Saturday. Morning.
Tomorrow would be New Year's Eve. The sound of firecrackers popping up everywhere on the streets revealed a joyous atmosphere.
This is the first time Dong Xuebing is spending Lunar New Year in Yan Tai County. He strolled along the streets and looked at the red lanterns and slogans on both sides of the street. He is smiling. Senior Xie's approval, his promotion, the discovery of his STOP ability, and Sister Yu's intimacy with him. Dong Xuebing is in a good mood and is humming the 'March of the Volunteers' song.
This is what it means to be in high spirits when encountering happy events.
A family member who had just left the Public Security Bureau's quarters overheard Dong Xuebing's humming and was impressed. Chief Dong is so good at politics. He can even hum the National Anthem.
Dong Xuebing entered the County Government Building and walked up the stairs.
In front of a deputy county magistrate's office, he stretched out his hand and knocked on the door twice.
There were many rules in the officialdom. Even knocking on the door was very particular. If a subordinate went to the superior's office to report on his work, it would be impolite if he didn't knock on the door once, and it would be disrespectful if he didn't knock on the door four times. That was because knocking on the door several times would inevitably give people the impression that he was urging them to hurry up. That was the officialdom. Generally, when a subordinate went to the superior's office, he could only knock on the door twice, and he had to knock lightly. He couldn't use too much force. Otherwise, even if it seemed like nothing, he would offend someone without knowing when.
"Come in." A middle-aged man's voice sounded in the office.
Dong Xuebing entered and closed the door behind him. "Mayor Zhao, I'm here to wish you a happy Lunar New Year."
"Xiao Dong, you are here?" Zhao Xinglong smiled and nodded. "Happy New Year to you too. Have a seat."
Dong Xuebing doesn't know why Zhao Xinglong is looking for him and sat on the sofa.
Zhao Xinglong is in his early forties and looks like a farmer. He is Yan Tai County's Deputy Mayor and is in charge of the Investment Promotion Agency. Since Dong Xuebing had taken over the Investment Promotion Agency, he will have to interact with Zhao Xinglong in the future. But because of work, Dong Xuebing had not met him before and is not familiar with him.
"Investment Promotion Agency's Old Meng is hospitalized this morning." Zhao Xinglong did not beat around the bush. "Have you heard?"
Meng Xianglin? "Chief Meng had just been discharged from the hospital. Or a cerebral hemorrhage? "
Zhao Xinglong nodded. "I heard his condition is not stable again this morning. Yes, the Investment Promotion Agency is without a leader now. I think you should not wait until after Lunar New Year. I had spoken to Mayor Xie, and you will be officially appointed today. Haha … the County has high hopes for you."
Dong Xuebing quickly agreed.
"Actually, you'll have to wait until after the New Year if you want to start work." Zhao Xinglong picked up a thermos flask and took a big gulp. "Tomorrow is Lunar New Year's Eve, and the Investment Promotion Agency will be on holiday from today onwards. Yes, I had asked you to take over earlier is because I am worried something might happen during the Lunar New Year. I don't want to be unable to find the person in charge during the Lunar New Year. Just be prepared and hand over your work to the Public Security Bureau today."
Dong Xuebing nodded. It doesn't matter to him whether it's in the morning or at night.
After leaving the Deputy Mayor's office, Dong Xuebing drove back to the Public Security Bureau and packed his things in his office. This is his last day at the Public Security Bureau. In the blink of an eye, he had been working here for a year. Time flies.
For a moment, he sighed.
Dong! Dong! Deputy Captain Feng knocked on the door and entered.
"Old Feng?" Dong Xuebing laughed. "Do you have a job?"
Deputy Captain Feng sighed. "No, I just heard that you're leaving today. Sigh …" He was a little reluctant.
Dong Xuebing points at Dong Xuebing. "Haha … you are a man. Don't give me that look. It's not like we will not meet again in the future. The Investment Promotion Agency is also at the City Gates, and we will have more opportunities to meet." In the past year, Dong Xuebing's closest friends were Liang Chengpeng, Qin Yong, and Deputy Team Leader Feng. Of course, Liu Dahai, Chen Fa, and the rest were not included.
