Chapter 411 Business trip
The afternoon sunlight gradually softened, and the clock hands quietly pointed to 4:30.

Inside the exclusive arrivals area, Gao Jun's sharp eyes spotted the hotel staff who came to greet him.

The leader was a female manager with neat short hair, exuding an intellectual and capable aura, and standing next to her was a middle-aged driver in a sharp suit with a solemn expression.

Under the warm and attentive reception of the two, Gao Jun steadily got into a black Rolls-Royce Phantom.

This vehicle is nearly 2 meters wide and 5.8 meters long. Its massive and majestic shape exudes a breathtaking aura. Compared to the common Ghost, it is significantly larger, highlighting its uniqueness and prestige.

Moreover, the license plate was extremely impressive, ending in 8888, as if silently proclaiming the owner's extraordinary status.

"Mr. Gao, it takes about 25 to 30 minutes to drive from Hongqiao Airport to the Bulgari Hotel. Of course, this may be slightly affected by the actual road conditions."

"If you need anything during the journey, please let me know at any time." The female manager bowed slightly, her face beaming with a kind and friendly smile, her tone respectful and polite.

Gao Jun nodded gently and said with a warm expression, "Thank you."

With a roar of its engine, the Rolls-Royce Phantom slowly and smoothly started moving, drove out of the airport, and merged into the bustling traffic.

Throughout the journey, the female manager acted like a professional tour guide, enthusiastically introducing Gao Jun to the glorious history and detailed overview of the Bulgari Hotel Yanjing.

This hotel is the sixth Bulgari Hotel in the world and the second in China.

It cleverly relies on the historic building—the Yanjing General Chamber of Commerce—and blends perfectly with the newly built 48-story Bulgari Tower.

The interplay of old and new, the blending of classic and modern styles, and the harmonious fusion of Shanghai flair and Italian elegance, along with the ingenious integration of various elements, make it an outstanding example and benchmark of luxury hotels in Yanjing.

The hotel is adjacent to the Suzhou Creek and boasts an unparalleled river view, making its location extremely advantageous.

The hotel has a total of 82 guest rooms, each decorated with exquisite Italian custom-made furniture, showcasing luxury and quality.

The presidential suite, in particular, features items imported directly from Italy, with even the most inconspicuous screw reflecting the ultimate pursuit of quality.

Gao Jun listened quietly to the female manager's introduction, but his gaze involuntarily drifted to the picturesque scenery outside the window.

At dusk, the sun, like a magical painter, paints the horizon with a magnificent and colorful gradient, a breathtaking sight.

A few silvery-white clouds drifted across the distant horizon, appearing particularly magnificent in the afterglow of the setting sun.

As the car entered the Yan'an Elevated Road, towering skyscrapers flashed past like lightning, as if we had instantly entered a magnificent urban forest. Sunlight shone on the glass curtain walls, reflecting a dazzling light that was mesmerizing.

Although December in Yanjing marks the beginning of winter, it does nothing to diminish its unique and captivating charm. Compared to Yancheng, every corner here is brimming with vitality, prosperity, and bustle, offering a distinctly different kind of vibrant atmosphere.

As we approached our destination, it was sunset in Yanjing.

Looking westward through the car window, Gao Jun was greeted by a breathtaking panorama of vibrant colors, unlike anything he had ever seen before, unique to Yanjing. The beautiful scenery was as ethereal and dreamlike as depicted in a comic book, allowing him to witness the legendary Crystal Sky.

Gao Jun took out his phone from his pocket, took a picture of the enchanting horizon in the distance, and then shared it on his WeChat Moments with the simple caption: "Arrived safely."

……

Gao Jun booked the Presidential Suite at the Bulgari Hotel, located on the 45th floor of the building. The hotel's official website lists the suite at a hefty 16 yuan per night; however, due to the current off-season, the actual booking price was a 6% discount.

At the hotel's drop-off area, the doorman carefully opened the car door, and Gao Jun, dressed casually, calmly stood up.

There are no extravagant, large, luxurious canopies here, nor are there solemn, magnificent, and imposing revolving doors; the overall atmosphere appears relatively low-key and understated.

As he stepped into the hotel, two rows of hotel staff in neat uniforms bowed in unison, welcoming him to the hotel.

