Morning.
Provincial City.
Airport.
"Mayor Dong, we will be leaving."
"Alright. Have a safe trip."
"The departure lounge is in front, and you can't go in. Go back."
"Okay, when you arrive safely, give me a call to let me know you're safe."
"I will. Matt and the rest had also bid farewell to you. They said it's nice to meet you."
"Can you translate for me? It's my honor to meet all of you. I wish you all the best."
After saying goodbye to Dong Xuebing, Zhang Longjuan waved goodbye to Dong Xuebing and left with the rest of the businessmen to go through the security check. Dong Xuebing did not say much to Zhang Longjuan in public. Actually, they had said their goodbyes on the way here, and Dong Xuebing watched them leave. After Zhang Longjuan and the rest disappeared from the escalator, Dong Xuebing turned around and walked out of the elevator.
Dong Xuebing's phone rang after he stepped out of the airport.
It's Jiang Fangfang. "Have they left, Mayor Dong?"
There are too many people around, and Dong Xuebing covered one ear with his hand. "They had just boarded the plane and should be boarding now."
"Alright. Are you coming back now?"
"Yes. I will go over to your place first."
"No need. Go back to the Investment Promotion Agency to settle the contracts."
"Alright. I will go to the County's Party Committee Quarters later and report to you the summary of the investment fair."
"Just do it. There's no rush. We are worried about your Agency's health and mental state. You all did not rest a single day from the investment fair to the investment fair, right? Even an iron man can't take it. How about this? I will give all of you five days off to recuperate. After the break, the first funds for many projects will arrive, and you all will still be busy. Just rest and recharge. "
"Haha … I will thank you on behalf of Old Zheng and the rest."
Dong Xuebing reached the carpark, and after hanging up, he drove back to the County.
… …
Noon.
Zhen Shui District.
Investment Promotion Agency's courtyard.
Chang Juan is leaning against her desk, chatting with Cheng Yujie, Gong Na, Xiao Hong, and a few other women. Chen Yunsong is also laughing and interrupting them from time to time. No one is working, and there is not much work left.
"Ahem."
"Eh, Mayor Dong."
"Mayor Dong, you are back?"
Everyone stopped laughing and returned to their seats. Over the past few days, Dong Xuebing had established his authority in everyone's hearts.
But Dong Xuebing is not a stubborn person. He laughed and asked. "What are you guys chatting about? Let me have some fun."
"It's nothing."
"I heard you say traveling?"
"Yes, I was just thinking about where is the best place to travel."
"Hehe, then you guys are right."
"Hmm? Mayor Dong, what is the meaning of this? "
"Where's Old Zheng? Everyone, come here. I have a few things to say."
Zheng Dayou heard Dong Xuebing's voice and walked out of his office.
Dong Xuebing gathered everyone and said. "The County Government had approved it. Today, all of you should work hard to draft the contract and settle your work. From tomorrow onwards, all of you will have a five-day holiday. You can go on holiday if you want, and I will not interfere. Haha, as for the four to five days of overtime, you can get your overtime pay. It can also be considered as adult leave." Dong Xuebing nodded and said.
Chang Juan laughed. "That's great."
Cheng Yujie sighed. "We can finally take a break."
Gong Na and Xiao Hong are also overjoyed. "Thank you, Mayor Dong."
"Don't thank me." Dong Xuebing looks at them. "All of you had fought hard for the bonuses and holidays. I was too busy yesterday and forgot to tell all of you … you all had done well during this investment fair!" Dong Xuebing laughed and clapped his hands to give everyone a round of applause.
Clap … clap … clap …
Everyone laughed and clapped.
Gong Na and Xiao Hong cheered for Dong Xuebing.
Under Dong Xuebing's leadership, the Investment Promotion Agency had completed an almost impossible task, and they are in a good mood. Everyone had benefited from this. Other than the promotions, hundreds of thousands of RMB will appear in their bank accounts soon. Other than that, they will also get political capital, honor, and authority. These are not things that can be bought with money. Xiao Hong is the most emotional. She had been doing well in the County Government Office. Although she does not have good relationships with her colleagues, she did not have to worry about food and clothing. She was reluctant when Yao Cui sent her to the Investment Promotion Agency. After all, everyone in the government knows this department is not doing well. But this department, which shares an office building with a botanical research facility and another department, managed to attract 200 million RMB of investment. Xiao Hong loves Yao Cui to death now. She almost hugs Yao Cui when she thinks about the bonuses.
"That's all." Dong Xuebing looks at his watch. It's 12 am. He smiles. "Let's end the meeting. It's lunchtime."
