Afternoon.
Party Committee Compound.
Dong Xuebing's appointment letter was read out, and he is officially in office.
After welcoming Dong Xuebing at the rundown canteen, Meng Yiguang did not stay any longer and asked his chauffeur to drive him back. Before leaving, Dong Xuebing saw Meng Yiguang clutching his stomach and knew he must not have eaten well. The food in the canteen is too ordinary, and there are not many meat dishes. Most of the dishes are cooked in big pots, and it's painful for Dong Xuebing to eat. But luckily, Meng Yiguang is able to accept it and treat it as an experience of living a simple life. There are no disadvantages.
After the Chunghwa car left, everyone turned around.
Everyone in the office is from the County's County Government, but Dong Xuebing does not know all of them. No one introduced them to him during lunch, and he still doesn't know who they are.
"Mayor Dong." Jiang Fangfang greeted Dong Xuebing.
Dong Xuebing immediately looks at her. "Mayor Jiang?"
Jiang Fangfang replied calmly. "Let's meet up. Let's go to my office."
Dong Xuebing nodded and followed Jiang Fangfang into the office building.
… …
Mayor's office.
The decorations in the office are simple, and the PC is an old model with a spherical screen.
Dong Xuebing thought the County's leader's office will be different and did not expect it to be like this.
"Have a seat." Jiang Fangfang walked over to the kettle and took an empty cup. "There are no more tea leaves. How about water?"
"I can help myself." Dong Xuebing said politely. Since Jiang Fangfang is ready, he nodded. "Ok. Thank you." Dong Xuebing did not see the water dispenser or kettle. But when he came upstairs, he saw the bathroom, and the hot water should be from there. The water is fine, but it smells of alkaline water. Sigh … Dong Xuebing did not have the time to sigh. Maybe he had gotten used to the harsh working environment here.
"You should have seen the situation here." Jiang Fangfang sat on the sofa. "That's about it. You might not be used to it since you have just arrived, but you will get used to it."
Dong Xuebing nodded and waited for her to continue.
"We are not familiar with each other, and you might not know me well. That's why we should get to know each other." Jiang Fangfang replied.
Dong Xuebing laughed. "I also have the same idea."
"That's good. I saw your file, and you had worked in the Investment Promotion Agency in the past?"
"Yes. I have been working in Yan Tai County's Investment Promotion Agency for about six months."
"The leader's evaluation on your profile also states that you have an outstanding ability to attract investment. When the time comes, you will be in charge of this area."
"This … okay, I'll try my best."
"As for your other work assignments, you could have come out today, but Secretary Meng went to the province, and I don't know when he will be back. So, let's talk about it in a few days. During this period, if you have any work plans or requirements, you can tell me. The same goes for your daily life."
"Alright, I'll familiarize myself with the environment as soon as possible."
"Then I look forward to your performance in the future."
After exchanging a few words, the two of them didn't say anything else. After all, they had just met.
Jiang Fangfang picked up the phone on her desk and made a call. "Chief Ma, come to my office for a while." After hanging up, she turned to Dong Xuebing and extended her hand. "That's all?"
Dong Xuebing shook her hand. "I will go back first."
The door opens, and a man in his thirties walks in. "Mayor Jiang, Mayor Dong."
Jiang Fangfang calmly said. "Accompany Mayor Dong to her office."
"Yes." Ma Bin extended his hand. "Mayor Dong, this way please."
After walking out of the Mayor's office, Dong Xuebing could still remember Jiang Fangfang's demeanor and posture. After interacting with her for a while, Dong Xuebing realized Mayor Jiang is a very calm person. Her smile, temper, handshakes, and words are very calm. She doesn't seem to care about anything, and nothing can affect her. The only exception was when Jiang Fangfang met Dong Xuebing for the first time. Dong Xuebing felt Jiang Fangfang was staring at him for a long time when Dong Xuebing shook hands with Jiang Fangfang. Dong Xuebing did not understand why she looked at him. But after that, Mayor Jiang was as calm as a pool of stagnant water.
Is there something wrong with that look in her eyes?
Why does Mayor Jiang look at me this way? Is she trying to put me in my place? This shouldn't be. How is this considered putting me in my place?
Dong Xuebing doesn't understand and stopped thinking about it. He had just arrived and needs time to familiarize himself with the place.
Dong Xuebing turned to Ma Bin. "Chief Ma, you are?"
Ma Bin slapped his forehead and smiled. "I forgot to introduce myself. I am the County Government Office Chief Ma Bin."
County Government Office? That means he is Yao Cui's immediate superior? Dong Xuebing shook Ma Bin's hand. "Nice to meet you, Chief Ma. I will need to trouble you in the future."
"It's fine. Just let me know if you need anything in the future. It is my office's responsibility to help the leaders."
When Dong Xuebing walked past the County Government Office, he took a look at the Secretaries' office. He did not see Yao Cui there. She was not there in the morning, and it was the same during lunch. She should have applied for leave. Is she sick? I must go and take a look at her at night.
As he thought about this, he arrived at his office.
Ma Bin opened the door. "Mayor Dong, this is your office. I had asked my men to clean it two days ago."
The layout of the office was similar to the Mayor's office. The computers were old, and the desks were old. But luckily, everything was clean.
Ma Bin took out a key from his pocket. "This is the key to the quarters. I had asked my men to tidy up the house." Ma Bin paused for a while and smiled. "But there might not be any cars here. Our County's condition is quite poor. Only Party Secretary Meng and Mayor Jiang have their own cars, and the rest of the government vehicles are used. If there is anything important, we must apply 2 days in advance. If not, there might not be any cars on that day. Hmmm … there are only a few cars. That's why most of the leaders need to use the cars."
"Ok. I know."
Ma Bin was polite, but he had to be polite. A County Government Office Chief will be a member of the County's Party Committee. But a County Government Office Chief was basically the Head Butler of the County's leaders. There was a difference of one word, but there was a huge difference in power.
There was another important reason.
Dong Xuebing was not just an ordinary Deputy Mayor. He was appointed as Zhen Shui County's Executive Deputy Mayor!
The Executive Deputy Mayor was the Mayor's second-in-command in the County Government. He was also in charge of the County Government Office. That's why Ma Bin had to be careful.
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