Afternoon.
Annex, Secretary's office.
Dong Xuebing was smoking behind his desk and looking at the name list of the leaders in the Street Office. With Zhou Yanru's information, Dong Xuebing had a rough understanding of the Street Office. The family members of the two top leaders in Nan Shan District Government were under him, and this was a headache for Dong Xuebing. These troublemakers were the hardest to deal with. He could not scold them or punish them. If he was not careful, he might offend the District's Party Secretary and Mayor. This was not what Dong Xuebing wanted.
Thorns, and two of them at that.
Not to mention Wang Yuling, Geng Xinke was not someone to be trifled with.
Dong Xuebing snubbed his cigarette and thought about how to establish his authority. If not, he would not be able to carry out his duties in the future. The District's Party Secretary and Mayor were the Street Office's leaders. If everyone fawns over the leaders' relatives, then they will not respect the Street Office's leader. Geng Xinke was the second-in-command and had a lot of authority in the Street Office. In the future, who would everyone listen to? If everyone listened to Geng Xinke because of the Mayor's sister, then Dong Xuebing would be in an awkward position. Geng Xinke might take over his position.
Knock, knock, knock. Dong Xuebing heard someone knocking on the door.
Dong Xuebing raised his head. "Come in."
Dong Xuebing is someone who will respect others tenfold. He will always say "Come in" when he knocks on the door twice cautiously. He will also not say "Come in" when he knocks on the door three times. He will just say "Come in" when he knocks on the door three times.
The door opened, and Geng Xinke walked in.
Dong Xuebing did not stand up and smiled. "Secretary Geng."
Geng Xinke also smiled. "Chief Dong, how was the inspection? Do you have any instructions for the rest of the work? "
"I had only been here for a few hours, and I don't have much say. Haha, but the work in the Administrative Service Hall is orderly, and the staff's attitude is not bad. I think we must maintain this working style in the future. Our Street Office's purpose is to serve the people. Not only we must be efficient, but we must also maintain our attitude." Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "Haha. Have a seat."
This action made Geng Xinke a little uncomfortable, but he didn't sit down. Instead, he smiled and said, "By the way, everyone has booked a table at a restaurant outside to welcome you."
Dong Xuebing looks at him. "Didn't we have lunch? There's no need to be so polite. "
Geng Xinke said: "This is just a small token from everyone. Chief Dong, you must not reject us."
"I see." Dong Xuebing paused for a while and laughed. "Thank you all for your concern. How about this? Let's book two more tables. Tonight, call all the Street Office staff and leaders over. I will treat everyone to dinner." Actually, there weren't many people. The street office didn't have a lot of staff, only about 20 to 30 people. Of course, the people from the police station and the sanitation department didn't count. Those departments didn't work in the street office.
Geng Xinke glanced at him and said, "How can I let you spend money?"
"It's settled." Dong Xuebing waved his hand.
Geng Xinke nodded and said, "Alright, I'll get someone to prepare it."
After Geng Xinke left, Dong Xuebing looked at the tightly shut door. This guy must be up to no good. He had already welcomed Dong Xuebing in the afternoon, and he still wants to host a dinner for him? Geng Xinke might seem to be showing respect to Dong Xuebing, but Dong Xuebing doesn't know what was going on. That's why Dong Xuebing was more cautious when he knew Geng Xinke was eyeing the position of the Chief. He purposely said that he will pay for the dinner personally. This was his first day in office, and he wants to use public funds to eat? This was not a good idea, and Dong Xuebing wanted to avoid it.
Dong Xuebing looked at his watch. It was 5 pm.
Dong Xuebing picked up the phone on the table and called the Party office. "Hello, Chief Zhou? I'm Dong Xuebing. "
Zhou Yanru smiled and asked. "What can I do for you? By the way, your car has been serviced. Shall I send you the keys now? It's a Passat model from two years ago. Hmmm … we don't have full-time drivers in the past. But … should I get one from the office for you? Xiao Liu is not bad. In the future, you can just call him if you need a car. Let him drive for you? "
"No need. Haha … Don't trouble him."
"Oh, what do you want from me?"
"I will be treating everyone to dinner at 6 pm. It's getting late. Get someone to accompany me to the family quarters. I will put my luggage back first."
"Ok. I will go over now."
"You have a lot of work to do. You don't need to come over personally."
"It's fine. The work you assigned to me is the most important to the Party's government office. I will go over now."
After hanging up, Dong Xuebing smiled helplessly. This Zhou Yanru is not bad, but she is talkative. But Zhou Yanru's respect and passion warmed Dong Xuebing's heart.
… …
The family quarters is behind the Street Administration Office. It's a 10-minute walk.
Because there are not many staff, there is only one building. It is a six-story grey building.
