Dong Xuebing arrived the next day.
It was a crisp autumn morning.
Beep, beep, beep. The alarm at home rang. Dong Xuebing had purposely set it last night. He turned off the alarm and looked at his watch. It was around 5 pm, but Teacher Jiang had asked him to go to school at around 6 pm to help her. Dong Xuebing could not be bothered to sleep in. He climbed out of bed and washed his face with cold water. He immediately woke up and washed up. After that, he started to rummage through his wardrobe for his clothes. In the end, he did not wear a suit or shirt. It was because his clothes were not cheap. If he were to move his things around, he would be heartbroken. Even if he was rich, he should not waste his clothes like this. So, Dong Xuebing changed into a casual autumn outfit. He wore a long t-shirt and pants.
Dong Xuebing left.
Dong Xuebing carried his bag and went downstairs.
It was still early in the morning, and no one was out of the Eighth District's dormitory. Only a few old men and women were walking their dogs in the neighborhood.
When Dong Xuebing stepped out of the building, someone looked at him. It was an old man.
"Why are you up so early?"
"Ah? Yes. Are you walking your dog? "
"That's right. My wife had gone to the neighborhood committee. I am the only one walking my dog."
"Hehe, then you go about your business, Sir. I'll be off first. I have something to do."
Dong Xuebing quickly greeted the old lady and boarded his Xiali.
Dong Xuebing quickly greeted the old lady and boarded his Xiali to drive out of the estate.
If others saw them, they might think that Dong Xuebing knew these old people. But this was the first time Dong Xuebing met them. This old man and old lady should also be meeting Dong Xuebing for the first time. They might not even know if they were retired government officials or their family members. But many places in Beijing had a good atmosphere. Everyone was friendly and friendly. Even if they knew each other or not, it was normal for them to greet each other and chat with each other. Some of them had been neighbors for years and did not even know each other. Dong Xuebing had grown up in this environment and was used to it. In fact, he likes to chat with everyone.
10 minutes.
20 minutes.
Half an hour.
Around six o 'clock, outside the campus of United University.
Dong Xuebing arrived at the school and saw cars entering the campus. He followed the cars into the campus, but no one stopped the Mercedes-Benz in front. Dong Xuebing's Xia Li was stopped outside by the school's security. Today is the school's anniversary, and there are many security guards present. Some are there to stop the cars, and some are at the entrance to maintain order. But it is only 6 pm, and the leaders and attendees should not have arrived yet. There are more than 30 flower baskets hanging on the school's main entrance. Dong Xuebing saw more than 30 flower baskets, and there are people congratulating their company's boss, graduates, etc.
"Please show your student ID." Two security guards stopped the car.
Dong Xuebing was not angry and wound down the window. "I am a graduate from our United University."
The security guard said, "Today is the school's anniversary. There are quite a lot of people, and the school's capacity is limited. Do you have an invitation?"
Dong Xuebing nodded. "Teacher Jiang Min from Advanced Mathematics had asked me to help her. She should have given me a pass to enter the hall and campus."
"How should I address you?"
"I am Dong Xuebing."
"Ok. Please wait for a while."
The security guard entered the guard room and seemed to be searching for something.
After a while, he came out with a work pass. "Sorry for taking up your time."
"It's fine." Dong Xuebing took the pass and saw his photo. He hung it around his neck and drove into the campus.
The security guard said from behind. "Keep driving straight to the District 3 carpark."
Dong Xuebing gave the security guard a thumbs up and rolled down the window.
Since graduation, Dong Xuebing had not returned to Beijing. It's not that he doesn't want to come back, but he doesn't have the chance. He had spent all his energy on the Civil Servant exam, and after that, he was transferred to Hebei Province. It's been about three years since he left. Dong Xuebing looked at the familiar field, the canteen, and the dormitories in the distance. His eyes were filled with nostalgia.
Alma mater.
I am back.
Dong Xuebing arrived at the carpark. There are not many cars, and there are only about a dozen. When Dong Xuebing walked over, he saw some people chatting and laughing. They look familiar. After Dong Xuebing parked his car by the roadside, he saw those groups of people. He did not recognize three of them and did not know which year they graduated from. But he recognized the group of people on the north side.
"I wonder who else will be coming today."
"Haha … I don't think there will be many."
"Teacher Jiang had contacted many people. But some of them are not here, and some are not in Beijing."
"It's a pity. I still want to hold a gathering when all our classmates are here. I miss you all."
