The next day at work.
Dong Xuebin was in his office pondering how to solve the problem before him when someone knocked, then twisted the doorknob open from outside. Who was so rude? I haven't even told them to come in, and they're opening the door already? They really don't take me seriously. But when he saw that it was Executive Deputy Director Hu Yiguo, he froze for a moment, rose to his feet, and said, "Director Hu, you could've just called if you needed me. Why come here in person?"
There were dark circles under Hu Yiguo's eyes. It seemed he had been busy all night and had not slept well. "No need for such formalities."
Dong Xuebin did not think much of him. "...What can I do for you?" Hu Yiguo lowered his chubby body into a chair and smiled. "I heard your work assignment hasn't been finalized yet?"
You're really poking right where it hurts. You know that, yet you're still asking? Are you deliberately mocking me? Dong Xuebin gave a grunt but did not let his feelings show. "I'm not yet fully familiar with the County Police Department's work. It's not the right time for me to begin working yet." He found an excuse for himself.
Hu Yiguo shook his head. "You need to familiarize yourself with the work as you carry it out."
Dong Xuebin was annoyed. What do you mean by that? You know perfectly well I haven't been assigned any duties, yet you're bringing this up?
But Hu Yiguo's next words left Dong Xuebin baffled. "Director Dong, since you were able to come down to the grassroots level, your ability certainly speaks for itself. Everyone is looking forward to seeing what you can do. Well, I'm planning to suggest that the department leadership