Power and Wealth

by Stayrr

An accident let him have a special ability to turn back time up to 1 minute. When he said the wrong things in front of his leader, he was able to return back to 1 minute before to correct what he said. During jade stone gambling and there was no jade inside, he turns back time to pick another stone. When the woman he likes met an accident, he can return back to 1 minute before to s

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Power and WealthChapter 65 – It appeared! 46mm!

Dong Xuebing stood in front of the walnut stall silently.

The stall owner was still shouting to attract customers:"This year's big Chicken Hearts are good. Come and try your luck!"

Someone in the crowd picked a pair of walnut fruits over: "Iwant this pair."

"Ok!" The wife of the stall owner took 200 RMB from thatperson and threw it into a plastic basket. She took out a small knife and startto cut away the flesh of the green color fruits. Soon, the flesh and skin ofthe fruit were cut away, and she washes the seed in a pail of clear water andstarts to scrub away the remaining flesh with a plastic brush. After cleaningthe seed, she took out a ruler and measure the seed. She said loudly. "The seedhas some dark spots, and one of them is 37, and the other is 39. It's not apair." This size was average, and the seeds must be at least 42mm to worthsomething. The dark spot on the fruit was considered blemish, and even if theseed was big, but dark spots will lower the value.

After hearing these, that buyer turned and walk away.

Soon, another person bought a pair of Lion Head fruits, andthe seeds were 39 mm and 41mm. These were not good too.

After that, someone opened a pair of 36mm and 38mm seeds.

The next person got 40mm and 39mm. This was considered apair.

After standing there for a while, Dong Xuebing gave up theidea of trying his luck. So many people had bought these fruits, and there wasnot even one that is more than 42mm. The chances of a 46mm appearing were evenslimmer. He knew that even if lady luck was on his side, it was also near toimpossible.

But Dong Xuebing was not willing to give up.

10 minutes...

30 minutes...

1 hour...

Dong Xuebing stood in front of the stall for almost 2 hours.The walnut fruits were getting lesser and lesser.

There were at least 100 Lion Head walnut fruits, and now,there were less than 30 remainings. One basket of Chicken Heart walnut fruits wassold in less than 2 hours. The stall owner brought a new basket from the backof the stall. The business was bustling for the stall owner. But Dong Xuebingstill have not seen any Lion Head that was more than 44mm. The biggest thatappeared was 43.8mm. But after the seeds were dried, it will shrink slightly,and the finished product should be at most 43mm.

These were too small!

All the seeds were too small!

At noon, Dong Xuebing went to KFC to have his lunch beforereturning back to the stall.

10...

20...

50...

At 4pm, Dong Xuebing was exhausted. Not only his eyes wereblurry, but his legs were also numbed.

At this time, there were lesser people, and the stallowner's wife looked at Dong Xuebing and asked with a northeast accent. "Youngman, do you want to try your luck?" She had noticed Dong Xuebing standing theresince morning. He was standing there for almost 8 hours and did not even buyone fruit.

Dong Xuebing thought for a while and shook his head.

There was one person who won a 44.7mm seed. But it was a farcry from Dong Xuebing's target of 46mm.

Sighed... the chances were too slim. Time to leave?

It was getting late, and Dong Xuebing decided to watch thelast pair of fruit cutting before leaving.

"How much for these Lion Head?" A big sized man squats downand examines the fruits.

The stall owner replied: "Normal Panshan Lion Head is 400RMB a pair. The bigger fruits are more expensive. There are 600 and 1,000 RMBtypes."

There were not many Lion Head fruits remaining in thebasket. The man scrutinized the fruits carefully. After a while, he picked twoyellowish and brownish fruits from the left of the basket and threw it to thestall owner. "I will buy these two. Open it!" The fruits were yellowish wasbecause it had been plucked from the tree for some time. Even if the fruitswere kept refrigerated, it will also not last long. But it will not affect thequality of the seeds.

"These two are bigger, and they cost 800 RMB."

The man took out his money and paid the stall owner. "Openit!"

"Ok." The stall owner held the fruit with his black coloredhand and start to slice open the fruit.

The first Lion Head seed appeared in front of everybody.43.3mm. It was considered slightly above average.

That man was satisfied and nodded. "Carry on! See if it is apair!"

The stall owner starts to slice the other fruit.

First cut...

Second cut...

Third cut...

"Eh! Look! That seed..."

"Wow! It's big!" The crowd starts to stir.

Dong Xuebing was also stunned. He stared at the half-openfruit. Although he did not measure the seed with a ruler, he knew that the seedin this fruit was very big!

The stall owner was also surprised. He did not continuecutting the fruit and took a ruler to measure the diameter. He was shocked, andhe looked at his wife. "It is nearly 47mm. 46.8!"

Dong Xuebing was excited. What? 46.8mm? Even if the seed weredried, it would also be 46mm!

Damn! Isn't this the Lion Head I was looking for? It reallyappeared!

"Hi, excuse me." Dong Xuebing was worried that someone elsewould make an offer. He immediately asked that man. "Are you willing to sellthis 46 Lion Head? Name a price."

That man laughed. "I am not selling it! I want to keep itfor my own collection!"

Dong Xuebing anxiously said. "This is also not a pair. It isalso not worth collecting. Can you..."

"I told you I am not selling!" That man waved Dong Xuebingaway and told the stall owner: "Hurry up and open it!"

What should I do? What should I do now?

Dong Xuebing was panicking. He had finally found what he waswaiting for. If he missed this opportunity...

Oh! Damn! I even forgot about it!

BACK!!!

...

Dong Xuebing felt slight giddiness, and the scenes aroundhim changed!

"How much for these Lion Head?"

The stall owner replied: "Normal Panshan Lion Head is 400RMB a pair. The bigger fruits are more expensive. There are 600 and 1,000 RMBtypes."

The big sized man extended his arm to pick those two bigyellowish fruits on the left of the basket!

Dong Xuebing immediately leaned forward and grabbed thosetwo yellowish fruits. "I want this pair! Boss! Help me cut it!" Dong Xuebinghad noticed the yellowish and slightly rotten fruits from earlier. He was surethat the ones in his hands were the same as earlier.

That man frowned and look at Dong Xuebing. He thought tohimself. "What's the hurry?" He moved aside and looked at the fruits on theright of the basket.

The stall owner looked at the fruits in Dong Xuebing's hand."800 RMB."

Dong Xuebing immediately paid him. His heart was beatingvery fast.

Please, don't let the seeds have blemishes! The seeds mustnot be damaged by insects... Please!

The stall owner had started to cut away the flesh of thefirst fruit.

First cut...

Second cut...

Third cut...

Soon, the crowd stirred. A Lion Head had appeared!

There were no blemishes and no dark spots!

46.8mm!!!

The big sized man grumbled under him breath. Damn!

The stall owner and his wife were shocked by this young man.This young man had been standing there from the morning and did not even buy asingle fruit. The moment he buys, a 46mm appeared! He could spot the differencebetween the walnut fruits?! Impossible! The stall owner had been selling walnutfruits for years and could not tell the difference from the exterior!

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath as he held the big Lion Headin his hand.

Hahaha! Finally!

Dong Xuebing had finally gotten 1 46mm Lion Head!

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Power and WealthChapter 66 – One more appeared!

Sunday morning.

Shilihe Pet Market.

This place was just a Subway stop away from Panjiayuen.Although there were not many antiques sold here like Panjiayuen, there werelots of stalls selling birds, fishes, and walnuts.

Dong Xuebing strolled along the market and visited almostevery stall selling walnuts. Then, he stood beside a makeshift booth and watchpeople gamble walnut fruits. He had already gotten a 46mm Lion Head and wasconfident that he would be able to "snatch" another 46 mm Lion Head fromsomeone else with his ability. Now, he only lacks one more 46 mm Lion Head. Hewanted to repeat what he did yesterday.

Please appear! Hurry up and appear!

One hour...

Two hours...

It was almost noon, and there was not even a 45mm Lion Head.

After lunch, Dong Xuebing was anxious. He went to anotherstall and stood there and wait. Why didn't any 46mm Lion Head appear? Tomorrowwill be on Monday. This month's committee meeting will undoubtedly be held oneither Monday or Tuesday. If I can't find the second 46mm Lion Head, then Iwill not be able to get a pair. It will not be in time for tomorrow's meeting!

10 minutes... 20 minutes... Soon, half an hour passed.

Just when Dong Xuebing was about to give up, he heardshouting near to him.

"Wow! 46!"

"That's really a 446 Lion Head!"

"Hehehe. That's luck!"

Dong Xuebing was excited and turned towards the direction ofthe shouting. It was also a walnut stall. But it was a small stall. Withouthesitation, Dong Xuebing ran over to the booth and pushed the onlookers aside."Excuse me! Excuse me! There is the 46 Lion Head? How big is it? Is it morethan 46.8mm?"

If the walnut seed were not more than 46.8 or 46.9mm, it wouldnot be 46 mm after it was dried.

The stall owner heard someone asking and replied: "It's46.6mm."

Dong Xuebing frowned. Although it was not as big as the onehe got yesterday, but it should be able to meet the minimum requirement to forma pair. He turned and look at the person who bought the fruit. It was a highschool student. "Hi, can you let me have a look at your walnut seed?"

That boy was very excited and showed it to Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing examined the Lion Head and then compared it tohis from a picture he took from his iPhone this morning. He compared thebottom, middle section, the top, etc. Hmmm... it was not a perfect pair, but itshould be enough.

An onlooker also said: "Can I see it too?"

Dong Xuebing passed the Lion Head back to that boy andasked: "Are you willing to selling it? Name me a price." Dong Xuebing did notsee which fruit this boy picked earlier, and it was useless for him to useBACK. If he uses BACK, he could buy out the whole basket of fruits. But whenDong Xuebing looked at the basket, there were at least a few hundred fruits. Ifone fruit cost 300 RMB, then it will cost more than 100,000 RMB for the wholebasket. He only had 50,000 RMB with him!

That high school student wore branded goods from head totoe. He doesn't seem to lack money. "Sorry, I do not want to sell."

Other than Dong Xuebing, someone among the crowd was alsointerested in that Lion Head. "How about 3,000 RMB?

"I will offer 4,000 RMB! Do you want to sell?"

Dong Xuebing panicked and said: "I will offer 5,000 RMB!"For only a single Lion Head, 5,000 RMB was a high price.

But that boy shook his head. "I am not selling, but..." Hepaused for a while. "I am looking for a pair of 46mm Chicken Heart. If anyoneof you here has it, I am willing to exchange the pair for this Lion Head."

46mm Chicken Heart?

Although Chicken Heart could not be compared to Lion Head,46mm Chicken Heart was also rare!

The two men who shouted earlier hesitated. Dong Xuebinggritted his teeth and said: "Wait for me here. I will go and get you a pair!"Dong Xuebing must get this Lion Head at all cost. Furthermore, all the ChickenHearts above 42mm in the market were all from artificial grafting, and therewas an abundance of fruits available. The value of 3 pairs of 46mm ChickenHearts could not even be compared to 1 Lion Head. This was a good deal!

That high school boy smiled and replied. "Ok. I will waitfor you here."

"I will reserve your Lion Heart!" Someone from the crowdshouted. "Young man don't sell it to others. I will bring you the ChickenHeart!"

Dong Xuebing panicked. "I am the one who said first!"

The High school boy paused for a while and said: "Errr... howabout I exchange it with the first person who brings the Chicken Heart over?"

"Ok!"

Dong Xuebing immediately ran to a nearby walnut store andasked: "Do you have 46 Chicken Heart?"

The store owner replied: "No. Do you want 44mm Chicken Heart?"

Dong Xuebing left and ran to the next store. "Give me a pairof 46mm Chicken Hearts!"

"Oh,we do not have46mm Chicken Hearts."

After asking 3 stores, Dong Xuebing realized something.Damn, even if I visited all the stores, it will also be useless. If it wereavailable in these stores, that high school boy would have bought it from themand not asked to exchange his 46 Lion Head. I am so stupid! But... where shouldI find this Chicken Heart?

Suddenly there was a loud sound of things dropping on theground behind Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing turned around and saw a young man in hismid-twenties, placing a basket of walnut fruits under a big umbrella. Thatyoung man made a few trips into a store and carried out baskets of walnutfruits. Then he started shouting. "Come and see. Green fruits! Big ChickenHeart, Lion Head. All fresh from these two days!" That young man's store wasnot specialized in selling walnuts. It was a small store selling pet foods.

Dong Xuebing heard "Big Chicken Heart" and his eyes brightenup.

This store had just opened, and Dong Xuebing was the onlyperson there. That young man looked at Dong Xuebing and asked: "Hi, do you wantto buy a pair?"

Dong Xuebing suddenly had an idea. Big Chicken Heart was notlike Lion Head. The chance of 45 and 46mm appearing was much higher. Since 46mmChicken Hearts were not available in stores, why not try his luck at gambling?If Dong Xuebing was lucky, he should get a pair of 46mm Chicken Hearts fromdozens of fruits! But this method will be costly!

Fine! That's what I will do!

To get the position of Deputy Chief, this amount was nothing!

I will take a gamble!

Translator'snotes: Here are some pictures of Shilihe Market in Beijing.

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Power and WealthChapter 67 – Big Chicken Heart becomes Lion Head!

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The makeshift walnut fruit stall in front of the pet foodstore.

That High school boy was still standing at the same spot 30meters away. People were approaching him and looking at his 46mm Lion Head.They will speak for a while and that High School Boy shook his head. He shouldbe telling them that he did not want to sell this Lion Head. He only wants toexchange it for a pair of Chicken Heart.

Dong Xuebing knew that he could not waste any more time. Hemoved towards the nearest basket in front of him and asked that young man."What is this?" Chicken Heart and Lion Head fruits all looked the same. Theywere all round and green in color. Dong Xuebing could not tell the differencefrom the exterior of the fruits.

"Oh... Hang on for a while." That young man took out some cutChicken Heart fruits and Lion Head fruits and place it in front of the baskets."This is... Errr... Chicken Heart. 200 RMB for a pair." That young man pointedto another basket and said: "That basket is Lion Head. Some are 700 RMB for apair, and the bigger ones are 1,000 RMB a pair."

Dong Xuebing looked at the green colored fruits in theChicken Heart basket and picked 4 pairs. "I will take these. Please hurry andcut it open. I only want to see the size of the seed inside. Don't need toscrub it. You can clean the seed later." Dong Xuebing said and passed 800 RMBto that young man.

But when the young man started cutting the fruit, DongXuebing regretted buying from this stall. That young man was a newbie, and hewas too slow. He took a long time to cut away the flesh of the fruit.

Damn! He is damn slow!

Dong Xuebing wanted to hurry him, but something caught hiseye.

Dong Xuebing saw a man passing a pair of walnuts to thatHigh School boy. That High School boy looked at the walnuts and nodded. He thengives his 46mm Lion Head to that man and left.

Damn!

Dong Xuebing was pissed. He stood up and walked towards thatHigh School Boy. "You exchanged your Lion Head?"

The High School Boy smiled and showed the pair of walnuts inhis hand. "Look, it's a pair of 46mm Chicken Heart."

Damn. I wasted my time.

Dong Xuebing was feeling frustrated. He saw the Lion Headwas no longer with this High School Boy and there was no point asking himanymore. He turned back to that young man and said: "I'm sorry. Just cut apair. I don't want the rest." Dong Xuebing knew it was pointless to carry ongambling Chicken Heart fruits.

That young man frowned: "Don't want? You said you wanted 4pairs and we don't do refunds here!"

Who asked you to cut the fruits slowly? If you can exposethe seed with two cuts and a pair of 46 mm Chicken Hearts appeared, I would beable to exchange that Lion Head! Dong Xuebing was pissed. "The other fruits arestill not cut."

"Even if it is not cut, you also cannot return it to me."That young man firmly replied. "Are you trying to create trouble?"

Dong Xuebing frowned. He could not be bothered with thisyoung man. "Then hurry up and cut all the fruits."

That young man continued to cut the fruit open.

1 cut...

2 cuts...

The flesh of the fruit was slowly cut away, exposing theseed.

Dong Xuebing could not be bothered. It was only a fewhundred RMB. He was thinking about where to look for the other 46 Lion Head.

When the seed of the fruit was exposed, that young man, DongXuebing and some onlookers were shocked.

The seed was not big. It was about 37mm. But the shape andtexture were not Chicken Heart!

It was Lion Head!

An onlooker asked: "Oh, did you make a mistake? This personhad bought Chicken Heart."

Another onlooker said: "The price difference between ChickenHeart and Lion Head is several times!"

That young man's face changed and shouted to his father whowas in the pet food store. "Dad, come out. Did you place the wrong fruits inthe basket?" He immediately picked up and cut another fruit picked by DongXuebing.

Lion Head!

It was another Lion Head fruit!

That young man's father ran towards the stall and looked atthe fruits closely. After examining the fruits, he roared: "You fool! I hadsaid many times yesterday! That is the basket for Lion Head! Why did not putthe Chicken Hearts in there?" They had just started this walnut gamblingbusiness, and this was a newbie mistake.

Dong Xuebing laughed to himself. This was unexpected. Helooked at the father scolding his son and pointed to the remaining ChickenHeart... No... It should be Lion Head fruits. "Shouldn't you carry on cutting theremaining fruits?"

That young man looked at Dong Xuebing with a long face. "Itwas a mistake. These are not Chicken Heart. Your 800 RMB can only open a pair."

Dong Xuebing raised his brows: "I had paid for 4 pairsearlier."

"What? Are you trying to take advantage of me?" That youngman stared at Dong Xuebing. "Where can you find a pair of Lion Head selling for200 RMB?"

Dong Xuebing folded his arms: "I wanted a refund earlier,and you refused. You said that 4 pairs mean 4 pairs. Fine. Now, I don't want tothe refund, and you claim that I am creating trouble and can only give me apair? Hahaha. You set all the rules? This is considered cheating!" Actually,this was a minor mistake. But Dong Xuebing was pissed with this young man'sattitude. This was that young man's fault, and he should apologize. DongXuebing will also not argue with him over a few hundred RMB.

That young man's father stared at Dong Xuebing: "Who ischeating? Watch your mouth!"

The young man also stared at Dong Xuebing: "I have never metsomeone like you!"

Fuck!

Dong Xuebing was already pissed, and he scoffed. "Watch whatI am saying? Fine. You all are asking for it!"

That young man responded with a hmph and said: "What do youwant to do? Report to the police? Go ahead!"

Dong Xuebing smiled coldly: "BACK!!!"

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Power and WealthChapter 68 – Finally! Gotten a pair!

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The wind was blowing, and there was the sound of the leavesrustling.

Dong Xuebing was still looking at that young man after hereturned to one minute ago. That young man's father was still tending to somecustomers in the pet food shop. There were a few onlookers around, standingthere silently.

"Don't want? You said you wanted 4 pairs and we don't dorefunds here!"

Dong Xuebing immediately knew where the conversation hadstopped. "The other fruits are still not cut."

"Even if it is not cut, you also cannot return it to me."That young man firmly replied. "Are you trying to create trouble?" The youngman replied. He was not willing to make any refunds.

Dong Xuebing smiled and nodded. "Fine. Then you stop cuttingthe fruit!"

That young man stared at Dong Xuebing. "You want to cut thefruits yourself? Fine. Here are the fruits you picked. I will not refund you asingle cent."

"What is wrong with you? Who does business with such anattitude?" Dong Xuebing was not angry, and he laughed. "I can't be bothered toargue with you. Put those 8 walnut fruits back into the basket and count thetotal number of fruits in the basket. I will buy the whole basket of ChickenHearts!"

That young man thought he had misheard. "Huh? You want thewhole basket?" Hahaha, was this person crazy?

The crowd starts to stir. "What is this person doing? Hemight as well go and reserved a walnut tree."

Dong Xuebing ignored that young man and bend over to countthe fruits. "1... 2... 3... 4... 5..." Within minutes, both the young man and DongXuebing finished counting the number of fruits. There were a total of 202fruits. Dong Xuebing did not hesitate for a minute. He took out 20,000 RMB fromhis bag and extract 6 pieces from the stack of money. "I had paid 800 RMBearlier. Here are the remaining. Check it."

"... Ok. The amount is right." The young man was overjoyed.This deal was so easy!

Dong Xuebing looked at him and carried the basket. "Can yougive me the basket?" Dong Xuebing knew that the young man was treating him as afool!

"Take it, take it..." The young man waved goodbye to Dong Xuebing."Take your time and come back again. Hahaha..."

Looking at Dong Xuebing's back view, the crowd, includingthe young man, felt Dong Xuebing was crazy. He wanted refunds at first, andthen he bought the whole basket. Who would change his mind within seconds?

Dong Xuebing was worried that the young man would go afterhim and he did not take the bus. He flagged a taxi and went back home.

Dong Xuebing placed the basket of walnut fruits in hisliving room and took off his shoes excitedly. "Was this consider a lucky find?Hahaha! That's right! It's time to cut these fruits! Let's see if there's a46mm here! 200 fruits! No matter how unlucky I am, I should be able to find oneor two 46 mm Lion Head!"

Toilet.

Dong Xuebing did not want the fruits to stain his hands. Thestain will remain on his hands for months. He put on his mother's rubbergloves, used for cleaning the toilet, and a small knife. He picked one up andstart to slice the flesh of the fruit.

1 cut...

2 cuts...

3 cuts...

Dong Xuebing used more than 30 cuts to cut the skin andflesh off the fruit.

He then used an old toothbrush to clean the seed.

10 minutes had passed. A short Lion Head appeared. DongXuebing took a ruler from his room to measure the seed.

41mm. Dong Xuebing smiled and put that Lion Head aside. Hereturned to the toilet and start to cut another fruit. He was still worriedthat if the fruit opened by that young man was placed into this basket bymistake and the rest were all Chicken Heart.

Lion Head!

Lion Head!

Lion Head again!

Dong Xuebing was assured after Lion Head appeared for 4times.

After a while, the old toothbrush could not be used to cleanthe seeds as the hairs were frayed. Dong Xuebing threw it away and found a shoebrush from his shoe cabinet to replace it.

Dong Xuebing spent the rest of the day cutting those fruits.

7...

9...

13...

Dong Xuebing prayed while he cut the fruits. Please, let itbe 46mm!

The 25th fruit... 42mm. No defects.

The 29th fruit... 40mm. No defects.

The 36th fruit... 44mm. Insect damaged.

The 41st fruit... 39mm. Some blemishes.

Dong Xuebing did not feel tired or feel this was a mundanetask. He had hoped for every fruit he cut. He was even getting better atcutting these fruits. He could easily cut away all the flesh of fruit withinone minute!

Beep, beep. It was a message.

Dong Xuebing wiped his hands and swipe across his iPhone 4.It was a message from Qu Yunxuan. She told him that she will not be cookingdinner as she got to stay back after work. Dong Xuebing replied, "Ok." andlooked at the time. He wiped his sweat and said to himself. "I will have dinnerafter this fruit."

1 cut!

2 cuts!

3 cuts!

This was the 55th fruit.

The seed of this fruit was exposed!

Dong Xuebing continued to cut away the skin and flesh of thefruit. But as he was cutting away the flesh, he felt weird. He looked closelyat the exposed part of the seed and was shocked. His heart was racing, and heeven dropped his knife!

This...

This...

Dong Xuebing quickly picked up the knife again and cut theremaining flesh of the fruit away. He quickly picks up the brush and starts toclean the seed.

Then he picked up the ruler and measured... 46.8mm!

This was a 46.8mm Lion Head!

Dong Xuebing cried out in joy and immediately ran to hisroom to take out the 46mm Lion Head he got yesterday to compare. He placed bothseeds together... The sides, mid-section, bottom, and the pointed top werealmost identical!

Hahaha!

It's a pair!

A pair of 46mm Lion Head!!!

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Chapter 69 – Made another Killing!

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Evenings, after dinner.

Dong Xuebing held the pair of Lion Head in his hands toadmire it. It was beautiful. He had finally gotten what he wanted and washumming a tune happily. He wiped the pair of Lion Clean and continued to peelthe remaining fruits. There were still over a hundred fruits to be opened.

85th fruit...

102nd fruit...

154th fruit...

It was about 8pm when Dong Xuebing finished. He carried allthe walnut seeds to his living room.

His hands were cramping from the cutting, and he sat therepanting.

These Lion Heads' colors were above average, but not a lotof them were big. There was the only one that's above 46mm, and a lot of themwere average size, around 40 to 41mm. After resting for a while, Dong Xuebingstarted the last step of the process. Pairing up the seeds. The worth of thesewalnuts still depends on identical pairs and the size was not that important.

Dong Xuebing sifted through every seed.

8.10pm: A pair of 38mm Lion Head was matched.

8.15pm: A pair of 40mm Lion Head was matched

8.16pm: A pair of 36.5mm and 36.9mm Lion Head was matched

8.17pm: A pair of 43mm and 43.3mm Lion Head was matched

About an hour later, the pairing and matching process wascompleted. Other than a dozen walnuts with insect bites and blemishes, the restof the walnuts were paired. The best pairs were a pair of 45mm Lion Head and apair of 44mm and 44.5mm. The worst pair was a pair of 35mm and 36mmm.

This was great!

Dong Xuebing knew that these pairs were able to fetch goodprices!

After resting for a few minutes, Dong Xuebing immediatelypacked the pairs of Lion Heads into plastic bags and kept it into his mother'sluggage bag. He did not have enough bags and got to go out to buy some. Afterall the Lion Heads were packed, he dragged the luggage bag downstairs andwalked along the road towards the north. There was a walnut shop near HepingStreet.

Good, the shop was still open.

Dong Xuebing walked into the shop and saw 2 to 3 customers.The store owner was introducing a pair of Lion Head to the customers. From thepackaging, this pair should be at least more than 10 years. It was a rare pair.

The store owner saw Dong Xuebing and asked: "Are you lookingfor walnuts? Are you getting it as a gift or for your own collection? What'sthe size you are looking for?"

Dong Xuebing asked: "Do you accept walnuts? Paired walnuts?

The store owner blinked: "What types?"

"Lion Heads."

"Oh?" The store owner cleared a space on his counter andsaid. "Can I take a look?"

"Of course." Dong Xuebing opened his luggage bag and tookout the best pair of 45 Lion Head. He wants to know how much this store willoffer. If the prices were too low, he would go to another shop. "How much isthis pair worth? It's a 45mm."

The two walnut customers were also looking at that pair."Oh, that's rare."

The store owner took the pair and measured it with a slidecaliper ruler. "It's really 45mm. It's a nice pair." The stall owner looked upand asked. "Young man, how much are you selling?"

Dong Xuebing asked him back: "How much are you offering?"

The store owner scrutinized the pair and replied. "This isalmost a perfect pair. Hmmm... how about 9,000 RMB?"

Dong Xuebing felt this was a reasonable offer. But he didnot agree immediately. He took out another pair of 44mm. "How about this pair?"

"You still have?" The store owner was shocked.

After measuring, the store owner replied: "My highest offerfor this pair is 5,500 RMB."

Dong Xuebing thought for a while and took out a pair of43mm. "What about this?"

"Oh, this size is also above average. Hmmm... 2,000 RMB."

Dong Xuebing bent over and took out another pair. "Whatabout this pair?"

The store owner was excited. "Hahaha, young man, just takeout everything, and I will evaluate all their value."

