Dong Xuebing's wife kept quiet and wiped her tears. "God is too unfair to Xiao Jiang. Old Pu, Xuebing, if you all have any single friends, help Xiao Jiang find one. If not, how is she going to live alone? It's too hard. I wonder how she survived all these years."
Dong Xuebing paused for a while and asked. "What do you all do when you all have a funeral?"
His wife replied. "Xiao Jiang has a hard life. Her lover and father had passed away, and her mother's illness … Sigh … God is unfair!" She added worriedly. "No. I must visit Xiao Jiang tonight. She needs someone to accompany her." Since Pu An got close to Jiang Fangfang, his wife got closer to Jiang Fangfang. Of course, they might be close in the past.
Before noon.
"Ok. I will go back and change. My top is red, and it's not suitable."
After a while, Dong Xuebing's phone rang.
After getting the news, Dong Xuebing sighed and walked to the window to get some fresh air. He leaned against the window and lit a cigarette. No one knows how he is feeling.
"Actually, what my sister-in-law said is right." Although Dong Xuebing was feeling uncomfortable, he felt getting married is a better choice for Jiang Fangfang. At least, someone will accompany her to ease her loneliness. "But I still need to see what Mayor Jiang thinks. If she agrees, I will ask her. I know some people in Beijing, and many of them are single. Hmmm … if Mayor Jiang is not interested, it's fine."
Dong Xuebing sent them back to the quarters but did not return home. He drove away.
From upstairs, Dong Xuebing could hear many people going out for lunch discussing. He turned around and called Yao Cui over.
Sad?
Upstairs.
Pu An's wife shouted. "I am her elder sister! What's wrong? "
Dong Xuebing nodded. "Carry on with your work."
Li Xiaona replied angrily. "Then I will go back first."
Dong Xuebing did not feel like he is getting too powerful. He is still worried about Jiang Fangfang.
Dong Xuebing wonders where Mayor Jiang is.
Pu An lamented, "Birth, old age, sickness, and death, no one can avoid it."
"Let's talk about it later. It's better to be prepared first."
When Dong Xuebing entered the building, he could hear people crying from afar.
Pu An and the rest asked. "Where is Mayor Jiang?"
Dong Xuebing, Pu An, and the rest did not stay any longer.
It was Deputy Mayor Ci Boyang. He had called to ask for Dong Xuebing's opinion on a case. Both of them were members of the County's Party Committee, and even if Dong Xuebing's rank was higher than him, it was not much higher. But Dong Xuebing was now taking over Jiang Fangfang's work, and Ci Boyang had to inform him.
Dong Xuebing looks up. "Come in."
Worried about Mayor Jiang?
Pu An and his wife boarded Dong Xuebing's car.
"Wait a little longer, my aunt hasn't arrived yet," a girl said while crying. He seemed to be talking about Jiang Fangfang's mother, but he did not see her.
County Party Committee Compound.
County Party Committee Compound.
"Alright, Sister-in-law." Dong Xuebing nodded. "I will keep an eye on them."
"Secretary Li." Dong Xuebing greeted her.
There was a knock on the door.
Is there even a little bit of regret?
Dong Xuebing and the rest bowed a few times and did not say anything. Everyone is in a bad mood now, and it's not appropriate to say anything. Pu An's wife, on the other hand, seemed to know the old man. She burst into tears. Jian Xiangrong's wife's eyes also turned red.
Secretary Meng and Secretary Zhang Feng walked out of the ward. Dong Xuebing, Pu An, and the rest saw them and nodded.
Pu An, Jian Xiangrong, and the rest knew Dong Xuebing will be very busy. The Mayor is not around, and he must be in charge of the County Government.
"I'm worried about Xiao Jiang." Compared to men, women were always more emotional.
Everyone present were his family members.
"Ok." Dong Xuebing followed Li Xiaona to a corner of the corridor. "What is it?"
The ward was filled with Mayor Jiang's relatives. The old man on the bed had already turned cold. The old and young surrounded the bed, and a few women were crying.
County Hospital.
Pu An said to Dong Xuebing. "Don't listen to her. Xuebing is just creating trouble."
Dong Xuebing nodded. After Yao Cui left, he called Pu An, Jian Xiangrong, and the rest. After discussing for a while, he decided to go over now.
A few minutes later.
"Ok. I will call you when I am done, and we will go to the hospital together. I will ask Secretary Pu and the rest."
Dong Xuebing thought for a while and said. "Let's stick to what I said last time. You report to the County Party Committee, and they will negotiate with the land owners. We will start construction as soon as possible."
Dong Xuebing had experienced what it was like to be a Mayor, and he did not rest for the whole afternoon. Phone calls and knocks on the door were non-stop.
Pu An heard Dong Xuebing's words and said. "Let's look for Mayor Jiang."
