A few days later.
Dong Xuebing had graduated from the Party School and had a lot of experience with him.
On the way home, Dong Xuebing's phone rang. It was a Hebei Province number. It should be his mother, Luan Xiaoping, calling him from a public phone. "Hello, Mum?"
"Xuebing, I am quite busy at work. The class I am teaching is about to start their exams, and I might not be back for the Lunar New Year."
"Ok. Take care of yourself."
"How is your work? Did anything go wrong? How does the leaders of the General Affairs Office like you? "
Dong Xuebing had wanted to give his mother a surprise when she returns. He wanted to tell her that he had been promoted to Deputy Chief of the Party School. But now, he was fired, and he could not bring himself to tell his mother. Dong Xuebing was used to keeping everything to himself. "It's fine. I am doing well at work, and the leaders like me. Hahaha."
"That's good, that's good."
After his mother hung up, Dong Xuebing shook his head and went to the bank to transfer some money to his mother. In his opinion, now that he had earned so much money, he should at least give his mother a few tens of thousands so that she could spend as much as she wanted. But after thinking about it, he still felt that it was inappropriate. What if his mother thought that he was corrupt and took bribes? His mother was a very sensitive person, and he couldn't let her worry too much. So, Dong Xuebing transferred a few thousand RMB to his mother. It was enough for his mother to spend.
That afternoon, before 5 pm.
Qu Yunxuan had not returned to North Heping Street for the past few days, and Dong Xuebing could not be bothered to cook at home. He was about to go to the donkey barbecue restaurant when he received a call from Xu Yan. Dong Xuebing was excited when he saw Xu Yan's number. He took two deep breaths and answered nervously. "Hello, Chief Xu." Other than Zhou Guoan, Guo Shunjie, and the rest being arrested by the Commission for Discipline Inspection, Dong Xuebing still had not received the news he had been waiting for. He had been waiting for the last few days at the Party School.
It was finally here.
There was finally news?
"Hahaha … …" Xu Yan should be in a good mood. She laughed. "Xiao Dong, I represent the Branch's Party Committee to inform you. Due to Zhou Guoan's bribery case, your appointment as Deputy Chief of the Party Committee will be revoked. You will be reinstated."
Haha, just as I expected!
Dong Xuebing was surprised and overjoyed. "Thank you, Chief Xu!"
"You don't need to thank me. Zhou Guoan, you had done well!" Xu Yan laughed. "Good job. You did not disappoint me!" She thought for 5 to 6 days and still could not figure out where Dong Xuebing got the evidence. That afternoon, when the Commission for Discipline Inspection went to Zhou Guoan's house to search, Xu Yan got the news. Under the mattress, there was a bank book with the account holder, 1.75 million RMB. The records in the account book were the same as what Dong Xuebing had said. Even the Commission for Discipline Inspection officers were speechless. They had been investigating for so many years, and this was the first time their investigation had gone so smoothly. It felt like Zhou Guoan was the one who had reported him.
Dong Xuebing quickly replied and asked. "Oh, Zhou Guoan and Guo Shunjie … …"
"This case involves too many people, and the bribe amount is huge. The higher-ups are still investigating. But all those involved had been suspended. Zhou Guoan and Guo Shunjie will not be able to return to the government agencies."
Dong Xuebing was satisfied with this outcome. They deserved it.
Xu Yan continued. "Now, everyone in the branch is discussing this case. You do not need to come to the branch for the next few days. I will give you a few days' leave to rest at home." Xu Yan was trying to protect Dong Xuebing. After all, everyone in the branch was spreading rumors that Dong Xuebing was the one who brought down Zhou Guoan. This was not good for Dong Xuebing, and all the leaders were afraid of this. Luckily, only a few staff members were spreading this rumor. Political Section Chief Pang Bin, Political Section Political Commissar Cheng Haimei, and the rest of the higher-ups did not think Dong Xuebing had the evidence. They felt Dong Xuebing does not have the authority to do so. Everyone knew that Dong Xuebing was not the one who sent the letter. Xu Yan wanted to wait for the new Bureau Chief to be appointed, and after the incident had calmed down, she will let Dong Xuebing back. "… … Oh, there is one more thing."
Dong Xuebing replied. "What is it?"
"Haha, you had graduated from the Party School's Section level training course. If you don't get promoted to Deputy Section Chief, it will be wrong. When you are back, perform well, and I will try my best to help you get promoted." Dong Xuebing had only been in the branch for 3 months, and it was already an exception for him to be promoted to Deputy Section Chief. It was almost impossible for him to be promoted to Deputy Section Chief. But Xu Yan had hinted to Xiao Dong to help her, and Xiao Dong had found the evidence to bring down Zhou Guoan. He had helped her faction to turn the tables. Xu Yan had to fulfill her promise and help Dong Xuebing get promoted.
Ah? I am going to be promoted? Hahaha! I am really going to be promoted?
