Chapter 1732

Chapter 1732

One day,

Two days,

Three days,

In the blink of an eye, more than a month has passed.

It's almost New Year's, and the office atmosphere is festive. Banners and red decorations hang everywhere, spreading the New Year's spirit in every corner.

In the courtyard,

"I heard we have a day off tomorrow."

"Is it that soon for the holiday?"

"Yes, it seems like we're getting off early this year. I heard about it, too."

"Oh, that's great. This time, we can relax for ten days."

"But each department will need some people. Not everyone gets time off."

Dong Xuebing walked alongside, hearing everyone's discussion, which didn't surprise him. He had known about this a few days ago. When he worked at the grassroots level before, the end of the year was always the busiest time. Not only did some people need to prepare to go home for the New Year, but also many urgent matters that couldn't wait until after the New Year had to be dealt with. Planning for the days off during the New Year had to be arranged in advance; annual summaries had to be done, reports written, and gifts exchanged—busy was an understatement; it was utter chaos. However, the Discipline Inspection Commission didn't face this situation, especially with the new reforms this year where departments were decentralized, making handling matters much quicker and efficiency noticeably increased. Coupled with some important cases and reviews not occurring during this time, they decided to give most departments time off early, leaving only a few people in a few departments to hold the fort for a few days. After all, the office couldn't be left completely empty.

Upstairs,

Nineth office.

Office area of Section Two.

When Dong Xuebing entered, everyone was already there. Luo Haiting wasn't in the office but had come to the office area and was chatting happily with Han Fei and the others, all smiling. They had also seen the notice and knew that most of the unit would be able to start their break early in the afternoon.

"Director Dong."

Dong Xuebing glanced at them and said, "I guess you've all heard. Starting this afternoon, most of the unit will be on holiday. It's almost Chinese New Year. However, a few days remain until then, and we can't leave the office completely unmanned. According to the higher-ups, each section of our ninth office needs to have someone stay behind. Let's decide who will stay."

"Um..."

"Well..."

Several people fell silent.

Honestly, who would want to stay?

After working for a year, everyone wanted to relax now that they could get an early holiday. Besides, there were many things to take care of at home.

No one spoke up.

Dong Xuebing looked at Luo Haiting. "When are you leaving, Sister Luo?"

"I thought no one needed to stay. I've booked a ticket for tonight," Luo Haiting hesitated. "If necessary, I can cancel the ticket and stay."

As Dong Xuebing's most trusted confidante, Sister Luo naturally wanted to set an example at this time, even though she didn't want to work overtime.

"Have you already booked the ticket?" Dong Xuebing asked Zhang Lili, "What about you, Sister Zhang?"

Zhang Lili hesitated, "I have some family matters to attend to..."

Then Dong Xuebing turned to look at Han Fei and Li Hong. Before Dong Xuebing could speak, Han Fei raised her hand, "It's not that I don't want to work overtime, Director Dong. It's just that I'm young, and I'm afraid I won't be able to handle it alone if something comes up."

Li Hong added, "I, I..."

Dong Xuebing smiled bitterly at each of them. He understood clearly that none of them wanted to take this shift. "Alright, I see." He paused and said, "Prepare yourselves this morning. Make sure everything is for the last shift. You can all go home in the afternoon and enjoy the New Year."

Han Fei was surprised, "But who will stay?"

Dong Xuebing smiled, "Since none of you wants to stay, I guess I'll have to take a few extra shifts myself. We can't leave the place unmanned, right?"