"That's right. It's been three years since we last met. I miss our school days. Did you all see the back wall of the female dormitory? It's not far from there. Haha … I came here early and went to take a look. Your signatures are still there, but it's a lot blurry. What's wrong? Have you forgotten? "
"How can that be? I remember it clearly."
"Haha … that signature event is led by Haidong."
Dong Xuebing alighted from the car and slammed the door. Because Xia Li is too old, the sound of the door closing is not smooth and loud. It's just a loud noise, and it attracted the attention of the three people chatting at the other end of the corridor.
A plump woman in the car gasped in surprise.
The two men looked at Dong Xuebing hesitantly. He looks familiar.
Dong Xuebing smiles and walks over. "Le Haidong, Zhao Meng, Sun Ruhua. Long time no see."
The ugly woman, Sun Ruhua, points at Dong Xuebing. "I remember you! Dong Xuebing!"
Le Haidong and Zhao Meng also remembered. "It's been a while. Teacher Jiang also called you? Eh, I don't feel you have changed. "
Dong Xuebing smiles. "You all are still the same."
Sun Ruhua giggled. "I have changed. I am thinner than before."
Dong Xuebing replied. "You are much thinner. How are you recently? I heard you are getting married with a handsome man. I still have not congratulated you. "
Sun Ruhua smiled. "It's just so-so. He is only slightly handsome and can't do anything else. Haha … Oh, how do you know about this?" They were standing next to a Lexus, which most likely belonged to Sun Ruhua. Although she was not good-looking, she was from a relatively well-off family when she was in university. Her parents were both businessmen. Although their business was not big, it was not small either.
Dong Xuebing replied. "I heard it from Yao Cui."
Sun Ruhua laughed. "Cui Er? I was wondering. "
Le Haidong looks at Dong Xuebing. "You two are still in contact?"
Dong Xuebing nodded. "We had met a few days ago."
"Cui Er had changed her phone number. I had asked many people, but no one knows." Le Haidong said. "Give me her number after the school anniversary."
Dong Xuebing knew Le Haidong had wooed Yao Cui in university. But since Yao Cui did not let him know her number, she should not want to contact him. Dong Xuebing did not agree and changed the topic. "Haidong, I heard you are a government official? Zhao Meng? You are also working in a state-owned enterprise? "
The tall and muscular Zhao Meng laughed. "I joined the government after I graduated. My father hired someone to work for me. His job is average, and he can do whatever he wants."
Sun Ruhua replied. "I'm so jealous of you."
Zhao Meng replied. "My annual salary is not even half a month's worth of your father's salary."
Sun Ruhua said, "But you earn more than me. Don't even mention my salary. Just mentioning it makes me cry."
Le Haidong laughed. "Ruhua, it's your fault for not helping your parents manage the company. You can easily become a General Manager if you join them."
Sun Ruhua shook her head. "I'm under the control of my parents every day. I'm so annoyed. Actually, I've contacted a lot of people in our class. Haidong, you're the one who's doing the best. You're only in your twenties, but you're already promoted." Sun Ruhua shook her head.
Le Haidong replied modestly. "I had just been promoted not long ago."
Sun Ruhua replied. "You are still better than us. We are just commoners, and you are a leader now. Your status is different."
Le Haidong smiled. "You can laugh at me. I am just a small leader. What do you mean my status is different?" But Dong Xuebing can tell Zhao Meng is happy. Indeed, people who are promoted at such a young age will have a bright future ahead of their peers.
Zhao Meng looked at Dong Xuebing. "How much are you earning now?"
Dong Xuebing thought about his salary. "Excluding benefits, about 8,000 RMB."
Dong Xuebing's salary had increased a lot after he was transferred from a poor County to the Central Government. But he does not know how much his salary is. He had only been promoted for two days, and he does not pay attention to his salary.
Zhao Meng nodded. "Not bad."
Based on Beijing's prices, 8,000 RMB is considered a medium income.
Le Haidong replied. "Yes. More than me."
Zhao Meng laughed. "You can't compare like this. You are a leader, and your benefits are much better than us. You also have authority. This is the key."
Sun Ruhua added. "That's right. A department leader in my father's company earns 8,000 to 9,000 a month. He is the same as a divisional level leader. How can we compare? Even an idiot knows who is better. You are the same. You are already a Deputy Section Chief, and you will surely be promoted in the future. When my son is looking for a school or a recommendation, I will look for you. "
Le Haidong replied confidently. "No problem. Look for me if you need anything. I am now working with Beijing's Ministry of Education, and I know a few people there."
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