"Ok." The store owner and the customers were surprised tosee Dong Xuebing placed a lot of plastic bags on the counters.

The customers were speechless. One of them asked. "Damn,young man. Did you reserve a walnut tree? How come you have so many pairs?"

The other customer said: "Reserving a tree is veryexpensive. It cost a few hundred thousand RMB."

Dong Xuebing smiled. These Lion Head were not bought at LionHead prices. It was bought at Chicken Heart prices.

The store owner starts to evaluate the Lion Heads. "Thispair is 1,000 RMB... Hmmm... This pair is not perfect despite it being bigger...500 RMB... This pair is smaller, I can only offer 400 RMB at most... This pair iseven smaller... Even if it is perfectly matched, it is not worth much. I willnot take this pair. Why not you ask some other stores if they are willing totake it?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "It's fine even if you offer a lowerprice. I am lazy to look for another shop."

The store owner nodded. "Fine, I will offer 70 RMB for thispair and 100 RMB for that."

After a while, the store owner tabulated the total amount.Other than 7 to 8 pairs which did not fetch good prices, the rest were stillable to fetch high prices. The more expensive pairs were a few thousand, andthe lower pairs were a few hundred. The store owner said. "The total is 69,500RMB. Since you are selling so many pairs, I will round it up to 70,000 RMB. Ifyou still have good pairs of walnuts, remember to come back to me."

70,000 RMB?

70,000 RMB?

70,000 RMB!!!

Dong Xuebing was stunned.

So much?

Why was the total so high?

How come the total is so high?

The store owner looked at Dong Xuebing and asked: "You wantcash or..."

"Cash!" Dong Xuebing replied.

"Ok. Wait for a while." The store owner called his staff. "XiaoZhao take out 70,000 RMB from the safe!"

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath. He knew he was notdreaming. 5 minutes later, he took the 70,000 RMB from the owner and packed itinto his luggage bag. He was still in a daze when he walks back home.

Dong Xuebing had only wanted to look for a pair of 46mm LionHead for Liu Hua. This was so unexpected. With the remaining 30,000 RMB in hisbank, he has 100,000 RMB in total!

How much was 100,000 RMB?!

It was enough for Dong Xuebing to build a house for hismother in her hometown!

Dong Xuebing was one step nearer to his target of 1 millionRMB!

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Power and WealthChapter 70 – Giving the Walnuts!

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General Affairs Office.

"Everyone, hurry and clean up the office. There will be aninspection by the leaders later."

"Eh? Shouldn't they be at the Party Committee meeting thismorning?"

"The meeting has been postponed to tomorrow."

Dong Xuebing was relieved when he overheard the conversationbetween Guo Shunjie and Changjuan. He still has time.

10 minutes later, a team of inspectors arrived at theoffice. The person leading the team was Yan Liang, Bureau Chief Yan. Chief Yanhad a reputation for being fair and impartial. This was why he got a nicknameof Iron to face Chief. The middle age man beside him was totally the oppositeof him. He had a smile on his face and had the worst reputation in the Bureau.He was Political Commissar, Zhou Guoan and there were rumors that he likes toform cliques.

"Chief Yan, Political Commissar Zhou."

"Chief Yan, Political Commissar."

"Chief Yan." Everyone in the office stood up at attention togreet their leaders.

The two leaders lead a team of staff members to look aroundthe office. Some of the staff members were checking the cleanliness of theoffice and will make notes in their notebooks. A few of them were checking theturnout and bearings of Dong Xuebing and the rest. Actually, this was only forshow. Huh? Chief Yan and Political Commissar Zhou were not the only topofficers in the team. Behind them was... Deputy Chief Liu Hua. But very fewpeople will notice his presence. He was really keeping a low profile and didnot even look like a leader.

The team inspected the office for a while and left.

Dong Xuebing looked at Liu Hua's back view and returned tohis desk to start work.

At about 10 am, Dong Xuebing looked at the clock. Thisshould be the right time. He immediately left the office.

Level 3, Liu Hua's office.

Liu Hua was in his office alone, as usual. He was watchingyesterday's evening news on his PC. But today, he could not focus. Every few minutes,his mind will wander and think about his wedding anniversary in a few moredays. He and Tian Tian met at their university. It was love at first sight.They started dating in their 2nd year. But Tian Tian's father was anofficial in Beijing and had some authority. Liu Hua's parents were only workersat a food processing factory, and Tian Tian's parents object to them dating.

After graduating, Liu Hua knew that it was hard for both ofthem to be together and decided to give up on this relationship.

But Tian Tian went against her parent's wishes and fall outwith them. She left with Liu Hua, and both of them rented a place outside. Theylived and worked together. It was a small and old one-story house. Theirsalaries were barely enough for their rent and living expenses. Even theirwedding rings were silver rings. To Liu Hua, it was the toughest period of hislife, but it was also the happiest period. It was until Liu Hua entered theGovernment service and climbed up the ranks before Tian Tian's father acceptedhim. Tian Tian's father used his connection to help Liu Hua promote to where heis now.

This was why Liu Hua kept feeling that he owed Tian Tian alot. If it weren't for him, Tian Tian would not need to suffer for so manyyears.

It will be their 10th wedding anniversary, andLiu Hua wanted to give his wife something to express his gratitude.Tian Tian does not have any hobbies exceptfor collecting walnuts. She always wanted a pair of 46mm Lion Head and Liu Huaknew about it. He had searched all over the antique markets and internetforums. He thought it should be easy to buy a pair of walnuts if he was willingto pay above the market price. But this was not the case.

"No." "I'm not selling." "Don't have." "Not selling." Therewere the answers Liu Hua got.

Liu Hua was frustrated. He could not even fulfill TianTian's small wish.

Bzzzz, bzzzz, bzzzz. Liu Hua's phone beside his PC monitorstarts vibrating.

Liu Hua looked at the number and immediately answered. "BossZhao, have you found the walnut I am looking for? What? You still can't findit... I know 46mm Lion Head are rare, but... Ok. I don't care how much it cost,but I must get a pair... a few months? I don't have a few months..."

Liu Hua threw his phone on his desk and sighed. "There is nomore time!"

Knock, knock. Someone was knocking on Liu Hua's office door.

Liu Hua looked towards the door and said. "Come in."

The door opened, and Dong Xuebing entered the room nervously."Chief Liu."

"What do you want?" Liu Hua frowned and massaged hisforehead to calm himself.

Liu Hua was in-charge of some unimportant departments in thebureau, and he seldom asks the General Affairs Office to do things. This waswhy Dong Xuebing had no excuses to visit his office. There were not evendocuments to be delivered to him. Dong Xuebing awkwardly coughed and took out asmall box from his pocket. "Chief Liu, please accept this... Errr... Don't get mewrong... This is just a small gift."

Liu Hua's face changed. "Didn't I make things clear that day?"

What's wrong with this Xiao Dong? Giving gifts again andagain? He is too insensible!

"This..." Dong Xuebing smiled and quickly opened up the box."It is not something valuable. It is just a pair of walnuts. Please take alook."

Liu Hua was stunned when he saw the pair of yellowishwalnuts in the box.

Dong Xuebing continued: "This is a pair of Lion Head, andboth are 46.8mm."

What?

46mm Lion Heads?!

Liu Hua's heart was racing. This was unbelievable. The pairof Lion Heads he had been searching high and low had appeared in front of him.How come this Xiao Dong know that I am looking for this pair of Lion Head? Whotold him this? Impossible! This is absolutely impossible! Even Tian Tian doesnot know I am looking for Lion Head! I had only written about this in mynotebook! But that notebook is with me all the time. No one should know!

Liu Hua stared at Dong Xuebing's eyes. He wants to know whatDong Xuebing was thinking.

Dong Xuebing was nervous and said: "I passed by the antiquemarket and saw these. I don't know if you like it or not, but I bought it.

Liu Hua kept quiet.

Dong Xuebing knew Liu Hua was tempted, if not he would havechased him out of the room. He placed the box on the desk and said. "Chief Liu,I will go back first."

"Wait." Liu Hua stopped him and paused for a few seconds."Xiao Dong. I like your gift, but I cannot accept it. How about this? How muchdid you buy this pair of Lion Heads? I will pay for you."

"No need. It's not worth anything."

Liu Hua took out his bag. "How much?"

Dong Xuebing can only reply: "It's only a few hundreds."

Liu Hua knew the value of this pair of 46mm Lion Head, andhe shook his head. He wanted to give Dong Xuebing 15,000 RMB, but he did nothave so much cash with him. He only has about 5,000 RMB in his bag. He knittedhis brows. Since he had already said that he will pay for it, he took out the5,000 RMB in his bag and pass it to Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing pretends to be surprised. "Ah... This is toomuch."

Liu Hua ignored him and said: "Take it!"

"Errr... Ok. I will take it. This is taking advantage ofyou." Dong Xuebing accepted the money with politely.

Liu Hua thought to himself. This young man knows how to saynice things.

After Dong Xuebing left his office, Liu Hua smiles.

Finally!

I have finally found it!

Liu Hua took out the two 46mm Lion Head and look at it. Hekept it back into the box and immediately call his wife. "Hello? Tian Tian, Ihave made a reservation this weekend. Hahaha... I have a gift for you... I willnot tell you now... I promise it is a surprise!"

After hanging up, Liu Hua remembered the stories about thisDong Xuebing.

Firefighter Xiao Dong?! The one who can save all situations?

Liu Hua was speechless. Since when did such a person appearin the Western District Branch Bureau?!

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Power and WealthChapter 71 – Amazing Xiao Dong!

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Next day. Tuesday.

Today was the most important day for Dong Xuebing. Themoment he woke up, he was feeling very nervous. He climbed out of his bed andtook a few deep breaths. He had done everything he could. There's no pointbeing nervous now. Dong Xuebing stopped himself from thinking about the outcomeof the Party Committee Meeting. He slapped himself lightly on his forehead tocalm himself down before preparing himself for work.

At the entrance of the Western District Branch Bureau, DongXuebing saw Guo Shunjie and a woman.

"Didn't I tell you not to look for me at my workplace? Whatdo you want?"

"You think I am willing to come here? You forgot yourphone!"

"Ok, ok! Hurry up and leave!"

Guo Shunjie grabbed his phone from that woman impatientlyand kept it in his pocket. He then waved the woman away. This woman was GuoShunjie's wife. She was 30 years' old when she got Vitiligo. Her face and neckhave patches of white skin. This was why Guo Shunjie had never mentioned hiswife at work. He was also afraid of his wife coming to his workplace. He feltit was embarrassing. But when Guo Shunjie looks around to see if any of hisco-workers had seen his wife, he spotted Dong Xuebing crossing the road andwalk past him.

Guo Shunjie pulled a long face and said. "You are earlytoday!"

"Not as early as you!" Dong Xuebing's hatred for him deepensafter seeing how Guo Shunjie treated his wife.

"Do you know? The Party Committee Meeting today will bediscussing who will be promoted to be the Deputy Chief of the General AffairsDepartment." Guo Shunjie stared at Dong Xuebing coldly. "Young man, I have toldyou before that I will be a leader within one year. I had offered to groom youas my trusted aide. But you are the one who rejected my kind offer. Are youregretting now? It's too late! Once the order is passed down, you will be dead!I will make sure you will regret it!"

Dong Xuebing glanced at him. "You are so sure that you willbe promoted?"

Guo Shunjie arrogantly replied: "Haha, you think Guo Panweiwill win me? Dream on!"

Dong Xuebing clenched his fist. He must not let Guo Shunjiebe promoted. If not, he will not be able to carry on working here.

General Affairs Office. People start arriving at work.

Dong Xuebing could feel the mood in the office wasdifferent. He could feel the tension.

There seems to be something happening. Guo Panwei enteredthe office, and he was obviously in a bad mood. He did not argue with GuoShunjie like the previous few days. He just dropped his briefcase at his deskand went upstairs, to the Political Section Chief Pang Bin's office. GuoShunjie took a glance at him confidently and then left for Political CommissarZhou Guoan's office.

Political Commissar office.

This office was dim. The thick curtains had blocked thesunlight from entering the room.

Guo Shunjie stood cautiously by the side: "Uncle Zhou, laterduring the meeting..."

The scheming looking Zhou Guoan narrowed his eyes andinterrupted him. "Shunjie, I have promised your father I will try my best tohelp you. Don't worry. There will not be any problems. You should go back towork, and during this period, you should not be coming to my office. Do youunderstand?" Government officials seldom claim that things will surely be done.They will always keep a leeway for themselves. Since Political Commissar Zhousaid there will not be any problems, then it means he was 100% confident ofcompleting this task.

After hearing this, Guo Shunjie felt assured and thanked himexcitedly. "Thank you. Uncle Zhou. I will give you a thank you gift after thismatter is over."

Zhou Guoan did not like the way Guo Shunjie put his words.It was too direct. He frowned and wave him off.

After leaving the office, Guo Shunjie was feeling great. Hewalks back with his back straight and chests out.

The other side of the building.

Dong Xuebing had received a call from Xu Yan, asking him togo to her office.

There was another man in Deputy Branch Bureau Chief Xu Yan'soffice. That man was about Xu Yan's age and had big eyes. There were a fewstreaks of white hair by his sides, and he looks very alert.

Dong Xuebing had seen this man before. He was the BranchBureau's Party Committee Member, Commission for Discipline Inspection SecretarySong Shoujie. He was close to Xu Yan.

"Chief Xu, Secretary Song."

Xu Yan acknowledged and pass a document to Dong Xuebing."Make a copy of this document and send the original copy to the filing room."

Song Shoujie was observing Dong Xuebing quietly.

Dong Xuebing took the document. "Yes. Is there anythingelse?"

"That's all. Go back to work."

After Dong Xuebing left the office, Song Shoujie laughed andshook his head. "That is the Xiao Dong you are talking about? You really wantto push up him to take over the position of Deputy Chief of General AffairsOffice? You should know that Political Commissar Zhou has a candidate in mind,and it is almost decided internally. It will be hard to change."

Xu Yan smoothed her hair: "I don't expect to win PoliticalCommissar Zhou, but I just want to try."

Song Shoujie smiles. "Fine. What I can do is only to say afew good words. But I still must ask you. This person you pick seems to be abit... too ordinary. He is very young, inexperienced, and did not seem to beable to lead. I wonder what you are thinking?"

Xu Yan slowly took a sip of tea and smiled. "Old Song, youcannot judge Xiao Dong based on his appearance."

"Oh?" Song Shoujie said. "Tell me about it."

Xu Yan spoke slowly. "You should have heard what Xiao Dongdid after he joined the General Affairs Office. Haha... You are an athlete whenyou are young, and you are also someone with guts. But Old Song, both of ushave seen the raging fire in Li Qing's office. If you are your younger selfthat day, do you dare to run into the office to retrieve the documents?"

Song Shoujie kept quiet.

Xu Yan continued: "But Xiao Dong dares, and he was able toretrieve the documents."

Song Shoujie nodded.

"You should have heard about the football matches a few daysago. Our goalkeeper is injured during the injury time, and our opponents have apenalty. In that situation, who dares to claim that he is confident of savingthat penalty kick?" Xu Yan put down her teacup. "But Xiao Dong dares to claimthat he will save the penalty kick and he really saves it." After pausing awhile, Xu Yan continued. "The next game on the next day was a tough match. Inthe final 2 minutes, one of our players got injured, but there are no moresubstitutes. Our branch will be playing 8 games without a single win. At thatmoment, not even those English Premier League star players could do anything.But Xiao Dong went onto the pitch and scored the winning goal in the lastsecond!"

Song Shoujie laughed. "From what you said... This Xiao Dongis really capable."

"He is even more amazing than that." Xu Yan tapped thetabletop with her fingertips. "That day, I went to the City Bureau for ameeting, and I met an old friend. We had a short chat, and we talked about thefootball tournament. But when I mentioned Xiao Dong's name, my friend also knowshim. She is one of the interviewers for Xiao Dong, and she told me whathappened during the interview. It was an incredible story."

Song Shoujie asked curiously. "What happened?"

Xu Yan stopped for a while and then opened the door of theoffice. There were sounds of footsteps outside, and a staff member walked passthe office carrying some documents. After the staff member walked pass, Xu Yanclosed the door and looked at the puzzled Song Shoujie. "Old Song, the personwho walked pass just now. Can you remember what color his shirt is? What designis that shirt, and what is the design and color of his shoes?"

Song Shoujie was stunned. "What do you mean?"

"Nothing. I just want to see if you can remember thosedetails."

"Yan Zhi, are you joking with me? You did not even tell meto take note of those details, and my attention just now is also not on thatperson."

Xu Yan returned to her seat. "This is why I say Xiao Dong isamazing. During his interview, the main interviewer tried to make thingsdifficult for him, and purposely asked him the same questions I asked you. Butguess what? 3 people walked pass on that day. Xiao Dong not only remembered thecolors of their shirts and designs. He even remembered the pattern of thedesigns, necklace, whether if the shoes had dirt and even the color of theshoelaces."

Song Shoujie frowned. "How is this possible?"

Xu Yan smiled. "I also feel that it is impossible, but itwas the truth. Xiao Dong really did it."

"..."

There was a period of silence in the room.

Xu Yan looked at Song Shoujie. "Now, do you still think XiaoDong is ordinary? I think he is too amazing!"

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Power and WealthChapter 72 – The Party Committee Meeting starts!

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There was only the sound of the photocopier machine in theGeneral Affairs Office. No one speaks a single word. Tan Limei kept looking atthe clock, and she turned to Dong Xuebing and Zhuang Zhi. She waved her watch.It was 10 am. Tan Limei then looked at Guo Panwei and Guo Shunjie. DongXuebing's heart was beating fast.

Let fate decide!

5th story, No.1 meeting room. The Branch PartyCommittee meeting starts.

The morning rays shine through the windows of the meetingroom, and there were a few vases of flowers in the room.

The 10 committee members all arrived at the meeting room.Branch Bureau Chief Yan Liang was seated at the head of the table. The rest ofthe members were sitting by his sides accordingly. Political Commissar ZhouGuoan, Deputy Political Commissar Li Mingyu, Deputy Political Commissar ChengHaimei, Deputy Branch Bureau Chief and Director of the General AffairsDepartment Xu Yan, Political Section Chief Pang Bin, Deputy Branch Bureau ChiefZhao Jinxi, Commission for Discipline Inspection Secretary Song Shoujie, DeputyBranch Bureau Liu Hua and Deputy Branch Bureau Yang Yizhong. This ranking wasaccording to the importance of their positions. It was not according to theirseniority. For instance, Deputy Political Commissar Li Mingyu and Deputy PoliticalCommissar Cheng Haimei were ranked above Political Section Chief Pang Bin dueto their experience and length of service. But in terms of authority, ChiefPang had more influence.

After all the members were seated, Yan Liang cleared histhroat.

Xiao Lu, who was in charge of taking the meeting minutes,closed the heavy doors and sat in a corner with a pen and paper.

"There is a lot of things on today's agenda. First..." YanLiang was unlike the other leaders where they will start talking about howgreat the party or the policies were. He was not someone who likes to wastetime. He was a direct and straight forward person. "Not too long ago, the demolitionof the Youanmeng area had cleared the rows of houses in front of our branch.The feedback from the ground is that our Bureau has become too open, and it isnot suitable for our intelligence officers to enter. What do you all think?"

Yang Yizhong was the first to speak. "It's time for us toshift to a new place. These buildings are already decades old."

"Where can we move to?" Deputy Political Commissar Li Mingyuasked. "It will take a long time before we can find a suitable location. Thelayout of the new building is also another problem. It is not so easy to shiftto a new place. You also need to look at the security issues. I think we shouldreport this to the City Bureau and see if they could do anything to the area infront of our branch. It would be best if we do not need to shift."

The members start to discuss this issue.

Yan Liang did not say anything. He listened to thediscussion for a while before looking at Xu Yan. "Chief Xu, this is under yourjurisdiction. What do you think?"

Xu Yan smiled and look up. "Chief Yang is right. Our currentbranch buildings are too old and worn out. Repairs are needed everywhere. If wecan use this opportunity to move to a new building, I will surely agree. Butthe crucial factor is the funds. Our branch's budget is tight, and this is..."

Yan Liang lifted his hand to stop Xu Yan. "This is animportant issue. We will find ways to raise funds. You don't need to worry aboutthe money. We should focus on whether if we should move to a new location." YanLiang paused for a while and continued. "Those that are in favor of shiftingraise your hand." Yan Liang raised his hand, and the rest of the committeemembers also raise their hands except for Deputy Political Commissar Li Mingyuand Commission for Discipline Inspection Secretary Song Shoujie. They opposethis suggestion. Oh, Liu Hua gave an abstention vote. He was looking down allthis while and did not utter a word.

So, this subject was approved.

Yan Liang continued: "Next..."

Actually, the Party Committee should have an odd number ofmembers to prevent a situation where there was an equal number of votes on bothsides. But in the Western District Branch Bureau, there was this Deputy ChiefLiu Hua. The one who will give up his vote on every single issue... The rest ofthe members were used to this. All of them treated this committee to have 9members. This was also the reason why after Yang Yizhong was transferred over,the committee did not report to the higher-ups to increase the number ofmembers.

The next issue did not need to vote. After some discussions,almost every member was on the same page and have the same opinions.

The next issue, 5 voted agree, 4 oppose and 1 abstentionvote.

The next issue, 9 voted agree and 1 abstention vote.

The next issue, 7 voted agree, 2 oppose and 1 abstentionvote.

Most of the leaders of committees do not like to use votesto decide. It will make the leader look like he could not control his people.But Yan Liang leadership style was different. He is a fair person and likesbeing fair to others. This was why as long as one member disagrees with therest of the members, he will ask the members to vote to decide on how the issueshould be handled.

"Next is a personnel issue. Chief Pang." Yan Laing and therest of the members flipped to the last page of the documents in front of them.

Pang Bin is short and fat. When he heard Chief Yan callinghim, he immediately said. "Some time ago, General Affairs Office's Deputy ChiefZhou Changchun early retired due to his health, and after some observations, wehave listed 3 nominees to replace him. General Affairs Office Guo Panwei,General Affairs Office Guo Shunjie and General Affairs Office Dong Xuebing."

Yan Liang nodded. "The information of the 3 candidates is infront of you. Let's discuss."

Personnel appointment is a sensitive issue. This is becausethere are many office politics factors in it, and most of the fighting isbecause of this. All the members read the documents carefully. Actually, all ofthem had read the documents before the meeting.

"I shall start first." Pang Bin sat up straight, and his bigbelly was pressing against the meeting table. "The Deputy Chief of the GeneralAffairs Office is an important role. Most of the documents and other mattershave to pass through there. So, I feel that this Deputy Chief must be someoneexperience. Guo Panwei has been in General Affairs Office for 7 to 8 years. Heis more senior than Guo Shunjie and Dong Xuebing. He is also hardworking andexperienced. I believe he can lead the General Affairs Office to the nextlevel."

Yan Liang nodded but did not express any opinions.

After Pang Bin finished, he took a glanced at Deputy PoliticalCommissar Cheng Haimei. She knew Pang Bin was waiting for her to speak up andsupport his suggestion. But Cheng Haimei pretended not to see it, and shestared at the spotless tabletop in front of her.

Pang Binn frowned. This bitch had promised she will supporthis candidate a few days ago. But these few days, her attitude had changed.Pang Bin knew Cheng Haimei had changed her mind and was bought over by Deputy PoliticalCommissar Zhou. Did she change her stance to let her nephew get a transfer?

Pang Bin could tell Deputy Political Commissar Zhou wasdetermined to let his people get this position.

It seems that even with Chief Yan's support, Guo Panwei'svotes will not be enough!

Zhou Guoan was sitting there confidently drinking his tea.

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Pang Bin's suggestion was not supported by anyone, and themeeting room fell into silence again.

The next person that spoke was Deputy Branch Bureau ChiefZhao Jinxi. He was a loyal follower of Political Commissar Zhou. He will dowhatever Political Commissar Zhou ask him to do. "Chief Pang mentioned that wemust look at the experience of the candidates. I totally agree with him. ButChief Pang seems to forget that Guo Shunjie and Guo Panwei had entered thebureau at around the same time. The difference between them is not more than 6months. How can Guo Panwei be more experience than Guo Shunjie? What logic isthis?"

Pang Bin looked at him. "What the experience I am talkingabout is not only the length of service. I also look at his contributions tothe bureau!"

Zhao Jinxi had a smile on his old wrinkled face. "GuoShunjie had also devoted all his heart into his work and made manycontributions to our bureau. I personally felt the matured Guo Shunjie is moresuitable to be the Deputy Chief of the General Affairs Office. Don't you thinkGuo Panwei is a bit... frivolous? How can such a person be the Deputy Chief?This is being irresponsible to the people in the General Affairs Office!"

Pang Bin was furious. "Frivolous? How can you use suchdegrading term on our comrades? Deputy Chief Zhao, please watch your words. GuoPanwei is capable of dealing with everyone. This type of people is mostsuitable to work in the General Affairs Office!" Pang Bin was furious. He didnot even address Zhao Jinxi as Chief Zhao. He purposely added the word "Deputy"in front.

Zhao Jinxi and Pang Bin started quarreling.

Yan Liang knocked on the table and shouted: "Stop! This is ameeting!"

Zhou Guoan secretly glanced at Cheng Haimei's direction.

Cheng Haimei did not say much. She only said: "I support GuoShunjie."

Pang Bin had a terrible look on his face. The should be thefinal outcome. There's no point arguing anymore. He lowered his head and pouredwater into his cup.

"I also support Guo Shunjie." Deputy Political Commissar LiMingyu, in his fifties, was closer to Political Commissar Zhou faction. He sawYan Liang did not show any support or objections, he knew what Yan Liang wasthinking. He continued: "I am not looking down on Guo Panwei. But I feel GuoShunjie is more suitable for this role. The ages of most staff members in the GeneralAffairs Office are young, and there are many new faces. That's why the GeneralAffairs Office need someone mature like Guo Shunjie to lead them!"

After hearing this, Xu Yan felt uncomfortable. Who are youto meddle with my General Affairs Department? If it's the Political Commissaror Political Section Chief, I can still understand. But you are not respectingme now and stepping out of your place!

Yan Liang still had an indifferent attitude. He could tell PoliticalCommissar Zhou had planned all these and this should be the final outcome. It'stime to end this topic and move on. They were short on time.

But at this moment, Xu Yan spoke. She placed her teacup onthe table loudly. "The General Affairs Office is under my jurisdiction. I thinkI am the most suitable person to talk about the candidates." She then narrowedher eyes and looked at Li Mingyu and Zhao Jinxi. "I know Guo Panwei and GuoShunjie better than anyone else here. Both of them are good in many ways, butthey lack something. What do they lack? It's not experience or attitude! It's adrive!"

Li Mingyu was stunned and did not understand what Xu Yan wastalking about.

Xu Yan then said something shocking. "I proposed DongXuebing! The reason is simple! This young man has the drive and is full ofvigor!"

Zhao Jinxi laughed. "Dong Xuebing? How long has he been withthe bureau? One month or two months? He is too junior! How can he be the DeputyChief?"

