Power and Wealth

Noon.

Time for lunch.

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"Mom, the stir-fry is ready."

"I can smell the aroma."

"Shall we eat inside or in the courtyard?"

"Let's eat in the courtyard. The air is nice, and it's not cold."

"Alright, Xiao Ran and I will bring the dishes out."

The dishes were quickly brought out and placed on the stone table, and everyone sat around.

"Here, try my cooking." Dong Xuebing was very attentive, forgetting about his meal. He first poured water for his mother-in-law and his aunts and then kept serving them dishes, especially his mother-in-law. Dong Xuebing was busy serving her dish after dish.

Xie Ran smiled, looking at his brother-in-law curiously. He knew Dong Xuebing was always polite to the elders, but he had never seen him so polite.

"Mom, try this."

"Mom, taste this."

"Mom, eat slowly."

The whole table watched as Dong Xuebing busied himself.

Xia Yan smiled, "Look at our Xiao Bing, so thoughtful."

But Han Jing glanced at Dong Xuebing and said, "Why do I feel like this is either a case of no smoke without fire or there's an ulterior motive behind this? Hehe, is something up?"

Dong Xuebing felt embarrassed. "No, how could it be possible?"

Han Jing put down her chopsticks. "Alright, if there's something, just say it."

Dong Xuebing coughed and finally said, "Well, I just wanted to ask about what you mentioned before, the organizational reform. You said two new departments were being set up, the Ninth and Tenth Office. These two departments have just been established, so they must be short of staff, and the leadership positions haven't been decided yet. So, instead of waiting a month for the reform, I thought I'd try to secure a position now. I'm still in a vacant position. I don't even have a proper leadership role. Mom, do you think there's hope for me? Can you help me ask?" After a pause, Dong Xuebing quickly added, "But it's not just for myself, Mom. With the new department being established, it's also a bit troublesome. There has to be someone to lead the way, and you know my abilities. So, I volunteered to contribute to the new department's work to successfully complete this organizational reform."

Xie Ran: "......"

Ci Lifen was a bit speechless after hearing this.

Han Jing chuckled, "You're speaking so nobly. Working for what? Don't think I don't know you. You're just an official fanatic."

Dong Xuebing sighed, "No."

Xia Yan laughed, "Big sister understands Xiao Bing. We were talking about this on the way here, and she said that you would bring this up with her. Look, she was right."

Dong Xuebing sweated and stubbornly said, "No, I'm serious."

Han Jing looked at him and said bluntly, "You just caused such a big incident, and the unit even ordered you to reflect on it. You're still thinking about getting promoted."

Dong Xuebing said, "It's just a written warning in my record, not a suspension. It doesn't have much impact. Mom, can you help me fight for it? I promise that once I get the new job position, I won't cause any trouble. I'll serve the people wholeheartedly."

Han Jing chuckled, "Believe in you? That's a joke. Every time you say that, you end up causing more trouble for Mom. And each time, it's worse than the last."

Dong Xuebing quickly said, "It won't happen this time, Mom. Have some more dishes." Saying that he eagerly served a few more bites to his mother-in-law.

Han Jing smiled without saying a word, lowering her head to eat her food without responding to his words.

Dong Xuebing felt increasingly anxious as if he were on pins and needles. "Mom, do you think I have a chance? The matter of assisting Huilan is almost settled. Her work is on track now, and she no longer needs me. I've already integrated into the Second Division even if there is something. My relationship with my colleagues is good, and whether I'm in the Eighth Office or not doesn't matter. So, should I go to the new department for some training?"

Han Jing continued eating, remaining silent.

Dong Xuebing became even more anxious and couldn't focus on eating.

Seeing Dong Xuebing's anxious expression, Xia Yan chuckled, but finally, she spoke up, "You, can't you use your brain a little? Is organizational reform something that happens in just a day or two? The proposal was made almost a year ago and was only approved yesterday, with implementation scheduled for a month later. We roughly knew when the proposal would be approved, and the organizational reform would be implemented before you took office. If our family didn't even have this information, what's the point?"

Dong Xuebing was stunned. "It was decided long ago."

"There have been numerous discussions at the top, and it's mostly settled," Xia Yan said. "That's why your mother transferred you to the Discipline Inspection Commission, to let you catch up with this organizational reform. For your sake, your mother-in-law has put in a lot of effort. Knowing you're young and inexperienced, going straight to a department head position isn't realistic. The pressure and resistance would be too great. So, she thought about having you come to the Discipline Inspection Commission first, then transition you to a vacant department head position once the reform begins. This way, you can solidify your department head position in the shortest time possible. You might even be promoted to deputy bureau level with a bit more effort. It's shortening your struggle by two or three years."

Dong Xuebing was excited. "Oh, I had no idea."

Han Jing finally spoke, "You little official fanatic, I told you long ago, but could you focus on it?" fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm

Dong Xuebing chuckled awkwardly and quickly said, "Thank you, Mom. You're so good to me, hehe."

"Don't be silly." Han Jing patted his head. "I am unlucky to have a son-in-law like you. You never make it easy for me.”

Dong Xuebing eagerly asked, "Mom, when will the organizational adjustment occur?"

"In about a month, personnel adjustments will be made gradually at that time," Han Jing said, looking at him. "For now, just focus on reflecting at home. This matter isn't certain, especially since you've just been disciplined. There's still some uncertainty. After resting for this period, hurry back to work at the unit and perform well. As for the specifics, Mom will communicate with your fourth grandfather later. You wait for the news."

With his mother-in-law's words, Dong Xuebing was almost certain.

Dong Xuebing was overjoyed and said, "Thank you, Mom."

Han Jing smiled and said, "You, just make me worry less, and that's thanks enough."

Xie Ran chuckled, "Mom, look how good my aunt is. My brother-in-law is talking about promotion again. Can you help me, too? Just one level up would be fine."

Xia Yan looked at her son and said, "One level up? You've just started at the grassroots level. Take your time to gain experience. Don't compare yourself to your brother-in-law. He's a special case in our family."

Indeed.

Dong Xuebing had fought for every opportunity along the way, which is why he had his current position. His path to promotion was unique and couldn't be replicated.