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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Monday.

After all the things that happened over the weekend, Dong Xuebing returned to work excitedly. He will be getting his transfer to the grassroots level to be a Deputy Bureau Chief. Although Xie Huilan had used her connections to help him get the transfer, the official notice was not issued yet. It should be out these few days. That's why Dong Xuebing had to stay low for the next few days. He cannot make any mistakes before his transfer.

"Good morning, Chief Dong."

"Good morning, Chief."

"Chief Dong, I heard you will be moving up?" A staff member from the Finance Department asked softly.

Someone from the Commission for Discipline Inspection walked over. "Chief Dong, are you really going to be transferred?"

Dong Xuebing was puzzled. "I am not sure. How do you all get to know this?"

"Hah. Everyone is talking about this. There are rumors that you will be transferred to Public Security. Is it true?"

Dong Xuebing thought to himself. There are no secrets in the government service. Xie Huilan should have engaged the help of many people for his transfer, and word got out. But Dong Xuebing also did not want to hide. He replied, saying that he is not sure about this.

If it were someone else getting a transfer, no one would bother. But it was Chief Xiao Dong that will be transferring out. He will be transferred from the State Security to Public Security. Within half an hour, the whole branch knew that Chief Xiao Dong will be transferring out. Everyone was discussing this.

Chief Xiao Dong is so capable. He can get a transfer from the State Security to another agency. He will be going over to the Public Security to be a Deputy Bureau Chief. Not everyone can arrange for such transfer. Without connections, who will help you to arrange for this transfer? But it's a pity. What will happen to the Western District Branch after Chief Xiao Dong left? No one can save the branch if anything happens!

Tan Limei, Changjuan, and the rest from the General Affairs Office also heard of the rumors.

Wang Xin's eyes were all red. "Chief Dong, are you really leaving?" She had finally found a good boss and does not want him to leave.

Tan Limei was also about to cry. But this is considered a promotion for Chief Xiao Dong. She cannot ask him to stay. "Chief Dong, congratulations."

Changjuan laughed. "You are breaking records from the rate of you moving up the ranks."

Dong Xuebing was overjoyed. He waved his hand and laughed. "It's not confirmed yet. Time to start work."

Guo Panwei smiled and congratulates Dong Xuebing. After Dong Xuebing enters his room, Guo Panwei quickly went into his office. He helped Dong Xuebing brew a cup of tea. He was shocked to learn that Dong Xuebing will be transferring out. He knows Chief Xiao Dong is competent, but he did not expect him to be promoted to a Deputy Chief within months and will be transferring out of the State Security. Dong Xuebing will be going over to the Public Security to take on a leadership role. Only those with powerful backings can do this.

Dong Xuebing knew why Guo Panwei treated him so well today. He must be thinking of Dong Xuebing's position.

In the morning, Dong Xuebing continued with his work. He delivered the documents to the respective leaders.

When Dong Xuebing arrived at Xu Yan's office, Xu Yan suddenly stops him from leaving. "Xiao Dong, sit down. Let's have a talk."

Dong Xuebing knew Xu Yan must have heard about the rumors. He cleared his throat and did not know what to say. By right, he would inform Xu Yan first. What he did was wrong. "Chief Xu... I... I..."

Xu Yan looks at him. "You are going to be transferred out?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "Should be. But it is not confirmed yet. I did not tell you about this because..." He did not dare to tell Xu Yan about this earlier. What if Xu Yan refuses to let him go? Should he ask Xie Huilan to continue to arrange for his transfer? That will be offending Xu Yan. Xu Yan had helped Dong Xuebing a lot since he entered the State Security. She was very close to him, and he does not want to fall out with her.

Xu Yan smiled. "I thought you will tone down after you got your Deputy Section Chief rank. You... You just will not sit still."

Dong Xuebing smiled embarrassedly.

"You are going to the grassroots level? The environment there is different from Beijing. You must take note of a lot of things. Especially your foul temper. You must control your temper." Xu Yan also does not want to see Dong Xuebing leave. He is a good subordinate and could help her solve lots of problems. She will never find someone like him in the future. But she was still happy for Dong Xuebing. "Public Security has more options than State Security. It is a good thing if you can be transferred there. You will have a bright future there, especially at the grassroots level. With your capability, you should be able to get good results. Do your best, and don't disgrace me!"

Dong Xuebing was surprised. He did not expect Xu Yan to say such things and was moved. "Chief Xu, I..."

Xu Yan knew what Dong Xuebing wanted to say, and she laughed. "To be honest, I do not want you to leave. But this transfer is significant to you. You think I will stop you from leaving?"

Dong Xuebing replied gratefully. "Thank you. Chief Xu, I will always remember your teachings. Sorry for causing trouble for you over the past few months."

Xu Yan laughed. "It will be great if you can remember my teachings. You have never listened to me all this while."

"Err... no."

"Alright." Xu Yan looked back at the document she was reading. "Who do you think is suitable to take over your position at the General Affairs Office?"

Dong Xuebing thought for a while. "Ermmm... my transfer is still not finalized. But Guo Panwei is suitable to be the Deputy Chief of the office. He is experienced and is an all-rounder." Dong Xuebing does want to recommend Tan Limei and the others. But all of them lack experience. Only Guo Panwei qualifies to be the Deputy Chief.

Xu Yan nodded. "Ok. Go back to work. Don't think that you can slack off just because you are going to be transferred out. Haha."

"Don't worry. I will do my best."

Back at the General Affairs Office, Dong Xuebing called Guo Panwei to his office. "Panwei, have a seat."

Guo Panwei did not know what was happening and sat down cautiously opposite Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing smiled. "Panwei, you are almost 30, right? You are the senior member of the General Affairs Office. I know that you have put in your best effort at work over the past few years. Chief Xu had asked me for recommendations earlier, and I recommended you. You must be prepared to take over my duties if I am transferred."

"Ah?" Guo Panwei was stunned. He replied excitedly: "Thank you, Chief Dong. Thank you so much!"

Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "Do your best..." He remembered what Xu Yan said to him and copied her. "Don't disgrace me."

Guo Panwei had been eyeing the position of the Deputy Chief of the General Affairs Office for a long time. But no matter how he fights for this position, he could not get it. He thought Chief Xiao Dong would recommend Tan Limei or Sun Zhuang for this position. But Dong Xuebing recommended him. Guo Panwei was excited. Chief Xiao Dong is very close to Chief Xu, and Chief Xu will surely consider his recommendation.

Before lunch, Dong Xuebing went to the offices of the other leaders who were close to him. Chief Zhen had gone to the City Bureau for a meeting and was not in his office. But Commission for Discipline Inspection Secretary Song Shoujie, the General Affairs Office Chief, Li Qing, and the rest were still around. All the leaders gave Dong Xuebing some words of encouragement.

After lunch, Dong Xuebing returned to his office. He had spoken to almost all the leaders, and what's left was the official transfer notice.

But trouble came when it was least expected!

At about 12.20 pm, Tan Limei ran into Dong Xuebing's office without knocking. "Chief Dong! There is trouble!"

Dong Xuebing looked at her. "What happened?" Damn! Did the branch catch fire again?

Tan Limei points outside. "There is someone outside our main entrance shouting your name. He said..."

"Shouting my name?" Dong Xuebing was surprised. "Why is someone shouting my name?"

"You... I think you should go out and see for yourself."

Dong Xuebing's felt something was wrong and quickly walked out with Tan Limei. All the staff members of the General Affairs Office and some people from the Political Section were outside in the corridors, looking out of the windows. They were whispering among themselves when they saw Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing had a bad feeling and looked out. He could not see very clearly because of the distance. But he could see a middle-aged man standing outside the main gate. That middle-aged man was pointing at their building and shouting!

"Dong Xuebing! Come out! I know you are working inside! Don't think that you can hide inside forever? When are you going to settle your gambling debts with me? Ah? 254,000 RMB! Return me my money today! Dong Xuebing! Get out here! You had lost the money to me! Pay me back now!"

Dong Xuebing's face turned black!

That man was very loud. Everyone in the compound could hear him. People looked out of their windows at the commotion. Chief Xiao Dong owe money because of gambling? He owes that man more than 200,000?

Dong Xuebing took out his phone and called the Sixth Bureau. "Send two men to arrest that person outside! I want to see who is trying to frame me!" Dong Xuebing does not know that person. Since that man knows his name and the location of his workplace, he must be sent by someone. Wei Nan? Guo Shunjie? Zhou Guoan? Yan Lei? Dong Xuebing had only offended these four people. Other than them, no one would do these kinds of things! Damn! I don't want trouble and just want to stay low! I should be transferred in 1 or 2 day! Motherf*ker! There are endless troubles here!

The Sixth Bureau's staff who answered the call replied. "Chief Dong, we had already sent people out."

Dong Xuebing said: "Good. Don't let him get away!"

But when that man saw two uniformed personnel running towards him from the building, he turned and ran. The two officers chased after him. But they returned after 5 minutes. They had failed to arrest that man!

Dong Xuebing was furious. That man had escaped, and Dong Xuebing have no way to explain himself.

Dong Xuebing immediately told the two officers. "Sorry to trouble you two. Can you wait at the guardhouse for a while? If that man returns, you all must capture him!"

The officers from the Sixth Bureau knew Chief Xiao Dong is close to their leaders. "Don't worry!"

Everyone could tell that Chief Xiao Dong wanted to capture that man for questioning, and that man just ran off without getting a single cent. This was too weird. The probability of someone trying to frame Chief Xiao Dong was higher. This period is critical for Chief Xiao Dong as he is waiting for the transfer orders. Someone should be trying to stop Chief Xiao Dong from getting this transfer.

Tan Limei said angrily: "Chief Dong. Someone is trying to frame you!"

Guo Panwei was furious too. "This is too despicable! But I think no one will believe this!"

Such incidents had happened at the Western District Branch in the past. A leader from the Finance department had an affair with a married woman. That woman's husband found out about their affair and come over the branch to create trouble. In the end, the Sixth Bureau arrested that man, and the incident was over. But that leader was transferred to another department given a position with no authority. He remained in that position until he retires.

Dong Xuebing forced himself to calm down. Will this matter affect him? This was too suspicious. A baseless accusation can stop his career? But who is the one behind this? This incident is too childish, and it should not be planned by someone from the government! That's right. Wei Nan is the most suspicious! Damn! This bastard! If I get the proof that you are behind this, you are dead!

Dong Xuebing returned to his office after asking his staff to return to work.

Chief Zhen had returned from his meeting at noon. Should I go and see him explain myself? I also need to explain to Xu Yan. But Dong Xuebing felt like he will be seen as trying to escape responsibility. Yes. Wait until that man is arrested. After he is arrested, Dong Xuebing can explain himself.

Dong Xuebing waited and waited. But that man did not return.

Dong Xuebing got an unexpected call from Xie Huilan while waiting.

"Hello, Xiao Dong. Did you offend your unit's leaders?"

Dong Xuebing was puzzled. "No. What's wrong?"

"No? Then why your branch's No.1 and No.2 refused to let you transfer?"

Dong Xuebing was furious. "Sister Xie, you also know that I had helped my branch solve lots of troubles. I did not offend my leaders. The leaders might have done this because they don't wish to see me leave. Oh, a man came to the main entrance of my branch and create a nuisance. He claims that I owe him a gambling debt. But I never gambled with him before, and I do not know him. I suspect that man is sent by Wei Nan to frame me!"

"This just happened?"

"Yes. About 20 minutes ago."

Xie Huilan replied. "Xiao Dong, I had helped you clear the path. The order will be out anytime. But if the No. 1 man in your unit refused to release you, I also cannot do anything. You should know that this transfer is not an order given by my grandfather directly. My father is also... What I can do is limited. I can only help you get this transfer order. As for other things..."

Dong Xuebing panicked. "If Chief Zhen doesn't release me, I will not be able to leave?"

"Yes. If No.1 of your unit does not agree, no one can transfer you out. You are still a staff of the Western District Branch, after all. Xiao Dong, you better speak to your higher-ups. Once your branch bureau Chief gives the green light, the transfer order will be out in the next two days. Oh, don't drag it for too long. If not, my side... Alright?"

After putting down the phone, Dong Xuebing banged his desk in anger. F*k! Why do I have to face all these troubles?

Chief Zhen refused to release me? I had made so many contributions to the branch! I worked so hard! Fine! I will be moving up the ranks with this transfer and will have a good future! You don't want to let me go? You want me to remain here to help you solve problems? How can you do this to me?!

Dong Xuebing was very angry. But he remembered what Xu Yan said and suppressed his anger. He wants to speak to Chief Zhen first.

Branch Bureau Chief's office.

Knock, knock, knock. Zhen Anguo said: "Come in."

Dong Xuebing entered Chief Zhen's office. "Chief Zhen."

Zhen Anguo pulled a long face when he saw Xiao Dong. "Xiao Dong, you should know the State Security's regulations. You still dare to gamble?"

Dong Xuebing gritted his teeth and replied calmly. "I swear I have nothing to do with that incident at the entrance. Chief Zhen, you should know me well. As a civil servant, I will never gamble outside. I don't even know that man. Someone is trying to frame me!"

Zhen Anguo replied: "I don't care if this is true or false. Someone had come to our unit looking for you, and that is your fault!"

"But I do not..."

"Don't need to explain!"

Dong Xuebing's blood was boiling with anger. "Chief Zhen, my transfer is because of this incident..."

Zhen Anguo looked at him. "Xiao Dong, you are still young and need more experience. What you should do now is to take one step at a time. It is still too early for you to go to the grassroots level. I am doing this for your own good. Look at today's incident. Someone is shouting outside a State Security branch. What will the rest of your colleagues think? Ah? What will the civilians think? You better remain in the branch. I will promote you when I think you are ready. Xiao Dong, don't be too anxious."

Dong Xuebing took in a deep breath and said. "I think I can get more experience at the grassroots level."

Zhen Anguo replied: "If based on your current maturity level, you will get into trouble at the grassroots level. I am from there, and I know the situation at the grassroots level better than you. Xiao Dong, I am doing this for your own good!"

Dong Xuebing was furious. Doing for my own good? If you are thinking for me, why are you still stopping me from getting transfer? Do you know how much effort and how many people I offended to get this transfer? Ah? How do you know that I cannot cope when I am not at the grassroots level? You are just thinking of yourself!

"Xiao Dong. Don't mention this anymore. I had discussed with Political Commissar, and she stands by my decision."

The No.1 and No.2 of the branch refused to release Dong Xuebing. Even Chief Jiang from the City Bureau cannot do anything! If this transfer were someone else, Chief Zhen would never stop it. He will not want to offend people by stopping someone's transfer. But Xiao Dong is different. He is very important to the Western District Branch.

Zhen Anguo was determined to keep Dong Xuebing at the branch. He also knew that man at the entrance was trying to frame Dong Xuebing. Zhen Anguo also does not want Dong Xuebing to leave, and he made use of that man as an excuse to stop Dong Xuebing's transfer. Zhen Anguo had no choice. Although Xiao Dong's conflict with Yan Lei had made him lose face, Xiao Dong was really capable. How can a talent like Xiao Dong be transferred out? Zhen Anguo was also doing this for Dong Xuebing. The grassroots level is not like Beijing. With Xiao Dong's foul temper as a Deputy Bureau Chief, he is bound to be in deep trouble.

But when Zhen Anguo remembered that Xiao Dong will be angry with him, he said: "Wait a while more. When there is a suitable position in our agency, I will help you get it. You can think of going to the grassroots level after a few years." Zhen Anguo was doing this for himself too. When he was newly transferred to the Western District Branch, he was faced with too many troubles. It should be the same in the future. If Chief Xiao Dong is transferred out, no one will be able to solve all those problems. This was also why Zhen Anguo, someone who seldom make promises, promised to promote Dong Xuebing. He felt he had given Dong Xuebing enough benefits. Someone who had only entered the government service for a few months will get a Deputy Section Chief position? Zhen Anguo will also have to face a lot of pressure if he were to do this!

But to Dong Xuebing, this was not good enough!

Deputy Section Chief position?

The State Security Branch's Deputy Section Chief positions can be compared with the positions at the grassroots level?

Go to the grassroots level in a few years? That means I can't get the rank of Section Chief! I will still be getting a Deputy Section Chief's position then! I can get it now, and you want me to wait for a few more years? You want me to waste a few years in this branch? I am almost 24 years old. I started later than others. I don't have time to spend!

Dong Xuebing was furious and argued with Chief Zhen.

But Zhen Anguo was determined to not release him!

Goddamn!

This is too much!

I worked so hard for the branch and gotten so many credits. This is what I get in return?

Just because of a stranger shouting some baseless claims at the entrance, and I cannot be transferred? Just because I had gotten a lot of credits and you want me to help you, you don't care about my prospects? You want me to remain here to help you? F*k you! Why should I? I am wrong to get all these credits? You cannot be so selfish!

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Noon. The news of Chief Zhen stopping Chief Xiao Dong from transferring spread.

When Xu Yan heard about this, she immediately called Zhen Anguo. "Chief, Xiao Dong's transfer..."

"Old Xu." Zhen Anguo and Xu Yan had gotten closer after the previous Branch Party Committee meeting. The way they address each other had also changed. "I know you want to help Xiao Dong. But someone had come to our unit to chase gambling debts from Xiao Dong. This is bad for our reputation. I know that this might be someone playing dirty tricks to frame Xiao Dong. But Xiao Dong also is partially responsible for it. He is still too young and impulsive. It is not good for him to go to the grassroots level now. I am thinking of giving Xiao Dong a Deputy Section Chief's position when there is a vacancy. It is still too early for him to go to the grassroots level."

Xu Yan frowned. "All of us know how much contribution Xiao Dong had to our branch. This will be..."

Zhen Anguo replied: "I will be giving him a Deputy Section Chief rank's position. How many people in Beijing can get to this position in 4 months after joining? He should be satisfied. Old Xu, this is settled. Oh, this morning's meeting at the City Bureau is because of the Eastern District Branch's incident. You should also have heard about it. Part of their cafeteria collapsed on Sunday because of poor maintenance. The roof fell. Luckily it was on Sunday, and the collapse did not happen during lunchtime. If not, someone will be injured. Our State Security's buildings are all old buildings. Safety is a concern. The City Bureau is worried about this and will be sending people to conduct checks these few days. Old Xu, you will handle this."

"Ok." Xu Yan did not continue about Dong Xuebing's transfer, and she sighed in her heart.

Knock, knock, knock. Dong Xuebing knocked on the door and entered. "Chief Xu, Chief Zhen is..."

Xu Yan gestured to Dong Xuebing to ask him to sit down first. "I just spoke to Chief Zhen over the phone just now, and Chief Zhen will not release you. There is also nothing I can do. Political Commissar Cheng also thinks the same way as Chief Zhen. You... Sigh... I will try my best to help you get a better position when there is vacancy. Although this opportunity might not be as good as going down to the grassroots level, you should also cherish it." Xu Yan knew what Zhen Anguo and Cheng Haimei can give Xiao Dong is not enough.

Dong Xuebing controlled his anger. "Chief Xu, I will be honest with you. I had used lots of connections for this transfer. I owe lots of favor and also offended a lot of people. Now Chief Zhen... How can I face the people who helped me get this transfer? They had tried their best to help me, and now this transferred is screwed up. How will they see me?" Dong Xuebing had offended Senior Xie, and if this transfer is canceled, all his efforts, his precious BACKs will all be...

Xu Yan understood why Zhen Anguo was doing this. She also does not want to see Dong Xuebing get transferred out. But this is very unfair to Xiao Dong. He had done so much for the branch and finally got the chance to get a transfer to the grassroots level to be a Deputy Bureau Chief of a County. Zhen Anguo just stopped this transfer like this, and it is too disappointing. No.1 and No.2 of the branch were on the same page for this matter, and there is nothing Xu Yan can do. "Xiao Dong, I'm afraid I am unable to help you this time."

After walking out of Xu Yan's office, Dong Xuebing immediately call Xie Huilan. "Hello, Sister Xie. My Branch Bureau Chief does not want to release me. This is too..."

"Xiao Dong. Don't be anxious. Try to see if there are other ways, alright?"

Dong Xuebing walked to a secluded corner and said: "I tried my best. I have too many outstanding credits, and my Chief wants me to remain here to help him. Everything I say is useless. He will not release me." If Dong Xuebing knew that being too outstanding will get him into this situation, he would never do his best.

"Oh... I will try to get someone to help. Alright?"

"Thank you."

After a while, Beijing City State Security Political Section Chief, Chief Wang, called Zhen Anguo's office.

"Chief Zhen. What is wrong with Dong Xuebing's transfer? Why are you not releasing him? Isn't he just the Deputy Chief of the General Affairs Office?"

Zhen Anguo was pissed when he heard it was Chief Wang. Dong Xuebing's background is quite influential. He got someone to pressurize me? Zhen Anguo frowned. "Chief Wang, Xiao Dong is very young, and I think he is still not ready to go to the grassroots level."

Chief Wang replied: "This is not what you should be concerned with!"

Zhen Anguo was furious. "In the afternoon, someone came to our branch, asking Dong Xuebing to pay his gambling debts. The whole branch and the passerby outside knew about this. We still have not investigated this incident. How can we promote Xiao Dong now? This is irresponsible!" Zhen Anguo used this incident as an excuse again.

Chief Wang also got angry. "Chief Zhen! This is obviously a set up! You can't even tell? Ah? You must trust your men! How can you believe a rumor just like this? If we are going to promote our staff, anyone can just get one or two strangers to shout outside, and we have to cancel our staff's promotion and get the Commission for Discipline Inspection to investigate them? Then what's the purpose of our Political Section?! We had checked Dong Xuebing thoroughly! His Deputy Section Chief Rank is also submitted by your branch! You rather believe some gangsters than us? Are those gangsters more trustworthy than our Party?!" Chief Wang's words were harsh.

Zhen Anguo's face changed. "Chief Wang, it is the responsibility of a Party member to uphold the Party's regulation and honor. The duties of the Commission for Discipline Inspection is to make sure every party member abide by the laws and regulations. I don't think I did anything wrong. We must investigate if there are any problems. I am responsible for everyone in the Western District Branch. Dong Xuebing must be investigated!"

After Chief Wang slammed down the phone, Zhen Anguo was still angry with Dong Xuebing for getting someone to apply pressure on him over the transfer. He has no intention of getting the Commission for Discipline Inspection to investigate Dong Xuebing. He knew Dong Xuebing might be rash, but he will not break the regulations. Zhen Anguo was only using this to stop Dong Xuebing's transfer.

A few minutes later, Xie Huilan called Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing almost smashed his phone when he heard that Zhen Anguo was going to investigate him. There was already a crack between Dong Xuebing and Zhen Anguo relationship over Yan Lei previously. Now, the crack got worse to the point where they will fall out anytime! Fine. Not only you are stopping my transfer, you still want to force me into a corner? Zhen Anguo! I helped you saved the branch twice! This is how you are repaying me?!

Dong Xuebing returned to the General Affairs Office with a long face. Tan Limei, Chang Juan, and the rest stopped their work and looked at him.

"Chief Dong!"

"Chief Dong, about your transfer..."

Everyone in the office was feeling unjust for Chief Xiao Dong. It is not a good thing for someone to be capable too. The angriest person was Guo Panwei. Chief Xiao Dong will not be moving up, and he will not become the Deputy Chief of the office!

Dong Xuebing does not have the mood to speak to them. He waved his hand to ask them to go back to work.

At this moment, Yan Lei entered the office with some documents. He asked Tan Limei to make 5 copies and then turned to Dong Xuebing with a smile. "Chief Dong, congratulations. I heard you will be going to the grassroots level to be a Deputy Bureau Chief?"

Dong Xuebing and everyone in the office face turned black.

Yan Lei was purposely there to gloat. He looked at Dong Xuebing and pretended to be surprised. "Eh? What happened? Your transfer is not successful?"

Dong Xuebing narrowed his eyes. "I dare you to say it one more time!"

Yan Lei knew Dong Xuebing does not care about the consequences when he is angry. He kept quiet and smiled before walking away. He was gloating over Dong Xuebing's misfortune. Yan Lei also wish for Dong Xuebing to be transferred elsewhere, as he does not want to see him. But he was overjoyed to see Dong Xuebing's furious look on his face. Hah! Serve you right. Who asked you to solve so many problems for the branch? This is your retribution!

Back in his office, Dong Xuebing smashed a cup on the floor in anger!

Dong Xuebing could control his temper slightly better than before. If it was the past, he would surely bang tables and shouted at Zhen Anguo. He would have given Yan Lei a kick to his face for his sarcastic remarks earlier. Dong Xuebing was furious. He had tried so hard to get this transfer, and it is canceled now. Are there any other ways to go about it?

None! Even Sister Xie does not have solutions. What can Dong Xuebing do?

F*k! Why do I have to meet an ungrateful leader?!

When you needed my help, you treated me well. Now, I got the opportunity to move up, you backstab me!

Ring, ring, ring. The phone on the desk rang.

Dong Xuebing picked up the phone. "Hello! General Affairs Office!"

Xu Yan smiled bitterly when she heard Xiao Dong's angry voice. She did not scold him: "Xiao Dong, I had just received notifications that there will be a visit by the City's Party Committee tomorrow. It is because of the Eastern District Branch's cafeteria collapsed. Get your people to decorate and clean up the place. I will let you take charge of this. I don't want to see any problems. Oh, the City's leader might be having lunch here. Prepare the lunch menu. The dishes cannot be too luxurious, but it cannot be too shabby. You get what I mean?"

"Yes."

Dong Xuebing was not in the mood to work. He gave Guo Panwei a call and told them to prepare everything.

After work, Dong Xuebing headed home and went to bed after a quick shower. But he was troubled with the problems at work and could not sleep. He tossed and turned on the bed. He only fell asleep when it was almost morning.

When Dong Xuebing woke up, it was almost 10 am. He was late. He had left his phone in his bag, which was placed in the living room. There were dozens of missed calls from Director Li Qing and the General Affairs Office. Dong Xuebing quickly gets dressed and goes to work.

When Dong Xuebing reached the Western District Branch, the banners, welcoming the City leader, were already up.

Zhen Anguo, Cheng Haimei, Xu Yan, and the rest of the branch's leaders were standing in front of the main building. They saw Dong Xuebing coming in at this time, and Zhen Anguo's face turns black. He felt Xiao Dong was too much. An inspection by the City's Leader is very important. As the second-in-charge of the General Affairs Office, you should be here early to make sure everything is ready. How can you let your emotions affect your work?! Zhen Anguo remembered Xiao Dong had gotten someone to pressurize him yesterday and was furious. He scolded: "What time is it now? Go and set up the meeting room now!"

Dong Xuebing was not purposely late. Zhen Anguo had stopped his transfer and still scolded him in front of everyone. He clenched his teeth and walked to the General Affairs Office.

Xu Yan was also slightly unhappy with Xiao Dong's performance today. But what made her frowned was Zhen Anguo's attitude towards Xiao Dong. Everyone has emotions. You are already unfair toward Xiao Dong by stopping his transfer. You should be treating him better now. After all, you still need Xiao Dong to help you solve problems. Instead of doing all these, you are even scolding him in public? Xiao Dong is known to not bow down to force! Xu Yan could tell that Zhen Anguo had something against Xiao Dong. It might be due to Yan Lei and Xiao Dong's incident, or Xiao Dong had made use of other channels to get back at Zhen Anguo.

On Dong Xuebing's way back to the General Affairs Office, he noticed everyone looking at him weirdly. Just two days ago, everyone was congratulating him on his transfer. But now, his transfer was canceled.

Damn! What a disgrace!

Only Tan Limei and Old Yan were in the General Affairs Office. Dong Xuebing entered the office and asked: "Is everything ready?"

Tan Limei stood up. "Chief Dong. Everything is ready."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Which leader is coming today?"

"I heard it is City's Party Committee Secretary Xie and a few other leaders."

Dong Xuebing was stunned. The Party Committee's no.1? Isn't he Xie Huilan's father? Why is he here for the inspection? It should be the City's Deputy Mayor. He thought for a while. Secretary Xue should be implementing some plans, and it involves the "Old and dangerous" buildings of the various agencies. That's why he is visiting the branch. The Eastern District Branch's collapse must be quite severe. Luckily no one had died from that accident.

Dong Xuebing looked at his watch. "What time is the leader arriving?"

Tan Limei replied: "The notification states 11am. But there might be some delays. Secretary Xie and his men had gone to the Industry and Commerce Bureau this morning."

Dong Xuebing nodded and went over to the meeting room. The meeting room was already set up by Guo Panwei and Chang Juan. Dong Xuebing then left for the smaller cafeteria to check on the lunch preparations.

There were loud applauses outside of the cafeteria as Secretary Xie's convoy arrived.

Dong Xuebing's rank was too low to be going out to receive the VIP. He was also not in the mood to do so. He stood in the smaller cafeteria and looked out. He could see Secretary Xie and his assistant alighting from the vehicle. Xie Guobang's nose and lips were similar to Xie Huilan. He had a stern look and sharp eyes. He had the imposing manner of a Politburo member.

This is Secretary Xie! He is very different in real life compared to TV!

Dong Xuebing looked at the group of leaders behind Xie Guobang, and Zhen Anguo receiving him. Although Dong Xuebing is now dating Xie Huilan, he is still not accepted by Xie Huilan's family. Xie Guobang should not know him.

"Chief Dong." Deputy Director Zheng from the Sixth Bureau suddenly appears in the cafeteria. He walked over and asked softly: "The higher-ups don't approve your transfer?"

Dong Xuebing sighed. "Chief Zhen refuses to let me go. There is nothing I can do about it."

Deputy Director Zheng patted Dong Xuebing's shoulders. "What are your plans?"

"What plan can I have? I think I will never be able to leave the State Security."

"You are still young and will have many opportunities in the future."

Dong Xuebing shook his head. He is on the verge of falling out with Zhen Anguo now. What Zhen Anguo promised him might not even come true, let alone getting opportunities in the future. After missing this opportunity, Dong Xuebing might have to remain in the State Security for the rest of his career.

On the other side of the branch, Secretary Xie and his party entered the main building. They remained inside for almost an hour.

It was already lunchtime, and the staff members were in the main cafeteria having lunch. The smaller cafeteria was still empty. There were a few empty tables for Secretary Xie and other leaders.

Zhen Anguo whispered to Secretary Xie's assistant. "Secretary Shen, does Secretary Xie have any plans for lunch? We had prepared lunch for him in the smaller cafeteria..."

Secretary Shen walked over to speak to Secretary Xie.

Xie Guobang was still looking at the old buildings in the branch. He turned to his assistant and said. "Let's go to the main cafeteria."

Zhen Anguo was not surprised. He knew many leaders prefer to dine with ordinary staff members. This was to portray an image that they were close to the people on the grounds. He turned to Yan Lei. "Get the General Affairs People to clear up space in the main cafeteria now! Party Secretary Xie is going to have lunch there!"

Yan Lei ran to the smaller cafeteria.

Dong Xuebing and the Sixth Bureau's Deputy Director were still chatting.

Yan Lei saw them and frowned. "Chief Dong! You are so free! Hurry up! Party Secretary Xie and the City leaders are going to the main cafeteria to have lunch! Chief Zhen asks your General Affairs Office people to shift the tables over now!"

Dong Xuebing was still pissed, and when he heard Yan Lei mentioning Zhen Anguo, he replied coldly. "Since when am I free? Ah? I don't need to watch the food?"

Yan Lei points at Dong Xuebing angrily: "I don't have time to argue with you!"

"You think I like to speak with you?!"

But Dong Xuebing knew that the City's leaders' visit to the branch was significant. Even Minister Lui cannot be compared to the City Party Committee's no.1. He ignored Yan Lei and went over to the main cafeteria to get some people to help him carry the tables over. He asked some staff members who were dining to move to other tables about 5 meters away.

After a while, Xie Guobang entered the cafeteria.

The main cafeteria felt like someone pressed the mute button. Everyone was looking at Xie Guobang secretly.

Xie Guobang looked at the ceiling and said. "I had visited the Eastern District. Although the buildings here are in slightly better conditions, it is still in bad condition." He pointed upwards. "There are water stains. It should be from the rain. Old buildings have leaked on the roof, and it is dangerous."

Zhen Anguo replied. "Yes. This building is decades old. We will try our best to repair it."

Xie, Guobang, nodded. "You have to make sure all the staff is safe. If you can't even guarantee their safety, how can they work in peace? Safety is a major concern."

Zhen Anguo, Cheng Haimei, and the rest were standing there listening to Xie Guobang.

Dong Xuebing was preparing the tea at the tables. Party Secretary Xie glanced past him and did not look at him. Dong Xuebing guessed that Xie Guobang should not know about him. If that's the case, he does not need to go over to greet him. He pretended nothing had happened. Anyway, he still felt Xie Huilan was joking with him.

After walking around the cafeteria, Xie Guobang sat down at the main table. Zhen Anguo, Xu Yan, and the rest joined him and sat according to their ranks. The rest of the City leaders did not sit at the same table with Xie Guobang as their ranks were much lower. They sat at the second table with Director Li Qing. Oh, Party Secretary Xie's assistant did not sit down with him at the table. He stood behind him to help him serve tea.

Yan Lei wanted to impress Party Secretary Xie. He served the dishes slowly and would tell him the dish's name. Dong Xuebing had lost interest in his wor. But when he saw Xu Yan staring at him, he still went to the kitchen to help serve the dishes. He did not tell Party Secretary Xie the dish's name when he served it. His transfer was canceled and he does not have to mood to do his job.

"What is this dish?" Party Secretary Xie asked suddenly.

Dong Xuebing paused for a second and replied: "This is Sugar snail-shaped cake." Dong Xuebing was the one who planned the menu. He also grew up in Beijing and knew all these snacks well.

Xie Guobang turned and look at Zhen Anguo. "Your cafeteria serves good food. Sugar Snail Shaped cakes are hard to make."

Zhen Anguo does not know if Party Secretary Xie was blaming him for preparing a luxurious lunch.

Yan Lei saw Party Secretary Xie speaking to Dong Xuebing and was jealous. He quickly walked over and placed the next dish on the table. "Eight Treasures Lotus porridge."

After a while, all the dishes were served. It was not considered a sumptuous lunch, but it was presentable.

Xu Yan knew the lunch menu was prepared by Xiao Dong and nodded. She was still very confident about Xiao Dong's work. There might be a wide variety of dishes, but they were not expensive. The dishes only require more effect to prepare, and the ingredients were cheap. It will be too much if they serve shark fins or abalone to the leaders. The leaders might feel the branch is wasting their money and will not like it.

"Sit down and eat together." Xie Guobanf looked at Yan Lei and Dong Xuebing.

Yan Lei immediately replied: "I will have lunch over there." His rank was too low to dine with the Party Secretary and the other leaders at that table.

Dong Xuebing listlessly replied: "I will also have lunch there." He was not pointing to the second table. He was looking at the other staff members in the cafeteria.

Xie Guobang said. "Just sit here. It's just a casual lunch."

The City's Party Secretary had made the invitation twice, and this was not being courteous. He should be trying to show that he is close to the lower rank staff.

Xu Yan looked at Party Secretary Xie and then made an eye signal to Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing thought to himself. This is an order from the leaders. How can I not sit down? He hesitated for a moment and was about to sit down on a chair in front of him. But Yan Lei quickly sat on the chair before Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing was stunned and looked to the side. That was the only vacant chair! His face turned black immediately!

Zhen Anguo knew Dong Xuebing, and Yan Lei does not like each other and was afraid Xiao Dong's foul temper would act again. "Xiao Dong, there should be two more dishes, right? Go to the kitchen and check if they are ready."

Dong Xuebing was about to explode. Damn! Why your secretary gets to sit down, and I have to serve the dishes? Everyone here can sit down except for your secretary! Can't you see Party Secretary Xie's secretary is still standing? F*k! Are you trying to make me look bad?

Zhen Anguo frowned when he saw Dong Xuebing's expression. The Party Secretary had invited you to sit is because he is courteous. You think he is serious?

Everyone in the cafeteria was looking at Dong Xuebing. Everyone knows Chief Xiao Dong and Secretary Yan had differences.

But suddenly, Xie Guobang frowned and turned to his assistant. "Bring a chair over."

Secretary Shen was stunned for a second and quickly carried a char over. He wanted to place the chair beside Yan Lei, but Xie Guobang gestured to the empty space beside him. "Here." Secretary Shen did not say anything and put the chair beside him.

Then Xie Guobang waved to Dong Xuebing. "Dong Xuebing. Come and sit here."

No one expected Party Secretary Xie would say this!

When Xie Guobang said this, everyone was shocked!

What did City's Party Secretary say? Dong Xuebing? No one had mentioned Dong Xuebing's name. They only called him Xiao Dong or Chief Dong! How come Party Secretary Xie knows Chief Xiao Dong's full name? Damn! Party Secretary Xie knows Chief Xiao Dong? Party Secretary Xie purposely prepared a seat for Chief Xiao Dong?!

Zhen Anguo, Xu Yan, Cheng Haimei, and the rest of the branch leaders were stunned. The first thought that came to their minds was, how did Xiao Dong know Party Secretary Xie? They thought for a while and were shocked by the possible reason. Everyone turned and looked at Zhen Anguo!

Zhen Anguo also thought of it. He took in a deep breath. He knew the City's Party Secretary will not invite someone of a lower rank to have lunch with him. He will never arrange that person to sit beside him! Party Secretary Xie was doing this... as a warning to Zhen Anguo!? This was because Zhen Anguo had stopped Dong Xuebing's transfer?!

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The whole cafeteria was quiet.

The City's Party Secretary had called Dong Xuebing personally to sit beside him, and Dong Xuebing had no other choice. To be honest, Dong Xuebing does not want to sit next to him as his rank was too high, and Dong Xuebing was nervous. Dong Xuebing was also feeling guilty conscience. He thought Xie Guobang does not know about him dating Xie Huilan. But Xie Guobang called him by his full name. That means he knew about Dong Xuebing's relationship with Xie Huilan. Is he... going to get back at Dong Xuebing?

Dong Xuebing could feel his sweat trickling down his back as he walked over and sat down beside Party Secretary Xie.

Xie Guobang did not look at Dong Xuebing and look at the rest. "Let's eat."

Dong Xuebing picked up his chopsticks cautiously.

Eh? Dong Xuebing noticed the expressions of all the other leaders at the table, and it suddenly dawns on him. No! This is not right. Damn! Dong Xuebing finally realize what was happening. Secretary Xie did not call him out to settle the score with him. He was helping Dong Xuebing! It was not only because Zhen Anguo did not let him sit at the table. Secretary Xie was giving him a warning for holding back Dong Xuebing's transfer! That's right! Dong Xuebing was touched. Secretary Xie was really something. Xie Huilan must have said something to her father and had asked him for help. If not, Secretary Xie would never ask Dong Xuebing to sit beside him.

Even Dong Xuebing could understand the reasons behind Secretary Xie's actions, let alone the other leaders of the branch.

At that moment, the look in everyone's eyes changed as they looked at Dong Xuebing!

Everyone knows how capable Chief Xiao Dong was. He could solve problems, but no one knew Chief Xiao Dong had any background. Even the City's Party Secretary offered him a seat. Chief Xiao Dong could also ask him to come all the way to the Western District Branch to pressure Chief Zhen. How can this relationship be normal?! Absolutely not!

Yan Lei's face had turned green. If he knew Secretary Xie had wanted Dong Xuebing to join him for lunch, he would never sit down at the only remaining seat. Will Secretary Xie be angry with him? Yan Lei did not even dare to pick up his chopsticks. He just sat there in a daze! He was regretting his actions! How is it possible that the City's Party Secretary knows Dong Xuebing? One was a Deputy Sub-national leader rank, and the other was only a Deputy Section Chief rank! The gap was too big.

Xu Yan laughed to herself. This Xiao Dong really knows how to hide.

Xie Guobang's assistant looked at Dong Xuebing. He had never heard of Dong Xuebing and does not know how Secretary Xie knows him. Why did Secretary Xie offer a low-rank youngster a seat? But Secretary Shen knew that Party Secretary's every word or action had significant meanings behind it. Secretary Shen secretly remember Dong Xuebing's name in his heart.

At the table, Zhen Anguo was the most embarrassed. He knew Secretary Xie had not purposely come to the branch to warn him. Secretary Xie was only dropping by on his way. But that's enough. To let a Central Government's Senior Official say all those things, that means he was unhappy with Zhen Anguo's actions. Zhen Anguo wiped the sweat on his forehead. If it was the State Security that wants to transfer Xiao Dong, he could still stop it. After all, the higher-ups must take note of the immediate supervisor's opinions. But for a Central Government Leader like Secretary Xie, it was different. If Dong Xuebing's transfer were arranged by him, Zhen Anguo would never dare to stop it. This was asking for trouble.

Xie Guobang did not say a word during lunch and left after that. He did not even look at Dong Xuebing. He made it look as he had said those things at the table casually. But everyone knew he did it on purpose.

After the City's leaders left, Dong Xuebing quickly walked to a quiet corner and called Xie Huilan.

"Hello, Sister Xie? Your father had come to my branch for inspection earlier."

Xie Huilan laughed. "Haha, I know."

Dong Xuebing knew this was arranged by Xie Huilan. "During lunch, Secretary Xie had purposely offered me a seat beside him. Sister Xie, did you say anything to him?"

"Erm... You can say so."

Dong Xuebing was touched. "Sister Xie, thank you so much. I..."

"You are the one who had helped me. I had promised that I will help you get the transfer. If I can't even do such a simple thing, I will be embarrassed. Don't thank me anymore, alright?"

Dong Xuebing hesitated for a while and asked: "Your... Your father... Should I thank him personally?" He knew his rank was too low to speak to Secretary Xie, but Secretary Xie had done him a favor, and it would be rude if he kept quiet.

"You don't need to do anything now. Everyone in my family is against us dating. Err... wait until you achieve some results at the grassroots level first. My dad likes capable subordinates."

"Huh? You mean Chief Zhen will surely approve my transfer now?"

"Haha, if he still does not release you, his transfer order will be issued."

After hanging up the phone, Dong Xuebing clenched his fist and sighed. Finally. This problem is solved! What a close shave! This transfer was almost called off!

Back at the main building, everyone was looking at Dong Xuebing with respect.

Dong Xuebing saw Yan Lei among a group of people who were walking into the building. He walked quickly and tapped Yan Lei's shoulders with a smile. "Secretary Yan, busy?"

Yan Lei looked at him and nodded before hurrying away.

Dong Xuebing had wanted to make some sarcastic remarks to get back at Yan Lei for snatching the chair earlier. But when he saw Yan Lei avoiding him, he was speechless. City's Party Secretary's influence was too significant. Even Yan Lei who was always finding trouble with him, was scared.

Back at the General Affairs Office, Tan Limei went up to Dong Xuebing. "Chief Dong, Chief Zhen is looking for you." Tan Limei did not see what happened at the cafeteria, but she heard of it. She was also shocked. She wanted to ask Dong Xuebing what happened, but when she thought that Dong Xuebing had the City's Party Secretary's backing, she dare not speak to him like before.

Dong Xuebing nodded and replied: "Ok." Why is he looking for me?

Dong Xuebing went upstairs and knocked on Chief Zhen's office.

"Come in." Zhen Anguo looked at Xiao Dong and smiled. "Have a seat."

Dong Xuebing thought to himself. An hour ago, you scolded me in front of everyone. Now, you are smiling at me? He was very unhappy with Zhen Anguo, but he did not show it on his face. "Chief Zhen, you are looking for me?"

Zhen Anguo nodded and passed him a set of documents. "Look at these."

Dong Xuebing picked up the document and read it. "This is?"

Zhen Anguo replied. "This is a Party School Training course. This is not our City's District Party School training. It is our State Security Training course on firearm training, Psychology, investigations, etc. Normally, only the people from the Sixth Bureau can participate in this training. This course will be starting in a few days. Xiao Dong, I would like to send you for this training. You still have not attended any State Security training since you join, right?"

Dong Xuebing start to wonder what Zhen Anguo was up to. Could he want to make use of this training to stop his transfer? Damn! When will he give up?

Zhen Anguo saw Dong Xuebing's face changed and knew what he was thinking. He was pissed, but he still explains patiently. "You are only involved in administrative work since you entered the State Security. You will be going to the grassroots level and joining the Public Security soon. This training is essential for you. If not, how are you going to cope with that environment? It will be better for you to attend the Party School's training than the training organized by the local authorities. This course is organized by State Security, and what they teach is better than other agencies."

Damn! You should make it clear from the start! You gave me a scare!

Dong Xuebing understood what Zhen Anguo was telling him. He was not a graduate from the Police Training School and cannot be compared to the officers from there. Even a junior Police officer will be better than him. He might not be doing investigation work as a Deputy Bureau Chief after his transfer, but he should at least know how to use a gun and basic investigation techniques. If not, he will be a laughing stock there. The training in the County will not be as proper as the Central Government. State Security Party School's training is the best option. "... Thank you, Chief Zhen. I will cherish this opportunity." But Dong Xuebing was not grateful to Zhen Anguo at all. If Party Secretary Xie had not dropped by today, you would never let me go. If there is anyone I have to thank, it should be Secretary Xie and Xie Huilan!

What Zhen Anguo did now was slapping himself. But he had no choice. The City's Party Secretary had given obvious hints, and there is no way for Zhen Anguo to stop this transfer anymore. He does not even dare to delay the transfer for one day. This was why after Zhen Anguo returned to his office after lunch, he immediately calls his higher-ups and approved Dong Xuebing's transfer. He even helped Dong Xuebing get a spot in the State Security training. This training will be recorded in Dong Xuebing's personal files.

Soon, the whole branch heard of what happened and was amazed by Chief Xiao Dong.

Not only Chief Xiao Dong was capable and could solve problems. The way he handles political struggle was enough to amaze everyone. During the few months Chief Xiao Dong was in the branch, he had gone against the Branch's No. 1 four times. Zhou Guoan's refusal to give Chief Xiao Dong's District Party School's training course spot was the first time. Zhou Guoan demoting Chief Xiao Dong was the second time. Zhen Anguo leaving Chief Xiao Dong out for the exchange program was the third time, and the fourth time was stopping Chief Xiao Dong's transfer.

4 times!

Such clashes had happened 4 times!

But Chief Xiao Dong won every single time! It was unbelievable!

At night, Dong Xuebing's phone rang non-stop. Many people had called him to congratulate him and offered to treat him for dinner. The calls continued until 9 pm. Dong Xuebing immediately fell asleep after he washed up.

The next morning, Dong Xuebing's transfer order was issued.

Dong Xuebing, 23 years old will be transferred to Hebei Province's Fenzhou City, Yantai County, as Public Security Deputy Bureau Chief. His position's rank is Deputy Section Chief!

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About two weeks had passed.

Dong Xuebing had completed the State Security Party School's training. But he does not have the basics in the unarmed combat and firearms. The trainers could only let him have some target practice and teach him some simple basic combat moves. He was not taught more complicated stuff. This was why Dong Xuebing got poor grades during the tests at the end. Luckily, Dong Xuebing was good at theories and managed to scrape through and get the completion certificate.

After completing the training course, Dong Xuebing spent his time bidding goodbye to his former colleagues and friends, like Tan Limei, Sun Zhuang, Guo Panwei, Chang Juan, Xu Yan, Song Shoujie, Xie Huilan, Xie Hao, etc. He will have to report to Yantai County Government in a few days and will not return to Beijing for some time. After he had bid his goodbyes, he boarded a plane.

Zhejiang Province.

Guoshi Village.

In the mining area of Yuyan Mountain, there were continuous explosions.

Many villagers and Chicken Blood Stones merchants were standing outside a small mine. Some people were covering their ears, and some were looking into the mine without blinking. This mine was a miracle. Old Ye and a few other villages had leased this mine at first. But after mining for a few months, they could not find and Bloodstones. Just when everyone had given up, a pretty woman took over this mine from Old Ye, and a bloodstone worth a few hundred thousand was found in the first blast!

Not only that, in the following one month, bloodstones were found in every single blast!

Chicken Blood Stones! Chicken Blood Stones! It was Chicken Blood Stones again! Almost half of all the raw Chicken Blood Stones at the auction in Guoshi village yesterday were from this mine!

Miracle! This was really a miracle!

When everyone heard that this mine will be blasting again, many people came over to see if there are any more Chicken Blood Stones!

Qu Yunxuan was wearing beige colored jeans and grey coat. It was dusty in the mountains, and her face was covered in a thin layer of dust. But the layer of dust was not able to hide her natural beauty. "Is everything ready?"

