One day …
Two days …
Three days …
In the following days, Dong Xuebing works from day to night.
The Secretary of the Commission for Discipline Inspection, Pu An, the Minister of the United Front Work Department, Jian Xiangrong, and the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, Chu Peng, were all going to visit them individually. They all went to their homes to eat their home-cooked food. Some of the leaders from the County Government's departments and some villages and towns also contacted Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing did not reject them and bade farewell to all of them. He also did not forget to invite some of the investors and CAS's colleagues over for dinner. Chang Juan, Yao Cui, Chen Xiaomei, and Dong Xuebing were left at the end of the line.
On this day.
Noon.
County Party Committee Family Quarters, Dong family.
In the kitchen, Dong Xuebing, who had bought groceries in the morning, was busy washing and chopping the vegetables. The chopping board and the table were full of vegetables.
Ding dong, ding dong.
The doorbell rang.
Dong Xuebing wiped his hands and opened the door. "Coming."
The door opened, and Yao Cui and her brother, Yao Li, entered. "Xuebing."
Dong Xuebing laughed. "Why are your parents not here? I even told you about it. "
Yao Cui chuckled. "They were afraid that your house wouldn't be able to accommodate so many people, so they told us to forget about it. They told us to bring you good luck and congratulate you on your promotion."
"Alright, please thank them for me."
"Dong, Brother Dong, congratulations."
"Thank you, Xiao Li. Come on in."
"Oh, you're already busy? Let me help you. "
"No need. You guys sit down. I'll cook today."
The door was not closed, and the sound of footsteps could be heard. It was Chen Xiaomei and Chang Juan.
"Mayor Dong."
"Xuebing, we are here."
"Haha, Sister Chang, Big Sister Chen, please."
Dong Xuebing invited them into the house, and the few women moved closer to him. Dong Xuebing narrowed his eyes subconsciously.
After a while, Yao Cui and Chen Xiaomei took the initiative to go to the kitchen.
Chang Juan did not move and pulled Dong Xuebing to one side. "Xuebing, I had just arrived, and if you leave now, what will happen to me here?"
Dong Xuebing laughed. "I had arranged everything. You can look for Mayor Jiang if you need anything in the future."
Chang Juan was a little resentful. "I definitely can't stay in this backwater for the rest of my life. My child is still in Beijing. You can't just ignore me."
"How could that be?" "You have just been promoted, Sister Chang. Don't be anxious, and you still need to get more experience. Also, the recruitment of investors is going smoothly, and you should get some credit. Let me know when you have enough experience, and I will think of a way to transfer you back."
Chang Juan was amused when she heard that. "You said it yourself."
"I said it. Haha …" Dong Xuebing replied.
"Alright, how interesting." Chang Juan was overjoyed and touched Dong Xuebing's hand when no one was looking. Dong Xuebing blushed.
Dong, dong, dong.
Someone else came.
This time, it was Yan Yizhi and Zheng Dayou, followed by Chen Yunsong, Cheng Yujie, Gong Na, and the rest. They might have met downstairs and came up together.
"Old Yan, Old Zheng, Xiao Chen, and Xiao Gong are here too? Quick, forward. "
"Mayor Dong, I had brought you some local specialties."
"Look … I had asked you all not to bring any gifts, right? You all still don't listen to me. "
"Haha … it's just a token of appreciation. You must bring some local specialties back to Beijing. It will save you the trouble of buying them."
"Alright. Thank you."
"Don't mention it. You have been taking care of us all this while, and it's only right for us to buy some gifts."
"Stop talking outside. Come in and have a seat. Almost everyone is here, and I will go and cook."
But in the end, Dong Xuebing did not need to do anything. Chang Juan, Chen Xiaomei, Yao Cui, and Gong Na filled the kitchen. Zheng Dayou, Yan Yizhi, and the rest sat on the sofa with Dong Xuebing. They had a few cups of tea and a few cigarettes.
12 am.
A few women brought out the dishes.
"Dinner is ready." Chen Xiaomei laughed. "We had cooked it for you all. Try it and see if you all like it. If it doesn't taste good, we will cook it again."
"Have a seat, Old Chen."
"Chief Chen, Chief Chang, Village Head Yao, thank you all for your hard work."
"Oh, I can tell the dishes are delicious. Oh, I had forgotten to buy alcohol."
"It's fine. I have Maotai, Wuliangye, and others."
"It's better to eat with Mayor Dong. I get good alcohol every time."
"Haha … I will be leaving tomorrow, and I will not be bringing my alcohol and cigarettes with me. Remember to share it with all of you when you all return home in the afternoon. Come, let's eat."
"I suggest everyone give a toast to Mayor Dong."
"That's right. Let's toast to Mayor Dong. Congratulations on your promotion."
"Mayor Dong, why don't you say something?"
Everyone at the table raised their glasses and stood up to face Dong Xuebing.
Dong Xuebing also picked up his glass and stood up. He looked at everyone and said. "Those who should be leaving have left. Today is the last meal. Why should I treat all of you to the last? Because all of you here are my colleagues who had helped me and are also my friends. That's why I did not book a hotel or a private room. I will treat all of you at my home. " After pausing for a while, he continued, "I'll be going back tomorrow. I've been in Zhen Shui County for five months now, and I've gained a lot and gained a lot. Of course, the people I'm most reluctant to part with are all of you. I feel very lucky and honored to be able to work with all of you. Thank you all for your support and trust. I won't say much, I'll drink first!"
"Cheers!"
"Cheers!"
"Cheers to Mayor Dong."
"I wish you success and a smooth journey."
After a toast, everyone sat down and started eating.
Dong Xuebing laughed. "Let me try Old Chen's cooking first. I had not eaten yours before." He picked up a piece of meat and gave it a thumbs up. "Delicious!"
Chen Xiaomei beamed and said, "Then you should eat more."
"That's for sure. Eh? What are you all waiting for? If you all are not eating, I will snatch all the food." Dong Xuebing had always been a man of manners. When he is with everyone, he will always be polite. After all, he is a leader. But today, Dong Xuebing did not hold himself back. He rolled up his sleeves and ate like a hungry wolf. He did not treat everyone at the table as outsiders. "Oh, Sister Chang's cooking is also good. Hmmm … Cui Er's cooking is very good. It's delicious!"
"Haha."
"Mayor Dong, eat slowly."
"Haha, let's start eating. If not, I think there will be nothing left."
The atmosphere at the table was good as they chatted and ate.
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