Chapter 170: Heading to Shangzhou for Investigation
On October 8, Xiaolin and I drove to the provincial capital.
Because this is a novel based on a personal experience, please forgive me for not using the real name of the provincial capital, so that my former friends will not mistake it for the city itself.
I named the provincial capital "Shangzhou", which means "If you want to see a thousand miles away, you must climb to a higher level." In fact, coming to the provincial capital also means I have reached a higher level.
Wuxiang is only a two-hour drive from the provincial capital Shangzhou. According to Lao Xiao's agreement, we went directly to the "Xuri Hotel" under their Xuri Group, where he and Mr. Chen were waiting for us.
Along the way, Xiaolin and I discussed some precautions. Finally, I asked, "Sister Lin, do you understand everything?"
She rolled her eyes at me and said, "I'll remind you of anything you haven't noticed."
The drive was smooth.
The ride into the city was a bit slow. The Rising Sun Hotel was in a prime location in the heart of the city. Fortunately, there was only one congested section. I said to Xiaolin, "Now, call Mr. Xiao. We'll be there in ten minutes."
After Xiao Lin finished the call, he said to me, "Mr. Xiao said there's someone waiting at the entrance."
The car entered the auxiliary road and approached the front yard of the hotel. Sure enough, a staff member gestured for me to stop. I rolled down the car door. He stepped forward and said, "You must be Mr. Wan, right? Don't go into the underground garage. Follow me and park in the front yard."
After that, he trotted over, lifted a few plastic blocks, and guided me to park the car, telling me to just go into the lobby.
I got out of the car and looked up. This Rising Sun Hotel was indeed impressive. It must be ranked high in the state. I straightened my clothes and walked towards the gate with Xiaolin.
As they entered the hall, Lao Xiao and Mr. Chen immediately stood up from the sofa and came over to shake hands. After a few pleasantries, a tall, beautiful woman bowed and said, "Mr. Wan, please."
She led the way, her figure so beautiful that I couldn't help but swallow. Mr. Chen asked some small questions, such as whether there was traffic jam along the way and how long it took to get into the city.
As we were chatting, we got into the elevator.
Strange, we're the only ones in this elevator. Oh, this is a special elevator.
The elevator went directly to the 17th floor, and the woman led us out of the elevator.
Mr. Chen introduced, "This floor has conference rooms, a temporary lounge for group executives when they return to headquarters, a business suite for receiving important guests, and a studio prepared for you. It's basically not open to guests. There's a presidential suite at the east end, where I sometimes work temporarily."
There are no presidential suites in Urumqi, and Xiaolin probably hasn't seen one before, so I turned around and glanced at her. The message was, don't act like a country bumpkin who hasn't seen the world, just shut up and keep quiet.
As expected, Kobayashi was smiling and looking straight ahead.
Entering the presidential suite, a tall woman led us into a room on the left. This was clearly Mr. Chen's temporary office. On the east side of the room stood a set of semicircular sofas, so white they were practically unused. In front of the sofas stood a long coffee table, upon which lay flowers, fruit, and hot tea.
"Please take a seat." Mr. Chen extended his hand. The four of them took their seats.
Lao Xiao and Mr. Chen exchanged a glance. Lao Xiao began to speak:
"Today is a beautiful day, the sun is shining brightly. Before Mr. Chen speaks, I would like to personally welcome Mr. Wan Shanhong and Ms. Tao Xiaolin to the Group for inspection and as guests. Let me briefly introduce the situation.
The Sunrise Group primarily operates in real estate and the hotel industry, but four years ago, it began operating in the tourism sector. While there are many different types of tourism, I won't go into detail here. Our primary focus is religious tourism, which means developing surrounding tourism products based on Taoist and Buddhist sites.
Mr. Shanhong studied under Master Hongyi and has profound skills. We are developing a new tourist area in Shangzhou, which includes Taiyi Mountain and Taiyi Temple. We need professional guidance and abbots like you. Therefore, we invite you to join the group.
The Group agrees to all of the above conditions. I hope Mr. Shanhong will take a look at it first and learn more about it. If we can reach a conclusion after the inspection in the next two days, we will sign the contract. Of course, we will review the specific contract later. Now, please give the floor to Mr. Chen."
Listening to Lao Xiao's official language, I wanted to laugh. When it comes to formal occasions, even old friends have to be pedantic about words.
Mr. Chen cleared his throat, took a sip of tea, and said, "First of all, on behalf of the Rising Sun Group, I welcome Mr. Wan and Ms. Tao Xiaolin. Lao Xiao has stated our intentions. I am quite straightforward. I want to hire Mr. Shan Hong as the group's cultural consultant to assist the group in developing Taiyi Mountain Taoist culture.
As for everything else, I think Teacher Wan can be as casual as she wants, not going to work or punching in. Sometimes, she can just help me entertain important guests. The details are up to Lao Xiao. You're friends, so you can be direct. I'm just stating my sincere hope that Teacher Wan will come to Xuri. Everything else is fine."
Mr. Chen finished speaking and looked at him with a smile.
I smiled and said, "First of all, thank you, Mr. Chen, for your appreciation of me. Let's see what happens before we make a decision. I have two things in mind. First, the company doesn't want to keep idle people, so I need to consider whether I can bring value to the company. Second, the choice is not easy, so I also need to consider whether my choice is the right one. That's all I have to say."
Mr. Chen led the applause, and Lao Xiao followed suit. Mr. Chen said, "I really like what Mr. Wan said. The company doesn't keep idlers. I look forward to your joining us, so that the group can avoid detours and prosper."
Secondly, for Teacher Wan, this is indeed a life choice. The fact that you can say this proves that you are extremely cautious. Okay then. I'll leave the rest to Lao Xiao. I'll have lunch with you. I'm flying to Fuzhou this afternoon."
Of course, we had lunch, and several vice presidents from the group were there to join us. Everyone enjoyed the meal to their heart's content. Afterward, Mr. Chen took one of the vice presidents to the airport.
Lao Xiao accompanied me to the 17th floor.
Someone had already opened the room.
This is a business suite with a living room, a mahjong room and two bedrooms.
Lao Xiao said, "If you come, this is your studio. You will stay here tonight. If you have any requests or want any renovations, just tell me."
I looked around and said, "If you come, move the things in the left room out and turn it into a study. Put in a few bookcases."
"No problem." Lao Xiao led me to the next room and said, "This is your assistant's room. It's convenient. He can drive. I'll give you a Land Rover, and he'll be your secretary and driver. Is that okay with you?"
I nodded.
He said, "Then take a rest first. I'll show you where to stay at 2:30 pm."
Lao Xiao left, and Xiao Lin and I went into the room to rest.
Of course I know, and my friends want me to write about what happens behind closed doors. However, my master taught me that during important holidays, when making important decisions, and when handling important matters, sexual activity is strictly prohibited. Even on thunderstorm nights, we shouldn't engage in any irresponsible behavior.
I was so "noble" as to let Xiaolin sleep in the room on the right.
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