Chapter 23

Chu Tianshu's move was both sinister and poisonous!

For the Grand Victory Hotel, journalists can sometimes be more troublesome than the police.

The police can grab a small handle and, through connections, completely control the impact within a very small range. If it gets publicized by a journalist, everyone will know, and even the most powerful officials won't be able to cover it up.

The marketing vice president let go of his hand and said, "Sir, tell her she dialed the wrong number. We can talk things over, we can talk things over."

Chu Tianshu answered the call, "Sorry, I got a bit drunk and didn't notice. I dialed the wrong number. I'm sorry."

"Psycho!" The on-duty female journalist cursed and hung up the phone.

The marketing vice president took out a business card and a VIP card from his pocket, handed them to Chu Tianshu, and smiled, "My name is Fan, Fan Guoqing, the marketing vice president of the Grand Victory Hotel. Young man, the world is a small place, we'll be friends in the future. This is a diamond VIP card, with 3,000 yuan already loaded. It's a small token. I can't do more without consulting our boss."

Fan Guoqing revealed his identity, speaking politely but with a hint of threat.

Chu Tianshu was very clear that Fan Guoqing was already giving him a lot of face.

It wasn't about the 3,000 yuan preloaded on the VIP card, but its greater added value.

The diamond VIP card of the Grand Victory Hotel wasn't a card that anyone with money could get. Only those recognized as friends by the hotel's owner, Wang Zhiyuan, could hold it, symbolizing a prestigious status in Qingyuan City!

There was only one such card in the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC), usually held by Tian Keming.

This wasn't because Tian Keming had a relationship with the hotel owner, but because the SASAC, as the hotel's superior authority, was given an exception.

Fan Guoqing thought, you're using the journalist to create a fuss, just to get some compensation. If you dare to make excessive demands on the Grand Victory Hotel, I guarantee you'll spit out what you ate tonight.

Chu Tianshu placed the business card and VIP card on the armrest of the sofa and said calmly, "Mr. Fan, I don't have any other requests. Just help me find out who called the police."

Fan Guoqing continued to laugh, "Sir, that's a bit difficult. All guests are welcome, right? Where can I check for you in a short time?"

Chu Tianshu said, "The Grand Victory Hotel is a five-star hotel, the surveillance system should be very complete. Why don't you take me to the surveillance room? If we can't see anything, we'll drop it. Is that okay?"

Fan Guoqing said helplessly, "Sir, I'm really sorry, even as a vice president, I can't enter the surveillance room. Our boss said no one can enter without his permission."

Chu Tianshu got a bit angry and spoke bluntly, "Mr. Fan, are you deliberately trying to cover up for the informant?"

"Hehe, how could that be?" Fan Guoqing looked embarrassed and smiled, "I'm the vice president of the hotel. If I did something like that, not only would our boss fire me, but I'd end up homeless, and my wife and children would starve."

Chu Tianshu stood up abruptly and said pointedly, "Mr. Fan, would a server dare to open the door for the police without your permission?"

This question really stumped Fan Guoqing!

In fact, the one who called the police was Tian Keming, whom Chu Tianshu had seen in a daze before getting on the elevator.

After failing to coerce Zheng Xiaomin and being caught and beaten by Chu Tianshu, Tian Keming, feeling increasingly frustrated about his impending demotion, went to the Grand Victory Hotel to find a girl to vent his anger and have one last fling.

By chance, Tian Keming saw Chu Tianshu and Liu Chunna get on the elevator. He asked the front desk for Liu Chunna's room number and called Fan Guoqing, deliberately reporting to the police in the middle of the night to vent his anger.

Fan Guoqing and Tian Keming weren't particularly close, but because Tian Keming often arranged activities for leaders at the Grand Victory Hotel, and the SASAC was both the hotel's superior authority and a major consumer, Fan Guoqing reluctantly agreed to help.

His plan was to have the police take them away quietly without disturbing other guests, to avoid a big scene.

When Du Yufei received the call and brought her team over, the on-duty server immediately reported to Fan Guoqing, who gave permission for Du Yufei to enter the room. Otherwise, even if the server had the courage, they wouldn't dare to let the police in without permission.

But Chu Tianshu not only settled things with the police but also threatened to take the matter to the TV station.

This made Fan Guoqing feel a bit overwhelmed. If the matter blew up and it was revealed that he and Tian Keming had colluded to frame a guest, the big boss, Wang Zhiyuan, would know, and it wouldn't just be a matter of whether he could keep his job as marketing vice president. He might even lose a limb.

