Yishan Hotel needed to receive dignitaries from all sides due to the completion of the Kong Puzhou Memorial Hall, so it underwent a comprehensive renovation two months ago with funds allocated by the county government. The lobby on the first floor adopts a landscape-style decoration style, with floor-to-ceiling windows, crystal lamps, marble with black pattern lines, and simple silk carpets. When the lights are on, it looks magnificent and luxurious. Go down two steps to the right from the lobby, and after opening the revolving door, there is a public restaurant that can accommodate dozens of people. The tables and chairs are brand new and shiny, and all kinds of stainless steel tableware are clean and tidy. If someone who came here two months ago comes again, he might think he has come to the wrong place. On the second floor, there are calligraphy and paintings hanging in the corridor, and the dim wall lamps emit warm light, which does not have the dilapidated feeling of an old guesthouse at all.
In the 1990s, county-level hotels were still affiliated with the county party committee and county government, and were formally established institutions. It was almost impossible for ordinary people to come in and work as waiters without connections. The girl at the front desk was the niece of County Magistrate Yang. She had already received instructions, and when she saw that the group of generous young men were choked away by Wen Liang and his party, she immediately became so enthusiastic that it was annoying. At such a young age, the fake smile on her face was chilling, and there was no freshness or pleasantness at all.
After entering the room, Wen Liang finally managed to send her away. Xu Yao suddenly fell on the sofa, tilted her head to look at Wen Liang, and teased: "I didn't realize that you look so attractive. The young lady just now fell in love with you."
Ning Xiaoning said disdainfully: "Yes, it can only attract country girls from small places. Maybe this is the first time in her life that she has seen a man with a smirk on his face all day long." She couldn't stand the waitress's rude attitude and was merciless in her words.
Ji Su's eyes flashed with a mischievous smile. She was very smart and naturally knew which side to stand on at this time. She said, "Xiao Ning is right. Wen Liang laughs like Gargamel. He is so bad." As she spoke, she imitated Gargamel's classic laugh a few times, which immediately made Xu Yao and Ning Xiaoning laugh so hard that their stomachs hurt.
Perhaps it was because they had left Qingzhou and arrived in a completely unfamiliar place, freeing themselves from the shackles of rules and regulations psychologically. The girls became bolder in their words and actions, and even Ji Su could joke without any scruples, becoming a completely different person from before.
However, it seems that this look is a bit cuter.
Wen Liang wisely chose to keep his mouth shut. If he wanted to quarrel with three girls, he would be driven crazy in the end. He turned a deaf ear to them and looked around the room with his hands behind his back. This was a luxurious one-bedroom suite with a bathroom, sofa, TV, wine cabinet, coffee table and other utensils. If Wen Liang lived alone, this standard would not be low. But now there are three more people, three young and beautiful girls, and things are getting serious.
Wen Liang clapped his hands and said, "Girls, let's go downstairs and eat first. Someone is treating us today, so eat as much as you can and don't save money for the government."
Ning Xiaoning frowned and said, "I almost forgot to ask you, who is this County Magistrate Yang? Why did he help you book a room?"
"This man is Yang Dingjun, the deputy county chief in charge of Yishan's economy. I've only met him once. My father came here to do research before and has some friendship with him. Aren't we going to visit the mineral water factory tomorrow? Without someone to lead the way, can we still climb over the wall and get in?"
Wen Liang knew that he was coming to Yishan, so he asked Wen Huaiming to call Yang Dingjun, and the reasons were nothing more than extracurricular practice, quality development and other old-fashioned reasons. In the past, Yang Dingjun was at least a deputy director with great power, and at most he would tell his subordinates, and he would never have the mood to arrange such a small matter personally. But now is different from the past. Wen Huaiming is about to rise to prominence. Although he doesn't know where Xu Fuyan will be arranged in the end, it is a sure thing that he will be promoted to a full director. If he doesn't have a good relationship with Xu Fuyan at this time, he will be a fool.
Xu Yao didn't care at all whether the county magistrate was the chief or deputy chief, and Ning Xiaoning had no interest in a small deputy county magistrate. Even Ji Su's family had many deputy directors and chief directors who came to interact with them on a daily basis, and they didn't think it was a big deal.
Wen Liang looked at the three girls laughing and huddling together in a frivolous manner and sighed, "If Yang Dingjun knew that this was the extent of his influence, he would probably die of shame!"
Before he finished speaking, there was a knock on the door. The waitress smiled so hard that her eyes almost disappeared. She said, "County Magistrate Yang is here. Please come down to eat."
After the waiter left, Ji Su said in surprise: "This county magistrate arrived just in time."
