After a brief excitement, the girls finally calmed down, but their expressions were still a little dazed and unbelievable. In fact, with Ning Xiaoning and Xu Yao's status, it was not too difficult to get in touch with some celebrities. When they flew over the Yellow River last time, Xu Yao took photos with many big stars. But taking photos was just taking photos. None of them would have thought that one day they would be able to shoot commercials with those idols who always seemed to appear on TV and in the discussions of people around them.
Although there is only one word difference between taking a photo and cooperating, their meanings are completely different.
If this is a dream, it is a little too gorgeous!
Wen Liang stood up and looked outside. The snow was falling heavier, floating down slowly and lingeringly, which was pleasing to the eyes. Many street lamps were laid along both sides of Baiou Lake, dotted with the snow scene and the lake color, outlining a dreamlike world.
"Are you guys sleepy? Do you want to go out for a walk?"
No girl could refuse such a proposal, just like no girl could refuse the white snow. The four of them went downstairs, and before they walked out of the hall, Luo Qi came to greet them in a hurry. When he learned that they were going out to enjoy the snow, he said, "How about I ask someone to prepare a snow-covered tarpaulin, get a few tables and stools, and light two stoves, so that we can enjoy the view around the lake without getting too cold..."
In terms of romance, a playboy like Luo Qi is of course much better than Wen Liang. However, there are all kinds of people staying in the hotel, and Wen Liang doesn't intend to be so high-profile. He said, "No need, let's go out for a walk. We are all young people and are not that afraid of the cold."
"That's right. This isn't a costume film. Do we still need to heat up a pot of wine and sing a song?"
Xu Yao joked with a smile, and rushed into the snowstorm with Ji Su and Ning Xiaoning. Wen Liang stepped back and said with a smile: "Boss Luo, you go about your business, don't disrupt your work schedule because of my coming tonight. We are all family, so there is no need to be so particular."
Luo Qi agreed timidly, but he was still worried about Wen Liang's safety. After all, it was dark and the ground was slippery, and the snow was falling heavily. If anything really happened, he would not be able to explain it. When Wen Liang left the lobby, he waved to a smart male waiter and whispered, "Watch from a distance. If nothing happens, it's fine. If there is any emergency, notify me immediately!"
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The scene is always created by the mind. The same snow presents different scenes in the eyes of different people. Some people love snow, some people hate snow. Some people get excited when watching the snow, while some people get discouraged. Often, the most important thing is not where you are, but who is standing next to you.
"Ouch... there are stairs here, you... hey, hey, slow down!"
Xu Yao, who was walking in front, tripped over the snow-covered stone steps and stumbled forward and backward, warning the people behind her. Fortunately, she had learned martial arts for many years, and her flexibility and ability to adjust the center of gravity far exceeded her peers. When she was about to fall, she grabbed the willow branch next to her with one hand. Although she was covered in white snow, she did not fall to the ground.
Ning Xiaoning and Ji Su were walking side by side two or three meters behind her. They were shocked to see Xu Yao fall. Before the two women could react, Wen Liang, who was following them, took a deep breath, lightened his body, and stepped hard. He had already climbed over three steps, stretched out his arms, and put his arms around Xu Yao's waist from behind, then pulled her back and held her in his arms.
"Walk slowly. If you continue to be so impulsive, I'll spank you!" Wen Liang lowered his head and looked into her eyes, whispering in a voice that only the two of them could hear.
Xu Yao's head and face were covered with fallen snowflakes, but after hearing Wen Liang's words, for some reason, her little face inexplicably showed an imperceptible blush, and the heat slowly radiating from the bottom of her heart seemed to evaporate the snow on her body in an instant. Her usual stubbornness was no longer traceable, just like the three disappearing steps just now, which were blown away to an unknown distance by the snow and the wind.
"Okay, got it!"
Xu Yao's whisper was so soft that it was inaudible, but Wen Liang's heart skipped a beat. At this moment, Ji Su and Ning Xiaoning rushed over and asked anxiously, "How is it? Are you hurt?"
Xu Yao left Wen Liang's arms and stood up straight. Taking advantage of the night and the snowflakes, she didn't let the two girls see her flaws. She waved her hand and said, "It's okay. I just slipped. It's just a small incident!"
"Be careful, don't run around, there's a lake next to us, be careful!"
After this little episode, Xu Yao became much quieter. Holding Ji Su and Ning Xiaoning's hands, they walked side by side with Wen Liang on the snow. A creaking sound could be heard quietly, and they left behind several pairs of mottled but not messy footprints along the way.
Just walking quietly around the lake, talking about interesting things in campus and life, occasionally joking with each other, making bursts of laughter that are either pleasant or coquettish. In this way, we are away from the troubles of the world and the complexity of the situation, away from the unpredictable human heart and the endless desires. There is always such a moment in this world, there are always such a few people, who you can cherish, value, and treasure for a lifetime!
