Night.
It's getting dark.
City Party Committee Family Quarters. Xie Huilan had returned, and Dong Xuebing, who had just finished cooking, asked her to join him for dinner.
"Come and try it."
"Yes. Haha … not bad."
"How good is it? Tell me about it. "
"It tastes good, and my husband's cooking is the best."
"It's better than the restaurants outside?"
"Yes. It's not just a little bit better."
"Ok … I like what you said. Hurry up and eat."
Dong Xuebing helped Xie Huilan eat and suddenly asked. "Oh, how much should we donate to the charity fundraiser later?"
Xie Huilan looks at Dong Xuebing. "Ten to twenty thousand should be enough. This is not a small amount. I know what you are thinking, but everyone's salary is the same. If you donate too much, people will gossip. It's not wrong, but it's not necessary. If you want to donate more, just do it secretly. Tonight's function is political, and most of the attendees are Hebei Province's City leaders and businessmen. We are the leaders of the government, and it's up to the businessmen how much they donate. Also, the City's Party Committee's First and Second Leaders will be the main characters. Are you trying to steal their limelight? Do you think it's appropriate for us to donate more than them? "
Dong Xuebing thought for a while. "That's true."
"Hurry up and help me choose a dress later."
"Aren't we going to donate for the earthquake? You still want to wear a dress? Just a suit will do. "
"Suits also have different styles and colors. Give me some advice later."
It's very troublesome for women to go out. After a while, Xie Huilan changed into a suit. Actually, to Dong Xuebing, these women's suits are the same. But he still said, "This suit is good." After that, he went back to his room to change.
Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan left.
They did not drive a Land Rover or Porsche. It's Xie Huilan's work unit.
Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan alighted at the hotel's entrance and took the elevator to the banquet hall on the top floor. This banquet hall is one of Fen Zhou City Government's partners, and all major events will be held here. When Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan arrived, many people had already entered the banquet hall, and a few staff and City Government officials are waiting outside. They are checking the invitations from all walks of life, but Xie Huilan does not need an invitation.
In the banquet hall.
About 30 people had come, and most of them were leaders and businessmen from Fen Zhou City and other neighboring cities. There were also some celebrities, calligraphers, and writers.
Xie Huilan entered the arena and immediately became the center of attention.
Dong Xuebing is used to seeing Huilan in the limelight as she is too beautiful. Even though Dong Xuebing had been married to her for so long and had known her for so many years, he is still stunned by her beauty. Huilan is too attractive for other people to see.
"Mayor Xie! You're here? "A merchant hurriedly came up to greet him.
"Mr. Song, haha." Xie Huilan shook hands with him. "Long time no see. How are you?"
"Thanks to you, I'm fine." Mr. Song looks at Dong Xuebing and shook his hand politely. "This must be your wife. Chief Dong, nice to meet you. "
Dong Xuebing shook hands with Mr. Song. "Nice to meet you."
More people walked up to greet Mr. Song, and Xie Huilan introduced Dong Xuebing to them. Of course, Fen Zhou City's government officials do not need to introduce Dong Xuebing. Everyone who had worked in Fen Zhou City knows Dong Xuebing. Even if they don't know Xie Huilan, they will know Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing is more famous than Xie Huilan in Fen Zhou City.
The City's Commission for Discipline Inspection's Secretary, He Xinen, and his wife had arrived.
The City's Commission for Discipline Inspection's Deputy Secretary, Zhan Guiping, and his wife had arrived.
Luo Haiting also entered the banquet hall alone without her husband.
"Xuebing!" Madam Zhan immediately walks over to greet Dong Xuebing.
Zhan Guiping also laughed and chatted with Xie Huilan.
After a while, the most important guests arrived. The leaders must be the last to arrive.
The first to arrive is Fen Zhou City's Mayor, Zhong Zhengwei. He is a middle-aged man in his fifties, and his hair is neatly combed.
After that, Fen Zhou City's Party Secretary, Wan Fanglei, also arrived.
This is not the first time Dong Xuebing met Wan Fanglei. The last time was when he was injured in the hospital after the earthquake, and Wan Fanglei visited him. But the atmosphere is different now. This time, Wan Fanglei and Wan Fanglei are in conflict because of Wan Sichao.
"Mayor Xie, you are here?" Mayor Zhong Zhengwei smiles as he looks at Xie Huilan.
Xie Huilan held Dong Xuebing's hand and walked over. "Mayor Zhong, why is Sister-in-law not here?"
Zhong Zhengwei smiled. "She has a cold and did not ask her to come over. Is this your wife? Not bad. "
Dong Xuebing shook Zhong Zhengwei's hand. "Mayor Zhong."
Dong Xuebing can tell Zhong Zhengwei and Xie Huilan are on good terms.
