Qingluan Mountain.
In a small station.
Dong Xuebin walked in and knocked on the ticket window.
As soon as the small window inside opened, "Where are you going?"
"Buy one to go to the provincial capital." Dong Xuebin said: "Where does the provincial capital stop?"
The conductor replied nonchalantly: "Stop at West Railway Station and get on the bus in front. I don't know when the next bus will come. Just wait and pay first."
Dong Xuebin paid the money and didn't get any tickets. It was just a torn piece of paper with a few words written by the conductor on it. It looked very informal, but Dong Xuebin didn't care. He knew that this was the case at the grassroots level. There are so many choices for him to choose from in his lifetime. Besides, the taxi won’t stop for him. Even if it stops, he probably won’t go to the provincial capital. The distance is too far. The only option Dong Xuebin can choose now is long distance. The bus left, so under the strange gaze of the conductor, Dong Xuebin walked over there to wait for the bus.
Pretty fast.
Five minutes later a car came and the long-distance bus stopped.
As soon as the door opened, Dong Xuebin got in and asked the driver: "Are you going to the provincial capital?"
"Yes." The driver looked at him strangely and frowned a little. "Bring me the ticket."
"Here." Dong Xuebin gave him the ticket, then patted the dirt on his clothes, strode into the car, and went to the back to find an empty seat.
There were many people in the car, and almost everyone looked at Dong Xuebin.
There's nothing I can do about it, this guy is covered in mud now, and he feels like he just came out of a construction site, as dirty as he wants.
Dong Xuebin didn't care. After these years of experience, Dong Xuebin has long become a very confident and even self-conscious person. People with low self-esteem may need some affirmation from society and the outside world, but often people who are truly self-conscious are You don't need to be affirmed by others to help you find the value of your existence. This is what Dong Xuebin is now. He doesn't care about other people's eyes. No matter what, I found a seat and sat down generously. I closed my eyes and fell asleep. I also found time to take a rest. After all, I had been exhausted all morning.
half an hour…
One hour…
The car drove into the provincial capital and entered the industrial Ming Dynasty.
Looking out the window, it was quite busy near the station. Dong Xuebin smoothed his clothes. After the car stopped, he got off the car with the crowd.
By the way, it’s Lao Fang’s birthday today. You can't go empty-handed, right? Dong Xuebin still remembers that Fang Wenping gave his daughter Qianqian a longevity lock during the Chinese New Year. They were both small golden hunchbacks, each costing at least tens of thousands of yuan. It was definitely not cheap. Dong Xuebin naturally wanted to appreciate it. He thought he had to buy something, so he glanced around for a long time and walked for a long time. Finally found a watch shop. Originally, Dong Xuebin wanted to find a place to sell clothes first, but there are really no shopping malls nearby. They are all jewelry stores and places to buy food. This watch shop was only found on a corner. After all, you can't follow the store here. Compared to Beijing, things are not that complete.
It is an Omega store.
This brand of watches is not considered a top brand. But it’s also on the front line.
Dong Xuebin pushed the door open and walked in. The staff on the opposite side raised his head and said subconsciously: "Welcome, may I ask what you need..." At this point, he was stunned.
Another salesperson also looked over. stunned.
Who is this? Come here dressed like this? Isn't this too dirty? Where did you get so much dirt on your body? Did you just come out of the mud
But Dong Xuebin was very present and looked directly at the watch.
The quality of the staff of this high-end brand is quite good, and they didn't say anything. After looking at each other, they still greeted Dong Xuebin perfunctorily, of course. After all, no one of them thought this person could afford it. It is estimated that this person is here to get acquainted. They have seen many such people in a day, and it is not that surprising. Omega's domestic sales have surpassed Rolex, and it is quite famous.
At this time, several more guests came in from outside. As soon as they walked inside, they all noticed Dong Xuebin, who was covered in dirt, and their eyes were drawn to him.
"Who is this?"
"Why did you come like this?"
"How about buying Omega?"
There was obviously speechlessness and contempt on the faces of several people.
Dong Xuebin didn't see anything, and he didn't have time to pay attention to other people. Now he was thinking about what style of watch to choose for Fang Wenping. He remembered that Fang Wenping had a watch and often wore it on his hand. Dong Xuebin forgot what brand it was. It seemed that It's Cartier, it's a first-tier brand anyway. The women's watches of this brand are very good, so it's harder to choose Dong Xuebin, because it's not suitable to buy one that's too expensive, and it's not as good as Fang Wenping's watch if you buy one that's too cheap. , wouldn’t it be a waste if someone doesn’t wear it if he buys it? Naturally, he chooses it carefully.
piece…
Three pieces…
Five bucks…
Dong Xuebin looked at each one.