Meanwhile, these employees were also quietly memorizing Gao Jun's appearance, completing "facial recognition" in this way so that they could provide more attentive and high-quality service during his subsequent stay.

Guided by the housekeeping team, Gao Jun took the elevator smoothly to the 45th floor.

Along the way, you can see various exhibitions of Bulgari jewelry and exquisite murals everywhere. These precious exhibits seem to be silently telling the story of Bulgari's brand and its long history, adding a strong artistic atmosphere and luxurious feel to the whole trip.

Pushing open the dazzling double doors, a luxurious and grand hall instantly comes into view.

The lobby has a ceiling height of over 7 meters, and the floor-to-ceiling windows provide excellent lighting and views, creating a powerful visual impact.

To the left of the entrance is a mini bar with a variety of items, including all kinds of glasses, delicious snacks, and various drinks, arranged neatly and in a pleasing manner, as if showcasing a high-quality lifestyle.

All the amenities in the suite are from Bulgari, even the toiletries are Bulgari's white tea fragrance, every detail exudes sophistication and elegance.

The study and dining room can be enclosed separately, and both offer excellent views, allowing people to enjoy delicious food and reading while appreciating the beautiful scenery outside the window, immersing themselves in a tranquil and pleasant atmosphere.

After passing through the kitchen and going around a few corners, you arrive at the master bedroom.

The first thing that catches the eye is a spacious and comfortable 2.5-meter luxury bed, with three sets of soft pillows carefully arranged on it, making one feel sleepy just by looking at it.

The suite also features an oversized jacuzzi, set in translucent emerald green Italian imported marble, exuding an exceptionally luxurious and elegant feel.

Next to the bathroom, there are also fitness equipment, a comfortable spa room, and a spacious dressing room, meeting the various lifestyle needs of guests and making people feel as if they are in a luxurious living paradise.

……

As night fell and the city lights began to twinkle, it quietly came to 6 p.m. Gao Jun sat alone on the comfortable groundpiece sofa in the presidential suite, looking out over the huge floor-to-ceiling windows at the dazzling views of the Bund, the legendary Huangpu River, and the winding Suzhou Creek.

At night, Yanjing, illuminated by lights, appears hazy and dreamlike, full of infinite charm and mystery.

At this moment, Gao Jun's phone screen kept lighting up. It turned out that several of his friends had sent messages of concern, reminding him to be careful and take care of himself in Yanjing. His college roommate, Abiao, had obviously seen his WeChat Moments post and quickly called him directly.

A familiar voice came through the receiver clearly: "Holy crap! Gao Jun, why didn't you tell me you were coming to Yanjing beforehand?! I was planning to pick you up at the station and arrange a full-service package for you!"

"I know you're busy with work, so I didn't want to bother you. I've already checked into the hotel smoothly," Gao Jun said with a smile, his tone tinged with apology and gratitude.

My college roommate, Abiao, said anxiously, "What are you saying! I'm the only one in our dorm working in Beijing, and I've been looking forward to you guys coming over. As the 'local bigwig' here, even if I'm busy with work, I still have to entertain you! Wait for me, I'm off work right now, and I'll definitely show you around the bright lights and vibrant nightlife of Beijing!"

“Okay, I remember you live in the CN district and work in the XH district. Send me your address and I’ll come find you directly. That way it will be faster.”

"Okay, keep in touch. I should be at the community in about 40 minutes."

After hanging up the phone, Gao Jun quickly received a location message from his college roommate, Abiao, along with several playful and funny emojis, which made him smile. He actually understood his college roommate Abiao's feelings at that moment very well.

My college roommate, Abiao, is from Fujian Province and is one of the few southerners in our major.

After graduation, he naturally chose to develop his career in Yenching, which was closer to his home.

Other classmates are scattered in Beijing, Yancheng, Tianjin and other places, far apart, making it almost impossible to see each other again after graduation.

During his university years, although Gao Jun's whereabouts sometimes seemed mysterious, he always had a good relationship with his roommates. They spent many unforgettable times together and made many wonderful memories.

After all, they had lived together for four years, and their relationship was quite deep.

Gao Jun called the suite concierge, canceled the originally booked customized Italian meal for dinner, and instead booked the hotel's chauffeur service.