"Yes, boss. Everything is ready."

"Sister Qu, the explosive is in place."

These two teenagers were Qu Yunxuan's relatives from her hometown. She had hired them to help her. Every day, hundreds of thousands worth of stones were mined. Dong Xuebing was worried about Qu Yunxuan's safety and asked her to hire someone she trusts to help her. Qu Yunxuan listened to him and hired two strong teenagers to help her. Qu Yunxuan turned and look at the denotator. "Let's start."

A few seconds later, there was a loud blast!

"How is it?"

"Are there any bloodstones?"

The onlookers move closer to the mine.

A worker entered the mine with a powerful touch. He looked around before shouting excitedly. "Sister Qu! There is blood! There are Blood Stones!"

The onlookers were surprised and start to talk among themselves.

"God! They find Blood Stones again?"

"I think this should be the main stone vein. There should be more and higher grade stones here!"

"That's right. I heard she had only leased this mine for 2 months, and there is only half a month left. She is really lucky."

A businessman walked into the mine to look at the stones. After that, he smiled and said: "Ms. Qu, can we speak outside?" After they exited the mine, the businessman asked: "I want this stone. How about 200,000 RMB?"

Qu Yunxuan looked at him. "220,000 RMB."

"...210,000 RMB."

Qu Yunxuan replied. "Mr. Sun, we have done businesses several times before. I am not quoting you at a high price."

That businessman smiled and agreed. "Fine. 220,000 RMB. Check or bank transfer?"

Qu Yunxuan is now very familiar with this trade. "Bank transfer. It is the same bank account as before."

The former owner of this mine, Old Ye, was among the crowd. He was regretting his decision to let Qu Yunxuan take over this mine. These stones were supposed to be his.

Just when everyone was feeling amazed and jealous of Qu Yunxuan, Qu Yunxuan's phone rang.

"Continue to dig deeper." Qu Yunxuan instructed her workers before answering her phone. "Hello, Xiao Bing?"

It was Dong Xuebing. "Aunt Xuan, are you at the mines?"

"Yes. We had just found another piece of Blood Stone." Qu Yunxuan laughed and walked away from the people there. She lowered her voice and said: "You are terrific! Everyone had thought this mine was depleted, but you are the only one who knew that there are bloodstones in there. Do you know how many bloodstones we found this one month? Even during our unlucky days, we can also find bloodstones worth tens of thousands!"

"Huh? How much money have we made?"

Qu Yunxuan replied angrily. "You did not even give me a call since I come here. I will only tell you when you are here!"

"Ah, didn't I call you that day? I am at a training course organized by State Security. We are not allowed to bring phones there, but I still call you secretly."

Qu Yunxuan smiled: "Idiot. How would I know if you are lying to me?"

"I will not lie to you. Tell me how much money do we have now?"

Qu Yunxuan paused for a while. "Tell me when are you coming over?"

"Ah... Xuan Xuan, are you missing me?"

Qu Yunxuan scolded: "Where is your respect? If you call me Xuan Xuan again, I will beat you up!"

"Haha, if you miss me, I will go over to see you now."

"Stop talking nonsense. It is also not weekend now. You still have to work."

"I am on leave now. Hurry and tell me. Do you miss me?"

"... No!"

"If you don't miss me, I will not go over to see you."

"..."

"Do you miss me?"

Qu Yunxuan blushed and let out a soft "yes."

Suddenly, a pair of arms wrapped around Qu Yunxuan from her back. Qu Yunxuan got a fright and turned. She froze. It was Dong Xuebing who had hugged her from her back. She quickly came back to her senses and hit him on his arm. "Idiot! You want to give me a fright? What are you here at Yuyan Mountain? When did you arrive?"

Dong Xuebing laughed and kept his phone. "I just landed. I came over after I left my luggage at the hotel." He had flown over from Beijing. He still has a few more days before his reporting date at Yantai county. Dong Xuebing had planned to spend some time with Aunt Xuan and go to Yantai County one day before his reporting date.

Qu Yunxuan stared at Dong Xuebing and pinched his cheeks. "You will be the death of me! Why didn't you call before coming?! How can you hug me suddenly?! I got a fright! I thought some hooligan is taking advantage of me! You little pervert!"

Dong Xuebing pushes Aunt Xuan's hand away from his cheeks. "I only wanted to give you a surprise. See how happy you are. You are pinching and hitting me."

"Call me next time before you come. At least I got the time to get prepared. Look at me now..." Qu Yunxuan gave him a look and turn her back towards him. She took out a small mirror to look at her face and wipe the dust off her face.

Dong Xuebing does not care. He gave Qu Yunxuan a hug and a kiss on her forehead.

Qu Yunxuan pushed him away. "Stop it. My face is dirty."

Dong Xuebing ignored her and gave her another kiss. "It's fine for me."

Qu Yunxuan looked at him and knock him lightly on his head. "You... only know how to say sweet things to make me happy. Dust is all over my face. How can it be fine?"

Dong Xuebing had not seen Aunt Xuan for about a month, and he misses her. But there were too many people around, and they could not do anything. They only chatted for a while before Qu Yunxuan drags him into their mine.

The mine was deeper compared to before.

"Aunt Xuan, can you tell me now?" Dong Xuebing was anxious about the progress of the mine. "How much did we make?"

Qu Yunxuan had been elated recently. She smiled. "This mine you picked is really good. We found Blood Stones almost every two days. We have already dug out more than 20 big raw Blood Stones. Some businessmen had come to me to buy our stones. I will sell to them when I find their offers are reasonable. If not, I will sell the stones at the monthly auction in the village. There was an auction two days ago."

Dong Xuebing's heart was racing. "... How much did we make?"

Qu Yunxuan looked around and pulled him aside. "With the stone, I sold just now, my account has 4.6 million RMB. We have doubled our initial investment of 2 million, and we still have about 20 days left. If we are lucky, we should earn about 5 million."

Even though Dong Xuebing already knew this outcome, he was still surprised.

4.6 million RMB!

4.6 million RMB!

With this much money, Dong Xuebing will have enough to set up a company. Even if he did not set up a company, he has enough to get a wife and let his mother enjoy life!

At this very moment, Dong Xuebing felt he is on track to become a tycoon!

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In the mountains.

Dong Xuebing was still thinking about his money when Qu Yunxuan pulled him to a small slope and sat down.

"Xiao Bing, you are here at the right time. I want to discuss something with you." Qu Yunxuan's beige pants were already dirtied. She does not care about the dirt on the slope. "That Old Ye who rented the mine to us had approached me a few days ago. He wants to take back the mine and break the contract. He will compensate us."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Fat hopes."

Qu Yunxuan touched Dong Xuebing's arm and replied. "You are right. I did not agree. Everyone can tell that this mine is located in a good location. Under normal circumstances, a mine that can produce a few million worths of stones in a year is great. We made a few million in less than 2 months. This is what I want to discuss with you. The production of this mine is very high. Should we use our money to lease a few more months? I know Old Ye will never agree. But I am thinking of spending more money to continue to lease it."

Dong Xuebing rubbed his nose and thought for a while. "What if there are no more bloodstones in the mine?"

Qu Yunxuan laughed. "This should not be possible. Some professionals had dropped by our mine and said that our mine is located very near to the main vein. Our mine might be extending towards the main vein."

"But..." Dong Xuebing had discovered the bloodstones by accident. Now, Qu Yunxuan had already extracted most of the stones he found. He is not sure if there are any more stones deeper in the mine. He only believes his own eyes and not those experts. The expert's opinions are based on theories.

"Why? You don't agree?"

"No... But I am not very sure."

"Oh, don't you know how to look at mines? How about you go in to see for yourself?"

Dong Xuebing paused for a second and nodded. "Alright." Dong Xuebing had accumulated about 20 BACKs. He should have enough time to blow up the mine.

After chatting for a while, Qu Yunxuan stood up. "Ok. You go and check out the mine while I go to the bathroom."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "What bathroom? You are just going behind the bushes to pee. Ok. I will go with you."

Qu Yunxuan turned around and gave him a stare. "There are toilets below. You don't need to come with me."

"Oh. Watch your steps and be careful. Don't trip yourself."

"Since when do I need you to remind me?"

Back at the mine, Dong Xuebing entered his own mine. He walked to the deepest part of the mine, and there were two workers drilling holes into the walls. The drills they were using were longer than regular drills.

Dong Xuebing saw one of the workers finishes drilling a hole, he said: "Please stop for a while."

The two miners stopped the machine and look at Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing said: "That should be enough. There is no need to drill anymore. Bring me to the place where you all store the explosives."

A worker asked: "We are going to blast the mine now? We still have not completed drilling the holes. We need at least two more holes. If not, the bloodstones will be damaged by the blast."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "I know. Just prepare to detonate."

Both miners knew this young man and Ms. Qu were close, and this mine belongs to him. They thought for a while, and one of them remained there to set up the detonation wires, and the other miner brought Dong Xuebing to the place where they kept the explosives. Their explosives were kept in an abandoned mine not far away.

Dong Xuebing told the miner. "You don't need to separate the dynamites. Just carry everything over."

The miner was stunned. "... those are not our explosives. They belong to other mines."

Dong Xuebing smiled: "I know. Just listen to my orders, alright?"

"Ok."

Dong Xuebing and that miner carried a big crate of explosive and purposely avoided the other people at the mining area to the mine. The other miner who was setting up the detonation was shocked to see the crate of explosives. He quickly tells Dong Xuebing that they do not need so many explosives, but Dong Xuebing did not explain. He put on a straight face and orders them to set up the explosives. After that, they walked out of the mine with the detonator.

"Boss, this is against the regulations."

"That's right. That number of explosives will blow everything up. Even if there are Chicken Bloodstones inside..."

Dong Xuebing ignored them and points to the detonator. "Is this the button?"

"Yes. But..."

Dong Xuebing took a few steps back and pressed the button.

Boom!!!! It was an earth-shattering blast! The whole ground shook! Clouds of dust were billowing out of the mine!

The workers nearby were shocked. This was not a normal explosion. Every one start running out to see what was happening. Was it a mine collapse?

"What is happening? What was that explosion?"

"Who is it? Did that person use too many explosives?"

Dong Xuebing ignored everyone. Every second count for him. He waited until the dust settles, and after making sure the mine will not collapse, he ran in with a touch light. The two miners also entered the mine, followed by workers from other mines. The sight they saw in the mine was horrific. Everyone was shocked by what they saw!

"Who used so many explosives? The amount used is ridiculous!"

"Let's not talk about that first. Look at the walls!"

"Huh?! What happened? This is impossible!"

"This mine had produced so many bloodstones! Why... Why is there no more bloodstones?"

Yes. The walls of the mines were all gray in color. It is full of wax stones, and the bits and pieces of stones on the ground do not have the slightest hint of red color! They walked around the mine and discovered a small portion of the mine's wall had a small number of Chicken Bloodstones!

Wasn't this supposed to be the main vein? No. It might also be the main vein. This had happened before in the past, where a section of the main vein does not have Chicken Bloodstones. But... this section is too big. There was only a small amount of bloodstone near the eye of the explosion. Other areas are empty! This mine will become a depleted mine?!

Dong Xuebing also did not expect this to happen. He was glad that he did not ask Aunt Xuan to lease the mine further.

Ok! BACK!

Dong Xuebing estimate that 5 minutes had passed since the explosion. He was about to say BACK 5 times when he suddenly had remembered something. If he says BACK continuously, there will be a slight delay between the BACKs. It will be a waste, and he will also get dizzy. If it was 5 or 6 minutes, it was still okay. But if he wants to return back to 20 minutes or 30 minutes ago, he has to say BACK 20 to 30 times? The delay between the BACK will be more significant!

That's right. Let me try and see if it will work!

Dong Xuebing focuses and mumbled in his heart: "BACK 5 minutes!"

...

Dong Xuebing felt the scene in front of him flashed! Time had returned!

What Dong Xuebing saw next was the detonator in his hand. He looked to his left and right. The two miners were trying to stop him.

"Boss, this is against the regulations."

"That's right. That number of explosives will blow everything up. Even if there are Chicken Bloodstones inside..."

This was exactly 5 minutes ago!

Success! This is a success!

Dong Xuebing was only trying his luck, and it was successful. This way, he will have better control over his power!

"Boss!"

Dong Xuebing laughed and said to the two workers. "I am only joking. Alright. Help me carry the explosives back."

The two miners were relieved. One of them starts to remove the detonation wires, and the other carried the explosives back to the storage area. After doing that, the miners returned to the mine to continue their work.

Dong Xuebing thought for a while and stopped them. "Ok. It's enough for today. You all can stop work today."

One of the miners was surprised: "But Ms. Qu said..."

Dong Xuebing interrupts him: "I will speak to her. You all can stop for the day." Since there are no more Bloodstones in the mine, it will be meaningless to continue. He will be wasting money on manpower and resources.

After a while, Qu Yunxuan returned from the toilet. "Xiao Bing, you asked them to stop work? What's wrong?"

Dong Xuebing nodded and whispered to Aunt Xuan. "I have checked the mine. The situation is not good for us. There should not be any more bloodstones inside."

Qu Yunxuan said disbelievingly. "Cannot be. We had mined so many bloodstones, and everyone said that..."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "They also said that this is a useless mine before we take over it. Aunt Xuan, trust me. I am absolutely right."

Qu Yunxuan smiled and hit Dong Xuebing on his head lightly. "What should we do now? We still have 2 weeks left on the lease. It will be a waste if there are no more Chicken Bloodstones. Just the rental of machinery and workers' wages will cost us more than 10,000."

Dong Xuebing had already thought of the solution. "Then, we will stop mining. Old Ye wants to take back the mine?"

"But..." Qu Yunxuan hesitated and looks upset. She pulled Dong Xuebing back into the mine and looked at the interior of the mine. "Xiao Bing, shall we try blowing up this part? What if..."

"Huh? There is no what if."

"You sure?"

"Very sure."

"Ah..." Qu Yunxuan sighed. "Alright. Just do as you say. Sell the remaining days back to Old Ye."

Dong Xuebing knew Aunt Xuan was reluctant to give up. "Just let it go. We have already doubled our investment in slightly more than a month. We should be satisfied. Rather than wasting money, we should sell the remaining days. Don't you want to set up the Auction company?"

Qu Yunxuan looked at Dong Xuebing and playfully pinched his nose. "Since when do I need you to console me?"

Dong Xuebing pushes her hand away. "Aunt Xuan, can you stop bullying me like this? If you do this again, I will hit you!" He imitated Aunt Xuan.

Qu Yunxuan laughed and raised her hand: "Say it again? Who do you want to hit?"

Dong Xuebing looked at Qu Yunxuan and slapped her butt playfully. "Hit you."

"You pervert! You really hit me?" Qu Yunxuan stared at Dong Xuebing and pinched him. "How dare you?! I will beat you to death!"

"Ah... It's only a joke. You are the one who started it."

"Idiot! Stop there!"

After playing for a while, Dong Xuebing grabbed Qu Yunxuan's hands to prevent her from pinching him. "Alright. I'm sorry. I apologize. Let's settle the business first. Where is Old Ye?"

Qu Yunxuan hit Dong Xuebing's thighs. "... I saw him earlier. Let's look for him."

They walked towards another one of Old Ye's mine. On the way, Qu Yunxuan told Dong Xuebing something. "Old Ye had approached me to try to take back the mine several times. But I did not agree. After that, some local thugs come back our mine every now and then to create trouble. Luckily, I had listened to you and hired some people. If not, we will be in trouble."

Dong Xuebing's face changed. "Really?"

"Yes. I was afraid that you will be worried and did not tell you."

Motherf*ker! Dong Xuebing was furious. He hates those people who played dirty tricks behind others!

10 minutes later, both arrived at the entrance of a mine in the western part of the mountain and found Old Ye. Old Ye was giving instructions to his workers.

Qu Yunxuan said. "Go out for a while. We would like to talk to you about mine."

Old Ye looked at her and thought she would want to extend the lease. The mine's production is very high, and there is no way he will agree to extend the contract. Hmph! After walking out of the mine, Old Ye said: "Your lease will be up in about 2 weeks. You all should prepare to handover the mine back to me."

Dong Xuebing glanced at him. "I heard you want to take back the mine? How much are you going to compensate us?"

Old Ye was surprised. "What do you mean?"

"If the price is right, we are willing to stop our lease now."

Old Ye almost jump up in joy. He does not understand why Dong Xuebing and Qu Yunxuan want to give up the mine when the production is so high. But this is a piece of good news. Although it is only about half a month, the mine should still be able to produce 1 million worth of Bloodstones. "Alright. How much do you all want?"

Dong Xuebing gestured with his hand. "700,000 RMB."

Old Ye shook his head. "I will only give you 550,000 RMB at most."

If Old Ye had not to get the local thugs to create trouble at the mine, Dong Xuebing might agree. After all, whoever that takeover the mine will lose money. But now, Dong Xuebing was not willing to let him off. "700,000 RMB! Not a single cent less." Seeing Old Ye still shaking his head, Dong Xuebing did not say anything and walk off with Aunt Xuan.

"Eh! Wait...! We can negotiate!"

"I already told you the price."

Old Ye thought for a while. 700,000 RMB might be higher than half month rental, but he should be able to recoup it with the mine's production. He gritted his teeth: "Fine! Deal!"

Dong Xuebing laughed to himself. You will regret this decision!

5.3 million RMB!

Dong Xuebing has 5.3 million RMB now!

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That evening.

Dong Xuebing and Qu Yunxuan carried their luggage to Meizhu Holiday Hotel in Hangzhou city. This hotel is surrounded by tea hills and was peaceful and quiet. The architecture is based on an ancient Chinese style and has amenities like a shopping mall, massage parlor, beauty salon, tea house, etc. This is a famous holiday resort in Hangzhou. Longjing tea is said to have originated from this place.

At the front desk, the receptionist smiles: "Sir, we have standard, executive, and suites rooms..."

Before the receptionist could finish, Dong Xuebing pointed to a 2-story villa outside of the window. "I want that place."

The staff replied with a smile. "Do you want a Suite?"

Dong Xuebing replied: "No. What I mean is if there are no guests in that villa building, I will book the whole villa."

The smile on the staff's face froze. "Errr... for two people?"

"Just the two of us. Is it possible?"

The receptionist paused for a while and smiled. "Yes. But guests are staying in that villa. Is block C, next to it, fine with you?"

Dong Xuebing nodded. After getting the keys, he dragged the luggage and walked with Qu Yunxuan towards the building.

On the way, Qu Yunxuan grumbled: "Xiao Bing, a room is enough. Why do you have to book the whole building? It cost more than 10,000 RMB a night."

Dong Xuebing was afraid that Qu Yunxuan would be tired and took the luggage from her. "We had settled the paperwork for the mine and released our workers. We no longer have anything to do with the mine. We had made so much money and should reward ourselves. You must be tired these few days. Today, you should relax and enjoy yourself. Haha, I also have something to tell you later. It is about my work. Just treat this as a celebration."

Qu Yunxuan replied angrily: "You... You are just behaving like a Nouveau riche."

Dong Xuebing shrugged his shoulders: "The two of us are Nouveau riche."

After entering the Villa, Dong Xuebing looked around and nodded. He was satisfied with the villa. They were the only guests in this villa, and they just drop their luggage in the hall. After that, he walked together with Aunt Xuan to the teahouse and ordered the most expensive Longjing tea and some snacks.

Dong Xuebing did not tell Aunt Xuan that he is now dating Xie Huilan. It was because he does not know how to say to her and did not think they are dating for real. Sister Xie might be joking with him. Furthermore, all of her family members are against their relationship. But when Dong Xuebing is with Aunt Xuan, he feels like they are dating. But... Aunt Xuan refused to admit their relationship.

"Wow... the fragrance lingers in the mouth. This is a good tea." Qu Yunxuan said.

Dong Xuebing had lived in poverty for many years, and this is the first time in his life he experienced such enjoyment. "You get what you pay. Oh, how is the Auction company?"

Qu Yunxuan took a sip of her tea and lean back on the bamboo chair. "I have been busy with mine the last month. But most of the paperwork is completed. I am thinking of setting up a small-medium Auction company in Beijing. The location does not need to be expensive. I am asking my friend to help me get a suitable location. We have sufficient funds now, and we should be able to start operation soon. Are we going to invest all 5 million RMB into this company?"

Dong Xuebing thought for a while. "Let me keep the 300,000 RMB. I want to give it to my mother."

"Ok. Then I will invest the rest?"

"Don't invest everything. You are the boss of the company, and shouldn't you get a car?"

"We should not waste money on unnecessary stuff. We are still starting out."

"Aunt Xuan, this is not wasting money. Who will have confidence with our company if they see the boss taking public buses to work? We should not save on this." Dong Xuebing only wanted to give Aunt Xuan a good life. "Just listen to me. You can choose any cars you like, but it must not be cheaper than 200,000 RMB."

Qu Yunxuan smiled. "I know you are concern about me. But this is your money and I..."

Dong Xuebing rolled his eyes. "What are you talking about? I already said this is our money. Without you helping me at the mine, how can we make so much money?"

"You should get a car before me."

Dong Xuebing smiled: "I did think of getting a car. But I'm afraid I can't get one now."

"Why?" Qu Yunxuan asked.

Dong Xuebing picked up a snack and put it in his mouth. "I will tell you later at night. Haha." Yantai County's Public Security Deputy Bureau Chief is different from Beijing. Dong Xuebing is still very young and had to tone down at the start. That's why he cannot get a car now. He got to wait and see.

The snacks were their lunch. After finishing the snacks, Dong Xuebing held Aunt Xuan's hand: "Let's go for a foot massage."

Qu Yunxuan pushes his hand away. "No. It is too expensive."

Dong Xuebing raised his voice slightly. "It is only a small amount to us. You had worked tirelessly for so many days, and you should treat yourself. Let's go. Foot massage is comfortable."

Foot massage, billiards, shopping, and at the end, Dong Xuebing still forced Qu Yunxuan to go for a facial.

Back at the villa, Qu Yunxuan was feeling sore over the amount spent. "Look at how much you spent today. We had spent 20,000 to 30,000 RMB!"

Dong Xuebing hugged her by her waist. "It doesn't matter as long as you enjoy yourself."

Qu Yunxuan smiles and tapped Dong Xuebing's head lightly: "My parents called me a few days ago asking me why I did not return home for so long. They are asking me whether if I have found a job. I don't know how to answer them. You are so capable. 5 million RMB... Other people might not even earn this amount in their lifetime."

Dong Xuebing moved his hands under Aunt Xuan's top. "This is nothing. I still have not told you what happens at work."

Qu Yunxuan blushed and held on to Dong Xuebing's hand tightly. "Tell me now. What happened?"

"Let's take a shower together. After we finish doing 'that,' I will tell you."

Qu Yunxuan stared at him. "You are only thinking about 'that'! You will be the death of me!"

"You keep saying I will be the death of you. But until now, you are still alive."

After hitting Dong Xuebing a few times, Qu Yunxuan walked into the bathroom. Dong Xuebing wanted to bath with her, but Aunt Xuan refused and chase him out. But Dong Xuebing did not give up and begged her. She ends up giving in and pull up the blinds to the window connecting the bathroom to the bed, giving Dong Xuebing a live show of her showering.

Dong Xuebing was satisfied. He thought to himself. If he really got married to Xie Huilan, Aunt Xuan will definitely stop this relationship.

Shirt... pants... bra... panties...

Dong Xuebing laid on the bed and watch Aunt Xuan take off her clothes.

Qu Yunxuan gave Dong Xuebing an angry stare from inside of the bathroom and turned her back to him. She started showering and felt very uncomfortable with Dong Xuebing looking at her.

10 minutes...

20 minutes...

30 minutes...

Dong Xuebing was full of anticipation. Women are so troublesome. A shower needs half an hour?

Qu Yunxuan finally turns off the shower and starts dying herself up with a towel. She wore the bathrobe and walk out. "It's your turn."

Dong Xuebing does not want to shower. He can't wait any longer and pulled Aunt Xuan to the bed.

"What are you doing?" Qu Yunxuan pushed him. "Go and take a shower first!"

Dong Xuebing ignored her. He stripped and jumped onto her. It had been more than one month, and he could finally release everything.

For the next hour, Qu Yunxuan was tossed around on the bed. By the time Dong Xuebing was satisfied, she was out of breath, and her legs turned jellied.

Dong Xuebing hugged Qu Yunxuan by her waist and kissed her. "Xuan Xuan, your body is so soft."

Qu Yunxuan was still panting. "I will be killed by you soon or later. Can you tell me now?"

"Haha, what should you call me?"

"..."

"Hurry up."

Qu Yunxuan lowered her head and said angrily. "... Ge Ge..."

"Hmmm..." Dong Xuebing was overjoyed. He likes to see Aunt Xuan behaving shyly. "I got promoted again. I will be going to the grassroots level. I am transferred to my mother's hometown, Yantai County, as the Public Security Deputy Bureau Chief. Although I am still holding on to my current rank, my position had increased more than 1 level."

Qu Yunxuan was stunned.

Dong Xuebing touched her back lightly. "Aunt Xuan?"

"..."

"Hey, what's wrong?"

"What did you say?! Are you saying those things to make me happy?"

"Huh? The official orders have been issued. I have to report there in 2 days."

"Didn't you get a promotion recently? Why... Deputy Bureau Chief? You are so young. How is this possible?" Qu Yunxuan might not be familiar with the government service, but she will have some knowledge. "I don't believe you. Show me your transfer order now! Quick!"

Dong Xuebing smiled helplessly. He climbed off the bed and took out a document and his personnel file from his bag. "See for yourself. Why should I lie to you?"

Qu Yunxuan did not care that she was still naked. She got off the bed and start reading the document. After a while, she took in a deep breath and look at Dong Xuebing. "Is this real?"

"Why should I get some fake documents to make you happy?"

Qu Yunxuan paused for a few seconds and climb back on the bed. She gave Dong Xuebing a kiss on his face. "Brat! You really make me proud! Our Xiao Bing is not a Deputy Bureau Chief! If Sister Luan knows about this, she will be overjoyed. You are terrific!"

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2 days later.

Yantai County, County Town.

Dong Xuebing had forgotten how long since his last visit to his hometown. He walked along the street and looked at the cars and people passing by. Yantai County was a backward area. One could not see any expensive vehicles on the road. The buildings and dressing of the passerby were the same as what people wore in Beijing's countryside 10 years ago. But the overall environment here is much better than Beijing. The air is fresher, and the place is quieter.

Dong Xuebing took in a deep breath of fresh air and walked into a meat pie shop.

The business of this shop was considered good. 3 out of the 8 tables in the shop were occupied, and Dong Xuebing could smell the fragrance of meat pies from outside.

Dong Xuebing had just landed and took a long-distance bus here. The food on the plane was rubbish. Dong Xuebing was starving when he reached Yantai County. He sat at an empty table and shouted towards the kitchen. "Boss, give me a serving of Beijing meat pie."

"Ok!" The female boss stuck her head through the curtains and replied.

After a while, a piping hot meat pie was served.

Dong Xuebing took a bite. The skin was thin, and the meat was tender. It tastes much better than what he ate in Beijing. It feels more authentic!

Beijing Meat pie was originated from Hebei province. But Hebei and Beijing were close. Yantai County is only a 3-hour drive to Beijing City. It is very near, and there are not many differences in the culture. The food, habits are similar. This was also why Dong Xuebing was overjoyed when Xie Huilan arranged for him to transfer to this county. If he was posted to the southern or Northwestern regions, he might not get used to it.

1 bite... 2 bites... 3 bites...

Dong Xuebing ate slowly. He wanted to devour it, but he is a Deputy Bureau Chief now. He had to watch his image.

After about 20 minutes, all the other customers had left.

The female boss walked out with a bowl of porridge. "Young man, this bowl of purple rice porridge is for you."

Dong Xuebing raised his head. "This is in the house? Thank you."

The female boss does not have any customers now, and she took off her apron and sleeves. She sat beside Dong Xuebing and asked. "Your accent is from Beijing? How many years have you been in Yantai County? Are you working or studying?"

Dong Xuebing smiled: "Work."

The female boss was surprised: "Ah, you look very young. I thought you are still studying. Did you start working young?"

Dong Xuebing replied: "Haha, Sis, you also look very young. I also can't tell that you are the boss of this shop."

The female boss laughed. "You have a sweet tongue. I am already 40." Most people in the FB industry are friendly and chatty. This female boss is one of them.

Dong Xuebing did not know much about Yantai County and wanted to ask around. When the female boss starts chatting with him, he took the opportunity to ask her. "Oh, how is the security around here?"

The female boss frowned. "In this era, there is no place safe. It's the same everywhere."

"You sound like our Yantai County's security is not very good."

"You can say so. Anyway, it's the same in every county. There are thugs and gangsters collecting protection fees and creating trouble. They will come by every few months. Those idiots! I will get back at them sooner or later!"

Dong Xuebing was not surprised. This was also common in Beijing. "Did you report to the police?"

The female boss snorted. "Report to the police? They are just another group of hooligans collecting protection fees. They charge even higher than those hooligans. When I just opened my shop, two police officers came by to have lunch. They hinted to me asking me to give them money, and they will protect my shop. I pretended not to understand them, and the next day, a group of hooligans came. They threw a fly into my meat pie and insisted my shop is unhygienic. I suspect they are in cahoots. Those bastards."

Dong Xuebing replied. "You cannot say that. There are black sheep everywhere."

The female boss does not know this young man is the newly appointed Public Security's Deputy Bureau Chief. "You are still young and do not understand a lot of things. Never mind. Let's talk about other things."

Dong Xuebing asked about other things and had a better understanding of the security in Yantai County. He paid for his food and went to report at the County Government Office with his transfer order.

The County Government Office building is located along Chunjiang road, a bustling road.

Dong Xuebing went up to the guardroom, and the guards called in to ask for confirmation before letting him in.

It was a Deputy Department head from the Organization Department that came out to receive Dong Xuebing. Deputy Department Head Han smiled and shook Dong Xuebing's hand. "Chief Dong, I heard that you are young. But I never expect you to be this young. We have been waiting for you. I represent the County's Party Committee to welcome you." After some pleasantries, Deputy Department Head Han saw Dong Xuebing's luggage and smiled. "Let me send you to the Public Security Bureau. They will arrange your quarter for you."

Suddenly, Deputy Department Head Han's phone rang. He answered it and seems troubled.

After he hung up, Dong Xuebing said. "Department Head Han, if you are busy, I can report to the Public Security Bureau myself."

"How can I let you do that?"

Dong Xuebing declined his offer, and Department Head Han did not insist. But he still called for a driver to send Dong Xuebing to the bureau. Dong Xuebing could tell that Department Head Han was not overly enthusiastic about meeting him. When Xie Huilan was arranging for Dong Xuebing's transfer, she did not let anyone know about Dong Xuebing had made used of the Xie's family connections. This was the reason why Department Head Han treated him normally. Before coming here, Xu Yan and Xie Huilan had reminded him to stay low. This was also what Dong Xuebing wanted. He wants to learn from Deputy Chief Liu Hua. Keep a low profile and be unnoticeable.

After a while, the car stopped in front of the County Public Security Bureau.

Dong Xuebing was slightly disappointed when he saw the few office buildings in the compound. He thought the State Security's office buildings were rundown. But this County Bureau was also the same. The office buildings were all old and rundown. Even the floor tiles were full of cracks. The paint was peeling off the wall fence, and this place was much worse than the Western District Branch. Seem like Yantai County is a poor area and does not have enough funds to maintain the buildings.

Dong Xuebing asked the driver to go and walk into the bureau with his luggage.

County Public Security Bureau's Office Director Hu Silian heard that Deputy Bureau Chief Dong had arrived, and she quickly walk out of the office building to receive him. Hu Silian was 35 years old. Although she was not as pretty as Xie Huilan and Qu Yunxuan, she was still above average. Hu Silian had seen Dong Xuebing's photograph before and could recognize him immediately. She already knew this new Deputy Bureau Chief is very young. But when she met him in person, she was still surprised. She extended her hand for a handshake. "You are Chief Dong? I am Hu Silian from the command center."

The County Public Security's Office had been renamed to Command Center. But everyone still calls this department as Office.

Dong Xuebing heard Hu Silian saying she is from the Command Center, he knew she is the Deputy Director and not the overall in-charge. He smiled and shook her hand. "Director Hu, nice to meet you. Sorry to have you come out to receive me."

Hu Silian smiled sweetly. "You are too polite. Eh? You are alone?"

Dong Xuebing laughed and nodded.

Hu Silian was curious why the County Government Office did not assign any leaders to send Chief Dong to the bureau. Usually, when there is a new appointment of a leader, there will be other leaders around. News of this 23 years old Deputy Bureau Chief had spread throughout the bureau. For a 23 years old to be transferred to the grassroots level, he should have a strong backing or very capable. If the County Government did not send anyone to accompany Chief Dong, that means Chief Dong got this position by his own capability and does not have any backings.

Hu Silian was monitoring Dong Xuebing quietly. "Chief Dong, your office is ready. Let me show you your office."

Dong Xuebing thought for a second and said: "Bring me to Bureau Chief and Political Commissar first."

"Bureau Chief and the leaders of various departments had gone to the City for a meeting. They will be back tomorrow."

"Oh..." Dong Xuebing nodded. "Alright. Let's go to the office then."

Hu Silian brought Dong Xuebing into an office building opposite the front pouch and went up to the 5th story. Along the way, there were many uniformed officers and office staff. They saw Director Hu's expression and knew who the person beside her was. They greeted Dong Xuebing politely.

"Chief Dong."

"Chief Dong..."

Dong Xuebing smiled and nodded to those who greeted him. He had learned how to behave like a leader from Xie Huilan. A leader must act like a leader. He must have the air of a leader. If not, no one will respect him.

At the office.

To Dong Xuebing's surprise, his office was totally different from the office buildings outside. The curtains are made from expensive materials, and there are two pots of expensive plants by the window. The desk and bookshelves were made from good wood. The sofa and office chair were full leather. It was well renovated. Even if the cost of living in the counties is lower than Beijing City, this office cost at least 100,000 RMB.

Hu Silian looked at Dong Xuebing. "Chief Dong, if there is any area you do not like or need anything, let me know. I will get it change immediately."

Dong Xuebing laughed and shook his head. "This office is fine. Director Hu, thank you for the trouble." On the way to the office, Dong Xuebing found out that Hu Silian was not a Deputy. She is the Office Director.

Hu Silian knew people from Beijing were polite. "It's my duty to serve the leaders."

After placing his luggage on the sofa, Dong Xuebing said. "Director Hu, can you help me contact the County government's guest house?"

Hu Silian quickly took out a bunch of keys from her pocket. "Chief Dong, I know you will be coming today. The higher-ups had already approved your quarters. These are your keys. The quarter is in a nearby neighborhood. Most of the leaders in our bureau stay there. It is considered our County's Public Security family quarters. I had sent people to clean up your apartment. Let me know if you need anything. I will get someone to help you."

Efficient.

Dong Xuebing was very satisfied with Hu Silian's work attitude. He thanked her again. He was not rude to Hu Silian as almost everything in the bureau had to go through her department. Her duties cover a lot of things, and her rank should be a Deputy Section Chief as well. Her deputies should be the ones receiving him and helping him to arrange for his quarters. But she came to receive him personally. This was a form of respect for him, and Dong Xuebing had to do the same to her.

After Hu Silian left, Dong Xuebing sat in his chair.

From today onwards, Dong Xuebing will be officially in this position. This will be a new challenge for him.

Dong Xuebing looked at his watch and went over to the bookshelves. He took out a few files and start reading it. It was not sure if these files were placed here by Hu Silian or the previous Deputy Chief. These files contain information about the county, their work, and duties. These were critical to a new Public Security Office like Dong Xuebing, and he spent the whole afternoon reading those files.

Soon, it was time to report off.

Dong Xuebing pack up and left his office. He did not go back immediately and went to a noticeboard on the first floor. There was an organization chart with photos there. He memorized the names, rank, and faces of all the leaders to prevent himself from addressing the leaders wrongly.

The newly posted Deputy Bureau Chief was the topic of discussion among the police officers.

"I heard Chief Dong is only 23. He is even younger than our youngest officer!"

"Did you misremember his age? Could it be 33 or 43?"

A few of the office staff were joking as they walked towards Dong Xuebing's direction. They saw Dong Xuebing and thought he was a new police officer. They did not take note of him and looked at the noticeboard. They want to see for themselves how young the newly posted Deputy Bureau Chief was. They saw the birthdate of Dong Xuebing, and he was really 23. But when they noticed the newly pasted photograph of Dong Xuebing, they were shocked. They immediately look at the young man beside them.

"Dong... Chief Dong!"

"Chief Dong!"

The few officers were shocked. They did not expect Chief Dong to be standing just beside them and had heard what they were discussing earlier. It's a taboo to talk about the leaders behind their backs!

Dong Xuebing does not care about these and smiles at them before walking out of the bureau.

The few police officers sighed in relieve.

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After leaving the bureau, someone called Dong Xuebing. He turned around, and it was the Office Director Hu Silian. Hu Silian was pushing an electric bicycle towards him with a smile. "Chief Dong, let's go back to the quarters together." She was very considerate. She knew Dong Xuebing was new to the county and might not be able to find his way to the quarters. "Put your luggage on my bike. My bike basket is strong and can withstand the weight."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "How can I do this? You should ride your bike. I should not make you walk with me."

Hu Silian kicked the bicycle stand and went over to take Dong Xuebing's luggage from him. "It is not far from here. Oh, the Bureau's leaders are all not around and did not arrange for a welcome meal for you. How about coming over to my place for dinner? Haha, my husband's cooking is delicious." As the Office Director, Hu Silian's political wisdom is much higher than Dong Xuebing. Back in the State Security, Dong Xuebing's work is similar to Hu Silian. But he had a foul temper and offended many people. Hu Silian, on the other hand, was the total opposite of him. She is an all-rounder and treated all the leaders well. Maybe it was also because she is a woman.

Dong Xuebing replied. "It's fine. I am going to Hui Tian Village at night to visit my mother."

Hu Silian was surprised. Chief Dong's hometown is also from Yantai County? She does not know about this.

County's Bureau family quarters.

This is a small estate, and the buildings are about 20 years old. But the condition of the buildings is still okay. After Hu Silian brought Dong Xuebing to his apartment, he was speechless. The interior of the apartment was nicely renovated and well-equipped with home appliances. LCD tv, automatic washing machine, air conditioner, etc. It was almost like a hotel room.

After Hu Silian left, Dong Xuebing put down his luggage and lie down on the queen size bed. The grassroots level is very different from Beijing. They did not care about what others think. This apartment might even be better than Xu Yan's residence. Oh, I should fetch Mum over to stay with me. She had suffered for most of her life, and it's time for her to enjoy.

Dong Xuebing picked up his phone and called his mother's village home.

"Hello? Who are you looking for?" It was a woman who answered.

Dong Xuebing replied. "I am Dong Xuebing. Is my mum there?"

"It's you?" The woman paused for a while. "Wait a minute... Xiaoping... Xiaoping... Your son is calling!"

After a while, Dong Xuebing's mother, Luan Xiaoping, answered. "Xiao Bing? Why are you calling my house number?" Her son seldom calls her at home. He usually calls her at her school.

Dong Xuebing frowned. "Mum, who was that woman?"

"It's your uncle's wife."

"Hmph! She is still the same after so many years. She sounds like I owe her money!"

"Nonsense. Your Aunt cares about you."

"Mum, you don't need to speak up for them. We know their true colors well." When Dong Xuebing's father was sick, Dong Xuebing and his mum had tried to borrow money from them. But his Uncle and First Aunt's families did not lend them a single cent. It was his Second Aunt, who was not financially well to do, lend them her life savings. Dong Xuebing's relationship with his mother's family soured over this incident. He avoided contacting them all these years. The only people he contacted from his mother's family are his Second Aunt and her husband.

"Xiao Bing, are you looking for me? I am cooking now. How about I call you later?"

"Why are you cooking again? You have been at work the whole day, and Uncle's wife is at home the whole day. Why are you cooking for them?"

"It's fine. We are a family and don't need to be so calculative."

"Mum, you are too honest. You should not do these!"

"I know what to do. This is none of your business."

Whenever he mentioned about his mother's family, Dong Xuebing was furious. He got up from the bed and said. "I am in Yantai County now. I will go over to your place later."

"Eh? You are not working? Why are you here?"

"It is some work-related matters. I will tell you when I see you. I am heading over now."

"Have you taken dinner? I will call your Second Aunt's family over too. We will wait for you to have dinner." During Lunar New Year, Luan Xiaoping had mentioned to Dong Xuebing before. Now, her son was finally willing to return home, and she was overjoyed. She thought her son had purposely took leave back to visit her.

Dong Xuebing boarded a long-distance bus and arrived at Hui Tian Village.

After alighting from the bus, Dong Xuebing saw his mum waiting for him. Dong Xuebing grumbled: "Why are you here? It's so late, and it is dangerous for you to be here." The security around here is not as good as Beijing. "Who is at home? Are Second Aunt and her family here?"

Luan Xiaoping laughed. "Your younger sister (cousin, Second Aunt's daughter) is still at work. She says she will be coming back soon. The rest have arrived."

Dong Xuebing held his mother's hand. "Alright. Let's go. Watch your steps."

"Haha, my eyes are still good. You don't need to hold me." Luan Xiaoping patted her son's hand and lead the way.

As they were reaching home, they saw a group of young men walking in the opposite direction. They were smoking cheap cigarettes and looked drunk. Some of them were staring at Dong Xuebing and Luan Xiaoping.

Luan Xiaoping saw them and quickly pulled her son aside and lowered her head.

Dong Xuebing looked at them: "Mum, who are these people? Why are you so afraid of them?"

"Our county produces gold, and these hooligans are working in the mines. They lived in the village. They will steal vegetables from people's gardens and disturb the girls around here. They do all sorts of bad things." Luan Xiaoping was relieved when she saw the hooligans walking away. "Xiao Bing, stay away from them when you see them. We cannot offend them. I heard the officers from our Village police station is close to them. The hooligans dug up our sweet potatoes several times, and we reported to the police. But the police officers ignored us."

"Huh? Stay away from them?"

"Listen to me. You are working in Beijing, and your authority is useless here. You will not win them."

Dong Xuebing wanted to laugh. You are telling the County's Public Security Deputy Bureau Chief to stay away from some hooligans? Are you joking with me?!

Dong Xuebing had been to this house a few times when he was young. Other than the date tree in the garden had gotten taller, nothing was changed. They walked through the front yard and opened the metal gate. They entered the compound. Dong Xuebing looked around. Almost the whole family was there. His grandmother, uncle and his wife, his First Aunt and her husband, and his Second Aunt and her husband. Only a few of his cousins are not around.

Other than his Second Aunt and her family, Dong Xuebing dislikes the rest of them. But he had to take note of his mother's feelings and greeted everyone.

Dong Xuebing's Uncle and First Aunt's families ignored him. After all, Dong Xuebing had quarreled with them in the past, and they still remember it. Only Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt and her family greeted him back. His Second Aunt walked over and held his hand. "Xiao Bing has grown up. Look, you are so much taller than me now. Come... Sit here. We are starting dinner soon."

Dong Xuebing missed his Second Aunt too. "Second Aunt, you also look younger than before. How is your health?"

"I'm good. Haha."

Second Aunt's husband laughed. "I heard from your mum that you are a leader with the government now?"

Dong Xuebing took out a packet of Chong Hua cigarettes from his pocket and gave a cigarette to Second Aunt's husband. "Ha... It's just a job. Have a smoke."

Second Aunt's husband looked at the cigarette packet. "Oh, this a pack of good cigarettes."

Dong Xuebing's uncle saw Dong Xuebing did not give him any cigarettes and frowned. "The leaders in State Security are worthless. Deputy Chief does not have any authority."

His wife laughed and added: "That's right. The officials at the grassroots level have more authority."

Dong Xuebing turned and looked at them.

Luan Xiaoping was unhappy to hear them say these things about her son. But that's her elder brother's wife, and she cannot talk back at them.

The second Aunt retorted. "You cannot say this. Xiao Bing is still young and has a bright future."

Dong Xuebing's First Aunt also dislike him and said: "Mum is hungry now. Let's not wait for Xiao Jin and start dinner."

Dong Xuebing's First Aunt and Uncle treated Dong Xuebing this way was because of their arguments in the past. Also, Dong Xuebing was working for State Security in Beijing. Beijing is the capital of China and had countless officials. Deputy Section Chief rank officers are nothing there. Outside of their workplace, no one will recognize them. This was why no one cares when they found out Dong Xuebing had become a Deputy Section Chief.

Dong Xuebing was trying his best to control his anger during this meal.

It was not only about his relatives' attitude towards him. It was also the way they treated his mother.

Luan Xiaoping was like a servant in the house. She had to cook, bring out the dishes, pour tea, etc. Second Aunt and her even had to clear and wash the dishes after dinner. Luan Xiaoping's health had never been good. In the day, she had to teach in the Junior High School, and after she returns from work, she will have to do these chores. Dong Xuebing's Uncle's wife is not working and does not help out at all. After dinner, she just sat on the sofa with First Aunt to watch TV.

Luan Xiaoping sense her son was about to explode and smiled. "Xiao Bing, you must be tired from the traveling. Go and take a rest."

Dong Xuebing stared at his Uncle's wife and First Aunt's family coldly. He was about to say something when the main door suddenly opened.

It was his Second Aunt's daughter. Dong Xuebing's cousin Tang Jin ran in, crying.

Dong Xuebing had not seen her for a while and could hardly recognize her. "You are... Xiao Jin? What happened? Who made you cry?!"

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At home.

Tang Jin was still crying when she looked at Dong Xuebing. She wiped her tears. "Cousin?"

Second Aunt rushes over. "What's wrong? What happened? Why are you crying?"

Dong Xuebing's uncle stood up. "Did someone bully you at the factory? Tell me! I will get revenge for you!" Dong Xuebing's First Aunt and her husband also step forward to ask what happened. Tang Jin was not very pretty, but she was adorable and well-liked by everyone. Furthermore, she had been living with her grandmother, Uncle, and First Aunt. This was why they treated her better than Dong Xuebing.

Tang Jin shook her head and kept quiet.

Luan Xiaoping passed her a handkerchief. "Xiao Jin, is it... is it those hooligans?"

Tang Jin cried louder when he mentioned those hooligans. "Sob... sob... they... they tried to take advantage of me."

Tang Jin's father's face changed. "Tell me. What happened?!"

"Sob... I finished work and came back to the village... when I was about to reach home... Sob... those hooligans who stole our sweet potatoes surrounded me... they want to bring me out for a ride with their motorbikes... but I refused... they start to touch me everywhere... Sob... A few villagers walked past, and I took the opportunity to escape home..."

Her father banged on the table in anger. "Those bastards! They are too much!"

When Dong Xuebing's family was in trouble, it was Second Aunt's family who helped him. Although they had only lent Dong Xuebing's family some money, it was all their savings. Dong Xuebing and his mother had returned the money the year before, but he still wanted to repay their kindness. Seeing his sister, Tang Jin, getting bullied by that bunch of hooligans, Dong Xuebing was furious. "Xiao Jin, where are they now?"

Tang Jin was still sobbing. "They... They should be gone by now."

Tang Jin's father picked up a stool and was about to rush out of the house.

Dong Xuebing's First Aunt grabbed him and asked: "What are you going?"

"Sis, let go of me. My daughter cannot be bullied by them! I will make them pay for this!"

First Aunt replied: "You should also know about that group of hooligans. They are a nuisance to everyone in the village. They outnumbered you and even if you go..."

Tang Jin snatched the foldable stool from her father. "Dad... Sob... I am fine. Don't go."

Dong Xuebing said with blackface. "Call the police!"

Second Aunt was also in tears. "Xiao Bing, the boss of the gold mine is close with the police officers. These hooligans are employed by the boss."

Dong Xuebing does not care about all these. "Call the police!"

The head of the family, Dong Xuebing's grandmother, suddenly said: "Call the police! We cannot allow Xiao Jin to be bullied like this!"

Luan Xiaoping was the closest to the phone, and she called the police. "Hello, Police? My niece is molested by a group of hooligans... that's right... Yes... Hurry up and send someone to catch them. That group of hooligans should still be around..." After that, she told the operator the address before hanging up. Luan Xiaoping turned to the rest and said. "The police say they will arrive shortly."

Dong Xuebing waved to Tang Jin. "Xiao Jin. Come closer and let me look at you."

Tang Jin walked over to Dong Xuebing and sat beside him. "Brother."