There were customers coming from behind, so the two staff members went to greet them and ignored Dong Xuebin. After all, he looked more like someone who knew how to buy watches. Dong Xuebin’s outfit was really a bit off, let alone watches. Okay, let alone a brand of watch like Omega, as far as Dong Xuebin is concerned, most people estimate that this guy can't afford to eat. However, Dong Xuebin's stomach kept growling, and he really didn't eat.
"What do you need?"
"Men's watch? Take a look at this one?"
"This is 40,800, Seahorse series."
"How about taking a look at the Constellation series? This is a very popular one here."
The staff introduced the few customers who had just come in, and another staff member also went to greet another female customer.
Ring ring ring.
Dong Xuebin's cell phone rang. He took it out of his pocket with a dirty hand and saw that it was the director of the Urban Management Bureau... No, it should be the deputy county magistrate Huo Yibang calling now. I am a big star txt full version.
Dong Xuebin answered, "Hello, County Magistrate Huo?"
"Secretary, I really don't know how to thank you for this incident." Huo Yibang said.
Dong Xuebin laughed and said: "Come on, it's boring to say that, and didn't you treat me to dinner yesterday? Your appointment will be next Monday, so you should make preparations then. I still have high expectations for you. And you are an old comrade. I will have to ask you for advice in the future. "The Municipal Standing Committee has approved Huo Yibang's appointment, and Dong Xuebin can put his mind to rest. Otherwise, Huo Yibang's appointment will be relieved. If the appointment is really rejected by the city, Dong Xuebin's prestige will be affected, and he will not be able to explain to Huo Yibang and the comrades of the Urban Management Bureau. It is too embarrassing. Fortunately, as Dong Xuebin speculated, the city will Li can't care about him now.
"You are serious, you are serious." Huo Yibang said hurriedly.
Dong Xuebin said: "I heard it's quite chaotic over there? Where are you at work?"
Huo Yibangcai said: "There is no [book] note. I have a holiday today. Well, I am in the capital. I said that I would take my child to see a doctor. Otherwise, if I get busy in the future, I am really afraid that I will not have time to come. So I took the time." Let’s take a look first. I can’t rest assured that the child is not well.”
It is said that what Huo Yibang should do during this period is to have more contact with other cadres or leaders, which will definitely help him in his future work, but Huo Yibang did not. He took his child to see a doctor the day after he was appointed. It can be seen that The position of children in his heart is actually something Dong Xuebin appreciates. He has always done this. He feels that it is okay to be an official and be obsessed with officials, and it is okay to consider his own interests, but at least he must Have a heart to serve the people and a minimum bottom line and sense of responsibility. Want to be promoted? Everyone is like this. This is not shameful and is human nature. On the contrary, an official without a passion may be more problematic. Many things in history have proven this. Being motivated is actually a good thing, as long as you keep your heart. Just be principled. As for Huo Yibang's current behavior, Dong Xuebin felt that he was right about this person. A person with a strong sense of family responsibility would not fall far even if he degenerated. At least that's what Dong Xuebin believed and thought.
Dong Xuebin asked: "Are you already at the hospital?"
"Yes, the phone call you gave me back then, well, I didn't have the nerve to call. I thought I'd tell you first." Huo Yibang was a little embarrassed.
Dong Xuebin heard it and said with a smile: "I said it last time. When you go over, just call Dean Liu directly. Just mention my name and say that I introduced you. There is no need for much else. What do you mean, someone will take care of it for you, don't worry, there's nothing to be embarrassed about, we are no longer outsiders, why are you being polite to me? It’s even more unnecessary. Just keep it in mind, Dong Xuebin and I still have some respect in the capital.”
Huo Yibang said hurriedly: "Shu Ji, that's not what I meant."
Dong Xuebin smiled and said: "I know, my sister-in-law and children are here, right?"
"Yes, they are all nearby." Huo Yibang said, "We just arrived at Wukesong by plane."
"Okay, you can just go in. You don't need to register. Just call the number I gave you. If the hospital over there doesn't entertain you, just come to me. Haha, I'll settle the score for them!" People in the capital love to brag, Dong Xuebin is also used to this way of speaking, but it is with his wife and friends, his subordinates and colleagues, but Dong Xuebin never blows the whistle, and what he says is confident. It is true that a region will have its own living habits and language, but in the system, this is a place where people are relatively mixed and dispersed. A leadership may have people from various places, local, northern, and southern. , all kinds of things, so Dong Xuebin tries not to bring over the habits of his own region, because he has to consider whether others understand them or not.
The phone was hung up.
Dong Xuebin continued to look at his watch.
But what he just said was also heard by the clerks and customers in the store, and they couldn't help but look at him in surprise. They may not understand the content, but they could hear the tone. A person with such a temperament and attitude , how could he be dressed in such a rustic manner?