Morning.
The sky was clear and the air crisp.
Municipal Office Building.
Dong Xuebin entered the lobby under the watchful eyes of the crowd. He put on a slight air of reserve, appearing rather composed. It was not that he looked down on others, but his wife was the local Top Leader, the Municipal Party Secretary. As her husband, Dong Xuebin naturally stood as one with her. He clearly could not undermine her bearing or dignity by acting as he had before, so he had to carry himself accordingly. Dong Xuebin had been in the system for three years now and had picked up plenty through exposure. This sort of shift in status was nothing unfamiliar to him, and he could handle it well.
A female clerk had also heard Secretary Xie's words outside. She was greatly startled, and when she saw Dong Xuebin enter the lobby, she hurried over to greet him.
"Mr. Dong."
"Mm."
"This way, please. I'll show you the way."
"Hehe, all right. Thanks."
"You're welcome, you're welcome. This way, please."
The female clerk immediately hurried ahead to press the elevator button, then turned politely toward Dong Xuebin with a gentle smile on her face.
There were several other clerks nearby, and they had heard what was said outside as well. But by the time they came to their senses, someone had already gone to receive him. They hesitated for a few steps, but ultimately did not go over. They felt some regret, thinking they had missed an opportunity, and cast slightly jealous looks at the female clerk pressing the elevator for Dong Xuebin. This was the husband of the Municipal Party Secretary. There was practically no essential difference between him and the secretary herself. If they could make him remember them, then perhaps all it