Noon.
Outside the airport.
Dong Xuebing and Zhang Dongfang boarded an empty bus they had rented to pick up the investors who will be arriving in the afternoon. Although the County's flights are arranged to arrive around 10 am or 11 am, some investors do not have time to catch their flights in the morning. That's why they are arranged to arrive in the afternoon.
On the bus.
Dong Xuebing can finally sit for a while. He opened the window and lit a cigarette. "Old Zhang, how is the train station?" Zhang Dongfang sat beside Dong Xuebing.
Zhang Dongfang sat beside him. He was exhausted from the morning's work. His chubby face was covered in sweat. "The train station has picked them up, and they contacted me over the phone. One group is reaching our County soon, and the other group is on their way back. Everything is going smoothly. Also, our local investors have all gone to their hotels. We will not be able to return for lunch, so we can only accompany Old Wei for a while. Oh, will the actors arrive in the afternoon? Shall we attend the lunch together? "
Dong Xuebing looked at his watch. "I don't know when they will arrive, and I can't contact many of them. I don't know if I can make it back tonight, and I might not be able to attend the dinner. If not, you can go and greet them. Anyway, the Cultural Festival is starting tomorrow."
Zhang Dongfang asked. "You can't contact them?" This does not sound reliable.
Dong Xuebing had only asked someone to help, and he is not sure who can attend the lunch. He still needs to make a few calls later.
"Party Secretary, Mayor, lunch boxes are here." A staff ran onto the bus.
"Alright." Dong Xuebing is also hungry and started eating with a pair of disposable chopsticks.
Zhang Dongfang and the other officers also took their own lunch boxes and started eating on the bus. They ate very quickly because no one knew when they would have to start work.
After lunch, Dong Xuebing's phone rang. He placed the lunch boxes on the bus and answered. "Hello, who is this?"
"I am Zhang Dongxing from Baohong City's Investment Promotion Agency." It is a middle-aged man on the other end, and he speaks with authority.
Zhang Dongxing?
The City's Investment Promotion Agency Chief?
Dong Xuebing nodded. "Chief Zhang …"
Zhang Dongxing said, "Let me tell you. I know about your Merchants' Cultural Festival. However, I didn't specify the time and I didn't give you a reply. Now, I'm sure I won't be able to attend tomorrow's evening party. I have something to attend to. I'll get a deputy bureau chief from our bureau to attend."
Dong Xuebing nodded. "It's fine. You can carry on with your work." They are all the same rank, and there's no need to stand on ceremony.
But when Dong Xuebing said this, Zhang Dongxing was stunned. He thought Dong Xuebing will say more to Jiaolin County. After all, if Zhang Dongxing does not go to Jiaolin County, it will affect their investments. Some smart investors will consider the relationship between Jiaolin County and the City Government. But Dong Xuebing did not even try to persuade them and even said it's fine. No wonder the City Leaders don't like this County Party Secretary. This County Party Secretary doesn't know how to talk.
"That's it then." Zhang Dongxing wasn't interested in talking to him anymore.
But Dong Xuebing is even less interested than Zhang Dongxing. He nodded and hung up.
Dong Xuebing was not angry and did not feel anything. But this phone call had angered Zhang Dongxing. Zhang Dongxing thought he is someone important, and Jiao Linxian will need to beg him to attend tomorrow's event. But Dong Xuebing does not care about him and even sounded like he is hoping Zhang Dongxing will not attend tomorrow's event. Zhang Dongxing can't accept this. Dong Xuebing is not taking him seriously.
On the bus.
Zhang Dongfang looked over. "Zhang Dongxing?"
"It's him." Dong Xuebing replied calmly. "He said he is busy tomorrow and will not be attending."
Zhang Dongfang frowned. "Let's talk about this later. Should I ask the Deputy Mayor?"
Dong Xuebing still has the same thoughts. "Don't ask. We will welcome him if he wants to attend, and we will not force him to attend. We can also host this Merchants' Cultural Festival without him!"
Zhang Dongfang insisted. "We can, but the effects will be …"
"Old Zhang, listen to me." Dong Xuebing said confidently. "Don't worry about the guests and leaders. I promise you there will be plenty of seats. What I am worried about now is the Central Park does not have enough chairs." He called Su Yan over. "Xiao Su, how many tickets have you prepared?"
Su Yan blinked. "We have prepared 2,000 tickets. This is the maximum after considering the venue space. It can be lesser, but not more." Dong Xuebing nodded. "Ok.
