Monday.
In the morning.
County Party Committee Compound.
After arriving at work, Dong Xuebing went to his office and pulled open the curtains. He opened the windows to let the sunlight in and opened his drawer to find a box of tea leaves. He used his new electric kettle to boil some water and started to brew tea. The Longjing tea is very fragrant, and when he poured the hot water on the tea leaves, the aroma of the tea leaves filled the room.
One cup …
Two glasses …
Three cups …
Dong Xuebing is enjoying himself. Good things happen one after another, and he is feeling relaxed. Dong Xuebing looked at the familiar office and the scenery outside the windows. He knew he could not stay in Zhen Shui County for long. But now, he was reluctant to leave.
Knock, knock. There was a knock on the door.
Dong Xuebing looked away. "Enter."
Yao Cui entered. "Xuebing."
"Cui Er." Dong Xuebing waved to Cui Er. "Quick. The tea is ready."
Yao Cui smiled and sat down with the documents in her hands. She took the teacup from Dong Xuebing and took a sip. "Good tea. It smells so good."
Dong Xuebing replied. "It is slightly weaker now. It had been two months."
Yao Cui took another sip. "That's not bad. Sigh, you really know how to enjoy yourself."
Dong Xuebing laughed. "Haha … I am only drinking for fun and don't know anything. She is giving it to me, and it will be a waste if I don't drink it. Oh, you can take some back later."
"Come on, you let me take it every time. I've already taken a few catties of your tea leaves. Only my dad and I drink tea in our family, so we can't drink that much." Yao Cui poured herself a cup and didn't stand on ceremony with him.
Dong Xuebing replied. "If you can't drink it, give it to someone else. Anyway, I can't bring it back."
Yao Cui was stunned. "Huh? Bring him back? Where are you taking them? "
Dong Xuebing knew he had let the cat out of the bag. This matter is not settled, and he does not want to tell anyone. "Err … it's fine. Oh, what is it?"
Yao Cui put down her teacup. "I almost forgot. Mayor Jiang had notified us to hold a meeting at 10 am."
Dong Xuebing nodded and poured away the tasteless tea leaves. He sprinkled some dried tea leaves into the pot and filled it with water.
Yao Cui looked at him. "Haha, something on your mind?"
Dong Xuebing laughed. "I am just thinking about something. You have been promoted for more than four months, right?"
Yao Cui nodded. "You've been in office for more than four months, and I'm only a few days behind you. What's wrong?"
Dong Xuebing paused for a while. "What are your plans for the future?"
"What plans can I have? I'm just going to be a good secretary for my old classmate." Yao Cui smiled.
"I'm serious." Dong Xuebing replied. "You cannot be a secretary forever. You must move up. What do you think?"
Yao Cui waved her hand. "My ability is limited, and I didn't think much about it. It's all thanks to you that I got this Deputy Section Chief position. If not, I will be a Section Chief for the rest of my life. You think I don't know what I am capable of?"
"You're too humble, aren't you?"
"This is called self-awareness. Haha …" Yao Cui replied.
Dong Xuebing thought for a while and said. "A Deputy Village Head in Qingshui Village is not feeling well and had applied for retirement. The County will surely approve it, and it should be around this month. The latest will be next month. Qingshui Village's Mayor will be retiring at the end of the year. That's why I want you to be transferred to Qingshui Village and start as a Deputy Village Head. When you are familiar with your work and have some achievements, I want you to take over after the Village Head retires. What do you think, Cui Er?"
Yao Cui paused for a second. "I had just been promoted."
Dong Xuebing laughed. "Deputy Village Head, it's just a transfer."
Yao Cui replied. "I will not have any problems with this. But your secretary …"
"I don't have any problems with this. I will speak to Mayor Jiang when the time comes."
"Why are you in such a hurry? Actually, it's not a bad idea to be your secretary. I had just familiarized myself with my work, and I am afraid I might not be qualified to be transferred to the Village now. "Yao Cui replied worriedly.
Dong Xuebing shook his head. "You keep saying you are not capable. I don't think that is the case. It's about your confidence. This time, the Deputy Village Head is retiring, and the Village Head is retiring. This is a rare opportunity, and that's why I want to help you settle it as soon as possible. Alright. That's settled."
After drinking a few cups of tea and chatting for a while, Yao Cui left.
Dong Xuebing had his reasons for helping Yao Cui in such a hurry. If he was transferred, it would be too late to help Yao Cui. Dong Xuebing must make the necessary arrangements while he still has his authority. He wants to help his old classmate. Cui Er should not have any problems, and Chang Juan, who had joined him, was promoted to Deputy Bureau Chief. This way, Dong Xuebing can leave with a peace of mind.
… …
10 am.
The County Government's small meeting room.
When Dong Xuebing entered, Deputy Mayor Ci Boyang and Deputy Mayor Lu Zhi were already there. They greeted each other, and Dong Xuebing took his seat.