Dong Xuebing smiled. "You are all grown up. Our Xiao Jin is so pretty. Stop crying. The police will catch those hooligans." Dong Xuebing does not care if those hooligans have a good relationship with the police officers at the village station. They had called the police and told them the address. The village station should know this was his family's home. The officers will not dare to ignore this case.

But things did not proceed according to Dong Xuebing's plan.

10 minutes...

20 minutes...

The police station was not far from their house, but the police did not come!

Dong Xuebing took in a deep breath. "Call them again!"

Dong Xuebing's Uncle, Aunts, and the rest knew that the station had no intention of sending their officers. They were on the hooligan's side!

Luan Xiaoping sighed and called again. After she hanged up, she turned and said. "The station says they do not have enough officers and might not be able to attend to us today."

Tang Jin's father scolded: "They are in cahoots!"

Tang Jin started sobbing again.

Dong Xuebing's was furious. You all should know it is my family who called the police, and you all don't even bother to send the officers? What's the meaning of this? Trying to show me that you dare to stand up against me? You don't want to give me face? F*k! You all are too daring! Hooligans and a Deputy Bureau Chief, and you all dare to choose to side with the hooligans? Fine!

Dong Xuebing took out his phone and called the Bureau's Office Director, Hu Silian.

Hu Silian was watching TV with her husband. "Hello, Chief Dong?"

Dong Xuebing asked in a serious tone. "Director Hu, who is the Chief of Hui Tian Village's station?"

Hu Silian was surprised and could sense Chief Dong was angry from his tone. "It's Liu Dahai."

"Can you give me his number?"

"Sure. Give me a minute." Hu Silian pointed to the coffee table, and her husband immediately passes her a notebook. Hu Silian knew something must have happened at Hui Tian Village. But since Chief Dong did not mention anything, she did not ask. She quickly gave Dong Xuebing Liu Dahai's number.

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing immediately call Liu Dahai.

Everyone in the house was looking at Dong Xuebing. Luan Xiaoping asked: "Son, who did you call?"

Dong Xuebing replied: "A colleague."

Ring, ring, ring... The line got through and a man who sounded slightly drunk answered. "Hello?" Liu Dahai had just finished dinner and drinking with some officers. He had only reached home for 15 minutes, and his wife was giving him a back massage. He was about to fall asleep when his phone rang.

Dong Xuebing coldly said. "Liu Dahai?"

Liu Dahai was stunned. Who dares to address him by his full name?

"It's me. Who are you?"

"Dong Xuebing!"

Dong Xuebing? Who is Dong Xuebing? Liu Dahai was about to ask him when he suddenly remembered. He sat up on his bed. "You are... Chief Dong?" He remembered who Dong Xuebing was. This was the newly transferred Deputy Bureau Chief, and today was his first official day at work!

Dong Xuebing sneered. "Liu Dahai, as a Station Chief, you really make the Public Security proud!"

Liu Dahai was shocked. "Chief Dong, what happened?" He could tell Chief Dong was furious. But he does not understand when he offended this newly transferred Deputy Bureau Chief. He had not even met him before!

Dong Xuebing just said his address and shouted: "10 minutes! I give you 10 minutes to get here!" After that, he hangs up the phone!

Liu Dahai was stunned. Who did I offend?

Liu Dahai's wife asked worryingly. "Dahai, what did Chief Dong say?"

"He asked me to go..." Liu Dahai suddenly recalled something and immediately get dressed while calling his station. He told the officer the address and asked: "Hurry, find out who is staying at this address." He does not understand why Chief Dong appeared in Hui Tian Village.

The police officer who answered the call replied immediately: "Chief Liu, I know about this family. It is the Luan's family, and they do not have any backing. Huh? They contacted you?"

Liu Dahai frowned. "What do you mean?"

"That family had called the police about half an hour earlier. One of their family members was bullied by some hooligans. You should also know who the boss of those hooligans is... I think this is a small issue and did not send any officers to attend to it."

Liu Dahai heard this and scolded: "Why didn't you report to me?!"

"This is only a minor dispute. I think..."

A minor dispute?! Even Bureau Chief Dong had called up personally! Liu Dahai did not let that officer finish what he was saying. "Get over there immediately! If you all can't get there within 5 minutes, all of you can pack your bags and get lost!" At the grassroots level, many leaders do things differently from the leaders in Beijing. They were much "fiercer" and direct.

After hanging up the phone, Liu Dahai knew the reason why Chief Dong had called him. Chief Dong just happened to pass by that area and saw the police officers ignoring the commoners? This was why he is so angry? But even if he is a Deputy Bureau Chief, Hui Tian Village is not under his jurisdiction. Why was he meddling with someone else business?

Ring, ring, ring... Liu Dahai's phone rang again. It was County Bureau's Office Director Hu Silian that called.

Liu Dahai answered. "Director Hu."

Hu Silian asked: "Chief Liu, what is wrong at your side?"

Liu Dahai knew Hu Silian was asking about Chief Dong's anger. "I am not very sure. Chief Dong had called me and scolded me. He wants me to go to a household in the village within 10 minutes."

Hu Silian laughed. "I had just found out that Chief Dong's hometown is in Hui Tian Village, and his mother's surname is Luan."

"Ah?!" Liu Dahai's face turned green. "Director Hu. Thank you!"

Shit! I am in deep shit!

Liu Dahai immediately ran out of his house!

Liu Dahai finally understood why Chief Dong was so angry. Chief Dong's relative is bullied by hooligans, and they called the police. But the station ignored his calls. Damn! This is challenging Chief Dong's authority! If words get out, it will be the end of his career!

Liu Dahai called the village station a few more times to make sure they had sent out the officers while speeding towards Dong Xuebing's family house.

Liu Dahai was innocent. If Dong Xuebing were transferred from other agencies, they would have found out his family and relatives' address before he even reports for duty. But Dong Xuebing was transferred from a specialized agency. All of his information was confidential. All they knew about Dong Xuebing was his name and where he was transferred.

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Luan Family.

Everyone had heard what Dong Xuebing said over the phone. All of them were stunned.

Luan Xiaoping asked: "Xiao Bing, did you just call Chief Liu?" Everyone in the village knew who Liu Dahai was!

Dong Xuebing nodded. "He will be here soon. We shall see how he is going to settle this after he arrives. Sis, don't worry. Since I am here, I will help you." He patted Tang Jin's back and wiped her tears. "If the Village Station Chief wants to ignore this and want to protect those hooligans, fine. I will let the County Bureau send officers over. Don't be scared. Stop crying."

Tang Jin's eyes opened wide. "County Bureau?"

Dong Xuebing's Uncle's wife felt he was boosting. "You are from Beijing's State Security. You don't have any authority here."

That's right. No one believes Liu Dahai will come over. He is a leader in the village. Why would he handle this case personally?

Dong Xuebing just sat there looking at his watch. If Liu Dahai did not arrive within 10 minutes, it means he knew this was his address and purposely choose to ignore his calls. This was to challenge his authority. Dong Xuebing will never allow anyone to step all over his head. If Liu Dahai arrived within 10 minutes, that means he might not know his family's address.

1 minute past...

3 minutes past...

8 minutes past...

Dong Xuebing's Uncle's wife looked at Dong Xuebing impatiently and said to Luan Xiaoping. "Are the dishes done?"

Luan Xiaoping remembered that she was washing the dishes halfway. "Sister-in-law, I will go and wash them now."

Screeched... Screeched!!!! It was the sounds of hard braking! Followed by the sounds of cars' doors being slammed closed.

Dong Xuebing patted Tang Jin's back. "Xiao Jin, go and open the door." Dong Xuebing will not open the door himself. But everyone in the house is all Dong Xuebing's elders, and he can only ask Tang Jin to open the door.

Tang Jin was scared. She felt it might be those hooligans coming to create trouble. She walked out to the door and opened it cautiously. She was shocked by what she saw after she opened the door. There were 7 to 8 police officers and the Village's Station Chief Liu Dahai standing outside. "You... Who are you all looking for?"

First Aunt, Uncle, Second Aunt, and the rest looked out from the living and were shocked!

He really came! Liu Dahai really came! What was happening?

Before everyone could figure out what was happening, Dong Xuebing said: "You are Chief Liu? Your village station's officers are really on time! You all arrive so fast!" Everyone in the house was shocked. Dong Xuebing banged the table with his phone. "Two calls! Half an hour! You all still dare to tell me that you all don't have enough manpower and will not be coming today? Ah? What the hell are you all doing?!"

Luan Xiaoping panicked and quickly signaled to her son.

Dong Xuebing's Uncle, Tang Jin, and the rest were stunned. Chief Liu was the head of the village's police station. You dare to scold him like this?

The few police officers were called over after receiving a call at home. They do not know what happened. They were shocked to see their Station Chief getting scolded by a young man in his early 20s. Some of them were about to scold Dong Xuebing when Liu Dahai said something that stunned everyone!

Liu Dahai wiped his sweat. "Chief Dong, it's our station's operator who failed in his duties."

Chief Dong? He is the newly transferred Bureau Chief's Dong?

The few police officers immediately shut up and stood at attention.

Dong Xuebing continued. "Stop pushing the responsibility to others! You all dare to ignore the public's call for help? Wait until tomorrow? We would be dead by then! From what I see, you all have no intentions to send officers over! Is this the way your station does things? Ah? Is this how you all serve the people? Ah?"

Liu Dahai bowed his head. "Chief Dong. It's my fault. I had failed to manage my men. I... really did not know about this." Liu Dahai did not say that he does not know this was Dong Xuebing's family home. He could not say this as this would be telling Chief Dong that the Police officers are ignoring the public's call for help. He just said that he did not know about this. This was telling Dong Xuebing that he does not know Dong Xuebing's mother's family is staying here and does not know what happened at the station.

After a round of scolding, Dong Xuebing vented some of his anger. He pointed at Tang Jin and said. "Look at the security of this village? A lady walking on the streets got surrounded by a bunch of thugs?! Ah? No policemen are bothered to look into this? Those hooligans had come to steal from our garden, and we called the police. But no officers came to investigate! What have you been doing?!"

"I had overlooked. Rest assured, I will make sure all the culprits get the punishment they deserved!" Liu Dahai did not even need to ask and knew who the hooligans were. He turned to his men and shouted: "Go! Bring them back now!" Liu Dahai was furious. Chief Dong's relative was bullied in his turf, and he was embarrassed.

The few police officers rushed out of the house.

A while later, the efficiency of the officers was shown to Dong Xuebing. Within minutes, the officers brought back 4 hooligans. They were drinking and playing cards at one of their friend's place when the officers rushed in and arrested them. This was not the first time the hooligans interacted with the officers. They knew each other, and the hooligans did not expect the officers to arrest them without saying a word. On the way back, the officers told them that the girl they harassed earlier was the sister of the County's Public Security Deputy Bureau Chief. The hooligans knew they were in trouble.

Dong Xuebing looked at the 4 hooligans and turned to Tang Jin. "Xiao Jin, are they the ones who harassed you?"

Tang Jin was still puzzled why all the officers called her cousin Chief Dong. Even Liu Dahai treated Dong Xuebing like he was his superior. She got braver and pointed to one hooligan with dyed hair. "It's them! This yellow hair touched my waist!"

Dong Xuebing pulled a long face and nodded.

Liu Dahai heard that and signaled to his men.

That officer got the hint and went over to give that yellow hair a kick to his ass!

The rest of the officers immediately got the hint and start beating up those hooligans. "You all even dare to harass our Chief Dong's sister?! You all are asking for it!"

The hooligans were rolling on the ground in pain. "Chief Dong, Ms. Tang, we are sorry. We will not do it again!"

Tang Jin felt much better, and she even wanted to go over and give them a few kicks.

Dong Xuebing suddenly waved his hand. "Don't hit them here! Bring them back and charge them accordingly to the law!"

The few officers stopped immediately. They understood the meaning of those words. Charge them according to the law was impossible. What Dong Xuebing meant was don't hit them here. Bring them back to the station and beat them up there!

Liu Dahai thought to himself. Leaders from Beijing speaks differently. If he were in Dong Xuebing's position, he would surely tell the officers to beat them up immediately. But Dong Xuebing gave them a hint in his first sentence, and the next sentence was telling them to abide by the law. This was to prevent getting himself into trouble if any of the hooligans were severely injured. After all, he had told the officers to charge them according to the law, and he was not involved in beating up the hooligans.

After the incident at Senior Xie's villa, Dong Xuebing had gotten better in the way he speaks.

After Liu Dahai and his men left with the hooligans, Dong Xuebing smiled/ "Xiao Jin, those hooligans will be detained for some time. Are you feeling better now?"

Tang Jin asked excitedly. "Brother! You are terrific! Why are they so scared of you?"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Haha, you should ask them this question. They are the ones who failed in their duties."

Luan Xiaoping and the rest did not say anything earlier. But after all the officers left, Luan Xiaoping pulled her son's arm and asked. "Xiao Bing, why are they calling you Chief Dong? Why are you their Chief now?" Second Aunt, her husband, and the rest were looking at Dong Xuebing. They still could not figure out what happened.

Dong Xuebing patted his mother's hand. "Mum, I told you previously that I might be transferred to another place. The transfer order was issued, and I am now our County's Public Security Deputy Bureau Chief."

Luan Xiaoping was surprised. "Public Security? Deputy Bureau Chief? Our county?"

"Yes. I made use of some connections and finally got the transfer." Dong Xuebing made it sound simple. But only he knows how difficult it was to get this position. He almost ended his career.

Dong Xuebing's Uncle's cigarette fell onto the ground. "Ah! This... This..."

Second Aunt was also stunned. "Xiao Bing, you are so young... How did you..."

Dong Xuebing's First Aunt and Uncle's wife looked at each other. They could see the fear and shock in each other eyes.

Everyone does not believe this. Yan Tai County's Public Security had never had a Deputy Bureau Chief below the age of 30 in the past. Dong Xuebing was only 23. But the attitude of Liu Dahai and the officers towards Dong Xuebing proved this was true. Dong Xuebing had become a somebody now!

Luan Xiaoping was the happiest. Never in her dreams, she had expected her son to become a high-ranking official. She could finally hold her head high in front of her relatives.

Tang Jin hugged Dong Xuebing excitedly and walked around him, looking at him from head to toe. "Brother! You are the Deputy Bureau Chief now! My brother is the Deputy Bureau Chief! Hahaha! If anyone dares to bully me in the future, I will ask you to arrest them!"

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Everyone in the house was still digesting the shocking news of Dong Xuebing becoming their County's Public Security Deputy Bureau Chief.

Dong Xuebing laughed and pulled Tang Jin's arms, which was still wrapped around his neck, and patted her on her head. "You have been mischievous since young. You are all grown up now, and why are you still behaving like a kid?" Tang Jin did not attend university and had started working after High School. She is currently working at a leather bag factory in the village. She was not much younger than Dong Xuebing.

Tang Jin laughed. "I am happy... This is the first time our family has a high-ranking official."

Dong Xuebing smiled. "It is only a Deputy Section Chief position. I am the lowest rank Deputy Bureau Chief in the Bureau. What high-ranking official are you talking about?"

Tang Jin laughed. "This is still not considered high rank? Where else can you find a Deputy Bureau Chief in his early 20s? Brother, will you be staying here in the future?"

Dong Xuebing replied: "I should be in Yan Tai County for the next 1 to 2 years. I am not sure in the future."

Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt saw her daughter pestering Dong Xuebing and said: "Xiao Jin, your brother should be tired. Let him take a break. Oh, he has punished those hooligans for you, and you haven't thanked him yet." After knowing Dong Xuebing had become a high-rank leader, she becomes more reserved when she speaks to him. She saw Dong Xuebing's cup was almost empty and quickly help to pour water for him.

Tang Jin said: "Thank you."

"Don't mention it." Dong Xuebing said and quickly stopped his Second Aunt from topping up his cup. He grabbed the themoflask from her and poured water into her husband and her cup. "Second Aunt, you don't need to be so polite with me. We are a family. If I don't stand up for Xiao Jin, who will help her? When my father is sick, your family lend us all your savings. I will never forget what you all had done for us. If you all encounter any problems in the future, let me know. I will do my best to help."

Second Aunt was touched and smiled. "It is only a few thousand."

Dong Xuebing purposely mentioned the past, and his Uncle and First Aunt were embarrassed. When Luan Xiaoping approaches them for help, they refused to help. They knew Dong Xuebing's father's condition was a bottomless pit. No amount of money will be able to cure his illness. This was why they refused to lend any money to Dong Xuebing's family.

Luan Xiaoping was very kind and does not want her son to fall out with her siblings. She quickly changed the topic. "Xiao Bing, do you have any place to stay in the County? How about staying in the village? It is not very far from the County's town. You can buy a motorbike. Staying in hotels is expensive."

Dong Xuebing held his mother and sat down on the sofa. "Mum, I am also a leader. How can the bureau don't arrange lodging for me? I got my apartment in the afternoon. It has 2 bedrooms and equipped with home appliances. It is much better than the hotel rooms."

Dong Xuebing's First Aunt asked: "Your workplace even gives you an apartment?"

Her husband gave her a stare. "What's there to be surprised? Xiao Bing is a leader now. The higher-ups must arrange lodging for me."

Other than Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt's family, Dong Xuebing does not want to speak with the rest. But his mother was around, and he can't be rude. "It is a temporary quarter. I have to return it when I am transferred."

Tang Jin looked at Dong Xuebing enviously. She had lived in the village all her life, and her dream is to buy an apartment in the County Town.

After chatting awhile, Luan Xiaoping suddenly remembered that she still has not washed the dishes. "You all chat first. I will go and wash the dishes."

Dong Xuebing's Uncle heard it and used his leg to nudge his wife secretly.

His wife immediately got the hint. She looked at Dong Xuebing and quickly stopped Luan Xiaoping. "Xiao Ping, let me wash the dishes. How can I let you wash the dishes after you had worked the whole day? Take a break and have some fruits."

Luan Xiaoping waved her hands. "Sister-in-law, I am not tired. I can do the dishes."

Luan Xiaoping's sister-in-law pretended to be angry. "Go and accompany Xiao Bing. I will take care of all household chores in the future."

Dong Xuebing's First Aunt also moved towards them and smiled. "Xiaoping, you have not met Xiao Bing for a long time. Go and accompany your son. Leave these chores to your sister-in-law and me."

Luan Xiaoping felt bad. "Sis, sister-in-law, how can I let you all do these? Let me do it." Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt and she were the ones who do these chores usually.

Dong Xuebing's grandmother said: "Xiaoping, your health is not good. Leave these chores to them in the future."

Luan Xiaoping was now the Deputy Bureau Chief's mother. Dong Xuebing was still sitting on the sofa watching them. His First Aunt and Uncle's wife dares not to let his mother do these chores. It was different now. Luan Xiaoping could feel her status in the family had changed. Although it was sudden, she knew it was all because of her son.

Dong Xuebing felt better when he saw their attitude towards his mother changed

Dong Xuebing's Uncle moved closer and took out a pack of cigarettes. He offered Dong Xuebing a stick. "Xiao Bing, have a smoke."

Since his Uncle showed him respect, Dong Xuebing must return the favor. He lit the cigarette and offered his Uncle and First Aunt's Uncle, his Zhong Hua Cigarettes. But when he saw his mother staring at him, he realized that he had never smoke in front of his mother before. He smiled: "Mum, I seldom smoke."

If this were the past, Luan Xiaoping would start lecturing her son. Smoking is harmful to his health. But now, her son is a high-rank official. She did not scold her son and felt it was normal for her son to smoke. Which government official does not smoke?

After a while, Dong Xuebing's Uncle's wife returns after washing the dishes. "Xiao Ping, I went to the County Town a few days ago and bought some clothes. Let's go and see which one you like. I will give it to you."

Luan Xiaoping knew about this. Her sister-in-law had boasted about the clothes she bought after she returned. Those clothing were expensive. "I still have clothes. Thank you."

Her sister-in-law held her arms: "Don't stand on ceremony with me. Let's try them on."

Dong Xuebing's First Aunt followed them. "Xiaoping's figure is better than me. You will not fit into my clothes. I will buy some for you when I go shopping." Luan Xiaoping had suddenly become the VIP of the family. After Dong Xuebing had become a leader in their county, they felt the need to mend their broken relationship. More importantly, Dong Xuebing's First Aunt and Uncle's wife knew Dong Xuebing was still angry with them. They were doing these to show Dong Xuebing.

9 pm.

Dong Xuebing remembered that he still has something to speak to his Second Aunt's family. He called his Second Aunt's family over to his mother's room. After entering his mother's room, Luan Xiaoping returned, wearing a dress given to her by her Sister-in-law.

Tang Jin laughed. "You are so pretty."

Second Aunt added. "That's right. This dress suits you."

Luan Xiaoping smiled. "I am almost 50 years old. How can I be pretty?" She said this, but she was still feeling great in her heart.

Dong Xuebing laughed and praised his mother too. After that, he took out his wallet and turned to Tang Jin. "Xiao Jin, I did not prepare any gifts for you today. Here..." Dong Xuebing took out a red packet he prepared. The red packet was very thick and could not be sealed. "This is for you. Since Lunar New Year had just past, just treat this as a New Year red packet from me."

Tang Jin waved her hand. "No. I cannot accept this."

Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt also pushed the red packet back to Dong Xuebing. "Xiao Bing, we cannot accept your money. Keep it."

Dong Xuebing forcefully pushes the red packet into Tang Jin's hand. "Sis, just keep it. You want to make me angry?"

Luan Xiaoping nodded with approval. Her son had become more mature. "Xiao Jin. Since this is given by your brother, just keep it."

After pushing the red packet back and forth, the red packet was torn, and some of the cash in it were exposed. Everyone was shocked. They thought that the thick red packet contains only 10 yuan bills and did not expect it to be full of 100 yuan bills! There is 10,000 RMB in the red packet!

The biggest red packet Tang Jin received every year was only 100 RMB. This was the first time she received a 10,000 RMB red packet. She was shocked. "Brother, this... This is too much!"

Tang Jin's father was stunned. "Your sister's annual wage is only 10,000 RMB. This... No. We cannot accept this."

Dong Xuebing ignored them and forcefully pushes the money to Tang Jin. "Just take it. It's fine. You are at the age where you should get a boyfriend. You need to doll up and get some pretty dresses."

Although Luan Xiaoping felt 10,000 RMB was too much, she still said: "Just take it. Your brother is earning a lot now."

Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt sighed and patted the back of Dong Xuebing's hand.

Tang Jin looked at Dong Xuebing gratefully. "Thank you."

"Haha, don't mention it." Dong Xuebing laughed. "I will prepare a bigger gift for you when you get married." Dong Xuebing had grown up in Beijing, and Tang Jin had been living in the countryside. They had only played together a few times when they were young. But because of Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt and her husband, Dong Xuebing, felt the need to take care of her.

Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt and her husband knew Dong Xuebing was repaying them the debt and was touched.

When Second Aunt's family were about to leave, Dong Xuebing whispered to Tang Jin. "If you need money or encounter any problems, just give me a call. Do you still have my number?"

Tang Jin nodded. "Thank you."

After they left, Luan Xiaoping sat on the bed with her son. She looked at him and did not say anything.

Dong Xuebing asked. "Mum, what is it? Huh? Are you mad with me because I gave Xiao Jin so much money?"

"No." Luan Xiaoping looked at her son cautiously and said. "Your Uncle and First Aunt might be selfish in the past... but they are not wealthy then. They are unable to lend us money. Can you don't blame them? You had given your sister so much money and have not returned home for so many years. Shouldn't you... Give something to your grandmother, Uncle and Aunt?" Luan Xiaoping saw her son frowning and quickly says: "You don't need to give them 10,000 RMB each. A few hundred will do."

Dong Xuebing did not reply.

Luan Xiaoping pushed her son's arm. "You are our County's leader now. You have not visited them for so many years, and you didn't even bring any gifts with you now... Son, just treat it as helping mum. Buy your Uncle and Aunt a few cartons of cigarettes and a few hundred RMB to your grandmother. Ok?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "Mum, if you are not around earlier, I will not even bother about them."

Luan Xiaoping did not want to trouble her son and did not want him to give them money. But Luan Xiaoping was still a member of this family. Her sister-in-law and elder sister had treated her well earlier. It would be rude if her son did not give them some gifts. She saw her son sitting there keeping quiet, refusing to give in, her tears dropped.

Dong Xuebing was afraid of his mother crying. "Huh? Why are you crying again? Fine... Alright. I will go and buy cigarettes now!!! Stop crying! I apologize!"

Luan Xiaoping nodded and wiped her tears. She knew her son was good to her and will do whatever she tells him to when she cried.

The store in the village does not sell Zhong Hua Cigarettes. The best cigarettes there was only Yu Xi cigarettes, and Dong Xuebing bought all the remaining cartons of cigarettes in the store, before returning to his mother's room. He placed the cigarettes and 1,000 RMB on the dressing table. "Mum, give these to them tomorrow. Just say it's from me." After saying that, he took out an ATM card from his wallet and gave it to his mother.

Luan Xiaoping asked. "What's this?"

"There is about 300,000 RMB in this account. Keep it. Just buy whatever you want."

"Huh?" Luan Xiaoping was shocked. "Where did you get so much money?!"

"Eh? Don't get so excited. I will tell you slowly." Dong Xuebing laughed and had his arm around his mother's shoulders. "I don't dare to tell you in the past, because I am afraid that you will think I received bribes. This money is earned by me. During my university days, I worked part-time at the Antique Market. I learned a lot there. I used what I had learned and found a few treasures, which I sold for 5 million. Now, I am setting up an Auction company with Aunt Xuan. The company will be set up soon."

Luan Xiaoping almost fainted when she heard 5 million. "Are you telling the truth? Are you lying to me?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "Of course not. You can ask Aunt Xuan if you don't believe me. the Auction Company will be in operations soon."

"5 million... 5 million..." Luan Xiaoping was worried that her son had gotten his money through illegal means. She questioned her son for a while before she believed him.

Dong Xuebing gave the ATM card, which was registered under Aunt Xuan's name, to his mother and told her the pin. After that, he laughed. "I have so much money now, and I don't know what to spend it on. Just take it and buy some clothes or an electric bicycle. Just go ahead and spend it. If you finish spending it, let me know."

Luan Xiaoping hesitated for a while and accepted the card. She wrote the pin on a piece of paper and started tearing again. This was the happiest day of her life. Her son is now the County's Public Security Deputy Bureau Chief and still got 5 million RMB! The Dong family will not be looked down upon again!!!

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That night, Dong Xuebing's grandmother ordered Dong Xuebing's First Aunt to clean up an empty room for him. But Dong Xuebing did not sleep in that room. He had not seen his mother for a long time and had to leave tomorrow. So, he slept with his mother in his mother's room. They chatted until late at night. They talked about the past and his future. His mother even brought up the subject of his future marriage.

The next morning.

When Dong Xuebing got up, breakfast was ready. The whole family was waiting for them to have breakfast.

Luan Xiaoping entered the dining room and apologized. "Sorry. I woke up late. Is the porridge ready? I will go and serve it."

Luan Xiaoping''s sister-in-law stopped her and asked her to sit at the table. "I said yesterday that I will take care of these chores. Haha..."

First Aunt and her husband, Uncle and the rest, were treating Luan Xiaoping and Dong Xuebing with respect today. Last night, before Luan Xiaoping goes to bed, she passed the cigarettes Dong Xuebing bought to everyone and gave her mother 1,000 RMB. Yu Xi Cigarettes was considered an expensive brand of cigarettes. All of them don't even bear to smoke this brand of cigarette during New Year. They felt Dong Xuebing was very generous with them. Another reason was Dong Xuebing had given them gifts, and that means he was willing to forget about the past.

After breakfast, Dong Xuebing said: "Mum, I got to leave for work. Do you want to come with me?"

Luan Xiaoping asked. "Why should I go with you?"

"Go and live with me. My apartment has two bedrooms."

"I'm not going. I still need to teach. It is too troublesome to travel."

Dong Xuebing nodded and did not say anything. After bidding his mother goodbye, he walked out of the house.

Dong Xuebing's Aunts, Uncle, and his grandmother walked Dong Xuebing out of the house. "Xiao Bing, be careful on your way back. Do come back more often."

"Ok. Don't need to send me off."

Not far from his mother's house, Dong Xuebing noticed there was a police car parked along the roadside.

A police officer in his 30s saw Dong Xuebing and quickly alight and open the passenger door for him. "Chief Dong, Chief Liu asked me to send you back to the County's bureau."

Dong Xuebing thought to himself. Liu Dahai was quite considerate. "Never mind. You all still have to work."

That officer replied. "Chief Dong, I need to go to the County Bureau's station today."

Dong Xuebing did not reject his offer and boarded the rear passenger seat.

County's Public Security Bureau's main building.

Dong Xuebing entered his office and put down his bag. He looked at himself in the mirror and straighten up his clothes before going to the Bureau Chief's office. He knocked on the door, and someone inside said: "Come in." Dong Xuebing walked in with his back straight and chest pumped out. "Chief Liang, I am Dong Xuebing. I am here to report to you."

Liang Chengpeng, 51 years old, County's Public Security Bureau Chief and County's Public Security Party Committee Secretary. He does not take on the role of Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee and did not enter the County's Party Committee. He looked at Dong Xuebing and said: "Chief Dong, you are young and promising!" Liang Chengpeng was muscular and looks like a straightforward person.

Dong Xuebing did not let Chief Liang walk forward to welcome him. He quickly steps forward and extends two hands to shake his hand. "Thank you for your compliments. I am young, but promising is still too far. I will do my best under your leadership. Do pardon me if I make any mistakes in the future."

Liang Chengpeng laughed. "You are modest. What our bureau lacks is young men like you."

Dong Xuebing does not like to deal with scheming people. His first impression of Chief Liang was quite good.

This was their first meeting, and it was only to introduce each other. Liang Chengpeng did not say a lot. After introducing himself, Dong Xuebing left and went meet Political Commissar Liu Weiye and Executive Deputy Bureau Chief Hu Yiguo. Political Commissar Liu was a quiet person. He only said something to welcome Dong Xuebing and did not say anything else. Dong Xuebing was the one who keeps talking. He only smiled and listen to him.

The No.1 and No. 2 of the bureau left a good impression with Dong Xuebing. But when Dong Xuebing went to the bureau's No. 3, he met a problem.

Hu Yiguo was a plump man in his 40s. He looked at Dong Xuebing from head to toe, and the first words he said was "Haha, Chief Dong, you are very young..."

State Security is a specialized agency and will not reveal any information about Dong Xuebing's accomplishment there. No one in the bureau knows about Dong Xuebing's ability. Their only impression of Dong Xuebing was he is very young. This was the young Dong Xuebing heard the most today. But the way they said the word "young" was different. Chief Liang said he was young and promising. This was praising Dong Xuebing. But Hu Yiguo noted, "Chief Dong, you are very young." His tone was questioning Dong Xuebing's ability and looking down on him.

Dong Xuebing did not show his displeasure on his face. "Please guide me along in the future."

"Don't say that. Let's learn from each other. Haha."

Hu Yiguo shook Dong Xuebing's hand and welcomed him. After that, he speaks appropriately.

But Dong Xuebing does not have a good impression of him.

Chief Liang called for a meeting in the morning and introduced Dong Xuebing to everyone by reading out his official transfer order. This should be done yesterday by the County's Party Committee leader, but Dong Xuebing wanted to keep a low profile and rejected it. Secondly, Liang Chengpeng went to the City's Bureau to have a meeting. This was why the announcement was delayed until today.

Under the watchful eyes of the leaders and police officers, Dong Xuebing stepped forward to give a speech. He had memorized this speech a few days ago. The speech was about how he will serve the people, take hardships, express his loyalty to the Party and Country, etc. The speech lasted more than 20 minutes, and Dong Xuebing received applauses after he ended. From this moment onwards, Dong Xuebing will be officially taking on the duties of Deputy Bureau Chief.

Noon. Liang Chengpeng, Liu Weiye, and the rest of Deputy Bureau Chiefs had prepared a welcome lunch for Dong Xuebing. What made Dong Xuebing speechless was the welcome lunch was not at the County Government's guest house or a nearby restaurant. It was held in the bureau's small cafeteria. The food was good. There were fish, prawns, meat, etc. But this welcome lunch was too pathetic. Even if there were no leaders from the County Government or I might be slightly younger, but at least show some respect for me.

Damn! Was I too low profile?

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A few days later.

The result of the welcome meal was shown. Because the leaders in the Bureau did not think highly of Dong Xuebing and did not assign any work to him, the rest of the department heads in the bureau did not welcome him. The higher-ups had not consulted the County's Bureau Party Committee and transferred Dong Xuebing in straight. Many people do not like this arrangement. Another reason was Dong Xuebing's age. He was too young, and no one will think he is capable. Dong Xuebing also stayed low since he joined the bureau, and no one felt he have any backings.

Morning. Dong Xuebing walked into the Bureau with a bun in hand.

"Chief Dong."

"Good morning, Chief Dong."

A few police officers smiled and greeted Dong Xuebing. But they were influenced by the department heads and were not as welcoming towards Dong Xuebing as before.

Dong Xuebing is a sensitive person. He could feel the changes in everyone's attitude towards him. Back in his office, he rubbed his temples. He was frustrated. If this continues, he will have no authority in the bureau. Now, everyone is treating him as if he is invisible. What is Chief Liang thinking? Why didn't he assign any duties to him? Things should be better after he is entrusted with some responsibilities. With authority and men, people will look at him differently.

Although Dong Xuebing was anxious to make a name for himself, he did not look for Liang Chengpeng. He was afraid that he will leave a bad impression.

9.30 am. Office Director Hu Silian called Dong Xuebing's office to attend a bureau chiefs meeting.

Dong Xuebing thought this is it! I will be assigned some duties!

The Bureau Chiefs' meeting is in a small meeting room on the top floor. Other than Dong Xuebing and other Deputy Chiefs, some department heads will also be attending. After Dong Xuebing entered the meeting room, he quietly observes the others. He wants to know who is closer to who and if there is anyone who is at loggerheads against each other. Dong Xuebing was still new in the bureau and was not sure about the relationship between the leaders. He needed some time to figure out the different factions. He does not want to make any irreversible mistakes. This was the reason why Dong Xuebing stayed low in the past few days.

5 minutes later, the meeting starts. Hu Silian was in charge of taking the minutes.

Liang Chengpeng updated the progress of the bureau's work for the previous month. He praised the officers involved in cracking a case of burglary and rape. After that, he approved the procurement of 20 new blankets for their lockups and some stationaries for the offices. From Dong Xuebing's observation, Chief Liang has a lot of authority in the bureau and no one challenged his decisions. Everyone just agreed to whatever he says.

After a while, Liang Chengpeng cleared his throat and looked at a file in his hand. "Next, we shall discuss the case of our County's website."

Executive Deputy Chief Hu Yiguo and the rest of the leaders frowned.

Liang Chengpeng threw the file on the desk angrily. "Someone is openly challenging the County Government. The government's website had been hacked several times. The hackers caused the malfunction of the server and defaced the site. 1 month. It's been one whole month, and last night, the site was hacked again. The County's leaders called up and scolded us. Chief Hu, you are in-charge of internet security. When are you going to solve this case?

Hu Yiguo replied: "These criminals are very skillful. Our internet security team has only been set up recently..."

Liang Chengpeng interrupted him: "Didn't we get someone from the City Bureau to assist us?"

Hu Yiguo said. "The City Bureau's Cyberspace Administration had sent some internet police officers to assist us. But no matter how they tried, they are still unable to stop those hackers. They waited a few nights for the hackers but the hackers did not appear. Last night, the hackers appeared immediately after they left. The internet officers think that this hacker is very skillful and cunning... We might not..."

Deputy Chief Chao replied casually. "I think we should shut down the site temporary before any significant damage is done."

This case had been troubling Hu Yiguo for some time. He added: "I think so too."

Liang Chengpeng furiously replied: "This will be bowing down to the criminals! They will continue to commit these crimes! There is no room for negotiations! Contact the City Bureau now and request for more officers to assist us! Chief Hu! Put aside your work and focus on this case! This case must be solved as soon as possible!"

Hu Yiguo sighed in his heart. "Yes..." He wanted to shut down the site. If not, he will have to bear full responsibility. Hu Yiguo was someone that craves for more authority. Almost half of all the departments and stations are under his charge. Now, he was regretting his decision to take over the Cybersecurity department.

Dong Xuebing had also heard about the hacking of the County Government's website. He had heard about these hackers from the Sixth Bureau when he was in the State Security. If the City's Internet police are powerless against the hacker, that means the hacker is very skillful. It should be impossible to arrest or stop the hacker for the time being. It will depend on luck to capture the hacker.

Suddenly, the meeting room's door opened, and someone ran in.

Liang Chengpeng's face changed and was about to scold that young man. That young man quickly passed a handphone to him and whispered: "The County Chief is looking for you."

Liang Chengpeng paused for a second and answered the call. He started frowning as he spoke over the phone.

Dong Xuebing and the rest looked at each other. They wondered what happened.

After hanging up the phone, Liang Chengpeng banged the table in anger. "Ridiculous! They have no respect for the laws!" Chief Liang saw the confused look on everyone's faces and said: "Just a few minutes ago, the County Government's website is hacked again. All the contents on the site are changed, and the hackers even exchange the names of the County Chief and Deputies!"

Everyone took in a deep breath. Exchange the names of the County Chief and Deputy County Chiefs? This is considered a serious political crime! The hacker is too bold!

Liang Pengcheng roared: "The County had issued an order! This case must be solved within two days! If not, the leaders involved will have to bear the responsibility!"

Hu Yiguo turned pale immediately. He is the leader involved. "Chief Liang, two days, is too short. Can you..."

"Only two days!" Liang Chengpeng said. "If you cannot solve this case, I will hold you accountable!"

Hu Yiguo almost cursed out loud. How is this possible?!

Dong Xuebing was someone who bears grudges. When he met Hu Yiguo for the first time, he had made fun of Dong Xuebing. Now, Hu Yiguo is in trouble and Dong Xuebing was smiling happily in his heart. Two days? You might not be able to arrest the hacker even if you have two months! The other Deputies and department heads looked at Hu Yiguo with pity. Anyone will also be in trouble if they were tasked with solving this case.

After that, Liang Chengpeng continued discussing some other cases.

Dong Xuebing was waiting eagerly to see which station will be assigned to him. The station Dong Xuebing wanted to take charge of was Hui Tian Village Police Station. That place is not only his hometown, it also has better facilities than other villages because of the gold mine nearby. But Hui Tian Village is under Hu Yiguo jurisdiction, and Dong Xuebing does not have the chance. Sigh... Dong Xuebing prayed that the village he will be in charge of is not a poor and lawless village.

5 minutes...

10 minutes...

The meeting ends.

Dong Xuebing was stunned because Chief Liang did not assign any duties to him! He was furious. Even if everyone belittled him due to his age, he is still a Deputy Bureau Chief. How can he not have any duties?

Dong Xuebing could not hold back. After the meeting ended, he went to Liang Chengpeng's office. "Chief Liang, I have familiarized myself with the bureau. Can you let me know which area I will be taking charge of?"

Liang Chengpeng took a look at Dong Xuebing. "The bureau will assign duties to you soon."

Soon? How many days has it been? This should be done on my first day.

Liang Chengpeng was not making things difficult for Dong Xuebing. Firstly, Dong Xuebing had not mentioned this and secondly, Liang Chengpeng had not thought of how to reassign the duties of all the deputies. The former Deputy had made a mistake and all the stations and departments he was in-charge of were taken over by Hu Yiguo. Now Dong Xuebing had taken over the former deputy, and there is no more available work for him.

After leaving Chief Liang's office, Dong Xuebing's face becomes black. On his way back to his office, he noticed everyone looking at him weirdly. Some department heads only smiled at him and did not greet him respectfully. They are treating him as a Deputy Chief with no power.

Dong Xuebing knew that all duties are taken over by other leaders. But this is not an excuse to not assign any duties to him. It is still because he had not done anything to impress the leaders in the bureau. Liang Chengpeng has the final say in the bureau, and he can easily assign some stations to Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing also wants to show his capabilities. But he does not have any duties. How is he going to prove himself? How long is he going to wait? Dong Xuebing had encountered his first real problem since his transfer to the Grassroots level!

...

If it is any typical day, people in the bureau will be discussing Dong Xuebing for not getting any duties. But today, everyone in the bureau was talking about the hacking of the County Government's website. Not only the County Chief was furious, the County's Legal Affairs Commission Party Committee Member and the County's Deputy Chief, who was in-charge of Public Security, came over to the bureau for a meeting. They reprimanded Liang Chengpeng, Hu Yigou and the other leaders. They emphasized that this case must be solved within two days!

Hu Yiguo was in a bad mood. He and the cybersecurity officers worked throughout the afternoon and could not get any clues.

Everyone knows that Hu Yiguo is in deep trouble now. The County's leaders will not let him off.

Liang Chengpeng was also under immense pressure. The County Chief matters about his reputation. His name was placed under the Deputy Chief column, and a Deputy Chief's name had replaced him. Even when this is done by the hacker, the Deputy Chief should also be in trouble. If this case is not solved, Executive Deputy Chief Hu Yiguo and Liang Chengpeng will be in trouble.

But until 8pm, there was still no progress.

Liang Chengpeng ordered them to work throughout the night, before leaving the bureau. Liang Chengpeng also knows that 2 days is impossible for them to solve this case. He was thinking of a solution when his phone rang. He looked at the caller display before answering. "Old Zhen? Why are you calling me?"

It was Beijing's Western District State Security Branch Chief Zhen Anguo. Zhen Anguo was from Fen City's Public Security. Although he was not from the same county, he had met Liang Chengpeng several times in the past. "Haha, I am calling to ask about you and ask about the young man who was transferred out from my branch. How is Xiao Dong doing?"

Liang Chengpeng was surprised. He knew Chief Dong had formerly worked under Zhen Anguo. But he never expects Zhen Anguo to call him personally to ask about Dong Xuebing. Both had not contacted each other for a long time. "Chief Dong has just reported to our bureau and is still familiarizing with the work. Ok. I will take care of him in the future." He thought Dong Xuebing had made used of Zhen Anguo's connection to get his transfer.

Zhen Anguo heard what Liang Chengpeng said and understood what "Take care" means. "Don't need to bother about me. He is your subordinate now. Just treat him normally. I don't have any other meaning." Before Dong Xuebing left the Western District Branch, they had some conflicts, and Zhen Anguo will not help Dong Xuebing.

Liang Chengpeng could sense that Dong Xuebing and Old Zhen were not on good terms.

"Old Liang, how come your voice sounds so hoarse? You have too much work?"

"Don't talk about it. I have a difficult case on hand, and the County gave me only 2 days to solve it. But we do not even have a clue now."

"This case is so difficult to handle?"

Liang Chengpeng rubbed his temples. "That's right. Sigh... I am prepared to take on the punishment."

Zhen Anguo did not even ask about the details of the case and said: "Old Liang, if you really have no other ways, look for Xiao Dong."

Liang Chengpeng was stunned. "Him?" He could not tell what's so special about Dong Xuebing.

"Yes. Although I do not like Xiao Dong's character, I got to admit he is really capable. If you encounter any problem, just look for him."

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The next day.

Dong Xuebing was in his office thinking about how he is supposed to solve his headache when someone knocked on the door. After that, the door opened. Dong Xuebing wondered who was so rude. I still have not asked you to enter, and you open the door like that? This is too disrespectful. But when Dong Xuebing saw it was Executive Deputy Chief Hu Yiguo, he stood up immediately. "Chief Hu, if you want to see me, you can just give me a call. Why are you here personally?"

Hu Yiguo had dark circles around his eyes. He looked like he did not sleep last night. "It's fine."

Dong Xuebing does not like him. "... Is there any problem?"

Hu Yiguo sat on the chair and smiled. "I heard that you are still not assigned to any duties."

Stop adding salt to my wounds. Are you here to laugh at me? Dong Xuebing nodded and replied calmly. "I still have not familiarized myself with the work here. This is still not the time for me to start work." Dong Xuebing made up an excuse for himself.

Hu Yiguo shook his head. "You can familiarize yourself with your work while working."

Dong Xuebing was feeling frustrated. What's the meaning of this? You know that I do not have any duties, and you keep mentioning this.

But what Hu Yiguo said next surprised Dong Xuebing. Hu Yiguo said: "Chief Dong since you are transferred to the grassroots level, you must be capable. Everyone in the bureau is waiting for you to show your capability. Yes. I planned to speak to the Chief to give you some responsibilities. What do you think? Are you confident?"

Responsibilities? Want to arrange some duties for me?

Dong Xuebing was still troubled over this, but Hu Yiguo suddenly mentioned about this. Could he want to pass some of his stations to me? What is he up to? I am not very close to him. Oh, among all the deputy chiefs, Hu Yiguo is in charge of the most departments and stations. Maybe Chief Liang had spoken to him and asked him to pass some stations to me. Hu Yiguo must be pretending to give in and want to sell me a favor. Dong Xuebing understood what he is up to. "I will listen to the leader's arrangement."

Hu Yiguo nodded. "Alright. Wait for the official orders."

Dong Xuebing quickly thanked Hu Yiguo and walked him to the door. After Hu Yiguo left, he returned to his chair. It seems like his talk with Chief Liang yesterday worked. He will be assigned some duties now. Will it be Hui Tian Village Station? It should not be. Hu Yiguo will not give up that place. It should be some run-down village.

Dong Xuebing waited until it was almost noon when he received news.

The duties assigned to Dong Xuebing was out of his expectations. The County Bureau had set up a Special Investigation Team to handle the hacking of the County government's website. Dong Xuebing is tasked to be the team leader of this investigation team! The Deputy leader of this team is a small leader from the County's Cybersecurity department. None of Hu Yiguo's people are on the team!

Dong Xuebing furiously stood up immediately once he received this news.

This bastard!

Hu Yiguo did not receive any instructions from Liang Chengpeng to pass some of his duties to Dong Xuebing. He was only playing with words to make Dong Xuebing misunderstood him. When Dong Xuebing agreed, he will throw this case to him. This way, he will have nothing to do with this case and does not need to bear any responsibility. Since there is an investigation team, it will be the team leader's responsibility if this case is not solved!

Motherf*ker! This bastard!

Dong Xuebing flared up. He hated people who played despicable tricks behind his back. This case had nothing to do with him, and it should be Hu Yiguo's responsibility. But now, he had become the scapegoat.

Dong Xuebing was furious and went to look for Hu Yiguo.

Stay low?

Goddamnit!!!

Dong Xuebing did not even knock on the door and entered Hu Yiguo's office.

Hu Yiguo frowned. His attitude was totally different from this morning. "Knock before you enter next time!"

Dong Xuebing threw the order document on Hu Yiguo's desk and banged the table. "Chief Hu, you are in charge of Internet Security. What has it got to do with me? Why am I the team leader?!"

Hu Yiguo was not pleased with the way Dong Xuebing speaks to him. "You agreed to it."

Dong Xuebing replied furiously. "What did I agree?!"

Hu Yiguo replied coldly. "Chief Dong, watch your tone. I had told you that I will pass you some responsibilities and you said you will listen to the leader. Why are you going back on your words? This is settled. I had already told Chief Liang and he had agreed to let you be the team leader!" Hu Yiguo is not a responsible person. When he sees that it was impossible to solve the case within 2 days, he came up with an idea of setting up an investigation team to escape responsibility. But if the leader of this investigation team is not a Deputy Bureau Chief level, the county government will still penalize him. He suddenly remembered Dong Xuebing who was forgotten by the Bureau Chief. He can throw everything to Dong Xuebing, and with him in front, Hu Yiguo will not be taking on too much blame for failing to solve the case.

Dong Xuebing knew what this bastard was thinking. He did not expect the bureau to have such people!

Hu Yiguo laughed. "Chief Dong, don't let the leaders in the bureau down. Hurry and solve the case. We believe in you." He got his Deputy Section Chief rank in his 30s, and that's the reason why he was unhappy to see Dong Xuebing holding the same rank as him.

F*k! I will remember this! This is not over yet!

Dong Xuebing stared at Hu Yiguo and left to look for Liang Chengpeng. He can't be bothered to argue with this despicable bastard!

Only Chief Liang can retract this order.

Bureau Chief's office. Dong Xuebing explained the whole situation to Liang Chengpeng.

Liang Chengpeng was also unhappy with Hu Yiguo's actions. He does not like people who do not have a sense of responsibility. Making Dong Xuebing shoulder the blame for his department was too much. But what Zhen Anguo said last night made him think. He also wants to see how capable Dong Xuebing is to let Zhen Anguo praise. "Chief Dong, your position as the team leader, is fixed. Hurry up and solve the case. You don't need to arrest the hacker as lots of hackers are overseas. You only need to prevent the Government website from being hacked."

