Life in siheyuan era

Looking at the three-courtyard siheyuan, Zhou Zhiyuan felt a sense of déjà vu. Three years ago, it was called Anxin Hotel, and the manager was Bai Wenming; three years later, this large siheyuan was about to become a hotel again, and the manager was actually him.

And Zou Hong was actually the director of the Commercial Bureau, and she was the one who brought him to see the property.

Zou Hong also had her own understanding of this arrangement, and whispered: "Three years ago, a spy gang was busted, and afterwards it has been in a closed state. The residents of the two surrounding courtyards were investigated, and the residents who were not spies also moved away."

"The Municipal Commercial Bureau has always wanted to reopen this hotel, but the Municipal Public Security Bureau has always disagreed. The Municipal Government is inclined towards the Municipal Public Security Bureau, so it has been idle like this."

"But as soon as you came back, the Municipal Public Security Bureau agreed to hand it over. This was reserved for you!"

Zou Hong speculated, and Zhou Zhiyuan hurriedly replied: "Secretary, I don't have that much influence, it's just a coincidence."

He still addressed Zou Hong by her original position. Zou Hong smiled with satisfaction and said in a low voice: "Alright, there's no need for us siblings to say such polite words. You are also a section-level cadre, feel free to ask your older sister if you need anything."

Zhou Zhiyuan smiled and said: "Of course I need to trouble you, Sister. Yuan Shi is a formal employee of Modi Restaurant, just transfer him over. This quota can't be counted as one of the five."

There was a reason for this. The Municipal Commercial Bureau gave him five employee quotas for him to arrange. As soon as this news came out, people were looking for him through various channels, but he had his own plans.

Xu Laosan and Qiuyin stood aside with faces full of anticipation, while Liu Guangfu and Yan Jiekou's expressions were fearful, fearing that this Municipal Bureau leader would deny it.

And Zou Hong looked at the four of them, paused on Xu Laosan's face, a strange look flashed across her face, then she retracted her gaze and said in a low voice: "Yuan Shi doesn't have to be counted."

Zhou Zhiyuan smiled and then said loudly: "Why don't you thank Director Zou."

Hearing the four of them thank her in unison, Zou Hong shook her head lightly and said briskly: "You arrange it, the formal employees will arrive in two days, I'm leaving."

Hearing that she was leaving, Zhou Zhiyuan immediately said: "Lao Yuan, take them to clean up. You pay for lunch first, and I'll reimburse you."

Then he turned to Zou Hong and said: "Secretary, I'll see you off."

"No need to see me off."

"I must see you off. You were my old leader before, and now you are my new leader. I can't do without your leadership in this lifetime, shouldn't I closely follow the leader's footsteps?"

"Stop being glib."

Zou Hong retorted and turned to walk out, Zhou Zhiyuan waved to Yuan Shi and hurriedly followed.

The two walked on the hutong road, and Zou Hong asked in a low voice: "Why use Xu Ji?"

Zou Hong was a cultured person and would not call him "Xu Laosan."

She was skeptical of Zhou Zhiyuan's use of Xu Laosan. Hearing him reply: "Opening a hotel receives guests from all over the world, both good and bad. Having a tough guy as a doorman saves a lot of trouble."

Hearing him explain the reason, Zou Hong shook her head and replied: "You have too many tricks up your sleeve. You subdue Xu Ji and then give him a carrot, so that he will be devoted to you. Naturally, he will be your confidant."

Zou Hong spoke his true purpose, and Zhou Zhiyuan replied in a low voice: "It's not that simple. There are no eternal confidants in this world. Even after a wild horse is tamed, it must be given both kindness and power from time to time, let alone a person?"

Hearing these words, Zou Hong glanced at him in surprise and said in a low voice: "How old are you to be so scheming?"

Hearing this, Zhou Zhiyuan immediately smiled and said: "I'm just a simpleton, pretending to be profound in front of the old leader. Please rest assured, old leader."

He wanted to cover it up, but Zou Hong shook her head lightly and said: "It's too late to cover it up now."

Zhou Zhiyuan hurriedly replied: "I'll treat the old leader to dinner. The beef stew at this Modi Restaurant is good."

Zou Hong flatly refused, "I'm not going, don't even think about using sugar-coated bullets to corrupt me."

"This is not corruption, you are my old leader..." Saying this, he paused, seeing two female police officers escorting a middle-aged woman out, followed by Han Xue, and two male police officers.

Seeing the two of them, Han Xue stopped, took a deep look and continued to walk forward, getting into the van and leaving.

And the employees of Modi Restaurant followed out, standing in front of the door whispering. Wu Shan saw the two of them at a glance, and hurriedly ran over to complain, "Zhiyuan, you can't do this, transferring Yuan Shi away is like cutting off one of my arms."

After complaining to Zhou Zhiyuan, he immediately turned to Zou Hong and said: "Director Zou, I know you are Zhiyuan's old leader, but you can't favor him like this!"

