Afternoon.
It's time to knock off.
Dong Xuebing had been working non-stop these few days. When Old Zhang went to Beijing, he is in charge of the County's affairs. After Old Zhang returned, Dong Xuebing had to help a few of his old friends to arrange for their transfers. Dong Xuebing had been talking about taking a break, but he did not have time to rest. He is the County's Party Committee Leader, and he is involved in many matters. But today, Guo Panwei and Chang Juan had arrived, and many things had come to an end. Dong Xuebing can finally get off work on time.
Dong Xuebing packed his things and left.
Dong Xuebing carried his bag and left the office.
This is still the renovated Old County Party Committee Compound, and the County Government is in the same building. Dong Xuebing met Zhang Dongfang, who had just finished his work.
"Old Zhang."
"Xuebing, you are leaving too?"
"That's right. I had left earlier today, and I have nothing else to do."
"What's wrong? Do you want to have dinner at my place? I will ask your sister-in-law to prepare a good meal. "
"Haha … another day. I still have a social gathering tonight."
The two chatted as they walked downstairs. The atmosphere between them was very harmonious. Although they were not on the same side, at least there was no dispute. It was rare for the first and second-in-command at the county level to get along so well with each other in the domestic system. The main reason was that they came together in a rush. It could be considered as a phase of special circumstances.
After walking out of the building, Dong Xuebing suddenly said. "Oh, Old Zhang. I will be resting for a period of three to five days … six to seven days. Something happened at home. My wife's younger brother is getting married, and I need to go back to arrange it." Dong Xuebing walked out of the building.
Zhang Dongfang laughed. "No problem. Don't worry about me. You should also rest for a while. You had been busy recently."
Dong Xuebing replied. "That's right. If I can handle it, I will also not rest."
"Don't worry. Nothing is more important than your health. Just rest if you are tired. Anyway, there is nothing important in the County for the time being." Zhang Dongfang said with a smile. They were now waiting for the approval to remove the county and establish a city. At that time, they would be busy.
Zhang Dongfang left.
Dong Xuebing boarded Xiao Wang's car and returned home.
On the way, the phone rang. It was Guo Panwei. His voice was careful and respectful. "Leader, this is Xiao Guo. Chang Juan and I would like to treat you to dinner tonight. I'm not sure if you have time."
Dong Xuebing laughed. "Where are you all?"
"He's in the family quarters." Guo Panwei answered, "I went to the office this morning to get to know my colleagues and leaders. Then, I wasn't in the office in the afternoon. Director Meng asked someone to bring us to the dormitory, and I just finished packing my luggage. I thought that you would be getting off work soon, so I wanted to thank you and find a restaurant …"
Dong Xuebing replied. "Forget it. There are no good restaurants in this area. I will reach the quarters in 10 minutes. You all can go to Apartment 1 and have dinner at my place."
"Ah? Is that appropriate? "Guo Panwei asked.
"I am not an outsider. What's wrong with that?" Dong Xuebing said casually, but it was true. All of them are old friends. Even Dong Xuebing's secretary, Su Yan, is not as close to Dong Xuebing as Guo Panwei and Chang Juan had been friends for many years. "You and Sister Chang can come over. We have vegetables and meat at home. Let's cook a few dishes."
Guo Panwei quickly replied. "Ok. We will cook later."
After a while, Dong Xuebing drove into the quarters, and Guo Panwei and Chang Juan were waiting for him downstairs. They were carrying a lot of things in their hands. Dong Xuebing asked Xiao Wang to stop the car and waved him to go home for dinner.
"Leader."
"Secretary Dong."
Chang Juan and Xiao Wang greeted Dong Xuebing.
Dong Xuebing smiled and walked upstairs. "Let's go upstairs."
Back at his apartment, Dong Xuebing invited them in. "Have a seat. Oh, you all should bring back your gifts later. You all know I do not accept gifts."
Guo Panwei put down the gifts. "Leader, these are not gifts. They are fruits and local specialties. Who doesn't know you do not accept gifts? We will not dare to accept gifts." Guo Panwei opened the bags, and there were some local specialties from Fen Zhou City. "You had worked in Fen Zhou City for two years, and you can't eat local specialties here. That's why I thought of bringing some over."
Dong Xuebing laughed. "I really miss Fen Zhou City's specialties." Two years is not a short time, and Dong Xuebing has feelings for Fen Zhou City.
Guo Panwei laughed. "That's perfect. I will cook later."
Chang Juan also smiled charmingly and said, "This is also a local specialty from Zhen Shui County. There's nothing expensive here. Let me steam the bacon first."
Both of them did not rest and started cooking after entering the apartment.
