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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In the back mountain of Da Sen Mountains, Dong Xuebing held the mother and daughter's hands as they search for the location in the painting.

10 minutes... 20 minutes... 30 minutes... the back mountain is too big. They searched around and could not find the small cliff in the painting. Dong Xuebing saw Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian were out of breath, and he let go of their hands to lay a mat on the grass. He also took out the thermos flask and cups from his backpack.

Yu Meixia poured water for Dong Xuebing and her daughter. "Chief Dong, have some water."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Sister Yu, you said the scenery is beautiful here? How come I can only see trees around?"

Yu Meixia whispered. "When the sun sets, this place is beautiful. Of course, this place cannot be compared to Beijing's tourism spots."

"Actually, there are not many interesting places in Beijing. The Xiang mountains in autumn and... those places are not as beautiful here." Dong Xuebing looked at his watch and took out the snacks he bought from the supermarket. "We are all tired. Let's have an early dinner. These are all processed food and don't overeat of these. Haha... You will get fat."

Yu Qianqian nodded and start stuffing her face with the snacks.

Yu Meixia felt her daughter was not showing proper manners and secretly touch her with her feet. She was afraid Chief Dong will be mad. Yu Qianqian immediately understood and slowed down, picks up the potato chips one by one. In the past, some of her classmates, who were wealthy, could afford to eat these tidbits and Yu Qianqian never imagined she could get to taste it one day.

After satisfied, their stomach, Dong Xuebing, laid face down on the mat and closed his eyes.

Yu Meixia looked at him and hesitated for a moment. "I... Do you want me to give you a massage?"

Dong Xuebing was waiting for her to ask. "Please, thank you."

"It's what I should do." Yu Meixia kneeled beside Dong Xuebing and start massaging Dong Xuebing's back. But after a while, she remembered something and glanced at her daughter. Yu Qianqian was looking at her and she blushed. She felt embarrassed, massaging another man in front of her daughter.

Dong Xuebing felt relaxed and said. "You can stop if you are tired. Take a rest."

"No, I'm fine." Yu Meixia starts pressing his back harder. "Is this strength ok?"

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Yes. Thank you."

Yu Qianqian finished her titbits and looked at Dong Xuebing and her mother. She bit her lips and copied her mother. She kneeled on the other side of Dong Xuebing and start massaging his right arm.

Dong Xuebing got a fright and said. "Qianqian, you don't need to massage me. Rest for a while."

Yu Meixia added. "I am around. You... Go and read your books by the side."

Yu Qianqian shook her head. She also wants to do something for Chief Dong.

Dong Xuebing laughed when he saw this little girl refuses to stop. "Thank you, Qianqian. Tomorrow I will buy you a few bags of your favorite snacks."

Yu Meixia knew what her daughter was thinking and did not stop her. She pressed Dong Xuebing's back and teach Yu Qianqian techniques of massaging. Yu Qianqian was much smarter than Yu Meixia and learned how to massage after a while. When her mother was pressing Dong Xuebing's neck, she also followed. When her mother was pressing his arm, she did the same on the other arm.

Dong Xuebing was fully relaxed physically and mentally.

Two beauties were massaging him at the same time. How many men in this world can get this treatment?

Dong Xuebing's head was on his arms, facing his left. His eyes were narrowed to a slit, looking towards Yu Meixia. She was kneeling, and her pants were tight, and he could see the outline of her tights. Yu Meixia was massaging his back and was leaning forward. The opening of her top was slightly open and Dong Xuebing could look inside.

Yu Meixia suddenly realized she was exposed and quickly straighten herself and blushed.

Dong Xuebing did not want to leave a wrong impression and quickly closes his eyes, pretending to sleep. After a while, he opened his eyes slightly to peep at Yu Meixia's matured body. She was at least 10 years older than him, but Dong Xuebing could not help having dirty thoughts about her. To him, mature women are more attractive.

After about 20 minutes, Dong Xuebing said. "Alright. Thank you for the massage. Take a break first."

Yu Meixia was sweating, but she replied. "I am not tired."

Yu Qianqian also said, with her aching arms. "I... I am also not tired."

Dong Xuebing flipped over and sat up. "Both of you are sweating already. Ah... it feels so good. Thank you."

"Don't thank us." Yu Meixia stood up. "Errr... Chief Dong, I... I need to go..."

Dong Xuebing blinked and asked. "Go where?"

Yu Meixia points to the trees. "I need to go to the toilet."

Huh? She is asking permission to go to the toilet? Dong Xuebing replied. "Ok. Be careful."

"Yes." Yu Meixia took out some tissue paper from Dong Xuebing's backpack and walk quickly into the bushes.

It was already 4 pm, but Dong Xuebing was not giving up looking for the plants Zhao Jingsong was interested in. He started packing as he waits for Yu Meixia. He planned to search around until it becomes dark before going back. But as Dong Xuebing was packing, he heard Yu Meixia shouting from behind the trees. "Chief... Chief Dong! Please come over here."

Dong Xuebing's face changed and thought something had happened to her. He immediately ran towards her direction.

Yu Qianqian also ran over. "Mum, are you ok?"

Dong Xuebing found Yu Meixia after about 2 to 3 minutes. But he did not see any poisonous snakes or hooligans, and Yu Meixia was standing there, pointing to a small cliff. "Look, is that the place in the painting?"

Dong Xuebing was stunned as he looks around. Damn! This is the place they were searching for.

Yu Meixia was in a good mood as she knew she had helped Chief Dong. "I will go back to bring our bags here." Yu Qianqian also followed her mother to carry their bags.

After they returned, Dong Xuebing took the oil painting from her and walked a few steps to his left. He looked at the painting and his surroundings and walked another 5 steps forward before stopping to compare the painting with the cliff. That young man should have painted from this location. "Sister Yu, come over. Can you recognize the plants in this painting?"

Yu Meixia looked at the painting and pointed to the plants. "These are ordinary grasses... this is also a common flower in the mountains."

Dong Xuebing asked. "What about the rest?"

Yu Meixia had worked in the fields for years and lived in the countryside for years. She is very familiar with plants. "These are wild vegetables, and you can eat it. This is also wild vegetables, but you can only use it as dumpling fillings as they are bitter." She could identify most of the plants and flowers in the painting. In the end, she looked at the few leaves on the ground. "These... I have never seen these plants before."

Dong Xuebing turned to Yu Qianqian. "Qianqian, do you recognize this plant?"

Yu Qianqian shook her head. "I don't know."

Dong Xuebing stared at the painting. The trees in the background and the cliff should not be what Zhao Jingsong was interested in. Other than the commonly found flowers and plants, the small plants with leaves on the ground should be what he is interested in. There are 6 to 7 plants near to this area and another 10 of them in an area not far away. But the plants further away had lesser leaves.

Yu Meixia asked curiously. "These are?"

"I am not sure." Dong Xuebing kneeled in front of that unidentified plant. "Come, let's find out."

Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian might not know, but Dong Xuebing knew some grass or plants can fetch high prices. For example, some rare orchids had been sold for a few million RMB. Although orchids are not so expensive now, there are still lots of unique flowers and plants around. He just doesn't know how much do plants worth.

Dong Xuebing examined the plant carefully and touched the leaves.

After a while, Dong Xuebing made his decision. "Help me take the spade and knife from my bag. I need the flowerpot too."

Yu Meixia immediately takes out the things Dong Xuebing asked and passed it to him.

Dong Xuebing was afraid he would damage the plant and used his hands to dig out the soil around the plant gently. Dong Xuebing used the spade on the area further away from the plant, and he felt this must be a rare plant. Since they do not know what this plant is, he might as well bring the whole plant back in a flowerpot. He can take pictures of the plant and post it on the internet or ask around to see if anyone can identify it.

Suddenly, Dong Xuebing's hands touched the roots part of the plant.

Dong Xuebing was surprised at the size of this plant's thick and long roots. The roots were thicker than the part of the plant above ground and were about the width of his thumb and had long root hair. It went very deep into the ground and Dong Xuebing patiently brush the soil away, taking care not to harm the roots. After a while, he managed to dig the plant out from the ground.

Dong Xuebing, Yu Meixia, and Yu Qianqian were stunned as they looked at the plant in Dong Xuebing's hand.

Yu Qianqian gasped. "It's Ginseng! This is ginseng!"

Dong Xuebing did not realize this was a ginseng plant when he was digging. But now, when he held the plant in his hands, he recognizes it immediately. Dong Xuebing is more knowledgeable than Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian and knew this is not any ordinary ginseng. This is wild ginseng and it is at least a 100 years old Wild Ginseng!

How can this be possible?

How can Hebei Province have such high-quality wild ginseng?

Dong Xuebing felt this was unbelievable. Most of the wild ginseng comes from Chang Bai Mountains because the temperature and environment there are most suitable for ginseng to thrive. All the wild ginseng found there are top grade and ginseng can be found in places with the same latitude. In the northern area of Hebei's mountainous region, North Korea, Ukraine, etc. also have wild ginseng, but the quality cannot be compared to Chang Bai Mountains' Ginseng. But the ginseng Dong Xuebing found was the same grade as the ginseng found in Chang Bai Mountains. The roots were thick and long. This should be at least 100 years old!

Yan Tai County have wild ginseng?

Absolutely impossible! At most, there is some cultivated ginseng, but not for wild ginseng!

Dong Xuebing could not understand why there is wild ginseng here. Maybe the climate and weather at Da Sen back mountain are different. Although the temperature and altitude here are not suitable for wild ginseng, one should not underestimate the power of nature.

Yu Meixia asked with a trembling voice. "This... Is this ginseng valuable?"

Is ginseng valuable? Of course!

There are many categories for ginseng. In the supermarkets, the Sha Ginseng (upright lady bell roots) and American Ginseng were worthless. These were selling for a few RMB for a packet. When Dong Xuebing's mother was sick, she often bought this and brew water to drink. Anyone can afford these ginsengs. The cultivated ginsengs are not very valuable and cost a few hundred to a few thousand for one. But wild Ginsengs are different and are said to be able to prevent aging and even cure cancer, etc. The length of this wild ginseng should be at least 100 years and weighs about 100 grams. 1 gram of a 100 years old wild ginseng is worth more than 10,000 RMB! It is more valuable than gold!

Dong Xuebing was excited. "Of course, this is valuable!"

Yu Meixia mumbled. "Then... then what should we do now?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "We will bring all of these ginsengs back. Remember, this is only between the three of us. Don't let anyone else know."

Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian nodded.

Dong Xuebing rolled up his sleeves and was about to continue digging the remaining ginseng when he stopped. He washed his hands and used his iPhone 4 to check on the steps on digging and preserving wild ginseng. He does not want to damage the ginseng during the digging process and lower the value of it. He must be careful as he found out on the internet that the value of the wild ginseng will drop if any of the root hair is damage.

After reading up on how to dig wild ginseng, Dong Xuebing said. "Let's start work. Sister Yu, Qianqian, you two need to help. Watch out, don't damage the root hair."

Yu Meixia replied timidly. "I'm afraid... I'm afraid I will damage..."

Dong Xuebing said. "It's alright. I had checked on the internet, and the lesser leaves the ginseng plant have, the shorter is the age. The value will also be lower. You and Qianqian can pick the ones with lesser leaves. Even if you damage the roots, the value will also not be lowered by much. If you two don't help me, I can't finish digging all these ginseng before dark."

Yu Meixia felt this is an important task. "I..., I will do my best."

Yu Qianqian is very smart. She stood behind to watch how Dong Xuebing digs the roots before teaching her mother.

Dong Xuebing successfully dug out the second wild ginseng, and this was not as old as the first ginseng. From the leaves, it should be around 25 years, and it was much smaller. Wild ginseng grows about 1 gram per year and a 20 years ginseng weighs about 20 grams. This ginseng is only worth tens of thousands of RMB and cannot be compared to the first one.

Yu Qianqian also dug ginseng and was carrying it in her hands. "Brother, I got one too."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Good. Yours should be around 10 years." A 10 years old wild ginseng is only worth a few thousand RMB.

Yu Meixia also dug ginseng around 15 years old.

Dong Xuebing was not interested in these low-value ginsengs as they cant be sold at high prices. He might as well keep them as gifts for others. He looked around and picked a ginseng plant with lots of leaves. After a while, he dug up this ginseng and it is at least 80 years old. This should be worth a few hundred thousand.

Dong Xuebing turned around and picked a new target to dig.

A few minutes later, Dong Xuebing dug a 50 to 60 years old ginseng.

In another few minutes, Dong Xuebing got another 40 years old ginseng.

Half an hour...

1 hour...

Soon, two hours had passed, and the sun was setting.

"Chief Dong, we finish digging up all the ginseng." Yu Meixia said.

Dong Xuebing looked at the sky and knew he did not have much time left. "Let's look around and see if we had missed out any." Dong Xuebing dug up a 50 years old ginseng and went to look around in the woods. But he could not find any. It seems wild ginseng could only survive in the back mountains. "There are no more around. Let's go back. Thank you for your hard work today."

Yu Meixia was so tired until she cannot straighten her back. "It's my duty."

Dong Xuebing did not use the two flowerpots as they were not big enough to hold all the ginsengs. But Dong Xuebing had brought a big plastic box with him and filled it with water. He placed all wild ginsengs in it to prevent damaging them on his way back. This was taught on the internet, and drying the ginseng after soaking the, will extend the shelf life. If not, wild ginseng will rot when kept at home.

On the way down.

The wild ginseng was not heavy, but the container of water was. Dong Xuebing had to carry the container and could not hold Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian's hands.

Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian had slower reactions and coupled with their tiredness, they fell several times on their way back.

Dong Xuebing also tripped on some small pebbles and dropped the plastic container down the hill. All the wild ginsengs were scattered on the floor and many of their roots broke. Dong Xuebing immediately shouts BACK 5 seconds!

...

Everything flashed in front of his eyes.

Dong Xuebing was relieved when he did not trip himself. "Come, Sister Yu... both of you hold my arms, and it is safer. The road downhill is too dangerous."

"No... no need."

"Haha... then just treat it as holding me to prevent me from falling, ok?"

"Err... err..."

Yu Meixia hesitated and shyly used both hands to hold Dong Xuebing's right arm. Yu Qianqian also held Dong Xuebing's left arm to balance herself. At first, they were only holding on to Dong Xuebing's upper arms, but as the trail got more dangerous, they wrapped their arms around Dong Xuebing. Left and right... One big and one small...

Of course, the big and small is not referring to Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian's age. It was referring to their breast. With their arms wrapped around Dong Xuebing's arms, Dong Xuebing could feel their chests as they walked unsteadily down the mountains. Yu Meixia's breast felt soft and smooth and Yu Qianqian might be young, but she was very firm.

Because of them, Dong Xuebing lost concentration and almost rolled down the hill a few times. As a result, he used many BACKs!

...

Public Security Family Quarters.

After reaching home, Dong Xuebing removed the cloth covering the plastic container and entered the bathroom. He poured the muddy water away and filled it with clean water. Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian offered to help, but he rejected and asked them to watch TV in the living room. After that, he took out a small soft brush to clean off the mud on the ginseng carefully. After cleaning them, he hangs them by the window to dry.

Dong Xuebing counted his spoils and was overjoyed.

All the treasures Dong Xuebing picked in the past cannot be compared to these wild ginsengs. In total, he had picked a 100 years old, 90 years old, and more than a dozen wild ginsengs ranging from 10 to 80 years old. Wild ginsengs were rare nowadays and there were restrictions on harvesting them. Many of these wild ginsengs cannot be bought even if you have money. These ginsengs should be worth at least 3 million RMB.

3 million RMB!!!

This was a great find!!

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A few days later.

Under the tender care of Dong Xuebing, Yu Meixia, and Yu Qianqian, the 20 wild ginseng was almost dried.

Today is Friday, and Dong Xuebing checked the ginseng by the windows. Hmmm... looks good. There is only some moisture left and they will not rot easily. Now, Dong Xuebing had to think of a way to sell the ginseng and it will be a waste to sell all of them. He might need them as for himself or gifts in the future. These were good stuff and he decided to sell only 100 years old and the 90 years old ginseng as the rest are not as valuable.

But selling them had become a problem.

Dong Xuebing had dug these ginsengs and does not have any factory certification or product approval certification. The place he found the ginseng was also weird and no one will pay 1 million RMB for one of them. The wild ginseng sold by companies were placed in beautiful packaging and had certification from the proper authorities. So, Dong Xuebing checked the internet and found a company selling herbs in Beijing. He called them and spoke to the manager. "Hello, I have some wild ginseng and I would like your factory to package it and issue certification. How much will it cost?"

The person-in-charge was not surprised by Dong Xuebing's request. In the past, wild ginseng was sold in boxes, and people don't care about the packaging. But nowadays, people prefer to buy ginseng in beautiful packaging as they are giving out as gifts. Such requests were familiar with the company. "We need to look at the product first before we can quote a price. If you are thinking of using our company's brand and serial number, we would need to conduct further checks on it. We need to be responsible to the consumers."

Dong Xuebing could understand why this company has such rules. No one wants to be held responsible for some counterfeit goods. "Ok. I will bring my ginseng over. Let's fix a time."

"I will give you my number, and you can call me when you reach."

"Oh, roughly how much do you charge for the packaging of one wild ginseng?"

"It has to depend on the year and grade of the Ginseng. Let's talk about it when we meet." Such deals were against the regulations, and the person-in-charge cannot talk about the prices over the phone.

Qu Yunxuan had called Dong Xuebing last night to inform him about their company's first auction is about to start. Dong Xuebing had to make a trip back to Beijing to attend. Yes, after the wild ginseng was packaged and had certification, he could sell it at the auction. This will increase the reputation of their company and he could save on the commission.

Dong Xuebing nodded and went to Liang Chengpeng to apply time off. But Liang Chengpeng had gone to the hospital to visit his mother and was not around. So, Dong Xuebing just inform Hu Silian that he needs to go to Beijing and will only be back on Monday. He will also be driving the bureau's Buicks. After returning home, he loaded his car with the ginseng and told Yu Meixia to stay home. He also called his mother, Liu Dahai, etc. to inform them.

After informing everyone, Dong Xuebing drove towards Beijing!

1 hour...

5 hours...

10 hours...

It was 7.05 pm when Dong Xuebing reached Beijing.

Dong Xuebing looked at the wild ginseng in expensive gift boxes in his rear passenger seats. Dong Xuebing had put in lots of effect on these ginsengs. He arrived at the factory late morning and after a series of checks, they were proven to be wild ginseng. The person-in-charge was shocked when he saw Dong Xuebing taking out so many wild ginseng and he asked for 300,000 RMB packaging fees. But after some bargaining, Dong Xuebing used a 30 years old wild ginseng as payment. Although he felt this was overpriced, he knew without the packaging and certification, his ginseng will not fetch high prices.

In the city area, Dong Xuebing drove around aimlessly. He still has not decided where to go.

When he drove onto the 3rd Ring Road, Dong Xuebing decided to pay a visit to his company. As the boss of the company, he had yet to visit his company. If Aunt Xuan is there, he can also spend some time with her.

South 3rd Ring Road, Shi Li He (Ten miles river).

There are lots of antique markets around, and Aunt Xuan picked this location for their auction company.

Dong Xuebing parked his car along the road and saw a big and bright signboard. Yun De Auction House. This name was picked by Dong Xuebing. Qu Yunxuan had wanted both their names for this company and call it Bing Yun Auction House, but Dong Xuebing does not like it. He preferred a more traditional name and used a word from Qu Yunxuan's name and added a 'De' behind it.

The Auction House has two stories and the front door is open. A big hanging lamp in the center lit up the interior and it is still open.

Dong Xuebing thought for a while and returned to his car to bring the two wild ginseng. He entered the auction house and looked around curiously. Compared to Han Hai Auction House, Yun De Auction House's renovation is not as lovely. This place was formerly a pawn shop, and Aunt Xuan did not change much of the interior as she wanted to save money on renovations.

A female staff approached Dong Xuebing. "Sir, how can I..."

Dong Xuebing smiled and waved the boxes in his hand. "I want to put something up for auction. Wild ginseng."

"Wild Ginseng? Please wait for a moment." The staff walked towards a middle-aged man having tea in the rest area. "Teacher Feng, can you help to evaluate something? Wild Ginseng."

Teacher Feng nodded and put down his teacup. He turned to Dong Xuebing. "How old is your ginseng?"

Dong Xuebing smiled and did not answer.

Teacher Feng paused for a while and said. "Let's go upstairs."

The stairs and corridor were narrowed, and the 3 of them could barely walk side by side. Teacher Feng brought Dong Xuebing to a meeting room and said. "Can I take a look at your items?"

Dong Xuebing placed the two boxes of wild ginseng on the table.

Teacher Feng lifted the cover of one of the boxes and looked at the ginseng through the clear glass. He was shocked by what he saw. He looked at the certification symbols at the bottom of the box and was surprised to see someone wanting to sell this item.

Dong Xuebing looked at him. "Can I put this ginseng up for auction?"

Teacher Feng suppressed his excitement. "Of course. Our company does not only sell antiques. We also put up rare items such as liquors and items for auction." He put down the box he was holding and opens the second box. He was shocked for the second time. Another wild ginseng which is almost 100 years old? From the authentication labels, it should not be fake!

Dong Xuebing asked. "How are the items?"

Teacher Feng replied. "These are priceless!"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "I heard the day after tomorrow will be this company's first auction, and I hope I am still in time to put these two ginsengs up for auction."

"Err..." Teacher Feng hesitated. "There might not be enough time to promote it."

Dong Xuebing replied. "It's fine. The pre-auction exhibition is considered a good promotion, and you can add in a banner on your website."

Teacher Feng felt this person, and his request was weird and could not make the decision. "Let me check with my boss."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Is your boss around?"

"Ms. Qu had left earlier in the afternoon as she had to prepare for the pre-auction exhibition. Please wait for a moment. I will call her now."

"Ok."

Teacher Feng knew this young man is Yun De Auction House's most significant customer to date and served him tea before leaving the meeting room to call Qu Yunxuan. "Hello, Manger Qu? We have a customer here who brought two wild ginsengs... these are not normal ginsengs. They are both almost 100 years old ginsengs. You might not know the current market rate for wild ginseng... these two boxes can fetch at least 2 million... yes. 10,000 RMB for 1 gram... yes... the customer wants to display it in tomorrow's pre-auction exhibition. He sounds quite urgent... Then will our main auction item still be that Jade hairpin? Ok... Yes... I know. I will speak to him."

Teacher Feng was in a good mood to see such valuable items. He smiled at Dong Xuebing when he returns to the meeting. "Manager Qu agreed to display your items in tomorrow's pre-auction exhibition. Young man, it is getting late. Shall we sign the agreement now?"

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Sure. Prepare a copy of the agreement for me."

Teacher Feng replied. "I will get someone to prepare it."

After signing the agreement, Dong Xuebing left the two boxes of ginseng with Teacher Feng. He was pleased with his company's customer service and efficiency. But he did not tell Qu Yunxuan about this and did not let her know that he had returned to Beijing. He wants to give her a surprise later.

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It was almost 8.30 pm when Dong Xuebing left Yun De Auction House.

Dong Xuebing drove his Buicks MPV towards the north and called Qu Yunxuan. "Hello, Aunt Xuan?"

Qu Yunxuan replied with a tired voice. "... Huh?"

Dong Xuebing slowed down. "You are sleeping so early? Are you overworked these few days?"

Qu Yunxuan yawned and told him to wait. Dong Xuebing could hear her footsteps in her slippers. "I am up since yesterday at 5 am and had been busy with the pre-auction exhibition. Our first auction is on the day after tomorrow and there are tons of work to do. Oh, Xiao Bing, when are you coming back? I know you are busy with your work. If you cannot come back, it's fine. I will be around."

Dong Xuebing acknowledged. "You are at home?"

"Yes."

"Heping Road North?"

"Yes, why are you asking?"

"Nothing. Err... I got to go now. Bye." Dong Xuebing wants to give her a surprise and did not tell her where he was.

Dong Xuebing's driving had gotten better, but he still has to be careful when driving at night. About half an hour later, he drove into the small estate at Heping North Road and parked his car. He planned to give Qu Yunxuan a fright by entering her bedroom and spent the night at her place. However, it is not safe to keep the remaining wild ginseng in his car and he brought all of them back to his unit. Before Dong Xuebing left for Tai Yan County, he paid several months' rent upfront for his apartment, as he wants to have a place to stay when he returns to Beijing.

It's been 2 months since he returns to his unit, but his apartment is spotless.

There was not a speck of dust at home.

Dong Xuebing's unit smelled of air freshener, and he was surprised. Other than his mother, only Qu Yunxuan had the keys to his apartment, and she must have cleaned up the place for him. Sigh... If I get a wife, she must be as virtuous as Qu Yunxuan. She will take good care of me and I won't need to worry a thing. Dong Xuebing put down the boxes of wild ginseng and made two more trips to bring everything up from his car.

Dong Xuebing looked at his watch and picked up a box of 10 years old wild ginseng to show Qu Yunxuan. He took out Qu Yunxuan's keys and switched off the lights of his apartment, before closing the door behind him softly. He went over to Qu Yunxuan's unit and opened the gates and main door softly.

It was dark in Qu Yunxuan's apartment, and he could smell her scent.

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath in the dark. His eyes were not accustomed to the darkness and could not see clearly.

He felt against the walls and placed the box of wild ginseng in the living room and walked to Aunt Xuan's bedroom. He put his ears against the door and could hear breathing sounds vaguely. Qu Yunxuan should be sleeping and Dong Xuebing laughed to himself as he slowly opens the door. The bedroom had thick curtains and it was darker than the living room. Through the faint moonlight shining from the living room's windows, Dong Xuebing could barely see Qu Yunxuan sleeping in her lacy nightgown.

Dong Xuebing closed the door behind him and approached her eagerly.

Dong Xuebing had been thinking of this for two months, and he pounced onto the bed and hugged Qu Yunxuan. "Xiao Xuanxuan..."

"Huh?" Qu Yunxuan woke up sleepily.

Dong Xuebing's hand was already under her nightgown. "Hehe, do you miss me? You did not expect to see me, right?"

Qu Yunxuan finally opened her eyes and looked at Dong Xuebing before she got a shock. "Xiao Bing?!"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Come... Let me make you feel good."

Dong Xuebing's eyes had finally gotten used to the darkness and saw Qu Yunxuan had a shocked and embarrassed look on her face. "Why are you here?"

Dong Xuebing replied shamelessly. "I am here to make you feel good... what's wrong?"

Suddenly, a woman asked sternly. "What are you trying to do? Ah?!"

Dong Xuebing jumped up and looked at the other side of the bed. It was Qu Yunxuan's mother, and she sat up, staring at him. After a few seconds, she turned and stared at her daughter.

Goddamn! Why is Qu Yunxuan's mother here?!

Dong Xuebing knew Qu Yunxuan's mother comes over at Qu Yunxuan's place frequently, but she seldom spends the nights here. He thought back to his conversation with Qu Yunxuan earlier, and she had asked her to wait a while before speaking to him. It was because her mother was around, and it is not convenient for her to talk on the phone. Dong Xuebing was speechless... He is having a relationship with her daughter and was caught red-handed! There is nothing more embarrassed than this!

"Auntie, I... I..." Dong Xuebing doesn't know how to explain himself.

Qu Yunxuan's mother got off the bed and shouted. "Both of you go to the living room now!"

Qu Yunxuan stared at Dong Xuebing and pinched his thigh hard. "Feel good?! What are we going to do now?!"

Dong Xuebing rubbed his nose nervously. He suddenly remembers he still has BACKs, but decided not to use it. He does not have much accumulated time left and needs to use it during the auction to raise the bids for his items and other items.

Qu Yunxuan's saw Dong Xuebing and Qu Yunxuan walking out of the bedroom slowly and asked. "Tell me! What's going on between both of you?"

Qu Yunxuan's face turns red.

Dong Xuebing cleared his throat but did not say anything.

Qu Yunxuan's mother asked angrily. "Did you two have sex?"

"Ah... Mum... What are you talking about?" Qu Yunxuan tried to deny. "No..."

Qu Yunxuan's mother pointed to Dong Xuebing and questioned. "Then tell me how is Xiao Bing going to make you feel good? Ah? What does he mean?" She saw both keeping quiet and asked again. "Have you two done it!?"

Qu Yunxuan covered her face and replied. "Yes..."

"You two! You two are the death of me!" Qu Yunxuan's mother was angry beyond words. It was not because she looks down on Dong Xuebing. After she heard Xiao Bing had become a County's Public Security Deputy Bureau Chief, she felt he will have a bright future. Although her daughter is several years older than him, she can still accept it. But she is furious because they tried hiding their relationship from her!

Dong Xuebing knew he had to say something. "Auntie... Errr... It's like this..."

Qu Yunxuan couldn't care less since their relationship was exposed. "We are dating now. Mum, just stay out of this."

Qu Yunxuan's mother roared. "I am your mother! How can I let you do whatever you want?!"

Qu Yunxuan sighed. "Mum, although Xiao Bing is younger than me, the gap is not that wide. He also treated me..."

"I am not asking about this!" Qu Yunxuan's mother, stared at her. "Why didn't you two let me know you all are dating? Ah? How do you know I will disapprove?"

Qu Yunxuan was stunned. "You agree?"

Qu Yunxuan's mother looked away, ignoring her question.

Qu Yunxuan paused for a second and went over to sit beside her mother. She held her mother's hand. "Mum, I had mentioned to you that the Auction company is set up by a partner and me previously. But it is not true. Xiao Bing is the one who funded the capital. He is interested in antiques and had successfully picked some treasures like a pearl necklace, ancient coins, ancient jade accessories, etc. The company belongs to him, and without him, I should still be jobless."

Qu Yunxuan's mother was shocked. "You are speaking the truth?"

Qu Yunxuan replied. "Yes. Xiao Bing is not only good at his job in the government sector, but he is also good at doing business. Sometimes I feel I am not good enough for him."

Qu Yunxuan's mother asked. "How much had he made?"

Qu Yunxuan replied. "About a few million."

Qu Yunxuan's mother was speechless. She is a snobbish person and had always wanted her daughter to be with someone wealthy. This way, her daughter will live a good life. Although government officials are good too, she had heard a lot about the danger of being in the government sector. That's why she did not really think Dong Xuebing is suitable for her daughter in the past. But now, if Dong Xuebing can make so much money, then..."

Dong Xuebing looked at Qu Yunxuan's mother, and quickly walked over to the table and bring the box of wild ginseng over. "Auntie, this is a gift for you."

Qu Yunxuan's mother took it and opens it. "Ginseng?"

Qu Yunxuan was also surprised. "Eh? Wild Ginseng? 10 years old ginseng?"

Wild Ginseng? Qu Yunxuan's mother had heard of it, and it is said to be more valuable than gold. A 10 years old wild ginseng should worth at least a few thousand. She looked at the box and certification. This was really a 10 years old wild ginseng! She had never received such expensive gifts before in her life. "Xiao Bing, you... you really made a lot of money?"

Dong Xuebing knew this was not the time to be humble. "Yes. We made a few million when we rent the Chicken Blood Stones mine some time back."

10 years old wild ginseng

Qu Yunxuan also speaks up for Dong Xuebing. "Xiao Bing is the one who discovered the mine. Even the local experts said that mine is a dead mine and will not have Chicken Blood Stones. But Xiao Bing thought otherwise and rented that mine. During the first blast, a few hundred thousand worths of stones are found, and we found deeper in the mine."

Qu Yunxuan's mother finally believes them.

Qu Yunxuan looked at her mother. "Mum, you will not find anyone as capable as Xiao Bing. What else are you unhappy about? We only have a slight age difference, and furthermore, we are only dating and not getting married. Please don't stop us from being together."

Qu Yunxuan's mother had nothing else to say. Dong Xuebing is a government official and is wealthy. She really has nothing to be unsatisfied with.

"I will discuss it with your father first." Qu Yunxuan's mother said.

Dong Xuebing knew Qu Yunxuan's mother had agreed to his relationship with Qu Yunxuan. "Auntie, cooking this wild ginseng will cause it to lose its medicinal properties. You should suck on a small piece of raw ginseng. It is a bit exaggerated to say it will extend your lifespan, but its anti-aging properties are true. After you finish this box, I will get you another one. Err... I... I shall not bother you anymore. I will go back now."

Qu Yunxuan said. "Mum, let's go back to sleep."

Qu Yunxuan's mother put the wild ginseng on the coffee table and looked at her daughter. "Stop pretending! You want to sleep over at Xiao Bing's place, just say so!"

Qu Yunxuan retorted. "What are you talking about?"

Qu Yunxuan's mother stood up and return to the bedroom. "I am going to bed and can't be bothered with both of you." Bang! She slammed the door close.

Dong Xuebing mumbled. "Errr... Aunt Xuan, since your mother says so, let's go over to my place now."

Qu Yunxuan gave him a stare. "You idiot! Stop thinking about those things all the time. You want to get beaten up by me?" She paused for a while and looked at her bedroom door. After that, she followed Dong Xuebing back to his apartment. Although it was embarrassing and since her mother knows about their relationship now, she felt she should also take some initiative. Furthermore, she had not seen Dong Xuebing for two months, and she missed him.

...

Dong Xuebing's apartment.

Once they close the door, Dong Xuebing carried Aunt Xuan off her feet. "Our mother had agreed to our relationship, and we don't need to hide anymore."

"What our mother?! Stop saying this!" Qu Yunxuan pinched Dong Xuebing's arm. "My parents still have not agreed and even if they agree, I still have not made up my mind. I had no choice but to say we are dating earlier." Qu Yunxuan was always very shy to speak her mind. When she was saying this, she was hugging Dong Xuebing tightly and even gave him a kiss on his forehead.

Dong Xuebing asked. "You are still not ready?"

Qu Yunxuan laughed. "I have my job now is because of you, and if we are together, I can't help you and might even be a hindrance to you. I don't like the feeling of being too dependent on you."

"You are overthinking things."

"Let's not talk about these." Qu Yunxuan felt a hand under her clothes. "Stop it! I need to tell you something."

Dong Xuebing continued touching her. "Just tell me."

Qu Yunxuan pulled Dong Xuebing's hand out from her clothes and hit him. "I suddenly remember I need to tell you a piece of good news when I saw you taking out the wild ginseng. At around 8 pm, someone from the company called me to tell me someone wants to put two 100 years old wild ginseng for auction. Do you know the value of these ginsengs? 10,000 RMB per gram! It might fetch up to 1.2 million at our auction. So, I decided to let these ginsengs to be the star of our auction. That customer seems to be urgent and wants to participate in the auction the day after tomorrow. Maybe he needs money urgently."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "He might not need money urgently."

"How do you know?" Qu Yunxuan looked at him. "Who cares what that customer is thinking? We are lucky he chose our company, and this is an opportunity for us. I had asked our staff to promote it online."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Of course, this is an opportunity for us. If not, I will also not put the ginseng up for auction at our company."

Qu Yunxuan was stunned. "What do you mean?"

"What do you think?" Dong Xuebing held Qu Yunxuan's hand and walked to the coffee table. He points under the table. "Look, what are these?"

There were about 20 boxes of wild ginseng!!

Qu Yunxuan was stunned and quickly opens the boxes. "30 years? This is 40 years? There are 65 years? Xiao Bing! Where did you get these from?" Qu Yunxuan was shocked and realized what was happening. She stared at him. "Don't tell me you are the one who put those two boxes of ginseng up for auction at our company?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "What do you think? Do you really think our company is famous enough to attract such customers now?"

"I knew it!" Qu Yunxuan slapped Dong Xuebing's arm lightly. "Tell me! Where did you get these ginsengs from?!"

"Haha... I saw an oil painting a few days ago and recognized the wild ginseng's leaves in the painting. After that, I asked the artist where this place is located, and I went to search for it in the mountains. Err... don't ask me why there are wild ginsengs in Hebei because I also don't know. But I found these wild ginsengs and dug them up. After that, I found a factory in Beijing to do up the packaging and got serial numbers for these."

"You are so lucky! How come you have such good fortune?"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "You think it is so simple? Actually, these ginsengs almost fell into someone else's hands." Dong Xuebing did not have good luck. Without BACK, he might not get a single cent, and Zhao Jingsong will be jumping with joy now.

Qu Yunxuan took in a deep breath. "What are you going to do with these ginsengs?"

Dong Xuebing thought for a while. "I will leave these with you. But I will keep some of the better ones as gifts in the future. You can put one box up for auction occasionally. As for the 10 years or 20 years, you can eat them, and you might become prettier."

Qu Yunxuan won't bear to eat these ginsengs. "I will keep these in the company's safe tomorrow. It is safer there."

"Actually, all the total value of these ginsengs is nowhere near the value of that 100 years old ginseng. So, don't worry about these too much." After saying these, Dong Xuebing smiled cheekily. "Errr... I had just made a significant contribution to our company. Don't you think I should be rewarded?"

Qu Yunxuan laughed. "I knew you are up to something. What reward do you want?"

Dong Xuebing leaned forward and whispered in her ears. "Later, when we are in bed, you got to listen to me and do whatever I tell you. Ok?"

Qu Yunxuan blushed and raised her hand. "You want to be beaten? Huh? Idiot!"

"I take it as a yes!" Dong Xuebing carried her up and entered the bedroom...

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Two days later.

It's 5.45 am, and it is still dark outside. Ring... ring... the phone's alarm went off.

Dong Xuebing woke up and gave his iPhone 4 a slap, switching off the alarm, before turning over to hug Qu Yunxuan's naked body from the back. His face was buried in her hair, smelling her sweet fragrance. "Why did you set the alarm so early? It is not even 6 am. Let's snooze a while more."

Qu Yunxuan rubbed her eyes and grabbed Dong Xuebing's hand. "Today is our first auction, and I got to be at the venue to take care of things."

Dong Xuebing hugged her tightly." We slept at 2 am, and you should rest more. Don't tire yourself out. Health is more important."

"You know health is more important, and you still torture me until so late?" Qu Yunxuan gave Dong Xuebing a pinch on his hand. "I almost died last night. Let go of me now. I got to go to the hotel ballroom to set up the venue."

Dong Xuebing replied. "Call me something nice, and I will let you go."

Qu Yunxuan put on a stern look. "I will beat you up if you don't let go of your hands."

"I don't care."

"..."

Dong Xuebing gave Qu Yunxuan's butt a slap. "Hurry up."

"... Xiao Bing Ge Ge (Ge Ge = big brother), my dearest Ge Ge..."

Dong Xuebing felt satisfied. "Ok, ok... go..."

Qu Yunxuan escaped from Dong Xuebing and gave him a slap on his butt. "Idiot! Stop bullying me all the time. You can go back to sleep first. The auction will start at 9 am." Qu Yunxuan scolded and bend over to give him a kiss. "I will prepare breakfast and warm it up after you wake up, ok?"

"Ok... Is the auction pass under someone else name ready?"

"It is on the coffee table. What do you need it for? You want to bid something?"

"I got my uses for it, and you will know later."

"Ok. Go back to sleep."

Qu Yunxuan got off the bed and went to the washroom to brush her teeth... twice. She seems to want to clean her mouth thoroughly because of all the 'dirty' stuff from yesterday. After getting home from the pre-auction exhibition yesterday, she never had the opportunity to wear back her clothes. Whenever Xiao Bing wants, she will lay on the bed obediently and let him do whatever he wants with her. It was a tiring day for Qu Yunxuan and Dong Xuebing used all the positions he knows on her. He didn't even let her mouth off. That's why Qu Yunxuan wants to brush her teeth clean to prevent any weird smell.

After Qu Yunxuan left, Dong Xuebing continued sleeping until 8 am.

He got off the bed unwillingly to wash up before leaving for the auction venue.

This is Yun De Auction Company's first auction, and it is made or break for them. If the items in the auction are not sold or sold at low prices, the company will lose its customers and get a bad reputation. No one will want to let them auction off their items. Dong Xuebing knows the importance of this auction and saved a few days of BACK for this. If the first auction is a success, the company will have a bright future.

9 am. Fei Yu International hotel.

Qu Yunxuan, in a woman's business suit, was standing on the stage with a smile. "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Yun De Auction Company's first auction. We are a new company, but I believe every one of you will find something that interests you."

Dong Xuebing sat down quietly looking at Qu Yunxuan. She looks like a businesswoman and is different from the homely housewife Dong Xuebing is used to. Other than Dong Xuebing, everyone else was staring at the stage, but they are not looking at the items on the exhibit. They were captivated by Qu Yunxuan's beauty.

After Qu Yunxuan finishes her opening speech, the crowd applause.

Qu Yunxuan laughed and said. "Can the auctioneer please come up and start the auction?"

After the auctioneer come onto the stage, Qu Yunxuan and her assistant, Xiao Tao, walk to the side and to watch the auctions nervously. They were nervous as they had invested all their time and resources into the auction, and if it fails, Yun De Auction Company might close down.

The auction for the first item started.

To everyone's surprise, the first item to be auctioned is the Tian Yang white jade hairpin. Dong Xuebing knew this was arranged by Aunt Xuan to spice up the crowd's excitement.

The bidding for the hairpin started at 500,000 RMB.

An old man with white bread raised his sign. 510,000 RMB.

A man from the southern province raised his sign. 520,000 RMB.

A middle-aged woman, who is slightly plump, shouted. "600,000 RMB!"

The audience started bidding and within seconds, the highest bid was 700,000 RMB. Dong Xuebing thought about the quality of the jade and the year it was made and felt it should worth around 800,000 RMB. Anything above this amount is a success.

"Number 23 bidded 700,000 RMB... 700,000 once... Are there any more bids? 700,000 ... 700,000 twice..."

Dong Xuebing waited for a while, and no one was raising their signs or making higher bids.

Qu Yunxuan, who was watching closely, could hear her heart beating and had a bad feeling.

"700,000... no more bids? 700,000 th..."

This is not a good start. Dong Xuebing looked around and raised his sign. "800,000!"

Qu Yunxuan, who was standing some distance away, turned and saw it was Dong Xuebing who made the bid and realized why Dong Xuebing asked for a bidding sign. He wants to push up the bids at the auction. But most auctions will arrange someone to do this, and Qu Yunxuan also arranged someone to do this. The person she hired is a professional and could estimate the highest bid. That person should know more than Dong Xuebing and now, that person had given up raising the bids and that means no one should offer higher bids. Why did Dong Xuebing make such a high bid? He increased the bid by 100,000 RMB! What happens if no one makes a higher bid?

Xiao Tao had met Dong Xuebing before and asked. "Sis Qu, isn't that your nephew?"

"800,000 once... Number 66 bid 800,000..."

Qu Yunxuan did not answer and quickly call Dong Xuebing. "Xiao Bing, stop your nonsense!"

Dong Xuebing replied confidently. "I know what to do. Just stay there and watch. Oh, did you hire anyone to increase the bids? Remind him not to compete with me. Bye."

Qu Yunxuan put down her phone.

Xiao Tao was anxious. "Sister Qu!"

"Let him do what he wants. He seldom disappoints others." Qu Yunxuan calmed down and forced herself to not look at Dong Xuebing.

The woman who had made the bid earlier frowned and raised her sign. "850,000 RMB!"

Qu Yunxuan and Xiao Tao were relieved, but before they can relax, their hearts jumped again!

Dong Xuebing raised his sign again. "900,000!" 900,000 RMB is more than the value of the Jade hairpin!

The woman sitting in the front row raised her sign slowly, without turning back. 910,000.

Dong Xuebing saw her slowing down and increased the bid by 10,000 to 920,000 RMB.

The woman finally turned back and look towards Dong Xuebing's direction. "950,000!"

Dong Xuebing raised his sign calmly. "960,000!"

The woman got mad and threw her bidding sign on the floor. She is not bidding anymore.

"960,000 once... Number 66 is bidding 960,000... are there any more bids? 960,000 twice..." The auctioneer looked at the crowd and hit his hammer. "960,000 thrice!"

BACK 90 seconds!

The scenes changed!

The moment Dong Xuebing got back to his senses, he saw the woman looking at him. "950,000!"

Dong Xuebing lowered his bidding sign and kept quiet.

A few moments later, that jade hairpin was sold at 950,000 RMB. This price is way above the value of the hairpin, which is around 600,000 to 700,000 RMB. Dong Xuebing had increased it by 300,000!

Xiao Tao patted her chest and said. "Sis Qu, your nephew nearly scares the wits out of me. He even dares to make over 900,000 RMB bids! He will be in trouble if no one makes higher bids." But when Xiao Tao remembered this is only the first item on auction, she got excited. "We still have lots of items on auction in the afternoon. If every item can fetch high prices, our company will be famous! More people will want to use our services!"

Qu Yunxuan also hopes the two boxes of Ginseng will fetch high prices, but she is not very confident.

The rest of the items in the morning were not special, and the prices were not high. Dong Xuebing also did not interfere with the bidding.

Soon, it is around noon, and the item to be auctioned is the 90 years old Ginseng!

Dong Xuebing was afraid Aunt Xuan will get worried and called her. "Xiao Xuan Xuan, tell your people not to interfere in this and the next item. I will raise the bids, and if there are genuinely interested people, the price will be sky high."

Qu Yunxuan replied. "I don't know where you get your confidence, but no one knows how much people will bid for this ginseng. What if..."

"Aiya... I know what I am doing. Watch me."

"Don't make high bids. This auction is already a success as all items had met and exceeded our expected prices. I don't want any accidents to happen in the final two items."

"Don't worry. You don't trust me?"

The auction for the ginseng started, and the base price is 700,000 RMB.

This Ginseng had attracted more bidders than the jade hairpin. Many people had come to this auction for this wild ginseng. The Auctioneer was overwhelmed with bids. "Number 36 offered 710,000... Are there any... Oh, number 20... 720,000... 730,000... 750,000! Number 36 bids 750,000... Going once... 800,000!"

Everyone started bidding, and the highest bid now is 830,000 RMB.

Dong Xuebing rubbed his nose and felt this price is considered average. But seeing there are no more new bids, he raised his sign and shouted. "900,000!"

10 seconds...

20 seconds...

A balding man made a higher bid. "930,000!"

Dong Xuebing shouted without thinking. "1 million!"

That balding man looked at Dong Xuebing and said. "1.05 million!"

Dong Xuebing felt this man can still make higher bids. "1.1 million!"

Qu Yunxuan, who was standing by the stage, slapped her forehead. If Dong Xuebing was beside her, she would pinch him with all her might!

That balding man stopped bidding, but about 10 seconds later, a young man made a higher offer. "1.13 million!"

Dong Xuebing quickly increase his bid. "1.15 million!"

The crowd goes silent, and everyone turned to look at Dong Xuebing. Everyone wants to know who he was.

...

40 minutes later, Yun De Auction Company ended its first auction successfully.

The crowd is still discussing the final two auction items. No one had expected the two wild ginsengs to fetch such ridiculous pricing. The first wild ginseng is 90 years old, and the second is 100 years old. People will think these wild ginsengs are 150 years old with the transacted prices!

Dong Xuebing and Qu Yunxuan were secretly meeting in a hotel room.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Haha... What did I say? Xiao Xuan Xuan... What do you think of my performance today?"

Qu Yunxuan: "..."

"Say something."

"The 90 years old ginseng is sold at 1.2 million, the 100 years old is sold at 1.65 million and the white jade hairpin... what do you want me to say?" Qu Yunxuan pinched Dong Xuebing's cheeks. "I don't understand how you know the highest bid others will offer? How do you know there will be higher bids? What if no one makes higher bids? I don't understand how you get this confidence."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Don't you think you should reward me tonight?"

Qu Yunxuan blushed and gave him a stare. "You want a beating? You are still not satisfied with last night?!"

"I will never be satisfied when I am with you."

"I will beat you up if you continue your nonsense!"

After some teasing and touching, Qu Yunxuan went back to work with a grin. The items had fetched high prices at her auction, and this the start of Yun De Auction Company's success!

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Evening.

Dong Xuebing's apartment. Dong Xuebing and Qu Yunxuan were celebrating in the living room.

"Here's to our auction's success! Cheers!"

"Cheers! Aunt Xuan, don't drink too much."

"It's fine. I am happy today... Here... eat more."

After a few rounds of drinks and food, Dong Xuebing rests on the sofa as he waits for Qu Yunxuan to finish washing the dishes. After she finished cleaning the dishes, Dong Xuebing patted his lap, signaling Aunt Xuan to sit on it. If it was other days, Qu Yunxuan would ignore him, but today, she only gave him a stare and sat on his lap after taking off her apron. Dong Xuebing hugged her waist and asked. "Has the company settle the accounts? How much did we make from the auction? The Company should have at least 5 million now?"

Qu Yunxuan brushes Dong Xuebing's fringe and laughed. "5 million? It's too little."

"... Then how much is it?"

"The money from the jade hairpin and the wild ginseng is almost 5 million and with the commission from the other items, the total after-tax is around 9 million RMB. Even if it did not exceed 9 million, it would not be lesser than 8.5 million." Qu Yunxuan smiled. "If we include our company's physical assets, our company is worth 10 million."

Dong Xuebing was overjoyed. "We are multi-millionaire now?"

Qu Yunxuan nodded. "This feels like a dream."

Dong Xuebing seized the opportunity to give Aunt Xuan a slap on her butt. "Is it painful? If it is, then you are not dreaming."

"Don't be rude to your elders!" Qu Yunxuan gave Dong Xuebing a stare as she rubbed her butt. "Don't think I don't dare to hit you!"

"Can you stop saying you will hit me? You never hit me once." Dong Xuebing laughed and grabbed Qu Yunxuan's hand as she tried to hit him. "Ok... I'm sorry... I'm sorry... Oh, didn't I ask you to buy a car? Have you bought it?"

Qu Yunxuan leans against Dong Xuebing. "I just got the number."

"Oh, I forgot it is hard to get a number plate in Beijing. Eh, you got a number plate? You are fortunate."

"I used my mother and relatives' identification cards to increase the chances of getting the number plate. I got it after two draws." Beijing's traffic is a big headache for the leaders, and the relevant ministries come up with this policy. People in Beijing can buy cars, but they must draw lots for the number plate. Without a number plate, the vehicle cannot be driven on the roads. Sometimes the wait for a number plate is 5 to 6 months.

"What are you waiting for? Let's go and buy a car now."

"What's the hurry?"

"Let's go. We got nothing to do anyway, and I can offer you some suggestions. I will be going back to Yan Tai County tomorrow."

Qu Yunxuan looked at Dong Xuebing. "It will be Labor Day holidays soon. You are not staying in Beijing?"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "There are holidays for Labor Day, but in Public Security, there are no holidays. Even if it is the Lunar New Year and there is an urgent mission, I still got to return to the bureau even if it is in the middle of the night. But if there are no missions, I will spend the holidays here in with you." Dong Xuebing is worried if something happens in the area under his jurisdiction.

After reaching downstairs, Dong Xuebing and Qu Yunxuan boarded his Buicks MPV.

Qu Yunxuan asked worryingly. "You drank earlier. Let's walk over there and don't drive."

Dong Xuebing replied. "It's only a few glasses of beer. It's fine."

"What if you get into an accident?" Qu Yunxuan can hold her alcohol better than Dong Xuebing. "Let me drive. Move over to the passenger seat."

Dong Xuebing thought for a while and did not reject Aunt Xuan's offer.

Qu Yunxuan seldom drives, and after familiarizing with the car, she drove it out of the neighborhood. "This is a good car. The exterior is nice and the performance is good. Is this your bureau's car?"

Dong Xuebing nodded. "I borrowed it from the bureau."

"You can drive foreign number plate vehicles into the 4th ring?"

"At most, I will get some fines." When Dong Xuebing drove into Beijing to get the packaging for his wild ginsengs, he was stopped by the traffic police twice. But he showed his work pass to the traffic police, he was allowed to go. They are all from the same ministry, and the traffic police will not make things difficult for him.

East Bridge, an automobile 4S shop.

Dong Xuebing and Qu Yunxuan asked the staff, and the shop closes at 8 pm.

After walking around the shop, Qu Yunxuan rested her eyes on a Honda MPV. She asked the salesperson about the specs of this vehicle and asked Dong Xuebing. "Xiao Bing, let's pick this Odyssey. The price is reasonable at around 200,000 RMB, and the specs are good. It is as good as the MPV you are driving, and it is a 7-seater. It will be convenient to use it for work."

Dong Xuebing shook his head. "This car is too big. You don't look good if you drive this car."

Qu Yunxuan replied. "This Odyssey is shorter than your car and has a sleek design."

Dong Xuebing did not reply and turn to the salesperson. "Where are the Mercedes? Bring us over to take a look."

"It's upstairs. This way, please." The salesperson walked in front to show them the way.

Qu Yunxuan gave Dong Xuebing a stare. "Domestic made Mercedes? Even the cheapest C class cost around 300,000 RMB. If we go for the highest package, it will be almost 400,000 RMB. It is too expensive."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Why are we buying the C class? We must at least get an S class."

Qu Yunxuan pinched Dong Xuebing's butt. "Are you drunk? We don't need to get such an expensive vehicle!"

Dong Xuebing pushes Qu Yunxuan's hand from his butt. "We got money now, and we must spend it. We can just earn it back in the future. Furthermore, our company is worth almost 10 million now and have enough liquid cash. We will not face any cash flow problems now and it's not a big deal to spend 1 million. You are the boss of Yun De Auction Company and you have an image to keep up with. People will laugh at you if you, as the boss, drive an Odyssey."

Qu Yunxuan grumbled. "But Mercedes is too expensive. How about Audi? Audi A6 or A4 will do."

Dong Xuebing refused. "I want Mercedes, and you must listen to me. Haha, I also want to drive it when you are not using."

Qu Yunxuan was slightly pissed for Dong Xuebing spending money like this.

When they reached upstairs, Qu Yunxuan's eyes were glued to the Mercedes on display. She ran towards the cars, leaving Dong Xuebing by himself. The exterior designs of Mercedes cars are too attractive. In the end, Qu Yunxuan picked a silver-colored S class Mercedes Benz, S350L, CGI, 3.5L, 7-Speed Automatic transmission, 306 HP, 4 doors 5-seater. The retail price of this car is 1.3 million RMB.

Dong Xuebing looked at Qu Yunxuan. "You like this model?"

Qu Yunxuan sighed and did not say a word.

Dong Xuebing pulled her aside. "What's the meaning of that sigh? You like this or not?"

Qu Yunxuan loved this model, but she finds it too expensive and would rather spend the money on the company.

Dong Xuebing understand from Qu Yunxuan's facial expression and called the salesperson over. "Is there any S350L for us to test drive?"

"I'm sorry. We don't have any S350L available."

Dong Xuebing thought for a while. "Ok. We shall not test drive this car. Can I drive back the car today?"

The salesperson was stunned. "We do have brand new cars in our warehouse, but I'm afraid you cannot drive it back today. The earliest is the day after tomorrow."

"Ok. We will take this model."

"Xiao Bing!" Qu Yunxuan had an angry expression on her face.

Dong Xuebing held her hand. "Didn't I say this car is a gift to you? You must accept it." Since Dong Xuebing knows Qu Yunxuan likes this S350L model, he decided to buy it for her. This is a good car and Dong Xuebing also loves it.

10 pm.

Dong Xuebing's apartment's bedroom.

Qu Yunxuan was panting and exhausted as she laid on Dong Xuebing. "Thank you."

Dong Xuebing covered both of their naked bodies with his blanket. "What's there to thank me for?"

"Thank you for giving me that car. I really love it."

"I knew it. Your eyes were glued to that car earlier."

Qu Yunxuan laughed. "Nonsenses. My eyes are not glued to it!"

Dong Xuebing gave her a hug and kissed her forehead. "Good to know you like it. After the paperwork is completed and you got the car on the day after tomorrow, let me drive it."

"But it is too expensive. It cost more than 1 million."

"We can earn it in the future." Dong Xuebing said. "Oh, you don't need to transfer me the money for the wild ginseng and white jade hairpin. I don't need to spend the money anyway. If I need it, I will ask you about it. You can use the money on the company's operations and prepare for our next auction."

"Ok. We should start preparations for the Spring Auction next month."

Dong Xuebing asked. "We are also going to organize a Spring Auction."

"We are not strong enough yet, but I am thinking of ways. If we don't organize a large-scale auction, people might look down on our company."

"Then organize one. Today's auction had increased our reputation, and you can try collecting some items now."

"I don't have any prized items for auctions, and large-scale auctions like Spring Auctions needs a main attraction. No one is interested in small collector's items."

Dong Xuebing also felt this way. It is not easy to hold a large-scale auction.

"Xiao Bing." Qu Yunxuan suddenly remembered something. "You know a lot about crystals, and you know whether if there are Chicken bloodstones in the mine. Do... do you know about jade stones? The prices for crystal jade are ridiculously high. A piece of Icy jade can fetch a few hundred thousand. If you can get a few pieces of Icy jade, we will have no problem holding a Spring Auction."