Wu Shan really knew how to talk. With just a few words, he made Zhou Zhiyuan and Zou Hong laugh.

He used Yuan Shi's matter to imply that Zhou Zhiyuan was Zou Hong's person, a relationship that both of them were happy to accept.

And the fact was that Wu Shan secretly breathed a sigh of relief when Yuan Shi was transferred away. Yuan Shi was too capable, and he was more proficient in market matters than him, and he disdained his overtures. Having such a subordinate put a lot of pressure on him.

And Zhou Zhiyuan's appointment as the hotel manager and immediate transfer of Yuan Shi made him finally understand who Yuan Shi's person was.

Gu Chengliang didn't say what he was afraid of, but Wu Shan knew that he was extremely afraid, even unwilling to hear the name, let alone say the specific reason.

These factors made Wu Shan determined to curry favor with Zhou Zhiyuan, especially with Zou Hong here.

So he said diligently: "Director Zou, it's not easy for you to come here, I'll treat you at noon, and Zhiyuan will do it next time."

He was sincerely inviting, but Zou Hong flatly refused, "Discipline does not allow it."

Then she turned to Zhou Zhiyuan and said: "Manage well, manage people well, do things well, it's more useful than treating me to dinner."

"Yes."

Zhou Zhiyuan still spoke in the tone of the street office.

Zou Hong smiled, turned and walked towards the station, while Wu Shan grabbed Zhou Zhiyuan's arm and said in a low voice: "Come inside, let's eat and chat."

He invited Zhou Zhiyuan, and Zhou Zhiyuan smiled and said: "I'll remember this meal, I'll come find you when I'm done with my work."

"This opportunity will pass."

Wu Shan said jokingly.

Zhou Zhiyuan smiled and said: "I see that the shop in front is opened by the future Deputy Manager Wu, it's just a short walk away."

Saying this, Zhou Zhiyuan smiled again and strode forward, he wanted to be with Shen Lanyin if he had time at noon.

Looking at his back, Wu Shan knew where he was going, and immediately felt that Zhou Zhiyuan still regarded him as important. He was going to accompany his girlfriend while also accepting his invitation. What was important was that Zhou Zhiyuan said he was the "future Deputy Manager Wu."

Zhou Zhiyuan's words and deeds made Wu Shan feel very comfortable, and Xu Laosan also felt very comfortable.

When he spoke to Zhou Zhiyuan hesitantly, he didn't expect Zhou Zhiyuan to agree to his request.

"Hu Feng's wife didn't have a job in the first place. After Hu Feng was sentenced, she has been living a difficult life with her son and daughter on welfare."

After he said this, he looked at the contemplative Zhou Zhiyuan nervously. After a while, Zhou Zhiyuan said in a deep voice: "Give her the last quota."

Hearing this, Xu Laosan grinned, Zhou Zhiyuan regarded him as important.

But then he saw Zhou Zhiyuan's face darken, and he became nervous again, hearing him ask coldly: "Do you have something going on with Hu Feng's wife?"

Hearing this, Xu Laosan was shocked and hurriedly said: "Hu Feng and I can't be considered brothers, but we've known each other for several years, could I do that?"

Xu Laosan raised his hand while speaking, this was a swearing gesture.

Seeing his attitude, Zhou Zhiyuan nodded lightly, his expression softened, and he said gently: "I don't care about small mistakes, but I will never tolerate things that involve principles. Work hard and strive to get you a wife in a year."

So Xu Laosan grinned again, he believed Zhou Zhiyuan's words.

Xu Laosan was really afraid of Zhou Zhiyuan, seeing those cold, long eyes was like being frozen at a glance.

But he also believed in Zhou Zhiyuan, saying that he would get him a wife in a year and he would definitely fulfill it.

Seeing this scene, Liu Guangfu and Yan Jiekou looked at each other. They knew Xu Laosan when they were in the Quanyi Gang. This was a tough guy that even Zhang Quanyi was unwilling to provoke.

But such a person was like an obedient child in front of Zhou Zhiyuan, even making the gesture of raising his hand to swear.

Seeing this scene, the two of them were awe-stricken, witnessing Zhou Zhiyuan's power.

They knew how they got here. Second Uncle and Third Uncle went to Zhou Dehou to ask for help. Zhou Dehou spoke and Zhou Zhiyuan had to arrange it. He was a filial son in the siheyuan, but here he was an absolute ruler.

And this deputy manager who directed the work was not a kind person either. These eyes seemed to be able to see through their hearts through their clothes, and Xu Laosan and Qiuyin also seemed a little afraid of him.

At this time, the two of them knew that it would be difficult to gain a foothold here by relying on neighborhood relations. Zhou Zhiyuan was concerned about the neighbors' feelings, but this deputy manager and Xu Laosan and Qiuyin would not indulge them. They should still work hard.