Noon.
After lunch.
Third Cafeteria's entrance.
It was early autumn, and the old poplar and locust trees in the unit's compound had started to turn yellow. The leaves were falling and scattered on the ground when the wind blew.
The autumn weather was refreshing, and the air was refreshing.
The staff from the Second Bureau walked out of the cafeteria.
"Is the food here good, Director Dong?"
"It's delicious. Thank you, Director Yin, for your hospitality."
"Haha, you're welcome. I have something to do."
"Ok. I will also return to my office. Let me know if you have any work to do."
"Ok. Actually, we don't have much work to do when there are no cases."
Although Dong Xuebing was assigned to the Eighth Discipline Inspection and Supervision Office's Second Department, his rank is about the same as Yin Chengan. Even though it is only a nominal position, he is still a Divisional Head. That's why Dong Xuebing doesn't treat Yin Chengan as his superior and subordinate. Of course, Dong Xuebing must show respect to Yin Chengan. Dong Xuebing has a good impression of Director Yin, and he is a kind person. But Dong Xuebing cannot look down on him because of this. Also, this is a system that prioritizes seniority. Even if Dong Xuebing is one rank higher than Yin Chengan, he is still Yin Chengan's subordinate in name, and he has to listen to Yin Chengan's orders. Dong Xuebing, who had worked for several years, knows how to handle his relationships with everyone. He is a kind person and will not make such low-level mistakes.
The head of the Second Bureau, Yin Chengan, turned and left for an office building not far away.
Dong Xuebing saw Yin Chengan and did not say anything. He smiled and nodded to He Zhou, Sun Zhaobang, Han Fei, and the rest before returning to the Discipline Inspection Office building.
Low profile. Low profile.
Dong Xuebing did his best on his first day at work.
After Dong Xuebing walked far away, the rest of the people in the Second Bureau started chatting.
Han Fei looked at Dong Xuebing's back view and mumbled. "Our new leader has no sense of presence. Why doesn't he care about the world? You've already been promoted, but you didn't even say to treat us to a meal. You don't even communicate with us, and you're already late on the first day. How … how did you get promoted to Director? And I heard that he should have reported to the office half a month ago, right? In the end, he only came yesterday. "
He Zhou said, "I don't think he's a leader. At most, he's our colleague."
Sun Zhaobang said, "A divisional level inspector is actually a leader even if he doesn't have a position. To put it bluntly, it still depends on how the higher-ups divide the work. But why is he so young?"
Han Fei snorted and said, "You're still bored? You can't get anything out of this."
Zhang Dongliang smiled and said, "He's a member of the Commission for Discipline Inspection. Miss Han, do you think everyone is as full of nonsense as you? You're really something. Who are you to ask about his background? When I heard what you said just now, I almost spat out the rice in my mouth. Fortunately, Director Dong doesn't seem to be angry."
Han Fei glanced at him. "Xiao Liangzi, how dare you scold me? Hmm? "
Zhang Dongliang smiled bitterly and raised his hands in surrender. "I wouldn't dare. Who would dare to criticize you, Miss Han?"
Everyone laughed. Maybe it was because there was a leader who did not have a temper, but the people in the Second Department were very friendly. There were not as many conflicts as the other departments. It was normal for them to joke around. Maybe it was because the atmosphere was too relaxed, that's why Han Fei asked Dong Xuebing directly during lunch. But Dong Xuebing's perfunctory reply made Han Fei a little angry.
They went to the canteen to buy some ice cream and cold drinks. Han Fei, He Zhou, and the others ate and drank at the same time as they walked back to the office building.
There was no one there.
Director Dong's office was filled with Beethoven's symphony. It was not loud, but everyone could hear it clearly. They were speechless.
You're like this on your first day at work?
Aren't you a little too f * cking relaxed?
Are you here for work or for fun?
Even Zhang Dongliang, who had helped Dong Xuebing earlier, was speechless. He had been working for Dong Xuebing for so many years, and he had met all kinds of leaders. There were lecherous ones, rich ones, powerful ones, bad-tempered ones, nice ones. But this was the first time Zhang Dongliang had seen a leader like Dong Xuebing, who did not step out of his office on his first day in office!
Why did they get such a leader?
Who was the one who signed this appointment?
… …
In the room.
Dong Xuebing was listening to music and smoking. After he was full, he wiped the tea leaves and started to brew tea. This time, it was Pu 'er tea.
Wash the tea leaves, brew the tea leaves, and drink the tea.
Dong Xuebing's skills were getting better.
While drinking, Dong Xuebing took out his phone and wanted to call his wife. But he was afraid she was too busy and did not call her. Instead, he sent her an SMS. "What are you doing?"
Beep, beep.
