Chapter Eight I Invite You

  Wang Lin raised his head, which was somewhat gloomy, and glanced at the sun above. He helplessly wiped away a bead of sweat on his forehead that was as big as a soybean. The original inspection route planned for the inspection team had almost been completed. In fact, Wang Lin and He Zhongxiang had already checked this place thoroughly yesterday, and they had pointed out the problems that existed. Now, even if they came down to inspect again, it would be impossible to find any more problems. It was just that the leaders seemed to attach great importance to the results of this inspection, so the people below could only suffer and endure.

  It's true that leaders just need to open their mouths, and those below them will run around frantically. This phrase is especially apt here, as one inspection after another has even driven away the small vendors who set up stalls along the road, and stores with poor reputations have hastily closed their doors. The atmosphere that the high-tech zone has deliberately created may showcase its good public security, but it also reveals how desolate this place is. Without the crowds of people that used to be here, the most authentic side of this place has disappeared. Looking at the entire high-tech zone that they've tidied up, Wang Lin can't help but secretly mock them in his heart. If he were a merchant, he would never invest here. The reason is simple: the showy behavior is just too obvious.

  Finally, within the prescribed time, all areas were inspected, and Wang Lin could only helplessly caress his poor stomach, which was rebelling. Just now, another call came from above, saying that the inspection team is about to depart, and they need to hurry back to make preparations. The guides and escorts in the back will be taken care of by He Zhongxiang and the others.

  Even if the leaders attach great importance to it, even if they are familiar with today's itinerary and route like the back of their hand, at this time they will not take the lead themselves, nor will they act as guides. After all, others are also leaders, and this is not what leaders should do.

  He Zhongxiang and the other two returned to the car with big strides, their heads held high under the scorching sun. Looking at the driver sitting comfortably in the car, blowing air conditioning and drinking cola, Wang Lin felt a surge of anger inside. They had been running back and forth for over ten miles, but the driver remained seated in the car, comfortable and not having to get out. If it were just that he didn't have to get out, that would be one thing - after all, his job was to drive, and his work was to take care of the car. But this driver really was infuriating. Sitting in the car, he hadn't even turned off the engine, with the air conditioning blowing constantly, enjoying a comfortable life.

  It has to be said that drivers are also divided into grades. The car Wang Lin and his colleagues are sitting in now is an office vehicle of the district, which belongs to the highest-end Nissan. This time, in order to show off the strength of the high-tech zone, they didn't dare to drive out those broken Santana cars. There are also assigned cars in the district government office, but they are two Santana cars.

  Wang Lin and the others were riding in a deputy district head's official vehicle today. Of course, everyone knows what this deputy district head usually does, but they just don't want to say it. The businessmen were arranged by the city to ride together; since they came all the way from Beijing, they couldn't possibly be expected to drive themselves here, could they?

  As they got into the car, feeling the cool breeze from the air conditioner, the three of them finally felt a bit more comfortable. The driver carelessly shifted gears and stepped on the gas pedal, causing the Nissan to speed away like a plane. Along the way, they ran through four or five red lights, but eventually, something unexpected happened when they ran through another red light.

  Of course, this is not what happened when the Nissan car collided with someone, because of the Nissan car's reckless driving, a woman who was riding an electric bike and following the traffic light instructions to cross the road was startled for a moment, and the situation at the scene was somewhat out of control. Coincidentally, there was also a car running a red light behind the Nissan car, the Nissan car had passed, but the car behind it collided with something.

  The driver glanced in the rearview mirror, chuckled and cursed, then ignored the situation on site. It was them who hit someone, so they should naturally bear the consequences. Besides, this car had run through at least eighty red lights without getting a ticket, hadn't it?

  Looking at the driver's complacent appearance, Wang Lin found it hard to bear. No matter what, running a red light was wrong. Now that something had happened, not only did the driver not stop, but he even stepped on the gas and sped away. It seemed like the other party was related to the deputy district head, so Wang Lin didn't dare say anything more. He glanced at the rearview mirror and saw the situation behind him. The car was too far away for Wang Lin to see clearly, but from its appearance, it was definitely not some broken-down vehicle.

  In a hurry, Wang Lin and his party returned to the Jinhua Hotel, led by He Zhongxiang. Wang Lin and another accompanying staff member rushed back into the hotel.

