"Okay then, just don't act nonsense for a moment. I will never forgive you if you cause serious trouble."
Lu Mengxuan raised his hand and glanced at his watch. It was obvious that there was no time, so he reluctantly agreed and gave a warning at the same time.
"I promise."
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After the two returned to the house and said hello to Aunt Wang, they drove the BMW X5 to the city together.
Lu Mengxuan drove to the bank to withdraw money first. Zhang Yang followed and naturally refused to let her withdraw it, so he simply went in and withdrew 50,000 yuan.
The salary of Chinese public officials is not very high. Most of them rely on some hidden income, and they are all messy people. If they really serve the people, their living standards can be as good as those of ordinary white-collar workers.
Therefore, 50,000 yuan is almost enough for their annual income, and it must be full of temptation for a captain.
Lu Mengxuan originally wanted to apply for another bank card. Compared with giving a card, it would be more subtle and less likely to be discovered.
However, Zhang Yang found it troublesome, and he also felt that giving cash would be more impressive. Fifty thousand yuan sounds like a lot, but in reality it was just a few wads. No one would notice it if it was wrapped in newspapers.
It is undeniable that both of them used the back door for the first time, so they did not understand the market...
The hotel is not a five-star hotel, but it is luxurious and can definitely meet the standards of three or four stars. The lobby is spacious and bright, there are not many guests, and many tables are empty.
In order to avoid the other party being worried, even though there were only four of them, Lu Mengxuan chose a private room on the second floor and took out his mobile phone to make a call.
After the call was connected, the private room number was given. About ten minutes later, two men, led by the waiter, opened the private room and walked in.
"Fang Tao, you are here, please come in quickly." Lu Mengxuan hurried to the door and said.
A man in his twenties, with a medium build and a short head, small but very lively eyes, wearing a maroon casual suit, was her junior high school classmate Fang Tao. When he saw the two of them, he said: "Mengxuan, I'll give it to you."
Please introduce me, this is my uncle."
He turned to the middle-aged man and said, "Uncle, this is the Mengxuan I told you about. I need your help with something."
"Hello, Uncle Miao, please sit down quickly." Lu Mengxuan greeted the two of them warmly.
Apparently the male classmate had already told her the name of her uncle. She cleverly addressed him as uncle instead of calling him by title, just to get close to him.
"Since you are classmates, feel free to tell me if you have anything to do. As long as it doesn't affect your principles, you should help."
The middle-aged man's name is Miao Yuancai, who is the captain of the urban construction brigade of Minghua District, Donghai City. The construction area of the orphanage is also under his jurisdiction, so the notice of suspension of construction and demolition was naturally issued by his management department.
Although his words were spoken very intimately, if you listen carefully, they are all ambiguous, with a cunning characteristic of officialdom. He did not violate the principles, but in fact he did not agree to anything.
If it doesn't violate the principle, why bother looking for him? Just follow the normal procedure...
"Who is this..." Fang Tao asked doubtfully when he saw the smiling Zhang Yang beside Lu Mengxuan.
Usually, this kind of treat-and-trust relationship requires one person to come alone. It would be very inconvenient to bring one more person, so he felt a little curious and surprised.
Of course, Lu Mengxuan had already considered this concern, but Zhang Yang was so shameless that she couldn't help it...
The most important thing is Zhang Yang's playful and smiling face, which makes people feel very uneasy.
"He is my boyfriend Zhang Yang, and he helps me take care of the children in the orphanage," Lu Mengxuan introduced.
"I didn't expect that Mr. Zhang is also a person who is passionate about charity. It's nice to meet you." Fang Tao extended his hand politely.
But I thought in my heart that he was probably so kind just to please Lu Meng, a beautiful woman. After all, he didn't look like a good person at first glance.
"I did this for Xuan Xuan." Zhang Yang saw his insincere expression and knew what he was thinking, so he smiled and said.
"Okay, don't be polite, hurry up and order."
Lu Mengxuan saw Zhang Yang's evil smile and was worried that he was messing around. Besides, the waiter on the side hesitated several times while holding the menu. He was obviously embarrassed to interrupt the conversation between the two, so he started to urge him.
"Yes, yes, Uncle Miao, you can just order whatever you like." Zhang Yang took the menu from the waiter and handed it to Miao Yuancai before saying.
"You're welcome. It's just a simple meal. It doesn't cost too much."
"Yes, we are all friends, just order some home-cooked food."
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Fang Tao and Miao Yuancai declined politely without any official arrogance, which made Zhang Yang somewhat fond of them.
"Then I'll just order a few. If it doesn't suit my taste, I can add more at any time."
Zhang Yang saw that the two of them were not being hypocritically polite, nor was he a mother-in-law. He simply took the menu and said to the waiter: "Abalone and ginseng red fish soup, lotus fruit wood steak..."
He didn't bother to worry about what dishes were on the menu and what flavors they were. He just ordered the special dishes and the most expensive ones on the menu.