Dong Xuebing did not say anything and poured a cup of tea for them. After that, he went to his room on the second floor to change and take a shower.
When Dong Xuebing returned downstairs, the dishes are almost ready.
"Leader, the dishes are ready. Please, take a seat." Chang Juan smiled.
Guo Panwei served the last bowl of soup. "It's ready."
Dong Xuebing smiled and sat down. "Let's eat together. Oh." Dong Xuebing is also happy to see his former subordinate. He stood up from his chair and took out a bottle of Maotai from a cabinet. "I have a bottle of good wine here. Let's try it. Do you have any glasses?"
"I will go and get it." Chang Juan went to get the glasses.
Not long after, everyone sat around the table and started eating.
Dong Xuebing raised his glass and said. "Come, let's have a toast. Thank you all for coming all the way here. You all still have time to catch your breaths, and we are having dinner together."
Guo Panwei immediately replied. "Don't mention it."
Chang Juan smiled. "That's right. You are the first to think of us when you have good news. How can we talk about hard work? Xuebing, I have to give you a toast."
The three of them toasted, and Dong Xuebing asked. "Have you all heard about it?"
Chang Juan smiled. "I heard about it. I really need to thank you. Sigh … I don't know what to say. This is too unexpected. Removing a County and establishing a City, we will also benefit from it. We had just been promoted to Section Chief, and now, we are going to be promoted to Deputy Divisional Chief. I don't even dare to think about this. Xuebing, I still have to give you a toast. I will drink with you today."
Guo Panwei also thanked Dong Xuebing. "Thank you, Secretary Dong."
Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "Don't thank me. Why are we standing on ceremony? When I first became a Civil Servant, we were working in the same office in the General Affairs Office. How many years has it been? "
Guo Panwei replied without hesitation. "Five years."
Dong Xuebing sighed. "That's right. It's been five years. We knew each other five years ago, and we can still sit together and work together. This is fate."
Chang Juan nodded. "That's right. It's not easy."
Guo Panwei sighed. "It's all thanks to you that we can get to where we are today. If not, Chang Juan and I will still be stuck in the General Affairs Office. We will never be able to get promoted. If it was five years ago, I don't even dare to think about it."
Chang Juan agreed. "That's right. Who would have thought this day would come? It's like a dream. "
Guo Panwei and Chang Juan were excited to see that they were going to be promoted to deputy division chief soon. Thinking about the past, they felt that it was interesting.
He looks at Guo Panwei and asked. "I still remember how Panwei gave me that look, right?" Dong Xuebing was also reminiscing about the past.
Guo Panwei's face turned green. "Please don't mention it." Dong Xuebing said this because he did not remember it. Guo Panwei understood.
Dong Xuebing laughed.
Chang Juan laughed. "I also remember it. Panwei is changing sides every day, and his stand is not firm. I am the one who is firm. I knew Xuebing is not an ordinary person, and I know he will have a bright future if I follow him. Also, Xuebing is different from other leaders. He is loyal and compassionate to his subordinates. Where else can I find such a good leader? I am not trying to flatter you. But I can't find such a good leader. "
Guo Panwei laughed. "Don't talk about me. Why are you so firm? I only see you playing games, looking at yourself in the mirror and touching up your makeup every day. You have not worked since the start of work."
Chang Juan asked anxiously. "Who is playing games?"
Dong Xuebing added. "Sister Chang is not playing games. She is chatting online."
"Xuebing!" Chang Juan smiled.
"It's the same now." Dong Xuebing continued. "When I was in Zhen Shui County, I had transferred Sister Chang to the Investment Promotion Agency. Guess what happened to Panwei? She's already a deputy bureau chief, but on her first day in office, Sister Chang actually secretly opened a QQ chat, and I even caught her red-handed. I was speechless. "
Chang Juan blushed. "I had stopped chatting online a long time ago. I am focusing on my work now."
After chatting for a while, the few of them felt the world had changed a lot.
Of course, to Chang Juan and Guo Panwei, Dong Xuebing had changed the most. Both of them had worked for many years as a staff member and are now in their thirties. But what about Dong Xuebing? Dong Xuebing had just entered the government service and climbed the ranks step by step. Chang Juan had watched him rise from a staff member to a Deputy Chief, from Public Security Bureau Chief to Investment Promotion Agency Chief, from Section Chief to Deputy Divisional Chief, from Deputy Divisional Chief to Chief, and now, he is about to become the City's Party Secretary. Dong Xuebing is only 27 years old and had only entered the government service for five years. This is a miracle.
How can Guo Panwei and Chang Juan not feel emotional?
If Dong Xuebing returned to the past, who can imagine him achieving so much today?
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