"Mayor Lu, what happened today?"
"Mayor Li, I am not sure."
"Is there something urgent? I had not heard of it. "
The Deputy Chiefs were confused. It seemed that none of them had received the news and didn't know what this last-minute meeting was about. Only Dong Xuebing sat calmly and seems to know something. Ci Boyang frowned and looked at Dong Xuebing. When he was about to ask, Mayor Jiang entered.
"Mayor Jiang."
"Mayor Jiang."
"Everyone is here? Let's start the meeting. "
Jiang Fangfang sat at the head of the table and put down her documents and teacup.
Secretary Li Xiaona was the last to enter. She closed the door and took her pen to the last row to record the meeting minutes.
Everyone was looking at Jiang Fangfang, waiting for her to speak.
Jiang Fangfang took a sip of water unhurriedly, then glanced at everyone and said, "Today's meeting is mainly to adjust the work of some comrades to a certain extent."
The few Deputy Mayors were stunned when they heard Jiang Fangfang's words. Division of work? There were no transfers recently, and none of the leaders made any mistakes. How come there is a division of work? What does this mean? Also, how come they did not receive any news about this? Which division of work? Whose division of work is it? This is related to everyone's benefits and work, and everyone was nervous. They looked at each other and seemed to have discussed it. Most of them looked at Ci Boyang and Dong Xuebing. If there is any disharmony in the County Government, it will be Ci Boyang. He is the only one among the Deputy Mayors who is loyal to Party Secretary Meng. That's why everyone guessed this division of work has nothing to do with them and is targeting Ci Boyang. But everyone was a little puzzled. The relationship between the Jiang faction and the Mongolian faction had just eased up, and they were in the honeymoon period. If Mayor Ci's interests were harmed, it would affect his foundation. This was the same as the Jiang faction declaring war on the Mongolian faction again, and it was when the Mongolian faction was in control of the whole situation. What was County Magistrate Jiang up to? If this is not handled well, the County Government will be in chaos.
Even Li Xiaona looked at County Magistrate Jiang in surprise. Obviously, as the secretary, she didn't get any news before this and didn't know anything at all.
The meeting room was noisy.
Many people were discussing softly.
Ci Boyang's face changed.
Jiang Fangfang was still expressionless. After the meeting room quietened down, she said calmly. "As everyone knows, Mayor Dong's Investment Promotion Department had made outstanding achievements recently. They had attracted almost 200 million RMB. This means the workload has increased." Jiang Fangfang saw everyone was stunned and continued. "At the same time, Mayor Dong is also the overall supervisor of the dormitory project. This workload had affected his health. All of you should know that Mayor Dong had not rested for more than a month. He is very tired and almost fainted once."
What is the meaning of this?
Why are you talking about Mayor Dong?
Jiang Fangfang calmly said, "I had spoken to Mayor Dong yesterday, and he wants to reduce his responsibilities. I agreed. So, from today onwards, Dong Xuebing's work in the Development and Reform Bureau … will be handed over to Ci Boyang. Ci Boyang will be responsible for the technology work, and Dong Xuebing will be in charge of it."
Ah?
Mayor Dong's workload?
Mayor Ci Boyang's authority will be increased?
Everyone was stunned. Isn't this the reverse?
Ci Boyang also did not expect Jiang Fangfang to change the division of work. He also did not know what was wrong with Jiang Fangfang. Dong Xuebing had a conflict with Jiang Fangfang? Is this a warning to Dong Xuebing? That can't be. This doesn't make sense. I've never heard of them quarreling and getting red in the face. Could it be that Dong Xuebing felt the workload was too heavy? Heh … I have only heard of people complaining that they have too little authority. I have never met anyone complaining that they have too much authority! Although Ci Boyang had given Dong Xuebing the technology work based on Mayor Jiang's suggestion, but how can changing the technology work be the same? It's like the Finance Department and the Archives Department. There is a huge difference in authority, and Ci Boyang had the upper hand.
Lu Zhi wanted to help Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing is digging his own flesh for others to eat. But after seeing Dong Xuebing's nonchalant expression, Lu Zhi did not say anything.
The room was quiet.
Jiang Fangfang said. "If there is nothing else, the meeting is adjourned."
Ci Boyang looked at Dong Xuebing in shock.
The rest of the people also looked at Dong Xuebing confusedly.
What is he trying to do? Too tired from work? His body can't take it? Bullsh * t! With regards to this excuse, no one present believed it. You could lift a stone wall that weighed over a thousand pounds, and you could single-handedly fight twenty villagers with all your bones fractured. You could carry a foreign businessman that weighed more than three hundred pounds with just one hand. How could your body not be strong enough? Then you will be fine even if you don't have a body in this world!
This is ridiculous.
Since when did Mayor Dong become so noble?
Why did he take the initiative to give his responsibilities to his political enemy?
After the meeting ended, the news spread. Everyone felt Dong Xuebing's actions are too confusing!
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