8. Dancers (II)
"Mr. Li, first of all, thank you for your support of our work, and I would like to give you a toast."
Of course, there is also a table of banquets in the room, which is not sumptuous, but several dishes are very distinctive; It's beautiful to look at, but the taste is another matter.
Zhu Tong knew that Director Dou would not pull himself here for no reason, he touched a glass with Director Dou, looked at his watch, and said, "It's not early, please tell me if you have something." I still have dates. β
"Then you're welcome." Director Dou sat down, put away his smile, and changed to a person in a blink of an eye; "Mr. Li, I must make it clear that Senator Lehman's visit to Xijing is a big test for us. No...... Hear me out. I don't mean to blame you, but on behalf of the provincial party committee and the provincial government, I would like to thank you for inviting such an important guest for us. Both Beijing and Shanghai newspapers today reported the news of the arrival of Senator Lehman and his entourage in Xijing. For our remote provinces, any such report is precious; It has a positive effect on our image. Colleagues in the propaganda department were the happiest, they would have personally come to thank you for the ...... for you and Senator Lehman"
"I'm really running out of time;" Zhu Tong had to interrupt Director Dou, it was already past ten o'clock, and he didn't have the patience to listen to Director Dou's tirade; "Thank you is not necessary, Senator Lehman is just a purely business activity this time."
"Business events?" Director Dou shook his head; "If it was really just a purely business activity, Governor Wang would not have gone to Beijing."
Seeing that Zhu Tong didn't speak, Director Dou said again; "The secretary wanted to arrange an informal meeting with Senator Lehman, but Governor Wang left. Those of us who are subordinates ...... Can you understand? β
Zhu Tong nodded, no wonder Wang Xiangjiao suddenly went to Beijing.
When the secretary of the provincial party committee met with Senator Lehman, the local media would certainly report on it, and the Propaganda Department would certainly regard this informal meeting as an important foreign affairs task and recommend it to the central media, fearing that other media would follow suit. The idea is to take this opportunity to send some information to the outside world, to show the secretary's international vision, and to add a cornerstone to the road to promotion or renewal that may not exist. Even if you can't be promoted or renewed, it's good to be transferred to an economically developed coastal area for one term or three or two years before you reach the age line.
The secretary meets with the U.S. senator, but does the governor see it? Do you want to come along? What to talk about when you meet? These are all things that Wang Xiangjiao has to consider.
Now that Wang Xiangjiao is gone, of course the secretary is not happy, and Director Dou's work will be difficult to do. She had to communicate with Senator Lehman to identify topics that would be of "interest" to both sides during the meeting. Senator Lehman is from the United States, and it is ugly to look at if he talks about some unpleasant issues.
As everyone knows, Senator Lehman is a patient of the "miracle doctor Li Xiang" and is his friend. And Senator Lehman seems to be obedient to this young Chinese TCM practitioner, and his friendship is extraordinary. Just a year ago, Senator Lehman went to Shanghai to detonate the mysterious "Peach Blossom Pond Water" case and helped the "miracle doctor Li Xiang" resolve a very dangerous crisis. The people and things affected by that time have not completely subsided to this day.
Wang Xiangjiao seems to be one of the beneficiaries of that crisis.
Now that Governor Wang Xiangjiao is gone, Zhu Tong's attitude has become very important, and Director Dou must first do the work of "Divine Doctor Li Xiang". Of course, the leaders will not give any specific instructions, and everything needs to be understood by Director Dou.
"Mr. Finney is gone." Director Dou said again.
"I think we might as well wait and see." Zhu Tong thought about it, but he still didn't think clearly about whether he should help Director Dou. But he figured out one thing: he couldn't make any decisions until he figured out what Wang Xiangjiao meant.
"Why?" Director Dou asked distressedly; "I know it's rude to ask such a question, but I don't have the right reason, I'm going to be criticized."