Dong Xuebing was disappointed!

You did not assign any duties to me, and now you want to push all the blame to me?

F*kers!!!!!

Noon. News of Dong Xuebing becoming the team leader of the investigation team spreads. Everyone in the bureau could not believe it. This case is a fire pit, and everyone should be running away from it. Why did Chief Dong, someone who had nothing to do with this, takes on the role of the team leader? Is he stupid? But after they saw Dong Xuebing's furious look, they understood what was going on. Chief Dong did not volunteer for this and should be Executive Deputy Chief Hu Yiguo used some underhand methods to push the blame to him. Damn. The deadline to solve this case is less than 1 day and Chief Dong had to bear the responsibility.

Back at his office, Dong Xuebing threw the document on his desk. Being good will let other people bully! How am I going to solve the case in less than a day?!

Knock, knock, knock. Someone knocked on the door and entered. "Chief Dong."

It was a man in his 30s, and Dong Xuebing had seen him in the meeting. His name is Qin Yong, a Deputy Bureau Chief transferred from the Provincial Public Security. Other than Dong Xuebing, he was the youngest Deputy Bureau Chief.

Dong Xuebing calmed himself down. "Chief Qin. Have a seat. You are looking for me?"

Qin Yong passed a cigarette to Dong Xuebing. "I am here for a chat. Is Chief Hu the one who arranged for you to be on the investigation team?"

Dong Xuebing lit the cigarette and laughed.: "Other than Chief Hu, who else can make me the leader of the investigation team? He is really impartial to let me take on such a big responsibility. He has too much trust in me!"

Qin Yong could sense the anger in Dong Xuebing's voice. He patted Dong Xuebing's shoulder. "Our Chief Hu is someone who rushes forward to claim credits. But when there is trouble, he will be the one hiding at the back. When I was newly transferred here, I was also framed by him." Qin Yong was on very bad terms with Hu Yiguo, and the whole bureau knows about this. When he saw the newly posted Chief Dong getting framed by Hu Yiguo, he dropped by to offer some consolation.

Dong Xuebing controlled his anger and said. "How can he do this? This is his department, and how can he push everything to me? Even the Chief agreed!"

Qin Yong frowned. "Something is not right. Chief Liang will never agree to let anyone push the blame to someone else."

Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "Chief Liang seems happy to see me become the team leader. Who did I offend?"

Qin Yong pitied Dong Xuebing. This was too sickening. "Chief Dong, this case cannot be solved easily. All the leaders in the County Government are angry. You better think of an excuse first."

Everyone thinks that Dong Xuebing will be in deep trouble, and no one says he will be able to solve this case.

After Qin Yong left, Dong Xuebing continued smoking the cigarette. He snubbed the cigarette and came to a decision. Since there is no way about it, there is no use fuming over it. This might be a crisis, but it might also be an opportunity. Damn! I don't believe I cannot crack this case! Dong Xuebing was determined to get this credit!

Constant Temperature and Humidity Room.

Dong Xuebing did not even change his shoes and entered the room. "How's the situation now?"

This is the office of the Special Investigation Team. Other than the 3 internet police, who had just graduated from university, there are two more officers from the City's Bureau.

The deputy team leader, Wang Fu, replied. "Chief Dong, we still have not discovered anything. This hacker is too skillful and had cleaned up his tracks. We are unable to trace his real IP. What we can do now is to wait for him to hack into our system."

Dong Xuebing asked. "If he comes in again, how confident are you all of tracking him?"

Wang Fu thought for a while. "If he hacks into the County Government's website, I have 80% confidence in getting his location.

Dong Xuebing was surprised. So confident? What's the problem then? Let's just wait for the hacker to appear now.

Wang Fu could tell what Dong Xuebing was thinking. "I am so confident is because all 5 of us are waiting on the County Government's website. Although we are not able to prevent him from hacking, if he hacks into our server again, all 5 of us should be able to track him down. This hacker is very cunning. He had just hacked into the website and will not hack into the county's website so soon. This is the same hacker that hacked into the Cultural Ministry's website, and the Publicity Department website. We are not sure where is his next target."

Dong Xuebing asked. "What if each of you guards a website each?"

"We will be too diversified, and we are unable to face him individually. He is too skillful." Two weeks ago, Wang Fu had used this strategy to wait for the hacker. But the hacker is too cunning. The hacker did not appear again or attack another website. When they realized the hacker had appeared, it was too late to track him. No one dares to claim they will be able to catch the hacker using this strategy unless the hacker purposely wants to get caught."

Dong Xuebing does not know a lot about hackers and cybercrimes. After listening to Wang Fu's explanation, he said. "Tell me if I am wrong. If we can know which website or server the hacker is going to attack and you all made the preparations, you all will be able to trace him?"

Wang Fu nodded. "We should have more than a 70% chance of catching him."

"How long do you need for the preparations?"

"The ones who need to prepare are Xiao Wang and I. Xiao Han will be in charge of dealing with the hacker, and he needs to prepare the software and the administrator's passwords. Everything will take about 5 minutes."

Suddenly, Dong Xuebing cheered up. Damn! It's so easy? Why didn't you all tell me earlier?!

Wang Fu was shocked. He suddenly noticed Chief Dong become relaxed. "Chief Dong, 5 minutes might not sound very long, but if the hacker attacked one of the department's website and he will be gone by the time we are prepared." 5 minutes is a huge difference. The hacker is hiding in the shadows, and they are in the open.

Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "Alright. Go back to work. Let me know immediately when the hacker appears!"

"But Chief Dong..." Wang Fu was afraid Chief Dong did not understand and wanted to explain further. But when he saw Dong Xuebing walked to a PC at the back of the room, he did not say anything. He just looked at his colleagues and smiled. He thought to himself. If it is so simple, they would have caught the hacker multiple times over the past month! The County Government and the various department websites will not be hacked so many times. It is almost impossible to predict which site the hacker will attack.

Dong Xuebing was playing minesweeper on the PC at the back. If he knew it was so easy, he would have volunteered to be the team leader a long time ago. This is not pushing the blame to him. Hu Yiguo was giving him credit! Huh? But what if the hacker decided not to hack into the websites today? But from the arrogant attitude of the hacker, his target should be Yan Tai County Government. He should continue to attack the sites today.

Dong Xuebing could only wait. Since the others could not see what he is doing, he spent the whole afternoon playing minesweeper and solitaire.

1 hour passed...

3 hours passed...

5 hours passed...

It was time to report off. But there are only slightly more than 10 hours before the deadline given by the County Government. Dong Xuebing and his team have to stay up all night. Dong Xuebing asked someone to help them buy dinner and all of them ate their dinner in front of the monitors. At night, they take turns to rest.

As time passes, Dong Xuebing was no longer calm. Why is the hacker not appearing? It is almost dawn!

At around 4 to 5 am, Dong Xuebing could not take it and fell asleep on a table.

After a while, someone shouted. "He is here! Our County's Public Security Website! Xiao Wang! Xiao Han! Wake up!"

Dong Xuebing also woke up and saw the Cybersecurity officers running towards their PC.

Wang Fu was typing furiously while giving orders. "Xiao Han, engage him and stop him from running away. Xiao Wang, follow him and don't let him notice you."

The next moment, an internet police officer banged the table. "He got away! He is too fast!"

The other officer sighed. "I could not catch up with him."

"Damn!" Wang Fu cursed.

Dong Xuebing looked at them and clenched his fist. "BACK 6 minutes!"

...

...

The scenes flashed in front of Dong Xuebing!

It was the fat Hu Yiguo standing in front of him. "Xiao Dong, you are still too young."

Dong Xuebing was stunned and realized that he was dreaming. 6 minutes ago, he was still sleeping. He quickly opened his eyes, and Wang Fu was staring at his monitor. Xiao Wang and Xiao Han are sleeping at their tables and the two officers from the City Bureau are resting in their chairs.

"Wake up!" Dong Xuebing stood up and shouted.

Wang Fu was stunned. "What's wrong?"

Xiao Wang, Xiao Han, and the rest woke up and wondered what happened.

Dong Xuebing pretended to press a few keys on his keyboard and gave out orders. "Go to our Public Security Website now! The hacker will be attacking anytime soon!"

Wang Fu was stunned. "How do you know?"

Dong Xuebing looked at him: "Follow my orders!"

"Yes!" Wang Fu and the rest dare not question Dong Xuebing anymore. They immediately returned to their PCs and start their preparations to track the hacker.

Dong Xuebing knows no one believes him. "There is only one chance. If the hacker got away because anyone among you did not make preparations, I would hold him responsible!"

Wang Fu and the rest dare not to stop. They wondered if Chief Dong was dreaming. How does he know the hacker is coming? But Dong Xuebing is the team leader, and they must follow his orders. They quickly made their preparations for the trap for the hacker. They set up loopholes, trojans, firewalls, etc.

After the preparations were completed, the team felt slightly relaxed.

1 second...

5 seconds...

8 seconds...

There were no changes in their monitors. Wang Fu thought to himself. How can anyone predict where the hacker will attack?

Dong Xuebing shouted. "Stay alert! He is here!"

Xiao Han does not believe and looked at Dong Xuebing. Suddenly, an alarm sounded. It was the warning alarm set by Wang Fu!

Everyone was shocked. The hacker is here?! Damn! The hacker is really here!

They had no time to wonder how Chief Dong knows where the hacker will attack. Wang Fu and the rest straightened their backs and started typing furiously. "Xiao Han, he still has not discovered us. Don't engage him yet. Wait a while. Xiao Wang, get over here and don't let him see you." Wang Fu turned to the two officers from the City Bureau. "Hurry and trace his source. Ignore all the fake IP!"

Xiao Wang suddenly shouted: "The Administrator's account is stolen!"

Wang Fu gritted: "Ignore it."

"Some information is being changed!"

"Don't care able all those. Don't let him discover us!"

"Shit!" Xiao Wang exclaimed. "He might have discovered us and is now cleaning his tracks. We got no more time!"

Wang Fu shouts: "Don't let him get away! Xiao Han! It's your turn!"

The City Bureau Officer said: "Our side is going to be completed! Help me hold him back for a little while more!"

There was nothing Dong Xuebing could do. He looked at the officers trying their best to track the hacker nervously. There is only one chance. If he misses this chance to arrest the hacker, who knows how long he will have to wait!

5 seconds...

10 seconds...

20 seconds...

The Internet Police from the City Bureau suddenly banged his desk. "I got it! I got his address!"

Dong Xuebing's heart skipped a beat. "Can you confirm it is his real address?"

"I am sure! He is in your Yan Tai County!"

Dong Xuebing banged on his keyboard with joy. "Good job!"

Wang Fu had been focused on catching the hacker and did not think too much. But now, the hacker they had been searching for a month has been located so easily. Wang Fu and the rest were shocked.

Dong Xuebing said happily: "After we arrested that guy, I will get the credits you all deserve!"

Wang Fu and the rest turned and looked at Dong Xuebing. All of them knew that it was not their credit. It was Chief Dong who had caught the hacker. No one knows how Chief Dong got to see the hacker will be attacking the County's Public Security Website. Could Chief Dong is also a hacker?!

Dong Xuebing laughed. "What is his exact address? We will go and catch him before he escapes!"

The officer from the City Bureau replied. "He is at Chun Shui Road, Estate 1, Block 2, unit 303."

When the officer said the address, everyone from the County Bureau Public Security, including Dong Xuebing, was stunned!

Everyone in Yan Tai County knew the county government's main building is located at Chun Shui Road, and the County's Party Committee members' family quarters are also there! Everyone staying in Block 2 is the leaders in the County Government!

The hacker is... a Party Committee Member in the county or one of their immediate family members?

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Constant Temperature and Humidity Room became quiet.

The joy on Dong Xuebing, Wang Fu, and the rest face disappeared. Their expressions were like they have not cracked the case. Yes. If the hacker is someone else, Dong Xuebing will have gotten the credit of catching the hacker. But the hacker is someone related to the County Government Leader. From the way the hacker attacked the government websites, he should be very young. Most likely, the hacker is the child of one of the leaders. If this matter was exposed, Dong Xuebing would offend a lot of people!

Get the credit of catching the hacker?

No! Dong Xuebing cannot claim this credit!

Dong Xuebing was frustrated. He had finally got the chance to show his capability. Why did things turn out like this? But now, the internet police officers from the County knew the address of the hacker. He cannot cover it up. Damn! If he reports the hacker to the County's Leaders, they will pursue this... No. Even if the higher-ups do not pursue this, the leaders in the county government will still know about this. Dong Xuebing's future days in the County Bureau will be hell!

Wang Fu, Xiao Han, and the rest realized the severity of this matter. They had discovered something they were not supposed to find out.

Endless troubles... Wang Fu asked: "Chief Dong, this..." He needs to ask the team leader.

Dong Xuebing rubbed the center of his brows. Suddenly, he came up with an idea to kill two birds with a stone. Since everyone knows about this, then he will just return to the time when they are no aware. Over the past few days, Dong Xuebing had accumulated 23 BACKS and had only used 6 minutes earlier. He still has 17 minutes left.

Yes! This will solve the problem!

BACK 10 minutes!

...

Time returned!

Dong Xuebing felt dizzy, and random scenes appeared in from of him. He was still dreaming.

"He's here! Our Public Security website! Xiao Wang! Xiao Han! Wake up!"

Dong Xuebing opened his eyes and looked at Wang Fu and the rest who were typing furiously on their keyboards. Time had returned!

"Xiao Han, engage him and stop him from running away. Xiao Wang, follow him and don't let him notice you."

"He got away! He is too fast!"

"I could not catch up with him."

Dong Xuebing was relieved. The hacker was not caught yet. "It's fine. Continue to watch your stations and repair the website first. I will go out for a while." Dong Xuebing stretched after leaving the room. It was already bright, and he went to the toilet to wash his face before taking a taxi to Chun Shui Road.

County Government's Party Committee members' family quarters.

Dong Xuebing walked in, and the guards did not stop him.

Dong Xuebing remembered the address and went upstairs to knock on a unit.

The door opened, and it was a middle-aged woman. She was wearing high heels and a professional suit. She seems to be going to work. "Who are you looking for?"

Dong Xuebing smiled and showed his work pass to the woman.

The woman was stunned. "... You are Chief Dong? Are you looking for my husband? He had left for work. If you need to find him, you can go to his office."

Dong Xuebing replied. "Actually, I am here for your son. Can I go first?"

"My son?" The woman's face changed and quickly let Dong Xuebing enter. After closing the door, she asked. "What did Xiao Hua do?" She was afraid her son had got into fights or got into any trouble at school.

"Mum..." A young man in his late teens walked out of a room. "Who is it?"

The woman asked sternly: "This is Chief Dong from the County's Public Security Bureau. Tell me! What did you do in school again?"

Xiao Hua heard it and panicked. "Mum, I... I did not cause any trouble."

Dong Xuebing looked at that teenager and knew he got the hacker. He turned to the woman and smiled. "Aunty, are you aware that the County Government's website was hacked, and the County Chief's name is changed?"

The woman paused for a second and replied. "I know about this incident." Everyone in the family quarters knows about this.

Dong Xuebing saw Xiao Hua's face changed, and he continued. "I am handling this case. This morning, about 40 minutes ago, our County Public Security's website is hacked, and we finally got some clues."

The woman seems to understand something, and her face turned pale.

Dong Xuebing continued: "From the hacker's IP address, I found an address... which is your apartment."

The woman's lips were trembling as she asked: "Is... it my son?"

Xiao Hua immediately cried out: "Mum, it's not me! Really!"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "If I do not have evidence, I will also not be sitting here. This is a serious case, and you should understand that the County Chief treated this case as a political criminal case, and we are tasked to handle it."

The woman grabbed her son. "Are you the one? Tell me!"

Xiao Hua looked down and kept quiet.

The woman's eyes turned red, and tears were about to flow down. She raised her hand and gave her son a slap. "Stupid! Why do I have a son like you!"

Xiao Hua was scared. "Mum, I am only doing this for fun and don't mean any harm."

The woman was furious. "I knew you will get into trouble sooner or later! It is all your father's fault for spoiling you! Have you forgotten the lesson when you destroyed your school's website? What did I tell you then?! Ah? You bastard!"

Dong Xuebing quickly moves forward to stop the woman. "Aunty, don't be so agitated."

How can the woman be not agitated? The Public Security already knows Xiao Hua is the hacker. Not only her son will be going to jail, but her husband's career will also be implicated and destroyed! Their whole family will be finished! The woman turned and faced Dong Xuebing. "Chief Dong, have Chief Liang reported this incident to the County Government?" She needs to inform her husband immediately to prepare him from getting caught unaware by his rivals.

Dong Xuebing paused for a while and replied. "Chief Liang and the County leaders are still unaware of this. I am the one who cracked this case, and only I know about this."

The woman asked. "What about the internet police officers who are in-charge of investigation?"

Dong Xuebing smiled. "I did not tell them because this incident is quite difficult to handle."

The woman turned to her son. "Xiao Hua! Get back to your room now!"

Xiao Hua looked at Dong Xuebing and then his mum, before returning to his room. He still could not understand how Public Security tracked him. He was cautious!

Outside, the woman pulled Dong Xuebing into the master bedroom and closed the door, and started crying.

Dong Xuebing quickly comfort her. "Aunty, stop crying."

The woman was still weeping. "Chief Dong, I only have this son. Sob... Xiao Hua is still young and playful. Can you don't report him to the higher-ups? Our whole family will remember this favor." Now, only Chief Dong knows about this, and the woman knew that if he does not report her son, no one will know about this. Since this newly posted Deputy Bureau Chief came to see her, that means there is still room for negotiation. Chief Dong should be after something from her.

Dong Xuebing frowned. "The higher-ups gave me a 2 days deadline to solve the case. In a few more hours, the time will be up. Since we know who is the hacker, how can I don't report to the higher-ups? I have to be responsible for my police crest on my shoulders."

The woman looked at Dong Xuebing with teary eyes. "Don't worry. I will not let Xiao Hua touch any PCs again!"

Dong Xuebing: "This..."

The woman gritted her teeth and thought Dong Xuebing wanted money. She bent over and took out a jade necklace from a closet. The necklace is a high-quality jade necklace. Although it is small, it is worth over 100,000 RMB. "Take this necklace back for your wife or girlfriend."

Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "Aunty, what are you doing?"

The woman pushes the necklace into Dong Xuebing's hand. "Take it."

"No. I cannot accept this." Dong Xuebing was not there for the money. He will not accept this necklace, which will get him into trouble.

"Then... then..." The woman panicked and grabbed Dong Xuebing's arms and kneel down in front of him. "I am begging you. Please let my son off."

"Don't... don't do this." Dong Xuebing helped the woman up. "Stop. Don't do this."

The woman's tears were flowing down her face. "I am begging you. Please..."

"Have a seat first." Dong Xuebing helped the woman to her bed and hesitated. "You are making things difficult for me. We have found the suspect, and I need to answer to the County Government and Bureau's leaders later. What should I do?"

The woman grabbed Dong Xuebing's hands. "Chief Dong, I know you can help me. Please help our family this time."

Dong Xuebing sighed. "...fine. I... I will try my best."

The woman was overjoyed. "Thank you!" She tried to put the jade necklace into Dong Xuebing's pocket secretly.

Dong Xuebing pushed the necklace away. "Aunty, stop doing this."

"But..."

In the end, Dong Xuebing did not accept any of her gifts when he left. He only reminded the woman to watch her son closely.

The woman did not expect Dong Xuebing to reject her gifts. She was very grateful to Dong Xuebing and knew her family owes him a big favor. She wiped her tears and called her husband to tell him what had happened.

On the way back to the Bureau, Dong Xuebing received a call from an unknown number.

Dong Xuebing answered. "Hello?"

There was a pause for about 2 seconds, and a man said. "Thank you."

Dong Xuebing knew it must be Xiao Hua's father.

Dong Xuebing had successfully given out a favor, stopped the hacker from attacking the government's websites, and prevented himself from offending the leaders in the County Government!

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Morning.

County Public Security Bureau.

Everyone had arrived at work and were discussing the hacking of the County Government's website and what punishment Chief Xiao Dong will get. Everyone had concluded that Chief Xiao Dong will get at least a warning. To escape responsibility, Hu Yiguo, the person-in-charge of the internet security department, did not even go to the Constant Temperature and Humidity Room, and only called up to check on the progress of the investigation.

Wang Fu knew everything was over. "Chief Liang, the hacker, had attacked out bureau's website, and we failed to catch him."

Liang Chengpeng gave him a stare. "He is too arrogant! This is challenging the government! What are you all doing? Didn't you all set up the firewalls on all our websites?"

Wang Fu sighed. "The hacker is too skillful and is in the shadows. We are unable to stop him."

Liang Chengpeng raised his voice. "Are you saying that the County should shut down all the government-related websites?"

Wang Fu does not know what to reply to him. The only solution now was to temporary shut down all the sites and request help from the higher-ups. The City and County Bureau does not have sufficient skills to handle this hacker.

Liang Chengpeng looked around the room and frowned. "Where is Chief Dong?"

"Chief Dong went out early this morning."

"Where did he go?" Liang Chengpeng was furious. "What is more important than this case? As the team leader, he should be around to take charge of the situation."

Wang Fu replied: "I don't know."

"Call him now! I want him back immediately!"

At this moment, Dong Xuebing, who had just finished breakfast, had arrived outside the Constant Temperature and Humidity Room and heard the commotion inside. He quickly entered the room and asked: "Chief Liang, are you looking for me?"

Liang Chengpeng stared at him. "There is no progress with the investigation, and you still have time to go out?"

You all are the ones who forced to me takeover this case! You think I want to head the investigations? Dong Xuebing was mad, but when he remembers that the case was solved, he calmed down and said something shocking. "Chief Liang, the case is solved."

"What?!" Liang Chengpeng, Wang Fu, and the rest were stunned.

Dong Xuebing had prepared what to say before he returns to the bureau. "It's like this. This morning, when the hacker attacked our bureau's website, I managed to trace the hacker's address. He is located out of our country, and he should not have any political motives. He just wanted to test his hacking skills and happened to pick our county."

Liang Chengpeng was shocked. "You also know hacking techniques?"

"A little. The hacker made a mistake, and I made use of it to trace him. It's all luck." Dong Xuebing was telling the truth, but to the people there, he sounded modest. "You should also know that these hackers are not easy to catch, and they are located overseas. We do not know their exact address and our only solution is to stop them from attacking us. This morning, I managed to win, and I believe he will not attack our county again." Liang Chengpeng had mentioned that they do not need to arrest the hacker and only need to stop him.

Liang Chengpeng asked: "How can you confirm this?" Not only him, Wang Fu and the rest do not believe Chief Dong had won the Hacker, whom they had been fighting over the past month.

When Dong Xuebing was about to speak, the PC alarm went off!

Wang Fu's face changed. "That hacker is back!"

Liang Chengpeng looked at Dong Xuebing. "This is what you mean by you had stopped him? He will not come back again?"

Xiao Han and the rest immediately got to work. "Where is the attack?"

"It is still our Public Security website!" Wang Fu sat down in front of his PC and wanted to trace the hacker, but he looked at the monitor and said. "Don't need to trace him. He is gone. Huh? Our website's reporting mailbox seems to have been altered. The hacker left a message."

Liang Chengpeng frowned and went over.

There were a few words. 'This is the last time I am hacking into your site. Your bureau has too many experts and I admit my loss!

Admit his loss? Chief Dong really stopped him?!

Wang Fu and Xiao Han looked at each other. Chief Dong is really so good?

This was arranged by Dong Xuebing. He had called Xiao Hua to do this, and this is the only way to get the credit without arresting anyone. This message is a must. If not, others will think this hacker had left because he lost interest in hacking the County's website.

Liang Chengpeng asked: "Can you confirm it is left by that hacker?"

Wang Fu replied. "It is definitely that hacker. He used the same method, and speed is the same."

Liang Chengpeng looked at the screen for a while, before banging the table with his fist. "Good! This is terrific!"

Liang Chengpeng did not expect what Zhen Anguo said had come true. This young and ordinary-looking Xiao Dong could really do wonders. He managed to solve this headache for him within hours. Could it be that Old Zhen knew Xiao Dong is good at hacking techniques and suggested using him? No. Liang Chengpeng did not tell Zhen Anguo about the case and he also did not ask. He just recommended Xiao Dong and said Xiao Dong can solve all sorts of troubles!

Liang Chengpeng looked at Dong Xuebing and nodded. He had belittled this new Deputy Bureau Chief. Even though Zhen Anguo dislikes Xiao Dong, he still gave him such a high rating. This Chief Xiao Dong is really capable!

"Prepare a report on this case and give it to me tomorrow." Liang Chengpeng said and left to report to the County's leaders.

Dong Xuebing smiled and happily assigned the task of writing the report to Wang Fu. He also thanked the 2 City Bureau's Internet Police for assisting in the investigation.

The internet police officers were embarrassed as they had not done anything to help solve this case.

Wang Fu said. "Chief Dong, if we know you are so skillful, you should be put in charge of this case a long time ago." When Hu Yiguo set up this investigation team to shoulder the blame and Wang Fu, Xiao Han and the rest were disappointed with him. However, Chief Xiao Dong managed to solve the case, and they were grateful to him.

Before noon, news of Chief Dong stopping the hacker spread throughout the bureau.

At first, no one believed this, but the hacker never appears again for the rest of the day!

Hu Yiguo was shocked. He thought it was impossible to settle this case so soon. After all, the investigation had been ongoing for a month without progress. It should take at least a few more weeks or months before it can be solved. How did Dong Xuebing solve this case so fast? Is he really skilled in hacking techniques? How come his personnel file did not record this? Hu Yiguo knew Dong Xuebing will be getting the credit for solving this case and was jealous.

The next day.

Dong Xuebing was reading the papers in his office when his office phone rang.

It was Bureau Chief Liang Chengpeng. "Is the report ready? The County Leaders are waiting for the report."

"Yes. I will send it to you." Dong Xuebing brightens up. His name will appear in front of the County Leaders, and it will be good for his career. This was an opportunity not to be missed. He put down the papers and went to the Constant Temperature and Humidity Room. He still has not seen Wang Fu's report and wanted to make some amendments to make himself more critical before submitting it. "Old Wang, where is the report? Let me take a look..."

Wang Fu was avoiding Dong Xuebing's eyes. "... The report... is submitted."

What? Dong Xuebing's voice turns cold. "Didn't I tell you to pass the report to me? I still have not read it and it is submitted? What is the meaning of this?" He is the team leader and Wang Fu is his deputy. How can the deputy team leader submit the report without telling him?

Wang Fu replied. "Chief Dong, I was about to call you regarding this. Chief Hu dropped by earlier and asked me to give him the report. He is the head of internet security and is my direct supervisor. I cannot..."

Dong Xuebing was stunned for a second. That bastard Hu Yiguo? What does he want with the report?

Wang Fu doesn't dare to look at Dong Xuebing's eyes. "Chief Hu is not happy with the report and asked me to amend it. I..."

Dong Xuebing's face changed immediately. "Show me the amended report!"

Wang Fu brought Dong Xuebing to a PC and opened up a word document. Dong Xuebing read it – The summary of the case is as follows. Under the leadership of County Public Security Chief Liang Chengpeng and Political Commissar Liu Weiye, Executive Deputy Bureau Chief Hu Yiguo's special investigation team started to investigate into the case of the hacking of the County Government's websites, and successfully stopped the hacker from hacking into the sites..."

Dong Xuebing was furious!

Dong Xuebing's name was only mentioned once at the end of the report and did not specify how he solved the case. What the special investigation team leader did was not mentioned at all. From the report, it was Hu Yiguo who settled this case alone, and the case has nothing to do with anyone else!

Dong Xuebing immediately knew what Hu Yiguo was up to. This bastard was trying to snatch the credit!

Motherf*ker! Dong Xuebing hit the desk hard. He did not expect such a despicable person exist in the bureau. Deputy Chief Qin Yong was right. Hu Yiguo was someone will hide when there is trouble and will snatch other people's credits. Damn! You pushed everything to me to escape responsibility and now I had solved the case, and you want to get credit? No way!

"Print out the original report!" Dong Xuebing shouted.

Wang Fu quickly printed out the first copy of the report, which stated the details of how Dong Xuebing solved the case for him.

Dong Xuebing went up to Liang Chengpeng's office immediately with the report. In the office, Chief Liang was reading the report Hu Yiguo submitted. The overweight Hu Yiguo was also there and was happily discussing the report with Chief Liang. When he saw Dong Xuebing entering the office, he frowned and looked at him.

Dong Xuebing said. "Chief Liang, I am here to give you the report."

Liang Chengpeng had just started reading the report in his hand. "Chief Hu had passed the report to me."

Dong Xuebing replied. "Chief Liang, you had instructed the investigation team to write the report and pass it to you. But I don't understand why as the team leader of the investigation team, I don't have the authority to check the contents of the report. Am I not the one in-charge of this case? I don't know where Chief Hu gets this report and I have not seen it. The investigation team only has one report." Dong Xuebing placed his report on Liang Chengpeng's desk. "Chief Hu is not involved in the investigation team, and he does not know anything about the investigations."

Hu Yiguo got mad when he heard what Dong Xuebing said. "I am the head of internet security! I don't know anything about this case?"

Dong Xuebing did not hold back and retort: "I am the leader of the investigation team, and I oversee this case! Chief Hu, you are the one who appointed me as the team leader, and I solved the case. Why am I not allowed to see the report? I did not even see the report and the report is submitted?"

Hu Yiguo replied with a dark face. "Do I need you to teach me what to do? Ah?"

Liang Chengpeng banged the table. "Stop arguing!" He picked up Hu Yiguo's report and start reading it. The whole report is talking about Hu Yiguo's credit, and Dong Xuebing was not mentioned at all. No wonder Dong Xuebing is so furious. Liang Chengpeng also dislikes Hu Yiguo's actions. He was too irresponsible and was the first to push the responsibility to others. Now, the case is solved, and he wants to claim the credit? Have you considered Chief Dong's feelings?

Liang Chengpeng looked at Hu Yiguo and threw his report on the desk. "Chief Hu, go back to work. Chief Dong is the one handling this case, and I will speak to him about the report."

Hu Yiguo was stunned. "Chief Liang..."

Liang Chengpeng waved him off impatiently and picked up Dong Xuebing's report. He read it and nodded. "I will submit this report to the County leaders in the afternoon."

Dong Xuebing was overjoyed.

Hu Yiguo realized that he had misinterpreted the leader words. When he suggested setting up an investigation team and let Dong Xuebing be the leader, Liang Chengpeng agreed. Under normal circumstances, other leaders will never accept this, and Hu Yiguo was only trying his luck. But Chief Liang agreed and this let Hu Yiguo thought the leader wanted Dong Xuebing to be the scapegoat. This is the reason why he dares to snatch Dong Xuebing's credit openly. Hu Yiguo would never know that Liang Chengpeng had agreed to let Dong Xuebing head the team was because of what Zhen Anguo said.

Hu Yiguo was furious as he walked out of Chief Liang's office.

Dong Xuebing looked at Hu Yiguo's back view as he left the room. He was almost framed by Hu Yiguo, and this incident will not affect him despite getting reprimanded by Chief Liang. In fact, Dong Xuebing stopping the hacker had helped him from getting the blame for failing to solve the case, but he turned around and tried to snatch the credit from Dong Xuebing.

"Chief Dong." Liang Chengpeng smiled. "I approved you to lead the investigation team is because I believe you can solve this case. I heard about your achievements in the State Security. Hahaha." Liang Chengpeng does not want Dong Xuebing to bear any grudges against him and made up an excuse.

Dong Xuebing replied: "Thank you for your trust in me."

"You had done well this time. You are young and promising." Liang Chengpeng smiled and looked at him. "Oh, your duties are still not assigned?"

Dong Xuebing thought to himself. You are asking the obvious. "Yes."

Liang Chengpeng nodded. "Alright. I know what to do. Go back and wait for news." Chief Xiao Dong had nothing to do with cybercrimes and managed to solve the case. He had helped Liang Chengpeng relieved the pressure imposed by the higher-ups, and he got to reward Dong Xuebing.

In the afternoon, Liang Chengpeng called for a Bureau Party Committee meeting.

Dong Xuebing knew his duties will finally be assigned. He wonders which police station or departments he will be taking over.

In the meeting room, Hu Yiguo saw Dong Xuebing and looked away after a glance. He was a proud man, and a young man in his twenties had talked back at him. He will not swallow this humiliation and is looking for the opportunity to teach Dong Xuebing a lesson. If not, he will not establish his authority in the bureau.

Dong Xuebing was not afraid of Hu Yiguo. He had stood up and argued with the leaders several times. Furthermore, he did not do anything wrong in this incident. It was Hu Yiguo who tried to make use of him and snatch the credit. Dong Xuebing despised these people the most and wanted to get back at him!

Political Commissar Liu Weiye, Executive Deputy Chief Hu Yiguo, Deputy Chief Gong Zhongwen, Deputy Chief Zhao Jingsong, Deputy Chief Sun Changhong, Deputy Chief Qin Yong, Deputy Political Commissar cum Political Office Director Yang Hao, Union Chief Li Jun, Commission for Discipline Inspection's Secretary Sheng Chengdong, City Police Station Chief Chang Wantao and Deputy Chief Dong Xuebing attended this meeting. Office director Hu Silian will be recording the meeting minutes.

The meeting starts.

Liang Chengpeng conveyed the County's message about the solving of the hacking case and praised Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing smiled and humbly accepted it. This will be recorded in his personal files and will be helpful for his promotion.

After saying this, Liang Chengpeng continued. "I had discussed with Political Commissar Liu on Chief Dong's work arrangement..."

Human resources and work arrangements are sensitive topics. Everyone became nervous as all the stations and departments had been assigned. If Chief Dong were to take charge of any police stations or department, that means someone in this meeting will have to give up part of their authority. Among all the deputy chiefs, Qin Yong is last in terms of seniority, and he felt part of his portfolio will be given to Dong Xuebing.

But what Chief Liang said surprises everyone. "Political Commissar Liu and I suggest Chief Dong take over the role of managing Hui Tian Village Police Station. What do you all think?"

Hui Tian Village Police Station? That's Executive Deputy Chief Hu Yiguo's station! Everyone was shocked as Hui Tian Village is the wealthiest village in the county. There is a gold mind and all explosive applications had to go through the Hui Tian Village Station! That's the best station in the county, and places like these are generally under the jurisdiction of important leaders in the bureau. It is unheard of for the lowest ranking Deputy to oversee it!

Suddenly, everyone looked at Hu Yiguo!

This was 180 degrees change of attitude towards Chief Dong!

Hui Tian Village is the most critical station under Hu Yiguo, and the latter did not expect Chief Liang to assign it to Dong Xuebing. His face turned green and was furious. "I heard Chief Dong's hometown is Hui Tian Village? To prevent conflict of interest, I do not agree with Chief Dong to takeover Hui Tian station."

Qin Yong laughed in his heart and said: "I think Chief Hu's understanding of conflict of interest is wrong. Chief Hu is also from Yan Tai County, does this mean that you are not suitable to be the Executive Deputy Chief?" He looked at the members of the committee. Many of the members are born and raised in Yan Tai County. What Hu Yiguo said will include most of the people there!

Hu Yiguo panicked and knew he said the wrong things! It's only Dong Xuebing's hometown, and Dong Xuebing does not have any relatives working in the Village government or police station. It is not considered a conflict of interest!

Liang Chengpeng gave Hu Yiguo a stare and waved his hand. "That settles it! Dismiss!"

The government service is a scary place. You would pay a heavy price if you misunderstood what your leader wants.

Dong Xuebing almost jumped up in joy. Hui Tian Village is the place he wanted the most, and he snatched it from Hu Yiguo! He was overjoyed as he saw Hu Yiguo walked out with a black face. Dong Xuebing finally felt better!

Deputy Chief Zhao Jingsong might be someone close to Hu Yiguo. He did not look at Dong Xuebing and walked out of the room with Hu Yiguo.

Out of the meeting room, Deputy Chief Qin Yong was the first person to walk to Dong Xuebing. He laughed and said: "Chief Dong, congratulations. Are you free this evening? Want to have dinner together?" He was on bad terms with Hu Yiguo and was overjoyed over what happened.

Deputy Chief Gong Zhongwen, Deputy Chief Sun Changhong, and the rest walked over to congratulate Dong Xuebing. All of them no longer look down on this 23-year-old deputy chief! He might be young but have lots of guts when it comes to office politics. Look, other officials will show their authority to their subordinates when they were newly posted. But Chief Xiao Dong showed his power to his superiors!

Before the day ends, the whole bureau knows Dong Xuebing will be taking over Hui Tian Village Station.

All the police officers were shocked. Damn! Dong Xuebing is establishing his authority too fast!

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That evening, Deputy Bureau Chief Qin Yong treated Dong Xuebing to a dinner in a private room of Huiyang Restaurant.

Dong Xuebing does not know about Qin Yong's background and only know he is transferred from the Provincial Public Security. He is currently in charge of the Patrolling teams and the Traffic teams. These are important departments, and his position among the deputies is among the top. He looks like he is a hardworking government official who wants to prove himself. He is more eager to achieve results than Dong Xuebing. Overall, the impression he gave to Dong Xuebing is quite good and they have lots of common topics due to their small age gap.

"Brother Dong, this dinner is to celebrate your success in solving the case. How can we not drink on occasion?"

"Ah... I can't hold my liquor well." Dong Xuebing was telling the truth.

"Then, we shall only drink a bottle of Beijing alcohol. You are from Beijing and should like this. The alcohol content is not high too."

After all the food was served, the waiter poured the alcohol for them. Dong Xuebing felt giddy when he saw the full glass of Baijiu. He raised the glass for a toast. "Chief Qin, I know you can drink, and I will not lie to you. At most, I can only finish this glass before I get drunk. State Security has strict regulations forbidding us to drink and I have not drunk since I entered the government service."

Qin Yong did not mind and said. "Actually, I also can't drink much. Let's just drink casually."

After taking a sip, Qin Yong laughed. "I heard you are not married yet."

Dong Xuebing replied. "Yes. I still have not met someone suitable."

"Hahaha, our Yan Tai County is famous for beautiful women, and we have lots of pretty officers in our bureau. Brother Dong, you should look around or how about I ask my wife to introduce someone to you?"

"No need. Being single is also quite good."

"You are right. Hahaha, marriage is the tomb of love."

It's not that Dong Xuebing does not want to get married. He wants to get married and have a child to please his mum. But his relationships with Xie Huilan and Qu Yunxuan were a mess. Dong Xuebing intends to get married to Qu Yunxuan, but she keeps avoiding this subject. He also wants to be with Xie Huilan. But Xie Huilan's family will not agree. That's why Dong Xuebing's love life is in a total mess now. Also, after mixing around with beauties like Xie Huilan and Qu Yunxuan, he is not interested in average looking women. No many women would dare to claim they are pretty when compared to Sister Xie and Aunt Xuan!

"Here, Chief Dong, let's have a toast."

After entering the grassroots level, Dong Xuebing was prepared to be forced to drink. He knew this is common in these areas, and after half a glass, he feels tipsy. He finished the remaining Baijiu in his glass and rubbed his temples.

Qin Yong saw this and knew Dong Xuebing was not lying when he said he can't drink. He stopped asking Dong Xuebing to drink and start to chat about their work.

Dong Xuebing is tipsy, but his mind is clear and listened attentively.

It was unclear if Qin Yong was slightly drunk or did it on purpose. He starts telling Dong Xuebing about the relationships between the bureau leaders and their characters. For example, Hu Yiguo is desperate for power, and Deputy Zhao Jingsong, who is close to Hu Yiguo, is particularly pervy and is interested in Office Director Hu Simin. Deputy Gong Zhongwei, who is close to Chief Liang, is someone that keeps a low profile and is not interested in moving up the ranks. He only wants to remain in his current position until he retires. Of course, Dong Xuebing did not really believe what Qin Yong said. He got to see with his own eyes for him to believe.

After leaving the restaurant, Qin Yong starts to dig information from Dong Xuebing jokingly. He jokingly asked what sort of connections Dong Xuebing has for him to be the Deputy Bureau Chief at his age. Dong Xuebing immediately sober up and insist he does not have any backings. To be honest, Dong Xuebing really does not have any background and he got his position is because of Xie Huilan. It is Xie Huilan who has lots of connections.

Qin Yong saw he could not get any info out from Dong Xuebing and changed the subject.

It was close to 7 pm when they return to their quarters.

Dong Xuebing immediately collapsed on his bed once he entered as his head was spinning.

Ring, ring, ring... Dong Xuebing's phone rang, and he answered without looking at the caller display. "Hello?"

It was Qu Yunxuan. "You are drunk?"

Dong Xuebing was surprised. "Huh? How do you know? I only said one word."

Qu Yunxuan giggled. "I know you better than you know yourself. I can tell from your voice when you are about to fall asleep, or you just wake up. I know how you sound like after you drink. You went out earlier? Don't drink too much. It is not good for your health."

Dong Xuebing replied: "Ok..., did you call because you miss me?"

"Hmph! Stop talking nonsense. You want me to beat you?"

"If you don't miss me, why are you calling? Just admit it."

"Go to hell. I have something to tell you." Qu Yunxuan said. "The Auction Company is almost ready. I managed to contact two experts through a friend, hired the staff, and confirmed the office location. The only problem we have now is the first batch of auction items. Although many people had contacted me and wish to auction their items, their antiques are not impressive and valuable. There is nothing that will pull in the crowd."

"Just look around or buy some."

"I want our first auction to be impressive and build up our reputation. But the company does not have money left after paying the office and hotel ballroom rental and advertisements."

Dong Xuebing thought for a while and asked. "What sort of antiques do you need?"

"This is a small auction, and an antique that is worth a few hundred thousand to 1 million RMB is enough.:

Dong Xuebing got up from the bed and rubbed the center of his brows. "Ok... Let me think of a solution."

"You are going treasure picking again? But your county does not have many antiques."

"Let me look around first. Wait for my call."

Other than his career, Dong Xuebing is most concern about this company now. He had invested all his savings, and if the first auction fails, it will be hard for the company to make a comeback. The first auction must not fail as this concerns his future happiness.

After washing his face, Dong Xuebing sober up and went out to look for an antique shop.

Yan Tai County is not as prosperous as Beijing, and there are only a few antique shops around. It was already 7 plus in the evenings and most of the shops were closed. Dong Xuebing went to the town center and asked several people if there were any antique shops around. In the end, he could not find one. Just as he was walking along the streets, he saw two people riding bicycles pass him. It was Hu Silian.

"Eh, Chief Dong?" Hu Silian stopped her bike and said. "What a coincident."

Dong Xuebing had met the man beside Hu Silian in the family quarters. "Director Hu is going shopping with your husband?"

Hu Silian was not in her uniform today and was wearing a bright colored dress. "Haha, no. My husband's unit has an event today, and we went dancing at the ballroom opposite the plaza there. Chief Dong, you are going shopping?" Hu Silian's husband also alighted from his bike. He had heard from his wife about what happened in the bureau today and is very polite to Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing smiled. "I am looking for antique shops, but I can't find one."

Hu Silian smiled and asked. "Chief Dong, you are an antique collector? Let me go with you. I remember there is an antique shop nearby. It should still be open now." Hu Silian turns to her husband and extends her hand. "Give me my bag and go back first." Her husband quickly passes her the handbag and bid goodbye to Dong Xuebing. He seems to be very obedient to Hu Silian.

Dong Xuebing noticed this and thought to himself. Women in the government sector are different. If their husbands are of a lower rank than them, their status at home will be lower. Hu Silian and her husband reminded him of his relationship with Xie Huilan. When he is with Xie Huilan, her attitude is also overbearing.

"Brother Hu." Hu Silian's husband's surname is also Hu. Dong Xuebing said. "If you got nothing on later, let go together. I feel bad to disrupt your date." Dong Xuebing had sober up from the alcohol and knew that if he was seen walking along the streets with Hu Silian alone, there would be rumors. He is still new in the bureau and must avoid these rumors.

Hu Silian knew Dong Xuebing's concerns and nodded to her husband. The 3 of them slowly walk towards the antique shop.

Although Dong Xuebing is not overbearing like Xie Huilan and other leaders, he is outstanding in his own way. He treats others with respect and addresses Hu Silian's husband as "Brother Hu." Hu Silian also feels good when he sees Chief Xiao Dong treating her husband with respect.

Bao Xuan Ge. This is an antique shop that specializes in porcelain and paintings.

After they entered the shop, Dong Xuebing noticed the porcelain items on display on a shelf. He does not know about paintings and calligraphy, and his target today is porcelain. He had made a profit from breaking the porcelain and inspecting the broken sections for authenticity the last time he was with Xie Huilan. Now, he still has 7 BACKS and he might get lucky. Dong Xuebing does not have high hopes as expensive authentic porcelains are seldom found in small shops and there are not many porcelain items around.

"Chief Dong, are you looking for painting or porcelain?" Hu Silian asked.

"I prefer porcelain."

"Haha, me too. I love the antique collection programs on TV, and Blue and White porcelains from the Yuen dynasty are my favorite."

"That's right. I also like Blue and White porcelains." Who does not like something that is worth over a hundred million?

Hu Silian is very observant, and she saw Dong Xuebing looking at the porcelain vases, she kept quiet and walk aside with her husband. They do not want to disturb him.

The owner of the shop walks over. "Are you all looking for anything?"

Dong Xuebing points to that shelf. "How much are these vases?"

"Oh, this container is made from a commoner's furnace and is selling for 5,000 RMB. This small bowl is from the official furnace and it cost 30,000 RMB. That vase is also 30,000 RMB..." Dong Xuebing needs to know about the prices first. It will be useless if he can find an authentic porcelain item, and the owner is selling it for a few hundred million. Luckily, all the porcelain items there were not expensive. The owner must also know that his products were all inferior items.

After the introductions, Dong Xuebing start to examine the porcelain items.

About 10 minutes later, Dong Xuebing picked 3 items that he felt were authentic. Alright. Let's start.

Crash! Dong Xuebing raised his hand and smashed a Dragon Spring porcelain piece on the floor. He quickly bends over and picks up a broken fragment.

The shop owner roared: "What are you going?!"

Hu Silian and her husband were shocked. "Chief Dong, what are you..."

Dong Xuebing ignored them and examined the fragments. From the broken sections, this piece does not look authentic. He immediately picked up another porcelain item and smashed it on the concrete floor, before picking up a broken part to study. The owner rushed forward and raise his fist to hit him. Hu Silian remembered Dong Xuebing had drunk before coming here and might be drunk. As a subordinate, she cannot see her leader getting beaten up in front of her. She pushed her husband and he ran over to stop the owner.

Dong Xuebing shook his head after he examined the broken fragment and smashed the third porcelain item.

The third porcelain item is also not an authentic antique.

After a while, Dong Xuebing mumbled. "BACK 1 minute!"

...

It was all quiet in the antique shop. Hu Silian and her husband were discussing a porcelain bowl, and the owner is explaining about a Blue and White Porcelain vase to Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing pretends to listen to him and picks 3 items off the shelf.

Crash! Dong Xuebing threw one item on the floor and repeated what he did earlier.

This does not look authentic!

This is not real too!

This is another fake!

...

Within half an hour, Dong Xuebing used 6 minutes of BACK. He only has 1 minute left!

Hu Silian had decided to buy a Porcelain bowl. It is not expensive and cost about 1,000 RMB. "Chief Dong, which item are you buying?"

Dong Xuebing smiled. "I still have not found anything I like."

Hu Silian points to a 5-colored cup. "I think this is a good piece."

Dong Xuebing had smashed this cup earlier, and from the broken fragments, it does not look authentic. Sigh... 6 minutes of BACK wasted without a single gain. It seems like the quality of the antiques in this shop is poor. Should I use the final one minute here?

Dong Xuebing listlessly picks up a Guanyin statue while thinking.

Hu Silian saw Dong Xuebing looking at the Guanyin without saying a word and thought he wants this statue. "You want to bring this Guanyin statue back?"

Hu Silian's husband looked at the statue and reminded him. "This is not an antique. It is a modern art piece."

Hu Silian stared at her husband. "Chief Dong can tell this is not an antique. You don't have to remind him!"

Her husband keeps quiet after that.

