A few days later.
Friday morning.
Dong Xuebing had recovered and was discharged from the hospital. He stood at the entrance of the hospital and looked at the beautiful scenery. He felt warm in his heart.
Suddenly, a Passat stopped in front of Dong Xuebing.
Liu Hanqing alighted from the car. "Director, I am here to fetch you."
Dong Xuebing laughed. "Old Liu, it's not that troublesome. I can just take a taxi."
Liu Hanqing laughed. "How can you do that? Get in. Everyone is waiting for you to return."
"Thank you." Dong Xuebing nodded and got into the backseat after Liu Hanqing opened the door for him.
In the car, Liu Hanqing fastened his seatbelt and drove towards the City's Party Committee Compound. He touched the steering wheel and said. "I had wanted to send you home to rest as you had just recovered. But the City Government had prepared a commendation ceremony for you when they heard you will be discharged. I heard someone from the Provincial TV station will be there too." Liu Hanqing looked at his watch and said. "It's 8 am now, and the commendation ceremony will start at 9 am or 9.30 am. There is still time. Do you need to go home first?"
"How can I let the leaders wait for me? Let's go to the office."
"Ok."
… …
City's Party Committee Compound.
Dong Xuebing and Liu Hanqing alighted from the car.
It's working hours, and many people had arrived at the office. When they saw Dong Xuebing, they greeted him.
"Director."
"Chief Dong."
"Congratulations on your recovery."
"Good morning, Chief Dong."
Dong Xuebing smiled and nodded to the rest.
After returning to his office, Dong Xuebing started making calls.
"Hello, Old Chen? I am discharged. Yes, I am back at the office. Don't worry."
"Mum, I am going back to work. Thank you. Let Uncle Yang and Aunt Xuan know."
"Hello, Old Liu. You came to visit me two days ago. I was sleeping at that time, and the nurse told me about it. Thank you. I am discharged now. Yes, I have recovered."
Dong Xuebing called Geng Yuehua, Yu Meixia, and his former colleagues.
After making more than a dozen calls, Dong Xuebing finally called Xie Huilan.
"Huilan, why didn't you pick me up after I was discharged? What are you so busy with?" Dong Xuebing asked.
Xie Huilan laughed. "Didn't I tell you two days ago? I am having a meeting with the Provincial Government, and I cannot attend your commendation ceremony. Haha … anyway, your body will be fine, and you don't need me to fetch you. Oh, I might switch off my phone for the meeting later. I will be busy in the Provincial Capital for the next two days, and you better take care of yourself. Will you be fine if you are alone? If you can't do it, call Mom over. "
"Who are you talking to? What can happen to me? "
"That's good. Eat well and sleep well."
"I should be telling you this. You've been pregnant for a few months now. Be careful."
"Alright, I'll listen to my husband, hehe."
After hanging up, Dong Xuebing had a smile on his face. In the past, Huilan used to address him as' you brat, you brat. 'But now, she calls him' hubby 'more often, and Dong Xuebing is overjoyed.
Dong Xuebing looks at his watch, and it's 9 pm.
Dong Xuebing walked downstairs towards the City's Party Committee Auditorium.
… …
Auditorium.
There are no empty seats in the auditorium.
Based on Dong Xuebing's Party ranking in Fen Zhou City, he can only sit in the third row. But today is Dong Xuebing's Commendation Ceremony, and he cannot be seated according to his rank. The moment Dong Xuebing entered the hall, he was invited to the first row by a City's Party Committee member. Dong Xuebing felt pressured.
Everyone is present.
The commendation ceremony starts.
The City TV station and Provincial TV station's media staff had set up their equipment on both sides of the aisle. Some are recording, and some are taking photos.
The first person to go on stage is City's Party Secretary Wan Fanglei, followed by Mayor Zhong Zhengwei. After that, the microphone is passed to Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing went on stage to give a speech amid the applause. He had experienced this many times. The first time, he was nervous, and the second time, he was embarrassed. But now, it doesn't matter. He recited his speech according to the script he prepared, and it's still the same old three lines. But Dong Xuebing felt it was his duty to save people, and it's what he should do.
After that, it's Dong Xuebing's supervisor's speech and the people's representatives' speeches. The commendation ceremony lasted for more than an hour.
10 am.
The meeting ended.
Dong Xuebing walked out of the auditorium, and many people started chatting with him.
"Are you feeling better?"
"Chief Dong, congratulations."
"You had done well again. You must treat us to a meal next time. Haha …"
Dong Xuebing chatted with everyone as he returned to the Commission for Discipline Inspection. He had rested for so many days, and tomorrow is the weekend. Dong Xuebing only has today, and he must finish his work as soon as possible. If not, even if he had done well and won Fen Zhou City's Mayor's reputation, he will leave a bad impression with the leaders. They might think he is arrogant because he had done well. This is not a mistake, and Dong Xuebing will not make.
After a busy day, Dong Xuebing had finally finished his work.
It's time to knock off in the afternoon, and Dong Xuebing packed his things. But he doesn't know where to go.
Xie Huilan had gone to the Provincial Government for a meeting and is not back for two days. It's boring for him to be alone at home. Where should he go?
As Dong Xuebing was thinking, his phone rang.
It's Sister Xu's number.
"Hello, Sister Xu." Dong Xuebing answered.
Xu Yan laughed. "You are discharged? How is your health? "
Dong Xuebing replied. "I had already recovered when you visited me at the hospital two days ago. But my wife and mother are worried and asked me to stay for a few more days."
"Alright. Are you free tonight?"
"Huh? Yes, I am. You are …"
"If you have time, come to your eldest sister's house for a meal. Your eldest sister will celebrate your discharge from the hospital and your meritorious service. By the way, if your wife is free, call her too. We've been friends for so many years, but we haven't had a proper meal and talk to your wife before."
"Oh, that's great. I was still worried about not having a place to eat. But Xie Huilan had gone to the Provincial Government for a meeting and will not be around today."
"Haha … you can come over alone. I had bought the groceries and will be waiting for you."
"Ok. I will be there on time."
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