"Laba seven and Laba, your chin will fall off if you freeze!" This is a very famous saying in folk proverbs. However, the weather this winter was abnormal and it was a rare warm winter. Many young and beautiful women on the street ignored the cold and still wore single clothes to spend the winter. Zhou Jing went to Xiling for his appointment. He did not bring a down jacket. He was still wearing a suit and leather shoes. He traveled lightly. He drove away from the provincial capital, got on the highway, and accelerated to the south. Xiling City is not far from the provincial capital. The five-hour journey is very convenient, but it is far away from Qingyang.
Because we set off very early and there were not many vehicles on the expressway, we arrived at the Xiling Expressway Toll Station smoothly at 11:30 noon. At the intersection, we saw a dozen luxury cars lined up in a long queue. , waiting there, like a vehicle from the Xiling Municipal Government, waiting to pick up people. Zhou Jing came this time without saying hello in advance. And with his administrative level and the nature of his temporary position, it is impossible for the city leaders to mobilize troops. , to create such a huge lineup, some heavyweight officials must have come down to inspect.
Zhou Jing did not slow down and drove straight over. Looking at the beautiful city in the distance, he felt very excited. Xiling City has an area of ??nearly 10,000 square kilometers and a population of more than two million. Its natural conditions are very outstanding in the entire province. , especially rich in mineral resources, is known as the Geological Museum. It is famous for the production of high-quality coking coal, low-phosphorus iron, and special steel. It is one of the well-known steel production bases and raw material industrial bases, and its development speed is far faster than other in the province. The city has many attractions and is a famous tourist city.
As we drove all the way, admiring the city scene, we felt that the prosperity and wealth here was no less than that of the provincial capital. Even in terms of urban planning, there was a tendency to catch up from behind. This is normal. Although the provincial capital has the advantage of developing for many years, But there are also many disadvantages. The plate is too big, which makes planning and management difficult. It also involves some sensitive issues that affect the whole body. If they cannot be solved in time, the problems gradually accumulate and become old diseases that are difficult to recover from. Unlike Xiling Here is a blank piece of paper, easy to make a fuss about.
According to the previous agreement, Zhou Jing drove to Rongan Hotel. He had never been here before. After asking passers-by, he drove to find the high-rise building located in Mingshan District. When he arrived, he discovered that this building The location of the hotel is excellent. Not far in front is the central square, which has various recreational facilities and a large artificial lake called Youth Lake. Although the weather is very cold, many young couples are still there. Here we are chatting with each other, talking about love, and there are more than a dozen small boats cruising in the middle of the lake.
After parking the car, Zhou Jing opened the car door and walked out. Seeing that the building was very majestic, compared to the surrounding buildings, he felt that Wang Rongan was still very powerful. He opened the revolving glass door and walked into the front lobby. , but was secretly surprised to see that the spacious and bright hall was decorated with magnificent splendor and extraordinary atmosphere. It was not inferior to many five-star hotels. What was even more surprising was that the wall behind the bar in the front was actually pulled up. A banner clearly stated a warm welcome to Mayor Zhou to the hotel.
Although it was just a quick glance, Zhou Jing understood the host's good intentions. He wanted to show warm welcome while also being low-key and cautious, so he did not hang the banner outside. But even so, he still felt a little headache. Unable to bear the burden, he hurriedly walked over, smiled at the two young waitresses, handed over his ID card, and said softly: "Hello, I want to register for housing."
One of the waiters took the ID card, glanced at it, looked surprised, whispered a few words to his companion, exchanged opinions, bowed and said respectfully: "Hello, Mayor Zhou, the room has been arranged. Okay, we will take you upstairs now, the general manager has gone to the city for a meeting and will be back later, please forgive me."
Zhou Jing felt warm in his heart after listening to it, and secretly admired that these people are really thoughtful and pay attention to details. That banner needs to be taken down, don¡¯t be too high-profile.¡±
"Okay, Mayor Zhou." The waitress was very capable. She hurriedly left the front desk, accompanied Zhou Jing into the elevator, went up to the top floor, called the floor attendant, opened the innermost room on the seventeenth floor, and pushed the door into the back of the room. , immediately gives people a feeling of being special.
It turned out to be a suite, with not only a separate living room, but also a bedroom and two separate bathrooms. The furniture was all expensive mahogany antique furniture, and there were calligraphy and paintings on the walls, as well as guzheng instruments, creating a great atmosphere. A very elegant environment.
Zhou Jing did not enter the house, only glanced at the door a few times, then shook his head and said: "No, you can't live here."
The waitress was stunned for a moment, exchanged glances with the companion next to her, then moved her lips and whispered: "Mayor Zhou, this room is the most luxurious room in the hotel. There are only three rooms in total and they are never open to the outside. Only for the most distinguished guests.¡±
Zhou Jing smiled slightly and said softly:"That's why I can't live here. I came to Xiling to learn and exercise, not to enjoy. With such a good environment, it's easy to lose your will and develop lazy thoughts. What's more, it won't have any impact if it spreads out." good."
The two waitresses were a little confused after hearing this. The shorter one next to them seemed to be very clever and hurriedly explained: "Mayor Zhou, it's no problem. It's very quiet here on the top floor. No one usually comes here. , and outsiders are not allowed to visit without your consent.¡±
Zhou Jing waved his hand and said with a smile: "It's not that I'm afraid of being seen, but I just want to live a simpler life without being special."
