Late.
The auction had been going on for more than an hour.
The atmosphere in the banquet hall was lively. Mayor Zhong Zhengwei's calligraphy was sold for more than 3 million RMB, and Mayor Zhong smiled. He looked at Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan and nodded to them. Dong Xuebing's calligraphy had won the auction and was sold for more than 10 times more than that Master's painting. This made Mayor Zhong proud.
Dong Xuebing walked down the stage with this calligraphy.
Xie Huilan walked past Zhong Zhengwei and laughed. "Mayor Zhong, can I keep your calligraphy for my collection? I will frame it and hang it at home. "
Zhong Zhengwei smiled. "How can my calligraphy be worth so much?"
Dong Xuebing interrupted. "Your calligraphy is too good, and it is worth any amount of money."
Zhong Zhengwei laughed and pointed at Dong Xuebing. "Haha … as long as you all like it."
"I also like calligraphy." Xie Huilan laughed. "I will visit you some other day. Can you give me some pointers? "
Zhong Zhengwei replied. "Ok. But I will not give you pointers. We will learn from each other."
The few of them chatted for a while more, and Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan returned to their seats.
Some relationships are built this way, and some face is also built this way.
Luo Haiting and the rest looked at Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan. Only Dong Xuebing would spend 3 million RMB to buy an ordinary calligraphy piece.
After sitting down, Dong Xuebing whispered. "Being able to build a good relationship with Mayor Zhong will be beneficial to you in the future. The money spent is worth it. What bullshit about not being able to donate more than the City's Party Secretary? This is all bullshit. This is all for us to prepare for our future work. Furthermore, we are contributing to the disaster area. "Dong Xuebing is not afraid of spending money. He is not like those businessmen who have no concept of money.
Xie Huilan glanced at Dong Xuebing. "I will teach you a lesson later."
"Heh … I had helped you, and you still want to teach me a lesson?"
"Haha … is that considered helping you? You are just trying to compete with him! "
"That Song Fei is not appreciative of my kindness. How dare he compete with my wife? How dare he humiliate me?! "
"I don't think you'll be able to change that bad temper of yours in this lifetime!"
"It's not about my temper. I can lose myself, but I can't lose my wife."
"Look at your sweet mouth. Did you put honey on it? Hehe, I'll taste it later and see if it's sweet. "
"Aiya, lower your voice. If others hear you, where will I put my face?"
After that, the last few items were auctioned off. But with Dong Xuebing's 3 million RMB bid, the rest of the items paled in comparison. It's only a few tens of thousands or a few hundred thousand RMB, and it's not considered high. Businessmen value profits, and they will not increase the bid if it's more than their bottom line. Of course, Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan are the focus of the auction. If a businessman had bid 3 million RMB, it's fine. But it's a government staff member. Many reporters started taking pictures of them, and some government staff members who are not familiar with Dong Xuebing looked at him.
The charity auction ended.
The total amount collected is close to 10 million RMB, and it's not bad.
The Municipal Party Secretary, Wan Fanglei, went up on stage and gave a final summary. He thanked everyone for their contributions to Fen Zhou City and promised that the money would be used for post-disaster reconstruction. Every cent would be spent wisely, and at the appropriate time, he would make a list of where the money would be used.
The auction ends.
Everyone stood up and left the venue.
Dong Xuebing walked up to the hostess.
The hostess laughed. "Chief Dong, thank you for your contributions to the disaster area."
Dong Xuebing smiled. "I am also a Fen Zhou City government staff member. How can I transfer the money to you?"
"I will give you an account." The host took out a card he had prepared beforehand and passed it to Dong Xuebing. The rest do not need to pay tens of thousands of RMB, as some government officials had paid before they left. But Dong Xuebing had bid for 3 million RMB, and he cannot swipe his card. That's why he needs to remit the money. "Just transfer the money to this account. This is a special account set up by the City Government for the earthquake.
"Ok. I will transfer the money over tomorrow."
Dong Xuebing looked at Song Fei one last time before leaving with Xie Huilan. Luan Xiaoping had wanted to stay at Dong Xuebing's place, but Yang Zhaode and Zhong Zhengwei had arranged to have dinner at Mayor Zhong's place. In the end, Dong Xuebing and Luan Xiaoping returned home.
At the same time.
Song Fei looked at Dong Xuebing's car at the entrance of the hotel. He is in a bad mood as he had not completed any of his plans today.
Many people around him were looking at Song Fei with different expressions.
Song Fei felt uncomfortable and thought to himself. Why are you all looking at me?
"Old Song, are you coming?" A businessman walked out from behind. "You are not driving today. Can you give me a lift?"
Song Fei forced a smile and nodded. "Sure, Old Zhang. Let's go. We are in the same hotel anyway."
