Chapter 1396: Taking over the County Government temporary

Chapter 1396: Taking over the County Government temporary

Noon.

County Party Committee Courtyard.N0v3lRealm was the platform where this chapter was initially revealed on N0v3l.B1n.

After receiving the news, Dong Xuebing sighed and walked to the window, opened it for fresh air, leaned there, and lit a cigarette. His mood was indescribable.

Sadness.

Concern for Mayor Jiang.

A bit of regret.

Well, maybe it's all there.

If he had used REVERSE earlier to give the old man some more time, Mayor Jiang's father might have lived a little longer, and Mayor Jiang could have spent a few more days with her father. But now it was too late to say anything. Life, aging, illness, and death even with Dong Xuebing's abilities, he couldn't make everyone live a long life. Some things happened, and the only choice was acceptance. Dong Xuebing hoped Mayor Jiang could withstand this blow and recover soon.

Shortly after, most people in the courtyard got the news.

Dong Xuebing heard many people discussing when he was upstairs. He turned around and called Yao Cui with a phone call.

A few minutes later, Yao Cui came in after opening the door. "Xuebing, Mayor Jiang's father"

Dong Xuebing was silent momentarily and said, "How are funerals usually handled in your area?"

Every place has different customs, so Dong Xuebing asked.

Yao Cui said, "It's mostly the same, but I heard that Mayor Jiang didn't have a funeral when her husband passed away. After cremation, they scattered the ashes at sea, keeping it simple."

"How much money is appropriate to give?"

"Mayor Jiang might not accept it. It seems like they didn't ask for anything last time."

"Let's decide later. Lets prepare as it's never wrong."

"Okay, when do you think we should go?"

"Well, put aside your afternoon tasks for now. I'll call you when everything's ready. Let's go to the hospital together. I'll also ask Secretary Pu for the latest updates."

"Got it. I'll go back and change my clothes first. I'm wearing red on top, which is not suitable."

Dong Xuebing nodded. When Yao Cui left, he called Secretary Pu An and Director Jian Xiangrong. After discussing it for a while, they decided to go now.

After going downstairs, Dong Xuebing sent Yao Cui home to change clothes and went to the County Party Committee Building courtyard to pick up Secretary Pu An and Director Jian Xiangrong. When they were waiting for the car to stop, the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Committee, Chu Peng, also came downstairs. Without saying anything, he got into Dong Xuebing's car. Soon after, Secretary Pu's wife and Director Jian's wife also arrived. Since the car couldn't accommodate everyone, Pu An arranged for another car. They set off to the hospital.

County Hospital.

When Dong Xuebing and the others arrived, they found that County Party Secretary Meng Rui's car was already downstairs. As for some lower-level leaders, it was apparent that they couldn't come at this time. Those who could come immediately were Mayor Jiang's family and some higher-ranking county leaders.

Upstairs.

The old man was still in the ward.

Pu An patted her hand. "Rest assured, Mayor Jiang is much stronger than you think. These setbacks won't knock her down."

His wife said nothing, wiped her tears for a while, and then said, "Fate is really unfair to Jiang. Old Pu, Xuebing, if you have single friends, quickly arrange someone for Mayor Jiang. Otherwise, how can she live alone? It's too hard. I don't know how she has survived all these years."

Pu An shook his head. "I asked Mayor Jiang about this before, but she doesn't seem to intend to remarry. You, don't worry too much."

She didn't listen and said to Dong Xuebing, "Xuebing, your friends are young. You must help Jiang find someone. Watching her, my heart aches."

"Alright, sister-in-law." Dong Xuebing also felt sorry. He nodded and said, "I'll keep an eye on it."

Pu An's wife said, "Try to avoid divorced ones and not be too old. After all, Mayor Jiang is only in her thirties. I think someone around thirty is suitable. Even a bit younger than Mayor Jiang is fine. Around thirty should be about right. Oh, and the family conditions should be better. Mayor Jiang became the Mayor at such a young age. Her future will be much better than our Old Pu's. You must find someone good for her." The elder sister's maternal feelings were overflowing.

Pu An sighed, "Enough, you. Mayor Jiang has her plans, and you're worrying about it blindly. Are you her mother?"

His wife was dissatisfied, "I'm her elder sister. What's the matter?"

Pu An told Dong Xuebing, "Don't listen to her, Xuebing, she's just causing trouble."

"My sister-in-law is right." Although Dong Xuebing felt uncomfortable, he still thought remarrying might be a good choice for Jiang Fangfang. At least having someone to accompany her could alleviate some loneliness. "But it still depends on Mayor Jiang's intention. If she agrees, I'll go ask. I know some people in Beijing, and many singles have good conditions. If Mayor Jiang isn't interested, then forget it."

Seeing Dong Xuebing say this, Pu An said, "Let's see what Mayor Jiang thinks."

His wife said, " Mayor Jiang may not say it openly. Maybe she's just saving face. I'll talk to her when I can and see how she reacts."

After sending them back to the family quarters, Dong Xuebing didn't go home but drove again.

Pu An, Jian Xiangrong, and the others knew Dong Xuebing must be busy. With the Mayor absent, he would have to oversee the county government's work, which involved a lot of tasks.

At the County Party Committee compound in the afternoon, when Dong Xuebing returned, he also bought some food. However, after going upstairs to his office, he lost his appetite after a few bites. He was still worried about Jiang Fangfang. He wanted to call her but didn't know how to comfort her. He ended up smoking alone, looking a bit anxious. Now Dong Xuebing realized that his feelings for Jiang Jie were not just those of a leader to a subordinate or friend. He was genuinely concerned about her.

Knock, knock.

The sound of knocking on the door came.

Dong Xuebing looked up. "Come in."

County Government Office Director Ma Bin walked in with some documents in his hand. "County Head Dong, the departments below have submitted cases. Originally, Mayor Jiang was supposed to handle them, but Secretary Li called and said to give all the documents to you."

"Okay, I'll take a look." Dong Xuebing took the documents and quickly glanced through them. He apparently couldn't make decisions lightly, so he put them aside. "I'll review them later."

Ma Bin said, "What about the site selection for the family quarters project?"

Dong Xuebing thought momentarily and said, "Let's go with what I said last time. Report to the County Party Committee. They can negotiate with the landowners and start construction as soon as possible."

"Got it. I'll go now."

A moment later, the phone rang.

Deputy Mayor Cui Boyang called, seeking Dong Xuebing's opinion on a case. The two of them were both members of the County Party Committee. Although Dong Xuebing's position was one level higher, it wasn't much higher. However, now that Dong Xuebing was acting as a proxy for Jiang Fangfang's work, Cui Boyang naturally needed to inform him.

Despite being busy, Dong Xuebing didn't feel a sense of inflated authority. His mind was still on Jiang Fangfang, far away.