After that, many people from the County's Public Security Bureau came over to bid farewell to Dong Xuebing. Qin Yong, Gong Zhongwen, and many other leaders from the various departments came over to bid farewell to Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing was touched, and he called everyone over for lunch.
In the afternoon, Dong Xuebing carried his belongings and boarded the car. He is no longer the Deputy Bureau Chief of the Public Security.
Since he is leaving, he might as well move out of his apartment in the afternoon.
When Dong Xuebing drove into the Public Security Bureau's quarters, he saw a few police cars parked in front of his building. There are about seven to eight officers waiting for him, and Deputy Team Leader Feng is among them. Dong Xuebing was stunned. He parked his Mercedes MPV in the courtyard and alighted.
"Chief Dong."
"Chief Dong."
The few officers walked over to greet Dong Xuebing.
"Old Feng, what are you doing?" Dong Xuebing smiled.
Deputy Team Leader Feng sighed. "I heard you are moving, so I came over to help."
Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "Go back. I appreciate your kind intentions, but you are still working. Why are you all coming over to my place? I don't have much stuff at home, and I will move out alone."
Deputy Team Leader Feng did not say anything, and the rest did not leave.
Dong Xuebing realized he knew all these people. Some of them had solved cases with him, and some were with him when he arrested the Japanese Mission Team. Dong Xuebing tried to persuade them a few more times, but they still refuse to leave. He looks at them and patted the shoulders of the two people closest to him. "Alright. Let's move. Thank you."
"It's my pleasure."
"That's right. Chief Dong, don't mention it."
After going upstairs, Dong Xuebing asked. "Are there no cases today? Don't delay your work. "
Deputy Team Leader Feng replied. "I had delegated all my work to the other teams. My task these two days is to lead a few people to rehearse. Isn't there a County's Spring Festival Gala tonight?" The County's Spring Festival Gala is an important event every year. But due to the tight timing between Lunar New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, the Gala is usually held one or two days before Lunar New Year's Eve.
Dong Xuebing replied. "I have heard about this before. But can you all leave your work behind?"
Deputy Team Leader Feng replied helplessly. "Party Secretary Xiang had instructed every department to arrange at least one performance, and the performer must be someone from the department. Spending money is not allowed. Anyway, Party Secretary Xiang wants this event to be grand and grand, and all the departments must participate. Party Secretary Xiang, Mayor Xie, and all the leaders from the County's direct departments will be attending this event. Not only our Public Security Bureau, but all the other departments are also paying attention to this event. I heard some departments had started rehearsing three months ago."
Political significance is more important than entertainment.
Dong Xuebing will also be attending the gala tonight. He is interested to see what the leaders from the government agencies are going to do.
Singing the National Anthem?
Shouting 'I love Beijing's Tiananmen?
Huh? If they are all going to be like this, Dong Xuebing should apply for sick leave.
Dong Xuebing does not have many belongings in his apartment. Clothes, suitcase, documents, books, and even his laptop are not important. Dong Xuebing carried his laptop with him. The rest of the items in his apartment do not belong to him. The refrigerator, washing machine, desktop PC, etc. were all there when he moved in. That's why Deputy Team Leader Feng and the rest of the officers carried all his belongings downstairs and placed them into Dong Xuebing's Mercedes Benz.
After that, Dong Xuebing thanked them. "Thank you all for today."
"Chief Dong, take care."
"Chief Dong, come back to the station when you are free."
The officers bid farewell to Dong Xuebing reluctantly. No one wants Dong Xuebing to leave.
Suddenly, a few police cars and vans entered the Public Security Quarters. Dong Xuebing recognized those cars immediately. They are from Hui Tian Village Station. Station Chief Liu Dahai, Deputy Station Chief Chen Fa, and the rest alighted from their cars. Chu Feng, Da Leng, and Er Leng are behind them.
Dong Xuebing asked angrily. "Old Liu, Old Chen, why are you all here?"
Liu Dahai replied softly. "We heard you are leaving, and we … are here to send you off."
Dong Xuebing laughed. "We had a farewell dinner two weeks ago, and there's no need to send me off. Furthermore, I am not going to another County, and we will have many opportunities to meet in the future. Hahaha …"
Liu Dahai is in his 40s or 50s, and his eyes turned red when he saw Dong Xuebing.
