The cafeteria instantly fell into a strange atmosphere.
The Municipal Party Secretary had specifically called Dong Xuebin over. Of course, he had no choice but to go, and he could not even offer a polite excuse. Honestly, Dong Xuebin did not want to sit down. First, the Municipal Party Secretary was far too high-ranking; he would be lying if he said he was not nervous. Second, Dong Xuebin had a guilty conscience. He had assumed Xie Guobang did not know him, but who would have thought the man would call out his name? That meant he definitely knew about his relationship with Xie Huilan and had obtained his photo and other information through other channels. Was he going to... settle accounts with me?
A little sweat broke out on Dong Xuebin's back. He carefully walked over and sat down beside Secretary Xie, looking extremely unnatural.
Xie Guobang did not even look at Dong Xuebin. He said to the others, "Go ahead and eat."
After hesitating briefly, Dong Xuebin picked up his chopsticks nervously.
But when Dong Xuebin saw the expressions on the other leaders' faces, he suddenly froze. Something was off. Damn, it was only then that Dong Xuebin, whose political instincts were notoriously terrible, belatedly realized what was happening. Secretary Xie had not called him over to settle accounts at all. He was clearly protecting him! And it seemed it was not just because Zhen Anguo had not let him sit down. Secretary Xie also appeared to be intervening over the matter of his transfer being blocked! It was happening! There was no mistake! In that instant, Dong Xuebin was so moved that he was practically overwhelmed with gratitude. Secretary Xie was so loyal, so righteous! No, Xie Huilan must have said something to her father. Sister Xie had