One week later.
Dong Xuebing's transfer order was issued.
Morning. City Party Committee Family Quarters.
Dong Xuebing woke up at home, and no one was on his bed. He walked out and saw Luan Xiaoping and Xie Huilan preparing breakfast.
"Mum, when did you arrive?"
"I just arrived this morning. You are leaving today, and I am sending you off."
"Ah … I had gone to your place with Xie Huilan some time ago."
"That's different. Hurry up and wash up. Breakfast is almost ready."
Dong Xuebing had been busy these few days. He had met Qu Yunxuan, Geng Yuehua, Xu Yan, Yu Meixia, and some colleagues, friends, relatives from his mother's hometown, and Xie Huilan's elders. Dong Xuebing had drinks almost four to five times a day. Sometimes, he can't wait to finish one meal before starting the next. He had drinks with some leaders in Fen Zhou City last night and only returned at midnight.
During the dinner.
Luan Xiaoping grumbled. "The transfer order had just been issued, and why are you in a hurry to leave? There are still some geniuses taking over. Why are you in such a hurry? "
Xie Huilan laughed. "He is going to drive there."
Dong Xuebing nodded. "That place is too far, and it will take a few days to drive there. That's why I want to leave earlier. If anything happens on the way there, it will not affect my journey."
Luan Xiaoping looks at Dong Xuebing. "Must I drive? It's faster by plane. "
"It's more convenient to drive there. If not, I will have to buy a car from the locals." Dong Xuebing replied.
"Do whatever you want. I can't control you." Luan Xiaoping pointed at the few boxes beside her. "You came a little earlier, and I have packed your luggage. I threw away all the things you brought with you. Don't bring anything you don't need. Don't bring anything that can be bought from the other side. Oh, and I packed some local specialties. You can bring them with you to give them to your neighbors and friends. Anyway, you … take care of yourself." Luan Xiaoping wiped her eyes and started crying. Dong Xuebing looked at Luan Xiaoping.
Xie Huilan put down her chopsticks and held Luan Xiaoping's hand. "Mum."
Dong Xuebing also stopped eating. "Mum, what are you doing?"
Luan Xiaoping said with tears in her eyes, "You have never left my sight since you were young. Now that you are so far away, it is even in the remote mountainous area …"
Dong Xuebing smiled. "Aren't we in two different cities now?"
Luan Xiaoping replied: "How can that be the same? I can see you whenever I want! "
"You can still see me when I go there. After I settle down, I'll bring you over to stay for a few days. What do you think? Don't cry, don't cry. "
Luan Xiaoping sniffled. "You are clumsy and lazy. I can be at ease with Huilan by your side, but how can you survive alone?"
Dong Xuebing comforted his mother. "I am not a kid anymore. Mum, don't worry."
Xie Huilan looks at Dong Xuebing. "Remember to call our Mum more often."
Dong Xuebing nodded. "I will not forget. I will beat them up when I arrive."
Luan Xiaoping finally stopped crying after a long time. She wiped her eyes and blew her nose. Then, she started to nag her son again and again. She nagged him for half an hour. Dong Xuebing knew his mother does not want him to leave, and he listened attentively and nodded.
In the end, Luan Xiaoping said. "Alright. Let your wife say a few words to you."
Xie Huilan rubbed her tummy and laughed. "Our child will be born in a few months, and education is very important. You should know this. Haha … if you don't achieve something over there, you will be transferred back. If not, our mother and I will be closer to our child in the future."
Dong Xuebing snorted. "No."
Xie Huilan took a sip of her porridge. "Then you can try. If you only come back after two to three years, let's see if your child will still recognise you as his father."
Dong Xuebing replied nervously. "Huilan, you can't threaten me with this. Alright … I will get him back within six months."
Luan Xiaoping interrupted. "Can you really come back within six months?"
Dong Xuebing paused. "I will try my best."
Xie Huilan looks at her watch. "It's almost time to go back to work. Xiao Bing, don't you need to pack your things? Let's go now. "
"Ok. Oh, I need to discuss something with you."
"What is it?"
"Err … let me drive your Land Rover."
"Don't you have your own car? Why are you thinking of mine? "
"Sigh … I am going to the mountainous area, and the roads will be rough. How can my sports car get there? Your Land Rover is more suitable, it's an off-road vehicle. "
"Haha … it's not impossible."
"You still have conditions?"
Xie Huilan looked at Dong Xuebing and laughed. "Give me a kiss, and I will lend you my car. Haha …"
Dong Xuebing blushed. "My Mum is watching. You are really something." He pointed to Xie Huilan. "You saw her, right? She is always like this! "
Luan Xiaoping looked at the couple from the side and smiled. "Let's kiss then."
