Two days later.
Second Day of Lunar New Year.
Dong Xuebing woke up early and woke up at around 6 am. He knew his colleagues will be coming to visit him, so he got up early and washed up in front of the sink in Houhai's Siheyuan. After that, he changed into a clean set of clothes and ate an egg for breakfast. It's not very good, but it's not bad. Dong Xuebing seldom makes breakfast himself and usually goes out to eat. He is lazy when he is alone, and it's meaningless to cook for himself. But it's Lunar New Year, and the food stalls on the streets had closed. Everyone had returned home, and it's impossible for him to go out to eat. Many restaurants in Beijing will not be open during the Lunar New Year, and this is one of Beijing's specialties.
Wipe the windows.
Sweep the floor.
Tidy up the house.
Dong Xuebing worked for two hours to finish cleaning the house. The Siheyuan is too big, and it's spacious to stay in. But it's too tidy, and it takes at least an hour to tidy up the house. Also, he still needs to put up some couplets and decorations.
It's around 9 am.
When Dong Xuebing was ready, people arrived. Luo Haiting had an appointment with Zhang Lili, or they bumped into each other at the door. Both of them knocked on the door and entered with some fruits and milk in their hands. Dong Xuebing looked around and did not find anything valuable.
Dong Xuebing laughed. "I thought you don't want anything."
"It's just a token of my appreciation." Zhang Lili laughed.
Luo Haiting added. "It's Lunar New Year. How can we celebrate without gifts? It's not about the money. We are just being polite."
Dong Xuebing replied. "Just don't do it again."
Luo Haiting smiled. "Alright. Happy Lunar New Year."
"Thank you." Dong Xuebing accepted the gifts and invited them in.
But when they reached the courtyard, someone knocked on the door. The door was open, and it was not closed when they entered. Dong Xuebing shouted. "Come in."
This time, it was Li Hong and Han Fei. Both of them were also holding some fruits and meat products, such as sausages and ham sausages.
"Director Dong."
"Happy Lunar New Year."
"Happy Lunar New Year to you."
The two walked in with smiles on their faces.
Dong Xuebing also took the gifts. "Thank you. Happy New Year to all of you." He looked at the gifts and said. "You all did not take what I said to heart? We have everything at home, so you don't have to bring anything. Since we are fated to work in the same office, we are a family. You don't have to be so polite. "
Han Fei giggled. "It's not that much money. It's just a small gift."
"Alright, let's all go inside. It's cold outside." Dong Xuebing asked them to enter the northern house. It was snowing outside, and the weather forecast said there will be moderate snow today. Dong Xuebing loves this kind of snowy weather. It can make him feel calm. But it seems that it is not possible today. With the Deputy Chief's position in front of him, even if a snowstorm comes, Dong Xuebing will not be able to calm down. He had been thinking about the Deputy Chief since the day before yesterday, and everything he does makes him feel like he is floating in the air.
Noon.
Dong Xuebing's group had lunch and chatted happily.
In the afternoon, some of Dong Xuebing's former subordinates and some familiar faces came to visit him. Dong Xuebing doesn't know why they are visiting him. They are not from the same department, and they should know he has some background. Is it because of Yang Zhen and Fang Wenping? Of course, Dong Xuebing does not care about this. He welcomes everyone, regardless of their rank or family. He is very polite to them and invited them in for a chat. Of course, the only thing Dong Xuebing does not welcome were gifts. Fruits and milk are fine, but some expensive health supplements and gifts worth more than 1,000 RMB were returned to them. He told them that he will not accept gifts. Dong Xuebing does not care if he offended them. He had been working for so many years, and he had never accepted gifts from his subordinates. This is Dong Xuebing's principle. He will not get himself into trouble because of this small amount of money.
One hour …
Two hours …
Three hours …
It's evening.
Dong Xuebing finally has some free time after greeting waves of people. He saw no one is coming and packed his bag. He took some fruits given to him and drove out of the alley. It was snowing heavily.
… …
Around 7 pm.
Central Organization Department Senior Officials Quarters.
Dong Xuebing drove very slowly, and the roads were covered with snow. When he reached the entrance of the estate, he knew the rules here. Normal vehicles are not allowed to enter, especially during Lunar New Year. This is the Central Organization Department, and the cars that came to give gifts are all on the other side of the street. There are more than a dozen cars there, and those who want to give gifts also need to queue up. Some people might have been waiting here since afternoon, and Dong Xuebing did not join the queue. He changed to another road and drove towards the side gate. He hung the Beijing Party Committee Family Quarters pass under his windshield.