Does Dong Xuebing know about jade?

Of course! He is an expert!

Dong Xuebing replied happily. "Good idea. If you don't remind me, I had forgotten about jade stone gambling. But I got to work, and there are limited jade stones in Beijing. Ruili is too far and I can't fly over... Hmmm... Xiao Xuan Xuan, how about you ask your staff to buy the uncut jade stones back from Ruili, and we will cut the ones I picked and sell the rest. Even if there are losses, it will not be high. What do you think?"

"Ok! Let's do this!"

The next day, Noon.

Qu Yunxuan drove the Mercedes Benz S350L back to her neighborhood.

Dong Xuebing was at home calling Liu Dahai and Qin Yong to ask about the Bureau. There is no work for him, and he called his mother and Yu Meixia to inform them that he will not be returning to Tai Yan County for the Labor Day holidays. After Dong Xuebing received an SMS from Aunt Xuan telling him that she is back, he ran downstairs excitedly to test drive the new car.

Qu Yunxuan's mother is also downstairs, admiring the new Mercedes Benz.

Qu Yunxuan's father had come over too. He is a quiet person, and Dong Xuebing seldom speaks to him.

Dong Xuebing saw Qu Yunxuan's parents and walked over nervously. "Hi, Aunty and Uncle."

Qu Yunxuan's father had complicated feelings. He seldom visits his daughter, and his impression of Dong Xuebing and Luan Xiaoping is poor. He never expects this young man to get promoted to a high position in the government and also made so much money. He heard from his daughter that the company's asset is worth almost more than 10 million. This is an amount he could never imagine!

Qu Yunxuan's mother smiled as she looked at Dong Xuebing. "Xiao Bing, this is a nice car. How much did you buy it for?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "Around 1.5 million."

Qu Yunxuan's father gasped and could not say a word.

Qu Yunxuan's mother thought for a while and asked. "Err... Are you going to drive it back or..."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "This car is for Aunt... Yunxuan. She needs a car to drive to work. I don't need it as my workplace have vehicles."

Qu Yunxuan's mother was grinning happily and nodded. "Good... This is a good car."

Qu Yunxuan's father sighed. "It is too expensive. Yunxuan, you cannot accept this."

Qu Yunxuan's mother turned and gave her husband a stare. "Xiao Bing and our daughter is dating now. What's the big deal of him buying a car for her?"

Qu Yunxuan's father frowned. "A 100,000 RMB car is good enough. 1.5 million is too much."

Yesterday, Qu Yunxuan's mother was still slightly unhappy with Dong Xuebing. But after she saw this S350L, her attitude changed. "Yunxuan, don't listen to your father. Xiao Bing, let's go and look at the interior." Qu Yunxuan's mother pulled Dong Xuebing and boarded the Mercedes. After checking out the interior, she asked Qu Yunxuan to drive them to the 3rd Ring Road to test this car's speed. However, because of the upcoming Labor Day holidays, the traffic was heavy, and they could not speed.

After they returned to their estate, many of the neighbors who came back from marketing, crowded around the new car.

"Wow... whose car is this?"

"Sister Qu, do you know who the owner of this car is?"

Qu Yunxuan's mother smiles as she alighted from the car. "My daughter just bought it."

An elderly neighbor exclaimed in shock. "This is a Mercedes Benz? Is it imported? 900,000 RMB?"

Qu Yunxuan's mother replied proudly. "900,000 RMB is not enough. This car cost 1.5 million."

"Mum..." Qu Yunxuan frowned. "Let's go upstairs for lunch."

Qu Yunxuan's mother still wants to flaunt, but her daughter and husband had walked away. She turned to her neighbors to bid farewell and went upstairs. Now, she really likes Dong Xuebing and felt this young man seems to look more handsome. "Xiao Bing, what do you want to eat? Tell me, I will cook it for you."

Dong Xuebing replied. "Anything. I am not picky."

During lunch, Qu Yunxuan's mother keeps smiling and putting food into Dong Xuebing's bowl. Qu Yunxuan's father did not say anything, but he had already approved Dong Xuebing and his daughter dating. Who doesn't want their daughter to find a wealthy partner? Qu Yunxuan's father is the same. Furthermore, his wife had told him that their daughter is currently living with Dong Xuebing and there is no way for him to oppose this relationship.

After lunch, Qu Yunxuan returns to the company and she also needs to read up on Jade. She needs to go to Rui Li to buy uncut jade stones urgently. Dong Xuebing had nothing to do at Qu Yunxuan's place and couldn't stand her mother. So, he also left with Qu Yunxuan.

"Aunt Xuan, I will take the Mercedes out for a drive."

"Ok. I will drive your Buicks then."

After exchanging cars, Dong Xuebing drove aimlessly on the 3rd Ring Road.

Driving a million RMB car is totally different from a 200,000 RMB car. Not only the driver seat is comfortable, but the handling is also comfortable. It was so comfortable that Dong Xuebing was afraid he would not get use to driving his Buicks again.

Ring, ring, ring...

Dong Xuebing had driven almost one round on the 3rd Ring Road and stopped his car by the roadside. He looked at his phone and it was Xie Huilan calling. He quickly answers it. "Sister Xie."

Xie Huilan giggled. "Are you coming back to Beijing for the Labor Day holidays?"

Dong Xuebing replied embarrassedly. "I am already in Beijing. I just returned and is about to call you." Dong Xuebing had been very busy the past two days and wanted to call Xie Huilan tomorrow.

"Hehe, good. My parents want to meet you."

Dong Xuebing was stunned. "Secretary Xie wants to meet me? Why?"

"What do you mean by why? We are dating now, and my parents want to meet you. Oh, actually it is my mother who wants to meet you. She... after I call off my engagement with Wei Nan, she kept quarreling with me. Haha... remember to bring some gifts and put on your best performance later, ok?"

"Later?"

"Is there a problem?"

"Err... no problem. What should I bring for Aunty?"

"This is your first time meeting them and should bring a presentable gift. Why not I prepare the gift for you, and you tell them you had bought it?"

"No... I will prepare the gifts."

"Alright. That's settled. I will tell you the address and come over after you get the gifts, ok?"

Dong Xuebing took down the address and hangs up. He was nervous as Secretary Xie in Beijing City's Party Committee secretary and a Politburo member. Also, from Xie Huilan's tone, Secretary Xie and his wife had objected to him dating Sister Xie. Actually, both of them are not considered dating. But Dong Xuebing knew he needs to get approval from Secretary Xie and his wife, or else, the Xie family will arrange someone for Xie Huilan.

Dong Xuebing thought about Aunt Xuan and Sister Xie and was frustrated.

Is this considered two-timing them? Hmmm... I am dating Qu Yunxuan, but with Xie Huilan... it feels like we are only pretending to be in a relationship. My duty is only to help Sister Xie escape the clutches of her family and stop them from forcing her to marry someone she doesn't love. So, I am not considered two-timing.

Dong Xuebing stopped his thoughts from running wild, and his task now is to pass Xie Huilan's mother's test first.

After returning home, Dong Xuebing took out his boxes of wild ginseng and picked a 50 years old box, before driving to Xi Shan Villas. The Standing Committee's lodging is located at the Xi Shan Villa district, but it is a distance from Senior Xie's mansion. Dong Xuebing drove around for a while before he found the road.

Ring, ring, ring... Dong Xuebing's phone rang again.

Xie Huilan: "Where are you now?"

Dong Xuebing replied while driving. "I will be reaching in 10 minutes."

"So fast? You drove?"

"Yes."

"You can't enter without a permit. I will get Xiao Hao to wait for you at the guardhouse. What car are you driving?"

Dong Xuebing was stunned when he heard this. He realized he is driving the Mercedes Benz. Will this be alright? "Err... It's a Mercedes Benz."

"C class? Alright."

Dong Xuebing wiped the sweat on his forehead. "It's... it's an S class."

There was a pause on the other line. "Hehe... you are so daring."

"No... it's my friend's car, and I borrowed it." Dong Xuebing tried to explain. "How about I park my car a distance away and walk over?"

"Don't be so troublesome. Just drive over. Alright."

After Xie Huilan said this, Dong Xuebing stopped hesitating. He straightened his collars and drove to the Standing Committee Villas. There were armed guards at the entrance and one of them stopped Dong Xuebing's car. Before the guard could ask anything, Xie Hao, who was still in his school uniform, ran over and told the guard. "This is my friend." The guard stepped back as they know who Xie Hao was.

Xie Hao looked at the Mercedes Benz curiously. "So cool! This car is so cool!"

Dong Xuebing wind down the windows. "Get in first."

Xie Hao immediately hopped into the car. "Hehe... Brother-in-law!"

Dong Xuebing gave him a stare. "Stop calling me that."

Xie Hao replied cheekily. "Why not? I know everything. You and my sister are not pretending to be a couple. Both of you are dating for real."

Dong Xuebing thought to himself. I still have not touched your sister's hair. How can we be dating?

"Brother-in-law..."

Dong Xuebing can't be bothered to correct him. "What?"

"Hehe... This car is so cool... Can you let me drive it?"

"You are still underage and don't even have a driving license!"

"Then bring me out for a ride later." Xie Hao kept touching the interior fittings. "This is so cool. If I can drive this car to school every day, I will be smiling even in my dreams. Damn! Once I enter university, I must buy this car."

Dong Xuebing gave Xie Hao a glance. "You should concentrate on your studies before thinking about other stuff!"

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Beijing's Standing Committee Villas.

Villa No. 1.

Xie Hao does not have the keys to the villa and needs to use the doorbell. He was chatting with Dong Xuebing when Xie Huilan opens the door for them. She was dressed in a black lady's suit, high heels and her hair was tied up in a bun. It's been a while since Dong Xuebing saw her and he noticed Xie Huilan had become more beautiful. Dong Xuebing's heart rate increases and looked at her from top to toe unknowingly.

Xie Huilan smiles. "You are here."

"Huilan." Dong Xuebing changed the way he addresses her. After all, he is supposed to be Xie Huilan's 'boyfriend,' and it will be weird if he calls her Sister Xie.

"Come in. My mother is upstairs and will be coming down soon." Xie Huilan leads Dong Xuebing into the house.

Dong Xuebing stepped into the house warily and looked around. "Err... Secretary Xie is not around?"

Xie Huilan nodded. "The City Party Committee is having a meeting now. He might not be returning tonight. Xiao Hao, go and get a cup of tea for your Brother Dong."

"Ok!" Xie Hao ran off to get the electric kettle.

Dong Xuebing sat down on the sofa, and Xie Huilan laughed at him. "Can you don't be so stiff?"

Dong Xuebing nodded and tried to relax his body. He asked softly. "Sister Xie, what should I say later?"

Xie Huilan looked at him and laughed. "Just say what you want. Don't overthink... Hahaha. Did you miss me?"

"Huh?" Dong Xuebing did not expect her to ask this so suddenly and immediately blushed. "Yes."

Xie Huilan held Dong Xuebing's hand. "Haha... how much do you miss me? How come I can't tell you missed me?"

"Errr... I missed you a lot."

"Really?"

"Yes!"

Xie Huilan seems to be satisfied with Dong Xuebing's answer and smiles.

Dong Xuebing can't tell what Xie Huilan was thinking and don't know if she really treats him as her real boyfriend, or just using him to stop her family from forcing her to get married. But if she really treats Dong Xuebing as her shield, why is she saying all these when her mother is not around? If she really thinks of Dong Xuebing as her boyfriend, why are her tone and attitude so demanding and overbearing? Dong Xuebing also can't feel her intentions of wanting to be in a relationship with him. Sister Xie... What are you thinking? Can you just tell me?

After a while, Xie Huilan's mother still has not come downstairs.

Xie Huilan frowned as she slowly sipped on her tea.

Dong Xuebing knew Xie Huilan's mother might not agree to him dating Xie Huilan and purposely made him wait.

After about 5 minutes, Xie Huilan's mother, Han Jing, came down from upstairs slowly. She is a middle-aged woman who resembles Xie Huilan. She wore a long dress, and her disposition is similar to Xie Huilan, but she looks more gentle. Xie Huilan's temperament is more overbearing and sharper.

Xie Hao, who was watching a football game, put down the remote control and greeted Xie Huilan's mother. "Aunty."

Dong Xuebing quickly put down his teacup and stand up. "Aunty."

Xie Huilan laughed. "He is Dong Xuebing."

Han Jing smiles and nodded. "Have a seat. I want to thank you for saving my daughter's life."

Dong Xuebing smiled awkwardly. "Don't mention it."

"Are you accustomed to the working environment at the grassroots level?" Han Jing looked at him and asked.

"Thank you for asking. Everything is fine."

Everything seems fine as they chatted for a while, but Dong Xuebing knows this is only the surface. Han Jing acted like she was welcoming, but Dong Xuebing could tell from her eyes that she was judging him, and she dislikes him.

Dong Xuebing's guess was right. Han Jing was not satisfied with him. Wei Nan is a better choice for Xie Huilan. In terms of looks and family background, Dong Xuebing cannot be compared to him. Han Jing felt Xiao Dong is not worthy of her daughter and they were worlds apart. But no matter what, Dong Xuebing had saved Xie Huilan and Han Jing was grateful to him. That's why she did not show her displeasure on her face.

Xie Hao could not tell what Han Jing was thinking and said. "Aunt, you don't know how capable my brother-in-law is. It was almost like a tale from the storybook when he saved Sis from drowning..." He kept addressing Dong Xuebing as Brother-in-law.

Han Jing stops smiling. "Don't call him Brother-in-law."

Xie Hao doesn't care and replied. "It's only a matter of time."

Han Jing could not do anything to her nephew and did not reprimand him, as she knows Xiao Hao only listen to Xie Huilan.

Dong Xuebing felt embarrassed and change the topic. "Oh, Aunty, I brought a gift for you." He picked up a paper bag by his side and passed it to Han Jing. "I wish you good health and longevity."

Han Jing looked at Xie Huilan. Is this the 'future son-in-law's gift"? Xie Huilan really wants to be with Dong Xuebing? "Xiao Dong, thank you for your gift. But I will not accept it. Bring it back later." Han Jing still has not agreed to their relationship and will not accept any gifts from Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing said. "Aunty, this is only a small gift..."

Han Jing waved her hand and refuse to accept it.

Xie Hao said excitedly. "Aunt, Brother Dong is also not an outsider, why can't you accept it? Let me see what this gift is." Xie Hao knew what Sis called him over today. Xie Huilan needs him to liven up the situation. Xie Hao quickly took out the box from the paper bag and was stunned. "Wild Ginseng?"

Xie Huilan was surprised and laughed. "You really know how to pick gifts."

Dong Xuebing looked at them puzzledly.

Xie Huilan explained. "My mother's health is not well, and the doctors suggest her to eat wild ginseng to condition her body. It would be better if the wild ginseng is above 30 years old. But wild ginseng is rare, and most ginseng is cultivated. Even if there are wild ginseng for sale, they are around 10 years old. No one will sell older wild ginseng. Haha... I had been searching for wild ginseng these few days."

Xie Hao asked. "Brother Dong, how old is this wild ginseng?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "50 years old."

Han Jing's eyes twitched. 50 years old? This box should cost at least 100,000 RMB.

Xie Huilan knows Dong Xuebing is wealthy and is not surprised.

Han Jing was tempted, but she still refuses to accept it. "It is too expensive."

Xie Hao replied with a cheeky smile. "Aunt, Brother Dong is your future son-in-law, you don't need to care whether if it is expensive."

Xie Huilan laughed. "That's right. This amount is nothing to Xiao Dong. Previously, we went to the temple fair at Liulichang, and Xiao Dong bought a small antique bowl, which I thought was a counterfeit. But when we went to Rong Bao Qi to sell it, they offered a few hundred thousand for that bowl. He has more money than me now."

Dong Xuebing pushes the box of wild ginseng forward. "Aunty, please accept it."

Han Jing hesitated for a while. 50 years old wild ginseng is rare and can't be bought with money. As she really needs wild ginseng to improve her health, she accepted it in the end. "Thank you for your gift, Xiao Dong." Her impression of Dong Xuebing improved. Not anyone can give out gifts, worth more than 100,000 RMB.

Ring, ring, ring... The phone in the living room rang.

Han Jing walked over and answered it gracefully. She spoke on the phone for a while and then turned to Xie Huilan after she hangs up. "Your father has a meeting at night and might not be back for dinner. Let's not wait for him." After that, she turns to Dong Xuebing. "Xiao Dong, stay for dinner tonight."

Dong Xuebing politely replied. "No, thanks. I shall not bother you."

Han Jing laughed. "Haha, is my cooking really so bad?"

"No... I am afraid to trouble you."

"It's fine." Han Jing looked at her watch and said. "I will prepare dinner now. You, youngsters, can stay here."

Xie Huilan smiled and stood up. "Let me help you."

Han Jing looked at her daughter. "Oh, did the sunrise from the west today?" She said before walking into the kitchen.

Xie Huilan followed her mother into the kitchen and asked. "What's your impression of Xiao Dong?"

"What do you think?" Han Jing glanced at Xie Huilan and took out the vegetables from the fridge. She grumbled as she was washing the vegetables. "I don't know what you are thinking. Are you repaying Xiao Dong for saving your life? To be honest, both of you don't match each other. Your looks, status, age, characters, etc. are so different from him. Huilan, tell me honestly. You really want to be with Xiao Dong?"

Xie Huilan narrowed her eyes and asked her mother back. "What do you think?"

Han Jing sighed. "I need to discuss with your father first."

Xie Huilan acknowledge and did not say anything.

"Oh, are you the one who bought that wild ginseng?"

Xie Huilan laughed. "No. I also don't know where Xiao Dong gets it from."

"Ok." Han Jing replied. "This kid is very thoughtful."

"He is not only thoughtful. He is also capable."

During dinner, Xie Huilan said. "Mum, you are going to the hospital for checks tomorrow? The Newsagency has a meeting in the morning, and I can't accompany you." She turns to Dong Xuebing and smiles. "Xiao Dong, accompany my mother to the hospital tomorrow morning." The wife of City's Party Committee Secretary is going to the hospital and it should not be Dong Xuebing to accompany him. But Dong Xuebing knew Sister Xie is creating opportunities for him to be closer to her mother.

Dong Xuebing immediately agrees. "Ok. I will fetch Aunty tomorrow morning."

Han Jing smiles. "No need. Ask your dad to get Xiao Shen to send me." Xiao Shen should be Party Secretary Xie's assistant.

Xie Huilan replied. "There are more people who know Secretary Shen than you. If Xiao Shen accompanies you, there will be a commotion. Also, if he informs the hospital before reaching there, there will be a group of people welcoming you. Haha... It will become an inspection from the leaders."

Han Jing also wants to keep a low profile and felt what Xie Huilan said was right. "You should also ask if Xiao Dong is free tomorrow first."

Dong Xuebing thought to himself. Even if I am busy, I also have to make time for you. What's more important than accompanying you to the hospital for a checkup. He immediately tells Han Jing that he is free tomorrow.

Han Jing nodded. "Sorry to bother you."

"Don't say this. It's fine."

Xie Huilan reminded him. "Don't drive your friend's car tomorrow."

Dong Xuebing was afraid his Buicks will lower Han Jing's status. "Err... I drove Buicks MPV back. Is this fine?"

Xie Huilan laughed. "As long as it is not a bicycle. Are your Buicks from your bureau? What's the plate number? I will help you get an entry permit for this estate. This way, you will not be stopped by the guards every time you come.

Han Jing looked at her daughter and did not say a word.

Huh? Entry permit? Dong Xuebing immediately gave Xie Huilan his car plate number.

The next morning.

Dong Xuebing drove his Buicks MPV to the Xi Shan Villa District and entered the Standing Committee Villa. The guards at the entrance looked at the entry permit pasted on the windshield and allowed him to enter. Han Jing and a helper were the only ones in Villa No. 1. After fetching Han Jing, Dong Xuebing drove to 305 Hospital carefully. He was worried Mdm. Han would be angry if he suddenly accelerates or brakes.

305 Hospital is a military hospital, but they also accept regular patients.

After alighting, Dong Xuebing quickly walk over to open the door for Mdm. Han.

"Thank you." Han Jing smiled. "Let's go and look for Deputy Director Qin at the East building."

Dong Xuebing knows Han Jing does not need to get any queue numbers at the hospital. She should be meeting Deputy Director Qin for her checkup. Deputy Director Qin is one of the top doctors in this hospital, and the best doctor ordinary folks get to meet is only the head of departments. Deputy Director Qin is a well-known doctor in China and will only treat patients with special status like Mdm. Han.

Deputy Director Qin's office.

Han Jing smiled. "Director Han, I'm here to bother you again."

Deputy Director Qin was not informed of Han Jing's visit and quickly stood up to receive her. "Mdm. Han, why did you come over personally? If you need anything, you can just give me a call, and I will bring all the equipment over to your place." The former Director of 305 Hospital and Deputy Director Qin, got their positions because of Senior Xie. They are loyal followers of the Xie faction and treated all family members of the Xie family differently.

Han Jing waved her hand. "It is too troublesome. I am only here for a checkup."

Deputy Director Qin looked at Dong Xuebing. "This is..."

"He is Xiao Dong." Han Jing paused for a second. "One of my juniors."

"Director Qin." Dong Xuebing greeted Deputy Director Qin, and Deputy Director Qin knew Dong Xuebing's status. If the person accompanying Mdm. Han is sent by Party Secretary Xie, Mdm. Han will not introduce him like this. This Xiao Dong must be close to the Xie family.

Han Jing said. "Xiao Dong, my checkup should be around 1 to 2 hours. You can wait for me downstairs."

"Ok. I will wait in the lobby. Call me if you need me." Dong Xuebing knows he should not be around when Han Jing to go through her checks.

Level Lobby.

The lobby is filled with people queuing up to see doctors and getting medicines. It was so crowded that there were no empty seats. Dong Xuebing could not find a place to sit, and he walked out to the hospital's entrance to have a smoke. The healthcare system in Beijing is like that. The neighborhood clinics and smaller hospitals were almost empty, but all triple-A hospitals are packed. Once, Dong Xuebing's mother had some eye problems and he went to Tong Ren hospital at 5 am to get a queue number, but he could not get any queue number to see an eye specialist. He asked the people at the front of the queue and found out they had started queuing at 3 am! Tong Ren Hospital is considered not very crowded compared to other hospitals like Fu Wai Hospital. Patients must begin queuing up one day before to meet a Cardiovascular specialist!

305 Hospital is also like this. Most people will not get to meet specialists or heads of departments.

"Eh, Chief Dong?"

Dong Xuebing heard someone calling him and turns around. "Chief Liang?"

Standing behind Dong Xuebing was Yan Tai County's Public Security Bureau Chief Liang Chengpeng and his wife. "Why are you here?"

Dong Xuebing quickly threw his cigarette away. "I accompanied someone to see the doctor. What about you?"

Liang Chengpeng looks very tired and frustrated. He sighed and said. "I accompanied my mother here to see the doctor. Last night, my mother suddenly felt pains in her chest, and I brought her to the People's Hospital for checks. Her Cardiac enzyme levels had shot up and the doctors quickly did a scan and found out her arteries were blocked and the blockage between two main arteries. It is a complicated procedure and the risk is too high. The medical standard at our county is not high and the doctors there dare not do this operation. They were not confident, and I had to rush here at night.

"Blocked arteries?" Dong Xuebing asked. "How is she now?"

Chief Liang's wife sighed. "We heard 305 Hospital is good at Cardiovascular interventional surgery, and we came here. But who knows, the doctors here also dare not operate on her because of her age and the location of the blockage."

Dong Xuebing frowned. "But the operation should still be done. This is very dangerous and cannot be delayed.

Liang Chengpeng's wife said. "That's right. But the doctor says the success rate is not high and there is a 60% chance the patient might... He told us to be prepared." After saying this, her eyes turn red. Liang Chengpeng's mother is a kind lady and is good to her daughter-in-law.

Dong Xuebing asked. "Then..."

Liang Chengpeng rubbed his face in frustration. "My mother is still in the ICU. We still have not decided whether if we should do this operation."

Liang Chengpeng's wife said. "Old Liang says we should seek a second opinion at another hospital, but... but she is in pain and who knows how long she can last. If we go to another hospital, I'm afraid..."

Liang Chengpeng did not continue to chat with Dong Xuebing and start calling his friends in Beijing to ask if there are better hospitals. But the replies he got were 305 Hospital had the best success rate for such surgery. If even 305 Hospital thinks the success rate is not high, it will be the same for other hospitals. The only solution is to get the specialist to conduct the surgery personally. But Liang Chengpeng is only a County's Bureau Chief. He is not even on the Standing Committee and is a nobody in Beijing. The hospitals in Beijing will not give him any special treatment, let alone a military hospital.

Ring, ring, ring... Liang Chengpeng's wife's phone rang.

She answered the phone, and her face immediately turns pale. "Old Liang! Go upstairs now! Mum cannot hold out any longer!"

Liang Chengpeng panicked and ran upstairs with his wife. Dong Xuebing also followed.

Liang Chengpeng's mother had been pushed into the operating room. She is in critical condition.

The doctor stood outside the operating room told Liang Chengpeng and his wife. "Myocardial infarction cannot be delayed. The patient is suffering from another heart attack and is in critical condition. Maybe as we are speaking now, she might be gone. Have you decided if you want the patient to undergo surgery?"

Liang Chengpeng's wife cried. "Doctor, you must save my mother!"

The doctor replied. "I can only do my best."

Liang Chengpeng walked up and down anxiously, and suddenly, he told the doctor. "Go ahead with the surgery!"

The doctor said. "We will start preparations for the operation. We had given you the bill. Go and make payments now."

Dong Xuebing looked at Chief Liang and his wife's sad expression and quietly walked out to call Han Jing. Mdm. The phone rang for a while before Han Jing answered. "Hello, Aunty, one of my friend's mother, is suffering from Myocardial infarction and needs to undergo surgery at 305 Hospital. It is an emergency and the old lady cannot last any longer. Can you..."

Han Jing paused for a second. "Where are they now?"

"At the operating room. The surgery is about to start, but the doctor says the chances are low."

"Don't panic and wait there for me. I will make the arrangements."

After a while, Liang Chengpeng made payments for the operation and ran upstairs to pass the receipt to the doctor.

Suddenly, there were loud footsteps, and Deputy Director Qin appeared in a white surgeon gown.

The doctor was stunned. "Director Qin!"

Deputy Director Qin ignored the doctor and turn to Dong Xuebing. "Where is the patient?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "She is in the operating room."

Deputy Director Qin told the young doctor. "Get Chief Liu and Chief Cheng over now. I will do the operation personally!"

The young doctor was shocked. "... Yes."

Before Liang Chengpeng and his wife could understand what was going on, Deputy Director Qin entered the operating room with the young doctor. Liang Chengpeng looked at Dong Xuebing in shock. "Chief Dong, what..."

Dong Xuebing replied. "Director Qin is a specialist in this field. With him conducting the operation personally, your mother should be fine."

After a while, Chief Liu and Chief Cheng ran into the operating room.

After they entered, the young doctor came out of the operating room. "Director Qin asked me to tell you that he had read the patient's report and scans. He says the success rate is above 90%, and you all don't need to be worried."

Dong Xuebing was relieved. "Thank you."

Liang Chengpeng and his wife knew it was Chief Dong who used his connections to help them. The success rate had increased from less than 40% to 90%? Liang Chengpeng's wife was grateful beyond words. She held Dong Xuebing's hands. "Thank you, Xiao Dong. Thank you so much."

Liang Chengpeng looked at Dong Xuebing gratefully. "Chief Dong, thank you."

A specialist conducting the operation and the specialist is still the hospital's Deputy Director!

Liang Chengpeng's wife might not know what this means, but Liang Chengpeng knew very well.

Maybe only the Provincial's Party Committee Secretary or government officials equivalent to the rank of a Provincial Governor will get this treatment.

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Outside of the operating room.

10 minutes... 30 minutes... 1 hour... Liang Chengpeng, his wife, and Dong Xuebing waiting anxiously for the operation to end.

Suddenly, the operating room's door opened, and Liang Chengpeng and his wife stood up immediately. Liang Chengpeng looked at Deputy Director Qin uneasily. "Director Qin, how is my mother? The operation..." Dong Xuebing also walked nearer.

Deputy Director Qin gave them an assuring look. "Don't worry. The operation is very successful."

Liang Chengpeng's wife collapsed on the chair and was crying with joy.

Liang Chengpeng was relieved and grabbed Director Qin's hand. "Thank you! Thank you!"

Deputy Director Qin turns to one of the heads of the department standing beside him. "Don't ask the ICU nurse to push the patient back. Arrange one of the special single wards on the top floor for the old lady. I will be the attending doctor for her and she is still in the critical condition these two days. If you all notice anything abnormal, call me immediately." Not anyone can stay in a single ward. Only Major Generals or Bureau Director levels and above can stay there. But Mdm. Han had given instructions and Deputy Director Qin had to do his best.

Dong Xuebing replied. "Sorry to trouble you."

Deputy Director Qin patted Dong Xuebing's shoulders. "It's alright. The body checkup upstairs is not finished. Come upstairs in an hour."

Dong Xuebing knew Deputy Director Qin was talking about Mdm. Han's checkup, and he nodded.

Liang Chengpeng's mother woke up when the nurse was pushing her to the ward. She looks fine and could still smile at him. This type of operation is not open surgery and does not need anesthesia.

On the top floor, Single ward.

"Mum!" Liang Chengpeng's wife asked. "How are you feeling?"

The old lady smiled. "I'm fine. My chest does not hurt and could breathe better. Haha... I made you all worried. Da Peng, go back to work. I am fine now."

Liang Chengpeng shook his head. "I will wait until your condition is stable."

Liang Chengpeng's wife wiped her tears. "We got to thank Chief Dong. The young doctor told us the success rate is only 40%, and this rate is for younger patients. You are already 80 and it is more dangerous. But Chief Dong got the hospital's Director Qin, a specialist in this sort of operations, to conduct the operation and saved you."

The old lady looked at Dong Xuebing. She had met him before as Dong Xuebing had visited her when she was warded in the County's People's Hospital. "Thank you, Xiao Dong."

Dong Xuebing replied. "Bureau Chief Liang had taken special care of me at the bureau, and this is nothing."

After a while, the old lady fell asleep with Liang Chengpeng's wife accompanying her by the bedside. Dong Xuebing and Liang Chengpeng walked out of the ward.

In the corridor, Dong Xuebing said. "Chief Liang, I have something on and got to go. I will visit old lady later."

Liang Chengpeng sighed and patted Dong Xuebing's shoulder. "I will not say any more grateful words. I owe you one." He knew he had owed Dong Xuebing a big favor and return back to the ward after Dong Xuebing left.

Liang Chengpeng's wife looked at him. "Xiao Dong had left?"

Liang Chengpeng nodded. "Yes. He came here to accompany someone to see the doctor."

Liang Chengpeng's wife sighed. "After Mum recovers, we should thank him again. This Xiao Dong is very capable."

"Capable?" Liang Chengpeng rubbed the center of his brows and sat on a chair. He saw his wife had a puzzled look, and he smiled. "You think the hospital's director will conduct the operation personally just because Dong Xuebing know him? Didn't you see the two heads of Cardiology departments came and be the director's assistant? This is no longer an issue of who you know. Also, who are the ones who stayed in these single wards?"

Liang Chengpeng's wife was stunned. "Who?"

An old man in the patient's gown walked past the ward.

Liang Chengpeng immediately stands at attention. After the old man walks away, he whispered. "That is Beijing City's former Deputy Mayor. His surname is Li, but I have forgotten his full name. He is in-charge of Public Security in the past."

Liang Chengpeng's wife stuttered. "You are saying... Chief Dong has a strong background?"

"Yes. But it might also be he have relatives in 305 Hospital."

Liang Chengpeng's wife acknowledge. "Who cares what his background is. This time, he had done us a great favor and you must remember to take care of him in the Bureau." Chief Liang's wife does not know about the matters in the government and she is only grateful to Dong Xuebing. If Dong Xuebing is not around, the old lady might be gone now.

On the other side.

Han Jing had completed her body checkup, and Dong Xuebing was sending her back.

"Aunty, how are the results of your checks?" Dong Xuebing looked at Han Jing through the rear-view mirror.

Han Jing opened her eyes and smiled. "It's alright. Director Qing just asked me to take more wild ginsengs to condition my body."

Dong Xuebing replied. "Oh, then you should take more. Let me know when you finish that box. I will bring a few over."

"No need. Eating too many ginsengs is also not good for health. Haha... Oh, how is your friend's mother?"

"Thanks to you, she is out of danger."

"Good to hear that. No matter what, health is the most important." Han Jing looked at Dong Xuebing. "You must remember to remind Huilan. She always skips her meals when she works. Sooner or later, her body will not take it. She doesn't listen to her father and me. You must knock some sense into her."

Huh? Sis Xie doesn't even listen to you, and you think she will listen to me? You really think highly of me...

But Dong Xuebing still acknowledged.

After sending Han Jing returned to Villa No.1, she politely invited Dong Xuebing to stay for lunch. But Dong Xuebing could tell she was only being polite and rejected her offer. He drove out to a noodle restaurant and had a bowl of noodles, before returning to 305 Hospital. Liang Chengpeng is Dong Xuebing's direct supervisor, and in the past, Dong Xuebing had no chance to form a good relationship with him. This is a rare opportunity and must not be missed.

Top floor, single wards.

Dong Xuebing brought some fruits and health supplements with him.

Liang Chengpeng's wife stood up to receive him. "Why did you bring gifts with you? Thank you. Have a seat."

Dong Xuebing pulled a chair over and asked. "How is the old lady?"

Liang Chengpeng replied. "Director Qin had come for a visit earlier and said everything is fine. After the wound for the scope heals, she can be discharged."

Liang Chengpeng's wife looked at him. "Old Liang, I will be here taking care of mum. Why not you go back to the County tonight?"

Liang Chengpeng shook his head. "I will stay for a few more days."

Dong Xuebing asked. "You all just arrived in Beijing in the morning and should not have booked a hotel right? Let me arrange for you."

Liang Chengpeng's wife replied gratefully. "No, thanks. We don't want to trouble you further. We will just look for a place from Beijing's County Government Office later." Although the instructions to remove Beijing's County Government Office are out, but most of the county's offices in Beijing are still around. They only changed the name to "Contact Center," but they are again doing the same things.

"Haha... Beijing is also my hometown, and I must put up a good performance to impress my leader. Leave this to me." Dong Xuebing really wants to impress his superior.

Liang Chengpeng thought for a while and nodded. He also wants to see how influential Dong Xuebing is.

Dong Xuebing remembered something and asked. "Chief Liang, did you drive over?"

Liang Chengpeng replied. "Last night, it was Xiao Sun who drove a police car to send us here. I don't know when I am going back, and I asked Xiao Sun to go back first."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Oh, without a car, it is not convenient. Ok, I will help you get a car first and you can use it for the time being."

Liang Chengpeng's wife quickly shook her head. "Xiao Dong, it's alright. It will be too troublesome for you."

"It's fine. It's fine. "Dong Xuebing walked out to give Qu Yunxuan a call.

About 5 pm in the afternoon.

The old lady fell asleep again after she took her dinner. Dong Xuebing was afraid they would wake the old lady and went downstairs with Chief Liang and his wife. They walked out of the hospital's building, and Dong Xuebing's phone rang. He answered it and said something.

A few minutes later, a Mercedes Benz, S350L, stopped in the hospital compound.

Qu Yunxuan's assistant, Xiao Tao, alighted and passed the keys to Dong Xuebing, before leaving in a taxi.

Liang Chengpeng and his wife were shocked. They knew how much this car cost. This is a Mercedes S class and not a C class!

Dong Xuebing smiled and passed the key to Chief Liang. "Please use this car first. I had asked someone to fill up the petrol."

Liang Chengpeng looked at Dong Xuebing and took the key. In his heart, his impression of Dong Xuebing had increased. Chief Xiao Dong seemed to be doing very well in Beijing. But what surprises Liang Chengpeng and his wife the most was when Dong Xuebing drives his Buick MPV to bring them out for dinner. Liang Chengpeng saw the entry permit pasted on the windscreen and got shocked.

That is the entry permit for Beijing's Standing Committee Villas!

Liang Chengpeng's wife was also stunned. She doesn't know that she should not be asking this and just said. "This entry permit is..."

Dong Xuebing glanced at the entry permit. "Oh, a friend helped me get it."

Beijing's Standing Committee Villas! That's not the Beijing City's Government quarters, and it is not the lodging for regular people! This place is for the City's Party Committee Secretary, who is also a member of the Political Affairs' Committee, the Mayor, members for the Central Government's Party Committee, and the Executive Deputy Mayor of Beijing City! They are all members of the City's Standing Committee! This is the place where they are living in! This entry permit is more powerful than the entry permit of the City Government's Family Quarters and the rest of the government's quarters combined! With this entry permit, you can enter any City Government quarters and no one will stop you!

This permit is almost impossible to get. How did Chief Xiao Dong get it?

Liang Chengpeng looked at Dong Xuebing's back. In his heart, he was wondering what background Xiao Dong has.

After a while, Dong Xuebing parked the car at Wang Fu Restaurant's carpark.

Liang Chengpeng's wife hesitated. "We... We are going to have dinner at Wang Fu?" Liang Chengpeng and his wife had not been to such high-class restaurants before. The best Beijing restaurant they been to is in Shangri-la. One of Liang Chengpeng's friend brought them there during one of their visits in the past. The food is average, but the ambiance is good. Liang Chengpeng's wife felt Dong Xuebing should not be extravagant as he had helped them a lot.

Dong Xuebing paused for a while. "You don't like this place? How about Beijing Restaurant?" The Beijing Restaurant is also a 5 stars restaurant.

Liang Chengpeng's smiled. "No... I mean, this place is too expensive."

Liang Chengpeng said. "Let's go. We should be the ones treating Xiao Dong. We still have not thanked him for helping with Mum's operation."

"No. How can I let you spend money in Beijing? I am the host here."

The 3 of them alighted and walked slowly to the restaurant. When Dong Xuebing ate here with Xie Huilan, he was nervous. But as his wealth increases, he becomes more confident and felt nothing when dining here. He is already a multi-millionaire, and a meal at a 5-stars restaurant is nothing to him. He can even afford to eat there every day for a year.

Wang Fu Restaurant.

The furnishing of the restaurant is grand.

Dong Xuebing saw a lot of waiters and waitresses standing at the lobby in a straight row. They seemed to be waiting for some important guests, and the Restaurant Manager Zhao was there with another middle-aged man. Dong Xuebing recognized Manager Zhao as he had met him when he came here with Sister Xie. But Dong Xuebing knew they were not there to welcome him.

"Chief Liang, which dining hall would you prefer?" Dong Xuebing asked.

Liang Chengpeng had not come here before and does not know about the various dining halls here. "You can decide."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Ok. Let's dine at the Bamboo Garden. That dining hall is nice."

As they were discussing, Manager Zhao noticed Dong Xuebing and remembered who he was. He walked over with a smile and shook hands with Dong Xuebing. "Welcome, welcome... Do you have a reservation?"

Dong Xuebing was also surprised. But he knows Manager Zhao had walked over because of Xie Huilan. "No. Are there any empty tables in the Bamboo Garden?"

Manager Zhao laughed. "Even if there are no empty tables, I will make arrangements for you."

Dong Xuebing politely replied. "Thank you, Manager Zhao."

Manager Zhao called a waiter over and said something to him, before nodding to Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing felt good with Manager Zhao making arrangements for him personally.

Liang Chengpeng and his wife looked at each other and could see the surprise in each other's eyes. Manager Zhao? The Manager of this restaurant? The patrons of Wang Fu Restaurant are people of high status and even if the Division Chief Rank officials come here, the Manager will also ignore him. Why are the staff in Wang Fu Restaurant treating Chief Xiao Dong differently? The manager even walked over to welcome him and made arrangements for him personally?!

Bamboo Garden.

Dong Xuebing, Liang Chengpeng, and his wife sat down and ordered the dishes. After a while, all the food was served.

Liang Chengpeng and his wife noticed a table not far from them. Those customers were earlier than them, but they were not served yet. Damn! The difference in treatment is so big. Liang Chengpeng had more questions in his heart now. "Chief Dong, let me have a toast with you."

Dong Xuebing quickly raises his glass. "No... No... I should be the one toasting you."

Liang Chengpeng's wife also raised her glass. "We should be the ones giving you a toast. Thank you for your help."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Then... Let's have a toast for Chief Liang's mother. I wish her a speedy recovery."

After taking a sip of alcohol, Liang Chengpeng looked at Dong Xuebing and smiled. "Xiao Dong, you have strong connections in Beijing. I am even fooled by you at the bureau. Haha..."

Dong Xuebing quickly waved his hand. "Stop poking fun at me. What background do I have? The 3 generations above me are all farmers."

Liang Chengpeng's wife laughed. 3 generations of farmers? You can get an S class Mercedes Benz with just one call?! Which farmer can do this?

Liang Chengpeng saw Dong Xuebing is not willing to reveal his backings and he did not ask further. He just smiles and starts drinking with him.

As they were eating, Liang Chengpeng glanced at the corridor beside and got a surprise.

Liang Chengpeng's wife asked curiously. "What's wrong?"

Dong Xuebing also looked towards the corridor and saw someone familiar.

Liang Chengpeng's wife remembered who that man was. "Oh... I saw him on TV before. He is the City Party Committee's Secretary's assistant.

Liang Chengpeng frowned. "Lower your voice!" That's the City Party Committee's Secretary's assistant, and Liang Chengpeng can only look at him from afar. Secretary Shen's rank is a few levels above Liang Chengpeng and is a Divisional Chief rank. He's rank is the same as the County's Party Secretary. In a few more years, he should be promoted to the Deputy Bureau Director rank.

Party Secretary Xie's secretary? Beijing's top secretary? Dong Xuebing finally remembered who this man was. Party Secretary Xie had brought Secretary Shen with him during his visit to State Security Western District branch, and Party Secretary Xie even asked him to bring a chair over for him.

But just as Liang Chengpeng told his wife to lower her voice, Secretary Shen looked over and told his guests somethings before walking over with a smile on his face.

Liang Chengpeng's wife was stunned and panicked. Secretary Shen knows Old Liang? But why didn't he told me about this?

Secretary walked to their table and smiled. "Haha... Dong Xuebing."

Liang Chengpeng and his wife looked at Xiao Dong with their jaws dropped!

Dong Xuebing was surprised too, as he did not expect Secretary Shen to remember him. He stood up and greeted him. "Secretary Shen, nice to meet you. You are here for dinner?"

Secretary Shen casually replied. "Yes. Party Secretary Xie instructed me to host a few Hong Kong businessmen."

Dong Xuebing politely replied. "I had wanted to treat you to dinner, but don't have the chance. If you are free later, how about having some drinks together?"

Secretary Shen laughed. "It's not that I don't want to give you face, but I don't have time today. Let me treat you some other days."

In front of businessmen or outsiders, Secretary Shen must put on the air, as he must show Party Secretary Xie's authority. But in front of Dong Xuebing, Secretary Shen was natural because as Party Secretary's Xie's personal assistant, he knew a lot of things about Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing might be the Xie's family future son-in-law. He is Xie Huilan's boyfriend and had accompanied Mdm. Han to the hospital for checkups this morning. If Secretary Shen still dares to put on airs with Dong Xuebing, he will be an idiot. No matter how close Secretary Shen and Party Secretary Xie is, it will not be as close as Party Secretary Xie's son-in-law. That's why Secretary Shen is very polite to him.

Dong Xuebing looked towards the end of the corridor and asked softly. "Err... Will Party Secretary Xie be coming later?"

If anyone asks this question, Secretary Shen will definitely ignore it. But Dong Xuebing is different. "Haha... Party Secretary Xie is still in a meeting and I am here to accompany the guests."

Dong Xuebing was relieved. If Xie Huilan's father is here, he will not know if he should approach him and greet him or not. He still has not recognized Dong Xuebing as his future son-in-law and it will be rude.

Secretary Shen took a glance at Liang Chengpeng and his wife and knew they were nobodies, and did not say anything to them. He turned to Dong Xuebing. "Alright. My guess is still waiting for me. I will go off first."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Sure. I will also not hold up your time. Let's have a drink another day."

Secretary Shen replied. "Ok. Let's fix the time another day."

After shaking hands, Secretary Shen walked back to his guests and entered another dining hall.

After returning to his seat, Dong Xuebing looked at Liang Chengpeng and his wife. Dong Xuebing was slightly embarrassed as he had just said he does not have any connections a while before. If Liang Chengpeng found out about his connections another day, he will treat it as Dong Xuebing was humble. But Dong Xuebing's lies were exposed on the spot. "Err... Chief Liang, Big Sis, let's carry on with dinner. Try this dish. It's good."

Liang Chengpeng's wife almost cursed out loud. 3 generations of farmers? If your family is 3 generations of farmers, then my family will be 10 generations of farmers!

Liang Chengpeng was also shocked by what he saw!

Who is Secretary Shen? He is the Secretary of a Politburo member! Although he is slightly younger, he is holding a rank of Bureau-Director and he still got the backing of a Politburo member! Secretary Shen knows Chief Xiao Dong and his tone is always very polite. This politeness is very different from the politeness between government officials. With Secretary Shen's status, he might not even speak in this tone with someone of a Bureau Director Rank.

305 Hospital Director's attitude and the Mercedes Benz, and the entry permit to Beijing's Standing Committee Villas might be explainable, but Secretary Shen's tone and behavior showed Dong Xuebing's status in Beijing!

Who exactly is Dong Xuebing?

Liang Chengpeng finally understands how influential Dong Xuebing is in Beijing, and he seems to have a strong backing!!!

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Two days later.

Yan Tai County.

Spring was almost over, and the weather starts to get warmer.

Outside of the County's Public Security Family Quarters, Yu Meixia, in a light-colored dress, was walking back from the supermarket with Yu Qianqian. She had just bought prawns, fish, crabs, and a lot more groceries. The reason why she bought so much food was that Chief Xiao Dong called her and told her he will be back before lunch. Chief Dong's mother might over be coming over. Yu Meixia was grateful to Dong Xuebing and wanted to cook more dishes to repay him.

Yu Meixia met a middle-aged couple, who were walking out of the quarters, at the entrance.

"Hi, Sister Yu, you just return from the market?" The middle-aged man greeted her warmly.

Yu Meixia replied nervously. "Yes. Good morning Director Sun. I just bought some groceries." Yu Meixia does not know what Director Sun's full name and his rank were. But everyone in the estate addressed him as Director Sun, he should be one of the leaders in the County's Public Security. His position should not be higher than Chief Dong.

The middle-aged man laughed. "What Director Sun? Sister Yu, just call me Old Sun will do."

Yu Meixia dared not address him as Old Sun and stood there embarrassedly.

The middle-aged man laughed. "When is Chief Dong coming back?"

Yu Meixia did not tell him the truth. "Err... I am not sure." She knows she cannot reveal Dong Xuebing's information to anyone.

The middle-aged woman smiled as she looked at Yu Qianqian. "You are Qianqian? You are so pretty. Which grade are you in?"

Yu Qianqian moved closer to her mother, shyly. "Aunty, Uncle, I... I am in my first year of middle school."

"You are in your first year, and you are so pretty." The woman praised. "You will surely be as pretty as your mother when you grow up."

Yu Meixia blushed. "Thank you."

The woman held Yu Meixia's hand. "Sister Yu, we still have something on and got to go now. Drop by my place for a chat when you are free. I am staying on the first floor." The woman said and turns to Yu Qianqian. "Qianqian, I got to go. Come over to my place someday."

Yu Qianqian lowered her head shyly. "Ok. Goodbye, Aunty, goodbye, Uncle."

After the couple left, Yu Qianqian asked. "Mum, why did they call you Sister Yu? They look like they are older than you."

Yu Meixia sighed. "It's all because of Chief Dong. Their ranks should be lower than your brother Dong, and that's why they treated us politely." Yu Meixia had gotten used to living in this estate. Even when Chief Dong is not around, there are still people dropping by to give her gifts. They seemed to want her to ask Chief Dong for favors, but she dared not accept anything and rejected them politely.

Now, the whole estate knows who Yu Meixia and her daughter were. It was not only they were living with Chief Dong as his helper, but it was also because of their beauty. A young man like Chief Dong suddenly hired two helpers? Everyone was wondering if Yu Meixia and her daughter were really his helpers. Why would someone so pretty be a helper? Is one of them Chief Dong's mistress? Is it the mother or daughter? Some people felt it's the mother and some thought it's the daughter.

Of course, no matter whether if it's mistress or helper, the attitude towards them will not change.

Helpers might be ordinary, but if it's a leader's helper, it is different.

Secretary, drivers, and helpers are people close to the leaders and played an important role. Secretaries are the leaders' mouthpiece and had the backing of the leader. But in terms of closeness, secretaries are not as close to the leaders as the drivers and helpers. When leaders had some personal to attend, most of them will use their drivers. For example, secretaries might not know when the leader is going to someone's place late at night or have a secret meeting with someone, but the driver will know.

Helpers are the same. They are the ones taking care of the leaders at home, and some of them might even be caring for the leaders' parents. Who else can be closer to the leader other than them? Sometimes, it is easier to get favors through the help of helpers instead of going to the leader directly.

"Sister Yu." A man who was walking out called out to Yu Meixia.

Yu Meixia quickly greeted. "Chief Qin."

Yu Qianqian also greets him. "Uncle Qin."

"Haha... You call Chief Dong as Brother Dong, how can you call me Uncle? Am I that old?" Qin Yong joked.

Yu Meixia got a fright. "Chief Qin, she is still a child and is still ignorant. Please forgive her."

Qin Yong was speechless. This mother and daughter do not have a sense of humor, and he smiled at her. "It's alright. Just call me Uncle. Anyway, I am not young too. Hahaha..." Qin Yong moved closer and asked softly. "When is Chief Dong coming back?"

Yu Meixia hesitates for a while. "He will be back at noon."

Qin Yong nodded. "Ok. I will call him later in the afternoon. Alright... I got to go. Bye."

"Please take care, Chief Qin." Yu Meixia knew the relationship between Qin Yong and Dong Xuebing, and that's why she told Chief Qin when Dong Xuebing was returning and not to Director Sun.

On the way to the building, a few more people greeted Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian. Yu Meixia was afraid of saying the wrong things and disgraced Chief Dong, and return the greetings cautiously. She even thought for a few seconds before replying to them. She was relieved when she enters the corridor. In the past, wherever she and her daughter go out, people will be looking at them with lust. But now, Yu Meixia finally felt the feeling of being respected. Some people even tried to bootlick her. These were all given to her by Chief Dong.

"Qianqian, later when Chief Dong's mother is here, try to keep quiet and don't make her angry."

"Qianqian?"

Yu Meixia did not get any reply from her daughter, and she turned to look at her. Qianqian was looking at a kid returning with his schoolbag. "What are you looking at?"

Yu Qianqian replied. "Mum, I... I also want to go to school."

Yu Meixia hugged her daughter. "I had asked the school before the holidays. Our registered address is not in the County, and the schools here will not accept us. If you are going to continue your studies back at the village, where will we stay and what about my job?" Dong Xuebing had given her an advanced salary before he left, and she can afford the school fees for her daughter. But it is still a problem to transfer to the schools here.

Yu Qianqian is a sensible child, and her tears rolled down her cheeks. "Mum, it's fine. I... I will not go to school."

Yu Meixia's eyes also turn red. "I am sorry."

Yu Qianqian hugged her mother. "Mum, I should be the one saying sorry. I am just your burden."

"Stop talking nonsense. Let's go upstairs."

When the mother and daughter enter the house, they saw a middle-aged woman sitting in the living room.

At noon, Dong Xuebing arrived home.

Dong Xuebing had settled all matters in Beijing and gotten high returns. Not only he had gotten monetary gains and increase the reputation of the Auction Company, but he also got closer to Liang Chengpeng. Liang Chengpeng's mother was out of danger and all the vital signs machines were removed. Chief Liang should be returning to Yan Tai County tomorrow and his wife can stay in Beijing to care for the old lady. After Chief Liang returns to work, Dong Xuebing can start his plans to enforce the laws in the village. Even if he offends others, Liang Chengpeng will protect him.

It's good to have someone at the top protecting you!

Dong Xuebing went upstairs and opened the door happily.

"Dong... Chief Dong, you are back?" Yu Meixia stood up from the sofa and ran over to bring a pair of slippers to him.

"Big Brother." Yu Qianqian looked at Dong Xuebing and quickly pours a cup of water for him.

Dong Xuebing looked at them. "Yes. Eh? Mum, you are here too?"

Luan Xiaoping just mumbled a reply and can't be bothered with Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing was dumbfounded. "Mum, what's wrong with you? Who made you angry?" Dong Xuebing was used to having Yu Meixia serving him, and he took off his shoes and wore the slippers. Yu Meixia immediately picks up his shoes and places them neatly on the shoe rack. Yu Qianqian also walks over with Dong Xuebing's teacup. Dong Xuebing took a sip and gave it back to Yu Qianqian.

Luan Xiaoping looked at her son getting 'served' and shouted at him. "Xiao Bing! Come with me!"

Dong Xuebing followed his mother into the bedroom puzzledly and closes the door behind him. "What's wrong?"

Luan Xiaoping points towards the door with her chin. "Who is Xiao Yu?"

"What do you mean? I had told you before that I had hired a helper."

Luan Xiaoping had heard about this over the phone, and she did not think much about it, as her son is now a Deputy Bureau Chief and this is normal. But when Luan Xiaoping saw Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian's beautiful features, she got suspicious. "There are helpers everywhere and why must you get such beautiful helper? There will be gossips about you!"

Dong Xuebing smacked his lips. "Just let them say what they want. I am not scared."

Luan Xiaoping replied helplessly. "Tell me the truth. You like her?"

"Ah... Mum, what are you talking about? Sister Yu is 10 years older than me, and Qianqian is 10 years younger than me. I will like them?!" Dong Xuebing will never admit that he does like them, and he continued. "I took them in is because they are pitiful. When I met them, they were kneeling on the streets, begging. Sister Lu's husband had passed away and her family is in debt. Oh, I had helped them cleared their debts." Dong Xuebing explained briefly.

Luan Xiaoping heard this and immediately cool down. "Sigh... their situation is very similar to us."

"You are right, and therefore I helped them. I really don't have other motives."

Luan Xiaoping replied empathetically. "What you have done is right."

Luan Xiaoping walked out of the bedroom and saw Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian looking at the bedroom nervously. Both could tell Chief Dong's mother was not happy with them and was afraid of her kicking them out. Luan Xiaoping sighed in her heart and held Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian's hands. "I apologize for my attitude towards you all earlier. My son had told me everything. Just live here, and if you all need help, just tell Xiao Bing."

Yu Meixia replied gratefully. "Thank you, Sister Luan."

Yu Qianqian also thanked her. "Thank you, Aunty."

"What's there to thank? I still need you two to help me take care of Xiao Bing. Come, let's have lunch."

After lunch, Luan Xiaoping pulled Yu Meixia into the bedroom for a chat. Dong Xuebing could hear laughter from the room and they seemed to have gotten closer. At about 2pm, Luan Xiaoping received a call and left. The final exams are around the corner, and Luan Xiaoping had just entered the County's First Middle school. She is worried that the two classes she taught did not get good results and other teachers will talk behind her back. That's why she prepared lots of extra lessons for her students this month.

After Luan Xiaoping left, Yu Meixia said. "Chief Dong, your mother is a nice person."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "What did she say to you?"

Yu Meixia blushed and looked at Dong Xuebing secretly. "No... Nothing. I... I will go and wash the dishes."

Dong Xuebing was puzzled. Why is your face red?

Yu Meixia dare not tell Dong Xuebing what his mother told her. Luan Xiaoping had told Yu Meixia to call her if Dong Xuebing tried to 'bully' her. She will teach Dong Xuebing a lesson. Yu Meixia is not a young girl and knew what 'bully' meant.

At about 4 pm, Deputy Bureau Chief Qin Yong called and asked Dong Xuebing out for dinner. He should have something to discuss.

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing said. "Sister Yu, don't prepare my dinner. I will be going out."

Yu Meixia acknowledged and walked out of the kitchen. She looked at Dong Xuebing with hesitations.

Dong Xuebing looked at her. "What's wrong?"

"I... Can I give you a massage?" Yu Meixia walked over.

Yu Qianqian, who was watching TV, blushed and pretended not to see them.

Dong Xuebing looked at Yu Meixia. "You don't need to give me a massage. Just speak your mind. I am going out soon."

"I... I..."

"You need money? It's alright. Just take it from the drawer. I will let you take a one-month advanced salary."

