The next day.
Early in the morning.
Dong Xuebing did not bring any luggage and only packed a simple handbag to work. Today is his flight back to Beijing.
County Party Committee Compound.
"Mayor Dong."
"Good morning."
A few people greeted Dong Xuebing.
Dong Xuebing replied a few good mornings and walked towards the County Government Office Building.
But unlike yesterday, there are fewer people greeting Dong Xuebing today. Even if someone greeted him, most of them are perfunctory. For example, the County's Party Committee staff and leaders are not as friendly as yesterday and the day before. Dong Xuebing can tell this is because Dong Xuebing had chosen to stand with the County's Party Committee. But Dong Xuebing doesn't mind. When his team arrived at Mayor Jiang's office yesterday, he had already prepared for this, and it's not a surprise.
Dong Xuebing's office.
Yao Cui was preparing tea for Dong Xuebing.
Dong Xuebing entered the office and said. "Don't make tea for Cui Er. I will be flying back in the morning." Dong Xuebing looked at his watch and said. "I need to leave in two hours. I need to catch a flight to a nearby city."
Yao Cui ignored Dong Xuebing and put down the kettle.
Dong Xuebing smiled. "What's wrong?"
Yao Cui replied softly. "Who asked you not to bring me along?"
Dong Xuebing quickly replied. "It's not that I don't want you to go. You still have things to do here."
Yao Cui replied helplessly. "I am your secretary. What else can I do if you are gone?"
Dong Xuebing replied. "What if something happens to my department after I am gone? They will surely look for you for advice, and you can contact me anytime. If both of us are gone, who is going to coordinate with Zhen Shui County? Also, what if something unexpected happens? Don't you think so? Furthermore, it is not easy to get money from the Central Government. That's why I want you to stay behind. "
Yao Cui sighed. "It is because the Central Government's money is not easy to get, and that's why I want you to stay behind. You have helped me a lot, and I have not helped you much."
"Don't worry about it."
"Can you bring along two people this time?"
"Let's see. It should be about the same."
"Alright. Since you said so, I will be in charge of liaising with the Central Government."
"En, it's a small matter. You can decide for yourself. Just say that it's my idea."
"Hehe, you sure give me a lot of power."
"It's not that I'm delegating the authority. The secretary has always had this authority."
"Alright, I'll decide if it's a small matter. If it's a big matter, I'll call you anytime."
"Sure, hehe, when I come back, I will bring you some local specialties from Beijing, like roast duck or something. I guess you haven't eaten it for a long time."
"Alright, then I'll be waiting."
After that, Dong Xuebing packed his luggage and placed some stuff in his office drawer. After that, he bade farewell to Yao Cui and went downstairs to the compound.
Outside.
An old Xiali car was parked there, and the driver was already waiting.
The driver is a County Government's driver, and he will not be going to Beijing with them. He is only sending Dong Xuebing and the rest there. The front passenger is a middle-aged woman, and Dong Xuebing had met her last night. Her name is Chen Xiaomei, and she is still pretty. She is the only relative in the County who has a relative in Beijing's Ministry of Finance, and that's why Dong Xuebing brought her along. Of course, she is only a staff member in the Ministry of Finance. But everyone knows it's easier to get things done if you have connections in the government. The other person sitting at the back is Finance Department Chief Yan Yizhi, whom Dong Xuebing had met at the Party Committee meeting yesterday. Yan Yizhi is going to the Central Government to ask for money, and he is considered Dong Xuebing's subordinate. After all, Dong Xuebing is in charge of the Finance Department.
When Dong Xuebing arrived, everyone alighted.
"Mayor Dong."
"Mayor Dong."
Dong Xuebing nodded. "Let's go."
"Ok." Yan Yizhi opened the car door for Dong Xuebing, but he did not show any respect. Dong Xuebing knew that Yan Yizhi was Secretary Meng's man. In the past, the Finance Department was also under Secretary Meng's control. Even if Mayor Jiang Fangfang wanted to use money, Yan Yizhi would not give her face and would ask Secretary Meng for permission. He would only give money if Secretary Meng agreed. That's why Dong Xuebing was on Mayor Jiang's side, and Yan Yizhi was not very enthusiastic.
Dong Xuebing looked at Yan Yizhi and entered the car.
Yan Yizhi also sat beside Dong Xuebing.
Chen Xiaomei did not say anything. She should be Yan Yizhi's trusted aide, and they are on Secretary Meng's side. They do not dare to offend Dong Xuebing, but they also do not dare to be too enthusiastic. With factions, many things will change. Dong Xuebing had experienced this before.
The car drove off.
10 minutes … …
30 minutes … …
1 hour … …
Dong Xuebing and Dong Xuebing arrived at the airport.
There weren't any big cities near Zhen Shui County. They were all ordinary third-tier cities. Naturally, the airport wasn't big. It was pitifully small.
Dong Xuebing alighted from the car and turned to the driver. "Old Li, thank you."
The driver, Old Li, quickly replied. "Don't mention it. I will go back now."
Dong Xuebing nodded. "Drive slowly. Have a safe trip."
Old Li quickly thanked Dong Xuebing and waited for Dong Xuebing to enter the airport before driving off. He is very polite to Dong Xuebing. In his eyes, no matter which leader Dong Xuebing is on, he should not offend him. Also, Dong Xuebing is very polite to everyone and had never looked down on anyone. Not only Old Li, but many other drivers also have a good impression of Dong Xuebing. For example, Dong Xuebing will say "Have a safe trip" after alighting from the car. Not every County Leader can do this.
This is Dong Xuebing's character. If others do not offend him, he will not offend them. If others are polite to him, he will also be polite to them. What arrogance … … Dong Xuebing had never appeared before.
Yan Yizhi looked at Dong Xuebing and saw Dong Xuebing was so polite to a driver. He was present at yesterday's Party Committee meeting and saw Dong Xuebing arguing with five to six County's Party Committee members. Dong Xuebing's aura, eloquence, and eloquence … … it was one against six, and Dong Xuebing still managed to make those six older County's Party Committee members speechless. That's why Yan Yizhi thought Dong Xuebing was a harsh leader. But after meeting him today, he realized Dong Xuebing was a two-faced person.
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