Power and Wealth

and we must abide by the orders. We must not go against the organizations decision. During the investment fair period, you all must give your support to Chief Jia. Even if you all are mad or have other ideas, keep them to yourself. Dont bring your emotions to work.”

This is not because Dong Xuebing is great. It is because he has no choice.

If everyone in the Agency refused to work with Jia Yan, the investment fair will fail and will be escalated. It will not be going against Jia Yan and Xiang Daofa. It will be going against Yan Tai County, including Xie Huilan, as she is named the main organizer of this investment fair. If Dong Xuebing asks his subordinates to do this, then he will be accused of not thinking of the bigger picture. Luo Haiting, Lin Pingping, and Guo Panwei, including him, will be penalized. Xiang Daofa will have an opportunity to find fault with him.

“Chief…”

“Just listen to me. Continue with your work. This period is crucial for the investment fair, and dont let others get hold against you all.”

Guo Panwei thought for a while and nodded.

Suddenly, someone knocked on the door three times.

The door opened, and a man in his thirties entered. He has short hair and a high nose bridge. He walked into the ward confidently and looked at Dong Xuebing. “Are you Chief Dong? I am Jia Yan. I am here to report to you. Oh, Director Luo, Chief Lin, you all are also here?” He has a casual tone and doesnt sound respectful.

Guo Panwei frowned. He is unhappy with the way Jia Yan speaks to Chief Dong.

Lin Pingping also frowned as she looks at the empty-handed Jia Yan. Chief Dong is hospitalized, and you come visiting empty-handed? This attitude is wrong.

Jia Yan ignored the rest and stood there.

Is this guy Jia Yan?

This is the guy picked by Xiang Daofa?

Dong Xuebing looked at him and smiled. “So, you are Chief Jia? Nice to meet you. I heard about your performance in the Citys Investment Promotion Agency, and you had participated in two investment fairs before. No wonder you are picked by Secretary Xiang. I can tell you are an expert in getting investment. I am relieved to have you take over the investment fair. Do your best.”

Jia Yan knows Dong Xuebing does not mean what he said. Suppose his performance in the City Investment Promotion Agency is outstanding. Why would he be transferred to Yan Tai County as the Deputy Agency Chief? He had been stagnant in position as the Deputy Office Director in the City Investment Promotion Agency for five years! Although he had participated in two investment fairs, what can a Deputy Office Director do other than photocopying promotion materials and following the higher-ups orders?

Jia Yan is not surprised with what Dong Xuebing said in their first meeting and maintained a smile on his face.

Jia Yan was transferred to Yan Tai County by Secretary Xiang to snatch Dong Xuebings credit. He does not care about Dong Xuebings attitude towards him and just needs to do what Secretary Xiang asked him to do. With Secretary Xiang as his backing, he is confident he can suppress his direct superior, Dong Xuebing.

Steal Dong Xuebings credit?

Jia Yan will not only steal Dong Xuebings credit. He will also try to create friction between Dong Xuebing and his men and form his clique to challenge Dong Xuebings position. If everything goes according to plan, he can easily replace Dong Xuebing.

Theres nothing more to say to Dong Xuebing.

Jia Yan chatted for a few more minutes and said. “I still have lots of work to do for the investment fair. Chief Dong, please take care of your health, and I will visit you another day.”

After Jia Yan left, Dong Xuebing also asked Luo Haiting, Guo Panwei, and Lin Pingping to leave.

Dong Xuebing narrowed his eyes and called Xie Huilan. “Hello, Huilan? I had just met Jia Yan. He has a poor attitude and has no respect for me after stealing my credit. No wonder he is stuck as the Deputy Office Director for so many years. What a snob! I can tell from his attitude he is trying to stir up trouble and is eyeing my position now.”

“I also want to see how long can he last.”

“I had just instructed my subordinates to carry on with their work and support Jia Yan to prevent any problem with this investment fair. Did I do the right thing?”

“Of course. Haha… this is what you should do.” Xie Huilan laughed. “The net is cast, and the stage is prepared. Since Secretary Xiang thinks Jia Yan can put up a good performance, I shall give him my support. You just sit back and watch the show.”