"And simple;" Zhu Tong pointed to the east; "Mr. Finney has returned to Shanghai, and his stay here for a few hours has not been pleasant. Director Dou should have known his special status, and he should have known that Mr. Finney was a cultural officer at the U.S. Consulate General in Shanghai. As a cultural officer, Mr. Finney had close contacts with certain cultural people in Shanghai. In Shanghai, there are also many international media reporters. If Finney whines those people, if these whining things are reported in the media, I'm fine, and it doesn't matter what Mr. Finney scolds me. However, once such reports appeared, Senator Lehman would be limited to business activities, and any official reports would become sensitive. β
"That's a good reason." Director Dou thought about it with a cold face, and there was no better way, so he could only nod in approval.
"Still have questions?" Zhu Tong got up and wanted to leave; Asked casually out of politeness.
"There's a problem." Director Dou was unceremoniously, at this time, she had already understood Zhu Tong's temper; "Senator Lehman's speech at tomorrow's opening ceremony cannot exceed five minutes."
"What's the point?" Zhu Tong asked puzzled.
"It doesn't make sense, etiquette needs." Director Dou said very seriously; "If Mr. Finney hadn't made any announcements, the informal meeting between the secretary and Mr. Lehman would have been about ten minutes. Then, the two sides will not have more than five minutes to express. β
"Inexplicable." Zhu Tong said boredly, opened the door and left.
Zhu Tong somewhat understood why Wang Xiangjiao went to Beijing. This secretary must like to play with these little tricks very much, and he especially likes to make a big deal out of such inexplicable small details. Wang Xiangjiao didn't want to wade into this troubled water, nor did he want to be bound by the inexplicable tricks of the leader, which would damage his image.
The official prestige and official authority are reflected in these inconspicuous details.
Before leaving, Zhu Tong did not forget to turn around and say a word; "Say sorry to Patrick for me."
Director Dou nodded, silently staring at his back in a daze.
There was only half a bottle of whiskey left on the table between Lan Zhanjiang and Qin Keqiang, and Zhu Tong sat down and said sorry. He was five minutes late, and the two had been here for at least half an hour.
The bars of the west, even in five-star hotels, have no shortage of ethnic elements.
This was originally designed and decorated according to the standard quiet bar, but there was an extra stage in the middle. Several ethnic minority dancers, dressed in shiny and transparent simplified and sexy versions of quasi-national costumes, stretched out their arms and spun rapidly on the stage to the rock version of ethnic music, constantly showing off their snow-white slender thighs......
Zhu Tong noticed Lan Zhanjiang's abnormality at first sight, he actually looked at those thighs with relish, and didn't seem to notice that Zhu Tong sat down opposite him.
With Lan Zhanjiang's knowledge, experience, education and lifestyle since childhood, how could he be interested in such a woman? Unless...... Zhu Tong and Qin Keqiang exchanged glances and followed Lan Zhanjiang's gaze.
Oh...... Among the dancers, there is indeed a more outstanding lead dancer.
From the curvy and soft figure to the beautiful appearance, coupled with the glamorous style revealed between the gestures, the snow skin is crystal smooth and tender, the eyes are tactful and seductive, and she can be called the best woman at the stunner level.
In the bar, most men's eyes are rolling on her; Zhu Tong couldn't help but look at her twice, and soon realized her charm.
The dancer stretched out his arms and bent his waist, flying all over the field, dancing a strip of colorful silk in a chic and elegant, and the snow-white pink neck and crisp chest reflected in each other.
The music slows down, the lead dancer falls down, and then leads the partners back in the background.
Lan Zhanjiang retracted his gaze, raised his glass and said to Zhu Tong: "I didn't expect that there is such a stunning color here. Just this dance, it's worth the trip. Convener, for her, cheers! β
"Cheers, no problem, Brother Lan should know my habits." Zhu Tong beckoned to the waiter and ordered a bottle of liquor.
When the wine came, Zhu Tong raised his glass and toasted to Lan Zhanjiang and Qin Keqiang.
Zhu Tong and Qin Keqiang haven't seen each other for nearly two months, and the logistics company operated by Shiqimen is on the rise, attacking cities and staking land everywhere; Qin Keqiang has almost become a trapeze, and the two rarely have time to sit down and chat.