Xu Yan replied emotionlessly. "I would like to say thatexperiences are not about the length of service. What we want is results andcontributions to our branch bureau. Do you remember the fire in Director Li'soffice? Xiao Dong is the one who ran in to retrieve the documents. I am sureall of you have heard of this incident. Chief Yan had also granted exceptionalapproval for Xiao Dong to enter the Party. All of you should also know aboutthis. During the football tournament a few days ago, Xiao Dong was the one whohelps our branch avoid losing all matches. I am sure all of you are aware ofthis. If all these are not contributions, what are contributions?"

Yan Liang frowned. He also did not expect Xu Yan to try topush this young man up.

Commission for Discipline Inspection Secretary Song Shoujiecleared his throat. "I agree with Chief Xu. Although Xiao Dong is new to ourbranch, all of us can see what he had done for the bureau. Many departmentheads and colleagues acknowledge Xiao Dong. This is very rare."

Li Mingyu shook his head. "He is too young. He is only 23years' old, and he did not even pass his one-year probation!"

Zhao Jinxi thought nothing about this and laughed. "I knowabout soccer matches. But that's only a friendly game organized by the CityBureau. What has it got to do with our Western District branch bureau's work?You cannot use this to judge him. We are choosing the Deputy Chief of theGeneral Affairs Office and not an athlete!"

Xu Yan looked at him. "What I am emphasizing is not DongXuebing's football skills. It is his attitude in times of need. He dares tostep up in difficult situations! This is an important aspect for leaders! Icannot accept Guo Shunjie's attitude during the matches. He hides behindeveryone when there are difficulties. How can someone with such attitude besuitable to lead the General Affairs Office?"

Zhao Jinxi said. "Chief Xu, I think you have misunderstoodGuo Shunjie. I am confident Xiao Guo is not what you said."

Yang Yizhong suddenly speaks. He was a straight forwardperson, and his words were direct. "I also do not like that Guo Shunjie. He istoo..." Yang Yizhong was searching for the right word to describe. His educationlevel is low, and he thought for a few seconds before he got the word. "... impetuous."He then continued: "Dong Xuebing is good. Smart and dependable!"

Xu Yan and Song Shoujie exchanged looks. They were surprisedthat his newly transferred Yang Yizhong chose to join her faction. Actually,Yang Yizhong was the sort of person that do not take sides. He looked at theproblems objectively and was considered a free person in the Party Committee.He will just speak his mind and did not consider joining any faction.

Political Commissar Zhou who had been keeping silent allthis while could feel the tension. He frowned as he never expects the candidateDong Xuebing, he looks down upon had gotten 3 votes supporting him!

But Political Commissar Zhou remained expressionless. It'sonly 3 votes. Even if he got 4 votes, he still does not stand a chance.

This personnel appointment had already decided during aprevious conversation between Zhou Guoan and Yan Liang.

No matter what was discussed during the meeting, Yan Liangwill surely support Guo Shunjie!

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Yan Liang will be promoted and transferred out soon.

He did not tell anyone about this. This was still considereda secret now. But the Political Commissar Zhou has connections in the CityBureau, and he should have heard about it. Political Commissar Zhou went tolook for Yan Liang. Both of them had some minor conflicts over the years, butit was nothing major. Both were still considered to be on good terms. Yan Liangwill be transferred out soon, and his attitude had changed. He felt he shouldlet some of his authority go and sell Zhou Guoan favor. If Zhou Guoan were ableto succeed his position, Zhou Guoan would also treat his former closesubordinates well.

Yes.

Yan Liang had decided to support Guo Shunjie to be theDeputy Chief of General Affairs Office. Zhou Guoan's side had got 4 votes. WithYan Liang's vote, it will be 5 votes. Xu Yan only has 3 votes. She needs 3 morepeople to support her. But Pang Bin had expressed his support and Liu Hua willgive up his vote. There were no more people.

5:3

This will be the final outcome.

"Xiao Dong do have the capabilities." Yan Liang did not saymuch. But his tone was very obvious. "But his age?" If this were mentioned bysomeone else, Xu Yan and Song Shoujie would surely retort. But it was Chief Yanwho suggested. It was different. Xu Yan could feel Yan Liang's attitude. Shesighed in her heart. She knew there was nothing she could do. The No.1 and No.2of the branch had decided to support Guo Shunjie. There was no way Guo Shunjiewould not get this position.

Zhou Guoan added. "State Security is a special department inour country, and the General Affairs Office handles the documents of a lot ofdepartments. For a two-month-old newbie, we must take time to monitor andobserve him. I am sure no one here wants any accidents to happen in thefuture."

Xu Yan's face changed. "These words are too serious."

Zhou Guoan smiled. "It's better to be safe than sorry."

Song Shoujie frowned. "Xiao Dong's background checks werealready concluded. If not, he will also not enter the State Security. Thisshould not be mentioned now..."

"Let's stop arguing." Yan Liang massaged his temples. "SinceGuo Shunjie and Dong Xuebing are the top candidates, then we shall vote. Thosethat support Guo Shunjie raise your hands." Yan Liang did not raise his handimmediately. When there were different views, he will usually wait until after everyonehave expressed their views.

Yan Liang was a righteous person. But being righteous wasonly his weapon for power. Struggling for power... was the primary motive forbeing in politics!

Yan Liang had high political wisdom. If not, he would notclimb to the position of branch bureau Chief.

"I support Guo Shunjie."

"Me too."

Zhou Guoan, Li Mingyu, Zhao Jingxi, Cheng Haimei raisedtheir hands. 4 votes!

Yan Liang nodded. "Those that support Dong Xuebing raiseyour hands."

Xu Yan was the first to raise her hand, followed by SongShoujie and Yang Yizhong. 3 votes!

Zhao Jingxi smiled, and side glanced to his side. But thisgesture made Pang Bin furious again. Chief Pang still remembers Zhao Jingxi'ssarcastic remarks earlier, and he wants to stir up the problem for him. PangBin loudly said. "Since Guo Panwei does not have any chance, then I think DongXuebing is a better candidate than Guo Shunjie." He finished speaking and raisehis hand!

4 votes!

Zhou Guoan sneered.

Zhao Jingxi knew from Zhou Guoan that Chief Yan will supportthem. He smiled at Pang Bin.

Pang Bin also knew from Yan Liang's tone that nothing willchange even if he supported Dong Xuebing. But he still raises his hand. Hispurpose was only to add some obstacles to Zhao Jingxi.

Zhao Jingxi's sarcastic remarks and Cheng Haimei's lastminute change of mind had pissed Pang Bin off.

Xu Yan and Song Shoujie looked at each other and smilewarily. They knew this was decided. But they were still surprised to see theyhad gotten 4 votes. It was the same number of votes as Zhou Guoan's side. Thiswas still a good sign. If Dong Xuebing was slightly older and had a longerlength of service, the results will be different. Chief Yan might also...

"I support Dong Xuebing!"

When everyone was waiting for Yan Liang to announce GuoShunjie's promotion, they heard someone saying this. Everyone was shocked!

1 second...

2 seconds...

The time seems to have stopped!

Zhao Jingxi looked at the person sitting beside him inshock. This was someone who never says anything during their meeting. He stillthought he had misheard. "What?"

Yan Laing, Zhou Guoan, Xu Yan, Song Shoujie, Cheng Haimei,Li Mingyu and the rest all turned to look at that person. All of them haddifferent facial expressions.

This person had come to the Western District for more than ayear. He had never expressed his views during their Party Committee meetingsbefore. All this while, he has been keeping quiet in a corner from the startuntil the end of the meetings. Liu Hua, who have always give up his vote, hadvoted for the very first time in their sessions! Liu Hua raised his hand anddid not give any reason. He only repeated what he said calmly: "I support DongXuebing."

5 votes!

No one expected Liu Hua to say anything, but at this verymoment, he opened his mouth!

This was surprising!!!!

At this moment, Xu Yan could feel goosebumps. She stared atLiu Hua in shock before turning to look at Yan Liang!

Zhou Guoan's face was black. Very black. He also turned tolook at Yan Liang!

Song Shoujie swallowed his saliva and turned to look atChief Yan!

Soon, everyone was looking at Yan Liang. They want to knowwho will Yan Liang support!?

Yan Liang took a deep breath. He had wanted to vote for GuoShunjie. Yes. That was what he had decided. Firstly, Dong Xuebing was too young,and he still prefers Guo Shunjie, who was older. Secondly, he wanted to sellZhou Guoan favor. They had already discussed this before the meeting. But now,Yan Liang suddenly realized that... he cannot vote for Gou Shunjie!

Yes. Yan Liang cannot vote for him!

It was 5:4 now. Even if Yan Liang vote for Guo Shunjie, itwill still be 5:5. A draw!

The No.1 and No.2 of a branch bureau voted for the sameperson, and the result was a draw, it will be a laughing stock if words getout! This Leaders in the City Bureau will think there are some problems withthe leadership in the Western District branch!

If Yan Liang had voted for Guo Shunjie at the first moment,Pang Bin will surely not dare to vote for Dong Xuebing!

If Yan Liang had openly voiced out his support for GuoShunjie, then they will not need to vote!

If...

But... there are no so many ifs!!!

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12 pm. It was the official lunchtime for the General AffairsOffice.

But no one from the office went out for lunch. Guo Panweiwas staring at the ceiling in a daze. Guo Shunjie was smiling confidently.Changjuan and Tan Limei were looking at each other. Zhuang Zhi was typing somereports, but he kept stealing glances at Guo Shunjie's direction. Even Old Yanstopped reading his newspaper and kept looking at the corridor. Based onprevious experiences, after the Committee Meeting, Xiao Lu, who was taking themeeting minutes, will pass by the hallway.

1 minute...

5 minutes...

There was still no one.

Tan Limei's stomach was growling, and she blushed. "ZhuangZhi, Bing Zhi, let's go for lunch?"

Dong Xuebing was very nervous and did not have the mood forlunch. "Let's wait a while longer."

Zhuang Zhi scratched his head. "Errrrrr... I will also waitfor a while."

Guo Shunjie sneered at them. He speaks to himself in hisheart. You all still don't know the situation? It's evident that other than me,who else will be the Deputy Chief of the General Affairs Office? Even GuoPanwei had given up the fight. But despite knowing the final result, GuoShunjie also did not go out for lunch. He wants to hear the news from Xiao Lustraight and look at the expressions of the others!

Shock? Jealous? Hatred?

Guo Shunjie was waiting for this beautiful moment. He hadnothing to do now and starts to think of ways to reorganize the General AffairsOffice. Yes. Dong Xuebing must be dealt with first. But Director Li Qing wasclose to him, and I cannot make it too visible. I must think of a way. Right. Iwill let Dong Xuebing take care of the office's cleanliness from now on. Hewill still have to change the water and carry things. That will be his jobtoday! Guo Panwei will be the second person. Hmph! Dare to vie with me for theposition of Deputy Chief? Xiao Tan have been hardworking. I will let her off.Changjuan knew the situation and had been respectful to me recently. I willalso let her off. As for Sun Zhuang and Old Yan... Depends on my mood!

At the other side of the office.

Changjuan dragged Tan Limei, Dong Xuebing, and Zhuangzhi toone corner.

Tan Limei was hugging her stomach and whispered: "How comethe meeting have not to end? If I wait any longer, I will faint from hunger."

"I think it should be ending soon." Changjuan laughed. "Itshould be another 10 minutes at most. Let's wait a while more and then go forlunch together."

Zhuang Zhi nervously asked. "Sister Chang, who do you thinkwill be our new Deputy Chief? Is it that Guo Shunjie? Does Guo Panwei have anychance?" Zhuang Zhi also dislikes these two people. But comparing both, hestill hopes for Guo Panwei to be promoted.

Changjuan rolled her eyes. "I have told you all previouslythat Guo Shunjie will definitely be our new Deputy Chief. Why are you stillasking?"

Zhuang Zhi smiled embarrassedly.

Dong Xuebing kept quiet and was playing with his fingers.

Changjuan could tell Dong Xuebing was very nervous, and shesighed. "Xiao Dong. You might not like what I said. But in government service,you must be humble and respect thee, leaders. Listen to me. If you need to bowdown to others, just bow down. If not, you will do harm to yourself... Sighed...This is my advice to you. You decide for yourself."

Zhuang Zhi patted Dong Xuebing on his arm. "Bing Zhi..."

Dong Xuebing shook his head. Bow down? Bow down to GuoShunjie? Over my dead body!

Old Yan also walked over and said softly. "This office willnot have peace in the future."

"That's right." Tan Limei looked over at Guo Shunjie'sdirection.

Ta... Ta... Ta... It was the sounds of footsteps. Everyonelooks out at the corridor. It was Xiao Lu!

Dong Xuebing's heart was racing.

"Eh, Brother Lu, Brother Lu! Wait for a while." Changjuanwas slightly older than Xiao Lu. But this Xiao Lu was Branch Bureau Chief Yan'sfavorite.

This was why she address him as Brother Lu. "What is it?"

Xiao Lu stopped outside the office and walked into theoffice, smiling with a stack of documents.

Guo Shunjie smiled and walk over to him.

Xiao Lu smiled back at him but did not speak to him. Helooked around the office looking for someone.

Guo Shunjie had thought that Xiao Lu would speak to him firstand then shake his hand to congratulate him for his promotion. But Xiao Lu'sreaction... Guo Shunjie's smile froze! This... this... I am not the Deputy Chief?!How can this be?!

Changjuan, Tan Limei, and the rest were shocked. Xiao Lu'sattitude was... Could it be Guo Panwei? Guo Panwei was promoted?!

Guo Panwei saw how Xiao Lu reacted to Guo Shunjie and wasoverjoyed. He immediately stood up and asked: "Is it me?!"

But Xiao Lu did not even look at him. He looked towardsChangjuan's direction and walk over. The whole General Affairs Office wereshocked. Xiao Lu smiled at Dong Xuebing warmly and nodded. "I saw you from farwhen Director Li's office caught fire. Xiao Dong... Oh, I should address you asChief Dong now... Hahaha... Congratulations."

Dong Xuebing's nervousness was gone, and he replied with atrembling voice: "... Thank you!"

Chief?

What Chief?

Chief Dong!?

Everyone in the office was stunned.

Xiao Lu smiled and said: "Chief Dong, I still need todeliver these documents. Let's chat another day."

Guo Shunjie was panicking. "What do you mean?!"

Guo Panwei also asked in shocked: "What is happening?"

Xiao Lu shook his head and did not say anything. He quicklywalks out of the office.

After Xiao Lu left the office, the whole office was quiet.

Everyone looked at each other, and then all of them lookedat Dong Xuebing!

Tan Limei asked in shock. "Bing Zhi, don't tell me that youhave become our new Deputy Chief?"

Changjuan was confused: "How can this be? Is this real?"

"Bing Zhi!" Zhuang Zhi stared at Dong Xuebing and asked:"How come it's you?"

Dong Xuebing suppressed his excitement and showed a "calm"smile: "The official order is not out yet. I am also not sure."

Old Yan asked: "Is it really you?"

Guo Panwei had never expected Dong Xuebing to be promoted.He slumped back on his chair.

Guo Shunjie's face became pale, and he turned around and ranout to look for Political Commissar Zhou!

How come it's Dong Xuebing?

How was it possible?!

It should be everyone else except for him! This must be amistake!

When General Affairs Office was still in shocked, DongXuebing received a call from Xu Yan. Xu Yan only said two words: "It's done."Dong Xuebing sat down on his chair and closes his eyes. He was overjoyed!

It's real!

From now onwards, I am the leader of the General AffairsOffice!!!!

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News of Dong Xuebing's promotion spread throughout the wholeWestern District in one afternoon. All the office chiefs and staff members weresurprised by this news. Xiao Dong was only 23 years old and had just joined thebureau recently. How come he was promoted so fast? Those with insiderinformation were shocked. Dong Xuebing managed to get Deputy Bureau Chief LiuHua to speak up for him? Liu Hua had been keeping quiet for almost two years!Dong Xuebing even beat the candidate chosen by Political Commissar Zhou? Thiswas too...

Political Commissar office.

Guo Shunjie asked angrily: "Uncle Zhou, what happened?Didn't you tell me that everything will be alright?"

Zhou Guoan was also furious. He pulled a long face and said:"You still dare to ask me? What did I tell you on that day when your parentsare around? Have more contacts with Chief Yang! Even if you cannot get hisvote, you must not let him vote for others! But what did you do? Not only YangYizhong and Chief Xu strongly object to you being promoted, even Liu Hua... Youtell me now! Tell me when did you offend them? Why didn't you tell mebeforehand?"

Guo Shunjie immediately replied: "Uncle Zhou, I swear I didnot offend any of them, especially that Liu Hua. I did not even speak to himbefore."

"Shut up!" Zhou Guoan banged the table. "If you did notoffend them, then it's Dong Xuebing who got their votes by himself? He has justentered the bureau for less than two months! How is it possible he gets theirvotes?!"

"But I... I really did not offend them!"

At the same time, the Political Section Chief Office.

Guo Panwei looked at Pang Bin blankly. "Chief Pang, how comeit's Dong Xuebing that got promoted?"

Pang Bin was also clueless. He also did not know whathappened. "Panwei, where did this Xiao Dong come from? How come Chief Xusupported him? Also, is his relationship with Chief Yang and Chief Liu close?Have you seen them speaking to each other in private?"

Guo Panwei replied with a sullen face. "I only know thatDong Xuebing is close to Director Li Qing. Chief Xu, Chief Liu, and... Oh,during the soccer matches, Dong Xuebing had helped the team to win the match.Chief Xu was overjoyed because of this. Could this be the reason? Oh, DongXuebing was in-charge of writing Chief Yang's speeches. This might be thereason. But... Chief Liu? Eh? Chief Liu supported Dong Xuebing?"

At the other side of the Western District Branch Bureau.

A man in his 40s said: "Chief Xiao Dong, congrats."

Xiao Gao from the Political Affairs Section: "Chief Dong,you are promoted. Shouldn't you give us a treat?"

Public Security Sixth Bureau's Xiao Wang: "Chief Dong, I amhere to congratulate you."

These were all colleagues Dong Xuebing knew from the soccermatch. Although Dong Xuebing was overjoyed, he did not let it get to his head.During this time, he must keep a low profile and be humble. His reply to themwas that the official orders were not out yet and asked them to stop addressinghim as Chief Dong.

After lunch, when Dong Xuebing was about to return to hisoffice, he received a call from Li Qing.

Dong Xuebing immediately ran upstairs to Li Qing's office.The moment he entered the office, he heard Li Qing laughing loudly: "Good job!You are good!"

It's important to be humble and keep a low profile amongcolleagues, but in front of leaders, Dong Xuebing cannot behave this way. Hemust not let the leader feel that he was pretending. Dong Xuebing gratefullyreplied. "Thank you, Director Li. If it wasn't for your nomination, my namewill also not appear in the Party Committee Meeting, and I will not get theopportunity to be the Deputy Chief."

Li Qing was satisfied with Dong Xuebing's attitude. Helaughed: "There's no need to thank me. To be honest, I am not the one who helpsyou get this position. Even Chief Xu and Secretary Song did not expect you tobe promoted. You are fortunate. Chief Yang, Chief Pang, and even Chief Liuvoted for you."

Dong Xuebing was stunned.

"Chief Pang? Shouldn't he be supporting Guo Pangwei?"

Li Qing smiled and told Dong Xuebing about what happenedduring the meeting. He had heard the whole process.

Dong Xuebing was sweating after he heard what happenedduring the meeting. It was a close shave. He was relieved that he had playedhis moves right. The speeches for Yang Yizhong, winning the soccer match for XuYan, giving Liu Hua the pair of Lion Heads. If he did not do all these... Hewill never get the position of Deputy Chief!

After leaving Li Qing's office, Dong Xuebing went straightto Xu Yan's office.

On the way to Xu Yan's office, Dong Xuebing suddenlyremembered that he should thank Xu Yan immediately after he got the news of hispromotion. He should not go for lunch first. Damn. He had forgotten all aboutit!

Xu Yan and Song Shoujie were in the office.

Dong Xuebing was worried that Xu Yan would be unhappy withhim. He immediately thanked her and Song Shoujie before they could even opentheir mouth.

Song Shoujie laughed and asked. "Xiao Dong, are you closewith Chief Yang and Chief Liu?"

Dong Xuebing knew that Song Shoujie wanted to know how closehe was to the two other Deputy Bureau Chiefs. He immediately acts innocent andreplied: "I have only written a few speeches for Chief Yang... We are not thatclose. I am not sure why Chief Yang and Chief Liu voted for me. Could it bethat Chief Liu does not like Guo Shunjie?"

Song Shoujie nodded.

Xu Yan looked at Dong Xuebing and smiled. It was rare to seeher smile. "Cherish this opportunity well. I have been with the Bureau for manyyears, and this is the first time I see someone less than 2 months gettingpromoted."

Dong Xuebing immediately said. "It's all because of Chief Xuand Secretary Song's support."

Xu Yan asked: "You are 23 this year? Your age and experienceare lower than 95% of the people in our branch. There will surely be peopletalking about you behind your back. You must keep a low profile these fewdays..." Xu Yan gave some advice to Dong Xuebing and then asked him to return towork. "Ok. Go back to work now."

"Thank you for your advice."

After leaving Xu Yan's office, Dong Xuebing thought for awhile and went to thank Yang Yizhong and Liu Hua. After that, he went to thankPang Bin and Yan Liang. No matter what's the reason they had voted for him, hemust still thank them. If not, they might think of him as someone ungrateful.

After visiting all the leaders, looked out of the windowalong the corridor.

He thought he needs a few years to get promoted. He never expectshis promotion to come so early!

Civil Servant entrance exams... Joining the Party... Promotingto Deputy Chief... He was one more step closer to entering the CentralGovernment!

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Evenings. North Heping Street.

It was early November, and it was chilly in the morning andevenings. There was a cold breeze. Dong Xuebing had only worn a shirt to work,and the material was not thick. But he was not cold. His whole body was burningdue to his excitement.

When Dong Xuebing was about to walk up the stairs, he sawhis neighbor Section Chief Xu and his son, Xiao Dong.

Xiao Dong, who was holding on to some reference books, the facechanged when he saw Dong Xuebing. He keeps staring at Dong Xuebing.

Section Chief Xu looked at Dong Xuebing for a while and toldhis son: "Let's go."

"Ok." Xiao Dong looked away from Dong Xuebing and went up tothe stairs with Section Chief Xu.

It's been a while since Dong Xuebing met Xiao Dong. The lasttime they met was at the Civil Service Entrance Exams. Xiao Dong should bepreparing for the next exams which werein the first quarter of the year. DongXuebing could felt the irony. Two months ago, he copied Xiao Dong's answers andbarely pass the exams. Two months later, Xiao Dong was still preparing for the exams,and he was already a party member and a Deputy Chief!

Level 3. Dong Xuebing pressed the doorbell of unit 302. QuYunxuan's unit.

Ding-dong, Ding-dong. No one opens the door.

Dong Xuebing was puzzled. At around 4 pm, Aunt Xuan had sentan SMS to him, telling him that she will prepare dinner. How come she was notat home? Dong Xuebing took out the spare key given to him by Aunt Xuan andopened the door. He wants to help wash the vegetables and cut the meat first.But when he entered the apartment, he could smell the fragrance of shampoo. Itwas the familiar smell of Head Shoulders Shampoo.

"Xiao Bing?" Qu Yunxuan walked out from the bathroom withonly a white towel. Lots of her fair skin was showing. Her deep cleavage, longlegs... She was sexy...

Dong Xuebing immediately bushed. "Errr... I didn't know youare at home. I... had pressed the doorbell, and no one opened the door.

"I am using the hair dryer just now and didn't hear thedoorbell." Qu Yunxuan lowered her head and looked at herself. She was alsoblushing.

"Errr... I... I will go back first."

"Why are you going back? Come in and close the door."

"Oh... Yes..." Dong Xuebing quickly closes the door. He wasafraid other people will see his Aunt Xuan wrapped in a towel.

In the living room, Qu Yunxuan flicked her damp hair andpoured Dong Xuebing a glass of tea. "Have some tea first. I need to change."She was gentle, and her breath smells of alcohol.

After Qu Yunxuan closes the door, Dong Xuebing realized whathappened. "You are drinking just now?"

Qu Yunxuan replied from the room: "Yes. I drank with aclient during lunch. I am still feeling giddy now."

"If you can't drink, don't drink. You might get drunk." DongXuebing was worried.

"Haha, I know. When I meet clients, I will normally bringXiao Tao from my team. I seldom drink when I am meeting clients. But I had nochoice today." The bedroom's door opened. Qu Yunxuan walked out. She waswearing a cream colored silk slip dress, and she adjusts the temperature of theair conditioner. She turned to Dong Xuebing and smiled. "Tell me what you wantto have for dinner?"

"Oh, I need to tell you something first." Dong Xuebing said.He was excited to share this good news with her.

"What is it?" Qu Yunxuan laughed and rolled her eyes. "Lookhow happy you are. You are grinning like a fool."

"Hehehe... It's..." Dong Xuebing cleared his throat and pausedfor a while. "Our branch has a Party Committee Meeting this morning. Afterdiscussion, they decided to promote me to be the General Affairs Department'sDeputy Chief. But because of my length of service and experience, my rank isstill the same, but my salary and benefits had increased. That's all." BranchBureaus under Direct-controlled municipality are Divisional level agencies. TheGeneral Affairs Department is Section level, and the General Affairs Officeunder the General Affairs Department is Deputy Section level. Unless it wasthose senior officials like Zhou Changchun that was promoted to the rank ofDeputy Chief, the rest of the deputy chiefs can only receive Deputy Chiefrank's salaries and benefits, and not hold the actual rank.

Qu Yunxuan sat down beside Dong Xuebing on the sofa andmoved closer to him. She playfully knocked his head 3 times: "Stop bluffing!"

Dong Xuebing replied anxiously. "It true. The order will beout these two days!"

Qu Yunxuan raised her arm to scare him: "You really think Iam drunk? I will beat you if you still try to bluff me."

"Ahhh... Aunt Xuan, it's real. I am not lying. Almosteveryone in my branch knows about this."

"You are only 23 years old and have just entered the bureaufor less than 2 months." Qu Yunxuan still does not believe him.

Ring, ring, ring... Dong Xuebing's iPhone 4 rang. Heanswered. The caller spoke loudly, and Qu Yunxuan could hear it. "Hello? Isthis Chief Dong? I am Old Liu from the Political Section. I am calling tocongratulate on your promotion. Hahaha. I was still telling my wife about youyesterday. I told her that you are very capable, and you will be promoted soon.I am right. Come over to my place for dinner some time. I will ask my wife tocook something good for you."

"Thank You Chief Liu... I will visit you at your place someother day."

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing smiled and waved his HP at QuYunxuan. "Did you hear what he said?"

Qu Yunxuan was stunned. "Xiao Bing! You are really the Chiefof your office?"

"It's Deputy Chief."

"Deputy Chief is also a Chief!" Qu Yunxuan reached out andpinched Dong Xuebing's cheeks, shaking his left and right. "Since when youbecome so capable? How old are you and you are getting the Deputy Chief'ssalary and benefits? Tell me, why are you so capable?!"

Dong Xuebing was slightly embarrassed by Qu Yunxuan'spraises. "Hehe, it's all luck."

