Noon.
Zhen Shui District.
County Party Committee Compound. County Government Office Building.
Yao Cui entered the building and walked up the stairs nervously. Along the way, she met some staff from other departments, and many of them greeted her warmly.
"Secretary Yao."
"Secretary Yao, why are you not having lunch?"
"Sister Yao, hehe. Congratulations."
"Sister Cui, when are you treating us to lunch?"
No one had heard about this before, but the news of the County's Party Committee Organization Department visiting the Secretary Department had spread the news. Now, everyone in the County's Party Committee knew Yao Cui was promoted to be the new Executive Deputy Mayor's secretary. Everyone's attitude towards Yao Cui had changed. Those who had met Yao Cui in the past immediately called her to congratulate her. Even the leaders and leaders from other departments will smile and greet Yao Cui.
First floor …
Second floor …
Third floor …
Yao Cui greeted the staff and leaders who had gone downstairs for lunch and arrived at the County's Leader's office floor.
Yao Cui looks to her left and walks over.
She took a deep breath and knocked on the door. Knock, knock.
… …
The office.
Dong Xuebing is on the phone with his mother.
"Mum, everything is fine here. Don't worry."
"I'm warning you. Don't work like you did in the past."
"I know. I will build a good relationship with everyone."
"Then … then come back and visit me when you are free. I will not be at ease if I don't see you."
"Ah … I am not a kid anymore. I understand. I will go back and visit you. Are Huilan, Yunxuan, and the rest alright? "
"They are fine."
"Alright. Call me if anything happens, and I will go back immediately."
"Why are you coming back? You will not reach your destination even if you drive for a day."
"I will take a plane to the Provincial Capital. It will take me a few hours to get there."
"Ok. Take care of yourself. Work hard and don't offend others. Understand?"
Dong Xuebing heard knocks on the door, and he answered. "I know. Alright, Mum. Someone is here. I will hang up first."
"Okay, let's hang up."
"Bye, Mum."
… …
Outside.
Yao Cui waited for a while, but no one answered, so she knocked on the door again.
A few seconds later, a familiar voice came from inside. "Please come in."
Yao Cui was puzzled. Why does this voice sound so familiar? She blinked and entered the office. "Hello, I am Yao Cui from the Secretarial Department. I … …" When Yao Cui entered the office, she was very nervous. After all, the person in front of her was the Executive Deputy Mayor, a high-ranking official in the County. Yao Cui also does not know why the Deputy Mayor wanted to promote her. That's why she was nervous. But when she entered the office and saw the person in front of her, she swallowed her words. She stared at Dong Xuebing, who was behind the desk, in shock.
"You …" Yao Cui widened her eyes.
Dong Xuebing laughed. "Haha … old classmate."
Yao Cui was shocked. "Xuebing, why are you here?"
Dong Xuebing shrugged. "I am here. Have a seat."
"Isn't this the Executive Deputy Mayor's office?" Yao Cui was in disbelief. She went out and checked the sign on the door. It was indeed the Executive Deputy Mayor's Office. She came back in in shock and closed the door. "You … you …" Yao Cui suddenly thought of a possibility. She sucked in a cold breath. "Don't tell me you're the new Executive Deputy Mayor?"
Dong Xuebing replied shyly. "It's me."
Yao Cui almost fainted. "How can this be?!"
Dong Xuebing looked at her. "You had not heard about this?"
"What did I hear?" Yao Cui stared at Dong Xuebing. "I only know the new Executive Deputy Mayor is very young. I think he is in his twenties, and that's all." Yao Cui paused for a second and took a deep breath. "It's because I did not go to work yesterday … … How come it's you?"
Dong Xuebing laughed. "I received a last-minute transfer and came over."
Yao Cui was speechless. "But how old are you? We are in the same age group! "
Dong Xuebing explained. "I had joined the Civil Servants after I graduated, and I was lucky to make some contributions. My leader promoted me again and again. If it weren't for my luck, I would still be in the same office in Beijing."
Yao Cui asked. "You are the one who promoted me?"
Dong Xuebing replied. "Yes."
Yao Cui wasn't nervous or perturbed anymore. She sat down on the guest sofa and said sullenly, "I was wondering why someone would promote me! So, this is the reason! "
Dong Xuebing quickly moves closer to Yao Cui. "Are you angry?"
Yao Cui replied angrily. "Very angry! Why didn't you tell me earlier? "
Dong Xuebing smiled and stood up. "You didn't ask me … …" Seeing Yao Cui staring at him again, Dong Xuebing could only say. "Alright … … Actually, we are old classmates, and we had a good chat. I am afraid it will affect our relationship, and that's why … … it's all my fault. Err … … don't be angry. I will apologize to you."
