Chapter 145 – Provincial Exchange learning program place! (1/2)

Lunchtime.

Dong Xuebing had just stepped out of his office to go to the cafeteria when he heard the news of the Provincial Exchange learning program being brought forward to February. This time, their bureau will be going to Zhejiang Province, and there were only 10 places. Actually, exchange program was all bullshit. It’s actually an excuse to go on holiday. The Western District Branch Bureau will organize this program annually. Because the State Security was a specialized agency, they could not go overseas like other government agencies. They could only pick other provinces.

“Sister Chang.” Dong Xuebing called Chang Juan. “How were the spots assign last year? Our General Affairs Office gets to participate?”

Chang Juan thought for a while and replied. “We have not participated before. Those who get the spots were leaders, someone who had significant contributions to the branch, or……” Chang Juan’s voice became softer. “…… someone with connections or backgrounds. Err…… Chief Dong, maybe you might get a spot this year.” Who else in the branch had more contributions than Dong Xuebing this year? Connections? Chief Xiao Dong is close to all the leaders. Rank? Chief Xiao Dong is also now Deputy Section Chief rank. That’s why Chang Juan felt Dong Xuebing would surely qualify to get a place.

Dong Xuebing also felt the same way. But when he thought about his argument with Yan Lei, he was not that confident.

After Lunch.

Dong Xuebing went to Deputy Branch Bureau Xu Yan’s office. “Chief Xu, I am here to admit my mistake.”

Xu Yan, who was at her desk, replied without even looking up. “Your mistake? What can you do wrong?”

Dong Xuebing could sense Xu Yan was angry. He cleared his throat and replied. “Chief Xu. It’s like this. Secretary Xu had come to the General Affairs Office this morning and instructed a new girl to do some work. He did not say when he need the task to be completed and just gave Xiao Wang a document for her to type. But after 5 minutes, he returned and saw the task was not completed. He started creating a scene in the General Affairs Office and even made our new staff member cry. The words he used were indirectly scolding you and me. I do not understand why the General Affairs Department staffs have to be disciplined by him.”

Xu Yan raised her head and looked at him. “This is called admitting your mistake?”

“Errr…… I am at fault too. I admit that I should not be rush and clashed with him.”

Xu Yan put down her pen and looked at Dong Xuebing: “What did I say during the previous time when you fight with Secretary Yan? Don’t you understand the meaning of staying low? You just got your promotion, and now you got into trouble again. When are you going to change that foul temper of yours? Ah?”

Dong Xuebing smiled embarrassedly and helped Xu Yan pour a glass of water. “Yes, Mdm. You are right.”

Xu Yan knocked on her desk. “Is it that hard to get along with Secretary Yan? Even if you are unhappy with him, you should still give him face.” It’s because he was Dong Xuebing. If not, Xu Yan would not say so much.

Dong Xuebing felt being wrongly accused. “Chief Xu, I am not finding excuses. The fact is I also wanted to get along well with Secretary Yan. But this morning, when I am on my way to work, he came over and act like he is my leader, ordering me to do things. I can’t find words to describe his attitude. What did I do? I gave in and tolerated him. But he went to my office and started to shout at my subordinates. He is the one who did not give clear instructions. How can I let him do what he wants in my office? He is the one who did not give me face and wanted to find fault with me!”

Xu Yan stared him Dong Xuebing. “You are full of reasons!”

Dong Xuebing was groomed by Xu Yan and had helped Xu Yan complete many difficult tasks in return. He had made the General Affairs Department proud. Xu Yan trusted Dong Xuebing fully. What about Yan Lei? He was newly transferred to the branch and had no results at all. Furthermore, he clashed with Xiao Dong several times. It does not matter who was the right or wrong. Xu Yan already has a terrible impression of Yan Lei. Xiao Dong was young and immature. He was impulsive and rash. But Xiao Dong was capable. He could solve problems for the leaders. What about Yan Lei? No capabilities and immature. Everyone has biases. Xu Yan felt Yan Lei was too much in this incident. He was not suitable to be the leader’s secretary. He would offend all other leaders and will make his life difficult. No one would work with Yan Lei, and it will be difficult for Chief Zhen to lead the branch.

But Xu Yan still wanted to teach Dong Xuebing a lesson. “Stop talking about others. Why everyone else can get along well with Secretary Yan except for you? The problem lies in you too!”

“…… Yes. You are right.”

During the Branch’s Party Committee Meeting, Xu Yan had gone over to Zhen Anguo’s side. This was also Xiao Dong’s credit. During the calligraphy incident, Dong Xuebing had brought Xu Yan and Zhen Anguo closer to each other. This was also the reason why Xu Yan does not want to see Dong Xuebing fall out with Yan Lei. Dong Xuebing was her trusted aide, and Yan Lei was Chief Zhen’s, right-hand man. If they grudge between them was too big, both leaders will feel embarrassed. Just the incident in the morning was too hard for the leaders to accept. It’s unbecoming for them to bang tables and fight in front of the staff members.