Afterwards, he quickly washed up, put on a thick jacket over his hoodie, and left the suite.

Along the way, every hotel employee he encountered greeted him and addressed him with his surname in a respectful manner. This meticulous service made Gao Jun truly feel at home, and he couldn't help but appreciate the hotel's service quality even more.

……

Inside the building, after hanging up the phone, roommate Abiao jogged back to his workstation and began hurriedly packing his things.

Seeing this, the department head next to him frowned slightly and asked in a somewhat displeased tone, "Xiao Luo, we have a requirements meeting later, why are you in such a hurry to go back?"

"Boss, I'm really sorry, but I have an urgent matter at home today and I have to go back first. I'll have Brother Bin send me the requirements document later," A-Biao said cautiously with a forced smile.

"I'll see how things go on the weekend. If I can find the time, I'll try my best to come to the company to work overtime and I definitely won't fall behind on my work progress."

"Alright, just keep that in mind. Don't forget to write a more detailed report next Monday," the leader replied indifferently, then ignored him and continued to bury himself in his own work.

Ah Biao's brow twitched slightly, and a feeling of unease welled up inside him.

According to the company's official regulations, 6 o'clock should be the normal time to leave work, and today is Friday, so the rest of the time should be used to enjoy a wonderful weekend.

Unfortunately, the competition within their startup was too intense, especially in the technical department where they worked. They basically had to work overtime until 10 p.m. every day, and sometimes, when a project was going live, they even had to stay up all night at the company.

Moreover, the company does not pay overtime. Although there is a system for compensating for lost time, the workload is so heavy that there is no opportunity to take time off in lieu of overtime.

In today's sluggish economic climate and severely saturated market, Abiao, a third-rate programmer with a second-tier university degree, knows all too well how hard-won this job is, and therefore cherishes it all the more.

In order to fully devote himself to his work, he even drastically reduced the frequency of rewarding himself. Even the videos of the girls who once made his heart flutter on his hard drive have not been opened for a long time and are covered with a thick layer of dust.

Ah Biao packed up his laptop and clocked out.

As soon as I stepped out of the company gate, I saw several colleagues gathered at the elevator entrance, chatting animatedly.

When his gaze inadvertently fell upon one of the beautiful figures, he subconsciously straightened up and quickly tidied his somewhat messy hair, trying to make himself look more energetic and handsome.

The beautiful figure was Liang Jing, the receptionist of their company, a pretty woman who was 166 cm tall and weighed just over 100 kg.

She was warm, cheerful, and outgoing. She was the one who handled the paperwork for my college roommate, Abiao, when he started working there. Like most of the single, lecherous colleagues in the company, Abiao also developed feelings for this beautiful receptionist and had some unrealistic ideas about her.

Unfortunately, Liang Jing was enthusiastic towards everyone, but she also maintained a certain distance in her interactions with each person, making it difficult for people to understand her thoughts. This also prevented her college roommate, Abiao, from having the courage to confess his feelings to her.

"Brother Liang, are you off work?"

"Why is it so early today?"

Upon noticing his college roommate Abiao walking out, several colleagues who knew him greeted him warmly.

After all, the company is not large, and everyone often holds meetings to discuss projects, so they are all familiar with each other.

His college roommate, Abiao, tightened his backpack straps and greeted them one by one with a big smile, but his eyes secretly glanced at Liang Jing's long legs tightly wrapped in skinny jeans, and he couldn't help but sigh in his heart again: Damn, she looks so good!
"Brother Liang, we're planning to have dinner at Tire Bar tonight, want to come along?" Liang Jing offered. "The resident singer tonight is a pretty famous online singer."

“Yeah, it’s rare to get off work so early, let’s go together!” Other colleagues chimed in.

My college roommate, Abiao, blushed slightly and said somewhat embarrassedly, "Um... I'm sorry, a college classmate of mine is in Beijing on business, and I have to go and meet him."

"Then invite your classmates over! It'll be more fun with more people," Liang Jing said with a smile, a hint of anticipation in her eyes.

"Well... alright then, I'll have to bother you then." Seeing the questioning look in Liang Jing's eyes, his college roommate Abiao couldn't bear to refuse, so he readily agreed.

(End of this chapter)

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