Yao Cui ignored him.
Dong Xuebing cleared his throat. "Do you want some tea? I brought it from home. It's Mao Jian 'er. It's delicious. I will brew a cup for you. Please wait for a while. "
Yao Cui still did not reply.
Dong Xuebing brewed the tea and passed it to Yao Cui with a smile.
Yao Cui didn't stand on ceremony. She took it and gulped down a few mouthfuls. Immediately, she started to exhale cutely. "It's so hot! Phew! "
Dong Xuebing laughed. "How can it not be hot?"
Yao Cui stared at Dong Xuebing. "Do you think it's fun to hide this from me?"
"No … …" Dong Xuebing quickly replied. "Actually, I wanted to give you a surprise."
Yao Cui replied unhappily. "This is an important matter, and you didn't even discuss it with me? You didn't even ask for my opinion! What do you mean you are going to be my secretary?! "
Dong Xuebing smiled. "Alright … … I will tell them now that you are no longer my secretary."
Yao Cui glanced at Dong Xuebing. "You had already mentioned it to me, and you still want to remove me from my position? Dream on. "Yao Cui laughed out loud.
Dong Xuebing knew she was not angry.
Yao Cui looked at Dong Xuebing. "You are really something. Xuebing, we had not met for three years, and you are promoted to Deputy Divisional Chief. You are even an Executive Deputy Mayor and a member of the County's Party Committee. How many achievements did you get? How can you be promoted so fast? Among all the Deputy Divisional Chief leaders in our province, you should be the youngest among them. That's too much! "
Dong Xuebing replied modestly. "It's all luck."
Yao Cui smiled. "You are doing well now. When we were in university, you had asked me to borrow your notes every time you skipped classes. Now, you want me to be your secretary?"
Dong Xuebing laughed. "I met you here. You are a local and had been working in the government for a few years. You should know about the relationships in the government. I am new here, and I need your help. We are classmates for so many years. You can't just leave me in the lurch, right?"
Yao Cui laughed. "Then do I still have to call you Mayor Dong in the future? I still have to help you clean your office and arrange your living arrangements? "
Dong Xuebing quickly waved his hand. "No need. When there is no one around, you can still call me Xuebing. Just help me with my work, and I can do the rest myself. How can I let my old classmate do all these?"
Yao Cui laughed. "That's more like it. Alright. I am not angry anymore."
Dong Xuebing looked at Yao Cui. "You are really not angry? Don't blame me in the future. "
Yao Cui replied. "Why should I be angry? In the future, I don't need my secretaries to do the paperwork anymore. I am even promoted to Deputy Section Chief and a Government Officer. I am overjoyed! " Yao Cui paused for a while and laughed. "My old classmate had made a name for himself, and I should also share some of his glory." As she said that, she rolled her eyes and said, "Now I finally understand a lot of things. When we first met, you made a bet with me that I would definitely be promoted within a week. At that time, you were already thinking about making me your secretary, right? And I still foolishly made the bet with you?! You even dare to talk to your old classmate?! Don't you have any good ideas? Huh? "
Dong Xuebing laughed. "I don't dare to. I am just joking."
Yao Cui replied. "Since you had made the bet, you must accept your loss. What do you want me to do?"
Dong Xuebing replied. "I am just joking. You don't need to do anything."
A smile hung on Yao Cui's face. "That won't do. Whatever I say goes."
Dong Xuebing had no choice but to say. "Alright. I will go over to your house for dinner tonight, and you must cook for me. Let me taste your cooking."
Yao Cui smiled. "No problem. Alright, it's settled then. Hehe. Actually, I called my dad just now, and my family invited you over. But they didn't know that you are the new Executive Deputy Mayor. That's great. I'll cook for you tonight to thank you."
Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "What's there to thank me for? I am asking you to help your old classmate. If not, how can I do my job?"
Yao Cui laughed. "Ok. I like what you said."
Dong Xuebing said. "Then I will be counting on you in the future."
"No problem. Leave it to me." Yao Cui replied and laughed. "Actually, I am not capable. Don't regret letting me be your secretary."
"Haha … I will change to another secretary."
"You dare?! Try changing to another secretary! "
Both of them chatted happily for a while, and Yao Cui did not distance herself from Dong Xuebing after he became her County's Executive Deputy Mayor. This is what Dong Xuebing wants.
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