9: Chapter 9 Temporary Transfer to the Municipal Party Committee

Ding Wenbin sneered, his tone carrying a touch of disdain, "I'll just have a word with him later. Listen to me, come out with me this afternoon. I'll take you to a great place; I guarantee it'll be much more interesting than organizing files here."

Chu Yue's expression soured, and her tone turned cold: "Director Ding, please conduct yourself with dignity. I still have work to do."

"Dignity?" Ding Wenbin raised an eyebrow, his tone laced with a hint of threat, "Chu Yue, don't be ungrateful. I'm doing this for your own good. You'll just be a small clerk if you work here your whole life. Follow me, and you might just have a bright future."

Chu Yue bit her lip, just about to retort, when she suddenly heard a deep voice from behind: "Director Ding, Chu Yue's work was arranged by me. If you have any objections, you can come directly to me."

Ding Wenbin was stunned. He looked up to see Xiao Bei standing at the doorway, his expression instantly darkening: "Who are you? Is it your place to speak here?"

Xiao Bei walked into the pantry and stood beside Chu Yue, his tone calm but carrying a touch of chill: "I am Xiao Bei. I was just transferred to the Archives Bureau a couple of days ago, and I am in charge of Chu Yue's work."

Ding Wenbin narrowed his eyes, sizing up Xiao Bei, his tone filled with disdain: "Oh, so you're that Xiao Bei who transferred from the Municipal Government Office? What's this? Trying to play the hero right after arriving?"

Xiao Bei ignored his sarcasm and said indifferently: "Director Ding, Chu Yue still has work to do. If you have nothing else, we'll be leaving."

Ding Wenbin's expression darkened, his tone threatening: "Xiao Bei, don't be ungrateful. You're only a Deputy Director. This isn't the Municipal Government Office; it's not your place to boss people around."

Xiao Bei let out a cold snort and said: "Director Ding, as long as you don't harass female colleagues, that's fine. I have no interest in bossing you around."

Ding Wenbin was infuriated by Xiao Bei's attitude. His face flushed red, and he suddenly reached out to grab Xiao Bei by the collar, snarling: "Who do you think you are, kid? Daring to put on airs in front of me! Today, I'll teach you some rules!"

Xiao Bei's gaze turned cold. He lowered his center of gravity slightly, his right hand quickly locking onto Ding Wenbin's wrist, while his left hand followed through to support his elbow in a clean, swift motion.

Before Ding Wenbin could react, he felt the world spinning, and his entire body was slammed heavily onto the floor by Xiao Bei with a shoulder throw.

"Bang!" With a dull thud, Ding Wenbin lay on the floor, grimacing in pain, unable to recover for a long while.

Chu Yue's eyes widened, her hand covering her mouth as she watched the scene in astonishment. She hadn't expected the seemingly gentle and refined Xiao Bei to have such formidable skills.

"Director Xiao, you…" Chu Yue looked at Xiao Bei with some worry, then glanced at Ding Wenbin on the floor, at a loss for what to do.

Xiao Bei straightened his collar and said indifferently: "It's nothing. Director Ding just accidentally tripped. I'll help him up."

After saying this, Xiao Bei reached out with a chuckle.

Ding Wenbin slapped his hand away and struggled to crawl up from the floor, his face livid. He pointed at Xiao Bei and roared: "You… you fucking dare to hit me! Just you wait, I'm going to find Director Feng right now and see how he deals with you!"

Just then, rapid footsteps echoed from the end of the corridor. Feng Limin hurried over, looking somewhat anxious. As soon as he saw Xiao Bei, he immediately wore a concerned expression: "Director Xiao, what happened? Are you alright?"

Upon seeing Feng Limin, Ding Wenbin immediately grabbed onto him like a lifeline, limping over and pointing loudly at Xiao Bei: "Director Feng, you've come just in time! This Xiao Bei actually dared to hit me! Look, my waist feels like it's about to break! How can such a person be allowed to stay in the Archives Bureau? He must be severely punished!"

Feng Limin frowned, glanced at Ding Wenbin, then looked at Xiao Bei, speaking in a cold tone: "Director Ding, don't get agitated. What exactly happened?"

Ding Wenbin added fuel to the fire: "Director Feng, I was just chatting with Chu Yue about some work matters, and Xiao Bei suddenly rushed in and threw me to the ground without a word! This person is simply lawless!"

After listening, Feng Limin's expression darkened, and he turned to look at Xiao Bei: "Director Xiao, is what Director Ding said true?"

Xiao Bei's expression remained calm, and he said indifferently: "Director Feng, Director Ding was using inappropriate language toward Chu Yue just now, and was even getting handsy. I was merely stopping his improper behavior. If he feels I did something wrong, I can apologize."

Feng Limin understood seven or eight tenths of the situation immediately. He had long heard that Ding Wenbin's conduct was improper; he just hadn't expected him to run into Xiao Bei's hands today.

He let out a cold snort and said to Ding Wenbin: "Director Ding, Director Xiao is an official transferred from the Municipal Government Office. His work conduct has always been rigorous; he wouldn't resort to violence without cause. Did you do something you shouldn't have?"

Ding Wenbin was stunned. He hadn't expected Feng Limin not to side with him, so he quickly defended himself: "Director Feng, you can't just listen to his one-sided story! I didn't do anything; he's the one deliberately picking a fight!"

Feng Limin waved his hand impatiently: "Enough, Director Ding. This matter ends here. Go back and reflect on your behavior. If I hear of similar incidents again, don't blame me for being impolite!"

Ding Wenbin's face turned alternating shades of green and white. He wanted to say more, but seeing Feng Limin's stern gaze, he had to shut his mouth resentfully. He glared fiercely at Xiao Bei, turned around, and limped away.

After Ding Wenbin had gone far away, Feng Limin put on a smiling face and said to Xiao Bei: "Director Xiao, are you alright? That Ding Wenbin is a bit unreliable usually; don't lower yourself to his level."

Xiao Bei smiled slightly: "Thank you for your concern, Director Feng. I'm fine."

Feng Limin nodded, his tone carrying a hint of ingratiation: "By the way, Director Xiao, a transfer order just came from the Municipal Government Office, asking you to return to work. You see, if you hand over your work here, you can report to the Municipal Government Office tomorrow."

Xiao Bei was somewhat surprised but quickly regained his calm. The Municipal Government Office actually transferring him back for no reason? If he wasn't mistaken, it must have been Qin Ruoxi who made a move!

"Very well, Director Feng. I will complete the handover as soon as possible."

Feng Limin patted Xiao Bei on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Director Xiao, thank you for your hard work these past two days. Hopefully, we'll have a chance to work together again in the future."

Xiao Bei nodded, watching Feng Limin leave.

Chu Yue stood to the side, her face full of surprise: "Director Xiao, you are truly amazing! Not only is your work capability strong, but your physical skills are also this good!"

Xiao Bei smiled, his tone relaxed: "I've just learned a little self-defense. Chu Yue, if Ding Wenbin troubles you again in the future, remember to tell me."

Chu Yue nodded gratefully: "Thank you, Director Xiao. But… are you really transferring away?"