Chapter 1562: I am his wife

Chapter 1562: I am his wife

In the side hall, in a small resting area, Xu Xianglin and Deputy Chief Zhou were chatting with Zheng Fei. Xu Xianglin took the opportunity to introduce his son, Xu Dong, to Zheng Fei and asked him to call Zheng Fei "Uncle Zheng." Xu Xianglin and Zheng Fei knew each other to some extent and had interacted a few times, but they weren't particularly close. This was a good chance for Xu Dong to get acquainted with leaders at this level, which would benefit his future development. Xu Xianglin's intention in openly disgusting Dong Xuebing this time was not only because of past grievances but also because he wanted to strengthen his relationship with Zheng Fei. He saw it as killing two birds with one stone, so he didn't ignore this side of things and engaged in conversation with Zheng Fei and the others.

As they got into the conversation, they were interrupted by a breathless staff member who rushed in, making a fuss about Secretary Xie's arrival.

"What's going on?" Xu Xianglin asked displeasedly.

The person was panting heavily. "Secretary Xie's car is outside."Fịndd new updates at novelhall.com

Xu Xianglin looked at him. "Secretary Xie?"

The person gasped, "Yes, the new Secretary Xie. The secretary of the City party committee."

What?

The City Party Committee Secretary?

The top leader in Xiaxing City?

Xu Xianglin finally understood, and his expression changed abruptly.

Zheng Fei and Deputy Chief Zhou also understood and took a sharp breath.

Xu Xianglin immediately said, "Why wasn't I informed if Secretary Xie is going on a trip?" They were at a small airport. Xu Xianglin couldn't be unaware if the Secretary of the City Party Committee booked a flight. Moreover, Secretary Xie has just taken office, so there must be much work to do. How could she be on a trip? Even if she were, she wouldn't take a plane. She'd go to the neighboring province by car. Why would he come to the airport?

The staff member said, "It doesn't seem like a trip. Secretary Xie came alone, without luggage. Her car is parked outside, not even in the parking lot."

Xu Xianglin's heart sank. "Did Secretary Xie ask you to notify me?"

"No," the staff member said. "I recognized her but I don't know what's going on. So, I hurried to report to you. What should we do?"

Deputy Director Zhou asked, puzzled, "Is it an inspection?"

Xu Xianglin asked suspiciously, "But why didn't she bring other leaders?"

"Are you sure it was just Secretary Xie?" Deputy Director Zhou asked.

The staff member affirmed, "I saw it. It was just Secretary Xie. She drove here herself."

Xu Xianglin pondered, "Could it be a surprise inspection?" Unable to figure it out, he stopped thinking about it. "Where is she now?"

"She's almost in the main hall," the person pointed to a distance. "Over there. Shouldn't we go and greet her?"

The newly appointed female secretary of the City party committee glanced at them and then scanned the lobby.

"Hello, Secretary Xie. I'm from the airport," Xu Xianglin quickly said, "If you're on a business trip, I'll arrange a plane ticket for you right away."

The woman waved her hand. "Who called me?"

Xu Xianglin was stunned. Who would dare to call her? They were just a small airport, and nobody would have the courage to contact the City party secretary directly. Besides, they didn't even have her phone number. Although Xu Xianglin felt the voice sounded somewhat familiar, he didn't think much of it.

"Call?" Xu Xianglin said, "There was no call."

It couldn't have been the other airport leaders calling either. No one mentioned that Secretary Xie would be coming today.

Deputy Chief Zhou thought, could it be someone who made an anonymous call to report something that prompted the City party secretary to rush over? But that didn't make sense. There was nothing major happening here. Why would the secretary be bothered to come all the way? She was a top official and wouldn't be so idle. Could something major have been reported that forced the City party secretary to put down her work and come over?

What's going on?

Who called Secretary Xie?

Some of the airport staff around also looked puzzled.

Xu Xianglin's thoughts were similar to Deputy Chief Zhou's. He also thought it might be someone reporting something, and judging from Secretary Xie's narrowed eyes, it was probably not something minor. "Secretary Xie, everything here is normal. I have no idea about any phone calls. Um, well, how about some colleagues from the airport and I accompany you for inspection?"

The woman looked at him. "Everything is normal?"

Xu Xianglin blinked and said, "Yes."

The woman looked at the people in the resting area and the police officers. "What's going on?"

At this point, Zheng Fei hurriedly stepped forward politely and greeted, "Secretary Xie."

The woman recognized him and nodded. "Hmm."

Xu Xianglin immediately explained to Secretary Xie, pointing at Dong Xuebing. Such incidents occurred almost daily at the airportfriction, conflicts, even physical altercations, and verbal abuse were common occurrences, especially given the complex composition of airport staff. Xu Xianglin didn't consider it a big deal, but since Secretary Xie asked, he had to clarify. "It's a dispute. This person disrupted the order at the airport, verbally abused, and physically attacked others. He nearly injured Director Zheng. He refused to admit to starting the altercation or apologize. The situation was awful and had a very negative impact. So, we restrained him. We just called his wife and are waiting for his family to come pick him up. But they haven't arrived even after half a day."

Dong Xuebing smiled, stood up suddenly, and waved to someone nearby.

The woman glanced at him and then said to Xu Xianglin, Zheng Fei, Deputy Director Zhou, and others, "You don't need to wait."

"Um," Xu Xianglin said inexplicably, "Don't need to wait?"

The airport staff also didn't understand what Secretary Xie meant.

Then the woman pointed at Dong Xuebing and said slowly, astonishing everyone, "I am his wife. If you have anything to say, tell me."