Zhang Xusheng seemed to have set his sights on Pei Yuchi for a long time. He lazily put one hand on the edge of the table, leaning slightly on the back of the chair. The head was slightly raised, the chin was slightly raised, and the eyes were half-closed, showing a look of arrogance and disdain.
There was a hint of contempt in the corner of his mouth, and his eyes looked slowly up and down at Pei Yuchi, as if silently declaring some self-evident fact, with a hint of provocation.
The eyes of the two people met without any evasion.
Although Pei Yuchi was a little surprised in his heart, his face was always calm and calm, without any embarrassment. He just nodded to him lightly, with a calm look between his brows, and continued to follow him with his eyes as usual. The waiter walked forward.
Zhang Xusheng pretended to be casual and nodded lightly in response, as if there was nothing.
The two looked at each other in the air, Zhang Xusheng's provocation came to nothing, he looked away and looked towards the night outside the window.
A corner of the two people's hearts returned to peace in a moment.
Pushing open the private room door, Lin Sheng'an was already waiting there.
The two exchanged a few words and then sat down. The waiters served the dishes one after another, and Lin Sheng'an smiled and asked Pei Yuchi to eat more to replenish his body.
"What, is that girl lazy? Didn't she promise to help you share the work before, but now she breaks her promise so quickly?" Lin Sheng'an asked, his tone revealing doting and concern for his daughter.
"I asked her to go back to the office to help me organize tomorrow's texts and follow everyone around for a day. Girls really can't stand the intensity of such work." Pei Yuchi replied sincerely, feeling sorry for Lin Wan'er in his heart. I appreciate and praise my efforts and progress.
"That's right, work requires not only brains, but also physical strength to support it. In this regard, working men who are on business trips are indeed more burdened." As he said, Lin Sheng'an used chopsticks to give Pei Yuchi a piece of food. I ordered several dishes to express my trust and affirmation in him.
"You are peers, and she will benefit from what you say. You have real talents and practical skills, so I will not discourage her. As long as it does not cause unnecessary interference to you, you can arrange for her to study." You don't need to take care of her, and you don't need to give her any preferential treatment. My daughter is not allowed to feel squeamish," Lin Sheng'an said seriously, his attitude revealing his expectations and teachings for his daughter.
"It's rare for a father to say something like this. It's really rare for you to teach your daughter to be both lenient and strict. If I have a daughter in the future, I will teach you the same way." Pei Yuchi admired Lin Sheng'an's approach from the bottom of his heart. .
"Let’s not talk about her! As soon as I arrived in Hong Kong Island in the afternoon, I went to see the exhibition hall. Wow! It really opened my eyes. The exhibition is held every year, and I also saw many large and small exhibitions in other cities. It’s rare to see a small exhibition like ours. Although the money was spent, it’s not a lot. I immediately had the urge to treat you to a meal.” Lin Sheng’an laughed heartily as he spoke. There was a look of pride and relief on his face.
Pei Yuchi said softly: "It is not difficult to achieve this level by working hard, but I am quite satisfied with it. I just don’t know what the effect will be after implementation. I will sum up the experience and leave it to be adjusted next time. " He said modestly and offered a cup of tea to Lin Sheng'an.
Lin Sheng'an happily patted Pei Yuchi on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Xiao Pei, thank you very much for supporting our work this time. . Listening to Director Liu's description, during the week-long preparations, you not only put forward many original and forward-looking ideas, but also showed a high level of professionalism and sense of responsibility in solving specific problems of the project. "
"Director Liu was deeply impressed by you. He said on the spot that starting from this year, he would like to ask you to serve as a consultant every year to provide exchanges of ideas and answers to questions for the Investment Promotion Bureau. It will have a great positive impact on the economic layout in the coming year. ”
“Although we all know that it is not easy for you to spare time due to your heavy responsibilities. But as long as you are able, it depends on your time and energy. This work is related to the economic operation of Fenglin in the coming year. You can help if you can. No matter how many matters need to be coordinated, I will try my best to support it. "
After saying that, Lin Sheng'an poured a cup of tea for Pei Yuchi, with a face full of joy: "The talents of Fenglin Terrace are hard-working and practical. Let me first thank you for your hard work on behalf of Director Liu, and with tea. Instead of wine, let me toast you with a glass! The future life is terrible! "
Pei Yuchi smiled modestly, picked up the tea poured by Lin Sheng'an, and took a sip. The aroma was fragrant and the aftertaste was long.
"I'm just doing my duty. That’s all. I would also like to see Fenglin recognized by all walks of life. "Pei Yuchi said softly.
Lin Sheng'an nodded heavily, with pride and appreciation in his eyes: "I knew that with you, this investment promotion would be successful! The development of Maple Forest requires elites like you to go all out! "
The two looked at each other and smiled, surrounded by the fragrance of tea, and understood each other tacitly.
The two had a lively discussion about the exhibition.
Pei Yuchi I admired Lin Sheng'an. He briefly explained the highlights of the exhibition, while Lin Sheng'an provided constructive suggestions on the specific details.
As the topic unfolded, the two talked about the subsequent promotion plan of the exhibition. Pei Yuchi spoke in a clear and coherent manner, and Lin Sheng'an nodded frequently in agreement.