"No." Yu Meixia hesitated for a while and finally said. "I... I want to let Qianqian go to school. I can afford her school fees now, but the schools say we are still registered in the village and they cannot accept Qianqian. Can you... can you help Qianqian change her address to the County? I... I know you had helped us a lot and I can't repay you in this life. This... This is the last time I beg you. Can you..."

Yu Qianqian's eyes turned red. "Mum..."

Dong Xuebing slapped his forehead. "You should have told me earlier. The term break is about one month later, and I thought you want to let Qianqian start from the next term. You just want to change your household registration and find a school? Ok. I will ask around for you."

On the way to meet Qin Yong, Dong Xuebing called the County's Household registration section. Actually, Yu Qianqian does not need to change her registration address to enter a school. But Dong Xuebing decided to help them, and this is only a small issue. After Dong Xuebing ended his call with the County's Household registration section, he called the Principal of County's First Middle School. He told the principal that one of his friend's child wants to enter his school, and the principal agreed immediately.

In the evening, Dong Xuebing had dinner and some drinks before returning home.

Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian were watching TV in the living room and immediately stood up when they heard the door opening. Yu Meixia was even attentive towards Dong Xuebing than before. She quickly bends over to help Dong Xuebing take off his shoes and helped him wear the slippers. Yu Qianqian was standing there looking at Dong Xuebing nervously. She does not know if her household registration and school transfer will be approved.

Dong Xuebing threw his bag on the sofa and laughed. "Sister Yu, bring Qianqian with you to change your household registrations tomorrow. I had asked someone to transfer your registration to the County."

Yu Meixia was surprised. "Chief Dong, I... I also can change my household registration?"

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Just change your registration to the county. It will be easier for you to move around. Errr... it's fine if you don't want to change."

Yu Meixia quickly replied. "Yes. I am willing!"

Dong Xuebing said. "Oh, I have found a school for Qianqian. County's First Middle School. It's a good school, and my mum is teaching there. She can help you look after Qianqian at school. Tomorrow just brings Qianqian to the school and pay the school fees. Don't worry about the household registration. I had spoken to the principal."

Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian were excited. The County's household registration and County's First Middle School? These were things that they don't even dare to wish for in the past!

Yu Qianqian's tears flowed, and she hugged her mother. "Mum, I can go to school!"

Yu Meixia was about to cry too. "Hurry, and thank Chief Dong!"

"Thank you, Brother."

"Don't mention it. Just study hard at school."

Yu Meixia looked at Dong Xuebing gratefully. "Chief Dong, I... I..."

Dong Xuebing waved his hand and massaged his temples. "Chief Qin can really drink. I also blackout during dinner. Sister Yu, help me fill up the bathtub."

"Ok!"

Yu Meixia was desperate to show her gratitude and quickly ran to the bathroom to fill the bathtub with warm water. She tested the water with her hands as she was afraid the water will be too hot for Chief Dong.

"The bathtub is ready."

"Ok. Thanks."

"Please leave your dirty clothes there. I will wash it later."

Dong Xuebing nodded. Since Yu Meixia comes over, this was the first time they brought up the subject of washing clothes. Dong Xuebing was slightly embarrassed. "Err... ok... Thank you." After Yu Meixia left the bathroom, Dong Xuebing start to strip and enter the bathtub. He laid down in the tub and closes his eyes.

5 minutes...

10 minutes...

Knock, knock, knock...

Dong Xuebing looked towards the door, behind the shower curtains. "What is it?"

Yu Meixia asked from outside. "I... Can I go in?"

Dong Xuebing thought Yu Meixia was entering the bathroom to get his dirty laundry. "Come in."

The door opened, and Yu Meixia entered shyly. She could not see Dong Xuebing behind the plastic shower curtains and hesitated for a while, before closing the door behind her. She locked it and said softly. "Chief Dong, I... I am here to help you scrub your back."

Dong Xuebing got shocked. "No need. Just accompany Qianqian to read some books. It's almost the end semester exams."

"I... I had asked Qianqian to go to bed." Yu Meixia was thinking of ways to repay Dong Xuebing but never got the chance. She deliberated for a while before asking her daughter to go to bed and coming to the bathroom. "Can... Can I open the curtains?"

Dong Xuebing slapped his forehead. I am still butt naked, and how are you going to help me scrub my back?!

Dong Xuebing tried to persuade Yu Meixia to go out, but she refused as she was determined to do something for him. Dong Xuebing was not as bold as Xie Huilan and quickly grab a bottle of shampoo and squeeze an enormous amount into the tub, trying to form bubbles to cover himself. "Ok then..."

Yu Meixia slowly pulled the shower curtains aside and turned away. "Can... Can you face away from me?"

"Just use the shower gel and scrub lightly." Dong Xuebing turned away from her and only showed his back.

Yu Meixia gritted her teeth and squat down beside the tub. She poured some shower gel in her hands and slowly rubbed Dong Xuebing's back. She also starts knitting his back, giving him a massage. She had never treated any man like this before, not even her husband!

A few minutes later, Dong Xuebing forgot all the awkwardness and shyness!

This is so different from getting a massage with clothes on. This feels terrific!

Yu Meixia saw Chief Dong closing his eyes and asked. "Can I wash your hair?"

Dong Xuebing nodded.

Yu Meixia took some shampoo and start washing Dong Xuebing's hair.

"Ah... you are so good with your hands." Dong Xuebing still has his eyes closed and was enjoying the sensation of Yu Meixia's head massage.

Yu Meixia heard this and put in more effort. After washing Dong Xuebing's hair, she put her hands into the tub to grab Dong Xuebing's feet. "I will massage your feet."

Dong Xuebing quickly moved his legs away. "Oh. It's fine. You don't have to do this."

"It's alright. I just want you to relax." Yu Meixia had decided to go all out. She closed her eyes slightly to prevent herself from looking into the tub and pulled Dong Xuebing's feet over the side of the tub. After that, she used both hands to massage one of his feet for a while before switching to the other.

Dong Xuebing lowered his head and secretly peeped at Yu Meixia's chest from the opening of her t-shirt. Her figure is perfect!

Sigh... where else can I find such a caring helper?!

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The next day, Dong Xuebing returned to work at the Public Security Bureau.

Bureau Chief Liang Chengpeng was still in Beijing, and Dong Xuebing was not in a rush to start his work. He just finished some paperwork in his office and drove to Hui Tian Village Station for a meeting with Liu Dahai and Li Sanmiao on the cases that happened during his absences. Luckily, there were only petty crimes and nothing major. The only major crime was the child abduction cases where the Bureau had set up an investigation team a few days back. Hui Tian Village also starts to have missing people cases. Dong Xuebing ordered his men to investigate these cases and try to solve them as soon as possible. He left the station in the afternoon as he does not want to interfere with the station's operations. He only wants to be a leader who sets the general direction for his men.

5 pm. County Public Security Family Quarters.

Dong Xuebing entered his unit and saw Yu Qianqian hugging Yu Meixia, acting cute. Yu Meixia held her daughter's hand lovingly and was arranging the middle school textbooks on the coffee table. They saw Dong Xuebing, and Yu Meixia quickly ran over to give him his slippers. Yu Qianqian is very close to her mother and every time Dong Xuebing saw them, they were either holding hands or hugging.

"When did you come back." Dong Xuebing asked while taking off his shoes.

Yu Meixia replied. "We got back from Qianqian's school 10 minutes earlier."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "How is the registration?"

Yu Meixia looked at Dong Xuebing gratefully. "Thanks to you, everything had gone well. Sister Luan brought us to do the registration personally and it was smooth. We also got books and study materials, and Qianqian can start attending classes tomorrow." Yu Meixia paused for a while and continued. "The household registration transfer is almost completed. They told us that our registration will be transferred in a few days." Her daughter can finally return to school and their household registration will be transferred to the County. Yu Meixia had never felt so happy in her life.

Dong Xuebing nodded and smiled to Yu Qianqian. "You have stopped attending classes for almost 6 months. Can you pass the end semester exams?"

Yu Qianqian nodded. "I... I read books every day, and I think I can pass."

"Good. Haha..."

"Chief Dong, please take a rest first. I will prepare dinner now."

Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "Let's not eat at home. The 3 of us should eat out to celebrate Qianqian is going back to school."

Yu Meixia blushed when she heard Dong Xuebing saying 'the 3 of us', but she knew Chief Dong is trying to tell her that he does not treat them as outsiders. Yu Meixia was moved and quickly said. "It's too troublesome. I can cook something."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Just listen to me, ok?"

Yu Meixia nodded and replied weakly. "Thank you."

"That's right." Dong Xuebing patted Yu Qianqian's head. "Let's go. Qianqian, we will go to the shopping mall later. Tell me what you like, and I will buy it for you as a gift."

Yu Qianqian looked at her mother and quickly said. "Thank you, brother. But I... I don't need anything."

Yu Meixia added. "That's right. Qianqian doesn't need anything."

Dong Xuebing gave Yu Meixia a glance and said. "Have you bought a pencil case? Schoolbag? You don't even have these, and you tell you don't need anything? You don't tell me she has a school bag. That grey school bag is already torn. How is she going to use it? The students at school are childish and they will make fun of Qianqian for carrying that bag. It will not be good psychologically." Yu Qianqian's character is similar to her mother. They have low self-esteem and Dong Xuebing wants Qianqian to change.

Yu Meixia was surprised as she did not expect Chief Dong to be so meticulous, and she starts to tear.

Dong Xuebing gave her a stare. "Your daughter is around. Why are you crying?"

Yu Meixia quickly wiped her tears and kept quiet.

Jindi Shopping mall. This shopping mall is considered big in the city and has all sorts of shops.

After they entered the mall, Dong Xuebing brought Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian to a stationary store. He asked Yu Qianqian to pick the stationaries and school bag she likes. Yu Qianqian looked at her mother and saw her nodding. She was overjoyed and start to look around the shop. After a while, she points to a pink school bag.

"Brother, I... I like that bag."

Dong Xuebing smiled. "Ok. We will get that bag. Go and pick the pens and a pencil case."

Yu Qianqian mustered up her courage and points to a pencil case and pens on a counter.

Dong Xuebing did not even look at the price and paid for everything.

The shop assistant passed the school bag and stationaries to Yu Qianqian, and she immediately took the bag out of its packaging and carries it. She had always envied her classmates for their new school bags. But her father was always gambling and their family was poor. She could only envy her classmates for using new stationaries and bags. Now, she finally got a new school bag!

Dong Xuebing silently sighed in his heart when he saw Yu Qianqian getting so excited over a school bag. He could tell what sort of hardship she had suffered. "Let's go to level 2 to look at electronic products."

Yu Qianqian asked innocently. "Brother, our house's appliance is faulty?"

"No. I want to give you another present. Let's go." Dong Xuebing brought them to the second floor.

Yu Meixia and her daughter were confused. Give Qianqian an electronic product? Home appliances?

They realized what Dong Xuebing was talking about when they stepped into the computer section on level 2. There was not a lot of CPU on display, but there are a lot of laptops. Yu Qianqian's eyes were glued to the laptops. Brother... Brother is going to buy a computer for myself?!

Yu Meixia panicked. "Chief Dong, this is too expensive."

Dong Xuebing ignored her. "Qianqian, go and pick the model you like."

"It's... It's too expensive." Yu Qianqian really wanted a computer, and everyone can see it from her eyes.

Yu Meixia said. "Chief Dong, you should not do this."

Dong Xuebing looked at her. "I say buy means buy. We are living in a digital age now. How can a child don't have a computer? Sometimes I need to use my computer, and you also don't allow Qianqian to enter my room. So, I might as well buy a new computer for her. She can use it in your room. This is also for her own good. Alright. Qianqian, don't listen to your mother. Just tell me which one you like. You don't need to worry about the price."

Yu Meixia knew she could not change Dong Xuebing's mind, and she saw her daughter looking at her with a sparkle in her eyes. Yu Meixia nodded. "Since your brother asked you to choose one, just go ahead. You must remember to repay Chief Dong when you grow up."

Yu Qianqian nodded and ran happily to look at the computers. But computers are something that's out of reach for her, and she had only seen or touched one a few times. She doesn't even know what the specs are written on the laptops mean and could only pick by the appearance. She walked around and stopped in front of a white notebook with a small apple logo on it.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Good. We will get this one."

Yu Meixia walked over and got a shock when she saw the price tag. "No... This is too expensive. It's over 10,000 RMB."

Yu Qianqian did not notice the price earlier and got a shock too.

Dong Xuebing ignored them and called the sales assistant over to test the laptop. After that, he paid for it and looked at Yu Qianqian. "Ok. This Apple is yours from today onwards. I will get someone to install a wireless router and you can surf the internet." Dong Xuebing turns to Yu Meixia. "Sister Yu, you must learn to use computers with Qianqian. You can ask me if you need help.

Yu Qianqian was excited as she looked at her laptop.

Yu Meixia waved her hand. "I am so stupid. I will not know how to use it."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Qianqian is very smart. You can ask her to teach you."

It's not that Yu Meixia does not want to learn. She was only afraid she might damage the laptop.

"Let's go over there." Dong Xuebing walked in front.

"It's enough. Please don't give Qianqian any more gifts." Yu Meixia does not want to owe Dong Xuebing too many favors.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Ok. I am not buying things for Qianqian. This time it's for you. Pick a phone."

Yu Meixia gasped. "I... I don't need one."

"What do you mean you don't need? How do I contact you when you are at the market or sending Qianqian to school? Having a handphone is more convenient. Listen to me. Just treat it as your job requirement." Dong Xuebing said and walked over to the mobile phone section.

Yu Meixia hesitated and said. "Alright... I will buy myself. I still have some money with me."

Dong Xuebing waved his hand and points to a pink-colored Nokia N8. "What do you think of this?"

Yu Meixia looked at the price first and saw the phone cost 3,000 RMB. "I can use a phone that costs a few hundred. This is too..."

"Ok. We will take this." Dong Xuebing did not listen to her and called the shop assistant over to pick a phone number.

After paying for the phone, Dong Xuebing pushes the phone into Yu Meixia's hands. "Hold it. I will teach you how to use it when we get back."

Yu Meixia replied softly. "Please deduct the money from my salary."

Dong Xuebing sighed. "Sister Yu, don't treat me like an outsider. Just take it when I give it to you. These few days, you had taken good care of me."

Yu Meixia blushed when she remembered she had massaged Chief Dong and even helped him wash his hair and feet last night. She mumbled a reply and kept quiet.

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8 pm.

Dong Xuebing, Yu Meixia, and Yu Qianqian had dinner at a nice restaurant before going home.

They did not drive today, and during dinner, Dong Xuebing was seated between two beauties and was in a good mood. He ordered a few bottles of beer and drank too much. He felt tipsy, but he did not need anyone to help him back.

Yu Meixia said worryingly. "Chief Dong, rest here for a while. I will cook some soup for you to sober up."

Dong Xuebing sat on the sofa. "Don't be so troublesome. I'm fine, and the alcohol effect will wear off in a while."

Yu Meixia hesitated. "Then... Then I will fill the bathtub for you."

Dong Xuebing nodded.

Yu Meixia entered the bathroom and blushed when she told Yu Qianqian. "Qianqian, go back to your room to play with your laptop." Yu Qianqian nodded and returned to her room, excitedly with her laptop. Yu Meixia looked at her daughter entering her room and she went over to close the door. After that, she went to the living room and helped Dong Xuebing to the bathroom. She whispered. "The water is ready. I... I will go in and wash your hair in a while." This was not the first time and Yu Meixia felt she could only repay Chief Dong this way.

Dong Xuebing replied embarrassedly. "Sister Yu, you should be tired today. You don't need to help me."

Yu Meixia blushed and replied softly. "I'm not tired."

Dong Xuebing did not reject her and entered the bathroom to strip, before soaking himself in the bathtub.

After a while, Yu Meixia knocked on the door and entered. Dong Xuebing was not shy this time, and he did not try to make suds to cover himself. Maybe it was due to the alcohol, he did not even pull the shower curtains. Yu Meixia accidentally looked into the tub and saw something she was not supposed to see. Her face turns red immediately, but she was not a young girl and regained her composure quickly. She took the showerhead and start washing his hair.

Dong Xuebing closed his eyes and laughed. "Thank you. This is not what a helper should do."

Yu Meixia replied. "It's... It's ok. You had treated my daughter and me well, and I should do this."

"Thank you." Dong Xuebing said. "Let me know if you encounter any problems. If I can help, I will surely help."

Yu Meixia acknowledged and thanked him. She turned her face towards the bathroom wall and reach over for Dong Xuebing's feet to give him a foot massage shyly. She was wearing a dark green dress with shoulder straps, and it was fitting, showing her voluptuous figure.

Dong Xuebing looked down from the opening of her dress, and his heart was racing. He always felt Yu Meixia does not have any unique qualities, but she is still unique in her own ways and her weak and careful character was quite attractive to Dong Xuebing.

"Sister Yu, did your husband treat you well?"

Yu Meixia had sadness in her eyes. "He treated me very well when we just got married. But after he becomes addicted to gambling, he started hitting me every day."

Dong Xuebing frowned. "He bears to hit you?" Who would hit a pretty woman like her?

Yu Meixia does not want to talk about her husband and continued with the foot massage quietly.

Dong Xuebing sighed in his heart. No wonder Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian have such weak and timid characters. Her husband should be one of the reasons.

After bathing, Dong Xuebing felt better.

Yu Meixia saw Dong Xuebing about to get dressed and quickly walked out of the bathroom, but she saw Yu Qianqian standing outside of the bathroom. Yu Qianqian looked at her mother and wondered why her mother in the bathroom was when Chief Dong was taking a bath. Yu Meixia panicked and quickly explained. "I went in to help your big brother soak his dirty laundry. Oh, he is still bathing, and you got to wait to use the toilet."

Yu Qianqian nodded and happily said. "Mum, I know how to use a computer now. I even typed some words earlier."

Yu Meixia gave her daughter a kiss on her forehead. "Clever girl. Go and play with it, and you can teach me how to use it in the future."

Yu Qianqian nodded and ran back to her room.

Since Yu Meixia's husband started gambling, she had not seen her daughter so happy. Her gratitude towards Dong Xuebing increased and felt touched. She felt Chief Dong should be dressed up and knocked on the door. She entered the bathroom with a hairdryer and made Dong Xuebing sit on a chair. After that, she stood behind him with the hair dryer to dry his hair.

Dong Xuebing smiled. "Err... you can hold the hairdryer slightly further. It will be too hot if it's close."

"Like this?"

"Push the switch down two notches, and it will be cold air. Use that."

"Cold air? Sorry... I... I had never used a hairdryer before. I don't know about it."

"It's alright. You will know how to use it slowly. If you are still unsure, you can read the user manuals. For example, you can read how to use the washing machine, so you don't need to wash the clothes with your hands. It's too tiring."

"Ok!"

Dong Xuebing closed his eyes to enjoy this feeling.

After Dong Xuebing's hair was dried, he sat on the sofa to watch TV. Yu Meixia walked over and offered to massage his legs. She could tell Chief Dong loves to have his legs massaged. But Dong Xuebing quickly rejected. It's okay if they are in the bathroom, but in the living room, Qianqian might walk out of her room anytime and sees them.

"Let's set up your phone and save my number."

"Yes."

Yu Meixia carefully take out the phone from the box and held it in her hands. She fumbled with it for a while before switching on the phone. When she heard the phone's tone after switching it on, she got shocked. After the screen lit up, she held the phone unnaturally and realized it was a touch-screen phone. Her fingers were shaking as she swiped the menu. After a while, she got confused and looked at Dong Xuebing shyly. "I... I am too stupid and had never use a handphone before. I don't know how to save your number. Chief Dong, can... can you teach me?"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "It's alright. I am also confused when I bought my first phone. At least you know how to switch it on. I can't even find the on/off button. Haha..." Of course, this is a made-up story. Dong Xuebing's environment is very different from Yu Meixia. Even when he could not afford a phone, he had also played with his classmate's phone. How is it possible that he does not know how to switch it on?

Yu Meixia was afraid Chief Dong to think she is useless other than cooking and will chase them away. When she heard Chief Dong encouraging her instead of looking down on her, she was touched. "Thank you."

"Pass me your phone. I will teach you how to save phone numbers."

Yu Meixia focused all her attention on the phone as she does not want Chief Dong to think she is stupid.

"When you press here, there will be a pop-up and there is a keypad here. Just tap it with your finger. Look, you saved the number. Now I will teach you how to save a name to the number. Ok. It's done. Just do these steps to save other people's numbers in the future. Now, I will teach you how to make calls. Press this icon and then enter the phone number. If you have saved the phone number, you don't need to enter the numbers. Just press here and look for the name. Do you understand?"

Yu Meixia was trying her best to remember all the steps. "Err... almost."

Dong Xuebing passed the phone back to her. "Try doing it yourself."

Yu Meixia took the phone nervously and almost cried when she failed. "I... I am so stupid."

Dong Xuebing was sweating. "Here, I will teach you step by step." He held Yu Meixia's hand and showed her where to press. "If you want to make other changes, the steps are about the same. Here. Try doing it yourself."

Yu Meixia succeeded on her next try, and Dong Xuebing's handphone rang.

"Good. I will teach you other functions."

After learning awhile, Yu Meixia finally learned some of the functions on the phone.

At this moment, Dong Xuebing was almost hugging her. His left arm was over her shoulders, and the other hand was holding her hand, pressing the screen. Actually, one hand is enough to teach her, but Dong Xuebing was still influenced by the alcohol and took the opportunity to take advantage of her. "Alright. Try setting the alarm." Dong Xuebing released his right hand and rested it on her thighs purposely. He could feel her warm legs through her dress.

Yu Meixia's body stiffed and blushed as she looked at Dong Xuebing's hand on her lap. "Chief Dong, I... I..."

Dong Xuebing smiled. "What's wrong?"

"Errr... nothing..." Yu Meixia lowered her head and start pressing her phone."

Dong Xuebing saw her not rejecting him and got bolder. He started to move his hand and inched towards the helm of her dress.

Yu Meixia lowered her head shyly and don't dare to move.

Dong Xuebing's hand had pulled up her dress slightly and start feeling her legs through her stockings. "Have you set the alarm?"

"I'm almost done." Yu Meixia's body was stiffed and did not move.

Dong Xuebing nodded.

The next morning.

Dong Xuebing woke up and looked at the time. It was not even 6 am, and he decided to snooze a while more. But he suddenly remembered he had taken advantage of Yu Meixia while teaching her how to use handphones. From his blurry memories, he remembered that he had his hands all over her. He immediately regretted and gave himself a slap on his forehead. You hooligan! How can you harass Sister Yu after a few drinks?!

Dong Xuebing really regretted his actions. His excellent image in front of Sister Yu is all gone!

Dong Xuebing wondered how Yu Meixia will see him after last night's incident!

Dong Xuebing climbed out of bed and got dressed, before walking out of his room embarrassedly. He looked at the room door opposite, and it was closed. Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian should still be sleeping. Dong Xuebing thought for a while and quickly wash up. He left a note saying that he had gone to work and rushed out of the house. It was about 6.30 am, and the Public Security Family Quarters is almost empty.

In the lobby of the Public Security Burea, Dong Xuebing met Executive Deputy Bureau Chief Hu Yiguo.

Hu Yiguo was surprised to see Dong Xuebing and looked at him coldly. "Good morning, Chief Dong."

Dong Xuebing smiled faintly and said. "I am not as early as you. You are really hardworking."

Hu Yiguo looked at Dong Xuebing and walked away without saying a word. Hu Yiguo's direction should be going towards the investigation department.

Hu Yiguo was Dong Xuebing's biggest rival in the Bureau. Deputy Bureau Chief Zhao Jingsong and City Police Station's Chief Chang Wantao are in Hu Yiguo's faction. Hu Yiguo also had the support of the Head of the Publicity Department, Qian Sheng, and it's not easy for Dong Xuebing to deal with him. During the hacker incident, Dong Xuebing snatched back his credit from Hu Yiguo, their enmity had worsened. After that, the Yan Tai County's Ministry of Education Director's incident and the Finance department tried to create trouble for Dong Xuebing, and that's why Dong Xuebing doesn't feel the need to show any respect for him.

Back at his office, Dong Xuebing start reading the papers.

After the staff of the Bureau arrived at work, Dong Xuebing overheard something and understood why Hu Yiguo is at the Bureau so early. The child abduction case before the Labor Day Holidays had a breakthrough and the detectives and arrested a suspect. The investigation department is under Hu Yiguo's jurisdiction, and he had arrived early to try to claim the credit. After all, this case is considered a major case.

1 hour...

5 hours...

8 hours...

When it was almost time to get off work, Dong Xuebing did not get any updates on the child abduction case. He asked around and found out that the suspect refused to reveal anything. No matter how the detectives question the suspect, they could not get any useful information. He kept insisting he is innocent and had nothing to do with this case. Although the detectives knew this suspect is involved in this case, they do not have concrete evidence.

Dong Xuebing packed his things and walked out of the Bureau. But when he thought of facing Yu Meixia at home, he got scared.

Dong Xuebing took out his phone and called home.

"Hello?" A soft voice answered. It was Yu Qianqian.

Dong Xuebing said. "You finish school? It's me. Errr... what is your mother doing?"

"Brother!" Yu Qianqian said excitedly. "My mother is in the bathroom. I will get her to answer!"

Dong Xuebing quickly says. "No need... Errr... Is your mother alright?"

"My mother? She is fine."

"Ok. Help me tell Sister Yu that I will not be going back for dinner. I have a dinner appointment.

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing felt relieved and walked to a small restaurant along the street to have noodles. While eating, he thought about how he is going to face Yu Meixia but came to no conclusion. After finishing his dinner, Dong Xuebing settled the bill and returned home.

When Dong Xuebing enters his apartment, he noticed the TV was on, but there is no one in the living room.

Dong Xuebing looked at the bedroom and saw Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian sitting in front of the laptop, through the half-closed bedroom door. The laptop was playing a pop song. Dong Xuebing hesitated for a while and gritted his teeth as he walked into the room. "Downloading songs? Hu Silian had set up the internet?" Dong Xuebing had asked Hu Silian to set up the wireless router at his home this morning.

Yu Qianqian turned and said. "Brother! You are back! Aunty Hu had just set up the internet and taught me how to download songs."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "You know how to download songs now?"

Yu Qianqian replied softly. "Not... not yet. But I will master it now. Really..."

Dong Xuebing patted her head. "Clever girl. Just try to download and ask me if you are unsure."

Yu Meixia was blushing beside and dare not look at Dong Xuebing or say anything.

Dong Xuebing felt embarrassed when he saw Yu Meixia. He tried to strike a conversation to ease the awkwardness. "Err... Sister Yu, what did you all have for dinner?"

Yu Meixia looked down and replied. "I... I cooked two dishes and made bean porridge. Chief Dong, there is some porridge left. I... I will heat it up for you?" Yu Meixia was still wearing yesterday's dark green dress.

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Ok. Thank you."

Dong Xuebing couldn't help himself and sneaked a peep at Yu Meixia as she walked out to the kitchen. After she left, Dong Xuebing moved his chair closer to Yu Qianqian and taught her how to use some of the basic functions of the laptop. Yu Qianqian was still excited since yesterday, and she looked more cheerful than before. Dong Xuebing was happy for her and went back to his room to change his clothes and lay on the bed to wait for his porridge.

The bedroom door was open, and Yu Meixia saw Dong Xuebing's eyes are closed. She knocked and entered the room.

Dong Xuebing opened his eyes and smiles. "Thank you."

"It's alright." Yu Meixia passed the bowl of porridge to Dong Xuebing carefully. "It's hot. Please be careful."

Dong Xuebing nodded and took a sip of the porridge. Hmm... it's fragrant and tastes good.

"Chief Dong." Yu Meixia looked at him shyly. "Are you going to soak in the bath today? Should I prepare the water for you?"

Dong Xuebing cleared his throat. "No need."

"Oh... Then..." Yu Meixia took the empty bowl from Dong Xuebing. "Can I give you a foot massage?"

Dong Xuebing had wanted to reject her because of what happened yesterday. But he still nodded unknowingly as he could not resist the temptation of foot massage.

Yu Meixia bit her lower lips and brought the empty bowl out of the room. She returns after a while and closes the room door behind her, to prevent her daughter from seeing her giving Dong Xuebing a massage. She took a glance at Dong Xuebing and took off her shoes to get on the bed. She kneeled beside Dong Xuebing and start massaging his legs. "I... I had gone to a bookshop to read up on massage techniques. I am not sure if it's effective."

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath and replied. "It's comfortable. Thank you."

"Let me know if it's painful."

"Ok." Dong Xuebing was moved. He had mistreated her yesterday, and instead of getting angry, she even went to the bookshop to look for books on massage. Dong Xuebing knew Yu Meixia's education level is not high and does not see a lot of characters. It should be hard for her to read a book at a bookshop. "Sister Yu, when you are free, you can do what you want or go out with your friends. You don't need to spend time on these."

Yu Meixia just shook her head.

Dong Xuebing did not try to persuade her and glanced at her long dress and the opening of her collar.

Yu Meixia noticed it, and her body stiffens. Her movements on Dong Xuebing's leg and slowed down.

Last night, Dong Xuebing was drunk and took a step too far. He had decided not to harass Yu Meixia again, but when he saw her again, he knew he could not reverse her impression of him. Since his good-boy image is ruined and she did not mention anything about it, then... Anyway, Dong Xuebing had already touched her yesterday, and he decided to do it again.

When Yu Meixia was pressing Dong Xuebing's left leg, Dong Xuebing purposely moved his right leg and positioned it in front of her dress. He slowly inched his leg in between her thighs into her dress and used his foot to caress her inner thighs.

Yu Meixia was stunned and don't know what to do.

Yu Meixia had wanted to stop Dong Xuebing when he took advantage of her last night, but she was scared. Now, Chief Dong is getting bolder, and she doesn't know how to react. "Chief... Chief Dong, you... you..."

Dong Xuebing looked at her. "You want to say something?"

Yu Meixia bit her lower lips and shook her head. "No..."

Dong Xuebing cleared his throat and brushed his foot against her thighs. "Sister Yu, I'm sorry."

Yu Meixia shook her head and gritted her teeth. She moved her hand, which was pressing her dress down and continued with the massage.

After a while, Dong Xuebing moved his foot from under her dress and said. "Can you massage my head?"

"Yes." Yu Meixia straightened her skirt and moved to Dong Xuebing's side to face him. She placed her hands in Dong Xuebing's hair and start massaging his scalp and pressed on some acupuncture points.

"Your technique is almost on par with professionals." Dong Xuebing said.

"Thank you. I just learned a few tricks."

Dong Xuebing's hands could not stay still again. Yu Meixia was very close to him, and he could smell her body scent. He rested his hand on her leg back and moved upwards slowly, pushing her dress up. He saw Yu Meixia did not stop him, and he started to stroke and grab her thighs through her stockings. After a while, he moved his hand to her butt.

Yu Meixia can no longer pretend not to know. She grabbed Dong Xuebing's hand. "Chief Dong, don't..."

Dong Xuebing smiled and moved his hand to hug her waist.

This time, Yu Meixia did not stop him and continued her massage with a red face.

After a while, Dong Xuebing starts to move his hands upwards along Yu Meixia's waist. When he reached her armpits, Dong Xuebing's wrist turned and cupped her soft left breast in his hand. Yu Meixia immediately froze and covered her chest with her arms. But Dong Xuebing's hand was sandwiched between her arms, pressing against her breast.

"Please... Don't..." Yu Meixia pleaded weakly.

Dong Xuebing felt terrible. He saw Yu Meixia was not willing and did not force her. He retracted his hand and said. "Sorry."

Yu Meixia shook her head, and her tears started flowing.

Damn! What's wrong with her? Dong Xuebing was shocked. If he knew touching Yu Meixia will make her cry, he would not do that. He sits up from the bed and apologizes. "Sister Yu, I'm sorry. Can you stop crying? I... I am not myself these few days. Errr... if you are unwilling, I will not do this again. Ok? Please stop crying... It's all my fault."

Yu Meixia was sobbing softly.

Dong Xuebing regretted. "I am really sorry. Sister Yu, I will let you beat me up and will not retaliate."

"It's not your fault." Yu Meixia sobbed. "I... I remembered my husband suddenly, and it has nothing to do with you."

Dong Xuebing doesn't believe he had nothing to do with her crying. He apologized again and wiped her tears. "Stop crying. Didn't you say your husband often beat you? Why do you think about him?"

Yu Meixia cried. "It's not his fault. He is just... He is set up by others, and because of me and Qianqian, he..."

Dong Xuebing frowned. "What happened?"

"Chief Dong, I know I said it was the last time I beg you for help to let Qianqian go to school. But... But my husband's death had been buried in mine and Qianqian's heart for too long." Yu Meixia wiped his tears and climbed off the bed. She kneeled in front of the bed. "Can you please help me one last time? I know my husband is killed by someone else, and I only hope you can help me catch the murderer. Please... I know you are a good man.

I am a good man?

Dong Xuebing had just took touched all over her, and he blushed. "Err... Sister Yu, get up first." Dong Xuebing helped her up and grabbed a towel for her to wipe her tears. "Tell me slowly. What happened?"

Yu Meixia blew her nose and said. "My husband did not commit suicide."

Dong Xuebing was stunned. He thought Yu Meixia's husband had killed himself because of his debts. "Then?"

Yu Meixia got agitated. "It must be the people from Jin Di Mansion. They had brought my husband to the casino there, and he lost a lot of money. But he refused to stop gambling, and he sold the house and everything valuable to try to recoup his losses. In the end, he lost and end up owing Jin Di Mansion a lot of money. But he still refuses to stop gambling. Every time my husband returns home, he had bruises on his face. He told me he was beaten up by the people at Jin Di Mansion, and then he borrowed money from his bosses. On the night when I last saw him, he called Qianqian and me over. He said this is his final chance, and this will be the last time he gamble. But... but..."

Dong Xuebing asked. "What happened?"

Yu Meixia cried louder. "But that is the last time I saw him. He went missing for many days, and his body was found in a lake. The police autopsy report said he committed suicide. I don't believe the police. I know my husband will not leave Qianqian and me behind. I cried and begged the police to investigate Jin Di Mansion. They must be the ones who killed my husband. But after the police investigation, the police told me that there is no casino in Jin Di Mansion. How can this be possible? My husband had told me he gambled there, and many people know that it is a place for gambling. But the police insisted there is no casino..."

Dong Xuebing felt something was off. "What sort of place is Jin Di Mansion?"

Yu Meixia replied. "It is like a vacation resort and provides entertainment."

This place has backing? They even manage to stop the police from investigating? Other than this explanation, Dong Xuebing cannot think of other reasons. "Where is your husband's body."

Yu Meixia said. "It's been half a year, and his body had been cremated."

"That means there is no evidence? Other than you and Qianqian, is there any witness or evidence?" Yu Meixia shook her head. Dong Xuebing thought to himself. Without the body, there will be no clues, even if this case is reopened. Also, it's been so long, and it is almost impossible for the police to start the investigation again.

Yu Meixia looked at Dong Xuebing. "Chief Dong, please help me. I beg you."

Dong Xuebing sighed. "From what you told me, Jin Di Mansion is suspicious. But this incident had been over for almost half a year. It's quite difficult to reopen this case now."

Yu Meixia cried louder. Actually, she also knew it was impossible to get revenge for her husband.

Dong Xuebing can tell Yu Meixia still loves her husband. Before meeting Dong Xuebing, she had to bring her daughter along to beg and was burdened with debt. She had been suppressing the thoughts of getting revenge. Dong Xuebing did not stop her from crying. Just let it all out. She might feel better after crying.

The door suddenly opens. Yu Qianqian ran into her mother's arms and cried. "Mum, you still have me... stop crying..." Yu Qianqian had heard her mother crying and overheard the conversation between Dong Xuebing and her mother.

Yu Meixia hugged her daughter, and both cried louder.

Dong Xuebing was touched and felt guilty for taking advantage of Yu Meixia earlier. "Alright. I will help you ask around." He took out his handphone and walked out of the room. Dong Xuebing thought for a while and called Qin Yong. "Hello, Chief Qin? Are you resting?"

"Not yet. What's wrong?"

"Err... I would like to ask you about Jin Di Mansion."

Qin Yong was surprised and took a deep breath. "The Jin Di Mansion at the County's outskirts? The one near to your Hui Tian Village?"

"Yes."

"Brother Dong, why are you asking?"

Dong Xuebing heard Qin Yong asked this question and knew this Jin Di Mansion is not simple. "Haha... I heard there is a casino there?"

"Sigh... actually I heard a lot about that place. That place does have lots of illegal activities, and I even heard someone was killed there." Qin Yong paused for a second and continued. "Brother Dong, don't touch that place. When I was newly transferred here, Chief Liang had wanted to close that place down. But in the end, he couldn't do anything. I heard that place had the backings of the higher-ups, and lots of County leaders pressurized Chief Liang to stop his investigations."

Dong Xuebing was stunned. "Higher-ups? Who?"

After a long pause, Qin Yong said. "There are rumors that the boss of Jin Di Mansion is the son of the County's Publicity Department's head, Qian Sheng."

Dong Xuebing finally understood why the public security did not act against Jin Di Mansion even when people made police reports. Hu Yiguo and Zhao Jingsong are under Qian Sheng's faction, and even Chief Liang could not do anything against them. One Qian Sheng might not be powerful enough to stop Chief Liang. There should be power struggles among the higher-ups when Chief Liang wants to investigate Jin Di Mansion. The two factions of the higher-ups should be the County Government's Party Secretary and the County's Mayor, and it's apparent Chief Liang's faction had lost.

Damn! This is too complicated. Even Chief Liang could not do anything?

Jin Di Mansion... Qian Sheng... Hu Yiguo... Zhao Jingsong... Wan Tao... Dong Xuebing list out all these names in his heart.

At this moment, Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian walked out of the bedroom and looked at Dong Xuebing eagerly.

Currently, Dong Xuebing is still not powerful enough to deal with these people. But he gave in when he saw Yu Meixia's eyes. He felt he cannot refuse her request. "Sister Yu. Don't be anxious. I need some time to deal with this. But I promise you I will catch the murderer if your husband is really killed by the people at Jin Di Mansion." Since the day Dong Xuebing was posted to Tai Yan County, Dong Xuebing had decided to help the people here. Jin Di Mansion must be shut down!

Yu Meixia's tears started flowing again and kneeled down in front of Dong Xuebing with Yu Qianqian.

Yu Meixia knew Jin Di Mansion has strong backings, and she did not expect Chief Dong is willing to get justice for her. Chief Dong will surely offend the people behind Jin Di Mansion because of her.

Dong Xuebing stepped forward and helped them up. "Are you two praying to me? Get up."

After helping them up, Yu Meixia turned to her daughter. "Qianqian, go back to the room first." She does not want her daughter to get involved.

After Yu Qianqian returned to the room, Dong Xuebing said. "I am not in charge of the investigation and public security, and without a valid reason, I cannot interfere in this case. Sister Yu, I want you to lodge a report at the Public Security again. If the officers there tells you that this case is closed and they will not investigate, you continue to make reports at other stations. If the County's Public Security refuses to accept your reports, go to the Provincial Public Security Bureau to make reports." Dong Xuebing wants Yu Meixia to make some commotions and observe how Hu Yiguo and his gang will react. Of course, he also wants to see what Chief Liang's faction will do.

Yu Meixia nodded. "I... I know... Chief Dong, regardless of the outcome, I will be grateful for your help. Thank you. I will never forget what you have done for me."

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Next morning.

Yu Meixia made a report to the Public Security over the phone. Her husband's body was discovered in the County's outskirts near to Jin Di Mansion. So, Yu Meixia called the City Police Station first. As expected, the officers there refused to accept this case as they had already closed the files. After that, Yu Meixia called the County's Public Security Bureau. The officer who asked her call noticed Yu Meixia's number was from their family quarters and accepted her report before reporting to the higher-ups.

"Alright. I will go to work." Dong Xuebing grabbed his bag.

Yu Meixia immediately brings Dong Xuebing's shoes over. "Should I continue to call?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "Yes. Continue to call them. If they want you to go over to record statements, go ahead and tell them whatever you know."

Yu Meixia nodded. With Chief Dong backing her, she becomes braver. She had been thinking of revenge for too long, and she finally saw a glimpse of hope. She was excited, but at the same time, she was worried. "Chief Dong, if... if this matter blows up, there might be trouble for you."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "I want this incident to blow out of proportion. Just do what I say."

Yu Meixia looked at Dong Xuebing gratefully. "Thank you."

County's Public Security Bureau.

Dong Xuebing arrived in this office and start going through the case files. Under normal circumstances, the leaders not involved in investigations, like the Bureau's Commission for Discipline Inspection's Secretary, Union Chairman, etc. will not know about the cases in the County. But Yu Meixia's case had alarmed everyone. Everyone in the Bureau knew Chief Dong had hired a helper named Yu Meixia, and the calls to the Public Security Bureau and stations are from the Public Security Bureau's Family Quarters. This is very sensitive. Many people think it was Chief Dong who asked her to make reports. That means the person making this police report is Public Security Bureau Deputy Chief. Within 2 hours, the whole County Public Security Bureau heard about this case.

Chief Dong is going to touch Jin Di Mansion?

The ones who knew about Jin Di Mansion were shocked!

The phone in Dong Xuebing's office rang. It's Hu Silian, the Bureau's Office Director!

Hu Silian is close to everyone. Her relationships with the County's Bureau leaders are good, and she is close to Chief Dong recently. When she heard Chief Dong's helper had made a report on the death case 6 months ago, she immediately called Dong Xuebing. "Chief Dong, Jin Di Mansion cannot be touched."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Why?"

Hu Silian explained. "Too many people are involved with that place. Even Chief Liang could not do anything to them."

Dong Xuebing replied. "Sister Hu, thank you for telling me. I know what I should do."

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing's office line rang again.

It's Deputy Bureau Chief Qin Yong. "Brother, what are you doing? Jin Di Mansion... Sigh..." Since Dong Xuebing entered the Bureau and showed his capabilities in fending off his rivals and case-solving skills, Qin Yong starts to admire him. It's hard to get an ally in the government sector, and he does not want to see Dong Xuebing get into trouble. "The investigation department is under Hu Yiguo, and the City's Police Station is under Wan Tao. You... You will not be able to interfere. Listen to me. Just wait and see what Chief Liang is going to do."

Dong Xuebing understood what Qin Yong meant. He said to wait for Chief Liang, but he is trying to ask Dong Xuebing to wait for the person behind Chief Liang to act first. But Chief Liang had failed in his previous attempt, and it should be almost impossible for him to try again. Also, who knows when that day will come. That's why Dong Xuebing decided to act first. He will ignite the fire and see if any leaders from the County Government is willing to interfere.

The third person who called up was Hui Tian Village Station Chief Liu Dahai. He also said the same things.

The fourth caller is someone Dong Xuebing least expected. Hu Yiguo.

Hu Yiguo said in a low voice. "Chief Dong, do you know about your helper's case? I had gone through the case file, and it's a suicide case. This case is closed, and why is she trying to bring it up again? The Bureau will not entertain such cases. It is a waste of resources."

Dong Xuebing sneered. "My helper's case? What happened? I don't know anything about this."

Hu Yiguo's tone changed. "You don't know about this? Never mind. Just speak to your helper. She is calling every hour, and she even called the City Public Security Bureau. This case had been closed, and the person cremated. What is she trying to do? This is harassment. She wants to be arrested?" Hu Yiguo's attitude confirmed Dong Xuebing's suspicions. This guy is involved with Jin Di Mansion.

Dong Xuebing replied fearlessly. "Chief Hu, what you said is not right. If there are doubts about the case, we should investigate it. We cannot ignore it just because the case is closed. What if there are errors in the autopsy report? If we don't even investigate, how are we going to answer to the public? You still want to arrest her? Are you trying to threaten the commoners?"

Hu Yiguo's face changed. "That's all I have to say. If your helper continues to call in, don't blame me for not giving you face!"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "You don't need to give me face. If my helper really commits any crimes, go ahead and arrest her. We are living in a country under the rule of law. Even the relative of the leader commits a crime, he or she will still have to be punished by the law!" Dong Xuebing does not believe Hu Yiguo dares to arrest Yu Meixia. The Jin Di Mansion case is very sensitive, and Hu Yiguo will not want to blow up things. If he really arrests Yu Meixia, it will show that he is trying to cover up something.

At about 11 am, Dong Xuebing finally got the call he was waiting for.

Liang Chengpeng had returned to the County from Beijing this morning. "Chief Dong, come to my office."

Dong Xuebing acknowledge and composed himself before going upstairs to the Bureau Chief's office.

"Chief Liang, how is your mother?"

"After you left, she suddenly got a fever, and Hospital Director Qin and his team conducted checks. Luckily, she is fine and is recovering well now. my wife is still accompanying her at 305 Hospital, and she should be discharged in a few days." Liang Chengpeng was reading some documents when Dong Xuebing entered his office. He immediately gestures to Dong Xuebing to sit and took a glass to pour water for him.

Dong Xuebing doesn't dare to let the Bureau Chief pour water for him. He immediately stood up and said. "No... Chief Liang, I will pour the water myself."

Liang Chengpeng was polite to Dong Xuebing because of his background in Beijing, and also, he had helped in getting treatment for his mother.

Dong Xuebing poured a glass of water for himself and sat down.

Liang Chengpeng looked at him. "I heard you are going to touch Jin Di Mansion. That place is not as simple as you think."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "I know. But regardless of the reason, a life is lost there. That might be a murder case, and it still involves gambling and other crimes. Although we still need to gather more facts, more than one person had told me this Jin Di Mansion has problems. We should not allow any places to do what they want just because they have strong backings. This is not a lawless society, and we must abide by the law. Just because they have backings, we ignore the fact that they might have murdered someone? Then what cases should we investigate? We don't investigate the cases of those with backings? What's the purpose of our Public Security?"

Liang Chengpeng smiled helplessly. He was impressed with Dong Xuebing's way with words. He is always able to give all sorts of righteous reasons to support himself. "Do you have evidence?"

Dong Xuebing paused and said. "No. But once the investigation starts, we will surely find evidence."

Liang Chengpeng looked at Dong Xuebing. "How are you going to investigate?"

"Find an excuse to shut down Jin Di Mansion first and investigate from there. We can use gambling, vice, as excuses."

Liang Chengpeng shook his head. "If it is so simple, I would have shut down that place a long time ago. Vice? Gambling? You will not catch anyone. I had led a team twice to that place and got nothing. All we find there are poker cards and dices. Your idea will not work."

Dong Xuebing frowned. "They have people in our Bureau, and they will be notified beforehand. I believe if I bring my men there, I will surely get evidence." Hu Yiguo must be on good terms with Publicity Department Head Qian Sheng's son. With an Executive Deputy Bureau Chief helping them, it will be a miracle if you manage to arrest anyone.

Liang Chengpeng waved his hand. "It's not as simple as you think. Jin Di Mansion is more powerful than you think. Xiao Dong, just put this aside for the time being. The time is not ripe yet." Liang Chengpeng also wants to shut down Jin Di Mansion. But he still has not entered the County Government's Party Committee. There are lots of things he cannot do as the higher-ups are involved in Jin Di Mansions.

Dong Xuebing said. "Chief Liang, this is a person's life. How can we just put it aside?"

Liang Chengpeng sighed. "Just forget it. We still have a long way to go." Liang Chengpeng knew how significant Jin Di Mansion's influence is, and he does not want Dong Xuebing to get into trouble.

Dong Xuebing replied firmly. "I have reservations about what you said."

Liang Chengpeng just smiled and did not say a word.

Liang Chengpeng did not agree to Dong Xuebing's plan, and the people behind him will not interfere. Dong Xuebing had prepared for this, but he will not give up on shutting down Jin Di Mansion. Firstly, it is for Yu Meixia, and secondly, a man is killed there. If Dong Xuebing does not know who the suspect is, it's alright. But the suspect might be the people in Jin Di Mansion, and the authorities do not even want to investigate and even tried to help the suspect secretly. This is why Dong Xuebing was so furious!

Damn!

No one is willing to help? What should I do?!

I will not give up! Even if I have to investigate alone, I will also get the suspect!

Dong Xuebing immediately call Yu Meixia. "Sister Yu, continue to call the police stations!" Dong Xuebing needs a breakthrough now. He needs his opponents to show a loophole!

At noon, Dong Xuebing noticed everyone is looking at him weirdly.

Yes. The whole Bureau knew about what Dong Xuebing did and was impressed with his courage. This new Deputy Bureau Chief is very aggressive. He had offended Hu Yiguo within days after being posted here and also gone against the Head of the County's Education Ministry. After that, he has gone against all the leaders in the Finance Department. Now, he is going against the forces behind Jin Di Mansion? Damn! He is really a troublemaker!

Throughout the day, Dong Xuebing could feel the pressure on him. But he had promised Yu Meixia to get justice for her, he doesn't care about the pressure.

After work, Dong Xuebing walked back to the Bureau's Family Quarters.

Suddenly, a Buick Regal stopped in front of him. The rear passenger door opens, and a man in early thirties alighted. This man is very fair. His face, hands, neck are fair and smooth, like a woman. He gave out an eerie feeling. "Chief Dong. Nice to meet you." He called out to Dong Xuebing with a smile and extended his hand for a handshake.

Dong Xuebing shook his hand and asked. "You are?"

"Oh, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Qian Fei, and Qian Sheng is my father." Qian Fei said and looked at Dong Xuebing's reaction.

Dong Xuebing was shocked. The son of the County's Publicity Department Head? The person behind Jin Di Mansion? Fine. You all had come to me before I even go after you? Dong Xuebing pretended to be surprised. "Oh... you are Chief Qian's son? Nice to meet you. You are... waiting for someone?"

Qian Fei laughed. "I am waiting for you."

Dong Xuebing asked. "Huh? You need anything from me?"

Qian Fei glanced at Dong Xuebing. He was cursing at Dong Xuebing for his pretenses in his heart, but he kept a smile on his face. "Oh, it's nothing. I just want to invite you to dinner. We can talk over dinner."

Dong Xuebing did not give him any face. "Oh, if it's nothing, then forget it. I still have something on."

The corner of Qian Fei's lips twitched and said patiently. "Chief Dong, it will not take long."

Dong Xuebing knew what Qian Fei is up to. Qian Fei should be going to give some gifts or money to shut him up and stop him from investigating the murder case. He might also invite Dong Xuebing to join him in his illicit activities. This person even dares to kill someone. What else he dare not to do? Dong Xuebing will not accept his invitation. "Xiao Qian, if you have anything to say, say it here."

Xiao Qian? You dare to call me Xiao Qian? Qian Fei stared at Dong Xuebing for a few seconds and nodded. "Fine! Let's have dinner another day!" He turned and walked away.

Dong Xuebing did not look at him and continued walking home.

In the Buick Regal, Qian Fei stared at Dong Xuebing's back view. "You are only a County's Deputy Bureau Chief. If I don't teach you a lesson, you will not know who I am! Dong Xuebing, you are asking for it! Hmph! Go back to Jin Di Mansion!" The driver starts driving, and Qian Fei took out his phone to make a few calls.

The next morning.

Dong Xuebing woke up early and sat in the living room, drinking his tea, before 6 am.

The other bedroom door opened, and Yu Meixia walked out in her sleep gown. She should be going to the toilet and got a fright to see someone in the living room. "Chief Dong? You are up so early?"

"Yes. I can't sleep."

"Please a while. I will prepare breakfast now."

Yu Meixia blushed and pulled the helm of her short gown down. But the gown was too short, and the top exposed more cleavage. Yu Meixia quickly covered her chest with her hand and enter the bathroom. When she came out, she immediately returns to her room to get changed.

Dong Xuebing smiled as he looked at Yu Meixia's actions. If Yu Meixia did not have a daughter, he would not believe she is in her 30s. Her face looks younger than her age and does not have any wrinkles. Her character is also shy and conservative, like a high school student.

After a while, Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian walked out of their room.

Yu Meixia said. "Please wait a while. We have run out of eggs. I will go to the mini supermarket to buy some now."

Dong Xuebing was not hungry and nodded.

Yu Meixia took a basket from the kitchen and topped up Dong Xuebing's teacup, before leaving.

After the door is closed, Yu Qianqian walked over to Dong Xuebing. "Big Brother, my father... He..." She is also very concerned about her father's case.

"Don't worry. I will take care of it." Dong Xuebing patted her head.

Yu Qianqian nodded. "Thank you. You treated us really well."

Dong Xuebing blushed. Yes. He treated them well. Too well until he felt it was getting overboard. Dong Xuebing had to admit that he does not only pity them. In his heart, he started to have feelings for them. Of course, having feelings is merely an excellent way to put it. In reality, he lusts after them. Dong Xuebing scolded himself in his heart. You bastard! You only think about those things!

20 minutes passed.

Yu Qianqian asked curiously. "Why is Mum not back yet?"

Dong Xuebing thought nothing of it. "Maybe the supermarket is not open yet."

Another 20 minutes passed.

"Big Brother, can you call my Mum?" Yu Qianqian got worried.

Dong Xuebing called Yu Meixia, and her phone rang from the room. She did not bring her phone with her. It's almost an hour. Why is she not back yet? Where has she gone to buy eggs? Dong Xuebing stood up and said. "Maybe your mother had gone to the supermarket on the northside to buy eggs. You go to school first. I will go and look for your mother."

Dong Xuebing walked Yu Qianqian to the main gate of the compound and went to the nearby markets.

He searched for Yu Meixia for more than an hour but did not see her!

Dong Xuebing's heart skipped a beat and sense something was wrong.

Ring... ring... ring... Dong Xuebing's phone rang, and he answered quickly. It was Hu Silian.

"Chief Dong, is your helper at home?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "I am also looking for her. She had gone out to buy eggs in the morning, and it's been almost 2 hours. Why are you asking?"

Hu Silian took a deep breath and said. "It must be her. The Bureau just received a call. Someone had seen a few men forcing a pretty woman into a van near to our quarters. The description of the woman sounds like your helper, and although the caller did not take down the number plate, the description of the vehicle is similar to the case of children and women abduction."

Women abduction?

Yu Meixia was kidnapped?

Dong Xuebing's anger rose!!!

County's Public Security Bureau.

Command Center Office.

After receiving Hu Silian's call, Dong Xuebing rushed to the Command Center Office. He entered without knocking and saw Qin Yong, Hu Silian, and a few other officers from the traffic and investigation departments in a discussion. A lot of people knew Chief Xiao Dong's helper was kidnapped. This is not a small incident because Yu Meixia is living in the Public Security Family Quarters and is considered a family member of a Public Security Officer. These criminals even dare to kidnap someone from the Public Security on the streets just outside of the quarters? This is an insult to the County's Public Security, and they have no respect for the law! Liang Chengpeng is furious. He immediately calls the command center and asked Qin Yong to take charge of this case personally!

Dong Xuebing asked furiously. "Director Hu, are there any clues?"

Qin Yong replied. "Chief Dong, don't be anxious. We had set up roadblocks on all major junctions and had informed the City's Public Security. The criminals will not escape if they did not leave Yan Tai County within the past 2 hours!" Now, everyone in the Bureau was not looking good. The patrol officers, traffic officers, and detectives are out on the streets searching for the kidnappers. Almost half of the County's Public Security strength is in this case.

Dong Xuebing replied: "2 hours is enough for them to escape. Do you have any new clues?"

Hu Silian said. "The eyewitnesses had identified a few criminals, and we can confirm that they are members of the gang of kidnappers that abduct women and children. From our CCTV, the vehicle was traveling to the western direction. We suspect all the kidnappers are keeping the people they abducted in the mountainous area in the west region.

Damn! These people dare to abduct my helper?

Dong Xuebing knew these criminals will not stay in the County after abducting Yu Meixia. They should have escaped by now, and it's useless to search in the County. The County does not have enough officers to extend the search to the western district. By now, Yu Meixia should be sent to the 'client' in the mountainous region. She is a pretty woman, and she will face more than being kidnap. She might be raped and even beaten up. Wait? Her situation will worsen with every minute!

Qin Yong also knew they do not have time. Everyone in the family quarters knew how pretty Yu Meixia is and who knows if the criminals will rape her along the way? Qin Yong frowned and said. "The criminals are very cunning. Chief Hu had been investigating this case for more than 2 weeks and could not get any clues. Conducting searches in the County is not the best solution. We should start from the roots. If we know who these criminals are and where they are going to sell the people they abduct, it will be easier to arrest them!"

Dong Xuebing gritted his teeth. "Chief Qin, Director Hu, please take care of the situation here. I will go to the Detection Cells!"

Hu Silian replied. "Don't worry. We will do our best!"