"Ok. Pass on my message. Other than the investors, these tickets will also be distributed to our County's leaders. We can consider their family members and give each of them 2 to 3 tickets. As for the rest of the seats, they must get approval from me and Mayor Zhang. I don't care if you are a City Leader or a Party Leader. If anyone asks you for tickets, just tell them you cannot make the decision and ask them to call me. Unless I agree, all those leaders who had rejected our County's invitation can forget about watching the performances at the Arts Gala!" Standing tickets are not limited, and anyone can enter the Cultural Festival with park tickets. But it is not so easy to sit.
Su Yan gasped.
Zhang Dongfang was speechless. "Secretary Xuebing."
Dong Xuebing said. "Let's do it this way. Make the arrangements. If anyone gives the tickets to any City Leader without my approval, I will hold him responsible!"
Su Yan immediately replied. "Understood. I will inform the rest now!"
The Investment Promotion Agency's leaders on the bus heard this and looked at each other. Only the County's Party Secretary dares to go against the City Leaders. Hmmm … Actually, this is not considered going against the City Leaders. Secretary Dong is purposely trying to disgust the City Leaders. We invited you all, but you all refused to attend. When the time comes, you all will not have the final say. They had seen through Dong Xuebing's style and temper.
But there is a problem.
How can Secretary Dong be so sure that the City Leaders will also snatch their tickets?
Could it be a celebrity is going to attend this Cultural Festival? Is that why Secretary Dong is so confident?
But it should not be possible. Why would a famous celebrity lower his or her status to perform in a small place like this? They will not even get a single cent for their appearance fees? They are either crazy or selfless! Even a small-time actor will not be able to perform without money, let alone a famous celebrity! Secretary Dong had boasted during the meeting, and he is still confident now. But everyone is not confident.
Suddenly, a female staff from the Investment Promotion Agency ran out. "A woman had just alighted from the plane and is looking for you. She said she is going to attend the Gala."
Attend the Gala?
Is she here?!
Dong Xuebing, who was in the bus, heard this and immediately alighted. "Where is she?"
"She is in the lobby. Our people are receiving her. Although she is wearing sunglasses, she looks familiar." The female staff replied.
Dong Xuebing calmed himself down and told Su Yan. "Ask the TV station's people to get ready. Do not miss a single scene and do not do a live broadcast. We will edit the footage and put it on the evening news."
Su Yan nodded and ran into the lobby.
Zhang Dongfang and the rest alighted from their cars. Although they are not the investors and are not in charge of this event, as the Mayor, they must go and welcome them. Also, they want to see what kind of actors Dong Xuebing can get without spending a single cent.
Lobby.
Everyone entered the lobby.
Under Su Yan's instructions, the County's TV station's staff got to work. Some reporters, who did not think it was a big deal, quickly put down their lunchboxes.
Under the red welcome banner, someone from the Investment Promotion Agency and a woman with a good figure are standing there.
Dong Xuebing recognized her from afar and was surprised. "Oh, Chen Ying?"
The woman saw Dong Xuebing and smiled. She took off her sunglasses and waved at Dong Xuebing. "Old classmate, it's been a while."
The moment she took off her sunglasses, the atmosphere became quiet.
"Ah!"
"Chen Ying! It's Chen Ying! "
"Isn't she the actress who acted as Gege?!"
"Ah! It's really Chen Ying! "
"Ah! I love her scenes so much! Especially her recent TV series! "
Chen Ying is Dong Xuebing's primary school classmate. Dong Xuebing only knew she is a celebrity the last time he met her. He even asked his Second Aunt to help her find shows. Since then, Dong Xuebing had been paying attention to her. Even though he does not like to watch TV, he still watches TV. He knows Chen Ying is no longer the same as before. Compared to the last time he met her, Chen Ying's latest TV series had made her more famous. Old Zhang, who does not watch TV series or movies, recognized Chen Ying from Zhang Dongfang's expression. This old classmate of his is very famous.
Many people recognized Dong Xuebing immediately, and some airport staff and passengers cheered. Jiaolin County's staff are also excited. They did not expect Dong Xuebing to get such a big shot TV star to help them!
But Dong Xuebing's next sentence shocked the Jiaolin County's staff.
"Why are you here?" Dong Xuebing had not called her.
Zhang Dongfang and the County's staff almost fainted when they heard this. Damn! You did not invite her?
Chen Ying smiled and said, "I heard that you're in need of actors, so I pushed back my schedule and came over. Since an old classmate of mine needed help, I naturally didn't say a word. Although my main profession is acting, I've also released two singles. Not many people have heard of them, but I can still help you out in the evening. Yet, you didn't even tell me? I had to hear about it from others. You are too mean. "
Dong Xuebing was touched. "You have been busy recently and had accepted two shows, right? I don't want to disturb your career, and that's why I did not contact you. "
"Don't say that. I did not even stand on ceremony with you last time, and you still want to stand on ceremony with me?" Chen Ying smiled.
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