One day.
Two days.
A week's worth of work passed.
Dong Xuebing is resting on Saturday. Too many things had happened recently, and Dong Xuebing must give himself two days off. It's rare for a County's Party Secretary to take a weekend break for two consecutive weeks. But Dong Xuebing doesn't care. He can rest whenever he wants, and no one can stop him. Although many things had passed, Dong Xuebing still needs to settle some loose ends. For example, he needs to visit Fang Wenping to express his gratitude. Today is Saturday, and Dong Xuebing must make up for it.
Morning.
It's spring outside, and the greenery is getting thicker.
But it had not rained for a few days, and the weather is dry.
Dong Xuebing took a shower and dressed up before calling Fang Wenping. "Hello, Sister Fang. Are you off today?"
"Why?"
"I just wanted to pay a visit to you."
"Why are you visiting me? I don't need it. "
"Don't. I'm sure you'll need it. I've troubled you for the past few days. I'm sure you've been under a lot of pressure because of my problems. I have to go and see you. Can I buy some fruits and some groceries? I'll personally prepare a meal for you at noon. "
"Just come over if you want. You don't need to buy groceries."
"Fine. You don't need to worry about me. I will do as I see fit."
"Remember not to wear too nice clothes. I will send you an address, and you can go there later."
"Ah? What address? "
"My new house. I just bought it."
"Oh, you are going to settle down here? Are you going to move to Shanbei? "
"What has it got to do with you? Aren't you a busybody? "
"Err … no … no … I will go over to …"
"Help me move. Everything is ready, and we are just waiting for the car. I should be at my new house by the time you arrive, and I need your help."
"Sure, that won't be a problem. I'll go now!"
"Ok."
Fang Wenping hung up.
After a while, Dong Xuebing received the address.
Dong Xuebing is overjoyed. Old Fang is treating him like an outsider, and this is what Dong Xuebing wants to see.
… …
In the morning.
Provincial Capital.
Outside a small district at the edge of the city.
Dong Xuebing's car arrived. He did not bring his driver and came alone. After alighting, he looked around. The location of this area is not very good. Although it is not in the suburbs, it is not the city center. The facilities are limited, but the environment and greenery are good. You can see a small man-made lake and pavilion from the entrance of the estate. The property prices should not be high, but it should not be cheap either.
Dong Xuebing strode into the estate. There were security guards at the entrance, but there were no checks. This was because this was not a government agency's quarters. It was a normal estate, and it was not troublesome. Fang Wenping had given him the address of the building opposite. Dong Xuebing walked past the man-made lake and saw a truck under a five-story building. Two workers were unloading furniture and electrical appliances from the truck. A man and a woman were watching them from the side. The man is in his forties, and the woman is Fang Wenping.
"Wen Ping, isn't the quarters good? Why do you want to move? I think the environment here is good, but it's not very close to the unit. It's not convenient to go to work, is it? "The man called very affectionately, with a hint of concern in his tone and a gentle face.
Fang Wenping replied calmly. "I like the peace and quiet."
"Ok. As long as you like it." Xiao Dongnan rolled up his sleeves. "Let me help you move."
Fang Wenping replied coldly. "Enough, Old Liu. You are so old, and I don't need your help. I had asked someone to come over. You should go back now."
Xiao Dongnan volunteered. "It's fine. I will also be staying at home. You also know I am alone. I will help you move your stuff later."
Fang Wenping replied. "You also have a lot of work to do. Never mind."
"I am not busy. How many things can the Cultural Affairs Department handle? And no matter how busy I am, I still have to come over. Your business is the most important. You too. In the future, if you need any help, just give me a call. I will definitely be there at your beck and call. If I didn't see you moving downstairs, I wouldn't even know that you are moving. " Although Xiao Dongnan is in his forties, he did not hide his admiration for Dong Xuebing. The workers who were moving the carts kept looking at him.
Dong Xuebing had heard and seen everything. How can he not understand? Even an idiot can tell what is going on!
Damn!
This is Old Fang's suitor?
Is he trying to woo Fang Wenping?
Damn it, you dare to pick up my girl??
Dong Xuebing was unhappy and jealous. But after seeing Fang Wenping's attitude towards him, Dong Xuebing calmed down and was overjoyed.
Fang Wenping looked at Dong Xuebing impatiently. "Old Xiao, I will say this again. We don't need you here. If you have nothing to do, I will assign some tasks to the Cultural Affairs Department."
Xiao Dongnan didn't get angry. He seemed to be in a good mood and didn't leave. "I'm not good with words, so I won't say much. I'll get to work."
Fang Wenping frowned. She does not like this person.