Dong Xuebing has feelings for Yu Meixia and could not keep his composure when he heard she is in danger. Also, this incident happened right after Yu Meixia tried to reopen her husband's death case, and Dong Xuebing started to target Jin Di Mansion. Dong Xuebing is suspicious. If Yu Meixia disappears forever, her husband's death case will not be reopened. Could it be the people from Jin Di Mansion? Is it Qian Fei? Are these criminals acting under the instructions of Hu Yiguo, Zhao Jingsong, and their gang? Dong Xuebing does not have evidence and is not interested in getting evidence. He just wants to rescue Yu Meixia and not let her be harmed!

Dong Xuebing called the detention cells. "Hello, I'm Dong Xuebing. I want to interrogate the child abduction case's suspect, you all arrested yesterday!" Although that suspect refused to reveal anything yesterday, he is the only clue Dong Xuebing has now.

The officer replied. "Chief Dong, I'm afraid I can't let you interrogate him. Chief Hu had instructed that other than him, no one is allowed to be in touch with the suspect."

Dong Xuebing asked furiously. "I also cannot interrogate him?"

"I'm sorry, Chief Dong. We are only following orders from our direct leader. Why don't you speak to Chief Hu first?"

Dong Xuebing hanged up the phone and went upstairs!

Hu Yiguo's office.

Hu Yiguo was relaxing in his office, sipping his tea.

Dong Xuebing entered his office and stared at him. "Chief Hu, I want the information about the child abduction case. I also want to interrogate the suspect you all arrested yesterday!"

Hu Yiguo coldly replied. "Chief Dong, when are you in charge of the investigation?"

Dong Xuebing stared at him in his eyes. "One of my family members is kidnapped!"

"Chief Qin is tracking the suspects' vehicle now. You should wait for the information there." Hu Yiguo sneered. "I am in charge of this case. Even if your family member is involved, the rules cannot be changed. Chief Dong, just do your job and look after Hui Tian Village Station. Don't interfere in this case." Hu Yiguo is pleased to see Dong Xuebing so furious.

Dong Xuebing is about to explode. "I can't even look at the information?"

Hu Yiguo laughed. "I said you are not in charge of this case. I know what I should do."

"It's been 2 weeks, and you don't any progress! This is called knowing what to do? The 5th and 6th victims had appeared, and you still have time to laugh and drink tea here?!" Kidnapping Yu Meixia had touched Dong Xuebing's bottom line. There's no time to waste. Sister Yu might be getting rape now, and Hu Yiguo is refusing to cooperate. Instead, he is sitting comfortably in his office drinking tea and refuse to let other people look at the investigation files. What's the meaning of this? He does not want to investigate and wants Yu Meixia to fend for herself!

Hu Yiguo banged his desk and stared at Dong Xuebing. "Watch your tone! I don't need you to teach me how to investigate this case! Get out!"

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath. "I am asking you the last time. Are you willing to give me the case file and the suspect?"

Hu Yiguo laughed. "Just take care of your station!" It's not the first time Hu Yiguo mention Hui Tian Village Station, and it showed how revengeful he is.

Dong Xuebing had fallen out with Hu Yiguo several times, and he pointed at him. "Fine. Remember what you said!" Hu Yiguo is purposely hindering Dong Xuebing, and this made Dong Xuebing more suspicious that Hu Yiguo had something to do with this case. If not, why is Hu Yiguo afraid of letting Dong Xuebing look at the case file and interrogate the suspect? Just because they are rivals?

After Dong Xuebing left, Hu Yiguo called the detention cells. "Don't let Chief Dong speak to any of the suspects in the detention cells. Other than Chief Liang, get my permission first if anyone wants to interrogate the child abduction case's suspect!" Hu Yiguo is in charge of this case. According to the regulations, his permission is required before anyone can meet the suspect.

There's no more time!

After leaving Hu Yiguo's office, Dong Xuebing did not wait any longer. He suppressed his anger and called Liang Chengpeng's phone. "Chief Liang..."

5 minutes later, Liang Chengpeng arrived at the command center and called for an emergency meeting.

In the command center meeting room, Executive Deputy Bureau Chief Hu Yiguo, Deputy Bureau Chief Gong Zhongwen, Deputy Bureau Chief Zhao Jingsong, Deputy Bureau Chief Qin Yong, City Police Station Chief Chang Wantao, Deputy Bureau Chief Dong Xuebing, and Office Director Hu Silian are present. Many people do not know what's the purpose of this meeting. Could it be the case of Chief Dong's helper being kidnapped? Although this is a serious case, there's no need for Chief Liang to call everyone in for this meeting. Could it be that there is a more serious case?

Liang Chengpeng's first sentence in the meeting shocked everyone!

"This meeting is about the child abduction case." Liang Chengpeng looked at Hu Yiguo. "Chief Hu, you do not need to follow in this case."

Hu Yiguo was stunned. What? I don't need to follow up on this case?

Everyone turned their heads to look at Hu Yiguo.

Before Hu Yiguo could say anything, Liang Chengpeng continued. "Chief Dong, you will take over this case!"

Dong Xuebing replied without hesitation. "Yes!"

Zhao Jingsong took a deep breath and looked at Dong Xuebing.

Qin Yong and Hu Silian also turned and looked at Dong Xuebing.

Hu Yiguo was still in shock. What's happening? Why did Chief Liang letting Dong Xuebing take over this case?

Gong Zhongwen frowned and looked at Dong Xuebing and Liang Chengpeng. He did not say a word and continue to look at the documents in front of him.

Bureau Chief Liang had let Dong Xuebing take over this case. But it's only a case, and it will not affect Hu Yiguo's influence in the Bureau. At the same time, Dong Xuebing's authority did not increase. But everyone present knew this is not about their authority or power. They are more concerned about why Chief Liang is so close to Chief Dong?

Hu Yiguo remembered what Dong Xuebing said before he left. "Remember what you said!" Hu Yiguo had refused Dong Xuebing to look at the investigation reports and interrogate the suspect. Now, this case is transferred to Dong Xuebing. This is a slap to his face. Hu Yiguo will not tolerate this. "Chief Liang, I had been following on this case, and we had arrested one suspect. We will crack this case soon. If you change the person in charge of this case now, the progress will..."

Liang Chengpeng interrupted him. "Soon? It will soon be 1 month! Why is this case not solved yet?"

Hu Yiguo tried to argue: "This time we will..."

Liang Chengpeng interrupted him again. "That's it. Even a family member of our Public Security Officer is kidnapped now. This case must be solved immediately. Everyone here must support Chief Dong in this case." Liang Chengpeng looked at Dong Xuebing. "Chief Dong, it's up to you now!"

Dong Xuebing replied. "Yes, Sir! I will solve this case!"

Liang Chengpeng nodded. "Good! Meeting dismissed!"

Hu Yiguo had been slapped in his face by Dong Xuebing, and his authority had been challenged again. He does not understand why Chief Liang is helping Dong Xuebing as both had no dealings in the past. Why is he showing his support for Dong Xuebing now? Hu Yiguo and everyone at the meeting was puzzled as this is too sudden!

Zhao Jingsong and Wan Tao were in a bad mood and followed Hu Yiguo out of the meeting room.

Qin Yong is in a good mood as Hu Yiguo was reprimanded by Chief Liang. Once again, he had to reassess Dong Xuebing's power.

Dong Xuebing walked out of the Command Center and went to withdraw his gun from the armory, before going to the detention cells.

In Hu Yiguo's office.

Hu Yiguo, Zhao Jingsong, and Wan Tao entered Hu Yiguo's office.

Zhao Jingsong asked. "Old Wan, what do you think?"

Wan Tao frowned. "This should not be happening. What is Chief Liang thinking? Showing his support for Dong Xuebing? Since when they are on such good terms?"

Hu Yiguo was also frowning. "Never mind. It's also a good thing for someone to take over this case. The suspect had been questioned since yesterday, and he refused to reveal anything. We also have no concrete evidence to show his involvement in the case, and he is in detention because of another theft case. We had put in so much effort and time to interrogate him and could not get any useful information. Dong Xuebing will also not get anything out of him. If he cannot crack this case, it will be his responsibility." Hu Yiguo is someone who just wants credits and pushes responsibility, and this is the excuse he gave himself.

Zhao Jingsong nodded. "You are right. This suspect's lips are tight."

Hu Yiguo thought for a while and looked at Zhao Jingsong.

Zhao Jingsong got his meaning and said. "I still have something on."

Wan Tao looked at them and knew they are hiding something from him. But he did not ask anything.

Detention Cells.

Dong Xuebing walked in. Sister Yu, you will be safe. Wait for me! I am going to save you!

"Chief Dong." The person in charge of the detention cells greeted him.

Dong Xuebing immediately ordered. "Bring Chen Hailiang out!"

The person in charge had received news that Dong Xuebing will be taking over this case. He turned to an officer and gave the instructions, before turning back to Dong Xuebing. "I will bring you to the interrogation room." Dong Xuebing sat at the back of the room and start reading the case files and Chen Hailiang's statements.

To Dong Xuebing, every second count!

Dong Xuebing needs to get a breakthrough as soon as possible! He needs to know what Yu Meixia is kept captive!

At the end of the corridor, Chen Hailiang was being escorted to the interrogation room. A guard walking behind him said. "Watch your words. The police have no evidence against you. Don't say anything, and you will be released in a few days. Understand?"

Chen Hailiang was stunned and wanted to turn his head to see who had said those things. But his head was pressed down by the person behind, and he nodded. Although he doesn't know why someone is helping him, that mystery person's words made him more determined to keep his mouth shut. Since someone is protecting him, what else is he afraid of?

Interrogation room.

Dong Xuebing ordered. "No one is allowed to enter other than Chen Hailiang!"

After the escort officers left, Dong Xuebing walked over to lock the door and looked at the suspect.

Chen Hailiang is around 40 years old, and the mysterious person earlier had given him hope and made him more determined to keep his mouth shut. He smiled cheekily and said. "My name is Chen Hailiang. I am 38 years old this year. My address is Liu Hu Western Village..."

Dong Xuebing looked at him coldly. "Stop your nonsense!"

Chen Hailiang laughed. "Mr. Police Officer, these are the questions you all ask every time. I am only trying to save your time."

Dong Xuebing replied in a low voice. "Chen Hailiang. I don't have time to play with you. You only have one option now. Tell us who are your accomplices. Who else is involved in the child and women abduction case, and where are you all going to sell them? If you tell us, I promise you will get a lighter sentence!"

Chen Hailiang denied. "I said many times. I am not the person you all are looking for. That day, I went to the village to buy something and happened to see the person your officers want to arrest. I don't even know him. What do you want me to say? I really have nothing to do with this case!"

Dong Xuebing's face changed. "You are asking for it!"

Chen Hailiang laughed. "I had said what I know. There is nothing I can do if you don't believe me."

"If the suspect is caught and he reveals you are his accomplice, you will be charged with more than this offense! You better think twice!"

Chen Hailiang refused to admit. "I did not abduct any women or children! I have nothing to do with this case!"

Dong Xuebing knew it's not easy to break through this person's defense. From the bruises on his face, the officers who interrogated him must have use force on him. If Chen Hailiang did not say anything useful even after being beaten up, then it should be impossible for Dong Xuebing to open his mouth! It's almost 2 hours, and Dong Xuebing had no more time!

Dong Xuebing asked a few more questions, and Chen Hailiang still refuses to admit.

Suddenly, Dong Xuebing's phone rang. It's a call from a public phone. He answered. "Hello?"

"Sobbing... Big brother..." It's Yu Qianqian. "My mother... sob... sob... Please save my mother... Sob... Please..."

Dong Xuebing was shocked. He did not expect Yu Qianqian to know her mother was abducted. "Qianqian... stop crying. I will bring your mother back!"

"Really?"

"I promise! When did I ever lie to you?"

Yu Qianqian's cries were softer.

Dong Xuebing gently said. "Be a good girl. Don't go back to class and look for my mother. She will bring you home after school and don't go back to the quarters today." Dong Xuebing suspect Jin Di Mansion is involved in this case and dares not to let Yu Qianqian move around alone.

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing felt his heart had sunk to the bottom.

The more Dong Xuebing was in despair, the faster his brains worked. He suddenly had a bold idea!

Dong Xuebing looked at Chen Hailiang. "You have been in custody for two days and might not know what had happened. To be honest with you, one of my relatives is abducted by your accomplices this morning."

Chen Hailiang was shocked and knew he is in a grave situation.

Dong Xuebing reached for his gun and withdrew it from the holster. "I am willing to give up my position for her."

Chen Hailiang looked at Dong Xuebing's gun and panicked. But he thought for a while and composed himself. This is the detention cells, and only Dong Xuebing is inside the interrogation room with him. A lot of officers know about this, and he does not believe Dong Xuebing will dare to shoot him. Dong Xuebing is only scaring him. He laughed and looked at Dong Xuebing. "You are forcing me to admit? I already said I have nothing to do with this case. Even if you shoot me, I also have nothing to do with this case!"

Shoot?

Bullshit!

Chen Hailiang thought to himself. You are only trying to scare me!

Dong Xuebing smiled as he clocked his gun and aimed at Chen Hailiang. "There is a limit to my patience. I am asking you one last time. Are you going to tell me or not?"

Chen Hailiang turned his head away from Dong Xuebing.

"Fine! You have guts!" Dong Xuebing looked at Chen Hailiang. Bang! He had squeezed the trigger!

"Ah!!!!!!!" Chen Hailiang shouted in pain and held his leg on the ground. Blood was oozing out the wound on his leg!

He fired! He really shot me!

Chen Hailiang stared at Dong Xuebing with his eyes wide open. He doesn't believe this is true! He really dares to shoot me! Why?

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath and aimed his gun at Chen Hailiang again. "I am asking you one more time. Where are your accomplices?!"

Chen Hailiang first thought is this person is crazy!

Dong Xuebing continued. "I will count to three. One... Two... Three..."

"Wait! I will tell you!" Chen Hailiang gritted his teeth in pain and shouted. "Don't shoot! Don't shoot me!" He is scared. This person dares to shoot him in broad daylight in the detention cells! What else he doesn't dare to do? Chen Hailiang finally understood the importance of that person who was abducted this morning. He quickly said: "I am not close to those people. I only know one of the leaders in that gang. His name is Scarface. He is bald and has a scar on his face. I don't know the rest of his gang. Oh... they will bring the goods... no... the people they abducted to Gao Village in the western outskirts!"

Dong Xuebing narrowed his eyes. "Continue!"

The gunshot wound on Chen Hailiang's leg was becoming unbearable. "That's all I know! Really! I swear I had told you everything I know! Call the ambulance now!"

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath... BACK 50 seconds!

The scene in front of Dong Xuebing flashed!

"You are forcing me to admit? I already said I have nothing to do with this case. Even if you shoot me, I also have nothing to do with this case!"

Chen Hailiang does not believe Dong Xuebing will open fire and replied confidently.

Dong Xuebing looked at him and quickly kept his gun and took out his phone to call Liu Dahai. "Hello, get your men ready and ask Chu Feng to bring them over to the County Bureau now. Remember, bring their guns along. We have an important mission... Yes. It's the children's and women's abduction case! We know where their transaction will take place!" Dong Xuebing did not get the officers from the County Bureau. Although Liang Chengpeng had ordered the rest of the Deputy Chiefs to assist Dong Xuebing, Dong Xuebing did not ask them for help. He is afraid someone will leak this information and screw up his plans. Dong Xuebing had controlled Hui Tian Village Station's officers and felt safer to use his own men!

Chen Hailiang sneered when he heard what Dong Xuebing said.

Chen Hailiang thought to himself. Who do you think you are?! You know where they will transact? Bullshit!

After leaving the detention cells, Dong Xuebing went to meet up with Chu Feng and his men.

In the meantime, many people had heard of Dong Xuebing's actions, and there are rumors that Dong Xuebing had found out where the criminals are hiding.

Hu Yiguo was surprised when he heard about this. He immediately calls Dong Xuebing to ask him about this. "Chief Dong, what have you found out?"

Dong Xuebing replied coldly. "Chief Hu, I am in charge of this cause, and I know what to do. You don't need to worry about me!"

This was what Hu Yiguo said to Dong Xuebing in his office!

Hu Yiguo was furious and almost threw his phone on the floor!

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County's Public Security Bureau.

Chu Feng and 3 other officers stood in front of Dong Xuebing. "Chief Dong, we are here to report."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Alright. Let's go!"

"Where are we going?" Chu Feng asked.

Dong Xuebing did not answer him. "You all will know when we get there. Let's go!"

Dong Xuebing did not tell anyone about the transaction location of the criminals. Hu Yiguo is worried and called Zhao Jingsong to his office to discuss Dong Xuebing's action. They felt Dong Xuebing was bluffing. They asked the people at the detention cells, and Chen Hailiang did not say anything useful. How can Dong Xuebing know where the criminals are? Qin Yong and Hu Silian also do not know Dong Xuebing had led a team of officers out. Is Dong Xuebing so powerful that he managed to get something useful from Chen Hailiang after questioning him for a few minutes?

Chu Feng was driving the Buick MPV towards the west.

Dong Xuebing sat at the rear passenger seat and took a few deep breaths. "Chu Feng, hurry up. Go as fast as possible!"

Chu Feng knew Chief Dong was furious and knew the person abducted was Chief Dong's helper. He thought about Dong Xuebing's instructions and decided to ignore all traffic rules. He stepped on the accelerator and sped towards the neighboring province. "Chief Dong, do we need to inform the local authorities?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "No need. We will inform them when we get there."

Chu Feng understood Dong Xuebing's meaning. "You are afraid..."

Dong Xuebing nodded and did not say a word. Now, the whole bureau does not know where he is going. If Jin Di Mansion and Hu Yiguo really have anything to do with Yu Meixia's abduction, the local authorities will get information and inform the criminals to leave. It will be harder to rescue Yu Meixia if this happens.

Dong Xuebing looked at his watch. Yu Meixia had been abducted for about 3 hours. No. From the time Yu Meixia left the family quarters, it should be slightly more than 2 hours. To escape the roadblocks, which were set up in the past 2 hours, their speed should not be fast. Also, the criminals might choose the minor roads to avoid the police. Yes! There's still time!

Sister Yu! Wait for me!

At about 1pm, the Buick MPV entered a mountainous region of the neighboring province.

The mountain roads are narrow, and Chu Feng drove carefully. "Gao Family Village should be in front. I had asked earlier, and we can't enter this road. We must make a detour and enter from the other side of the mountain. Also, this place is too rural, and lots of crimes happened here. But the villagers are united and unreasonable. Even the local police can't do anything to them. Chief Dong, we only have 5 people. Should we..."

Dong Xuebing interrupted Chu Feng. "5 people are not enough?"

Chu Feng and the other officers think back. Chief Dong is right. He had fought 7 opponents at once.

Chu Feng slowed down. "Should we enter from the foot of the mountain?"

Dong Xuebing shook his head. "Go straight and see if we can find that van. Based on the timing, the criminals should have just arrived here, and their vehicle should be parked around here." Dong Xuebing was anxious. Although he knew the location of where the criminals will transact, but who knows if they will bring Yu Meixia here? What if...

5 minutes...

8 minutes...

10 minutes...

Finally, they saw an old van parked behind some trees in front!

"It's there! The criminals are here!" Chu Feng said excitedly. This is a major case and an opportunity for him and the other 3 officers to get credit!

Dong Xuebing clenched his fist. "Alright! Prepare your guns! Anything might happen later!"

There is no one in the parked van. The number plate of the van is covered with mud, and the license plate number is not clear. But this was the same vehicle Dong Xuebing saw on the Traffic CCTV footage. Dong Xuebing can confirm this is the vehicle used in Yu Meixia's abduction. After Chu Feng and the officers alighted, Dong Xuebing ordered them to puncture all 4 tires of the van. This is to prevent any criminals to escape. After piercing the tires, they entered the woods and walked towards the foot of the mountain!

10 minutes later, Dong Xuebing and his officers saw the village in front of them.

Dong Xuebing was breathing heavily and suppressed his urge to rush in. "Chu Feng, you can inform the local police."

"Yes." Chu Feng took out his phone.

At this time, a villager, wearing a bamboo hat, walked out of the village. He was carrying something and looks like he was leaving the village. The villager is walking along a mountain trail, and Dong Xuebing and his men were hiding in the woods. Dong Xuebing saw the villager and signaled to one of his officers. That officer quickly walked out of the woods and stopped that villager.

"Hi, can I ask you something?" The officer asked.

The officer was wearing plain clothes, and the villager does not know he is a police officer. "What?"

The officer showed his identity card and said. "We are investigating a case. There should be some outsiders entering your villager earlier and should be the owner of that van parked outside. They might have abducted a woman. Do you know where those people are?"

The villager was shocked and move one step back. "What do you all want?"

The officer frowned. "We are investigating this case. Just tell me where they are."

The villager suddenly turned around and ran towards the village. He should be going back to inform the criminals. The officer was shocked and realized this villager might be one of the accomplices, or all the villagers in the village are too united. The officer did not let the villager escape and rushed forward to pin him down!

The villager started shouting at the top of his voice. "Help! Police are beating me up!"

Dong Xuebing can't be bothered to waste time on the villager and ran out of the woods. He clocked his gun and fired a shot at the villager. But Dong Xuebing missed and hit the ground beside the villager!

The villager was stunned!

Chu Feng and the other 3 officers were also shocked!

Dong Xuebing asked in a cold voice. "I will ask you again. Where are they?"

The villager pointed to the villager and stuttered. "They... they are in the villager... the biggest house in the village. You all... You all can see the house once you enter the village!"

BACK 90 seconds!

The scenes in front of Dong Xuebing flashed!

The villager was walking slowly out of the village towards the mountain.

"Chief Dong, should we stop him for questioning?" An officer asked.

Dong Xuebing points towards the village. "No need. There... The biggest house near the entrance of the village. The criminals are in there."

The few officers were shocked. How did Chief Dong know where the criminals are?

Dong Xuebing did not explain himself. He was too worried about Yu Meixia. "Get ready! We will go in to arrest them! We are not allowed to fail!"

In the biggest house of Gao Family Village.

Yu Meixia was tied up with ropes in a sack, and only her head was outside. The few criminals were looking at her with lust. Yu Meixia didn't dare to look at them and was sobbing and shivering.

Besides Yu Meixia, two villagers are arguing.

"I had told Scarface! This woman belongs to me! I want to see who dare to vie with me!"

"Er Bangzi! You only offered 50,000 RMB. Can't you see how pretty this woman is?! You think you can afford it?"

"Then how much are you offering?"

"Me? I offer 100,000 RMB!"

"Then, I will offer 200,000 RMB!"

The abducted women and children were usually sold for tens of thousands. Very seldom, they will fetch more than 100,000RMB. But Yu Meixia was too beautiful, and even the kidnappers were thinking of bringing her back to be their wife.

After arguing for a while, the two villagers looked at a bald man. "Scarface, what do you say?"

Scarface took a cigarette from one of his followers and said. "I will sell her to the one who offered the highest price."

One of the villagers stared at him. "What do you mean? We had finalized the price earlier. Why are you going back on your words?"

Scarface laughed. "That's the price of the women earlier. Can't you all tell the difference between her and those women?" He turned and looked at Yu Meixia. "Raise your head and look at them!" Yu Meixia did not move, and Scarface walked over and grabbed her hair to raise her head. "You want to buy her at a few hundred thousand RMB? If you all don't make any higher offers, I will look for other buyers!"

The villager frowned. "Let go of your hand, and don't hurt her."

The other villager said. "150,000! This is my highest offer!"

These two villagers are the wealthiest people in the village. If not, Scarface will also not look for them.

Yu Meixia was feeling hopeless after she heard their conversations. If she was sold to them, she would never leave this mountain. Not only will she be raped and forced to bear children for this man, but she also will not see Qianqian again. She started sobbing loudly and pleaded. "Please... I beg you... Please let me go..."

Scarface gave Yu Meixia a stare. "Stop crying!"

Yu Meixia's distressed look made one of the villagers excited. "200,000! That's all I will offer!"

Scarface looked at the other villager and saw him keeping quiet. "Fine. She is yours! Enjoy yourself! Hahaha..."

That villager laughed and walked over to bring Yu Meixia back.

"No! Please..." Yu Meixia cried. "I still have a daughter... Please let me go!"

That villager frowned. "She had given birth before?"

Scarface laughed. "What's wrong? Women who had given birth before feels the best!" Scarface's followers laughed. That villager nodded and untied the sack to bring Yu Meixia out. "Follow me! Scarface! You also follow me back to get your money!"

Yu Meixia curled up on the floor, helplessly.

Crashed! Suddenly, the main gate of the house is kicked open!

"Police! Get on the floor!" Yu Meixia heard Dong Xuebing shouted from outside.

The two villagers and Scarface were shocked. Police? Why are the police here?

The moment Yu Meixia saw Dong Xuebing entering the house, her tears started to flow non-stop. Chief Dong is here! Chief Dong is here to save me!

Scarface's followers looked at each other. "What should we do?"

Dong Xuebing ignored everyone and walked towards Yu Meixia. He was furious to see a villager trying to drag her, and gave that villager a kick to his stomach. "Get away from her!" He held Yu Meixia and asked. "Did they do anything to you?"

Yu Meixia cried. "No... I'm fine..."

Dong Xuebing was relieved when he saw Yu Meixia's clothes still intact. "I'm sorry for being late." Yu Meixia shook her head and refuses to let go of Dong Xuebing's hand. She was still in fright and trembling.

Dong Xuebing ordered. "Chu Feng! Arrest all of them!"

"Yes, Sir!" Chu Feng and the other officers pointed their guns at Scarface and took out their handcuffs!

Scarface panicked and shouted to the villager. "What are you waiting for?! Hurry and get help! Your village had bought so many women and children! They are here to bring them back! All of us will not be spared!" His followers added. "That's right! All of us will be jailed if we are arrested! We must retaliate! Kill them!"

The commotion in the house attracted some villagers. They heard the police are here and are going to bring the women and children they bought back. The police are also going to arrest them. The villagers outside started to call for backups. A crowd was formed quickly, and they were armed with poles and metal rods. Soon, there are dozens of people standing outside, staring at Dong Xuebing and his men.

"Police?! They don't dare to shoot!"

"That's right! Chase them out! They have no right to meddle with Gao Family Village's affairs!"

"Kill them!"

The crowd was agitated, and very soon, the house was surrounded by an angry mob.

Chu Feng and the officers knew the situation is grave, and they don't dare to handcuff anyone. They do not want to anger the mob and quickly moved towards Dong Xuebing, with their guns pointing towards the crowd.

Dong Xuebing looked at the villagers coldly. "Do you all know what you are doing? Ah? Kill us? Who said this?!"

Scarface and his men took the opportunity to mix into the crowd. "Don't be afraid of him! They don't dare to open fire! Let's beat them up together!"

"That's right! Let's go!"

"Kill them!"

Those armed with poles started to move closer towards Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing pointed his gun upwards and fired a warning shot. "Don't dare to shoot?! What a joke! You all covered up for these criminals? Raping women and abducting kids?! Assaulting police?! Every one of these crimes is enough to put you all in jail! What now? Still, want to kill us? Fine! Try and kill us! I want to see who dares to move?!"

The warning shot stopped the villagers on their track!

Scarface roared. "He is just bluffing! We have so many people, and we don't need to be afraid of him! Let's go!"

Chu Feng and the other 3 offers were nervous and do not know what to do. They were significantly outnumbered.

The villagers stopped for a few seconds, and suddenly, the villager who bought Yu Meixia threw the wooden pole he was holding at Dong Xuebing. Thud!!! The pole narrowly missed Dong Xuebing. "Gao Family Village's internal affairs don't need police to interfere! Kill them!" He had been captivated by Yu Meixia's beauty and will not tolerate anyone bringing her away.

After one person threw the wooden pole, the rest of the villagers started throwing bricks and poles!

"Ah!" Chu Feng was hit on his arm by a brick!

After that, a pole hit Dong Xuebing's leg.

Scarface laughed. "See that?! That don't dare to open fire! Let's go! Kill them!"

The villagers start to stir and moved closer!

One of the officers held his injured hand and asked nervously. "Chief Dong! What should we do now?"

Dong Xuebing was feeling very frustrated today. Yu Meixia was abducted, and Hu Yiguo purposely delayed his time. Now, the villagers are creating troubles for him, and they thought Dong Xuebing and his officers don't dare to open fire. Dong Xuebing looked at the villager who tried to buy Yu Meixia, charging forward with a brick. Dong Xuebing cursed, "F*K You!" and opened fire.

Bang!

That villager dropped onto the ground, staring his own leg in shock. He realized he was shot when his mind registered the pain. Blood was oozing out from the wound, and he shouted in pain!

Scarface was stunned. He did not expect Dong Xuebing to really open fire. "Police is killing people! Let's fight it out with them!"

The rest of the villagers rushed forward immediately!

Scarface had successfully agitated the mob, and he signaled to his followers to escape.

Dong Xuebing stared at Scarface and aimed his gun towards him, who was trying to escape. Bang! Dong Xuebing fired another round! Although Dong Xuebing had firearms training when he was in State Security Party Training School, he did not fire any guns after that. If it was still a short distance, his aim was still okay. But he is not accurate at a further distance, and his shot had missed Scarface!

BACK 3 Seconds!

Time returned back to before Dong Xuebing squeeze the trigger.

Dong Xuebing moved his gun slightly and adjust his aim, before squeezing the trigger again. Bang! But he missed it again!

BACK 3 Seconds!

Dong Xuebing adjusted his position and fired again!

Bang! Scarface screamed in pain as he rolled onto the ground holding his knee. He landed face first when he fell, and his face was covered in blood!

"Big Brother!"

"Boss!"

Dong Xuebing narrowed his eyes and repositioned his gun before firing at one of Scarface's followers. Bang! This time, Dong Xuebing was lucky as that follower did not move, and he hit him on his thigh. Another person is down! These people were the ones who abducted Yu Meixia, and Dong Xuebing had to get even with them! You all dare to run after I fired a warning shot? You all dare to instigate the villagers to kill us?! F*k!

The villagers stopped in their tracks and stop attacking Dong Xuebing and his men.

Dong Xuebing ignored the villagers and looked at the remaining two followers of Scarface. They were running away in two different directions. Dong Xuebing raised his gun again and fired. Bang! He missed! BACK 4 seconds! Bang! Missed again! BACK 3 seconds! Bang! Bang! Bang! With the help of BACK, Dong Xuebing fired more than a dozen rounds! Finally, those two followers were down!

Dong Xuebing was in a good mood. With BACK, he had become a sharpshooter, and the feeling of having unlimited bullets is terrific!

Everyone, including Chu Feng and the 3 officers, there were stunned! The villagers were stunned because this officer dares to open fire, and Chu Feng and the officers were stunned because of Chief Dong's marksmanship. To Dong Xuebing, his shooting is way too bad. But to Chu Feng and the rest, Chief Dong is really a sharpshooter. All they saw was Chief Dong raising his gun and fired 4 shots continuously. After that, Scarface and his men were all hit in their legs. Not a single shot was missed!

Incredible! Even the top marksman in the Police force might not be as excellent as Chief Dong!

Chu Feng and the officers looked at each other and could see the shock in each other's eyes.

WTF! Who says Chief Dong is only a graduate from a regular university? Who says Chief Dong is an administrative staff? At Da Wang Village, Chief Dong fought 7 people at once. Now, he only fired a few rounds and dropped all the criminals. His marksmanship is superb! How can someone like Chief Dong be a graduate from a regular university? No one could be more accurate than Chief Dong even if he was trained in the Police School for 20 years!

Chu Feng and the officers were thoroughly impressed!

The rest of the villagers don't dare to take a step forward and started backing away.

Dong Xuebing looked at the villagers calmly and said. "Who else wants to kill us? Come forward!"

No one said a word, and many of the villagers dropped their weapons and ran.

Dong Xuebing turned: "Chu Feng, go and cuff Scarface and his men."

"Yes!" This time, no villagers dare to stop them. No one wants to be the 6th person to be shot.

After a while, the local police arrived. With the help of the locals, they found 2 abducted children and 2 women. One of the two rescued women is a university student, and after she found out it was Dong Xuebing who led the team to save her, she cried and kneeled in front of him to thank him. But Dong Xuebing was not in a good mood. The two children are fine, but these two women were raped.

This case was solved, and Chu Feng and the officers were overjoyed.

Dong Xuebing called them over and said. "Bring Scarface and his men to the hospital for treatment first. You all remain here, and after the bullet head is removed, bring them back to Yan Tai County Bureau directly. Get someone to send the women and children home after their statements are recorded."

The local police's Deputy Team leader walked over. "Chief Dong, these people must be detained in our county first. We need to conduct some investigations."

Chu Feng and the officers' face changed. They are trying to claim credit for this case!

Dong Xuebing sneered. "You are telling me a joke? The victims are all from our Yan Tai County. We are the ones who arrested Scarface and his men. You want to bring them back?"

The Deputy Team Leader replied sternly. "We are also involved in this case."

Dong Xuebing said. "You are right. If it wasn't for you all not maintaining law and order, our Yan Tai County's people will also not be abducted and sold to your county, and you all are not aware of this! What are you all doing? Ah? How come you all don't know anything about all these abductions?!" Dong Xuebing was in a foul mood as two women were raped, and Yu Meixia was almost the next victim.

That Deputy Team Leader's face turned black.

Dong Xuebing ignored him and said. "Chu Feng, bring these criminals back to Yan Tai tomorrow. I want to see who dare to stop you!"

"Yes, Sir!"

That Deputy Team Leader kept quiet as he had seen the wounds on Scarface, his men, and one of the villagers, and he knew how overbearing Dong Xuebing was.

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Afternoon.

Neighboring Province, County's Second People's Hospital.

Scarface had finished an operation, and the bullethead was removed from his leg. Dong Xuebing stood in his ward, staring at him. "Scarface. To be honest, I respect your courage. Let's talk. Who is the behind the scenes?" Scarface laid on the hospital bed and said. "What do you think?" Dong Xuebing frowned. "No one else is involved? This is impossible. If no one had given you orders, you dare to abduct someone from public security? Ah?"

Scarface was stunned. "What... what do you mean?"

Dong Xuebing looked at him and said. "The woman you abducted this morning is my helper. She lives in the County's Public Security Family Quarters!"

Scarface took a deep breath in and finally understood why the Police officers were so aggressive and why there were so many roadblocks in the morning. He had touched someone he is not supposed to. He starts to panic and angrily said. I have nothing to do with this... No... I should say your helper's incident has nothing to do with me. Last night, I received a call and was told to wait along this street. The caller said to me that there will be a pretty woman passing by there and she will surely fetch high prices. Therefore, I waited there... Damn! Someone tried to frame me!"

Dong Xuebing asked coldly. "Who is this person?"

Scarface quickly said. "I don't know his real name and only know his nickname. Da Tou! He is someone I know from some time back."

Dong Xuebing continued asking. "What is Da Tao doing now? Where does he live?"

"I don't know where he lived. He used to be a loan shark, but I think he is doing something else now."

"Have you heard of Jin Di Mansion?"

Scarface shook his head. "I am not from your province."

Dong Xuebing asked a few more questions and left the ward. He lit a cigarette in the hospital front yard. It's what he had expected. Someone knew Yu Meixia's usual route to the supermarket and made use of someone else to abduct her. Once Yu Meixia is not around, not one will bring up that murder case and, at the same time, give Dong Xuebing a warning. Dong Xuebing can already confirm Jin Di Mansion is behind all these. These bastards are much! You all want to step all over me? Fine! I will settle the score with you all after I get back! If I don't wipe out you all, I will change my surname!

Qian Sheng, Qian Fei, Hu Yiguo, Zhao Jingsong... Dong Xuebing recited these names in his heart again!

Ring... ring... ring... it was Liang Chengpeng.

"Chief Dong, how is the case?"

"I am just about to report to you. The case is solved. All 4 suspects are arrested, and we rescued the women and children, who were abducted earlier."

Liang Chengpeng paused for a while and said. "Good job."

Dong Xuebing suppressed his anger and said. "I also found out that Yu Meixia's abduction is not a coincidence. Someone had called Scarface to inform him of Yu Meixia's whereabouts. Someone is purposely trying to harm me, Sister Yu and stop her from reopening her husband's death case."

Liang Chengpeng muttered to himself and said. "I know. Bring those criminals back."

"During the arrest of the criminals, I fired a few shots, and the few criminals were all injured. They had just undergone to remove the bullet heads. Should we bring them back tomorrow?"

"Today. I had contacted the local police, and they will send the criminals back in their vehicles."

"Ok."

After hanging up, Liang Chengpeng smiled to himself. Hu Yiguo had handled this case for more than 2 weeks, and there's no progress at all. After letting Dong Xuebing take over this case in the morning, he solved it in the afternoon. The suspect, Chen Hailiang, in their custody, had not revealed anything, and Dong Xuebing managed to find out where the criminals' transaction will take place. He even rescued all the victims. No one else in the Bureau has this efficiency and capability!

In the afternoon, a few police cars drove Scarface and his men, along with the victims, to Yan Tai County.

Dong Xuebing had ordered Chu Feng and the 3 officers to escort Scarface and his men in the police vehicles, and only Yu Meixia and himself are traveling in the Buicks. Yu Meixia still has not recovered from her fright and was still trembling as she hugged herself in the front passenger seat.

Dong Xuebing took a glance at her and reached over to hold her hand. "Don't be afraid. I am around."

Yu Meixia nodded and wiped her tears.

Dong Xuebing made a promise. "It's my fault for you to go through this. After we go back, I will arrest the people behind this event. You can rest assured." The person behind had successfully made Dong Xuebing furious. It's time to settle the score with Jin Di Mansion!

Yan Tai County, Public Security Family Quarters.

Yu Qianqian cried and ran into Yu Meixia's arms, the moment she stepped into the house. "Mum! Mum!"

Yu Meixia also burst out crying and hugged her daughter tightly. "Qianqian!"

Yu Meixia had called Yu Qianqian using Dong Xuebing's phone, and Yu Qianqian had been waiting for her at home. Her mother had finally returned, and she refused to let go of her. "I... Sob... sob... I thought I will not see you again... Sob...sob..."

Yu Meixia wiped her tears. "I am back! I will not leave you again."

Dong Xuebing had a warm feeling in his heart, and he patted Yu Qianqian's head. "Let your mother rest early today. She got a fright and needs some rest."

Yu Qianqian cried. "Big Brother! Thank you!"

Yu Meixia looked at Dong Xuebing. "Chief Dong, thank you! Thank you!" She can't imagine what would happen to her now without Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "Alright. Sleep early."

The next morning.

Dong Xuebing met Hu Silian when he arrived at the Public Security Bureau.

Hu Silian laughed and said. "Chief Dong, congratulations. You solved the case."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "It's all luck. Oh, how are the victims?"

Hu Silian said. "They are alright and were sent home last night. Scarface and his men are now under interrogation in the Detention Cells." News of Chief Dong solving the women and children abduction case had spread in the bureau. Along with this case, everyone in the bureau is also talking about Dong Xuebing's marksmanship. Hu Silian was deeply impressed with Dong Xuebing now. It seems that he can solve all cases.

Dong Xuebing nodded and was about to enter the building when he heard someone shouting behind him.

"Chief Dong! Chief Dong!" Dong Xuebing turned around and saw an old lady at the bureau's main entrance. Besides the old lady, it was the student who was rescued yesterday. The old lady was stopped by the guards at the gate and was holding up a banner. "Thank you for saving my daughter! Thank you!"

Dong Xuebing was surprised and walked over quickly. "Don't mention it. It's our duties."

The old lady was crying and kept thanking Dong Xuebing. After passing the banner to Dong Xuebing, she and her daughter kneeled to kowtow.

Dong Xuebing hurriedly helped them up. "Please don't do this."

Hu Yiguo arrived at the Bureau and saw Dong Xuebing when he alighted from his car. His face turned black. He had not expected Dong Xuebing to solve this case. When he heard about this yesterday, he was stunned for a few minutes. He wondered what happened. Chen Hailiang did not reveal anything useful, and other than him, there are no other clues. How did Dong Xuebing arrest these criminals?

Back in the office, Hu Yiguo called Qian Fei.

Qian Fei asked in a deep voice. "Chief Hu, where did Dong Xuebing get his information from?"

Hu Yiguo sighed. "I also don't know. But Scarface had admitted that someone had called him to ask him to abduct Yu Meixia. Dong Xuebing is not an idiot and should suspect you now. I think you should let Jin Di Mansions stop their activities for these few days. At least, the casino must be stopped."

Qian Fei replied coldly. "Don't say he does not have evidence. Even if he has evidence, I am not afraid of him. Since Yu Meixia is back, let her be. Let this be a lesson for her and Dong Xuebing. If Dong Xuebing still tries to play other tricks, I will take care of him! Chief Hu, thank you for your help."

Hu Yiguo narrowed his eyes. "Don't mention it. Err... this case... how will Director Qian..."

Qian Fei laughed. "I had told my father, and it was settled last night. Just buy a copy of the newspaper later."

Hu Yiguo smiled. Credit and results are what he needed the most now.

Bureau Chief Office.

Liang Chengpeng called Dong Xuebing into his office. "Haha... I heard the victim's family member had come to the bureau to give you a banner?"

Dong Xuebing nodded. This is the first time he received a banner.

Liang Chengpeng nodded with approval. "You had done well. Give me a detail report before noon, and I will inform the Publicity Department in the afternoon. You will be in the news soon. Hahaha..." The hacker case Dong Xuebing solved was too sensitive as it concerns the County Government Website, and no one was arrested. That's why the news did not report on it. But this time is different. What Dong Xuebing did was enough to be the headlines in the County's newspapers.

Dong Xuebing took out a document. "Chief Liang, the report is ready."

"Ok. Let me see."

Dong Xuebing knew Liang Chengpeng will ask him for a detailed report, and he wrote it last night. In the story, Dong Xuebing pointed out his contributions to solving the case. He does not have lots of opportunities to be featured in the papers, and this is not the time to be modest. He needs results, and if his name appeared in the papers, the County Government leaders and Provincial Government leaders might notice him.

After reading the report, Liang Chengpeng nodded. "Alright. I will send this report to the Publicity Department. They will write a newspaper article base on this report." Most of the time, reporters will go to the Public Security Bureau, or the Public Security leaders send the case files over to the Publicity Department. It's different if Liang Chengpeng sends this report over personally. This is telling the people at the newspaper agency that this case is of great importance, and the article should be on the front few pages.

Dong Xuebing thanked Liang Chengpeng.

Liang Chengpeng placed the report aside and saw today's Yan Tai County's newspaper on his desk. He saw a few words, and he grabbed the papers over. His face changed as he read the article, and he threw it on the desk. "What the hell are the people at the newspaper agency doing?! We still have not sent our report over, and they published this article?!"

Dong Xuebing was stunned. "What happened?"

Liang Chengpeng pushed the newspaper forward. "Read it yourself!"

Dong Xuebing picked up the newspaper. On the second page, there is an article with the header, "Women and Children abduction case." He started reading it, and his face changed too. The report states that County Public Security Executive Deputy Bureau Chief Hu Yiguo had solved this case and arrested 5 suspects and rescued all 5 victims.

At the end of the article, it also listed out all the significant cases Hu Yiguo handled in the past. Dong Xuebing's name was not mentioned in the article at all!

Dong Xuebing almost tore the newspaper into pieces. Snatching credit! Hu Yiguo is snatching his credit again!

Hu Yiguo oversees the investigation department, and even when Dong Xuebing had taken over this case, Hu Yiguo is still considered the overall in charge. To have his name in the article is still fine, but the report did not mention Dong Xuebing's name. Dong Xuebing is the one who cracked this case. Why was he not included in this article? Hu Yiguo wants to claim all the credit for himself!

Liang Chengpeng called the newspaper agency, and the Chief Editor said that it's the higher-ups who had ordered him to publish this article. Liang Chenpeng knew it must be the Head of the County's Publicity Department, Director Qian Shen, behind this article. Dong Xuebing is helping Yu Meixia to reopen her husband's case and is going against Qian Fei's Jin Di Mansion. This is a warning to Dong Xuebing, but by doing this, Qian Shen had shown no respect for Liang Chengpeng.

Liang Chengpeng called Qian Shen's office.

Qian Shen laughed. "Bureau Chief Liang? You are looking for me?"

Liang Chengpeng asked. "Director Qian, what is going on with the article in this morning's papers? We had not even sent the case report over, and why is this article published?"

Qian Shen laughed. "Oh, you don't need to send the report over. The reporters had gotten the details of this case."

"They have the details of the case? What do they know? This case had been handed over to Chief Dong, and he is the one who solved this case. Why is he not mentioned in the article?"

"Really? I remember Chief Hu is investigating this abduction case. Maybe it's an overlook by the reporters. Chief Liang, the newspaper had been published, and it's too late to make changes. Anyway, Chief Hu is in charge of the investigation, and the article is not wrong too." Qian Shen continued. "I still have some matters to attend to. Bye."

Liang Chengpeng knew Qian Shen will not admit his mistake, and he had done this purposely!

Liang Chengpeng suppressed his anger and said. "Director Qian says he can't change the article!"

Dong Xuebing's blood began to boil. Qian Shen! Your son almost causes Sister Yu to be raped, and I still have not settled the score with you! Now, you want to find trouble with me? You don't know about that murder case? You and your son are involved in Jin Di Mansion, and you can't escape! Hu Yiguo is a member of Qian Shen's faction, and Dong Xuebing does not have any good impression of Qian Shen. Now, this article had ignited the fire in Dong Xuebing!

Liang Chengpeng does not look good. He had just told Dong Xuebing that he will give him credit. But now, there's nothing he can do. Liang Chengpeng had not thought that Hu Yiguo and Qian Shen will be so despicable to snatch this credit from Dong Xuebing. However, Liang Chengpeng is not a member of the County Government's Party Committee, and there's nothing he can do.

"Chief Liang, I will go back to work first." Dong Xuebing stood up with blackface.

Liang Chengpeng sighed. "Jin Di Mansion is very sensitive. You need to watch out."

You want me to stop now? Impossible!

Any government officials will stop when they receive hints from their superiors. But Dong Xuebing will not stop investigating about Jin Di Mansion. Those who knew Dong Xuebing well will know Dong Xuebing is a stubborn and foul-tempered person. Once he set his mind on something, he will not stop. At Senior Xie's house, he even dares to bang tables and stare at Senior Xie. Now, his opponent is only the County's Head of Publicity Department, and he is not afraid. He will get back at him!

Qian Shen! You just wait! You think I will stop? Not so easy!

Dong Xuebing returned to his office, and Qin Yong came to look for him with a copy of the morning papers. "Xuebing, have you seen this article?"

Dong Xuebing replied emotionlessly. "Yes."

"What the hell are they thinking?" Qin Yong threw the papers on the desk. "Hu Yiguo had not contributed anything in the investigation and arrest of those criminals. Now, he dares to claim he is the one who solved this case? What is the Publicity Department doing?! Hu Yiguo is too much this time, and everyone in the Bureau is talking about this!" Qin Yong knew this is because Dong Xuebing had offended Qian Shen, and he also has a grudge with Hu Yiguo. His credit for solving a drug trafficking case is also snatched by Hu Yiguo.

Not only Hu Yiguo had not contributed to this case, he even tried to hinder Dong Xuebing from his investigation. Now, the case was solved, and he appeared out of nowhere to claim the credit. Dong Xuebing will not take this lying down. After Qin Yong left, Dong Xuebing called Xie Huilan. "Sister Xie, are you busy?" Sister Xie is from the Central Government's Publicity Department, and she is the best person to handle this.

Xie Huilan giggled and asked. "What is it?"

Dong Xuebing thought for a while and said. "I cracked an abduction case yesterday, but the local newspaper did not mention my name in their article. They even put in someone else's name to snatch my credit. Sister Xie, I don't mind being mentioned in the papers, but this credit is mine, and how can I let someone else take it away after working so hard? My Bureau Chief called up the local Publicity Department, and the Director said there's nothing he can do. This is too much."

"Hahaha... you are outraged. Alright. Tell me everything in detail."

Dong Xuebing told Xie Huilan everything that had happened.

After a while, Xie Huilan laughed and said. "Ok. I know."

In the afternoon, another family member of the abduction case's victim came to the Bureau. It's the father of an 8-year-old boy. But this time, the father is thanking Hu Yiguo and not Dong Xuebing. This is because he read in the papers that Hu Yiguo was the one who solved this case. Many officers shook their heads when they saw the father of the victim thanking Hu Yiguo. Most of the officers at the Bureau felt Hu Yiguo is too shameless, but they dare not say anything as he is a leader, and he still has a strong backing. It's Chief Dong loss this time.

After sending the victim's family member away, Hu Yiguo was in a good mood. He knows this credit will be recorded in his personal files instead of Dong Xuebing's. Back at his office, he gave Qian Shen a call. "Director Qian, thank you for your help."

Qian Shen laughed. "This is your department, and this credit is yours in the first place."

Hu Yiguo laughed. "If it's not for you, Dong Xuebing might have snatched my credit."

"Let's stop talking about this case. Hahaha... Xiao Fei keeps getting into trouble. Please help me take care of him in the future."

"I know."

10 minutes later, someone entered the office door suddenly!

This person is Hu Yiguo's trusted aide. "What's wrong with you?"

That man quickly passes a copy of the newspaper to Hu Yiguo. "This is the Provincial's newspaper. Look on page 3!"

Provincial newspaper? Hu Yiguo flipped the paper and saw an article about Yan Tai County's women and children's abduction case. His heart starts to beat faster. He had never expected to be featured in the Province's Newspaper. This is not the County's or the City's newspaper. It's the Province's newspaper, and it is more influential.

But Hu Yiguo's happiness was short-lived because the next few sentences of the article shocked him!

The article wrote: County Public Security Deputy Bureau Chief Dong Xuebing had solved this case and arrested 5 suspects and rescued all 5 victims...

It's the same! This article is exactly the same as the article in the County's paper!

The only difference is Hu Yiguo's name is changed to Dong Xuebing!

How is this possible? Hu Yiguo was dumbfounded!

At the same time, County's Publicity Department's Head, Director Qian Shen, is also reading the Province's newspaper, given to him by his secretary. At first, he thought nothing about it, but when he read that article, his face turned pale and threw the papers on his desk. Suddenly, he remembered something and took out the County's newspapers to compare both articles. He was stunned!

Other than the person in charge of the case is different, the rest of the articles are the same. Even the punctuations are the same as the County's article! It is an exact copy of the report! What's the meaning of this? Qian Shen took a deep breath. He knew the reporters can't do this. The only explanation is the Provincial Newspaper agency, or the Provincial Publicity Department is giving Tai Yan County a warning! They don't even bother to change single punctuation. This is like giving him a slap on his face.

Qian Shen felt he had offended the wrong person. This had never happened before, and even the Province's newspaper is alarmed and gave him a warning this way. Who the hell is Dong Xuebing?

But it's too late to say anything now. The Province's newspaper had published this article, and Qian Shen must go along with them. He immediately makes a call. "Hello? Is the evening paper printed? Stop it right away and gather all the information about the abduction case. Get Chief Dong's information from the Public Security and prepare a special report about him. You must emphasize Chief Dong's contributions in solving this case!"

The person from the newspaper agency had not received any news and don't understand what was going on. Why is Director Qian slapping his own face? The earlier article had stated it was Chief Hu's credit. He said. "Director Qian, the evening papers are about to be printed..."

Qian Shen quickly said. "Just listen to me and add this article in. I give you 20 minutes!"

"Yes!"

After hanging up the phone, Qian Shen wiped the sweat off his forehead. He was getting uneasy about this.

News of Chief Dong being featured in the Province's newspaper spread.

In the office, Qin Yong was the province's newspaper and saw the article. Why is this article the same as the one in the County's newspaper? He started reading it carefully and noticed Hu Yiguo's name is changed to Dong Xuebing. He immediately understood what the province's newspaper is trying to do. They are trying to disgust the County's Publicity Department!

Qin Yong burst out laughing! This is a powerful slap to their face!

At the same time, Liang Chengpeng was also smiling in front of the Province's newspaper. Xiao Dong is really influential and can even get the provincial newspaper agency to help him. This time, Qian Shen and Hu Yiguo did not get the credit and still got themselves into trouble. This move by Xiao Dong really hits the spot!

Once again, Dong Xuebing comes under the spotlight in the County's Public Security Bureau.

Hu Silian, Gong Zhongwen, Sun Changhong, Zhao Jingsong, and the rest of the leaders all knew about this. Sun Changhong is gloating, Zhao Jingsong is troubled, and Hong Zhongwen is staring at Dong Xuebing's name in the article. Qin Yong laughed and read the article several times.

The County's evening newspaper was published before the workday ends.

The evening papers followed the direction set by the Province's newspaper and even wrote ab article about Chief Dong, other than the abduction case. The reports described how Chief Dong helped the villagers and how he fought against the criminals. Hu Yiguo was not mentioned at all in the evening papers!

Yes. Qian Shen is slapping himself!

Hu Yiguo was the most furious. Not only did he not get the credit, but he also embarrassed himself. Every word in the morning's article is like slapping Hu Yiguo's face. Hu Yiguo tore the newspapers into pieces. Dong Xuebing! Let's see who will have the last laugh!

Dong Xuebing did not expect Sister Xie to blow up this matter. Using the Province's newspaper to get revenge for him? Using a sledgehammer to crack a nut? To him, the City's newspaper is sufficient. But when he thought about Xie Huilan's position, he smiled. Sister Xie is from the Central Publicity Department and only deals with the people from the Provincial Government's Publicity Department and National level newspaper agencies. She does not know anyone from City Publicity Department.

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It's a starry night.

After settling the newspaper articles saga, Dong Xuebing returned to the family quarters with a good mood.

The moment Dong Xuebing stepped into his house, he smelled the fragrance of chicken wings. Dong Xuebing took a whiff and saw Yu Meixia cooking in the kitchen. He changed into his slippers and saw dark rings around Yu Meixia's eyes as he got closer. She must be up all night. After suffering such a big shock, anyone will also not sleep peacefully. "Sister Yu, where is Qianqian?"

Yu Meixia quickly turns around. "You are back? Qianqian is in the room, doing her homework. Dinner will be ready soon."

Dong Xuebing nodded and laughed. "Have an early rest after dinner. I will do the dishes."

"I'm fine." Yu Meixia waved her hands. "I'm not tired. Err... Chief Dong, I... I... Should I continue to make police reports about my husband's case?"

"Stop for the time being. The commotion these two days is too big. Let's wait for a few more days."

"Ok."

Dong Xuebing does not want to let Yu Meixia be in danger again. Furthermore, he doesn't have evidence. He decides to investigate from another direction, like the underground casino. But after these two days, Jin Di Mansion should stay low, and Dong Xuebing chose to wait for a few more days before giving them a deadly blow.

Yu Meixia is wearing a pair of jeans and a long sleeves casual shirt, covering most of her body. Dong Xuebing thought that it might be because he had touched her a few days ago, and she is taking precautions against him.

After dinner, Yu Meixia cleaned the table and was about to give Dong Xuebing his massage. This had been the routine for the past few days.

Dong Xuebing shook his head. "Never mind. I can tell you did not sleep well last night. Go and rest."

Yu Meixia bit her lower lips and said. "Let me massage you before I sleep."

Yu Qianqian walked out of the room suddenly and blushed. "Mum, you go and rest first. I will give Big Brother a massage."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Qianqian is so obedient. Sister Yu, don't let your daughter worry about you. Just go and get some rest."

Yu Meixia helped Dong Xuebing top up his teacup before returning to her room. She covered herself with her blanket, but could not sleep. The moment she closes her eyes, she saw the scene of her getting abducted.

Outside of the bedroom, Yu Qianqian stood behind the sofa and massaged Dong Xuebing's head.

Dong Xuebing lowered the volume of the TV. "Hey, why are your eyes bloodshot? You didn't sleep well last night?"

Yu Qianqian replied softly. "Yes. I... I am scared and can't sleep."

"What's there to be scare of? Sister Yu is back, and I am around. No one will dare to bully you and your mother in the future."

Yu Qianqian nodded. "Thank you, Big Brother. You are so nice to us."

Dong Xuebing laughed and turned to pinch Yu Qianqian's cheeks. "Alright. You don't need to massage me. Go in and accompany your mother."

After Yu Qianqian left, Dong Xuebing looked at the clock. He has nothing to do and went to wash up before going to bed. When he closes his eyes, he saw Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian's beautiful figure... he quickly shook his head to get these images out of his mind and sleep.

1 hour...

2 hours...

Dong Xuebing slept for a few hours when he heard a woman screaming.

Dong Xuebing opened his eyes and rushed to Yu Meixia's room. Yu Qianqian was crying and hugging her mother, and Yu Meixia was panting and covered in sweat. Tears were flowing down her cheeks, and she seems to have a nightmare.

