Chapter 47 – Firefighter (1/2)

The next day.

Meeting, speeches and swear an oath. Dong Xuebing became a Probationary member of the Communist Party of China (CPC).

After leaving the meeting room, Li Qing patted Dong Xuebing’s shoulders and asked him to go to his office. “My former office could not be used anymore. This is my new office. If you need to look for me, just drop by. Xiao Dong, you must not strain yourself. If you are still not recovered, you can rest for a few more days. But you do look better now compared to the time you were at the hospital.” Zhou Changchun also entered the office. He smiled: “These few days Xiao Dong will only deliver some documents. Leave the strenuous work to others.”

Dong Xuebing replied with a grateful expression on his face: “Thank you, leaders. I will do my best.”

Li Qing nodded. “Good. But don’t push yourself too hard.”

The sick looking Zhou Changchun also patted Dong Xuebing on his shoulders.

“Old Zhou.” Li Qing looked at him. “You need to take care of your health too. You are looking pale recently.”

“Sigh…… This is an old problem, and there’s nothing I can do.”

Dong Xuebing excused himself as he could tell Li Qing and Zhou Changchun had something to discuss.

After saving the documents from the fire, Li Qing and Zhou Changchun trust in Dong Xuebing increased a lot.

This was a good sign.

Dong Xuebing happily return to the General Affairs Office. Everyone was around. Tan Limei and Zhuang Zhi were photocopying some documents at the copier and chatting at the same time. Changjuan and Old Yan were hiding behind their monitors. One was reading a woman’s magazine, and the other was reading his newspaper. Guo Shunjie was nodding off at his desk, and Guo Panwei was writing a report with his right hand and massaging his thighs with his left.

Old Yan was the first person to notice Dong Xuebing. He lowered his newspaper: “Oh, Xiao Dong, you are back to work?”

Everyone looked up. Tan Limei smiled and waved to him. “Bing Zhi, congratulations for entering the party and being discharged from the hospital.”

“Thank you.”

Changjuan asked: “Our great hero is back. How are your injuries?”

“I am fine. Thanks for asking.” Dong Xuebing moved his arms, showing that he had recovered.

Although Guo Panwei was jealous of Dong Xuebing, he still showed his concerns: “Xiao Dong, take care not to get your wounds wet if it is not healed yet.”

The only one who did not speak to Dong Xuebing was Guo Shunjie. Both of them had fallen out before the fire. He only took a glance at Dong Xuebing and continued dozing off.

After chatting with his colleagues for a while, Dong Xuebing returned to his seat and start to work. He noticed a strange sign. Not only Guo Panwei and Guo Shunjie were listless, but even the big sized Zhuang Zhi also looks tired. They look liked they had just finished some strenuous exercises. When Zhuang Zhi went over to Tan Limei at the copier machine, Dong Xuebing also followed. He asked: “Zhuang Zhi, what’s wrong with you? What did you do yesterday?” Dong Xuebing asked and winked at Tan Limei.

Tan Limei blushed. “Why are you looking at me?”

Dong Xuebing replied: “Nothing.” He felt that something was going on between both of them. Could they be dating?

Zhuang Zhi coughed and said. “Bing Zhi, stop making random guesses. I am tired because of the soccer matches these few days.”