Noon.
General Assembly.
Second Cafeteria.
Everyone entered the cafeteria and took their seats. Today, the cafeteria is hosting a banquet, and the tables were changed to a big table with a red cloth.
One dish …
Three dishes …
Five dishes …
The dishes were served one by one.
Just when Dong Xuebing was about to start eating, his phone rang. Dong Xuebing had no choice but to excuse himself. "Sorry, I need to answer a call." Dong Xuebing walked out of the Second Cafeteria and answered. It was an unknown number.
"Hello."
"Is this Director Dong?"
"Yes. Who is this?"
"Hello. I am Jiang Dong Province's Wu Yang City's Party Secretary, Zhang Li."
"Oh, Secretary Zhang. How can I help you?"
"I had heard about the higher-ups' criticisms and suggestions from Deputy Mayor Dong. I had contacted the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, and they asked me to contact you."
"Ok. I am in charge of this area."
"It's like this. We still need to explain to you about the new stadium. The old stadium can be renovated, but we had calculated that the cost will not be much lower than a new stadium. Because of some leaks and other reasons, many of the pipes need to be rebuilt. It's almost the same as rebuilding it. That's why after we got the approval from the Provincial Government, we will start the construction. As for the old stadium, we are going to use it as a planetarium, and it will not be a waste of resources …" Zhang Li explained.
Dong Xuebing listened attentively. After all, Zhang Li is the City's Party Secretary, and he did not interrupt him like how he interrupted Dong Quan.
A few minutes later.
"That's the gist of it." Zhang Li replied.
Dong Xuebing nodded. "Secretary Zhang, we will investigate what you said. This inspection is also a preventive measure, and you all don't need to feel pressured."
"Alright, we will send the report over as soon as possible."
In the past, Dong Xuebing had to be polite to even a County Leader, let alone a City Leader. After all, that County Leader is his superior. But now, Dong Xuebing was promoted to the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, and he felt his authority had increased. He had only threatened Dong Quan in the morning, and two hours later, Wuyang City's Party Secretary called to explain himself. Although Dong Quan's tone was not overbearing, Dong Xuebing could hear the respect in his tone.
This was power.
Dong Xuebing sighed.
When Dong Xuebing returned to the second cafeteria, everyone had already started eating. Dong Xuebing rolled up his sleeves and started eating with everyone without caring about his image. Many of Teacher Jiang's students laughed and felt Dong Xuebing was friendly. This is the real Dong Xuebing. He never holds back and does things his own way.
Le Haidong purposely asked. "Xuebing, are you married?"
"Yes, and I have a child." Dong Xuebing laughed. "This little guy is very cute. Oh, I will show you all his photos after dinner."
Zhao Meng asked. "Oh, is it a boy or a girl?"
"It's a boy." Dong Xuebing replied.
Sun Ruhua added. "It's a boy. Is it a newborn?"
Dong Xuebing nodded. "It's more than a month. But two days ago, my wife had brought him to the South. If not, I will bring him over to show you all."
Le Haidong looked at Dong Xuebing. "Your wife went to the South?"
"She is also from the Government Service and was transferred to the South." Dong Xuebing did not say much.
Le Haidong and the rest did not ask further when Dong Xuebing does not want to talk about it. "She must have been promoted and is pregnant with a son. This is good news. Xuebing, let me give you a toast."
Sun Ruhua also raised her glass. "Cheers."
Zhao Meng also filled his glass. "Cheers. Congratulations."
Dong Xuebing did not say a word and did not care if he was driving or not. He clinked glasses with them and finished it in one gulp. He is back at his alma mater, and he is very happy today.
The meal was very comfortable.
The second cafeteria was still the same as before. Although the food was not delicious, it was still a memory. Dong Xuebing likes the taste of the food and had eaten a lot today. The students were not picky about their food, and in the end, there was nothing left on the table. In the end, the leftover vegetable soup was eaten by a few tall and burly students. It was a mess on the table.
After they were done eating, they looked at everyone's spoils of war and smiled.
Dong Xuebing felt warm in his heart. When he was in university, he and his roommates also ate like this. They don't care about the taste of the food, but as long as they are together, they will have a good meal. Dong Xuebing likes eating like this, and he has a lot of respect for those youthful days.
In the afternoon.
Those who should disperse had all dispersed.
The students began to clean up the auditorium. Some were moving things, while others were removing tables.
Dong Xuebing did not leave and went over to help. "Don't bother. Give this to me."
Those students and teachers don't dare to let Dong Xuebing do anything. Everyone knows he is the leader. "No, no … just rest. We will do it."
Dong Xuebing ignored them. "Don't stand on ceremony with me."
Jiang Min laughed. "Just let him move. He also can't sit still."
Dong Xuebing laughed. "Teacher Jiang knows me best."
Dong Xuebing went over to help. He moved things around and mingled well with the students. His mouth is very good, and many people laughed at him. Many of them had never seen a leader like him before.
Le Haidong, Sun Ruhua, and the rest looked at Dong Xuebing and stopped putting on airs. Even a divisional level leader like Dong Xuebing can lower his status, why can't they do the same? So, they started to help Dong Xuebing clean up.
It was sunny today.
Everyone was sweating profusely, but no one complained. In the end, Dong Xuebing even took off his coat and started to work with his arms bare.
A few male students saw this and started to do the same. But only those old Beijing students dare to do this. This is because Beijing's culture is based on topless men in the alleys. Many students from other places can't accept this. They looked at those topless men speechlessly and felt it was embarrassing. But Dong Xuebing doesn't mind. He doesn't care what others think of him.
Afternoon.
Everything was done.
Dong Xuebing was also exhausted. He, Le Haidong, Sun Ruhua, and some of Teacher Jiang's students sat under the shade of the stairs.
What is youth?
Sometimes, when you look back, you will realize everything has changed.
But if you think about it carefully, nothing has changed. Maybe you are the only one who has changed.
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