Six days later.
Lin'an City, Jiangzhe Province.
Deputy Director Xu Yan led this inspection and exchange trip to Jiangzhe Province. Also accompanying them were Deputy Director Zhao Jinxi, a deputy director from the Finance Department, an old police officer from Sixth Division who had distinguished himself last year, a section chief from the Political Department, clerk Xiao Gao, and others. Including Dong Xuebin, there were exactly ten people. After getting off the plane, Xu Yan brought everyone to the hotel they had booked in advance, assigned rooms, and had them put down their luggage before announcing free time. This "inspection" would last three days. Other than symbolically visiting Lin'an's Ministry of State Security office once, they could arrange the rest of their time freely. However, anyone who planned not to return for the night had to submit a leave request to the team leader in advance.
(Requesting monthly tickets!)
The hotel, Room 3026.
The luxurious decor, elegant atmosphere, and glittering layout made it obvious at a glance that this was no cheap place.
Dong Xuebin had been assigned a room with Xiao Gao from the Political Department. He was not yet at Xu Yan and Zhao Jinxi's level, so the higher-ups had not arranged a private room for him. However, Xu Yan clearly favored Dong Xuebin and had specifically reserved this largest small suite for Little Dong.
Xiao Gao looked around the room in admiration. "Director Dong, I'm benefiting from your good fortune."
Dong Xuebin tossed his luggage beside the bed. "Heh, where are you planning to go later? Does Lin'an have any tourist attractions?"
"Oh, there are way too many places to visit here—mountains, water, rivers. Director Dong, I specifically studied the travel guide on the plane. Um, if it's not inconvenient for you, cough cough, can I follow