But between people in the rivers and lakes, most of them can convey a lot of information with one look and one gesture. Zhu Tong could feel that Qin Keqiang was not really free, he was hard-pulled by Lan Zhanjiang.
"I said that making money is not all there is to life. Brother Zhu, do you dare to bet with me, 100,000, I will pay 100,000, she will definitely accompany me obediently for three days. Lan Zhanjiang seemed to be a little drunk and spoke a little out of tune, but Zhu Tong knew that she must be the dancer.
"100,000 US dollars or RMB." Zhu Tong asked.
"Of course it's dollars, for such a woman, $100,000 is nothing. Right? Lan Zhanjiang took out a golden pen, wrote a few words on a business card, and called a waiter over and said, "Please give it to the leading dance lady just now." At the same time, there were two hundred-dollar bills.
The waiter bowed respectfully and went with his business card.
"I'm betting on it." Zhu Tong stared at Lan Zhanjiang's eyes and said; "Tonight, she won't show her charm in Lan Gongzi's bed."
"Bet on what?" Lan Zhanjiang asked confidently.
"A question;" Smile lines floated at the corners of Zhu Tong's mouth; "A question without any limitations. The losing side must answer, without the slightest concealment. β
Lan Zhanjiang stretched out his hand and slapped Zhu Tong. Then I glanced at my watch, stared at the entrance of the table leisurely, and tasted the wine with great grace.
As the minutes ticked by, the ten-minute timer was over, and the lead dancer didn't show up.
"Need my help?" Zhu Tong asked with a smile; "Although I won, I am also happy to do a good deed of human beauty."
"Is it another gamble?" Lan Zhanjiang's face was a little red and asked.
"If you want to bet, I'm fine." Zhu Tong raised two fingers; "It's pretty much the same as the first bet, but this time you have to answer two questions if you lose. I promise, let her appear to you within fifteen minutes. β
"Fifteen minutes?" Lan Zhanjiang looked around, and there was a singer performing folk songs on the stage, without accompanying dance; "I bet. If you lose this time, answer you three questions, and if you win, you answer me one question. β
"The account can't be counted like this, and the chips in the two games can't cancel each other out. If I lose, answer your two questions, and Lan Gongzi still has to answer me one question. If you win...... Hehe! Can you start the timer? After Zhu Tong finished speaking, he stretched out his wrist and revealed the special CK watch.
Lan Zhanjiang also stretched out his wrist and glanced at Zhu Tong's watch, as if he didn't feel anything, as if he had forgotten that this watch was still given to Zhu Tong by him.
Zhu Tong beckoned to the waiter who had just delivered a business card to Lan Zhanjiang, and whispered something in his ear.
The waiter shook his head in embarrassment, and Zhu Tong spat out a sentence again.
The waiter looked at the direction of the stage, then at Lan Zhanjiang, and finally lowered his head and communicated with Zhu Tong in a very small voice.
Three minutes later, the waiter walked to the stage again.
"Twelve minutes to go." Lan Zhanjiang looked at the direction where the waiter disappeared and asked; "Win or lose, I'd love to know what you said to him."
"Is that a problem?" Zhu Tong touched his chin.
"Sort of me as an advance bet." Lan Zhanjiang held up a finger; "If I win, you just have to answer me one more question."
"I admit it;" Zhu Tong turned his head and asked Qin Keqiang; "Brother Qin also wants to know?"
"I'm a little curious." Qin Keqiang replied.
"Okay, I'll uncover the mystery for the two of you." Zhu Tong leaned over to the platform, and Lan Zhanjiang and Qin Keqiang also came over.
"First of all, I asked the waiter her name, and the waiter offered a hundred, and I agreed; In the second question, I asked the waiter if she had a boyfriend or husband. The most important thing around such a charming woman is suitors, and there must be many rich people who want to take her into the golden house. The waiter offered two thousand, and I didn't counteroffer. He said that Miss Xin not only has a boyfriend, but her boyfriend is also a very powerful man. That's a big brother. How's that, do you need me to go on? This bar is the big brother's. That is, he is the boss here. β
"The underworld;" Qin Keqiang smiled; "Mr. Lan, 100,000 US dollars may not be able to touch people's hearts. The owner here is also not short of money. β
"Brother Qin has a good eye, and Miss Xin didn't come to dance for money. She is a true dancer, as long as she can dance on stage, nothing else matters. Zhu Tong sighed.
