Two days later.
Yan Tai County, County Town.
Dong Xuebing had forgotten how long had it been since he returned to his hometown. He walked on the road and looked at the few pedestrians and cars on both sides of the road. Yan Tai County is a backward place, and there are barely any luxurious cars on the streets. From the surrounding buildings and the dressing of the locals, this place is similar to Beijing's suburbs ten years ago. But the environment here is slightly better than Beijing. Looking into the distance, Yan Tai County can see the mountains shrouded in clouds. It's a tranquil and natural atmosphere.
Dong Xuebing took in a deep breath of fresh air and walked into a meat pie shop by the roadside. The signboard had faded.
The shop's business is doing well. Three out of eight tables are occupied, and the aroma of meat pies permeates the air.
Dong Xuebing had taken a long-distance bus to Yan Tai County after getting off the plane. The food on the plane was too messy, and he was still hungry. He sat down at an empty table and said to the kitchen. "Boss, give me half a catty of Jingdong meat pies."
"Coming!" The female boss opened the curtains and went to the back to prepare the meat pies.
After a while, half a piece of meat pies was served.
Dong Xuebing tasted it. The skin is thin, and the meat is thick. The texture is soft, and the meat is tender. It tastes much better than Beijing's meat pies. It's authentic!
Although Jingdong meat pies are also sold in Beijing, it originates from Hebei Province. Hebei Province is very close to Beijing, and it takes less than 3 hours to drive back to Beijing. The food and customs are similar, and this is also the reason why Dong Xuebing was so happy when Xie Huilan told him that she can help him move to Yan Tai County. If Dong Xuebing were to move to the Northwest or the South, he might not be able to adapt. After all, he had lived in Beijing for half his life and is used to it.
One bite … two bites … three bites …
Dong Xuebing ate slowly. He is now the Deputy Bureau Chief, and he must mind his manners.
Twenty minutes later, all the customers had left.
The female boss walks over with a bowl of hot porridge. "Young man, your purple rice porridge."
Dong Xuebing looked up. "The porridge is delivered? Thank you. "
There were no more customers, and the lady boss took off her greasy sleeves and apron. She smiled and sat opposite Dong Xuebing. "From your accent, you should be from Beijing, right? How long have you been in Yan Tai County? Work or study? "
Dong Xuebing laughed. "Work."
The Lady Boss was surprised. "Wow, you look so young. I thought you were in high school or university. You're working so early?"
Dong Xuebing laughed. "Haha … Sister, you look young, and I can't tell you are the boss of this shop."
The lady boss beamed with joy and said, "This young man really knows how to talk. I'm already forty." People in the F&B industry are talkative, and the female boss is no exception. She started chatting with Dong Xuebing.
Dong Xuebing knows nothing about Yan Tai County and was about to ask someone when the lady boss approached him. He pretended to ask casually. "Oh, how is the security here?"
The Lady Boss pursed her lips. "How can there be a safe place in this world? It's all the same. "
"From what you said, Yan Tai County's security is very bad?"
"It's hard to say. Most counties are like this. Those who collect protection fees and come to the restaurant to cause trouble will come every few months. Those little bastards, I will deal with them sooner or later!"
Dong Xuebing was not surprised. This is common in Beijing. "You didn't report to the police?"
The lady boss snorted. "What's the point of reporting to the police? It's just another protection fee, and the price they offer is even higher than that group of hooligans. When I first opened for business, two policemen came over for dinner. What they said was that they wanted me to give them some oil so that they could protect my place in the future. But I pretended not to understand, and the next day, a few hooligans came and threw a fly into my meat patty, saying that my place is unhygienic. I suspect that they are all in cahoots. That group of bastards, none of them are good. "
Dong Xuebing replied. "You can't say that. It's just an isolated incident. Don't kill all of them."
The lady boss does not know this young man in front of her is the new Public Security Deputy Bureau Chief. "You are still young, and you don't know what is going on. Never mind. Let's not talk about this."