  The time has been pushed back to three o'clock, and the weather is slightly better than at noon. The places where the inspection team needs to get off are basically all air-conditioned, so there's no need to worry about anything.

  Wang Lin and his group successfully received the inspection team, but it was obvious that compared to when they came this morning, there was one less person in the inspection team now. Of course, it was that person who had some hostility towards Wang Lin. Zhang Ling thanked Wang Lin lightly as usual, and then there was no further conversation.

  The afternoon inspection finally came to an end, but Wang Lin couldn't fully relax. Today's inspection was just a prelude, and the inspection team would spend another day randomly inspecting the entire high-tech zone. As soon as Yang Min learned of this news, he was furious, but on the surface, he had to pretend to welcome the random inspection. Now that they have money and are in power, Yang Min had to serve them obediently, even if it meant going to the district head's office for a cup of tea.

  Moreover, even the vice mayor Tang Qiujie only had a smiling and perfunctory response, as a fellow official, Yang Min should have been able to see through Tang's behavior. There must be some big shot backing him up. Not to mention these things, just one group, can be supported by just a few women, how many big shots are backing them up is not something they can guess.

  Dinner was still hosted by the High-tech Zone, and the dishes were still the best that the Jinhua Hotel could offer. Poor Wang Lin could only stand there silently watching, with saliva flowing from one corner of his mouth as he carefully poured wine for them.

  The dinner party didn't end until after nine o'clock, and Wang Lin, who was already starving, couldn't wait to dive into a bowl of food as soon as he got off work. The canteen in the government agency had already closed, so Wang Lin could only go to a restaurant outside to splurge a bit. As soon as he walked out of the unit's gate, before he even had time to look for a restaurant, Wang Lin received a call from Zhang Ling.

  For a moment, Wang Lin was speechless. It seemed that these big shots were determined to make things difficult for him and wouldn't even give him time to eat? Helplessly, Wang Lin hailed a taxi and went straight to the entrance of the Jinhua Hotel.

  "Hello, Zhang Ling! But I'm curious, what should I call you?" After seeing Zhang Ling, Wang Lin suddenly felt a surge of anger in his heart. He didn't know why, he was just angry, with an inexplicable sense of indignation.

  "Hehe, it seems like we don't need to be so polite with each other anymore, right? In a situation like today's, I can only pretend not to know you, so please forgive me!" Zhang Ling smiled and didn't explain further.

  "What's wrong? Did you call me out for something?" Wang Lin asked with a completely expressionless face, anger being only one of the reasons. Another, more important reason, and also the cause of Wang Lin's inexplicable anger, was still about food - you guys are full, but I, Wang Lin, am still starving.

  "There's nothing, just feeling a bit bored staying in the hotel. I don't have any friends in Zhongzhou either, only you, so I thought of asking you out to take a walk together. But someone seems to be unwilling." Zhang Ling said with a mischievous pout.

  Seeing Zhang Ling like this, Wang Lin couldn't say anything to refuse, but if he didn't refuse, wouldn't he be the one to suffer in the end? Just as Wang Lin was racking his brains for a solution, a sharp cry suddenly came from his stomach. This cry also happened to help Wang Lin solve his current predicament.

  "What? Haven't you eaten yet?" Zhang Ling asked with some curiosity.

  "Hmph, it's not just that I haven't eaten, from morning till now, I've only had two fried dough sticks and a bowl of soy milk at home. I was just about to go settle my lunch and dinner together when you called me out." Wang Lin spoke as if he had opened up his chatterbox, what's a big man like him afraid of a little woman?

  Although Zhang Ling may have a very high status, here she is still just a woman, neither Wang Lin's superior nor has any relationship with Wang Lin, and Wang Lin has no reason to hold everything in his stomach and not be willing to say anything.

  "Oh, so that's how it is. You're working? But I remember you disappeared for a few hours at noon, how could you not have eaten?" Zhang Ling nodded and continued to ask, but she had already roughly guessed the reason.

  "Alas, I didn't expect being a civil servant would be so tough. If I had known earlier, I would have done something else instead. I'll go eat first, if you're willing to wait, then we can take a walk together after I'm done eating. If not, then just head back and sleep." Wang Lin said with a bitter smile, waiting for Zhang Ling's response.

  "Come on, I'm treating!"

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