He just saw a clue that only a dancer who really loves dance can dance like that. And the moment she looked back before she stepped down, the dazzling look in her eyes became dim.
The waiter's words only confirmed Zhu Tong's speculation; But in any case, Lan Zhanjiang wants to have a taste of beauty in the way of hooking up with ordinary women, which is definitely invalid. Such a famous flower must have a master a long time ago, and it must be a powerful character who can shake the table.
"Her last name is Xin? What is it called? Lan Zhanjiang didn't mean to back down, and asked eagerly.
"Xin Yun." Zhu Tong looked at his watch, and for another three minutes, the waiter came over and quietly handed him a red card.
Zhu Tong stuffed a whole stack of unopened banknotes. The waiter looked down and pretended to be calm and walked to the gate.
After getting 10,000 yuan, he will leave this western city as quickly as possible and go outside in the wider world. The salary level here is not high, 10,000 yuan, and he can't save it for a year.
"You carry so many bills with you at any given time?" Lan Zhanjiang was dumbfounded, the stack of banknotes ......
"Ten minutes to go, I got her phone. And, with Miss Xin's permission. β
"How did you do that?" Lan Zhanjiang asked in surprise.
"I bid 10,000 yuan and asked the waiter to bring a message to Miss Xin. He brought the word, and I paid the money. Zhu Tong shook the card proudly;" I asked the waiter to tell her that Lan Gongzi was the president of an investment company, born in France, grew up in Europe, loved art, and cherished a dance genius like Miss Xin. Mr. Lan hopes to provide her with a bigger stage in Shanghai, Beijing, and even the whole country. The $100,000 is just the signing fee. β
"Aren't you cheating?" Lan Zhanjiang was unwilling. 100,000 US dollars is nothing, but it can provide a bigger stage for Miss Xin, such a promise is a bit unreliable for him, "She will leave here sooner or later, if it is not us, someone else will definitely find her." The eldest sister's Neptune Entertainment needs such talents, and if you are favored, won't Lan Gongzi do it? β
Hearing Zhu Tong say this, Lan Zhanjiang thought about it, he took the card from Zhu Tong's hand and wanted to make a call.
"No need." Zhu Tong said softly; "Look, Miss Xin is here."
At the entrance of the dimly lit stage, Nana walked over with a white shadow of lotus steps and fluttering skirts.
Zhu Tong leaned back and tried to make himself as comfortable as possible.
The rest of the matter has nothing to do with him.
It was Lan Zhanjiang and Lan Gongzi who wanted to sleep with Miss Xin, and all the consequences caused by this were, of course, borne by Lan Zhanjiang.
He just wanted to be comfortable watching a farce that might be funny, maybe bloody.
Of course, the "miracle doctor Li Xiang" will not be calm wherever he goes, the so-called debts are not afraid to be repaid, and lice are not afraid of itching.
No matter how big a stir Lan Zhanjiang makes, Zhu Tong is not afraid that he will be implicated. As long as Lan Zhanjiang is kept and doesn't hang here, and no one is killed, there will be no big deal.
The only one who was a little worried was Qin Keqiang, who glanced at Qin Keqiang and signaled him to avoid it at the right time.
It didn't matter at this glance, he was seeing Qin Keqiang's unyielding expression.
Is it that serious? I've seen almost half-naked just now, and Miss Xin Yun is wearing clothes...... Zhu Tong turned his head, and his heart trembled.
The white figure, like a cloud, suddenly came to the front.
Xin Yun on the stage is certainly a dazzling pearl.
The Xin Yun that washes away the lead is even more beautiful...... It's fascinating.
As a pimp who hooked up Xin Yun with his own hands, Zhu Tong felt regretful for the first time.
Lan Zhanjiang's ability to taste women is really more than one or two layers higher than himself.
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