In a home-cooked restaurant.
The Health Bureau staff came and left in a hurry. They tore the fine slip and were about to leave.
They had given Dong Xuebing face, and Dong Xuebing did not reject them. He took out the box of Japanese cigarettes he had 'seized' from the ship and passed them around. Dong Xuebing had matured a lot after these few days of life and death on the sea. He could feel it. "Sorry for making you all go all the way here for nothing. Come, have a smoke."
"Sigh … No need."
"Smoke before you leave. If you don't smoke, you are looking down on me."
"I don't mean that. Then … fine."
"Haha … I will light it for you all."
"Don't. We have a fire. Light it up yourself."
The leader of the Health Bureau staff heard Dong Xuebing's Beijing accent and felt he should not offend him. He might be the son of some Central Government leader.
The female boss quickly said. "Have a seat. I will brew some tea for you all."
The leader replied. "Don't bother. We will leave now."
"Have some tea before you leave." The boss added.
The man waved his hand and said, "I'm not being polite. I really don't want to drink anymore. There's still a report that I haven't checked. Oh right …" He suddenly lowered his voice and said to the boss, "Leave me your phone number. There's a mission from the higher-ups these days. They're stricter on the hygiene. If there's a surprise inspection, I'll let you know in advance. You just have to prepare. As long as the hygiene is passable, it'll be fine."
The boss exclaimed, "Thank you very much then."
"No problem." That leader replied. "It's not easy for you all to do business."
This change in attitude was simply too great.
After saying that, the leader starts to talk to Dong Xuebing. He wants to know more about Dong Xuebing and wants to be friends with him.
The female boss looked at Dong Xuebing, who was smoking. Who was this young grandpa? He did not even mention who he knew, and these Health Bureau staff changed their attitude? Tsk … … Her husband was the wiser one. A few dozen RMB for a meal was nothing. Now, not only she had to pay 5,000 RMB, but she also had connections with the Health Bureau. She does not need to worry about the Health Bureau looking for trouble in the future.
A few minutes later, the people from the Health Bureau left.
The lady boss was very thick-skinned. She seemed to have forgotten that she had just scolded Dong Xuebing. She smiled and ran over to pour a pot of tea for Dong Xuebing. "Come, have some water." Now she knew what it meant to not judge a book by its cover. He looked young and ordinary, and he didn't even have money for a meal with him. But who would have thought that he would be so prestigious? As soon as he appeared, he was intimidated by the people from the Health Bureau. This kind of person was not an ordinary person.
Dong Xuebing took the teapot from her. "Eh … Sis, don't bother. I will do it myself."
"Don't take it, don't take it, it'll burn you."
The boss looked at Dong Xuebing. He also did not expect Dong Xuebing to be so influential. "Young man, thank you."
Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "Haha … it has nothing to do with me. The hygiene here is good."
The Lady Boss said as she poured the water, "So what if it's not bad? Wasn't it just a matter of a word from the Sanitary Bureau? This time it's all thanks to you. Oh right, you didn't eat just now, right? Blame it on me. I will cook two more dishes for you. I will cook for you! "
"No need. I am too full."
"Have some more."
"You are too kind. I am really full."
After chatting for a while, Dong Xuebing brought up something he wanted to tell the boss. "Brother, do you have a phone here? Can you lend it to me to make a call? " Actually, Dong Xuebing had wanted to get a phone to make a call before lunch. But he did not have a single cent with him, and he had eaten the boss's meal for free. He was too embarrassed to ask the boss to lend him a phone to make a long-distance call. Now, he had repaid the boss's favor.
The boss stood up. "Yes. I will get it for you."
"Use my phone." The lady boss passed a pink Nokia to Dong Xuebing.
"Oh, thank you."
Dong Xuebing touched the pink phone. He took a deep breath and does not know who to call first. Oh, Aunt Xuan is in Beijing. Let her know first.
Dong Xuebing dialed Qu Yunxuan's number. "Sorry, the number you have dialed is switched off … …"
Switched off? Dong Xuebing frowned and dialed his mother's number. "Sorry, the number you have dialed is switched off … …"
Dong Xuebing was speechless. He dialed Xie Huilan's number for the third time.
Her phone is switched off!
What happened? All three of them did not switch on their phones?
Dong Xuebing's heart was racing. He was afraid something might happen to them, and his face changed. He tried to remember the phone numbers and dialed Yu Meixia, Xie Huilan's quarters, Qu Yunxuan's landline, and even Hu Silian and Deputy Team Leader Feng. However, the landline phones were all in a state of unanswered, and the mobile phones were all turned off, turned off, turned off, turned off!
