Chapter 1
"Of course I am free, you are not here, I have already faded away." Wen Ge complained with a frown, picking up a piece of milk candy and putting it into his mouth
"Then it's settled." As soon as she finished speaking, she seemed to remember something, shouted, and asked, "I heard from my uncle that my uncle Jingfan went to S City for a break a few days ago. Did you two not run into each other?"
The enormous waves stirred up by the typhoon surged forward like a lurking monster. A row of fishing boats anchored on the sea rose and fell with the waves, occasionally colliding with one another, producing a rough sound.
Sister Wang, who was just about to leave, paused for a moment, as if she was contemplating, then shook her head: "Are you referring to Mr. Wen from SY Investment Company? I have not received him, but he has always been low-key. It was only once when he checked out at the front desk that I realized he had stayed here many times."
This is her first time facing a super typhoon alone. Although she is very confident in the hotel's various typhoon prevention measures, she still cannot help but feel uneasy. Taking advantage of the relatively mild winds, she went for her usual inspection, and after confirming that the hotel was well-prepared for the typhoon, she finally took a break and went to the tea room to brew some tea.
That day, it was uncertain whether it was an inauspicious time, as she encountered several troublesome customers. She was overwhelmed with work and had no time to answer her calls
The distance between the two cars was neither far nor near, and she could see the silhouette of the person in the driver's seat through the black car window
Anran, how about I pick you up from the airport the day after tomorrow, and then we can go to that restaurant downstairs from your place for a meal?" On the other end of the phone, the girl's voice was clear and bright, which helped to clear up her previously muddled thoughts.
Several managers from the customer department are watching the news broadcast in the break room. Upon seeing her enter, they all called her over to watch the news.
At that moment, Sui Anran's right eyelid twitched violently several times, causing her to feel flustered and anxious
It was only a month ago, when she handled his check-in, that she learned he had shifted his focus to City A, but it currently seems that things are not going smoothly
Wen Ge said something else, but she could no longer take it in. After hanging up the phone, she looked out at the heavy sky and the increasingly fierce wind, pinching her brow in a headache.
Sui Anran shook her head gently and smiled, saying, "Not yet."
She took another glass of water and leaned against the table beside her, slowly sipping it, her expression revealing an unmistakable weariness
After moving intermittently for almost half an hour, the road conditions were still only slightly better than being unable to move at all. Anran, lost in thought, listened to the radio station and glanced slightly to the front not far away.
Anran, are you listening
Sui Anran let out a light sigh and reluctantly agreed. When she went over to take over the shift, the manager expressed endless gratitude before immediately preparing to leave
Unable to contain my emotions upon hearing the song, I opened the car door and jumped out, my right hand resting in front of me as I gazed at the long line of vehicles, cursing loudly.
Traffic jam, traffic jam, still a traffic jam
Wen Ge let out a sound of "Oh," and briefly recounted to her the crisis situation of her uncle Jing Fan's company that she had heard from Wen Shaoyuan.
Sui Anran was taken aback, and when she spoke again, her voice sounded somewhat dazed: "... ... Distract oneself?"
Sui Anran made an effort to recall the events of a few days ago
On the other end of the line, Wen Ge paused for a moment and said, "Uncle Jingfan's company has encountered a bit of trouble..." After a brief pause, she continued, "I only heard about it a few days ago. I originally intended to tell you, but I called you several times that day and you didn't answer... Then I just forgot about it."
Her gaze shifted from the body of the car to the license plate, where the numbers were simple and easy to remember, 1225, Christmas, which is also his birthday
Her original plan was to go shopping in the afternoon and bring a gift for Wen Ge, but such weather seems to make it impossible to go out
One month later, City S
"A month?" Hearing the song, I cried out in a voice that seemed to bury my face into my knees. "Does that mean I will be bored to death, depressed to death, and lonely to death during this time?"
I am listening," she said, lowering her head to take a sip of water, pulling out a chair to sit down. "I haven't encountered him, so I don't know if he lives in Shengyuan, and I haven't processed his check-in.
Looking down from the window, the rain has gradually intensified, and there are not many pedestrians on the road. Occasionally, a private car passes by, moving with particular caution.
According to the China Weather Network, the Central Meteorological Observatory continues to issue a typhoon forecast at 15:00 on September 8: This year's 15th typhoon, "Luo Sang," classified as a super typhoon, was located approximately 370 kilometers north of City L over the sea at 15:00 today. The maximum wind force near the center is at level 17 (58 meters per second), and the minimum central pressure is 925 hPa. It is expected that "Luo Sang" will move towards the south-west at a speed of about 15 kilometers per hour and make landfall in City S at 19:00, bringing heavy rain... It is expected that "Luo Sang" will move towards the south-west at a speed of about 15 kilometers per hour and make landfall in City S at 19:00, bringing heavy rain...
