"Ok. That's what I want." Xu Yan laughed. "Your old leader is in trouble now. Tell me, are you going to help him or not?"
"I will consider it as taking two days off." Half of the staff in the Investment Promotion Agency are working overtime today.
Early in the morning, Dong Xuebing heard the door opening and woke up in a daze.
Dong Xuebing wiped his hands with a cloth and took out his phone from his pocket. It's Xu Yan's number. Deputy Bureau Chief Xu is Dong Xuebing's former leader in Beijing's Western District State Security Branch. She is the one who asked Dong Xuebing to apply for his passport in South Korea. But Xu Yan rarely calls him.
"You are smart." Luan Xiaoping gave Dong Xuebing a stare. "Stop talking. Let's eat."
Alcohol can improve relationships. Dong Xuebing had just met Old Yang yesterday, and after drinking with him twice, their relationship had improved by leaps and bounds. Looking at Old Yang and her son chatting happily, Luan Xiaoping's eyes turned red. She was so happy that she wanted to cry.
"I also know there is not much hope." Xu Yan smiled and said. "Just treat it as trying my luck. I know some people in State Security, and it shouldn't be a problem to get through them. But for the local government … … I really don't know anyone. If there is no opportunity, don't even think about it." During the State Security canteen, Beijing City Party Secretary Xie Guobang had offered his seat to Dong Xuebing. Xu Yan knew Dong Xuebing is not an ordinary person, and that's why she said this to him. Xu Yan had no other choice. Dong Xuebing's life in the branch is tough, and she does not want to be suppressed by Zhen Anguo for the rest of her life. She is just 40 and wants to improve.
Yang Zhaode laughed. "As long as it suits your taste. Come, try some of the dishes."
Luan Xiaoping is satisfied. "Get up. Your Uncle Yang is preparing breakfast for us. I wanted to help him, but he refused. He wants you to try his cooking."
Dong Xuebing cleared his throat. "I am sorry for making you prepare lunch. How about this? I will cook lunch, and you don't have to compete with me."
Dong Xuebing is someone who cares about his reputation. He had boasted earlier, and if he were to reject now, he will feel embarrassed. He cleared his throat and said. "Errr … do you want me to ask for you first? I can't guarantee anything. "
Dong Xuebing agreed. "I know. Where is Old Yang?"
After Dong Xuebing hangs up, Luan Xiaoping asked. "Are you going back to the office?"
Xu Yan smiled. "Haha … you are getting promoted more and more. Time flies. When you were still in the General Affairs Office a year ago, I had to go to work every day. I am worried that Xiao Dong will get me into trouble again. Haha … it has only been a year, and you have promoted me so many times. Now, I am the Chief, and I can give myself a break. "
Dong Xuebing sat down and took a sip of his soup. He narrowed his eyes. "Damn … your cooking is better than my mother's. How can I compete with you? I will never catch up to you even if I learn for the rest of my life." It's really delicious. This is not flattery. Old Yang should have been cooking for decades.
By the time Dong Xuebing brushed his teeth, breakfast was ready.
Dong Xuebing rubbed his temples. He wonders if Xu Yan has clairvoyance. How did she know my mother and Old Yang are dating?
After breakfast, Dong Xuebing does not dare to let Old Yang wash the dishes. He carried the bowls and chopsticks into the kitchen and started washing the dishes.
Dong Xuebing got a fright. "Mum, what are you doing?"
Xu Yan paused for a second. "I have been doing some activities and want to change my working environment. I heard Fen Zhou City's State Security Chief was removed by the Party Secretary and the Mayor."
"No." Yang Zhaode replied. "It's the same incident a while ago. The Party Secretary and the Mayor had removed the City's State Security Chief."
Sunday.
Yang Zhaode answered. "Hello … yes … yes … when? Hmmm … how about now? Ok … yes … I know. "
Xu Yan's rank is Deputy Director, and Fen Zhou City's National Security Bureau's Chief is a Director. If she comes over, the procedures will be fine. But from Beijing to Beihe Province, and from the District Bureau to the City Bureau, it's a big turn. It's too difficult …
Suddenly, Dong Xuebing's phone rang.
Dong Xuebing laughed. "The windows are closed, and there's no sand in the room."
Dong Xuebing quickly put on his clothes. "Old Yang, you are too polite. Mum, pass me the socks. I will go and help Uncle Yang." Yesterday was the first time they met, and Dong Xuebing is considered a guest. Dong Xuebing does not mind if Yang Zhaode is polite to him. But after a day, Dong Xuebing acknowledged Old Yang and his mother's relationship. Now, he is considered a junior, and it's not right for Minister Yang to help him.
Yang Zhaode replied. "Fine. Let's see whose cooking is better!"
"No matter what, thank you."
