Chapter 39 – Becoming a Party Member (2/2)

Dong Xuebing was feeling great, but he modestly replied: “Stop praising me. I did not think much and just know that if the documents were destroyed by the fire, the whole General Affairs Office would be in trouble. That’s why I rushed in.”

Guo Shunjie knew Dong Xuebing was talking rubbish.

Guo Panwei was also thinking the same thing. If there is no credit for doing this, will you still risk your life by running into the office? Who are you trying to fool?

But they could only say all these in their hearts. No matter what, Guo Shunjie and Guo Panwei were impressed by Dong Xuebing’s guts. If given a chance again, Guo Shunjie and Guo Panwei will still not enter the office to risk their lives.

The door opened.

Li Qing and Zhou Changchun entered the ward again. The people surrounding Dong Xuebing’s bed moved aside to make way for the leaders.

Li Qing sat down beside the bed and patted Dong Xuebing’s hand. “I have just received news that the Bureau had approved your application and you are now a Party member.”

Tan Limei and the rest were surprised. “Didn’t Bing Zhi submit his application two weeks ago?”

Dong Xuebing was also shocked to hear this. “Me? Approved?” He had not even submitted a periodical report and had not enrolled in any of the courses. He needs at least one year to qualify as a Party Activist and another year to become a Probationary Party member. How come he become a Party member two weeks after submitting his application? This was not right.

Zhou Changchun laughed. “Your approval is an exceptional case.”

Everyone in the ward understood why.

Joining the Party through exceptional approval happens quite frequently during the rescue efforts of natural disasters like earthquakes, or war. Those individuals with exceptional performances and contributions are allowed to join the Party immediately.

Li Qing explained. “This afternoon, after we put out the fire, Old Zhou and I had a discussion and decided to submit your application letter to the higher-ups. We applied for an exceptional approval for you. The phone call earlier was to inform us that the application is approved and when you return to work, you will be sworn in. After that, you will be Probationary Party member.” Actually, Dong Xuebing’s performance in the afternoon was still not good enough to qualify for exceptional approval. But to repay Dong Xuebing, Li Qing and Zhou Changchun made a few trips to their leaders’ offices to talk about this exceptional approval. Director Yan had also seen Dong Xuebing’s bravery, and with his help, the approval was granted.

Gou Panwei and Guo Shunjie were jealous. It was rare to see someone getting exceptional approval.

Dong Xuebing was overjoyed! This was not what he expected. He will be a party member, and it will look good on his resume. He showed a “grateful” expression: “Thank you, Director Li, Thank you, Chief Zhou. I will not let you all down. I will work harder for the Communist Party and will be prepared to sacrifice myself for the party and people……”

Li Qing laughed: “This is not the place for you to pledge your loyalty to the Party.”

“Hahahaha…….” Everyone laughs.

After all the visitors left, Dong Xuebing covered his whole body under the blanket and laughed. All these injuries were worth it. Not only he had gained the trust of Li Qing and Zhou Changchun, even the Director and all his colleagues were impressed by him. Most importantly, he had successfully joined the CPC.

Hahahaha…….. I am a Party member now!!!