One day …
Two days …
Three days …
Tuesday. Sunny.
Dong Xuebing stayed with Qu Yunxuan in Beijing for three days before he bade her farewell and drove back to Yan Tai County. These few days, Dong Xuebing had brought Qu Yunxuan to all the tourist attractions in Beijing. Both of them are from Beijing and had been to all those places before. But they still had a good time. Dong Xuebing had forgotten about the time and other trivial matters. He had placed all his attention on Qu Yunxuan and her baby. They went to the movies, went to the hot springs, went to the park, went to the beauty salon. Dong Xuebing did not feel bored accompanying Qu Yunxuan for the rest of his life.
"I am a father …"
"I am going to have a son …"
"Son … Err … Daughter too … Hmmm …"
Along the way, Dong Xuebing hummed a tune and changed the lyrics to 'father, daughter, son', etc.
Yan Tai County.
Dong Xuebing returned to the County's Party Committee Quarters and changed into a fresh set of clothes. After that, he charged his phone and walked to the landline in the living room. He was thinking about who he should share his happiness with. But after thinking for a while, Dong Xuebing realized he cannot tell anyone about this. Tell his mother that she is going to have a grandchild soon? But what about marriage? What if his mother asks him when he is getting married? He cannot tell anyone else as having a child out of wedlock is a taboo in the government service.
Dong Xuebing looks at his watch. It's 10 am.
Dong Xuebing does not want to tell anyone about this. He hummed a tune as he drove downstairs.
Investment Promotion Agency. Dong Xuebing's Mercedes-Benz MPV stopped in front of the office building, and he alighted.
At the entrance, Business Section One's Zhang Fan had just walked out and saw Dong Xuebing. He was surprised and greeted him. "Chief Dong."
Dong Xuebing smiled and nodded. "Xiao Zhang, are you going out?"
Zhang Fan nodded. "Section Chief Lin asked me to meet an investor."
"Not bad. Do your best." Dong Xuebing patted his shoulder as they walked past. "Be careful on the road."
Zhang Fan was surprised and does not know what happened to Chief Dong. He had been so careful earlier because he had seen rumors of Chief Dong leaving the Investment Promotion Agency in a hurry last Friday. He did not expect Chief Dong to change so much after a few days. Looking at his expression, he seemed to be very happy, and not just a little happy?
People are in high spirits when faced with happy events.
On the way up the stairs, Dong Xuebing gave a few words of encouragement to all the staff members he met. Everyone was confused by what he was doing.
In the director's office.
He opened the door and entered. The room was bright, and the table and glass had been wiped clean.
Dong Xuebing nodded in his heart. He took out a cigarette and sat cross-legged on his office chair. He started to think of his child's name. What should his name be Dong? Two words or three? Uh, I still don't know if it's a boy or a girl. Give me a name first? What should I start? Oh, I still need to include his birth date and horoscope. It's too early to name his child. Sigh … I am so anxious.
Knock … knock … someone knocks on the door.
Dong Xuebing laughed. "Come in."
The door opened, and Lin Pingping and Jiang Hailiang entered.
"Xiao Lin, Xiao Jiang." Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "Have a seat. Haha …"
Lin Pingping and Jiang Hailiang exchanged looks. Those staff members were right. Chief Dong is in a good mood. Did something good happen to him?
Both sat down and did not say a word.
Dong Xuebing looked at them. "What's wrong? Just tell me what you want. "
Lin Pingping cleared her throat. "Chief, I heard the County's Finance Department had not received the funds."
"Really?" Dong Xuebing asked curiously. "I did not ask, but they had said the funds will arrive last week. It should be here when I leave on Friday, right?"
Jiang Hailiang replied. "But Director Luo said the funds are not here yet, and the bonuses are not in yet. All the staff members are in a bad mood, and they are not as enthusiastic as before." Over the weekend, Jiang Hailiang's Section 2 had received a contract. According to Dong Xuebing's agreement, the bonuses should be distributed immediately. But Dong Xuebing is not in the Agency these two days, and the Office does not want to give him the bonuses. That's why Jiang Hailiang had to take advantage of Dong Xuebing's good mood to bring up this matter.
Dong Xuebing frowned. "The staff members are in a bad mood? Then how are you doing your job as a leader? "
Jiang Hailiang was speechless and kept quiet.
Dong Xuebing continued. "We are a government department, and everyone is getting the County's salary. Increasing the bonuses is to increase everyone's enthusiasm. What's wrong? You want to stop working because the bonuses are late? You want to stop working? What do you think this is? What do you think the Investment Promotion Agency is? "Dong Xuebing paused for a second and continued." Since I had agreed to give out the bonuses, how can I not give out the bonuses? Who do you think is in a bad mood? Ask him to look for me directly! "This Jiang Hailiang is too impatient and short-sighted!