Qu Yunxuan seems to be more excited than Dong Xuebing. "No.We must celebrate your promotion. Eh, you should have told me earlier. If Iknow about your promotion earlier, I will buy more food back. Why not we eatout today?"

"There is no need to be so troublesome. Just any two disheswill do."

"Ok." Qu Yunxuan got up and wore her apron. "I will cook awonderful dinner for you now."

Dong Xuebing rolled up his sleeves and followed: "Let mehelp you."

Qu Yunxuan turned and poked his head, making Dong Xuebingmove a few steps back. "My little Chief, you don't need to do anything today.Just sit there and wait for dinner."

Translator'snotes: How I wish it were so easy to be promoted. But Dong Xuebing only got thebenefits and salary of the position and not the actual rank. I find this quiteweird. It's like you become the head of the department without the rank. Maybethis is the Chinese government practice.

I am notsure if any of you are interested in Head Shoulders. But here's the linkto Head Shoulders Wikipedia page.

https/en./wiki/Head_%26_Shoulders

Direct-administeredmunicipalities of China

https/en./wiki/Direct-administered_municipalities_of_China

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"Come, let's have a toast for Xiao Bing's promotion."

"Ok. Thank you."

"Hurry up and eat. Try my braised pork belly."

"Wow... it's hot and delicious."

"Eat more. Have some fish too."

Dong Xuebing let out a loud burp after dinner and sat at thesofa with Aunt Xuan to watch the news. In the past, Dong Xuebing seldom watchTV. It was because there were no TV in his university hostel and his family waspoor. Whenever he has free time, he will be working part-time to make endsmeet. He does not have the time to think of the current affairs. But now, DongXuebing was a leader, and he changed. He needs to take note of the currentaffairs as this will be useful for his future prospect.

On TV, the Central Government officials were talking abouthousing reforms.

Qu Yunxuan laughed and teased Dong Xuebing. "Our Xiao Bingis interested in news now?"

Dong Xuebing nodded. "I need to work hard for my future."

"My advice to you is not to aim too high." Qu Yunxuancrossed her legs. But she remembered she was wearing a short slip dress and shequickly closed her legs and playfully pinched Dong Xuebing's nose. "You must belucky to get promoted, and you must cherish this opportunity. You must secureyour position first and don't think of climbing up too soon. Your foundations aretoo week and lack the experience. Take one step at a time."

Dong Xuebing slowly nodded. "I know. I will try not to makeany mistakes first."

"That's right. It is not easy to be a leader. You have totake care of your relationships with others."

The news ended, and after the advertisements, it was theweather report.

While watching the weather report, Qu Yunxuan was rubbingher the back of her neck. "It will be cold tomorrow? Remember to wear moreclothes tomorrow."

Dong Xuebing acknowledged and looked at Qu Yunxuan's neckcuriously. "Are you having shoulder aches? Is it because of dinner just now? Isaid I will help you, but you refused."

"It's not about making dinner. These few days I am very busywith work and have no time to rest."

"Here, sit straight. I will massage your shoulders."

"Hehe, no need. I will be fine after a good night sleep."

"We are so close, you don't need to be so polite to me.Hurry and sit upright."

"Ok... Fine. After the massage can you help me do Gua Sha?"

"Ok." Dong Xuebing had designs on Qu Yunxuan. He was not farfrom fulfilling Aunt Xuan's dream of setting up her own company. Now, he aimedto get into Aunt Xuan's good books, and this way, she will agree to be hisgirlfriend in the future. Dong Xuebing took out the Gua Sha oil and scrapper.He dripped a few drops of oil on Aunt Xuan's neck and start the Gua Sha. "AuntXuan, if you have neck aches in the future, let me know. I will help you withGua Sha or massage."

Qu Yunxuan, who was sitting upright with her head face down,smiled. "Ok. Thank you."

"There is no need to thank me. You have been cooking anddoing the laundry for me these two months. I should be the one thanking you."Dong Xuebing was standing behind the backrest of the sofa, looking at QuYunxuan's fair neck. She was leaning slightly forward, and Dong Xuebing couldsee the fullness of her bosom through the opening of her dress from the top.Dong Xuebing could feel his temperature rising. His first reaction was totiptoe to try to see more of Qu Yunxuan.

"Xiao Bing, is it done?"

Dong Xuebing quickly looked away and replied. "Yes. It isvery red."

Qu Yunxuan bunched up her hair and said. "My left shoulder isaching the most. Help me, Gua Sha, that part."

"Ok... Ah... It's all purple now. You caught a wind?"

"Maybe it's because I forgot to close the windows last night."

The last time when Dong Xuebing massaged Qu Yunxuan wasthrough her clothes. But this time, he was rubbing her smooth back. The feelingwas different. After Dong Xuebing performed Gua Sha on Qu Yunxuan's neck andupper back, his hand was aching.

"You are tired? Take a break." Qu Yunxuan grabbed his handand massaged it.

"It's fine. Are you feeling better?"

"Yes. I can feel the knots on my neck loosen."

Dong Xuebing knew that Qu Yunxuan's impression of him hadincreased. It might not be a lot, but it was better than none. He knew it willtake time for her to change her impression of him. He looked at Qu Yunxuan, whowas gently massaging his hand. He could feel the warmth of her hands, and hethought to himself. 'Is this considered holding hands? Huh? This should not beholding hands. Sighed... when can I hold her hands?'

Dong Xuebing asked himself the same question again. DoesAunt Xuan like him?

Dong Xuebing had asked Qu Yunxuan whether if she wouldconsider dating him after she set up her own company, during his secondconfession in the hospital. Qu Yunxuan did not answer him and avoided thequestion. She should like me, but she was too shy to admit it... But herreaction might also be she does not like me and did not want to reject me directly...

Does she like me or not?

How does she feel about me? Could it be that she is inbetween?

Qu Yunxuan released his hand and smiled: "Ok. You watch TVby yourself. I will go and soak the beans, and we will have beans porridgetomorrow morning."

The TV was playing the opening theme song of a drama. The melodyis gentle and sweet.

Dong Xuebing felt it was a pleasant ambiance. He blinked andmustered his courage to grab Qu Yunxuan's hand. He wants to see if she willallow him to hold her hands. If she allows, that means she likes Dong Xuebing.But if she shies away, that means... nothing. She might not mean anything evenif she dodged.

Half a second...

One second...

Dong Xuebing's fingers held Qu Yunxuan tightly. He waslooking forward to her reaction.

Qu Yunxuan looked at him sternly and retracted her hand."What are you doing? You have no respect for your elder! Are you looking for abeating?"

She hides from me!

She still does not accept me!

Dong Xuebing immediately said the magic word silently.BACK!!!

...

"I will go and soak the beans, and we will have beansporridge tomorrow morning."

"Ok. Add more barley rice. I like to eat barley rice."

"Ok."

Dong Xuebing!

You still need to try harder!

Translator'snotes: I have put in a link to the Gua Sha treatment below. I have not tried itbefore, but someone told me that it was effective.

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Power and WealthChapter 79 – First day at work after promotion

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Today was the first day after the official orders came out.

Morning. Dong Xuebing looked at himself in the mirror andadjust the suit he was wearing. He purposely leaves home slightly later andmade his way slowly to work. Why did he intentionally go to work late? DongXuebing understood why all the leaders in the government agencies went to worka few minutes late. That's to show their status. If the leader was earlier thanthe staff members, then what's the difference between being the leader and therest? He needs to show his staffs that he got the privilege to be late.

Branch Bureau's compound.

"Good morning Chief Dong."

"Chief Dong."

A few staff members from other departments greeted DongXuebing politely.

It was pleasant to his ears. Dong Xuebing smile and nodded."Good morning..."

In the past, Dong Xuebing walked around his workplace at afast pace. This was to leave an impression with the leaders that he washardworking and eager. But now, Dong Xuebing slowed down. He needs to create asteady image. His position was different now, and the things he had to considerwas also changed. Dong Xuebing slowly got the hang of how a leader shouldbehave.

He walked along the corridor and entered the General AffairsOffice.

The moment he stepped in, there were sounds of chairsdragging. Tan Limei, Zhuang Zhi, Changjuan, Guo Panwei and the rest stood up.

Changjuan, with thick makeup, smiled: "Chief Dong, you arehere."

Tan Limei awkwardly greets: "Good morning Chief Dong."

Old Yan and Zhuang Zhi also greeted him as Chief Dong.

Two days had passed. Guo Shunjie and Guo Panwei had acceptedthe fact that Dong Xuebing had become their superior. But both their attitudeswere different. Guo Shunjie was the last one to stand up. He unwillinglygreeted Dong Xuebing: "Chief Dong." Then he pulled a long face and return backto his sit to type something. Guo Panwei seems to have gotten over the factthat he did not become the Deputy Chief. He smiled at Dong Xuebing and politelysaid: "Chief Dong, I have cleaned up the office for you. If you feel it isstill not clean, let me know."

Hehehe, this Guo Panwei knows his place.

Dong Xuebing had expected Guo Shunjie to react this way. Buthe did not expect Guo Panwei to change so fast. But Dong Xuebing was stillsatisfied with his performance. Dong Xuebing imitated Zhou Changchun and noddedslightly. "There is a meeting at 10 am in meeting room 3. Guo Panwei, GuoShunjie, both of you go and set up the meeting venue. Xiao Tan will prepare thematerials for the meeting. Prepare 12 sets. Changjuan, Sun Zhuang, both of yougo to Chief Xu's office later. There are some documents to be delivered." DongXuebing's position was different now, and he had to change the way he addresseshis colleagues. It does not matter after work, but at work, he cannot use thenicknames "Tan Zhi, Zhuang Zhi" anymore.

Guo Panwei replied immediately. "Yes. I will go now."

Guo Shunjie did not say a word. But he stood up and wentupstairs with a sullen face.

After assigning the tasks, Dong Xuebing entered his smalloffice. The room was tidied up, and it was spotless. The things left behind byZhou Changchun were removed. Dong Xuebing sat down on the comfortable officechair and switched on the PC. He closed his eyes and took in a deep breath. Hethought back about the feeling of assigning tasks earlier. He was still notaccustomed to it. Luckily, he had practiced several times last night. If not,he might stutter just now.

Dong Xuebing hummed a tune and brewed a cup of tea forhimself. He then played minesweeper on the PC. This is the advantage of being aleader. Everything can be delegated out to the rest, and the leader does notneed to do anything.

After a while, someone knocked on the door. The knocking wassoft.

Dong Xuebing could tell the person knocking on his doorshould not be a leader. He closes the minesweeper and said sternly: "Come in."

The door opened, and Tan Limei and Zhuang Zhi entered.

After closing the door, Zhuang Zhi scratched his head andsmiled to Dong Xuebing. "Bing Zhi, that..."

Tan Limei jumped and quickly poked Zhuang Zhi's waist. She suddenlyinterrupts: "Chief Dong, there is a document that needs your signature." Shewas furious at Zhuang Zhi. She had reminded him several times yesterday to berespectful to Dong Xuebing. They cannot treat Dong Xuebing as friends anymore.Dong Xuebing was now their direct superior. They cannot address him as Bing Zhianymore!

Zhuang Zhi blushed and looked at Dong Xuebing. "Chief Dong,this is the document from Chief Xu."

Dong Xuebing was speechless. "Tan Zhi, Zhuang Zhi, don'tbehave this way. When there is no one around, you all can still call me BingZhi."

Tan Limei looked at Dong Xuebing nervously: "Errr... this isnot right."

"Save it." Dong Xuebing laughed. "When I hear you calling meChief, you give me the feeling that you are up to something no good."

Tan Limei stared at him: "Who is up to no good? Hmph! Youare the one who said this, I will call you Bing Zhi. Bing Zhi, sign here!"

Zhuang Zhi laughed and passed the document over.

"Ok. Let me take a look first." Dong Xuebing scanned throughthe document and signed it. "Send it to the filing department."

Tan Limei smiled and replied in a weird tone: "Chief BingZhi, you are so successful now. Don't forget us when you become a director of adepartment or the Branch Bureau Chief in the future. Zhuang Zhi and I willfollow your footsteps closely." She expressed her desire that they will becomeDong Xuebing's loyal aides.

Dong Xuebing replied: "I barely got this position and youare talking about bureau chief? Stop teasing me. But as long as I am in the GeneralAffairs Office, I will make sure no one will bully you all."

"Hahaha. We will remember your words." Dong Xuebing did notput on the airs of a leader in from of them, and Tan Limei was glad. Shereturned to her usual ways of being straightforward. But she still has to becareful of her words when speaking to Dong Xuebing. She cannot speak her mindwithout thinking.

After Tan Limei and Zhuang Zhi left, Dong Xuebing thoughtabout how he could improve this office.

A new broom sweeps clean. Should he do something about theoffice?

Who should he target first? Who else? Guo Shunjie, ofcourse!

Dong Xuebing also knew that if he creates trouble for GuoShunjie, who had grudges with him in the past, others will see him as someonepetty. But Guo Shunjie had been bullying him since the day he joined the bureauand had even claimed that he kicks him out of the bureau when he becomes theDeputy Chief. Now, Dong Xuebing was promoted instead of him. There was no wayDong Xuebing would let him off. Take care of him and let him off to show othersthat he was a magnanimous person?

Damn! Who cares about all these?

I must take revenge on him!

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Power and WealthChapter 80 - This is the perks of having authority!

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Dong Xuebing was about to call Guo Shunjie into his officewhen Guo Panwei knocked on the office. Guo Panwei had also ordered Dong Xuebingaround in the past, and Dong Xuebing does not like him. Furthermore, Guo Panweidoes not have any strong backings. Other than being close to Chief Pang, therewere rumors that his uncle was a leader in the Customs. This was the reason GuoPanwei was the second person to be dealt with.

"Chief Dong, I have completed my task. Is there any otherorders?"

"The meeting room is set up?" Dong Xuebing asked.

Guo Panwei smiled. "I have arranged it according to yourinstructions. Everything is in order."

Dong Xuebing nodded. He picked up his teacup and realizedhis tea had gone cold. He placed the cup back on the desk.

Guo Panwei saw it and immediately bring over the hot waterflask. He poured the hot water into Dong Xuebing cup. "Please have some tea."

"Hmmm." Dong Xuebing was surprised. This Guo Panwei reallyknows how to curry favor. He was also very shameless. Dong Xuebing was muchyounger than him, and he could still bow down. Dong Xuebing knew that he couldnever behave like Guo Panwei. He was quite impressed by Guo Panwei, and hehesitated for a while. Since Guo Panwei knows his place now, then I will dealwith him some other time. I will observe his performance first. "Call GuoShunjie in."

Guo Panwei nodded and left the office.

About 10 seconds later, someone knocked on the door softly.

Dong Xuebing sneered. "Come in!" Guo Shunjie sullen facelooks like his father had just passed away. Dong Xuebing can't be bothered tospeak to him. He just threw a stack of documents on the table. "Enter thesedata into the system and do a back up on these documents. Do it immediately. Iwant it before the end of the day!" If Tan Limei were to enter these data, shewould take at most 3 to 4 hours. But for Guo Shunjie, he will need at least 7to 8 hours.

Guo Shunjie gritted his teeth. "I have to complete thisalone?"

Dong Xuebing looked at him. "What do you think?"

Guo Shunjie was cursing and swearing in his heart. He kepthis anger and carried the documents out.

After Guo Shunjie left, Dong Xuebing pressed the intercom,and Tan Limei answered. Dong Xuebing said: "Tan Zhi, I have given Guo Shunjie adocument to type. Please help me monitor and don't let others help him. He gotto do that alone."

Tan Limei laughed when she heard that. "Ok. I know what todo."

One month ago, Guo Shunjie had given his work to DongXuebing, Zhuang Zhi and Tan Limei. Now, it's payback time.

The whole afternoon, all the staff members had nothing to doexcept for Guo Shunjie. He had been typing furiously since morning. 7 hours hadpassed, and Guo Shunjie was exhausted. His back was killing him, and fingersnumb. Guo Shunjie and the rest of his colleagues did not have a goodrelationship. Tan Limei, Changjuan, Old Yan, and the rest were looking at him.They were enjoying themselves.

When it was almost time to knock off, Guo Shunjie managed tofinish typing the document and pass the Word document to Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing saved a copy into his PC but did not ask GuoShunjie to sit down. He opened up the file and start reading the document. 10minutes, 20 minutes... Dong Xuebing was furious. He stared at Guo Shunjie andimitated Yang Yizhong and other leaders. "What are you doing? Ah? You can'teven complete a simple task? Do you even know what you are typing? Did you evengo to school? The whole document is full of wrong words. What am I supposed todo with it? You want me to submit this report to the higher ups?"

Guo Shunjie turned pale. "I don't have enough time!"

"Stop finding excuses!" Dong Xuebing banged the table. "XiaoTan also uses the same amount of time to type out a report. How come she can doit and not you? You have a smaller brain than Xiao Tan, or are you missing onelimb?" Dong Xuebing paused for a while. "I am telling you that I want thisdocument today no matter what. If you can't finish, you stay back and finishit. You are not allowed to go back unless you finish this!"

Guo Shunjie was furious and was cursing Dong Xuebing in hisheart. Damn! I will kill you and then... He left the office to work on thereport.

Before the office door was closed, Tan Limei gave a thumbsup to Dong Xuebing from under the table.

Dong Xuebing saw it and smile and winked back at her.

Changjuan saw Guo Shunjie being dealt with by the newlypromoted Deputy Chief and was worried. Just two days ago, Guo Shunjie was stillarrogant and confident that he will be promoted. But now, he was the first toget into trouble. Changjuan remembered that day when the Party CommitteeMeeting was still ongoing, she had advice Dong Xuebing to bow down to GuoShunjie, and she was feeling uneasy. She was worried that Dong Xuebing wouldbear grudges against her.

The more she thinks, the more she got worried. It was almosttime to knock off, and Changjuan touched up her makeup before knocking on DongXuebing's office door.

"Come in."

After entering the office, Changjuan closes the door behindher and faced Dong Xuebing with a seductive smile. "Chief Dong."

Dong Xuebing could feel her gaze on him. "Have a seat.What's wrong?"

Changjuan sat down with only half her butt on the chair."Chief Dong, I would like to apologize to you. You also know that I don't knowhow to keep my mouth shut. That afternoon on the day of the Committee Meeting,I... Please forgive me. I..."

Dong Xuebing was stunned for a second and remembered whatshe was talking about. He laughed. "Sister Chang, take it easy. You are alsotrying to help me, and I understand that. You don't need to apologize to meover such a trivial matter. I still thought you have done something wrong."

Changjuan heard Dong Xuebing calling her Sister Chang, shefelt better. "Hehehe, I knew Chief Xiao Dong will not blame me. Ah... If thereis no one around, can I call you Chief Xiao Dong? Will you be angry with me?"These words sounded reasonable, but Changjuan's tone was seductive, especiallywhen she says, "no one around." It seemed awkward.

Dong Xuebing coughed. "Sister Chang, it's fine. I don't mindit."

"Ah!"

"It's time to knock off. You should go back early. Do youneed to fetch your child?"

"My husband will fetch my child." Changjuan laughed. "ChiefXiao Dong, I will go back first. If you need me in any way, just let me know."She moved her right leg outwards, and her skirt was stretched opened. DongXuebing could almost see everything under her skirt.

Damn! What is she doing now?

Dong Xuebing could feel his temperature rising. AfterChangjuan left the office, Dong Xuebing wiped the sweat off his forehead.

Wow... It was a special day today. There was too many thefirst time.

It was Dong Xuebing's first time becoming a leader, hisfirst time ordering his subordinates, his first time scolding someone, hisfirst time being pleased by others, his first time being seduced...

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Power and WealthChapter 81 – Receiving gifts!

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Because Dong Xuebing had to monitor Guo Shunjie editing ofthe document, he left work later than usual.

This was the first time Dong Xuebing experienced the feelinghaving authority. He walked slowly towards his apartment. When he was about toenter the building, he heard the sound of windows opening and a bag of trashwas thrown out from a fourth story. Bang! The bag of trash landed beside garbagesorting bins at the ground floor. The plastic bag of trash broke from theimpact, and the garbage was spewed all over the place. Some leftover soupsplashed onto Dong Xuebing's shoes and socks. The feeling was grossed!

It's from Section Chief Xu's unit!

Dong Xuebing stood there in a daze for a while and looked athis dirty leather shoes. His anger was rising!

"Xu Dong! Are you fucking blind? Did you do that onpurpose?" Chief Xu's whole family had this habit of throwing their garbage outof their windows. There was once the trash almost hit Dong Xuebing and hismother. But at that time, Dong Xuebing's family do not have any authority anddare not offend Section Chief Xu, who was working for the government. But now,Dong Xuebing was also an official, and he knew the custom officials had limitedauthorities. This was why he dare to shout at the fourth story window. "Howmany times has it been? Ah? Who will throw their garbage like this?! Is thisyour family's upbringing?"

Dong Xuebing did not know if it was Xiao Dong or his parentswho threw the garbage. So, he just scolded the whole family.

Many windows in the building opened to look at thecommotion. There were also some residents who had just returned from workstanding there to watch. Everyone living in that building was furious withChief Xu's family arrogance. But no one dares to offend them. Now everyone wasglad to see Dong Xuebing, who had become a Civil servant scolding the Xufamily. All of them felt good!

Suddenly, Xiao Dong's head appeared from the fourth story'swindow: "Fuck! Who are you scolding?"

Dong Xuebing looked up at him and shouted: "I am scoldingyou! What's wrong?"

"Fuck you!" Xiao Dong was still feeling sore when DongXuebing passed the entrance exams. He was pissed with Dong Xuebing, and he spitsout for the window.

Dong Xuebing quickly dodged, and the spit landed justcentimeters away from him. It was a narrow escape.

Xiao Dong had a smirk on his face, and he closes the window.

Dong Xuebing was furious. "Damn! Fuck!" Dong Xuebing hadnever scolded so many vulgarities in life. He still wanted to hurl morevulgarities, but he saw Qu Yunxuan running out of the building towards him.Dong Xuebing swallowed all the vulgarities as he did not want to leave any wrongimpression with Qu Yunxuan. No women would like a guy full of vulgarities.

"Xiao Bing, what happened?"

"Nothing. Let's talk upstairs."

Dong Xuebing returned back to his unit and explained to AuntXuan what happened as he changed his socks.

After hearing the whole incident, Qu Yunxuan's face changed."This is too much! They are bullying others!"

Dong Xuebing pulled a long face. "I suspect he is targetingme. If I am not downstairs, he will not throw that garbage bag!"

"No! We cannot let this matter rest!" Qu Yunxuan picked upthe dirty socks from the floor and place it in a pail with detergent. Shefrowned and said angrily. "Xiao Bing, you stay here and watch TV by yourself. Iwill go upstairs to reason with them. How can they be so arrogant? How can theynot apologize to you?"

"Let's eat first. After dinner, we will go and look forthem. I will not let this matter rest!" The Xu family had been looking down onDong Xuebing and his mother since the day they moved into this building. Beforethe Civil Service Exams, Section Chief Xu and Xiao Dong were mocking DongXuebing's mother. This incident today was the breaking point for Dong Xuebing.He will no longer tolerate this family any longer. No matter what, he must getthem to apologize!

All his mood was gone, and the dinner felt tasteless.

After dinner, Dong Xuebing went to the bathroom to wash hisfeet again. He looked at the pair of new leather shoes. This pair of shoes weregiven to him by Aunt Xuan. Food stains were hard to remove, and this pair ofshoes could not be worn anymore. Dong Xuebing was boiling. He put on a pair ofcanvas shoes and was about to go upstairs.

Ding-dong, ding-dong, ding-dong... Someone rang the doorbell.

Dong Xuebing thought to himself. I still have not gone up,and you are here to find trouble with me?! Fine!

Qu Yunxuan went to open the door with a black face!

The person at the door was shocked as the door was openedforcefully. "Errr... Is this Chief Dong's house?" It was Guo Panwei at the door!

Qu Yunxuan was surprised too. She immediately smiles. "Yes.May I know who you are?" She could see Dong Xuebing nodding from the corner ofher eyes, and she steps aside to let him enter.

Guo Panwei cautiously said: "Nice to meet you. I am GuoPanwei. One of the staff members under Chief Dong." He was carrying a plasticbag, and there were two items wrapped in newspaper in it. After entering theunit, he saw Dong Xuebing. He immediately smiles. "Chief Dong, sorry I did nottell you before coming. Errr... these two cartons of cigarettes are a small giftfor you. Ah... you are still having dinner? Sorry. I will not disturb you." Heleft his gift there and was about to leave.

Here to send gifts?

Dong Xuebing was surprised. "I have just finished dinner.Don't leave so soon. Have a seat."

"Am I disturbing you?"

"Don't worry. Have a seat."

"Ok!" Guo Panwei sat down on the chair where Dong Xuebingpointed just now. He sat cautiously with half his butt touching the chair.

Qu Yunxuan almost laughed as she saw Dong Xuebing trying toact calm. She walked to the coffee table and poured Guo Panwei a cup of tea."Have some tea."

"Ah...! I will pour it myself!" Guo Shunjie stood up toreceive the cup of tea. "Thank you, sister."

Qu Yunxuan smiled. "Don't mention it. I will go back to domy laundry. Both of you can have a good chat."

This was the first time Dong Xuebing received gifts. It doesnot matter how much this gift was worth. It's the thought that matters. He waspleased with Guo Panwei's gift. He did not stop Qu Yunxuan from leaving as hewanted to have a casual chat with Guo Panwei. There are no everlasting friendsnor everlasting enemies in the world.

After Qu Yunxuan left, Dong Xuebing chatted with Guo Panwei.

Suddenly, there was a commotion upstairs. They could hear thesounds of people arguing and scolding!

It was Xiao Dong and Aunt Xuan's voices.

Dong Xuebing's heart skipped a beat. Damn! Aunt Xuan wentupstairs by herself to reason with the Xu family. He was afraid Aunt Xuan wouldget scolded by them, and he immediately walked upstairs."

"Chief Dong..." Guo Panwei realized what happened andfollowed Dong Xuebing upstairs.

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Power and WealthChapter 82 – Who is your father? A Section Chief?

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Fourth story corridor.

Qu Yunxuan was arguing with Xiao Dong in front of unit 402.

"Xiao Dong, are you the one that threw the garbage?"

"It's me. So what? The garbage bag also did not hit you!"

"You still refuse your mistake? Do you think what you havedone it right?"

"What I did is none of your business. If Dong Xuebing wantsto fight, let him come and find me! What's wrong? He is scared of me? Hmph!Even if he does not come up to look for me, I will also go and look for him! Myfather had heard what he scolded just now. Sis Qu, go back and tell him towait. He dares to scold my whole family? Fine! I will make sure he regret it!"After Xiao Dong had failed his Civil Servant entrance exams and was failed inwooing Qu Yunxuan, he decided to give up on her. Now, Qu Yunxuan was speakingup for Dong Xuebing, and he was jealous! His tone towards Qu Yunxuan was rude!

Qu Yunxuan did not expect to see Xiao dong's true colors. Hehad been courteous towards her, and he suddenly changed. She was furious. "XiaoBing might be wrong to scold you all, but that is because you threw the garbagebag out of the window. You even dirtied his shoes. Even a mild tempered personwill be angry..."

