Chapter 518 – Showing Director Dong, who’s the Boss! (1/2)

Afternoon.

Side building, Party Secretary Office.

Dong Xuebing smoked continuously while looking through his Subdistrict Office staff. He has a better understanding of the situation at the Subdistrict after Zhou Yanru’s information. The top two Nan Shan District Leaders have relatives working under him, which is a big headache. He can’t scold or punish them but still has to manage them. If he can’t handle this well, he will offend the District’s Party Secretary and Mayor. This is the worse scenario for him.

These two are his biggest headache.

Geng Xinke is not a pushover, and Dong Xuebing still has not to meet Wang Yuling.

Dong Xuebing snubbed his cigarette and thought of how is he going to establish his authority. This is a must, or he cannot do his work properly. Everyone will be brown-nosing these two, and who will listen to his orders? Geng Xinke is the No. 2 of the Subdistrict, and his authority is only slightly below him in the Subdistrict. Who will the subordinates listen to in the future? If everyone is listening to Geng Xinke because they are afraid of offending his District Mayor sister, he will have no authority.

Knock… knock… knock…

Dong Xuebing lifts his head. “Come in.”

Dong Xuebing will give respect to those who respected him. He will say “Please come in” to those who knock twice politely and will skip the word “Please” for those who knock three times quickly.

The door opens, and Geng Xinke enters.

Dong Xuebing did not stand up and just smiles. “Secretary Geng.”

Geng Xinke smiles and asked. “Director Dong, how was your inspection earlier? Are there any issues with our staff?”

“I am only here for a few hours and am not familiar with the work procedures. Haha… but the Administrative Service Lobby seems to be in order, and the staff has a good attitude. This attitude must be continued. Our Subdistrict Office is to serve the residents, and our efficiency and service attitude must be good.” Dong Xuebing said and waved his hand. “Haha… sit.”

Geng Xinke is uncomfortable with Dong Xuebing’s gesture and did not sit. He smiles. “Oh, we have made a reservation at a restaurant to welcome you this evening.”

Dong Xuebing looks at him. “Didn’t we eat together during lunch? You all don’t need to be so courteous.”

Geng Xinke replied. “This is a token from everyone, and you must not reject us.”

“Oh…” Dong Xuebing paused for a second and smiles. “Thanks for the kind gesture. Alright. Help me made reservations for two more tables and invite all the Subdistrict Office’s leaders and staff. I will treat everyone.” The Subdistrict Office only has around twenty to thirty staff. Of course, this does not include the staff from the Police Station and Health department. These departments are not under the Subdistrict Office.

Geng Xinke looked at Dong Xuebing and replied. “How can we let you pay?”

“That’s settled.” Dong Xuebing waved his hand.

Geng Xinke nodded. “Alright. I will get someone to arrange it.”

Dong Xuebing looks at the door after Geng Xinke left. They had lunch together, and why are they hosting a welcome dinner for him in the evening? He must be up to no good, but Dong Xuebing is not sure what will happen. After knowing Geng Xinke had tried to fight for his position, he becomes wary of him. That’s why he insisted on treating everyone and not use the Office’s funds.

Dong Xuebing looks at his watch. It’s 5 pm.

Dong Xuebing picked up his office phone and called the Party General Office. “Hello, is this Director Zhou? I’m Dong Xuebing.”

Zhou Yanru quickly smiles and replies. “Do you have any orders for me? Oh, your car is ready, and I will send the keys to you now. It’s a two-year-old Volkswagen Passat. Errr… we don’t have any headcount for drivers, but… I can arrange a staff from my General Office to drive you around. Xiao Liu is not bad, and you can get him to drive you in the future.”

“Haha… no need.”

“Oh, do you have anything for me?”

“I will be treating everyone to dinner at 6 pm, and it’s late. Can you get someone to accompany me to the living quarters? I want to keep my luggage first.”

“Ok. I will go over now.”

“You should be busy and don’t need to come personally.”

“It’s fine. Your matter is our General Office’s top priority. I will go to your office now.”

Dong Xuebing smiles after hanging up. Zhou Yanru is fine in all ways, except she is too talkative. She will give a five-sentence reply for a simple question, but she showed respect for him.

…….

The family quarter is located behind the Subdistrict Office, and it’s only a ten-minute walk away.

There is only one grey six-story building because the Subdistrict Office does not have much staff.

On the way up, Zhou Yanru told Dong Xuebing about the history of this building and had gotten one of her staff, a young man in his twenties, to carry his luggage. She is not as “silly” as she looks. Rumors will spread if people know she is alone with him in the apartment, and it will be fine if a third party is around.

This is a two-bedroom apartment, and it’s much bigger than Dong Xuebing’s apartment in Yan Tai County.