"It's not timely, it's timing. The young lady who fell in love with Wen Liang must have reported it to the leader as soon as we went upstairs, so that Deputy County Magistrate Yang could show up at the right time. It's a pity that Mr. Wen didn't have enough face, so he had to condescend to go down to greet him. Otherwise, wouldn't there be a private room upstairs for us to eat? Ha!"
Xu Yao had been influenced by these officials since she was a child, so she naturally knew more about the people in the officialdom than Ji Su. Wen Liang flicked her forehead with his finger and said with a smile, "You are so smart! The most important thing is that you didn't know that our Miss Xu was here, otherwise I don't know how many leaders from the county party committee and county government would come to ask you to call them uncle."
Xu Yao held her head and cried out in pain. When she thought about being surrounded by a group of kind and friendly uncles, she shuddered and shouted, "I want to go home, I want to escape, I, I want a panda..."
When he walked downstairs, he saw Yang Dingjun sitting on a sofa at one side of the hall. He was in his thirties, of medium build, with an ordinary appearance, but his thick eyebrows slanting into his temples gave him a commanding presence. When he saw Wen Liang, a friendly smile appeared on his face. After he walked a few steps closer, he stood up and laughed, "Good boy, you look more energetic after not seeing you for a while. Not bad. I heard from Director Wen that it's rare for you to be so interested in the company at such a young age. If you have time tomorrow, your uncle will personally accompany you."
Such polite words should not be taken seriously. Even if Yang Dingjun really wanted to do so, he couldn't bring himself to do so. Wen Liang quickly declined, "Hello, Uncle Yang. My father asked me to bring you good things. I am sorry to trouble you this time. I am just strolling around. There are so many important things to do in a county every day. How can I trouble you again? If my father finds out when I go back, will I still be able to keep my job?"
Yang Dingjun laughed and patted Wen Liang on the shoulder, saying, "Director Wen has a very good temper at work, but I didn't expect him to be so strict at home. Don't worry, your uncle will take care of everything for you and make sure you're safe."
What he said was so interesting that Xu Yao and the other two girls all laughed. For a moment, they felt that the county magistrate was not so pretentious and was not too annoying.
Yang Dingjun had noticed the three girls a long time ago, but he didn't dare to ask. He was still wondering what the Wen family boy was up to. He said he was visiting the water plant, but why did he bring three such pretty girls? With such temperament and appearance, it would be hard to find three of them in the whole Yishan, let alone one.
Wen Liang's plan in Yishan must rely on Yang Dingjun, and Xu Yao's identity cannot be concealed. If Yang Dingjun happens to find out about it through other channels later, it will be bad.
Seeing Yang Dingjun's eyes sweeping behind him, he quickly turned around and pointed at three people and said, "These are all my classmates from Qingyi Middle School. This is Xu Yao, Ji Su, and Ning Xiaoning." He introduced them one by one, "They knew I was going to visit the mineral water factory, and they were all very curious, so they stayed together."
Yang Dingjun smiled and nodded. Just as he was about to walk towards the restaurant, he suddenly paused.
Xu Yao, why does this name sound so familiar
Once I had doubts, I immediately realized that Wen Liang had deliberately emphasized the tone when he mentioned Xu Yao, and when he introduced her, he did not say high school classmate, but Qingyi Middle School. Qingyi Middle School, isn't Secretary Xu's daughter studying there
Xu Yao, yes, it’s called Xu Yao!
He pretended to look at Xu Yao casually. The girl had been standing quietly by the side, without any restraint or tension. That kind of self-assured temperament was definitely not something that ordinary people could cultivate. Especially when you look at her like this, she looked a bit like Xu Fuyan. Moreover, with the current friendship between the Xu and Wen families, this matter was understandable. No wonder Wen Huaiming specially called, it turned out that the real owner was this person!
Almost in an instant, Yang Dingjun's mind went through so many circles. Otherwise, why is there a saying: In the officialdom, whoever is faster will be promoted. People with active brains will always have some advantages.
Yang Dingjun glanced at Wen Liang with a complicated expression. It was unknown whether he did it intentionally or unintentionally, but he turned in a different direction without leaving a trace and said with a smile, "Let's go. Uncle has arranged a private room on the second floor. Coming to Yishan is like being at home. Just order whatever you want to eat."
Wen Liang saw all of Yang Dingjun's actions. Anyone who could make it to this level in the local government must be a top-notch person. He thought to himself: This Deputy County Chief Yang is very ambitious and has done research on Xu Fuyan...
But Wen Liang had other plans, so he stopped him and said, "Uncle Yang, let's just go downstairs. I like a lively place, and it's bright downstairs, so I can eat with a good appetite. I'm just worried that your salary this month will go to waste."
