Chapter 524 – Disrespecting me? (2/2)

Zhou Yanru said helplessly. “Yuling, what’s with that attitude earlier? You should not behave like that.”

Wang Yuling and Zhou Yanru are walking down the stairs. She smacked her lips. “What’s wrong with my attitude? This is the way I am.”

“Director Dong is our Leader, and you….” Zhou Yanru advised.

Wang Yuling giggled and interrupted her. “What Leader? He is so young and looks like he is younger than me. Let’s not talk about this anymore. Sister Zhou, come to my office now. I want to show you the handbag I bought yesterday. It’s beautiful. Haha… If you like it, I will buy one for you tomorrow.”

Zhou Yanru patted Wang Yuling’s hand. “When can you grow up?”

Wang Yuling argued. “Why are you still talking about this? Am I considered mature when I have to bow down and speak humbly to everyone? Why should I?” From the day she started working at the Subdistrict Office, everyone has been treating her respectfully. Even Geng Xinke did not find trouble with her, and she is used to it. That’s why she starts to do whatever she likes and didn’t treat her superiors with respect.

Zhou Yanru sighed and did not continue.

Wang Yuling hugged Zhou Yanru’s arm and pulled her to her office. “Let’s go and see my handbag.”

“Sigh… I have no words for you.”

Everyone in the Subdistrict Office knows Wang Yuling holds a special status in the Office Department. She is late at least three times and takes two days off from work every week. Other than Office Director Zhou Yanru, she almost doesn’t speak to anyone else. The Staff Members might even think she is the Subdistrict Office’s Director if they don’t know her. She also did not show any respect for the former Director. Still, everyone knows her uncle is the District Party Secretary. That’s why all the leaders let her do whatever she wants, as they don’t want to offend the District’s No. 1.

1.30 pm.

Dong Xuebing went downstairs for a round of inspection and noticed many issues. For example, the staff’s attitude at the Service Lobby, the attitudes of the various departments, etc. Seems like what he saw yesterday was only a show, and the staff showed their true colors after one day. Some staff was munching on melon seeds, and some were chatting among themselves. But he knows it takes time to solve these issues, as this is common in most government departments.

As Dong Xuebing walks past the Party Office Department’s Office, he overheard Wang Yuling giggling.

“Sister Zhou, I told you my handbag is beautiful.”

“You are young, and all handbags look good on you.”

“Hehe… you are not old. I think the blue color suits you. I will buy one for you tomorrow. It’s very cheap and cost around 100 RMB.”

“No need. I don’t need such trendy handbags at my age.”

Dong Xuebing frowned and thought to himself. It’s fine if you two are chatting during work hours, but there are limits to it. He doesn’t have anything against Zhou Yanru, but his impression of Wang Yuling got worse.

Suddenly, the door opens.

Wang Yuling walks out of the office with a smile. She immediately stops smiling and sulk when she saw Dong Xuebing. “Director Dong, why are you here?”

Hmph. Who are you to ask me this question?

Who is the Leader here? You or me?!

But when Dong Xuebing thinks of the District Secretary, he remained composed. “I am walking around. How’s your work?”

Wang Yuling replied nonchalantly. “It’s done.”

Dong Xuebing nodded and was about to say something when Wang Yuling excused herself and left.

“Someone is waiting for me in my office.” Wang Yuling still has her disrespectful attitude.

Dong Xuebing had wanted to ask Wang Yuling to make an appointment with the District Secretary. Still, he almost loses his temper because of her attitude. After the life and death experience in the sea, he is more composed now and less impulsive than before. He suppressed his anger and went to the carpark. He did not call for a driver and drove that Passat to the District Party Committee Building.

District’s Party Committee Compound.

Today can be considered Dong Xuebing’s official first day, and he needs to report to his superior.

Dong Xuebing went to the District Government Building first and knocks on the District Executive Deputy Mayor’s office. He waits for a while, and no one opens the door. He went upstairs to the District Mayor’s Office, and a Staff told him the Mayors have their monthly meeting today before he knocks on the door. Geng Yuhua and the Executive Deputy Mayor are in the smaller meeting room, which might take a few hours.

Dong Xuebing can only go downstairs again and walks to the District Party Committee Building, hoping to meet the District Party Secretary, Wang Anshi. He hopes he can get his support, as he can forget about getting Mayor Geng Yuhua’s support because of Geng Xinke.

Translator’s notes: A meal card is similar to a prepaid card for the workplace cafeteria. This is common in China’s Universities, factories, and large corporations with their cafeteria.