Evening, 7 pm.
County Party Committee Guest House.
Outside the ballroom, waves of soothing music emerged from the crack of the door, fluttering in the air above the corridor, lingering for a long time. Dong Xuebing had arrived slightly later, and he could hear some ballroom music. When he thought of Xie Huilan, he quickened his steps towards the entrance.
"It has started?" Dong Xuebing looked at the staff in the guest house.
The staff recognized Dong Xuebing immediately. "Yes. Party Secretary Xiang had just finished the opening dance."
Dong Xuebing pushed the door open and entered. Swoosh! The hall was brightly lit.
The ballroom was very dark, and the lights were not as sharp as those in a disco. It was very soft, very light, and there were soft sofas all around. Many leaders were sitting in a circle, holding a glass of red wine in their hands and smiling at the dance floor. Among them, Liang Chengpeng and Zhao Xinglong were also there. It seemed that they did not know how to dance. Looking further in, there were many people dancing on the dance floor. Most of the leaders did not know how to dance, and their movements were a little clumsy. However, their female partners were all excellent dancers. Most of them were from the County Art Troupe, and there were also some female leaders.
Where is Sister Xie?
Don't tell me you've slept with someone?
Dong Xuebing was jealous. He had not dared to dance with Sister Xie before, and how can he let someone else dance before him?
"Isn't this Chief Dong?" A middle-aged man sitting nearby turned to Dong Xuebing. "I didn't see you at the opening dance. Have you just arrived? "
Dong Xuebing looked over and smiled. "Chief Ding. Yes. I was stuck in traffic and just arrived."
Ding Li smiled and greeted him. He didn't want to talk to him anymore.
This man is called Ding Li. Dong Xuebing had heard that he is a promiscuous person and likes to socialize with female leaders, especially beautiful ones. His position is the Finance Department's Chief, the same rank as Dong Xuebing. But his position is much more important than the Investment Promotion Agency. Dong Xuebing had not interacted with him and had only exchanged greetings. Although Ding Li is the head of the County's government department, he is very close to Xiang Daofa. That's why Dong Xuebing does not want to be friends with him.
Dong Xuebing greeted Chief Liang, Mayor Zhao, and a few other leaders he knew before continuing to search for the missing person.
Eh? Is Sister Xie sitting down?
Didn't dance?
Finally, Dong Xuebing found Xie Huilan in the dark ballroom. She is sitting cross-legged on the sofa, enjoying a glass of red wine. Her secretary, Hu Silian, is on her left, and Xiang Daofa and Publicity Department Head, Chen Tongbing, are a few meters away. Seems like only a few of the County's leaders are here. After observing for a while, Dong Xuebing was relieved. No one asked Xie Huilan for a dance. Sister Xie's status is high, and not many people dare to ask her for a dance. Most of the staff are afraid Xie Huilan will reject them and embarrass herself.
Dong Xuebing looked relaxed and thought to himself. If he knew this would happen, he would not have come. He found an empty seat and lit a cigarette.
On the dance floor, he saw Luo Haiting dancing with a young cadre from the Industry and Commerce Bureau.
Luo Haiting is dancing with a young cadre from the Industry and Commerce Bureau.
Dong Xuebing is watching and learning from her. He also wants to learn how to dance before he asks Xie Huilan for a dance. Suddenly, Dong Xuebing noticed a few people in their forties. They are not there to dance, and one of them, whom Dong Xuebing does not know, is holding a female cadre's hand. His fingers are moving as they dance, and he seems to be caressing her hand. Ding Li is one of them, and he had joined the dance floor. His arms are around his female companion's waist, and they are chatting happily.
Dong Xuebing is used to thinking the worst of others, and he shook his head in his heart. He felt this ball is too messy.
Two minutes later, the song gradually came to an end, and a song with a slightly faster tempo reverberated through the air.
A few couples walked down the dance floor, and some cadre went to invite others to dance.
Luo Haiting saw Dong Xuebing and walked over to him with a smile. "Chief, you are here?" She is sweating profusely.
Dong Xuebing laughed. "Sister Luo is good at dancing. Can you teach me some time?"
Luo Haiting likes to hear compliments and smiled. "I …" Just as she was about to say something, someone walked over.
"Director Luo, can I have a dance with you?" A cadre in his thirties smiled and extended his hand.
Luo Haiting took out a handkerchief to wipe her sweat and put her hand on that cadre's hand. She thanked Dong Xuebing and went back to the dance floor.