Yang Dingjun was stunned. With his current position, he was far from qualified to have any relationship with Xu Fuyan. Even if he knew Xu Yao's identity, he only wanted to serve the yamen. It would be a joke to say that he could get any obvious benefits from it.
But the problem is that there are many benefits that are not obvious, and through such accumulation, they slowly turn into capital, relationships, and support.
So he was hesitating and eating his working lunch in the restaurant downstairs, which was a bit neglectful.
Xu Yao never refused Wen Liang's face in front of outsiders, and said: "Everyone likes to be lively, so let's stay here. We can also look at the scenery outside through the French windows. County Magistrate Yang, your Yishan is so beautiful!"
Yang Dingjun's voice could not help but become friendly: "Just call me Uncle Yang. There is no county magistrate here. If people hear me, they will think I am showing off my power with some kids. Don't do that!"
The girls burst into laughter and developed a liking for the humorous County Magistrate Yang.
There were already quite a few people in the restaurant, and they sat down by the windows on the roadside, ordered their dishes, and chatted casually. Wen Liang saw through the window that Shi Jie was walking towards them with seven or eight people in joint defense uniforms, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.
He did not forget that he had beaten a local tyrant before the rowing competition. With Gu Wenyuan's level, if he didn't stop Shi Jie from coming to cause trouble, he would be so angry that he would vomit blood.
That was why Wen Liang had to eat downstairs, so that the young dandy from Yishan County could find him more easily.
"Uncle Yang, Xu Yao can't eat spicy food. Please tell the waiter."
Yang Dingjun said cheerfully: "I will go to the kitchen to supervise it myself. Don't worry, it will definitely suit your taste."
After sending Yang Dingjun away, Wen Liang calmly crossed his legs, touched his face and whispered, "Brother, am I really that bad?"
Xu Yao glared: "Who said I can't eat spicy food? I love spicy food the most!"
Wen Liang hissed, and watched Shi Jie swagger in. Without waiting for him to ask the waiter, he raised his hand and greeted him, "Mr. Shi, here!"
The three girls then discovered that the son of the Public Security Bureau chief had been beaten up by Wen Liang by the Baiou Lake. Ji Su thought of the wet bag and the broken snacks, biting her lower lip and staring at him coldly. Xu Yao and Ning Xiaoning snorted at the same time, and Ning Xiaoning said angrily: "It's endless, why is this person so annoying?"
Wen Liang chuckled and said, "It's okay, someone will help you vent your anger later."
Shi Jie walked over, stepped on the chair next to Wen Liang, and said arrogantly: "Damn it, you still dare to stay in the county? What did I tell you, I can't kill you in Yishan! Beat you!"
Wen Liang smiled and waved his hand, saying: "Listen to me first, this is the guesthouse of the county government. If you act lawless like this, be careful that even Director Shi can't save you!"
The only fat man in police uniform behind Shi Jie cursed: "What's wrong with the guesthouse? We received a report from the public that you, one man and three women, are acting suspiciously. The police are investigating a case, so where can't they go? Stop talking nonsense and follow us obediently, otherwise... Humph!"
The fat man took out a pair of handcuffs from his waist and shook them loudly. The restaurant was in a mess, and only a few guests noticed this place, looking over from time to time, but none of them wanted to come over and cause trouble.
A man with a big hat and nine lives cannot be provoked. This sentence is the truth in Yishan!
When the waitress saw Wen Liang enthusiastically calling Shi Jie over, she thought the two were good friends. But when she turned around, she saw the fat man taking out handcuffs. She was so scared that she ran away.
"A trip? May I ask what crime we have committed?"
Xu Yao seldom comes into contact with the domineering side of the grassroots. She and her group are obviously students, but this man wants to arrest people without any reason. It is simply lawless.
The fat guy was just trying to flatter Shi Jie and help him come here to scare people, and he didn't pay much attention to the appearance of the girls at the table. At this moment, he saw that each one was more beautiful than the other. Although they were still young, they were already able to seduce people. How many of these people were decent people? He smiled extremely obscenely and said, "Little sister, some sins are not nice to say. When you go back with your brother, I will tell you slowly, hehe!"
Wen Liang had never thought that this group of people were so filthy that they could say such rude things to a child. He saw Yang Dingjun rushing forward, stood up and said with a smile, "It's hard to say what the crime is. We are young and don't understand. Comrade, please explain it clearly!"
Shi Jie didn't want to start a big fight in the hotel, so he reached out to grab Wen Liang's collar and said, "Stop talking nonsense, just take them all away. I can see that you are not good people, maybe you are selling..."
Before he could finish the rest of the words, he heard Yang Dingjun's cold rebuke from behind, suppressing his anger: "Shi Jie, what did you say?"