… …
Secretary Pu's wife said. "Try not to divorce her, and she should not be too old. After all, Xiao Jiang is only in his thirties, and I think a woman in her thirties should be suitable. If not, she can be younger than Xiao Jiang. She should also be in her thirties. Oh, she should be from a better family. Xiao Jiang is already a Mayor at such a young age, and she will be much better than my Old Pu in the future."
On the way.
Dong Xuebing sent Yao Cui home to change and then went to pick up Secretary Pu and Minister Jian. The Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee, Chu Peng, had also come downstairs. He did not say anything and boarded Dong Xuebing's car. After a while, Secretary Pu, Minister Jian, and his wife arrived. Because there was not enough space in the car, Pu An asked his men to drive another car, and they went to the hospital.
Pu An shook his head. "I had asked Mayor Jiang in the past, but she does not seem to want to remarry. You don't have to worry about her."
Dong Xuebing nodded. "Ok. I know."
"Ok. I will go now."
If Dong Xuebing had used Reverse earlier, Mayor Jiang's father might be able to live longer, and Mayor Jiang might be able to accompany her father for a few more days. But it's too late now. Even Dong Xuebing's power is not omnipotent. He cannot let everyone live a long life, and he cannot let everything develop according to his plan. Once something happens, the only choice is to accept it. Dong Xuebing only hopes Sister Jiang can take this blow and recover as soon as possible.
His wife said. "Xiao Jiang did not say anything. Maybe she is too shy. I will bring this up to her and see how she reacts."
Sigh … Maybe she has all these reasons.
Every place has its own customs and customs. That's why Dong Xuebing asked.
The County Government Office Director Ma Bin entered the room with a few documents in his hands. "Mayor Dong, the cases from the other departments are supposed to be handled by Mayor Jiang. But I called Secretary Li, and she said she will pass the documents to you."
Yao Cui replied. "It's more or less the same. But I heard Mayor Jiang did not do it when her husband passed away. After the cremation, everything is simple."
Afternoon.
Li Xiaona said in a low voice. "Mayor Jiang had gone to fetch his mother."
The door opened, and Yao Cui entered. "Xuebing, Mayor Jiang's father … Sigh …"
Dong Xuebing did not see Jiang Fangfang.
Pu An patted Yao Cui's hand. "Don't worry. Mayor Jiang is much stronger than you think. He will not be defeated by these setbacks."
Pu An's wife was still in a melancholic mood. She had tears in her eyes. "Senior Jiang is such a good person. Why did he pass away so early?"
Dong Xuebing saw Sister Jiang's secretary, Li Xiaona, walking towards him.
… …
"Where's the money? How much should I give him? "
"Ok. Let me see." Dong Xuebing took the documents and looked at them. It's not easy to make a decision, so he placed them aside. "I will approve it later."
When Dong Xuebing arrived, the County's Party Secretary, Meng Rui's car was already waiting downstairs. The rest of the low-ranking government officials were not allowed to come at this time. Only Mayor Jiang's relatives and some higher-ranking County leaders could rush over.
On the other side, a few hospital staff came in. "The car is here. Should we …"
The old man was still in the ward.
"He still needs to keep vigil at night and is very busy. Why are you going there?"
After a while.
Jian Xiangrong and the rest asked about Jiang Fangfang's condition.
Pu An replied helplessly. "Enough. Mayor Jiang knows what he is doing, and you are the only one worrying about him. Are you Xiao Jiang's mother?"
"Mayor Jiang might not accept the money. She did not accept the money last time."
Most of the people in the hospital got the news.
Li Xiaona turned to Dong Xuebing. "Mayor Dong, can I have a word with you?"
"Ok. When do you think we should go over?"
Dong Xuebing is the County Government's Executive Deputy Mayor. He is the second-in-command, and the Deputy Mayor will handle all the work for him.
Ma Bin said. "Also, the location of the dormitory project …"
Li Xiaona said. "Mayor Jiang might not be able to come to the office next week. She asked me to tell you to take care of the County Government for a while, and you can make the decision if there's anything. You don't need to ask for Mayor Jiang's opinion. Everything else can wait until Mayor Jiang finishes her funeral."
Ma Bin's wife ignored him and said to Dong Xuebing. "Xuebing, all your friends are young. You must help Xiao Jiang look for them. My heart aches when I see her."
Dong Xuebing had bought lunch on his way back. But after he returned to his office, he lost his appetite after two bites. He is still worried about Jiang Fangfang and wanted to call her. But he doesn't know how to comfort her and can only smoke in his office. Now, Dong Xuebing realized his feelings for Sister Jiang are no longer a leader, subordinate, or friend. If not, he will not be so worried about her.
Dong Xuebing met up with Pu An, Jian Xiangrong, Chupeng, and the rest. After a discussion, they will return to the office.
Knock … knock …
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