At the dinner table, people were toasting and drinking, creating a lively atmosphere.
The group had all had a few drinks and gradually relaxed.
Dong Qiang hugged He Bo's neck affectionately and said with a grin, "Manager He, we've finally come all this way to Jianing City. As a local, shouldn't you show us around?"
"That's for sure."
He Bo patted his chest confidently and said, "You can go wherever you want, with me as your local guide, I guarantee you'll have a great time."
"Hehe, we also have girls here, so I won't say more. We'll talk about it privately later."
Dong Qiang glanced at the crowd and, noticing several women, smiled mysteriously.
"spit!"
"They don't look like they're up to any good!"
The women blushed and muttered something under their breath.
"Haha, that's great!"
"A place recommended by Manager He must be good!"
"I'm already itching to try!"
The men, on the other hand, were excited and eager to get started.
"Haha, how about this? There's a famous night market nearby. I'll take you there. There are acrobatic performers there, you'll definitely be mesmerized."
Upon seeing this, He Bo burst into laughter.
So, half an hour later, a large group of people set off.
The city of Jianing is cool and refreshing at night.
Unlike Qingjiang City, which is located by the sea, Jianing City is located inland, with a large temperature difference between day and night, but it is just as crowded.
Looking at the bustling crowd around them, the colleagues from Qingjiang City were all excited, looking around curiously at the different local customs.
A dozen minutes later, a group of people arrived at the night market.
The night market was so crowded it was almost unbelievable; the crowds were jostling and the noise was deafening.
People like Zhuang Wen felt their scalp tingle upon seeing this situation.
But it's undeniable that the night market has a strong sense of local life.
"Let's go, everyone can come with me for a walk, or you can split up and go your own way. We won't restrict you here, so have a great time, just remember to come back to the hotel."
He Bo turned his head, laughed heartily at everyone, and said loudly.
"Okay!"
The group readily agreed.
"Secretary Zhuang, let's take a look around."
He Bo put his arm around Zhuang Wen's shoulder and looked at him with a smile.
"Walk."
Before Zhuang Wen could even agree, Dong Qiang grabbed Zhuang Wen's arm from the other side, laughing as he pulled him toward the night market.
Helpless, Zhuang Wen could only follow them into the bustling night market.
After walking around, Zhuang Wen admitted that the night market in Jianing City was indeed quite different from night markets in other places.
Inside, there are not only snacks, but also many acrobatic performances, such as breathing fire from their mouths and breaking large stones on their chests, which makes the onlookers cheer from time to time.
"Secretary Zhuang, it must have taken you quite a while to get from Qingjiang City to Jianing City today, right?"
He Bo chatted with Zhuang Wen with a smile.
"By plane, it takes about two hours."
Zhuang Wen replied.
"Thanks for your hard work."
He Bo sighed, then said with a smile, "How about this, I'll be the dealer later, and you can go and relax, okay?"
"That would be great!"
Dong Qiang spoke first.
Zhuang Wen smiled wryly and said, "I'd better not go. I still have to serve President Lu tomorrow. If I don't get a good rest tonight and make President Lu angry, I'll lose my job."
Although he didn't know what relaxation would be, Zhuang Wen firmly refused.
"It's okay, it'll be over in two hours. I guarantee you'll be back at the hotel before midnight."
He Bo didn't give up and continued to persuade him: "Moreover, it's absolutely safe, Secretary Zhuang, don't worry."
"Never mind, Manager He, you should stay with Minister Dong. I'm really tired. I'll just walk around for a bit and then head back."
Zhuang Wen patted He Bo's arm on his shoulder and said with a smile, "Don't worry, Manager He, I appreciate your kindness. We can talk about it another time."
He Bo was about to speak again to persuade him, but Dong Qiang pulled him back and gave him a wink, so He Bo reluctantly gave up.
"Alright, Secretary Zhuang, we'll be going now. You can take your time browsing."
Dong Qiang smiled at Zhuang Wen, then pulled He Bo into the crowd and disappeared from Zhuang Wen's sight.
Zhuang Wen shook his head helplessly and smiled bitterly, unsure of what to feel.
But when he thought about Lu Ruxue's cold attitude towards him today, his mood suddenly soured.
Although he didn't have much affection for Lu Ruxue, his sense of loss was probably because Lu Ruxue was too beautiful.
It's normal for a man to feel depressed if a beautiful woman is indifferent to him.
In particular, the relationship between the two is quite special.
They are a legally married couple, but their feelings for each other are almost nonexistent; they are practically strangers.
He was feeling a bit irritable and wandered aimlessly through the night market.
Before he knew it, he had left the night market and wandered off somewhere.
When he came to his senses, he found himself surrounded by darkness, with only a streetlamp in the distance emitting a faint light.
This looks like an alley.
Something felt strange to him.
"Could something have happened?"
He seemed to have some unusual ideas.
[Ding, mission issued: Rescue the beauty, reward: a 10% chance of a heart-stirring encounter.]
Sure enough, just as he had this thought, the system's voice issued a task in his mind.
Three or four figures appeared chasing each other under the streetlights.
"Help me!"
A woman's anxious cry rang out.
"Heh heh, where do you think you're going?"
"Girl, stop running, let the brothers rest."
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