Before noon.
The sun is high in the sky.
Dong Xuebing left Geng Yuehua's house after dinner and drove to Guangming Street Office. It's less than 20 days before the earthquake, and his work is progressing smoothly. But he also knows this is not the time to be happy. There are still a series of obstacles waiting for him to overcome, and it's still too early to relax.
Earthquake drill!
This is the key to success!
This is the most crucial step!
Dong Xuebing had read the newspaper more than ten times and memorized the names of all the collapsed buildings, shops, and houses. It's impossible to make a last-minute effort, as there are only a few days left before the earthquake. Fortify the buildings? This is impossible. He does not have enough funds, and he does not have enough time to do this. That's why Dong Xuebing must find an excuse to evacuate those who died in the earthquake earlier. This is why he must use the earthquake drill as an excuse. If not, how can he convince so many people to evacuate? In the end, he can only watch them die!
Drill …
Drill …
Let's not talk about how to implement the drill, and it's not easy to get the District's approval.
As Dong Xuebing was thinking, he arrived at the office and drove into the courtyard. It's lunchtime, and many people are entering the cafeteria.
Dong Xuebing alighted and is about to have his lunch.
Suddenly, a car entered the cafeteria, and someone shouted. "Chief Dong!"
Dong Xuebing's first reaction is someone from Yan Tai County. When he was working in Yan Tai County, he was the Public Security Deputy Chief and Investment Promotion Agency Chief. That's why even though he is now the Street Office Director, his old colleagues still call him 'Chief Dong'. Dong Xuebing stopped and turned to look. It's Yan Tai County's Investment Promotion Agency's Chief Sun Shuli. Dong Xuebing looked to the side and saw Lin Pingping, Dong Xuebing's former subordinate. She is the Investment Promotion Agency's Business Section One Chief.
"Old Sun! Xiao Lin! "Dong Xuebing laughed and greeted them warmly." Why are you all here? "
Sun Shuli laughed. "The City's Investment Promotion Agency has a meeting in the afternoon, and we had just arrived. It's been a while since we met, and that's why we are here to visit you."
Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "What old leader? You are twenty years older than me. Are you trying to make fun of me?"
Lin Pingping also alighted from the car and smiled. "Chief, your complexion is getting better."
Dong Xuebing smiled. "I am fine. I'm so busy that I don't even know where I am. I'm so happy to see you guys, that's why I'm so happy. " Then, he looked at Lin Pingping from head to toe. "Xiao Lin, it seems like work has been going well for you. You look better than me. How's your son?"
Lin Pingping smiled faintly and said, "Not bad, just a little naughty."
"He's just a kid. Who isn't naughty? Just monitor them. "Dong Xuebing replied.
"I'm busy with work. I can't take care of everything by myself." Lin Pingping sounded a little helpless.
Sun Shuli said. "On the way here, I had told Xiao Lin to get married and find a partner. It will solve everything. It's not easy to raise a kid alone." Dong Xuebing agreed.
Lin Pingping is one of the first few people to approach him when he was appointed in the Investment Promotion Agency. Dong Xuebing had always treated her as his confidant and has a good impression of her. It's not because she is capable, but it's because she has a strong character. It's not easy for an unmarried mother to have a child before getting married. Maybe some people might think Lin Pingping is too immature and is not suitable to work in the government. But Dong Xuebing doesn't think so. Even if she is immature, she can't be more mature than him. That's why Dong Xuebing doesn't need to judge a person's maturity in politics. What he sees in Lin Pingping is Lin Pingping's character.
The few of them chatted for a while.
After a while, Sun Shuli said. "Chief, if you are not busy, can I treat you to lunch?"
"Sure." Dong Xuebing agreed without hesitation. "I am about to go to the cafeteria, but since you all are in Nanshan District, I cannot let you all spend money. My treat!"
Sun Shuli immediately shook his head. "No."
"What do you mean by no? It's settled!"
"Chief, you don't have to be so polite with me!" Sun Shuli refused.
When Sun Shuli was still a Deputy Bureau Chief, he only cares about his work and doesn't care about interpersonal relationships. He is busy with attracting investors and getting bonuses. But after Dong Xuebing left, Sun Shuli became the head of the Investment Promotion Agency, and the situation changed. The County's leaders have to agree with him, and his subordinates need to be reorganized. In just a few months, Sun Shuli had become more experienced. If it were in the past, Sun Shuli would never say such things. He had changed a lot.