Both boarded the car, and it looks like they are on good terms.
In the car, Boss Zhang looks at Song Fei. "Old Song, you … Sigh …"
Song Fei looked at him. "What's wrong? Just say it. "
Boss Zhang hesitated for a second. "Why did you fight with Dong Xuebing just now?"
Song Fei shook his head. "I knew you will ask this. Yes. I am not trying to fight with him. I only want to do my next few deals well. The reconstruction is in need of construction materials, and this is an opportunity. If I can get the help of Fen Zhou City's First and Second Leaders, I will be able to establish a foothold here. My business in the South had some funding issues, and I need to raise funds here."
Boss Zhang sighed. "I know what you are thinking. The most important thing for you to do is to have connections. But … you should not offend Dong Xuebing."
Song Fei asked curiously. "What's wrong with Dong Xuebing? I know he had performed well during the earthquake, but he has nothing to do with the Commission for Discipline Inspection and my business. I thought you are going to scold me for getting into a conflict with Mayor Xie. But this is my business, and I can't care so much. "
"You are new here and don't know the situation." Boss Zhang smiled. "We have known each other for so many years, and there are some things I must tell you. Among all the government officials in Fen Zhou City, more people know Dong Xuebing than Mayor Xie. Do you believe me?"
"That's right. He had saved so many people during the earthquake. Who doesn't know him?"
"You still don't understand. What I am trying to say is most of Fen Zhou City's government officials would rather offend Mayor Xie than Dong Xuebing."
"Why?"
"Dong Xuebing has a bad reputation in Fen Zhou City."
"Are you saying he wants to touch me?"
"I had not said that." Boss Zhang replied. "I am just reminding you. Also … sigh … there is no need for you to fight with him over the painting."
Song Fei stubbornly replied. "I think there is a need. At least I can show Secretary Wan my attitude. I heard Secretary Wan is not fond of Dong Xuebing."
"That's the government's business. Why are you getting involved?"
"How am I going to make money if I don't get involved? I should have increased the bid by a few hundred thousand, and Dong Xuebing might not dare to compete with me. "Song Fei regretted.
Boss Zhang looked at Song Fei helplessly. "You really don't know? From my understanding of him, even if you offer 30 million, Dong Xuebing will not hesitate. "
Song Fei was shocked. "Really? Oh, how come he is so rich? "
"He is more than rich." Boss Zhang explained. "When he was appointed, his assets were announced. Do you know how much he is worth? 100 million! What's more, it's cash. No matter how big our business is, do you have 100 million RMB in cash? You can't, and I can't, but Dong Xuebing can. He had heard rumors that he had won the lottery, and the City's Party Committee and the Commission for Discipline Inspection had agreed to it. "
"100 million?" Song Fei took a deep breath. "I was wondering why a government official dares to spend so much money."
Boss Zhang tried to persuade Song Fei. "Old Song, don't offend Dong Xuebing. I know you are thinking of offending the Commission for Discipline Inspection if you can get close to the City's Party Secretary. But it's not like that. It's easy to deal with the King of Hell, but it's hard to deal with him. This Dong Xuebing is like a landmine in Fen Zhou City. Those who offend him will be bombed, and no one dares to offend him. Even the City's leaders did not say anything. Why are you trying to act tough? "
Song Fei frowned. "Even the City's leaders don't dare to offend him? How come he is so influential here? "
"It's not that they don't dare to offend him. Maybe they are not willing to offend him. As long as there is no conflict of interest, who will offend Dong Xuebing? Do you know what nickname he has in the City? 'God of Plague'! Didn't you see those lower-ranked government officials avoiding him at the charity event? Have you ever thought of why? If Dong Xuebing is not capable, will they treat him like this? Also, did you see that? His mother is the Mayor's wife, and his wife, Mayor Xie. Which one of them is easy to deal with? " Boss Zhang lowered his voice. "Of course, the most important thing is Dong Xuebing's way of doing things. He does not lack anything except for one thing … he is immoral. He never does things according to the rules, and it's hard to guard against him. Hmmm … I am just reminding you. If you are willing to listen to me, just listen to me."
"Alright, Old Zhang. I will remember it."
"Alright."
Song Fei replied casually. But in his heart, he does not agree with Boss Zhang. He likes to gamble and will not give up once he has set his sights on something. Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan are from the Commission for Discipline Inspection, and Xie Huilan is the Deputy Mayor in charge of the Discipline Inspection. They are not related to Song Fei's business, and if Song Fei can increase his business and get close to the City's Party Secretary, he is not afraid of offending anyone.
It's fine as long as he can make money.
Can Dong Xuebing tear up my contract? Can he tear down my company?
But Song Fei does not know Dong Xuebing will really do such immoral things!
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