Dong Xuebing laughed and thought to himself. Sister Luo is quite popular. That's right, Luo Haiting's dancing is really good, and she's not ugly. Although she's a little older, compared to the other female cadres present, Luo Haiting is still very outstanding. No wonder so many people invited her. Sigh … Dong Xuebing looks at them and then at himself. How come no one is inviting him to dance? I had been thinking about how to reject dance invitations. Now, I don't even need to reject them.
Dong Xuebing was feeling embarrassed when he saw Xie Huilan.
Ding Li walked over to Xie Huilan and extended his hand. "Mayor Xie, can I have a dance with you?"
Xie Huilan is the center of attention. This is a ball, and beautiful women will get the most attention, let alone Xie Huilan is the Mayor. Many people are waiting to see if she knows how to dance and who she will dance with. But no one knows what Xie Huilan is thinking, and that's why no one dares to be the first to dance with her. There are at least 18 people who want to dance with Xie Huilan. They can use this opportunity to get closer to Xie Huilan and let the leaders remember them. Also, it's a pleasure to dance with the beautiful Mayor.
More than a dozen pairs of eyes look at Ding Li when he started the dance.
Xiang Daofa, Chen Tongbing, Zhao Xinglong, and Liang Chengpeng are also looking at Dong Xuebing.
Dong Xuebing got mad when he heard what Ding Li said. He does not have a good impression of Ding Li. What's wrong with him getting so close to a female cadre from the Art Troupe? You are still thinking of Sister Xie? It's fine if you are from Xie Huilan's faction. But you are from the same faction, and you dare to ask Xie Huilan for a dance? Do you have any fucking shame?! But Dong Xuebing knows this is only a dance, and it has nothing to do with which faction he is from.
Xie Huilan is wearing black trousers and a small woolen jacket. She is also wearing black high heels and should be dressed up for the ball. If not, she will not be wearing high heels.
She looked at Ding Li, smiled, and gracefully placed the goblet on the table.
Xie Huilan stood up gracefully and is going to dance with Ding Li. Dong Xuebing did not agree to it.
At this moment, he does not care who he is going to disrespect, and he will not let Ding Li touch Xie Huilan's hand. He walked over and extended his hand like Ding Li and shouted. "Mayor Xie, may I have the honor to dance with you?" Dong Xuebing does not know how to dance and could only force himself to accept the dance.
Many people were stunned by Dong Xuebing's words.
Ding Li's face changed and almost scolded Dong Xuebing.
Hu Silian, who was beside him, almost burst out laughing. Dong Xuebing is too much.
To be honest, Dong Xuebing's actions are too much. He did not invite Ding Li earlier or later and only went up after Ding Li extended the invitation. He even used the same posture and did not give Ding Li any face.
Liang Chengpeng, who was watching from afar, laughed. "This Xiao Dong is always stirring up trouble!"
Zhao Xinglong laughed. He also does not have a good impression of Ding Li.
Luo Haiting, who was on the dance floor, stared at Dong Xuebing in shock. She does not know what Chief Dong is up to. She had heard that Chief Dong is good at offending people. He had only been in Yan Tai County for a year, and he had offended the previous County's Party Secretary, the current Party Secretary, and two Publicity Department Heads. Today, Luo Haiting finally witnessed Chief Dong's prowess.
The atmosphere tensed up, and everyone turned to look at Mayor Xie. They want to know how Mayor Xie is going to handle these two invitations. Under normal circumstances, the first person who invited Dong Xuebing should be dancing first.
But Xie Huilan's reply stunned everyone. She looked at Dong Xuebing and turned to Ding Li. "Chief Ding, Xiao Dong had mentioned to me yesterday that he wants to dance with me. Haha … I was too busy and forgot about it. Are you sorry?" Xie Huilan did not even hesitate to pick Dong Xuebing. Some people were not surprised, and some people took a deep breath. Mayor Xie is really giving Dong Xuebing face.
"It's fine." Ding Li was embarrassed and pretended to smile.
Chen Tongbing frowned and looked at Dong Xuebing.
Luo Haiting was impressed by Chief Dong's ability to offend people.
Dong Xuebing is used to people pointing at him and did not mind. He extended his hand with a smile and only has eyes for Xie Huilan.
Xie Huilan took a step forward and placed her hand on Dong Xuebing's palm.
Dong Xuebing shook her hand lightly. "Thank you, Mayor Xie."
"Haha …" Xie Huilan smiled. "It's my honor."
Some people were jealous of Dong Xuebing when they saw Dong Xuebing holding the Mayor's hand and walking to the dance floor. But they know they can't do anything about it. Mayor Xie's life is hanging by a thread, and if Dong Xuebing risked his life like Chief Dong to defuse the bomb, Mayor Xie will surely give him face. Many people felt better when they thought of this.
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