Afternoon.
The wedding banquet ended.
Everyone started to leave the hotel. Some were working overtime, and some were going home. But Dong Xuebing did not leave. He waved to Yao Cui.
"Mayor Dong."
"How do you usually give out red packets?"
"Huh? Normally, the County's leaders will give out red packets in advance."
"I had gone on a business trip a few days ago, and I need to give Secretary Pu some money. How much should I give? "
"Our County's economy is not high, and most leaders will give a few hundred. You … 1,000 RMB?"
"Ok. 1,000 RMB it is. I had just returned and had not bought any red packets. Can you help me find one?"
"Ok. I will ask around. What about Deputy Secretary Zhang? Should I … give a few red packets? "
"Just one will do." Dong Xuebing still has a temper. Give Zhang Wanshui's family red packets? Bullshit.
Yao Cui smiled. Most government officials, especially Dong Xuebing, will not do anything they want. Dong Xuebing can drive a 4 million RMB car and smoke a few hundred RMB a carton of cigarettes. He should not mind giving out 1,000 RMB red packets. But Dong Xuebing does not seem to have any intention of giving out red packets. Yao Cui wanted to persuade Dong Xuebing, but there are so many people around. She nodded and went to carry out Dong Xuebing's orders. Even if they are old classmates, they still need to be careful. Yao Cui knows this and will not try to persuade Dong Xuebing in front of others. She is only a secretary, and she only needs to carry out her leader's orders.
The red packets arrived.
Dong Xuebing immediately pocketed 1,000 RMB worth of new notes into the account. He looked at Pu Tao, who was chatting with his family members, and walked over with a smile.
"Huh? Mayor Dong? "Pu Tao saw Dong Xuebing.
Dong Xuebing smiled and passed the red packet to him. "I wish you both will have children soon."
Pu Tao quickly replied. "No need. You had helped us a lot today and even lent us your car …"
Dong Xuebing pushed the red packet back to him. "Just take it. It's not much. You can't reject it." Also, Dong Xuebing cannot give too much as people will gossip. Pu An is the Commission for Discipline Inspection's Secretary and will not accept too much. 1,000 RMB is just right.
Pu Tao looks at his father. "Dad?"
Pu An nodded. "Yes."
Pu Tao accepted it. "Thank you, Mayor Dong."
Dong Xuebing laughed. "You're welcome."
"By the way, your car key." Pu Tao suddenly remembered.
Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "We still have to go back. Use it first. "
Pu Tao said, "How could I possibly do that?"
"It's okay. Just throw it downstairs tonight."
"Then how will you go back later?"
"There are so many cars here. I'll take one. Hehe, that's all."
Dong Xuebing did not ask for a taxi and waved his hand. He took the elevator downstairs. Today was his day off, so he planned to go back to the family quarters to sleep for a while.
Downstairs.
Outside the hotel.
Most of the people had left, and only the remnants of the firecrackers were left outside.
Dong Xuebing was about to hail a taxi when he saw a Chinese car rolling down its window. Jiang Fangfang waved at Dong Xuebing.
"Mayor Jiang, you haven't gone back yet?"
"Yes, I was waiting for you."
"Oh, how can I accept that?"
"Get in the car, it's on the way."
"Ok. Sorry to trouble you."
Dong Xuebing did not stand on ceremony and entered the backseat with Jiang Fangfang.
The person driving was not Old Wang. It was Mayor Jiang's secretary, Li Xiaona. She smiled at Dong Xuebing and stepped on the accelerator. While driving, Li Xiaona sneaked a few glances at Dong Xuebing from the rearview mirror. She thought to herself that Mayor Dong is really Mayor Jiang's lucky star. Before Dong Xuebing came, Mayor Jiang had always been in a passive position in the County and was suppressed by Secretary Meng's faction. But after Dong Xuebing arrived, he helped Mayor Jiang to start a war of words with the rest of the County's Party Committee members. After that, Dong Xuebing managed to win over the Finance Department's first and second-in-command. Even the middle-of-the-road Commission for Discipline Inspection Secretary Pu Tao expressed his intention to side with Mayor Jiang.
If this isn't Mayor Jiang's lucky star, what is?
Pu An's attitude is related to Mayor Dong's decision to borrow Dong Xuebing's car.
She had waited for this day for a long time, and she felt Mayor Jiang should be happy. Although she did not show it on her face, she felt Dong Xuebing had helped Mayor Jiang a lot. Dong Xuebing's appearance is similar to Mayor Jiang's late husband, and Mayor Jiang values Dong Xuebing a lot. Li Xiaona had been Jiang Fangfang's secretary for many years, and she had never seen Mayor Jiang waiting for a subordinate for so long.
On the way.
Jiang Fangfang is not a talkative person. She was reading this morning's newspaper quietly and did not say much to Dong Xuebing.