He is very grateful to Dong Xuebing because Dong Xuebing had recommended him to be the Bureau Chief before he was transferred. But Sun Shuli knows he had not helped Dong Xuebing much, and their relationship is only passable. Dong Xuebing and Mayor Xie will get married sooner or later, and Sun Shuli can't ignore their relationship. That's why Sun Shuli wants to get closer to Dong Xuebing and brought along Lin Pingping, Dong Xuebing's former confidant. He wants to get closer to Dong Xuebing through Lin Pingping.
Dong Xuebing did not reject Sun Shuli's offer and agreed.
Both of them are not short of money for the meal, and they are just being polite.
But when the three of them were about to board the car to the restaurant, Geng Xinke walked out of the office building. He seems to be going for lunch, and he did not look at Dong Xuebing for long when he saw him. Suddenly, Geng Xinke was stunned and looked at Dong Xuebing's direction. He saw Lin Pingping, who is about to get into the car.
"Pingping?" Geng Xinke's eyes narrowed.
Dong Xuebing, Lin Pingping, and the rest also looked over.
Lin Pingping was also stunned when she saw Dong Xuebing. "… Xinke?"
"You …" Geng Xinke snapped out of his daze and walked over. His eyes never left Lin Pingping's face. "Why are you here? Why are you here? "
"I am here for some errands." Lin Pingping panicked. "You … you are working here? Aren't you in the Ministry of Education? "
"I was transferred here two years ago. Where are you working now?"
"Yan Tai County, Investment Promotion Agency."
"Yan Tai County? How come I don't know about it? "
"I had only been there for a few years." Lin Pingping took a deep breath. "We had not contacted each other after we graduated. Of course, you don't know about it."
The atmosphere is weird.
Dong Xuebing blinked and knew something must be going on between them. "Do you all know each other?"
Lin Pingping quickly replied. "Xinke is my university classmate. Hmmm … or should I say we are schoolmates."
Geng Xinke and Lin Pingping's eyes met. Lin Pingping did not look away, but Geng Xinke subconsciously looked away. He looked at Lin Pingping again, and Lin Pingping looked away again.
Dong Xuebing thought to himself. What are you two doing?
Are you playing Bumper Cars?
Dong Xuebing observed Lin Pingping's expression and said. "We are university classmates, and it's not easy to meet each other. Why don't you two continue chatting? Old Sun, shall we go for lunch together?"
Sun Shuli did not say anything. "Sure."
"Don't." Lin Pingping hurriedly said, "How can I do that? How can I leave my leader behind? Isn't this putting me in a difficult position?"
Dong Xuebing smiled. "We are all friends, and it's fine. Alright. I still have something to discuss with Old Sun."
Lin Pingping stammered. "Chief Dong, Chief Sun, I …"
Sun Shuli waved his hand. "Chief Dong has spoken. Go ahead."
Dong Xuebing and Sun Shuli boarded the car and drove out of the district.
After the car left the main entrance, Sun Shuli turned and joked. "I think there is something wrong between Xiao Lin and that Xinke. Haha. "
Dong Xuebing laughed. "I think so too."
"That person called Xin Ke is …"
"Deputy Secretary of the Street's Party Working Committee."
Sun Shuli shut his mouth and did not ask further. The Party Working Committee's Secretary and Deputy Secretary are not on good terms, and Sun Shuli is afraid he will say the wrong thing.
Courtyard.
Geng Xinke looked at Lin Pingping, and Lin Pingping looked at Geng Xinke. Both did not say a word.
After a few seconds of silence, Geng Xinke looked at his colleagues walking in and out of the office. "Let's go out for lunch. It's not convenient to talk here."
Lin Pingping gritted her teeth. "Never mind. I still have something on. I will leave first." She turned and left.
"Pingping!" Geng Xinke smiled. "You are not going to give me face?"
Lin Pingping paused and sighed. She calmed herself down and said. "… I have a meeting at the Investment Promotion Agency in the afternoon. I only have one hour."
"Alright. I will drive over." Geng Xinke took a deep breath and quickly found a car to drive out of the Street Administration Office.
In the car, Geng Xinke looked at Lin Pingping. "You had lost weight, but you still look the same. How have you been these few years?"
"Not bad." Lin Pingping replied calmly.
"Then … are you married?"
Lin Pingping paused. "No. What about you?"
"Me too."
"You are not young anymore. Why haven't you considered marriage?"
Geng Xinke replied. "It's not that I had not considered marriage. But … after we graduated from university, we had not met anyone suitable. What about you? Why are you not married? "
"I am busy with work."
"I just know you are working in Yan Tai County. If I knew it is so close, I …"
"Stop it." Lin Pingping put her hand on her forehead and sighed. "Stop it."
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