Dong Xuebing does not know anyone who uses their mobile phones!
Could it be so coincidental? What the hell happened? I can't even reach their phones?
Dong Xuebing panicked. It's still fine if it's Aunt Xuan and Dong Xuebing's mother, as Aunt Xuan does not switch on her phone at night. Dong Xuebing's mother will also switch off her phone during class. But Xie Huilan, Hu Silian, and the rest will not switch off their phones. This is because they are located in the city, and their phones must be switched on 24/7.
Did something happen?
This is bad!
The boss saw Dong Xuebing's face changed and quickly asked. "What's wrong?"
Dong Xuebing returned the phone to the boss. "I have something on, and I need to go now."
Both knew Dong Xuebing is in a hurry and did not ask him to stay. "Drive slowly and come over again when you are free. I will treat you to dinner."
After leaving the restaurant, Dong Xuebing drove to North Heping Street.
5 minutes … …
10 minutes … …
20 minutes … …
Dong Xuebing reached his destination, and he ran upstairs to knock on Qu Yunxuan's door.
No one is opening!
Luckily, Dong Xuebing did not lose his keys. He immediately took out the keys and pushed the door open. "Aunt Xuan!"
The house is a mess, but there is no one around.
The porcelain cup that was supposed to be on the coffee table was now shattered on the ground, and the water and tea had spilled. The door of the cupboard was open, and a set of pajamas was draped over the bedsheet, and the hem was drooping on the floor. The kitchen light was still on, and there was a rotten tomato on the chopping board. It looked like it had been there for more than ten days!
Dong Xuebing can't wait!
Where are they? Where did they go?
Dong Xuebing looked at the phone on the table and picked it up to call again!
Switched off!
Switched off!
Everyone's phone is switched off!
Damn! Do you want this bro to die of anxiety!?
Dong Xuebing walked around Qu Yunxuan's living room and suddenly remembered a number. He quickly dialed it. It was the County Government's Secretarial Department's number. Dong Xuebing had memorized the number when he saw it. He had lost his mobile phone, and he only knows a few numbers.
Ring … ring … ring … ring … ring … ring …
The line finally connected.
"Hello, Secretarial Section One." It is a young female voice.
Dong Xuebing immediately asked. "Where is Xie Huilan? Is she in her office? "
"Huilan?" The secretary was surprised and asked. "You are talking about … Mayor Huilan?"
"Yes. Where is she now? Why can't I reach her phone? "Dong Xuebing is anxious." Give me her office number! "
"… Mayor Xie is not in."
"Where is Secretary Hu?"
"Secretary Hu … is also not in."
Dong Xuebing's heart skipped a beat. She is not in her office, and her phone is not switched on. This …
Dong Xuebing was stunned by what the other party said next!
The female secretary could tell the person on the other side of the line is close to Mayor Xie. Not many people dare to address her as Xie Huilan, and this person should be Mayor Xie's relative. Dong Xuebing did not hide anything from her. "Mayor Xie and Secretary Hu had attended the memorial service this morning. Many County leaders had also attended the service at the Northern Crematorium. If you are looking for Mayor Xie, she …"
Dong Xuebing blinked. "Memorial service? Who is it? "
The female secretary paused for a second and replied. "It's Chief Dong's."
"Ah?" Dong Xuebing was stunned. "My memorial service?"
The female secretary quickly asked. "Your surname is Dong? It's Chief Dong's, not yours. "
Damn!
It's still mine!
After hanging up, Dong Xuebing finally understood why everyone switched off their phones. It's because everyone had gone to attend his memorial service and must switch off their phones. Damn! Memorial service? Why is there a memorial service when my body is not found? I am still alive, and why is there a memorial service?! But Dong Xuebing knew his funeral should have been held a long time ago. After all, it's been two weeks since the plane crash, and it's only held today. Maybe Dong Xuebing's mother and the rest are waiting for the Japanese to find his body. But yesterday's news had reported that part of his body had sunk into the sea and could not be found. That's why the memorial service was delayed until today.
No … I need to rush back to the County!
Dong Xuebing immediately went to Aunt Xuan's house and took out 1,000 RMB from the drawer of the bedside table. He kept the money in his pocket and drove to the petrol station. After filling up his tank, Dong Xuebing stepped on the accelerator and drove towards Yan Tai County. The top Cayenne is more powerful than a Mercedes-Benz MPV and can overtake other cars on the roads and highways.
80 …
100 …
120 …
On the way, Dong Xuebing was speechless.
He was rushing to attend his own memorial service. He reckoned that he might be the first person in history. Look, what the f * ck was going on!
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