Outside the operating room.
Ten minutes … half an hour … one hour … Liang Chengpeng, his wife, and Dong Xuebing waited anxiously.
The operating room's door opened, and Liang Chengpeng's wife stood up. Liang Chengpeng looked at Deputy Director Qin and two Chief Chiefs walking out of the operating room. "Director Qin, how is my mother? The surgery … "Dong Xuebing walked up to them.
Deputy Director Qin gave them a reassuring look. "Don't worry. The surgery is a success."
Bureau Chief Liang's wife suddenly collapsed on the chair, sobbing with joy.
Liang Chengpeng shook Deputy Director Qin's hand excitedly. "Thank you … Thank you …"
Deputy Director Qin turned to a Chief beside him. "Don't call the ICU nurses to push the bed. Arrange a private special ward on the top floor for her. The attending doctor will write down my name. She is still in critical condition for the next two days. If anything happens during this period, let me know immediately." Not everyone can go to a private special ward. Only the Major General rank and above can go there. But Madam Han had given the order, and Deputy Director Qin can't ignore it.
Dong Xuebing replied. "Thank you."
Deputy Director Qin patted Dong Xuebing's shoulder. "It's alright. The checks upstairs are not done yet. Come and look for us in an hour."
Dong Xuebing knew Deputy Director Qin is talking about Madam Han's checks and nodded.
When the nurse came to push the bed, the old lady was still awake and smiling at Liang Chengpeng and his wife. She doesn't look like someone who had just undergone surgery. Actually, this type of interventional surgery is not a major surgery. There is no anesthesia, and there will not be any bleeding.
Top floor. Private ward.
"Mum!" Liang Chengpeng's wife asked. "How are you feeling? Are you not feeling well? "
The old lady smiled kindly. "Everything is fine. My heart is not hurting anymore, and I can breathe more comfortably. Hahaha … Thank you all for your concern. Dapeng, go back to work. I am fine now."
Liang Chengpeng shook his head. "Let's talk about it after your condition stabilizes."
Chief Liang's wife wiped her tears. "It's all thanks to Chief Dong. At first, that young doctor said the success rate is only 40%, and it's under normal age. You are already 80 years old, and it's more dangerous. Chief Dong got Director Qin from their hospital to operate on you. Director Qin is an expert in interventional surgery and had handled many cases like yours. That's how you survived."
The old lady had met Dong Xuebing before as he had visited her at the County's People Hospital. She smiled. "Xiao Dong, thank you."
Dong Xuebing replied. "Chief Liang had helped me a lot in the bureau, and this is nothing."
After a while, the old lady fell asleep, and Chief Liang's wife stayed by her side. Liang Chengpeng and Dong Xuebing left the ward together.
In the corridor, Dong Xuebing said. "Chief Liang, I need to go now. I will come back later."
Liang Chengpeng sighed and patted Dong Xuebing's arm. "I don't need to thank you. It's all thanks to you." He knows he owes Dong Xuebing a big favor. After Dong Xuebing went upstairs, Liang Chengpeng looked at his back view and returned to the ward.
Liang Chengpeng's wife looked at Liang Chengpeng. "Xiao Dong left?"
Liang Chengpeng replied. "Yes. He is here to accompany someone."
Liang Chengpeng's wife sighed. "When Mum recovers, we must thank him. This Xiao Dong is quite capable."
"It's more than just big." Liang Chengpeng frowned and sat on the chair behind the bed. He saw his wife looking at him suspiciously and smiled. "Do you think the hospital director will come down to perform the surgery just because he knows a few people? Didn't you see? Two chief physicians from the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine had come to assist him. How could such a big event be explained by just knowing a few people? Also, who do you think is staying in this single ward? "
Liang Chengpeng's wife was stunned. "Who?"
At this time, a small old man in a patient's gown walked over.
Liang Chengpeng's face turned serious. After the old man walked away, he whispered. "That is the former Beijing Deputy Mayor. His surname is Li. I can't remember what his full name is. He used to be in charge of Public Security."