Dong Xuebing also knew that this type of Guanyin statue can be found in every mall, and it is worth less than 200 RMB. He picks up that statue because he is deep in thoughts. Sigh... never mind. Even if I smash a few more pieces, I will not find any authentic antiques. I should not waste my BACK anymore. After making his decision, Dong Xuebing placed the statue back on the shelf. "Let's go..."

When Dong Xuebing is turning, his arm accidentally brushed against the Guanyin statue's base!

Dong Xuebing was still a bit tipsy after drinking, and his reaction was slow. Before he could react, the statue fell off the shelf!

Hu Silian gasped and quickly reach out to catch the statue.

However, it was too late. Crash! The porcelain Guanyin statue was smashed!

"You..." The owner stares at Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing cursed his luck under his breath and took out his wallet to pay for the statue. Suddenly, from the corner of his eyes, he saw the broken pieces of the statue, and was stunned. He blinked and thought the alcohol had caused illusions. But when he noticed Hu Silian and her husband also standing there in shock looking at the broken pieces, Dong Xuebing knew his eyes were not playing tricks. He pushed the owner aside and squat down to examine the porcelain pieces! Damn! What's happen?

The owner also noticed it and froze. "This is..."

Dong Xuebing did not think much and used the final BACK!

...

The scenes before his eyes flashed!

"You want to bring this Guanyin statue back?" Hu Silian smiles and asked.

Hu Silian's husband: "This is not an antique. It is a modern art piece."

Hu Silian stared at her husband. "Chief Dong can tell this is not an antique. You don't have to remind him!"

This is one minute before!!!

Dong Xuebing's body shook and quickly grabbed the Guanyin statue tightly. He suppressed his excitement and asked the owner. "How much is this Guanyin selling?"

The shop owner looked at Dong Xuebing. This small statue is placed here by his friend, and the owner knows it is not worth a lot. But he did not reject his friend and let him put this statue here for sales. Over the past few months, no one had even asked about this statue. "If you want, I will sell it to you for 500 RMB."

Dong Xuebing immediately took out 500 RMB from his wallet without hesitation.

The shop owner was surprised as he did not expect Dong Xuebing to pay him straight away. He thought to himself, this person must be crazy. Similar statues are sold for 100 RMB in the malls!

Hu Silian was also stunned and stopped her husband, who was about to stop Dong Xuebing. She grabbed her husband's arm and shook her head slightly. They had reminded Chief Dong earlier and since he still wants to buy it, they should not stop him.

Dong Xuebing also knows what they were thinking.

...

Back at the Public Security Quarters, Dong Xuebing locked the door and smiles.

He placed the Guanyin statue on the table carefully and took out a screwdriver from a drawer, before rolling up his sleeves. He held the statue up in one hand and used the screwdriver to stab the base. Crack! Dong Xuebing managed to break a hole in the bottom and there were pieces of paper crumbled inside the hollow statue. He carefully took out the papers from the statue and placed it on the table.

Dong Xuebing opened up the crumpled paper, and there was a jade hair stick inside!

It's Hetian, Jade!

Hetian Fine White Jade!

Dong Xuebing laughed. He does not know who sealed this piece of jade hair stick in the Guanyin statue, but with this jade ornament, his company's first Auction will have a star item!

Dong Xuebing immediately calls Aunt Xuan. "I got the item."

Aunt Xuan was confused. "What item are you talking about?"

"Our first auction's main auction item. A piece of jade hair stick."

Qu Yunxuan paused for a few seconds and asked. "What type of jade is it, and which era is it from?"

Dong Xuebing replied confidently. "I am sure the jade is Hetian's most famous white jade. As for the era, it should be at least over a hundred years. I am not very sure. You got to let the experts validate it. This price of this piece should fetch a few hundred to 1 million RMB."

"...Xiao Bing, you... I really salute you."

"What do you mean?"

"What do I mean? How long has it been since I called you earlier, and you picked a treasure? Even robbing banks will not get as much money as you!"

"Hahaha, this is nothing... I am just lucky. Errr... How do I pass this item to you?"

"My friend had sent to your province to fetch an antique expert this morning and should be on her way back. How about I ask her to drop by Yan Tai County to meet you?"

"Is she trusted? This Jade hair stick is valuable."

"It's Xiao Tao. She had worked with me at the newspaper agency for quite long, and she resigned to come and help me. She can be trusted."

"Ok. Give me her number. I will call her."

At about 9 pm, Xiao Tao arrived at a teahouse near to Dong Xuebing's place.

Dong Xuebing passed the nicely wrapped jade hair stick to her and smiled. "Ask Yunxuan to call me before the auction. If I have the time, I would want to attend."

With this White Jade Hair Stick, the auction will attract lots of people to attend!

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The next morning.

Dong Xuebing entered the County Bureau with a headache. He is suffering from a bad hangover after last night's drinking, and the first thing he did after reaching his office was to drink a few mouthfuls of tea. He thought about what he should do on the first day after he was assigned duties. After finishing his tea, Dong Xuebing decided to visit Hui Tian Police Station for inspection.

Dong Xuebing picked up his phone and called the Bureau Office. "Hello, I'm Dong Xuebing."

Hu Silian answered. "Chief Dong, you have any orders?"

"How many vehicles are there in the bureau?"

"Oh, other than the investigation team and traffic police, there are 4 police cars reserved for the leaders. There are also 2 civilian vehicles." Yan Tai County Public Security Bureau does not assign vehicles to each leader. 3 police vehicles were reserved for the Bureau Chief, Political Commissar and Executive Deputy Chief, and no one can use them. The remaining police vehicle and two civilian cars had to be shared among other leaders or for emergencies. It might seem that there is a shortage of vehicles in the bureau, but it's not. Qin Yong oversees the traffic department and the department will reserve a car for him. Political Commissar can also use his department's vehicle and it is the same for the Union Chief. Only Dong Xuebing and a few other leaders do not have this benefit.

Dong Xuebing said. "Help me prepare a car. I need to go to Hui Tian Village."

Hu Silian replied. "Ok. The 2 civilian cars are still around. One is a Buick MPV, and another is a Passat. Which would you prefer?"

"Buick MPV will do." This is Dong Xuebing's first time going to the village for an inspection, and a 7-seater MPV will give him an imposing manner.

"Shall I arrange a driver for you?"

Dong Xuebing knew that his rank will not be assigned with a driver. Other than Hui Tian Police Station, he is not in charge of any other departments. Hu Silian should be getting someone from the patrolling team or her office to be his driver. Dong Xuebing replied. "No need. I will drive myself. Thanks. Sorry to trouble you."

After a while, Hu Silian send the car keys to Dong Xuebing's office personally and accompanied him to the carpark. Dong Xuebing felt the bureau's officers had a change of attitude towards him.

The vehicle is Buick GL8, 2.4 liters. The bureau should have bought this car recently.

Dong Xuebing sat in the driver's seat. Hmmm... it's spacious and comfortable. After graduating from High School, Dong Xuebing took his driver's license and have not driven any vehicle after that. He spent 5 minutes familiarizing with the controls and slowly drive out of the bureau.

This is the first time Dong Xuebing is driving on the roads, and he loves this feeling. Driving the bureau's car is different from driving the vehicle he bought himself. Anyone can buy a car as long as he got the money. But the Public Security vehicles are different. This is a symbol of his status. No amount of money can let someone drive this vehicle.

Hui Tian Village Police Station.

Dong Xuebing parked the car in front of the station's 3 stories building. Station Chief Liu Dahai received the news and quickly came out of the station with Deputy Station Chief Chen Fa and Instructor Li Sanmiao. If Dong Xuebing is not in charge of this station, they will not need to welcome him in this manner. But now, Dong Xuebing is their direct supervisor, and this is a must. The whole county's public security knew what happened between Dong Xuebing and Executive Deputy Chief Hu Yiguo. The incident shows how capable and daring Dong Xuebing is. Liu Dahai and the rest were afraid Dong Xuebing will establish his authority by stepping all over them.

Liu Dahai was grumbling in his heart. Why didn't Chief Dong did not notify them in advance before coming? He can be better prepared for his visit.

Dong Xuebing saw all the officers in the station came out to receive him and shook his head. "I don't like these ceremonies. The leaders remain behind, and the rest go back to work." Dong Xuebing said this, but he was overjoyed in his heart.

Liu Dahai hesitated for a few seconds and wave the officers back to work.

"I represent the whole station to welcome Chief Dong dropping by for an inspection." Liu Dahai extended two hands to shake Dong Xuebing's hand. He was bent slightly forward, behaving like a subordinate, despite everyone there were much older than Dong Xuebing.

Instructor Li Sanmiao smiled and shook hands with Dong Xuebing politely, followed by Deputy Station Chief Chen Fa.

The regulations in the County states that a police station with under 10 officers will not have deputy station chief. Stations with officers ranging from 11 to 20 will have 1 deputy station chief. Therefore, Hui Tian Village station only has one deputy station chief. These 3 men are the station's top leaders.

Dong Xuebing was here to familiarize himself with the ground and asked Liu Dahai to bring him around the offices of the station. He also rejected Liu Dahai to organize a meeting with all the station's officers. Dong Xuebing is in charge of Hui Tian Village Station, but in the station, Liu Dahai is the station chief. Dong Xuebing felt he should not interfere with the station's operation, and setting the general direction for them is sufficient.

Noon. Liu Dahai and the rest hosted lunch for Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing did not reject the lunch as it would be rude to leave without having a meal with the station leaders. After eating, Dong Xuebing went and drove around the village to familiarize himself with the roads there.

At around 4 pm, Dong Xuebing finishes his work and have a good understanding of the area.

Go back to County town? Since I am here, I should pay my mum a visit first!

Hui Tian Village Middle School.

The school gates were rusty, and the school building is built on a patch of yellowish-brown ground. When the wind blows, clouds of dust covered the school building. The basketball hoop and board in the court were broken, and the parallel bars were placed in a corner. The school's environment is impoverished and even the worst school in Beijing has better conditions. Dong Xuebing sighed as he looked at the school. This is the grassroots level and his mother had been working here for several years. It must be tough for her. Dong Xuebing thought that he should help his mother get a transfer to a middle school in the county town.

Dong Xuebing drove the Buick MPV into the school compound without anyone stopping him. The guard at the guardhouse did not even look at him.

Dong Xuebing parked the car and walked into the school building. He asked a teacher where is the second-grade language teachers' office.

In an office on the second floor, Luan Xiaoping and her language team leader Zhou Mei was talking.

Zhou Mei is a middle-aged woman in her 40s, and despite her age, she is still gorgeous. She is smiling as she pushes a few packets of dried mushrooms and tree fungus into Luan Xiaoping's hands. "Teacher Luan, don't stand on ceremony. My husband had brought this from his hometown, and we can't finish it. Just take it."

Luan Xiaoping tried to reject her. "This is too much. How about I... I just take half of these?"

Zhou Mei laughed. "Just take it. Bring back everything."

The other language teachers saw their team leader treating Luan Xiaoping so politely but were not surprised. Her son had become Yan Tai County's Public Security Deputy Bureau Chief and her status in the school had changed. Even the head of department and school leaders treated Luan Xiaoping respectfully.

Luan Xiaoping knew everyone treated her politely because of her son, and she was proud of it.

Suddenly, the office door opens, and Dong Xuebing entered.

Luan Xiaoping was surprised. "Xiao Bing? Why are you here?"

Zhou Mei looked at Dong Xuebing and quickly walk over to offer a handshake. "You are Chief Dong? Nice to meet you."

Luan Xiaoping introduces Zhou Mei. "This is our team leader Zhou Mei. You should address her as Aunt Zhou." After saying this, Luan Xiaoping felt this is not right.

Zhou Mei quickly waves her hand. "No... just call me Old Zhou will do."

Dong Xuebing smiled and shook her hand. "Aunt Zhou. Thank you for taking care of my mother for so many years."

Zhou Mei felt pleased when she heard Dong Xuebing addressing her as Aunt Zhou. "It's my duty." After chatting awhile, Zhou Mei said to Luan Xiaoping. "Teacher Luan, you don't have classes later, you should go back with your son." She could tell Dong Xuebing was here to fetch his mother.

Luan Xiaoping replied. "Director Yu will be holding a teachers' meeting later. I..."

Zhou Mei said. "It's fine. Just go back. I will help you take time off."

Out of the office, Dong Xuebing asked his mother, who Director Yu was.

Luan Xiaoping answered. "He is Yan Tai County's Ministry of Education Director Yu Zhengzhi. There is a fight in our school two days ago, and 4 to 5 students were injured. Some parents had a complaint to the county's Ministry of Education and Director Yu is here to investigate this incident. You did not see them when you come?"

Dong Xuebing nodded. "I saw a few cars parked outside but did not see anyone. Uhmmm, how is Yu Zhengzhi's character?"

Luan Xiaoping paused for a second. "Why are you asking this?"

"Mum, the conditions here are too poor and there is dust everywhere. It is bad for your health. If you agree, I will speak to the County's Ministry of Education to help you get a transfer to a school in the county town." If Dong Xuebing is the Deputy Bureau Chief of the Ministry of Culture, no one will bother with him. But Public Security is different. Even if Dong Xuebing did not ask directly, the County's Ministry of Education would take care of his mother.

"Transfer to the County town?" Luan Xiaoping was moved. All the teachers in the village want a transfer to the county town. Not only they will get a higher salary, but the working environment is also much better than the village schools. Furthermore, her son is working in the County town and she can be closer to him. "Xiao Bing, will it be troublesome?"

Dong Xuebing replied: "No worries. They should not mind doing me a favor."

Luan Xiaoping patted her son's hand. "I will listen to you."

"Oh, you still have not told me about Yu Zhengzhi." Since the County's Ministry of Education Director is around, Dong Xuebing decided to speak to him directly.

The mother and son walked towards the field, and Luan Xiaoping looked around her. She said softly. "Director Yu's reputation is terrible. He... he... often 'bullies' the female teachers in the schools under his care." Luan Xiaoping paused for a second and sighed. "The team leader Zhou Mei you met earlier had been raped by him. I heard about this from someone else. Director Yu had dropped by our village for dinner and asked Zhou Mei to accompany him. During the dinner, Zhou Mei got drunk and Director Yu brought her back and... Anyway, everyone here knows this Director Yu is a bad person."

Dong Xuebing frowned. "This really happens?"

Luan Xiaoping asked. "I also heard about this from others and is not sure if this is true. But Teacher Zhou took two days off after that day, and she was promoted to team leader, and her salary was increased after she returns. Xiao Bing, will your Public Security investigate this incident, or this is under the Commission for Discipline Inspection?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "If a report is made, it will be a criminal case, and we will investigate. Did Teacher Zhou report this incident to the police?"

Luan Xiaoping shook her head. "I don't know. But civilians dare not to go against government officials. Director Yu is a high ranking government official and is in charge of our school. Moreover, Zhou Mei is a married woman and will not dare to tell others about this. She can only suffer in silence." Luan Xiaoping is a kind-hearted woman and treats Zhou Mei as her friend.

Dong Xuebing said. "Mum, maybe this is only rumors. Who knows if this is true?"

Luan Xiaoping gave her son a stare. "I heard about this from more than one person. How can this be a rumor?"

Dong Xuebing have a strong sense of justice and was prepared to air the grievances for the people at the grassroots level. But he can't act base on rumors, without police report or evidence. This incident might not even be real. The government service internal politics is very complicated. Who knows this rumor might be spread from Director Yu's rivals? Dong Xuebing was not totally convinced.

"Mum, let drive out for dinner."

"Eh? You bought a car?"

"No. This is my unit's car. I have just entered the government service for less than 6 months, and it will be too suspicious if I buy a car now."

Just when Dong Xuebing was about to open the front passenger door for his mother, a middle-aged man shouted from the school building. "You are a teacher at this school?"

Luan Xiaoping turns around and quickly answered. "Yes, Director Yu."

Director Yu asked with a stern face. "Didn't I asked all the teachers to go to the hall for a meeting at 5 pm? No one is to be absent from this meeting. What's wrong with you? Ah?"

Luan Xiaoping was speechless and did not know how to answer him.

This man is Yu Zhengzhi? Dong Xuebing turned and look at him. He was a balding man in his 50s. Maybe Dong Xuebing was too sensitive, but he felt Yu Zhengzhi's eyes were wondering on his mother's butt. This made Dong Xuebing very uncomfortable, and it seems like his mother was right. This old man is not a good person.

Dong Xuebing stood there without moving and answered. "You are Director Yu? I am here to fetch my mother. We have something on."

The village school's Principal, who was beside Yu Zhengzhi, said softly. "He is Chief Dong."

Yu Zhengzhi was surprised and looked at Dong Xuebing. "Chief Dong from our County Public Security? I heard about you. Your mother is working in this village's middle school? Oh, since you all have something on, go ahead." He did not smile or say any pleasantries, and just walk away with the principal.

Dong Xuebing was pissed. Although Yu Zhengzhi's rank is Section Chief and is one level above Dong Xuebing, they are from different agencies and got nothing to do with each other. In terms of status, the Public Security is much higher than the Ministry of Education. Yu Zhengzhi knew Dong Xuebing is the Deputy Bureau Chief and still speak to him as if he is giving out orders. He has no respect for Dong Xuebing and purposely said this.

Dong Xuebing does not have a good temper. I am from the Public Security and you are from the Ministry of Education. Who are you to act like my leader in front of me? "Oh, since I happen to see you today, other matters can wait. I am looking for you to talk about something."

Yu Zhengzhi looked at his watch. "I have a meeting at 5 pm. Let's talk some other time."

Dong Xuebing walks over with a smile. "Wait. Director Yu is a high ranking leader, and it is not easy to meet you."

The Principal and the other school leaders noticed something was off and kept quiet.

Yu Zhengzhi frowned. "I am going to a meeting now. Wait until my meeting ends first."

You really have no respect for me! You want me to wait outside while you attend a meeting? Who do you think you are? Dong Xuebing was mad. He saw Yu Zhengzhi was about to walk away and put his hands around Yu Zhengzhi's shoulders and laughed. "Director Yu, you are not giving me face? There are still 10 minutes to your meeting, and I want to discuss something with you." Yu Zhengzhi wants to go to his meeting? Dong Xuebing will not let him go so easily.

Yu Zhengzhi looks at the hand on his shoulder and felt disgusted by Dong Xuebing's actions. "What is it? You can tell me here."

Dong Xuebing did not want to fall out with him on the spot. "Fine. It is about my mother's work arrangement. I am now working in the County town, and my mother is in the village. It is hard for us to see each other. Director Yu, can you transfer my mother to a school in the county town? It doesn't need to be a prestigious school. A normal middle school will do."

The principal and other school leaders felt this is a small matter and do not need to bother Director Yu. Even if Chief Dong did not say anything, the Ministry of Education would transfer Luan Xiaoping to a better school in the county town.

But to everybody's shock, Yu Zhengzhi replied: "Chief Dong, this cannot be done."

Dong Xuebing frowned. "What do you mean?"

Yu Zhengzhi looked at Dong Xuebing and then at Luan Xiaoping. "Teacher Luan's teaching license is still not approved and she is not qualified to teach in the County town. Furthermore, there are no vacancies in the town's middle schools. I cannot make this arrangement."

The principal and other school leaders did not expect Director Yu to say these to Chief Dong.

Dong Xuebing was furious. Yu Zhengzhi just has to say a word, and his mother can be transferred. It is not troublesome at all. You are using your ministry procedures to reject me? I have met people who do not give me face. But you are the first to be so direct! You want to shame me in public? Dong Xuebing noticed something strange. Yu Zhengzhi knew his mother's name and also know that she still has not got her teaching license. He seems to know a lot about his mother. That means Yu Zhengzhi must have known Luan Xiaoping is Dong Xuebing's mother and he purposely pretended not to know her when he shouted out to her earlier. Damn! Yu Zhengzhi is deliberately finding trouble!

Dong Xuebing could no longer control his anger. "Director Yu, are you sure you can't do anything about my mother's transfer?"

Yu Zhengzhi replied impatiently: "Let's talk about this another time. Alright, I got to go to my meeting."

Dong Xuebing smiled. "Director Yu. I will remember what you say today. I hope you will remember what you said today too." Dong Xuebing patted Yu Zhengzhi's shoulder and walked away with his mother.

Yu Zhengzhi was disgusted by Dong Xuebing and cursed in his heart. You dare to threaten me? Wait until all your hair is grown out!

The principal and the vice-principal looked at each other. They also felt Director Yu was too much. Director Yu can just do Chief Dong a favor by transferring his mother to a school in town. There is no reason to offend Chief Dong over this small matter.

Inside the car, Luan Xiaoping asked worryingly. "Xiao Bing, forget it. I am used to village life and don't need to work at the schools in town."

Dong Xuebing replied coldly. "Mum, rest assured, and leave everything to me." He drove out of the school, but they have no appetite to eat outside. After sending his mother home, Dong Xuebing called Deputy Chief Qin Yong. "Hello, Chief Qin."

"Brother Dong? What is it?"

Dong Xuebing heard Qin Yong's way of addressing him and knew he is at a place where it is convenient to talk. "It's like this. Do you know when I offended Yu Zhengzhi from our County's Ministry of Education?"

Qin Yong paused for a few seconds and asked. "Ministry of Education's Director Yu? What happened?"

Dong Xuebing told him what happened at his mother's school. He believes Yu Zhengzhi will not make things difficult for him purposely, as this is not beneficial to him. There must be other reasons and that's why Dong Xuebing asks Qin Yong.

Qin Yong frowned after listening to Dong Xuebing. Yu Zhengzhi was too much. Chief Dong was not asking for some leader position for his mother and did not even ask for an excellent middle school. He just wants to live closer to his mother and why can't Yu Zhengzhi just do him this favor? Purposely separate the mother from her son? Qin Yong said. "There is something you might not know. Director Yu and our Chief Hu Yiguo are distanced, relatives."

Damn! Dong Xuebing finally understood what was going on! He had offended Hu Yiguo, and Yu Zhengzhi is helping his relative to take revenge!

Qin Yong thought for a while and said. "Chief Dong, I can try to help your mother get a transfer."

Dong Xuebing replied. "Brother Qin, thanks, but I can settle this by myself." He does not want to owe Qin Yong any favors. Moreover, Qin Yong had also offended Hu Yiguo, and he might not be able to get the transfer for his mother too.

Motherf*ker!

You don't want to transfer my mother?

I will make sure my mother is transferred!

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The next day, Saturday.

County's Ministry of Education Director Yu Zhengzhi's home.

"Cousin, you are here?" Yu Zhengzhi's wife opened the door to let Hu Yiguo enter. Yu Zhengzhi, who was watching TV also walked to the door to welcome him.

Hu Yiguo smiled and nodded. He sat down on the sofa and said. "I am investigating a case nearby and drop by to visit you all. Zhengzhi, what happened at Hui Tian Village's Middle School? Chief Dong is also there?" He had heard about yesterday's incident.

Yu Zhengzhi poured a glass of tea for Hu Yiguo. "That brat wants me to help his mother get a transfer, but I did not agree. Cousin, that Dong Xuebing, is too full of himself and should be taught a lesson. He is just a little brat." Yu Zhengzhi knew Hu Yiguo, who helped him get his current position, had clashed with Dong Xuebing and wanted to help him get back.

Hu Yiguo nodded. "Ok, but don't be too much."

Yu Zhengzhi replied. "Don't worry. I will not kick his mother out of the school, but she can't be transferred to the County Town. She will stay in the village for the rest of her life. I will not do anyone any favors. As long as I don't give the approval, Dong Xuebing's mother can never join any County school." He said this purposely, but if the County Government's leaders called him, he would still have to listen to them. However, he had asked around and knew Dong Xuebing does not have any backings in Yan Tai County.

Hu Yiguo was pleased to know Dong Xuebing had hit a wall. He is power-hungry and often snatches credits from others. This is the first time someone had snatched his credit. "Dong Xuebing thinks too highly of himself. You are right by doing this and he should be taught a lesson."

Yu Zhengzhi laughed. "I guess he should know where he stands now." Usually, he will give in to these transfer requests, but this time, he purposely refused Dong Xuebing, and what can Dong Xuebing do to him?

...

Dong Xuebing did not return to County town yesterday and stayed at his grandmother's house.

In the living room, Dong Xuebing's uncle and aunt heard about what happened in school and were furious.

Dong Xuebing's uncle banged the table. "That old bastard is too much. How can he treat Xiao Bing like this? Did he think that the Ministry of Education in the Ministry of Finance?!"

Dong Xuebing's First Aunt added. "This old pervert is too much!"

Although Dong Xuebing might seem to have forgiven his uncle and aunt, in his heart, he still blames them. He looked at his mother and was frustrated at his mother for telling them about this incident."

Luan Xiaoping was afraid that her son might get into trouble and sighed. "Xiao Bing, I will not go and work in town. I don't mind staying in the village."

Dong Xuebing said. "What's so good in this village school? Just leave this to me." Dong Xuebing still have lots of cards up his sleeves. But he will not use them easily. He got to save these cards for critical times, and it is not worth to use them on someone like Yu Zhengzhi.

Dong Xuebing's cousin, Tang Jin, said angrily. "Yu Zhengzhi and his family were notorious in the Yu Village in the past. He is still like this now."

Dong Xuebing paused for a second and asked. "Yu Village? The Yu Village in Hui Tian? Is that Yu Zhengzhi's hometown?"

Dong Xuebing's second aunt said. "He is from Yu Village."

Dong Xuebing asked. "Who else is there in his family, and what are they doing now?"

Second aunt's husband said. "His whole family had moved to town. Oh, his nephew often comes back to the Yu Village. Xiao Jin has a colleague who lives in Yu Village. I heard Yu Zhengzhi's nephew is jobless and spend his time playing mahjong."

Dong Xuebing's eyes brighten up. "Gambling?"

The second aunt's husband replied. "Should be. But they are gambling in small amounts."

Even 10 cents are considered gambling! Dong Xuebing immediately knew what to do. He called Liu Dahai after walking out of the room. "Hello, Chief Liu? I have some problems here. Can you get a young officer who is familiar with all the villages in Hui Tian to meet me?" Dong Xuebing wanted a younger officer because this place was under Hu Yiguo in the past, and he does not trust the older officers. This must be confidential and cannot be leaked.

Liu Dahai was puzzled, but he did not ask anything. "I will ask Chu Feng to meet you. This young man is smart."

After a while, a skinny and tall police officer in his 20s walked towards Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing sat in his Buick and looked at the officer. He lowered the window and asked. "Chu Feng? Come in first."

Chu Feng was stunned and quickly greeted Chief Dong before entering the front passenger seat. Station Chief Liu had just told him Chief Dong needs him to do something. On his way here, he was nervous and excited. He knew this is a rare opportunity.

After observing him for a while, Dong Xuebing smiled. "Chief Liu told me that you are familiar with all the villages nearby. I have a mission for you."

Chu Feng straighten his back and said. "Yes, Sir. I will complete this mission without fail!" Chu Feng was not very confident, but he knew if he hesitates, the leader will lose confidence in him.

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Do you know Yu Wei from Yu Village?"

Chu Feng was surprised. "I know who he is, but we are not close. We had met during an investigation in the past."

Dong Xuebing replied. "Ok. I want you to investigate on Yu Wei. I heard he loves to play mahjong. I want to know where and when he plays mahjong. Xiao Chu, I am sure you know this must be done in secret. Don't let anyone knows about this."

Chu Feng's heart is racing. "Yu Wei is... Director Yu's..."

Dong Xuebing looks at him. "If you cannot do this, I will get someone else."

Chu Feng gritted his teeth and pumped out his chest. "I will complete this mission!"

Dong Xuebing patted him on his shoulder and said. "Go."

Even if this fails, Dong Xuebing also does not mind. But to Chu Feng, it is different. He knew he had gotten involved in the political struggle between Dong Xuebing and Hu Yiguo. If he is not careful, he might be a sacrifice. But along with the risk, there are high rewards. He will earn Chief Dong's trust if he can complete the mission and Chief Dong is Hui Tian Police Station's direct supervisor!

Chu Feng has no choice but to complete Chief Dong's mission.

At about 4 pm, Dong Xuebing received Chu Feng's call. "How is it?"

Liu Dahai had recommended the right person to Dong Xuebing. Chu Feng is very efficient. "Chief Dong, I found out Yu Wei had been living in his old house in Yu Village the past few days. He will start playing mahjong at around 7 pm after the skies are dark and will stop at 3 or 4 am. They might be gambling, but the bets are not high. The winnings and losses should not exceed 1,000 RMB."

Dong Xuebing asked. "Are they going to play this evening?"

"Yes."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes Sir! I am sure!"

Dong Xuebing praised him. "Good job. Come back and don't let anyone see you."

The skies turned dark.

After dinner, Dong Xuebing called Liu Dahai. "Chief Liu, get a few trusted officers to follow for a case."

Liu Dahui was surprised. "What case is it?"

"We will talk when we meet. Remember, don't drive police cars. I will wait for you all at the junction west of the station." Dong Xuebing hangs up before Liu Dahai could ask anything.

5 minutes later, a van reaches the junction.

Dong Xuebing saw Liu Dahai's figure from his rear-view mirror. He did not alight and put on the hazard lights to signal to them before driving straight. The van stopped for a while and followed the MPV. The main roads' conditions were still fine, but after they entered the villages, the road condition becomes bumpy. Soon, both vehicles entered Yu Village.

They parked at a secluded area, and Dong Xuebing and Chu Feng alighted.

4 officers and Liu Dahai alighted from the van. "Chief Dong, what case is this?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "It is a gambling raid."

Liu Dahai grumbled in his heart. It's only a gambling raid. Why are you so secretive about it?

Dong Xuebing spoke with Chu Feng softly and points to the third house. "That is our target. Keep one officer to stand guard at the village entrance. We must hurry!"

Liu Dahai's face changed when he looks at where Dong Xuebing was pointing. "That house..." It's Yu Zhengzhi's house.

Dong Xuebing looked at Liu Dahai. "Prepare to move!"

Liu Dahai was troubled. He could tell Chief Dong knew this is Director Yu's house. Damn! If I know Chief Dong is going to conduct a gambling raid at Director Yu's home, I will not come! Shit! Now I am involved in this too!

The officers also noticed the seriousness of this and looked at each other. They could see the hesitations in each other's eyes, but they know they cannot defy Chief Dong's orders. Times had changed, and Chief Dong is overseeing their station now.

"Go!"

Chu Feng was the first to move after Dong Xuebing gave out the order. Dong Xuebing, Liu Dahai, and two other officers ran towards that house and left an officer behind to stand guard in case anyone tried to escape.

50 meters...

30 meters...

10 meters...

1 minute later, everyone reached the entrance of the house and waited for Dong Xuebing's instructions.

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Kick open the door and go in!"

Chu Feng was still the first to act, and he kicked open the door with one kick. Liu Dahai knew Chief Dong was serious and dare not delay. He waved to the officers to surround a brightly lit room.

Dong Xuebing stepped forward and kicked the room's door open.

Chu Feng caught up with Dong Xuebing and shouts: "Don't move! Po..." He stopped and froze.

Dong Xuebing was stunned too. No one is in the room, and there are only a mahjong table and a few bottles of beer. Dong Xuebing turned and look Chu Feng. "What's happening?!" They had come here for a gambling raid but there is nobody.

Chu Feng panicked. "This should not be. They said they will be playing..." Chu Feng stepped forward and touched the few bottles of beers. He also noticed two pieces of 100 RMB notes on the floor. "Chief Dong, they had just left. The beer is still cold, and they could not keep their money in time. They might know we are coming!"

Dong Xuebing's face changed. "Someone leaked to them?"

Liu Dahai said. "Maybe someone in the village saw us and called them?"

Dong Xuebing believed no one had seen them in the village as he did not see a single villager earlier on their way in. Damn! It must be one of the officers who leaked the news of their operations. They had been working in this area for years and must have some connections. Furthermore, Hu Yiguo was formerly in charge of this station, and it's impossible for him to not have any 'eyes' here!

F*k! Creating trouble for me time and time again! Dong Xuebing was furious! He wants to see which asshole leaked the news of this raid!

You want to find trouble with me again?!

BACK 2 minutes!!!

...

Time returned to 2 minutes ago!

It was quiet, and there was the scent of earth and grass in the air. Dong Xuebing returned to the village's entrance and the few officers were looking at the house of their target. Liu Dahai said with a troubled look on his face. "That house is..."

Dong Xuebing took a glance at everyone and said. "Go!"

Liu Dahai, Chu Feng, and the rest rushed forward.

The officer, Old Zheng, who was tasked with guarding the entrance, saw everyone running forward and quickly move behind the van. He took out his phone and made a call. Ring... ring... A figure appeared behind him and snatched the phone before the other picks up the call.

Old Zheng was shocked and turned around. "Dong... Chief Dong?"

Dong Xuebing sneered and hangs up the call. He looked at the number at the name was Yu Wei.

Old Zheng panicked. He did not expect Chief Dong, who was running forward to return suddenly!

Dong Xuebing saw Liu Dahai, and the rest had reached the house. But he had caught the mole and was in no hurry to raid the house. He signaled to them for them to come back.

"Chief Dong, no... I... I..." Old Zheng was sweating and thinking of an excuse.

Liu Dahai and the rest returned to the van. "Chief Dong, what's wrong? The raid is canceled?"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Before we catch them, we must settle our internal issues first. Chief Liu, look at this." Dong Xuebing passed Old Zheng's phone to him, and the screen shows the last dialed number, name and time. Dong Xuebing points to Old Zheng. "This is your man? Is this person really an officer with Public Security? There are criminals in front of him and instead of catching them, he is calling them to inform them about our raid?"

Although Liu Dahai was reluctant to go to Director Liu's house to catch people, he hated snitches more. His face changed: "Old Zheng! You have been an officer for so long, why are you doing this?!"

Old Zheng argued. "Chief Dong, Chief Liu, I am not informing them about our operation... I am calling... to see if they were inside and not let you all waste time!"

Dong Xuebing interrupted. "Stop wasting time! Cuff him!"

Chu Feng sighed and took out his handcuff to arrest Old Zheng.

Dong Xuebing looks at Liu Dahai. "He is your man, and I don't care how you are going to deal with him. But I do not want to see this person in Hui Tian Village station again!"

Liu Dahai nodded.

After the arrest of Old Zheng, everyone looks at Chief Dong differently. They had thought Chief Dong was young and had been working in the State Security. He should not be familiar with how the Public Security works at the grassroots level. But now, their opinion of Dong Xuebing had changed. He is too alert and seems to know Old Zheng will call Yu Wei beforehand. Even Liu Dahai, who had been working at the grassroots level for years, did not notice this!

"Everyone, off your phones now!" Dong Xuebing ordered: "Go!!!"

Everyone started moving towards the house again. This time, the house was not quite like the previous time. They could hear laughs and the sounds of playing mahjong. Dong Xuebing smiled coldly and looked at Liu Dahai and Chu Feng, signaling to them with his eyes.

Bang!

Chu Feng kicked the door open!

"Who is it?" Someone shouted from the room on the north side. "Who dares to kick my door? You want to die?!"

"Damn! Brother Yu, I will go out to see what happened."

Before that man got out of the room, Crash! The room's door was kicked open by Dong Xuebing. "Squat down and hands on your head!"

Chu Feng showed his work pass. "Police!"

Yu Wei and the other 3 men were stunned. "Chief Liu? Xiao Chu? What's the meaning of this?"

Liu Dahai replied emotionlessly. "Gambling raid."

Dong Xuebing looked at the mahjong table and saw stacks of RMB on the table. He walked over and checked the small drawers under the table. There were more than 3,000 RMB in the drawers and 10,000 RMB on the table which Dong Xuebing took. "These bets are confiscated and bring them back!"

Yu Wei sneered and looked at Liu Dahai. "Chief Liu, we are only playing for fun. Are you joking with me?"

Chu Feng and the rest of the officers ignored them and went forward to hold them down.

Yu Wei's hands were twisted behind his back, and his face changed. He looked at Dong Xuebing, but do not know who he was. "Wait! I want to make a phone call. I think this is a misunderstanding!"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Let him call!"

Yu Wei took out his phone and quickly dialed a number. "Hello, Uncle? The officers from the police station want to arrest me... Hui Tian Village station... We are only playing mahjong..." After a while, Yu Wei laughed and passed the phone to Liu Dahai. "My uncle wants to speak to you!"

Dong Xuebing snatched the phone and hang up. "Alright! Bring them back!"

Yu Wei was shocked. "What are you doing?!"

The officers escorted Yu Wei and the other 3 young men out of the house.

"Let me go!" Yu Wei panics. "I know the County Bureau Chief Hu! You all know who you are arresting? AH?!"

Dong Xuebing pushed Yu Wei's back. "You are the one I want to arrest!"

Yu Wei's heart skipped a beat. This... they are going after me???

Hui Tian Village Station.

In the interrogation room, Liu Dahai and Dong Xuebing sat near the entrance, and Yu Wei was opposite them.

Yu Wei was scared. He had never expected to end up in a police station. "Can I have a smoke?"

Dong Xuebing banged the table. "Who do you think you are?! Admit to your crimes!"

Yu Wei replied with a troubled face. "I am only playing mahjong with my friends. Do you all even need to arrest us? Which family do not play mahjong at home once in a while?"

Dong Xuebing purposely scares him. "You think we arrest you just for gambling?"

Yu Wei was stunned. He was arrested for something else? He had caused lots of trouble, but those were not serious crimes. At most, it was gambling or getting into fights. Did someone report him to the police? Is it that guy who was severely beaten up by him? Yu Wei broke out in cold sweat.

Dong Xuebing patted Liu Dahai's shoulders. "Old Liu, let's go out for a breather and get Xiao Chu to interrogate him."

After walking out of the room, they saw Chu Feng coming out from another interrogation room.

Dong Xuebing said. "Xiao Chu, I will leave the questioning of Yu Wei with you. Try to get something worthy out of him."

Chu Feng immediately stood at attention. "Yes Sir!"

...

County's Ministry of Education Director Yu Zhengzhi turns pale when he heard his nephew was arrested. This was like giving him a slap in his face! "That bastard Dong Xuebing! What is he trying to do? Who gives him the right to arrest people? He is abusing his authority!"

Yu Zhengzhi's wife sighed. "I told you to monitor Xiao Wei several times before! He is always gambling in the village and will get into trouble sooner or later! Luckily their bets are not big and should be let off with a fine."

Yu Zhengzhi scolded his wife: "What do you know?! Dong Xuebing will not let him off so easily! Xiao Wei should be suffering in the station now!"

His wife retorted. "Why are you shouting at me? You are the one who wants to get involved between your older cousin and Dong Xuebing! This has nothing to do with you in the first place! Look, because of you, Xiao Wei is implicated! I had said before that we should not offend any leaders from the Public Security!"

"Shut up!" Yu Zhengzhi immediately called Hu Yiguo and told him about his nephew's arrest.

...

Dong Xuebing and Liu Dahai were smoking outside when Liu Dahai's phone rang.

Dong Xuebing saw the caller display, and it was Hu Yiguo. He laughed. "Answer it in speaker mode."

Liu Dahai knew Chief Dong was forcing him to choose a side. He helplessly answered and switched to speakerphone. "Hello, Chief Hu."

Hu Yiguo roared: "Release him immediately!"

Liu Dahai looked at Dong Xuebing, who was standing beside him. "Are you talking about Yu Wei? He is caught red-handed for gambling and we got all the evidence. I can't..."

"Just issue a fine! Is there a need to arrest him?! Ah?! What are you all doing?! Release him immediately!"

Dong Xuebing took the phone from Liu Dahai and said. "Chief Hu, we know what to do and don't need outsiders to interfere. If you think we had done anything wrong, you can report to the higher-ups." Dong Xuebing hangs up the call. Yu Wei was arrested with evidence, and no one can say anything.

1 minute...

5 minutes...

10 minutes...

Ring, ring, ring... Yu Zhengzhi finally called Dong Xuebing. "Hello, Director Yu? Haha, why are you calling so late at night? It is too late now. Let's talk tomorrow, aright?"

Yu Zhengzhi controlled himself from screaming at Dong Xuebing. "Did you all arrested Yu Wei?"

"Yu Wei? That's right. He is arrested."

"Chief Dong, your station does not have the right to detain him!"

"Haha, I did not detain him. We had only brought him back for questioning. But it is still too early to say whether if we have the right to keep him in detention." Dong Xuebing continued. "Other than gambling, Yu Wei also admitted to some other things he had done. I will apply for his official detention in the morning!"

Yu Zhengzhi was stunned. "What other things did he do?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "I cannot tell you about these. Director Yu, why are you so concern with Yu Wei?"

Yu Zhengzhi gritted his teeth: "He is my nephew!"

"Ah... why didn't you tell me earlier? So, you two are relatives? Sigh... Director Yu, this is your fault. As a Party member, you must set an example. How can you allow your relatives to gamble? Do you know how much gambling bets we have confiscated? More than 10,000 RMB! This is too serious!"

Who the f*k you think you are to lecture me? But Yu Zhengzhi was scared. He knew Dong Xuebing could not do anything to his nephew with just a gambling charge. But he was afraid his nephew would confess to other things. He took a few deep breaths and said. "Chief Dong, I will help you ask around earlier. The town's 4th Middle School has a vacancy for year 2 language. I am thinking of transferring your mother over..." Yu Zhengzhi had no choice but to bow down. His wife was right. He should not involve in Hu Yiguo and Dong Xuebing's fight. To help his older cousin get back at Dong Xuebing and got his nephew implicated was not worth it. Dong Xuebing is the County's Public Security Deputy Bureau Chief after all, and if he continues going against him, all his relatives might be arrested multiple times!

Dong Xuebing replied. "Director Yu, it's fine. You also said that there are no more vacancies, and I should not trouble you."

Yu Zhengzhi paused for a second to wonder what Dong Xuebing meant. Suddenly he took in a deep breath. Damn! Dong Xuebing is not satisfied with a regular middle school now! He is asking for more now! "But the County's 1st Middle School..."

Dong Xuebing exclaimed loudly. "Oh, there is a vacancy in 1st Middle School? That's great! Thank you so much!"

Yu Zhengzhi almost curses at him. He controlled himself and said. "I will help Teacher Luan arrange for the transfer."

Dong Xuebing was okay with any school, but since Yu Zhengzhi had purposely made him lose face in public, he got to get back at him 10 times more. This will be a slap to his face. Just one day earlier, Yu Zhengzhi had announced that Luan Xiaoping cannot be transferred, and he has to move her to the best Middle School in town!

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Sunday morning.

Yu Zhengzhi called Dong Xuebing and told him that Luan Xiaoping's transfer order had been issued. She can report at County's 1st Middle School on Monday. Dong Xuebing was impressed by the efficiency of the Ministry of Education. He called Liu Dahai and asked him to release Yu Wei and his friends after the call. But Yu Wei was not let off so easily. He was slapped with a fine. Usually, a fine of 2,000 RMB is considered harsh for a gambling charge, but Dong Xuebing asked for a 10,000 RMB fine!

"Why did you transfer Dong Xuebing's mother to 1st Middle School?" Hu Yiguo called Yu Zhengzhi immediately after he heard about it.

Yu Zhengzhi replied: "I am afraid Xiao Wei will spill the beans and got into more trouble..."

Hu Yiguo shouted. "The most he did was getting in fights, and it is not a criminal offense! The police station can only hold him for 24 hours and he will be released! Why are you panicking?"

Yu Zhengzhi thought in his heart. How can I don't panic? From this incident, he knew Dong Xuebing was not someone he could provoke. Even if Xiao Wei was released this time, what about the next time or the time after that? Yu Zhengzhi still has many friends and relatives around and cannot afford Dong Xuebing finding trouble with them. If his older cousin, Hu Yiguo, can suppress Dong Xuebing things will be different. But the problem is his cousin cannot do anything to Dong Xuebing.

Hu Yiguo can't be bothered to speak to Yu Zhengzhi and hangs up the phone in anger.

On the surface, only a few people know about this incident, but many people in the County Public Security Bureau knew about it and were waiting for the latest updates. Deputy Bureau Chief Qin Yong, Office Director Hu Silian, and some other police officers had heard about this incident. The officers had been working in this area for years and have their own sources for information. Everyone knew Hu Yiguo was the one who stopped Dong Xuebing's mother from getting a transfer to the town's school. Hu Yiguo was Dong Xuebing's superior and a local of the county. He had all the advantage against Dong Xuebing and everyone thought Dong Xuebing would lose. But the results were unexpected. Just one day later, Yu Zhengzhi helped Dong Xuebing's mother get a transfer to the County Town school. It was still the best middle school!

After this incident, many people see Dong Xuebing differently!

Chief Dong is something! Hu Yiguo had lost twice from the past two encounters!!

...

Luan Family home.

Dong Xuebing told his mother about her transfer. "Mum, your transfer is settled. Prepare your luggage, and we will move to town."

Luan Xiaoping, Dong Xuebing's Aunt and Uncle, were stunned. "Which school?"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "County's 1st Middle School."

Uncle's wife exclaimed: "The best Middle School in the county?

Luan Xiaoping gasped. "Son, my experience is not enough to teach the students in that school."

"Haha, experience or the school are not important. Just teach them the way you teach all these years." Dong Xuebing sat beside his mother and poured a cup of tea for her. "Just endure it temporarily. In the future, I will help you move up to be one of the school's leader and you don't have to teach anymore."

Luan Xiaoping looked at Dong Xuebing. "That Director Yu... agreed to this transfer?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "Of course. He is the one who arranged your transfer."

Uncle's wife laughed and helped Dong Xuebing pour a glass of water. "What did I say? Our Xiao Bing has his ways and there is no way that Director Yu can win! He is just a fool!"

Dong Xuebing's first aunt looked at Luan Xiaoping, and she envied her for having a capable son.

Luan Xiaoping smiled. Never in her wildest dreams, she had thought of getting transferred to the best middle school in the county. Suddenly, the phone at home rang. It was the principal of the village school asking Luan Xiaoping to go back to school to do the transfer procedures and handover.

In the afternoon, Dong Xuebing's phone rang. It was Xie Huilan calling!

Dong Xuebing walked out of his mother's room to answer the call. "Hello, Sister Xie."

Xie Huilan giggled. "Xiao Dong, hehe. Do you miss me?"

Dong Xuebing blushed and replied embarrassedly. "...yes."

"You miss me? Why didn't you call me for so many days? Huh? We are dating now, and we should speak over the phone at least once a week, right?"

"Yes..." Dong Xuebing really missed her, but there are many things he cannot say to her. He finally knows how the Princesses' husbands felt in ancient times.

"Hahaha... How is your work? I told you to keep a low profile, did you do it?"

"Err..." Dong Xuebing replied embarrassedly. This is why he did not call Xie Huilan. "Err... I... I had wanted to keep a low profile and I did it for the first few days. But some people were too much, and if I continue staying low, I will lose respect from everyone. So..."

"I knew you cannot stay still."

Dong Xuebing told Xie Huilan what happened since the day he entered the bureau.

After listening to Dong Xuebing, Xie Huilan said. "Yes. What you did is not wrong, but you are too rush. You had offended so many people, how are you going to work in the future?"

Dong Xuebing was not afraid of offending others. "If I want to do something for the people here, I cannot be afraid of offending others."

"Haha... Are you sure what you did is for the people there?"

"Huh... This is what I will be doing in the future."

"... really?"

"Yes."

Xie Huilan laughed. "Ok. I don't object to you bootlicking. When you are in the General Affairs Office, your work forced you to foster good relationships with all the leaders and this is a requirement for you to move up. But as a Deputy Bureau Chief at the grassroots level, you will not get far using this method. You got to solve a few cases and do something to help the people there. That is the correct way of moving up the ranks. With your capability, I am sure you can do this. Don't disappoint me."

Xie Huilan's words reaffirmed Dong Xuebing's goal. His foundation is not stable and had moved up the ranks too fast. It is just like a building. If the foundations of the building are not firm, it will collapse sooner or later. Dong Xuebing wants to be someone with real skills and results. This is his opportunity to build a strong foundation for himself!

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That afternoon, Dong Xuebing drove Luan Xiaoping back to the County town's 1st Middle School to report.

There is no school on Sunday and only the year 3 students have tuition classes in school today. Dong Xuebing drove his mother into the school's compound and walked his mother into the Principal office at the top floor. The principal was very polite to Dong Xuebing and Luan Xiaoping. It was almost evening, and the Principal invited Dong Xuebing and Luan Xiaoping to dinner. The other leaders in school were also invited to the dinner. But Dong Xuebing foot the bill for the dinner as he needs to return the favor to the Principal for giving him face.