Dong Xuebing asked worriedly. "What's wrong? Are you ok?"

Yu Meixia bit her lower lips and shook her head.

Yu Qianqian was sobbing. "Mum... Don't be afraid. Big Brother is around."

"That's right. I am around." Dong Xuebing sat down on the edge of the bed and patted Yu Meixia's head. "Stop crying, and don't be scare. Everything will be fine after a good night's sleep." Dong Xuebing sighed in his heart. This abduction had hurt Yu Meixia more than he expected.

Yu Meixia can't sleep and kept thinking about her nightmare.

Dong Xuebing looked at her and said. "Qianqian, go and sleep first. Sister Yu, let's go to my room."

The master bedroom.

Dong Xuebing closed the door and asked Yu Meixia to sit on his bed. "What did you dream of?"

Yu Meixia replied softly. "I... I... dreamt of the person who killed my husband, tired to kill Qianqian and even... even..." Yu Meixia grabbed Dong Xuebing's arm tightly and was shaking.

Dong Xuebing sat down beside her and slowly stroked her long hair. "It's just a dream. Don't worry. I will catch your husband's murderer. Don't be scare. I am around to protect you."

Yu Meixia calmed down.

Dong Xuebing said gently. "Sister, you are in your 30s, and you are still behaving like a crybaby. You are not afraid your daughter will laugh at you? Be strong. Your daughter still needs you. What will happen to Qianqian if you continue to be like this every day?"

Yu Meixia nodded but did not release her grip on Dong Xuebing's arm.

Dong Xuebing said. "Go back to sleep."

Yu Meixia looked at him and blushed.

"What's wrong? You want to say something?"

"I..." Yu Meixia looked at Dong Xuebing apologetically. "Can you... can you leave after we fall asleep? I... Qianqian and I are scared to sleep." Dong Xuebing had cleared Yu Meixia's debt for her, provide her with shelter, and saved her after she was abducted. Subconsciously, she treated Dong Xuebing as her support and felt secured when he is beside her.

Dong Xuebing replied helplessly. "Alright. Let's go to your room. I will wait until you two fall asleep before I leave."

Yu Meixia thanked gratefully. "Thank you. Sorry to disrupt your rest. I... I..."

"It's fine."

Yu Qianqian was still awake when they returned to the room, and She looked at her mother and Dong Xuebing with her big eyes. Yu Meixia explained to Yu Qianqian, and she nodded. Yu Qianqian looked at Dong Xuebing shyly and moved to her side of the bed. Yu Meixia also straightens her dress, and laid down on the bed, before covering her legs with the blanket. Dong Xuebing sat on the edge of the bed. "Ok. I will stay here. Go and sleep."

Yu Qianqian held her mother's hand, and Yu Meixia hugged her, and they slowly close their eyes.

Dong Xuebing was touched to see this mother and daughter pair, and his desire to hug and protect them increases. Suddenly, he saw Yu Meixia's eyelid fluttering, and her hands start to grab her blanket tightly. Dong Xuebing quickly reach over to hold Yu Meixia's hand and said. "Relax. Stop thinking about all those bad things. If you want to think about somethings, think about the things that will cheer you up."

Yu Meixia nodded and held Dong Xuebing's hand.

10 minutes...

20 minutes...

Dong Xuebing looked at the clock. It's after midnight, and Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian look like they are sleeping. Their breathing is even and no longer frowning. Dong Xuebing yawned. He is very sleepy, but Yu Meixia is still grabbing on to him tightly, and he is afraid of waking Yu Meixia up if he moved his hand away. He saw the empty space on the bed beside Yu Meixia and laid down beside her with his head resting on a corner of her pillow. It's not the best position, but it's better than none.

The moment Dong Xuebing laid down, he fell asleep.

Dong Xuebing suddenly woke up. He could not tell how long he had slept. It feels like it's a few hours.

It was still dark, and the moonlight was shining on his face. Dong Xuebing looked around him and noticed he was lying on his back with his hands and legs stretched outwards. He had occupied more than half of the bed. On his left, Yu Qianqian is still sleeping soundly, but Yu Meixia is not around. Dong Xuebing panicked and knew he must have woken sister Yu up when he tosses and turn on the bed.

Swish! It's the sounds of the toilet flushing.

After a while, the bedroom door opened, and Yu Meixia entered the room.

Dong Xuebing felt embarrassed. After all, he should not be sleeping on Yu Meixia's bed. Although they did not do anything, they had close body contact. He quickly shut his eyes and pretended to sleep. Suddenly, Yu Qianqian hears the door opening, and she moved. She reached out and grabbed Dong Xuebing's arm and rested her head on his shoulders. She had a sweet smile on her face and should be having a sweet dream.

Dong Xuebing was surprised and opened his eyes slightly to look at Yu Meixia.

Yu Meixia moved forward and pushed her daughter lightly. "Qianqian... Qianqian..."

Yu Qianqian mumbled something in her sleep and did not wake up.

Yu Meixia bit her lips and slowly removed her daughter's hand on Dong Xuebing's arm. After that, she looked at Dong Xuebing's face and tapped him lightly on his shoulder. "Chief Dong, Chief Dong... you... can you..."

Dong Xuebing pretended to be sleeping and did not move.

Yu Meixia doesn't dare to wake Dong Xuebing up loudly and stood there hesitating. She walked over to her drawer and took out a blanket before going out to the living room.

Dong Xuebing waited for around 10 minutes and felt he should leave Yu Meixia's room.

But before Dong Xuebing got up, the bedroom door opened, and Yu Meixia entered. Her face is pale and should have a nightmare again. She closed the door behind her and looked at Dong Xuebing. After a while, she blushed and climbed up the bed softly to lie down beside Dong Xuebing and grabbed his arms, as she felt secured this way.

Dong Xuebing's heart was racing. On his left, it's the daughter, and on his right, it's the mother. All 3 of them are sleeping on a bed. Dong Xuebing was losing control and could feel himself heating up. He turned his body slightly towards Yu Meixia, and his left hand reached over for Yu Meixia's thighs under the blanket.

Yu Meixia's body stiffened and thought Dong Xuebing was unintentional. She quickly pushes Dong Xuebing's hand away, but within 2 seconds, Dong Xuebing's hand is on her thighs again. Yu Meixia's face is as red as a tomato and knew Chief Dong is awake and is touching her purposely. She lowered her head and don't dare to make any noise.

Dong Xuebing looked at Yu Meixia's timid look and whispered. "Sister Yu, can I touch you?"

Yu Meixia stuttered softly. "Qianqian is in the room... can we... can we go outside?"

"She is sleeping soundly and will not wake up."

Yu Meixia lowered her head shyly and did not reply.

Dong Xuebing could see Yu Meixia's beautiful features under the moonlight, and his hand started to move upwards from her waist...

"Sister Yu, if you are not willing... if you don't say anything, I will take it as you agree."

Yu Meixia did not make any sound and buried her face in the pillow.

5 minutes...

10 minutes...

Dong Xuebing had touched enough and hugged Yu Meixia from her back. He asked. "Err... is my image in your heart ruined?"

"No." Yu Meixia bit her lower lips and shook her head. "You... you are a good man."

Dong Xuebing was speechless. "Huh? I am a good man after I treated you like this?"

Yu Meixia whispered. "I know you are a good person. You have... you have always treated me with respect."

Dong Xuebing blushed. After he heard what Yu Meixia said, he is too embarrassed to continue to touch her. "It's almost morning. Hurry up and get some sleep. If you are still afraid, you can hold me."

Dong Xuebing opened his palm, and Yu Meixia reached over to hold his hand tightly. She adjusted the strapped of her sleep gown and closed her eyes.

Dong Xuebing gave her a kiss on her forehead and fell asleep.

Morning. The birds are chirping, and the sun shone through the windows into the bedroom.

Dong Xuebing yawned and opened his eyes. He remembered he was sleeping on Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian's bed. He looked around and saw the mother and daughter were still sleeping. Yu Qianqian was drooling and hugging Dong Xuebing's left arm. Once a while, she will mumble something in her sleep. Yu Meixia is hugging Dong Xuebing's right arm on the other side, and the blanket was kicked aside by her.

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath and smiled.

Suddenly, Yu Qianqian woke up. She rubbed her eyes and wiped her drool on Dong Xuebing's arm unconsciously. But after Yu Qianqian regained her senses, her face turned red and gasped in shock. "Big Brother! Why are you sleeping here?" She looked around and saw Yu Meixia sleeping soundly and hugging Dong Xuebing's arm.

Dong Xuebing cleared his throat and replied embarrassedly. "Your mother fell asleep while grabbing my hand last night, and I was afraid to wake her up. So, I slept here.

Yu Qianqian nodded and pulled the corner of the blanket at a loss.

Dong Xuebing patted Yu Qianqian's head. "You don't have school today. If you are tired, sleep a while more."

"Yes." Yu Qianqian laid back on the back stiffly and secretly peeped at Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing and Yu Qianqian's conversation woke Yu Meixia, and she opened her eyes. The first thing she saw was her daughter looking at her shyly. Yu Meixia was stunned and lower her head. she saw she was still hugging Dong Xuebing's arm, and her face immediately turns red. She quickly let go of Dong Xuebing and straighten her sleep gown. "Chief Dong, Qianqian, you all are awake?"

Yu Qianqian nodded and did not say anything.

Dong Xuebing smiled and cleared his throat. The situation is quite awkward as all of them are still in the same bed. Dong Xuebing said. "You two did not sleep well for the past few days. What do you want for breakfast? I will prepare it now."

Yu Meixia quickly got up. "No need. I will cook breakfast now. Is it still fried eggs and deep-fried buns?"

Dong Xuebing turned to his left and asked. "Qianqian, what do you want to eat?"

Yu Qianqian replied softly. "I... I... I want to eat sausage and toast."

"Ok. Both of you rest a while longer. I will let you all try my cooking today."

The 3 of them talked about breakfast on the same bed, under a blanket. It felt like a family, and it's been a while since Dong Xuebing had this blissful feeling. Dong Xuebing patted Yu Qianqian's head and stroked Yu Meixia's hair, before climbing out of the blanket to prepare breakfast.

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Morning, 7 am.

A hearty breakfast prepared by Dong Xuebing was laid on the dining table. "Sister Yu, Qianqian, come out for breakfast."

Yu Qianqian was brushing her teeth, and Yu Meixia was folding her blanket when they heard Dong Xuebing. Yu Meixia placed the pillows nicely on the bed and closed the door to change. But the moment she closed the door, it was opened from outside.

Dong Xuebing looked at Yu Meixia and said. "Don't change your clothes. You look sexy in it."

Yu Meixia replied shyly. "This is my sleeping gown. It's too revealing..."

Dong Xuebing said. "Just wear it. I like to see you in it."

Yu Meixia bit her lips and looked at her gown. "I... I... Can I wear a pair of leggings?" Yu Meixia is a shy and conservative woman and feels uncomfortable to wear a skimpy sleep gown outside of her room. Other than sleeping, she will not wear short dresses. All her life, she had never worn dresses or skirts above her knees. Even in the sweltering summer, she did not change this habit.

Dong Xuebing laughed and nodded. "Buy more short dresses in the future. Your legs are so beautiful, and it's a pity to cover them up."

Yu Meixia unconsciously covered her thighs with her hands and replied shyly. "It's not beautiful. You are flattering me."

"Flattering? You are telling me that you don't know how pretty you are?" Yu Meixia lowered her head and did not reply. "Alright. Wear your leggings. I will heat up the milk." Dong Xuebing walked out of the room and close the door behind him.

After a while, the 3 of them were sitting at the dining table.

Yu Qianqian looked at her mother. "Mum, why are you still wearing this?"

Yu Meixia blushed and passed a piece of toast to Dong Xuebing. "Oh, today... errr... the weather is hot today."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Come... try my cooking."

Yu Meixia placed a sausage on her daughter's plate, and Yu Qianqian took a bite. Her eyes immediately brighten up. "Hmm... it's so delicious. Mum, try this. It's good."

Yu Meixia was afraid Chief Dong will get angry and quickly says: "Qianqian, don't talk with your mouth full."

Yu Qianqian nodded and quickly eats her breakfast.

Yu Meixia used a paper napkin to wipe her daughter's mouth.

Dong Xuebing laughed and place a toast on Yu Meixia's plate. "Sister Yu, have some."

Yu Meixia picks up the toast. "Thank you."

Dong Xuebing felt slightly guilty for touching her over the past two days and want to make up for her. After breakfast, Dong Xuebing made Yu Qianqian and Yu Meixia watch TV on the sofa, while he cleared the dishes. After he comes out of the kitchen, he saw Yu Meixia sweeping the floor. He went up and snatched the broom from her. "I said you don't need to do anything today. Go and accompany Qianqian."

Yu Meixia panicked. "Chief Dong... This..."

Dong Xuebing gave her a stare. "Just go!"

Yu Meixia felt touched and knew Chief Dong is doing this because he cares for her. It's been a while since she was treated this way. At around 8 am, Yu Meixia asked Yu Qianqian to go into the room to do her homework, while she sat on the sofa and look at Chief Dong. She saw Chief Dong sweating and quickly used her handkerchief to wipe his sweat and poured a cup of tea for him.

Dong Xuebing cleaned up the whole house in the morning.

Yu Meixia wiped his sweat with her handkerchief. "Take a break. I will massage your back."

Dong Xuebing swings his arms. "I'm fine. This feels like a workout, and it felt good." If it was in the past, Dong Xuebing would be exhausted after all these household chores. But after he entered the government service, he started jogging and exercising every evening. His stamina and strength are much better than before.

"Sister Yu, what are you doing earlier?"

"Reading. I bought a book about massage."

"Sigh... you don't need to read that. You are very good at massage, and there's no need to read about it."

Yu Meixia shook her head. Chief Dong treated her very well. He had given her shelter, salary, changed her household registration to the County-City, saved her life, and get a place in school for her daughter. In her mind, she only wants to repay him by giving him a good massage every day.

Dong Xuebing saw Yu Meixia not listening to him and stopped persuading her. "I thought you don't recognize a lot of words? How do you read it?"

Yu Meixia replied. "There are pictures and I... I still can understand it."

"Oh... let's go. Bring your book to my room. I will teach you the words."

Yu Meixia paused for a second and shook her hands. "It's too troublesome. You don't need to do this."

"I'm free anyway. Hurry up." Dong Xuebing returned to his room.

Yu Meixia thought and closed the door behind her after she entered the room with her book.

Yu Meixia sat beside Dong Xuebing, and Dong Xuebing cleared his throat and patted his thighs. "Come over and sit on my lap."

Yu Meixia lowered her head and blushed. She struggled in her heart, and in the end, she still sat down on Dong Xuebing's lap with her book.

Yu Meixia flipped her book. "This... I don't know this word."

Dong Xuebing hugged her waist and pressed his chest against her back. He rested his chin on Yu Meixia's shoulders and said. "Let me see. Oh... this word is "Chi." It's the word for "Chi Shui" (Pond water) and combined with the word in front, it's "Feng Chi." This is an acupuncture point, and it's located behind the neck."

Actually, Yu Meixia knew this word. But she was too nervous and just pointed to a random character in the book.

"Then... Then... what is this word?"

"This character is "Shen." "Ren Shen" (Ginseng)."

While teaching Yu Meixia, Dong Xuebing's hands start to move around.

Yu Meixia looked at Dong Xuebing with watery eyes. "Chief Dong... Stop... Qianqian is outside."

Dong Xuebing saw Yu Meixia was not willing, and he held her hands and played with her fingers.

1 hour...

2 hours...

"Chief Dong... I should... I should prepare lunch now." Yu Meixia was breathing heavily.

Dong Xuebing let go of her unwillingly. "Ok. I will cook lunch today. What do you want for lunch?"

Yu Meixia got up from Dong Xuebing's lap and quickly straighten her dress. "I'm fine with anything. I... I will help you."

"Ok."

It's been a while since Dong Xuebing cooks, and his food taste ordinary.

After lunch, Yu Qianqian yawned. "Mum... I'm sleepy."

Yu Meixia stroked her daughter's hair. "Have you finish your homework? Go take a nap." She turned and looked at Dong Xuebing. "Are you going to take a nap? I will make up your bed for you."

Dong Xuebing shook his head. "No need. Go and take a nap with Qianqian. Oh, can you sleep alone?"

Yu Meixia blushed. She did not sleep well over the past few days and was troubled with all sorts of weird nightmares. It was until Chief Dong held her hand and sleep beside her when she can relax and feel secure. "I... I don't know."

Dong Xuebing replied. "Then I will sit beside you until you fall asleep."

Yu Meixia quickly says. "No need... It's too troublesome for you. I..."

Dong Xuebing ignored her and followed them into their room. He sat on a chair beside the bed.

"Alright. Get some rest."

Yu Meixia gritted her teeth and said. "It's too troublesome. You are so busy, how can I ask you to sit beside me while I sleep. Errr... Chief Dong, why don't you..." Yu Meixia looked at Dong Xuebing. "Why don't you... we... together..." Yu Meixia was too embarrassed to say it.

Dong Xuebing cleared his throat and asked. "Is it alright?"

Yu Meixia nodded and asked her daughter, who was blushing, to move towards the edge of the bed. She also climbed up the bed, beside Yu Qianqian and gave Dong Xuebing a big space. Dong Xuebing was slightly disappointed as he shamelessly wants to sleep in between the mother and daughter. But now, Yu Meixia had taken up the center part of the bed, and he had no choice but to lay down on the other side. He took off his shirt and went under the blanket.

"Sister Yu, if you are scare, you can hold my arms."

"Ok. Thank you."

Although Yu Qianqian is young, she knows it's not right to be sleeping together. However, her mother had agreed, and she did not object.

Yu Meixia also does not want this to happen. But Chief Dong had treated her well, and she can't let him wait beside her while she sleeps. Furthermore, they had slept together last night.

This bed is a queen-size bed. But there is enough space as Yu Qianqian is skinny, and Dong Xuebing is slim. The mother and daughter pair were also sleeping on their sides to make space for Dong Xuebing. This time, Yu Meixia did not hold Dong Xuebing's hand. About 10 minutes later, Yu Meixia held her daughter and felt asleep. Dong Xuebing's sleeping habit is hugging something to sleep. He could not rest until he turned towards Yu Meixia and hugged her waist.

10 minutes...

Half an hour...

1 hour...

In his sleep, Dong Xuebing heard someone opening the doors.

Outside of the room, Luan Xiaoping had entered the house, using the spare keys given to her by her son. She walked into the living room and to look for her son. The living room is empty, and she thought her son was taking a nap. She went to the master bedroom, but it was empty too. Luan Xiaoping sighed and regretted not calling Dong Xuebing before coming over. She used the phone in the bedroom to call her son's number.

Ring... ring... ring... the phone rang.

Luan Xiaoping was surprised to hear the phone ringing from Xiao Yu's room.

Dong Xuebing was sleeping soundly and answered the phone. "Hello?"

"Xiao Bing? Are you at home?"

"Yes." Dong Xuebing opened his eyes and saw Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian awake. He smiled apologetically at them. Yu Qianqian can't see it, but Dong Xuebing's arm is around Yu Meixia's slim waist. "I'm sleeping. Are you looking for me?"

Luan Xiaoping gasped. "Sleeping?"

"Yes. What's wrong?"

Du... du... du... Luan Xiaoping hangs up the call!

Dong Xuebing was puzzled. I'm only taking a nap. What's there to be angry and hang up the phone?

Yu Meixia was afraid her daughter might discover and quickly pushed Dong Xuebing's arm aside. "Is it Sister Luan?"

"Yes. Maybe the signal is not good, and the line got cut."

Suddenly, Dong Xuebing heard footsteps outside of the bedroom, and before Yu Meixia could react, Luan Xiaoping opened the bedroom door.

Dong Xuebing was stunned!

Yu Meixia was stunned!

Luan Xiaoping was stunned!

Luan Xiaoping took a deep breath and pointed at Dong Xuebing. "Why are you all sleeping together?!"

Yu Meixia blushed. "Sister Yu... It's not... I... I..."

Dong Xuebing cursed and immediately shouted. BACK 1 minute!

The surroundings changed!

The moment Dong Xuebing returned to 1 minute ago, he quickly got up. He looked around and saw Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian still sleeping soundly. He could hear footsteps in the living room, and he promptly got up and wear back his shirt.

Yu Meixia woke up and looked at him. "Chief Dong, you are going out?"

Dong Xuebing wiped the sweat on his forehead. "My Mum is here."

Yu Meixia nodded. But she suddenly remembered that they were in her room and she sat up immediately. "Sister Luan is here? I... I..." Yu Meixia was at a loss and quickly woke Yu Qianqian. "Wake up and get dressed." Yu Meixia knew Sister Luan must not see the 3 of them on the same bed.

Ring... ring... ring... Dong Xuebing's phone rang.

Dong Xuebing did not answer and walked out of the room. "Eh, Mum? No wonder I feel this number is familiar."

Luan Xiaoping, who was in the master bedroom, looked at her son and hangs up. "I thought you are not at home."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "I am teaching Sister Yu and Yu Qianqian how to use her laptop." It's a close shave...

Inside the bedroom, Yu Meixia whispered to her daughter. "Qianqian, you are not allowed to tell anyone Chief Dong slept with us. You understand?"

Yu Qianqian blushed and nodded. "Mum... I... You..."

Yu Meixia kissed her daughter on her forehead. "Chief Dong treats us as family members. Don't let your thoughts run wild."

Yu Qianqian nodded.

After taking a deep breath, Yu Meixia walked out of the bedroom. Her face was pale, and she said. "Sister Luan, you are here? What tea would you like? I will prepare it now."

Luan Xiaoping laughed. "It's fine. I will be leaving in a while."

Dong Xuebing asked. "You just arrived, and you are leaving? Stay for dinner first."

"You have to come with me." Luan Xiaoping said softly. "I need you to come over to First Middle School's hostel."

Dong Xuebing asked puzzledly. "What's wrong?"

"You will know when you reach there." From Luan Xiaoping's expression, Dong Xuebing knew it's a serious matter. She turned to Yu Meixia. "Xiao Yu, don't wait for Xiao Bing. You two have dinner alone tonight. He will have dinner at my place."

Yu Meixia nodded. "Yes. Please be careful."

Luan Xiaoping likes Yu Meixia, and she patted her hand. "I heard about your husband from Xiao Bing. Your abduction is also by the people from Jin Di Mansion? Those people are too much. Don't worry. Xiao Bing will help you."

Yu Meixia's eyes turned red and replied softly. "Although Chief Dong did not say anything, I know I had created troubles for him. One of the neighbors here told me that the higher-ups had given Chief Dong a lot of pressure. If... if it's not possible, forget it. I will not pursue this matter."

Dong Xuebing said. "Since I had promised you, I will do my best. The pressure by the higher-ups is nothing."

Dong Xuebing replied casually, but Yu Meixia knew he was under tremendous pressure.

Out of the family quarters, Dong Xuebing asked. "Mum, what's going on? Can you let me get prepared first?"

Luan Xiaoping looked around and moved closer. "Zhou Mei had looked for me. She wants to tell you something."

Zhou Mei? That Hui Tian Village Middle School's team leader? Dong Xuebing had met her once when he went to Hui Tian Village, and she was very close to his mother. But there are rumors that she had been raped by the Ministry of Education Director Yu Zhengzhi, and she got her promotion because of this incident. She is here to look for me?

County First Middle School's family quarters.

Luan Xiaoping opened the door for Dong Xuebing and said. "Teacher Zhou wants to speak to you privately. I will go and buy some groceries now."

Dong Xuebing nodded and closed the door after his mother left.

The bedroom door opened, and Zhou Mei, in her early forties, walked out. She seems to have just woke up, and she looked at Dong Xuebing. She brushed her hair and forced a smile. "Chief Dong."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Sister Zhou, what do you want to tell me? You want to lodge report?"

Zhou Mei sighed. "I am not making any reports. I just want to provide some information for you."

Dong Xuebing asked. "What information?"

Zhou Mei and Dong Xuebing sat on the sofa, and she sighed. "A long time ago, when I was still an ordinary teacher, the school leader called me suddenly to ask me to attend a dinner organized by the County's Ministry of Education. I thought this was an opportunity to speak to the higher-ups and might be promoted if the leaders remembered me. So, I rushed over and drank with them. There were a lot of people at dinner, and I don't know some of them. I only know who they are after the incident. Public Security's Hu Yiguo, Zhao Jingsong, a detective, and a few others are at the dinner. There is still a young man who was treated with respect by the leaders. I heard them calling him Xiao Fei."

Dong Xuebing frowned. "Qian Fei? County Publicity Department's head, Director Qian's son?"

Zhou Mei lowered her head. "I think so. I was the only woman at the table and during dinner, some of them... had their hands all over me. I know they are all high ranked government officials and dare not say anything. I pretended nothing had happened and continue to drink with them. After that, they forced me to drink and made me drunk. I can't remember how much I drank that day and when I woke up, I..." Zhou Mei's tears start to flow.

Dong Xuebing passed a paper napkin to her.

Zhou Mei blew her nose and continued. "When I opened my eyes, it was bright, and I was lying on a bed. My clothes are thrown all over the room. I was naked and alone in the room, but I know I was raped by not one person. I was raped by at least 3 or 4 people."

Dong Xuebing frowned. "Are you asleep when it happened? Did you see anyone?"

Zhou Mei shook her head. "I was blackout from the alcohol. But on my body and my private parts... there are a lot of... A man can't have so much volume. After that, Yu Zhengzhi called me and tell me that he is promoting me to be the team leader for the level I am teaching. I knew what was happening. To them, this is a transaction. I gave them my body in exchange for promotion. I know it's useless to report to the police as Chief Hu and Chief Zhao might be one of those who had also raped me that night. Furthermore, I am married and still have a child. How can I tell others about this? I will bring shame to my husband and children!"

Dong Xuebing asked. "Why are you telling me this?"

Zhou Mei wiped her tears. "I heard from Teacher Luan that you are going to deal with Jin Di Mansion, and I'm afraid you are not aware of its backing. That's why I need to tell you this. Those people I mentioned are all related to Jin Di Mansion because I woke up in the best suite of Jin Di Mansion that day."

Dong Xuebing was furious.

Zhou Mei smiled bitterly. "I had kept this secret in my heart all these while. Now, I felt better after telling you this. Chief Dong, I hope what I told you is helpful when you deal with Jin Di Mansion."

Why is it Jin Di Mansion again?!

Why is it this group of bastards again?!

Dong Xuebing banged on the table and was determined to get rid of Jin Di Mansion and the people behind!

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About a dozen days later.

It is almost Summer, and the weather is getting warmer.

Dong Xuebing had accumulated 23 minutes of BACK. Because he had been using only a few seconds of BACK every time, he could only have a rough estimate of the time remaining. In the evening, after he returned home, he starts to think about his plan. Several days had passed, and Jin Di Mansion should lower their guard. So, Dong Xuebing called Chu Feng and asked him to get someone trustworthy to infiltrate into Jin Di Mansion to see if they had reopened the casino and find out what's the situation there. Dong Xuebing is going to move.

After dinner, Yu Qianqian has some homework that needed help from Dong Xuebing, and Dong Xuebing went into her room to teach her.

Ding Dong... someone rang the doorbell. Dong Xuebing can hear Yu Meixia asking. "Who are you looking for?"

"Is Xuebing at home?" It's a woman's voice.

"Oh, Chief Dong is at home. Please come in. I will prepare tea now."

"Sister, we will help ourselves." This time it's a man's voice.

After so many days, Yu Meixia had learned who to refuse entry and who to allow in. If the visitor is holding gifts and speaking politely when he asked for Chief Dong, Yu Meixia will try to stop him. Even when Dong Xuebing is at home, she will say he is not around. If the visitor did not bring any gifts and speak openly, she would allow him to enter. If Chief Dong is not at home, she will ask for his name. These two visitors had addressed Chief Dong as Xuebing directly, and Yu Meixia doesn't dare to stop them at the doorsteps.

Dong Xuebing, who was still in the bedroom, could not tell who the visitors were. "Qianqian, you practice by yourself. I will go out for a while."

Yu Qianqian nodded. "Big Brother, you go and do your work. I can do the next question by myself."

"Good girl." Dong Xuebing patted Yu Qianqian's head and left the room.

Outside, Yu Meixia brought the man and woman to the sofa. They were around 26 or 27, and the man had ordinary looks. The woman looks above average, but she is not considered pretty. The woman saw Dong Xuebing walking out, and she smiled, "Xuebing."

Dong Xuebing felt the woman looks familiar but could not remember who she was. "You are..."

The woman said. "I'm Luan Ying. This is Chen Daqing."

Dong Xuebing slapped his forehead. "You are my elder cousin. I couldn't recognize you. You become so pretty now."

The woman laughed. "You also look better now. I might not recognize you if I meet you on the streets."

"You are my cousin in law?" Dong Xuebing extended his hand for a handshake. "When I returned to Yan Tai, I heard you two are working in the city. You two are back for?"

Chen Daqing shook Dong Xuebing's hand. "We just registered our marriage, and we came back to hold our wedding ceremony."

Dong Xuebing remembered his mother telling him a few days ago. "Oh... Congratulations. Have a seat. Sister Yu, bring some fruit over. Ah... Bring a carton of cigarettes over too." Luan Ying is Dong Xuebing's uncle's daughter. She had been working in the city, and the last time Dong Xuebing met her was many years ago. Although Dong Xuebing was unhappy with his uncle and his uncle's wife because of his father, it had nothing to do with Luan Ying. At that time, Luan Ying was looking for a job, and Dong Xuebing did not bear any grudges with her.

Luan Ying thought Dong Xuebing dislike her family and was worried when she comes over to visit him.

Chen Daqing had heard from his wife about what happened when Dong Xuebing's father was sick several years ago and was also worried. He even thought of passing the wedding invitation to Dong Xuebing's mother and ask her to give it to Dong Xuebing. Usually, wedding invitations are sent to friends, and family members are invited over the phone. But Chen Daqing thought about this and still drag Luan Ying to visit Dong Xuebing. They can don't give out invitations to the rest of the family except for Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing is not the County's Public Security Deputy Chief. Just this position alone, Chen Daqing got to invite him personally.

Dong Xuebing welcomed them warmly and offered cigarettes to Chen Daqing and fruits to Luan Ying.

Luan Ying was afraid to speak to Dong Xuebing because of what happened in their parents' generation.

Chen Daqing used his leg to give his wife a nudged. Luan Ying looked up and took out an invitation card from her bag. "Xuebing, we are holding our wedding ceremony this Saturday. Please come over if you have the time."

Dong Xuebing looked at the invitation card and laughed. "You are getting married, and I must make time no matter what. I will surely be there."

Luan Ying was relieved. Before coming here, she was afraid of Dong Xuebing being sarcastic to her.

"Please stay here for a while. I need to go back to my room." After returning to his room, Dong Xuebing found a red packet in one of his drawers and then took out 5,000 RMB of new notes from another drawer. This is like helping to contribute to the wedding and distance relatives and friends will give red packets on the day. But close relatives can give it before the day.

After coming out of the room, Dong Xuebing overheard Luan Ying speaking to Yu Meixia. "Sister, what beauty products do you use? Your complexion is so good."

Yu Meixia blushed. "I... I don't use beauty products.

Luan Ying envied Yu Meixia's looks. She had heard from her family members that Dong Xuebing had hired a beautiful helper and had thought nothing about it until she met her today.

Dong Xuebing walked over and passed the red packet to Luan Ying. "I wish you a harmonious union lasting a hundred years and have a lovely baby early!"

Luan Ying saw the thick red packet and knew there must be at least 5,000 RMB inside. She quickly pushes it back to Dong Xuebing. "No need. Xuebing, your mother had given me a red packet. You don't need to give me."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "That's from my mum. This is from me. Take it..."

Luan Ying did not expect Dong Xuebing to not bear any grudges against her and still gave her so much money. Luan Xiaoping had given her 5,000 RMB, and with Dong Xuebing's red packet, the total is 10,000 RMB. No one in the whole family gave her so much money. She tried to reject it, but Dong Xuebing insisted her to accept it. "Thank you. Xuebing, when you get married, I will give you a big red packet too."

"Haha... Ok."

Saturday.

Hui Tian Village. Luan family house.

It's Dong Xuebing's cousin's wedding today, and people are setting off firecrackers.

Dong Xuebing drove his Buick into an alley. The area is full of cars, and some of them had red balloons. Dong Xuebing did not go any further as he was afraid it will be difficult for him to drive out. He parked his car by the side and walked forward. But after a few steps, he noticed it was quiet behind him and turned around. He saw Yu Meixia still in the Buick pushing against the door panicky.

Dong Xuebing quickly walked back to his car and opened the door for Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian.

Yu Meixia blushed. "Sorry. I... I... don't know how to open the door."

"It's fine." Dong Xuebing pointed to a lever. "Next time, just pull this lever."

Yu Meixia looked in front. "Chief Dong, I... I will not go in with you. I am afraid I will disgrace you." Yu Qianqian was holding to her mother's hand tightly. There are lots of people in the house, and she felt uncomfortable. They had begged along the streets and had low self-esteemed.

Dong Xuebing looked at her. "You are so pretty, and I brought you here to show off. What do you mean by disgracing me? Stop hesitating and follow me. Let's go." Dong Xuebing had brought Yu Meixia, and Yu Qianqian, along with him, was because Luan Xiaoping had invited them. Since the abduction case, Luan Xiaoping was worried about the mother and daughter's safety and asked Dong Xuebing to bring them along to attend the wedding.

"Chief Dong."

"Chief Dong, you are here?"

"Chief Dong."

Lots of Hui Tian Village Station were there to attend the wedding and greeted Dong Xuebing when he stepped in. Dong Xuebing smiled. He had not told anyone about his elder cousin's wedding because he was afraid people will bring gifts. But Hui Tian Village is a small village, and the local officers knew about it. They should be coming over to help out on their own accord. Dong Xuebing saw Chu Feng and Deputy Station Chief Chen Fa hanging firecrackers, Da Leng and Er Leng, helping to carry stuff.

"Thank you, everyone. Stop working and come in. Old Chen, Xiao Chu, come in for a cup of tea."

Chen Fa laughed. "We are not thirsty. Chief Dong, what do you think of these firecrackers?"

"Thank you."

At this moment, Dong Xuebing's Uncle's wife walked out with a tray of teacups. "Chief Chen, please stop. How can I let you do all these? Come and drink some water." She gave out water to the officers. Uncle's wife whispered to Dong Xuebing. "Xiao Bing, help me persuade Chief Chen and the rest to go in. The weather is too hot."

A distance away, Station Chief Liu Dahai also drove over.

Dong Xuebing saw him and pulled him, Chen Fa and the rest of the officers to enter the house.

All the guests at the wedding today are relatives and close friends. In terms of status, Liu Dahai and the officers are the highest, and Dong Xuebing's uncle and his wife dare not to neglect them. They went out with a few relatives to welcome them into the house. The wedding candies and cigarettes are prepared. As a family member of the bride's side, Dong Xuebing did not behave like a leader. He also joined in with his relatives to receive guests.

Among the crowd, Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian attracted the most attention. Everyone who saw them was captivated by their beauty. The guests, especially the police officers, envied Chief Dong's luck to get such a pretty helper. All the female guests and relatives were outshone by the mother and daughter pair. Even the most beautiful female guest was nowhere near Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian's beauty.

The mother and daughter pair felt awkward and were at a loss. They don't know what to do and just followed behind Dong Xuebing. When Dong Xuebing went to pour water, they will follow behind him. When Dong Xuebing gave out Wedding candies to the guests, they will stand behind him quietly. They were not doing anything and just followed Dong Xuebing around without saying a word. Luan Xiaoping saw them and wanted to laugh. She quickly calls Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian over and pulled them to the eastern room.

After thanking all the officers, Dong Xuebing, walked out to the yard to have a smoke.

Clink. It's the sound of the lighter, and Tang Jin appeared with a lighter. "Cousin, let me light for you."

Dong Xuebing smiled and leaned forward to light his cigarette. "Where have you been earlier? I did not see you around."

Tang Jin replied cheerfully. "I went to set off firecrackers. I didn't play enough during Lunar New Year."

"The groom's convoy is not here yet, and you had already started playing with the firecrackers. What if we run out of firecrackers when the groom arrives?" Dong Xuebing knocked her head lightly. "Second Aunt grumbled to me about that day. You are grown up and still behaving like a kid. I want to see which man will want to take you in as a bride!"

Tang Jin laughed. "You are my elder brother. If no one wants to marry me, you must find someone for me!"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "I don't even have a partner myself, and you want me to help you find?!"

Tang Jin remembered something and said. "I saw your helper just now. She is stunning. I had never met any woman as pretty as her. Qianqian looks like Aunty Yu and is also very pretty. I am so jealous of their looks. Brother, my future sister-in-law must be prettier than them."

Suddenly someone outside shouted. "They are here! The Groom convoy is here!"

Dong Xuebing patted Tang Jin's back. "Hurry and set off the firecrackers!"

Tang Jin giggled. "I had played enough firecrackers today. Haha... I will go and close the door to stop them from entering!"

Crackle... Crackle... the firecrackers are loud.

A crowd starts to form in the front yard, and some children went to block the door. They will only open the door after the groom gives out red packers. Although Dong Xuebing is considered the younger generation, he is a Deputy Bureau Chief and can't behave like Tang Jin. He returned to the north room and entered the bride's room.

Dong Xuebing's uncle and uncle's wife were overjoyed. Their daughter, Luan Ying, is also in a good mood. In the past, they can only look up to Liu Dahai and Chen Fa, and their status was too far apart. But now, Chen Fa and the officers from the local station had come to help out in her wedding and made Dong Xuebing's Uncle proud.

Luan Ying, in her wedding dress, smiled when she saw Dong Xuebing entering the room. "Xuebing, seat over here and have a cigarette."

Dong Xuebing's Uncle's wife added. "That's right. You looked tired. Hurry and sit down."

After a while, the groom, Chen Daqing cleared the stages at the main gate by giving out many red packets, and finally entered the bride's room to complete the customs. After that, he carried Luan Ying and walked back to his wedding car. It is a rented BMW 5 series. Although it might not be a good car in Beijing, in this rural countryside, it is considered one of the best cars around.

Tang Jin ran over to Dong Xuebing. "Brother, I want to ride in your car!"

"Ok. Get in." Dong Xuebing called Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian to get in too. In the end, Luan Xiaoping and her friend, Teacher Zhou Mei, also got into the Buick.

Jin Di Mansion is not far from Hui Tian Village, and Qian Fei is going there to settle some matters today. But on his way to Jin Di Mansion, he heard the firecrackers in the village. He asked his men and knew it's Dong Xuebing's relative getting married today. Qian Fei's face turns dark when he heard this. He did not hate Dong Xuebing so much at first. But the incident of the newspaper article in the Province and County papers sometime earlier had disgraced his father. Qian Fei is not to give up despite Qian Shen asking him to wait and see. Qian Shen felt Dong Xuebing might have some backings in the Provincial government, but Qian Fei does not want to let Dong Xuebing off so easily.

"Ma San." Qian Fei, who was riding in a Mercedes, points to an alley in the village. "Drive my car over to gross them out!"

The driver, Ma San, paused for a while and asked. "How do I gross them out?"

Qian Fei scolded. "How long have you been working for me? You still need me to teach you how to find trouble with others?"

Ma San immediately understood.

But Qian Fei remembered what his father told him, and he added. "Don't go overboard." After saying that, Qian Fei alighted from his car with a smirk on his face. He looked at the wedding convoy from a distance.

The wedding convoy was on their way to the groom's house when they stopped suddenly. A Mercedes was blocking their path horizontally in a narrow alley. There was some space at the front and back, but it's not enough for a car to pass through.

Dong Xuebing's Uncle was used to these and alighted. "Bro, please let us pass."

Ma San alighted from the Mercedes with a cheeky smile. "It's your family's big day. Give me a red packet, and I will move."

It's common in villages for people to block the wedding convey and ask for a red packet. Dong Xuebing's Uncle smiled helplessly and passed a red packet to Ma San.

In the Buick, Yu Meixia suddenly gasped. "It's him!"

Dong Xuebing asked. "Him? Who?"

Yu Qianqian was shivering in her mother's arms. "After my father passes away, I... My mother and I went to Jin Di Mansion to look for them. That man is the one who chased us away."

Zhou Mei, who was in the rear passenger seat, turns pale. "I think I had met him in Jin Di Mansion."

Dong Xuebing's face changed. "He is from Jin Di Mansion?"

Luan Xiaoping was afraid her son will be rash and quickly pulled him. "It's your elder cousin's wedding day. Let's wait until the wedding is over first."

Dong Xuebing suppressed his anger and nodded as he looks at Ma San in the distance.

Ma San accepted the red packet and thanked Dong Xuebing's Uncle. He got back to the Mercedes and drove off. The wedding convoy started to move, but around 10 seconds later, the Mercedes turned suddenly and blocked the middle of the road again. Ma San alighted and waved the red packet. "200 RMB is too little. Do I look like a beggar to you? Give me two more red packets, and I will leave."

Under normal circumstances, everyone will avoid getting angry at a wedding.

Dong Xuebing's Uncle gritted his teeth and took out 2 more red packets. "Bro, can you let us pass now?"

Ma San nodded and boarded the Mercedes to drive forward.

The wedding convoy continued moving forward, but after about 10 to 20 meters, the Mercedes blocked the road again.

Ma San alighted and shouted angrily. "Why is there only 100 in one of the red packets? Are you trying to fool me? Give me 2 more red packets!"

Dong Xuebing's Uncle's face changed, but he forced a smile when he alights from his car. "Bro, it's my daughter's wedding today. Please let us pass. You are driving a Mercedes, and I think one or two more red packets is nothing to you."

Ma San extended his hand. "I need money to maintain the car and petrol, and just happen I need money today. Just give me 2 more red packets, and I will leave." Ma San felt to proceed with the wedding smoothly, they will give him the red packets. He decided that this will be the final time he blocks them.

Qian Fei, who was watching from a distance, was laughing. He was pleased with Ma San's performance.

Dong Xuebing's uncle did not want trouble and reached into his pocket. He only has one red packet left. He smiled at Ma San. "I only have 1 left."

Ma San shamelessly rejected. "No! 2 red packets or I will not leave."

The convoy was stopped by him, and even if they gave him 3 more red packets, he might still block the road in front!

Dong Xuebing's mother seldom scolds people, but today, she could not stand it. "This hooligan!"

Yu Meixia and Zhou Mei had been hurt by the people in Jin Di Mansion, and they were staring at Ma San with hatred.

Dong Xuebing's blood starts to boil, and he alighted. "Old Liu! Old Chen!"

"Liu Dahai and Chen Fa alighted from their vehicles. The rest of the police officers also come out of their cars. Dong Xuebing's Uncle and the rest of the relatives were looking at Dong Xuebing, and waiting for him to make the decision if they should continue giving red packets.

Chu Feng ran forward and said. "Chief Dong, I will go and talk to him. I promise I will make him leave within 3 minutes."

"What's there to talk about?!" Dong Xuebing walked over to the Mercedes. "Smash it up!"

Everyone was shocked!

Smash it up? Smash this car?

That is a Mercedes Benz!

Chu Feng was the first to react. He did not stop Chief Dong and did not say anything else. Chief Dong wants this car to be smashed, then I will smash. This is an opportunity to shine, and Chu Feng will not give this opportunity to others. He picked up a brick from the roadside and threw it at the Mercedes. Smash! The side window was shattered.

Ma San shouted in shock. "What are you all doing?!"

Dong Xuebing stood there and looked at Ma San coldly. "What do you think? Don't you want to block the road and not let us pass?"

Ma San panicked. "I will leave. I will leave immediately. Stop smashing my car!" Although this is not an S class Mercedes Benz, it cost a few hundred thousand. Ma San cannot afford the repairs if it's damaged. This is Qian Fei's car!

Dong Xuebing replied coldly. "You want to leave now? It's too late!"

Chu Feng heard Dong Xuebing and picks up another brick to throw at the Mercedes. Crack! The Mercedes's windscreen was cracked!

Qian Fei, who was in a distanced, was stunned. He did not expect Dong Xuebing to smash his car, and his face turned gloomy! Ma San suddenly remembered the rumors about Chief Dong. He heard that Chief Dong had fought against 6 to 7 opponents single-handedly in Da Wang Village. Until today, half of them are still lying in the hospital. When Chief Dong went to the neighboring province to investigate the abduction case, he opened fired and hit all 4 suspects in their legs. This Chief Dong dares to do anything!

After Chu Feng started, the rest of the officers also start smashing the Mercedes!

Chief Dong's influence in the station is greater than Liu Dahai now. After the incidents where he fought against 7 hooligans and showed his superb marksmanship in the neighboring province, he got the respect of everyone in the station. Also, Chief Dong treated all the officers well. The officers got extra bonuses almost every month after he was posted here. Now, Chief Dong had ordered to smash that car. Which officer will dare to hesitate?

The brothers, Da Leng and Er Leng, ran forward and started kicking at the Mercedes doors. They are very strong, and very soon, the doors are full of dents. While kicking, they were also scolding. "Block the road?! Try blocking our roads?!"

The rest of the officers picked up poles and bricks and start to smash the car.

"F*k! You dare to block Chief Dong's car? Go to hell!"

"F*king idiot!"

Ma San stepped away from the Mercedes. He was regretting his heart. He should have left after receiving the red packets. Why did he try his luck for the third time?!

Liu Dahai and Chen Fa looked at each other and did not stop the officers. Everyone knows Chief Dong had a foul temper.

Dong Xuebing's Uncle looked at him. "Xuebing, this..."

Uncle's wife was feeling pleased in her heart, but she was also afraid. "This is a Mercedes. We..."

Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "I will bear full responsibility." Dong Xuebing shouted to the officers. "Continue to smash it!"

What Ma San did had grossed Dong Xuebing out. Dong Xuebing can let it go if he did it once or twice. Yet he tried for the third time? Dong Xuebing's Uncle had given him red packets, and he still doesn't leave? This is too much. If Ma San tried doing this to a good-tempered person, he would get away with it. But he is unlucky to meet Dong Xuebing! Furthermore, Ma San is related to Jin Di Mansion, and Dong Xuebing has reasons to believe he is carrying out Qian Fei's instructions.

Crash!

Bang!

Smash!

Most of the guests and onlookers were laughing and cheering!

In about 5 to 6 minutes, the Mercedes is a pile of wrecked metals. Even the doors cannot be opened.

Dong Xuebing shouted. "Push it aside!"

Chu Feng and the rest of the officers went to the back of the Mercedes and start pushing it. Half meter... 1 meter... Crash! The front of the Mercedes crashed into a wall! The bumper and headlights were smashed!

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Thank you, everyone! Let's go!"

In the Buick, Tang Jin cheered. "Brother... you are so impressive!"

Yu Meixia, Yu Qianqian, and Zhou Mei were feeling overjoyed.

Luan Xiaoping was worried. "Xiao Bing. It's your cousin's wedding today. Why did you..."

Dong Xuebing interrupted. "They are the ones who started it first. This is the best way to deal with these people. Hahaha... It's fine."

Everyone got back to their vehicles, and the wedding convoy moves off. What remained on the side of the road is a wrecked Mercedes!

Qian Fei watched the wedding convoy drove off and threw his phone on the ground!

Qian Fei had thought of calling the Police and call Hu Yiguo. But he knows it's useless!

Dong Xuebing! I will kill you!

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In the afternoon, after the wedding ceremony is over, Dong Xuebing's phone rang. It was Liang Chengpeng calling.

"Hello, Chief Liang."

"I heard it's your cousin's wedding, and you smashed a car blocking the road?"

"That car did it on purpose. We had given him red packets twice, and he still refuses to move off. Also, the driver is from Jin Di Mansion."

Liang Chengpeng kept quiet for a few seconds. "These bastards just won't stop. About two days earlier, a case was brought up to my attention. One of the villagers is brought to Jin Di Mansion's Casino and loses all his money. He also borrowed from the loan sharks there. After the villager returns home, he hangs himself. The people from Jin Di Mansion heard the man had killed himself and tried to collect back the debt from that villager's wife. They said that if the widow let them 'serve' them for one month, they will write off the debt. Sigh... They are too much, but we don't have evidence against them."

Dong Xuebing frowned. "Chief Liang, if such places remain, it's only a matter of time something serious happens."

"I know." Liang Chengpeng replied. "You mentioned you want to conduct a gambling raid at Jin Di Mansion. How confident are you?"

"... 90%."

"Alright. As long as you arrest someone and got evidence against Jin Di Mansion, I will let you handle this case!"

Dong Xuebing paused for a second and brightened up. "Yes, Sir! I will not let you down!"

"It's all up to you now. You must confiscate the gambling equipment and money. It's useless if it is only tens of thousands. There must be at least hundreds of thousands to a million before we can get a valid reason to shut that place. Do you understand?"

"Yes, Sir!"

"Alright. Take care of your safety." Liang Chengpeng doesn't know why Dong Xuebing is so confident. But what Jin Di Mansion did recently had angered Liang Chengpeng. If Dong Xuebing can find a valid reason to arrest those people, Liang Chengpeng doesn't mind giving Dong Xuebing a helping hand. If Dong Xuebing couldn't get any evidence, Liang Chengpeng also has nothing to lose.

Liang Chengpeng's change of attitude had given Dong Xuebing more confidence. After hanging up the phone, he brought Chu Feng to his car.

"How's the investigation?" Dong Xuebing asked when both are in the car.

Chu Feng replied. "Chief Dong, I had checked all the case files. Over the past few years, our station had received a lot of reports from the villagers on Jin Di Mansion. But after we submitted the reports to the County Bureau, there is no more news. I remember Chief Liang had sent people to investigate on Jin Di Mansion, but... but they did not get evidence."

Dong Xuebing looked at Chu Feng. "Everyone knows there is an illegal casino in Jin Di Mansion. How come there is no evidence?"

Chu Feng replied. "First, someone from our side might leak the news to Jin Di Mansion. Secondly, Jin Di Mansion is huge and the Casino is deep inside. When the police arrive, the people at the entrance will notify the people inside to escape. Even if the police found poker cards and dices, it's useless. After all, it's an entertainment outlet, and their customers can buy poker cards inside. So, it can't be used as evidence."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Do you know who the person in charge of the casino and Jin Di Mansion is?"

Chu Feng nodded. "Yes. I got the information."

"Ok. Let's go."

Chu Feng was surprised. "Where are we going?"

"Shopping."

An hour later, Dong Xuebing ordered Chu Feng to buy two sets of clothes, sunglasses, and hair dye, from a shopping mall. Dong Xuebing sprayed the hair dye on his hair. It's a spray-on non-permanent hair dye, and the color will fade when it's washed. Dong Xuebing changed his hair color to yellow and used hair gel to comb it back. After that, he switched to a set of a Hawaiian shirt and wore a pair of big sunglasses.

"Xiao Chu, how is it? Can you recognize me?"

Chu Feng smiled. "No."

Dong Xuebing looked at himself in the mirror and nodded. "You should also change now."

The sunglasses covered half of Dong Xuebing's face, and after changing his hairstyle and clothes, Dong Xuebing looks like a hooligan. Dong Xuebing felt that even his mother would not recognize him if she met him on the streets.

After a while, Chu Feng changed his clothes and hairstyle. His dressing is similar to Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing looked at him and nodded. "Alright. You look different. It's time to act. Leave your identification cards and personal items in my car. Don't bring anything that will expose your identity." Dong Xuebing said and threw his work pass and other items on the back seat. He only has money and a wallet with him. After that, Dong Xuebing parked the Buick in an underground carpark and left with Chu Feng.

Chu Feng asked puzzledly. "Chief Dong..."

"Call me boss."

"Boss, where are we going?"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "We are going to conduct a gambling raid at Jin Di Mansion."

Huh?! Chu Feng was shocked. "Just... just the two of us?"

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Jin Di Mansion's location is under the jurisdiction of the County-City. I can't bring the officers from our station as it is out of our boundaries. Also, our officers might have dealings with the people from Jin Di Mansion. The people from the Bureau is also not safe. That's why it's only the both of us."

Chu Feng was touched because Chief Dong did not even call Liu Dahai and Chen Fa, and only brought him along. He is only a small police officer, and Chief Dong trusted him more than the Station Chief. Chu Feng was scared when he found out only two of them are going to Jin Di Mansion. But now, he was excited.

Chu Feng asked. "Boss, do you have a plan? If not, we will not be able to catch them with just the both of us." Chu Feng knew Chief Dong is capable, but how can they raid the gambling den with only two people? Jin Di Mansion has more than a dozen people. They can escape with gambling tools and money in different directions. Even if Chief Dong can stop 3 of them, can he stop the rest?

Dong Xuebing laughed and looked at Chu Feng. "Xiao Chu, what is most critical in a gambling raid?"

Chu Feng thought for a while. "Catch the gamblers? No... the people at the Casino are not that important. The evidence is the most important. It's gambling tools and money. In the past, when Chief Liang went to raid Jin Di Mansion, he could not find the gambling money, and that's why he could not do anything to them. If we can find more than a few hundred thousand of gambling money, Jin Di Mansion will have no way to escape even with their backing." The leaders in Yan Tai County are not united. None of them have the power to cover up Jin Di Mansion if there is concrete evidence. The people who are protecting Jin Di Mansion will not dare to interfere and will think of ways to cut ties with them.

Dong Xuebing replied. "You are right. Our target this time is gambling money."

Chu Feng doesn't understand what Dong Xuebing is saying. "Jin Di Mansion is considered a resort. They only need to move their money to another place, and they can claim the money is from the resort and not from gambling."

Dong Xuebing said. "Then, we just have to hold on to the money, and they can't take it to other places."

Chu Feng's heart skipped a beat. "You are going..."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Let's go. We will gamble and win their money."

Is Chief Dong going to gamble? Chu Feng was stunned. "This... is this alright? If we gamble..."

"What's wrong? This is called giving them a taste of their own medicine. Are you afraid of the repercussions? It got nothing to do with it. Our Public Security's undercover officers are all over China. They even must help the drug lords to trafficked drugs to arrest them. Did they break the law? No. This is only one of their strategies." Dong Xuebing had planned this gambling raid for a while and had thought about all the possibilities.

Dong Xuebing only has one chance to raid Jin Di Mansion's Casino.

If Dong Xuebing fails, the other party will be alarmed and stop their operations. In the future, Dong Xuebing will have no chance to catch them. That's why Dong Xuebing cannot afford to fail this time. His target is to win as much money as possible, and the more money he has with him, the more serious the crime is. Dong Xuebing must get rid of them in one blow!

Chu Feng was worried. Chief Dong is not an average person. Use gambling to take down a gambling den? How did he think of this idea? But if Chief Dong did not use this method, they will not gather enough evidence. Using extraordinary methods will get exceptional results!

"But... what if we lose?" Chu Feng asked.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "How is that possible? You just help me collect my winnings and don't need to care about the rest."

Huh? What does Chief Dong mean? Is he good at gambling? But no matter how good he is, he can only win ten or twenty thousand at most. How is it possible to take down Jin Di Mansion with that amount? This idea is not reliable!

Jin Di Mansion.

This is a beautiful place, but compared to the holiday resort in the 1st tier cities, this place is still lacking. However, this resort is the best recreation resort in Yan Tai County. In the carpark, there are lots of expensive cars, and staff in Cheongsam are receiving guests at the entrance. Dong Xuebing and Chu Feng entered and registered at the front desk.

"Sir, how many people?" The receptionist at the counter smiled.

Chu Feng said. "Two. Give us a big room."

The receptionist nodded. "Ok. Can I have your identification card? I need to register."

Chu Feng replied coldly. "We didn't bring!"

The receptionist was stunned but did not say a word. She quickly registered a room for Chu Feng. This place is not a proper hotel or resort, and guests can still even when they don't have their identification cards with them.

In the room, Dong Xuebing and Chu Feng did not visit the facilities like regular guests. They stayed in the room and smoke. From Chu Feng's investigation, Jin Di Mansion's Casino is very strict. Strangers will not be allowed to enter the main Casino and can only make small bets around the resort. It's only when the staff felt the guest is not suspicious, then they will bring the guest to the real Casino. The bets in the real Casino are high, and that's Dong Xuebing's target. But he needs to find a way to enter.

After thinking for a while, Dong Xuebing snubbed his cigarette and said. "Call the front desk..."

Chu Feng picked up the phone in the room and called for staff.

A female staff entered and smiles. "Sir, do you need anything?"

Chu Feng looked at her. "We want to play cards. Bring us there."

The female staff looked at them. "Ok. May I know what do you want to play? Mahjong? Pai gow? Three-card brag?"