Thinking of this, Fan Guoqing broke out in a cold sweat and decided to resolve the matter with Chu Tianshu as soon as possible, even offering the precious diamond VIP card.

"Right, how could I have forgotten?" Fan Guoqing slapped his head, pretended to call the front desk, and asked the on-duty server to come to his office.

A moment later, a young girl came in.

Fan Guoqing asked sternly, "An hour ago, did anyone call from the front desk?"

The young server looked at the intimidating Fan Guoqing and said nervously, "A bald guest made a call."

"Where is he now?"

"He left after the call. I don't know anything else."

"Alright, you can go." Fan Guoqing dismissed the server, spread his hands, and said to Chu Tianshu, "You see, the caller has already left. He was probably a customer from the nightclub. I really can't find out."

You bald rat, you tried to frame me after I caught you.

Chu Tianshu understood and didn't want to tangle with Fan Guoqing any longer, so he got up to leave.

Fan Guoqing grabbed the business card and VIP card from the armrest and handed them to Chu Tianshu again, saying, "I'm really sorry for disturbing you and your girlfriend."

"Thank you." Chu Tianshu knew the value of the VIP card and didn't refuse, putting the card and business card in his pocket.

Fan Guoqing held Chu Tianshu back, took out a form, and said, "Sir, I'm sorry, but you need to sign here. According to the rules, we must register diamond VIP card holders."

Chu Tianshu didn't think twice, took the pen from Fan Guoqing, and signed his name in the VIP signature section.

Watching Chu Tianshu's back, Fan Guoqing immediately regretted it. He should have given the guy a few thousand yuan out of his own pocket to get rid of the diamond VIP card. In a moment of panic, he had made a mistake.

Back in the room, Liu Chunna was watching TV, covering herself with a sheet. Seeing Chu Tianshu return, she asked, "Brother Tian, what happened?"

"It was Tian Keming's doing." Chu Tianshu explained the situation.

It seemed that the bald man he saw before getting on the elevator was Tian Keming.

Liu Chunna was still worried and scared. Chu Tianshu took off his outer clothes, got into bed, and comforted her. They then embraced and fell asleep.

He was too exhausted and didn't wake up until around 10 a.m. the next morning.

He stretched, looked at Liu Chunna sleeping soundly on his chest, and gently stroked her long hair, feeling a faint sadness.

This sadness wasn't because their night of passion was over, but because he was thinking about how to face this woman who had given herself to him.

Liu Chunna turned over and fell back asleep.

Chu Tianshu quietly got out of bed, pulled the curtains a bit, and the warm, bright sunlight filtered through the leaves into the room, creating a dappled, dreamy effect.

While washing up, Chu Tianshu's phone rang happily.

"Warm spring breeze blows in my face, peach blossoms bloom..."

Liu Chunna was startled awake and, still groggy, shouted, "Brother Tian, come quick, Director Jian is looking for you."

Chu Tianshu threw down his toothbrush, foam still on his mouth, and ran over to take the call.

"Director Jian, good morning."

"Is it still early? Check the time."

"Sorry, I'll bring the box to you right away."

"Hurry up. It's such a small matter, and I've had to remind you several times." Jian Ruoming really didn't want to call Chu Tianshu, but after getting up in the morning and not finding the right slippers, she felt very uncomfortable.

A woman who pays attention to the details of life can't tolerate making do.

Chu Tianshu got dressed, hugged Liu Chunna again, went to the lobby to check out, and immediately took a taxi to the office building.

Zheng Xiaomin had specifically instructed the incoming shift, Xiao Hui, so the box wasn't put in the break room but was left in the lobby.

Chu Tianshu signed the item transfer form, lifted the box with effort, and walked toward the "Tianyi Community" where Jian Ruoming rented a place.

The "Tianyi Community" was less than 1,000 meters from the SASAC office building. In no time, Chu Tianshu carried the box to the entrance of Unit 3, Building 3, where Jian Ruoming lived.

He rang the doorbell, and Jian Ruoming opened the unit door.

The box was heavy, and by the time Chu Tianshu climbed to the fourth floor, he was out of breath and sweating.

Jian Ruoming opened the door and waited at the entrance.

She was wearing a set of casual home clothes, her black, lustrous hair falling over her shoulders, her ivory-colored arms exposed, her slender legs showing, and her chest high. Because she was wearing a floral apron, her slim and graceful figure couldn't be hidden by the loose clothes.

Wow! Chu Tianshu's eyes lit up.