His wife replied. "I am having lunch with my subordinates."
Dong Xuebing: Hahaha, I am also full.
Xie Huilan: How is your side doing?
Dong Xuebing: Drinking tea, smoking, and listening to music.
Xie Huilan: Not many people there know about your background, and it's better to keep a low profile.
Dong Xuebing: That's right. Our mum also said the same thing. I can't wait to rest.
Xie Huilan: Hahaha. Keeping a low profile now is to lay the foundation for the future. No matter how capable a person is, he should not be in the limelight all the time. Being a neutral official is the way to be a government official. Go and think about it yourself. I don't want to talk to you anymore.
Dong Xuebing: Alright. I will visit you when I am free.
Xie Huilan: Oh, I had contacted an old friend yesterday. He is also from your Central Commission for Discipline Inspection. He will be looking for you today. That's all.
Dong Xuebing: Your friend? One of us?
Xie Huilan: He is the relative of a leader who is close to my family.
Dong Xuebing: He is also from the Xie faction? Ok. I know. Go and take care of yourself.
Dong Xuebing closed the SMS and threw his phone on the table. He crossed his legs and snubbed his cigarette. He continued to drink his Pu 'er tea. It's mellow and has a unique flavor.
Dong Xuebing went back to work in the afternoon.
But Dong Xuebing was still doing his own thing. He had no intention to work.
Around two o 'clock, there was a knock on the door. Knock, knock, knock.
Dong Xuebing looked up and switched off the music on his PC. He did not even take the teacup. "Come in."
The door opened, and a man in his thirties entered. He was holding a document in his hands. "Are you Chief Dong?"
Dong Xuebing looked at him. "Yes. You are?"
Dong Xuebing had never seen this man before. He was not from the Second Bureau.
The man entered and closed the door behind him. "I am the Deputy Chief of the General Information Department of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection's Letter Office. Lan Xuewen."
Dong Xuebing was surprised and stood up to shake hands with him. "Nice to meet you, Chief Lan."
Lan Xuewen shook hands with him and smiled. "Just call me Old Lan."
"What is it?" Dong Xuebing invited him to sit down and pushed a teacup for him. "I just brewed this tea."
"I am thirsty. Then I will drink it." Lan Xuewen smiled and took a sip of tea. He nodded. "This Pu 'er tea is quite old. It's good tea." Dong Xuebing passed the document to Dong Xuebing. "This is the report we received and the General Office's suggestions. This is supposed to be given to Chief Yin, but Chief Yin is not around, and Deputy Chief Chen Dayou is on a business trip. I had contacted Chief Yin, and he asked me to give you a copy. You can pass it to him later. Why don't you take a look at it first?"
Dong Xuebing does not want to take the initiative to ask for work. But now that work is here, and Director Yin had instructed him to do it, he cannot push it away. That will be a problem with his work attitude. Dong Xuebing looked at the report. Hmmm … it's not a case. It's just a Deputy Governor of Jiangdong Province under the Second Bureau's supervision. During his term in office, there were some large scale projects and meaningless constructions. This had caused a certain degree of waste of resources, and it involved 2 cities and a Deputy Governor. That's why this report was reported to the Eighth Bureau. Although Dong Xuebing had just joined the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, he had worked in the local Commission for Discipline Inspection for quite some time. When he saw the report, he knew what was going on. This kind of case should not require them to investigate openly. They should be asking them to monitor the progress of this case. If they really want to touch that Deputy Governor, they will not ask a staff from the Letters and Visitors Office to send the report over. They will set up a few investigation teams and not let anyone come over so openly. Dong Xuebing immediately understood what was going on.
After reading the document, Dong Xuebing nodded. "Alright. I will pass the document to Chief Yin later."
"Thank you." Lan Xuewen smiled and did not leave. He continued to drink his tea.
Dong Xuebing looked at Dong Xuebing suspiciously but did not chase him away. After all, Dong Xuebing is a staff of the same rank as him.
Suddenly, Lan Xuewen said. "Sister Xie called me yesterday. She knows I have been working here for many years and know more about the situation here. She asked me to look for you to help you sort out the situation here. This will make it easier for you to understand the situation here and start your work."
Dong Xuebing paused for a second and smiled. He stood up and extended his hand. "Oh, I see. I had just contacted Xie Huilan, and she told me about it."
Both shook hands again.
Dong Xuebing said. "Then I will have to call you Brother Lan."
Lan Xuewen laughed. "No need. Just call me Old Lan. I am old friends with your wife, and I have to address her as Sister Xie or Sister Xie when I meet her. If you call me Brother, I will be in trouble. If Sister Xie knows about this, she might give me a hard time. Haha …"
Dong Xuebing and Dong Xuebing were on the same side, and they got closer.
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