Power and Wealth

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, "I just called to reserve a private room."

Chen Dayou felt it was inappropriate, "Isn't this place a bit expensive? There are a few good restaurants nearby."

Dong Xuebing joked, "It's okay, just don't order expensive dishes. If it's not enough, I'll stay behind to wash dishes and settle the bill for them, hehe."

Han Fei joked, "Director Chen, Director Dong has been promoted today. Let's not be polite with Director Dong anymore." After saying that, she pointed to the Land Rover, "With Director Dong's car, just one of the wheels can cover the cost of several meals at the Wangfu Hotel. Let's enjoy ourselves today. Hehe."

Sun Zhaobang laughed, "You're not polite."

"Then what's the use of being polite?" Han Fei said, "If we're too polite, it's like looking down on Director Dong. We have to pick expensive dishes to give face to Director Dong!"

Dong Xuebing pointed at her, "Are you trying to flatter me? It's okay, order whatever you want. Today, I'm going all out. If I run out of money this month, I'll go to Little Han's house for meals!"

Everyone joked as they walked inside.

Today, there are a lot of people, and many of them are gradually entering.

Dong Xuebing and his group also entered through the main entrance and walked into the lobby. As soon as they entered, Dong Xuebing and the others saw several waiters and a man in a suit standing at the door, apparently waiting for someone. At first, no one paid attention, and they walked in directly, but the next moment, they saw those people walking towards them.

The man in the suit walked up to Dong Xuebing politely and asked, "Excuse me, are you, Mr. Dong?"

"Yes, that's me." Dong Xuebing wasn't surprised. It seemed that every time he came here, someone from the Wangfu Hotel would come to greet him, especially since this time, he had called in advance to reserve a private room.

The middle-aged man hurriedly extended both hands to shake his, "Hello, hello, the private room is ready. We've been waiting for you for a long time. Please, this way."

Dong Xuebing said, "Please, don't be so polite."

The middle-aged man explained again, "The manager is not here today, so he asked me to come and greet the distinguished guests. Please forgive us for the lack of hospitality."

Dong Xuebing smiled and said, "Don't be too polite, okay? Every time I come, you all do this, making me afraid to come here anymore."

The middle-aged man smiled and said, "The manager just called and said that you haven't been here for a long time. He thought there might be some shortcomings in our service or cuisine. If the food is not good sometimes, just let us know, and we'll improve immediately."

Dong Xuebing said, "Everything's fine. If the food here isn't good, there's nowhere good to eat in the city. Let's go."

"Alright, please follow me." The middle-aged man led the way.

Chen Dayou, Han Fei, He Zhou, and others were stunned.

After so many incidents, everyone knew that Dong Xuebing had a background, but they didn't expect Dong Xuebing to be so influential in Beijing. Even when dining at a grand place like the Wangfu Hotel, someone would come to greet him. They all glanced at each other and could see the surprise in each other's eyes, wondering who this seemingly suddenly disciplinary official was and why they didn't know anything about him. Could their status be so different? Otherwise, why hadn't they heard any news about Director Dong's background?...

Inside.

In the private room.

Everyone sat down, and the menu was brought over.

Originally, Dong Xuebing was supposed to order, but Dong Xuebing didn't order first. Instead, he insisted that Yin Cheng'an and then Chen Dayou order. He asked everyone to order one dish each, and everyone ordered relatively inexpensive dishes. Of course, what was considered inexpensive here was relative. Each dish was still quite expensive. When it was Han Fei's turn, she, who had been the most excited earlier, still ordered a cheap vegetarian dish. Dong Xuebing was helpless and didn't want to change the order, so he ordered three or four more expensive dishes, all of which were specialties of the Wangfu Hotel. In the end, he also ordered a bottle of Maotai that was several decades old.

Yin Cheng'an clicked his tongue and said, "This is too extravagant."

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.