The next day.
Morning, County Party Committee Compound.
Dong Xuebin strolled to work on foot. After entering the county government's Office Building, he made his way toward his office at an unhurried pace.
"County Chief Dong."
"County Chief Dong."
"Good morning."
Quite a few people in the hallway greeted him politely.
Dong Xuebin smiled and nodded to them, then headed up the stairs.
Third floor.
Executive Deputy County Chief's Office.
Dong Xuebin took out his key to open the door, only to discover after turning it that it was unexpectedly unlocked. Blinking suspiciously, he pushed the door open and saw Yao Cui inside. One hand braced against the windowsill, she was using an awkward posture to wipe the glass with a rag. Looking around the office, he saw that the cabinets appeared to have been reorganized, everything neat and orderly. There was not a speck of dust on the desk or floor, and some spots still bore wet streaks. Someone had clearly swept and mopped the place.
Dong Xuebin gave a wry smile. "What are you doing?"
"You're here?" Yao Cui turned around and smiled. "Tidying up the office."
Dong Xuebin hurried over. "Get down, get down. What if you fall again?"
Yao Cui ignored him. "It's fine. I'm almost done. Cleaning is part of my job duties too."
Dong Xuebin said helplessly, "You already helped clean up my place yesterday. You're really something. Don't do this again, all right? The office isn't even dirty. What's there to clean?"
"Hehe, I still have to put on a show."
"What for?"
"So people won't gossip."
"They wouldn't dare. Get down already. You're making me nervous just looking at you."
At that, Yao Cui stopped wiping. Holding onto the windowsill, she climbed down and let out a breath, wiping the fine