Chapter 566
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Afternoon.
The entire Guangming Street Office was filled with indignant discussions.
"Did you hear about it? Ping An Street Office had been nominated as a model unit. "
"I knew it! What is this?! How did they get selected? "
"How can they be considered model? They will not even get a spot! "
"Our province had nominated more than a dozen units, but only one or two units from each province can be selected. They will surely not make it."
"That's right. Many residents had called to report Li's restaurant for making too much noise. But did Ping An Street send anyone to check on the restaurant? No! How can they be considered a model unit? What a joke! Who did they even respect? "
"But I can tell that the district is supporting them."
"Sigh … Model unit. If only we had gotten this unit earlier."
"They must have used their connections. If they had applied normally, they will never get this unit."
Second Building.
Party Secretary's office.
Dong Xuebing ordered his men to carry out the work at the Elderly Home, while he sat behind his desk smoking. His face was gloomy. Actually, Dong Xuebing needs to get some outstanding achievements now. He had offended so many people the moment he arrived, and he does not have any leaders in the district. This had caused Dong Xuebing's relationship with the district to drift apart. During this meeting, Dong Xuebing could feel the district and other streets discriminating against him. This was not a good sign, and Dong Xuebing was under a lot of pressure. But if Dong Xuebing could get some outstanding achievements like being nominated as an exemplary unit, then all his problems would be solved. Even if the district and other people were unhappy with his work style, they would not be able to touch him.
But it's just a thought.
Dong Xuebing knows how difficult it is to be a model unit or an advanced unit in the country. Just getting a nomination is a big deal, and it's not just about doing a good job. He must promote the unit properly, have exemplary achievements, and not let anyone find fault with him.
Chu Qinghua!
Ping An Street Office!
Dong Xuebing narrowed his eyes and snubbed his cigarette.
Ring … ring … ring … Dong Xuebing's phone rang. "Mum."
"Hello." Dong Xuebing answered the phone and asked angrily. "Mum, what's up?"
Luan Xiaoping asked. "What's wrong? Are you busy with work? "
Dong Xuebing sighed. "It's not going well, but it's fine. Are you outside? "A car horn blared on the other end of the line.
"Yeah, I got off work. Mom said I'd go and see you."
"Oh, it's already so late. Alright, you can come."
"In Guangming Street in Nanshan District, right? I don't know your dormitory. Where should I wait for you? "
"Why don't you go to Guangming Street? There's a small garden on the east side. Wait for me at the entrance of the garden. It's not far from our quarters."
"Alright, see you later."
"By the way, buy some groceries. There's nothing left at home."
"You can be lazy, I know."
After hanging up, Dong Xuebing looked at his watch and quickly finish his work. He got off work ten minutes earlier and drove to Guangming Street Garden.
At around 5 pm, Dong Xuebing's car arrived, and his mother was still nowhere to be seen. He alighted from the car and sat on a bench outside the garden.
One minute …
Five minutes …
Ten minutes …
Suddenly, Luan Xiaoping walked towards Dong Xuebing with a bag of groceries.
Dong Xuebing saw his mother and stood up to walk towards her. But he was surprised to see three people beside his mother. A middle-aged man in his forties, a woman in her forties, and a man in his early thirties. All three of them were dressed in suits, and they don't look like a family. They look more like staff from a state-owned enterprise. The middle-aged man leading the group was smiling and chatting with Luan Xiaoping.
"Sis, is Ping 'an Street around here?"
"It's across the road, and this is Guangming Street."
"Oh, you are staying in this district? Do you know where the old folks' homes are nearby? "
"I don't live here. I don't know."
The few of them asked many questions and even found out where the old folks' homes are. Luan Xiaoping looked at them warily and did not say anything.
Dong Xuebing was surprised and walked over. "Mum!"
"Xiao Bing." Luan Xiaoping was worried that they might meet some women traffickers. She was relieved when she saw her son. She knew how powerful Xiao Bing is.
Dong Xuebing blinked. "This is …"
"I don't know them." Luan Xiaoping replied softly. "I don't know what they are doing."
Cheng Yandong laughed when he saw Luan Xiaoping being so cautious. "Sorry. We are just asking for directions. Sorry to disturb you."
Of course, Dong Xuebing would not think that these people were abducting women. He had noticed the jade necklace around the middle-aged man's neck. After collecting antiques for so long, Dong Xuebing's knowledge of antiques was much better than others. That dragon necklace was very heavy. It was about the length of a finger and half a finger wide. It was more like a toy than a necklace. This necklace was worth at least 1 million RMB. Who would use such an expensive necklace to abduct women?
Ask Ping 'an Street?
