He never thought that there was someone who valued him more than him.

"What?" Bureau Xu asked, "Your newspaper office doesn't have a fax machine yet?"

"No," Jiang Shan shook his head: "As far as I know, the only newspaper in Pujiang has the Jiefang Daily."

"The fax machine is still very convenient," Director Xu seemed to be thinking: "It's time to configure one."

"Director Xu," Jiang Shan didn't pay attention to Director Xu's divergent eyes: "Registration... thank you."

Director Xu waved his hands. Although he still had a political face, his eyes towards Jiang Shan were much softer.

"Yes, but it's a pity that the domestic system in this regard is not perfect yet," Director Xu paused and said, "I guess we won't be kept waiting too long."

Jiang Shan smiled and nodded. It will indeed not be long, it will only be a few years.

The matter of physical property rights has not yet been settled, so there is no need to worry about intellectual property rights.

"You have nothing to do tonight, right?" Director Xu looked at the time: "It's getting late, let me treat everyone to a meal!"

"This..." Huang Hua glanced at Jiang Shan: "Is it appropriate?"

Jiang Shan also followed suit: "It won't delay the leader's rest, right?"

"You don't have to be restrained," Director Xu said with a rare smile, "Eating with me is also a kind of work."

Looking around, no one answered.

"Isn't it almost Christmas..."

Jiang Shan felt more and more incredible the more he heard Xu Ju's words.

He quietly glanced at Huang Hua and found that the other person's eyes were also wide with shock.

"In order to enrich the nightlife of foreign guests, the Municipal Cultural Bureau said, Director Xu did not pay attention to their expressions at all:

"I lent a band to the Peace Hotel. There are auditions these few nights, so we're all going to join in the fun."

There was such a thing, and Jiang Shan immediately felt ashamed for the intelligence department of his newspaper.

"Bureau Xu," Deputy Director Ma said, "I won't have dinner with you if I have something else to do later."

"You are busy with your business," Director Xu waved his hand: "The three of us happen to be in the same car."

Jiang Shan and Huang Hua looked at each other, but neither of them mentioned driving over.

Thinking about it now, it has been more than a year since he came to Pujiang, and Jiang Shan has never eaten at the Peace Hotel.

On the way there, he was really a little excited.

"Xiaojiang,"

Xu Ju, who was sitting in the back row with him, asked: "Have you been to the Peace Hotel?"

"No," future generations can't count: "I'm quite looking forward to this meeting."

"Well," Director Xu nodded slowly: "Same as the first time, I was a little nervous at that time!"

After spending an afternoon with Jiang Shan, Director Xu became more and more interested in Jiang Shan.

Whenever Jiang Shan talked, he would listen quietly.

From time to time, I will think about it further.

Somehow, after listening to this kid's words, he immediately came up with many new ideas.

"Xiao Jiang," Bureau Xu asked, "I heard from Manager Huang that you have a very good relationship with a Japanese advertising company?"

When they heard the news, Director Xu and Deputy Director Ma solved their doubts.

No wonder this boy's knowledge is different.

"Although this company is opened in Japan," Jiang Shan explained, "but the person in charge of the company is actually one of our own people."

"Overseas Chinese?"

"That's right!"

"Since you are one of your own, it is easier to study."

"You are right," Jiang Shan smiled: "I will definitely learn more from her."

"Here we are."

After a while, Director Xu's car drove into the parking lot of the Peace Hotel.

"Are you used to eating Western food?"

"Eating habit."

"I can do anything!"

"Then let's eat Western food today," Director Xu led the two of them straight to the hall: "Don't save anyone for me today, just feel free to eat."

Jiang Shan was so happy, he really wanted to eat steak.

As they walked through the lobby, the three of them raised their heads at the same time.

No matter whether you have been here before or not, you will stop now.

The stained glass dome of the Octagonal Pavilion of the Peace Hotel exudes a strong sense of luxury.

Jiang Shan couldn't help but take a few more glances. Before today, he had forgotten about this unique hotel in Pujiang.

Seeing that he was very interested, Bureau Xu introduced him quietly beside him:

"Our Peace Hotel in Pujiang still has a lot of history..."

The Peace Hotel is divided into two buildings, the north and the south. As early as 1854, the south building was built.

At that time it was still called "Huizhong Hotel".

In 1906, the Peace Hotel underwent an upgrade and reconstruction.

This upgrade is amazing. Not only is it equipped with the world's leading air-conditioning system, but it also has in-room telephones that have not yet been used in European hotels.

After the upgrade was successful, it immediately attracted attention from all walks of life.

Mr. Sun's famous slogan: "The revolution has not yet succeeded, comrades still need to work hard" was rang out here.

Later, the engagement party between Jieshi and Meiling, the visit of the drama master Chaplin... including some heads of state who came to Shanghai, all became guests of the Peace Hotel.

At this moment, as the elevator slowly rose, Jiang Shan and his party entered the famous Huamao Pavilion, a Western restaurant located on the ninth floor of the hotel.

As soon as I walked into the hotel, I finally got used to the feeling of being in a state-owned hotel. I just felt like my legs were a little shaky.

It wasn't until I sat down that I felt a little more at ease.

The warm soft light gives the modern decoration in the restaurant a retro atmosphere.

The white tablecloth is lined with crystal clear cups, and everyone is beginning to envy the foreign guests of this era.

What a damn good time!

Huamao Pavilion is a highlight of the Peace Hotel. As part of the Bund skyline, you can enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Huangpu River.

As night fell, Jiang Shan felt the urge to step onto the terrace.

I don’t know what the night view of the Bund was like in this era.

However, he gradually discovered that there seemed to be more to see in the western restaurant.

In addition to a few foreign guests, there were also many representatives from our side.

From the moment they sat down, comrades from all around came over to say hello to Director Xu.

He also looked like a leader, several times.

Director Xu also introduced Jiang Shan and Huang Hua to the other party.

I heard several names, and most of them were related to the Cultural Affairs Bureau.

"Xiaojiang,"

Director Xu raised his eyebrows slightly: "The veal steak you like is here!"

As a scent wafted deep in my memory, waiters wearing black vests began to serve the dishes on their table.

The waiter soon discovered that the three people at the table were not very pretentious.

There was no unnecessary sound, just started eating.

The key point is that each one of them tasted quite smooth, without asking any questions.

It seems that I don’t eat less on weekdays.

"coming,"

Xu Ju, who had been paying attention to the small stage in front, reminded in a low voice: "They are the band seconded by the Cultural Affairs Bureau. I heard that these few are not ordinary people."

"Really!" Jiang Shan quickly stopped his knife and fork and looked towards the stage.

I saw six more Shanghai-based old guys wearing white suits and black ties on the stage.

These people play different instruments, piano, trumpet, saxophone...
To be continued...