It was until the car reached the quarters that Jiang Fangfang kept the newspaper and looked at Dong Xuebing. "Is the Land Rover OK?"
Dong Xuebing knew what she is asking. "It should be fine."
Jiang Fangfang nodded. "I also believe there will be no problems. But if someone reports this to the City or even the Provincial Government, you will be in trouble. You must be prepared."
Dong Xuebing laughed. "To be honest with you, I had been investigated by the Commission for Discipline Inspection at least 3 times in the past. I was summoned and interviewed, but no one found anything wrong with me. Errr … Actually, this is nothing to brag about. I had won the lottery more than once, and my family is considered wealthy. I had reported the receipts and my assets to the authorities many times. I had just arrived at Zhen Shui County not long ago, and that's why I did not tell you about it. It's my fault." Most officials will be fired after being investigated by the Commission for Discipline Inspection once. But Dong Xuebing is a veteran, and he knows his limits when it comes to money. He is not afraid of being investigated.
Li Xiaona, who was driving, paused. Lottery? First prize? Huh? This Mayor Dong is too lucky. How did he manage to get such a small chance?
Jiang Fangfang looked at Dong Xuebing. "5 million?"
Dong Xuebing smiled. "A few tens of million."
The car shook, and Li Xiaona almost drove onto the sidewalk.
A few tens of million?
Won a few tens of million from the lottery?
Jiang Fangfang did not have any reaction. She smiled. "No wonder. That's not strange."
Li Xiaona looked at Dong Xuebing from the rearview mirror. She thought to herself that Mayor Dong's assets are enough to support their Zhen Shui County.
A few tens of million?
Even businessmen are not that wealthy.
Also, Mayor Dong seems to be being modest. His assets should be more than a few tens of million. 100 million? Or even more?
Li Xiaona smiled. What kind of Executive Deputy Mayor did the higher-ups give to their Zhen Shui County? His age, assets, and style are all different from other officials!
… …
Family quarters.
At the entrance of the building.
The car stopped, and Li Xiaona turned. "Mayor, we have reached."
Jiang Fangfang nodded. "Just leave the car here. You can go back and rest."
Li Xiaona glanced at Dong Xuebing. "Ok. I will not remove the car keys." Li Xiaona took her bag and alighted from the car. She bade farewell to Dong Xuebing and Jiang Fangfang before leaving.
Dong Xuebing did not alight from the car and went upstairs. From Jiang Fangfang's tone, he knew she wants to speak to him privately. He asked. "Mayor Jiang?"
Jiang Fangfang asked quietly. "Is the Finance Department reliable?"
Dong Xuebing nodded. "Old Yan and Old Chen should not have any problems. They had told me that they want to join us."
Jiang Fangfang replied softly. "Good job. Thank you for your hard work. Also, Secretary Pu's incident is also your credit."
Dong Xuebing smiled. "It has nothing to do with me. Who knows Secretary Pu and Deputy Secretary Zhang's son and daughter's wedding will happen at the same time? When we booked the hotel, the person-in-charge should have informed them secretly. If not, there will not be a collision. But because of their negligence, Secretary Pu … "If Secretary Pu did not fall out with Zhang Wanshui and the rest, even if Dong Xuebing borrowed Pu An's car, Secretary Pu will also not join them. Secretary Pu was forced by the Mongolian Party's leaders.
Jiang Fangfang did not say anything.
"Mayor Jiang?" Dong Xuebing blinked.
Jiang Fangfang looks at Dong Xuebing. "The person-in-charge of Zhen Shui Hotel's wedding reception is my man."
Dong Xuebing was shocked. "Your man?"
Jiang Fangfang slowly replied. "When their families booked the hotel, that person-in-charge had called me to ask for my opinion. I asked him to pretend not to know and book a one-day wedding reception for them."
Dong Xuebing took a deep breath!
Holy sh * t! How can it be so coincidental?! How come the hotel staff did not inform Deputy Secretary Zhang and Secretary Pu?! So, it's because of Mayor Jiang!
Damn!
Who says Mayor Jiang is not ambitious?
Who says Mayor Jiang had always been doing things calmly?!
Anyone who can become a Mayor will not be an ordinary person! No one is easy to deal with!
Dong Xuebing smiled and thought for a while. "I also have something to tell you. Actually, I had crashed into Zhang Wanshui's car in the afternoon … Yes … I had done it on purpose."
Jiang Fangfang was stunned. "You did it on purpose?"
Dong Xuebing replied embarrassedly. "Yes."
Then, Dong Xuebing saw Jiang Fangfang smiling. "Hahaha …" Jiang Fangfang did not stop laughing for a while, and her smile seems to be getting longer. "Hahahaha …"
After a moment of awkwardness, Dong Xuebing was infected by Jiang Fangfang's smile. He laughed along with her and felt it is quite interesting.
Dong Xuebing felt the distance between him and Jiang Fangfang had shortened by a lot when they laughed.
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