The two waiters looked at each other, a little confused. The waitress at the bar looked very embarrassed. After a long while, she said: "Mayor Zhou, how about this? You rest here first, and then talk to the general manager when he comes back." She discussed changing rooms.¡±
Zhou Jing chuckled, shook his head and said, "No need, if there is a guest room, just arrange a single room."
Seeing that he was resolute and didn't dare to disobey, the waitress accompanied Zhou Jing downstairs and found a single room. After pushing the door and entering the room, she found that the facilities in the room were a little rudimentary, but it was still clean and tidy. After booking this room, I went outside to pick up the gifts. After making arrangements, I saw it was lunch time and went to the restaurant on the second floor. I saw that the buffet inside was very rich. Zhou Jing was in a happy mood and his appetite increased greatly. After enjoying a delicious meal, I returned to the guest room, walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, lit a cigarette, and gazed at the distant scenery.
This is the ninth floor and the central area. Looking down, you can have a panoramic view of the urban area. Skyscrapers are rising from the ground. Broad roads extend in all directions. Countless vehicles gather into a winding torrent. You can't see it at a glance. On the edge, and on the pedestrian street a few blocks away, there are noisy and lively crowds. Although you can't hear the music, you can still feel the prosperity and endless vitality.
After a while, Zhou Jing put out the cigarette. Feeling a little tired, he went to take a hot shower and soaked in the bathtub for more than ten minutes. He wiped himself off, put on his bathrobe and walked out. He returned to the room, closed the curtains, and lay back on the bed. , took a nap, and when he was sleeping soundly, there was a slight knock on the door suddenly. Zhou Jing woke up from his dream, lifted the quilt, turned over and sat up, looked at the door, frowned and said: "Please come in!"
The door opened, and a tall and beautiful woman wearing a dark green dress with picturesque eyebrows appeared in front of her. The woman was about thirty years old, with a pretty face, white skin, a pair of thin and curved eyebrows, and almond-shaped eyes. Her cheeks were as clear as water, and she was very energetic. She stood at the door and looked in, with a very surprised expression on her face, and timidly said: "Hello, are you Mayor Zhou?"
Zhou Jing was slightly startled and frowned as he looked at the woman. He felt a sense of d¨¦j¨¤ vu. After hesitating for a moment, he suddenly remembered that her attire and appearance were somewhat similar to those of Shao Yanran who was far away in the capital. However, although Shao Yanran's skin was She was white and beautiful, but more aggressive, while the woman in front of him was extremely gentle, and her eyebrows gave off a gentle and friendly feeling. He quickly stood up and said with a smile: "Hello, I am Zhou Jing."
The woman pursed her lips and smiled, holding the business card in both hands. She walked over gracefully and said with a chuckle: "Hello, Mayor Zhou. I am Zhang Beilei, the general manager of Xiling Rongan. I welcome you and I am honored to come. Being able to get to know you.¡±
Zhou Jing took the business card, glanced at it, an imperceptible smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, nodded and said: "Mr. Zhang, nice to meet you, please take a seat."
Zhang Beilei was very smart and sensitively captured the strange look that flashed across Zhou Jing's mind. She laughed at herself: "I always wanted to change my name, but my family members stopped me. This sounds really weird. People joked that I should go to Beibei." Lei works in kindergarten."
Zhou Jing chuckled, walked to the desk, pulled up a chair and sat down, smiling and said: "It's pretty good, it sounds very comfortable. The name is only one aspect, it doesn't explain the problem, so don't worry about it."
"Thank you." Zhang Beilei's face turned red, she glanced at Zhou Jing, picked up the cup, and said with a smile: "I heard from the chairman a long time ago that Mayor Zhou is coming to take office, but I don't know the specific date, and I have to go to the Municipal Federation of Industry and Commerce for a meeting. , Mayor Zhou, please don¡¯t blame me for not doing a good job in reception." The woman spoke slowly and unhurriedly, with clear enunciation and cadence, which was extremely pleasant to the ear and had an indescribable charm.
Zhou Jing smiled, shook his head and said: "It's already very good. The front desk staff was busy running around just now, and it was very hard. I want to thank you on my behalf."
Zhang Beilei frowned slightly, sighed, and said quietly: "Mayor Zhou, the waiters are too young and ignorant. If there is any offense to Mayor Zhou, please forgive me and don't be the same as them."
Zhou Jing was surprised and said in surprise: "Mr. Zhang, how could you say this?"
Zhang Beilei smiled bitterly, turned sideways, put his hands on his legs, and said with great respect: "Mayor Zhou, the chairman has repeatedly told us to take good care of Mayor Zhou's life. In every detail,You can't be careless, but you moved out of the VIP room and lived in such an ordinary room. How should I explain it to the superiors? "
After hearing this, Zhou Jing smiled and said nothing. The same words coming from the woman's mouth were full of charm and very useful. However, on this matter, his attitude was firm and unwavering. No matter how the woman tried to persuade him, he would not hesitate. He was willing to give in and move out of the room to live in the luxurious suite on the top floor. On the one hand, he did this because he was worried, and on the other hand, he did not want to make himself too comfortable and lose all fighting spirit.
In desperation, Zhang Beilei had no choice but to compromise, change the topic, and talk about the customs and local anecdotes of Xiling City. It was not until half an hour later that she stood up and said goodbye. Shi Shiran left. Zhou Jing had a good impression of her and kept sending her away. When he reached the door, he waved goodbye. Looking at the graceful back, he sighed secretly and murmured: "This beautiful woman is so beautiful, she must not be Wang Rongan's mistress, right?"