Liang Chengpeng's wife was shocked. "You are saying … Chief Dong has a powerful background?"
"Yes. But it might not be. Maybe he has relatives working at 305 Hospital."
Liang Chengpeng's wife nodded. "Don't care if he has a powerful background or not. He had helped us a lot this time, and you must remember to take care of him when you go back." Liang Chengpeng's wife does not know about politics and is grateful to Dong Xuebing. Without Dong Xuebing, her grandmother might not be able to survive.
On the other side.
After Han Jing's checkup, Dong Xuebing drove her out of the hospital.
"Aunty, how are the results?" Dong Xuebing looked at Han Jing from the rear-view mirror.
Han Jing opened her eyes and smiled. "It's fine. Everything is normal. Director Qin had asked me to take more ginseng to nourish my body."
Dong Xuebing replied. "You eat first. I will send you the box of ginseng after you finish it."
"No need. It's not good to eat too much. Haha … Oh, how is your friend's mother?"
"Thanks to you, she is out of danger."
"Ok. It's good that she is fine. Her health is more important." Han Jing looked at Dong Xuebing. "Help me talk to Xie Huilan. She only knows how to work all day and doesn't even eat properly. If she carries on like this, she will collapse sooner or later. Xie Huilan doesn't listen to me and her father. Help me talk to her."
Huh? Even your words don't work on her. Will Sister Xie listen to me? You really think highly of me!
But Dong Xuebing still agreed.
Dong Xuebing sent Han Jing back to the Standing Committee Mansion. Madam Han politely asked Dong Xuebing to stay for dinner. Dong Xuebing could tell Madam Han was more polite and rejected her. He drove to a restaurant outside for a bowl of Lanzhou Ramen before returning to 305 Hospital. Liang Chengpeng is Dong Xuebing's leader, and Dong Xuebing had not found an opportunity to build a good relationship with him in the past.
Top floor, single ward.
Dong Xuebing brought some fruits and health supplements to visit his wife.
Liang Chengpeng's wife stood up. "Thank you. Xiao Dong, have a seat."
Dong Xuebing grabbed a chair and sat down. "How is the old lady?"
Liang Chengpeng replied. "Director Qin had checked the old lady's condition earlier, and she is fine. She can be discharged in a few days after her incision heals."
Liang Chengpeng's wife looked at Liang Chengpeng. "Old Liang, I will take care of her. Why don't you go back to the County today?"
Liang Chengpeng shook his head. "Let's talk about it in a few days."
Dong Xuebing blinked. "You had just arrived in Beijing this morning, and you have not booked a hotel, right? I will make the arrangements. "
Liang Chengpeng's wife replied. "No need. It's too troublesome. We will go to the County's Beijing Office to find a place to stay tonight." Although the new policy had abolished the County's Beijing Office, most of the County's Beijing Offices still exist. But they were transferred to the underground. They are called "Liaison Offices." But they are still the same. As long as there are people coming to Beijing to complain to the Emperor, it will be hard for the County's Beijing Office to be abolished.
"Haha, I am considered the landlord in Beijing. You must let me show my worth to the leaders. Leave this to me." Dong Xuebing wants to show his worth.
Liang Chengpeng thought for a while and nodded. He also wants to see Xiao Dong's capability.
Dong Xuebing suddenly remembered something. "Chief Liang, did you drive here?"
Liang Chengpeng replied. "Xiao Sun had accompanied us here in the police car. I still don't know when I will be returning to the County, so I asked Xiao Sun to go back first."
Dong Xuebing replied. "Oh, it's inconvenient to not have a car. How about I get a car for you?"
Liang Chengpeng's wife quickly shook her head. "Xiao Dong, don't trouble yourself."
"It's no trouble at all." Dong Xuebing went out to call Qu Yunxuan.
Around 5.30 pm.
Qu Yunxuan's grandmother had gone to bed after lunch, and Dong Xuebing was afraid to disturb her. It's lunchtime, and he left the hospital with Chief Liang and his wife. At this time, Dong Xuebing's phone rang, and he answered it and said a few words.
