Night.
The City.
After the news of the celebrities gathering in Jiaolin County was broadcasted, many places in the City, including the City's leaders' homes.
"Daddy! Daddy! "A teenage boy shouted excitedly.
Baohong City's Investment Promotion Agency Chief, Zhang Dongxing, is still sitting on the sofa watching the news. He frowned and looks at his son. "What's wrong? Why are you calling me Daddy? " Although Zhang Dongxing wasn't very old, he wasn't young either. He was already in his forties. This could be considered as having a son in his old age, so he was especially fond of his son. Not to mention losing his temper, Zhang Dongxing wouldn't even speak loudly to his son. He would always be amiable.
The boy points to the TV excitedly. "I want to watch Ai Mi! I like Ai Mi the most! All my classmates like her! Can you bring me there tomorrow? "
Zhang Dongxing asked. "Where are we going?"
"Jiaolin County! I want to watch their gala! "The boy is excited and jumped up with his fists clenched.
Zhang Dongxing hesitated for a while and said. "There is nothing much to watch."
"No, Ai Mi sings very well, and so does Ellen!" the boy said anxiously.
Zhang Dongxing replied. "It's the same at home. Their County will surely broadcast it live."
The boy replied coquettishly. "Daddy, I must go. This is a rare opportunity, and I will not get another chance if I miss it. Aren't you the City's Investment Promotion Agency Chief? Jiaolin County is also holding an investment fair, and you are in charge of it. It's easy for you to get seven to eight tickets for me. You, me, my Mum, and I will give a few tickets to my classmates. My classmates will be overjoyed! Everyone likes them! You don't know how popular Ai Mi and Ellen are in our school! "
Zhang Dongxing hesitated for a while and did not agree.
His wife had just come out of the kitchen after cutting some fruits and frowned. She is a mother who loves her son dearly. "Old Zhang, if our son wants to go, just bring him there. You are off tomorrow. They are holding an investment fair and will surely invite you. It's easy to get tickets."
Zhang Dongxing replied. "You don't understand. They had invited me, but I did not agree. I told them I have something on tomorrow and cannot go. I called them in the afternoon. That Jiaolin County's Dong Xuebing has a complicated relationship with the City Government, and many leaders are unhappy with him. That's why I did not give them face. If I ask them to go now, I will be embarrassing myself. What do you know? "
The boy shook his father's hand. "Daddy, daddy, daddy."
Dong Xuebing's mother's heart softened when she saw Dong Xuebing's actions. "The investment fair is under the jurisdiction of your City's Investment Promotion Bureau. What's wrong with asking for a few tickets?"
Zhang Dongxing replied helplessly. "That Dong Xuebing … you don't know what a bastard he is. He even dares to disrespect the City's leaders. That time, the City's rescue team went over to help, but they were scolded by Dong Xuebing. That temper of his … Let's not talk about it."
Dong Xuebing's son still begged him to go.
In the end, Zhang Dongxing had no choice but to call Jiaolin County's Investment Promotion Agency. "Hello, Chief Sun. It's me … Can you get me a few tickets for tomorrow's Arts Gala? My son really wants to go … Yes … What? Your County's Party Secretary can make the decision? Why … What's so important about these tickets? Are they not reserved? Ok … ok … ok … I know! " After hanging up, Zhang Dongxing was unhappy. He had wanted to use his status as the City's Investment Promotion Agency's Chief to get a few tickets from the Investment Promotion Agency. But the Investment Promotion Agency does not have any tickets and demanded Dong Xuebing's approval. All the tickets are with the County's Party Committee.
This is too infuriating.
It's only a few tickets. Is there a need for this?!
"Dad! How is it? "Dong Xuebing's son asked.
Looking at his son's expression, Zhang Dongxing took back his words. He didn't want to lose face in front of his son and tell him that he couldn't do it.
… …
Jiaolin County.
The County's Party Secretary's house.
Dong Xuebing had lit a cigarette and is resting on his bed. Ring … ring … ring … ring … Dong Xuebing's phone rang, and it's Zhang Dongxing's number.
Dong Xuebing answered the call. "Hello, who is it?"
"I'm Zhang Dongxing." Zhang Dongxing replied.
"Oh, Chief Zhang, what's up?" Dong Xuebing asked.
Zhang Dongxing paused for a second and said. "The Investment Promotion Agency said they can only issue the tickets for tomorrow's Arts Gala with your approval. I had seen the news, and the line-up is very grand. "
Dong Xuebing did not mention this. "That's right. Everyone is here to support us."