Chang Juan looks at Dong Xuebing. "Did you bring lunch?"
Dong Xuebing looks at them. "You all brought lunch?"
Cheng Yujie smiled. "Yes. Why don't you eat mine?"
Gong Na hurriedly took out a lunch box from the drawer under the front desk. "I brought a little too much today. If you don't mind …"
Zheng Dayou laughed. "My wife had prepared lunch for me, but I did not bring enough."
Dong Xuebing laughed. "Old Zheng, are you being stingy? I think your wife's cooking is good. No … I must try it. Can everyone share some with me? "
Chang Juan magically touched the drawer. "I have an empty lunchbox."
Gong Na quickly said. "I will go and heat up the lunch. I will go upstairs and borrow the microwave."
"We don't have any microwave ovens here?" Dong Xuebing was speechless.
Zheng Dayou replied. "The old one is broken. It's like an air conditioner. Even when plugged in, it will not work. We tried to get someone to fix it, but in the end, it was not fixed."
Xiao Hong helped Gong Na take the lunch boxes and went upstairs to find the people from the Institute of Botany to borrow a microwave oven. Not long after, a few boxes of fragrant and steaming lunch boxes were brought back by them.
"Mayor Dong, let me share with you."
"Haha … thank you. Xiao Gong, did you cook this yourself?"
"Yes. I am not so busy today. I had cooked this morning."
"It looks good. Let me try it. It's delicious."
Everyone prepared some food for Dong Xuebing, and everyone sat down to eat.
Dong Xuebing is not an extravagant person. Sometimes, extravagance is for the sake of his reputation and work. Instead, he likes the atmosphere in the office. Dong Xuebing still wants to mingle with his subordinates during his free time.
Everyone chatted and laughed as they ate.
Suddenly, Chang Juan smiled. "Mayor Dong, we had discussed earlier. We will be going to the neighboring province for a few days. Are you going?"
Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "You all have five days off and can relax. I will not be going. I still have many things to do in the County, and I will not be able to leave." Dong Xuebing must rest for one or two days, but he cannot rest for five days. He is overseeing many departments now, and where can he go?
Chang Juan looks at Zheng Dayou. "Chief Zheng?"
Zheng Dayou laughed. "You all can go. I will also not go."
"How many of you are going?" Dong Xuebing asked.
Cheng Yujie replied. "Chief Chang, me, Section Chief Chen, Xiao Gong, Xiao Xiao. Only the five of us. We will not bring any family members."
Dong Xuebing nodded and passed his car keys to Chang Juan. "The neighboring province is not far. You all can drive there. You all can drive my car."
"Ah … How can we do that?" Cheng Yujie quickly replied.
Chen Yunsong also added. "That's right, Mayor Dong. You are driving a Land Rover. What if … my new Passat is fine too."
Dong Xuebing smiled. "That's a government car, and people will gossip about me if I drive it. But this is my private car, and it will not be a problem. Alright. Just treat it as a reward for all your hard work."
Chang Juan smiled from ear to ear and said, "Hehe, thank you."
Dong Xuebing straightened his shirt. "It's a little hot. What happened to the air-conditioner … Oh, the air-conditioner is broken." Dong Xuebing replied helplessly. "Fine. Old Zheng, get someone to send a note to the Finance Department. I will see if they can take out more money to prepare everything. We can't carry on like this. As for the office location, change it if possible. At least get a standalone office building. Also, we have so many projects, and we will be hiring more staff in the future. This office building is not enough." Dong Xuebing is the leader in charge of the County's finances and is in charge of attracting investors. He has the authority to allocate the funds directly or indirectly, and he must prioritize the departments he is in charge of.
Cheng Yujie immediately said. "Mayor Dong is wise."
Chang Juan, Chen Yunsong, and the rest also started to flatter Dong Xuebing.
Everyone had wanted to change locations, especially the Investment Promotion Agency's expansion. Now, there are only a few people in the office, and all of them are leaders. But none of them have any subordinates under them. How can they be called leaders? Everything will be different if they change locations and recruit more staff. All the staff will have their own office, and every department will have subordinates. What will it feel like? The difference is too big! Everyone thought about it and felt their future is bright. They are glad they had chosen to stay in the Investment Promotion Agency. Who are they going to thank for the benefits they had gotten? They will surely remember Dong Xuebing's good deeds, as Dong Xuebing had brought the Agency's prosperity.
Finance Department …
Investment Promotion Agency …
County Government Office …
Three months after Dong Xuebing was appointed, he had managed to gather all the departments he is in charge of. This shows his capabilities to the leaders.
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