Chapter 1371: Xie Huilan was too captivating

Chapter 1371: Xie Huilan was too captivating

Whispers and discussions continued in the County Party Committee courtyard.

"Didn't expect this."

"Mayor Dong has such good luck."

"Yeah, never thought Mayor Xie and Mayor Dong were a couple."

"Sigh, if I could marry such a beautiful person, I'd willingly live ten years less."

"Give it up, you. Comparing yourself with Mayor Dong, he's got some skills."

Even Meng Rui and Zhang Wanshui were somewhat astonished when Dong Xuebing had such a beautiful and high-ranking wife. Not to mention others, many young leaders felt a bit envious. Comparisons are inevitable in life, and everyone feels a bit inadequate.

Zhang Feng also felt a bit sour. After glancing at Xie Hui Lan and Dong Xuebing, he approached Meng Rui, saying, "Secretary Meng, your wife has arrived."

A car had quietly entered at some point, carrying several women, including Meng Rui's wife and Zhang Wanshui's wife.

Meng Rui nodded, "Let's go."

Zhang Wanshui, Chu Peng, and other County leaders got in the cars.

Seeing this, the following staff members also entered a minibus.

Dong Xuebing couldn't stay longer to talk with Xie Huilan, "I'm leaving now. I need to go for a condolence visit. We'll talk in the evening. I'll give you the house key."

Xie Huilan looked at him, "Condolences for what?"

Dong Xuebing sighed, "A few days ago, a family quarters collapsed, and many people were injured. I'm going down to check on the families and the relocation situation."

Xie Huilan smiled, "Secretary Meng and Secretary Zhang are bringing their families. I will join you. I got nothing to do also."

Dong Xuebing remembered, "You're going?"

"What do you mean? I'm hearing that I'm not very welcome," Xie Huilan teased.

"Oh no, no. We said we'd bring our wives, so that's perfect. I was just worried that it might be inconvenient for you, being pregnant and all. If you can go, that's the best."

"Hehe, let's go then."

"Alright, let's go. Get in my car."

Dong Xuebin told Lui Zhi, "Mayor Lui, my wife is coming with me. Please take care of the comrades from Fen Zhou City. They can go to the guesthouse."

Lui Zhi smiled, "Yes, I'll arrange it."

Dong Xuebing said, "Thanks."

Xie Huilan also informed Liao Yiming and the others.

Finally, Secretary Meng's car led the way out of the courtyard.

Dong Xuebing looked and gestured for Xie Huilan to get in. Seeing that Yao Cui and Ma Bin hadn't moved, he lowered the window and waved, "Xiao Yao, Old Ma, get in."

Yao Cui and Ma Bin quickly got into the Land Rover.

They took the back seats. Once they got in the car, they glanced at Xie Huilan, sitting in the front passenger seat.

Dong Xuebing caught up with the car in front. He smiled as he introduced himself. "Huilan, this is Director Ma Bin, the County Government Office Director. This is Yao Cui, my old classmate from university."

"Mayor Xie."

Dong Xuebing replied, "I'm not upset at all."

"Alright, your sister Xie won't criticize you anymore." Xie Huilan said.

Seeing that she seemed unhappy, Dong Xuebing hurriedly said, "I'm not upset. Why do you think I am upset? I wouldn't know where to go if you didn't criticize me. You are my guiding light, and I can't find my direction without you criticizing me."

"You brat, always joking."

"Hehe, I'm telling the truth."

"The cameras are here. Stop smiling."

"Okay, let's go over."

Despite the complaints, Dong Xuebing felt extremely fortunate to have Xie Huilan supporting him from behind. The condolence activities began.

Secretary Meng and Zhang Wanshui walked in front, accompanied by their wives.

Xie Huilan, still holding onto Dong Xuebing, followed them into various hospital rooms to express condolences to the families of the injured. They brought flowers and fruits, all well-prepared.

"How is the injury, elder sister?"

"Thank you for the concern. It's much better now."

"We brought you some fruit. Wishing you a speedy recovery."

"Thank you, thank you." The elder sister was moved to tears.

Dong Xuebing felt a bit uneasy, knowing that these people were probably arranged in advance or informed beforehand. Otherwise, why would the tears come so quickly?

The TV crew recorded the entire process.

Dong Xuebing felt it was somewhat fake, but Xie Huilan knew how to grab the limelight. After Secretary Meng expressed condolences, Xie Huilan pulled Dong Xuebin to another bedside, handing over flowers and fruits.

The teenage girl on the bed seemed nervous, likely unprepared for so many County Leaders entering the room at once.

Sitting directly beside the bed, Xie Huilan held the girl's hand with concern, looking at her injured left leg. A touch of compassion appeared in her eyes. After a moment, she turned to a doctor and asked, "How is her leg injury? Will there be any complications in the future?"

The doctor replied, "No, she has already had surgery."

Xie Huilan breathed a sigh of relief, touched the girl's hand, and said, "That's good. Take good care of yourself, and Auntie will come to see you again tomorrow."

The girl's parents, feeling confused, asked, "Leader, who are you?" They didn't recognize Xie Huilan. It was their first time seeing her.

Xie Huilan gently explained to the couple, "I am not a leader. I am Dong Xuebing's wife."

The girl's parents, upon hearing this, became emotional. The woman grabbed Xie Huilan's hand and said, "You are Mayor Dong's wife. Our daughter's life was saved by Mayor Dong when the building collapsed. Mayor Dong saved many people that day. However, he was busy rescuing people, and we never had a chance to thank him. Thank you."

The girl's father also expressed gratitude, pulling Dong Xuebing aside to express their thanks.

This scene was not arranged. It felt more genuine than the condolences from Secretary Meng and Deputy Secretary Zhang. Reporters and TV crews immediately captured this moment, giving Xie Huilan a close-up shot for unknown reasons.

On that evening, after the condolences from Secretary Meng and Deputy Secretary Zhang, the news broadcast also aired the segment where a patient thanked Dong Xuebin and Xie Huilan.

Many ordinary people watched it earnestly.

Many officials and civil servants who were not in the county compound in the afternoon just found out that Mayor Dong's wife had come, and she was unexpectedly beautiful.

There was no way around it.

Xie Huilan's beauty was just too captivating.