Seeing Dong Xuebing did not mention anything, Zhang Dongxing said. "My son likes Ai Mi a lot. Can you reserve a few tickets for us? I thought for a while, and the County's Investment Promotion Agency is also our City's work. As the organizer, I must support them. That's why I had decided to postpone tomorrow's Arts Gala and bring my son along. " Zhang Dongxing knows it is not right for him to ask for tickets at this time, and he tried to cover up for himself.
Dong Xuebing saw it was his number and knew what was going on. He sneered and thought to himself. What the hell were you doing earlier? You had been chatting with me in the afternoon, and now you want to come here after seeing so many celebrities?
"Chief Zhang." Dong Xuebing crossed his legs. "We don't have many tickets here. It's not a problem to get one ticket, but it will be difficult to get more tickets."
Zhang Dongxing was furious. "The seats are not that tight."
"You don't know, Old Zhang." Dong Xuebing replied.
Old Zhang? Zhang Dongxing almost vomited blood. Am I that close to you?! Old Zhang?!
Dong Xuebing replied. "There are so many celebrities attending this Cultural Festival. We also did not expect this, and the tickets are almost sold out. Also …" Dong Xuebing had been talking for about five to six minutes.
Zhang Dongxing: "… …"
"Alright. Since it is Chief Zhang, I must give you the green light. I will ask around and see if I can squeeze out two votes. I will not accept any more than that. This is only because you are Chief Zhang. If it is someone else, I will not accept it." Dong Xuebing said reluctantly as if he had done Zhang Dongxing a big favor.
Zhang Dongxing was speechless, but he had no choice. He had told Dong Xuebing that he could not attend the Arts Gala earlier. He could only thank Dong Xuebing.
Dong Xuebing was satisfied with Dong Xuebing's reply.
After that, Dong Xuebing's phone did not stop ringing.
Ring … ring … ring …
Ring … ring …
"Hello, Xiao Dong. I am Old Sun from the Provincial Government. Can you reserve a few tickets for me?"
"Are you Jiaolin County's Secretary Dong? I am Zhanghuai County's Mayor. I heard you are holding a Gala Gala? "
"Hello, Secretary Dong. Do you still have tickets? My wife insists on watching Zhou Xuguo's performance. Haha … please reserve two tickets for us. Thank you. "
In the end, even the leaders from neighboring cities and counties called Dong Xuebing's phone to ask for tickets.
Dong Xuebing will give the tickets to the rest of the people he wants. After all, he still has more than 1,000 tickets left, and everyone is his friend. Even if they are the leaders from neighboring Counties or cities, Dong Xuebing will still give them some face. But for those leaders from Baohong City who had rejected Jiaolin County's invitation, Dong Xuebing refused to answer their calls or ask them to give him the tickets. Dong Xuebing had to wait for them to remind him again and again before replying. In the end, Dong Xuebing still gave them tickets, but he only gave them one or two tickets. None of them were happy, and these leaders were furious. They all cursed Dong Xuebing's ancestors in their hearts. Everyone knows getting a few tickets is not a problem for Jiaolin County. At most, they can just get a few more seats. But Dong Xuebing kept giving them excuses and reasons. This Dong Xuebing is too vindictive!
But there's nothing they can do. The tickets are in Dong Xuebing's hands, and even Zhang Dongfang cannot make the decision. Old Zhang had stopped answering their calls, and all the county's tickets must be approved by Dong Xuebing. All the county's tickets must be approved by Dong Xuebing, and they can only call Dong Xuebing. All the county's tickets must be approved by Dong Xuebing, and Dong Xuebing will be exhausted. Even if Dong Xuebing does not sleep for three days and three nights, he will not be able to distribute all the tickets. The Gala is tomorrow afternoon, and someone from the County's Party Committee and County Government will receive the tickets. Dong Xuebing is purposely targeting those City leaders who did not accept Jiaolin County's invitation. Dong Xuebing is doing this on purpose.
If it is another County's Party Committee Secretary, these City leaders will not even call Dong Xuebing. So what if they did not accept Jiaolin County's invitation? They can just attend the Gala tomorrow. They are City leaders and have the right to go back on their words. They don't believe Dong Xuebing dares to stop them from bringing their friends and relatives. But Dong Xuebing is the City's most troublesome person. He is a hooligan who dares to scold foreign guests and City leaders. Although they are not afraid of Dong Xuebing, if they are chased out of the Gala because they do not have the tickets, they will lose face.
Get the tickets through other channels?
It's not impossible, and it is not difficult to get the tickets. They have the resources to get the tickets.
But they had previously rejected Jiaolin County's invitation. Now that they were going to get their own tickets, it seemed a little sneaky. Moreover, they were just a few city officials waiting for the tickets to be checked and seated. Wouldn't the people from Jiaolin County look at them with disdain? They cannot afford to be embarrassed.
That's why they can only call Dong Xuebing and accept it.
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