"Who are you? Do you have any place to speak here?" SectionChief Xu stood in the middle of the living room and stared at Qu Yunxuan. "I amlazy to bother with your kids. You go back and tell that brat. He will have topay for what he said. He dares to scold my son and me? Who is he to scold us?He is working with the Public Security Bureau, right? Western District Branch?I know some leaders there. Tell that brat to work hard. Someone will take careof him!"

"You!" Qu Yunxuan gritted her teeth. "You all areunreasonable!"

The residents in the other units on the fourth story werelooking out of their peephole and sticking their ears against the wall. All ofthem were interested to know what happened.

Xiao Dong side glanced Qu Yunxuan. "Sis Qu, go back. This isnone of your business. Don't interfere!"

Qu Yunxuan was pissed. "If this matter is not sorted out, Iwill not leave! Xu Dong! Section Chief Xu! You all should not behave this way!You all have thrown your garbage out of the windows and hit Xiao Bing! You alldon't even apologize to him, and now you still want to make use of yourconnections to bully him? Let everybody be the judge! How can you all behavethis way?"

Xiao Dong retorted. "This is the way my family does things!What's wrong?"

Qu Yunxuan points at him angrily. "Xu Dong! You..."

At this moment, Dong Xuebing had heard the quarreling andrushed upstairs. He saw Aunt Xuan shaking with anger. He was furious. His bloodwas boiling. "Aunt Xuan! Who was the one scolded you just now?!"

Section Chief Xu sneered. "I am the one!"

Qu Yunxuan turned around and immediately pulled Dong Xuebingback. "Xiao Bing, you go back first. Let me handle this!"

"What goes back first?!" Dong Xuebing said. "Hey! Don't youall feel embarrassed? Fine! I will settle all the scores with you all today!"

Xiao Dong laughed contemptuously.

Section Chief Xu also laughed. "You want to settle the scorewith me? You? Who do you think you are?"

"Chief Dong!" Guo Panwei caught up with Dong Xuebing and wassurprised by what he saw. He immediately rushed forward and stood in front."Chief Dong! Sis! Stand back! Leave this to me!"

Guo Panwei had been feeling uneasy these few days. He hadordered Dong Xuebing around when Dong Xuebing just entered the bureau. He wasalso rude to him on several occasions. But now, Dong Xuebing became the DeputyChief and had the backing of Bureau Chief Xu, Bureau Chief Yang, and SecretarySong. Dong Xuebing was not someone Guo Panwei could offend now. This was why hehad positioned himself lowly and tried to bootlick Dong Xuebing. He hopes tolet Dong Xuebing changed his impression of him. He did not want to end up likeGuo Shunjie.

Now, Chief Dong had got into an argument with someone, andGuo Panwei felt this was the opportunity to impress him. No matter how manytimes he bootlicks, it will not be as impressive as helping Dong Xuebing solvehis existing problem! This was only a fight. Even if he lost the fight, the leaderwould still feel his sincerity!

"Chief Dong?" Xiao Dong and Section Chief Xu laughed. "Whatchief? You appointed yourself as chief?"

Guo Panwei was fuming. "Are you asking for it? What are yousaying?!"

Xiao Dong stared at him coldly. "You are the one who isasking for it! Where are you from?"

Dong Xuebing, who was standing beside, suddenly rememberedsomething. He looked at Guo Panwei: "Your uncle is also from the Customs?"

"Yes." Guo Panwei nodded. "Huh? This family is also fromCustoms? Beijing Customs?"

Guo Panwei looked at Section Chief Xu. He looks familiar.Section Chief Xu also looked at Guo Panwei. He remembers seeing Guo Panweibefore.

Xiao Dong laughed. "Oh, such a coincident. What is youruncle's name? Go back and ask if he knows my father!"

Ah? Guo Panwei was shocked. From the way this person speaks,that middle age man seems to be holding a high rank. Bureau Director rank orDeputy Bureau Director rank?

Dong Xuebing saw Guo Panwei keeping quiet and was pissed.Didn't Guo Panwei say he will settle this?

"Huh? Why are you keeping quiet?" Xiao Dong shoutedarrogantly. "I am asking you! What is your uncle's name?! I will ask my fatherto give him some special treatment!"

Section Chief Xu sneered. "Which department if your unclein? Airport Customs? Zhongguancun Customs? Beijing Economic and TechnologicalDevelopment Zone Customs? Or is he from the main office?"

Huh? Guo Panwei felt he had shot himself in the foot. Hestood there without saying anything. He wanted to please Dong Xuebing, but hecannot get his uncle into trouble. He had a close relationship with his uncle.

Dong Xuebing knew he could not rely on Guo Panwei. Hestepped forward!

Qu Yunxuan saw Dong Xuebing stepping forward. Sheimmediately grabbed Dong Xuebing and shouted. "Section Chief Xu! You are also acivil servant. You..."

Before Qu Yunxuan could continue, Guo Panwei interrupted."Huh? Sis, what did you say?"

Qu Yunxuan was stunned. She looked at Guo Panwei. "What didI say?"

Guo Panwei could not believe his ears. He stared at XiaoDong. "Who is your father? Section Chief Xu? Section Chief?"

"That's right!" Xiao Dong replied confidently.

"@$#$%$$%@%#$$%!!!!" Guo Panwei also hurled allsorts of vulgarities at him. Damn! I had nearly lost face in front of ChiefDong! Who is this small Section Chief trying to scare? Dare to boost as if hewas some big shot! I still thought you are the Bureau Director rank! Guo Panweiimmediately puffed out his chest and did not even look at them. He smiled toDong Xuebing. "Chief Dong watch me!"

Xiao Dong said: "I had asked earlier, what chief is he? Hehas only entered the government service for two..."

"You shut up!" Guo Panwei did not look at Xiao Dong. Hestared at Section Chief Xu. "A Section Chief in Customs? Which department areyou from? What is your name?" Everyone was shocked. Guo Panwei suddenly slappedhis forehead. "I remember now. No wonder why I find you so familiar. There wasonce when I followed my uncle to the head office to do something, and you arethe one who opened the car doors for us, right?"

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Power and WealthChapter 83 – Apology!

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Xiao Dong was stunned when he heard what Guo Panwei said.How could his father help other people open car doors?

Section Chief Xu was shocked. "Your uncle is..."

Guo Panwei glanced at the both of them and said proudly:"Liu Guowei!"

Section Chief Xu jumped. "Chief Liu? Chief Liu from Economicand Technological Development Zone Customs?" He immediately looks at GuoPanwei's face. One second passed, two seconds passed, three seconds passed...Section Chief Xu remembered that day. He took in a deep breath and had anembarrassed look on his face. His face turned red immediately. "Ahh... You areChief Liu's nephew... This... it's a misunderstanding. This is amisunderstanding!"

Xiao Dong was still in shocked. "Dad!"

Section Chief Xu shouted: "Get back to your room!"

"I... I..."

From his father's reaction, Xiao Dong knew the other party'suncle was a higher rank than his father, and it was much higher. Yes. SectionChief Xu might be somebody in the main office, but compared to Chief Liu, hewas miles behind. There were not on the same level. Section Chief Xu wasregretting. If he knew this person was Chief Liu's relative, he would not saythose words just now! Also, how did that brat become Chief Liu's nephewsuperior? Section Chief was puzzled.

"I don't think this is a misunderstanding!" Guo Panwei wasnot willing to let him off. "Tell me, which part of this matter is amisunderstanding?"

"Errr..."

Dong Xuebing was surprised to see Guo Panwei taking controlof the whole situation. He exchanged looks with Qu Yunxuan and then give GuoPanwei an approval look. This Guo Panwei was really something, Dong Xuebingthought to himself.

Guo Panwei saw the appreciative looks from Dong Xuebing, andhe knew he had left a good impression with him. He immediately stares atSection Chief Xu and indirectly bootlicks Dong Xuebing. "I don't know whathappened in the past. But our Chief Dong is kind and generous to everyone. Hehas a mild temper. Since he has conflicts with your family, then it must be youhave done something wrong and make Chief Dong angry!"

What Guo Panwei said was very unreasonable. But it waspleasant to Dong Xuebing's ears.

Section Chief Xu did not dare to refute Guo Panwei. He wipedthe cold sweat in his palms. "It's my son who is at fault. That..."

"Stop finding excuses!" Guo Panwei interrupted him. "Sinceyou all are at fault, why are you all still so arrogant? Who do you think youare? You still dare to scold my sister earlier? Damn! Who are you to scold him?Let me tell you! Scolding sis is the same as scolding our Chief Dong! ScoldingChief Dong is the same as scolding me, Guo Panwei! This is equivalent toscolding my uncle! What are you trying to do? Ah? You dare to scold my uncle?If I remember correctly, you should be a Section Chief at one of the branchoffices? Your surname is Xu?! Fine! I will remember you!"

Section Chief Xu was panicking. How did this turn out to bescolding Chief Liu? He immediately tried to defend himself. "No. I did notscold Chief Liu..."

Guo Panwei really knows how to handle such situations. Heimmediately passes the ball to Dong Xuebing. "Chief Dong, what do you think weshould do? Just one word from you, I will call my uncle now."

Section Chief Xu quickly shouted: "No! No! Xuebing, it's amisunderstanding. It's really a misunderstanding!"

Dong Xuebing was feeling good from what Guo Panwei had said.He looked at the flustered Section Chief Xu and his humiliated son, Xiao Dong.His anger subsided. A few seconds later, Dong Xuebing looked at Qu Yunxuan andGuo Panwei. "Let's go back." Dong Xuebing had the upper hand right now, and hewas not in a rush to make any decision.

"Xuebing... Errr... I..." Section Chief Xu was at a loss forwords.

Guo Panwei let out a loud "Hmph!" before following DongXuebing downstairs.

At level 3, Guo Panwei smiled to Dong Xuebing. "Chief Dong,my uncle has some authority in Customs. It should not be a problem to transferhim out. It's late now, and you need to rest. I will go back first. If you needme for anything, just give me a call!"

Dong Xuebing nodded. His impression of Guo Panwei had changedgreatly. "Then, I will not ask you to stay longer. Panwei, be careful on yourway back."

"Yes!" Guo Panwei could read between the lines. Dong Xuebinghad changed the way he addresses him. It was a load off his mind.

One hour later.

Unit 301. Dong Xuebing's living room.

Dong Xuebing will not ask Guo Panwei to let his uncletransfer Section Chief Xu to a useless department. It was not about whether GuoPanwei would be able to persuade his uncle or whether if his uncle had theauthority to order this transfer. It was because Dong Xuebing does not want toowe Guo Panwei any favors. Personal favors cannot be owe. Dong Xuebing and QuYunxuan were discussing how to settle this incident in the living room.

Ding-dong, ding-dong. Someone was at the door.

Qu Yunxuan blinked. "I will get it." She got up and went toopen the door.

It was Section Chief Xu and Xiao Dong standing outside. QuYunxuan's face twitched and step aside to let them enter.

Dong Xuebing knew what they wanted, but he still asked."What do you want from me, so late at night?"

Section Chief Xu pulled Xiao Dong towards him roughly andplace a shoe box and two bottles of Maotai on the coffee table. He smiled:"Xuebing, I had drunk too much earlier and said something that offended you.Please don't mind what I said. Errr... It's this brat fault tonight. He shouldnot have thrown rubbish out of the window. Hehe... I had brought him to the mallearlier to buy a pair of leather shoes for you. Oh, here are two bottles ofalcohol. Please accept it." Section Chief Xu stared at his son: "What are youwaiting for?! Apologize to Xuebing now!"

Xiao Dong's face was all red, but he did not utter a word.

Section Chief Xu immediately gave him a slap. "Hurry up!"

Xiao Dong gritted his teeth and said. "I am sorry!"

Dong Xuebing was ignoring both of them and sipping on histea. But he was feeling great in his heart.

Section Chief Xu smiled awkwardly and turned to Qu Yunxuan."Yunxuan, I am feeling sober now, and I regretted what I said earlier. I shouldnot have said those unpleasant words. If you are still sore over what I said,you can scold me now!"

Qu Yunxuan shook her head.

Section Chief Xu continued. "I will not drink so much in thefuture. Yunxuan, we are all neighbors, please don't take it to heart." Aftersaying that, he gave Xiao Dong a kick.

Xiao Dong lowered his head and said: "Sister Qu, I am too impulsiveearlier. I'm sorry."

Qu Yunxuan looked at them and said: "I always think thatevery one of us should be reasonable. You hit someone with the things youthrow, and you should apologize. You all should not be arrogant and threatenothers. If you apologize from the start, will there be so many troubles? We areall neighbors, and no one likes for things to turn out this way."

Xiao Dong's lips had turned purple. "I'm very sorry."

Section Chief Xu slapped the back of Xiao Dong's head. "Ihad spoiled him!" He kept quiet for a few seconds and then said to DongXuebing. "Xuebing, I still have not congratulated you for your promotion.Hahaha, you have just entered the bureau, and you got promoted? Ah... You willhave a bright future. Let's find a day to celebrate. I will treat you todinner. Errr... Xuebing, can you tell Chief Liu's nephew..."

Dong Xuebing had a stern look on his face. But in his heart,he was laughing. They had apologized and compensated him with a pair of leathershoes and two bottles of Maotai. This was more than what he and Aunt Xuan haddiscussed earlier. They had only wanted to demand an apology and a new pair ofshoes. Now, they received two bottles of expensive Maotai. But Dong Xuebingcannot accept the apology too quick. He kept quiet and looked at Qu Yunxuan.

Section Chief Xu smiled awkwardly: "Yunxuan..."

Qu Yunxuan knew what Dong Xuebing had in mind. She pausedfor a while and sighed. "You all go back first. Let me speak to Xiao Bing."

Section Chief Xu felt better. "Ok, ok. Thank you."

Xiao Dong said with a stiffed voice. "Thank you, Sister Qu."

"Xuebing, we will go back first. We will treat you to dinnersome other days."

The door closed, and the father and son went back.

Qu Yunxuan walked back to the living room and saw DongXuebing still had a stern look on his face, pretending to drink his tea. Shelaughed and knocked his head playfully. "Stop pretending! They had leftalready. Are you trying to put on aires with me?"

Dong Xuebing laughed and asked: "Aunt Xuan, are you feelingbetter?"

Qu Yunxuan also laughed and rolled her eyes. "You ah... Let'ssee what shoes did they buy for you." She turned and opened the shoebox. "Oh...this leather feels good, and it's branded. It is much more expensive than thepair I bought for you. The Maotai is also a costly brand. Oh, we still have notopened up the two cartons of cigarettes your colleague gave you." She walkedover to the sofa and unwrapped the two cartons of cigarettes given by Guo Panwei."Chunghwa brand? Two cartons? It cost a few hundred RMB for one carton."

Dong Xuebing suddenly stood up and said. "I nearly forgot.Aunt Xuan, check if there is any cash in the gifts."

"Cash?" Qu Yunxuan checked the cigarettes and the Maotaiboxes. She smiled and shook her head. "There is nothing in the Maotai boxes,and the cigarettes are still wrap up in a plastic wrap."

Dong Xuebing replied: "Ok. We must not do anything wrong."

"But you still received the cigarettes? Isn't that wrong?"

"Ahhh... This is different. Cigarettes and alcohol are usualgifts. But if money is given as gifts, it will be different. Money cannot beaccepted!" Dong Xuebing did not want to make this mistake over a small sum ofmoney. It was not worth it.

After keeping the cigarettes and alcohol, Qu Yunxuan stoodin the living room, looking at Dong Xuebing for a long time.

Dong Xuebing blushed and touched his face. "What's wrong?"

Qu Yunxuan smiled. "Since the day Section Chief Xu waspromoted, his family had become very arrogant. Everyone in the estate is afraidof offending them. Look at what happened earlier. Sighed... Our Xiao Bing hadgrown up and became successful. Now, people have come up to your apartment togive gifts and bootlick. When something happens, your subordinate will stepforward to help you settle it. If it was our newspaper agency or a privatecompany, a leader with the same rank will not be able to enjoy this respect andtreatment."

After hearing this, Dong Xuebing had a sense of achievement.That's right. He and his mother had to bow down to Section Chief Xu in the pastwhenever they met. They were afraid of offending this 'Big Shot.' But now?Section Chief Xu and Xiao Dong had lost face in front of him. In the future,they will try all means to avoid him!

Translator'snotes: Typical face slapping plot in Chinese novels. But it still feels good tosee arrogant characters being slapped in the face.

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Power and WealthChapter 84 – Damn! Did something wrong!

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The next day.

"Eh, have you heard it?

"Heard what?"

"Xuebing had scolded Section Chief Xu and Xiao Dong!"

"Really? When did that happen?"

"Last night. I tell you..."

News of the arrogant father and son getting scolded by DongXuebing spread in the estate. Everyone who heard the news was shocked, and manydo not believe it. But when they saw the gloomy look on Section Chief Xu andhis family coming downstairs, they knew it was true. Section Chief Xu's familywas moving out! Those residents who were strolling, playing chess, marketing,etc. were all talking about last night incident. Some said that Dong Xuebinghad become a high ranking official and some said that Dong Xuebing had beat upSection Chief Xu and Xiao Dong, and they were too embarrassed to continueliving in this building. They had no choice but to move out. All sorts ofrumors were flying.

Section Chief Xu and his family were finally moving out.

Actually, the Customs had given Section Chief Xu anapartment more than 6 months ago, and they should have moved a long time ago.But Section Chief Xu was someone who wanted to be first in a village thansecond in Rome. There were many high ranking officers at the new apartment, andhe was nothing there. He could not show off his status. Only in this smallhousing estate at North Heping Street, he could enjoy the sense of superiority.But now, after he was forced to bow down to Dong Xuebing, he could no longerlive here. So, last night, Section Chief Xu contacted a housing agent to rentout this apartment and move out early this morning.

Western District Branch Bureau, General Affairs Office.

Dong Xuebing was sitting in his office with his legs crossed,reading the newspapers when he received an SMS from Qu Yunxuan. 'The Xu familyhad moved out.'

"Huh? Move out over such a small matter?" Dong Xuebing wassurprised. He immediately replied to Qu Yunxuan. "Then we will have peace inthe future." Good riddance. Dong Xuebing also did not want to see theirirritating faces. He put down his iPhone 4 and thought about last night'sincident. The incident was settled because of Guo Panwei. Dong Xuebing pickedup the phone on the desk and called outside. It was Tan Limei who answered it. "TanZhi, ask Guo Panwei to come into my office."

A few seconds later, Guo Panwei knocked and entered theoffice. "Chief Dong, are you looking for me?"

Dong Xuebing nodded and said: "Tomorrow I will be out ofoffice. When I am not around, help me look after the rest of the staffs. Makesure everything in the office is in order. If I am not back in the afternoon,send the important documents or any documents which require a signature toChief Xu Yan and let her handle it. Remember to handle those classifieddocuments yourself. Just say it's my instructions if anyone questions you. Idon't trust anyone else."

Guo Panwei was on cloud nine. He replied excitedly. "Thankyou for your trust in me. Rest assured, I will make sure everything in theoffice is in order. I will pay special attention to Guo Shunjie. Oh, should Iincrease his workload? He does not have much work every day. This will affectthe other colleagues. If any leader comes in for rounds, they will think thatour General Affairs Office have nothing to do." Guo Panwei had conflicts withGuo Shunjie a few days ago and had a grudge against him.

'You are very evil.' Dong Xuebing thought to himself. "Youcan make the decisions."

Guo Panwei acknowledged. "Then I will go back to work. Ifyou need anything, just give me a call."

Dong Xuebing nodded. After Guo Panwei left the office andcloses the door, Dong Xuebing picked up a few forms and walk out of his room.Tan Limei and Guo Panwei immediately sit upright, and Changjuan quickly putdown her eyebrow pencil and place her hands on the keyboard. Old Yan also putdown his newspaper and pick up a piece of report. Guo Shunjie looked up andthen continue typing furiously. Dong Xuebing was feeling great to seeeveryone's reaction. It feels good to be a leader!

Dong Xuebing walked around the office and then went upstairsto Xu Yan's office to discuss his task tomorrow.

After Dong Xuebing returned to his office, he sat down inhis leather chair and sip on his tea. It was so relaxing at work.

Just when Dong Xuebing was thinking about how to completethe task given to him by Deputy Chief Xu Yan, he heard people outside greeting"Director Li!" Dong Xuebing's office door opened suddenly, and Li Qing walkedin without knocking.

Dong Xuebing was shocked. He immediately stands up."Director Li." What was wrong? Why was Li Qing so furious?

Li Qing looked at Dong Xuebing in his eyes and asked: "ChiefXu had given a task to the General Affairs Office in the morning? How can I amnot informed?!"

Dong Xuebing was stunned. "Ah... Chief Xu did not tell youabout it?"

Li Qing shouted with a black face. "Tell me? Chief Xu is myleader! Does she have the need to report all these things to me? Chief Dong,what is wrong with you? The relocation of 'Guesthouse' is a critical missionordered by Branch Bureau Party Committee! Fine! It's been several hours, and I,as the Chief of General Affairs Office, is still not aware of this task? If itweren't for Guo Shunjie, I still would not know about this mission given by theCommittee and Chief Xu!"

Guo Shunjie?

Damn! He backstabbed me!

But this was also Dong Xuebing's fault. He had become conceitedafter his promotion to Deputy Chief. Also, Li Qing had left everything to himand seldom care about the work in the General Affairs Office. This was why DongXuebing forgot to inform him and went to Chief Xu Yan straight with the formsfor approval. Damn. He had skipped his direct superior and went directly to thetop leader. This was a taboo in the Government sector. Dong Xuebing had coldsweat when he thought about this. He knew why Li Qing was so furious. AlthoughLi Qing had helped him in the past, he should not have done this!

Dong Xuebing tried to explain himself: "Director, it's myoversight. I..."

"Don't need to explain!" Li Qing stared at Dong Xuebing andstormed out of the office. He was considering taking back all the authoritieshe had given to Dong Xuebing and the General Affairs Office.

Guo Shunjie was laughing in his heart when he thought aboutwhat was going on in Dong Xuebing's office. Hahahaha. Serve you, right!

Dong Xuebing chased after Li Qing: "Director! Director!" LiQing did not even look back. Dong Xuebing could see Guo Shunjie holding backhis laughter and was furious. He stopped chasing immediately!

Fuck!

BACK!

BACK!!

BACK!!!

...

The scenes changed!

Dong Xuebing was holding on to a cup of hot tea and wasstill smiling. The moment time returns back to one minute ago, his smiledisappeared. He quickly put down his teacup and grabs the few forms on hisdesk. He immediately rushes out of his office with the forms.

Tan Limei, Guo Panwei, and the rest were shocked. They didnot know what happened.

Guo Shunjie could see Li Qing walking towards the main doorof the General Affairs Office from the corner of his eyes, and he knew the showhe was waiting for was starting. He smiled to himself and was waiting for DongXuebing to disgrace himself. Guo Shunjie had been tolerating Dong Xuebing andthe other staff members these two days. He was waiting for a chance to makeDong Xuebing fall out of favor with the leaders. Guo Shunjie knew there weremany unspoken rules in the government sector and the inexperienced Dong Xuebingcould not be compared to him. Dong Xuebing will bound to make mistakes, and GuoShunjie will use the opportunity to blow up his mistake. This morning, GuoShunjie finally got the chance. He accidentally overheard that the Bureau willbe giving the General Affairs Office an important task of preparing a proposalfor the relocation of the 'Guesthouse' and he noticed Dong Xuebing going to XuYan's office several times. So, Guo Shunjie looked for an excuse to go to LiQing's office and "unintentionally" mentioned about this task to him. He onlywanted to try his luck. But who knows that this Dong Xuebing was too naïve. Hedid not report this task to Chief Li Qing! Skipping the direct supervisor andgoing to the top management? Hahahaha. This was a deadly mistake!

"Oh, Director Li, you are here?" Dong Xuebing asked inshock.

Li Qing was furious as he entered the office. He had highhopes for Dong Xuebing, but this time, Dong Xuebing had made a grave mistake.Li Qing had waited in his office for over an hour. He thought to himself thatif Dong Xuebing went to report to him, he would let him off after somescoldings. But he waited for 2 hours, and Dong Xuebing did not even show up.This had crossed the line!

Li Qing showed Dong Xuebing a black face and looked at him.He was about to question Dong Xuebing.

But before Li Qing said anything, Dong Xuebing saidsomething that surprised Li Qing and Guo Shunjie. Dong Xuebing said: "DirectorLi, I was just about to look for you to report a task!"

Li Qing stopped whatever he wanted to say. "What task?"

"Oh, it is about the guesthouse. Errr... I had wanted to tellyou about this in the morning. But I knocked on your office, and you are notaround." Dong Xuebing made up an excuse.

"Morning? You went to look for me in the morning?" Li Qingfrowned.

"Yes. I waited for quite a while."

"Oh... Maybe I went to the restroom."

Dong Xuebing passed the pieces of A4 papers to Li Qing. "CanI write this form in this way?"

Li Qing's anger was slightly appeased and looked at theforms. He nodded slightly.

Dong Xuebing continued: "Director, I should have informedyou once I received the task, but you are not in your office, and Chief Xuneeds it urgently. I am afraid that I would mess things up, so I made a draftof the proposal first. I wanted to report to you after I had completed it andyou should be back by then."

So, this was the reason. Li Qing patted Dong Xuebing'sshoulder and smile. "It's ok. In the future, just give me a call will do."

"How can I do that? It's better to report to you personally.After all, you are the person in charge of the General Affairs Office, and I amonly assisting you."

Li Qing nodded. He knew he had misunderstood Dong Xuebing.

"Oh,Director Li, youare looking gloomy just now. Did anything happened?"

"Haha, nothing. I have a toothache."

Guo Shunjie was furious as he saw Dong Xuebing and Li Qingchatting happily. He was sure that Dong Xuebing had forgotten to report to LiQing. If not, Dong Xuebing would not be panicking 10 seconds before Li Qingarrived. But Guo Shunjie was not sure why Dong Xuebing could rush out at thelast moment to save his skin. How did he know Li Qing was coming to the GeneralAffairs Office? A coincidental?

Dong Xuebing secretly wiped his sweat. It was a close shave!

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Power and WealthChapter 85 – Treasure that was buried underground!

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It was almost noon and nearing to the lunch break. Li Qingasked Dong Xuebing to go to the cafeteria with him. "Xuebing, do you have agirlfriend?"

Huh? This question again? Since the day Dong Xuebing enteredthe bureau, at least 4 people had asked the same question. He did not want todiscuss this question. It was because he had never dated anyone before in hislife... This was not something to be proud of. But he must answer whatever hissuperior asked. Dong Xuebing smiled awkwardly and replied: "Not yet. I need tofocus on my work first. Girlfriends can wait. I'm not in a rush." This wasobviously a lie!

As both of them walked out of the grey building, Li Qinglaughed: "I have to scold you for that."

Dong Xuebing laughed.

"Work is work, and you cannot use it as an excuse to notlook for a partner." Li Qing felt slightly guilty for misunderstanding DongXuebing earlier, and he wanted to advise him. "You are very young and have beenpromoted to the Deputy Chief of the General Affairs Office. People will talkbehind your back and unhappy with your promotion. I know you are capable, butyour age is still an issue. That's why you should get a girlfriend and getmarried soon. Don't delay."

"... Married?"