Chu Feng looked at Dong Xuebing. He forgot to ask Chief Dong which game he is good at. But Dong Xuebing's answer shocked him. He said. "Anything." Chu Feng could feel sweat rolling down his forehead. Anything? Are you confident of winning at any game? Chu Feng quickly says. "Three-card brag." Chu Feng knows how to play Chinese Poker, and if Chief Dong can't win, he can take over.

The female staff walks out to make the arrangements. After a while, another staff entered the room.

"Sir, this way please."

On the way to the room, Dong Xuebing had seen a Cards and chess room. But that place is for the guests to play cards, and not the Casino. The staff did not bring Dong Xuebing and Chu Feng to the Cards and Chess room. Instead, they walked along the corridor to a place with carpeted floors. Dong Xuebing and Chu Feng were brought to a bigger room filled with second-hand cigarette smoke. Four men are sitting at a table, and a croupier is standing beside them.

Chu Feng's heart starts beating faster. He knew they are in the right place. This is one of the games outside of the Casino.

A young man at the table stood up angrily. "You all can take my place. I had lost everything." He said, and left.

The other three players looked at Dong Xuebing and Chu Feng. They seem to be waiting for Dong Xuebing to join in. These three men are either tourists or gamblers, and Jin Di Mansion's staff will arrange for people who want to gamble to play together. Jin Di Mansion will then collect 'rental fees' from the players.

The female croupier looked at Dong Xuebing. "Do you want to join in?"

Chu Feng asked. "What are the rules, and how much is the charges?"

The girl replied. "The charges for this room are 500 RMB per hour, and drinks and beer are provided. I believe you all should know the rules of Three-card brag. Three cards of the same rank are Three of a kind, and it's the highest rank, followed by a flush, straight, and pair. 2,3,5 is the smallest hand of cards, but it will win Three of a kind. Oh, the bets are decided among the players.

An old man at the table said. "We are playing minimum bet 50 and maximum 1000."

Dong Xuebing nodded and sat down. "Alright. Then I will just follow your rules."

The croupier looked at Chu Feng. "Are you playing?"

"Let me take a look first."

"Please follow me."

The female staff knew Chu Feng and Dong Xuebing knows each other, and to prevent cheating, she brought Chu Feng somewhere further from the table.

At the table, a new game started. The female croupier shuffled and gave out the cards to the four players. Chu Feng was staring at Chief Dong's back, curious to know why he is so confident.

The first round, Dong Xuebing folded and threw his cards towards the croupier.

The second game, Dong Xuebing, got a pair, and only one player followed. So, Dong Xuebing raised the bets to the maximum, 1,000 RMB. The old man immediately followed. Dong Xuebing bet another 1,000, and the old man followed. A few rounds later, the old man request Dong Xuebing to show his cards. The old man got a pair of A and won the round.

In the third game, after Dong Xuebing looked at his cards, he bet 1,000. One of the other three players folded, and the rest followed. After one round of betting, another player folded. Only the young man continued. In the end, Dong Xuebing lost as he only got three eights, and the young man got 3 Jacks.

The fourth game...

The fifth game...

Soon, the three players looked at Dong Xuebing as if he's a sheep ready to be slaughtered by them.

But no matter how much Dong Xuebing lost, he didn't bat an eyelid and continue to throw money into the pot.

Although Dong Xuebing had won some games, he still lost more than 30,000 RMB, which is equivalent to months of his salary.

Chu Feng can't stand it. What's going on? Didn't Chief Dong say he is good at gambling? Why is he losing money? Damn! This is called good at gaming? Chu Feng knew Dong Xuebing had brought 50,000 RMB with him, and now, he had lost more than half of it. How are they going to gather enough evidence? Chu Feng went forward. "Boss, your luck is not good today. Do you want me to play for you?"

Dong Xuebing shook his head and threw his cards on the table. "I quit."

The rest of the players don't want him to leave. "Let's play a few more games."

Dong Xuebing waved his hand and waved the female staff over. "Come here."

The staff walked out of the room with Dong Xuebing. "How can I help?"

Dong Xuebing asked. "The bets are too small, and it's not fun. Are there any rooms with higher bets?"

The female staff looked at Dong Xuebing and thought for a while. "There is no higher limits table now. You got to wait until night. Let me know your room number, and I will call you when the higher limit games start." If it's other people, the staff will not bring them to the real Casino, as it's perilous. But this person in front of her is wealthy, and the Casino needs customers like him. That's why the staff decided to recommend Dong Xuebing to participate in the high rollers games at night, and she will get a cut from Dong Xuebing's losses.

"Ok. I will wait for your call." After that, Dong Xuebing and Chu Feng left.

In the corridor, Chu Feng asked. "Boss, you... how did you lose so much?"

Dong Xuebing whispered. "The money on the table earlier is not from Jin Di Mansion. Furthermore, the amount is too little, and it's meaningless to win them."

Chu Feng finally understood Dong Xuebing's plan. He had lost money purposely to get into the real Casino. But... But you can't even win those small-time players, how are you going to win in the Casino?

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After dinner in the evening, Dong Xuebing and Chu Feng returned to their room.

The moment they entered the room, the phone rang.

"Good evening Sir. Are you ready?" It's the female croupier in the afternoon.

Dong Xuebing snubbed his cigarette. "Yes. When is it starting?"

"The games had started. Please wait. I will bring you there."

After a while, the female staff knocked on Dong Xuebing's door and brought them deeper into Jin Di Mansion. After a series of turns and walking past a courtyard, they stopped in front of a massive door. It looks like the entrance of a high-end conference hall and two men in suits was standing guard outside. The female staff spoke to the men, and they started to search Dong Xuebing and Chu Feng's body. Maybe they are worried that guests would bring recording devices or cheating devices into the Casino. They don't even allow mobile phones.

After a while, one of the men nodded. "You can enter."

The other man who was searching Chu Feng said. "He is fine."

The door opened, and it was bustling with activities inside. Dong Xuebing entered and saw men and women crowding at a small table, staring at three dices. The dices jumped and knocked against each other before stopping, showing the number. Some of the people at the table laughed excitedly, and some slapped their foreheads in frustration. On the other side of the hall, there are several smaller rooms. It should be a place for people to play Mahjong or Three-card Brag. The bets here should be much higher than the rooms outside.

The hall was noisy, and Dong Xuebing could hear shouts, cheers, cursing, etc.

Chu Feng swallowed his saliva. "Boss, what are we going to play?"

Dong Xuebing has not decided and looked around. "Hmmm... let's play roulette first."

Chu Feng was nervous. Chief Dong only has slightly more than 20,000 RMB, and he only has a few thousand with him. Can they win a few hundred thousand with their capital? From the Three-card brag game earlier, Chief Dong's gambling skills are not as excellent as he claims. Will this be a wasted trip? Chu Feng knew Chief Dong's plan might work. But the problem is how are they going to win so much money from the Casino? This might be difficult even for an expert!

Roulette is common in Casinos.

Dong Xuebing had never played roulette before and didn't know this is the US version, or the European version is. There are many sections on the wheel, and there are more than 30 numbers. Every number is either red or black. Dong Xuebing knew he could bet on the color or the numbers. The payouts for odd/even, red/black should be 1:1. Payouts for the numbers are higher. He can choose to bet on a single number, two numbers, or rows of numbers. As long as the small ball lands on the number which you bet, you win.

The roulette dealer is standing at the table with his hands on his stomach. He was waiting for the players to place their bets.

Dong Xuebing looked at him and asked. "Are there any limits? What's the maximum bet?"

The dealer smiled. "Sir, we don't have limits here. You can bet as much as you want."

Dong Xuebing looked at the payout table. Hmmm... The smallest payout 1:1 is the colors and odd/even. The biggest payout is a single number, and it's 1:35. Dong Xuebing thought for a while and threw 5,000 RMB on the table. "Number 5." This Casino is not like those legal Casinos where players use chips. They only accept cash.

The players around looked at Dong Xuebing as it's rare to see people betting on single numbers.

Chu Feng was panicking. 5,000 RMB on the first bet, and it's still on a single number? Is Chief Dong here to give the Casino money?

Even the craziest gambler seldom bet on a single number. There are more than 30 numbers on the wheel, and it's almost impossible for the ball to land on the number you bet. If not, the payouts will not be 1:35. Most people will bet on odd/even, colors, for multiple numbers.

After everyone had placed their bets, the dealer spins the wheel.

After a few seconds, the dealer dropped the ball. Ta... ta... ta... The small ball jumped around on the wheel as the wheel spins. The wheel slowed down to a stop, and the ball rolled to number 13.

"Ah... Lost again!"

"Hahaha... I won!"

The dealer starts to collect money and issue the payouts to the winners.

Chu Feng moved closer. "Boss..."

Dong Xuebing waved his hand and took a deep breath. It's time to start.

The players were throwing their money on the table, placing their bets.

The dealer smiled. "Are there any more bets? If not, I will start the wheel."

"Wait." Dong Xuebing thought for a while and threw 10,000RMB on the table. "Number 7. 10,000 RMB."

Chu Feng sighed in his heart. He is betting on a single number again. What are the chances of winning? What is Chief Dong thinking?

The roulette wheel spins...

5 seconds...

10 seconds...

20 seconds...

Under the watchful eyes of the players, the small ball landed on 32 first, before jumping to the number 15 beside it!

Dong Xuebing narrowed his eyes. BACK 2 minutes!

Everything flashed!

The roulette wheel is stationary, and the players are placing their bets.

The dealer looked at Dong Xuebing and smiled. "Are there any more bets? If not, I will start the wheel."

"Wait." Dong Xuebing tried his best to use the same expression and tone and threw 10,000 RMB on the table. "Number 15, 10,000 RMB." Because of the probability of the Butterfly effect, Dong Xuebing maintained the same movements and expressions. He does not want to influence the dealer and change his strength when he spins the wheel. If that happens, BACK will be useless.

The dealer spins the wheel.

30 seconds...

60 seconds...

80 seconds...

The wheel slowed down, and the small ball landed on number 17 and jumped to number 32. Dong Xuebing did feel some difference from before, and the ball bounced from number 32 to 15 and stopped. Dong Xuebing was relieved. That's a small butterfly effect, but it did not change the result.

The dealer was stunned to see the ball stop on number 15.

The surrounding players looked at Dong Xuebing, thinking to themselves what a lucky man.

Chu Feng took a deep breath and clenched his fist tightly. 15! It's number 15! This is winning the top prize!

Dong Xuebing smiled. "I won, right?"

"Congratulations. Please wait for a moment." The dealer looked at Dong Xuebing and walked to a box not far away. He took out 350,000 RMB from the box and passed it to Dong Xuebing.

Chu Feng did not expect Chief Dong to be so lucky to pick the winning number from over 30 numbers. 350,000 RMB! They had accomplished their mission with this amount. Based on their plans, they should inform Chief Liang to send his men to raid this place. He waited for Dong Xuebing to give him the signal, but Chief Dong did not even look at him. He was continuing to gamble!

Chu Feng was stunned. What is Chief Dong doing?

Dong Xuebing wants to continue. 350,000 RMB is not sufficient to bring down Jin Di Mansion. Since he is here, he must make sure he shut down Jin Di Mansion with a heavy blow! Dong Xuebing wants to settle the score for Yu Meixia, Zhou Mei, and the villagers!

"Please place your bets." The dealer smiled.

Dong Xuebing threw a stack of notes without thinking. "50,000 RMB on number 14."

Dong Xuebing did not use BACK for the following few rounds and lost 5 to 6 times. He only has 100,000 left! It's not that Dong Xuebing doesn't want to win, but people will get suspicious if he wins every round.

The 7th round.

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath and pushed all his money forward. "100,000 RMB on number 8!"

The dealer and other players are used to Dong Xuebing's crazy antics, and they continued with their bets.

The wheel starts spinning!

The small ball is moving along the wheel.

After about 1 minute, the wheel starts to slow down, and the ball stopped on number 33!

BACK 2 minutes!

Time returned to 2 minutes ago!

"Please place your bets." The dealer had a smile on his face.

Dong Xuebing pushed his money forward. "100,000 RMB on number 33."

But this time, the result is different from before. Maybe the dealer had used more strength. After around 1 minute, the ball did not stop on number 33. It stopped on number 17, and the number beside it is 33.

Dong Xuebing did not waste a second and mumbled: "BACK 2 minutes!"

Time returned to 2 minutes ago, again!

"Please place your bets." The dealer said.

Dong Xuebing had hesitations in his heart as he pushed his money forward. "100,000 RMB... on number 17!"

The wheel starts spinning.

Chu Feng was staring at the small ball, and sweat was rolling down from his forehead. That's all the money they have. If they lose, the plan to take down Jin Di Mansion will fail. What is Chief Dong thinking? How can he depend on luck to carry out this plan? It's too risky!

When the ball stops, Chu Feng could not believe his eyes!

17!

It's number 17!

The dealer's face changed and looked at Dong Xuebing!

"Dong Xuebing laughed. "I won... 3.5 million? It's a big win!"

3.5 million??

The surrounding players were stunned when they heard Dong Xuebing! They started whispering among themselves. Since this Casino is opened, some people won more than 1 million RMB. But no one had ever heard of anyone winning 3.5 million! This amount is almost the Casino's one-day takings!

Dong Xuebing looked at the dealer. "Are you going to give me my money?"

"Sorry. We need some time to prepare." The dealer paused for a while and went to make a phone call on a counter beside.

Chu Feng looked at Chief Dong's relaxed look and drew in a deep breath. Luck? Coincidental? Chu Feng felt roulette was a game of chance, but now, he doesn't believe it. How can someone bet on the winning number twice? This is impossible! The probability is lesser than 1/1000! Chu Feng noticed both times Chief Dong bet on the winning number were when he does not have any money left. Coupled with what Chief Dong said before coming to Jin Di Mansion, Chu Feng has reasons to believe Chief Dong knew the winning number!!

But is this possible?

Chu Feng doesn't believe it, but this is the fact! He was shocked. The more he followed Chief Dong, the more he discovers how miraculous Chief Dong is. Is there anything Chief Dong is not good at? He is an expert in unarmed combat! He is a marksman! Now, he proved himself to be an expert in gambling...

At the same time.

Ma Dakai, the 'boss' of Jin Di Mansion, and also the person in charge of Casino, is in his office talking to Qian Fei over the phone. They are discussing how to deal with the newly posted Deputy Bureau Chief Dong. Ma Dakai knew Jin Di Mansion is not clean, and he is eager to get rid of Chief Dong. If any Public Security leaders are going to pursue the murder case or other related cases, Jin Di Mansion will have to take precautions, and their businesses will be affected.

"We cannot be heavy-handed and blow up this matter." Qian Fei grumbled.

Ma Dakai asked. "Yu Meixia's incident should have given Dong Xuebing a warning, and I think he should not come after us anymore, right?"

Qian Fei replied. "Not necessary. We need to prepare against him. If he still wants to find trouble with us, then don't blame me!" Qian Fei paused for a while and asked. "How's the mansion? Are there any problems with the Casino?"

Ma Dakai laughed. "How can there be problems with the Casino?"

"It's better to be careful. The other cases can be easily deal with as all the evidence had been destroyed. Even if anyone wants to touch us, they cannot do anything. But the Casino is the mansion's weak point, and nothing must happen to it. If the Casino is caught, the mansion will be gone, and even my father cannot do anything. Understand?"

"Don't worry. I am here."

Ma Dakai and Qian Fei knew the Casino is Jin Di Mansion's lifeline. Jin Di Mansion's annual profits are not even the Casino's one-week earnings. That's why Ma Dakai took pains to set the location of the Casino in Jin Di Mansion. Also, if the Police are at the main entrance of Jin Di Mansion, Ma Dakai will still have a few minutes to move the gambling tools and money away. The Police will not get any evidence of the Casino.

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

Ma Dakai hung up with Qian Fei and answered the phone. "Hello."

"Manager Ma, someone had just bet on a single number and won 3.5 million at the roulette table."

Ma Dakai's face changed. "3.5 million? How did he place his bets? Did he cheat?"

The dealer quickly replied. "I don't think so. He bet on a single number every time, and I think he might be just lucky. Errr... should we pay him the money?"

Ma Dakai thought for a while. "Get his room number and pay him his winnings. But the roulette table must be close today. Tell the players that there is some problem with the roulette wheel and get someone to check it." Ma Dakai must uphold the reputation of the Casino. If the Casino refuses to pay out the winnings, no one will come again. But Ma Dakai will not just payout 3.5 million like this. He plans to get the money back after this guest leaves!

Casino's main hall.

The dealer carried a big box to Dong Xuebing. "This is 3.5 million. Please check." The Casino has cash for its operations. But after paying out so much money, the Casino does not have much left.

Dong Xuebing nodded and looked at Chu Feng.

Chu Feng understood and went to check the amount.

After a while, Chu Feng said. "Boss, the amount is correct."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Can we continue?"

The dealer smiled. "Sorry. The roulette wheel has some problems, and someone will be coming over to repair it."

The other players grumbled, but everyone knew what was going on. The Casino is afraid this man will continue winning.

Dong Xuebing shrugged his shoulders and pushed his sunglasses twice.

Chu Feng narrowed his eyes. This was the signal they had discussed before. After Dong Xuebing went to play at the dice table, Chu Feng made an excuse and left the Casino. He returned to their room and secretly made a phone call in the toilet.

"Hello, Chief Liang? I'm Xiao Chu from Hui Tian Village Station."

Liang Chengpeng had just finished dinner and was surprised. Why is an officer calling him on his phone?

Chu Feng quickly said. "It's like this. Chief Dong and I are at Jin Di Mansion now. Chief Dong wants me to tell you to bring some people here to raid the Casino."

"Gambling raid? Xiao Dong is ready?"

"Yes. Everything is ready."

"The gambling money?"

"The gambling money is in our hands!"

Liang Chengpeng paused for a second. "Alright. I will get people there!" He doesn't know how Dong Xuebing gets the gambling money from Jin Di Mansion, but he should not lie about this. That's why Liang Chengpeng did not ask for more details and called someone to bring a team of officers to Jin Di Mansion!

The person in charge of this raid is Deputy Team Leader Feng. From the phone call, he could tell Chief Liang is treating this raid seriously, and he immediately calls more than a dozen officers he trusted to go with him. He will not call the officers who had dealings with Chief Hu, Chief Zhao, and Jin Di Mansion. With his team, Deputy Team Leader arrived at the entrance of Jin Di Mansion within 30 minutes.

The captain at Jin Di Mansion saw the Police and quickly ran in to inform the Casino.

Team Leader Feng did not waste any time outside. He ordered: "Rush in! If anyone dares to stop us, you all can open fire!"

A group of officers took out their guns and ran into Jin Di Mansion. At the lobby, Chu Feng, who had washed his hair and removed his disguise, walked over to Deputy Team Leader Feng. Chief Liang told Deputy Team Leader Feng about Chu Feng, and after confirming Chu Feng's identity, he ordered his men to follow Chu Feng to the Casino.

The Casino was in chaos.

"The Police are here! Get out of the back door! Quick!" A few Jin Di Mansion staff quickly open a back door and blocked the main entrance. Although the staff is in a hurry, they are not panicking as this is not the first time.

Within a minute, the gamblers had all left.

At the same time, a few men in suits carried the gambling tools away, and the dealers went to move the cash. The gambling tools like the roulette wheel, and the money was carried away in small trolleys. These people were well trained, and soon, no one is left in the Casino.

About 2 minutes later, Crash!!! The door of the Casino was kicked opened by Deputy Team Leader Feng and Chu Feng!

Not a single soul is inside! There are only a few tables and chairs!

"Search!" Deputy Team Leader Feng's face turned black. Damn! He knew he couldn't get anything again!

The officers spread out to search for evidence. Some even went out of the back door.

At the back, Ma Dakai entered the hall. "Team Leader Feng, what are you doing? Ah?"

Deputy Team Leader Feng replied. "Gambling raid!"

Ma Dakai sneered. "We are running a resort, and it's a legitimate business. Can you don't accuse me? Gambling raid? Who is gambling? Where?"

After a while, a few officers returned. "Team Leader Feng, we can't find any gambling tools and money."

Ma Dakai sneered. All the money had been carried away, and the gambling tools are hidden. No one can find anything. The few minutes since Police arrived at the main entrance was enough for the staff to clear everything. Before the Casino was opened, he and Qian Fei had trained the staff personally. All of them can run faster than a rabbit!

Deputy Team Leader Feng stared at Chu Feng. "Xiao Chu!"

Chu Feng was troubled and thought, where did Chief Dong go?

Ma Dakai waved his hand. "Everyone! There is no Casino here! Please go back!"

"Haha... Who says there is no Casino here?" Suddenly, a young man with yellow hair entered through the back door. He was wearing a pair of sunglasses and smiling happily.

Ma Dakai was stunned. "Who are you?"

Other than Chu Feng, no one recognize Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing felt good. "Who am I? Are you asking me? I am gambling here earlier."

Deputy Team Leader Feng and the rest of the officers were dumbfounded. Damn! This is the first time they had met someone so honest. This young man had gambled and did not run away from the Police? Why did he come back? Is he crazy? Deputy Team Leader Feng had met all sorts of people over the years, but he had never seen anyone surrendering to the Police with a smile on his face!

Ma Dakai stared at Dong Xuebing. "Young Man! Watch your words!"

Deputy Team Leader Feng asked. "Are you gambling here earlier? Where are the rest of the people?"

Dong Xuebing replied helplessly. "They got away."

Deputy Team Leader Feng frowned. Even with a witness, they couldn't do anything if they don't have any evidence.

Ma Dakai gave Dong Xuebing a threatening stare.

Dong Xuebing pretended to be puzzled. "Eh? Manager Ma? Why are you staring at me?"

Ma Dakai roared. "Our Jin Di Mansion doesn't have Casino! Where did you gamble? Ah? Young Man, you better watch your words, or I will sue you!"

Dong Xuebing smacked his lips. "Manager Ma, this is not right. We should all be honest. I had just gambled at the roulette table. Why are you lying? You are also in your forties. Telling lies is not a good comrade."

Chu Feng almost laughs out when he heard Dong Xuebing making fun of Ma Dakai.

Ma Dakai was furious. Since when did anyone dare to make fun of him?!

Deputy Team Leader Feng felt the young man in sunglasses is mad. Why is he so happy when he is about to get arrested for gambling?

Dong Xuebing looked at his watch and laughed. "Alright. It's about time, and I will not joke with you all. Old Feng, arrest them!"

Old Feng???

Deputy Team Leader Feng almost vomit blood. Old Feng? Who are you to call me that?

Dong Xuebing saw no one moving, and he removed his sunglasses. He brushed his hair and asked. "What's wrong? You all don't recognize me after I dyed my hair?"

Deputy Team Leader Feng gasped. "Chief Dong?!"

All the officers were stunned, and Ma Dakai's face changed.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Old Feng, go ahead and arrest them. I had contacted the higher-ups, and the whole mansion is surrounded. No one can escape today!"

Ma Dakai shouted. "Arrest us? There is no Casino here! Who gives you the right to arrest us? Ah?"

Dong Xuebing looked at him. "Manager Ma, you are so dishonest. No Casino? Come and see for yourself what this is." Dong Xuebing, who was standing at the backdoor, reached outside and threw a roulette wheel and poker cards into the hall. "Are these things called gambling tools?"

Earlier, when the Casino's staff and guests are retreating, Dong Xuebing followed them secretly. Amid the chaos, no one noticed Dong Xuebing as he blends in with the other gamblers. In the end, Dong Xuebing saw where the staff hides gambling tools. It was a secluded room. The door of the room is hidden underneath the carpet, and there are more gambling tools inside. Dong Xuebing had used BACK to knock out two men in suits to get these tools. If not, the Police will not find the hidden door.

Ma Dakai turns pale. "Those... those are what we rented out to our guest. It's for family entertainment!"

Dong Xuebing can't be bothered to argue with him. He walked out of the backdoor and carried a big box in. He threw the box on the floor, and bundles of cash dropped out. "There are 3.5 million here. It's what I won from your Casino. Don't tell me you don't know what this is called. Hahaha... This is gambling money!"

MA Dakai was shocked. That person who won 3.5 million is Dong Xuebing?!

Ma Dakai immediately retorted. "That is not our money! You are lying!"

Dong Xuebing replied. "Stop struggling. There are fingerprints on the notes and the box. We can easily find out where the money comes from. Team Leader Feng, we got gambling tools and money. Later, let Xiao Chu bring you to identify the staff and gamblers. Maybe you can find more money!"

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From outside of Jin Di Mansion, several armed Police officers rushed in. Dong Xuebing asked Deputy Team Leader Feng and Chu Feng to lead them to arrest Ma Dakai, Ma San, the mid to high-level staff, and the ones who had gambled in the Casino earlier. Almost 30 people were arrested. Qian Fei is in the shadows, and currently, there is no evidence pointing to him. The staff, who were not in Jin Di Mansion, were arrested in their homes.

Now, Jin Di Mansion is in a mess, and everyone involved was scared.

Qian Fei, who was having dinner with a friend, received news of the gambling raid in Jin Di Mansion. Dong Xuebing had found evidence of Casino there. Crash!!! Qian Fei flipped the table in anger. Plates and bowls of food were thrown all over the place. Dong Xuebing! I will kill you!

About 20 minutes later, a few vehicles arrived at the entrance of Jin Di Mansion.

Liang Chengpeng had called for a meeting at the crime scene, and Hu Yiguo, Qin Yong, Zhao Jingsong, Hu Silian, and the rest had arrived.

In an office located in Jin Di Mansion. Liang Chengpeng looked at Dong Xuebing. "How's the situation now?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "We have arrested about 30 people involved, and we are questioning them separately to gather more evidence."

Hu Yiguo said with an angry expression. "It's only a gambling raid. Do you need to arrest so many people? You are making a big fuss over a minor issue!"

Dong Xuebing stared at Hu Yiguo. "Chief Hu, if it is only related to gambling, it is a big fuss. But you should know about the reports filed by the villagers. Jin Di Mansion's Casino is related to several cases of death and rape. In the past, we don't have evidence. Now, we have evidence that Jin Di Mansion is operating an illegal Casino. Of course, we must investigate all these reports thoroughly. If these cases are considered minor issues, what are the serious cases? Am I making a big fuss?"

Other than a few people, the rest of the leaders in the Public Security only heard about the gambling raid. They don't know about the details, and Qin Yong was one of them. He asked. "Chief Dong, what's the progress of this case? Have you recovered the gambling tools and how much gambling money is seized?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "3.5 million."

Zhao Jingsong took a deep breath, and his face changed.

Hu Silian and Qin Yong were stunned. So much money is seized? Jin Di Mansion had always been cautious, and Chief Liang had searched here twice with no results. How did Chief Dong get these pieces of evidence? How come Chief Dong can solve any case?

Liang Chengpeng was in a good mood, but he maintained his composure. "Let me tell you all the details. In the afternoon, Chief Dong and an officer entered Jin Di Mansion to gather evidence. Chief Dong had put himself in danger to enter the Casino and won 3.5 million cash there. At the same time, he found the location where the Casino hides their gambling tools. These are critical evidence in this case."

Won 3.5 million?

The gambling money is won by Chief Dong through gambling?

Qin Yong and Hu Silian looked at each other. The first thought that came to their minds is Dong Xuebing is too capable. Other than him, who can win so much money through gambling? It's almost impossible. But Chief Dong managed to pull it off. How did he win so much money?

Hu Yiguo knew the Casino had tight security, and even if the Police conducted a surprise check, they would not find the money. When he heard Dong Xuebing had seized the gambling money, he doesn't believe it. But after hearing from Liang Chengpeng, he finally understood how Dong Xuebing got his hands on the gambling money. This is too despicable. "As a leader with the Public Security, how can you participate in gambling? Chief Dong! This is entrapment! According to the law, the evidence acquired through this method cannot be used in court!"

Dong Xuebing sneered. "What is the definition of entrapment? It is when a law enforcer lured someone, who had no intention of breaking the law, to commit a crime. When I enter Jin Di Mansion, they are already engaging in illegal activities. I am only preventing Jin Di Mansion's staff from removing the evidence. How can this be considered entrapment?"

Hu Yiguo replied coldly. "We are law enforcers, and we should not gamble! Nonsense!"

Dong Xuebing was not afraid of getting in arguments. "Are you telling me that there is no Casino in Jin Di Mansion, and we should release everyone?"

Hu Yiguo gave Dong Xuebing a stare. "When did I say I want to release them? I only want to remind you of how you should act!"

Dong Xuebing looked at Hu Yiguo. "Be it a black cat or a white cat; it's a good cat as long as it can catch mice. The extraordinary case requires extreme measures! If I did not use this method, I would not have control over Jin Di Mansion's gambling money. We will not find a single cent in the Casino, and who will help the villagers air their grievances? When can we solve these cases?"

Hu Yiguo was furious. "You..."

"Enough!" Liang Chengpeng banged on the table. "Chief Dong had done a good job!"

One sentence from Chief Liang ended the argument, and Hu Yiguo can only clench his fist silently.

Liang Chengpeng announced. "Chief Dong, you are the one who got the evidence, you will continue to follow up on this case. You will head the investigation team and gather information on all the cases related to Jin Di Mansion!"

Dong Xuebing replied. "Thank you for your trust. I will complete this mission!"

Liang Chengpeng nodded. Xiao Dong is different from others. When other people take over a case, they will think of excuses in the event of failing to solve the case first. No one will dare to claim they will solve it. But Chief Dong's reply is the same every time. "I will complete this mission!" This showed his confidence and feels good to hear it. The result? All the tasks given to him were completed! What is this called? Capability!

After leaving the room, the rest of the leaders left Jin Di Mansion, except for Hu Silian and Qin Yong.

Qin Yong went up to Dong Xuebing with a smile. "Chief Dong, I was still thinking of playing mahjong with you during the Labor Day holidays. Luckily you went to Beijing. Hahaha... I will not dare to play mahjong with you in the future."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "I am lucky today."

Hu Silian asked curiously. "What did you play in the Casino?"

"Roulette..."

Roulette seems to have nothing to do with skills or techniques. Qin Yong paused for a few seconds and asked softly: "Are there any techniques to win?"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "It's just some small tricks."

Qin Yong points at Dong Xuebing. "You... you are always so humble. I heard you are a marksman. Let's practice together someday. Haha..."

...

On the side, Hu Yiguo is on the phone with Qian Fei.

Hu Yiguo suppressed his anger and said. "Chief Liang had let Dong Xuebing handle this case. I cannot interfere."

Qian Fei asked. "What did they find?"

"They found 3.5 million of gambling money and gambling tools. The death cases are still under investigation, but they don't have any evidence yet." Hu Yiguo paused for a while and said. "You better go into hiding for now. I can tell Chief Liang wants to get to the bottom of these cases. They might find some evidence against you..."

Qian Fei snorted. "Don't worry. My men's lips are tight, and they will not find out anything." Qian Fei trusted his men and knew they would never betray him. His men are worried about their family members' safety. Even without Jin Di Mansion, one word from Qian Fei can let their family members disappear.

But things did not go according to Qian Fei's expectation.

...

"Team Leader Feng, what have you find out?" Dong Xuebing walked over to Deputy Team Leader Feng.

Deputy Team Leader Feng frowned. "We had questioned all of them, and no one revealed anything. They even denied the Casino, let alone the death cases. Sigh... these people's lips are tight. I think they had received instructions not to reveal anything to the Police by someone."

Dong Xuebing rubbed the center of his brows. "What else did we find in Jin Di Mansion?"

Deputy Team Leader Feng replied. "On the second floor, we found a group of prostitutes. Most of them are locals in Yan Tai County, and two of them claimed to be forced into prostitution by Jin Di Mansion's people to repay their husbands' debts."

Dong Xuebing nodded. There's enough evidence for the gambling and prostitution charges. Even if these people don't say anything, they will still be charged. But the charges are too light. Dong Xuebing wants to solve those death cases, and he might find clues linking Qian Fei, Hu Yiguo, and the rest to those cases.

"I will interrogate them." Dong Xuebing decided to interrogate the arrested suspects personally.

"Who do you want to question?"

"Ma San. This person is close to Qian Fei and should know a lot of things."

"Ok. I will make the arrangements."

"Oh, after I enter the room, don't let anyone interrupt me. No matter what happens, don't enter the room."

Deputy Team Leader Feng's heart skipped a beat and nodded. What is Chief Dong going to do? Force a confession through torture?

In a small room, Dong Xuebing met Ma San, who was handcuffed. He was sitting down with a laid-back attitude, humming a tune. But if you observe him, you could tell he was panicking from his eyes. His reaction was only a cover-up. Dong Xuebing smiled and locked the door behind him.

Ma San looked up. "Oh, Chief Dong."

Dong Xuebing sat down in front of him. "Tell me everything. Do you know Yu Zhuang? How did he die?"

Ma San asked with a blank expression. "Who is Yu Zhuang? I don't know him."

Yu Zhuang is Yu Meixia's husband. Dong Xuebing continued. "About half a year ago, Yu Zhuang was lured to the Casino and lost a lot of money. The last time he left home, he said he is going to Jin Di Mansion. That was the last time he was seen, and his body is found beside a river. You don't know him?"

Ma San replied. "Oh, it's him? The Police had investigated and concluded he had committed suicide."

Dong Xuebing said coldly. "Since you refuse to admit, then don't blame me."

Ma San was stunned and moved his body backward. "What are you going to do?"

Extreme measures must be used on these thugs. Dong Xuebing stood up and walked over to the desk to pick up a fountain pen. He removed the pen's cover and walked over to Ma San. He pulled his chair closer and sat down. "My patience is limited. I will ask you again. How did Yu Zhuang die?"

Ma San looked at the pointed part of the fountain pen. "I don't know!"

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Fine."

Ma San doesn't believe Dong Xuebing will torture him. At most, Dong Xuebing would only punch him a few times, but to stab him with a fountain pen? Impossible! He is the County's Public Security Deputy Bureau Chief, and he will be in trouble if he dares to hurt a suspect. That's why Ma San continued to feign ignorance.

But some things didn't go according to his expectations.

Dong Xuebing did not say anything and used the fountain pen to stab Ma San's thighs!

Ma San screamed in pain and pressed on his wound with his handcuffed hands. "Ah! Are you crazy?! What are you doing?!

Dong Xuebing asked calmly. "How did Yu Zhuang die?"

Ma San screamed. "Help! Help! Save me!"

Dong Xuebing looked at Ma San coldly and stabbed him on his shoulder with the fountain pen. Blood starts to flow out from his wounds.

"You are mad! Ah! You are crazy!" Ma San screamed. He is terrified now. "I will say! I will tell you everything I know! Yu Zhuang is beaten to death in Jin Di Mansion! Ah!" Ma San panted and continued. "It's my 3rd Uncle, Ma Dakai, who ordered people to beat him up! We didn't want to kill him. Yu Zhuang had owed us a lot of money, and my Uncle wants him to bring his wife and daughter over. But Yu Zhuang refused, and, in the end, he was beaten to death!"

Dong Xuebing frowned. "Is Qian Fei related to this?"

Ma San was sweating from the pain. "Yes. But I don't know the details as I am not at the scene. When Yu Zhuang was beaten to death, Qian Fei and my Uncle were there. After that, they called me, and another man by the name of An Zi, to dump the body by the riverside. Ah! I had told you everything I know! Hurry and stop the bleeding! Ah... Call the ambulance!"

Dong Xuebing looked at him coldly. "What about the other cases?"

Ma San replied. "That's all I know!"

Dong Xuebing raised his hand the third time and stabbed the fountain pen into Ma San's other leg. "Speak!"

"Ah!" Ma San screamed. "Stop! Please stop! I will tell you everything! There is another death case! Ah... it was about a year ago. He is not a local and had won over a million from the Casino. After he left, Manager Qian and my 3rd Uncle ordered us to snatch his winnings. But that man retaliated and still wanted to report us to the Police... in the end, my Uncle and his men beat him to death."

Dong Xuebing did not know about this case. "What about the body?"

Ma San replied. "It's... it's... buried at the back of Jin Di Mansion."

Dong Xuebing asked. "Why didn't you all bury Yu Zhuang's body?"

"Because... he is a local. Many people know he is at Jin Di Mansion, and my Uncle says to make it look like he had committed suicide. That man is not a local, and no one knows he had been to Jin Di Mansion. That's why we buried him!"

"Continue! What else do you know?"

"That's all! Really! I had told you everything I know!"

Dong Xuebing looked at Ma San and said. "BACK, 3 minutes!"

The screams stopped!

Dong Xuebing felt giddy, and after he regained his senses, Ma San was sitting in front of him.

"Who is Yu Zhuang? I don't know him." Ma San refused to admit.

Time had returned to 3 minutes ago!

Dong Xuebing smiled coldly and lit a cigarette. "Ma San. Do you think I dare to arrest people without evidence? Ah? About half a year ago, your 3rd Uncle, Ma Dakai and Qian Fei were interested in Yu Zhuang's wife and daughter. They tried to force Yu Zhuang to use his wife and daughter to repay his debts, but he refused and was beaten to death by you all. To make him look like he had killed himself, your Uncle asked you to dump his body by the riverside. Oh... someone by the name of An Zi was ordered to dump the body with you. Am I right?"

Ma San was stunned!

Dong Xuebing stared at him. "What else do you have to say?"

Ma San stood up and shouted. "No! It's not what you said!"

Dong Xuebing slowly continued. "There is another case which happened about a year ago. A man from other provinces had won money in Jin Di Mansion. But in the end, you all killed him to snatch his winnings. After he was killed, you and your men buried him in the mountains behind Jin Di Mansion. Did this happen?"

Ma San's face turned green. He couldn't understand how Dong Xuebing got to know about this!

Dong Xuebing laughed. "You think we do not have evidence against you all? You think everything will be fine as long as you keep quiet?" Dong Xuebing stopped smiling and gave Ma San a kick to his stomach suddenly. "That's two lives! You had taken away two lives!"

Ma San's face was pale. He knew someone from Jin Di Mansion had leaked this information to the Police. But only a handful of people knows about these incidents. Even the other top management leaders do not know about this. Who is the betrayer?

Dong Xuebing continued. "Ma San. This are two murder cases. The body in the back mountains will be retrieved soon. If you want to atone your crimes, you better tell us everything you know. You should know what's the punishment for murder! Death sentence! From the evidence we gathered, you will not see the sun for the rest of your life."

Ma San panics. "No! It's not me! Chief Dong! I did not kill them!"

Dong Xuebing banged the table. "If it's not you, who is the murder?!"

Ma San quickly shouted. "It's Da Tou! He is the one who killed the man buried at the back of Jin Di Mansion! He is not a staff of Jin Di Mansion! He is Qian Fei's subordinate! I know where he lives, and I know where the body is buried. Can I get a lighter sentence? I did not kill anyone!"

Da Tou? Dong Xuebing had heard of this name more than once. Scarface had mentioned this name before. It's this person who told him about Yu Meixia. So, Yu Meixia's abduction is planned by Qian Fei!

Dong Xuebing was furious. "Stand up and come with me!"

After exiting from the room, Deputy Team Leader Feng, who was waiting outside, went up to Dong Xuebing. "Ma San..."

Dong Xuebing said. "He confessed."

Deputy Team Leader Feng was stunned. "He confessed? What did he say?"

Dong Xuebing gave Ma San a piece of paper and got him to write down an address. He passed the address to Deputy Team Leader Feng and said. "A man by the name of Da Tou is living in this address. He is the main suspect of a murder case. You must arrest him before morning. Also, don't let anyone know about this. You must bring one or two trusted men with you to arrest him. News of his arrest must not be leaked! Da Tou should not know we are going to arrest him yet, so you must act fast!"

Deputy Team Leader Feng nodded. "Don't worry! I will not let him escape!"

Dong Xuebing paused for a while and lowered his voice. "Also, arrest Qian Fei secretly."

Deputy Team Leader Feng was shocked. "Arrest him."

Dong Xuebing replied. "Only both of us know about this. Don't tell anybody, including Chief Liang. Ma San had confessed that Qian Fei is involved in the murder cases. Just go ahead and arrest him. I will answer if anything happens! You must not let him escape!"

Deputy Team Leader Feng gritted his teeth and nodded.

Dong Xuebing had gotten Deputy Team Leader Feng's respect now. Deputy Team Leader Feng had interrogated Ma San and the rest and did not get any useful information. But Chief Dong took less than 5 minutes to make Ma San confess! Sigh... Deputy Team Leader Feng was ashamed of himself. Maybe this is the reason why Dong Xuebing is a Deputy Bureau Chief, and he is only a Deputy Team Leader!

After Deputy Team Leader Feng left to arrest Da Tou and Qian Fei, Dong Xuebing locked Ma San in a room. He got Chu Feng and two officers to follow him to the back mountains. The location where the body was buried.

First shoveled...

Second, shoveled...

Third Shoveled...

After digging for a while, a badly decomposed body was exposed.

Dong Xuebing almost vomited and took a few steps back. His phone rang, and it was Chief Liang.

"What's going on?" Liang Chengpeng's tone was angry. "I heard you had arrested Qian Fei? You are too rash!"

Dong Xuebing replied slowly. "Chief Liang, Ma San had confessed and Qian Fei in involved. We found a body buried behind Jin Di Mansion and is related to a murder case that happened one year ago. The mastermind is also Qian Fei and Ma Dakai. We got both the witness and evidence. I think this is the right time to act."

Liang Chengpeng paused for a few seconds. "So fast? You got the witness and the evidence?"

"Yes."

Liang Chengpeng laughed to himself. The investigation team was only set up a few hours ago. While everyone is prepared for a prolonged battle, you suddenly solved the case? You are too fast. "Good job! I will inform the higher-ups to give you credits! Cordon the area around the body! I will go over now!"

The body was dug out, and all the leaders in the County Government were alarmed. A Deputy County Mayor and the County's Political and Legal Affairs Commission's Secretary arrived at the crime scene!

Everyone knew that from this day onwards, Jin Di Mansion would be gone!

Jin Di Mansion had closed down!

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A few days later, Dong Xuebing met the Deputy Team Leader Feng outside of the Bureau's main gate.

"Old Feng, how's the progress on Jin Di Mansion's case?"

"Thanks to you, all of them, except for Qian Fei and Ma Dakai, confessed."

"Them? What can they do with all the evidence pointing to them?"

"That's right. I think this case can be close soon."

The day after the body was discovered, this case was no longer under Dong Xuebing. Jin Di Mansion is involved in 2 death cases, and things had got out of proportion. The higher-ups had imposed lots of pressure on the Bureau, and Liang Chengpeng had to take over this case. The Prosecutor Office also got involved with the investigation. Dong Xuebing was the most junior among the County Public Security's Deputy Chiefs, and he is not suitable to lead such a significant case. However, Dong Xuebing will still get the credit he deserves in this case. Since that day, all the officers in the Bureau looked at Dong Xuebing differently.

After walking up the stairs, Dong Xuebing met Hu Yiguo and Zhao Jingsong. They looked exhausted as if they had worked on Jin Di Mansion's case for countless nights. But Dong Xuebing guessed they should be finding ways to help Qian Fei clear his name. They are close to Qian Fei, and no one will believe they do not have any monetary dealings with Qian Fei. Qian Fei's primary income source is from Jin Di Mansion. If the investigators found out, Hu Yiguo, Zhao Jingsong, and Qian Fei's father, Qian Shen, will not escape.

Dong Xuebing smiled. "Chief Hu, Chief Zhao, what are you two busy with? Haha."

Hu Yiguo looked at Dong Xuebing. "Chief Dong? How come you are so early?"

Zhao Jingsong also gave Dong Xuebing a stare. "Chief Dong, you had contributed a lot to Jin Di Mansion's case."

Dong Xuebing pretended to be modest. "Oh... I'm just lucky. I will go upstairs now."

After Dong Xuebing left, Hu Yiguo and Zhao Jingsong looked at each other and smiled.

Dong Xuebing stepped into his office and frowned. He sensed something was off as Hu Yiguo and Zhao Jingsong, had a worried look over the past few days. But today, they seem different and still have time to speak with Dong Xuebing. Did they confirm that Jin Di Mansion's cases will not implicate them? But Qian Fei is still in custody, and who will know what he will say? What if Qian Fei decided to drag everyone down with him and spill the beans on Hu Yiguo and Zhao Jingsong?

Wait. Something is not right!

Dong Xuebing did not expect this incident to drag Hu Yiguo, Zhao Jingsong, and the rest in, as it is not possible. Now, Jin Di Mansion is shut down, and everyone directly involved is arrested. At least, Dong Xuebing can answer to the villagers and victims like Yu Meixia and Zhou Mei. But now, things might not go according to his plans.

Dong Xuebing immediately calls the Bureau's Office. "Hello, Director Hu? I'm Dong Xuebing."

Hu Silian laughed. "Chief Dong? What are your orders?"

"Haha, what orders? Sister Hu, stop joking with me. I just want to know if Qian Fei had confessed."

Hu Silian paused for a while. "The case is handled by the investigation team, and I am not sure about the details. But on my way to work, I heard that Ma Dakai had confessed last night. He admitted that he is the one behind the Casino, death cases, and prostitution and Qian Fei is not involved. He claims that Qian Fei is only a regular at Jin Di Mansion and is his friend."

Dong Xuebing's face changed. "He dares to lie?!"

"But..." Hu Silian continued. "The evidence did not show Qian Fei is directly involved. Qian Fei might have prepared for this when he set up Jin Di Mansion. The person in charge, Manager, accounts, etc. had nothing to do with Qian Fei. After Ma Dakai confessed, he took out an ATM card, which has more than 10 million in the account. It's the Casino's earnings. He had taken over the full responsibility for this case."

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath in. "That means Qian Fei will go scot-free?"

Hu Silian Sighed. "I'm afraid so. Although many of the arrested said Qian Fei is a regular of Jin Di Mansion and is the boss behind the curtains, there is no evidence to prove it. Qian Fei had never admitted he is the boss, and he is meticulous not to leave any trails."

Dong Xuebing was furious. "Ma Dakai wants to die? It's two lives! Can he shoulder everything upon himself?"

Hu Silian said softly. "There... might be other matters."

Other matters? Dong Xuebing understood what was going on. Qian Fei must have promised Ma Dakai a sum of money to his family or had threatened him with his family! Damn! Dong Xuebing was furious. He had put in so much effort, but still can't put Qian Fei behind bars! Dong Xuebing knew Qian Fei is the mastermind behind the death cases and the rape case. If Qian Fei gets to escape, all his efforts will be wasted!

Ring, ring, ring... Hu Silian's office phone rang.

Hu Silian said. "Chief Dong, please wait a while. I need to answer a call first."

"Hello, Command Centre... What? Ok... I know."

Hu Silian sighed and said to Dong Xuebing. "I need to tell you something. Qian Fei might be released soon."

Dong Xuebing heard this and was about to explode. Even if they have no evidence against Qian Fei now, he also should not be released now. What is the F*k going on?

After hanging up the phone, Dong Xuebing went upstairs to the Bureau Chief's office. Deputy Chief Gong Zhongwen, Deputy Chief Qin Yong, Deputy Chief Sun Changhong are all there. When Lian Chengpeng saw Dong Xuebing, he knew Dong Xuebing must have heard the news too. He gestured to Dong Xuebing to sit.

Dong Xuebing did not sit down. "Chief Liang, I heard we are going to release Qian Fei?"

"This is the decision made by the higher-ups." Liang Chengpeng replied, and his eyes were spewing fire. He was also not satisfied with the orders from the higher-ups.

Sun Changhong frowned and said. "The higher-ups are taking this too lightly. No evidence? Even if we have no evidence now, but we can look for it."

Qin Yong suppressed his anger and added. "That's right. Many people had testified against Qian Fei, especially Ma San. How can the witnesses' statements not be taken into consideration?! This is also evidence! As long as Qian Fei is involved with the death cases, there must be clues! If we release him now, he will get the opportunity to destroy all evidence, and we will miss the change to catch him again!"

Dong Xuebing said. "Chief Liang, I will get the evidence. We cannot release him now!:

Gong Zhongwen and Sun Changhong were involved in Liang Chengpeng's previous raids on Jin Di Mansion. They could not get any evidence on their previous two raids and felt bitter. That's why they paid close attention to the Jin Di Mansion case. But Jin Di Mansion was shut down now and found evidence linking them to two death cases and other related cases. But in the end, the main mastermind, Qian Fei, will be released because of 'lack of evidence'?

Even the low-profile Gong Zhongwen also added. "On my way here, I heard that the investigators for this case are gloomy. Everyone had wanted to continue to investigate this case. Chief Liang, can we delay the release of Qian Fei? I believe no one will doubt Chief Dong's investigation skills here. Let him go and gather the evidence."

Liang Chengpeng replied angrily. "You all think I don't want to pursue this case? It's two death cases! Also, how many families suffered because of that Casino? But now, it's the higher-ups who gave the order to release him immediately!" Liang Chengpeng also felt unjust. Although he is the one leading the investigation, the people from the prosecutor's office refused to cooperate with him, and the higher-ups had given the order! Liang Chengpeng is powerless against them!

Gong Zhongwen, Sun Changhong, and the rest sighed.

All these must be the works of Qian Shen. To save his son, Qian Shen had sought help from his connections in the higher-ups. Liang Chengpeng's backing was not as powerful as the people behind Qian Shen. Lack of evidence is only an excuse. The real reason why Qian Fei can getaway is that his father is the Head of the Publicity Department!

Liang Chengpeng said. "There's no point discussing this. Jin Di Mansion case is closed."

Gong Zhongwen, Qin Yong, and the rest knew they were powerless to do anything and left.

"Chief Dong, please stay for a moment." Liang Chengpeng called Dong Xuebing.

After the rest left, Liang Chengpeng rubbed his temples. "Xuebing, you had investigated this case from the start, and your helper is also involved. I know you will not accept this outcome. I feel the same too. But sometimes, giving in does not mean defeat. We still have other opportunities. Do you understand?" Gong Zhongwen and the rest are all senior officers, and Liang Chengpeng knew they would not create trouble. His only worry is Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing had a foul temper, and Liang Chengpeng is worried he might do something rash.

Dong Xuebing frowned. "Chief Liang, I will never give in as this is a matter of principle!"

Liang Chengpeng shook his head helplessly. "What do you want to do?"

Dong Xuebing replied firmly. "I will carry on with the investigation!"

"The higher-ups had given the orders to close this case. If you insist on investigating this case, you will be defying the County Government Leaders' instructions.

Dong Xuebing replied firmly. "Who is bigger? The County's leaders or our country's law? Director Qian is bigger than the Party? I am doing the right thing now! I will investigate Qian Fei and give the people an answer! You want me to give in? How can I do that? County Government's leaders? Even if the City's Leaders, Provincial Leaders, or even the Central Government leaders are here, they also have to be reasonable and abide by the law! Just because he is the son of a County's Party Committee member, he can be released and is above the law? Impossible!"

Liang Chengpeng points at Dong Xuebing. "You... Fine... you are right."

Dong Xuebing replied angrily. "Chief Liang. I am not against you. I am talking about this case. If it's only a case of injuring someone, it's fine. But now, someone is killed in Jin Di Mansion! If we stop investigating just because a leader says so, does that mean their children can go around killing others? What's the point of having Public Security?!" Dong Xuebing knew it's pointless to say anything now. Liang Chengpeng also had his difficulties, and Qian Fei did not leave any concrete evidence.

Dong Xuebing thought by shutting Jin Di Mansion down, Qian Fei will be implicated and sentenced behind bars. Who would expect this to be so difficult!

Back in his office, Dong Xuebing thinks about what he should do. He must not let Qian Fei off! First, Dong Xuebing had a strong sense of justice, and secondly, it is his responsibility and duty to apprehend criminals. Thirdly, he had promised Yu Meixia. Lastly, which is also the most critical reason, Qian Fei will seek revenge! He even dares to murder someone, what else he doesn't dare to do? Dong Xuebing's mother, relatives, and friends will be in danger!

Dong Xuebing does not have enough time and could sense danger!

Qian Fei was released.

Lots of officers were upset when they heard about this. Even an idiot will know Qian Fei is the mastermind behind Jin Di Mansion. But now, the Bureau released him, and everyone was furious. No one had expected Yan Tai County to be so corrupted until they dare to cover up the law!

Deputy Team Leader Feng called Dong Xuebing. "Chief Dong, the officers who were involved in this case with you, are all furious. We had arrested them and gathered the evidence. But now... Chief Dong, what should we do now? We will follow your orders!"

A badly decomposed body, women forced into prostitution... as Deputy Team Leader Feng investigated further into Jin Di Mansion, he was outraged. One of the women forced into prostitution is his acquittances. She is from his hometown, and her husband was forced to use her to repay his gambling debts. Now, Deputy Team Leader Feng heard Qian Fei would be released, and he exploded!

Deputy Team Leader Feng did not call Chief Liang, as he knew Chief Liang would not step forward. Not everyone can withstand the pressure imposed by the County's Party Committee. If there is someone in the Public Security Bureau that does not care about all these and dares to stand up against the County Leaders, it will be Chief Dong. After a few days of interaction, Deputy Team Leader Feng's impression of Dong Xuebing is he is fearless. If not, he would not infiltrate into Jin Di Mansion with another officer. This is why when news of Qian Fei will be released, and he called Dong Xuebing first.

Dong Xuebing asked over the phone. "You all also want to carry on with the investigation?"

Deputy Team Leader Feng replied. "Yes. Should we carry on looking for evidence in secret or follow Qian Fei and see if he leads us to the evidence?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "Qian Fei might look ordinary, but he is a cautious person. He should not leave any evidence behind."

Deputy Team Leader Feng gritted his teeth. "Chief Dong, what should we do? We cannot let him go scot-free."

Dong Xuebing felt better to receive Deputy Team Leader Feng's call. But he does not want Deputy Team Leader Feng and the other officers to get into trouble. There are still some difficulties if the higher-ups want to deal with Dong Xuebing or Chief Liang. But if the leaders can deal with Deputy Team Leader Feng anytime. " Old Feng, I am glad that you called. But you all should not get involved in this. Let me do it. Just let me know where Qian Fei is now."

Deputy Team Leader Feng was moved. "Chief Dong, I'm not afraid!"

Dong Xuebing replied. "Old Feng, listen to me!"

"I... I... sighed... Qian Fei should be at Chun Jiang Road. My men saw him entering a restaurant there."

Dong Xuebing immediately went downstairs to look for Hu Silian to get the keys to the Buick and drove to Chun Jiang Road. Before he reached the restaurant, Dong Xuebing saw a parked Buick Regal. This should be Qian Fei's vehicle. Dong Xuebing slowed down and saw Qian Fei using his phone there.

"Dad, don't worry. I will not create trouble." Qian Fei smiled and said.

Qian Shen, on the other side of the line, said. "This time, I begged all my connections to save you. In the future, you must stay away from those people."

Qian Fei replied nonchalantly. "I know... Thank you, Dad."

After hanging up the phone, Qian Fei had a cold smile on his face. His father mentioned 'those people' is referring to the hooligans and criminals. But Qian Fei can't sever ties with them. Jin Di Mansion was shut down, and tens of millions are gone. How can he let this off so quickly? Qian Fei can't wait to get back at Dong Xuebing. If he did not prepare in advance and found a scapegoat, he might have to spend the rest of his life in prison or face the firing squad!

Dong Xuebing! Just wait! After this period is over, I will deal with you!

Qian Fei had already targeted a few people in his mind. Luan Xiaoping, Yu Meixia, Yu Qianqian, Tang Jin, Luan Ying, and all other relatives of Dong Xuebing. An evil plan was formed in his heart to make Dong Xuebing suffer for the rest of his life!

Knock, knock, knock. Someone knocks on Qian Fei's windows.

Qian Fei turns, and his face changed. "Dong Xuebing?"

Dong Xuebing stared at Qian Fei. "Qian Fei, don't think everything is over."

Qian Fei laughed and rolled down the window. "This is what I want to tell you. Don't think everything is over."

Dong Xuebing had thought of using BACK to interrogate Qian Fei and find out where are the evidence. But he felt it's impossible. Even if he beat Qian Fei to death, he might not reveal anything. What to do? Dong Xuebing was at his wit's end.

Qian Fei laughed. "Chief Dong, we didn't have the chance to chat during the last time we met. I always wanted to speak to you. Come, let's take a walk." Qian Fei was in a good mood to see Dong Xuebing so helpless. He alighted from his car and walked along the streets. "Oh, the air is so fresh. Chief Dong, I heard your mother is teaching at the County's First Middle School. Is her name Luan Xiaoping? Haha, how's her health?"

Dong Xuebing was getting pissed as he could tell what Qian Fei was hinting.

Qian Fei smiled. "You have to take good care of her. When people age, there might be problems with their health, right?"

Dong Xuebing was furious. "What are you trying to say?"