A few minutes later, a Mercedes-Benz S350L stopped at the hospital compound.
Qu Yunxuan's secretary, Xiao Tao, alighted from the car and passed the keys to Dong Xuebing.
Liang Chengpeng and his wife were stunned. They knew the value of this car. This is an S class Mercedes-Benz! It's not a C class!
Dong Xuebing smiled and passed the car keys to Chief Liang. "You can drive this car first. I will get someone to fill up the petrol."
Liang Chengpeng looked at Dong Xuebing and took the keys. He was reevaluating Dong Xuebing's influence in his heart. Dong Xuebing seems to be doing well in Beijing. But what shocked Liang Chengpeng and his wife was not the only thing that surprised them. When Dong Xuebing drove them to dinner, Liang Chengpeng saw a travel pass under the windshield. He was shocked and gasped in his heart!
That is the entry pass to Beijing's Standing Committee Compound!
Liang Chengpeng's wife was also stunned. She doesn't know what to ask and asked. "This entry pass is …"
Dong Xuebing looked at it. "Oh, my friend helped me get it."
What is the Standing Committee Compound? It is not Beijing's City Government or a family quarters. It is where the Standing Committee members live! The City's Party Secretary is a member of the Politburo, the Mayor is a member of the Central Committee, and the Executive Deputy Mayor are all members of the City's Standing Committee! This is where they live! This entry pass to the Standing Committee Compound is more valuable than the City's Entry Pass and other family quarters. With this entry pass, even if you don't have a City's Entry Pass, no one will stop you from driving into the City Government!
It's almost impossible to get this pass. How did Chief Dong get it?
Liang Chengpeng looked at the back of Dong Xuebing's head and was shocked. Who is this Xiao Dong?
After a while, the car stopped at Wang Fu Hotel's carpark.
Liang Chengpeng's wife hesitated. "Are we … going to Wang Fu Mansion for lunch?" Liang Chengpeng and his wife had eaten in such high-class restaurants before. Liang Chengpeng and Old Liang had gone to Beijing for a holiday, and Old Liang's friend had treated them to Shangri-La. The food there is nothing special, but the ambiance is better. Liang Chengpeng's wife felt there is no need to treat Xiao Dong so lavishly. After all, they had troubled Xiao Dong many times.
Dong Xuebing paused. "If you don't like it, how about going to Beijing Hotel?" That is also a 5-star restaurant.
Liang Chengpeng's wife smiled. "That's not what I mean. I am asking you to spend too much."
Liang Chengpeng said. "Let's go. This meal is our treat to Xiao Dong. We still need to thank you for helping Old Madam."
"Don't do this. You are in Beijing, and I am asking you to spend too much money. Are you trying to slap my face?"
The three of them alighted and walked slowly towards Wang Fu Hotel. In the past, when Dong Xuebing came here with Xie Huilan for meals, he was still a bit reserved. But as his status rose, he felt it is not a big deal. He is now a billionaire, and a 5-star hotel meal is nothing to him. Even if he comes here every day for a year, he can afford to eat extravagant meals every day.
Wang Fu Hotel.
The hotel is luxurious and luxurious.
When Dong Xuebing, Xie Huilan, and Dong Xuebing entered, they saw many waiters in the lobby. The waiters are lined up neatly, and they seem to be welcoming some important guests. The waiters are Manager Zhao and a middle-aged man whom Dong Xuebing had never seen before. Manager Zhao had greeted Dong Xuebing the last time he came here with Sister Xie, and Dong Xuebing recognized him. But Dong Xuebing also knew that this middle-aged man is not here to welcome him.
"Chief Liang, which hall should we eat at?" Dong Xuebing asked.
Liang Chengpeng had never been here before and can't tell Dong Xuebing. "You can make the arrangements."
Dong Xuebing replied. "Ok. Bamboo Garden. The environment there is not bad."
