Next day. Afternoon.
Dong Xuebing was sweating profusely as he returned to his quarters from the Public Security Bureau.
"Oh, Chief Dong, you are back?"
"Yes. I have two days off."
"I heard you had gotten a second-class merit. Congratulations."
"Haha, thank you."
On the way back, many Public Security Bureau officers' family members greeted Dong Xuebing.
The room was very hot, and Dong Xuebing immediately grabbed the remote control to switch on the air conditioner. He set the temperature to 22 degrees Celsius and took out a can of beer from the fridge. After drinking it, he felt much better. Dong Xuebing sat on the sofa and crossed his legs. He took out a newspaper from his bag. It was a picture of him shaking hands with a bloodied old lady at Nan Liu Primary School yesterday. There were many police officers and civilians applauding for him. It was quite a scene.
This was the third page of the newspaper, and it was at the front of the newspaper. It described how the County's Party Secretary, Mayor, and Public Security Bureau leaders had given the order. There were not many details about Dong Xuebing, but the general direction was given. There was also a copy of the newspaper in his bag. It was the County's newspaper, and it was the front page of the newspaper. The article described how Dong Xuebing had acted bravely and how he rescued all the hostages.
Dong Xuebing put down the newspaper and gulped down his beer.
He had saved the hostages, gotten his reputation, and even got credit. There was nothing better than this!
In the morning, the Bureau held a commendation ceremony for Dong Xuebing. Not only the Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee, Huang Li, and some other County leaders attended, but even Fen Zhou City's Public Security Leader came over to give Dong Xuebing a Second Class Merit Medal. Dong Xuebing had performed well during the kidnapping case, and he will be given a Second Class Merit Medal. During non-war years, it was rare to get a first-class merit medal. A second-class merit medal was already very outstanding. It was an honor, a recognition from the organization, and also a political achievement!
Liang Chengpeng gave Dong Xuebing two more days off to rest as Dong Xuebing was slightly injured during the fight with the robbers. Liang Chengpeng and the officers from the County's Public Security Bureau also benefited from Chief Dong's appearance. But when they asked Chief Dong how he subdued the robbers, everyone was stunned. Chief Dong said he was lucky, but the teachers and children who were rescued said Chief Dong dodged the bullets. They did not explain clearly, but Chief Dong tilted his head, leaned his body, and used his shoulder to dodge the bullets. Not a single bullet hit him.
This explanation was too far-fetched, and no one believed it. No matter how they thought about it, it could only be attributed to luck!
But Chief Dong's fighting skills were recognized by everyone. He is a good fighter!
In the living room.
Dong Xuebing's phone rang for the umpteenth time.
Dong Xuebing slapped his forehead and answered. This time, it was the County's Deputy Party Secretary, Cao Xupeng.
Since yesterday afternoon, Dong Xuebing had received calls from the parents of the rescued students, colleagues, leaders, and most of his family members, like Dong Xuebing's mother, Second Aunt, Tang Jin, Luan Ying, etc. Almost all of them called Dong Xuebing when they received the news. Dong Xuebing's mother was shocked and asked Dong Xuebing not to show off in the future.
After hanging up, Dong Xuebing felt tired.
He had killed nine people in a row, and this is not something he can recover from in a day or two. For example, Dong Xuebing cooked an egg in the morning. But when he was about to eat it, he did not eat it. The egg smells fishy, and it smells like human blood. Dong Xuebing felt disgusted for the whole morning, and he did not eat any meat during lunch with the City and County's leaders.
Sigh … I'm traumatized!
Dong Xuebing felt he should relax and lay down on the sofa. He used his phone to play some relaxing music.
More than half an hour passed.
Ding Dong, Ding Dong … the doorbell rang.
Dong Xuebing switched off the music and got up from the sofa to open the door. "Oh, it's Sister Hu."
It was Hu Silian, who was relieved of her duties. She is not wearing her uniform and is wearing a light-colored dress and white high heels. "Haha … Chief Dong, I heard you are back, so I came over to congratulate you on your second-class merit. Am I disturbing you?"