After dinner, the principal of 1st middle school smiled and gave Luan Xiaoping an envelope. "Teacher Luan, these are the keys to your quarters."

Luan Xiaoping was surprised. "I am new to the school, I..."

The Principal replied. "Your house is located in Hui Tian Village, and we should not let you rent an apartment here. Under special circumstances, we can make exceptions."

Not all teachers can stay in the 1st Middle School's quarters. There are strict criteria like families in poverty, good results, etc. Luan Xiaoping was unqualified to get an apartment in the school's quarters, but the principal was right. They can make exceptions as Luan Xiaoping is Dong Xuebing's mother and the principal got to do this favor.

Luan Xiaoping does not know whether if she should accept the envelope and looks at her son.

Dong Xuebing hesitated and said. "Leave this apartment for those teachers who have financial difficulties." He was afraid people might gossip about him.

The principal laughed. "Chief Dong don't worry about this. All the teachers with financial difficulties had been assigned with apartments. Also, our staff quarters still have 5 to 6 apartments empty."

Dong Xuebing did not reject the principal's offer and nodded. "Thank you."

After receiving the keys, Dong Xuebing boarded the Buicks MPV with his mother. "Mum, are you going to live with me at the Public Security Bureau's family quarters or your school's hostel?"

Luan Xiaoping thought for a while. "I will live in the school's quarters. It is not convenient for me to live with you. It's your colleague's family living at your quarters, and I might say the wrong things and get you into trouble."

"What are you talking about? You sound like I am not filial."

Luan Xiaoping smiled and held her son's hand. "Who says? My son is the most filial son on earth."

"Haha. You are flattering me. Alright. Let's go to your school's quarters. Anyway, our quarters are not far away, and I can live with you a few days when I am free." Dong Xuebing did not force his mother to live with him. He thought about it and felt his mother should have some space and her own social circle. If she lives with him at the Public Security Quarters, it will be inconvenient for her. "Oh, I forgot to give you money. Buy an electric scooter for transport first."

Luan Xiaoping nodded and smiled. She was satisfied with her life now.

After reaching Luan Xiaoping's apartment, Dong Xuebing stayed until 8 pm to help her mother unpack.

On his way home, Dong Xuebing lit a cigarette. Recently, he had been offered cigarettes often at work and had become addicted. Whenever he was thinking about stuff, he would lit a cigarette. Now, Dong Xuebing is thinking about what he should do to help the people living in the area under his jurisdiction.

1 Kilometer...

2 Kilometers...

Dong Xuebing was 5 minutes' drive away from his unit's quarters when he saw a group of people by the roadside. The crowd was looking at something and Dong Xuebing's first reaction was a crime had happened. He frowned and immediately park his car by the roadside and walk over.

"Excuse me! Excuse me!" Dong Xuebing squeezed through the crowd.

Dong Xuebing thought he would see a corpse or an injured person, but what he saw was the opposite!

The people there were surrounding a mother and daughter pair. The woman was in her early 30s and dressed in dirty clothes. Her hair was messy, and she was kneeling on the floor, hugging her daughter who was around 10 years old. They were sobbing and looks helpless.

"Sigh... They have been kneeling here for the whole afternoon. They are so pitiful." A passerby said.

"That's right. I wonder what happened to them."

"They don't look like conmen. Let's give them some money."

A few kind-hearted people threw some money to the mother and daughter.

Coins and some notes, ranging from 10 to 100 RMB, are in the container placed in from of the mother. Dong Xuebing immediately knew the mother and daughter are begging on the streets. Beggars exist in every Chinese city and town, and it is nothing special for a crowd to form. But the mother and daughter were too pretty, and their looks attracted the crowd. Even Dong Xuebing was memorized by the mother and daughter's beauty.

The mother and daughter look alike, except the mother have a mature look, and the daughter have an innocent look.

From Dong Xuebing's memories, the prettiest woman he had met was Qu Yunxuan, followed by Xie Huilan. Both women were special in their own ways, and it's hard to say who is prettier. But compared to the movie stars and celebrities, Aunt Xuan and Sister Xie were much prettier. Dong Xuebing felt it should be impossible to find another woman as beautiful as Qu Yunxuan and Xie Huilan. But along the streets of this small county town, Dong Xuebing met two women who are as pretty as them. That's right. This mother and daughter pair's looks can be comparable with Aunt Xuan and Sister Xie!

Dong Xuebing immediately remembered what Qin Yong said. Yan Tai County is famous for its pretty women.

But why did these two pretty women have to beg on the streets? Dong Xuebing looked at the empty space in from of them and saw a piece of cardboard with something written on it. My father had passed away and we are heavily in debt. Please help my mother and me.

"Girl, which village are you all from?"

"..."

"How much do you all owe?"

"..."

No matter how the crowd asks, the mother and daughter did not reply to them. They continued to sob and kneel on the floor.

Dong Xuebing looked at the mother and daughter and remembered his father passing away a few years back. His family was also in debt. He and his mother had to scrimp every cent to repay their debts. They had to eat preserved vegetables and cold hard buns to survive. It was years before their lives got better and can afford to eat fresh vegetables.

Dong Xuebing took out all his money, about 3,000 RMB, from his wallet and placed it in the plastic container.

Yu Meixia was stunned and quickly pulled her daughter to kowtow.

Dong Xuebing cannot accept their bows and quickly helped her up. "Get up. I can understand how you feel. But you are not allowed to stay here as you will disrupt the traffic. Go back." He was trying to help the mother and daughter. They were too pretty, and who knows how many men were lusting after them.

After Dong Xuebing said that, a silver-colored Audi A4 stopped by the roadside. The driver, a muscular young man, alighted and make his way to the front. He shouted to the mother and daughter. "My boss will help you pay your debts. Come with me!" The boss should be in the Audi and did not alight.

Dong Xuebing frowned, and the crowd knew if the mother and daughter follow that man, they will end up on his boss's bed. This wealthy boss should be lusting after them. If not, why would he help them settle their debts?

Yu Meixia also knew what that man wants and quickly hugged her daughter tightly. "We... We... don't need it. Thank you."

The driver's face changed: "You are not in debt? Come with me now!"

Yu Qianqian was scared and burst into tears. She held onto her mother tightly. "Mum..."

Yu Meixia patted her daughter's back. "Don't be scared. I am here and everything is fine."

The mother and daughter should be ordinary farmers or villagers. Although they are pretty, they do not have a strong character like Xie Huilan and Qu Yunxuan. They seem very timid.

Dong Xuebing frowned and look at that driver. "Didn't you hear they do not need your help?"

"Is that your problem?" That driver gave Dong Xuebing a stare and looks at the mother and daughter. He reached over and grabbed Yu Meixia's arm. "Let's go. My boss is waiting for you all."

Dong Xuebing was furious and pushed that driver's hand away. "Stop touching them and get lost!"

The crowd was also mad at that driver. "That's right! Go away!"

"So, what if you are wealthy?!"

The driver got mad and gave Dong Xuebing a punch on his chest. "It's none of your business!"

Dong Xuebing was punched and took 3 steps back and fell on the ground, clenching his chest. Damn! Dong Xuebing was about to explode. The County's Public Security Deputy Bureau Chief was beaten up along the streets? If words spread, he will be too ashamed to face others. He must not allow this to happen, but he remembered he only has 1 minute of BACK left. That driver seems like a good fighter. Even if he returns to 1 minute ago and manages to dodge that punch, his counterattacks might not be sufficient to bring him down. This was different from the previous few fights. The driver has a strong punch and Dong Xuebing could not win despite being trained in martial arts for a few days before his transfer to the grassroots level. This is the limit of his power!

What should I do?

The driver looks at Dong Xuebing, who was struggling to get back to his feet and reach out to grab the mother and daughter, determined to bring them back with him. Dong Xuebing knew one phone call is all it takes to arrest this driver and his boss, but after getting punched, he was mad. Dong Xuebing stares at the fit driver and suddenly, he had an idea!

In the past, Dong Xuebing used his power by shouting BACK multiple times, and later, he found out that he can set the time of BACK. For example, BACK 5 minutes and time will return to 5 minutes. Will it be possible if BACK is used in seconds instead of minutes?

Dong Xuebing mumbled under his breath. BACK 40 seconds!

...

...

Everything in front flashed, and Dong Xuebing could no longer feel the pain in his chest!

"That's right! Go away!"

"So what if you are wealthy?!"

The onlookers were mad and started shouting at the driver!

Dong Xuebing was overjoyed! He returned to 40 seconds ago! Exactly 40 seconds!

"It's none of your business!" But before Dong Xuebing could react, the driver threw a punch and hit Dong Xuebing's chest again!

Motherf*ker! Dong Xuebing was about to explode!

F*k!!! BACK 3 seconds!

...

"It's none of your business!"

The fist got nearer!

This time, Dong Xuebing did not think of anything else. He took a step back and dodges the punch easily. He then raised his leg and kicked that driver's thigh. That driver sneered and used his shin to block Dong Xuebing's kick while using his elbow to hit Dong Xuebing's face. Bam! Dong Xuebing almost faint from that blow!

Damn! BACK 2 seconds!

...

In front of Dong Xuebing's eyes was that driver's elbow!

Dong Xuebing knew which direction the driver will attack, and he punched into the air!

The next second, the driver's elbow appeared, and Bam! Dong Xuebing's punch hit a vital spot on his arm!

The driver felt pain and looked at Dong Xuebing in shocked. He did not expect this skinny young man is a martial arts expert. He no longer belittled Dong Xuebing and dodged Dong Xuebing's next punch. Suddenly, the driver moved a step forward and kicked Dong Xuebing's knee!

"Ah!" Dong Xuebing screamed in pain and felt his kneecap was shattered!

Motherf*ker! I don't believe I cannot win! BACK 4 seconds!

...

40 cm... 30 cm... 20 cm... the driver is almost in front of Dong Xuebing!

The driver thought his surprise attack had caught Dong Xuebing by surprise, but Dong Xuebing knew clearly where he was going to kick next. Before the driver could deliver his kick, Dong Xuebing counter attacked. The driver was about to shift his weight to his other leg and deliver his kick, Dong Xuebing kicked out with all his strength. He was aiming for the other leg, and the driver noticed it. He tried to dodge, but all his weight is on that leg and could not react fast enough. In that split second, Dong Xuebing's kick landed on the driver's knee. Crack!

The driver shouted out in pain and fell to the ground. But he is an experienced fighter and gave Dong Xuebing a sweeping kick the moment he landed on the ground.

Dong Xuebing was kicked and also fell to the ground!

Damn! BACK 2 seconds!

...

Time returned to 2 seconds ago, and Dong Xuebing raised his leg. The driver's sweeping kick was about 20 cm away from Dong Xuebing and Dong Xuebing stomp down with all his might. Cracked! His feet landing on that driver's shin. The human's leg and knee are the most fragile. The driver immediately screamed in pain and was sweating profusely!

This was the first time Dong Xuebing was beaten up so badly. Although he had used BACK after being attacked a few times, he still remembers the pain he suffered. He was furious and went up to the driver and stomped on the driver's stomach!

"Aaargh!" The driver vomits!

Dong Xuebing had vented his anger and scolded. "You want to abduct them in front of so many people? Ah? Who gives you permission to do this?!"

From Dong Xuebing's perspective, this was a tough fight, but it was different from the onlookers. Everyone saw a skinny Dong Xuebing bringing down an opponent bigger size than him effortlessly!

Many people were shocked and felt that the muscular driver is too useless! He lost within a few moves! What're all those muscles for?

Only a handful of people could tell that it was not the driver who was weak. That young man is too good at fighting. He seems to know where the driver was going to attack!

The crowd starts to cheer: "Well done!"

"This type of person must be taught a lesson!"

Yu Qianqian was shaking in her mother's arms. "Mum, let's get away from here."

"Ok." Yu Meixia looked at the driver on the floor, and then at Dong Xuebing. "Thank you."

Dong Xuebing smiled. "Don't mention it. Hurry up and pack your things. Don't set up stores by the roadside in the future."

Yu Meixia wiped her tears and thanked Dong Xuebing again.

Actually, Dong Xuebing was the one who wanted to thank her. Without this incident, he might never discover the new way of using BACK. After today, his power is not limited to using once a day. It will be 1 minute and can be used multiple times. If he uses BACK 1 second, he can use it for 60 times! Of course, he still needs to experiment with his powers to see if this is possible. If he really can use it so many times, his ability will not be limited, and he could do many more things with it!

For example, if Dong Xuebing uses his power in a fight, even two or three opponents are no match for him!

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Shangpin Road.

Dong Xuebing ignored the driver, who was still shouting in pain on the floor and went over to help Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian pack their things. As they were about to leave, someone alighted from the rear passenger seat of the Audi. He is around 30 years old, had a flat nose and thin brows. He looks like he is holding a high management position.

"You want to escape after hitting people?" Zhao Yan looked at them coldly. "All of you are not allowed to leave today!"

Yu Meixia panicked and held her daughter close to her.

Dong Xuebing looked at him. "You ordered your driver to abduct women along the streets, and you are still behaving like you are right? You are not blind and should have seen what happened. I am not the one hitting your driver. It is your driver who tried to hit me first and I am only defending myself. Haha, I still have not pursued your responsibility and you are trying to frame me? Fine. I want to see how you are going to stop us from leaving?!"

The crowd shouted. "He is only defending himself. That man deserves it!"

"That's right. All of us saw it is that driver who tried to hit that young man first!"

Zhao Yan's face changed and stared at Dong Xuebing and Yu Meixia. "Fine! You all are asking for it!" He was holding on to his phone and should have made some calls when he was in the Audi.

"Hmph!" Dong Xuebing turned and said. "Sister, let's go. I will send you back."

Yu Meixia looked at Dong Xuebing with teary eyes. "Sorry. I had caused trouble for you."

Dong Xuebing replied nonchalantly. "This is nothing. Stop crying. Everything will be fine."

Suddenly, there was a police siren, and a flashing police car came to a screeching stop near the crowd. The two officers alighted from the police car and start to disperse the crowd. "Go away! Go away!" They walked quickly to Zhao Yan and from their expressions, they know each other. "Manager Zhao, what's wrong?"

The crowd immediately knew what was going on, and some kindhearted passerby asked Dong Xuebing to run away.

Yu Meixia turns pale and quickly hugged her daughter, before telling Dong Xuebing. "You... better, go now."

Dong Xuebing replied. "Why? The police are here already. Let's see how they are going to settle this!"

Yu Meixia panics. "They are on the same side. They... they... it is disadvantageous to you."

Zhao Yan points to his driver, who was still on the floor. "My driver saw someone begging along the streets. He went over to help them and was beaten up by that guy. What is wrong with the security in Tai Yan County? Ah?"

The policemen's face changed. "Where is that guy?"

Zhao Yan points to Dong Xuebing. "That's him. Arrest him immediately!"

"Don't worry, Manager Zhao. We will arrest the culprit." One officer said and took out his handcuffs as he walks towards the crowd.

Some passerby said. "Why didn't you ask around before arresting people? I was there the whole time, and it was that driver who hit that man first!"

Someone added. "That's right. That driver is trying to abduct women on the streets! The mother and daughter refuse to follow him and he tried to grab them!"

"I also saw it! If you are going to arrest someone, you should arrest that Audi driver!"

The two police officers ignored the crowd and squeeze past them with their handcuffs.

Yu Qianqian was crying as she looked at Dong Xuebing. "Brother, you..."

Dong Xuebing patted her head. "Everything is fine. Don't worry." He turned towards the police and smiled coldly. He extended both his hands and said. "Come, hurry up and cuff me."

Yu Meixia, Zhao Yan, and the crowd were shocked. Is this man crazy? He is asking the officers to cuff him?

The two officers laughed. They had met arrogant people, but have never met someone as arrogant as this young man in front of them. You had hit Mr. Zhao's driver and think we don't dare to arrest you? But as the officers went nearer and saw the man's face under the dim lights, they were stunned.

Dong Xuebing extended his hands. "Hurry up! Didn't you say you want to arrest me?"

The two officers were sweating profusely. Damn! Arrest you?! Who dares to cuff you?!

Seeing the two officers standing there in stunned, Dong Xuebing points at them and starts scolding. "Did you all forget all the laws you learned? Ah? Don't you need to find out what happened after arriving at the scene first?! You two don't even find out what had happened, and you want to arrest me? You two are supposed to be Public Security officers, and it is your job to serve the public! You don't listen to the people! Do you two still want to wear this uniform?!"

Everyone looks at Dong Xuebing in shock. Who is this person?

Zhao Yan was stunned as he realized something was not right.

One of the officers wiped the sweat off his forehead. "Chief Dong, you are right. We will investigate the incident immediately."

The other officer cursed in his heart. Mr. Zhao's driver tried to hit Chief Xiao Dong? Serve him right for getting beaten up by Chief Dong!

Chief Dong???

The newly posted Deputy Bureau Chief?!

Zhao Yan looked at Dong Xuebing.

Yu Meixia, her daughter, and the rest of the crowd took a deep breath. Many of them had heard that there is a Deputy Bureau Chief who is very young. But no one expects him to be this young!!

Yu Meixia took a step back and asked. "You... You are the Public Security Bureau Chief?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "Deputy Chief. Don't worry. Now the police have arrived and just tell them what happened earlier."

After the two officers found out what happened, they looked at each other. Mr. Zhao is the one who caused this incident, but Chief Dong is too ruthless in breaking that driver's leg. Eh? Mr. Zhao's driver is a former soldier and Chief Dong is just a fresh graduate from a regular university. How did Chief Dong beat up the driver?

Zhao Yan looked at them from a distance and did not offer any explanation.

The police officers looked at Zhao Yan and whispered to Dong Xuebing. "Chief Dong, that is Zhao Yan, Manager Zhao."

Dong Xuebing looked at the officer and thought to himself. Who cares if he is a manager or the top management of some companies? He is also not the boss, and why do I need to care what his name is?

The officer sense that Dong Xuebing did not get what he meant and explained. "He is the son of Chief Zhao from our bureau."

Dong Xuebing paused for a second. Chief Zhao? The Deputy Chief who is very close with Hu Yiguo? The one who is said to be lecherous? No wonder! Like father like son! Dong Xuebing was disgusted by Hu Yiguo and his faction!

"You two..." Dong Xuebing does not intend to give anyone face. "Remain behind and give them a lecture on how to behave in public!"

The two officers dare not to reject Dong Xuebing and nodded.

Zhao Yan gritted his teeth but did not say a word. He knew his father's faction had clashed with this newly posted Deputy Chief Dong, and he does not want to create more trouble for his father.

After settling all the problems, Dong Xuebing said to the mother and daughter. "Sis, little girl, let's go. I will send you all back."

After boarding the Buicks MPV, Yu Qianqian looks around the interior of the car curiously and starts touching the vehicle.

Yu Meixia got a fright and quickly stop her daughter. "Qianqian, don't dirty Chief Dong's car." Yu Qianqian nodded and leaned against her mother. Yu Meixia said cautiously: "Dong... Chief Dong... thank you for helping us."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "It's nothing. Where are you all staying?"

A tear fell from Yu Meixia's eye. "We... don't have a home. We had sold everything."

"Then, where do I send you to?"

"There is a small hotel near the edge of the town. We are living there."

Dong Xuebing nodded and starts driving. "I still don't know your names."

Yu Meixia: "My name is Yu Meixia, and this is my daughter, Yu Qianqian."

Both had the same surname? This is not uncommon in China as many people from the same village have the same surname but were not relatives. "Your husband... do you mind telling me a bit more? How much do you owe?" Yu Meixia and her daughter's plight are very similar to Dong Xuebing a few years back. Dong Xuebing really wants to help them.

Yu Qianqian starts crying again when she heard this.

Yu Meixia patted her daughter, and her tears start flowing. "My husband had borrowed money to gamble and lost everything. After that... he passed away in the county town. The creditors showed up and force us to sell off our land and house." Yu Meixia cried louder. "We still owe them more than 1 million RMB. I will not be able to pay them for the rest of my life."

Yu Qianqian cried. "Mum..."

So much money? Dong Xuebing does not have so much money to help them. His auction company also does not have spare cash to help them.

Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian alighted after they arrived at the hotel outside of town. But Dong Xuebing noticed the mother and daughter did not enter the hotel. Instead, they walked to the back of the hotel. Dong Xuebing was surprised and followed them to see what was happening. He saw Yu Meixia unfolding a piece of cardboard and lay it on the floor.

Dong Xuebing frowned. "You all are going to sleep on the streets?"

Yu Meixia's eyes turned red and nodded. She was holding to the money she got from begging in her hands. "This money is for Qianqian's school fees. I want to let her finish her studies."

Dong Xuebing sighed and took out all the remaining money from his wallet. "It is not safe for you two to sleep here. Use this money to book a room in the hotel. Also, this is my number. Call me if you need help." Dong Xuebing left with a heavy heart after he saw the mother and daughter booked a room in the hotel.

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The following 3 days, Dong Xuebing had been practicing his power, BACK.

All this while, Dong Xuebing had been using BACK in 1-minute intervals, and it's hard for him to react if he used it in seconds. BACK is his ultimate hidden card and he got to depend on this power in the future. That's why Dong Xuebing had to familiarize himself with his power and make sure he can get used to returning time in seconds. Dong Xuebing's training is simple. Balls juggling with one hand. He had played this game when he was young.

Dong Xuebing was good at this game when he was young. He could juggle two balls for 2 to 3 minutes.

But when Dong Xuebing added BACK to the game, the difficulty increased. BACK 1 second or BACK 2 seconds will change Dong Xuebing's rhythm and when the scene changes in front of him, the positions of the balls will change suddenly. At the start, Dong Xuebing wasted more than a dozen times of BACK 1 second and failed to continue juggling the balls. But after that, he becomes familiar and his success rates increased as his reflexes increases.

...

Dong Xuebing had familiarized and trained enough with his power. He stopped his training and arrived at the bureau early today.

Shortly after Dong Xuebing entered his office, Office Director Hu Silian, in her police uniform, came in. "Chief Dong, the second Bureau Chiefs meeting is at 10 am later. I am here to notify you." She dropped by to inform Dong Xuebing personally.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Thank you for telling me, Sister Hu. Next time, just give me a call will do."

Hu Silian smiled. "Oh, I heard Chief Hu is not pleased with Hui Tian Village Station's logistics procurement. I am not very sure if this is true. Chief Dong, I will make a move first." Hu Silian said casually, but she was reminding Dong Xuebing what to look out for during the meeting. As the Office Director, she got better access to news like these than others.

Dong Xuebing looks at Hu Silian gratefully. "Thank you."

Hu Silian smiled and left Dong Xuebing's office.

Over the past few days, everyone in the bureau knew Dong Xuebing is challenging Hu Yiguo's faction. Taking over a police station under Hu Yiguo and beating up Zhao Jingsong's son's driver showed that there was no way both sides can settle this conflict. Dong Xuebing had also become closer to Qin Yong. Both of them had been targeted by Hu Yiguo's faction and it's no surprise both decided to join hands.

During the meeting, Hu Yiguo brought up the subject of Hui Tian Village Station's logistics procurement.

"Our financial is tight and we should spend our money wisely." Hu Yiguo is also in charge of the bureau's finances and he looked at Dong Xuebing. "Hui Tian Station's procurement request can be settled by themselves and why must they ask the bureau for money? Things like PC and office supplies are not urgent, and such requests should not be submitted to the bureau!"

Dong Xuebing was prepared and said. "Chief Hu, why all other stations can submit procurement requests except for Hui Tian Village Station? Are we not part of the County?"

Zhao Jingsong frowned and said: "Chief Dong, don't get emotional. Every station is different, and one or two computers is enough for a police station. Stop adding burden to the bureau."

Qin Yong took a sip of tea and said. "We are in a digital age now and our officers need to use PCs. Every new PC will increase their efficiency by a bit, and this is a necessity. I also know about the situation at Hui Tian Village Station. Those two computers mentioned by Chief Zhao are obsolete. If we don't change them, how is the report office going to function?"

City Police Station Chief Chang Wantao said. "When we don't have PCs, our stations can function normally too. I have never heard of our stations' report office have problems. You should think of ways to overcome these minor problems!"

Dong Xuebing looked at him and sarcastically said. "I heard the City Police Station had changed all their PCs two months ago."

Chang Wantao and Zhao Jingsong are on Hu Yiguo's side.

The remaining Deputy Chief Gong Zhongwen and Deputy Chief Sun Changhong are on Chief Liang's side.

Liang Chengpeng also knew it was Hu Yiguo creating problems for Dong Xuebing. He thought for a while. "Let's talk about this another time." He was the one who makes the final decision during the Bureau Chiefs meetings and Bureau's Party Committee meetings. Liang Chengpeng had been running the County Bureau for years and is well respected by everyone. Although Chang Wantao is close to Hu Yiguo, he will not go against Chief Liang.

Meeting dismissed.

Zhao Jingsong was smiling and walking together with Hu Silian. He was asking for some documents from her.

Chang Wantao and Hu Yiguo were talking as they leave the meeting room.

Dong Xuebing and Qin Yong left for Qin Yong's office and had a smoke together. They were smoking silently and did not say a word. These few days, not only Dong Xuebing felt the pressure, but Qin Yong was also having a tough time. Hu Yiguo was in Yan Tai County for many years and has many supporters. Dong Xuebing and Qin Yong were newly posted here, and it was almost impossible for them to fight against Hu Yiguo's faction.

"Chief Dong." Qin Yong said. "Chief Hu is starting to act."

Dong Xuebing grumbled. "He only knows how to create trouble for others. I still have not seen him solve any major cases."

Qin Yong laughed. "That's right. Our Chief Hu has lots of credits and had solved 3 to 4 major cases. If not, he will not climb to his current position. But I heard all the cases solved by Chief Hu, is actually solved by his men and he snatched the credit from them. When I am newly posted over, I solved a drug trafficking case, but Chief Hu stole most of the credits from me."

Dong Xuebing snubbed his cigarette. "Is Chief Liang on his side?"

"No. But Chief Hu is very close to a few County Government leaders." Qin Yong said softly. "Like the County's standing committee head and Publicity Department Head, Chang Qiansheng." Qin Yong and Dong Xuebing were on the same boat, and he did not keep anything from Dong Xuebing. "This is why Chief Liang could not do anything to Chief Hu even when he dislikes Chief Hu's actions."

After chatting a while, Dong Xuebing returned to his office.

Currently, Dong Xuebing cannot win Hu Yiguo and Xie Huilan was right. Dong Xuebing should focus his attention on doing something for the people. That will be his foundation, and he can only win Hu Yiguo with a strong foundation!

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The more Dong Xuebing wants to do something for the villagers, the more difficulty he had to face!

Today, Dong Xuebing was going through all the Hui Tian Village Station's investigation and case records he got from the Bureau's Office and Chu Feng. These were records of unsolved cases that happened in Hui Tian Village this year. One of the cases is about gambling and assault in a clubroom. Another case is someone's dog had bitten someone and refuses to pay compensation. There is another case of drink driving and damaging a farmer's field. These were not criminal cases and there were more than 20 of them. Dong Xuebing knew these cases were unsolved because the people involved have relationships or connections with the leaders in the various departments of the County government or bureaus. They are either friends or relatives of some leaders and used their connections to stop the investigations.

Dong Xuebing threw the records on the desk and rubbed his temples. He wanted to arrest all the culprits in these records for the villagers, but in China, connections are more important than anything else. This is the unspoken rule. If you don't give those leaders' faces, you will be in trouble and might even lose your job.

Ring, ring, ring...

Dong Xuebing took out his phone, and it was his mother calling.

"Xiao Bing, are you busy? I will just make things short. Old Zhuangzi's younger son is bitten by a dog, and the police station is not doing anything against the dog owner." Luan Xiaoping did not want to give problems to her son. But Old Zhuangzi is a close neighbor of them, and she needs to help them. "His leg is badly mauled by that dog... We don't need the police to arrest the owner or what. But he should at least pay for the medical fees and compensate him some money."

Dong Xuebing replied. "I know. Let's talk about this another time."

"What do you mean another time? You are a deputy Chief, and you don't have the authority to look into this?"

"There are lots of things which you don't understand. I will help you ask around, alright?" Dong Xuebing had just read about this case and knew the dog's owner is a relative of the County's Public Security Bureau Finance Department's Deputy Section Chief. That's why Liu Dahai and the officers did not handle it like other cases.

Connections!!! Dong Xuebing hated all these connections.

If Dong Xuebing were to punish these people harshly, he would offend the leaders, and if he let them off lightly, it will be unfair to the villagers. This is too disgusting!

Ring, ring, ring... Dong Xuebing's office phone rang.

Liu Dahai barked. "Chief Dong, I don't understand why the Bureau is not giving us our cash incentives. We got to settle our salaries ourselves, we got to pay for the PCs and office supplies ourselves, and we still have to settle the cash incentives promised to us, ourselves? The station is already penniless! How are we going to find the money? When I called the Finance department, they kept pushing me to someone else! What the f*k! If this carries on, I will quit! All my men are furious!"

Dong Xuebing frowned. "What cash incentives?"

"This is a program introduced last year as a form of encouragement. The officers who had good performances issued the most fines or made significant contributions will receive cash incentives. Every year, it is the bureau that hands out the budget for the station. Earlier this year, the Bureau's Finances is tight, and the incentive is delayed for over a month. But now, other stations were given the incentives except for us."

"What did the finance department say?"

"They said they still have not finish calculating the incentives and asked us to settle it ourselves. How can they do this to us? The officers from other stations had already received their incentives except for us."

"Old Liu, don't be so agitated. I remember we have just collected the money for the explosives? Use that money as incentives for your men first."

Liu Dahai said: "You told us that the Bureau did not approve our procurement request, but those things cannot be delayed. This is why we had used all of the station's money to procure those things, and the station does not any money left. I don't even let our officers drive police cars. Why? Because the station is too poor to even afford petrol!" Liu Dahai was exaggerating, but Hui Tian Village Station's finances are in terrible shape and the Bureau refuses to issue the money.

Dong Xuebing frowned. "Don't worry about this. I will hurry them."

Liu Dahai said. "Chief Dong, I am not angry with you today. I am in a bad mood because of those people from the Finance department. Do you know Police officers, Da Leng and Er Leng, the pair of twins from our station? They had solved a big case earlier this year, and Da Leng was injured in the course of duty. Their incentives should have been issued earlier. They have a younger sister who is studying in the university. All of her sister's expenses are paid by her two brothers, and if they still don't get their incentives, their sister might not continue her studies!"

Dong Xuebing knew the Finance department is one of the departments under Hu Yiguo. The other stations had received the incentives except for the station under Dong Xuebing. It was apparent the Finance department is making things difficult for Dong Xuebing!

Dong Xuebing was in a bad mood as he picks up the phone to call the finance department's Deputy Section Chief Liu. "I'm Dong Xuebing. When will the incentives for the officers from Hui Tian Village Station be issued? The other stations had received their incentives a few days ago!"

Deputy Section Chief Liu knew Chief Dong will be calling him and had prepared an excuse. "Chief Dong, it is not that we are not issuing the incentives. Section Chief Wang, who does the tabulation of the incentives, still have not get back to us. How about you check with him?" Deputy Section Chief Liu pushes the blame to Deputy Section Chief Wang, who was also in the Finance department.

Dong Xuebing narrowed his eyes. "You are trying to push the blame to someone else?"

Deputy Section Chief Liu smiled. "I don't dare. We really still have not finish calculating their incentives."

After hanging up the phone, Dong Xuebing called Deputy Section Chief Wang. These people seem to have discussed this beforehand. Deputy Section Chief Wang said. "Chief Dong, we are doing our best to tabulate the incentives. Please wait for a few more days."

"How many days?"

"I am not sure. Anyway, I will hurry my men to get the job done."

Dong Xuebing can't be bothered with him. Who knows how long his 'a few days' will last? He called the head of the Finance Department's Wu Jun. "Section Chief Wu, your department is very efficient. Your men still know how to delay the officers' salaries and incentives!"

Wu Jun smiles. "Are you talking about the incentives? Oh, two days ago, our PC had some problems, and we are now calculating their incentives. Chief Dong, Hui Tian Village Station, has the most money compared to the rest of the villages. They should be able to issue the incentives to their officers first. Please ask them to issue the incentives first, and we will transfer the money over another day. I hope you can understand."

Dong Xuebing smiled. "The head of the department is still the best at finding excuses and pushing away responsibilities. You are really the best example for everyone at the grassroots level."

Wu Jun had heard of Chief Xiao Dong's sarcastic remarks and laughed to himself. "We also have our difficulties. Please be understanding."

Dong Xuebing slammed the phone down!

Motherf*kers! Every one of them dares to step all over my head!! Rejecting our application for new PCs is fine. The incentives were promised to the officers by the bureau. How can they drag the payments?! Dong Xuebing did not call anyone else and did not look for Liang Chengpeng. He does not want to let Chief Liang or other leaders help him whenever he faces problems. Dong Xuebing will be looked down upon if he asks for help. He got to settle this by himself!

Dong Xuebing looked at the pile of records on his desk.

Settle this by ourselves? Fine! They are asking for this!

Dong Xuebing looked at his watch and grabbed all the case records and his bag. He walked quickly to the Bureau's office and enter Hu Silian's office.

Hu Silian got a shock and quickly walk over. "Chief Dong, just give me a call if you need anything. Why are you coming over?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "Sister Hu, is the Buicks MPV still around?"

"Yes, but the finance department said they need to use it today."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Give me the keys."

Hu Silian smiled awkwardly. "Chief Dong, this... this is not right..."

The finance department had made things difficult for Dong Xuebing, and Dong Xuebing will not give them any face. He reached out his hand. "Ask them to look for me when they are here. Oh, I will be at the Hui Tian Village office for the next few days. Will there be any problem if I return the car a few days later?" Hu Silian didn't dare to refuse Dong Xuebing and passed him the keys. This was the first time she saw Dong Xuebing being so overbearing.

Hui Tian Village.

When the car enters the station, Dong Xuebing noticed the gloomy expressions on the police officers' faces.

"Since there are no incentives, why did the bureau promise us in the first place?! They are lying to us!"

"Your family's financial condition is better than mine. My family is going to starve soon!"

"I think our money had been taken by those people in the finance department!"

"Shhh... I think that is Chief Dong's car."

The officers greeted Chief Dong after he alighted. Dong Xuebing nodded to them and noticed two very tanned officers looking identical. They were in their early 30s and should be the twins Liu Dahai told him earlier. Dong Xuebing asked. "You two is Da Leng and Er Leng?"

Da Leng never expects Chief Dong to know him. He quickly nodded.

Er Leng stood there, scratching his head and smiled at Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing saw the torn and worn-out shoes they were wearing and knew Liu Dahai was not lying. These two brothers should be in poverty. "I heard you have a sister in University? Haha, where is her university and how are her results?"

Da Leng replied proudly. "She is studying in Fengzhou City. My sister's result is outstanding!" The countryside is different from major cities like Beijing. It's rare for these villagers to have a graduate in their families. When Da Leng remembered his sister's situation, he asked worryingly. "Chief Dong, the... when will the incentive be issued? My sister does not have any money now. If I still don't send her money, she will starve."

Dong Xuebing did not reply to him and looked at Da Leng's right arm, which was still wrapped in bandages. "Is this the injury you got earlier this year?"

Er Leng said: "My brother tried to restrain a robber and the robber took out a knife and attack him. He is lucky not to get killed. Station Chief Liu had applied for 2,000 RMB incentive for my brother, but... now..." Both Brothers had risked their lives for their younger sister. But in the end, they did not receive the incentive they were promised.

Dong Xuebing patted their shoulders. "Don't worry. I am here to settle this problem."

5 minutes later, Dong Xuebing found Liu Dahai. "Old Liu, thanks for working hard. Get all the officers, including those at home, over for a meeting now!"

Liu Dahai asked. "This..."

Dong Xuebing did not explain. "I will be waiting in the meeting room. I have some tasks for you all."

The meeting room is a bigger office, and Dong Xuebing called Chu Feng to enter with him. He placed all the records on a table and asked Chu Feng about the details of each of them. Chu Feng was excited. He knew he had gained Chief Dong's trust during the previous operation. He did not hold back and told Dong Xuebing everything he knew about those cases.

After a while, all the officers entered the room. Liu Dahai, Instructor Li Sanmiao, and Deputy Station Chief Chen Fa were also there.

This was not a big office, and there were insufficient chairs. Many officers could only stand at the back.

Dong Xuebing did not use the microphone and looked at everyone. "I know everyone here is very concern about your incentives. Yes. Our officers are risking their lives on the frontlines and work harder than anyone else. You all still don't get overtime pay and face danger anytime. The only thing the bureau can repay to you all is incentives. But I need to tell all of you that I had spoken to the leader of our Bureau's Finance Department. Their side has some problems and needs to recalculate your incentives. They will not be issuing the incentives soon!"

What Dong Xuebing said was demoralizing, and some officers were furious.

"They are doing this on purpose!"

"That's right! How come the officers in other stations can get their incentive and not us?!"

Liu Dahai looked at Dong Xuebing speechlessly. He felt Dong Xuebing was trying to blow up this matter. "Keep quiet!"

Instructor Li Sanmiao added. "The bureau is facing some difficulties, and we should be understanding!"

Da Leng, who was standing at the back, shouted: "But who is understanding to us?!"

Dong Xuebing was pleased to see all the officers getting agitated. He was also furious and raised his hand. "Listen to me! The Finance Department head asked me to settle this ourselves. But I believe everyone here knows about our station's financial situation. I just want to ask everyone if any of you have ideas?" The officers kept quiet. What ideas can they think of? Dong Xuebing looked at everyone and said: "Since you all don't have any ideas, I have an idea!"

Liu Dahai, Li Sanmiao, and the officers were stunned.

Dong Xuebing threw the case records he organized earlier on the table. "Since the head of the Finance Department want us to settle this ourselves, then we will settle it ourselves! I will be assigned missions to each one of you. If you all can complete the missions, I promise that everyone will get their incentives immediately, and the incentives will be higher than what you all should be getting! Everyone here will get at least 500 RMB more!"

Huh? They can get their incentives and still get extra?

The officers got excited. "Chief Dong! What are the missions? We promise we will complete it!"

A few older officers and the leaders like Liu Dahai were not that naïve. There is no free lunch in this world. Is Chief Dong asking them to fight against the international drug trafficking ring?

Chu Feng was the only person there who knew what Chief Dong was going to do and smiled helplessly.

Dong Xuebing cleared his throat. "The missions are straightforward. Wang Mingming's dog had bitten others and the villagers had called me to ask for help. I want 2 men to bring him back! Sun Dazhou had stolen many corns and damage the villagers' farm. I need two men to bring him back! Zheng Xiaozhong went into a drunken rage and smashed a restaurant. He also assaulted some people. This case has been hanging there for two months! I want him brought back to the station! Also, the villagers had reported more than once about gambling activities in the Chess and Games Clubroom. Fights also occur there frequently. I will go there personally. Da Leng, Er Leng, and Chu Feng, you all will follow me!"

Liu Dahai, Li Sanmiao, and the officers were shocked!

Who is Wang Mingming? He is a relative of Deputy Section Chief Liu from the Finance Department! Who is Sun Dazhou? He is the son of an old comrade of a leader in the finance department! Who is Zheng Xiaozhong? He is Finance Department's Deputy Section Chief Wang's schoolmate! Finance Department's head, Wu Jun, had invited to the opening of the Chess and Games Clubroom! The ones Dong Xuebing wanted to arrest were related to the Public Security Bureau! This is the reason why no one dares to touch them in the past! Chief Dong's mission to the officers is to bring these people back?!

Chief Dong is... furious???

Liu Dahai immediately said. "Chief Dong, these cases are already over. Should we..."

Dong Xuebing replied emotionlessly. "Over? The villagers suffered losses, and some of them were injured, and those culprits are still scot-free! How can this be considered over?! Bring them back! I will answer if anything goes wrong!" Dong Xuebing looked at the officers. "During our previous operation, Old Zheng tried to leak our movements. I believe all of you have heard of this. I don't want to see such things happening again! If anyone of you is caught leaking news of our operation, I will not let him off lightly!"

Da Leng replied excitedly: "Rest assure, Chief Dong! We will bring all of them back!"

Another officer added. "We will complete this mission and arrest every one of them!"

Many of the officers here have a strong sense of justice and these people with connections had been bullying the villagers. But because of the leaders from the bureau, the officers had to let them off. The officers' anger against these people had been suppressed in their hearts and coupled with the finance department holding their incentives back, they were about to explode. Chief Dong had promised to answer if anything goes wrong and this was the breaking point! All the officers were determined to arrest these people!

Li Sanmiao sensed something was off and looked at Liu Dahai: "Old Liu!"

Liu Dahai had also made his decision. It was the finance department breaking the rules first. When they needed the officers' help to stop the investigations against their friends and relatives, they just call up. But now, they are holding back the officers' incentives! You all are asking for it! Liu Dahai saw Chief Xiao Dong will be facing all the pressure and decided to go all out. "Listen to Chief Dong! Arrest them!"

Dong Xuebing turns to Liu Dahai. "Old Liu, you are the Station Chief. You should be the one assigning the duties."

Liu Dahai did not reject and start assigning the officers.

Although Dong Xuebing was forced to do this, this was also killing two birds with one stone. He was still thinking of ways to teach those people with connections a lesson for the villagers! After all the officers were assigned with tasks, Dong Xuebing said. "All of you know who you all are arresting? I don't care which leader calls up! I want all of you to go by the book and bring them back today! Alright! Go!"

Liu Dahai walks over. "Chief Dong, I will go to the Chess and Games Clubroom with you."

"Ok." Dong Xuebing drove off with Chu Feng, Da Leng, and Er Leng towards the north.

Chess and Games Clubroom. People were playing mahjong inside, and it was crowded.

The owner of this Chess and Games Clubroom was introduced to Public Security Bureau Finance Department's head, Section Chief Wu Jun, through a friend. He gave him some money and invited him over on the opening day. After that day, no police officers conducted inspections there, and the owner got bolder. He never expects the police would raid his clubroom suddenly. This clubroom is different from the ones in Beijing, where they use chips. The people here used cash to gamble and were caught red-handed!

The owner was stunned to see police officers entering the clubroom. "Officers, officers... this is a misunderstanding."

Dong Xuebing points to the mahjong table in front of them. "All the money is on the table! What's there to misunderstand? You are very daring to operate a gambling den so openly! Xiao Chu, confiscate all the money!"

Chu Feng nodded and went over to collect money from all the mahjong tables.

The boss doesn't understand why the police officers decided to raid his clubroom so suddenly. "I know your Section Chief Wu Jun. I will call him now!"

Dong Xuebing looks at the owner: "I don't care who you know! Do you know it is an offense to operate a gambling den? I heard fights occur here frequently! Do you think we will not do anything to you? Da Leng, Er Leng! Seal the shop!" Dong Xuebing turns to the owner. "Based on the regulations, your fine is 40,000 RMB!"

Liu Dahai was shocked. 40,000 RMB? What regulation has a fine of so much money?

Dong Xuebing was very firm because he knows that on the grassroots level, no one will talk about rules and regulations with you. That's why Dong Xuebing decided to do as the Romans do. He must be unreasonable to suppress these people!

The owner was shocked when he heard the fine. He was only operating a small clubroom and take months to make 40,000 RMB! He quickly walked to the back of the shop and gave Wu Jun a call. When Wu Jun heard what happened, he was furious and immediately called Liu Dahai!

Liu Dahai looked at the incoming call but did not answer.

Dong Xuebing looks at Liu Dahai's phone and smiles to the owner: "Section Chief Wu is calling to help you? Fine. Since he is calling, I must give him face! The fine is 50,000 RMB!" I went to look for you for the incentives and you pushed me to others? Now you want me to give you face?! Go to hell!

The owner was shocked. The fine was increased to 50,000 RMB?!

This time, Dong Xuebing wants to take care of these people and raise money for the station. The finance department had asked the station to settle their financial shortage themselves, and imposing fines on these people is a must! "You don't want to pay the fine? No problem! Da Leng, bring the mahjong tables back to our station!"

Da Leng was overjoyed. "Yes, Sir!"

The owner immediately knows that this young man is the newly posted Deputy Bureau Chief and he is serious. "Wait... Wait... I will pay the fine!" He had spent a lot on the automatic mahjong tables and cannot afford the tables to be confiscated!

Back at the station, all the officers had returned.

One officer reported. "Chief Dong, Wang Mingming is brought back."

Dong Xuebing patted his shoulders. "Good job! Bring me to him!"

Wang Mingming was locked up in an interrogation room. He was smoking and chatting happily with an officer.

Dong Xuebing saw him and was furious. He walked over and kicked Wang Mingming's chair!

Wang Mingming had been rocking his chair and fell onto the floor from Dong Xuebing's kick!!

Dong Xuebing stares at him. "Behave yourselves! Where do you think this place is? Ah? Hurry up and tell us what you did!"

Wang Mingming is furious. "You dare to hit me? Do you think I will not report you to the County's Public Security Bureau?!"

Ring, ring, ring... Dong Xuebing looked at his phone. It was the Finance department's Deputy Section Chief Liu. Wang Mingming's relative. "Hello? Section Chief Liu? Are you looking for me?"

Deputy Section Chief Liu suppressed his anger and said. "Chief Dong, Wang Mingming's case had been settled privately with the victims. Why is he arrested?"

About 2 to 3 hours, Deputy Section Chief Liu had pushed Dong Xuebing to someone else, and Dong Xuebing was someone who bears grudges. "Wang Mingming? Who is Wang Mingming? Section Chief Liu, I am only in charge of the coordination works of Hui Tian Village Station. I don't interfere with their operations. You should ask someone else."

"Chief Dong! You all..."

Dong Xuebing hangs up the phone before Deputy Section Chief Liu could finish. He looks at Wang Mingming. "You asked your dog to bite others and don't even pay for their medical treatment. You have no respect for the law." Dong Xuebing continued: "Your fine is 5,000 RMB, and you must pay it by today!"

Wang Mingming retorted. "5,000? Why? Rabies shot doesn't cost so much!"

Dong Xuebing smiled and nodded. He turned to Chu Feng and said. "Go and investigate Wang Mingming. I want all his criminal records since the day he is born. If he doesn't have any criminal record, go and investigate him in his village! If there is nothing against him in his village, go to the neighboring village! As long as anyone reports against him, his fine will be doubled!"

Wang Mingming was stunned. If the police were to investigate him in this manner, he would be in trouble even when he did not do anything wrong!

Chu Feng acknowledged and was about to leave the room/

Wang Mingming panics. "Wait! I will pay the fine! I will pay for it now!"

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Xiao Chu, half of the fine will be given to the victim as his medical fees and compensation. The other half will be kept by the station."

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Noon.

The Chess and Games Clubroom owner and Wang Mingming's family members paid for their fines. Chief Dong was not giving anyone face, and they had no other choices. Dong Xuebing knew he should not interfere with the station's operations and did not receive the fines personally. He handed everything to Liu Dahai. "Old Liu, contact the victims who had reported they were assaulted in the Clubroom and compensate them with a portion of the fines. Also, give half of Wang Mingming's fine to Da Zhuangzi family."

Liu Dahai replied. "Chief Dong, I think 500 RMB compensation is enough for Da Zhuangzi. Should we..."

Dong Xuebing frowned and look at him.

Liu Dahai smiled awkwardly. "The officers' incentives..."

Dong Xuebing looked at Liu Dahai in his eyes. "I promised everyone that they will receive their incentives, and there are still a few criminals not brought back yet. Now, we must take care of the villagers first and not just think for ourselves. Old Liu, I will make myself clear. If anyone dares to touch the fines we collected, I will not let him off. I make sure he will not get his salary forever, let alone incentives!"

Liu Dahai doesn't dare to say anymore. "Ok. I will monitor the collected fines personally."

Knock, knock, knock. Chu Feng entered the room. "Chief Dong, Station Chief Liu, Sun Dazhou, who had stolen corns from the villagers, is brought back."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Did you see that? More fines are coming in."

Liu Dahai smiled. "Sun Dazhou is arrogant. It is not easy to take his money."

"Arrogant? Did he think he is above the law? Let's go!"

When Dong Xuebing and Liu Dahai were entering the interrogation room, the dark complexion Sun Dazhou banged the table and stared at the officer. "Why are you arresting me? Ah? What crimes did I commit? Get your Station Chief here! I want to speak to him!" Sun Dazhou saw Dong Xuebing and Liu Dahai entering the room and stared at them. "Chief Liu, there are so many criminals out there for you to catch, why are you catching me? Ah? Did I offend you?"

The police officer in the room said: "You damaged the farms and stole corns..."