Zhou Yanru introduced the building to Dong Xuebing as she opened the door with the key. She is not a "silly sister." She had gotten a young man from the Party's government office to carry Dong Xuebing's luggage. Also, she had considered the situation of Dong Xuebing and Zhou Yanru being alone. With a third person around, it's fine for Zhou Yanru to enter the house with Dong Xuebing. From this, Zhou Yanru can tell Dong Xuebing is very considerate.
This is a two-bedroom apartment. It's much bigger than Dong Xuebing's dormitory in Yan Tai County.
There is a TV, PC, and all the furniture is there.
Zhou Yanru laughed. "Do you think it's ok?"
"Not bad." Dong Xuebing nodded and looked at his watch. "Let's go. It's time to get off work. Let's go for dinner."
… …
Shan Shui Restaurant.
The street opposite the Street Office.
Dong Xuebing met Guangming Street Police Station Chief Peng Gang when he arrived. Zhou Yanru had told him that Peng Gang is close to Geng Xinke. Peng Gang should have just got off work. He is wearing his police uniform and is tall. He is in his thirties and looks like a straightforward person.
"Chief Dong. Hahaha." Peng Gang walked over.
Dong Xuebing smiled and extended his hand. "Chief Peng."
Peng Gang shook Dong Xuebing's hand. "I did not have any Baijiu in the afternoon. I still have not had the chance to get to know you. Let's drink more later!"
Dong Xuebing replied. "My alcohol tolerance is average. Chief Peng, please don't force me to drink. Hahaha."
At this time, a middle-aged man in his forties walked over. "Chief Peng is famous for his alcohol tolerance. I cannot compete with him. Chief Dong, if I drink too little later, it will not be disrespectful to you." This man is one of the Street Office's Deputy Chief, Yu Rongfeng. He has a high nose bridge and sunken eyes. If Dong Xuebing remembered correctly, Yu Rongfeng is a Hui.
Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "Just drink and eat well. There is no need to be so particular."
Yu Rongfeng chuckled. "Then I'm relieved. I can't bring out my alcohol tolerance."
After that, there is another middle-aged man. Dong Xuebing also knew who this man was. Guo Mingfeng, the Deputy Director of the Street Administrative Office and the Elderly Home. He is very short and is less than 1.6 meters tall. He has average looks and is the same as Dong Xuebing. You will not be able to spot him in a crowd.
Guo Mingfeng narrowed his eyes. "Chief Dong, everyone is here, and the menu is ready. When do you want to start the banquet?"
"Then don't let everyone wait." Dong Xuebing said. "Let's go in."
Peng Gang, Yu Rongfeng, Guo Mingfeng, and Geng Xinke's three generals are all here?
Dong Xuebing secretly observed them. Although they seem to be polite, Dong Xuebing could feel they are not here with good intentions.
… …
Upstairs, in a private room.
There are three tables. There are two tables for the staff, and one table for the leaders. All of them are in the same room.
Dong Xuebing sat at the main seat, followed by the leaders. The Street Administration's staff were the last to sit down.
However, the seemingly harmonious atmosphere changed because of one sentence.
Before the banquet started, Geng Xinke smiled and told Dong Xuebing that two of the Street Office's Party Working Committee members could not make it. One of the Deputy Chiefs also had something to attend to at home. He asked Geng Xinke to pass this message to Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing nodded. But in his heart, he frowned. What's the meaning of this? You are trying to show off to me? You want me to think that you are close with the leaders of the Street Office?
Zhou Yanru frowned and looked at Geng Xinke and his three generals.
The Discipline Inspection Commission's Secretary, Qu Yiqiang, was looking at the table expressionlessly.
Geng Xinke finally revealed his fox's tail.
His words immediately caused the atmosphere in the room to become a little strange.
The staff at the two tables behind did not say a word. They were looking at the dishes served by the waiters. But in fact, all of them were paying attention to the leader's table. The leader of the Street Office had changed, and this was a serious matter. Who wouldn't pay attention to the situation in the future? Secretary Geng is the District Mayor's younger brother, and the new Chief is young and has no background. No one knows if the new Chief can suppress Secretary Geng. Who will the Street Office listen to in the future? Everyone was paying attention to this banquet, and they knew this banquet was not simple.
Is Secretary Geng trying to put the new Chief in his place?
This is going to be a good show!
There are some people in the government who want to see the world in chaos. When they saw this scene, all of them became alert. They want to see who is more capable. This will determine the attitude of many people in the future.
Dong Xuebing smiled. "Come, let's start eating. Don't wait for the dishes to get cold."
I still have not shown my power to all of you, and you are trying to put me in my place?
Dong Xuebing sneered in his heart. What tricks do you all have? I have not beaten anyone since young!
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