As they were chatting, Manager Zhao noticed Dong Xuebing. He remembered who Dong Xuebing was and walked over with a smile. He shook Dong Xuebing's hand. "Welcome, welcome. Have you made a reservation?" Dong Xuebing nodded. Translator's notes: "Welcome.
Dong Xuebing was surprised. But he knew Manager Zhao is not greeting him. He is greeting Xie Huilan. He replied. "No. Are there any seats in Bamboo Garden?"
Manager Zhao laughed. "Since you are here, there must be seats. Haha … I will make the arrangements for you."
Dong Xuebing replied. "Thank you, Manager Zhao."
Manager Zhao called a waiter over and said a few words to him. After that, he nodded to Dong Xuebing and left.
Dong Xuebing felt proud to be invited by Manager Zhao.
Chief Liang's wife and Liang Chengpeng looked at each other. They could see the surprise in each other's eyes. Manager Zhao? Manager? The guests at Wang Fu Restaurant are all rich and influential. Even a divisional level leader will not look at them, let alone Chief Dong, who is only a Deputy Section Chief rank. Why does Wang Fu's people seem to treat Chief Dong specially? Not only did they greet him, but they even made arrangements for Bamboo Garden?
Bamboo Garden.
Dong Xuebing and the rest sat down and ordered. After a while, all the dishes were served.
Liang Chengpeng and his wife looked at a table not far from them. Those people had arrived before them, but their dishes are already served. But the other side only has a few cold dishes. Damn! The difference in treatment is like heaven and earth. Liang Chengpeng got more suspicious. "Come, Chief Dong. Let me give you a toast."
Dong Xuebing quickly said. "No, no. I should be the one giving you a toast."
Liang Chengpeng's wife also raised her glass. "We should be the ones giving you a toast."
Dong Xuebing laughed. "Then let's give a toast to Chief Liang's mother. May she recover soon."
After taking a sip of wine, Liang Chengpeng looked at Dong Xuebing and asked. "Xiao Dong, you have a strong background in Beijing. When you came to the County, I was almost fooled by you. Haha …" Dong Xuebing
Dong Xuebing quickly waved his hand. "Don't make fun of me. What background do I have? My family is 3 generations of poor farmers."
Liang Chengpeng's wife was amused by Dong Xuebing's joke. 3 generations of poor farmers? You can get an S class Mercedes-Benz with just a phone call? 3 generations of poor farmers?!
Liang Chengpeng saw Dong Xuebing did not say anything and did not ask further. He just smiled and toasted with him.
As they were eating, Liang Chengpeng looked at the corridor beside them and exclaimed.
Liang Chengpeng's wife asked curiously. "What's wrong?"
Dong Xuebing also looks over and noticed the leader of the group in the corridor looks familiar. Who is he?
Liang Chengpeng's wife looked at the person and remembered. "Oh … I had seen him on TV. I think he is the City's Party Secretary's secretary."
Liang Chengpeng frowned. "Lower your voice!" Liang Chengpeng can only look up to the City's Party Secretary's secretary. Secretary Shen's rank is several levels higher than Liang Chengpeng, let alone Party Secretary Xie's backing. Secretary Shen's rank is the same as the County's Party Secretary, and with a few more years of experience, he might even be promoted to the Deputy Director rank.
Party Secretary Xie's secretary? Beijing's top secretary? Dong Xuebing suddenly realized why Secretary Shen looks so familiar. When he was at State Security, Party Secretary Xie had brought this Secretary Shen along for an inspection. During dinner, Party Secretary Xie had asked Secretary Shen to carry Dong Xuebing's chair.
However, just as Liang Chengpeng finished complaining about his lover and was afraid that her voice would be too loud and be heard by Secretary Shen, he suddenly froze and quickly said something to a few people who seemed to be businessmen beside him. Then, he put on a smile and walked over to Liang Chengpeng.
Liang Chengpeng was stunned and felt his body tense up. What's going on?
Liang Chengpeng's wife was also stunned and did not know what to do. Secretary Shen knows Old Liang? How come Dong Xuebing had not told him about this?
