2003, July 22.

Gangxia Village, Futian District, Shenzhen City.

Gangxia Village is an urban village located in the core area of ​​Futian. Villagers have built small buildings one after another by renting out houses. Huo Jinglong's family is a villager in the village. Their family has built a ten-story small building by collecting rent.

"Huo Jinglong, didn't you say you were going on a business trip today?" Quan Yalian took a feather duster, slapped her son's quilt twice and said.

"Mom, what time is it?" Huo Jinglong heard Quan Yalian's voice and was so frightened that he jumped up from the bed and asked.

For the old lady's feather duster Huo Jinglong...

Oh, no.

It should be said that their whole family is afraid of Quan Yalian's feather duster.

"It's half past six. Go brush your teeth and wash your face quickly. It's already getting late." Quan Yalian said with her hands on her hips.

"It's okay, it's okay." Huo Jinglong patted his chest and said.

Hey, it's all because I was so excited last night that I didn't fall asleep until midnight.

Huo Jinglong hurriedly changed his clothes and ran to the bathroom to brush his teeth and wash his face. After washing, he pulled his suitcase and closed the door.

"When you are on a business trip, don't cause trouble. No matter what you do, be careful and call back if you encounter any problems..." Quan Yalian Balabala said a lot.

The mother is worried when the son travels a thousand miles, but the son is not worried when the mother travels a thousand miles.

"Mom, I understand." Huo Jinglong became a little annoyed when he heard his mother nagging her tirelessly.

"Mom is afraid that you will suffer a loss." Quan Yalian said while arranging Huo Jinglong's clothes.

"Mom, I'm leaving." Huo Jinglong waited for his mother to pack her clothes, then pulled the suitcase and left.

Quan Yalian's tears fell quietly as she watched her son leave. A mother is worried when a son travels a thousand miles, but a child is not worried when a mother travels a thousand miles.

Huo Jinglong came to the archway at the entrance of the village, looked left and right, took out his mobile phone from his pocket and called Shi Hao.

"Du~du~du~"

After waiting for a long time, no one picked up.

At this time, a tall man about 1.9 meters tall came up behind him.

"Huo Jinglong?" the big man asked, holding the barbecued pork bun in his left hand and patting his shoulder with his right hand.

"What are you doing?" Huo Jinglong was only 1.7 meters tall, and there was a mountain in front of him, which frightened him.

"Shi Hao, Mr. Cao's bodyguard." Shi Hao said with a smile while chewing on the barbecued pork buns.

"Brother Hao, hello." Huo Jinglong thought the other party was trying to rob him. Fortunately, this was the core area of ​​the city and there was no need to worry too much about the busy traffic.

"Wait for me here, I parked the car in the mall." After speaking, Shi Hao turned and left.

After a while, a Volvo S80 drove up in front of Huo Jinglong.

"Salute and put it on your own." Shi Hao stuck his head out of the car and said.

After Huo Jinglong put the salute in the trunk, he habitually opened the rear door.

"Sit in front." Shi Hao said.

...

It was already 8 o'clock when the two drove to Cao Mang's downstairs. Shi Hao took out his mobile phone and made a call to Cao Mang.

"Get up, lazy pig." Cao Mang patted Fan Xiaopang's butt and said.

"Yeah~ Got it." Fan Xiaopang rubbed his eyes and glared at Cao Mang.

The dead ghost promised not to torment him, but last night he did it again after 2 o'clock.

After the two of them washed up, they bowed and went downstairs.

"Boss." Huo Jinglong called out after seeing Cao Mang. Fan Xiaopang beside him looked familiar to him.

"Morning." Cao Mang replied.

Fan Xiaopang got into the car first. After all, the salute was a matter for men.

After Cao Mang got in the car, Fan Xiaopang slept on his shoulder.

"Shi Hao can set off." Cao Mang said.

"Okay." Shi Hao started the car and headed to the airport.

Along the way, Huo Jinglong peeked at Fan Xiaopang through the rearview mirror from time to time.

Huo Jinglong thought to himself: Why does this woman look so familiar? I just can't remember where I've seen her before.

After Shi Hao sent a few people to the airport entrance, he drove to the parking lot to park, and would drive back when he came back.

Huo Jinglong followed Cao Mang and Fan Xiaopang to the VIP room.

"Huo Jinglong, go and complete the registration procedures." Cao Mang handed him the IDs of himself, Fan Xiaopang and Shi Hao.

"Okay, boss." Huo Jinglong took the certificate and said.

There is a dedicated person in charge of the VIP room, so he does not need to queue up. When applying for a boarding pass, Huo Jinglong opened Fan Xiaopang's ID card.

"Fuck you." Huo Jinglong suddenly shouted loudly, startling the customers in the VIP room.

"Sir, are you okay?" the young lady who handled the formalities asked.

"It's okay, it's okay." Huo Jinglong waved his hand.

No wonder this woman looks so familiar, she turns out to be Miss Jinsuo. The boss is really lucky.

When the time came to 9:40, Cao Mang and others began to board the plane, and successfully landed in Shenzhen at 4:20.

...

As soon as a few people got off the plane and walked to the exit, they saw a person holding a sign saying "Mr. Cao Mang".

"I am Cao Mang, you are District Mayor Chen's secretary, right?" Cao Mang walked over and asked.

"Hello, Mr. Cao, I am District Mayor Chen's secretary, Niu Hanqing, just call me Xiaoniu," Niu Hanqing said.

"Secretary Niu, take us to the hotel to check in first." Cao Mang said with a smile. After all, the other party is older than himself, so it is not very appropriate to call him Xiao Niu.

"Okay, Mr. Cao." Niu Hanqing said.

Several people followed Niu Hanqing, and a domestic commercial vehicle was already waiting at the door.

The driver took a few people to the Longmen Building VIP Building on Hongjun Street. The Longmen Building VIP Building was the earliest luxury hotel in Bingcheng. In the early days of Bingcheng people, it was commonly known as the "Gobidan Paradise". Although it has gone through many vicissitudes, this century-old building

The style of the old house still remains.

After a few people entered the hotel, there was a picture display board in the hotel lobby. The display board was full of pictures and texts, recording the heavy history of this old house. According to reports, after the construction of the Middle East Railway at that time, many military and political dignitaries and the bourgeoisie from the Mao Xiong Country

They came to Bingcheng one after another. They thought that Bingcheng lacked luxurious leisure and entertainment places at that time. At that time, they had the idea of ​​building a luxury hotel. The reporter saw the construction drawings of the house that year that the building was built by the Mao Bear Man.

Gnazius designed it and Bearman Shirkov was responsible for its construction. The house was built in 1901 in the "Art Nouveau" architectural style.

"Huo Jinglong, go and check in," Cao Mang said.

"Mr. Cao, District Chief Chen has arranged dinner. After you complete the check-in procedures, I will take you there." Niu Hanqing said.

"Okay, Secretary Niu," Cao Mang replied.

"Mr. Cao, the room has been reserved. Here are the room cards for you and Miss Fan." At this time, Huo Jinglong came over and said.

Huo Jinglong was very sensible and did not book the wrong room. He booked a deluxe suite for Cao Mang and Fan Xiaopang, while he and Shi Hao stayed in a standard room.

"After you go up and put your things away, meet in the lobby at 5:40." Cao Mang looked at his watch. It was already 5:20, and 20 minutes was enough for the ceremony.

"Okay." Huo Jinglong replied.
Chapter completed!