Afternoon.
The government offices had gotten off work.
Dong Xuebin checked the time in his office, then picked up his luggage and went downstairs.
Throughout the afternoon, his phone did not ring again, nor did anyone knock on his door. Even the county government staff did not dare enter Dong Xuebin's office anymore. They probably thought his temper was bad after that outburst and did not dare disturb him at a time like this. Though it was peaceful, Dong Xuebin also felt a little depressed. Later, when he needed some documents, he had to call someone to bring them over. He remembered it clearly: the female clerk who delivered them spoke and moved with extreme caution. Normally a loud-voiced girl, she was now as quiet as a mosquito, constantly sneaking glances at Dong Xuebin. It almost made him laugh. It's not like I was angry at you people.
It was time to go home.
He still had to try County Chief Jiang's cooking.
However, Dong Xuebin obviously could not go back with Jiang Fangfang. They had to avoid suspicion. Besides, County Chief Jiang was busy with work and generally did not get off work on time. Who knew when she would be home? So Dong Xuebin left first, dragging his luggage over to the Land Rover.
"County Chief Dong."
"Oh, Secretary Li?"
"Are you going back to the Family Compound? Let me carry your luggage."
"No need. I'm almost fully recovered. How come I didn't see you today?"
"Oh, County Chief Jiang sent me down to investigate the situation in some townships. I just got back."
The newcomer was County Chief Jiang's secretary, Li Xiaona. Normally a fresh and tidy young woman, she now looked thoroughly bedraggled, with dust all over her body. Even her leather shoes were covered in