Jiang Hailiang did not dare to retort and kept quiet.
Lin Pingping saw Jiang Haiping was scolded and did not dare to say anything.
Dong Xuebing looked at both of them and called his office. "Hello, Director Luo. Come to my office." After saying that, he hangs up.
After a while, Luo Haiting, dressed up in fancy clothes, entered the office.
Dong Xuebing asked. "The 3 million from the Finance Department is not here yet?"
Luo Haiting hesitated and sighed. "The funds should be transferred to our Agency's account last Friday, but it is still not here by the time we get off work. I called the Finance Department to ask them, and they said the County's finances are tight and need to postpone the funds. After that, I went to the Finance Department twice to ask them when the funds will be transferred, and they only told me to wait for news. It's been a few days, and there is still no news."
The Finance Department's Chief is Ding Li, and he must be holding a grudge against the Investment Promotion Agency for what happened at the ball.
Dong Xuebing is no longer in a good mood. How dare you block the funds from the Party Committee?! Dong Xuebing did not expect Ding Li to be so daring. He banged the table. "What the hell are you doing?!"
Luo Haiting lowered her head. "Chief, it's my fault." She knows what is going on and is furious with Ding Li.
"It's not your fault." Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "Do we have enough money in our Agency's account to pay out this month's bonuses?"
Luo Haiting looks at Jiang Hailiang and Lin Pingping. "It's not enough."
Knock … knock … knock … Someone knocked on the door again, and this time, it's Deputy Chief Sun Shuli.
Sun Shuli entered the office. "Chief, Director Luo and I had gone to the Finance Department this morning, and they are still not giving out the funds. I don't understand what they are trying to do. Now, we cannot pay out the bonuses, and we cannot solve the car allocation problem. How are we going to carry out our work? The County had given us 500 million RMB, and this is enough to suppress us. Why are they not giving out the money now? Are they trying to stop the horses from eating the grass? "
Everyone had their eyes on the 3 million RMB that the County is going to give out. But now, they are being told that they do not know when they will get the funds. What the hell is going on?
Sun Shuli has a bad temper and had argued with them at the Finance Department in the morning. But the other party did not give out the funds, and Sun Shuli is furious.
Luo Haiting watched Dong Xuebing's expression. "Chief, do you want me to go to the Finance Department again?"
Dong Xuebing waved his hand and sighed. "No need. I will settle this. Go back." Dong Xuebing looks at Lin Pingping and Jiang Hailiang. "… Section Chief Lin, Section Chief Jiang, make sure your subordinates do their jobs well. Tell everyone that the bonuses will be given out within this week." Although Dong Xuebing had scolded Jiang Hailiang earlier, he knows the bonuses are urgent. If not, his authority will be affected if this drags on.
Lin Pingping and Jiang Hailiang immediately agreed.
After they left, Dong Xuebing called Deputy Mayor Zhao Xinglong.
"Hello, Mayor Zhao? The Finance Department is holding back on the funds promised by the County. What's the meaning of this? Are they trying to cut off our Investment Promotion Agency's future? " Dong Xuebing replied angrily. "We can't even give out the basic bonuses. How are we going to get the 500 million RMB investment? The funds are approved by the Party Committee. I don't understand. Since when did Ding Li become a higher-up in the County's Party Committee? "
Zhao Xinglong frowned. "Let's hang up first. I will ask him for you."
After hanging up, Dong Xuebing lit a cigarette and waited for the call.
After a while, Dong Xuebing's phone rang, and Zhao Xinglong said. "There are some problems with the County's construction project, and a large sum of funds had been diverted to put out the fire. This is the County's most important project, and it cannot be delayed. That's why the Finance Department is tight, and many departments did not receive the funds in time."
Dong Xuebing asked. "But some departments still received the funds?"
"The Water Conservancy Bureau and a few other departments had received the funds." Zhao Xinglong replied angrily.
"Mayor Zhao, isn't the County focusing on the Investment Promotion Agency this year? He even gave us an instruction of five hundred million! How come the Water Conservancy Bureau's funds are higher than our Investment Promotion Agency's? "
Zhao Xinglong knew Dong Xuebing is feigning ignorance. He had embarrassed Ding Li at the ball, and it's no wonder Ding Li did not get back at him. "Alright. I will help you ask them to get the funds as soon as possible." Ding Li's actions annoyed Zhao Xinglong.
But Ding Li is Xiang Daofa's man and will not give Zhao Xinglong face. Also, he is targeting Dong Xuebing, and it's impossible for him to get the funds in time. After hanging up, Dong Xuebing wanted to call Xie Huilan and ask her to sign a receipt. But he thought for a while and put down the phone. He does not need to trouble Sister Xie with such a small matter, and he must make a trip to the Finance Department personally.
Dong Xuebing's mood is ruined by Ding Li, and his face turns black!
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