Seeing that Pei Yuchi had been working since the morning and had not had a good meal, Lin Sheng'an specially ordered a few more dishes for him to enjoy. Only then did Pei Yuchi realize that he was indeed hungry, so he moved on to the food and was no longer polite.
The two of them came and discussed, actively making suggestions for the follow-up work of the exhibition, and the atmosphere was harmonious and friendly. . Pei Yuchi's conversation was full of work experience, unique insights and meticulousness.
However, Lin Sheng'an was deeply impressed by his serious and responsible work attitude.
Listening to Pei Yuchi's report with interest, he added dishes to his bowl from time to time. In the blink of an eye, the two of them had finished their meal at ten o'clock.Looking out the glass window of the hall, the streets of Hong Kong Island are still busy with traffic, and neon lights illuminate the whole city. Lin Sheng'an and Pei Yuchi were concentrating on their discussion, seemingly completely ignoring the noisy world outside the window.
The bright outline of the zenith of the moon can be vaguely seen on the distant horizon. Where the sea and the sky meet, there is a silvery light.
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From the glass window of the box, you can see the sparkling sea outside, filled with rippling moonlight. Silvery waves gently lapped the embankment, and seagulls soared in the night.
In the hazy night, Pei Yuchi couldn't help but look out the window, his eyes flashing brightly, filled with diligence and passion. He knew that this matter was of great importance and he must go all out.
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Pei Yuchi and Lin Sheng'an had a hearty chat in the restaurant and did not return to the room until late at night. Xiao Liao had already fallen asleep due to the tiredness of the day.
Before going to bed, he sent Pei Yuchi a message: Brother, I’m too sleepy, so I’ll go to bed first. I contacted Sister Xia in the evening. She will be on a business trip soon, so I will temporarily leave Qingdai. Let Mr. Qi take care of it. As for the New Year, she has already taken annual leave, and the specific itinerary will depend on the situation.
After reading Xiao Liao's message, Pei Yuchi felt a touch of desolation in his heart.
He tried hard to suppress the uneasiness and sadness in his heart. Vaguely, he saw the backs of the two people gradually moving away.
He took a deep breath and closed his eyes.
At this time, he was exhausted both physically and mentally. He told himself that there would be more important work tomorrow that required his all-out efforts. It was so bitter that he could only put it down temporarily.
Pei Yuchi picked up tomorrow's workflow on the bedside table and browsed it carefully. The phone was still ringing with reminders of to-do tasks in the memo over and over again, and he couldn't care anymore.
The words became blurry in front of his red eyes, and Pei Yuchi tried to keep his eyes open, trying to keep his attention. But waves of sleepiness came one after another, and his head rose and dropped uncontrollably.
The traffic and high-rise buildings outside the house were distorted in front of his eyes. Gradually, he felt that he was slowly sinking, as if he was sinking into a pool of warm water.
In the end, the process slipped from Pei Yuchi's hands, and his head gradually dropped, leaning against the soft head of the bed.
His breathing became heavy and long, and Pei Yuchi finally couldn't resist the sleepiness, and fell into a deep sleep, entering a long-lost sleep.
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The streets facing the hotel no longer have the hustle and bustle of the day, and the whole city is shrouded in silence.
The trees on the roadside seemed to be swaying in the absence of wind, making rustling sounds. The full moon that originally hung high in the sky had been shrouded by dark clouds, revealing only a hazy light.
White waves flickered faintly on the sea in the distance, and the seagulls no longer hovered, clinging to the pier wall.
Through the half-closed curtains, you can see the flag on the roof falling weakly, as if foreshadowing something to come.
The whole night was quiet, but it felt subtly filled with a strange tension...
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Suddenly, there was a sound outside the window. There were bursts of "crackling" rapid knocking sounds, as if something heavy was constantly hitting the window glass.
Pei Yuchi had been sleeping very uneasily in the past few days, and the accumulated fatigue made him finally fall asleep tonight.
He woke up with a start. He opened his eyes suddenly, his brain was still in a state of confusion, and he couldn't tell whether this was a dream or reality.
At this time, there was another "dong-dong" knock on the door, which was particularly clear in the silence of the night. His heart started pounding and he tried to wake himself up.
The knocking on the door made him feel an inexplicable feeling of panic and uneasiness while he was half asleep and half awake.
He rubbed his tired eyes, the afterimages of the dream still echoing in his mind. Pei Yuchi calmed down.
His steps staggered, as if he was struggling in the water, and his feet seemed as heavy as lead.
Pei Yuchi held on to the wall and walked forward with difficulty, shaking for a few times before he stabilized his body. He raised his hand and wiped his face, trying to wake himself up, but his eyelids were still fighting.
He reached for the door handle unsteadily, as if something was trying to squeeze in outside the door. His hand groped repeatedly on the door handle, but he could not hold it firmly, as if his strength was being drained away little by little.
The knocking sound became thicker and louder, making him feel an unspeakable fear in his heart.
His vision was blurry, and he was leaning against the door unsteadily, the remaining reason in his mind still fighting against fatigue. The knock on the door seemed to come from another world...