"Another bottle of Moutai and a bottle of Wuliangye." Lu Mengxuan hurriedly added after Zhang Yang finished ordering.
Although she didn't know much about wine or its price, she had heard that Moutai Wuliangye was very well-known in China and belonged to the high-end wine category.
"You don't have to spend so much money..." Miao Yuancai's face changed slightly, and when he wanted to stop him, the waiter had already walked out of the private room with the menu.
To put it bluntly, he still didn't know what Lu Mengxuan was looking for. After all, when his nephew came to him, he just wanted to help him with something.
What big things can young people do? As the captain of an urban construction brigade, it can be said that there is no pressure at all when it comes to matters within his jurisdiction.
It is undeniable that there is also an element of vanity in it. After all, as an elder, he comes to support his sister's children and show off. If he is proud of his face, his sister's status in the family will also be significantly improved.
When I heard the name of the dish that Zhang Yang ordered, I was already in a daze. I have participated in many wine restaurants. Although there are not many dishes, they are all very expensive. Plus Maotai Wuliangye, this meal is not much.
One thousand dollars is definitely not enough.
Who would spend so much money on a treat for a trivial matter? Thinking of this, I couldn't help but feel uneasy...
"Mengxuan, I heard that after graduating from high school, you were admitted to the acting department of Beidu Art Academy?" Fang Tao was a little surprised when he saw the two of them were so willing to spend money, but he pretended to be calm and asked.
"Well, I just graduated the year before last." Lu Mengxuan replied with a smile.
"I heard that it is the highest art school in Beidu, and many students are very envious of it."
Fang Tao deliberately praised a few words, then changed the topic and continued: "What industry will you engage in after graduation? Acting in movies and TV series?"
The profession of actor in China is very dignified and prestigious, and makes a lot of money. Even the income of a second-rate actor is not comparable to that of myself.
Seeing that Lu Mengxuan was so generous, he deliberately inquired about it.
"No, after I graduated, I went to Donghai Medical University to work as a teacher." Lu Mengxuan explained.
"Oh! What a pity. In fact, being an actor is not bad. For a well-known actor like Meng Qiaoer, I heard that the appearance fee alone is hundreds of thousands."
Zhang Yang was stunned, obviously he didn't expect that Meng Qiaoer would be involved, and he couldn't help but sigh at this girl's popularity.
At the same time, thinking that she was his future wife, a proud smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"You can't say that. After all, with so many actors graduating every year, how many will become famous? Most of them are still unknown and no different from ordinary people." Lu Mengxuan said with a smile.
"Yes, I heard that there are many actresses who even sacrifice themselves in order to win the leading role to please the director. Although Meng Qiaoer is known as a pure and beautiful girl, who knows if there is something behind it..." Fang Tao did not finish his sentence, obviously he also considered saying to a girl
These were very inappropriate. He paused and continued: "Leaving this circle is also a wise choice. Being a university teacher is also a good career. The income is high and very stable."
He didn't know yet that the Lu Mengxuan in front of him was very well-known in the world. She was once a girl with the most star potential. However, the short film she made for charity was banned, so she left the entertainment industry in anger and chose her current career.
career.
If he finds out, his jaw will definitely drop...
Zhang Yang was furious when he heard him talking about Meng Qiaoer like this, but Lu Mengxuan couldn't get angry and could only sit there and sulk.
"It's not as serious as you said. It's just that the entertainment industry attracts more attention, so any scandal will be magnified infinitely. Many actresses still rely on their strength and acting skills to become popular, especially Meng Qiaoer. It is said that she often faced people when she was in college.
She practiced her expressions in the mirror, and even blindfolded her eyes for a week in order to play the role of a blind person, just to experience the feeling and movements of a blind person. Her popularity is also the result of her hard work."
Lu Mengxuan smiled helplessly and continued: "Although the university teachers are not as good as you said, I am satisfied."
Zhang Yang was a little surprised, obviously he didn't expect that she knew Meng Qiaoer so well...
"By the way, what kind of job does Mr. Zhang do?" Fang Tao also understood that as a university teacher, he only earned a dead salary, and obviously he would not be so generous. The only possibility is that Zhang Yang is a rich man.
But looking at his clothes and behavior, he doesn't look like a second-generation man at all. If he is really rich, he can be regarded as a nouveau riche at most...
"no job."
Zhang Yang also understood what he was thinking, and his good impression gradually disappeared. He curled his lips and continued with a smile: "I'm just an orphan. I haven't been in Donghai City for a long time and I haven't found a job yet."
What he meant by this was to clearly tell Fang Tao that he had nothing to do, and to stop making blind guesses and tests.
After filming a promotional video with Lu Mengxuan last time, the school's punishment made him understand that falling in love between teachers and students is absolutely not allowed, so there is no need for him to reveal his identity as a student.
I don't care about other people's rumors, I am mainly afraid of the negative impact on Lu Mengxuan... (To be continued)