Ask the old folks' homes?
Dong Xuebing looked at them and asked. "Are you the leaders of the Central Government's Respecting the Elderly Model Inspection Group?"
The three of them were stunned and could not react in time.
Cheng Yandong asked curiously. "You are?"
Dong Xuebing extended his hand for a handshake. "Guangming Street Office Director, Dong Xuebing."
The three of them looked at each other and smiled. They did not expect someone to recognize them so easily and even met such a young Street Office Director.
Cheng Yandong also shook Dong Xuebing's hand. "Nice to meet you. I am Cheng Yandong from the National Respecting the Elderly Office."
The other two middle-aged women and man also introduced themselves. One of them is from the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and the other is from the Communist Youth League Central Committee. Dong Xuebing could tell Cheng Yandong is most likely the team leader for this visit. But these few people should not be high-ranking leaders and should only be at the rank of Deputy Divisional Chief or Divisional Chief. They do not have much authority. But since Cheng Yandong is in charge of more than a dozen nominations in Hebei Province, Dong Xuebing cannot just look at his authority. Cheng Yandong should be the decision-maker for this visit. As long as he approves, the nomination will be reported to the Central Government. Although it might not be a model unit, it will at least be selected. That's why the government must try their best to serve these people well.
Dong Xuebing replied politely. "Welcome to Nanshan District. I thought it will be tomorrow. Oh, have you arranged the accommodation? Should I contact them? "
Cheng Yandong waved his hand and laughed. "No need to trouble yourself. I had booked the hotel."
The middle-aged woman looked at Dong Xuebing. "Team Leader, over there?"
Cheng Yandong nodded and did not say much to Dong Xuebing. He left after saying goodbye to Dong Xuebing. He is heading towards the Ping An Street Office across the road.
Dong Xuebing took the vegetables from his mother. "Mum, let's go."
"Are those people from the Central Government?" Luan Xiaoping asked.
Dong Xuebing nodded. "They are here to inspect model units. It seems like they are here for a surprise visit. But it has nothing to do with our district."
Luan Xiaoping nodded. "Are you not going to report to the District Government?"
Dong Xuebing paused for a second and laughed. "Mum, it seems like Old Yang had taught you many things about the government. Your political wisdom is better than me."
Luan Xiaoping laughed. "You even dare to insult me?"
"Haha … I am praising you."
Family quarters.
After entering the house, Luan Xiaoping refused to let Dong Xuebing help her. She went into the kitchen and started preparing dinner.
Dong Xuebing could only smile and sit on the sofa. What his mother said was right. The site visit team had sneaked in, and he had even seen them. He should inform Ping An Street's administration. Although the conflict between Dong Xuebing and Chu Qinghua could not be resolved, Dong Xuebing should still look at the bigger picture. Also, he had met with the leader of the site visit team. If Yan Dong revealed this to the district government, and Dong Xuebing knew that the site visit team was coming but did not report to the higher-ups, then Dong Xuebing's position would be in an awkward position.
So, Dong Xuebing called the Ping An Street Party Committee Office. He will not contact Chu Qinghua directly as they had fallen out a long time ago.
Ring … ring … ring … the line got through.
"Hello, Party Committee Office. Who is this?" It is a young man's voice.
Dong Xuebing replied indifferently. "I am Dong Xuebing from Guangming Street Office."
That person paused for a second. "Oh … I will pass you to Director Chu."
"No need. The Central Government's …"
But that person changed the line. Ring … ring … ring … Dong Xuebing got through to the Director's office.
Dong Xuebing is annoyed. Damn! Didn't you hear what I said? All of you from Ping An Street Office are looking down on me!
"Hello." Chu Qinghua's voice sounded.
Dong Xuebing replied coldly. "I am Dong Xuebing."
"Huh?" The other end of the line was quiet. "Haha … Chief Dong? What's up?"
What's with this tone?
Dong Xuebing can't be bothered to talk to him. "I met the leader of the Central Government's Model Elderly Unit Visit Team on my way back. They had arrived at Nanshan District and are asking for directions on the streets. They had asked for the address of your Elderly Home. You all better be prepared."
Chu Qinghua frowned. "They have arrived?" He doesn't believe Dong Xuebing.
"Anyway, I had said what I wanted to say …"
"Ok!"
Ring … ring … ring … Chu Qinghua hangs up.
F * * k you!
Dong Xuebing is furious. I had warned you out of goodwill and asked you all to be prepared for the enemy's sudden attack. What kind of attitude is this? Do I owe you a debt of gratitude? You hung up before I could finish talking? You don't even want to thank me?!
Old bastard!
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