Dong Xuebing smiled and opened the door. "Not at all. Please come in."
Hu Silian entered the room and laughed. "It's a pity I was not there yesterday afternoon and did not see you."
Dong Xuebing waved his hand and blushed. "What do you mean? I was just lucky. I was almost beaten up there."
Hu Silian pursed her lips and giggled. She stroked her sideburns and looked at Dong Xuebing with her big eyes. "You are too modest. If it were an ordinary person, no, even if it were a carefully selected armed police officer, he wouldn't be able to subdue nine criminals without handcuffs. You alone are equivalent to a platoon of armed police officers. I read the newspaper this morning, and everyone in the family quarters and other places are talking about you. You are really famous now."
Dong Xuebing laughed and poured a cup of tea for Hu Silian. "Forget it. I think it's more infamous."
Hu Silian thanked Dong Xuebing and asked curiously. "Why?"
Dong Xuebing replied helplessly. "Nine people died when I was there, and my reputation as the God of Plague is even worse."
Hu Silian laughed. "That's because everyone is in awe of you. Haha … Now, everyone in Yan Tai County will give you a thumbs up. The papers had written about you. You risked your life to be a hostage and put the people's safety first. I think all the leaders should learn from you. Chief Dong, I am more impressed by you now. I even suspect you are working in the State Security as a secret."
Dong Xuebing laughed. "What secret? I am just delivering documents and writing speeches every day. It's just a desk job."
More than one person had asked this question, but Dong Xuebing was telling the truth.
After flattering Hu Silian for a while, Dong Xuebing asked. "Sister Hu, are you here for something?"
Hu Silian shook her head slightly. "Nothing much. I just wanted to thank you. Because of the command center's mistake, two lives were lost just like that. I haven't been able to sleep well for the past two days. Sigh, now that the case is solved and the people have been killed by you, I feel better. Thank you."
Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "How's your work arrangement?"
Hu Silian sighed. "There is still no news. Maybe I will be transferred to another bureau."
Dong Xuebing looked at Hu Silian. "What position?"
Hu Silian smiled. "What other positions? At most, I will get the same treatment as a low-level civil servant. I will not be given any leadership positions. Chief Dong, I am here to bid farewell to you. I will be transferred out in a few days, and I don't have the face to stay in the Public Security Quarters anymore." Hu Silian was only 30 years old, and she still had a long way to go. However, the mistake made by the command center had put an end to her political life. If no miracle happened, she would spend the rest of her life in a bureau without a job. She would never get a chance to be promoted again.
Dong Xuebing asked. "Do you want me to help you get promoted?"
Hu Silian sighed. "It is the County's decision to dismiss me. Chief Liang cannot make the decision." Dong Xuebing patted Hu Silian's arm.
Dong Xuebing patted Hu Silian's arm. From the bottom of his heart, he did not want Hu Silian to leave. There were not many women in the government service, and there were not many smart women like Sister Hu. If she leaves, there will be one less woman left. Dong Xuebing knew how dangerous the government service was. Even if you did not make the wrong move, you will still be implicated. You can only blame yourself for being unlucky.
Hu Silian wanted to avoid arousing suspicion and left after 10 minutes.
After she left, Dong Xuebing looked at his watch and took out his phone. He hesitated for a while and called Xie Huilan. Since Sister Xie came to Yan Tai County, Dong Xuebing and Qu Yunxuan had not spoken to each other privately. Dong Xuebing wants to meet Sister Xie and Qu Yunxuan. After dying yesterday, Dong Xuebing missed them even more. When he was shot to death, his mind was filled with them.
Ring … ring … ring … ring … after a few rings, Dong Xuebing answered.
"Hello." Xie Huilan's voice was heard.
"Hello, Mayor Xie. I'm Xiao Dong from the Public Security Bureau."
"Haha … Chief Dong? What's up?"
Dong Xuebing rubbed his nose. "I just want to report to you about my work. Do you have time in the afternoon?"
Xie Huilan laughed. "I can't do it in the afternoon. Maybe I have a meeting tomorrow?"