Dong Xuebing laughed. "Ok. I will do whatever you want me to do."
Dong Xuebing knew the Mayor and the Party Secretary will not get along well with each other. For both of them to submit this report together, it should be because of Chief Tang.
"Haha … let's not talk about this. Let's eat." Yang Zhaode called Dong Xuebing over.
After hanging up, Dong Xuebing knew he must look for Old Yang. He is the Head of the City's Organization Department, and he is in charge of this.
Xu Yan was glad when she heard Dong Xuebing's reply. If it were anyone else, they would surely ask what the problem was. But Xiao Dong agreed without even asking. Xu Yan felt she had chosen the right person. "I'm glad you said this. Actually, you might not be able to help me."
But yesterday, Dong Xuebing said he does not want to ask for help, and today, he came …
Is he asking me to help him get through to Fen Zhou City?
"Xiao Bing, serve it." Yang Zhaode smiled. "Try it while it's hot."
Dong Xuebing nodded in his heart. This Old Yang is not bad. He is good-tempered, outgoing, and knows how to coax people. Dong Xuebing's mother is really capable. She can even charm someone like Old Yang at home. Is this what they mean by everything has its conqueror?
Dong Xuebing frowned and scolded Zhen Anguo. "You are saying …"
Dong Xuebing paused for a second and quickly replied. "Do you still need to tell me this? As long as it is within my capabilities, it will not be a problem! "
Dong Xuebing was speechless. "Chief Xu, you think too highly of me. I am just a small leader in a County. How can I be compared to the City Government?"
Luan Xiaoping quickly wiped her tears. "It's fine. Sand had gotten into my eyes."
"Sigh … why are you so polite to me? How can I not help you when you are in trouble? I will try my best. "
Dong Xuebing laughed. "Chief Xu, it is all because of you that I am where I am today. Every time I get into trouble, you are the one who helps me deal with the aftermath. I will remember this for the rest of my life. "
Luan Xiaoping entered the room with an angry look on her face. She saw her son had woken up and gave him a stare. "I am telling you not to drink alcohol in the future. Look at you! You are still holding your Uncle Yang's hand and calling him Old Yang …" Luan Xiaoping could not finish her sentence. She remembered how her son dares to scold Old Yang for her. "Anyway, don't drink too much in the future. Do you hear me?"
Luan Xiaoping passed the phone to Dong Xuebing.
"Hello, Chief Xu."
Yang Zhaode smiled and looked at Dong Xuebing. "Your mother is our family's highest official now. Hurry up and eat. If not, the leader will be angry. Haha …"
Dong Xuebing paused for a second and understood what Yang Zhaode meant. "Yes."
Dong Xuebing is a sentimental person, and Xu Yan had helped him many times in the past. Even when he made mistakes, and even when Chief Zhen was unhappy with him, Xu Yan had stood up for him without hesitation. Dong Xuebing will never forget this. Even until today, Dong Xuebing still thinks his career is so successful because of Xu Yan's protection. Xu Yan's care had let Dong Xuebing see the good side of human nature, and this is something that cannot be bought with money.
Luan Xiaoping pushed Old Yang's shoulder angrily.
"Xiao Dong, are you resting today?"
Xu Yan sighed and smiled bitterly. "After you left, Chief Zhen and I had a falling out. After that, some incidents happened, and I had offended Zhen Anguo. Didn't you transfer Panwei over to Zhen Anguo? You should have heard what he said, right? The Office Director had changed, but he is Chief Zhen's man. He does not listen to me, and my authority in the branch's Party Committee is getting smaller. "
Yang Zhaode laughed. "No matter how direct the State Security is, it is still a government department, and they still have to show their respect to the local government. In the past, Chief Tang did not know how to do things. He did not even inform the City Government when he was assigned a few missions. In the end, it made the Party Secretary and Mayor feel awkward. Some time ago, there was another incident, and the Party Secretary was angered. The Mayor and the Party Secretary reported to the higher-ups, and they went through the procedures to remove him. Now, Chief Tang has been transferred to another city.
Ring … ring … ring … Old Yang's phone rang.
Dong Xuebing asked. "Can you tell me about it first?"
Xu Yan replied. "I had heard about the reason. The local government and State Security are at loggerheads. Under normal circumstances, the State Security is under direct control, and they can just send people from the Provincial State Security. But now, they have to consider Fen Zhou City Government's opinion. This is an exception. Hmmm … I will not hide anything from you. What I mean is … if there is a chance, I want to meet you."
"Old Yang?" Luan Xiaoping replied unhappily. "Call him Uncle Yang."
Dong Xuebing was surprised. "State Security? Isn't that a direct leader? "
Xu Yan laughed. "It's fine. It's fine if you can't help. Just treat it as your old leader complaining."
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