The reporter stood amidst this gust of wind, struggling to explain.
She had just finished inspecting the room and returned to the office when she received a call from Wen Ge
Confirming that everything at home was safe and sound, she finally let out a sigh of relief and quickly turned to head downstairs
Wen Ge pouted in dissatisfaction and stamped her foot, reluctantly climbing back into the passenger seat: "Every time I take this route during rush hour, there is traffic, it's so frustrating!"
On a typhoon day, there are two small children at home, my husband is on a business trip and has not yet returned, and there is only one elderly person at home, so I need to adjust my work schedule temporarily
Anran
She glanced at her with a mournful expression, falling silent.
After finishing work, I lay down on the bed and fell into a deep sleep. By the time I woke up, I had completely forgotten about this matter
She glanced out the window, thought for a moment, and picked up her phone to make a call to her home in City L
...
"The road to the store is unavoidable, is there any way?" She lowered her head and adjusted the radio, skillfully tuning it to a station she often listened to
The sound of rain blurred his intermittent explanations, leaving only the wind howling in gusts.
She was flipping through the documents when she suddenly asked casually, "Sister Wang, have you ever received Mr. Wen Jingfan's check-in?"
Sui Anran smiled and explained: "A typhoon is coming, and there are two children at Wang Jie’s home, with only one elderly person to look after the house, so I adjusted my shift with her."
As Anran became increasingly agitated, she raised her hand to honk the horn. Upon seeing Wenge look over, she then beckoned her with a finger to come up first
Sui Anran smiled gently, took a sip of water, and then slowly agreed in a leisurely manner
A typhoon is coming
Wen Jingfan's original SY investment company is not located in City A, but in City S. Although it cannot be compared to a first-tier city like City A, the company's momentum has been steadily rising, presenting itself as a dark horse.
She was temporarily transferred to the branch of Shengyuan Hotel in City S to serve as the interim lobby manager, and today happens to be the second to last day of her work at Shengyuan Hotel
As Su Anran came back to her senses, she gently averted her gaze and slowly followed the vehicle ahead, "It's nothing."
Sui Anran took a sip of tea and gazed intently at the television screen
Wen Ge rested one hand on the car window, propping up his chin with a displeased expression: "When are you going to City S?"
At a glance, it is impossible to look away
Among the familiar models such as Volkswagen and Hyundai in the traffic ahead, a Land Rover Defender stands out remarkably
Wen Ge noticed her staring blankly at the car in front and couldn't help but follow her gaze, finding nothing: "An Ran, what are you so focused on?"
Sui Anran's fingers rested on the steering wheel, and due to impatience, her brows were slightly furrowed. The radio station in the car was broadcasting the conditions of this stretch of road, accompanied by a faint electrical hum, which made the silence in this space feel even more oppressive.
She smiled and fell silent
Sui Anran picked up the teacup and glanced at it, then walked over to the water dispenser to fill it, and finally said leisurely: "You can do it whenever you have time"
In the fleeting moment of passing by, I could only catch a glimpse of his fingers gripping the steering wheel, long, fair, and distinctly knuckled
After finishing her shift, she returned to the hotel room specially arranged for the staff to rest. When she woke up, the sky outside was even gloomier than in the morning, and the howling wind could be heard clearly even inside the room.
She listened quietly, and as she listened, she became lost in thought
"Indeed, I am usually busy with work and often have my days and nights reversed. Where can I find a boyfriend..." The receptionist complained a bit, glanced at the sky outside, and felt even more depressed: "The typhoon is about to arrive, and I heard that this one is an extremely strong typhoon."
"You are not dead yet..." She put down the water bottle and adjusted the direction of the air conditioning, "If you're bored, go find your Uncle Wen."
After a few more minutes, the flow of traffic finally began to clear. Anran pressed the accelerator and glanced back at the Land Rover as she passed by.
The receptionist nodded slightly, somewhat helplessly: "With children to take care of at home, there's nothing that can be done. By the way, do you have a boyfriend?"
Just as I was about to fall back asleep, the phone on the table rang. Anran glanced at the caller ID and frowned slightly; it was the front desk manager on duty at that moment.
She walked out holding a teacup, and the quiet corridor was devoid of any movement. The warm orange light cast down, adding a touch of warmth to the entire corridor
The typhoon is approaching, and the hotel must make preparations in advance for the storm. She hurriedly checked the arrangements, and by the time she took a break, an hour had already passed
Sui Anran casually agreed without asking further questions
The receptionist, seeing that it was her turn for the night shift again, couldn't help but exclaim, "Hey, Manager, why is it you again on duty?"
Three days later she picked up a bottle of mineral water, unscrewed the cap and took a sip, then leisurely added, "A temporary transfer for one month"