Dong Xuebing got more information from the lady boss and found out more about the Public Security system. After that, he paid the bill and went to the County Party Committee's Organization Department with his transfer order and files.
The County's Party Committee's office building is located on Chunjiang Road.
Dong Xuebing greeted the receptionist, and after making a phone call, he was allowed in.
The person who received Dong Xuebing is a Deputy Minister with the surname of Han. He smiled and shook Dong Xuebing's hand. "Chief Dong, I heard you are young and promising. But I didn't expect you to be so young. We have been waiting for you. I represent the County's Party Committee to welcome you." After exchanging some pleasantries, Deputy Minister Han looked at Dong Xuebing's luggage and smiled. "I will send you to the Public Security Bureau. They will arrange a hostel for you."
Suddenly, Deputy Minister Han's phone rang. He answered a few times and seems to have something urgent.
After hanging up, Dong Xuebing said. "Minister Han, you go ahead with your work. I will report to the Bureau myself."
"How can I do that?"
Dong Xuebing rejected, and Deputy Minister Han did not say anything. But he still called a chauffeur to send Dong Xuebing to the Bureau. Dong Xuebing could tell Deputy Minister Han's attitude towards him was not very friendly. Xie Huilan must have kept it a secret when she helped him transfer. If not, if she knew Dong Xuebing had used the Xie Family's connections, Deputy Minister Han would not treat Dong Xuebing this way. Of course, this was what Dong Xuebing wanted. Before he left, Xu Yan and Xie Huilan had reminded him to keep a low profile. Dong Xuebing also wanted Deputy Minister Han to send him off. He wanted to learn from Deputy Bureau Chief Liu Hua and keep a low profile.
After a while, Dong Xuebing's car stopped in front of the County's Public Security Bureau.
Dong Xuebing looked at the few office buildings and was speechless. He thought the State Security's offices are the worst, but the County Bureau is also the same. A few old office buildings look old, and the asphalt floors are cracked. The outer walls are full of holes, and many of the old buildings are peeling. These buildings are even worse than his previous office. Seems like Yan Tai County is a poor County and does not have enough funds.
After asking the chauffeur to go back, Dong Xuebing carried his luggage to report to the Bureau.
The County's Public Security's Office Director, Hu Silian, rushed out to welcome Dong Xuebing when she heard he had arrived. She is a 35-year-old woman. Although she is not as pretty as Xie Huilan and Qu Yunxuan, she is still considered pretty. Hu Silian had seen Dong Xuebing's photo and recognized him immediately. Although she knew the new Deputy Bureau Chief was very young, she was still surprised to see Dong Xuebing's face. She extended her hand for a handshake and smiled. "Are you Chief Dong? I am Hu Silian from the Command Center. "
The County's Bureau's office is now called the Command Center. But most people still call it Office.
When Dong Xuebing heard Hu Silian said she is from the Office, he knew she is either the Director or the Deputy Director. He smiled and shook her hand. "Director Hu, nice to meet you. Sorry to trouble you to come out and fetch me."
Hu Silian had a bright smile on her face. "Chief Dong, you are too polite. Eh, are you here alone?"
Dong Xuebing smiled and nodded.
Hu Silian is curious why the County's Organization Department did not send any leaders to send Chief Dong off. Usually, this will happen when a new official is appointed. The news that the new Chief is only 23 years old had spread in the Bureau. A 23-year-old can be transferred to a Deputy Section Chief position at the grassroots level. This person is either very capable or has a strong background. If the County's Organization Department did not send anyone to send Chief Dong off, that means Chief Dong is someone who got his position with his own abilities and does not have a strong background.
Hu Silian looked at Dong Xuebing and said. "Chief Dong, I had prepared your office. Let me bring you there."
Dong Xuebing thought for a while. "Let's go to the Bureau Chief and Political Commissar first."
"The Bureau Chief and the rest of the leaders had gone to the City for a meeting. They might be back tomorrow."
"Ok." Dong Xuebing nodded. "Ok. Let's go to the office."
