Chapter 1691
Afternoon.
Off work.
Dong Xuebing, who had already received his appointment letter, packed up cheerfully and pushed the door open with great delight.
" Director Dong."
"Are you off work?"
"Congratulations."
"Are you going to treat us?"
As soon as they saw him coming out, everyone congratulated him.
Everyone had heard about Dong Xuebing's promotion.
Dong Xuebing smiled and said, "Thank you, I'll treat you all. What do you want to eat? I'll treat you today."
Over there, Yin Cheng'an and Chen Dayou also came out of the office. It was probably unexpected for both of them that Dong Xuebing would be promoted. After all, Dong Xuebing had only been in the Second Office for a short while, just three months, and before his seat even warmed up, he was already leaving. They didn't expect it.
But Yin Cheng'an still smiled and said, "What's up? You're having a meal and not inviting me and Old Chen?"
Dong Xuebing laughed, "How could that be? I just mentioned having a meal. I was just about to go to your office to invite you two. You must come."
Yin Cheng'an said, "That's for sure."
Dong Xuebing glanced at Chen Dayou. He had been here for so many days and hadn't eaten with Old Chen yet. This was a serious cadre. "Director Chen?"
Chen Dayou thought for a moment, "... Alright."
Dong Xuebing said, "So where should we eat?"
"You're treating, you decide." Yin Cheng'an said, "I'll eat anything. I'm not picky, haha."
Han Fei chuckled, "I'm okay with anything too, but of course, the more expensive, the better. I know Director Dong doesn't lack money."
He Zhou laughed, "We didn't ask you."
Everyone laughed. Even Chen Dayou smiled.
This should be their last meal as colleagues in this department because Dong Xuebing received a transfer order and was going to a new department in a few days. During his time in the Second Supervisory Inspection Office of the Eighth Division, Dong Xuebing had a very good impression of everyone, and the relationship between colleagues was very harmonious. Dong Xuebing was a bit reluctant to leave here. After all, he liked the atmosphere of this office. So now that he was leaving, Dong Xuebing wanted a good meal with everyone. He didn't say where to go, but he already had an idea in his mind.
...
After six o'clock.
Outside the Wangfu Hotel.
Two cars drove into the parking lot, and everyone realized that Dong Xuebing would treat them there. They couldn't help but say a few words.
" Director Dong, are you sure about going to the Wangfu?" Yin Cheng'an asked.
Dong Xuebing said, "It's okay. Today should be the last time I have dinner with everyone as colleagues in the same department. I want to thank everyone for their help and care all along. Ordering a few more dishes is nothing compared to that, right? Don't be so polite to me. It's like looking down on me!"
Han Fei was drooling, "Director Dong is the best."
Dong Xuebing smiled and said, "Alright, eat more later."
"Don't worry, there definitely won't be any leftovers. If there are, I'll pack them up!" Han Fei exclaimed cheerfully.
The dishes quickly arrived, hardly taking five minutes, and the wine followed suit, poured by the waiter into glasses for everyone.
Dong Xuebing said to the waiter, "That's all, thank you."
"Enjoy your meal, everyone." The waiter then left.
Usually, a waiter was present throughout the meal in this kind of private room. However, Dong Xuebing wasn't used to having outsiders around, and since they all had special identities as cadres, he asked the waiter to leave so they could enjoy their meal comfortably.
Han Fei was slightly surprised and said, "I came here with my dad once before, but the food took so long to arrive. It was within half an hour. Now it's only been five minutes? Isn't that too fast?"
Yin Cheng'an chuckled, "Our Director Dong has face."
Dong Xuebing hurriedly said, "No, it's not. Maybe there are fewer people today."
He raised his glass and said, "To Director Yin, let me toast you first."
Yin Cheng'an also stood up and said, "Don't be so formal. You've been appointed Director of the Second Division in the new department, and now we're peers. I can't afford your respect. Let's not toast each other. Let's drink together."
Dong Xuebing insisted, "No, I haven't even started working in the new department yet. You have been my leader from the day I joined. I have to toast you first."
Yin Cheng'an had no choice but to clink glasses with him. The cups weren't big, just about 80 milliliters, and he gulped it all down in one go.
Then, everyone raised their glasses and clinked together.
"You guys drink. I'll start eating first." Han Fei couldn't wait any longer and took a bite with her chopsticks then her face lit up, "It's delicious!"
Dong Xuebing also invited, "Everyone, please eat."
The food here was very good, and the prices were there to see.
"Director Dong, let me pick some meat for you." Han Fei suddenly stopped eating and enthusiastically picked up a piece for Dong Xuebing, then another, almost filling Dong Xuebing's bowl. Finally, when she saw that Dong Xuebing's empty glass, she filled it up with Maotai, "Thank you for inviting us to dinner. I'll also toast you. Congratulations on your promotion."
Dong Xuebing smiled and clinked glasses with her, "Thank you, cheers."
Han Fei might not have been able to drink much, but she still forced herself to swallow it down. Then, she continued to drink juice with her tongue out, making cute gestures.
Dong Xuebing said, "You don't have to drink."
Han Fei exhaled and said, "I have to. Director Dong's face must be given, and since you've already drunk, I have no reason not to take a sip."
He Zhou and Sun Zhaobang smiled at each other when they saw Han Fei's attitude toward Director Dong. They knew what Han Fei was thinking. Since Dong Xuebing was appointed Director of the Second Division in the Ninth Office, they also wanted to follow him there. They didn't know there would be changes in Dong Xuebing's transfer until now, so they naturally wanted to make a good impression. Han Fei had been eyeing the position of deputy division chief for a long time.
Dong Xuebing saw through it all, clear as a mirror in his heart. He had already made his plans before the transfer. He had thought it through a long time ago.