Dong Xuebing walked over from the side of the truck. "Sister Fang, am I late?"
Fang Wenping looks at Dong Xuebing. "You are here at the right time. Let's move the stuff!"
The truck was unloaded, and one of the workers asked. "Do you need us to carry it up? We need to pay more, and it will be based on the weight. " This was the moving company that Fang Wenping had called herself. They didn't know who Fang Wenping was, so naturally, it was business as usual.
Dong Xuebing replied. "No need. Thank you. I will carry it myself."
All of them do not lack money, but Dong Xuebing wants to thank Fang Wenping and wants to show his gratitude. What's the point of showing his gratitude if they carry the stuff up?!
The worker didn't say anything and drove the truck away.
Xiao Dongnan looked at Dong Xuebing and gave him a friendly smile. "Nice to meet you." He turned to Fang Wenping. "Wenping, is this your nephew?"
Wenping?
Why are they addressing each other so intimately?
Dong Xuebing does not like to hear it.
Fang Wenping's expression is also the same. "He can be considered my friend. Also, Old Xiao. I had said before. Just call me Old Fang."
Xiao Dongnan said shamelessly, "Doesn't that make you look old? You're so young and beautiful, how can I address you as Old Fang? That's too much."
Fang Wenping stared at Dong Xuebing. "I don't want to repeat myself."
Xiao Dongnan immediately said. "I will try my best to be careful. Don't be angry. If you are angry, I will also feel nervous." The more he said, the more mushy he felt.
Dong Xuebing could not take it anymore and laughed. "Sister Fang does not like people calling her this. Those who don't know might think we are selling fake certificates."
Fang Wenping does not have any sense of humor and was expressionless.
Xiao Dongnan also did not smile. In fact, he is a little angry. He looked at Dong Xuebing and thought to himself. Who are you? Do you have the right to interrupt our conversation? Xiao Dongnan does not know who Dong Xuebing is and guessed that Dong Xuebing is from the government service. But when he saw Dong Xuebing's age, he ignored everything else. To him, Dong Xuebing is only Fang Wenping's subordinate and was sent here by Fang Wenping to do hard labor. There is nothing to say about Dong Xuebing's identity. That's why Xiao Dongnan is unhappy with Dong Xuebing interrupting their conversation.
"How should I address you?" After a short while, Xiao Dongnan changed his expression to a gentle one.
Dong Xuebing pretended not to notice and laughed. "Just call me Xiao Dong. You are?" Xiao Dongnan felt Dong Xuebing is being disrespectful.
Dong Xuebing did not say anything.
Fang Wenping introduced. "This is the Provincial Cultural Department's Chief, Xiao Dongnan."
"Oh, it's Chief Xiao. It's an honor to meet you." Dong Xuebing pretended to shake Xiao Dongnan's hand.
Xiao Dongnan is very polite in front of Fang Wenping. He shook Dong Xuebing's hand. "Let's move the things. Don't let Governor Fang stand outside for too long." After that, Xiao Dongnan found a chair and held it in his arms. He looked very relaxed and was ready to go upstairs.
Dong Xuebing asked. "Which floor?"
"Top floor, fifth floor." Fang Wenping replied.
Dong Xuebing immediately stopped Xiao Dongnan. "Chief Xiao, you don't need to move. Let me do it. The floor is too high."
Xiao Dongnan laughed. "Are you looking down on me? It's fine. I only have good stamina and arm strength. This is nothing. Haha. "
Fang Wenping doesn't care who is moving the things and is the first to enter the corridor to open the door.
Dong Xuebing watched from behind and shook his head helplessly. He does not like this Chief Xiao, but seeing Fang Wenping treating Xiao Dongnan so coldly, he did not feel good about it. What he said earlier was because Xiao Dongnan is an old comrade, and he is afraid Dong Xuebing will not be able to move the things. Even if Dong Xuebing can move the things upstairs, how long will it take to move a chair and a TV? Dong Xuebing might not even be able to move everything upstairs and downstairs within two hours.
They left, but Dong Xuebing did not leave.
Dong Xuebing starts to stack his stuff downstairs. There is a writing desk downstairs, and Dong Xuebing patted it. It is made of solid wood and is very sturdy. He carried the fridge and placed it on the writing desk. He placed the TV on top of the fridge and piled all the miscellaneous stuff behind him. Dong Xuebing also placed all the small stuff into the drawers and cabinets of the writing desk. He even placed two boxes into the drawers. After this, Fang Wenping's stuff from the truck is all gone.
Done.
Dong Xuebing took a deep breath and prepared to move.
At this time, Fang Wenping and Xiao Dongnan came downstairs.
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