They reached the cafeteria, and Li Qing patted DongXuebing's back. "Think about it yourself."

If Li Qing did not give Dong Xuebing this advice, DongXuebing will still not think about this problem. Indeed, if he were married andhad a family, he would give others the impression that he was more mature thannow. It will overcome his age issue, and it will be good for his career. ButDong Xuebing did not know whether to laugh or cry. Where can he find someone toget married? Who should he get married with? But when he thought about hisfuture wife, two women appeared in his mind. One was Qu Yunxuan, and the otherwas... the woman whom he used BACK to help her get back her catch thepickpocket. The woman who said she will call him to treat him to dinner. Thatgorgeous and sexy woman!

Damn. How come I am thinking about her?

Dong Xuebing shook his head to remove the image of thatwoman from his head. She had not called him after so long and should haveforgotten about him. He should have no chance to meet her again in the future. Thus,his only choice left was Qu Yunxuan. If he could date Qu Yunxuan, then itshould be a happy ending. Sighed... But what was Qu Yunxuan thinking now? Damn.This was not the time to be thinking about this. Dong Xuebing must still saveup 1 million RMB to set up a company for Qu Yunxuan first. In the meanwhile, hemust think of ways to capture her heart. With these two methods, Dong Xuebingvow to get Qu Yunxuan within two months!

That's right! Make money first! Even if wasn't for AuntXuan, Dong Xuebing also want to have more money for himself!

Cars, gifts, a house, etc. Everything needs money.

The two most important tasks now were making money andcapturing her heart.

...

Next morning.

The air was dry and cold. Dried leaves were all over thefootpaths.

Dong Xuebing, in a jacket, alighted from the bus. He went tohis office first. At around 10 am, he walked out of Xu Yan's office with astack of documents and a digital camera. He went over to Li Qing's office toreport to him and went back to the General Affairs Office. He gave someinstructions to his staffs and then walked out of the Bureau to get a taxi toYouanmen.

Western District Branch Bureau's 'Guesthouse' was located atYouanmen. The surrounding low-level houses and several buildings had to berelocated. The 'Guesthouse' which was used to receive reports from intelligenceofficers, was located right in the middle of this place. This 'Guesthouse' hadto be shifted. The Party Committee had discussed and decided to let Chief Xu bein charge of this. A proposal was needed, and the pictures of the presentlocation were required by the City Bureau. If the City Bureau approved thisproposal, then the Branch Bureau can start the shifting of the 'Guesthouse.'Dong Xuebing's job today was to write a report.

After walking along the City river towards the west, DongXuebing arrived at his destination.

Bang, bang, bang, ding, ding, ding, dong, dong... Dust wasflying everywhere. About a dozen construction workers were demolishing thehouses.

Dong Xuebing cough due to the dust. He covered his nose andwalked to the back of a Hutong. He looked around and started to make notes ofthe surroundings. He also took out his camera to take a few pictures. Therewere still a few people who refused to move. There were 3 old men and one oldlady. They were sitting in a courtyard, chatting. When they saw Dong Xuebingtaking pictures, they immediately surrounded him.

"Young man, are you a reporter?" The old lady looked at DongXuebing's camera.

One of the old men said excitedly: "Mr. Reporter, you mustexpose them. They are all hooligans. They even threw bricks at our house in themiddle of the night. Even our windows and doors are damaged. They even threatens that if we still do not move out, they will go bad things to us. This... Thisis against the law."

Dong Xuebing closes his notebook. "I'm sorry, Sir, I am nota reporter."

The old man asked curiously: "Then why are you takingpictures?"

Dong Xuebing explained: "I am an art student. These picturesare for me to bring back as reference."

The old men and woman heard this and walked backdisappointedly.

Dong Xuebing just smile and continue walking around, takingnotes. Because he was not writing the formal report, the only jolts downpoints. He wanted to finish his job and make a trip to Panjiayuen or Shilihe'santique markets. He wants to see if he could get any lucky finds there. Now,Dong Xuebing total wealth was only slightly more than 100,000 RMB. It was stillfar from his 1 million RMB target.

Noon, Dong Xuebing went to a small restaurant opposite tohave his lunch.

He thought if he should follow an expert later atPanjiayuen. He could use BACK to be one step faster than the expert. Sighed...But there were not many experts around. Furthermore, the items picked by theexperts might not be an authentic antique too. What should he do? Walnutsgamble again? But he will not be so lucky every time. If he only waited forsomeone to open a walnut fruit and use BACK to snatch it, it will be a waste.Even if he could use BACK twice and got a pair of 45 mm Lion Head, he can onlysell it for a few thousand RMB. How long will he take to reach 1 million? Also,there should not be many walnut fruits this season. Even if he wants to gamble,he will have to wait until next year!

Dong Xuebing had a headache. Even with the power BACK, itwas also tough to make money!

Dong Xuebing returned to the residential estate and lookedat the half-demolished building. Dong Xuebing was thinking about how to makemoney and taking pictures at the same time. Where should he go to make money?He was not hoping to find a Yuen dynasty porcelain vase or a Xuande Burner. Heonly wants something that will let him earn 100,000 RMB! Sighed... Where can Ifind treasures?

Just when Dong Xuebing was still daydreaming, he heardsomeone shouting at him from behind.

"Hey, hey! What are you doing?" Dong Xuebing turned and sawa middle age man.

Dong Xuebing took a picture and frowned: "What's thematter?"

"What do you think? Stop taking pictures!"

"I am taking my pictures, did I bother you?"

There were some workers carrying bricks behind the middleage man. From his attitude, he should be the supervisor of the workers. Themiddle age man stepped forward and tried to snatch Dong Xuebing's camera. "Thisis our work site. Have you asked for our permission?" The man thought DongXuebign was a reporter. He had received orders from his higher-ups to not letreporters report on their work site and have negative news. This was why thisman was so insistent.

Dong Xuebing dodged and asked with a long face. "This landbelongs to the nation. Since when did this place belong to you?"

The man stared at Dong Xuebing furiously. "Shut up! Give methat camera!"

"I need to be clear to you first. I am not a reporter. I amtaking pictures for me to draw." Dong Xuebing argued and quickly keep thecamera. He looked at him in his eyes. "Why did you try to snatch my thingswithout asking first? Are you a thief? I can't be bothered with you! Where isthe person in charge? Ask the person in charge to come out!" Dong Xuebing wasused to ordering people around these two days and had no problems saying allthose words.

The middle age man laughed. "Oh? You sure can talk big. Youwant to find the leader? I am the leader here!" He said and moved forward totry to snatch Dong Xuebing's bag. "Give me the camera!"

"Stop it!"

At this moment, a few workers who were working beside acollapsed wall and bricks suddenly shouted. One of them threw his spade andkneel on the floor to dig the ground with his hands. He dug out a batteredwooden box cover.

The middle age supervisor asked: "What's wrong?"

A worker with northeast accent shouted: "It's a box. Justnow, I dug out a piece of tile, and it was buried underneath. I think there is atreasure in it!"

The supervisor was surprised. "Treasure?!"

Dong Xuebing was also stunned. He stretched his neck to tryto see what the treasure was. But he could not see it clearly.

Another northeast accented worker, who was kneeling theresaid. "There is a big metal chest in the box. I am not sure what it contains!"

Box? Metal chest?

The middle age man brightens up. He had been in this linefor many years, and he knew that sometimes people will find treasures buriedunderground. This was not uncommon in the industry. Last year, when he was at awork site in Changchun street, he found two jade pendants buried under a house.He sold the pendants for a large sum of money. The middle age man wasoverjoyed. Hahaha. It's my lucky day today. He turned around and stared at DongXuebing. He was no longer interested in getting Dong Xuebing's camera. Heshoved Dong Xuebing: "Ok, ok! Hurry up and get lost!"

You want to chase me away now?

Fat hopes!

After Dong Xuebing saw the wooden box, his eyes alsobrighten up. "BACK!!!"

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Power and WealthChapter 86 – I will not leave!

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Time returned to one minute ago.

"Shut up! Give me that camera!" The supervisor rushedforward to snatch the camera.

When Dong Xuebing did not use BACK in the day, he willpractice using it before he sleeps. After practicing for almost a hundredtimes, he was now used to the uncomfortableness of scenes changing. It tookonly a blink of an eye for Dong Xuebing to recover. He looked at the supervisorcoldly and dodged. He immediately shouted to the few workers who were diggingthe floor tiles behind the supervisor. "Stop digging! Stop! Stop whatever youare doing!" As Dong Xuebing was shouting to them, he was thinking of a plan.That box was buried under the tiles, and there was no reason the box did notcontain any treasure. This was a rare opportunity. But how can I get that box?These people were about to discover the box! Dong Xuebing must think of a way!

The few workers stopped and looked at Dong Xuebing,

"Who do you think you are to ask them to stop?" Thesupervisor turned and shouted: "Carry on with your work!"

The workers looked at each other and carried on using theirshovels to lift the tiles.

That grey stone tile was about to be lifted. Dong Xuebingwas anxious and loses focus slightly. The supervisor took this opportunity tosnatch the camera from Dong Xuebing. The supervisor tried to delete all thephotographs, and Dong Xuebing shout furiously: "You are asking for it!" He suddenlygot an idea. He reached into his bag and took out his new work pass and wavedit in front of the supervisor. "Do you know how to read? Look at this with yourown eyes!"

"What?" The supervisor was about to delete the pictures whenhe looked up.

It was a black leather card holder. The size was about thesame as a driving license. A silver national emblem with the words "Police," inboth English and Mandarin, was printed on the cover. The work pass had DongXuebing's photo, his name, and his appointment. Beijing City State SecurityWestern District Branch Bureau, General Affairs Office Deputy Chief. Of course,Dong Xuebing covered his personal details with his fingers as he held up hispass. He only showed the words "State Security" and "Deputy Chief."

The supervisor was stunned: "State Security?"

Dong Xuebing pointed to those workers who were trying tolift up the stone floor tile. "Stop working!"

The workers were afraid that the Supervisor would scold them,and they ignored Dong Xuebing's orders.

The middle age supervisor recovered from his shock andquickly shouted: "Didn't you hear what the officer said? Stop whatever you aredoing now!"

"Officer?" The workers were confused. Their supervisor wasstill trying to snatch that young man's camera, and the next moment, he wascalling him an officer? But all of them obeyed and stop working. They droppedtheir tools. Bang! The stone tile which was lifted about 30 degrees fell backon the ground.

The supervisor rubbed his palms embarrassedly and smiled:"Sir, I'm very sorry. I thought you are a reporter."

Dong Xuebing was relieved that he had gotten control of thesituation, and he remembered the supervisor's rude attitude towards himearlier. He was pissed. He did not care if the supervisor was more than 20years older than him and started scolding him: "Reporter? Can't you use yourbrains?! If I am a reporter, will I be taking pictures in front of you? Ah?Also, what's wrong with reporters? You are allowed to snatch a reporter'spersonal belongings? We are living in a law-abiding society! Do you know whatyou have done is against the law? Ah? Who do you think you are?!"

The supervisor replied with a sullen face: "No, no... It's amisunderstanding."

Dong Xuebing continued scolding for a while. "... Camera!"

"Ah... Here... I'm very sorry." The supervisor quicklyreturned the digital camera back to Dong Xuebing. He knew the State Securityhad the most authority. He could not afford to offend anyone from this agency,especially the leaders there. He did not even try to retort or argue. He onlywishes Dong Xuebing would leave this place. He did not want to be invited tothe bureau for "tea."

But Dong Xuebing had no intentions of leaving.

Dong Xuebing brushed off the dust on his clothes and walkedover to the workers. "Take a break first. I have some questions for you all."

The supervisor who was following behind stared at theworkers: "Answer this officer's questions truthfully. Do you all understand?"He was trembling inside. A State Security Officer was here... Was he here toinvestigate a case or was he here to investigate about me? This should not be.I only harvested some stubborn residents who refused to move out. I did not doanything that compromises national security!

The workers looked at Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing cleared his throat. "Have you all seen a tallman with a dark complexion in his forties around here?"

Everyone shook their heads.

The supervisor was relieved when he know that he was not theone who was being investigated. "Think carefully!"

The workers shook their head again. "We can't remember."

Dong Xuebing continued to pretend: "He is about 1.9 m talland have short hair."

"I don't think so." The worker with the northeast accentreplied: "We were focusing on doing our work every day and did not noticeanyone around here."

The supervisor also added: "Sir, I also did not see thisperson around here. Did he commit any serious crime?" Dong Xuebing ignored him,and that supervisor smiled embarrassedly. "Sorry... sorry... I should not beasking."

Dong Xuebing looked at the condition of the floor tiles fromthe corner of his eyes and moved one step forward. He stopped directly on thatstone floor tile. "Ok. All of you carry on with your work. Don't tell anyoneabout what I said to you."

The Supervisor quickly replied: "Don't worry. We will notsay anything!"

Dong Xuebing nodded and took out his notebook to continuetaking down notes for his proposal.

The supervisor looked at Dong Xuebing and wonder why thisState Security officer was not leaving? What was he writing? He askedcautiously: "Sir, they are still working, and it is very dusty here. Yourclothes will be dirtied."

Dong Xuebing did not lift up his head and replied. "It'sfine. I will stay here."

The supervisor smiled and looked at his workers. He gesturedto them to carry on with their work.

A worker took a spade and looked at the stone tile DongXuebing was standing on. He opened his mouth and was about to say somethingwhen another worker quickly dragged him away. The workers went to work onanother part of the house. They continued to demolish the house.

An hour passed, and Dong Xuebing was still standing there.

Two hours passed. Dong Xuebing still did not leave.

Three hours was gone, and Dong Xuebing was still there.

It was dark, and the supervisor and the workers packed upand left with their tools. Dong Xuebing's stomach was growling, and his legsand back were aching. He looked around and made sure those workers would notreturn before removing his feet from the stone floor tile. He quickly ran to atoilet before having dinner at a nearby restaurant.

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Power and WealthChapter 87 – A box of... books!

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"Hello? Xiao Bing? Why are you still not back yet?"

"Oh... Aunt Xuan. I am still busy with work. I will be backlate today."

"Ok. Then I will not wait for you for dinner. Don't comeback too late and watch out for your own safety."

"Ok. I will take care of myself."

After hanging up the phone, Dong Xuebing kept his iPhone4 inhis pocket. He finished the last bite of his dinner. There were still peoplewalking around the demolition site, and he had to wait. He continued to writethe draft proposal for Xu Yan which was due tomorrow. When he completed theproposal, it was almost 8 pm. It was dark, and there were no one around.

It's time!

Dong Xuebing steadied himself and walked out of the small restaurant.

The dimmed street lights illuminated that messy demolitionsite. This was only the initial phase of the demolition, and there was no heavymachinery. Thus, there were no security guards around. Other than two straygrey cats and a stray dog, there was no one else. It was night, and this placewas messy and dirty. No one will come here. Dong Xuebing looked at the stonefloor tile. He returned to the spot where he stood for hours in the afternoon.The stone tile was still in the same position before he left.

Time to start digging!

Dong Xuebing rolled up his sleeves and squat down. He usedhis fingers to hook onto the cold and heavy tile. He braced himself and startto pry the tile open. This tile was too heavy. In the afternoon, he saw a fewworkers working together to remove one stone tile.

A bit more! More strength! Just a little bit more!

The stone tile moved. It was slowly rising as Dong Xuebinguses all his strength.

10 cm... 20 cm... Bang! The stone tiled was flipped over.

Dong Xuebing quickly look around to see if anyone notice theloud sound. He was relieved and patted the dust off his hands. He leans forwardexcitedly to look at what was buried underneath the tile. It was a box. The boxwas covered in dirt and was worn out. Dong Xuebing swiped the dirt away andpried opened the wooden box. There was a rusty metal box wrapped in a thickplastic sheet in the box. From the condition of the box, it should not beburied too long ago.

What was in this box?

It will be a waste of BACK if this box contains somethingworthless!

Dong Xuebing grumbled for a while and unwrap the metal boxfrom the thick plastic sheet. He held the box in his hand, and his heartskipped a beat. Damn! This box was too light. It only weighs about two to threeteacups. He shook the box, and there was no sound. That means the box does notcontain any gold, silver, or porcelain items. Dong Xuebing was disappointed. Heplaced the box on the floor.

The weight of this box feels like it was filled with papers.

Damn. Don't tell me that some kid had buried his diary ornewspaper under the floor tile! That will be a joke!

Dong Xuebing rubbed his cold fingers and put them near hismouth to warm them. Then he starts to open the metal box. Click! He removed therusty lid of the box. From the dim lighting, Dong Xuebing saw what was inside.Fuck! Dong Xuebing slapped his forehead.

There were more than a dozen small books in the box andnothing else!

It was too dim, and Dong Xuebing could not see the booksclearly. But unless the book pages were made from gold, how much can he sellthese old books for? 1 RMB? 2 RMB? This should be what those garbage collectorswill pay for books. Damn! Wasted the whole afternoon and today's BACK. DongXuebing shook his head and walked over to the lamppost with the metal box. Hehad spent so much time and effort to get this box, he wants to see what waswritten in the books.

The street lights shone on the box.

Dong Xuebing did not think much about the books. He took outone book from the box.

When he took a closer look at the book, he was stunned for afew seconds!

Wait! Wait a minute!

The title of the book was... Song Dynasty history?The famous Song dynasty block-printed Song Dynasty History?

Dong Xuebing quickly took out the other small books from thebox. Jiaqing block-printed Manual of the Mustard Seed Garden? QingDynasty Kangxi block-printed Three Ceremony? Lu You's Jian Nan ShiGao? Li Zhongshi's Tian Xiang Luo Collection? The last book was ascripture from the Tang Dynasty... Dunhuang Scriptures?!

Damn!

These were not worthless books. These were all classicbooks!!!

Dong Xuebing had worked part-time in an antique shop thatspecialized in old books and antique four treasures for two months. He knew thevalue of these books. He was speechless. This was terrific! He immediately tookout all the books and kept them carefully in his bag. He checked the time andwent back to return the stone tile back to its original position. After that,he flagged a cab and rushed to Panjiayuan.

The antique market at Panjiayuan closes early. Dong Xuebingwas going to an antique shop just across the street from Panjiayuan.

Last summer holidays,Dong Xuebing had sold antique books at this shop.

The taxi stopped, and Dong Xuebing alighted. The lights inthe shop were mostly off except for a small light. He quickly walked to thewooden door and knocked on it. "Boss Jia, Boss Jia... Don't close so early. I amXiao Dong."

Creak... A middle-aged man with a mustache opens the door."Xiao Dong? Why are you here?"

Dong Xuebing smiled and asked. "Can I speak to you inside?It is not convenient here."

Boss Jia laughed. "Sure. But my business is not good thisyear, and I have no intentions of hiring."

"It is not about hiring." Dong Xuebing stepped into theshop, and there was a strong scent of books.

Boss Jia switched on the lights again. "If you are minuteslater, I would have locked the door and went to bed. What's the matter? Why areyou so secretive?"

Dong Xuebing was close to Boss Jia and did not stand onceremony. He sat on a Qing Dynasty replica official chair and wiped the waterstains on the table before taking out all the antique books from his bag. "I amhere to sell you these. Errr... I am short of cash recently, and these are allmy family's collection. Name me a price."

Boss Jia stroked his mustache. "Antique books?"

"Yes." Dong Xuebing picked a few books and placed it on thetable.

"Hohoho... You kept all the good stuff for yourself. Youshould have shown me this good stuff in the past. Com, show me what you havethere." Boss Jia wore his spectacles and sat beside Dong Xuebing. He picked upone of the books on the table and start to examine it. "Wow... ThreeCeremonies? These are 4 are Qing Dynasty blocked printed books? These aregood stuff."

"How much is it worth?" Antique books were different fromother antiques. Because of the high production cost, there were very few fakesaround. This was why Dong Xuebing asked for the value straight.

Boss Jia stroked his mustache again. "Hmmm... it is still ingood condition. It should be worth about 4,000 RMB. Eh? Why is the book damp?"

"Ah... It must be I had kept it in a box at home for too longand did not bring it out to air it."

"Ok. What else do you have? Let me see."

Dong Xuebing took every out and placed it on the table."Give me a good price for all these. If your offer is too low, I will not sellit. Hahaha."

Boss Jia laughed. "You brat. Since you are the one sellingthese books, I will surely give you a good price."

Dong Xuebing did not believe him. Which businessman is notinterested in making more profits? But he knew Boss Jia for quite some time,and he knew Boss Jia will not lowball him.

Boss Jia starts to examine the books. "Oh... This TianXiang Luo Collection have some missing chapters and pages. The condition isalso not very good. Look at this corner. It is damaged by insects. This book isnot worth a lot. 800 RMB? At most, it's worth about 1,000 RMB... Wow... This is aSong Dynasty block-printed book? Song Dynasty history? This is good.Although there is only one chapter, the Song Dynasty block printed books arerare. This should fetch about 6,000 RMB... Manual of the Mustard SeedGarden? I will offer 5,000 RMB for this..."

Dong Xuebing was calculating the total in his heart.

At last, Boss Jia looked at the last book. When he opened itup, he took in a deep breath. "Tang Dynasty scripture... DunhuangScriptures?" He looked at Dong Xuebing in shocked. "You have kept this bookin mint condition. This is great. Where did you get this from? Your family'sheirloom?"

Dong Xuebing smiles. "I am also not sure."

Boss Jia sees that Dong Xuebing was not willing to tell him,and he did not continue to ask him. He sighed. "This Tang Scripture... I willoffer you 80,000 RMB."

Dong Xuebing also knew a bit about antique books. He knowsDunhuang Scriptures should worth more than this. "100,000 RMB."

Boss Jia shook his head. "I cannot offer 100,000 RMB. That'sthe auction price."

Dong Xuebing starts to bargain. "80,000 RMB is too low. Howabout this? I will not bargain for the rest of the books and follow whateverprices you set. But you have to give me a bit more for this Tang Scripture."

Boss Jia thought for a while and said. "90,000 RMB is thehighest."

"... Ok! Deal!"

"Cash?"

"Sure."

"Wait a while. I will go and get the cash."

These few books were sold for more than 110,000 RMB!

With Dong Xuebing's savings of about 100,000 RMB, his totalassets had reached 220,000 RMB!

This was an amount Dong Xuebing did not even dare to dreamabout!

Translator'snotes: These are all classic books. There is not much information about thesebooks in English. Anyway, these books should be boring from their titles.

JiaqingEmperor

https/en./wiki/Jiaqing_Emperor

Manual ofthe Mustard Seed Garden

https/en./wiki/Manual_of_the_Mustard_Seed_Garden

KangxiEmperor

https/en./wiki/Kangxi_Emperor

Lu You

https/en./wiki/Lu_You

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Power and WealthChapter 88 – Aunt Xuan, what are you doing?

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Friday.

Dong Xuebing was still sleeping when his mother's phone callwoke him up. "Hello? Mum?"

"You are still sleeping? How are you doing recently? Are youuse for your work? Did your leader pick on you?" Dong Xuebing's mother wasanxious about her son. Her son had finally started working and was afraid thathe will get into trouble with his leaders.

Pick on me? I am the one picking on others now! Dong Xuebingyawned and rubbed his eyes. He sat up and looked at the time. "Everything isall fine. I had called you that day, but you are not in school. Hahaha, whenare you coming back to Beijing? I have something to tell you. Are you comingback for New Year?"

"We have classes on New Year too. I have to wait until LunarNew year." Dong Xuebing's mother replied. "What good news do you have for me?You have a girlfriend?"

Dong Xuebing coughed. "Not yet. Errr... I will tell you whenyou are back. It is only less than 2 months to Lunar New Year. I want to giveyou a surprise." Dong Xuebing had been promoted to Deputy Chief and made somemoney. He wants to keep it from his mother and give her a surprise when shecomes back. "Oh, do you still have money? I will remit some money to youlater?"

"No need. I still have the money you sent me last time."

"Huh? You haven't finished using it? Didn't I ask you to useit?"

"Stop talking nonsense. How can you spend all your money?Don't spend all your salary!"

"I am only asking you to spend more money on yourself. Don'tkeep scrimping."

"Don't worry about me. We have lodging and food here. We donot need to spend much. I will save money for you. You still need to getmarried in the future. Ok. The telephone charges are high, and I got to go backto class. Bye." If the call were more than 1 minute, Dong Xuebing would becharged for the second minute. His mother did not wait for her son to sayanything and hang up on the 59th second.

At work.

Dong Xuebing submitted the relocation proposal to Li Qingand Xu Yan. This proposal was very detailed. There were also pictures includedin the proposal. Xu Yan was quite satisfied with this proposal and gave himanother task. Dong Xuebing was not worried about having more work. In fact, heneeds more work to prove his capabilities. He needs to show others that he wasable to take on the role of Deputy Chief of the General Affairs Office. So,before the end of the day, Dong Xuebing completed the task given to him thatday.

Dong Xuebing's career was on track. He only needs moreexperience.

His finances were also sound. Money had been going into hisaccount, and he had enough to buy his mother a house in her hometown.

Dong Xuebing had 3 goals in his life. Be a GovernmentOfficial, make money, and get a wife. Now, his only regret was with hisrelationship.

That evening, Dong Xuebing decided to woo Aunt Xuan while onhis way home. After alighting from the bus, he went to the supermarket nearbyto buy lots of groceries. On his way back home, he called Qu Yunxuan. "Hello?Aunt Xuan? Have you reached home? I will cook dinner tonight?"

A gentle voice replied: "Xiao Bing, I need to work overtimetoday and will be back later."

"Oh, no worries. I will prepare dinner and wait for you toget back."

Qu Yunxuan's background was noisy. Many people were talking."No need. I still don't know what time I will be back. I might have to stayhere until 8 to 9 pm." Qu Yunxuan held the phone away from her and said tosomeone. "Xiao Zhao, that is for the editor. You all help to edit it first."She finishes saying and then told Dong Xuebing. "Xiao Bing, I am quite busy.Don't wait for me. Take your dinner yourself. I will grab something to eat whenI am back."

Dong Xuebing could only agree. "Ok."

Although Dong Xuebing agreed to not wait for her, he did notwant to have dinner without her. He used his spare key and enter Aunt Qu'sunit. The living room was filled with a woman's scent, and Dong Xuebing stoodthere inhaling this heavenly smell for a few seconds. After that, he went tothe kitchen. Aunt Xuan was someone who loves cleanliness. Her apartment wasspotless. The kitchen which was usually the messiest for most people were neatand tidy. Dong Xuebing start to prepare their ingredients. After that, he saton a stool and lean back on the kitchen cabinet to think about his plan to wooQu Yunxuan.

He kept thinking...

He waited and waited...

Maybe it was because Dong Xuebing got too excited and didnot sleep well last night, he dozed off on the stool. When Dong Xuebing openedup his eyes, it was already dark. His back was aching from the uncomfortableposition. He took out his iPhone 4 and looked at the time. It was 7.55pm. AuntXuan was not back yet? Dong Xuebing touched his growling stomach and walked outof the dark kitchen. The lights in the apartment were not on. It was dark. Heslowly makes his way to the living room as he wanted to watch some TV as hewaited for Qu Yunxuan to return. But when he reaches out for the TV remote, henoticed Qu Yunxuan's handbag on the sofa.

Eh? Dong Xuebing did not remember seeing this handbag justnow.