Dong Xuebing replied. "Ok. I will call you tomorrow."
"No need. I will get my secretary to contact you. Ok?" Xie Huilan paused for a second. "Oh, the secretary's position is not decided yet. The Office Director had recommended a few people, but I feel they are not suitable. Oh, it is not limited to the secretarial department. Do you know the people in the County Government Office? Can you recommend someone suitable? It must be a female, not too old, and smart. "Dong Xuebing was tempted.
Secretary was an important position, let alone the Mayor's secretary. Many people would fight for this position. In the past, Dong Xuebing felt being a secretary or a messenger was shameful. But now, he doesn't think so. If he wants to advance in his career, being a secretary was the best choice. Working under the leader for a few years, he could learn from the leader and gain the leader's trust. When he was promoted, he could be a Village Head or Party Secretary. It was instant success!
Xie Huilan had asked Dong Xuebing to recommend someone for such an important position, and she trusts him.
Dong Xuebing hesitated for a while. He is afraid to recommend the wrong person and bring trouble to Sister Xie. Also, he does not know many people in the County Government Office, and the current Party Secretary, Xiang Daofa, was previously the Mayor. He might have spies in the County Government Office. No wonder Sister Xie is hesitant. She is too young, and it will be awkward for her to get an older secretary. Also, Xie Huilan is a female, and it will not look good for her to get a male secretary.
Eh?
Wait!
Not too old? Female? Should I be smart?
Dong Xuebing paused for a moment and remembered someone.
"Mayor Xie, what do you think of our Public Security Bureau's Office Director, Hu Silian?"
"Hu Silian? I remember she had just been sacked. "" Yes.
The incident at the command center had nothing to do with Hu Silian. She had no choice but to take the blame. Yes, she has a clean background and is familiar with Yan Tai County's situation. She is a good person, and I think she fits your criteria. "Dong Xuebing wants to get a good secretary for Xie Huilan and also wants to help Hu Silian.
Xie Huilan paused for a second. "Ok. I will consider."
Dong Xuebing nodded. "Ok … I will hang up now."
"…" Dong Xuebing did not reply.
"Mayor Xie?"
"Xiao Dong, I don't want to see what happened yesterday afternoon ever again. I don't care how good you are at fighting and how much you care about the people's safety. But you must remember that many people care about your safety too. If you dare to do this again, I will fire you. Do you believe that I will fire you?" Xie Huilan's tone was cold, but Dong Xuebing could hear the concern and love in her voice. Sister Xie still cares about him. There were so many people at the scene yesterday, and she did not say anything because she did not want to show it. She must have ordered the Armed Police to rush in to save Dong Xuebing.
Dong Xuebing felt warmth in his heart. "Err … I understand. I understand."
"Ok."
"Err … is it convenient for you to speak now?"
"Yes. Go ahead."
Dong Xuebing cleared his throat. "Err … I want to meet you."
Xie Huilan replied with a half-smile. "Didn't we meet yesterday? You even threw me into the car. "
Dong Xuebing heard this and quickly explained. "Ah … I was forced to do so, and I am afraid you will get hurt."
"You are afraid of me getting hurt, but I am not afraid of you getting hurt?"
"Ah … let's not talk about this anymore. I will protect myself in the future, ok?"
"It's good that you can do it. You are always hot-headed. But if you had not jumped into the river to save me, I will not be alive now."
"Sigh … why are you still talking about that? It's all in the past."
"Ok."
"You still have lots of work to do. I will hang up now. "
"… …"
"Sister Xie?"
"Haha … do you really miss me?"
Dong Xuebing paused. "Yes."
"… how much do you miss me?"
Dong Xuebing replied embarrassedly. "Errr … I really miss you."
Xie Huilan smiled and nodded. "Alright. You can hang up now."
Dong Xuebing blinked. "Do you miss me?"
"What do you think?"
"Huh? How would I know? I am asking you."
"Haha … I will hang up now." The line was cut.
Dong Xuebing put down his phone and smiled.
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