Qian Fei's mood got better when he saw Dong Xuebing's expression. He decided when everything calms down, and he will start his revenge with Luan Xiaoping first. "Hahaha... I just want to remind you to take care of your mother's health."

The sky is gloomy, and it's about to rain.

Suddenly, there was a gust of wind, and a loud crash was heard just in front of them!

Dong Xuebing and Qian Fei looked in front. Somebody's flowerpot had fallen from the 8th story's windowsill. The flowerpot shattered upon impact, and luckily, no passerby was hit. An older man, who was walking his dog, pointed to the 8th floor and scolded. The flowerpot had scared his dog.

Qian Fei turned back to Dong Xuebing and said. "I heard you have a younger cousin called Tang Jin? Is she pretty? Can you introduce her to me?"

Dong Xuebing thought for a while and suddenly had an idea!

"Qian Fei, you think you are going to be fine?" Dong Xuebing looked at Qian Fei.

Qian Fei shrugged his shoulders. "I am not going to be fine? What can happen to me? You all are the ones who accused me and should be glad that I did not sue you all! Hahaha..."

Dong Xuebing knew he must be decisive and should not be softhearted now. From what Qian Fei said, he might be planning to take revenge on Dong Xuebing's family members. If Dong Xuebing misses this opportunity, it will be too difficult to deal with him!

Damn!

This bastard should die!

Dong Xuebing's face changed and shouted: "BACK 3 minutes!"

Time returned!

Dark clouds are still in the sky and are about to rain!

"Chief Dong, we didn't have the chance to chat during the last time we met. I always wanted to speak to you. Come, let's take a walk. Oh, the air is so fresh. Chief Dong, I heard your mother is teaching at the County's First Middle School. Is her name Luan Xiaoping? Haha, how's her health?" Qian Fei smiled and walked forward.

Dong Xuebing looked at Qian Fei and followed. "You better worried about your health first."

Qian Fei laughed. "Haha... me? I'm fine. Thanks for your concern."

Dong Xuebing suddenly changed his pace. "Walk this way. I want to talk to you."

Qian Fei was surprised and thought nothing about it.

As they walked nearer to the red building, Dong Xuebing secretly looked up and walked across the lawn. He stood under the building, and Qian Fei walked towards him. Dong Xuebing looked at Qian Fei and waved to him. "Come, nearer."

Qian Fei did not move. "I don't want to be near you. What do you want to say?"

Dong Xuebing took out a cigarette and offered to Qian Fei. He then took out a lighter and offered to light the cigarette for him.

"What?" Qian Fei was surprised by Dong Xuebing's actions. He did not smoke Dong Xuebing's cigarette and threw it on the floor. After that, he took out his own Zhong Hua Cigarettes. The lighter was some distance from him, and Qian Fei walked four steps forward to light his cigarette.

At this moment, there was a gust of strong wind!

Swoosh! A flowerpot fell from the windowsill!

10 meters...

5 meters...

3 meters...

Crash! The flowerpot landed directly on Qian Fei's head!

Qian Fei did not even have time to shout, and he collapsed on the ground!

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"Ah! Someone is dead! Someone is dead!"

"I said, putting flowerpots on the windowsill is dangerous! Look! Someone is hit by it!"

"The flowerpot had fallen from so high! I think that man is dead! He is so unlucky!"

"That's right. Of all places, he went to stand underneath this family's house. Sigh..."

Residents of the housing estate started to gather and looked at the bleeding Qian Fei. Dong Xuebing stood beside Qian Fei, looking at him coldly. He slowly took out his phone to call for an ambulance and reported this incident to the Public Security Bureau. He had to make these calls as many people were looking at him.

After a while, the Ambulance and police came.

The paramedics carried Qian Fei into the Ambulance, and some leaders from the Bureau alighted from the Police cars.

"Chief Dong! What's going on?" Liang Chengpeng had come with Hu Yiguo and Zhao Jingsong. Deputy Team Leader Feng and the rest alighted from another police car. Liang Chengpeng was shocked when he heard about this incident. How is it possible? Is this a coincidence? The Bureau was forced by the County's Party Committee Secretary to release Qian Fei, and the next moment he is hit by a flowerpot?

After dealing with Qian Fei, Dong Xuebing was feeling much better. He explained. "Chief Liang, the whole incident is like this. I passed by here earlier and met Qian Fei. He insisted on chatting with me, and we took a stroll around this estate. When we are talking, there is a gust of strong wind and a loud crash. Before I could react, the flowerpot had landed on Qian Fei's head. It's the wind... Sighed..."

Deputy Team Leader Feng was stunned. Is this possible?

Hu Yiguo stared at Dong Xuebing. He does not believe what Dong Xuebing said and ordered two men to go upstairs to check.

Zhao Jingsong was also staring at Dong Xuebing. If this is planned, then Dong Xuebing is too stupid.

Liang Chengpeng and the rest of the officers were looking at Dong Xuebing with a heavy heart. Everyone suspects this incident is related to Chief Dong, as the grudge between both of them is not a secret in the Bureau. When the officers saw Qian Fei being carried into the Ambulance, they were cheering in their hearts. This person should just die. But if this is planned by Chief Dong, he will be in deep trouble.

Deputy Team Leader Feng walked over to Dong Xuebing. "Chief Dong, you..."

Dong Xuebing smiled. "What? You think I hired someone to throw the flowerpot down?"

"Huh? No..." Deputy Team Leader Feng looked at Dong Xuebing's expression and was not sure if this was planned.

About half an hour later, the investigation result was revealed.

Although Hu Yiguo does not believe, he had to admit this incident is an accident. The person living on the 8th story is an old jobless hooligan, and he had left the flowerpot on the windowsill two years ago. At first, there was only one flowerpot. An older man who often walks his dog near here saw it and went up to tell the old hooligan off. But the old hooligan refused to listen and even argued with him. After that, the old hooligan placed three flowerpots on his windowsill to spite the older man.

So, this flowerpot is not placed on the windowsill today. It was placed there before Dong Xuebing was even transferred to Yan Tai County. Also, the residents at the estate can verify the sudden gust of strong wind. Now, it can confirm Dong Xuebing had nothing to do with this incident. This is purely an accident.

Liang Chengpeng was relieved. In his heart, he knew Dong Xuebing might be rash, but he will not do something like this.

Deputy Team Leader Feng was thrilled to hear Chief Dong is cleared of suspicion. This is coincident! Hahaha... Serve him, right! This is called Karma! Other than Hu Yiguo and Zhao Jingsong, no one at the scene pitied Qian Fei, as Qian Fei is the mastermind behind Jin Di Mansion. This is retribution! Even if you escape from the law, heavens will take care of you!

The next day, Dong Xuebing did not go to work in the morning. He went to the County's People's Hospital.

Dong Xuebing had gone to visit Qian Fei with ill intentions. Nothing much was heard after Qian Fei was carried into the Ambulance. Dong Xuebing only knew that Qian Fei had undergone emergency surgery and was unconscious after that. He is still in critical condition, and Dong Xuebing knew if Qian Fei is not dead, his family members will be in danger. Another reason why Dong Xuebing wants to visit Qian Fei is to see the attitude of his family. He needs to know if they blame him for what happened to Qian Fei, and get prepared for any revenge.

Dong Xuebing went upstairs and asked a nurse about Qian Fei's ward.

The door of the ward is opened, and Publicity Department's Head, Qian Shen, was sitting at his unconscious son's bed, looking at him.

"Director Qian." Dong Xuebing entered the ward with a bag of fruits. "How's Xiao Qian?"

Qian Shen saw Dong Xuebing and pointed at him. "Get out!"

Dong Xuebing shook his head and put down the bag of fruits. He took a glance at Qian Fei before he left.

Qian Shen did blame Dong Xuebing for what happened. If Dong Xuebing did not investigate Jin Di Mansion, his son will not be arrested, will not appear at the foot of the building with Dong Xuebing, and will not be hit by the flowerpot! Everything happened because of Dong Xuebing! Qian Shen swore that if anything happens to his son, he will not let Dong Xuebing off!

In the corridor, Dong Xuebing could tell what Qian Shen was thinking, and he frowned. He needs to prepare himself against Qian Shen's revenge.

Suddenly, Dong Xuebing heard Qian Shen's cries behind him. "He's awake! Xiao Fei is awake! Doctor! Where is the Doctor?!"

Dong Xuebing turned back. Is he awake? Qian Fei is alright? Damn! What is his head made of? How can he still be fine after this accident?

A few doctors and nurses ran into the ward. Even the hospital's director also came down from upstairs.

Dong Xuebing did not enter the ward, as Qian Shen does not welcome him. But he did not leave the hospital either. Dong Xuebing needs to know Qian Fei's condition, and he went to the lobby to wait. After about 1 hour, Dong Xuebing returned to outside of Qian Fei's ward. Dong Xuebing saw a doctor coming out of the ward, and he stopped him.

"Is Qian Fei, alright?"

"You are?"

"I am from Public Security. How is Qian Fei's condition now?"

The doctor hesitated and did not reveal Qian Fei's condition. "You will know when you see him."

Dong Xuebing walked to the entrance of the ward and took a glance at Qian Fei. The next moment, Dong Xuebing saw something shocking. Qian Fei was sitting on the bed, smiling at Qian Shen. His eyes were hollow and were drooling. The ward also had a strong urine smell. Dong Xuebing looked at Qian Fei's bed, and there was a wet patch. Qian Fei should have peed in the bed!

Qian Shen was crying. "Xiao Fei! I'm your father!"

Qian Fei was still smiling like a fool and pulled the hospital equipment around him.

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath and left for the doctor station. "Doctor, Qian Fei..."

A doctor in his white gown sighed. "You are his family member? Qian Fei's brain had suffered serious injuries, and we had informed the family members to be prepared for this to happen before the surgery. We had tried our best. At least, his life is saved."

Dong Xuebing asked. "What are the chances of recovery?"

The doctor shook his head. "It's impossible for him to recover fully. He might be like this for the rest of his life..."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Thank you."

After leaving the hospital, Dong Xuebing looked at the sky and stretched. An idiot will not pose any danger to his family members. Qian Fei's current condition should be worse than death. This is his retribution! But it's not the heavens who did this. It was Dong Xuebing who used his powers to serve Qian Fei his retribution!

Dong Xuebing smiled and reminded himself that Qian Shen would take revenge for his son...

Back at the Bureau, Dong Xuebing continued to think of strategies to deal with the coming revenge.

Dong Xuebing did not expect revenge to start so soon!

At around noon, almost all the internet forums in Yan Tai County and Fen Zhou City published an article . The article even states the names of the people involved. Yan Tai County's Public Security Bureau Deputy Chief had smashed a Mercedes Benz in front of the wedding convoy. The article described how Dong Xuebing disregarded the law and abused his powers. A few pictures of Dong Xuebing in front of his mother's house were posted. Luckily, the pictures only showed the damaged Mercedes Benz and not showing Dong Xuebing's men bashing up the vehicle.

Dong Xuebing's face changed and clicked open a Yan Tai County's online forum. There were all sorts of replies.

"The policemen now... Sighed..."

"Government officials like this must be terminated! He is a menace to society!"

"I know Chief Dong. He had done a lot for the people. He dares to arrest the people with backings and has a good reputation."

"You won't know what he is thinking inside!"

Dong Xuebing looked at the time of posting. It's been half an hour, but the related department still did not remove these articles, which will tarnish the County's image. Dong Xuebing immediately knew this must be the work of Qian Shen! This is his revenge. During a county government meeting in the afternoon, the County's Party Committee Secretary even mentioned Dong Xuebing's name and reprimanded him! This is the start of a storm!

Ring, ring, ring... Liang Chengpeng called Dong Xuebing.

"Xiao Dong, you must be prepared to be transferred. Sigh..."

Dong Xuebing was not surprised. "The Party Secretary is going to deal with me?"

"The orders will be out soon, and you might be demoted." Liang Chengpeng knew the smashing of the Mercedes is only an excuse. Qian Shen is determined to take revenge for his son. Liang Chengpeng does not know how Qian Shen persuaded the County's Party Secretary, Chang Lei, and why Chang Lei stood by Qian Shen. Chang Lei had ignored how others looked at him and helped Qian Shen with his revenge. No one dares to go against Chang Lei to protect Dong Xuebing! Liang Chengpeng was puzzled why Chang Lei helped Qian Shen to release Qian Fei when he was arrested and now, helped Qian Shen to deal with Dong Xuebing. Why is he doing all these? Could it be that he is also involved with Jin Di Mansion?

Dong Xuebing smiled to himself in his chair. Even the County's Party Committee Secretary wants to deal with him?!

The next moment, everyone in the Public Security Bureau is talking about this.

Too many things had happened these few days. Just when everyone heard about Qian Fei becoming an idiot, news of Chief Dong getting transferred had spread. Many officers, especially Deputy Team Leader Feng, felt unjust. Everyone knew who was the one who cracked the Jin Di Mansion case. Now, not only the person who solved the case was not rewarded; he was even demoted and transferred? Compared to solving the murder cases and getting evidence of the Casino, the Mercedes incident is only a small matter. Furthermore, it's the people from Jin Di Mansion who tried to find trouble by blocking the wedding convoy with that Mercedes. Now, Chief Dong is going to get demoted because of this?! This is so disappointing!

But the County's Party Secretary had given out the order, and no one can do anything.

Dong Xuebing also felt this way. It might not be a problem to deal with Qian Shen. But if Secretary Chang got involved, there is no way he can escape. It's useless even if he sought help from Xie Huilan. This is out of reach from Sister Xie, but Dong Xuebing did not regret what he had done. He did not do anything wrong. Jin Di Mansion must be shut down, and Qian Fei must be punished. Dong Xuebing does not have any regrets!

Just when everyone thought Dong Xuebing's career was finished, something unexpected happened!

Ma Dakai reversed his confession! He heard Qian Fei had become an idiot and had no chance of recovery, and Ma Dakai changed his statement!

Maybe Ma Dakai was threatened by Qian Fei, and he dare not testified against him. But once Ma Dakai heard about Qian Fei, he immediately spilled everything out. He admitted Qian Fei is the owner of Jin Di Mansion, and everything, including the murders and Casino, was ordered by him. He was only acting under Qian Fei's instructions. All the earnings from Jin Di Mansion were taken by Qian Fei, and he had only taken a small portion. He requested for leniency as he is not the mastermind and promised he would assist the police to get more evidence.

Deputy Team Leader Feng's man was the one who had interrogated Ma Dakai. He knew Ma Dakai's confession had an impact on the outcome of the case, and immediately reported to Deputy Team Leader Feng.

Old Feng was troubled when he heard from his subordinate. Qian Fei had become an idiot, and the County's Party Secretary had ordered to close this case. Now... can they still carry on with the investigation?

Deputy Team Leader Feng could not make the decision and called Dong Xuebing to discussed it with him.

Dong Xuebing said. "Old Feng, I am going to be transferred. You should report this to Chief Liang."

Deputy Team Leader Feng seriously replied. "Chief Dong, as long as you are still around, you will always be my leader! I will only follow your orders!" Deputy Team Leader Feng was not saying this to make Dong Xuebing feel better. This was from the bottom of his heart. Not only him, the rest of the detectives, felt the same after working with Dong Xuebing on the Jin Di Mansion case. Dong Xuebing had shown his character, abilities, and capabilities, especially his guts, to stand up against those higher than him! This was what impressed Deputy Team Leader Feng the most!

Chief Dong had clashed with Hu Yiguo more than once...

Chief Dong had clashed with Yu Zhengzhi...

Chief Dong had clashed with Publicity Department's head, Qian Shen...

These three people are of higher rank than Chief Dong, and all of them had strong backings and powerful connections.

Anyone who wants to go against these people must think twice. But Chief Dong did not even bat an eyelid! He did not care who his opponents are!

Dong Xuebing laughed. What Old Feng said had warmed his heart. "What do you think we should do?"

Deputy Team Leader Feng hesitated for a moment and said. "I want to carry on with the investigation! The person responsible must be held responsible!"

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Then let's investigate! We will get to the bottom of this! But you must not get involved as this is too sensitive. I will investigate this myself!"

"Chief Dong, I..."

Dong Xuebing laughed and interrupted Deputy Team Leader Feng. "I am going to transfer out anyway. I am not afraid of offending others!"

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing went to see Ma Dakai. When he reached, Ma Dakai had confessed a lot to add on to Qian Fei's crimes. At the end of his confession, Ma Dakai gave Dong Xuebing an address. It's the address of Qian Fei's mistress, and she is Qian Fei's most trusted woman. The police had only recovered a small sum of money from Ma Dakai, and most of Qian Fei's money is kept with this woman. This woman might have more evidence.

So, Dong Xuebing brought two men with him to that woman's house.

Qian Fei's mistress, in her thirties, might have gotten news of what's happening and was packing her belongings to escape. But her plans to escape was foiled by Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing did not care about the search warrant and start searching for her apartment!

The evidence found in the apartment shocked Dong Xuebing!

They found a bank book with more than 20 million RMB in it. Besides the bank book, there was an envelope containing a few photographs of a couple. All the photographs were showing the couple hugging, and hugging and the man were wearing sunglasses in every photo. But when looked closer, that man is the County's Party Secretary Chang Lei!

Dong Xuebing's heart skipped a beat. No wonder Chang Lei helped Qian Shen against him. Qian Shen had a hold on Chang Lei! Other than these photographs, Qian Fei and Qian Shen might have other evidence, like giving money to Chang Lei, to threaten him. Secretary Chang should be afraid of Qian Shen, exposing him to his current state of mind and helped them? Or are there other things which Dong Xuebing still had not found out?

Dong Xuebing slowed down his breathing and knew the seriousness of this situation. This had gone beyond his power.

Dong Xuebing called Liang Chengpeng immediately and told him about the evidence he found.

Liang Chengpeng thought for a while and said. "Don't let anyone know about this and wait for my call."

About 15 minutes later, Liang Chengpeng called. "Xiao Dong, I will bring someone with me over now. Let me handle this!"

Dong Xuebing could tell the County's Mayor behind Liang Chengpeng, is going to act.

Dong Xuebing is too low level to interfere with the politics of the higher-ups. He gave the evidence and Qian Fei's mistress to Liang Chengpeng and returned home. He still felt uneasy and wondered how many people will be implicated by the evidence he found. Will the evidence unseat Chang Lei? If Chang Lei is removed from his position, will I get to keep my rank?

Dong Xuebing's guess was right!

Yan Tai County Government is in an uproar!

The next day, the Head of Publicity Department, Qian Shen, was taken away from the Commission for Discipline Inspection for corruption. Dong Xuebing guessed it must be the transaction recorded from that bank account found in Qian Fei's mistress house. Every transaction will leave trails, and Chief Liang must have used these clues to get Qian Shen. The following day, County's Party Secretary Chang Lei was transferred to the Provincial Museum.

Everything happened so suddenly!

County Mayor Xiang had been tolerating Chang Lei and reserving his strength since the day he was transferred here. Now, he finally got the chance to get rid of his opponent in one deadly blow!

But in the County Public Security Bureau, there was more discussion about Chief Dong than the changes in the County Party Committee.

"I heard Chief Dong is not leaving and is still rewarded with credit."

"Eh, Secretary Chang had just wanted to transfer Chief Dong away, why did he got transferred himself?"

"Isn't Director Qian the same? He had just tried to revenge for Qian Fei and in the end... he is arrested for corruption."

"That Qian Fei is unlucky. He had just left the Bureau for slightly more than an hour, and he met Chief Dong. Both were just chatting, and a flowerpot fell on his head, and he becomes an idiot."

"I heard the Jin Di Mansion's case's investigation had implicated Chief Hu, and he was given a warning from the higher-ups."

The officers suddenly stopped chatting and took a deep breath!

They were shocked when they think back about what happened!

Those who had gone against Chief Dong had all gotten themselves into trouble.

Everyone knew about the clashes between Dong Xuebing and Hu Yiguo. Since the start of their rivalry, Hu Yiguo had never won against Chief Dong. He even received a warning because of Dong Xuebing. Qian Fei also had grudges with Chief Dong, and what happened in the end? Jin Di Mansion was shut down, and Qian Fei became an idiot. The former County Party Secretary Chang Lei and Qian Shen wanted to demote and transfer Chief Dong. But less than a day later, one of them is arrested for corruption, and the other was transferred to a powerless position!

Damn!

Everyone was shocked by the outcome of those who had gone against Dong Xuebing. Is Chief Dong the reincarnation of the disaster star? Everyone who had gone against Chief Dong suffered.

The most miraculous was the flowerpot incident. Of all places, it landed directly on Qian Fei's head!

Soon, Fire Fighter Dong Xuebing had a new nickname in Tai Yan County. God of Plague Xiao Dong!

After work, Dong Xuebing noticed everyone in the Bureau looking at him differently and hiding from him. He thought to himself. What is wrong with everyone? Do I look so scary? When Dong Xuebing heard of his latest nickname from Qin Yong, he cursed! God of Plague?! What the hell is this nickname?! It's too degrading!

Dong Xuebing did not feel that he had brought misfortune to others. God of Plague?! Who did I harm to get this nickname?!

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Morning.

The air is fresh and cooling after a light shower last night. Outside of the windows, it is slightly foggy.

Knock, knock, knock... someone knocked on Dong Xuebing's bedroom. "Chief Dong, it's time to wake up." Yu Meixia said.

Dong Xuebing got up from his bed and rubbed his eyes. He yawned and said. "OK. Help me get a glass of water. I'm thirsty."

Dong Xuebing could hear footsteps walking away from the bedroom door. After a while, Yu Meixia, in her white sleep gown, entered the room with a glass of water. She still looked sleepy and seemed to have wake up not long ago. Yu Meixia saw Chief Dong, who was topless and blushed. She passed the glass of water to Dong Xuebing shyly and went to the closet to get a set of clothes for him. She laid the set of clothes, including socks, on the bed and tidied up the bed after Dong Xuebing got up. She asked as she folds the blanket. "Are you bringing breakfast to work, or will you have it at home?"

Dong Xuebing looked at Yu Meixia's legs and smiled. "I am not working today. Chief Liang had given me one week off."

Yu Meixia straightened her dress and said. "Chief Dong, I... I still have not thanked you. Thank you for helping my husband get revenge."

Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "What's there to thank? Moreover, it's my duty."

Yu Meixia released her hands on her dress and said gratefully. "I know you were under tremendous pressure and almost lost your job. I... I..., other than cooking and doing household chores, I don't know anything. I... I will do anything for you to repay you."

Dong Xuebing patted Yu Meixia's hand. "Don't mention it and go prepare breakfast. I will go for a run."

Yu Meixia nodded and left the room.

After getting dressed, Dong Xuebing went downstairs for some exercise. He started jogging out of the Public Security Family Quarters into nearby streets and alleys.

As Dong Xuebing ran pass a breakfast shop, he saw a few hooligans paying for their breakfast. One of the hooligans saw Dong Xuebing, and his face changed. He turned to his friends and whispered to them. Dong Xuebing could faintly hear the words 'God of Plague' and saw all the hooligans' face changed. They did not even collect their change from the shop owner and ran off.

Dong Xuebing had become famous in the County, and many people knew his nickname.

Dong Xuebing was mad. He was the one who caused the downfall of Jin Di Mansion and Qian Fei. At most, Qian Shen is included. But the transfer of the former County Party Secretary Chang Lei is none of his business. The evidence he found could not affect Chang Lei. It must be the County's Mayor who used the evidence, coupled with other means to force Chang Lei out of the County Government. There should be other City Government's leaders getting involved in this.

But now, everyone thinks it's the God of Plague who forced the County's Party Secretary away.

Who the hell did I offend?!

Dong Xuebing was frustrated. The Jin Di Mansion case is officially closed, but this case had lots of implications. Even the County's Party Secretary was implicated in it. Because of this incident, Liang Chengpeng gave Dong Xuebing one week off. Firstly, Dong Xuebing had worked too hard over the past few days. Secondly, he wants to keep Dong Xuebing away until the impact of this case is over. This is also a way to protect Dong Xuebing.

As Dong Xuebing was running, his phone rang."

Dong Xuebing did not see who the caller was and answered. "Hello? Who is it?"

"It's me. What are you doing?" Qu Yunxuan asked.

"Huh? I'm jogging." Dong Xuebing asked. "When are you coming to Yan Tai County? I miss you and want to do naughty things with you."

"Idiot! You want to get beaten up by me?"

"Hahaha. When are you coming? I thought you said you are going to Ruili to buy uncut raw jade stones?"

"I don't have the time. I had read up books on jade and the classification weeks ago, but I am busy because of the Spring Auction. The last auction's transacted price had increased our company's reputation, and lots of people had come to us to auction their items. Therefore, I didn't get to go to Ruili. I planned to hold a jade auction the Spring Auction. I will buy the uncut jade stones and let you evaluate them first. After that, we will put them up for auction. It will be more attractive than Spring Auction."

Dong Xuebing wiped his sweat and stopped jogging. "Alright. You can make the decision."

"The Spring Auction is starting next week. Are you attending?"

"Maybe not. I got to work next week. I will let you know if I can attend. Eh? It's already Summer now. How come you are still holding a Spring Auction?"

"Haha... Spring Auctions, Autumn Auctions are normally held at the end of the season. Many of the Spring Auctions are held in June or July, and Autumn Auctions are held in December or January. It doesn't matter if we are slightly late. There is too many auction house in Beijing, and we can't compete with them. So, we can avoid having auctions on the same date as them."

"That's right. Oh, I remembered something suddenly."

"What?"

"Err... I am thinking if I should get a car."

"Yes. It's more convenient to have a car. You should buy one."

"Err... Can you transfer some money to me? My bank account only has a few thousand RMB."

Qu Yunxuan laughed. "You ah... why didn't you tell me earlier? Our company still has 5 million in cash. How much do you need?" It's rare for a 10 million company to have 5 million cash. Only companies like Auction Companies or companies in particular trades can have so much cash. Typically, 2 million cash is considered a lot of ordinary companies.

Dong Xuebing thought for a while. "Why don't you transfer all the money to me? I will use it to make more."

"Stone gambling? Or are you going to use it for other things?"

"I still have not thought about it. Yan Tai doesn't have stone gambling places."

"Alright. I will transfer it to you now. But you need to hurry. The company still needs money for our next phase of marketing and need some money as emergency funds. If I don't have a few million with me, I will get nervous. After all, the Spring Auctions is starting."

"Don't worry. I promise to return 5 million to the company within this week."

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing returned home to have his breakfast.

Yu Meixia had gone out to send Yu Qianqian to school, and Dong Xuebing laid down on the leather sofa. He had thought of buying a car but felt it would attract too much attention. After the Jin Di Mansion case, Dong Xuebing had become a well-known figure in the County. Since he had already attracted so much attention, buying a new car does not matter much. Dong Xuebing's character is also not the type where he will remain low-profile, and having his car is more convenient.

How much is needed to buy a car?

Hmmm... let's stop thinking about getting a car now. I need to make money first!

Dong Xuebing thought deeply. He had accumulated quite a lot of BACKs during this period. Although he had used it recently, there should be around 20 minutes left. Should I go and look for authentic antiques? That requires luck and cannot be accomplished within 1 or 2 days. Stone Gambling? There are no stone gambling places nearby. Trade commodities? I am not good at trading, and I might lose money if I am not careful. Hmmm... what's left is only stocks. Dong Xuebing is familiar with shares trading, and he made his first pot of gold through the stock market. At that time, he only got 1 minute of BACK and had lots of limitations. But now, he has around 20 minutes. He will have more opportunities to make money.

The door opened.

Yu Meixia had returned home after sending her daughter to school. She wore clothes that covered up most of her body.

Dong Xuebing saw her and laughed. "Sister Yu, it's summer, and you are still wearing long sleeves and pants? You are not hot?"

Yu Meixia lowered her head and said softly. "I... I will change to a slip dress."

Dong Xuebing heard her and said. "Errr... I don't mean anything. You just wear what you want."

Yu Meixia still remembers Chief Dong mentioning that she looks sexy in a short slip dress. She bit her lips and returned to her bedroom. About 10 minutes later, she came out of her room in a short silky slip dress. This dress is not the usual dress she wore for sleeping. It's a sexy black silk dress.

Dong Xuebing was stunned. "You just bought this?"

Yu Meixia quickly replied. "You are not around that day, and a neighbor brought me out to a shopping mall. She said I look good in it and I bought it for... I... I am not sure if I look good in it."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Of course! You are stunning."

Yu Meixia blushed. "No... I feel... I look ordinary..."

If someone else said this, Dong Xuebing would think that a person is modest. But when Sister Yu said this, it is because she has low self-esteem. "Sister Yu, I need to tell you something which you might not like. Your character is too soft and has low self-esteem. You need to have more confidence in yourself. All of us are humans, and you don't need to think so lowly of yourself. You are so pretty and have a good figure. If you don't believe it, you can ask around. If you can find someone as pretty as you in the whole Yan Tai County... no... the whole Fen Zhou, I will follow your surname!"

Yu Meixia smiled embarrassedly. "Thanks for the compliments. I am not as pretty as what you said."

Dong Xuebing could tell Yu Meixia is feeling happy. After all, everyone likes to be complimented. "You should start learning dancing. I heard dancing can make one more graceful and cultivate self-confidence."

Yu Meixia replied softly. "Our neighbor also said the same things. But I don't know the basics and dance lessons are... too expensive."

"You can use my money first. How much is it?"

"No... No..." Yu Meixia refused. "You had helped us a lot, and I cannot keep getting money from you."

Dong Xuebing looked at her. "Hahaha. Alright. Come to my room. I will trade shares and make some money for you."

Yu Meixia got a fright and quickly waved her hands. "It's too risky. My husband had played with shares in the past and lost a lot."

Every time Dong Xuebing heard Yu Meixia mentioning her husband, he felt uncomfortable. He glanced at her and said. "You just need to buy the shares I bought. Do you think I will let you lose money? I know you don't have a trading account, but you should have a few thousand RMB, right? You can use my account first, and I will pass you your profits."

Yu Meixia nodded and didn't say a word.

"Let's go and look at the recent stock market. It's been a while since I monitor the stock market."

In the bedroom, Dong Xuebing sat down in front of his PC with Yu Meixia. They were looking at the stock market index graph.

After not following the market for about a year, the market index had dropped to a new low. About six months ago, the market was not doing well, and it fluctuated for a while before crashing two months ago. The line graph of the market almost looks like a playground's slide, and almost all the shares in different sectors had dropped. The average drop of the shares is around 3%.

Yu Meixia saw the graphs and looked at Dong Xuebing. "I think... I think we should not buy shares."

Dong Xuebing looked at the list of companies and frowned. "One of these shares will rise. With fluctuations means we will have a chance to make a profit."

Yu Meixia did not know much about the stock market and kept quiet. She took out a cigarette for Dong Xuebing and lit it for him. She saw Dong Xuebing staring at the monitor, and she starts peeling melon seeds for him.

Dong Xuebing noticed what Yu Meixia was doing and just opened his mouth to wait for her to feed him.

Yu Meixia blushed and placed the peeled melon seeds one into Dong Xuebing's mouth.

Dong Xuebing swallowed the seed and opened his mouth again.

Yu Meixia fed Dong Xuebing the second melon seed. This is a top-class service!

After eating more than a dozen melon seeds fed by Yu Meixia, Dong Xuebing became lazier. He doesn't even want to pick up his glass of water himself. He made Yu Meixia hold his glass and few him water.

After a while, Dong Xuebing said. "Sister Yu, rest for a while and stop peeling."

Yu Meixia put down the packet of melon seeds and picks up a paper fan to start fanning him. She was afraid Dong Xuebing would feel warm in the room.

Dong Xuebing could sense Yu Meixia's thoughtfulness and said. "Stop fanning. There is air condition in the room. Come closer and look at the stocks together."

Yu Meixia stop fanning and said. "I don't know about stocks."

"I will teach you. You know how to tell if the share prices rise or fall?"

"I know a bit."

Dong Xuebing shamelessly said. "Can you see it from so far? Why do you sit on my lap?"

Yu Meixia bit her lower lips and whispered. "I... I can see it from here."

"Cough... OK. I will teach you the basics of share trading. Do you see this? This means the prices are falling. The line is moving downwards. The fluctuations for all shares have a limit of 10%."

Yu Meixia points to a share on the screen. "Why is this share dropping so much? It's more than 10%."

The code for this share is 002603, Yi Ling Medical. It should be a pharmaceutical share, and the current price is around 30 RMB.

Dong Xuebing nodded. "This is a new share, which means today is the first day of listing on the stock market. On the first day, there are no limits on the rise and fall of the prices. From the second day onwards, the 10% limitations will be imposed on it." Nowadays, new listings cannot make money like before. That's why Dong Xuebing was not surprised to see new shares' prices plummet. After all, the overall market is not doing well.

Dong Xuebing patiently explained the stock market to Yu Meixia for the next few hours, while observing the fluctuations of the shares.

The market today was doing very poorly. The majority of the shares continued to fall slowly. This is not a good sign. Only a handful of shares rise, but the increase is only around 1 to 2 %. Dong Xuebing hesitated for a long time but did not use his BACK, as the profits are too little.

Around 2.30 pm.

"Sister Yu, help me monitor the market to see if any shares have high fluctuations."

Yu Meixia gave Dong Xuebing a 'not very confident' reply. "... OK."

There are only around 30 minutes before the market closed, and Dong Xuebing was bored. He went to the toilet, and when he came out, he looked at the clock in the living room. There's still 10 minutes before 3 pm. He returned to the bedroom and saw Yu Meixia's eyes glued to the monitor. She was moving the mouse around clumsily. Dong Xuebing laughed. "Are there any shares that shot up?"

Yu Meixia embarrassedly replied. "I... I don't know how to use the mouse."

Dong Xuebing smiled. "It's alright. Take your time. Let me see."

Dong Xuebing was stunned when he looked at the list of shares. Eh, how come so many of the shares which had stopped trading from reaching the 10% limit resume trading? Dong Xuebing checked the index graph and understood what happened. A large number of funds had entered the market, and the index is on the rise. All the shares are also moving upwards slowly. Dong Xuebing felt his opportunity is here. He opened a new window to show the top winners and losers list. When Dong Xuebing clicked on the various shares to look at their price charts, a share caught his eyes!

Yi Ling Medical. This new share had jumped from having 20% losses to become one of the top winners today!

Dong Xuebing remembered this company's share price was at around 30 RMB, and it's more than 40 RMB now!

Dong Xuebing paused for a while. He never expects to get such an excellent opportunity. Under normal circumstances, the maximum fluctuation a share has in a day is around 20% because of the higher and lower limits. But because this company is a new listing, there are no limitations, and that's why Yi Ling Medical has such high fluctuations today. Such opportunities are too rare.

OK! This is the share!

BACK 20 minutes!

Everything in front of Dong Xuebing's eyes flashed!

Dong Xuebing appeared in the toilet and was about to remove his pants.

Dong Xuebing looked at his watch and rushed back into the bedroom. "Sister Yu, move aside, please!"

Yu Meixia got shocked and quickly let Dong Xuebing sit down in front of the PC.

Dong Xuebing quickly click on Yi Ling Medical to look at the graph. The share price of this company is still around 30 RMB. Dong Xuebing quickly opened up the trading software and transferred the 5 million in his bank account into his trading account. After that, he used all his money to buy Yi Ling Medical shares. Five million is not a small amount, and after using all 5 million to buy Yi Ling Medical shares, the price rose by 10 cents.

Yu Meixia gasped. "You... bought the shares?"

Dong Xuebing smiled. "I had included your money too. Err... I will let you have 10,000 RMB."

Yu Meixia turned pale and looked at the monitor. "Isn't this share falling? You... you..."

"Don't worry." Dong Xuebing stood up and stretched. "We can stop monitoring the market now. We also cannot sell the shares today. We will continue tomorrow. Let's go and watch TV."

Yu Meixia frowned. "I... I still want to look at the stock market for a while."

Dong Xuebing knew 10,000 RMB is a lot to Yu Meixia. He rubbed his nose and sat beside her.

Yi Ling Medical – 30.32 RMB.

1 second... 5 seconds... 10 seconds... the share price remained the same.

Suddenly, a transaction of a few thousand lots came in, and the share price shot up to 32 RMB. A few thousand lots are considered a high transaction because the share prices are considered high for these small companies.

Yu Meixia cheered. "It's up! The share prices had gone up!"

Dong Xuebing smiled as he felt good to see Yu Meixia so happy. He seldom sees her so cheerful.

32 RMB...

34 RMB...

36 RMB...

In the following 10 minutes, the share price shot up, and when it almost reached 40 RMB, it dropped slightly. But after a while, a few more transactions came in, and the price exceeded 40 RMB!

In the end, Yi Ling Medical share price stopped at more than 40 RMB when the market closed.

Yu Meixia looked at Dong Xuebing excitedly. "Chief Dong, how did you know this share's price will go up?"

Dong Xuebing lied. "Through analysis."

"You... you are so smart." Yu Meixia believed Dong Xuebing.

The next morning, Dong Xuebing and Yu Meixia sat in front of the PC, waiting for the market to start trading.

Trading starts, but Yi Ling Medical share prices did not continue to rise. The current price is about the same as yesterday. Dong Xuebing does not have enough BACK to use and did not choose to hold on to the shares. When the market starts, he sold his 5 million worth of shares. After that, he checked his account, and his 5 million RMB had become 6.8 million!

1.8 million RMB of profits!!!

Dong Xuebing was overjoyed. This time, his returns are much higher than he went treasure hunting. But such opportunities are rare and uses a lot of his power. If not, Dong Xuebing will sit in front of the monitor every day.

Dong Xuebing shut down his PC and gave 4,000 RMB to Yu Meixia. "This is your profit from that 10,000 RMB."

Yu Meixia looked at the stacks of money and hesitated. "I... I did not come out with any money. You should keep it."

Dong Xuebing gave her a stare. "We agreed that you would invest 10,000 RMB, and these are the returns!"

Yu Meixia knew Chief Dong is using this as an excuse to give her money, and she is very grateful. "Thank you."

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It's a bright summer day, and the sun is shining brightly.

Dong Xuebing ate two dough sticks from the breakfast shop while on his way to ICBC bank to transfer the 5 million RMB back to Qu Yunxuan. The company still needs this amount to operate, and Dong Xuebing only kept the 1.8 million he earned from the stock market. This amount is sufficient for him to buy a new car and an apartment. The remainder is enough for him to spend for a long time.

On the way back to the Public Security Family Quarters, Dong Xuebing met Yu Meixia, who was coming back from the market.

Yu Meixia did not see Dong Xuebing and was using her phone. Her voice was soft and shy. "I... I am already home... how about another day? I am busy today... I need to cook for Chief Dong... Yes... sorry... Next time... Ok..." Yu Meixia was speaking softly and seemed to be afraid others might hear her. After hanging up, she sighed.

Dong Xuebing walked over. "Sister Yu, who are you talking to?"

Yu Meixia got a fright and quickly waved her hands. "No one..."

Dong Xuebing felt jealous, but still, maintain a smile on his face. "A guy?"

Yu Meixia lowered her head.

Dong Xuebing looked at her and asked. "He is after you and wants to date you?"

Yu Meixia lowered her head lower and blushed. "He is a Police officer, whom I got to know when doing the transfer of my household registration. He... these few days... he kept calling to ask me out. But Chief Dong, I did not agree to meet him... I only had a meal with him on the day he helped me complete the registration. He had helped me, and I couldn't reject his invitation. If not, I will never have lunch with him... really..."

Dong Xuebing was pissed. "It's fine. If he asked you out again, go ahead. You don't need to worry about me."

Yu Meixia panicked. "I... I will delete his number now and will not contact him in the future."

Dong Xuebing smiled. "You no need to delete his number. Let's go. If you are not going out on a date with him, we will go home now."

Yu Meixia looked at Chief Dong's face secretly. She could not tell if Dong Xuebing is angry or not.

Dong Xuebing was not very angry with Yu Meixia. Yu Meixia should have her circle of friends. Furthermore, she is not young and still has a daughter. Even if she wants to find a new partner, Dong Xuebing also has no reason to stop her. But no matter what, Dong Xuebing still felt jealous as he does have some feelings for her.

After entering the house, Yu Meixia asked Yu Qianqian. "Sister Luan had left?"

Yu Qianqian put down her book and nodded. "Teacher Lian had gone to school. Big Brother, you are back!"

Dong Xuebing smiled and patted Yu Qianqian's head. "Why are you not in school today?"

"It's almost the end semester exams, and our teacher let us revise our school work at home."

"Ok. Go and prepare for your exams. You must do your best." Dong Xuebing promised. "If you are in the top few students at your school, I would buy you anything you want."

Yu Qianqian jumped up excitedly and got back to her room to study.

After the bedroom door is closed, Dong Xuebing smiled and asked. "My mum is here earlier?"

Yu Meixia nodded. "Sister Luan brought some fruits over."

After a while, Yu Meixia went to the kitchen to wash the fruits.

Beep, beep, beep. It's the notification for SMS. Dong Xuebing, who was sitting in the living room watch TV, saw Yu Meixia looking out of the kitchen secretively from the corner of his eyes. She took out her phone and read the SMS. After that, she wiped her hands and started tapping on her phone. She seems to be typing a reply, but she is very slow. She took about 10 minutes to type a response.

Dong Xuebing felt jealous again and went into Yu Qianqian's room.

"Big Brother." Yu Qianqian looked up at Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing closed the door behind him and asked softly. "Is your mother dating someone?"

Yu Qianqian blushed. "I... I don't know. But these few days, someone had been calling her. I asked her who that was, and she says it's a Police officer from the household registration department."

Dong Xuebing continued asking. "Have you met him? How does he look like?"

"No. I had not met him."

"Ok. It's fine. Carry on with your revision." Dong Xuebing left the room and went to the kitchen.

Yu Meixia, who was still trying to reply to the SMS, quickly put down her phone. "The fruits will be ready soon. Please give me a minute."

Dong Xuebing smiled. "Sister Yu, just carry on with your SMS. I am not in a hurry. Oh, is it that man from the Household Registration? How is his character?"

Yu Meixia looked at Dong Xuebing and replied softly. "I think his character is quite good."

Dong Xuebing asked. "What about his family's condition? How many people are there in his family?"

"He is the only son, and his family's condition is considered good. He is living with his parents." Yu Meixia replied and quickly explained. "I did not ask him about these. He is the one who told me about his family. Chief Dong... Actually... I..." Yu Meixia stuttered. "Chief Dong, can I discuss something with you? I... I would like to move out with Yu Qianqian."

Dong Xuebing was surprised, and his mood got worse.

Yu Meixia quickly explained. "I don't mean anything. I just feel that staying here will... bother you."

Dong Xuebing sighed in his heart. "When are you leaving?"

"I will look for an apartment nearby in the afternoon." Yu Meixia continued. "I will still come back every day to prepare your meals."

Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "Just leave the fruits there and bring your identification card and household register with you."

Yu Meixia was stunned but dared not ask where they are going. She went to her room to changed and brought her identification card with her. They walked out of the family quarters, and she asked. "Chief Dong, we... are we going to rent an apartment?"

"Yes."

Hua Mei estate. This is a one-year-old mid-level estate nearby and is in a convenient area. There are shops and food nearby. The taxi stopped in front of the estate, and Dong Xuebing entered the estate with Yu Meixia behind him. Yu Meixia was feeling uneasy and didn't understand why Chief Dong had brought her here. The rent for this place is expensive. Furthermore, this is a new estate. Will there be units for rent?

The showroom for this estate was removed, and it's the building management who is handling the sales now.

Dong Xuebing looked around and knew most of the units are taken up. He entered the building management office and asked. "Are there any new units available?"

Yu Meixia was stunned. "Chief Dong, you are..."

A woman, in a business suit, replied. "All the units are sold, and we only have one showroom unit left."

Dong Xuebing thought for a while. "Alright. Show me that unit."

The showroom unit is to cater to buyers to view the actual apartment. The partitions and layout of the unit are the same as the rest of the apartments in the building. But usually, they are located on the ground floor. These units are fully renovated and slightly cheaper.

This showroom unit is located in Apartment building 1, unit 101, and is fully furnished.

Dong Xuebing looked around and was satisfied with it. "How big is this unit, and how much is it?"

The woman replied. "This is a two-bedroom unit, and the floor area is around 80 sqm. The total is about 300,000 RMB, and it's 4,100 RMB per sqm." This apartment is considered expensive in Yan Tai County. But compared to Beijing, where per sqm cost tens of thousands, this is nothing.

Dong Xuebing asked a few more details and walked around the unit.

Yu Meixia also liked this unit, and she was also looking around.

Dong Xuebing knows what Sister Yu's feelings. A few years ago, after Dong Xuebing's family sold their house, his mother and he kept thinking of getting their own home again. It's different from renting a house to live in as no matter how grand the rented house is, it still does not belong to them.

After an hour later, Dong Xuebing told the female staff. "Thank you. We will look around first."

After that woman left, Yu Meixia asked. "Why are you viewing this apartment?"

Dong Xuebing did not say much and took out a bank card and passed it to Yu Meixia. "The pin is my birthdate. I am a civil servant, and it is not suitable to use my name. You will buy this apartment under your name and make full payments for it. If the building management cannot process the transaction today, then you place a deposit first."

Yu Meixia gasped. "You... You want to buy this apartment?"

Dong Xuebing nodded. "I will wait here for you."

Yu Meixia knows Chief Dong is wealthy, and when he helped her pay her debts, he took out 200,000 RMB at once. Yu Meixia does not know where Chief Dong got his money from, and even wonder if he had received bribes. But until she saw Dong Xuebing trade shares the day before, she understood. Yu Meixia saw Chief Dong keeping quiet, and she dares not ask anything. She took the bank card with her and walked to the Building Management office.

Yu Meixia returned after about an hour and returned the bank card and receipt to Dong Xuebing. "The transaction is completed."

Dong Xuebing took the bank card from her and asked. "Is it fully paid?"

"Yes. They say we can move in today. But there is still some paperwork which we need to complete a few days later."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Let's go."

Yu Meixia pushed the receipt to Dong Xuebing. "This is the receipt. You..."

"Leave it with you first."

It was about noon when they got home. Yu Qianqian is in the living room, drinking a can of Coke. "Mum, Big Brother, where did you all go? I am hungry."

Dong Xuebing replied with a heavy heart. "We went to buy an apartment."

Yu Qianqian's eyes got bigger. "Buy an apartment? Big Brother, don't you have an apartment now?"

Yu Meixia wiped her daughter's face gently. "The apartment your Big Brother is living now belongs to his unit."

Dong Xuebing sat down on the sofa and waved them over. "Qianqian, Sister Yu, come over. I have something to speak to you all." The mother and daughter pair walked over, and Dong Xuebing continued. "You all go and pack your things, and you two will move to Hua Mei estate today."

Yu Meixia was shocked. "How can we do this?! We... renting a room is enough!"

Dong Xuebing shook his head. "Sister Yu, I will give you this apartment, and this is also the last time I help you."

Yu Meixia shook her hands. "No... no... we cannot accept any more things from you. That apartment is almost 400,000 RMB. I..."

Dong Xuebing interrupted her. "Sit down and listen to me. Sister Yu, I am much younger than you, and I should not be telling you this. But... at your age, and Qianqian is still young. It's not easy to bring her up alone. You should also find a partner. Erm... that Officer from the household registration department is on good terms with you, right? You should decide for yourself. If you think that man is good to you and Qianqian, you two should be together."

Yu Meixia was about to burst into tears. "No... Chief Dong... it's not like this!"

Dong Xuebing interrupted her again. "Being my helper is not a long term solution, and you should live your own life. That man is still living with his parents and doesn't have his own house? If you two decided to be together, you all could live there after you all got married. Just treat that apartment as a wedding gift from me. Oh, I will help you find another job sometime later. If you got married, you should stop working as a helper."

Although Dong Xuebing was not willing, he still respected Yu Meixia's decision. Everyone who knew Dong Xuebing knows that he treats his friends and relatives well, even better than treating himself. He had considered about Yu Meixia's future. With an apartment, a husband, and a new job, she should not be suffering in the future.

Yu Qianqian's eyes turned red. "Mum! Do we have to go?"

Yu Meixia bit her lower lips and was holding back her tears.

Yu Qianqian looked at Dong Xuebing and held her mother's arm. "Mum! I... I don't want to go! Can we stay here?" Yu Qianqian had not met that Officer from the household registration department, but she knew that no one would treat her better than Chief Dong. She loves this place and likes this Big Brother.

Yu Meixia gritted her teeth and said. "Chief Dong, I don't want other jobs. I... I will be your helper for the rest of my life."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "How can you say this? How can you still be my helper after you get married? This is not right."

"I... I will not get married again! That officer and I... we are not together! Really!"

"Then what if you find yourself a man in the future? Listen to me and accept that apartment. Anyway, that house is under your name, and you can stay there after you get married." Dong Xuebing was afraid he might stop her from leaving. "Alright. Go and pack your things."

Yu Qianqian panicked. "Mum! Mum!"

Dong Xuebing patted Yu Qianqian's head. "Qianqian, be good. I will visit you when I am free."

Yu Meixia could not hold back her tears any longer and cried!

Dong Xuebing could feel her heartache. "Sister Yu, don't be like this. It's not that we are bidding farewell forever."

Yu Meixia cried even louder. "Chief Dong... Sob... That officer and I are not together... Sob... I don't feel anything towards him... he is the one courting me... I... Sob... I don't know how to reject him... Sob... I don't have any intentions to get married again... I had never even thought about this... Sob... I don't want that apartment... I don't want anything..."

Dong Xuebing quickly wiped the tears off Yu Meixia's face. "Don't cry... It's my fault... I apologize, ok?"

Yu Meixia wiped her tears and said. "Please believe me... I don't have anything to do with him!"

Dong Xuebing was feeling troubled. He smiled. "Alright... I believe you. Stop crying. Don't let your daughter laugh at you."

"Sob... I want to rent a room outside is... is because Sister Luan told me... Sob... told me that you are involved in a lot of troubles... and you even force the County's Party Secretary to leave. Sister Luan is afraid that... Sob... someone might use Qianqian and me as an excuse to spread rumors about you... and it might affect your career... She wants us to move over to her apartment... Sob... I know you offended a lot of people because of me... and I don't want to create any more problems for you... that's why I want to rent a room outside... Sob... I don't want to move out... I want to stay here!"

Dong Xuebing realized that he had misunderstood Yu Meixia. Yu Meixia did not want to move out because she wants more privacy. It's his mother who is afraid he might get into more trouble. After the incident where Dong Xuebing smashed the Mercedes during his cousin's wedding, his mother was worried he would get into more trouble. That's why she wants Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian to move in with her!

Ah! What a blunder!

Dong Xuebing used his sleeves to wipe Yu Meixia's tears and console her. "Alright. If you don't want to leave, just stay. You can stay as long as you want."

Yu Meixia shook her head. "I cannot give you more problems. Sob... I rent a room and live with Qianqian. But I will still work for you."

Dong Xuebing stroked Yu Meixia's long hair. "Alright, alright... just do what you want. Can you stop crying?"

Yu Meixia's stopped sobbing after hearing Dong Xuebing's reply. "Then I will come over every day to cook and clean up the house for you, and will return to the rented room at night."

Dong Xuebing nodded.

Yu Meixia finally stopped crying and wiped her tears with a paper napkin.

Dong Xuebing shook his head helplessly. Crying, throwing tantrums are women's weapons against men. He had finally experienced it today. After Yu Meixia calms down, Dong Xuebing said. "Sister Yu, we had paid for the apartment, and we can't ask for a refund. Let's move to Hua Mei Estate together. We will still be living together, and no one will gossip about me there. I return to this apartment to stay once in a while. What do you think of this?"

Yu Meixia blushed. "I..., I will listen to you."

Yu Qianqian cheered and hugged her mother.

Yu Meixia looked at Dong Xuebing. "But that apartment must be under your name."

"I said that is my present to you. If you get married in the future, the apartment..." Dong Xuebing stopped when he saw Yu Meixia's eyes turning red again. "We should also think about Qianqian. Even if you don't want it, you can keep it as Qianqian's dowry."

Yu Qianqian lowered her head shyly and mumbled something.

Yu Meixia looked at her daughter and wiped her tears gratefully. "Thank you. I will earn money to repay you."

"What's there to repay? That apartment is my gift to Qianqian, and it's not for you. Hahaha."

Yu Meixia is already homeless, and her biggest worry is her daughter. She could no longer refuse Dong Xuebing's apartment as she needs to consider for her daughter's future. After Qianqian grows up, she will also get married and need her own house.

Dong Xuebing was satisfied with this outcome. He smiled and said. "Let's pack up and move to our new apartment!"

Yu Qianqian ran back to her room, excitedly to pack.

As Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian were packing, Dong Xuebing walked to the balcony and called his mother. "Mum, I just bought an apartment for Sister Yu. It's at Hua Mei Estate. Errr... but Yu Qianqian misses me, and I might stay there for a few days when I am free." He is the one who misses them and doesn't want them to leave. But he cannot tell his mother this.

Night.

Hua Mei Estate.

Yu Qianqian was still excited about the new apartment. She had been going in and out of every room since the afternoon.

Yu Meixia was also in a good mood. After being homeless for so long, she finally got her place.

Dong Xuebing had thought of buying an apartment for Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian sometime ago. He is still confused about whether Qu Yunxuan or Xie Huilan is his girlfriend, but he knows that if either one of them comes to visit him, Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian cannot be at his family quarters apartment. He will be seeking death if he let them remain there. In other words, this mother and daughter pair are time bombs, and Qu Yunxuan and Xie Huilan must not meet them. Now, with the new apartment for them, Dong Xuebing felt safer.

With it comes to relationships, Dong Xuebing is troubled and doesn't know what to do. Since he doesn't know what to do, he decided to stop thinking about it and enjoy his life now.

"Big Brother, where should I place this vase?" Yu Qianqian carried a big vase over.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "You are the owner of this apartment. You can decide for yourself."

"Oh... Then I will place it beside the TV console!"

Yu Meixia was afraid her daughter might break the vase and went over to help her. "Be careful."

Dong Xuebing also rolled up his sleeves and went over to help.

The apartment is fully equipped with furniture, but the home appliances will only be delivered tomorrow. Now, they can only shift the furniture around to their liking. After a while, all 3 of them sat on the sofa, panting. Yu Meixia took out her handkerchief to wipe the sweat on Dong Xuebing's forehead, and Yu Qianqian is hugging Dong Xuebing's arm.

Dong Xuebing smiled blissfully and wrapped his arms around Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian's waists. He stood up and brought them to the room. "I have bought an apartment, and now, I still need a car. Help me choose a car that suits me."

Yu Meixia felt Dong Xuebing's arm around her waist, and she blushed. She could feel Dong Xuebing is treating her as his family member, and she did not stop him. Since her parents' death and after her husband got addicted to gambling, she does not have this warm feeling again.

Dong Xuebing had a grin on his face. His Auction Company's total assets are worth close to 10 million, and he can be considered a millionaire. But all this while, he couldn't feel any changes. Having an apartment and a car will be a significant change in his lifestyle. After all, these are the things Dong Xuebing dreamed about four years ago.

A family, a house, a car, money, a good career...

Dong Xuebing felt his life had been fulfilled!

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The next morning, dark clouds covered the skies. The weather forecast says there might be a thunderstorm.

After breakfast, Dong Xuebing, Yu Meixia, and Yu Qianqian sat in front of the PC to discuss on which car to buy.

"Big Brother! This car is nice!"

"BMW? Will it stand out too much? What do you think, Sister Yu?"

"I still feel the car you are looking at earlier suits you better, and the price is reasonable."

"Accord? It is rare in Yan Tai County, but in Beijing, you can hit an Accord just by throwing a brick out of your windows. It is too common there."

"You... you should decide for yourself. I don't know about cars."

Dong Xuebing leaned back on his chair and put his hands around Yu Meixia and her daughter's shoulders naturally. He thought about what type of car to buy. A family saloon car? An off-road car? An MPV? Dong Xuebing was used to his unit's Buick MPV and felt a 7-seater is more convenient. At least, he can ferry more people. But a Buick MPV or a Honda MPV cost slightly over 200,000 RMB. Dong Xuebing is thinking of getting a more expensive car.

Dong Xuebing continued to surf the websites, and Yu Qianqian suddenly shouted. "A big Mercedes Benz!"

Yu Meixia looked at the monitor. "This looks similar to that Buick."

Dong Xuebing looked at the picture. This 6-seater Mercedes Benz is this year's latest model, and the exterior looks grander than the Buick and Honda MPV. This is one of the top tier MPV car. Dong Xuebing's eyes sparkled and felt this car is too beautiful. Both the exterior and interior are classy, and he checked at the price. An R Class 300L cost around 700,000 RMB. The R350L is around 800,000 RMB, and the most expensive R500L, 5.5L, is around 1.3 million RMB.