After passing a long corridor, Ji Su suddenly pointed ahead and said, "Look, there is a pavilion over there!"
This is a white jade covered bridge that extends to the center of the lake. There is an octagonal pavilion at the end of the bridge. I remember that it was not there when I went there for an autumn tour last year. It should be a supporting facility built together with the hotel. Every meter on the railings of the bridge, there is a lampshade that looks very similar to the ancient "qi si feng" style, but there is no candle inside, but a small incandescent lamp. The weak light reflects the dancing snowflakes. It is really beautiful when viewed from this distance.
Wen Liang saw that the three girls were a little tired, so he smiled and said, "Let's go over and take a look. If we can stop the snow, we can take a rest at the same time."
The four of them came to the pavilion, but found that they were not the only ones who were interested in playing around the lake tonight. There were already visitors standing in the pavilion. One of them was wearing a simple Zhongshan suit inside and a military green coat outside. He had a head full of silver hair and was about 60 years old. However, his eyes were bright and he was energetic. In particular, his body was straight and strong. Facing the wind and snow, he did not avoid it at all, nor was he moved at all.
The other man was about 30 or 40 years old, wearing black-rimmed glasses, a long gray leather coat, and a pair of popular pointed leather shoes. He said to the elderly man with a serious face: "… 'In fact, it's no wonder that some people have raised opinions. The memorial hall was originally a patriotism education base, a classroom for promoting clean government and national unity, but it has become a luxurious, oh no, luxurious five-star hotel. It's out of place.' These are his original words..."
Because they didn't make much noise when they came over, and the wind and snow were howling, they were not noticed by the people in the pavilion when they got close, so they vaguely overheard these few words. Wen Liang frowned slightly. Although he didn't know the identity of the person in the pavilion, the fact that he could say such words was enough to attract his attention.
Wen Liang's mind raced, and he suddenly spoke up, "I'm sorry, we didn't know there were people here, I hope we didn't disturb you!"
The old man turned around, his eyes passed through the middle-aged man who was reporting to him, and fell on Wen Liang. Even though Wen Liang was well-informed, and even people like Ning Huchen had experienced his majesty in person, he was a little distracted when facing the old man in front of him.
Who is this person? His eyes are so sharp...
The middle-aged man saw that they were teenagers and said coldly, "Little kids, go home quickly. It's so cold, don't let anything happen to you!"
Wen Liang did not give him face, and invited the three girls into the pavilion. He brushed off the snow on his body, took this moment to relax, then looked up and smiled, "This uncle is wrong. First, we are adults, not children anymore. We know to be responsible for ourselves and our friends. Second, although the weather is cold, it is not necessarily related to accidents. This is the materialist dialectics. Third, you have good intentions and care about us young people, but it is snowing too heavily now. Can you let us take shelter here for a while and go home when the snow is lighter?"
The middle-aged man opened his mouth. He probably never thought that he would be speechless in such a small place by a little kid. However, he was a person with a long history in the officialdom, so he would not get angry over such a small matter. He snorted coldly and ignored Wen Liang. He turned his head and said respectfully to the old man: "You have been out for a while. Why don't you go back? Your health is very important..."
The old man waved his hand, indicating that it was okay, and looked Wen Liang up and down, as if he had developed some interest in him. Wen Liang felt uneasy when he was looked at by him, and was just thinking about how to ask him a question without seeming abrupt, when the old man asked with a smile, "How old is the baby?"
"Seventeen and a half years old!" Wen Liang did not dare to be arrogant and answered honestly with a very correct attitude.
"Then what you just said is wrong. Eighteen years old is considered an adult..."
"According to national regulations, it is true, but regulations are static, and people are alive. For me, becoming an adult at the age of 17 is already too late."
The old man smiled and asked with great interest: "Why?"
"It's very simple, because everyone has two ages, one is physical age, and the other is mental age. If you are physically mature but mentally immature, then you are still a child even if you are 28 or 38, not to mention 18. But if you are mentally mature, 10 is a little too young, but 17 is old enough!"
"Haha, that makes sense, that makes sense!" The old man laughed and pointed at the middle-aged man and said, "Listen, even a child knows this truth, but those people don't know it. They still come to me to complain, saying that building a five-star hotel here is a waste of money and labor, and it's out of place. These people, even if they have become mayors and high-ranking officials, are still children who have not been weaned. They are dogmatic and formalistic, and have not touched the essence of the relationship between economic development and honesty and integrity at all!"
Of course, the old man would not regard Wen Liang as a great person just because of his few words, so he said these words to his face without any taboo. The middle-aged man was a little confused, but he didn't dare to say it directly. The old man smiled and said, "Just say whatever you want to say. It doesn't matter if you say it wrong."
The middle-aged man said: "I haven't really thought about the essence of what you are talking about..."
The old man was about to speak, but he saw Wen Liang lost in thought, as if he was also thinking about this question. He couldn't help but said, "Little kid, do you think it's good or bad to build this hotel here?" (To be continued)