He looked towards the bedroom and could see lights in thebedroom from the partially closed door!

Aunt Xuan was home? She did not go to the kitchen and didnot see me?

Dong Xuebing laughed to himself. Who would expect him tofall asleep in the kitchen? He also did not know that Aunt Xuan had returnedhome. He walked over to the bedroom and was about to call her. The words werein his mouth, but he could not call her.

Dong Xuebing saw something that made him blushed, and his heartracing!

The door crack was about the width of 4 fingers, and DongXuebing could hear the sounds of someone breathing heavily. It sounds likesomeone having an asthma attack. The breathing was rapid and seemed like shewas in agony. The computer monitor was playing a movie. From Dong Xuebing'sangle, he could not see what the movie was. He could only see the website namein the corner of the monitor. Qu Yunxuan, in her white blouse and jeans, wassquatting on the chair with her high heels on, in front of the monitor. Yes,she was squatting on the chair. She seems to be biting her fingers and anotherhand on her legs from Dong Xuebing's angle. Because of the backrest of thechair, Dong Xuebing could not see most of Aunt Xuan's body. He could only seethat Qu Yunxuan only had her left leg in her jeans. She was shaking and herright leg, which was still in skinned colored stockings and black heels, wasexposed.

Damn! What was Aunt Xuan doing?

Dong Xuebing had never seen anything like this before in hislife. He was stunned!!!

Translator'snotes: What was she doing? I'm curious too. Lol.

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Power and WealthChapter 89 – The unknown side of Aunt Xuan!

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Virtuous, virtuous, and virtuous!

This was the only word Dong Xuebing could use to describe QuYunxuan.

Aunt Xuan was a gentle woman, and to Dong Xuebing, she hadno flaws. She had a beautiful face and a perfect hourglass figure. She hadclass, educated, elegant, kind, gentle to others, etc. She was his perfectwoman. So, when Dong Xuebing saw Qu Yunxuan squatting on the chair doing 'that'to herself, he could not believe his eyes. Was this really Aunt Xuan? How canthis person be Aunt Xuan?!

It's too...!

Dong Xuebing held his breath. He was afraid that Aunt Xuanwould notice him.

The half squatting Qu Yunxuan was leaning slightly againstthe backrest. Her messy black long hair was covering her back and shoulders.Her breathing was getting faster, and soft moaning could be heard. She quicklytook out her finger in her mouth and lower it in between her legs. She thensucks her fingers on the other hand. Under the dimmed lights, Dong Xuebingcould see her fair skin turning slightly red.

Oh my god!!!! Does Aunt Xuan do this every day?

This is too hard to accept!!!!

Dong Xuebing heart was beating very fast, and his throat wasparched. He strained his eyes, trying to see more of Qu Yunxuan. But she wasback facing him, and he could not see much. Damn! Dong Xuebing, what are youwaiting for? You must think of a way to leave without her noticing. When AuntXuan finishes whatever she was doing and sees you in her house, there was noway you can explain yourself. Tell her that you fell asleep in the kitchen? Whowould believe you?! Aunt Xuan will surely feel uncomfortable, and the chancesof capturing her heart would be slim!

Dong Xuebing broke out in cold sweat when he thought aboutthe consequences. This was not the time to peep. He must leave!

Dong Xuebing took one last look at Qu Yunxuan's sexy thighsand turned quietly. He tip-toed to the main door. The door lock was the oldtype, and if he unlocks it, there will be a click sound. Errr... even if AuntXuan was doing 'that,' she will surely hear the sound of him unlocking thedoor. Dong Xuebing knew Aunt Xuan was about to finish whatever she was doing,and he suddenly thought of an idea.

He reaches out for the door lock and unlocks it. Click! Hequickly opens the door and stepped on the ground a few times. Then took out hiskeys from his pocket. He shook it a few times and closes the door. He turnedaround to face the living room, pretending he had just opened the door with hiskeys and entered the unit.

Dong Xuebing hopes he would be able to fool Qu Yunxuan, butthe sounds he made caused chaos in the bedroom!

Crash! The chair fell on the floor!

Dong! It sounded like a high heel shoe had fallen on to theground!

"Who is it?! Xiao Dong?!"

Dong Xuebing pretended to not know anything: "Ah, Aunt Xuan.You are at home? I thought you are not back yet."

"Don't come in first. Wait outside for a while. Wait there."Qu Yunxuan might have fallen from the chair, and she sounded like she was inpain. Click, click, click... it was the sounds of high heel shoes and the soundof a belt buckle. The bedroom door was also closed suddenly. "I have justreturned home, and I am changing."

"Huh? Sorry. I don't know. You want me to go back first?"

"You... err... Wait for a while. I will be ready soon."

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath and slapped himself in hisface to calm himself down. He must not let Aunt Xuan knows he was lying.

After about 5 to 6 minutes, Qu Yunxuan, whose neck was stillred, walked out from the bedroom. She was still wearing the same jeans DongXuebing saw earlier, but she changed her blouse to a cotton t-shirt. "Hahaha, Ihave too many clothes and don't know what to wear." Aunt Xuan returned back toher usual virtuous self. She was totally different from that sultry selfearlier.

Dong Xuebing coughed. "Have you taken your dinner?"

"I have just returned home."

"I still have not eaten dinner too. I will go and preparedinner now."

"Didn't I ask you not to wait for me? Why can't you listento me?" Qu Yunxuan stared at him with an angry expression. "I will go andprepare dinner. Stay here and wait."

Dong Xuebing replied: "I have prepared the ingredients. Ionly need to fry them. You have just come back. Take a rest first. I will dothe cooking."

"You ah..." Qu Yunxuan laughed and used her fingers to flickDong Xuebing's nose like usual.

The earlier image which was burned into Dong Xuebing's mindreappeared. He could feel his temperature rising, and he took in a deep breathto smell her fingers. Her finger was still slightly damp, and there was astrong weird smell.

Qu Yunxuan might have suddenly remembered something andquickly retract her hand. She immediately uses her sleeves to wipe DongXuebing's nose. While wiping, she blushed and explained. "I had forgotten thatwhile changing just now, I saw some dirt in my wardrobe and I wiped it with adamp cloth. I did not even wash my hands yet. Xiao Bing, you... Go and washyour face now. Hurry up. My hand is dirty." Wow, Aunt Xuan also knows how tolie.

Dong Xuebing touched his nose, and his heart was beatingfast. "Errr... There's no need for me to wash."

Qu Yunxuan looked at his nose, and she blushed. "Ok. Then...I will go and wash my hands. I am looking forward to trying your cooking."

"Ok. I believe you will like it."

Dong Xuebing waited until Aunt Xuan enters the bathroombefore going into the kitchen to cook dinner.

Just when the oil in the wok was heated, and spring onionsand ginger were added, Qu Yunxuan entered the kitchen with a wet face towel.She used the cloth to wiped Dong Xuebing's face and laughed. "You should cleanyour face. I had used that rag to clean everything. It's dirty and smelly. Itwill not feel good if the smell lingers on your nose."

Dong Xuebing laughed and thanked her.

Qu Yunxuan wiped his face more than a dozen times.: "Youcarry on with the cooking. I will go and wash clothes now. I still have notwashed your two pairs of socks. Hahaha, your socks really stink. Don't wear thesocks until it stinks before letting me wash. Pass it to me once it is dirty. Ineed to soak it in detergent longer."

"Ok." Dong Xuebing replied embarrassedly. "I will call youwhen dinner is ready."

Dong Xuebing looked at Qu Yunxuan as she walks out of thekitchen.He was staring at her tightjeans. Today he had seen an unknown side of Aunt Xuan. He was feelingcomplicated. He was shocked, surprised, awkward, excited... Was Aunt Xuansomeone who was demure on the outside and wild in bed?!

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Power and WealthChapter 90 – Affection increases!

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"Hehe, our Xiao Bing can cook well."

"Try this shredded meat. See if it tastes good."

"Hmmm... It smells nice. It's delicious."

Dong Xuebing had forgotten about what he saw in the bedroomearlier. He was now focused on getting Qu Yunxuan's affection. Aunt Xuan was solonely to the extent she got to resort to doing 'that' to herself. But hecannot let other guys take advantage of her. He wants to capture her heart inthe shortest time possible. So, Dong Xuebing did not let Qu Yunxuan wash thedishes after dinner. He washes all the dishes and scrubbed the kitchen clean.He hopes his performance today will add some points. Of course, Dong Xuebing knewthis was not enough. He still needs to do more.

8 plus.

Dong Xuebing and Qu Yunxuan were in the living room, sendingsongs to each other's iPhone 4.

Dong Xuebing tried to start a conversation: "What are youworking late almost every day recently? Will you be back late tomorrow?"

"I will be off for tomorrow and the day after that." QuYunxuan was still swiping her phone. She smiled: "Actually I did not work untilvery late today. I had left around 30 minutes later, but a leader in mynewspaper agency wants to introduce his brother to me. He told me that hisbrother is still single and wants us to meet. I have to give my leader's face.So, I met up with his brother and had a short chat in a café nearby."

Leader's brother? Introduce to her? Damn!

Dong Xuebing felt threaten. He immediately asks. "How isthat man?"

"Errr... How do I put it?" Dong Xuebing had confessed to QuYunxuan twice and held her hands once. But he used BACK on both occasions. So,Qu Yunxuan still does not know Dong Xuebing likes her. If not, she will nottalk to him about her blind date. "That man is alright. His looks, physique,career are all considered above average. But..." Qu Yunxuan shook her head. "Heis not my type. Also, I do not want to date anyone for the time being."

Dong Xuebing was relieved and asked: "Then what type of mendo you like?"

Qu Yunxuan laughed and crossed her legs. "I also can't tellyou what type of men do I like. But he must be someone who is clean cut andmeticulous. For example, he should buy me a bouquet of flowers when he finisheswork. This will let me feel... If possible, I also hope my boyfriend will becaring for me. Look." She looked towards her handbag on the sofa. "My handbagwas accidentally torn last week on the bus. I have been busy these few days anddid not have the time to get a new handbag. My scarf was also slightly torn theother day when it was hooked onto the door lock. I can still use it, though. Myhandphone accessories too. My Chinese knot accessory is dirtied. No matter howI wash it, I can't remove the stain. Haha, if there is someone who can give mea new handbag or a new scarf or handphone accessory, I will feel... Warm. Theitems do not need to be expensive. It will just let me know that he cares forme. If someone really cares about me like this, I might..."

Might what? Dong Xuebing really wanted to know.

I am together with Aunt Xuan almost every day, and even Idid not notice her handbag had a small tear. I didn't even know that her scarfwas torn. I didn't even see her handphone accessory have a stain. Dong Xuebinglooked at her handbag. He looked at it for a long time and finally found thetear. But the tear was too small. Even if he picked up the handbag and examineit, he might also not see it! He then looked at the Chinese knot handphoneaccessory. It was only a tiny black dot.

God damn! Aunt Xuan! How meticulous do you want yourboyfriend to be?

Qu Yunxuan looked at the speechless expression on DongXuebing's face, and she knocked his head. "Are you laughing at me in yourheart?"

"Coughed. No, no." Dong Xuebing laughed. "Meticulous man isgood."

"I know my expectations are a bit high. This type of mandoes not exist. This is also why I have not dated before. No matter howsuccessful a man is, he is still not up to my expectations. Sigh... Nevermind.Maybe one day, my dream man will appear before me suddenly."

Dong Xuebing asked jealously: "If he suddenly appears, whatwill you do?"

"Haha, then I will grab hold to him and never let go."

Dong Xuebing wanted to knock some sense into her. You saidyour expectations are not high, but your expectations are ridiculously high.Where can you find such a person in this world? You are just finding... Eh?Wait! Wait a minute! Dong Xuebing opened his eyes wide and stood up. This typeof man does exist. Why can't he exist?! Damn! I still have not used my BACKpower today!

"BACK!"

...

The time was reversed!

Dong Xuebing eyes blurred, and the next moment, he couldfeel the soft cushion of the sofa. He was now sitting on the sofa.

Qu Yunxuan touched her hair and said: ""I also can't tellyou what type of men do I like. But..."

"Wait." Dong Xuebing interrupted her. "What did I say justnow?"

Qu Yunxuan looked at him weirdly. "You asked me what type ofman I like. I can't really tell you, but I like..."

This was the time before Aunt Xuan told him herexpectations!

Dong Xuebing quickly stop her. "Nevermind. You don't reallyneed to tell me that. Errr... I still have something on and need to go back."

Qu Yunxuan blinked her eyes and replied. "Actually, there isnot much to say anyway. I should not be able to meet the man I like in my wholelifetime. If I tell you my expectations, you will laugh at me. Haha. Ok. Restearly. You should be tired from work these few days."

After leaving Qu Yunxuan's house, Dong Xuebing did notreturn home immediately. He went downstairs and took a taxi to the nearestshopping mall. It was still 8 plus in the evenings, and the malls were notclose. When Dong Xuebing returns, it was almost 9.20 pm. He was carrying a bigplastic shopping bag, and he went to knock on Aunt Xuan's door. Aunt Xuan hadchanged to her pajamas, and her hair and face were wet. She should be washing upand preparing to go to bed.

Qu Yunxuan opened the door and let him in. "Why are you notsleeping? What did you buy?"

"Aunt Xuan, come over here." Dong Xuebing placed theshopping bag on the coffee table.

Qu Yunxuan walked over and asked: "What's the matter?"

Dong Xuebing took out a handphone accessory from the bag. Itwas a Chinese knot. "I bought some things for you. See if you like it."

Qu Yunxuan was stunned. "Handphone accessory? You saw thestain on my Chinese knot!?"

After Dong Xuebing passed the handphone accessory to her, hetook out a light colored flowery print scarf. Qu Yunxuan was speechless as DongXuebing wrapped the scarf around her neck. Then, Dong Xuebing took out a blackladies handbag and placed it into the stunned Qu Yunxuan's hands.

"Handbag? Handphone accessory? Scarf?" Qu Yunxuan did notknow what to say. She had not told anyone about her bag being scratched and wastorn. She will also try to cover it with her hands or scarf when she carriesthe bag. She was going to buy a new bag when she was free. She does not knowhow come Dong Xuebing was able to notice this small detail. Qu Yunxuan carriedthe bag and touched the scarf on her neck in silent.

Dong Xuebing asked. "Do you like the color?"

Qu Yunxuan paused for a while before replying: "Thank you,Xiao Bing. Thank you."

Dong Xuebing smiled embarrassedly: "What's there to thank?The total is less than 300 RMB." Dong Xuebing was in a rush and did not havethe time to choose the items.

"It's not about the money. I did not expect this... really...I... I really don't know what to say." Qu Yunxuan held Dong Xuebing's arm andsat down with him on the sofa. "Ah... I don't feel tired anymore. Anyway, it'smy rest day tomorrow. Let's... watch a movie together."

Based on Dong Xuebing's understanding of Qu Yunxuan, heknows she is ecstatic now. If not, she will definitely not accompany him towatch movies.

Dong Xuebing brighten up! Success!

Aunt Xuan's affection towards him should increase a lot!!!!

Translator'snotes: God-like cheat! If he is still not able to capture her heart this time,he can go kill himself!

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Power and WealthChapter 91 – Touched the wrong place!

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Qu Yunxuan hugged Dong Xuebing's arm and watched moviesuntil very late. Dong Xuebing enjoyed this feeling. He felt like he wasfloating among the clouds, and it seems unreal. Dong Xuebing did not know whenhe dozes off. He woke up when he turned and fell off the sofa at aroundmidnight. After he realized that he was sleeping in Aunt Xuan's house, hewalked to Aunt Xuan's room to peep at her. Qu Yunxuan was sleeping and fullyclothed. He peeked for a while and returned back to sleep on the sofa.

Morning.

"Xiao Bing, do you want breakfast?"

Dong Xuebing opened his eyes and saw Qu Yunxuan in an apron.She has placed a bowl of congee on the coffee table. "Huh? What time is itnow?"

"It is 9 in the morning. You want to carry on sleeping?"

"I'm fine." Dong Xuebing got up from the sofa.

After putting down the bowl of congee, Qu Yunxuan blew herfingers which was slightly scalded by the hot bowl. "Go and wash up beforeeating. If you are lazy to go back home to wash up, I have new toothbrush andtowel." It was before 15th of the month, and the central heating hadnot started. But Aunt Xuan had on her air conditional. The whole apartment waswarm. There was no need to wear thermal clothes. Qu Yunxuan removed her apron.She was wearing a white silk slip dress and a pair of skinned colored leggings.Her dressing was sexy and homely.

Dong Xuebing's heart starts to beat faster. That slip dresswas very short, and he could see her sexy thighs!

"What are you waiting for?" Qu Yunxuan knocked on his headplayfully. "Hurry! Go and brush your teeth!"

"Ah!" Dong Xuebing quickly took his eyes off her thighs andwent into the bathroom.

After breakfast, Qu Yunxuan took out her belongings in herold handbag and put them into the new handbag. Then she sat on the sofa andcrossed her legs. She was still holding on to her new handbag, admiring it."Xiao Bing, tell me the truth. You must not lie to me. Why are you so caring? Arethere any girls after you at your workplace? How is she? Do you like her?"

Dong Xuebing replied with a pitiful look. "No. Who wouldlike me?"

Qu Yunxuan playfully punched his arm and stared at him."Stop saying that. They are the ones who are blind for not liking you. I thinkyou are good enough." Aunt Xuan picked up the newspaper on the table andstarted reading it. After reading two pages, she turned to look at DongXuebing. "Xiao Bing, you are now a Deputy Chief. In the future, there will belots of girls going after you. But you must choose your girlfriend carefully. Youmust know which girl really likes you and which girl is after you because ofyour position. Do you hear me? Don't rush. If you like any girls, show mefirst. I will be your gatekeeper."

"Errr... ok." I only like you. You can try being the gatekeeperfor me.

Qu Yunxuan continued reading the newspaper, and Dong Xuebinghad anything to do. He switched on the TV to watch the morning news. He watchedthe news and thought to himself at the same time. After changing his appearanceand being caring and meticulous yesterday, his impression in front of Aunt Xuanshould have increased. But how much has it improved? It's too hard to tell.Maybe... try holding her hands and see her reaction?

That's right! That should be able to tell!

After holding her hands and Dong Xuebing will confess to herthe third time! It's time for Qu Yunxuan to make her decision!

Dong Xuebing took in a deep breath while facing the TV. Hedid not reach out for Qu Yunxuan's hand immediately. This was because he hadfailed the last time. That time, Aunt Xuan had brushed his hand off withouteven thinking. That incident had left a trauma in his heart. He was scared itwill happen again. He had thought seriously about that rejection to find outwhat he did wrong. Dong Xuebing knew the reason he failed the last time wasbecause it was too "sudden" and any normal girls will react the same way whensomeone held their hand suddenly. That action should not reflect whether thegirl likes him or not. After all, most girls are shy. What should he do? Whynot just grabbed her hand tightly and don't give her the chance to retract herhand? This might actually work! But will Aunt Xuan be angry if he was soforceful?

After hesitating for 5 to 6 minutes, Dong Xuebing grittedhis teeth. That's it! I will hold her hand first and then talk later!

Qu Yunxuan was sitting on the sofa quietly reading thenewspaper. She was flipping the pages and her fair left hand, which was holdingthe newspaper, was nearest to Dong Xuebing. Her wrist was resting on her sexythighs, and her palm was facing upwards. Her little finger was above herskinned colored stockings.

Dong Xuebing saw his target, and his palm was positioned.Hmmm... From this angle, he should be able to hold her hand. That stupidnewspaper she was holding was a hindrance, but it does not matter. At most, hewill grab the paper together with her hand. That's right. Must grab her handtightly and not let Aunt Xuan have the chance to escape. This was a do or diemoment!

Dong Xuebing closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

3...

2...

1...

Dong Xuebing opened his eyes and turn around suddenly. Hishand reach over to the position he anticipated in his mind and grab tightly."Aunt Xuan, I..."

Qu Yunxuan turned and looked at him. Her right hand washolding the newspaper, and her left hand was tucking her hair behind her ears.She was shocked.

Ah? What happened? Dong Xuebing was stunned. Why was AuntXuan's hand by her ear? Then what was he grabbing? Dong Xuebing looked down andwas shocked. Damn!!!! His hand was grabbing Aunt Xuan's fleshy thighs throughher stockings!

Grabbed the wrong place!

Dong Xuebing had grabbed the wrong part of Qu Yunxuan!

"Aunt Xuan! It's not what you think!" God damn! Why did shetuck her hair at this critical moment?!

Qu Yunxuan was frozen in place. She was still looking atDong Xuebing in shock. Maybe she did not expect Dong Xuebing to touch hersuddenly.

Dong Xuebing almost died from this awkwardness. He knew thatthere was no way he could explain himself out of this situation. But heremembered that he has the power 'BACK' and was relieved. Luckily, he can stillturn back time and save the situation. Dong Xuebing looked where he wastouching and suddenly could resist the temptation. He mustered his courage andslowly squeeze Aunt Xuan's thighs.

One squeeze...

Two squeezes...

Dong Xuebing still exclaimed: "Aunt Xuan, your leg is slender."

Dong Xuebing did not wait for Aunt Xuan to react and quicklyshouted BACK in his heart.

Huuu... It's over.

Dong Xuebing relaxed.

The TV was still airing the news, and steam was still risingfrom the cup of hot tea. Qu Yunxuan was still staring at him. The scenes infront of Dong Xuebing... did not change!

Ah? What's happening?

Dong Xuebing was shocked. BACK!!

It's still the same!

Damn! Oh shit! BACK!!! BACK!!!

Suddenly Dong Xuebing remembered that in the wee hourstoday, he had fallen off the sofa and knocked his head. There was still a bumpon his head. He then used BACK to prevent his injury. He had used today'sBACK!?

Dong Xuebing could feel cold sweat running down his back ashe looked at Qu Yunxuan and his hand on her thigh.

Damn!

I'm dead!!!

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Power and WealthChapter 92 – Holding hands!

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Dong Xuebing quickly retracts his hand, but it was too late.

He could still explain that he wanted to hold her hand, andtouching her thighs was an accident as she moved her hand away. Dong Xuebingcould still have Aunt Xuan's trust. But the stupid Dong Xuebing thought hecould still use BACK today and did not remove his hand at the first moment. Heeven squeezed Qu Yunxuan's thigh a few times. The worse thing was he stillcommented on her legs. Damn. How can Dong Xuebing explain himself? There was noway for him to get out of this situation! He couldn't be telling her that therewas a mosquito on her leg and he was helping her to kill the mosquito. That'sbullshit!

Dong Xuebing wanted to just kill himself. He had caused atragedy for himself!

Ring, ring, ring... The iPhone 4 on the table rang. It wasAunt Xuan's phone.

Dong Xuebing swallowed his saliva. Hee was thinking of agood excuse to explain his actions just now.

"Hello? Mum?" Qu Yunxuan answered the call.

Dong Xuebing dare not to look at Qu Yunxuan. He knows hewill be dead when Qu Yunxuan ends this phone call.

How long more can he live? 30 seconds? 50 seconds? 60seconds?

"... Yes, I have eaten... I am fine by myself. You don't needto come over this weekend... No need to bring anything. I have everything I needhere... How are you feeling recently? Oh... ok... Don't keep staying at home. Ifyou are free, go out for a walk... Yes... Ok... ok... Alright... Fine... Ifthere is nothing else, I will hang up. Ok..." A few seconds later, she placedher phone on the coffee table.

It was silent.

5 seconds...

10 seconds...

Dong Xuebing knew he cannot feign dead anymore. He turned aroundand did not know what to say in his current state. "Aunt Xuan, your legs... howthick is your legs? Your legs seem to be slimmer than mine... Hahahaha... Errr...I just want to see whose legs are slimmer." After sprouting this nonsense, DongXuebing nearly gave himself a tight slap. What sort of excuse was this? If heused the explanation of a bug was on her leg, even 3-year-olds will not believehim. But the reason for comparing the thickness of legs... even 1-year-olds willnot believe him!

Qu Yunxuan's neck was reddish. She continued to stare,angrily at him.

Dong Xuebing was embarrassed. "Your leg should be slimmer...Cough... Yours is slimmer than mine."

Qu Yunxuan stared at Dong Xuebing for a few seconds, beforereaching over to pull Dong Xuebing's ear. She twisted his ear, "You brat! Howcan you have no respect for your elders? You can just ask and not touch. Whosaid you can touch? You... If it is another woman, she would have slapped you!"

Eh? For real?

Aunt Xuan's tone... doesn't sound like she was angry.

Yeah! Saved!

"I am talking to you. Do you hear me?"

Qu Yunxuan smacked Dong Xuebing's head: "Even if you arecurious, you should not do this. If you want to know anything, you can ask me.I did not say I will not answer your questions!" She raised her hand. "Don'tthink I don't dare to hit you. If you touch me again, I will smack you to death!You hear me?"

Hah! Do you look like you are going to hit me?

Dong Xuebing could feel his blood rushing to his head. Hewas excited! Was this the result of changing my appearance and beingmeticulous? If not, Aunt Xuan will not forgive him for grabbing her thighs. Shedoesn't seem to be angry at all.

"... I am asking you a question!!"

"Yes, yes. I remember what you said. I will not touch you."

Qu Yunxuan smacked Dong Xuebing's arm. "That's more likeit." She reached over to take her teacup and picked up the newspaper. She thenrolled her eyes at Dong Xuebing. "Women's legs are all slimmer at the calvesand thicker at the thighs. If you compare our thighs, my thighs are thickerthan yours. Do you understand?"

"Ok."

Qu Yunxuan did not continue the conversation and continuereading the papers.

Dong Xuebing peeked at Qu Yunxuan and thought to himself. IfAunt Xuan were not interested in me, she would surely be angry, and I will notget away with only some scoldings. She would have slapped me. But... Aunt Xuandid not hit him and only scolded him. This... was not what a normal woman do!

5 minutes passed...

10 minutes passed...

Dong Xuebing was sitting on the sofa fidgeting. He wasrubbing his hands and thinking whether if he should make another attempt. ButAunt Xuan had told him not to touch her. Will she get angry? But the mood nowwas right, and if he were to miss this opportunity, it would be a pity. DongXuebing was weighing the pros and cons. Finally, he made his decision. He mustnot be indecisive. He must give it a try! He had even touched Aunt Xuan'sthighs! What's there to be afraid of? At most he will get a beating from her!

Dong Xuebing look over at Aunt Xuan's hand which was holdingon to the newspaper. This time, Dong Xuebing did not dare to close his eyes. Heleaned forward and reach out for her hand. His hand reached her palms andgrabbed her 4 slender fingers. "Aunt Xuan, is your fingers thinner than mine?"

Qu Yunxuan immediately retracted her hand and stared at DongXuebing, blushing. "Mine is thinner!"

Seeing Qu Yunxuan pulling her hand away from his, he wasfrustrated. He did not want to give up and reach over to hold her hand again.

"Irritating fellow!" Qu Yunxuan had an angry expression onher face and pulled her hand back and slapped Dong Xuebing's thighs severaltimes. "Didn't you hear what I said just now? I will hit you!"

Dong Xuebing looked at her. He was determined to hold herhands. He does not care about her angry expression and reach over to hold herhand tightly.