"Bullshit!" Sun Dazhou points at the officer. "Watch what you are saying! I will sue you for slander! I dare you to repeat it!"

Dong Xuebing was furious. You dare to be so arrogant in my turf? He stepped forward and gave Sun Dazhou a kick in his stomach. "Behave yourself!"

Sun Dazhou curled up in pain and looks at Dong Xuebing in shock. "You all dare to hit me?"

Liu Dahai shouted. "This is Bureau Chief Dong! You better show some respect!"

Sun Dazhou was furious. "Bureau Chief? Bureau Chief can just beat people up? Ah?"

Dong Xuebing sneered. "Sun Dazhou, do you know where this place is? You really think that you have some backings in the County Bureau, and you will be fine? Nonsense! You had committed a crime, and no one can save you! Are you the one who damaged Old Lu's farm in the neighboring village? Did you steal more than a dozen corns from the nearby farms? It's fine if you don't want to admit it. We have evidence proving you are the culprit. The fine is 20,000 RMB! Bring it to me within an hour!"

Sun Dazhou retorted: "20,000? You all are robbing me! I did not steal anything! Why should I pay the fine?!"

"Alright. You don't want to pay the fine?" Dong Xuebing turned to the officer. "Notify Sun Dazhou's workplace and tell their leaders about him stealing from the farms. I want to see if they will still employ such people. After that, print out leaflets about his crimes and paste it all over his workplace and village. I want to see these leaflets on every empty space. Public toilets, lamp posts, noticeboards, etc. I want to see it everywhere! Go now!"

The officer drew a deep breath in. Chief Dong was too ruthless.

Sun Dazhou panics. Even if he doesn't mind disgracing himself, his family members will be too ashamed to show up in public. "What are you all trying to do?!"

Dong Xuebing looked at him coldly. "Sun Dazhou, we are in a law-abiding society and don't think that no one dares to touch you because you have some connections! You committed a crime and still dare to be so arrogant? Fine! I shall see who is more powerful! You or the Public Security Bureau! Chu Feng, bring Sun Dazhou to the most crowded place in his village with handcuffs on, while giving out the leaflets! I want to let his whole village know the consequences of committing crimes here!"

"Yes, Sir!" Chu Feng walks over with his handcuffs.

This was not according to the procedures, but it can really shame others. It is similar to public criticism several years back. Everyone in his village will be looking at him and knows what he did. This is too shameful! Sun Dazhou shouted: "I know your Bureau's Finance Department's Deputy Section Chief Wang!"

Liu Dahai silently shook his head. This is the reason why Chief Dong arrested you!

"Section Chief Wang?" Dong Xuebing took out his phone in front of Sun Dazhou and called Deputy Section Chief Wang, who is tabulating the incentives. "Hello, Chief Wang? My men had arrested a criminal by the name of Sun Dazhou. Haha, he says he knows you. Is he telling the truth?"

Deputy Section Chief Wang had received news of Sun Dazhou's arrest and knew Deputy Section Chief Liu's relative is also arrested by Chief Dong. Chief Dong even dares to ignore Deputy Chief Liu, let alone him. Although he was furious, he did not call Chief Dong or Liu Dahai, as he knows he will be ignored. But now, Chief Dong is calling him. Deputy Section Chief Wang replied. "Oh, he is the son of my old friend. Chief Dong, I know about the cornfield incident. He is drunk at that time. You should also know that alcohol can cause trouble."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Chief Wang, I must knock some sense into you. As civil servants, we should set an example for others. We cannot let these people off just because they are your relatives or friends. This is not helping them and harming them instead. Right?"

Deputy Section Chief Wang kept quiet.

Dong Xuebing continued. "Chief Wang, the PCs at your side had just broken down and you should be busy. I shall not bother you anymore. Leave Sun Dazhou to me. Alright, carry on with your work. The Finance department's work is very important."

Sun Dazhou heard the conversation and immediately know he is in trouble.

Dong Xuebing looked at Sun Dazhou. "Tell me, who else do you know?"

Sun Dazhou could tell that Dong Xuebing was determined to fine him. "I... I... will pay the fine."

Dong Xuebing thought to himself. You should have said this earlier and stop wasting my time.

Soon, Zheng Xiaozhong, who was wanted for fighting, was brought back to the station. He seemed to know what was happening, or someone had notified him beforehand and made his confessions before the interrogation started. He called his family members to bring 20,000 RMB over to the station to pay the fine.

News of Chief Dong arresting and imposing hefty fines on those people with connections spreads in the villages and the villagers who were harassed and bullied by them received compensations. This was too shocking. All this while, the police station had been ignoring the villagers and why did they act suddenly? But all the villagers were overjoyed to hear about this. Some of the victims who had received compensation even bought gifts for Chief Dong's relatives. Da Zhuangzi's family also visited Luan Xiaoping to thank her personally.

4.30 pm.

It was less than 7 hours since Dong Xuebing announced the missions for the officers, and every task is completed. The fines and confiscated gambling money amounted to 91,000 RMB. After deducting the compensations and medical fees to the victims, Hui Tian Village Station still has more than 60,000 RMB. This amount might be nothing to the stations in the cities, but in the rural village, it is a significant amount!

Liu Dahai and Instructor Li Sanmiao salivate as they looked at the money. They had collected almost 100,000 RMB in a day and what if they do this continuously for a month? The station can afford a few more patrol cars!

Dong Xuebing immediately asks Liu Dahai to call for a meeting.

"You all had shown me how powerful our Hui Tian Village Station today! All of you had worked hard!" Dong Xuebing continued. "I know all of you do not want to listen to long speeches and I shall not say anything meaningless. Alright! Now, we will give out the incentives as promised. Come up when your name is called!"

Liu Dahai and Deputy Station Chief Chen Fa had prepared the incentives in envelopes.

"Da Leng!" Liu Dahai called the officer who had made the most contributions first.

Da Leng walked forward excitedly to receive the envelope. He turned around and start opening the envelope. He and his brother are honest and straightforward people and do whatever that comes to their minds. But when Da Leng saw the thick stack of RMB, he was stunned. He turned around and asked. "Why is there so much more?"

Liu Dahai laughed. "This is the incentive given out by Chief Dong for everyone's performance today."

Dong Xuebing said loudly. "I had never worked as a frontline officer before, but I know how tough it is. This incentive is decided by Station Chief Liu, Instructor Li and me. Every one of you will get an additional 1,000 RMB on top of the two months' incentives. This is what you all deserve!"

1,000 RMB more?!!

All the officers jumped up with joy. Many of them did not even get 1,000 RMB incentives! This is a significant amount to them, especially Da Leng and Er Leng!

Da Leng's eyes turned red. He finally got enough money to send to his sister. "Thank you, Chief Dong!"

Clap... the officers start clapping excitedly. "Thank you, Chief Dong! Thank you, Station Chief Liu! Thank you, Instructor Li!"

That night, many village bullies with connections remained indoors. They were worried as they don't know if they will be the next person who will get arrested. They saw Chief Dong leading his officers to arrest people and issuing fines in the day, and they were ruthless like wolves! The wolves are coming!!!

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The next morning.

Birds were chirping in the Luan family's courtyard. Dong Xuebing walked out of his room and yawned. He slowly brushed his teeth and went to the northern room to have breakfast. These few days, he planned to organize the work in the station, and he did not return to town. Last night, he had dinner with the officers and returned to his grandmother's house.

During breakfast, Dong Xuebing's Uncle's wife said. "Xiao Bing, you had helped the village a lot since you returned."

Dong Xuebing's uncle added. "That's right. Those bullies thought they can do whatever they want because they know some leaders. They are all arrested eventually!"

Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt looked at him worryingly. "Xiao Bing, you must be careful. Those people might harm you."

"I know." Dong Xuebing peeled an egg for his mother.

Luan Xiaoping was grinning the whole morning as her son had made her proud. She had returned to the village yesterday afternoon and heard about what her son did from fellow villagers. They were praising her son for being impartial. Not only Wang Mingming, who let his dog bite others, was arrested, Dong Xuebin also settled old unsolved cases. Luan Xiaoping is also a righteous person and was relieved to know her son is a good official that helps the villagers.

Dong Xuebing's Uncle said to him. "The County Public Security's Finance Department Section Chief Wu Jun's wife is also from Hui Tian Village. I heard his wife's brother is a bully in his village and goes around hitting, robbing people, and harassing women. He did all sorts of bad things, but until now, he did not even enter the police station once." Dong Xuebing's Uncle had heard Dong Xuebing's operations yesterday was targeting the people related to the Finance Department and wanted to provide some information to him.

Dong Xuebing's First Aunt frowned. "You are talking about Da Wang Village's Dan Dalei? That guy is really a tyrant!"

Luan Xiaoping looks at her son. "Xiao Bing, I also heard a lot about this guy. You should also catch him."

Dong Xuebing was sweating. There are limits to what he can do, and if he goes overboard, there will be problems. This was why Dong Xuebing did not go all out on those people yesterday. Since he had achieved what he wanted and showed his power, the Finance Department should be releasing the officers' incentives. He does not need to show his authority anymore. The Chief of the Finance Department is an important position and Dong Xuebing still must give him some respect. If he arrested Wu Jun's Wife's brother, they would fall out entirely. There is no reason for Dong Xuebing to create so many enemies now.

After breakfast, Dong Xuebing drove to the station.

As he enters the station, Dong Xuebing saw Deputy Station Chief Chen Fa and the station's officers standing in pairs practicing unarmed combat. Today, the officers were different from the past few days. They were bursting with energy. To many of the officers, their goal is to improve their family's life. That's why after getting their incentives yesterday, Dong Xuebing had earned their respect and trust.

"Chief Dong!"

"Good morning, Chief Dong!"

All the officers greeted Dong Xuebing when they saw him.

Dong Xuebing smiles as he alighted from his car and walked toward them. "Morning training? This is a good activity. Who is the one that organized this?"

Chen Fa walks over. "It is Chief Liu who suggested this. We train once per week."

Dong Xuebing nodded and thought for a while, before taking off his jacket. "Come, let me try. Who is willing to spar with me?"

The officers looked at each other without saying a word. Everyone knew Chief Dong was a graduate from a regular university and not from the Police School. When he was with State Security, he was also an admin staff. Moreover, Chief Dong was not big sized or fit, and they felt Dong Xuebing might even have problems firing firearms, let alone sparring. All the officers were worried that they might injure Chief Dong during the sparring session.

Dong Xuebing laughed when he saw everyone keeping quiet. "Er Leng, come out!"

Er Leng scratched his head and said: "Chief Dong, I am afraid that..."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "It's fine. I will not get back to you if I am injured by you. Hahaha."

Er Leng hesitated, but still step forward. "Then... Please be careful."

Chen Fa quickly signals to Er Leng, asking him to hold back his strength.

Although Er Leng is an honest and simple man, he still knows what to do. He held back and slowly take a step back when Dong Xuebing charges towards him. But Dong Xuebing even fails to hit him. Er Leng instinctively gave a punch towards Dong Xuebing's side. He had purposely slowed down his attack speed, but it was still a strong punch. Dong Xuebing raises his arm to block it, but he was pushed back several steps!

Chen Fa gave Er Leng a stare. Why didn't you use less strength? You are making Chief Dong embarrass!

Er Leng was frustrated. He had already held back a lot, but who would expect Chief Dong to be so weak?

Now, everyone can tell Chief Dong does not have any combat skills. Chu Feng and some other officers were watching from upstairs, smiling to themselves. But this was not a surprise to the officers. Chief Dong is an educated man and his strength is his brains. Also, Er Leng is too muscular and had been fighting with criminals for years. It is normal for Chief Dong, a fresh graduate to lose to him.

Dong Xuebing did not use BACK. This is only a practice, and he also wants to increase his combat skills, as this will come in handy in the future. "Alright. You are good. Come, let's practice a few more moves."

Er Leng scratches his head. He had no choice but to hold back more.

After a few more rounds, Dong Xuebing noticed where he was lacking. He lacks strength, combat awareness and had slow reactions. At the end of the training, Dong Xuebing was panting as he patted Er Leng's shoulder. "Not bad... let's practice more in the future."

Er Leng is not willing to spar with Dong Xuebing as he had to watch out not to hurt him and got to hold back.

One of the officers said. "Chief Dong, you are good!"

Dong Xuebing laughed and looked at the officer. "You... are you mocking me? If Er Lend did not hold back, I could not last so many moves."

Chen Fa laughed. "Chief Dong is from a normal university, and his skills are already much better than ordinary people."

Dong Xuebing smiled and waved his hand. He turned around and saw Liu Dahai watching their practice in front of the main building. "Old Liu, I heard you suggested this training. Come, let's have a sparring practice."

Liu Dahai quickly refuse. "I cannot win you at sparring." He was also afraid that he would hurt Chief Dong.

Dong Xuebing points at him. "You all stop flattering me. Hahaha."

Liu Dahai smiles. "Chief Dong, I need to discuss something with you."

"Let's go in first." Dong Xuebing wiped his sweat and return to his office with Liu Dahai.

Liu Dahai said as he enters the office. "I called the Finance Department this morning, and Deputy Section Chief Liu said that he had tabulated the officers' incentives. Should we call Section Chief Wu Jun to ask him to release the incentives? Although we had given the officers their incentives yesterday, our station has no more money. If the money is not in, we won't be able to operate." Liu Dahai knows the Finance Department tabulated the officers' incentives so fast is because of Dong Xuebing. Now, no one should dare to drag the payments.

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Alright. Let me check with him." He picks up the phone and calls Section Chief Wu Jun.

The few Deputy Section Chiefs of the Finance Department were scared of Dong Xuebing because of what happened yesterday. They realized Chief Dong has power in hand, and it is unwise to go against him even when this is ordered by their higher-ups. Hu Yiguo, Wu Jun, can afford to go against Dong Xuebing, but not them. That's why they went to Wu Jun in the morning. Deputy Section Chief Wang told Wu Jun that he had finish calculating the officers' incentives and Deputy Section Chief Liu suggested to transfer the incentives to Hui Tian Village Station.

Wu Jun's face turns black and felt these people are useless!

Ring, ring, ring. Wu Jun looked at the number and waved to his deputies to leave. "Hello, Chief Dong?"

Dong Xuebing smiled. "Chief Wu, I heard the incentives are tabulated."

Wu Jun replied. "Yes. It is completed this morning."

"Will you all transfer the money to us today?"

"... I'm afraid not." Wu Jun laughed.

Dong Xuebing heard his reply, and his face changed. "What do you mean?"

Wu Jun said. "Hui Tian Village Station had settled the incentives themselves, and recently the bureau is short on budget. We have other uses for the money in our account, and the incentives will not be sent to your side for the time being. Chief Dong, please wait for a few days until our finances are not so tight." The owner of the Chess and Games Clubroom is not closely related to Wu Jun and it doesn't matter to him whether if the owner is fined or not. Wu Jun also knows that Bureau Chief Liang does not wish to see his men getting along well with each other, as this will be hard for him to maintain control in the bureau. Since the higher-ups did not say anything, Wu Jun decided to hold the money for a few more days. If he releases the funds after what Dong Xuebing did yesterday, people will think that he is afraid of him. He was also not lying when he said the bureau's finance is tight.

Dong Xuebing felt his patient is running out. "Chief Wu, are you sure?"

Wu Jun replied. "Chief Dong, my side really has some difficulties."

Dong Xuebing had wanted to give Wu Jun face, but he was too much!

Fine! You are the one who wants to embarrass yourself!

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing looks at Liu Dahai. "Old Liu, get your men to bring Dan Dalei back!"

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Arrest Dan Dalei?

Liu Dahai heard this and knew Dong Xuebing and Finance Department's head, Section Chief Wu Jun's negotiation had failed. Wu Jun is still refusing to release the incentives. All other stations had gotten the incentives for their officers except for Hui Tian Village Station. This is too much, and Liu Dahai was furious. But he still maintained his composure. "Chief Dong, Section Chief Wu's brother-in-law is Da Wang Village's tyrant and the village is located next to the Gold Mine. Many of the mineworkers and hooligans there are his men. We had wanted to arrest him in the past, as he had been getting into fights and harassing women. But the two officers who went to arrest him were beaten up by the hooligans. In the end, he was not arrested. He... he is not easy to deal with."

Dong Xuebing asked seriously. "He attacked our officers?"

Liu Dahai replied. "I heard he even broke a villager's two legs. There is nothing he doesn't dare to do."

Dong Xuebing was furious. "What sort of Station Chief are you?! Ah? Why didn't you report this to the County?"

"I reported a long time ago, but the County Bureau did not reply and this matter is forgotten." Liu Dahai knew Wu Jun and Hu Yiguo were close and this is the reason why the County Bureau did not act.

Dong Xuebing banged his desk. "These bastards! They must be severely punished! They are too lawless! They think they can do whatever they want because someone is protecting them? Old Liu! Get the best fighters from our officers and bring guns along! We will go and arrest them! I will answer if any problem arises!" Dong Xuebing did not expect this to be so serious. His mother and Uncle had told him about Dan Dalei is a bully, but they did not say to Dong Xuebing about them assaulting police officers and breaking a villager's legs. Damn! This Wu Jun and Dan Dalei is too much!

Liu Dahai gritted his teeth. "Yes! I will make the arrangements!" Liu Dahai has no more worries after hearing what Dong Xuebing said. The officers beat up by Wu Jun's brother-in-law are very close to Liu Dahai, as they were from the same hometown. He had wanted to arrest Dan Dalei a long time ago.

"Who is the officer in charge of Da Wang village?"

"It's Xiao Zhang."

"Ok. Ask him to scout the village and let me know Dan Dalei's location! Remember, I don't want this operation to be leaked!" Dong Xuebing did not want to enter the village and arrest Dan Dalei openly. If they clashed with the villagers or the hooligans, things would be blown out of proportion. This operation must be conducted secretly.

The station officers start to move.

Xiao Zhang has some connections in the village and got Dan Dalei's location fast. Dan Dalei is drinking with friends in a small restaurant near the village's entrance. He was only with 2 of his friends and this is the best time to arrest him. Dong Xuebing ordered his officers to get ready and boarded the station's van. Liu Dahai and Chen Fa got into Dong Xuebing's Buicks MPV together with Dong Xuebing.

Da Wang Village.

The village is surrounded by mountains, and it was misty.

7 to 8 officers alighted from the van, near to the village's entrance. Dong Xuebing instructed: "The restaurant is over there. You all must act fast. After you all arrested him, bring him back to the station immediately. If necessary, you all can draw your guns. But try not to open fire unless necessary." Once a shot is fired, this matter will not be resolved, and this is not what Dong Xuebing wanted. The only people armed were Liu Dahai, Chen Fa and an officer. The rest of the officers are not armed, including Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing's personal issued gun is still in the County Bureau and he did not have time to go back to retrieve it.

After giving out the instructions, the officers boarded the van again.

Zoom... the van and Buicks MPV sped into the village and came to a screeching stop in front of the restaurant!

The doors opened. Dong Xuebing and Liu Dahai kicked the doors of the restaurant opened and entered with their men.

There is only a table of customers in the restaurant. Before this operation, Dong Xuebing had read Dan Dalei's criminal records and saw his photo. Dong Xuebing recognized him immediately. Dan Dalei was drinking beer with two hooligans.

"Don't move! Police!"

"Dan Dalei! Come with us!"

Dan Dalei and the two hooligans were surprised to see the officers entering the restaurant, and after a while, they started laughing. Dan Dalei raised his mug and waved at the officers arrogantly, before gulping it down. "Mr. Policemen, did you all make a mistake? You want me to follow you all back to the station? I am a law-abiding citizen. Other than stepping on a few ants along the streets accidentally, I did not commit any crimes!"

One of the hooligans laughed and raised his mug. "Brother Lei, let's have a toast!"

Dan Dalei knocked that hooligan's mug. "Bottoms up! Just ignore them."

This group of people is too arrogant. They think they are above the law and all this while, no one can do anything to them. The few officers looked at Dong Xuebing and Dong Xuebing said coldly. "Why are you all looking at me for?! Handcuff Dan Dalei and bring him back!"

The few officers surrounded Dan Dalei immediately.

Dan Dalei's face turns cold and puts down his mug. "Who dares to arrest me?!"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "If I don't know you are a hooligan, I would have thought you are Wu Jun."

One of the hooligans stood up and points to an officer. "Try touching Brother Lei, I will kill you!"

The officers ignored the hooligan and went over to pin Dan Dalei down on the table. One of the officers handcuffed him!

Until now, Dan Dalei was still smiling coldly. "Fine. You all got the guts to arrest me. I want to see how you all are going to bring me back!"

Dong Xuebing gave him a slap on the back of his head. "Don't blink and open your eyes wide."

Dan Dalei was escorted out of the restaurant in cuffs, and the villagers saw it. They were shocked and were jumping with joy in their hearts. Dan Dalei had been creating havoc in the village over the past few years. Many of the villagers were bullied by him and dare not retaliate. Everyone knew Dan Dalei have connections and still have a group of hooligans as subordinates. But the villagers remembered the previous time the police tried arresting him, he and his hooligans beat up those officers, and continue as if nothing had happened!

Suddenly, Chu Feng, who was on watch outside, ran over. "Chief Dong!"

Dong Xuebing frowned. "What's wrong?"

Chu Feng was panting as he points to the entrance. "That group of hooligans is here. There are about 20 of them and all of them are carrying poles."

Dong Xuebing tensed up and turns to Liu Dahai. "Quick! Get Dan Dalei into the car and go back to the station!"

But when the officers boarded the van and MPV, the group of hooligans ran over. They outnumbered the police officers by more than 3 times. The hooligans quickly surrounded the vehicles, and they were armed with poles and knives. One of the hooligans is holding a police baton. "Bastards! Release Brother Lei immediately! No one is allowed to leave!"

"Release him! Release him!"

"That's right! We will kill you all if you don't release him!"

"Police can arrest anyone they want? Brother Lei did not commit any crimes! Release him!"

Dan Dalei laughed coldly in the van and gave a provoking look at the Buicks.

Dong Xuebing sat in his MPV quietly. Liu Dahai knew this matter had become serious and frowned. He doesn't know how to settle this mess. "Chief Dong, that bald guy leading the hooligans is also Wu Jun's relative. His name is Dan Dabing and is also Wu Jun's brother-in-law. Although he is not wanted for anything, he is mixing with Dan Dalei and the hooligans all the time. All the hooligans here are under these two brothers."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Section Chief Wu has good relatives."

Liu Dahai asked. "What should we do now?"

Dong Xuebing thought for a while. "Fire a warning shot! I want to see who dares to stop us!"

Liu Dahai felt this was the only solution and looked at Chen Fa. Chen Fa nodded and drew his gun. He did not alight for the car and fired a shot towards the sky from the window. "Police! Get away from us, or we will shoot!"

The hooligans stirred.

Dan Dabing looked at the hooligans and cursed. He swings his baton at Chen Fa's arm, which is outside the window, holding the gun. Bam! The baton landed on Chen Fa's arm and he shouted out in agony. Luckily, he did not loosen his grip on his gun and quickly retrace his arm back into the car!

Dong Xuebing saw the hooligans attacking police officers so openly and was furious. "Old Chen, did they fracture your bone?"

Chen Fa was sweating as he replied. "My bone is fine. F*k, these bastards!"

Dan Dabing laughed. "Bros! Don't be afraid of them! They don't dare to shoot us!"

The hooligans were worked up and waved their weapons. "Release him! Release him!"

Dong Xuebing took out his phone and called Wu Jun. Wu Jun had also received news that Chief Dong had led a team of officers to arrest his brother-in-law. He was furious at first, but after that, he laughed. Dong Xuebing really dares to arrest anyone he wants. Didn't he find out how influential Dan Dalei is in the village? When he saw Dong Xuebing calling him, he smiled and answered. "Chief Dong? Is there anything you need with me?"

Dong Xuebing narrowed his eyes. "Section Chief Wu, as a leader with the County Public Security Bureau, what have you taught your relatives? Ah?"

Wu Jun replied coldly. "What are you talking about?"

"Your brother-in-law had committed several crimes in the village, and I had arrested him. But his brother and his men had surrounded our police vehicles and assaulting us. They even hit Station Chief Chen. Section Chief Wu, these are your relatives? How can you allow your relatives to do such things?"

Wu Jun replied. "Stop talking nonsense. I seldom mix with my wife's family. What have they got to do with me?"

"You still dare to avoid responsibility? Fine. Even if this got nothing to do with you, I want you to call Dan Dabing to ask him and his men to get lost!"

Wu Jun said. "Chief Dong, I said I have nothing to do with them, and it is beyond my control."

Everyone is biased, but there should be a limit. Dong Xuebing will also side with his friends and relatives, but there should be a bottom line. If his friend committed murder, Dong Xuebing will also not allow them to get away. This is a matter of principles, and Dong Xuebing hated people like Wu Jun, who have no principles. "Your relative had assaulted police and you want to ignore it? Are you trying to cover this up? Can I report this to the higher-ups?"

Wu Jun got mad. "Chief Dong, don't put words in my mouth. I got nothing to do with this... Fine... I will try to speak to them."

Wu Jun also don't want things to get out of hand, but he also does not want his brother-in-law to be arrested by Dong Xuebing. If Dan Dalei is arrested by Dong Xuebing, who knows how many crimes he will be charged with? Furthermore, this will be a disgrace to Wu Jun. Wu Jun did not ask Dan Dabing and his men to leave. Instead, he asked them to not go overboard. After that, Wu Jun called Dong Xuebing. "Chief Dong, I tried to persuade them, but they refuse to listen."

Dong Xuebing knew what Wu Jun was up to, and his blood was boiling. "Section Chief Wu, there is also something you cannot achieve?"

"Why don't you just release Dan Dalei? It is not a big deal anyway. Fighting is common, and is there a need to cuff him and bring him back? Chief Dong, don't make the matter worse."

"More than a dozen villagers had reported against Dan Dalei. He is also involved in assaulting police officers and others. How can this be considered a small deal? Section Chief Wu, you are really a good officer and role model for our Public Security. I must organize my men to learn from you!"

Dong Xuebing is also considered Wu Jun's leader, and Wu Jun did not argue with him. "I still have some work. Bye."

Dong Xuebing did not know what Wu Jun said to Dan Dabing, but the hooligans were getting more out of hand. They started kicking the van! Although Wu Jun had told Dan Danbing not to go overboard, seeing the officers hiding in their vehicles made him braver. All this while, the Dan brothers had been doing whatever they want in the village and no police officers dare to do anything to them. So, Dan Dabing raised his baton. "Brothers! There is no point in talking to them. If we don't use force, they will not release him! Let's smash this van and save Dalei!"

The atmosphere becomes tense!

Dan Dabing was not afraid of anything and hit the van with his baton. Bang! The van's windshield was smashed. This was an old van, and it is not using laminated glass. The windshield shattered from the impact and the police officer in the front got a deep cut above his brows!

Dan Dabing roared: "Smash these vehicles up!"

Bang! Bang! The hooligans started kicking and smashing the windows!

About 10 seconds later, another officer is injured!

Liu Dahai, who was in the MPV, behind the van, was anxious and furious. "Chief Dong, let's release Dan Dalei first! If this carries on, something bad will happen!"

Chen Fa was unwilling to let him go, but he said: "We can arrest him another time! There are plenty of chances!"

Dong Xuebing looked at the hooligans smashing up the police van. "Another time? If we can't arrest him today, he will escape! Even if he doesn't escape, it will be harder for us to arrest him again! Old Liu, Old Chen, how can you swallow this? I will not let our officers bled in vain! I will not let the villagers suffer in silence! I must arrest Dan Dalei today!"

Liu Dahai mumbled: "But the situation now..."

Dan Dabing saw the police officers not doing anything and laughed. "Smash up this van into pieces!"

Dong Xuebing looked at the hooligans and turned around. "You all remain in the vehicle! Don't go out!" After that, he alighted from the MPV.

Liu Dahai was stunned. "Chief Dong! Don't go out! It is dangerous!"

Chen Fa tried to pull Dong Xuebing back but failed. "Chief Dong!"

A hooligan laughed and points to Dong Xuebing. "Hey, hey! Their leader had come out!"

Dan Dabing waved his hand, and the hooligans stopped hitting the van. Everyone turned and look at Dong Xuebing, before surrounding him. Chu Feng, Da Leng and the rest of the officers were stunned. Why did Chief Dong get off his vehicle? Is he going to reason out with these hooligans? They will not listen! Chief Dong is putting himself in danger!

Chu Feng, Liu Dahai, and the rest wanted to alight from their vehicles. They will fight it out with these people. Worse come to worse, they will open fire!

But Dong Xuebing looked at them calmly. "Remain in the vehicles! No one is allowed to come out!" No one in Yan Tai County understands Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing is an overprotective leader towards his subordinates. Now, so many of his men were injured and there were too many hooligans. The officers will lose even if all of them alighted from the vehicles. Dong Xuebing decided to face the hooligans himself as he doesn't want to see any more of his men getting injured.

Dan Dabing laughed. "Alright! You have guts!"

Dong Xuebing rolled up his sleeves. "I am not as daring as you all. You are Dan Dabing? Wu Jun's relative? Haha, fine... you had damaged police vehicles, resist arrest, and assaulted a police officer. Today, not only Dan Dalei will be arrested, but you will also not escape! You two brothers have never entered a police station before? Ok! I will let you two experience how it feels to enter a station!"

Dan Dabing laughed arrogantly and signaled to one of his men.

One of the hooligans, standing behind Dong Xuebing, saw the signal and rushed forward with his metal pole rise. Bam! The pole landed on Dong Xuebing's shoulder! It was a sneak attack from the back!

Chu Feng and the officers in the van shouted. "Watch out!"

"Behind you!"

But it was too late. Dong Xuebing shouted and kneeled on the floor with blood trickling down from his shoulders.

"Chief Dong!"

This hit infuriated Dong Xuebing, and he did not care if things will go out of proportion!

BACK 4 seconds!

Everything flashed!

"Watch out!"

"Behind you!"

Chief Dong had practiced unarmed combat with Er Leng at the station this morning and all the officers knew he is not good at fighting. He might not even win if he is facing that hooligan on one, let alone a sneak attack from the back. All the officers were anxious and felt Chief Dong was too reckless to face the hooligans alone.

But the next moment, everyone was shocked!

That hooligan raised his metal pole above his head and swing it down. But Dong Xuebing seems to know what was happening behind him without turning his head. He could even predict where the pole will land. Dong Xuebing turned his body to his side, dodging the pole, and he reached out to grab the pole while giving a kick to that hooligan's balls!

That dyed hair hooligan released his weapon as he covered his privates in pain.

Dong Xuebing grabbed the pole and swing it coldly at that hooligan's face without holding back!

Wham!

There is a deep cut on the hooligan's face from the impact, and he dropped onto the floor motionlessly!

No one expected Dong Xuebing to be so good at fighting and were shocked!

Dong Xuebing slowly took out his packet of cigarettes from his pocket and lit one. "Who's next?"

Dan Dabing's face changed as he saw his man lying there motionlessly. "Go!!" This time, two hooligans rushed forward!

Chu Feng, Liu Dahai, and the rest knew it is hard to face two opponents at once, and they wanted to get off to help.

But Dong Xuebing stared at them coldly. "No one is allowed to get off the vehicle!"

Liu Dahai shouted: "But..."

As they were speaking, the two hooligans rushed forward with wooden poles. One of them swung his pole towards Dong Xuebing's upper arm and Dong Xuebing blocked it with his metal pole. But his other side was exposed, and the other hooligan hit his Xuebing's waist with his wooden pole!

Damn!

Dong Xuebing had accumulated 4 minutes of BACK over the past few days. From his practice, he realized that it is hard for him to win if he fought barehanded, even with his powers. He still does not have enough stamina and strength. But with a weapon and his power, Dong Xuebing will become very scary. That's why he dares to face the hooligans alone!

BACK 2 seconds!

The moment time returned, Dong Xuebing moved. He used his metal pole to block the first attack and gave a kick to his other side! The other hooligan who was swinging his pole when he was kicked. Dong Xuebing used the momentum from blocking the first attack and swing it towards the kicked hooligan, hitting him on his chin. Blood and teeth flew out of that hooligan's mouth and he fainted as he lands on the ground!

"Lao Wu!!!" The hooligan behind got furious and feint with his weapon, and landed a punch on Dong Xuebing's face!

Dong Xuebing could taste blood in his mouth and cursed!

BACK 3 seconds!

This time, Dong Xuebing did not avoid that feint and swung his metal pole. Cracked! The hooligan's wooden pole broke, and Dong Xuebing used more strength to swing his metal pole at the hooligan. The metal pole landed on that hooligan's arm and the arm was bent at an awkward angle. His arm should be broke. But Dong Xuebing was not satisfied. He clenched his fist and gave a punch to his face with all his strength! That hooligan flew back and landed on the ground unconscious!

Dan Dabing was stunned as he saw Dong Xuebing finishing 3 of his men within seconds. He rushed forward with his baton. "Get a few men to stop the van from moving off and the rest attack!" At least 6 to 7 men were attacking with Dan Dabing. Dan Dabing knew Dong Xuebing could fight well, but with so many people attacking him at once, he will never escape!

It is a tough fight for Dong Xuebing!

There were too many opponents, and Dong Xuebing could not retaliate. The moment he attacks, the hooligans will give him a heavy blow! His arms, thighs, face were hit within seconds, and almost passed out. Dan Dabing's police baton was the most painful and he had used all his strength in every hit!

Dong Xuebing was furious. Under Wu Jun and Hu Yiguo's protection, these people had gone crazy. They did not care about the consequences and dare to attack police officers in broad daylights! If this carries on, who knows what they might do in the future?!

These bastards!

BACK 30 seconds!

Dong Xuebing returned to the time before he was attacked by 6 to 7 people and saw one of the hooligans running towards him. Dong Xuebing knew he will throw a brick towards his stomach from a distance, and he immediately sidestep when the hooligan's hand moved. He avoided that brick successfully and moved forward, swinging his metal rod. The metal pole hit that hooligan on his mouth and his lips split from the impact.

The next moment, Dan Dabing and two other hooligans got closer!

Dong Xuebing did not continue attacking and used BACK to try to dodge their attacks!

BACK 3 seconds!

BACK 2 seconds!

BACK 5 seconds!

After using BACK 6 times, Dong Xuebing finally got a chance. He dodged a metal rod and got out of the center. At the same time, he swings his metal rod with both his hands towards his left. Bam!!! Dan Dabing stares in disbelief, as he covered his arm and fell to the ground. Dong Xuebing will not let him getaway. He stepped forward and hit Dan Dabing's leg with his metal pole. He heard a loud crack and knew he had broken Dan Dabing's leg!

Dan Dabing shouted in pain: "Kill him! I want him dead!"

Bam! Bam! Dong Xuebing suffered two hits on his back and shouted BACK 3 seconds. He immediately dodges the two attacks from his back and swings his metal pole on Dan Dabing's other leg. Crack!!! Dong Xuebing had broken both of Dan Dabing's legs!

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Da Wang Village. The entrance of the small restaurant.

2 out of the 6 to 7 people attacking Dong Xuebing had dropped onto the ground. Together with the 3 people who were knocked out earlier, Dong Xuebing had beaten 5 people ruthlessly. They were so severely injured that they will take at least 1 to 2 months before they can get off the bed. On the other hand, Dong Xuebing did not suffer any injuries and his opponents did not even touch him.

Dan Dabing, whose legs were broken, was rolling on the ground in pain. "Go! Argh!!! Kill him!!!"

The hooligans were blinded by anger and rushed forward with their poles!

Dong Xuebing was exhausted but still managed to face them. After the training at the State Security Party School, Dong Xuebing started to train his stamina. Now, he got to face 5 opponents, and he ran diagonally towards them. He tried to face one person at a time. Swoosh! The hooligan in front was holding a small knife and he swings at Dong Xuebing's face. The second person besides that hooligan had his pole raised above his head. Dong Xuebing quickly dodged to his side to avoid the knife but was hit on the neck by that pole. He immediately felt giddy from that hit and sharp pain in his forearm. He looked down and saw the small dagger impaled in his arm!

The hooligans saw their hits landed on Dong Xuebing and started laughing!

Dong Xuebing quickly shouted BACK 4 seconds!

Everything flashed before his eyes, and the hooligan with the knife was swinging at him!

Dong Xuebing quickly swing his metal rod. Since he knows where that hooligan is attacking, retaliating first is the best solution. He attacked that hooligan's legs, but the hooligan with the knife reacted fast and step back to dodge Dong Xuebing's attack. After Dong Xuebing missed, he sneered and move forward to stab Dong Xuebing in his shoulders. Blood spurt out!

This was the first time Dong Xuebing experienced the other party changing their movement after using BACK. This was because he had moved differently from the previous time, and his opponent reacted to his actions!

Damn! BACK 3 seconds!

Time returns to the time when the hooligan swings his knife at Dong Xuebing!

This time, Dong Xuebing did not attack or dodge. He waited for the knife to get closer and tried to grab that hooligan's hand, which was holding the knife. But he misses and the knife still landed on his shoulder. Dong Xuebing almost fainted from the pain and shouted BACK 2 seconds. He tried to grab that hooligan's wrist again. It was Dong Xuebing's third attempt before he finally caught that hooligan's wrist. He twisted that hooligan's hand with all his strength back towards the hooligan and impaled it into his other upper arm, stabbing through it!

The 6th person was incapacitated!

Another hooligan, armed with a wooden pole, roared in anger and hit Dong Xuebing's back!

Dong Xuebing gritted his teeth and shouted: "BACK 3 seconds!"

Dong Xuebing's practice over the past few days came in handy. He did not hesitate and immediately kicked the stabbed hooligan to the ground and pull out the knife from his upper arm. Without turning, he kneels down to dodge the wooden pole. The pole passes inches above his head, and he turned around, stabbing the knife downwards! The knife went through that hooligan's shoe into his foot!

"Arggghhh!!!!"

The 7th person was down!

Dong Xuebing panted as he stood there watching the remaining hooligans, holding a bloody knife and metal rod in both hands. "You dare to use a knife? Fine! All of you had committed one more crime! Attempt murder! Come, I want to see if you all are really fearless!"

Everyone, there were stunned by Dong Xuebing!

The hooligans looked at each other, and some of them took a step back. No one dares to move forward. Dong Xuebing was like a fighting god to them. With a rod and a knife, he had dropped 7 people within 5 minutes! His skills are beyond description!

Hui Tian Village Station's officers were speechless. They had seen Er Leng practicing with Chief Dong in the morning and he was not this good. Damn! Chief Dong had held back against Er Leng this morning!

The villagers, who were watching the commotion, looked at the 7 hooligans covered in blood on the ground and at Dong Xuebing. This is the newly posted Deputy Bureau Chief? 1 vs. 7? Damn! He is damn good at fighting!!!

Dan Dabing, who was still rolling on the floor, shouted: "Go! Attack him together!"

The hooligans feared Dong Xuebing, and this was time they face such a ruthless Public Security officer. They looked at their friends on the floor and no one wants to follow their footsteps.

Dong Xuebing said coldly. "Chief Liu, Chief Chen! Arrest them!"

Liu Dahai and Chen Fa recovered from their shock and alighted from their vehicles with their men!

The remaining hooligans saw the police officers and started running away!

Dong Xuebing did not want to go after the remaining hooligans as 7 to 8 officers are insufficient to arrest them. Actually, Dong Xuebing was exhausted and could no longer fight anymore. He looked at the hooligans on the floor and asked Chu Feng to call the ambulance. If any of these hooligans die, it will be troublesome. Dong Xuebing threw the knife and metal rod aside and walked slowly to Dan Dabing.

Dan Dabing was holding on to his legs and staring at Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "You think you are above the law? Dare to attack police officers? Come on, try attacking us again!"

Dan Dabing kept quiet as he knew there was nothing he could do now.

Dong Xuebing gave Dan Dabing a kick to his broken legs. "Don't think Wu Jun and Hu Yiguo is protecting you all and you all will be fine! I want to see how they are going to save you this time! Da Leng, Er Leng! Cuff him and bring him back to the station!"

Da Leng and his brother quickly move forward to arrest Dan Dabing!

After this fight, all the officers look at Dong Xuebing differently. None of them had expected a non-police school graduate can be so skilled at fighting. Chief Dong is not even 24 years old. Even if someone had learned martial arts from young, he can't face 7 hooligans at once! This was unbelievable!

On the way back.

Liu Dahai laughed. "Chief Dong, you really surprise me today. I think no one in the County Bureau is your match."

Chen Fa also laughed. "Chief Dong, you must teach us a few moves when you are free."

Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "Haha, stop making fun of me. I am just lucky today. Oh, how are our officers'' injuries?"

Liu Dahai sighed. "Many of them suffered cuts from the broken glass, and a few of them were hit by the hooligans with poles. But luckily, their bones were not broken and is not serious."

Dong, Xuebing replied. "Treat their injuries once we are back at the station and send those with more serious injuries to the hospital immediately. Everyone had done their best today. After this incident is settled, give out incentives to the officers who are involved in this operation."

Liu Dahai paused for a second and asked. "What should we do with Dan Dalei and Dan Dabing?"

"Hmph! Interrogate them after we are back. It's time for them to pay back the villagers for everything they did!" But serious crimes will be handled by the Bureau's investigation team, and the is out of the Village station's jurisdiction. Hu Yiguo and Wu Jun might interfere and help them get away. Dong Xuebing added. "Old Liu, gather the evidence as fast as possible. After we got all the evidence, we will hand over Dan Dalei and the rest to the bureau." This way, the people at the bureau cannot play any tricks.

Back at the station, Dong Xuebing interrogate them personally.

Dan Dalei and Dan Dabing refuse to plead guilty and feigned ignorance of their assault on the police officers. They claimed they were drunk and could not remember a thing.

Dong Xuebing knew these two bastards were waiting for Hu Yiguo and Wu Jun to save them.

Ring, ring, ring... Dong Xuebing's handphone rang, and it was Bureau Chief Liang Chengpeng calling. "Hello, Chief Liang?"

Liang Chengpeng sounds a bit angry. "What happens at Da Wang village? Why did you beat up the villagers?"

Dong Xuebing frowned and knew someone must have complaints against him to Chief Liang. "I was just about to report to you about this. Chief Liang, I don't know who told you this, but this is what happened. Dan Dalei had been lawless in Da Wang Village and had committed a lot of crimes. This morning, I led a team of officers to arrest him and his brother, Dan Dabing, brought over 20 hooligans to surround our police vehicles and assaulted our officers. They even smashed our cars. These people are no villagers."

Liang Chengpeng asked. "Why didn't you speak to them?"

Dong, Xuebing replied. "I tried reasoning with them, but they insist us to release Dan Dalei. They threaten that if we don't release Dan Dalei, they will kill us. We fired a warning shot, but they were not scared at all. Oh, because Dan Dalei is Finance Department Head Wu Jun's brother-in-law, I had called him to ask him to persuade his relatives to leave. But Section Chief Wu doesn't seem to care and after he called Dan Dabing, the hooligans became more arrogant. I wonder what he said to the hooligans."

Liang Chengpeng paused for a while and seems to be digesting Dong Xuebing's report. "But you are too extreme. I heard 7 people are severely injured. 2 or 3 of them had their legs fractured, and the others were covered in blood. This will have a negative impact. The villagers had complained about you to me!" Liang Chengpeng had heard about this incident and did not find out more. But after hearing Dong Xuebing's explanation, his tone becomes better.

Dong Xuebing was mad. "The villagers are complaining? How come I am not aware? There are records about all the crimes committed by Dan Dalei and Dan Dabing in the village. There is even a case of assaulting police officers and Dan Dalei breaking a villager's legs! When we arrested Dan Dalei and his brother, many villagers were cheering and clapping. I don't understand which villager has issues with their arrest. Section Chief Wu Jun's relatives?"

Liang Chengpeng smiled. "You... you really have a bad temper."

Dong, Xuebing replied. "Chief Liang, I am really furious. I admit I had beat them up badly, but I had no choice. There are more than 20 hooligans, armed with police batons and knives, attacking us in broad daylights. If I don't beat them up badly, will they be scared? All the officers and the villagers saw what happened. If my movements are slightly slower, I would have been stabbed!"

Liang Chengpeng paused. "They have no respect for the law."

"That's right. I am collecting evidence, and I will submit a detail report to you later."

"Ok."

After hanging up, Liang Chengpeng made a few calls to find out the details about this incident. It was precisely like what Chief Dong had said. These hooligans had smashed the police vehicles, attacked the officers with weapons, and even used a knife on Bureau Chief Dong. He banged the table in anger and called Dong Xuebing. "Chief Dong, good job! Hand Dan Dalei and Dan Dabing over to the serious crime investigation team. These people must be punished!" The reason for Liang Chengpeng praising Dong Xuebing was his ability to remain calm during the incident. Dong Xuebing did not fire at the hooligans and kept the impact to the minimum.

If it was Hu Yiguo asking Dong Xuebing to hand over the hooligans, he would surely refuse. But Bureau Chief Liang is different. "Yes, Sir!

Liang Chengpeng asked. "Are you injured?"

"Thanks for asking. I am fine."

Liang Chengpeng was impressed by Dong Xuebing this time. 1 vs. 7 and managed to win without injuries. Is Dong Xuebing really a graduate from a regular university? Is he really in charge of the administrative staff at State Security? How can someone who faces the PC every day be so good at fighting?

Executive Deputy Bureau Chief's office.

Wu Jun was panicking. "Chief Hu, what should we do?"

Hu Yiguo gave him a stare. "It had been blown out of proportion! What else can we do?"

Wu Jun sighed. "I did not expect things to turn out this way. I had reminded Dan Dabing to not go overboard, but he didn't listen!" When he received news that Dong Xuebing broke both of Dan Dabing's legs, he was furious. But after he heard Dan Dabing and his men had smashed the police vehicles, injured several police officers, and even used a knife at Chief Dong, he knew there is no way to cover this incident up!

Hu Yiguo said. "Your two brothers-in-law cannot be saved. Stop wasting your time."

"But..."

"F*k! You will be considered lucky if you did not get into trouble over this incident! You still have time to think about helping others?"

Wu Jun bowed his head. He had gone against Dong Xuebing because he is from Hu Yiguo's faction. But now, he regretted his decision. Both of his brother-in-law's legs were broken, and they will be sent to jail. For the first time, Wu Jun felt Dong Xuebing was not someone he can offend.

After returning to his office, Wu Jun called his men to get them to release the money to Hui Tian Village station.

A few minutes later, Wu Jun was summoned to Liang Chengpeng's office.

Liang Chengpeng pointed at Wu Jun's nose and scolded. "You can't even manage your family members! Are you not interested in working here? Ah?!"

Wu Jun quickly explained that he had nothing to do with this incident.

But Liang Chengpeng did not listen and carried on scolding. Although he does not want to see the leaders under him to be very united, he also does not want to see them going after each other's throat as he will have total control over them if this happens. Liang Chengpeng even knew what started this incident. The Finance Department had held back Hui Tian Village Station's incentives. Without the Finance Department creating trouble, Chief Dong will not retaliate and arrest so many people.

After scolding Wu Jun, Liang Chengpeng called Hu Yiguo to his office. "I heard Hui Tian Village Station finances are in a dire situation. They did well in this operation. As a reward, issue 300,000 RMB for them to get better equipment." The City Station only got 150,000 RMB to upgrade their equipment previously!

Hu Yiguo replied. "The Bureau's finance department does not have..."

Liang Chengpeng gave him a stare. "I don't care! You go and find a way!"

Hu Yiguo knew Chief Liang was punishing him indirectly.

Hui Tian Village Station.

Dong Xuebing was having a meeting with Liu Dahai, Li Sanmiao, and Chen Fa. They were discussing the evidence collected against Dan Dalei and his brother. They were also talking about how to increase the security in the areas under them when they received news that the Finance Department had transferred their officers' incentives to them. A few moments later, they were told that a sum of 300,000 RMB equipment funds had been approved and will be in their account tomorrow!

Liu Dahai, Li Sanmiao, and the rest looked at Dong Xuebing. They were speechless.

All this while, they thought they must have close connections with the leaders, beg, or pester, to get the bureau to issue money. But Chief Dong did the opposite and forcefully arrest the relatives and friends of those leaders. He had not only increased the crime-solving rate and collected fines, he even forced the Finance Department to issue funds!

Liu Dahai and the rest learned something new today. Damn! We can also get money this way?!

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Saturday.

County Public Security Bureau's family quarters.