Secretary Shen smiled and looked at the table. "Hahaha … Dong Xuebing."
Liang Chengpeng and his wife looked at Dong Xuebing in shock!
Dong Xuebing was surprised as he did not expect Secretary Shen to know him. He stood up and smiled. "Secretary Shen, nice to meet you. Are you here for dinner?"
Secretary Shen did not put on any airs. "Yes. Party Secretary Xie had instructed me to accompany a few Hong Kong businessmen for dinner."
Dong Xuebing invited. "I had been wanting to treat you to dinner, but I did not have the chance in the past. Let's have a drink together."
Secretary Shen laughed. "It's not that I don't want to give you face, but I can't leave today. How about another day? I will treat you."
But in front of Dong Xuebing, Secretary Shen must put on airs. As Party Secretary Xie's personal secretary, Secretary Shen knows more than others and knows Dong Xuebing's identity. Dong Xuebing is the Xie family's future son-in-law and Xie Huilan's boyfriend. This morning, Dong Xuebing had accompanied Madam Han to the hospital for her check-up. If Secretary Shen tries to put on airs with Dong Xuebing, he will be immature. No matter how close Secretary Shen is to Party Secretary Xie, he is not as close as Party Secretary Xie's family. That's why Secretary Shen is very polite to Dong Xuebing. To him, Dong Xuebing is one of them.
Dong Xuebing looked at the back and asked softly. "Err … Secretary Xie is coming later?"
If someone else asked this, Secretary Shen will ignore them. But Dong Xuebing is different. "Haha … Secretary Xie is still in a meeting, and I will be accompanying him today."
Dong Xuebing was relieved. If Xie Huilan's father is here, it will be hard for him to deal with him. Dong Xuebing still has not acknowledged Dong Xuebing as his son-in-law, and it will be rude to toast him. Dong Xuebing does not want to offend Xie Huilan. But if Dong Xuebing pretended not to see Xie Huilan, Xie Huilan might think that Dong Xuebing did not respect Dong Xuebing.
Secretary Shen looked at Liang Chengpeng and his wife and knew they are not important people. He did not say much and looked at Dong Xuebing. "Alright. Those businessmen are still waiting for me. I will leave first."
Dong Xuebing replied. "Alright. I will not go and toast them later. I don't want to disturb your work. Let's meet another day."
Secretary Shen nodded. "Alright. That's settled. Let's meet another day."
After shaking hands, Secretary Shen retraced his steps and followed the group of businessmen into another hall.
Dong Xuebing sat back in his chair and looked at Liang Chengpeng and his wife. He cleared his throat awkwardly. A few minutes ago, Dong Xuebing had told them he does not have any powerful family background. If they knew about this in the future, he is just being humble. But now, they know about this. Dong Xuebing felt embarrassed. "Err … Chief Liang, Sis, let's eat. Try this."
Liang Chengpeng's wife almost cursed out loud. 3 generations of poor farmers? If your family is 3 generations of poor farmers, then our family is 10 generations of poor farmers?!
Liang Chengpeng was also shocked by the scene in front of him, so shocked that he felt a little dizzy!
Who is Secretary Shen? He is a Political Commissar's secretary! Although Dong Xuebing is young and inexperienced, he is still a Divisional Head. Also, he has the backing of a Politburo member. Secretary Shen is someone important, and Chief Dong even knows Chief Dong? Secretary Shen is very polite to Dong Xuebing, and his politeness is different from other leaders. Even if Dong Xuebing is a leader in Beijing, Secretary Shen will not treat him like this.
305 Hospital's Director's attitude towards Dong Xuebing, the Mercedes Benz, the Wang Fu Hotel's manager's attitude is still acceptable. But Secretary Shen's attitude towards Dong Xuebing is different. If someone tells Liang Chengpeng that Chief Dong does not have any backing, he will not believe it!
Who is this Xiao Dong?!
Liang Chengpeng realized that Dong Xuebing is not only popular in Beijing, but he also has a powerful background!!
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