"Hey, Mum, why are you interfering?" Dong Xuebing was speechless.
Xie Huilan crossed her legs. "Our mother had said it. You all heard it."
"Fine … let's kiss then. I am not afraid of you." Dong Xuebing had no choice but to walk over to Xie Huilan and hug her. He kissed her on the lips.
Xie Huilan smiled and took out her car keys. "Here."
Dong Xuebing also passed his Porsche keys to her. "I will remember this. If you need my help, you must kiss me first."
"Try it."
"You think I don't dare to? I will wait for the next time. "
"You two …" Luan Xiaoping laughed and shook her head.
The young couple's quarrel also diluted the atmosphere of parting a little.
… …
Morning.
Commission for Discipline Inspection.
Dong Xuebing packed his things and went to the leaders' offices to bid his farewells. Deputy Secretary Zhan Guiping is the closest to Dong Xuebing. Although Dong Xuebing had bid his farewells a few days ago, Zhan Guiping still feels sad when Dong Xuebing is leaving.
"Xiao Dong, I had said this the other day. To be honest, I really don't want to let you go. But this transfer is good for you, and I can't stop you. I had told you everything I need to say, and I will not say anything else today." Zhan Guiping sighed and looked at Dong Xuebing. "After you are gone, the Chief position of the Monitoring Office 1 will be vacant. We are discussing the candidates these few days, and I want to hear your opinion."
Dong Xuebing paused for a second. "Are you going to pick someone from our office?"
"Not necessarily. The details are not decided yet, and we have not reported it to the higher-ups."
"Old Liu … I am also at fault. His father and ICBC …"
"Yes. That incident had just ended, and Liu Hanqing had let it go."
"Then I recommend Luo Haiting. Director Luo is capable and flexible."
Zhan Guiping thought for a while. "Is she lacking in experience?"
"Director Luo might not have much experience in the Commission for Discipline Inspection, but she is experienced. Director Luo is in her forties, right?"
Zhan Guiping nodded. "Alright. Since you said so, I will report Xiao Luo to the higher-ups. I think it should not be a problem."
"Thank you."
"Don't mention it. It is all thanks to you that my daughter's legs can be cured. This is nothing. Xiao Luo is also good, and there is nothing wrong with him."
After Dong Xuebing left the leader's office, he was surrounded by his colleagues and leaders.
"Director, have a safe trip."
"Chief Dong, come back and visit us when you are free."
Luo Haiting, Liu Hanqing, and the rest are also sad.
Dong Xuebing is also feeling the same. Dong Xuebing patted Liu Hanqing's arm. "Old Liu, you are not in good health. Take care of yourself. I still have a few boxes of wild ginseng with me, and you can take them. Director Liao, take care. Xiao Zhu, why are you crying? It's not like I am not coming back … "
After bidding farewell to everyone, Dong Xuebing called Luo Haiting, his most trusted colleague, to his office.
"Sister Luo, I'm sorry." Dong Xuebing said. "I had arranged for you to be transferred to the Commission for Discipline Inspection because I do not have anyone I trust here. But it's only been half a year, and I am leaving you here alone. I feel …"
Luo Haiting immediately interrupted. "Xuebing, you are treating me like an outsider. It's fine. Also, I had been transferred from the County to the City, and I had been promoted more than one rank."
Dong Xuebing replied. "I had gone to Secretary Zhan's office earlier, and I heard the leader is looking for a candidate to be the Chief of the Supervisory Office. Yes, I recommended you."
Luo Haiting smiled. "Me? Sister had only been promoted to Deputy Chief for half a year. How can it be me? Big Sister never even dared to think about it. "
Dong Xuebing confidently replied. "It should not be a problem."
Luo Haiting was stunned. "My qualifications …"
"Qualifications are not a problem." Dong Xuebing replied. "Secretary Zhan had also recommended you. Secretary Zhan is in charge of the Monitoring Office, and the higher-ups will surely consider our suggestions. Also … I had spoken to Xie Huilan two days ago, and she will surely speak up for you during the Party Committee meeting. Of course, I am not 100% sure if you can get this job."
Luo Haiting got excited. "Xuebing, I … I will thank you in advance."
"You don't need to thank me. It's nothing." Dong Xuebing looked at Luo Haiting. "I had spoken to my wife yesterday, and I had also spoken to Huilan about those who are close to me in the past. If you all have any problems, just look for Huilan. Her position should not be changed in the short term, and she has some say in the City."
Luo Haiting nodded. "I will remember it."
"Take care." Dong Xuebing thanked her sincerely. "Thank you for all this."
"I should be the one thanking you. In fact, you've always been helping me. I've troubled you a lot at work and at home …" Luo Haiting's eyes were a little red. "Let's not talk about it anymore. I'm going to cry if you continue."
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