Dong Xuebing was excited. "Thank you, Chief Xu! Thank you! "
First, he joined the Party, then he was promoted to Deputy Chief. Then he entered the Party School, and now, he is going to be promoted to Deputy Section Chief … … Ever since Dong Xuebing joined the government, his career had been smooth sailing!
After hanging up, Dong Xuebing stretched his back. Guo Shunjie was gone, and the person who had suppressed him was going to jail. He was reinstated and will be promoted soon. Now, all his problems were solved, and he wanted to have a good rest. These few days of fighting had exhausted him. If he does not rest now, he might collapse.
Huh … … I have a long holiday. What should I do?
The first person Dong Xuebing thought of was Qu Yunxuan. It was rare for him to have a break, and he wanted to spend time with her.
Dong Xuebing's appetite had increased, and he ate 4 plates of roasted donkey meat. He wiped his mouth with a napkin and called Qu Yunxuan after leaving the restaurant. Ring, ring, ring … … The line got through, and Qu Yunxuan said: "Hello." Dong Xuebing asked: "Why are you still not back to Beikou? The last time I called you, you said you will be back the day after tomorrow. Huh? How many days has it been? " Dong Xuebing had been busy fighting with Zhou Guoan and Guo Shunjie, and he did not contact Qu Yunxuan these few days. He also did not tell her about his demotion. Now that he was free, he missed her a lot.
"I am busy with work these few days."
"Even if you are busy, it will not affect your trip home." Dong Xuebing said: "Xuanxuan, I miss you."
Dong Xuebing heard Qu Yunxuan laughing. "Shut up! What are you calling me? Are you looking for me to tear your mouth? "
Dong Xuebing could see Qu Yunxuan's blushing face. "Err … … when are you coming back? I have 4 to 5 days off, and I still want to watch a movie with you. "
"3 days later? I am not sure. I still need to go to Zhejiang Province for work tomorrow. "
"Eh? Aren't you from the Advertising Department? Why are you going to Zhejiang Province? Are you working there? "
"Yes. I will go to Beikou when I am back … … to look for you."
After chatting with Qu Yunxuan for a while, Dong Xuebing saw that Qu Yunxuan was very busy at the newspaper agency, and it was not convenient for them to talk.
After reaching home, Dong Xuebing lay on the sofa lazily. He starts to think about how to spend these few days off. Eh … … Dong Xuebing suddenly remembered something and got up from the sofa. He went to his bedroom and switched on his PC. He checked his net assets. 440,000 RMB. He is close to reaching his target of 1 million RMB. Why not make use of this holiday to earn 1 million RMB?
Dong Xuebing wanted to make money was not only for Aunt Xuan's dream of setting up a company, and not only for Qu Yunxuan's mother to accept him.
Dong Xuebing also wants to own his own company and be a boss behind the scenes. How great is that?!
Dong Xuebing immediately called the bank to make payments.
Zhou Guoan's incident had reminded Dong Xuebing. After all, he is a civil servant and needs to be careful with his money. But even if someone reported him or the Commission for Discipline Inspection came to check his accounts, Dong Xuebing is not afraid. He can explain where he got his money from. Buying antiques is not illegal. Buying antiques is not illegal. Stone gambling is not illegal. That's it! No matter what, Dong Xuebing will not be punished!
Hmmm … … how am I going to make money this time?
Stone gambling at Panjiayuan? Buying antiques at the antique market? Stock market?
Dong Xuebing sat in front of his PC and browsed through the news. He could not make up his mind.
Suddenly, a piece of news on an antique website attracted Dong Xuebing's attention.
It was about a freshwater pearl necklace that was auctioned by Christie's recently. The necklace is made up of 30 pearls with a diameter of 1.4cm to 1.7cm. The final price was 920,000 RMB. It was reported that these pearls had been purchased by a northern businessman from a pearl breeding base in Zhuji, Zhejiang Province, at a high price. Among them, the largest 1.7-centimeter white pearl had been "gambled" by opening a mussel and had only cost him a few thousand dollars.
Mussel opening? Pearls? Pearls can also be gambled?
Dong Xuebing was interested and quickly searched for relevant information on the internet.
It turned out that opening a mussel with pearls was the same as stone gambling. One had to use a knife to open the tightly closed shell to find out how many pearls were inside and how big the pearls were. Therefore, with the popularity of stone gambling and the flourishing age of collecting, many merchants saw a business opportunity and came up with pearl gambling!
In the end, Dong Xuebing laughed heartily. If he can get a 1.5 cm pearl necklace, his target of 1 million RMB will not be a problem. He will be able to reach his target in one try!
Dong Xuebing banged the table and made up his mind! Book train tickets! Go to Zhejiang Province to gamble on pearls!
Qu Yunxuan was also in Zhejiang Province on a business trip. After Dong Xuebing earned some money, he might even be able to go sightseeing with Qu Yunxuan!
Killing two birds with one stone!
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