Chapter 131 – Back to work (1/2)

The next day.

Dong Xuebing had handed over the task of setting up a company with Aunt Xuan and did not want to interfere. After waking up, he cleaned up his unit and then took a taxi to the Western District Branch Bureau. He had received a call from Deputy Chief Xu Yan last night, telling him that his vacation was over. Dong Xuebing had also finished what he needs to do. He has the money and a girlfriend now. What’s left was his promotion to Deputy Section Chief rank.

Dong Xuebing smiled and greeted his colleagues as he walked into the bureau’s compound.

“Oh, Chief Dong, you are back.”

“Good morning Chief Dong. I still have not congratulated you for resuming your position.”

“Chief Dong, you are looking great today. Are you free this evening? Want to have dinner together?”

Those staff members and leaders, who had avoided Dong Xuebing in the past, greeted him enthusiastically. After so many incidents, everyone in the branch knew who Chief Xiao Dong was. Firefighter. Able to fight any fire and save the situation. The omnipotent Xiao Dong, the plague Xiao Dong, the godly Xiao Dong, etc. There were too many nicknames. But no matter whether if the staff likes Dong Xuebing or not, no one would doubt his abilities. Just look at last week’s incident. The corruption case had shocked the whole State Security in Beijing. It does not matter if it was Chief Xiao Dong that brought down Zhou Guoan. But what matters most was Chief Xiao Dong was still able to come back to work, and Zhuo Guoan and Guo Shunjie, who had conflicts with him, will never return.

What does this mean? This is Chief Xiao Dong’s capabilities.

This is what he could do.

The General Affairs Office.

Tan Limei and Zhuang Zhi were making eyes with each other in front of the copying machine. Guo Panwei was staring at the ceiling in a daze. Chang Juan was touching up her makeup as usual, and Old Yan was still reading his papers. If any leaders saw their staffs like this, they would surely blow up. But Dong Xuebing likes them to be like this. He likes this relaxing mood. After everything that had happened, they should have some peaceful days.

After observing his colleagues for a while, Dong Xuebing cleared his throat and walked in. “All of you are busy at work?”

Everyone in the office jumps.

Chang Juan quickly put her cosmetics into her drawer, and Guo Panwei immediately stands up.

“I will prepare tea for you.”

“Chief Dong, your…. Your vacation is over?”

“Yes. I am officially back to work today.” Dong Xuebing has never wanted to be a strict supervisor. He still felt he should mix around with his staff. He looked at Tan Limei and Sun Zhuang and laughingly said: “Xiao Tan, Xiao Sun, both of you are dating now, right? How come you two are still working in the same office? The higher-ups still have not transfer one of you out?” The past few days, when Dong Xuebing was not in the office, he was busy with his own things and did not catch up on his work. He only heard that there is a new branch bureau chief and a new branch bureau party committee member.

Tan Limei saw everyone looking at them and blushed. “Errr……. Recently many things happened in the bureau, and there is a shortage of manpower. So, we are still not transferred yet. Director Li Qing said our transfer will have to wait.”

Dong Xuebing thought back and knew there will be a manpower shortage. Zhou Guoan’s incident had dragged many people down with him. A few staff members and some low-level leaders were involved in this corruption case. Dong Xuebing reminded himself that he had offended quite many people in this incident and got to stay low. But luckily for him, most people do not believe that it was he who found evidence of Zhou Guoan receiving bribes. Yes. No one must know about this. If not, his promotion will be out of reach. No leaders would want to use someone who had brought down a top leader before. Maybe the only leaders who dare to use someone like Dong Xuebing were Xu Yan and Song Shoujie. Damn. It was dangerous when he thought back. If Xu Yan was also corrupted and he had helped her bring down Zhou Guoan, she would also be wary of him.

This incident had made Dong Xuebing matured slightly.

Yes. He must not be so rush in the future. If he encounters another incident like Zhou Guoan, he must do everything in secret and send an anonymous letter to report. No one must find out it was him who did it.

Dong Xuebing must stay cool-headed, keep low and not be rush.

After chatting with the staff members for a while, Dong Xuebing returned to his office. It was still the same table and PC. Guo Shunjie’s belongings were all removed, and all his stuff was brought back into the office. Looking at the clean office, Dong Xuebing was relieved. Too many things had happened, and after so many twists and turns, he finally returns back to this room. It was not a comfortable journey.

Knock, knock. Guo Panwei knocked and entered Dong Xuebing’s room. “Chief Dong. I have washed the cup for you.”

Dong Xuebing nodded. “Are you the one who cleans up this office?”

“Yes. I have thrown Guo Shunjie’s stuff out and wiped the desk and chair several times. I guarantee that there are no dirty things left behind.”

Dong Xuebing heard that and thought to himself. This Guo Panwei is a talent. He knows that I will feel uncomfortable sitting in a chair that Guo Shunjie sat before. He had anticipated what I will think and wipe the chair and desk several times. Guo Panwei really knows how to bootlick. “Well done. Thank you.”

Guo Panwei had a bright smile on his face: “Chief Dong, do you have any other instructions?”

Dong Xuebing patted him on his shoulders: “Panwei, have a seat and tell me what happened at the unit when I am not around.”

“Yes.” Guo Panwei waited until Dong Xuebing sat down before he sits. He sat upright and said: “Our office has been busy with Director Li’s task……”

Dong Xuebing waved his hand. “What I want to know is not this.”

Guo Panwei immediately understood and lowered his voice. “There are changes to our branch bureau’s top leaders. An officer was transferred from the City Bureau Political Section. Wang Jie. He was appointed as one of our branch’s Party Committee members and Deputy Political Commissar/ I have not met him yet. Our new Branch Bureau Chief calls Zeng Anguo. Chief Zeng was transferred from the Public Security. I heard that he was in charge of criminal investigation there. He is considered an experienced police officer and is easy going. Oh, he had brought someone from the Public Security with him. His name is Yan Lei. He is currently under the General affairs department and is Chief Zhen’s secretary.”

Both leaders were transferred from outside. It seems like the higher-ups were not happy with what happened in the Western District branch.

Dong Xuebing asked a few more questions on the current situation and asked Guo Panwei to go back to work. Dong Xuebing only want to know what had been going on in the branch, when he was not around. He was still not qualified to interfere with the higher level’s power struggle. What he wanted was to get his promotion.

Xu Yan’s office.