Chapter 144: Chief Xiao Dong protecting his staff!

Chapter 144: Chief Xiao Dong protecting his staff!

The Lunar New Year's holidays had ended, and today was the official first day at work.

"Good morning Chief Dong."

"Chief Dong, Happy New Year."

"Chief Dong, congratulations on your promotion."

Everyone who saw Dong Xuebing greeted and smiled at him, regardless of whether they knew him or not. In the past, there were still some people who doubt Chief Xiao Dong's ability. They felt it was ridiculous to claim that Chief Xiao Dong could solve any problems. But after the calligraphy incident and his promotion, no one dares to doubt him. Even those that dislike Dong Xuebing had to accept the fact that Dong Xuebing was very capable!

Dong Xuebing smiled and greeted everyone. He felt everyone's attitude towards him had changed after he was promoted to Deputy Section Chief rank.

"Xiao Dong!" Someone shouted from the back.

Now, no one in the branch would call Dong Xuebing as Xiao Dong. Even General Affairs Office's Chief Li Qing called him Chef Dong. Those who call Dong Xuebing as Xiao Dong were the Branch Bureau's Deputy Chiefs and above. So, when Dong Xuebing heard someone calling Xiao Dong, he immediately turns back. He thought it was one of the Deputy Branch Bureau Chiefs. But when he saw the one calling him, his face changed. F**k. It's only Chief Zhen's secretary, Yan Lei!

Yan Lei walked over and said emotionlessly: "Xiao Dong, there's a meeting later in the branch. Go and prepare the materials."

Dong Xuebing cursed in his heart. He was now the same rank as Yan Lei. No, in terms of position, he had more authority than Yan Lei. How come he was acting like he was Dong Xuebing's superior? You dare to order me around? Also, what's with your attitude?!

"What materials?"

Yan Lei frowned: "Didn't I had faxed the materials to General Affairs Office before Lunar New Year?"

"Really?" Dong Xuebing replied. "I will look for it in the office."

Yan Lei's face turned black. "The documents are Chief Zhen's plans for this year! Chief Dong! Don't blame me for not reminding you!"

Dong Xuebing cursed again in his heart. Damn! You are only making use of Chief Zhen's name to force people to do your bidding. "Ok. I know."

Yan Lei was furious with Dong Xuebing's attitude. He was Chief Zhen's secretary, and everyone in the branch speaks to him politely. But only Dong Xuebing treated him differently. The first time they met, Dong Xuebing had not given him any face. At the restaurant with Chief Jiang, Dong Xuebing had made a fool out of him. Yan Lei knew Dong Xuebing had done a lot for the branch, but everyone knew they had a grudge against each other. There was no reason for Yan Lei to treat Dong Xuebing respectfully. Even if Dong Xuebing were close to the branch's leaders, he would not be as close to Chief Zhen as Yan Lei. With Zhen Anguo backing Yan Lei, Yan Lei felt a Deputy Section Chief was a nobody to him. So what if he was capable? I represent the branch bureau's top leader. You have to listen to me!

"Oh, Brother Yan. Good morning."

Yan Lei turned and smile.

Dong Xuebing ignored him and returned to the General Affairs Office.

After the encounter with Yan Lei, Dong Xuebing's good mood was all gone. He was pissed. He hated Yan Lei more. Look at the former Chief Yan's secretary, Brother Lui. He treated everyone with respect and seldom abuse his position. He was also close to the various departments' leaders. Secretaries should behave like him. But look at Yan Lei. Petty, small-minded, putting on airs every now and then. Dong Xuebing wonders why Zhen Anguo picks Yan Lei as his secretary.

"Chief Dong, you are here."

"Good morning Chief Dong."

"Chief Dong, what's wrong?"

Tan Limei, Chang Juan, Guo Panwei, and Old Yan greeted Dong Xuebing. There was a new staff in the office.

Dong Xuebing waved his hand and instructed them to prepare the materials for Yan Lei, before entering his room. He disliked Yan Lei, but he cannot ignore Chief Zhen. That's why Dong Xuebing will not clash with Yan Lei in public and will still do whatever he was supposed to do.

After all the work in the morning was completed, Tan Limei knocked on the door and entered Dong Xuebing's office.

"Chief Dong, thank you for helping Sun Zhuang." Tan Limei said gratefully.

Dong Xuebing had called Xu Yan last night to request for Sun Zhuang's transfer. Deputy Branch Bureau Chief Xu did not promise him anything. She only says she will help him ask around. But this morning, Sun Zhuang was asked to report to the Political Section. Xu Yan treated Dong Xuebing very well. Dong Xuebing's mood became better and laughed. "Don't mention it. Oh, there is a new staff transferred here?"

Tan Limei replied: "Yes. She is transferred here from the Political Section. Her name is Wang Xin. She passed her Civil servant entry exams last year."

Tan Limei was shocked and quickly go over. "Secretary Yan. I will help you type the document now."

Yan Lei looked at Wang Xin and scolded: "You can't even complete a simple task! Cry?! Is this the General Affairs Office's efficiency?!"

Wang Xin covered her mouth and cried even louder.

Dong Xuebing heard the commotion outside and knew what was going on. He was furious. Yan Lei dares to shout in his turf? He totally has no respect for Dong Xuebing! What is he trying to do? Slapping me in the face? Scolding me indirectly? Dong Xuebing opened the door and stormed out. "Why are you shouting here?! What's wrong with the General Affairs Office? Ah? What's wrong with our efficiency?!"