“Think before you act in the future. Don’t be hot-headed and do whatever you like. You will regret if you are punished for this morning’s incident.” Xu Yan reached over and took a sip of the tea poured by Dong Xuebing. “Go back and reflect on your actions.”

Dong Xuebing was feeling uneasy. “Chief Xu, will Chief Zhen have a bad impression of me?”

Xu Yan replied: “You finally thought about this now? What were you thinking earlier? Chief Zhen’s secretary had clashed with you twice. You tell me, will he have a good impression of you?”

At the same time.

Yan Lei was in Zhen Anguo’s office.

“Chief Zhen. The General Affairs Office is too uncooperative. If this carries on, it will be hard for me to do my work.”

Zhen Anguo looked at Yan Lei: “What happened?” Zhen Guoan was newly transferred over and held the highest rank in the branch. That’s why he did not receive the news as fast as Xu Yan.

Yan Lei knew Zhen Anguo does not like to hear all these small matters. But he was too furious. “It’s that Chief Dong. Yes. I got to admit that he is capable and has outstanding results. But he has no respect for you and had ignored me. Earlier, I had asked staff at the General Affairs Office to type a document. They are too slow and could not even complete typing a simple document in half a day. I got mad and scolded that staff member. That Dong Xuebing suddenly came out of his office and started arguing with me. He says that this is the way they work, and I have no right to scold his people. He is unreasonable!”

Zhen Anguo frowned.

Yan Lei continued. “Chief Zhen, when have you seen me lose my temper? But that Dong Xuebing was too much. He does not have any respect for others just because he had achieved some results!”

“Are you telling the truth?”

“Yes. Many people saw what happened.”

This was the job of a secretary. A secretary might not be able to do his or her job well, but when it comes to creating trouble for someone else, it would be a piece of cake for them.

Zhen Anguo was a good leader. But no matter how good he was, he still has biases. Yan Lei also did not tell him the truth, and Zhen Anguo felt Dong Xuebing was too much. Yan Lei had worked for Zhen Anguo for years, and he had never seen Yan Lei losing his temper before. He thought Xiao Dong must have said something that pissed Yan Lei.

This Xiao Dong was too immature!

Zhen Anguo shook his head. He did not think too much this, as he still like Dong Xuebing’s capabilities. If not, he will also not support Xu Yan’s proposal to promote Dong Xuebing to Deputy Section Chief. Yan Lei told him this incident did not affect Zhen Anguo’s impression of Dong Xuebing much. Everyone has flaws. Young and impulsive? Just give him some punishments, and he will change for the better. Zhen Anguo also knew that Dong Xuebing had just started work, and that’s why he was rash and inexperience. He did not consider the impact of his actions. Zhen Anguo thought for a while and made up his mind in his heart.

……

Dong Xuebing was worried that he would leave a bad impression with Zhen Anguo. After leaving Xu Yan’s office, he went to Chief Zhen’s office.

Knock, knock. Dong Xuebing knocked on the door.

“Come in.”

Dong Xuebing entered the office with a sad face. “Chief Zhen. I am here to admit my wrong.”

Yan Lei was also in the office. He was sorting the documents for Zhen Anguo. When he saw Dong Xuebing, he sneered.

Zhen Anguo did not ask Dong Xuebing to sit down and ignored him. He took a look at Dong Xuebing and continued with his work.

When Dong Xuebing was at Xu Yan’s office earlier, she was also writing something. That was because she treated Dong Xuebing as her own people. But Zhen Anguo was purposely making things difficult for Dong Xuebing now. Dong Xuebing was furious and looked at Yan Lei. It was not hard to guess. This bastard must have complained to Chief Zhen and most likely exaggerated the story. If not, Chief Zhen would not treat someone who had to help him greatly like this!

Yan Lei! This is not the end between us!

Dong Xuebing could only stand there and wait.

About 5 to 6 minutes later, Zhen Anguo lifted his head. “Xiao Dong. What is it?”

Yan Lei was standing by the side, looking at Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing gritted his teeth. “Chief Zhen, I apologized for what happened between Secretary Yan and me earlier. I was too rash.” He did not know what Yan Lei said to Zhen Anguo. But Dong Xuebing could not give any explanation and could only apologize, even though he felt he had done nothing wrong.

Zhen Anguo nodded. “I think both of you are in the wrong. You all are colleagues, and if there are problems at work, you all should settle amicably.”