The car approached.
The guard at the entrance saw Dong Xuebing's car and was about to reach out for it. But he quickly withdrew his hand and let Dong Xuebing's Land Rover in without asking anything.
Such a nice car.
Such a ridiculous license plate.
Such a valuable pass.
Such a self-righteous driving route.
The guards working in this kind of place were all very perceptive. They knew who to stop, who to wait, and who to let in directly, they all knew in their hearts.
The rest of the people who had been waiting outside for a long time also looked at Dong Xuebing's car. Dong Xuebing's rank must be high if he is able to visit the Central Organization Department's Family Quarters. They knew Dong Xuebing's car is not an ordinary person, and they did not complain. This is Beijing's environment. You will never know how many government officials there are here. Even someone driving a Xiali might have a powerful background. That's why most of the government officials in Beijing keep a low profile and seldom fall out with others.
… …
Dong Xuebing drove in.
Dong Xuebing stopped in front of a building.
This is a three-story building with very few residents. Every apartment looks luxurious, and it is a stark contrast to the 7-story building next to it.
Dong Xuebing alighted from the car and called Han Zhenghe. "Hello, Chief Han. I am here."
"You are here?" Han Zhenghe asked warmly. "Come over. I will call the guards and ask them to let you in."
Dong Xuebing laughed. "No need, Chief Han. I am already at your place and had just parked my car. Haha."
"Oh, hurry up. It's snowing outside." Han Zhenghe was not surprised. Other Divisional level leaders might not be able to enter, but with Dong Xuebing's status, how can he not enter?
Upstairs.
Dong Xuebing went up to the top floor.
This is a duplex apartment, and it is much more luxurious than Dong Xuebing's quarters.
Dong Xuebing was about to press the doorbell when the door opened. Han Fei was smiling. "Director Dong, you are here?"
Dong Xuebing laughed. "I am here to freeload."
"Hehe, come in." Han Fei pulled Dong Xuebing into the apartment.
At this moment, Han Zhenghe also came out to welcome them. His wife also came out wearing an apron.
Dong Xuebing quickly walked over and shook Han Zhenghe and his wife's hands. "Chief Han, Aunty, Happy New Year. I wish you all the best."
Xiao Fei's mother laughed. "Thank you, Xiao Dong. I had heard Xiao Fei talking about you for the past two months. I still have to thank you for helping me."
Dong Xuebing replied. "Don't mention it. It's just a small matter."
Han Zhenghe asked. "Are you cold? Have a seat and have a cup of hot tea. "
Dong Xuebing put down the fruits. "Alright. Thank you, Chief Han."
There were still some people in the living room. Han Zhenghe might have invited a lot of guests today, and there should be some who had not arrived yet. Dong Xuebing is not surprised. Han Zhenghe is still in his second year of junior high school, and it's impossible for him to treat Dong Xuebing to dinner alone. If Dong Xuebing can do this in the future, he will not have to worry about a small transfer.
But Dong Xuebing's arrival attracted the attention of many guests. After all, Han Zhenghe, his wife, and his daughter went up to welcome him. Everyone stood up and shook hands with Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing introduced the guests to the Central Organization Department's staff, leaders from other ministries, and some lower level officials. Dong Xuebing also greeted them politely. When they heard Dong Xuebing is the Division Chief of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection's Ninth Bureau, they looked at each other in surprise. They did not expect an official of this rank to be so young, and it's not surprising that Chief Han had invited Dong Xuebing over for dinner. This is how relationships develop.
Xiao Fei's mother went to the kitchen to prepare dinner.
Han Zhenghe came over to chat with everyone.
Dong Xuebing did not say anything in this situation and did not say anything. But Han Fei saw him and dragged him to her room to let him take a look at her room. Han Fei's room is more girly compared to her character. It's decorated in pink and looks cute.
Suddenly, Han Fei asked. "Chief Dong, hehe. Are you looking for my father?"
"You are smart." Dong Xuebing did not hide the truth and laughed. "Yes."
Han Fei patted her chest. "No problem. Don't leave after dinner. I will chase them away, and you can speak to my father alone."
This is really interesting.
Dong Xuebing felt he had not promoted Han Fei for nothing.
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