanting sutras and worshiping the Buddha to ward off disasters. They had a vegetarian meal at noon. After pleading with all his strength, Huang Yalin happily picked up his pen, splashed ink, and left a piece of calligraphy for the temple. He quoted a Buddhist couplet: "All dharmas are empty and clear of the Buddha's nature, and being spotless is the heart of Zen."
Under the auspices of the monks, everyone left the Great Buddha Temple, got on the bus and returned to the city, and went directly to the Rongan Hotel. Huang Yalin had the habit of taking a lunch break, so he rested in the suite first, and the two leading cadres at the department level also went In the room next to it, several other businessmen sat down to chat and exchange business experiences. After a while, Wang Rongan set up the mahjong table and everyone started playing mahjong. Until about three o'clock in the afternoon, Huang Yalin was not seen. Zhou Jing felt something was a little strange, but didn't ask anything. After sitting for another half an hour, he talked to Tang Huasheng and said that he still had things to deal with and wanted to leave first. Tang Huasheng smiled mysteriously and nodded in agreement.
Driving back to the villa, she opened the door and entered the house, only to find that the TV was still on and there were two empty red wine bottles on the coffee table. Du Mengru was leaning on the sofa, as if she was asleep. She was only wearing a yellow shirt on her upper body. T-shirt, the lower body is light blue silk pants, the legs are slightly curled, a pair of extremely sexy legs, and the small white feet are exposed, looking particularly attractive.
Zhou Jing smiled slightly, took off his coat, hung it on the hanger, tiptoed over, leaned down, and saw her faceHer breath was still full of alcohol, so she sighed, went to find a blanket nearby, covered her exquisite and curved body, and helped her tuck it in. She was just about to leave. , Du Mengru suddenly woke up, blinked her delicate eyes, and smiled at him, looking charming and innocent, so cute. Zhou Jing smiled, stretched out his finger, scratched her delicate nose, and whispered: " Why are you drinking?"
Du Mengru was very drunk, and said softly: "It's boring to stay at home, and I'm too lazy to go out, so I have to drink to drown my sorrows."
Zhou Jing smiled slightly and said softly: "Silly girl, what are you worried about?"
Du Mengru pouted her lips but said nothing. After a while, she whispered: "Zhou Jing, when are you going to Xiling?"
"I don't know yet, I have to wait for notification!" Zhou Jing smiled, paused, and then asked, "What, can't you bear to part with me?"
Du Mengru hummed, lifted the blanket, sat up, and got into his arms, crying silently but not speaking. Zhou Jing also felt a little emotional, patted her back with his hand, and comforted her in a low voice, and soon , their lips touched each other, and they kissed passionately again.