Chapter Six: Maintain Revolutionary Vigilance at All Times (1)
Jiang Sui was followed by three other people, two men and one woman.
The young woman, in particular, kept winking and making faces at Luo Yan, which Luo Yan selectively ignored with an expression that said, "We don't know each other."
Luo Yan certainly recognized her; Zeng Rong was the head of the secretariat at Luo Muyang's company. However, in Luo Yan's eyes, she was Luo Muyang's "eyes and ears," a "mother" who kept an eye on her and reported to Luo Muyang at all times.
The meeting lasted for two hours, and the result, in official terms, was that "the two sides had a friendly exchange and fully exchanged opinions," meaning that no agreement was reached for the time being.
"Cough, cough!"
Zeng Rong coughed twice in a mock manner, managed his facial expressions, and even tugged at his suit jacket in a pretentious manner. "President Jiang, the afternoon's itinerary is to go to the demonstration site of Taohuatan Scenic Area. We'll return to the city around six o'clock and report to President Luo in the evening... Also, President Luo's idea is to keep a low profile when going to Taohuatan and not to give them any advance notice."
Seeing Zeng Rong's serious expression, Luo Yan had already rolled her eyes to the heavens in her mind.
Perhaps it's a difference in customs; within her understanding, four people going out "low-key" doesn't need to drive a Land Rover and a Mercedes-Benz.
When their eyes met, he didn't have any particular expression, but it always seemed to carry a subtle and complex sense of inquiry, as if he wanted to pursue her soul and take her life.
"Luo Yan!"
Director Zheng's death stare abruptly pulled Luo Yan back to reality. "This time, the Feiyang team will be conducting a week-long inspection and visit to all 4A-level and above scenic spots within the city's jurisdiction. You will be responsible for accompanying them. Remember to take good notes and report back when you return, understand?"
"Ah, but I..."
Luo Yan's tongue was tied in knots. Her brain was working overtime. If she couldn't come up with a reason to back out, how was she going to get through the week? She looked up and saw Jiang Sui's meaningful expression. She almost had the words "taken advantage of and wiped clean" written on her face. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck her. Hadn't Director Zheng given her the perfect reason to mess things up? She should use it!
"Director Zheng, I'm new here and not very familiar with the procedures yet..."
"You need to get to know what you're not familiar with. This is a key project this year. The organization trusts you, and you should have confidence in yourself. It's also a valuable opportunity for you to grow!"
Director Zheng interrupted her without any politeness and skillfully launched into a high-sounding and sophisticated discourse.
Jiang Sui whispered something to Zeng Rong, then turned and walked out.
Luo Yan looked at that swaying figure with despair, feeling utterly hopeless.
How could she refuse such a precious trust from the organization?
Zeng Rong ran over and whispered in her ear, "Yanyan, it's okay, I'm here for you, I'll help you!"
Luo Yan's heart tightened, and she hurriedly asked, "What exactly did Lao Luo send you here for?"
"President Luo asked me to take care of you. He knows your concerns and specifically instructed me to keep a low profile."
Looking into Zeng Rong's eyes, which were filled with a clarity that seemed incongruous with his age and position, Luo Yan had only two words in her mind: It's all over.
"This... Mr. Jiang, I've never seen him at Lao Luo's company before. Is he new here?"
"General Manager Jiang has been with the company for many years and has secured several major projects. General Manager Luo values him highly, and he is now the head of the company's five vice presidents!"
"I see..."
Retribution came so quickly; people really shouldn't do bad things.
Zeng Rong was someone she knew all too well, but Jiang Sui was someone she didn't know at all. What was worse, he had "evidence" written down by her own hand. If he got upset, he could make her give up her hard-won civil servant career in a heartbeat.
Thinking of this, Luo Yan quickly summarized the current situation, sorting out the relationships between the characters and the events using the method of taking an essay exam. Right now, it seems that the first thing to do is to sound out Jiang Sui's opinion. If he doesn't care about what happened that night, that would be best. At worst, she can negotiate with him. Finding an opportunity to get the "evidence" back is the most important thing.
Before leaving in the afternoon, Liu Su handed Luo Yan a small notebook with the words "Get rich quick and get out of poverty at the same time, work hard to realize my Chinese dream" written in standard regular script on the cover, and a sticker of a certain idol star at the bottom.
Luo Yan frowned as she looked at the notebook, whose eclectic style rivaled even Xu Jingfei's. "What is this...?"
"I don't think Jiang Sui is easy to talk to. Even though we're the client, we still have to be mindful of his feelings. This notebook is my lucky notebook; it will bring you good luck."
Luo Yan carefully smoothed out the curled corners of the Lucky Ben and solemnly placed it into her handbag.
Better to believe it exists.
On the way, Jiang Sui suddenly asked, "Miss Luo, why are you sweating so much? Are you very nervous?"
"Haha, it's a bit hot. I'm not nervous, it's just an instinctive awe of entrepreneurs!"
Luo Yan looked to the other side, fanning her cheeks with her palm, and casually made up a story while clutching her notebook, "Just like Tang Sanzang's reverence for the Queen of the Women's Kingdom..."
"It's hot. Here, wipe your sweat."
Jiang Sui casually pulled a neatly folded piece of paper from his shirt pocket, pretending to hand it to her to wipe her sweat.