After working his ass off in the village over the past few days, Dong Xuebing was exhausted. He returned back to his apartment in town and fell asleep the moment his head touched his pillow. Ring, ring, ring... Dong Xuebing's phone was ringing, and he woke up. He looks at the clock and it was 8.15 am. He yawned and slowly got out of bed to answer his phone. "Mum, I am not working today. Are you coming over?"

Luan Xiaoping's voice was shaking as she shouted: "Why did you hide something so important from me?!"

Dong Xuebing was confused. "Errr... what's wrong?"

"You were almost beaten up by hooligans during your operation. Are you hurt?"

"Ah... it is just a small matter. I am not injured, and the case has been handed over to the Bureau's Serious Crime Investigation team. The villagers in Da Wang Village, who dare not make police reports against the hooligans, heard those hooligans were arrested and they came out to report against them. We got all the evidence against them and those two leaders will not be released for at least a few years. Mum, don't worry about me. What can a few hooligans do to me?"

"Everyone is saying that you fought against more than a dozen hooligans along! Is it real?"

"Who tells you that? I only fought against 6 to 7 of them."

Luan Xiaoping knew her son well and asked. "When did you become so good at fighting?"

"Err... I had received training when I was with the State Security Party training school and have no problem fighting against those hooligans."

Luan Xiaoping did not believe Dong Xuebing. How can someone become a martial arts expert after 1 week of training?

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing went to wash up and wanted to prepare breakfast. But there was nothing in his fridge, and he can only have instant coffee for breakfast. Over the past few months, Dong Xuebing had become accustomed to Qu Yunxuan taking care of him and had become lazy. Most of the time after he returned from work, he was too tired to clean up the house or cook for himself. As a result, his apartment was very messy.

Ding Dong... Ding Dong... Someone was at the door.

Dong Xuebing opened his door. "Oh, Chief Qin. Come in."

Deputy Bureau Chief Qin laughed and entered. "Sorry for dropping by unannounced. Haha, am I bothering you?"

"Of course not. Have a seat while I prepare some tea for you." But when Dong Xuebing opened his tea container, he realized he ran out of tea leaves. He smiled and waved the empty box at Qin Yong. "Chief Qin, do you mind plain water?"

Qin Yong did not let Dong Xuebing poured water for him and picked up the warm water flask. "I'm fine. I will pour myself."

Dong Xuebing walked over and cleared the rubbish on the coffee table. "Sorry my place is very messy."

Qin Yong laughed. "This is normal for single men. Brother Dong, have you ever consider hiring a helper?"

Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "I will make do with this first. If I really cannot stand it, I will consider hiring."

After chatting awhile, Qin Yong said. "Last night, Chief Liang's mother entered the hospital and is currently warded at the County Town's hospital."

Dong Xuebing was surprised. "What happened to her?"

Qin Yong replied. "I had visited her last night. She got a blood clot in her brain, and she's out of danger now. But she is in her 80s and it is not looking good." After discussing Chief Liang's mother's condition, Qin Yong stood up. "I still have some work in the Bureau. I got to make a move now."

Dong Xuebing knew Qin Yong had dropped by to inform him about Chief Liang's mother's hospitalization. As subordinates, Dong Xuebing must pay a visit no matter what. After Qin Yong left, Dong Xuebing went out to buy some fruits and gifts, before going to the People's Hospital by Taxi.

This hospital is the best in the County, but from the exterior, it was worse than the community clinic near Dong Xuebing's place in Beijing. The medical facilities at the grassroots level cannot be compared to the hospital in 1st tier cities.

Patient wards.

Chief Liang's mother was staying in a single ward, and Liang Chengpeng and his wife were there.

After entering the ward, Dong Xuebing asked. "Chief Liang, Big Sis, how is her condition?" Based on age, Dong Xuebing should address Liang Chengpeng as Uncle. But their positions in the bureau was not too far away from each other. That's why Dong Xuebing addressed Liang Chengpeng's wife as Big Sis.

Liang Chengpeng did not sleep last night and had dark rings around his eyes. "She is fine for now. Thanks for asking."

Chief Liang's wife brought a chair over for Dong Xuebing.

After chatting for a while, Dong Xuebing learned that although the doctors said that Chief Liang's mother is fine for now, she still got headaches and giddiness. The medication she was taking was not very effective, and the doctor suggests for her to go to a better hospital in Beijing for checks.

Dong Xuebing asked. "Are you bringing your mother to Beijing for a full checkup?"

Chief Liang's wife sighed. "I also want to bring her over. But I am afraid she might not handle the traveling."

Liang Chengpeng added. "Let's see is she gets better after her treatment here. If she did not get better, we would go to Beijing."

Dong Xuebing did not stay long in the ward and left. He walked down the stairs and passed the emergency room. There were rows of beds and lots of machine beeping. Dong Xuebing was about to leave that area when he saw the pretty mother and daughter, he met along the streets, on a bed in a corner. He remembered the mother is called Yu Meixia, and her daughter is Yu Qianqian.

Why are they in the hospital? Are they sick?

Dong Xuebing hesitated for a while and entered the ward slowly.

Yu Meixia was on the bed and looked very pale, coughing weakly. The past few days, she had been working in a small supermarket. She carried goods, cleans, cashier, etc. and might have fallen sick due to overworked. Since her husband pass away, she had never eaten a proper meal and she fainted last night.

Yu Qianqian was sobbing beside her.

Yu Meixia's right hand was on a drip and she caressed her daughter's head with her left hand. "Don't cry. Cough... I am fine."

The nurse entered and stared at the mother and daughter, jealously. She was jealous of their beauty and hanged two packets of drips on the hook. "There are two more bottles of medicine. Go and pay for it first."

Yu Meixia quickly refuse. "I am fine now and don't need to be on a drip."

The nurse frowned. "You caught severe flu and got a high fever. How can you not be on a drip?"

Yu Meixia replied stubbornly. "Last night I am on a drip and I don't need it anymore. Qianqian, help me get off the bed. We will discharge now."

Yu Qianqian cried louder and held on to her mother tightly. "Please listen to the doctors..."

Yu Meixia sighed. "We had spent a few hundred, and we can't afford it."

"We have money. You still have about 3,000 RMB. Mum... just get the medicine!"

Yu Meixia hugged her daughter with teary eyes. "Foolish girl. The money is for your school, and we cannot use it. I am fine..."

Yu Qianqian cried. "I don't want to go to school. I just want you to recover..."

Dong Xuebing stopped in his tracks and was touched by what he saw. When his father passed away, his mother was also like Yu Meixia. She kept the most nutritious for Dong Xuebing and starved herself to save money to repay their debts. When Dong Xuebing thought back about those days, he still feels sad.

Dong Xuebing was moved by this mother and daughter pair again. He walked over and asked. "How can you not see the doctor when you are sick?"

Yu Meixia was stunned. "... Dong... Chief Dong... Why are you here?"

Yu Qianqian wiped her tears and greeted Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing took out his wallet and gave 1,000 RMB to Yu Qianqian. "Pay for your mother's treatment, and if it is not enough, let me know."

Yu Meixia quickly said. "Chief Dong, we cannot accept your money. Qianqian, return Chief Dong his money now."

Yu Qianqian did not say a thing and ran out with the hospital bill left behind by the nurse.

Dong Xuebing looked at Yu Meixia. "You only worry about your daughter. If you are unwell, Qianqian will be too worried to go to school too."

Yu Meixia's tears rolled down her face. "Thank you."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Sis, you are much older than me and stop being so polite with me. It will make me feel uncomfortable." Dong Xuebing moved forward and helped her lie down on the bed. "You are a patient now and should get more rest. You should recover with enough rest. Don't push yourself so hard when you are sick. What did I tell you two before I leave previously? Call me if you all need help."

Yu Meixia mumbled. "I am afraid I am troubling you." Actually, she was afraid of Dong Xuebing, as Dong Xuebing is a high ranking Public Security officer.

Dong Xuebing sighed. "My father passed away several years ago, and my mother and I had gone through what you and Qianqian are going through now. We lost the head of our family and still got a lot of debts. But we still manage to pull through. I am sure you can do it too."

Yu Meixia finally understands why Chief Dong kept helping her and her daughter. "You are a nice person."

Dong Xuebing laughed and brushed it off.

After a while, Yu Qianqian returned with the receipt, and the nurse changed the drip.

Dong Xuebing looks at his watch. "What do you all want for lunch? I will get something nutritious back."

Yu Meixia quickly waved her hand. "No... Let... let Qianqian go."

Dong Xuebing looked at Yu Qianqian. "If I let either of you two go, you will try to save money. Qianqian, what do you want to eat?"

Yu Qianqian looked at her mother and said cautiously. "I would like to let my mother drink chicken soup. I heard it is good for her health. I... can just eat a bun."

Dong Xuebing patted Yu Qianqian's head. "You are a good girl. Stay here with your mother while I get the food."

Yu Meixia thanked gratefully. "Chief Dong, thank you so much."

Dong Xuebing waved his hand and asked the nurse about Yu Meixia's condition, before leaving for a nearby restaurant. That restaurant did not sell chicken soup, but Dong Xuebing offered to pay more, and the boss asked the kitchen to prepare it for him. While waiting for the soup, Dong Xuebing had his lunch there and still bought a few more dishes and rice back to the hospital.

Yu Qianqian swallowed her saliva when she saw meat. It's been a while since she had eaten meat and start wolfing down the food.

Yu Meixia's tears start to well up as she looked at her daughter. She felt sorry for her daughter for not able to let her eat a full meal in the past 6 months.

Dong Xuebing filled a bowl of the chicken soup for Yu Meixia. "The doctor says you cannot drink too much chicken soup, but a bowl is fine. Both of you lack nutrition and should eat more."

Yu Meixia thanked Dong Xuebing again and start drinking the soup slowly.

Dong Xuebing bought a lot of food for them, and in the end, there were some leftovers. Yu Qianqian carefully covered the container with leftovers and placed it in the small cabinet beside the bed. She wants to save it for dinner. But Dong Xuebing ordered her to throw the leftovers away. Seeing Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian can't bear to throw it away, Dong Xuebing said. "There is no fridge here and the food might turn bad."

Qu Qianqian looked at the leftovers in the bin. "It's fine. My mother and I always do this, and we did not fall sick."

Dong Xuebing turned and look at Yu Meixia with a frown.

Yu Meixia hugged her daughter and started tearing. "Sometimes, when we don't have money, we will go to restaurants to beg for leftovers."

Dong Xuebing sighed. Compared to this, mother and daughter, Dong Xuebing and his mother's lives were much better. At least they still have food. What should I do? Something bad will inevitably happen to them if they carry on living like this. Help them? But her debt is 1 million RMB and I don't have so much money with me now.

Dong Xuebing thought whether if he should help them when a middle-aged man with a moustache, entered the ward. He looked at Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian. "I looked for you at the hotel and heard that an ambulance had sent you to the hospital. What's wrong with you?"

Yu Qianqian was frightened and huddle up in her mother's arms. Yu Meixia replied softly. "It's the flu."

That man nodded and replied. "Ok. How much have you raised, and when can you return the money?"

Yu Meixia replied weakly. "I am working now. Please give us a few more days."

The man replied, impatiently. "How much can you earn? You owe us 1 million and even if you worked for a lifetime, you also could not repay all your debt. Yu Meixia, don't forget about the interest. In another year, your debt is not 1 million. It will snowball to 2 or 3 million. How are you going to pay us back? Listen to me. I will help you get a job at the nightclub. The pay is good is enough for you to clear your debts."

Yu Meixia panicked. "I..., I will not go." She knows what that 'job' at the nightclub is.

That man said: "You don't want to go? Then your daughter will go!"

Yu Qianqian started crying. "Mum..."

Yu Meixia hugged her daughter tightly. "My daughter will not go! I... I will find ways to repay you!"

Dong Xuebing understood what was going on and looked at that middle-aged man. "You are her creditor?"

The middle-aged man was surprised as he thought this young man was a family member of the patient next to Yu Meixia. "Who are you?" He felt this young man looks familiar.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "You had added interest when Sister Yu's husband borrows from you? Haha, are you a loan shark?"

"What has this got to do with you? You are Yu Meixia's relative?" This man was formerly Yu Meixia's husband's boss and knew Yu Meixia's husband had a beautiful wife and daughter. He had lusted after them and thought if they can't repay their debts, he can use Yu Meixia and her daughter as repayment. But not long after, his business failed and needed money.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Our County Public Security is catching illegal loan sharks now. You are asking what has this got to do with me? You are asking for trouble."

Yu Meixia's eyes brightens up and looked at Dong Xuebing for help. "Chief Dong, my husband, had borrowed 400,000 RMB from him, and the rest is interest."

Dong Xuebing replied. "Oh, the debt becomes 1 million within half a year? Fine. This is enough for you to be sentenced a few years."

The middle-aged man was stunned. Chief Dong? Could he be the rumored... Chief Dong, who fought against 7 hooligans? Damn! He finally recognized Dong Xuebing. When Dong Xuebing was posted to the county, he had visited the County Public Security Bureau's website and saw Dong Xuebing's picture! He panicked and knew this young man cannot be offended. "Chief Dong, I am not a loan shark. Yu Meixia's husband had agreed to this interest when he borrowed money from me. We had signed an agreement."

Dong Xuebing replied. "Don't you know the law does not recognize these agreements? What now? You still want Sister Yu to work at the nightclubs? I am interested to know what jobs you have for her at the nightclubs?"

The middle-aged man was sweating. "Err... waitress..."

Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "Alright. Stop talking nonsense. How much did her husband borrow from you?"

"400,000."

"After deducting whatever she paid, how much is the debt now?"

The middle-aged man knew Chief Dong was determined to help Yu Meixia. "210,000." He gritted his teeth and continued. "Chief Dong, I dare not offend you, but she still needs to repay her husband's debt. Fine... I will not want her interest, and if she can return the remaining amount, I will tear the IOU." He had heard of the things Chief Dong did in the county and had no choice but to give in.

Yu Meixia's tears dropped when she heard her debt had gone from 1 million to 210,000 RMB.

Dong Xuebing nodded and looked at Yu Meixia. "Sister Yu, I remember that you have a distance relative doing business in Beijing? Can you borrow money from her to repay him first?" Yu Meixia was stunned. She does not have any relatives in Beijing, but before she could say anything, Dong Xuebing told that man. "Leave your name and bank account number. The money should be wired into your account this afternoon or latest by tomorrow."

That man wrote his bank account number and left.

After that man left, Yu Meixia said. "Chief Dong, I... I don't have any relatives doing business. I..."

Dong Xuebing did not reply to her and walked out of the emergency wards to call Qu Yunxuan. It is hard for Dong Xuebing to raise 1 million as the Auction Company had just started. But 210,000 is nothing to Dong Xuebing. "Hello, Aunt Xuan? How much money do we have in our account?"

Qu Yunxuan replied. "Most of the money was invested in the company and there is only about 400,000 RMB left. Why are you asking?"

Dong Xuebing cleared his throat. "Err... I need some money. 210,000."

Qu Yunxuan paused for a second and replied. "Ok. I will transfer it to you now."

"Huh? You are not asking why I need the money?"

"Haha, you must have your reasons. Furthermore, this is your money, and I am only handling it for you."

"Ahh... I said the money in the account is our money. Ok. I will give you a name and an account number. Just transfer the money to him. Take it down."

"Ok." After noting the account number, Qu Yunxuan said. "There will be some delays for inter-province transfers. But the money should be credited before 6pm today."

After settling this, Dong Xuebing returned to the ward.

Yu Meixia anxiously said. "I am unable to raise 210,000 now. If I can't raise the money by tomorrow..."

Dong Xuebing patted her shoulder and helped her lay back on the bed. "Sister Yu, I know you don't have relatives doing business. I was lying to him and I had helped you clear your debt. He should be receiving the money this afternoon. Now, you two are debt-free."

Yu Meixia was stunned. "Are... Are you serious?"

"Haha, is there a need to lie to you?"

"But... but..." Yu Meixia looked away from Dong Xuebing. "We cannot accept your money."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Sister Yu, stop imagining things. I don't have other motives. Both of you reminded me of myself several years ago. I had been through tough times, and I am not helping you for anything in return." Dong Xuebing knew Yu Meixia thought he was lusting after her and her daughter. Dong Xuebing had helped them was more of pity and wanted for them to suffer lesser.

Yu Meixia had not expected her debt to be cleared so soon. Her tears rolled down. "Chief Dong... We... we..."

Dong Xuebing stood up. "Alright. Take care of yourself. I am going back."

As Dong Xuebing was preparing to leave, he heard some sounds and turned around.

Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian were kneeling on the floor, kowtowing to Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing quickly help them up. "Don't do this. Sister Yu, you are sick."

Yu Meixia cried. "Thank you! Thank you so much!"

Yu Qianqian was also crying!

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Sunday morning. It is bright and sunny.

Dong Xuebing was sweeping his living room lazily. If he still doesn't clean up his apartment, it will become a pigsty.

Ring, ring, ring... It was his house phone, and Dong Xuebing went over to answer it. It was the security guard from the guardhouse. "Hello, Chief Dong, there is a mother and her daughter looking for you. Her surname is Yu." If Yu Meixia entered the compound with her head upright, the guards would not stop her. But they were loitering outside, hesitating whether if they should enter and looked suspicious.

Dong Xuebing wondered why they are looking for him. He told the security guard: "Tell them my unit number and let them enter."

"Yes."

After a while, the doorbell rang.

Dong Xuebing walked over with his broom and opened the door. He smiled. "How did you two find me here?"

Yu Meixia was still wearing that dirty pair of jeans and grey t-shirts. Yu Qianqian was wearing a dirty middle school uniform. Yu Meixia held her daughter's hand tightly and replied weakly. "I asked around and they told me that this place is the Public Security Bureau's quarters. Chief Dong, we... we are here to thank you. These... these are some fruits. Please accept it." She was holding to a plastic bag from apples and oranges.

"Thank you. Come in." Dong Xuebing opened the door for them to enter. "Are you feeling better now?"

Yu Meixia put down the fruits and said. "Thanks to you, I am fine now."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Visit a doctor when you are unwell and don't delay. Didn't you see how scare Qianqian was yesterday? You are not a good mother. Haha..." Yu Meixia's face turned red and looks guilty. Dong Xuebing suddenly realized he had gotten used to lecturing others these few days and said those things unknowingly. "Err... let's not talk about this. Want some tea? Oh, I forgot I had run out of tea leaves. How about warm water?"

Yu Meixia quickly waves her hands. "It's fine. We... We are leaving now and will stop bothering you."

Dong Xuebing poured two glass of water for them. "I am not working today. Come, have a sit."

Yu Meixia held Qianqian's hand and stood in the middle of the living room. "We are fine standing here."

"Sit! What are you standing there for?"

Yu Meixia lowered her head. "Our clothes are dirty, and I am afraid... we will dirty your sofa..."

Dong Xuebing put on a long face. "Are you not going to sit?"

"I... We... We will sit."

Yu Meixia panicked when she saw Dong Xuebing getting mad. She quickly pulled her daughter over and sat on the sofa, cautiously. Yu Qianqian was hugging her mother's arm and looking around curiously. She looked at the LCD TV, the hanging lights and touched the leather sofa. Yu Meixia saw it and quickly pulled back her daughter's hand and used her sleeves to wipe the handprints on the couch. "Chief Dong, sorry... She is still young..."

Dong Xuebing wanted to laugh. "Can you two stop being so tense? Relax and be at home."

Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian dared not relax and sat there quietly as they do not know what to do or say. Yesterday, after Dong Xuebing left the hospital, Yu Meixia swore that she must repay Dong Xuebing's gratitude. But Dong Xuebing is a high-ranking government official and does not need anything. There was no way she can repay him. she thought for a while and looked at Dong Xuebing gratefully. "I will think of a way to return 210,000 RMB to you. I will look for work this afternoon."

Dong Xuebing shook his head. "You don't need to return the money. It's fine."

"How can I don't return the money to you? We are grateful for your..."

"Let's talk about something else."

Yu Meixia paused for a while and noticed the broom beside the door. She quickly stood up and ran over. "I will help you sweep the floor."

Yu Qianqian looked at her mother and pick up a rag on the table and start wiping.

Dong Xuebing was speechless. "What are you two doing? Drop it. I will sweep it later."

Yu Meixia ignored Dong Xuebing and start sweeping the living room. She really wants to do something for Dong Xuebing, or she will feel uneasy. Dong Xuebing looked at her and knew she will not listen. He did not stop her and snatched the rag from Yu Qianqian. Yu Qianqian had refused to handover the cloth, but her strength was no match for him. Dong Xuebing switched on the TV and switched to a channel playing cartoons for her to watch. After a few seconds, Yu Qianqian's eyes were glued to the TV. She seldom gets to watched TV in the past.

After a while, Yu Meixia had cleaned up the living room and even mopped it.

Dong Xuebing said. "Sister Yu, take a break. Thank you."

Yu Meixia did not want to rest and looked at the closed bedroom door. "Let me clean your bedroom for you. Errr... Is your... wife in the room?"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "I am single."

Yu Meixia paused for a second and asked. "Then what about your meals?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "Sometimes, I will cook myself or I will eat outside."

Yu Meixia lowered her head and looked at Dong Xuebing timidly. "Chief Dong, I... I am not educated and don't have any skills. But I am good at household chores... If you don't mind... Since I don't have a job now, I can... can I be your helper?"

Dong Xuebing was surprised. Helper?

Yu Meixia quickly said. "I can come over to prepare breakfast every morning. After you left for work, I will help you wash your clothes and clean up the house. If you are coming back during lunch, I will prepare it for you too. It is the same for dinner. Errr... the salary... just give me 1,000... No... 800 is enough. But I will not take money from you and hope you will use my salary as repayment to the money I owe you."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "I said you don't need to return the money. You might need to work for the rest of your life to repay me with 800 RMB monthly."

Yu Meixia bites her lower lips. "Then, I will serve you for the rest of my life." She saw Dong Xuebing's expression and blushed. "No... I mean... I am willing to be your helper for the rest of my life."

Dong Xuebing cleared his throat. Since he was posted to Yan Tai County, Qu Yunxuan is not with him, and his mother seldom visits him. No one is helping him wash his clothes and cook, and it is really inconvenient. When Qin Yong suggested hiring a helper yesterday, Dong Xuebing had considered it. But at his position, he cannot just hire anyone. It must be someone he can trust as he has too many secrets. Yu Meixia is the right candidate. Although she is soft and cries easily, her character seems fine. Maybe her only flaw was her looks. She is too pretty and there will bound to have rumors.

Yu Meixia looked at Dong Xuebing. "If you think I am not good enough... just forget everything I said. I will..."

"That's not it." Dong Xuebing thought for a while. Who cares about rumors? I am already under the spotlight, and there is no way I can remain low. Just let those people say whatever they want. "Actually, even if you don't mention this, I am also planning to hire someone. My work is too busy and I don't have time to clean up my apartment. Since you offered, I will not take advantage of you. Ok. I will give you 3,000 RMB monthly and 1,000 will be deducted as repayment to that 210,000 RMB. You will keep the remaining 2,000 as your salary."

Yu Meixia quickly replied. "No... the salary is too high. The salary for helpers is 1,000 RMB."

Dong Xuebing said. "How can you compare me with others?"

Yu Meixia thought for a while and felt Dong Xuebing was right. He is a high ranking leader with Public Security. "Chief Dong, I know you are helping me, but 3,000 is too high."

Dong Xuebing laughed and shook his head. "Don't think it is easy to earn this 3,000. This is the Public Security Bureau's family quarters, and you have to watch your actions and what you say. Especially when someone visits me, I will not let you off if you say something inappropriate."

Yu Meixia sighed. "Thank you."

Dong Xuebing asked. "Where are you two staying now?"

"We had to check out of that hotel and... we still not find any place."

Dong Xuebing nodded and points to a bedroom. "You and Qianqian can stay in that room."

"No... we can't..." Yu Meixia's eyes turned red and knew Chief Dong is trying to help them again. "We will rent a room nearby."

Dong Xuebing replied. "Save it. I am worried about both of you. Furthermore, don't helpers get lodging and food nowadays? It is the same here. Just stay here. Clean up that room and bring your luggage over later. That's settled."

Within 2 days, Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian's lives had changed for the better. Yu Meixia had never expected Chief Dong to help her repay her debts and even hired her. Now, he had even provided lodging for her and her daughter. The salary Dong Xuebing is giving her more than enough for her to live comfortably in the county. Now, she doesn't need to pay rent, and even meals are provided. This is... Yu Meixia was about to cry again.

Dong Xuebing looked at her helplessly. "Sister Yu, you are in your 30s. Why do you cry so easily?"

Yu Meixia wiped her tears and nodded. She turned to her daughter and hugged her. "Qianqian, we don't need to sleep along the streets in the future... Quick... kowtow to Chief Dong." Yu Qianqian's eyes were also red and were about to kneel down in front of Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing gave them a stare. "Stop it!"

Yu Meixia stopped moving and dare not kneel.

Dong Xuebing waved to Yu Qianqian asking her to sit beside him. "You are in Middle School and is a big girl now. You don't need to do everything your mother tells you to. Just call me Big brother in the future. Also, if you want to watch TV or play computer games, just go ahead. Treat this place as your home, and if your mother doesn't allow you, let me know. I will scold her. Ok?"

Yu Qianqian nodded. "Thank you, brother."

Dong Xuebing passed the remote control to Yu Qianqian. "Ok. Watch cartoons by yourself." He stood up. "Sister Yu, come with me."

Yu Meixia followed Dong Xuebing to his bedroom.

Dong Xuebing opened a drawer and took out a bunch of keys. "These are the keys. Go and make a set for Yu Qianqian, and don't lose it. Oh, also..." He took out a stack of RMB. "There are 5,000 RMB here. This is for household expenses and food. I will leave all the buying of groceries and household items to you. Don't be afraid of spending money and let me know when you finish spending."

Yu Meixia took the money. "But 5,000 is more than enough for one month's food. I think 2,000 is sufficient..."

Dong Xuebing took a glance at Yu Meixia's voluptuous body. "I know it is more than enough. I want you to use the remaining 2 to 3 thousand to get new clothes and shoes for Qianqian and yourself. Also, you need to buy daily necessities as my place doesn't have these things for you two."

Yu Meixia looked down at her dirty shoes and clothes and blushed. She did not reject Dong Xuebing's offer and kept the money. She knows that as a leader's helper, her top priority is not cooking or doing household chores. Not embarrassing Dong Xuebing is the most important.

Ring, ring, ring... Dong Xuebing's phone rang.

It was Office Director Hu Silian calling to inform Dong Xuebing about an emergency meeting about a case at the command center. After hanging up, Dong Xuebing told Yu Meixia. "Alright. Go and buy some clothes. I need to go back to the bureau now and should be back for lunch."

Yu Meixia walked Dong Xuebing out of the house like a newlywed wife. "Please take care."

1 hour...

2 hours...

The meeting at the bureau was about a case of children smuggling. This case is not under Dong Xuebing's jurisdiction, and he was there for discussion. After the meeting end, Dong Xuebing informed Hui Tian Village Station to do preventive work and look out for clues. After that, he packed his things and returned to his apartment.

Dong Xuebing inserted his key and opened the door.

The air smells of shampoo. Dong Xuebing looked towards his bathroom and realized someone is bathing. There are a few sets of woman's clothes on the sofa. These should the clothes bought by Yu Meixia, but Dong Xuebing had never seen these packaging or brands. Dong Xuebing shook his head as he knew Yu Meixia should have tried to save money and got them from roadside stores.

Dong Xuebing lit a cigarette and watched the news.

Suddenly, he heard the mother and daughter talking in the bathroom.

"Mum, what is this small bottle for? It's sticky."

"I think this is for the hair. It says hair gel on the bottle, and I think people in the City use this to comb their hair."

"Have you use it before?"

"We are poor and cannot afford these things. Qianqian put it back and let me scrub your back for you. We must look clean and not embarrass Chief Dong." After a while, the water sound stopped. "Alright. You are clean now. Come and put on these new clothes."

"Mum, this dress is beautiful. I... What if I dirtied it?"

"I will wash it for you. Raise your hands. I will help you it on."

"I... I... still have not put on the singlet."

"Oh, I forgot about it. I had left it on the sofa. Wait here. I will get it."

Suddenly the bathroom's door opened and Dong Xuebing turned towards the sound. The next moment, Dong Xuebing almost had a nosebleed. Yu Meixia was not wearing her long john's pants, and her hair was dripping wet. She was only wearing the long john's top and a pair of white panties.

Yu Meixia was about to walk towards the sofa when she saw Dong Xuebing sitting there smoking. "Chief... Chief Dong... you are back? Ah!!!" She quickly covered her lower body with her hands and ran back into the bathroom. She shouted from inside. "I'm... I'm sorry... I don't know you are back so early and used the bathroom without your permission."

Dong Xuebing was slightly embarrassed and replied. "It's fine..." He felt Yu Meixia's figure was quite good and had not noticed it before.

Yu Meixia comes out from the bathroom again, fully dressed. She dares not look at Dong Xuebing in his eyes and quickly walked to the sofa to take her daughter's clothes, before returning to the bathroom. After a while, they walked out of the bathroom holding hands. Yu Meixia was wearing a pair of black pants and a T-shirt, and Yu Qianqian was wearing a long dress.

Dong Xuebing was stunned by their beautiful looks, and they looked almost identical. "Alright... you two looks better."

Yu Meixia said softly. "I..., I will prepare lunch for you now. I had prepared the ingredients."

Yu Meixia was determined to show Dong Xuebing her best performance and prepared her best dishes. But she was too nervous and scalded her hand when cooking. She had never used a gas stove before and don't know how to control the fire. She even dropped a plate into the wok accidentally. She looked at the entrance of the kitchen and was relieved to see Chief Dong not looking at her.

About 5 minutes later, Yu Meixia cooked a few dishes and brought them out to the dining table.

Dong Xuebing walked over and saw there was only one bowl of rice there. "Have you all eaten?"

Yu Meixia was standing by the side with her daughter. "No... We... We will wait for you to finish first."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Go and get your rice and eat with me. Hurry or the food will get cold." Dong Xuebing picked up his chopsticks and tasted the food. Hmm... the food is not as good as Aunt Xuan, but it is much better than my cooking. "The food is quite good." He said and secretly peeped at Yu Meixia's body.

Yu Meixia finally smiled after Dong Xuebing's compliment and sat down with her daughter.

While eating, Dong Xuebing asked. "You also cook at home in the past?"

Yu Meixia replied with a sad look. "Yes. Qianqian's father gambles every day and never help out at home."

Dong Xuebing disliked Yu Meixia's dead husband. How can he gamble with such a beautiful wife and daughter waiting for him at home? He can still owe so much debt? This man is nuts! If Dong Xuebing could marry Xie Huilan or Qu Yunxuan, he will not go anywhere except for work.

After lunch, Dong Xuebing sat on the sofa, rubbing his forehead. He was really tired these few days.

Yu Meixia walked out of the kitchen after washing the dishes and saw Dong Xuebing. She turns to her daughter. "Qianqian, go back to the room to do your homework."

Yu Qianqian acknowledges and returns to the room.

Yu Meixia gritted her teeth and walked over to Dong Xuebing. "Chief Dong, are you having a headache? I... I... can give you a massage."

Dong Xuebing replied. "It's fine."

"I can massage very well. Can you please try it?"

"Err..." Dong Xuebing had a bad headache. "Alright..."

Yu Meixia blushed. Other than her husband, she had never given another man a massage. She rolled up her sleeves and slowly kneaded Dong Xuebing's head lightly. Dong Xuebing got to admit that she was really good with her hands. Yu Meixia saw Dong Xuebing closing his eyes enjoying her massage, and put in more effort. After finishing massaging his head, she asked. "I... Can I massage your back?"

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Thank you."

"It's fine. This is what I should do." Yu Meixia lowered her hands to Dong Xuebing's shoulders and back. "Is this strength... ok?"

"You can press harder."

"How about this?"

"Ok... this is perfect."

Dong Xuebing was in heavens. Getting Yu Meixia as his helper is the right decision. Cleaning, laundry, cooking, etc. are not necessary. Her massage skills are the best. Dong Xuebing loves to be massaged and hopes Yu Meixia will massage him every day after he returns home. Which helper will provide massage services to the opposite sex?!

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Monday morning. Dong Xuebing climbed out of his bed and saw Yu Meixia had already prepared breakfast after he walked out of his bedroom.

After Dong Xuebing washes up, he patted Yu Qianqian's head and asked her to sit down together to have breakfast. Yu Meixia quickly pulled out a chair for Dong Xuebing and said. "Chief Dong, there are no eggs at home, and I went to buy rice, noodles and meat." She took out a small notebook and read out to Dong Xuebing. "The eggs cost 11.5 RMB, the rice cost..."

Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "Sit down and have breakfast."

Yu Meixia nodded and put her notebook aside. She sat down and immediately peeled a hardboiled egg for Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing thanked her and took the egg from her. "Did you all have a good rest last night?"

"Yes. It's been a while since we slept so well. Sleeping by the streets in the past few months were scary. Chief Dong, thank you for giving us a place to stay." Without debts, Yu Meixia could rest comfortably and finally got a good night's sleep. Last night, she hugged Yu Qianqian and cried themselves to sleep. She also decided to be an excellent helper to Dong Xuebing and will serve him well. She does not want to let her daughter sleep along the streets with her again.

Slurp... slurp... Dong Xuebing looked at Yu Qianqian, drinking the porridge loudly and laughed. "Don't eat porridge this way. You got to use a spoon and eat without making any sounds. You are not lady-like this way."

Yu Qianqian blushed and lowered her head. "So... Sorry..."

Yu Meixia quickly said. "We are from the countryside and don't have any table manners. We... we will take note of it in the future."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "I am saying this for her good. Some bad habits must be changed. Sister Yu, I did not say anything last evening. When you served the rice yesterday, you stick the chopsticks upright in the bowl of rice. Do you know what that means? In ancient times, only people on death row will get a bowl of rice like this in their final meal. It is inauspicious. Haha... look at you... don't apologize to me. Just don't do this when there are guests."

Yu Meixia nodded. "I will not do this again."

The people in the countryside do not mind about these taboos, but people from Beijing view these seriously. Dong Xuebing was afraid they would offend others and reminded them. If his colleagues come over to his place and Yu Meixia served them like this, his colleagues might think he did this on purpose.

After breakfast, Dong Xuebing put down his chopsticks and said. "I'm full. I will be leaving for work now."

Yu Meixia put down her bowl and ran over to bring Dong Xuebing's bag on the sofa for him. After passing him his bag, she quickly gets his coat for him and helps him put it on. Dong Xuebing smiled to himself and felt she is not his helper. She behaved more like his newlywed wife. Although Yu Meixia was clumsy at times, her massage and other services like helping him wear his coat, etc. let Dong Xuebing felt his 200,000 RMB was well spent.

"Will you be back for lunch?"

"No. You two can have lunch together."

"Ok... Please take care." Yu Meixia stood at the door and only closes it after Dong Xuebing walked down the stairs.

After leaving the quarters, Dong Xuebing strolled to the Bureau. The Buicks belong to the bureau and he cannot use it as his personal vehicle. Even Qin Yong, who was ranked higher than him in the Party Committee, did not have a personal car. That's why when Dong Xuebing is not in Hui Tian Village, he will not drive the vehicle back.

After crossing a road, he saw a young man mending a roadside stall.

That young man is selling oil paintings. There were paintings of sunflowers and sceneries. It is common to see people selling portraits, but it is rare to see oil paintings. Dong Xuebing walked nearer and looked at the paintings. "Are these your paintings? How much are you selling these for?"

The long-haired man nodded. "These are the sceneries around Yan Tai County. 300 RMB each."

Some onlookers heard it and shook their heads. "Young man, no one will spend 300 RMB for these paintings. It is too expensive."

Dong Xuebing also felt this way. If these were portraits, 300 RMB is still reasonable. When he was about to leave, a police car stopped by. He looked over, and a pretty female officer was driving the vehicle. The rear passenger door opened, and Zhao Jingsong alighted with a smile.

Zhao Jingsong asked. "Chief Dong, are you going to the Bureau? Want a lift?"

Dong Xuebing smiled. "Thank you. I would prefer to walk as this is healthier."

"Haha, Chief Dong, you are very healthy."

Dong Xuebing did not have a good impression of Zhao Jingsong. Firstly, he is from Hu Yiguo's faction, and secondly, his son had harassed Yu Meixia and her daughter. Lastly, he had heard from Qin Yong that Zhao Jingxong is an old pervert. This rumor seemed to be accurate as his driver is a pretty female officer. Rumors of him eyeing Hu Silian, a married woman, should be right too.

After exchanging some meaningless pleasantries, Zhao Jingsong returned to his vehicle.

Dong Xuebing was about to leave, but after a few steps, he realized the police car had not moved off. He turned around and saw Zhao Jingsong standing in front of the oil painting roadside stall. He was staring at a painting of a small forest with the sun rising in the background. Dong Xuebing was puzzled. What's going on? Other than women, this Zhao Jingsong is also interested in arts?

"Where did you get this painting from?" Zhao Jingsong asked.

The young man replied. "I painted these. 300 RMB for each painting."

Zhao Jingsong pointed to that painting. "This is which county's scenery?"

"Yan Tai County's Da Sen Mountains."

Zhao Jingsong became excited. "This painting is based on the real scenery or..."

"It is the scenery there. I had painted this yesterday morning. What's wrong?" The young man was confused.

Zhao Jingsong took a deep breath and took out 300 RMB from his pocket. "Wrap this painting up. I want it."

Dong Xuebing, who was not far away, was surprised. 300 RMB for an oil painting? Is he crazy? There were more beautiful paintings in the malls selling for over 100 RMB. Why is Zhao Jingsong buying this painting from an unknown artist for 300 RMB? Dong Xuebing felt something was off and walked back. "Station Chief Zhao, what painting have you bought?"

Zhao Jingsong mumbled a reply and quickly carried the painting back to the police car. The painting was wrapped in a piece of cloth, and he seems to be afraid others will see the painting. Dong Xuebing felt Zhao Jingsong had treated this painting like a treasure and instinctively knew there must be something wrong with it. Although he does not know what the secret behind this painting was, he does not want to see Zhao Jingsong get this painting!

I must get this painting before him! After that, I can check for the secrets behind this painting slowly!

BACK 3 minutes!

Time returned to 3 minutes ago!

"These are the sceneries around Yan Tai County. 300 RMB each."

"Young man, no one will spend 300 RMB for these paintings. It is too expensive."

Dong Xuebing had returned to the time when he asked about the prices. He turned around and saw Zhao Jingsong's police car coming closer. He did not hesitate and took out 300 RMB. "I want this scenery painting. Wrap it up for me. Oh... cover it with a cloth."

Suddenly, there was the sound of someone closing a car door. "Chief Dong, on the way to the Bureau? Want a lift?"

Dong Xuebing quickly stepped forward to block Zhao Jingsong's view. "Thanks for your offer, but I prefer to walk. Walking is good for your health."

Zhao Jingsong glanced at the roadside stall behind Dong Xuebing and asked. "Chief Dong, you are interested in oil paintings?"

Dong Xuebing smiled. "Not really. I am just looking around."

The young man had wrapped the painting: "Here is your painting. There is a hook behind, and you can hang it on the wall with a nail." Dong Xuebing took the painting and bided Zhao Jingsong goodbye. Zhao Jingsong saw Dong Xuebing buying an oil painting from a roadside stall and felt he was pretending to be cultured. How can there be beautiful paintings in a roadside stall?

County Public Security Bureau.

Back in his office, Dong Xuebing removed the cloth from the painting and start checking the painting. However, there was nothing special about it. Could it be Zhao Jingsong is really into oil paintings and knew this is a masterpiece from some great artist? But that young man said these are his paintings and it was Yan Tai County's scenery. Was that young man lying or there is something special in the painting which I have not to discover?

Dong Xuebing looked at the painting for almost 15 minutes and had broken the frame. But he still has not discovered anything.

Knock, knock... Dong Xuebing put the painting aside. "Come in."

"Chief Dong." Liu Dahai entered. There is a meeting in the bureau for all the Station Chief today, and he was here to report to his direct supervisor first. He said to Dong Xuebing about some sensitive cases that happened over the past few days. After finishing his report, he was about to leave.

Dong Xuebing stopped him. "Old Liu, wait a minute."

Liu Dahai sat down and knew Chief Dong have some tasks for him.

Dong Xuebing paused for a while and asked. "Are you familiar with Station Chief Zhao Jingsong? Chief Zhao likes oil paintings?"

"Oil paintings?" Liu Dahai shook his head. "I am not sure, but I have never seen him buying or collecting oil paintings. But he is interested in flowers, plants, etc. A few years back, he often brought his children to the mountains behind our Hui Tian Village to pick wild vegetables."

Dong Xuebing frowned. "Flora?"

Liu Dahai nodded. "When Chief Zhao was young, he worked in the Provincial's Institute of Botany research and is knowledgeable about plants."

Oil painting... Institute of Botany research... Plants?

After Liu Dahai left, Dong Xuebing thought about the information and clues he got. Suddenly, he banged the table and placed the painting on the table. He examined the grass, flowers, and plants in the painting. There were some grasses on the ground that had some leaves. Dong Xuebing does not know about plants and doesn't know about the names. But he was sure that there must be some expensive plants in the painting as Zhao Jingsong had asked the young man if this painting is based on the actual scenery. He wants this painting and looks for the plants in Da Sen Mountains by himself!

It must be something extraordinary for Zhao Jingsong to want to buy that painting. Dong Xuebing brightens up. He had spent a lot of money on Yu Meixia and her daughter and does not have much left. He will not give up this chance to make some money.

During lunch break, Dong Xuebing applied for the day off with Hu Silian and drove the Bureau's Buicks home. His duties were still to oversee Hui Tian Village station and it doesn't matter if he did not remain in his office in the Bureau.

When Dong Xuebing entered his apartment, he saw Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian having lunch.

Yu Meixia panicked when she saw Dong Xuebing. "You... Why are you back? I... I..."

Yu Meixia had prepared a few dishes for lunch. "I still have not taken lunch. Help me prepare a bowl of rice." Dong Xuebing took off his coat, and Yu Meixia ran over to hang it on the hanger. She also bends over to place the slippers beside Dong Xuebing's feet. After that, she went to the kitchen to get a bowl of rice for him. She kept turning back to look at Dong Xuebing as if she had done something wrong.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Sister Yu, what's wrong with you."

Yu Qianqian whispered. "My mother was afraid I am hungry and... that's why she prepared a few more dishes."

Dong Xuebing said he will not be coming back for lunch and Yu Meixia should not have prepared so many dishes. But her daughter had never taken a proper meal in the past few months and since Dong Xuebing will not be returning for lunch, she prepared a few meat dishes. But Dong Xuebing returned suddenly, and she was caught red-handed. "Dong... Chief Dong... I... I will not do this again."

Dong Xuebing was speechless. "I don't know what you are talking about. It's only a few dishes, what's wrong with it?"

Yu Meixia lowered her head. "I... cooked too sumptuous for lunch."

Dong Xuebing waved to her, asking her to sit down. "This is only a small matter. Also, how can this be considered sumptuous? Sister Yu, if you cooked only vegetables for Yu Qianqian and yourself, I would scold you. Your daughter is growing up and needs to eat more meat. You should buy fish and prawns for her next time. When I am not around, you should also prepare proper meals for Qianqian."

Yu Meixia was afraid Chief Dong would chase them away and was relieved to know he was not angry. "Thank you."

Dong Xuebing picked up a piece of chicken for Yu Qianqian. "Eat more. If you feel like eating anything, let your mother know and tell me if she refuses to buy it for you. I will scold her!"

Yu Qianqian nodded and felt this 'big brother' really dotes her.

"Sister Yu, sit down and eat together." Dong Xuebing placed some food in Yu Meixia's bowl. "Why didn't you all switch on the TV?"

Yu Meixia blushed. "I... I don't know how to switch it on."

Dong Xuebing did not laugh at her as he knows many poor villagers cannot afford a TV. Also, the on/off button of his LCD TV is at the back. "Here, the button is at the back. You can feel it by sliding your hand on the right side. If you want to use the remote to switch it on, you can press the red button. Oh... never mind. I will teach you after lunch."

After lunch, Dong Xuebing taught Yu Meixia how to switch on the TV, air conditioner, washing machine, etc. Yu Meixia was not very smart, but Yu Qianqian learned everything fast. She played around with the home appliances curiously, and she had never got the chance to use these things in the past.

"Are you going back to work in the afternoon?" Yu Meixia asked.

Dong Xuebing slapped his forehead. "Luckily, you reminded me. I am going to Da Sen Mountains. Do you know where it is located?"

Yu Meixia nodded. "I know. It is located in the south and has nice scenery."

"Ok. How about you two go along with me? I don't know the place there." After spending a day with them, Dong Xuebing could feel a family bond with them. Since he is going to the mountains to search for the plants, he might as well bring them along and treat this as a family outing.

Yu Meixia was worried and was afraid she would disgrace Chief Dong. "What... What should we prepare?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "Bring a few flowerpots along. We might need them to bring some things back. Also, bring a tablecloth, bowls, chopsticks, etc. We will buy some food in the supermarket and have dinner in the mountains."

Yu Qianqian was overjoyed when she heard they were going out.

...

2 hours later, they arrived at the foot of the Da Sen Mountains.

Dong Xuebing drove along the rough mountain roads and parked at the foot of the mountain. He alighted and looked around. There were plants and trees everywhere. The way up the mountain is quite steep and the grass there was thick. There might have snakes among the grass.

A local villager, carrying a basket, was walking down from the mountain.

Dong Xuebing walked over with his oil painting. "Hi, do you know where this place is located?"

The villager looked at the painting. "It should be at the back of the mountain, but there are poisonous snakes there. People here seldom go there."

"Oh, thank you." After the villager left, Dong Xuebing returned to his car and brought out a big haversack. "Let's go up the mountain."

Yu Qianqian and Yu Meixia turned pale as they heard there were poisonous snakes in the mountain. They stood there and did not move.

Dong Xuebing looked at them and smiled. "Don't worry. I am around, and you don't need to worry about snakes." He was not afraid of snakes and he had BACK.

Yu Meixia held her daughter's hand and walked forward. "I... I... will help you carry the bag."

"No need. It is too heavy for you. You just hold on to the oil painting. We are looking for a place in the painting."

The road up the mountain was dangerous. They had only walked a few dozen meters, Dong Xuebing and Yu Meixia were tripped stones and rocks among the grass. About 200 meters later, the forest was denser and steeper. Dong Xuebing was still able to move forward, but Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian could not. They had difficulties climbing up some slopes.

Dong Xuebing looked at the and wiped the sweat off his forehead. "Here, give me your hands. I will pull you up."

Yu Meixia looked at Dong Xuebing's hand and blushed. "No... No need."

Dong Xuebing replied. "Why don't you two return to the car and wait for me? There is quite a distance left, and we will not reach the peak like this."

Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian were afraid to walk back by themselves, and Yu Qianqian reached out to Dong Xuebing's hand and her face as red as a tomato. Yu Meixia bit her lower lips. She was in her 30s, but she was still very shy. "Thank... Thank you." Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian had similar looks and their characters were identical too.

Dong Xuebing held their hands tightly.

Yu Qianqian's hand was cold, and Yu Meixia's hand was soft.

Dong Xuebing unconsciously looked at Yu Meixia's butt and Yu Qianqian's slim waist and pulled them up that small slope, over a big boulder. They continued their way up the mountain. Dong Xuebing's left hand was holding the beautiful mother, and his right was holding the pretty daughter.

They make their way up the mountains slowly.

About half an hour, the three of them arrived at the back mountain.

Along the way, Yu Meixia fell 3 times and Yu Qianqian twice. But Dong Xuebing reacted fast and pulled them up before they hurt themselves. Of course, while saving them, they said somebody contacts. For example, Dong Xuebing's arm had brushed against Yu Meixia's firm breasts and could feel the outlines of her soft bra. He also touched Yu Qianqian's butt accidentally.

Overall, Dong Xuebing had enjoyed himself.

Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian were blushing and wanted to bury their heads in the ground from the embarrassment.

"This should be the place. Let's look around." The area at the back mountain is flat, but Dong Xuebing did not let go of the mother and daughter's hands.

Yu Meixia tried pulling back her hand shyly. "Chief... Chief Dong... I can... You..."

Dong Xuebing feigned ignorance. "What's wrong?"

Yu Meixia looked at his hand, which is still holding on to hers, but she dares not say it. "Err... nothing..."

Dong Xuebing smiled. "Let's go. Watch your steps."

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