Wan Fanglei and his wife did not even look at Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan. They went to talk to the leaders from the neighboring cities. Only Madam Wan took a glance at Dong Xuebing and did not show any expression. After that, she looked away. But not showing any attitude is also a kind of attitude. Many Fen Zhou City's leaders saw this scene and mumbled in their hearts. Seems like Wan Sichao's incident had caused Wan Fanglei and his wife to have a bad impression of Dong Xuebing and his wife.
Zhan Guiping had also heard about what happened and is worried for Dong Xuebing. Offending the City's Party Secretary is not a joke.
Just as the fundraising event is about to start, the banquet hall's door opened.
Yang Zhaode and Luan Xiaoping were late and walked in slowly.
A leader who knows Old Yang laughed. "Mayor Yang, you are late."
"Haha … I guess I have to use the traffic as an excuse." Yang Zhaode replied.
Yang Zhaode is one of the top leaders in the banquet hall, and Wan Fanglei and the rest of Fen Zhou City's leaders smiled and nodded to greet him. Old Yang used to be Fen Zhou City's Organization Department Head, and everyone is familiar with him after working together for so many years.
Mayor Zhong Zhengwei walked over with a smile. "Mayor Yang, is this your wife? You are so lucky. Are you free tonight? Come over to my place. "
Yang Zhaode smiled. "Sure. I came in a hurry and had not eaten yet."
Luan Xiaoping smiled at Zhong Zhengwei and looked around.
"Is Madam Luan looking for someone?" Zhong Zhengwei asked.
Yang Zhaode replied. "She is looking for Xie Huilan and Xuebing."
Zhong Zhengwei laughed and pointed to a place not far away. "Over there."
Luan Xiaoping looked over and said goodbye to Zhong Zhengwei. "Xuebing, Xie Huilan, over here."
Xuebing? Xie Huilan?
Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan?
Many people were stunned. They don't understand why Lui An City's Mayor's wife did not greet the leaders of the same rank and went to look for them first. Why is she greeting them so intimately?
Dong Xuebing saw his mother and waved. "Mum, you are here?"
Xie Huilan narrowed her eyes. "Mum."
Luan Xiaoping nodded and held Xie Huilan's hand warmly. She looked at Xie Huilan's slightly bulging tummy and asked. "Did you eat spicy food recently?"
"No. I had quit long ago."
"Good. Eat less spicy food and drink more milk."
"I understand."
Mum?
Everyone was stunned.
Zhan Guiping, Luo Haiting, and the rest of Fen Zhou City's leaders were also stunned.
What Mum? Chief Dong and Mayor Xie's mother … is Mayor Yang's wife?
It couldn't be, right? How come no one had heard of this before? 'What's going on?'
Most of Lui An City's leaders had only known about this for a day, let alone Fen Zhou City's people!
Everyone looked at each other in astonishment.
Only Wan Fanglei and Zhong Zhengwei were not surprised as they had heard about this before.
Yang Zhaode saw Luan Xiaoping and Xie Huilan chatting and waved to Dong Xuebing. "Xuebing, come over. Let me introduce a few friends to you."
"Ok." Dong Xuebing walked over.
Yang Zhaode had been in Fen Zhou City for many years. Although he is no longer as well-connected after he was transferred away, he still has more connections than Xie Huilan and Dong Xuebing. It's better to know more people, and it will be beneficial for them in the future.
Luo Haiting took a deep breath. She had met Luan Xiaoping in Yan Tai County in the past, and she is Chief Dong's mother. Chief Dong's mother is not a teacher in Yan Tai County and had moved to Lui An City. She is even married to Mayor Yang. Chief Dong is really good at hiding this. How can he wait until now to reveal such a big secret? This is breaking news! Luo Haiting can predict this news will spread throughout the government tomorrow. Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan's rank and Yang Zhaode's identity as the Mayor will make it hard for others to deal with Dong Xuebing and his wife.
Suddenly, everyone looked at Dong Xuebing weirdly. They realized that Yang Zhaode and his wife did not come all the way here for the charity event. Why did they tell everyone that Dong Xuebing is their son? Are they trying to support Dong Xuebing?
Wan Fanglei's wife frowned.
Many government officials, who had stayed away from Dong Xuebing, were confused.
The atmosphere became weird, and many people were laughing in their hearts. This Chief Dong is really a plague. How many days has he been in the City Government? How can he stir up such a mess?! You're not here to be an official! If this carries on, when will you be promoted?!
It's time.
The charity event starts.
A beautiful host from Fen Zhou City's TV Station went up the stage and cleared her throat. She picked up the microphone to break the silence. "Good evening, leaders and guests."
The atmosphere lightened up.
Everyone found their seats and sat down.
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