It was 3 pm.
Dong Xuebing's office.
The sun was getting lower and lower, and Dong Xuebing's back was shining on him. He twisted the blinds to break the sunlight and held his teacup to read the documents from the Letters and Visits Office. This was his first job, but it was not a big job. This involved a few cities in a big province, and it was not up to Dong Xuebing to make any decisions. He only needs to look at the documents, and it will be Director Yin who will make the final decision. Dong Xuebing did not even have the chance to give any suggestions and did not intend to carry out any orders. He threw the documents on the table and continued to drink his tea.
Dong Xuebing's phone rang.
Dong Xuebing put down his teacup slowly and took out his phone. He was surprised when he saw the caller ID. It was his teacher, Jiang Min. He quickly answered.
"Teacher Jiang."
"Hello, Xuebing."
"Have you started your school? Do you have any classes today? "
"I have no classes these two days. My school is on holiday for a few days."
"Huh? It's not even National Day yet. Why are you on holiday? "
Jiang Min said softly, "Didn't I tell you last time that our school is celebrating its 30th anniversary? The classrooms, teaching buildings, and the auditorium have been renovated. It's quite grand. The school leaders are also paying great attention to it. I'm calling you to ask you if you're coming tomorrow. It's the anniversary tomorrow."
Dong Xuebing blinked. "Tomorrow?"
Jiang Min asked. "What's wrong? You don't have time? "
Dong Xuebing laughed. "Hahaha … that's not it. I have plenty of time now."
"Alright. I thought you will be busy after you got transferred to another unit." Jiang Min replied.
"Don't worry about it. No matter how busy I am, I still have to give Teacher Jiang face. You had invited me personally, and I must go even if I have to go through hell." Dong Xuebing laughed.
Jiang Min said, "You rascal, you sure know how to joke, hur hur."
Dong Xuebing asked. "What time should I be there tomorrow?"
Jiang Min pondered for a moment, "You have to be early. It's best if it's before 6 pm because there's going to be a school meeting in the morning. Many leaders will be there too, such as the city's education bureau, other graduates who are local officials, and some businessmen. Oh right, I've contacted a few of your classmates from Yao Cui's class. There should be three or four of them coming. I've already applied for the passes for you guys. You can be considered the representatives of the senior students. Kid, you're getting better and better with your words. When the time comes, you can go on stage and give a speech on behalf of the senior students. Just send me a draft in advance, and I'll help you submit it.
Dong Xuebing quickly replied. "No need. I will pass."
Jiang Min continued. "This opportunity to give a speech is good for you. Do you know how many senior students are fighting for this opportunity? You are now a civil servant, and if you want to be promoted, you must perform well. Although our United University is not a famous university or a top university, there are many senior leaders among our graduates. Everyone will be present during the meeting, and more than a thousand people will be watching. If you perform well, maybe someone will notice you, and it will be good for your future career. "
"Err … please don't do this. I know you are doing this for my own good. But I really don't need to do this. I have stage fright, and my legs and stomach will be trembling. There are so many people watching, and with my education level, I will not be able to pass even if I write a draft. I will not join in." Dong Xuebing was trying to keep a low profile. He did not even speak much in his workplace. How can he give a speech on stage?
Jiang Min did not seem to mind. "If you are not willing to do this, then forget it. Actually, I am just saying. Maybe the other teachers and school leaders had already made their decision."
Dong Xuebing asked. "Then what will I be doing tomorrow?"
Jiang Min smiled. "Haha, come earlier. I want you to help me move my things and maintain order."
"Ah? Move your things? "Dong Xuebing was speechless.
"Why? You are not willing? "Jiang Min asked Dong Xuebing.
Dong Xuebing quickly replied: "No, no. Absolutely not. I am just excited. It is an honor to be able to serve Teacher Jiang. Don't worry. I will be there on time. I also want to meet my old classmates. It's been so many years since we last contacted each other. I miss them."
"You really know how to talk, hehe."
"The last time you came back from a holiday, you left secretly, and I did not send you home. I was embarrassed. Are you free tonight? Can I treat you to dinner? "
"Tonight? I don't know when I will be busy. Maybe after 7 pm."
"That's fine. No matter how late it is. I will pick you up at night."
"How about we go to your house? Never mind. I had told my kids not to wait for me at night. Hmmm … I will treat you to any restaurant. "
"You are looking down on me. That's a deal. It's my treat."
"Haha … let's discuss later. I need to go now. I still have not hung up the banner."
"Just instruct the students to do it. Don't be so busy that you'll fall again."