Dong Xuebing quickly points at him. "Old Liu, you are a man. Don't talk to me like this."
Liu Dahai replied emotionally. "Chief Dong, if it wasn't for you, I would not be alive now. You are the one who saved my life. I …" Even after so many days, Liu Dahai still can't accept Dong Xuebing's transfer. Maybe to others, Dong Xuebing is an impulsive and immature leader. But to the officers from Hui Tian Village Station, there is no better leader than Dong Xuebing. All of them are happy working under Chief Dong.
Dong Xuebing laughed and punched Liu Dahai's shoulder. "Stop hesitating like a woman. How many times have you said this?"
Chu Feng, Da Leng, Er Leng, and the rest looked at Dong Xuebing. All of them have a lot to say.
Dong Xuebing knew what they are thinking.
In the end, Chen Fa walked over with a few cartons of cigarettes and alcohol. "Chief Dong, this is a small gift from everyone."
"You all are forcing me to make mistakes." Dong Xuebing smiled but still accepted the gifts without hesitation. "Thank you all. Hey, those who are crying over there. Wipe away my tears. Haha … those who know will think you all are sending me off, and those who don't know might think you all are holding a funeral for me." Dong Xuebing had wanted to make a joke to lighten the atmosphere, but no one laughed.
Dong Xuebing tried to control his tears and said. "Old Liu, are you going to give up on your duty in the village? Hurry up and bring your troops back. Disperse, disperse. "
No one moved.
Dong Xuebing laughed and scolded. "These people will only be happy when they see me cry."
Suddenly, there was a commotion at the entrance of the compound. More than 30 villagers came out, and many of them were holding fruits and vegetables in their hands.
Dong Xuebing was stunned. He recognized a few of them. They were the villagers he had helped when he was still in office.
Dong Xuebing doesn't know who organized this gathering, but more than a dozen people are here to send Dong Xuebing off.
A middle-aged woman walked faster and was the first to reach Dong Xuebing. She held Dong Xuebing's hand and started crying. Half a year ago, Dong Xuebing had gone to the neighboring province to investigate a case of child abduction. This woman was the mother of the abducted girl. She was very emotional and could not even speak. In the end, she pushed Dong Xuebing's hand away and gave him a big bag of eggs.
Dong Xuebing quickly accepted the eggs. "Thank you. Thank you."
A couple also walked over. "Chief Dong, we heard you are going to be transferred. We … this is drawn by my daughter. Since you saved her, she had been talking about you every day." These two were the parents of a student who was held hostage by a fugitive. In the drawing, one of them was pointing a gun at the other. It was a drawing of Dong Xuebing killing the fugitive.
Dong Xuebing held the drawing and said. "This is a good drawing. Help me thank your daughter."
An old lady also squeezed through the crowd. "Chief Dong, you are a good man and a good official. A good man will live a peaceful life. My family is poor, and we don't have much to offer. Please accept these fruits." This old lady was saved by Dong Xuebing in the bus during the landslide.
Dong Xuebing shook the old lady's hand. "Thank you."
Dong Xuebing could not recognize the people at the back, and the gifts in their hands are increasing. Liu Dahai and the rest saw this and quickly go over to help Dong Xuebing carry the gifts.
Today is an unforgettable day for Dong Xuebing, and he is very emotional. Seeing so many people sending him off, Dong Xuebing felt a lump in his throat, and his eyes turned red. "Fellow villagers, I, Dong Xuebing, am not worthy of all of you. Thank you. I thank all of you."
Many Public Security Bureau officers and family members saw this scene and felt respect for Dong Xuebing.
The villagers don't care if you had beaten up the Party Secretary's relatives or how immature you are. As long as you treat them well, they will think you are a good official. Dong Xuebing had risked his life to save the villagers several times and had won everyone's respect.
Dong Xuebing's Mercedes MPV drove out of the quarters.
Dong Xuebing turned around and saw the villagers had not left. They were standing at the entrance, sending him off.
Dong Xuebing wiped his eyes and a tear rolled down his cheek. He was touched by this scene. Dong Xuebing felt all his hard work over the past year was worth it for these villagers.
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