It was tense. Tan Limei, Chang Juan, and the rest held their breath.

Yan Lei looked at Dong Xuebing coldly: "What do you think? The document I want is still half finish after 5 minutes! Are you going to be responsible if Chief Zhen asks?"

F**k you! Other than making use of Chief Zhen's name, what else do you know?

Dong Xuebing was pissed. Yan Lei had come to his office to create trouble, and this was slapping Dong Xuebing in his face and a challenge to his authority. Dong Xuebing will not tolerate this. Fine. Since you started this, I will not give you any look! He points at Yan Lei in his nose: "Then I will ask you now! Why didn't you tell us exactly when you need this document?! Ah? You did not make yourself clear, and you want to blame Wang Xin? Are you here purposely to create trouble? This is your problem, not ours!"

Yan Lei's face turned white from his anger. "You should find out what's going on first! All of you should reflect on yourselves for your incapability! Now, you still dare to claim that I am here to create trouble? Chief Dong! You better watch your words!"

Dong Xuebing stared at Yan Lei. "This is the way I speak! You better not raise your voice at me here! Can't you see the rest of them are working? Do you know what this place is? The General Affairs Office! We are providing support to the various departments in the branch! You are affecting the rest now! If they make any mistakes, are you going to be responsible?!"

Yan Lei was furious: "It's your people that...."

Dong Xuebing banged on the table: "I know how to manage my people! It is not up to you to lecture them!"

"Fine! Fine! I finally see the working attitude of the General Affairs Office!" Yan Lei turned and stormed out of the office.

Motherf**ker! Who the f**k do you think you are?! Dong Xuebing wanted to stay low, but these people just can't leave him alone. Now, Dong Xuebing couldn't care less. He had dared to go against and talk back to Zhou Guoan, the former Branch Bureau Chief. This was nothing. So what if you are the Branch Bureau Chief's secretary? You think you can do whatever you want here? You want to lecture my people? It's not up to you to discipline my staff! In the General Affairs Office, I am the leader! You are only holding the Deputy Section Chief rank. You do not have any position nor in charge of any department... what right do you have to order people around?"

Of course, Dong Xuebing was furious was not because of himself only. There was one more reason. Dong Xuebing was overprotective of his people.

Dong Xuebing felt that leaders can look so grand was because of their subordinates. When they were outside, the subordinates will help the leaders carry their briefcases. In the workplace, they will help the leaders prepare hot tea. During festivals, the subordinates will give gifts to the leaders. In the General Affairs Office, the staff members had given Dong Xuebing face. During Lunar New Year, Tan Limei, Guo Panwei, and the rest had given Dong Xuebing face by going to his place to help him. His mother was overjoyed when she met them. Dong Xuebing was someone who would treat others the same way as they treated him. That's why Dong Xuebing makes sure he takes care of his staff. He was furious when he saw Wang Xin crying because of Yan Lei.

Wang Xin was stunned by Dong Xuebing's words.

Everyone knew who Yan Lei was. He was the Branch Bureau Chief's trusted secretary! But Chief Xiao Dong banged the table in from of him because of a newly joined staff member. This.... This... Wang Xin's tears started flowing again. "Sob... Chief Dong. I... caused trouble for you... Sob... Please punish me!"

Dong Xuebing looked at her and comfort her. "Stop crying. Hmph! Some people just think they are somebody and goes around abusing his authority. Xiao Wang, you are not at fault. You are slow at typing is also not your fault. You have just been transferred over, and you are still not familiar with the work here. No one will blame you. Do you hear me? Stop crying and wipe your tears."

Wang Xin cried even louder after Chief Dong comforts her.

Dong Xuebing let out a 'huh' and said: "Xiao Tan, you go and comfort her. Sister Chang, help her type out the document. We must not cause any delay to Chief Zhen." After saying all these, Dong Xuebing returned to his office.

Tan Limei passed a piece of tissue to Wang Xin. "What did I say earlier? Chief Dong treats us well, right? Hehe, do you know about the meeting document incident when Chief Zhou was still around? Although we were framed by someone, Sister Chang and I were in-charge of preparing the documents. When Chief Zhou wanted to pursue the matter, Chief Dong shouldered all the responsibility and claims to be the one who prepared the meeting materials. Sister Chang and I were so moved, and we cried."

Wang Xin believed what Tan Limei said was true. She nodded while wiping her tears. She had never met such a good leader before. "But... But I had caused trouble for Chief Dong. Secretary Yan will..."

Chang Juan walked over with Yan Lei's document and laughed. "This is only a small issue to Chief Dong."

Guo Panwei also laughed. "That's right. We shall wait and see how Yan Lei get into trouble." Everything that happened in the past was enough to prove that it will not end up well with those who offended Chief Xiao Dong.

Noon. News of the clash between Chief Xiao Dong and Secretary Yan spread throughout the branch.

On one side, it was the newly promoted Chief Xiao Dong. On the other hand, it was the blue-eyed boy, Branch Bureau Chief's secretary. Everyone thought both had clashed over some important matters. But when they found out the reason behind the argument, they were speechless.

An argument over such a trivial matter???

Under normal circumstances, it's not a big deal for Secretary Yan to lecture a staff member. After all, he was working for Chief Zhen. Other leaders will pretend not to see even if they were unhappy with Secretary Yan. They still have to give the branch Chief face. They would not want to fall out with Secretary Yan over this small issue.

But of course. These were other leaders.

Everyone in the Western District Branch Bureau knows Chief Xiao Dong was not an ordinary person!