After hanging up, Dong Xuebing poured away his tea and brewed a new cup. He was munching on melon seeds as he reminisced. His old classmates will be there? But Dong Xuebing does not know who it is over the phone. He did not ask over the phone because he does not want to spoil the feeling of anticipation. Although Dong Xuebing's university life was more low-key and did not have many friends, he still missed his youth.
5 pm.
The office closed.
Before anyone in the 2nd Bureau noticed him, Dong Xuebing had already walked out of his office. He was carrying a stack of documents. Everyone realized it was time to knock off. They looked at their watches, and it was 5 pm sharp. Everyone was speechless. How can you not stay for a minute longer? Are you really homesick?
Zhang Dongliang smiled. "Director Dong, all of us had agreed to have dinner together. Do you want to join us? Feifei had found a restaurant a few days ago, and the food is superb. "
Han Fei rolled her eyes.
Dong Xuebing laughed. "Next time. I have something on tonight."
Zhang Dongliang nodded and said, "That's fine, next time."
Han Fei pouted and looked at Dong Xuebing. He Zhou also looked at him.
"Director Yin is not back yet?" Dong Xuebing looked at an open office door.
A Deputy Section Chief with the lowest rank replied. "He should still be in the publicity room. Maybe …"
As they were talking, footsteps could be heard from outside. Yin Chengan appeared at the entrance with a smile on his face. "Oh, you all are still here?"
Han Fei immediately replied. "I am about to leave. Director Yin, shall we have dinner together tonight?"
"Hahaha, I need to ask who is treating first." Yin Chengan joked.
Everyone in the Second Bureau was a cadre. Not to mention anything else, just the basic salary alone was more than enough to pay for a meal.
Han Fei shouted. "You are so stingy. Fine … I will treat today. I will be generous for once."
Yin Chengan laughed. "I am free tonight, and I must go. You all can decide where to eat. Director Dong, are you coming too? We need to drive two cars. "
Dong Xuebing was about to say something.
Han Fei mumbled on his behalf, "Director Dong has an appointment tonight."
Yin Chengan laughed. "That can't be helped. Director Dong had just returned to Beijing and should be busy. It's fine. We have plenty of time in the future."
"Director Yin." Dong Xuebing passed a document to him. "These are the documents from the Letter and Visitors Office."
"Ok." Yin Chengan took the document and flipped through it. He should know what Dong Xuebing wanted and kept it. "Let's talk about this tomorrow. I am off work today."
Dong Xuebing continued. "I might need to take a day off tomorrow. I have something on."
Yin Chengan replied without hesitation. "Alright. Count it as your annual leave."
Dong Xuebing replied. "My annual leave is over. Maybe …"
"It's fine. You can make up for it when your annual leave is over." Yin Chengan replied.
Dong Xuebing heard this and accepted Director Yin's goodwill.
However, when Han Fei, Sun Zhaobang, and the rest heard this, they almost hit their heads against the wall. On his first day, he was already late for more than an hour. He did not do any work, nor did he communicate with anyone. He only listened to songs and drank tea in the office for the whole day. Just a few seconds after 5 PM, he pushed open the door to get off work. Everyone thought that this new Director Dong was ruthless enough, but who would have thought that he was even more ruthless?
F * * k you!
Are you here to work?
You're clearly here to enjoy your retirement!
Even those old leaders in their sixties who are about to retire from their posts in the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection are not as carefree and indifferent as you! Everyone didn't know what to say about Director Dong, who didn't even have the slightest bit of ambition!
Dong Xuebing left.
Only the old colleagues were left in the office.
Han Fei did not treat the rest as outsiders and shouted angrily. "What kind of person is he?"
"Err …" Sun Zhaobang nudged Han Fei's arm to remind her not to talk nonsense.
Han Fei is not afraid of anything. "I have never seen someone like him. He has no sense of community. Why didn't he treat us to dinner on his first day of work? We had invited him, and he still doesn't want to give us face. He is just a higher-ranking official. What's so great about him?"
Yin Chengan scolded. "Shut up. Director Dong is trying to keep a low profile. Do you think everyone has to be like you? Also, Director Dong is your leader. How can you talk behind his back? You are a joke. I will pretend I did not hear anything this time, but don't do it again. "
Han Fei snorted. She was quite unhappy.
Sun Zhaobang, He Zhou, and the rest are also unhappy. They had never seen Dong Xuebing working like this. Even if he is a Commission for Discipline Inspection, he is too low profile.
The next second, Yin Chengan, who had scolded Han Fei, smiled. "Haha … I am hungry. It's not easy for Xiao Han to treat us. Let's go for dinner."
"That's right. Let's eat."
"There are enough cars. I will not drive them. Leave them at the office."
Everyone stopped talking about Dong Xuebing and left.
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