Luo Yan's eyes widened, and she gasped. The suffocating feeling she experienced upon seeing this thing was comparable to that of Zhen Guanxi, who had been punched by Lu Zhishen.
That wasn't ordinary paper; it was the very piece of paper she had written—a pact of mutual non-prosecution!
This guy actually carries this thing with him everywhere!
"Oh, sorry, I took the wrong one."
Jiang Sui then casually tore two tissues from the tissue box in the car and handed them over.
It was intentional, this guy was definitely doing it on purpose. He was using this seemingly unintentional method to blatantly "threaten" her!
"President Jiang, you're familiar with the core socialist values, right?" She suddenly became serious, her words laced with rage. "The rule of law section emphasizes citizens' right to privacy, and also, it stresses the importance of keeping promises and being trustworthy—trustworthiness goes everywhere!"
"Luo Muyang is your father?" Jiang Sui jumped the topic faster than quantum fluctuations. "He came to me yesterday and said that his daughter just passed the exam for the Bureau of Culture and Tourism. No other company wants the smart tourism project. If we can complete it successfully, it will also support your work."
"I need to make a statement. Although I also share the surname Luo, we are not on the same household registration. Just do things officially."
Luo Yan emphasized fiercely, fearing that Luo Muyang would squander the hard-won position, and if that happened, she would never let that old man off the hook for the rest of her life!
"Understood, Comrade Xiao Luo."
"..."
Luo Yan looked at the street scenes flashing by outside the car window in despair, wondering if it was too late to escape Earth overnight.
Fortunately, Jiang Sui didn't speak to her again during the rest of the journey, only occasionally answering a phone call.
Luo Yan glanced furtively in the rearview mirror, only to suddenly meet Jiang Sui's gaze. She quickly looked away, pretending to admire the scenery.
This guy is so strikingly handsome, the kind of person you can spot in a crowd at a glance, so it's not entirely her fault that she mistook him for a male model, is it? Besides, he didn't clarify anything, did he?
Huh... After finding out that Jiang Sui wasn't a male model, she felt a little inexplicably relieved?
Luo Yan, what are you thinking? Don't be fooled by the enemy's appearance! Especially those who bring disaster to the country and its people are more deceptive than ordinary people; they might stab you in the back at any moment. You need to maintain revolutionary vigilance at all times.
Just as Luo Yan's heart was in turmoil, Zeng Rong leaned over sneakily and whispered, "Is there something going on between you and President Jiang?"
"No, there's nothing there!"
Luo Yan immediately denied it, her eyes as firm as if she were taking an oath before the Party flag.
"Then why do you keep looking at him?"
"Ah, I... do I have one?"
You've seen him fifty-eight times along the way.
"Aren't you having fun with your phone? Why are you staring at me?!"
"My job is to take good care of you!"
Zeng Rong said seriously, "President Jiang's ex-girlfriend is a star performer in the dance troupe, a real beauty! Don't get any ideas about him, it will make President Luo worry."
Luo Yan wished she could cover Zeng Rong's gossipy mouth, afraid that Jiang Sui in the front passenger seat would hear her. "I... I was just looking at it a few more times with the attitude of appreciating beautiful things. Don't you always drool over the abs guys in short videos?"
"How can that be the same? I'm just fantasizing. President Jiang is a real man, and there are quite a few young women in the company who are drooling over him like you."
"Hey, what do you mean by 'like me'? I'll sue you for defamation! After what happened with Wu Yuzhou, I've sworn to be wholeheartedly devoted to the Party. My faith is unwavering, and no one can sway me, okay?"
"That puts my mind at ease."
Luo Yan, however, was still worried.
Knowing Zeng Rong as she does, she has no idea what kind of embellishment she'll make in front of Luo Muyang when she gets back. She's seen it all before; if Zeng Rong were a diplomat, the two countries would be at war every day.
More than an hour later, the car stopped in the parking lot of Taohuatan Scenic Area.
This is the largest 5A-level scenic spot in Yu'an City. It has been rated as such for many years, but probably due to insufficient publicity, not many people know about it. The number of visitors almost entirely depends on word of mouth from tourists who have been there. It seems that the higher authorities have made up their minds to make this a pilot smart tourism project.
"The distance between the scenic area gate and the visitor center should be kept within 200 meters to reduce the difficulty of setting up the network and server room."
"Drone flying must be banned throughout the scenic area, as it will interfere with network operations."
"Surrounded by mountains, the cell phone signal is unstable; we need to apply to the carrier for a dedicated base station..."
"Promotional videos should be kept under 5 minutes in length, and promotional slogans should be concise and to the point, limited to 30 characters..."
Standing in front of the scenic area map in the parking lot, Jiang Sui looked up and around, then rattled off several suggestions in one breath.
Luo Yan hurriedly pulled out her notebook: "Could you speak slower? I can't remember it all..."
"Comrade Xiao Luo, you are the client, no need to take notes."
Jiang Sui gave her a curt retort, then turned and walked towards the scenic area gate. The other two, like eunuchs behind an emperor, immediately followed her.
The word "Party A" instantly triggered the key phrase, and even under the bright midday sun, Luo Yan felt a chill.
This guy is definitely hinting at the treaty; he has ulterior motives!
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