Inside the County Party Committee Compound.
Whispers broke out one after another.
"Who would've thought!"
"County Chief Dong really is one lucky man, huh?"
"Yeah, I never imagined Mayor Xie and County Chief Dong were husband and wife."
"Sigh, if I could marry someone that beautiful, I'd gladly give up ten years of my life."
"Give me a break. You think you can compare to County Chief Dong? The man's got ability."
It had to be said that even Meng Rui and Zhang Wanshui were somewhat surprised to learn that Dong Xuebin had such a beautiful, powerful wife, let alone everyone else. Quite a few young officials were a little jealous. Comparing people could drive one to death; comparing goods could make one throw them away.
Zhang Feng also felt a little sour inside. After glancing at Xie Huilan and Dong Xuebin a few times, he walked up to Meng Rui. "Secretary Meng, your wife is here."
At some point, a car had driven in. Several women sat inside, including Secretary Meng's wife and Zhang Wanshui's wife.
Meng Rui nodded. "Let's go."
Zhang Wanshui, Chu Peng, and the other County Leaders got into their cars.
Seeing this, the officials and staff behind them also climbed into the Jinbei Car.
Dong Xuebin did not have time to say much more to Huilan. "I'm leaving too. We need to go down and offer condolences and inspect the situation. We'll talk tonight. Want me to give you the house key?"
Xie Huilan looked at him. "Offer condolences for what?"
Dong Xuebin sighed. "A family housing building collapsed a few days ago. Lots of people were hurt. We're going to check on the families and the resettlement arrangements."
Xie Huilan smiled. "Secretary Meng and Secretary Zhang both brought their wives? Then I'll come along