Hu Silian brought Dong Xuebing to an office building opposite the compound and went up to the 5th floor. Along the way, many uniformed officers and staff could guess from Director Hu's expression who was standing beside her. They greeted Dong Xuebing politely.
"Chief Dong."
"Chief Dong …"
Dong Xuebing walked casually and narrowed his eyes. He smiled and nodded to everyone. He had learned this attitude from Xie Huilan. He was a leader, and he must have the airs of a leader. If not, others will not treat him as a leader. Why would they respect him?
They reached the office.
Hu Silian opened the door and let Dong Xuebing enter first.
Dong Xuebing is surprised to see the office is different from the run-down office building outside. The curtains are made of expensive muslin, and there are two pots of expensive flowers on the windowsill. The desk and bookshelves are made of high-quality wood. The sofas and chairs are made of real leather. Even though the prices in the County are lower than Beijing, it will cost at least 100,000 RMB.
Hu Silian looks at Dong Xuebing. "Chief Dong, if you are not satisfied or need anything, I will get it for you immediately."
Dong Xuebing smiled and shook his head. "Everything is fine. Sorry to trouble you." From their conversation, Dong Xuebing knew Hu Silian is the Office Director.
Hu Silian thought to herself that Beijing people are so courteous. "It's my job to serve the leaders."
After placing his luggage on the sofa, Dong Xuebing remembered something. "Oh, Director Hu, can you help me contact the County's Government Guest House?"
Hu Silian quickly takes out a bunch of keys from her pocket. "Chief Dong, the higher-ups knew you will be coming and had approved your accommodation. This is the key. The location is not far from the County Bureau. Most of the County's leaders are staying there. I had asked my men to tidy up the place, and if you need anything else, I will ask my men to do it."
She is very efficient.
Dong Xuebing is satisfied and thanked Hu Silian again. Dong Xuebing does not dare to be careless. The County Bureau's Office is very important, and almost all matters in the bureau must go through them. Hu Silian's rank should be Deputy Section Chief rank, and she does not need to deliver the keys personally. There should be a Deputy Chief in charge of logistics. But Hu Silian still came and greeted Dong Xuebing politely. This is a sign of respect for Dong Xuebing, and Dong Xuebing must return the favor.
After Hu Silian left, Dong Xuebing sat down on his office chair.
From now on, he is officially in charge of the Bureau. This is a new stage and a new starting point. It will be challenging.
Dong Xuebing looked at his watch and walked over to the bookshelf. He flipped open a few files and started reading. He does not know if Hu Silian had prepared these files or it was left behind by the previous Deputy Chief. Most of these files are about the County Bureau's operations and functions. It is very helpful to Dong Xuebing, who is entering the Public Security system for the first time. So, Dong Xuebing spent the whole afternoon reading the files and got a better understanding of the County Bureau.
Soon, it is time to knock off.
Dong Xuebing packed his things and left the office. But he was not in a hurry to leave. He went downstairs to look at the information and photos of the Branch Bureau's leaders on the bulletin board. He memorized all the information in his mind as soon as possible. He does not want to make any mistakes and forget the names of the leaders in the future.
The appointment of the new Deputy Chief is the hottest topic among the officers.
"I heard Chief Dong is only 23 years old. He is younger than the youngest officer in our bureau!"
"Did he get the wrong birthday? Thirty-three or forty-three years old? "
A few officers walked up to Dong Xuebing and thought he was the new Assistant Police. They did not even look at him and looked at the notice board. They wanted to know who that young Deputy Bureau Chief was. They wanted to know if he was really 23 years old. They looked at his birthday. Errr … he was really 23 years old. But when they saw Dong Xuebing's picture, they were shocked. They immediately turned to look at the young man beside them.
"Dong … Chief Dong!"
"Chief Dong!"
The few officers were shocked. They did not expect Chief Dong to be beside them. Did he hear what they said earlier? Gossiping about the leaders behind their backs is a taboo!
But Dong Xuebing did not mind and smiled at them before walking out of the County's Bureau.
Only then did the policemen let out a sigh of relief with lingering fear.
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