"Are you trying to bully me?" Qu Yunxuan pinched DongXuebing's thigh with her right hand. "You are making me mad." But this time...Qu Yunxuan did not pull back her left hand. She turned and faced anotherdirection and held the papers with her right hand to continue reading.

Dong Xuebing looked at her and squeezed her small handsoftly.

Qu Yunxuan's brows twitched but did not have any otherreaction.

Dong Xuebing squeezed her hand lightly again. He felt AuntXuan's fingers moved slightly and pinched his palm softly. It was like ticklinghis palm. Dong Xuebing immediately spread his fingers and interlocked with herfingers. It was like how lovers hold hands.

Qu Yunxuan stared at him and turned away. She slowly...tightens her grip on his hand.

At this very moment, Dong Xuebing could feel his heartracing. That's it! He had successfully held Aunt Xuan's hand!!!

Translator'snotes: Congrats!!! After so many chapters, he finally held her hands.

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Power and WealthChapter 93 – Happiness!

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Dong Xuebing knew Qu Yunxuan, since the day he moved to NorthHeping Street. She and his mother addressed each other as sisters and DongXuebing had no choice but to call her Aunt Xuan. But after a few days, DongXuebing was mesmerized by the virtuous Aunt Xuan. He secretly admired her. Hedreamt of holding her hands to go out shopping or watching movies. 4 years hadpassed, and today, his wish had come true. It was too sudden, and he thoughtthis was a dream. He could feel his happiness and excitement!

Qu Yunxuan was still reading the papers. Dong Xuebing wasnot sure what she was thinking at this moment.

Dong Xuebing secretly peeked at her and squeezed her hand:"Aunt Xuan, your hand is so fair."

"Shut up." Qu Yunxuan used the newspaper to hit DongXuebing's chest and blushed. "If you carry on sprouting nonsenses, I will tearyour mouth!"

"I am telling the truth." This was the first time DongXuebing held a woman's hand. He was very nervous. "Errrrrr... do you still haveother movies? Some romantic love movies?"

Qu Yunxuan replied angrily: "No!"

"Ah... We are not working today, let's watch some moviestogether."

Aunt Xuan rolled her eyes. "I don't have any romanticmovies. You want to watch horror movies?"

"Huh? Ok. Horror movies are fine too. Where are the discs?"Dong Xuebing walked over the to TV console and found a Final DestinationDVD. It was the latest series. He placed the disc into the DVD player and satback on the sofa with the remote control. After he played the movie, his handreached over towards Aunt Xuan. He wants to continue holding her hand.

But Qu Yunxuan avoided his hand. "Stop fooling around andwatch the movie."

Dong Xuebing replied earnestly. "Errr... let me hold yourhand. I am afraid you will be scared by the movie."

"... No need. I am not afraid of anything."

Damn. Nevermind. Dong Xuebing replied: "I am timid. Can youhold my hand?"

"Glib-tongue!" Qu Yunxuan looked at him through the cornerof her eyes and paused for a few seconds before moving her left hand nearer toDong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing was overjoyed. He happily reached over and heldthat small fair hand. They held hands and watch that horror film. This film wastoo horrific. The actor and actress were killed one after another. But DongXuebing was not concentrating on the movie. He was watching FinalDestination, but he was feeling blissful in his heart. Throughout themovie, he was smiling and laughing.

Smacked! Aunt Xuan slapped Dong Xuebing's leg. "Why are youlaughing? Is it funny to see people get killed?"

"Errr... this film is interesting. This is a good move."

"What's so good about this movie? Everyone is all dead."

Dong Xuebing was in a state of excitement for over an hour.He was still feeling excited after the movie ends. Dong Xuebing looked at hiswatch. It was almost noon. "It's almost lunchtime. Shall we go out and eat? Iwill treat you to some western cuisine. Errr... Chinese food is also fine aslong as you like it."

Qu Yunxuan looked at him. "You had just bought a bag and ascarf for me yesterday. You got to save up for rainy days. Your salary islesser than mine."

Dong Xuebing replied: "That's no such things. I am nowricher than you. Let's go. Western cuisine or Chinese cuisine?"

Qu Yunxuan heard what Dong Xuebing said and knocked hishead: "Is your salary more than 4,000 RMB? I think your salary is not even3,000 RMB. You still need money for your daily expenses and give your mothermoney. You are still buying me gifts. How much money is left at the end of themonth? Oh, your this month's salary is still not out. After buying those giftsfor me, do you still have enough? If you do need money, I can lend you some."

"Ah... I really do not lack money." Dong Xuebing still havemore than 200,000 RMB in his account.

"... Even so, we should also not eat out. It's too expensive.We can cook at home. We still have ingredients."

Dong Xuebing's relationship with Qu Yunxuan had just movedup to the next level, and he really wanted to bring her out for a date. But QuYunxuan was insistent on eating at home. So, he gave in. "... Fine. I will helpyou with the cooking.

Qu Yunxuan nodded and stood up. She looked at Dong Xuebing:"... your hand."

Dong Xuebing also stood up and feign ignorance. "Hand?What's wrong with my hand?"

Qu Yunxuan stared at him with the corner of her eyes. Shehad the charms of a mature woman. "Are you not shy? Do you think I don't dareto hit you?"

Dong Xuebing released his hand unwillingly when they enteredthe kitchen. He picked up the knife and start cutting tomatoes and cucumbers.He looked back at Qu Yunxuan, who was washing the vegetables at the basin. Afew droplets of water was splashed onto her collar bones and trickled down hercleavage. She froze and wiped her chest with the back of her hand.

Dong Xuebing could feel temperatures rising. He asked anobvious question: "Aunt Xuan, do you have a boyfriend?"

Qu Yunxuan paused for a second and replied without turningback while washing the cucumbers. "Why are you asking?"

Dong Xuebing put down the knife and wiped his hands. "Errr...You don't have a boyfriend, and I also do not have a girlfriend. We should be acouple. Isn't that great?"

Qu Yunxuan closed the tap and stared at him angrily. "Great?You are so much younger than me!"

"Ahhh... You are only older than me than a few years.

"Have you not heard of a saying in Beijing? A woman who is 3years older is comparable to a golden brick. A woman who is older by 5 years..."Qu Yunxuan did not continue.

Dong Xuebing had heard of this saying. A woman who is 3years older is comparable to a golden brick. A woman who is older by 5 years...is similar to a mother. This saying is telling you that if you get a womanolder than you by 5 years, you are getting another mother. This is a taboo inthe eyes of the older generations. Dong Xuebing was observing Qu Yunxuan'sexpression. "What's the big deal of being 5 years older? Even if you are 50years older than me, I will still like you!"

Qu Yunxuan burst out laughing and replied angrily. "Are yousaying that I am an old demon?"

"That's not what I meant. I only... wanted to tell you thatthe age difference is not a problem."

"Then what is considered a problem? You are so much youngerthan me. My relationship with your mother is already a problem. Stop talkingnonsenses in the future. Other people will laugh at you." Qu Yunxuan passed thecucumber to Dong Xuebing. "Hurry up and cut it."

"Are you saying that if your mother and my mother agree, wecan start dating?"

"This is not what I meant."

"Huh? Then what do you mean?"

"I am asking you to hurry up and cut the vegetables!"

"Ah... Please tell me what do you mean."

Qu Yunxuan was blushing, and she raises her hand. "If youstart cutting the vegetables, I will hit you!"

Dong Xuebing was disappointed when he did not get the answerhe wanted. He stopped asking and start to chop the vegetables. The cucumber wascut into all sorts of sizes.

Qu Yunxuan looked at him. "What's wrong?"

What's wrong? I'm unhappy and venting my frustrations! DongXuebing kept quiet and start to chop the potatoes.

Qu Yunxuan sighed and mumbled: "This kid is so hard toplease." She paused for a second. "..., give me your hand."

"Why?"

"I ask you to give me your hand."

Dong Xuebing stretched out his hand, puzzled.

Qu Yunxuan looked at him and held his hand slowly. "Can youcut the vegetables properly now?"

"Huh? How can I cut the vegetables with one hand?"

"That's your problem."

Dong Xuebing swallowed his salivia. He knew he should notrush her to be in a relationship with him. Aunt Xuan had already let him hold herhands and this was prove that she also likes him. Dong Xuebing immediatelycheered up. He decided to take one step at a time. Today he got to hold herhands and touch her legs. Next time, he wanted to try kissing with her!

Translator'snotes: Watch horror movies? He should learn from Feng Yu and watch some love"action" movies.

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Power and WealthChapter 94 – A big discovery about BACK!!!

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From joy to sadness. This was the feelings of Dong Xuebingnow.

After holding hands with the woman he secretly admired foryears, Dong Xuebing could not think straight. He spent the whole Sundaymarketing with Aunt Xuan, accompanying her to have meals, watch movies, etc.Other than going to the toilet and sleeping, both of them spent all their timetogether. Dong Xuebing could not forget the feeling of holding her hands. Hekept thinking about the feeling, and on Monday morning, he realized that he hadforgotten to do an important thing. That day was the most uneasy day of hislife!

Dong Xuebing had forgotten to use his Sunday's BACK!

Dong Xuebing still have not fully understood his power BACK.Since he had gotten this power from the accident, he only knows that this BACKcan turn back time to one minute ago and he has one chance to use it every day.After he had gotten this power, he maintained the principle of using powerevery day. Even if nothing happens in the day, he will use BACK before hesleeps. This had become his habit, and he had done so without fail. DongXuebing also did not think about what would happen if he missed using his powerfor a day, and he also did not dare to try. He had benefited from his power,and there was no way he could do without it. What if the condition of his powerwas he must use it every day? If he missed one day, the power would be gone?

Restless, uneasiness, and nervous!

Back! You must not leave me! I still have to depend on youfor my future happiness!

"Xiao Bing, why are you in a daze so early in the morning?What's wrong?"

"Huh? I'm just thinking about something. Everything's fine."When Dong Xuebing came back to his senses, he noticed Aunt Xuan kneeling infront of the sofa, helping him to tie his shoelaces. Dong Xuebing immediatelybend down to stop her. "Stop, stop. I can tie my own laces. Your neck and backare not good, and you might injure yourself."

"I am not that weak." Qu Yunxuan tied his shoelaces for himand stood up to straighten his tie for him. "Ok. You look great today. It'stime for you to go to work."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "You should also leave early. You mightget caught in a traffic jam if you are late."

"Ok. If I am not working late today, I will prepare dinnerand wait for you."

After Dong Xuebing went downstairs, away from Qu Yunxuan'ssight, his smiling face was replaced by a dejected look. He really wanted totry BACK to see if his power was still around. But after thinking about it fora while, he decided to leave it for now as he still did not know what wouldhappen at work. What if he said the wrong things again? So, Dong Xuebingresisted the urge to try his power until he finishes work. If some accidents happenedduring work, he could still test his powers.

1 hour...

3 hours...

5 hours...

Soon, it was time to get off work. Dong Xuebing did not makeany mistakes at work.

Dong Xuebing carried his bag and walked out of the branchbureau. He decided to use BACK immediately. Please... Don't let BACK disappear!

"Chief Dong, you have are going back?" A girl from theGeneral Affairs Department smiles and greeted him.

Dong Xuebing nodded and replied: "Yes."

"Bye. I will make a move first." The girl smiled and walkedtowards another direction.

Dong Xuebing remembers that this girl's surname was Guo.After this girl walked past him, he took a deep breath and said, "BACK!"quietly.

...

The scenes changed!

That staff member was walking towards Dong Xuebing. "ChiefDong, you have are going back?"

"Yes."

"Bye. I will make a move first."

It was exactly 60 seconds before. Time had returned back to1 minute ago!

Dong Xuebing was sweating from his nervousness. He wasafraid that his powers would be gone. Now, he was relieved. All the worrieswere gone. He cheered up and walked towards the bus stop smiling. He stood atthe bus stop to wait for his bus and thought to himself. Since BACK was notaffected for missing one day, then he does not need to worry about forgettingto waste his powers before midnight. Oh, it's not considered wasting. It shouldbe called practicing. If he had not practiced and experimented with his power,he would not be so familiar with it. For instance, if he used BACK whilewalking, he will trip and fall in the past. But now, he can still carry onwalking normally after he returned to one minute before. He had practiced thismovement dozens of times.

Hiss... It was the sounds of a bus breaking as it enters thebus stop.

A woman, who was in charge of maintaining order, was wavinga small red flag. "Swipe your card and board the bus from the front door."

Dong Xuebing was standing near to the front. But the busstop was too crowded, and he was pushed behind by the crowd.

Damn! What's the rush? This is considered uncivilizedbehavior.

Dong Xuebing was now a small leader. It will be a joke ifany of his colleagues saw him jostling and pushing with the crowd to board thebus. So, he stepped aside and let the passengers board before him. He was thelast to board after everyone. He stepped onto the steps of the packed bus.

It might be the issue of the blind spot. The driver closesthe door as Dong Xuebing was boarding the bus.

Dong Xuebing got a shock and immediately pushed the personin front of him and board the bus. But he could not get out of the way in time,and his left hand was caught in the bus doors!

"Ah!" Dong Xuebing shouted in pain. He natural instincts kickedin and shouted BACK!

This was his usual reaction, and he did this unconsciously.After he shouted BACK, he slapped his forehead. He had used it 5 minutes agooutside the bureau. What's the use of shouting now? But the next second, DongXuebing was stunned!

...

Dong Xuebing's surroundings were not crowded anymore. Hishand does not hurt, and he was standing at the bus stop.

"Swipe your card and board the bus from the front door." Thewoman was waving a small red flag, and all the passengers were rushing forward!

Huh? BACK happened again? Now it was 60 seconds ago?!

What the fuck!? Impossible! How can this be possible?! I hadused BACK once today! How come I can use it twice? Looking at what washappening in front of him, Dong Xuebing still could not believe his eyes. Hestood there in a daze even after the bus left the bus stop!

What just happened?

Eh? Wait!

Twice? I used BACK twice?

Dong Xuebing immediately thought of one reason!

Could it be... the Sunday's BACK did not disappear and wasaccumulated to Monday?

Damn! Don't tell me BACK can be accumulated??

If this is real, then it would be possible to turn back timeto 5 or 10 minutes ago Dong Xuebing accumulated 5 to 10 days of BACK!

Translator'snotes: New feature of his power. If he accumulates 1,440 days, he can return toone day ago. Come to think of it, it is not very useful. Will you try toaccumulate as many days as possible or try to use whenever you have the chanceto use it?

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Power and WealthChapter 95 – Stone Gambling!

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Dong Xuebing, who had discovered the ability to accumulatehis BACK's timings, was surprised and shocked. He was not sure if he was right.Could BACK be only accumulated for only one day? If he carries on accumulatinghis BACK, will he be able to use it several times in a row? Dong Xuebing felthe must experiment with it. This way, he will be able to use BACK to its fulleffects. So, he stopped himself from using his powers. From Tuesday toSaturday, five days, Dong Xuebing did not use BACK. If his guess were right, hewould have collected 6 days of BACK, including Sunday's. That means DongXuebing would be able to reverse time to 6 minutes ago!

Sunday.

Morning, at 8.30 am.

Dong Xuebing was sitting on his sofa and lowered the volumeof his TV. He grabbed his iPhone 4 on the coffee table and stared at the timeon the phone. He was able to experiment with BACK.

Ding-dong, ding-dong, ding-dong. Someone was at the door.

Dong Xuebing thought it was Aunt Xuan and immediately rushedinto the bathroom to comb his hair before opening the door.

But it was not Aunt Xuan. It was a middle-aged woman."Hahaha, did you just wake up?"

"Oh, Auntie, why are you here? Come in please." Dong Xuebingstepped aside and invite her into her house. "I had just woke up. What time didyou arrive? Where's Aunt Xuan?" This woman was Qu Yunxuan's mother. She seldomcomes over to visit Aunt Xuan, and Dong Xuebing had only seen her a few timesover the years.

"I have just arrived. Yunxuan had received a call and had tomeet her clients." Qu Yunxuan's mother passed a paper box to Dong Xuebing. "Ihave brought some prawns from my hometown. Keep it in the refrigerator."

"Thank you. You don't need to bring anything over." DongXuebing said and kept the box of prawns in his freezer.

"I must bring something for you." Qu Yunxuan's mothersmiles. "Yunxuan had only told me that you saved her life this morning. If Iknow about this incident earlier, I would have come over to thank youimmediately after the incident."

"Don't mention it."

After thanking, Qu Yunxuan's mother starts to praise DongXuebing. "I have not seen you for half a year? You look better now. Thereshould be a lot of girls after you now, right? Oh, I heard from Yunxuan thatyou have entered the government service for 2 months and got promoted? Hehehe,you are really capable. From your features, Iknow you are blessed. You should be promoted to Deputy Section Chiefwithin 3 years. Your mother will be proud of you."

Dong Xuebing felt embarrassed and replied modestly.

Ring, ring, ring. Qu Yunxuan's mother phone rang. She wasusing a pink colored smartphone. "Hello, who is this? Oh... Sis... you saw me?Hohoho, yes. I am now at Xiao Bing's house... Sure. I will drop by your houselater... Sis... your voice sounds sweeter than before... you should be prettiersince I last saw you... No? Impossible... you look the same as 30 years ago.Your looks did not change at all... I really envy you... Hahaha... Ok... Wait forme. I will be over at your place in a while."

Dong Xuebing knew Qu Yunxuan's mother was someone who alwayspays compliments to others. She had a sweet tongue. She will praise anyone shemet. It might be fine if you heard it the first or second time. But after theeighth or tenth time... Dong Xuebing felt it was too fake.

"Auntie, if you are busy, please carry on."

Qu Yunxuan's mother smiles as she hangs up her phone. "It'snothing important. Mrs. Zhou from the second floor asks me to drop by her placefor a chat."

"Oh... Do you want to have tea? Do you prefer flower tea orred tea?"

"Hahaha, our Xiao Bing is more sensible now. Don't bother. Iam leaving soon. Oh, I need to ask you something."

"What's is it?"

Qu Yunxuan's mother lowered her voice and asked: "I havebeen asking Yunxuan, but she refuses to tell me. Is she dating anyone rightnow?"

Dong Xuebing jumped slightly and replied: "I don't thinkso."

"Then is there anyone after her? How many have you met? Howdo they look like? Are they rich?"

Damn! I am the one after your daughter. How should I answeryou?! Dong Xuebing cleared his throat: "There is surely be men after Aunt Xuan.But I am not sure whether if they are rich or not. Are you talking about theirsalaries or jobs?"

"It would be best if the man is from a wealthy family andhis parents should be some sort of big boss."

"I don't think there is anyone like that."

Qu Yunxuan's mother grumbled: "She is already so old and sheis still not anxious about her future. She is just working every day. XiaoBing, how long do you think it will take for her to save enough to set up herown company with her miserable salary? She still insists on waiting under shehas her own career before she considers dating anyone. She might have to waitfor years. I really wish she would hurry up and get married to a wealthyfamily. This way, she will be able to set up her own family, and at the sametime, she will have her own company. Isn't this a good idea?"

Dong Xuebing mumbled a reply.

"Ok. I should be going. I will visit you another day." QuYunxuan's mother stood up. "Xiao Bing, help me talk to Yunxuan. If you know anyguy that have acceptable looks and a wealthy family, let me know."

"Ok. Be careful on your way out."

After Qu Yunxuan's mother left, Dong Xuebing sat down on thesofa. He did not blame Qu Yunxuan for being snobbish. All parents want the bestfor their children. They all wanted their daughters to get married to someonewho could take care of them financially. Aunt Xuan is so pretty and gentle, andthe requirements for her partner should be higher. Dong Xuebing knew QuYunxuan's mother would surely look down on him if he wants to be Qu Yunxuan'sboyfriend unless he can take out 1 million RMB for her to set up a company.That might also cover the fact that he was much younger than Qu Yunxuan andgained her mother's approval.

Dong Xuebing picked up his iPhone 4 again to experiment withhis power.

But he held the phone in his hands and did not say the magicword, BACK. He then put down his phone.

It would be a waste if this experiment were a success. It's6 minutes. He could do a lot with 6 minutes!

Dong Xuebing paced around his living room with his handsbehind his back. He was thinking of how he could earn 1 million RMB. He thoughtabout what Qu Yunxuan's mother said. Dong Xuebing suddenly stopped. He had abold idea. Time waits for no one, and it was not easy to wait for 6 days. Thiswas a rare opportunity, and he should use the BACK he saved up, to make money.If he succeeds, he will be able to make a large sum. If he did not succeed, hewould lose 220,000 RMB at most.

That's right! He got to take a gamble!

But what should he do?

6 minutes... 6 minutes... 6 minutes...

Ah!

Dong Xuebing suddenly brightens up. If I have enough time,why not go for stone gambling?!

If BACK had accumulated to 6 minutes... then he will surelywin this gamble!

Translator'snotes: Stone gambling is common in China. Basically, people are buying uncutstones and see if there are jade or crystals inside. One cut rich and one cut poor. Chinesereally likes to gamble... from walnuts to stones.

A younggirl's explanation on stone gambling in China.

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Power and WealthChapter 96 – Crystal Gambling!

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It was 9.20 am. Dong Xuebing took out his sling bag, whichcontains 110,000 RMB from the sales of the antique books, from his closet.After that, he went to the ICBC bank across the road from his house. This was asmall branch, and one-day notification was needed for withdrawals more than50,000 RMB. Dong Xuebing, who had wanted to withdraw 100,000 RMB from hisaccount, was lazy to go to another branch. So, he only withdraws 50,000 RMB.160,000 RMB should be enough. He pulled up the collar of his jacket and walkout to the streets to flag a taxi. He went straight to the stores outside ofPanjiayuan. Many stores were selling raw stones there.

"Boss, do you have any unprocessed jade stones?"

"No. We only sell finished products here. You can try othershops."

"Excuse me, can I gamble stones or jade here?"

"Oh, we do not have these."

"Do you know where I can gamble stones?"

"Stone gambling? There is not a lot of such places inPanjiayuan. If you are interested, you can go to the Haidian or Chaoyangdistricts. Every weekend, there are auctions for unprocessed stones. The pricesare reasonable, and the quality of the stones are higher." Dong Xuebing alsoknow about the auctions in Haidian's antique market. But the procedures therewas to pay for the stones first before cutting. It takes too much time. His 6minutes was not enough to even bid for the stones. This was why Dong Xuebingwas targeting those smaller shops.

Dong Xuebing carries on walking around Panjiayuan.

Suddenly, there were sounds of a stone cutting machine froma distance.

Dong Xuebing's eyes widen. When he was working part-time inthe past, he had seen people gambling stones. This was why he was familiar withthis sound. He raised his head and walked towards the direction of the sound.But when Dong Xuebing reaches the shop, he saw a man using the stone cutter tocut a stone. It was not a jade stone. From the color and shape of the stone, itshould be uncut crystal stones. Natural crystals. Crystal gambling? This wasrare. Dong Xuebing hesitated for a while and then entered the shop. Crystalgambling, Agate gambling, turquoise gambling, jadegambling, and jade stone gambling, can all be considered stone gambling. DongXuebing does not need to specifically to look for jade stones or Nephrite jadestones. The returns for crystal gambling was high too.

The cutter machine stopped, and a small window was cut outof the natural purple crystal stone.

The buyers were a young couple, and the girl asked. "Is thiscrystal good? How much can it sells?"

"The color inside is ordinary." The overweight boss put downthe cutting machine and take a closer look at the stone. "It's worth 800 to1,000 RMB."

"We bought it for 5000 RMB, and we can only sell it for1,000 RMB?" The woman heard the boss and gave her boyfriend a slap angrily. "Itold you not to buy it, and you insist. See, we lost!" Only 1 out of 10 wins instone gambling. Although the risk for crystal stone gambling was not as high asjade stone gambling, it's almost the same. It's normal to pick worthlessstones. If anyone could find an unprocessed stone worth tens of thousand RMBwith 5,000 RMB, it will be abnormal. Furthermore, Beijing was not a place knownfor stone gamblings. All the unprocessed stones were brought in from otherplaces and were the leftovers from the quarries. This increases thedifficulties of winning in stone gambling.

That man was pissed to hear his girlfriend scolding him. Hegritted his teeth: "This and that! Open up these two!"

The girl shouted angrily: "Stop buying! You can put themoney to better use!"

The man ignored her and paid the boss.

"Ok. I will cut it the same way as earlier." The overweightboss grabbed the stone cutter and start to cut the stone steadily. The bladesof the cutter cut across the surface of the stone. Crystals were not as hard asjade, and it was faster to cut a crystal stone than a jade stone.

1 cut...

5 cuts...

10 cuts...

Screeched... after a while, both the big and small crystalstones were cut, and the colorless crystal was exposed. The bigger stone hadair bubbles, and it was worthless. The smaller one did not have any defects,but the color was normal, and it was not worth the price he paid for it.

The young couple left the shop with their crystals arguing.

Not long later, anold man spent 10,000 RMB to buy a bigger yellow crystal uncut stone. In theend, there was some dirt, the size of a fingernail, in the crystal and thevalue of this crystal dropped. At about 11 am, a group of tourist entered theshop and bought 4 to 5 pieces of natural crystal stones. The best piece wasvalued at the price they purchased, and the rest were worthless.

This was stone gambling. There were more losers thanwinners. It all depends on luck.

Dong Xuebing had doubts. After standing there for so long,there was not one person who won. Can he really make money from this?

"Young man, do you want to try your luck?" The fat shopownerasked as he wiped his hands with a towel.

Dong Cuebing, who was standing by the entrance, was notready yet. He shook his head and entered the shop to look at the crystalornaments on display. He pointed to a few of them and asked: "How much is this pinkcrystal necklace? 800 RMB? What about that purple crystal Guanyin statue?20,000 RMB? How about that piece? 130,000 RMB?" The items on display rangedfrom tens of RMB to over 100,000 RMB. The prices depend on the color, clarity,and size of the crystals.

"The finished products are expensive." The shop owner triedto entice Dong Xuebing. "Why not try your luck with these stones? Maybe youwill be rich overnight!"

Dong Xuebing just smiled and thought to himself. He mightalso be bankrupt overnight!

After lunch, Dong Xuebing returned to the shop and spent onehour standing there watching and learning. Soon, he understood how crystalstone gambling and how the crystals were valued. Natural purple crystals weremore valuable than natural yellow crystals. Natural yellow crystals were worthmore than colorless crystals. The darker the colors, the more expensive was thecrystal. One-color was worth more than multi-colors ones. The purer crystalsworth more than those with impurities. The weight also plays a part indetermining the value. The heavier the crystal, the more valuable it was. Ifthere were acicular inclusions in the crystal, it will worth more. The valuewould increase further if the acicular in the crystal were in the samedirection.

After learning this, Dong Xuebing had a plan in mind. Hestarted to calculate the time needed to cut a crystal stone. If the stone werecut carefully from the sides slowly, it would take a longer time. But if abigger portion was cut, without worrying about damaging the crystals inside, itwill be much faster. It will take less than a minute.

10 minutes later, Dong Xuebing was ready to act out hisplan.

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath. Ok! Let's start!

Translator'snotes:

Haidian

https/en./wiki/Haidian_District

Chaoyang

https/en./wiki/Chaoyang_District_Beijing

Acicularinclusions in Crystals

https/en./wiki/Acicular_(crystal_habit)

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