Dong Xuebing looked at the specifications and decided to buy this car!

Huh, but the price is ridiculously high. If he drives this car, will there be gossips?

Dong Xuebing thought for a while and called Qu Yunxuan. To prevent getting into trouble for driving this car, Dong Xuebing come up with a solution. He will get Aunt Xuan to buy this car and register it under their Auction Company. After that, he will drive the car to Yan Tai County for his personal use. If anyone wants to investigate him, he can claim that this vehicle belongs to his friend, and he had borrowed it. This way, he will save a lot of explanation on where he got his money from. Dong Xuebing wants to buy the most expensive model, R500L, costing 1.3 million. After buying the apartment, he still has around 1.4 million RMB. This amount is enough. After discussing with Qu Yunxuan, Dong Xuebing transferred his money to her.

Settled! In two or three days, the car should arrive!

Dong Xuebing sat down on the sofa, satisfied. He felt he is a spendthrift, as he spent almost 2 million RMB in two days.

Ring... ring... ring... Dong Xuebing's handphone on the side table rang. Dong Xuebing thought it was the delivery for his home appliances. His refrigerator and TV will be delivered today, and the air conditioner will be installed tomorrow. He picked up the phone and saw it's his cousin, Tang Jin.

"Hello? Xiao Jing?"

"Hehe... Brother, do you know what day is today?"

"What's the special occasion? Army's Day? It's still early. The Party's anniversary? It should be over."

"No wonder you are in the Government service. All you think is Army's Day and Party anniversary. Hahaha... it's my birthday today!"

"Ah... I forgot about it. Where are you now? How are you celebrating?"

"Birthday is just another day. But... Brother, are you at home? Can I bring someone along to look for you?"

"Who are you bringing? My Second Aunt?"

"Ah... I am not letting you know now. Just tell me if you are free."

"So, secretive? Alright. Do you know where Hua Mei Estate is? Just come over." After hanging up, Dong Xuebing smiled and turned to Yu Meixia. "Sister Yu, prepare more food for lunch. My sister is coming over. Oh, if you are free, help me get a birthday cake downstairs. Thanks."

Yu Meixia quickly grabbed her purse and went downstairs.

About an hour later.

Hua Mei Estate, Block 1.

Tang Jin was holding a young man's hand. "Hey, Liu Li, remember to watch your words when you meet my brother later."

Liu Li had got clean looks and looked like a student. He scratched his head and asked. "Why are we here to meet your brother first? What about your parents?"

Tang Jin gave Liu Li an angry stare. "What do you know? Now, it's my brother who decides our family. If he agrees to let us be together, no one else will object. Ah... stop scratching your head. You look like a fool. What's there to be nervous about? My brother dotes me, and if you don't make him angry, he will agree to our relationship. Liu Li! Do you want me as your bride? Ah?!"

Liu Li replied with an agonized look. "Of course."

Tang Jin let out a 'Hmph' and continued. "Then, you better put on your best performance in front of my brother."

Liu Li scratched the back of his head. "Err... What is your brother working as? How come he has the final say in your family?"

Tang Jin heard this and had a proud smile on her face. "You will know later!"

Liu Li lives in Wu Tian Village and is Tang Jin's High School classmate. During their school days, Liu Li fell in love with Tang Jin and always hung around her. After graduation, he started working and did not keep in touch with her until a class gathering some time ago. Liu Li did not forget about his feelings for Tang Jin and confessed to her after some drinks. To his surprise, Tang Jin accepted him, and they started dating.

Liu Li's family is not well to do. He works as an Auxiliary Police Officer in Wu Tian Village Station. He is still not qualified to be an official Police Officer. Tang Jin and Liu Li are in their twenties, and this is the right age for them to get married. But Liu Li is poor and does not have a good career. He is afraid Tang Jin's family will object. That's why they decided to prepare in advance by visiting Tang Jin's family first. But Tang Jin thought for a while and did not bring him to visit her parents first. Instead, she brought him to visit his older cousin. Liu Li is curious, but Tang Jin is too overbearing, and he dares not to ask too many questions.

"I am going to press the doorbell. You better prepare yourself!" Tang Jin gave Liu Li a kick to his feet.

"Yes." Liu Li straighten his back nervously.

Ding Dong... ding dong... The door opened, and a cute little girl opened the door shyly. "Sister Tang?"

Tang Jin smiled. "Xiao Qianqian! Hurry and let me in! Where's my brother?"

Yu Qianqian had met Tang Jin during Luan Ying's wedding, but other than with Dong Xuebing and her mother, she is shy towards others. "Big Brother is using his computer in his room." Clack! Yu Qianqian opened the metal gates, and she saw Liu Li. She quickly turned and ran away, as she is afraid of meeting strangers.

Liu Li was stunned by this little girl's pretty looks. After he entered the house, he was stunned again by a pretty woman in the kitchen.

Tang Jin waved towards the kitchen. "Aunt Yu, I'm here for a visit. Are you preparing for lunch?"

Yu Meixia heard Tang Jin and quickly replied. "Xiao Jin, have a seat. I will prepare tea for you all."

Tang Jin said. "No need. I will pour myself."

At this time, Dong Xuebing walked out of his room and was surprised to see Liu Li.

Tang Jin laughed and greeted Dong Xuebing first, before introducing Liu Li. "This is my brother Dong Xuebing. This is Liu Li."

Liu Li felt this name is familiar and went up to shake Dong Xuebing's hand. "Brother."

Dong Xuebing finally understand and laughed. "No wonder you are so secretive. You got a boyfriend?"

Liu Li blushed and didn't know how to reply.

Dong Xuebing sat down on the sofa and started chatting with them. Dong Xuebing was surprised to know Tang Jin is dating someone. Her character is bold and overbearing. It is not easy to find a man that is willing to accommodate her. But from what he saw, Liu Li is giving in to Tang Jin, and he could tell Liu Li likes her.

After chatting for a while, Tang Jin suddenly remembered something. "Hey, Liu Li, you still don't know who my brother is?"

Liu Li scratched the back of his head, embarrassedly. "Your brother is..."

Dong Xuebing slapped the back of Tang Jin's head lightly. "Why do you think everyone must know me? Am I that notorious?"

Tang Jin laughed. "I forgot to tell you that Liu Li is an Auxiliary Office at Wu Tian Village Station."

Dong Xuebing nodded and looked at Liu Li. "Is your work tiring? Working at the Police Station is not easy."

Liu Li replied cautiously. "It's alright. My job is to handle some minor disputes between the villagers. Other than working overtime, it is not very tiring."

Dong Xuebing patted his shoulder. "Work hard and watch out for your safety."

After a while, Liu Li went to the toilet. Tang Jin pushed Dong Xuebing with her shoulder and whispered. "What do you think of Liu Li?"

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Not bad. He looks like a righteous man."

Tang Jin gave Dong Xuebing a stare. "What do you mean by he looks righteous? He is a righteous man. When we were still in school, the teachers seldom scold him even though his grades are not good. There is one time during a school outing. He found 500 RMB and gave it to the teachers. Another time..."

Dong Xuebing interrupted her. "What matters most is you like him."

Tang Jin asked excitedly. "That means you agree to us dating?"

Dong Xuebing picked up his teacup and took a sip. "You are not my daughter. What's the use of me agreeing? Has Second Aunt and the rest met him?"

Tang Jin crossed her legs and said, worrying. "I still have not told them. I'm afraid my parents will look down on him. Liu Li's family's financial condition is worse than our family."

Tang Jin stopped talking after Liu Li came back from the toilet. Dong Xuebing asked Yu Meixia if lunch is ready and brought Tang Jin and Liu Li to the dining table. He took out the birthday cake and lit the candles.

After lunch, Tang Jin patted her tummy and whined. "I'm so full!"

Yu Qianqian loves to eat cakes, and she had also stuffed herself. After lunched, Yu Meixia chased her back to her room to do her revision.

Tang Jin saw only Dong Xuebing and Liu Li were in the living room, and she kept looking at Dong Xuebing's face. Dong Xuebing knew she must have some requests from him when she comes over. He smiled and did not say anything. He offered Liu Li a cigarette, but the latter does not smoke.

Tang Jin quickly moves closer and picks up the lighter from the table to help Dong Xuebing lit his cigarette.

Dong Xuebing took a puff and asked. "Look at you... Tell me, what do you want from me?"

Tang Jin smiled embarrassedly and took a glance at Liu Li. "Brother... let me tell you about what Liu Li had done at his station. He may only be an Auxiliary officer, but he is very capable. There was once a robbery case, and the robber has got a knife with him. The other two officers dare not to stop that robber, and it's Liu Li who pinned down the robber from the back. Another time, Liu Li single-handedly arrested two car thieves..."

Liu Li quickly interrupted. "One of the two car thieves is arrested by a group of officers."

Tang Jin gave Liu Li an angry stare. "Shut up and drink your tea!"

Liu Li kept quiet embarrassedly. He was puzzled why Tang Jin is telling her cousin about his work.

Dong Xuebing understood what Tang Jin wants and smiled. "Not bad. As an officer, you should not step back when facing criminals..."

Tang Jin saw Dong Xuebing is going to start his speech and quickly interrupted him. "That's right. Liu Li is a good officer, right? With all his credits, even if he is not promoted to be the Station Chief, he should at least be promoted from an Auxiliary Officer to a Police Officer, right? In his station, only he is capable. The rest of the officers cannot be compared to him.

Dong Xuebing laughed. Arresting two thieves is considered a big achievement? You still want him to be the Station Chief?

Liu Li blushed. He wanted to say something but dare not.

Tang Jin saw Dong Xuebing not replying and moved closer to hold his arms. She swung his arm and asked childishly. "Brother, I know you treat me well. Liu Li will be your brother-in-law soon. Can you help him convert to a Police Officer? Please..." Tang Jin was afraid that her parents would object to their relationship and wanted to help Liu Li get promoted to a Police Officer. There's a huge difference between an Auxiliary Officer and a Police Officer. If Liu Li becomes a Police Officer, her parents will have no objections.

Dong Xuebing thought for a while and did not say a word.

Tang Jin saw this and start swinging Dong Xuebing's arm harder. "Brother... Just treat this as my birthday present, ok?"

Dong Xuebing gave Tang Jin a light knock on her head. "Alright... alright... stop swinging my arm."

Tang Jin smiled." That means you agree?"

Dong Xuebing turned to Liu Li and asked. "Who is in charge of your station?"

Liu Li blinked. "It's Bureau Chief Qin."

"Qin Yong?"

Liu Li was surprised. "You know Chief Qin?"

Tang Jin starts to bootlick. "Of course. My brother knows everyone."

Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "Alright. Just sit here. I will call and ask. It's not easy for an Auxiliary Officer to be converted to a Police Officer. You need experience and results. Have you just joined the Auxiliary Officer for not long, right? I will try it."

Tang Jin laughed. "Brother, how can there be anything you can't achieve? With your help, this is not a problem!"

Dong Xuebing entered his room and called Qin Yong. "Hello, Brother Qin. Have you taken your lunch?"

Qin Yong laughed. "I just finished my lunch. Brother Dong, are you asking me out for a drink?"

"Hold on... even three of me is no match to you when it comes to drinking... Hahaha." After chatting for a while, Dong Xuebing said. "Oh, I have a friend working as an Auxiliary Officer at Wu Tian Village Station. His name is Liu Li. This young man is quite hardworking. Do you think he can be converted to a Police Officer?"

Qin Yong laughed and replied. "Since you, Chief Dong, is asking, how can I reject you? Liu Li? Hmm... I had not heard of this name before. Let me ask around first. If he has no problems, I will settle it for you."

Dong Xuebing replied. "Thank you. I will treat you to dinner some other day."

"Hah... It's only a small matter."

After coming out of the room, Tang Jin looked at Dong Xuebing. "How is it?"

Dong Xuebing did not give her an answer. "Wait. I also don't know the result."

About 10 minutes later, Liu Li's phone rang. Liu Li saw the number and was surprised. He said it's his Station Chief and quickly answered. "Hello, Chief Li... Yes... yes... Identification Card and fill-up the form? You mean... Ah... Thank you... Yes... I will... Thank you, Chief Li." After hanging up the phone, Liu Li said in a daze. "My Station Chief told me to fill up a form tomorrow. I will be transferred to Public Security as a Police Officer."

Tang Jin hugged Dong Xuebing by his neck. "Thank you, Brother! I love you!"

Liu Li also thanked Dong Xuebing excitedly. "Thank you!" Liu Li had never thought he would be promoted to be a Police Officer. He is not good at interacting with others and is not very fit. He also does not have any outstanding achievements. But to his surprise, a phone call from Tang Jin's cousin and his promotion is settled.

Tang Jin poked Liu Li's side and proudly asked. "Now, you know who my cousin is?"

Liu Li paused and asked: "Who?"

Tang Jin rolled her eyes. "Stupid! You are working at the County's Police Station, and you never heard of Chief Dong?"

Chief Dong?

Liu Li was shocked and blurted out. "It's God of plague..." He realized what he said was rude and quickly shut up.

Tang Jin stared at Liu Li angrily. "What did you say?!" She had also heard of Dong Xuebing's nickname.

Dong Xuebing was frustrated. "Am I that famous? Who is the one who gave me this nickname? How come everyone knows about it?"

Liu Li thought to himself. How can you not be famous? In Da Wang Village, you fought against seven men. Three of the seven men are disfigured, and 2 of them are still in the hospital. The four suspects in the abduction case were all shot in the legs, and all of them were crippled. Qian Fei, Qian Shen, and the former County's Party Secretary Chang Lei... all those who had grudges with you do not have any good endings. Under such circumstances, how can you not be famous?!

Liu Li was panicking and didn't know what to do. He had never expected Tang Jin's cousin is the infamous God of Plague Chief Xiao Dong~

Dong Xuebing saw Liu Li's reaction and sighed...

Damn! I am notorious now...

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Two days later.

The rain had finally stopped in the morning, and a rainbow appeared among the clouds.

Dong Xuebing had returned to the Public Security Family Quarters yesterday. Some of the home appliances he ordered were still not delivered, and Yu Qianqian is preparing for her final exams. So, he did not ask Yu Meixia to come over to cook for him. He made her stay at Hua Mei Estate for a few days to receive the deliveries and supervisor Yu Qianqian's revision. It's noon, and Dong Xuebing went to the fridge to see what ingredients are left. He just wants to fill his stomach and watch TV on the sofa.

Beep... Beep... It's the notification for SMS.

Dong Xuebing picked up his phone and was surprised. It's an SMS from Xie Huilan. Sister Xie always calls him and had never sent SMS to him. He read the contents and was stunned. 'God of Plague Xiao Dong. This nickname is awesome!'

Dong Xuebing knew this SMS is not sent by Xie Huilan, and he replied. "Xiao Hao?"

The other party immediately reply. "Hehe... Brother-in-law, how do you know it's me?"

Dong Xuebing speechlessly typed a string of words. "When did you see your sister speaks like this? Where did you hear of God of Plague?"

Xie Hao: "Hehehe. From my Sister, of course. My Sister told me that you stirred up lots of troubles in your County."

Dong Xuebing slapped his forehead. Damn! Bad news spread faster. Even Sister Xie and Xiao Hao know about this. "Where is your Sister?"

Xie Hao: "She is upstairs. Oh, she told me to inform you that she will be going over to your County these two days."

Dong Xuebing: "Ah? Is she here for a holiday? There is nothing here. Who else is coming with her?"

Xie Hao: "Just my Sister alone."

Dong Xuebing: "Is she here for work?"

Xie Hao: "Secret. Hehe. You will know when my Sister got there." He ended the SMS with a smiley face.

Xie Huilan is coming over? Dong Xuebing was glad that he had bought a new apartment. If Sister Xie comes over and sees the beautiful mother and daughter, Dong Xuebing can't imagine how she will react. Now, Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian had moved out, and he got nothing to worry about. Holiday? Work? Never mind. He is currently on leave from work and can accompany her around.

When Dong Xuebing thinks about Xie Huilan, he remembered what he had done to her stockings.

Suddenly, Dong Xuebing's phone rang. It's Qu Yunxuan's secretary, Xiao Tao.

"Hello, Brother Dong, I had arrived in your car."

"Ah... that's fast. Sorry to trouble you. Thank you."

"It's not troublesome. I am now at the commercial street junction. Where should I go?"

"Alright. Just wait there for me. I will go over now."

Dong Xuebing grabbed his wallet and phone and took a Taxi to commercial Street.

Xiao Tao was on the phone when Dong Xuebing reached. She saw Dong Xuebing and passed him the keys and some documents, before leaving for the Provincial City. She was going there for work and got to rush back to Beijing at night. Dong Xuebing knew Yun De Auction's Spring Auction would be starting soon, and this is their busiest period and did not stop her. After Xiao Tao left, Dong Xuebing stood there to admire the Silver White Mercedes Benz R500L.

The design of the car is sleek and luxurious.

After a while, many passersby noticed this car and started gathering to admire it.

Dong Xuebing knew there are not many good cars in Yan Tai County, and driving this Mercedes around will stand out. He got into the vehicle, grabbed the steering wheel, and admire the interior fittings. After a while, he started the engine and drove to the outskirts of the County's town. There are not many cars around and Dong Xuebing speed along the roads. He felt this Mercedes MPV's performance is on par with Aunt Xuan's S class and is much better than the rest of the MPVs.

Feels good!

Dong Xuebing drove to the County's Management of Motor Vehicles Office to register a local number plate.

Dong Xuebing is also in the government service and had no trouble with the application. Even the Department head came out to receive him personally. Dong Xuebing had nothing to do and chatted with him for a while. They talked about the shuffling of the County Government's Leaders. After the County's Party Secretary is transferred away, the Publicity Department Head gone, everyone is guessing who will be taking over these positions. The City Government has a Party Committee meeting to discuss this.

These transfers and appointments are sensitive, as it will affect many people, including Dong Xuebing.

On the way home, Dong Xuebing thought about the days he was in Yan Tai County. Since the day he was transferred here, his work was not smooth sailing. Although nothing happened to him in the end, and he even dragged the Publicity Department Head and the County's Party Secretary off their seats, Dong Xuebing knew the importance of having a strong backing. Without strong backing, he will be restricted in a lot of things.

Backings? Where should he find the backing he needs?

Dong Xuebing is close to Liang Chengpeng recently, but Liang Chengpeng is not in the County's Party Committee. He is not powerful enough to be his backing.

Oh, Chief Liang's backing is the County's Mayor Xiang Daofa. He should be getting promoted to be the County's Party Secretary now. His coming promotion is all because of Dong Xuebing's credit. Without Dong Xuebing investigating Jin Di Mansion and getting those photographs and other evidence, Chang Lei will not be forced to step down. Xiang Daofa should be grateful to him, and with his help, Dong Xuebing's prospect in the County should be better.

Dong Xuebing felt his political wisdom had increased slightly. This is a great opportunity for him!

Dong Xuebing parked his car by the roadside and gave Liang Chengpeng a call.

"Chief Liang, I'm Xiao Dong."

"Oh, Xuebing."

"Err... when will you be free? If you are free, can I meet the Mayor to report on the progress of my work?"

Who is Liang Chengpeng? He immediately understood what Dong Xuebing wants. This is trying to get connected with the higher-ups. "Haha, let me ask for you." Liang Chengpeng has a good impression of Dong Xuebing. When his mother was admitted to Beijing Hospital, it was Dong Xuebing who helped him. Even if Dong Xuebing did not bring up this matter, Liang Chengpeng also wanted to introduce Dong Xuebing to the County's Mayor. In the past, he does not have an excuse. But now, after the County's Party Secretary is transferred out, it will be easier.

After hanging up the phone, Dong Xuebing waited nervously. If Mayor Xiang is willing to meet him, he will express his intentions to join his faction.

At the same time, Liang Chengpeng is speaking to Xiang Daofa over the phone.

Liang Chengpeng speaks directly. "Mayor Xiang, our Bureau's Chief Dong, had contributed significantly to the Jin Di Mansion case. He had almost single-handedly raided the Casino there and got all the evidence. I heard the City Government is very concerned about this case and felt Xiao Dong should report the details of this case to you personally." Liang Chengpeng did not mention that Dong Xuebing had expressed interest in joining the Mayor's faction. He is only creating an opportunity for both to meet. It is up to Dong Xuebing to leave a good impression with the Mayor.

Xiang Daofa frowned. "Xiao Dong? He is the one who started the investigation?"

Liang Chengpeng replied. "Yes. He is the one who got all the evidence."

Xiang Daofa shook his head. "I heard he is also the one who solved the case of our government's website being hacked."

Xiang Daofa thought for a while and said. "The Jin Di Mansion case is over. He doesn't need to make any reports to me."

Liang Chengpeng was stunned. "That Xiao Dong... You..."

Xiang Daofa interrupted Liang Chengpeng. "I am not meeting him now. Maybe there will be a chance for us to meet in the future."

Liang Chengpeng could tell the although Dong Xuebing had helped to bring the downfall of the Party's Secretary, Xiang Daofa does not have a good impression of him. Liang Chengpeng did not continue with the conversation and called Dong Xuebing after hanging up. "Xuebing, Mayor Xiang, is busy recently and does not have time for you."

Dong Xuebing was still waiting eagerly for Liang Chengpeng's good news, but after hearing what he said, he sighed. "I understand."

Liang Chengpeng was afraid that Dong Xuebing might have other thoughts and said. "This is the critical period for the higher-ups because of the manpower appointments. I will try to arrange a meeting for you in the future."

Dong Xuebing replied emotionlessly. "Thank you, Chief Liang. No need."

Liang Chengpeng knew Dong Xuebing's temper and sighed. He felt Xiang Daofa had not handled this matter well. How can he reject someone willing to join his faction? This will dampen Dong Xuebing's spirits. Maybe Mayor Xiang thinks that he is going to be the County's number one and does not need subordinates like Dong Xuebing. But Liang Chengpeng knew Chief Dong is not any ordinary subordinates. He is capable and has connections in Beijing. The nickname God of Plague appeared for nothing.

After keeping his phone, Dong Xuebing's face turned black. Xiang Daofa looks down on me? Dong Xuebing knew he is young and impulsive. But he had done Xiang Daofa a favor by forcing the County's Party Secretary out of the local government. If not, Xiang Daofa might have to wait 5 to 6 years before he got a chance to become the County's number one! Fine! Now, you are not even grateful for my help, and you don't even want to meet me? What sort of person are you?!

Dong Xuebing is someone who gives respect to the people who respected him. Since Xiang Daofa had shown this attitude, Dong Xuebing will not try to get close to him in the future. His foul temper does not allow him to bow his head. Dong Xuebing is someone who bears grudges. He will ignore Xiang Daofa if the latter wants to meet him or pull him over to his side in the future. Who doesn't have pride? Even without your protection, I will not die. Do you think you are somebody?!

After driving the car back to the Family Quarters, Dong Xuebing thought hard on where to find a suitable backing.

But Dong Xuebing does not know anyone in the County's Party Committee, and also does have the chance to know them. He cannot choose sides blindly as he might get into trouble.

Backing... who should I look for?

"Oh, Chief Dong?" Qin Yong and his wife walked over.

Dong Xuebing smiled and alighted from his car. "Chief Qin, Sister-in-law, you all had finished work?"

Qin Yong looked at that Mercedes MPV in shocked. "I am not working today. Hah, you bought a new car?"

Qin Yong's wife was also shocked by Dong Xuebing's car. Although she does not know a lot about cars, she knew this car cost at least 1 million RMB because of the brand. Qin Yong's wife was surprised. Her husband is only earning less than 5,000 RMB a month, and how long do they need to save to buy this Mercedes?

Dong Xuebing replied. "It's my friend's car. I borrowed it."

Qin Yong gasped. "This is a beautiful car. Does it cost 1 million?"

Dong Xuebing smiled. "It should be around that price. I am not very sure."

Qin Yong looked at Dong Xuebing and reevaluated his judgment of him in his heart. He does not know how Dong Xuebing got his hands on this car, but he is impressed with Dong Xuebing's guts. Even if Qin Yong can afford to buy this Mercedes Benz, he will not dare to buy it. This is too outstanding. Look at all the officers returning from work. Everyone is staring at this car, curiously.

Qin Yong found himself liking Dong Xuebing's daring character. He grabbed Dong Xuebing by his arms. "Chief Dong, you cannot escape today. Hahaha... Come over my place and try your sister-in-law's cooking. I am not boosting. Even the chefs in the five stars restaurants can't cook better than her."

Qin Yong's wife smiled embarrassedly. "I'm not that good."

Dong Xuebing couldn't reject Qin Yong's invitation. "Then I will trouble both of you. Let me go back and get a bottle of Maotai first. I still need to thank Brother Qin for his help yesterday." There was no one around, and Dong Xuebing did not hold back his words. If not, he had to watch his words. After all, they are in the government service and should not talk about these sensitive matters at home.

Qin Yong knew Dong Xuebing is referring to helping Liu Li gets promoted to a Police Officer. "Hah... It's only a small matter."

Qin Yong's apartment.

Qin Yong's wife had gone to the kitchen to prepare dinner. Qin Yong and Dong Xuebing were sitting in the living room smoking.

"Have you heard the news?" Qin Yong lowered his voice and said. "The City Government had held a Party Committee meeting. Our County's Publicity Department's Head is appointed. A non-party committee Deputy Mayor will be taking over that position. He had got the experience, and it's not surprising." Qin Yong was transferred from the Provincial Public Security and knew a lot of people in the City Government. His information is faster and more accurate than other people.

Dong Xuebing thought for a while and asked. "What about the Party Secretary?"

Even when no one is around, it is a taboo to discuss such sensitive topics. That's why Qin Yong lowered his voice and said. "Mayor Xiang will be taking over."

Dong Xuebing felt frustrated. Damn. This old bastard still gets to become the County's number one!

Qin Yong looked at Dong Xuebing. "Brother Dong, what's wrong?"

"Nothing." Dong Xuebing was too embarrassed to tell Qin Yong about him getting rejected by Xiang Daofa.

Qin Yong flicked his cigarette ash and continued. "There will be a chain reaction, and many people stand to gain from it. Hahaha... All of them should thank you." Chief Dong's raid on Jin Di Mansion had brought the downfall of Qian Shen and got rid of Chang Lei. This is considered a legend.

Dong Xuebing cursed in his heart. Thank me? It would be a blessing if Xiang Daofa did not hate me.

Dong Xuebing asked. "What about the Mayor?"

Qin Yong's face changed. "The previous few appointments are normal. But the appointment for our County's Mayor is weird."

Dong Xuebing has been thinking of getting a backing. Since the County's Party Secretary is ignoring him, then the new Mayor will be his best option. This is why Dong Xuebing is curious to know who the next Mayor will be. "Weird? Why is it weird? The new Mayor is not a from our County Government?"

Qin Yong nodded. "The higher-ups might not be pleased with our County, and this time, they arranged someone to be transferred over as our new Mayor."

Dong Xuebing looked at Qin Yong puzzledly. What's so weird about transferring someone into the County? When Dong Xuebing was with the State Security, Bureau Chief Zhen is also transferred in from other places.

Qin Yong explained. "The new Mayor is not transferred from the City Government, and not from the Provincial Government. It is from... the higher levels."

Dong Xuebing was shocked. "Central Government?"

Qin Yong smiled and nodded.

"Which department?"

"I still don't know the details."

Dong Xuebing was worried. The people from the Central Government were proud. Will the new Mayor accept him if he offered to stand by his side? Dong Xuebing thought about it and shook his head. Taking sides need opportunity and strategies. Even if the new Mayor accepts him, he will also not think highly of Dong Xuebing. What Dong Xuebing needed is a strong backing that will protect him even when he made mistakes. Hmm... this should be impossible. Why would the new Mayor help him? Even Xiang Daofa, who Dong Xuebing had helped, had ignored him.

Dong Xuebing sighed in his heart. He would rather give up looking for backing if his backing did not support him wholeheartedly.

Ring... ring... ring... Qin Yong's phone rang.

"Brother Dong, have some tea first. I need to answer a call." Qin Yong went into his room to take the call.

About 10 minutes later, Qin Yong returned. His wife had also finished cooking, and all her dishes were laid on the dining table. They started drinking Dong Xuebing's Moutai and had dinner.

"Sister-in-law's cooking is 100 times better than me." Dong Xuebing praised.

Qin Yong's wife laughed. "Thanks for your compliments. These are just simple home-cooked dishes."

Qin Yong asked. "Chief Dong, you know how to cook?"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "I cooked for myself in Beijing every day. It's edible but does not taste good. Haha... I must learn from Sister-in-law."

Qin Yong's wife laughed. "I only know how to cook and do household chores. As a woman, what else can I do?"

Qin Yong shook his head. "You are wrong. What's wrong with being a woman? Some women are very capable."

Dong Xuebing nodded in agreement.

Qin Yong drank a few mouthfuls of Maotai and started chatting. "Brother Dong, someone called me earlier and told me that our new mayor is a woman."

"Oh?" Dong Xuebing was surprised. It's rare for women to climb to the ranks of Divisional Chief.

Qin Yong smiled. "Can you all guess how old is our new Mayor?"

Qin Yong's wife guessed. "50?"

Qin Yong shook his head.

Dong Xuebing guessed. "40?"

"Let me reveal the answer." Qin Yong put up three fingers. "She is only 30. I was shocked when I heard this. A 30-year-old holding a Divisional Chief rank, and she is still a woman... Hahaha... I dare not say the whole country, but in the whole province, she must be the youngest Divisional Chief Rank officer. She is not going to be the head of a department in the Provincial Government or City Government. She is going to be a Mayor of a county at the grassroots level. I wonder what the higher-ups are thinking."

Dong Xuebing was surprised. A 30-year-old County Mayor? This is quite absurd.

Qin Yong's wife interrupted. "I think Xuebing can also get to Divisional Chief rank when he is 30."

Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "Sister-in-law, don't flatter me. My position as Deputy Bureau Chief is still not stable and was almost demoted recently. Oh, Brother Qin, do you know which Central Government's Department is our new Mayor from?"

Qin Yong replied. "I think she is from the Central Publicity Department."

"Ah?" Dong Xuebing felt something is wrong. "Do you know her name?"

Qin Yong thought for a while. "I forgot her full name. I recall her surname is... Xie... something... Lan."

Dong Xuebing gasped. "Xie Huilan?"

Qin Yong was startled and jumped. "Right... This is her name. You know her?"

Dong Xuebing almost cursed out loud. Of course, he knows her. That is his girlfriend. But Dong Xuebing was not drunk and knew somethings could not be revealed. There might be a conflict of interest, although he is not in the Finance Department or the Commission for the Discipline Inspection. If other people got to know Xie Huilan is his girlfriend, he might be transferred away.

Dong Xuebing quickly said. "I don't know her. I had only heard of her before."

Qin Yong exclaimed. "Ah... I forgot you are from Beijing. Is Mayor Xie very famous in Beijing?"

"You can say so..." Dong Xuebing wanted to tell Qin Yong that Xie Huilan is very famous. Her father is a Politburo Committee member, and her grandfather is the former CPC Chief Secretary. Before the age of 30, she is holding the position of the Central Publicity Department Deputy Chief. How can she not be famous? But Sister Xie had kept a low profile, and not many people know she is from the Xie family.

After dinner, Dong Xuebing walked home quickly. He laid on his bed and stared at the ceiling.

Damn!

Why is Sister Xie transferred to Yan Tai County as the Mayor? This is too sudden!

Dong Xuebing realized what Xie Hao meant in his SMS. Xie Huilan will be coming to Yan Tai County these two days. She is not here for a holiday or outstation. She is appointed here to be the Mayor! Dong Xuebing was still regretting giving that ungrateful Xiang Daofa evidence against the former County's Party Secretary. But now, Xie Huilan will be transferred here, and his mood got better.

Dong Xuebing's girlfriend is going to be the County's Mayor, and he does not need to consider looking for a strong backing!

Xie Huilan will be his strongest backing!

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That night, Dong Xuebing got into bed and slept.

But not long after he fell asleep, Dong Xuebing's phone rang. He had a few drinks with Qin Yong during dinner and was still feeling giddy. He reached out for his phone, but could not find it. He had to get up and look for his phone. It's almost 11 pm, and he wondered who is calling at this hour. It's an unknown number, and Dong Xuebing answered.

"Chief Dong, I am Party Secretary Xiang's secretary!"

"Oh, you have anything for me?"

"What is wrong with Hui Tian Village's security? Ah?"

"Security? What do you mean?"

"Party Secretary's relative was beaten up in Hui Tian Village! Go and handle it immediately!"

Dong Xuebing no longer felt sleepy. Is this person Xiang Daofa's secretary? Xiang Daofa's relative was beaten up by someone? This is not a small incident, but what's with your attitude? Does a secretary dare to be so commanding? Do you think I am your subordinate? No need to ask. It must be Xiang Daofa who got his secretary to call. If not, this secretary will not dare to order him. Dong Xuebing's impression of Xiang Daofa got worse. "I will call the Village Station and ask Station Chief Liu to handle it."

Secretary Zhou frowned and said. "If they can handle it, Party Secretary Xiang will not ask me to call you!"

Dong Xuebing was getting irritated. It's just a fight, and the other party will get slap with a fine. What's the big deal?

"Chief Dong, you must go and arrest the culprit now. I am waiting to report to Party Secretary Xiang!" Secretary Zhou hangs up the phone. It's not that he wants to give attitude to Dong Xuebing. It's because Xiang Daofa is furious over this incident.

Dong Xuebing immediately cursed after the line was cut. Xiang Daofa, I helped you become the County's Party Secretary and had expressed interest in joining your faction. Not only you ignore me and don't even want to meet me, and you still want me to help your relative? Also, what's wrong with your secretary's tone? Dong Xuebing remembered that when Xiang Daofa was still the Mayor, he was quite friendly. But he changed after he becomes the County's number one!

But no matter how unwilling Dong Xuebing is, he still needs to do what is required of him. If Party Secretary Xiang's relative is badly injured the area under Dong Xuebing, he also got to bear the responsibility. From Secretary Zhou's attitude, this should not be a small incident. Maybe Xiang Daofa's relative is badly injured.

On the way to Hui Tian Village, Dong Xuebing called Liu Dahai. "Old Liu, how's the situation?"

Liu Dahai knew what Chief Dong was asking, and he sighed. "I was just about to call you. I had just received a call about Party Secretary Xiang's relative getting beaten up. I am not sure what happened, but the attacker seems to be a relative of our Station's Police Officer."

Dong Xuebing understands why he was ordered to handle this incident. "Where is the location?"

"It's in a restaurant at the village's west entrance. I am on my way over."

"Ok. I will reach in a while. Control the situation when you reached." After hanging up, Dong Xuebing speeds up. Dong Xuebing is unwilling to handle cases that involve relatives of leaders, especially Xiang Daofa. Even if he handled it well, no one would appreciate his efforts. If the incident is not handled well, Dong Xuebing will be blamed and penalized.

Hui Tian Village.

West Entrance.

From far, Dong Xuebing could see a few police cars with blinkers on. He drove over and alighted.

"What's going on?" Dong Xuebing asked.

Chu Feng and a few other officers saw Chief Dong and rushed over. "Chief Dong, Station Chief Liu is inside speaking to the other party. Their leader is called Xiang Chengdong, and he is a distant relative of Party Secretary Xiang."

Dong Xuebing scolded. "Who is the one that attacked him?"

Chu Feng hesitated. "It's Da Leng, Er Leng, and their family members."

Dong Xuebing frowned. "Call them over! What are they thinking?"

After a while, Da Leng and his brother were brought over by Chu Feng. Dong Xuebing saw them and started scolding. "Do you know who you all are?! Auxiliary Police! Your job is to maintain law and order and not create trouble! As a law enforcer, you all should set an example for others! How can you hit people? Ah? Who gives you all the permission to do this? Look at yourselves! You all have got no discipline at all!"

Da Leng clenched his fist and his brother, Er Leng, eyes had turned red, like an angry lion.

Dong Xuebing turned to Chu Feng. "Where is Xiang Chengdong's injury? How bad is it?"

Chu Feng replied. "It is not serious. He just got punched in the face and is not badly injured."

Dong Xuebing was relieved to hear the injuries are not serious. If Xiang Chengdong is missing a hand or leg, he would not be able to answer to Party Secretary Xiang. "Party Secretary Xiang had ordered to punish the attacker severely. Bring all the attackers back to the station for investigation." Dong Xuebing points to Da Leng and Er Leng. "I will settle the score with you two when we get back!"

Er Leng gritted his teeth. "I had done nothing wrong! That person should be beaten up!"

Da Leng did not say a word, but from his angry expression, he agreed with his brother.

Chu Feng quickly tugged the two brothers' arms and said to Dong Xuebing. "Chief Dong, it's not what you think it is."

Dong Xuebing frowned and waited for Chu Feng to carry on. He also knows that Da Leng and his brother are simple villagers, and will not beat other people up for anything. There must be a reason behind this.

Chu Feng looked at the entrance of the restaurant and said. "The whole incident is like this. Da Leng and Er Leng's younger sister had returned home from her University and was having dinner with her family here. They happened to meet Xiang Chengdong and his drunk friends. Xiang Chengdong and his friends start to harass Da Leng's younger sister and even touched her. Da Leng's family members tried to stop them but were beaten up by Xiang Chengdong and his friends as they were outnumbered. Da Leng and Er Leng heard what happened and rushed over. Both sides fought again, and the other party called the police. We only know Xiang Chengdong was Party Secretary's relative when we arrived."

Dong Xuebing asked. "It's Xiang Chengdong and his friends who started the fight?"

Chu Feng nodded. "Also, other than Xiang Chengdong, who was punched, the rest of his friends were not injured. They are the ones who had beat others up. You did not see it. Da Leng's sister was badly beaten up, and her face is swollen. Da Leng's second uncle is also..."

Dong Xuebing stopped Chu Feng. "Bring me over!"

Chu Feng and the other officers entered the restaurant.

The restaurant is almost empty. Other than some passersby watching the commotion, there were four middle-aged men drinking beer and joking among themselves. Station Chief Liu Dahai and Deputy Station Chief Chen Fa are talking to them. This group of men should be Xiang Chengdong. But Dong Xuebing stood there and observed them for a while. None of them seems to be beaten up. They were still drinking and smoking happily!

When Dong Xuebing turns to the other side of the restaurant, his face changed.

At a table near to the windows, a middle-aged man, a young man, and a young girl were sitting there. That middle-aged man should be Da Leng's Second Uncle, and he was holding on to his arm, and blood was still flowing out from his nose. The young man was also the same. Bruises can be seen on his face, and there were bald patches on his head. His hair must have been pulled out by Xiang Chengdong and his friends. Dong Xuebing looked at that young girl. She should be Da Leng's sister. She was crying, and the left side of her face is swelled. One of her eyes is bruised, and she is missing one of her front teeth.

After Da Leng returned to the restaurant, he ran over to console his sister.

Er Leng was staring at Xiang Chengdong angrily and might rush over to beat them up anytime.

Chu Feng sighed. "These people are too ruthless. How can they beat up a girl like this?"

Dong Xuebing was furious. Secretary Zhou had called him to tell him that Party Secretary Xiang's relative was beaten up, and ordered him to come over immediately. Dong Xuebing thought the injuries were serious, and that's why he scolded Da Leng and Er Leng when he arrived. But the truth is not what he expected. Xiang Chengdong is beaten up? He is still drinking beer happily. It's them who beat others up! Damn! What the f*k is Xiang Daofa up to?!

Dong Xuebing walked over and asked. "Are there any fractures?"

Er Leng gritted his teeth. "This is Chief Dong."

That female student looked at Dong Xuebing. She is missing one front tooth, and her gums were still bleeding. "My Second Uncle's leg is broken. I don't have any fractures."

Dong Xuebing looked at Er Leng. "You don't need to say anything. Just bring your relatives to the hospital now."

Someone from the other group heard it and stood up. "No one is allowed to leave! Do you think you all can leave after beating us? This incident is not settled yet!" This man had a bit of bruise on his face and should be Xiang Chengdong. He is behaving like a hooligan.

Liu Dahai suppressed his anger and said. "Mr. Xiang. You all did not suffer any injuries. Just let this matter rest."

Xiang Chengdong sneered. "Not injured? Who gave me the bruises on my face? I am telling you now! This incident is not over! You are the Station Chief, right? Your men had beaten me up, and you think I will let it off so easily?" He pointed to Er Leng and his family. "The ones who hit us must all be arrested! Those two auxiliary officers must be fired! I also want 10,000 RMB for my medical compensations!"

Chen Fa knew Xiang Chengdong had drunk a lot. But what he said was too much.

Da Leng roared. "You had beaten up my Second Uncle and my sister! Why should we compensate for you?!"

A middle-aged man beside Xiang Chengdong laughed. "It's that girl who scolded us first. Serve her right for getting beaten up. Hurry up! Arrest them and give us compensation, and we will let this matter rest. You all want to drag this out? Fine. We will wait until your leader is here!" This man is Xiang Chengdong's childhood friend. When Xiang Daofa was still the Mayor, and Chang Lei was the Party Secretary, they restrained themselves. But now, Xiang Daofa had become the County's Party Secretary, and this group of friends behaved differently. With Xiang Chengdong, a relative of the County's Party Secretary around, all of them became arrogant.

Xiang Chengdong cursed and took out his phone to call Secretary Zhou.

Dong Xuebing stared at them. "Stop calling. If you all have anything to say, speak to me."

Xiang Chengdong glared at Dong Xuebing. "Who are you?"

Liu Dahai replied. "This is our Bureau Chief Dong."

"Oh, you are Chief Dong?" Xiang Chengdong laughed. "Fine. I will give you face today. You don't need to fire those two Auxiliary Police, but they need to compensate for our medical fees. The compensations must not be less than 10,000." Xiang Chengdong burped and continued. "Also, those people must apologize to us."

Da Leng and his family were furious. They were beaten up and still must compensate the other party? Ridiculous! Furthermore, their family is poor. Da Leng still has to borrow money from friends and relatives for his sister's school fees. Also, his Second Uncle's leg is fractured, and his sister is disfigured. They can't even afford the hospital bills now!

Dong Xuebing frowned. "I am here to settle this problem. Mr. Xiang, I believe you also don't want to blow up this matter, right? Let's not talk about the medical fees now. We should send the injured to the hospital first. As for the rest, we can discuss tomorrow." Dong Xuebing wants to wait until Xiang Chengdong sober up first.

Xiang Chengdong's face changed. "What happened today must be settled today! Why must I wait until tomorrow? If you all don't give me a satisfying answer, no one is allowed to leave!"

Xiang Chengdong's friends laughed and cheered. "That's right! Pay up! Pay up!"

One of the parties involved in the relative of the County's Party Secretary and everyone knows they will not be reasonable. The priority now is to calm Xiang Chengdong and settle this amicably. Dong Xuebing does not want to the County's Party Secretary to go after his Auxiliary Police.

Chen Fa thought for a while and said. "Our Auxiliary Officers might have some issues when handling this incident. We will punish them when we get back. But 10,000 RMB medical fees is too..."

Xiang Chengdong looked at Dong Xuebing impatiently. "You can't settle this too? Fine! Then I will speak to your Bureau Chief! I don't believe no one can give me a satisfying answer today!" He took out his phone while grumbling. "What the f*k is wrong with this place! I am only here for dinner and got to face these sickening people! Oh, Hello? Secretary Zhou? I am Xiang Chengdong... Yes. That Chief Dong is here, and he refuses to settle my problems for me... That's right... the ones who beat us up is their station's Auxiliary Officers. They are biased when handling this incident... I did not ask for more, but they should at least compensate my medical bills, right? ... That's right... Hahaha..."

After Xiang Chengdong ended his call, he cheerfully told his friends. "Come... let's continue drinking. Oh, help me watch them. If they don't compensate us, no one is allowed to leave!" He pointed to Da Leng and his family.

All the officers there were angered by Xiang Chengdong's attitude. He is too arrogant!

Dong Xuebing wanted to rush over and kill him with one kick. But Xiang Chengdong had Xiang Daofa backing him, and no matter how angry Dong Xuebing is, he got to bear with it.

Liu Dahai walked over and whispered. "Chief Dong, why not we just compensate them. This will not end well if it blows up."

Dong Xuebing frowned and did not say a word.

Chen Fa added. "We cannot afford to offend these people. I know Da Leng and his family do not have money. Can we use our station's fund to help him pay this sum of money first?"

Dong Xuebing looked at them. "They had beaten others up, and we still have to compensate them?"

Chen Fa sighed. "We got no choice. If they refuse to leave, Party Secretary Xiang..."

Ring, ring, ring... Dong Xuebing's phone rang. It's Secretary Zhou calling him. Dong Xuebing is deliberating if he should answer this call.

Xiang Chengdong laughed and looked at Dong Xuebing. "Hurry up and answer your phone! We can all go home after this problem is settled! If not, you also can't leave!"

Dong Xuebing's anger is building up. He walked out of the restaurant and answered the call. "Hello."

"Chief Dong! Can't you even settle such a small issue? Ah? How am I going to report Secretary Xiang?!" Secretary Zhou is furious. The relative of the Party Secretary is beaten up, and Dong Xuebing is not arresting the other party. What is he thinking?!

Dong Xuebing replied coldly. "Secretary Zhou, you don't know what happened here. It's not Xiang Chengdong who was beaten up. I am now at the scene. Xiang Chengdong was only punched once, and he is perfectly alright. The other party consists of one old man, one young man, and a girl. They are the ones who are badly beaten up. One of them even had a fractured leg, and the girl is disfigured. The conflict started because Xiang Chengdong harassed that girl. Xiang Chengdong is the one who started this incident. If I am going to handle this..."

Secretary Zhou interrupted impatiently. "You can't handle this? Fine! I will get someone else!"

Dong Xuebing frowned. "It's not I can't handle this. I am only afraid that this incident will affect Party Secretary Xiang, and I think he also doesn't want to see this. Secretary Zhou, my suggestion is you speak to Xiang Chengdong not to pursue this further. He is not badly injured at all. If this incident blows up, it will not be good for everyone."

"What is so difficult?! Just give Xiang Chengdong his compensation!"

Dong Xuebing exploded. "Secretary Zhou, are you kidding me?! You called me in the middle of the night and asked me to settle this incident. You still claim that the Party Secretary's relative is beaten up. But when I reached here, he is perfectly fine! He can still joke and drink beer with his friends! Are you trying to make things difficult for me? I had given you and Party Secretary Xiang's face and rushed over to help you settle this problem. Is this the right tone to speak to me? You are disrespecting me!"

Secretary Zhou did not expect Dong Xuebing to dare to speak to him this way. "Fine! I will repeat everything you said to Party Secretary Xiang, word by word!"

Dong Xuebing replied. "Don't try to scare me with this! I had never been afraid of anyone all my life!"

"You..."

Dong Xuebing hanged up the phone. He is irritated and frustrated. He knows that even if he handled this incident according to what Secretary Zhou wants, he will also not get any benefits. The attitude of these people made him sick! They are just using him as their servant! Do you think you can just use me and scold me whenever you want?!

Dong Xuebing returned into the restaurant.

Xiang Chengdong and his friends were still drinking, and they looked at Dong Xuebing. "So, do you know how to handle this incident now?"

Everyone knows someone had called Dong Xuebing to pressurize him. All the officers and Da Leng were looking at him.

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Yes. We can settle this now. Chu Feng, arrest them!"

Xiang Chengdong nodded with satisfaction. "You should have done this earlier. Don't forget about our medical compensations."

Da Leng took in a deep breath and shouted. "Chief Dong! My Second Uncle and sister are injured! I am the one who hit them! If you want to arrest, arrest me!" Er Leng grabbed an empty beer bottle and stood in front of his younger sister. He is prepared to fight anyone who dares to arrest his sister. His sister quickly holds on to his arm to stop him, while sobbing.

Chu Feng sighed as he knew Chief Dong also had no choice. He walked towards Da Leng with a few other officers.

Dong Xuebing gave them a stare. "Who the hell are you going to arrest?!"

"Ah?" Chu Feng, Liu Dahai, and the rest were stunned. "Didn't you ordered us to arrest them?"

Dong Xuebing pointed to Xiang Chengdong. "What are you all thinking?! Da Leng and Er Leng had acted due to self-defense. This group of people had harassed that girl and even beat her and her family up! They are the ones who should be arrested!" Dong Xuebing looked at the stunned officers and shouted. "What are you all waiting for?! Handcuff them and bring them back! I will bear full responsibility! Bring all these f*kers back!"

Xiang Chengdong smashed an empty beer bottle and stood up. "You all dare to touch me?"

Dong Xuebing had been tolerating him for a long time. He rushed over and kicked him. Crash... Xiang Chengdong fell on his back. "Who do you think you are? Do you think you are my leader?! You are asking for it! Do you still dare to be arrogant after beating others up? I am arresting you now!"

No one expected Chief Dong to arrest Xiang Chengdong!

Chu Feng saw this and was overjoyed. All his frustrations were gone in an instant. He immediately ran over and handcuffed Xiang Chengdong.

Xiang Chengdong roared: "You all dare to arrest me?!"

The few other officers also rushed forward to arrest the rest of Xiang Chengdong's friends. What Chief Dong said had given them the courage to arrest these people. Earlier, all the officers were holding back their anger. Furthermore, the victims are the relatives of their colleagues. Punches and kicks landed on those who tried to resist arrest, and they were pinned down and handcuffed. Everyone was glad to work under Chief Dong!

Da Leng's eyes had turned red and were about to burst into tears. "Chief Dong!"

Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "Let's go back to the station!"

Liu Dahai and Chen Fa looked at each other. They could see the helplessness in each other's eyes. Both remembered the past few occasions when Chief Dong led the officers. The first time was to arrest the relative of the Ministry of Education's Chief. The second time was to arrest the relative of a leader in the Finance department. The third time is to arrest the relative of the Publicity Department's Head. This keeps escalating. This time, it's the relative of the County's Party Secretary's turn???

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It was after midnight.

Dong Xuebing looked at Xiang Chengdong in the interrogation room of Hui Tian Village Station. "Harassing women, assault, and extortion. I believe you don't need me to explain the definitions of these charges, right? I don't want to waste time. All of you better compensate Da Leng's sister and her family medical bills. Hmmm... with other compensations, I think 50,000 RMB is enough. All of you can leave after paying up, and I will treat this case as you all settled it privately."

Xiang Chengdong stared at Dong Xuebing. "You just wait!"

Dong Xuebing looked at him. "You don't want to pay the compensation?"

Xiang Chengdong gave Dong Xuebing a stare and took out his phone.

Dong Xuebing said. "You all will remain here until the compensation is paid up. It is useless no matter who comes to beg for you!"

After a while, Dong Xuebing's phone rang. He looked at the caller display, and it's Secretary Zhou again. Dong Xuebing walked out of the interrogation room and answered.

Secretary Zhou roared into the phone. "Dong Xuebing! What are you trying to do?! Ah?!"

Dong Xuebing was disgusted by him and said. "Stop shouting at me! You are the one who woke me up in the middle of the night to solve this problem. Now, the one who does not want to solve this problem is also you. If you had persuaded Xiang Chengdong and his friends to leave, everything would be over. Do you think I will listen to a drunken person? Does he think he owns the Police Station? Fine! Now, even if he wants to leave, it is too late. The victims are in the hospital getting treated and is preparing to sue them in courts."

Secretary Zhou screamed. "Release them immediately!"

Dong Xuebing replied furiously: "Secretary Zhou, are you trying to get me into trouble? The victims are badly injured by Xiang Chengdong, and if I don't give the family members of the victims a satisfying answer, how will my colleagues look at me? Which villager will respect me? Are you asking me to disregard my honor? I had told you to mediate this incident, and this will not happen. Fine. It's useless to say anything now. I can only follow the proper procedures."

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing did not return to the interrogation room. He waited outside.

Ring... ring... ring... Dong Xuebing's phone rang as expected. It is Liang Chengpeng calling this time. "You had arrested Party Secretary's relative?"

Dong Xuebing firmly replied. "He had harassed women, assaulted others, and tried to extort money. I got no choice but to arrest him."

Liang Chengpeng frowned. "How did it turn out this way?"

Dong Xuebing explained. "Chief Liang, I am not speaking behind others' back. The whole incident had disgusted me. Secretary Zhou had called me in the middle of the night and asked me to handle this case. He told me that Party Secretary Xiang's relative is beaten up. But when I reach there, it is not what Secretary Zhou said. Xiang Chengdong and his friends had beaten up the relatives of an officer from our Station. One of them is disfigured, and another had a broken leg. All of them are badly injured. I gave Secretary Zhou's face and decided not to pursue this matter. I told Xiang Chengdong to leave, but he refused. He refused to let the injured to go to the hospital and even demanded compensations."

"But you also don't need to arrest them."

"Yes. That's why I called Secretary Zhou and asked him to persuade Xiang Chengdong not to blow up this incident. But Secretary Zhou accused me of not handling this incident well, and insisted the victims to compensate Xiang Chengdong! Chief Liang, don't you think Secretary Zhou is doing this on purpose? If I follow what he says, everyone in the County will be scolding me!"

Liang Chengpeng sighed. "Secretary Zhou... is still too young."

Dong Xuebing continued. "I am doing this with consideration for Party Secretary Xiang. If I don't arrest Xiang Chengdong and let him continue with his ways, Party Secretary Xiang's reputation will be tarnished. I had asked Xiang Chengdong to compensate the victims a sum of money, and this way, we can give both sides an answer, and we can also release them."

Liang Chengpeng knew Dong Xuebing had not done anything wrong. The problem lies with Secretary Zhou. He is too arrogant and had not considered the consequences. He only thinks for the Party Secretary Xiang and his relatives. Even if he wants to bootlick, this is not the right way. If Dong Xuebing made the victims compensate Xiang Chengdong, Party Secretary Xiang would also be furious.

God of Plague Xiao Dong. This nickname suits him well.

Liang Chengpeng shook his head. When Dong Xuebing gets involved, there will be endless trouble. This incident, for instance. Although Dong Xuebing had handled it well, Party Secretary Xiang will not appreciate what he had done. Regardless of Dong Xuebing arresting Xiang Chengdong, or releasing him, Party Secretary Xiang will still hold him responsible. It is just as unreasonable as it seems.

The following two hours, no one else called Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing crossed his legs and smoked in the interrogation room. Once in a while, he will look at his watch.

Xiang Chengdong had sobered up and became anxious when his cousin, Xiang Daofa and Secretary Zhou, didn't appear to help him.

Dong Xuebing looked at Xiang Chengdong and asked. "Have you finish considering? All your friends had agreed to compensate the other party, and you are the only one left."

At 3 am, Xiang Chengdong could not stand it. He called his family to bring money over.

Dong Xuebing did not hold Xiang Chengdong back and released him after he paid the compensations. Er Leng had accompanied his Second Uncle and Sister to the hospital, and Da Leng is still waiting at the Station. Dong Xuebing found him and passed him 80,000 RMB. "This sum of money is from them. Keep it for your family's hospital bills."

Da Leng looked at the stack of notes and thanked Dong Xuebing. "Thank you!"

Dong Xuebing patted him on his back. "Go back and have a good rest."

Da Leng is not good with words, but he will remember what Dong Xuebing did for him in his heart.

The rest of the officers in the Station were deeply touched by this incident. Everyone noticed Chief Dong is different from the rest of the leaders. If it were someone else, they would never offend the Party Secretary's relative for a subordinate. But Chief Dong did this, and this incident gave all the officers assurance.

The next day's afternoon.

The sun is up, and the weather is dry and warm.

Dong Xuebing had returned home late last night and slept until noon. He got up and looked at his phone. There were two missed calls, which were from Qin Yong. Dong Xuebing returned the call. He needs to know about the impact of yesterday's incident. Qin Yong told him that everything is normal at the Bureau, and there is no news from the County's Party Committee. But Dong Xuebing knew that even if nothing happened now, Xiang Daofa would revenge on him in the future.

Dong Xuebing can only take a step at a time.

Dong Xuebing was rejected by Xiang Daofa in the afternoon, and at night, he got back at him. Regardless of the consequences, Dong Xuebing was still feeling great. He hummed a tune as he left his house with his bag.

At the front yard of the Quarters, Dong Xuebing overheard some people chatting.

"Have you heard it? The new Mayor had arrived."

"What's there to hear about? I had already seen them. The City Government's Organization Affairs Head had sent the new Mayor personally. Their cars had just passed our main gate."

"The new Mayor is from the Central Publicity Department? Is the Mayor a woman?"

"Yes. The person sitting at the rear passenger seat is Mayor Xie. Her looks..."

The two family members stopped chatting when they saw Chief Dong walking towards them. They pretended to be chatting about something else. Dong Xuebing had heard them from a distance and was excited. He had wanted to go over to ask them, but he is not familiar with those two people. At the time, Hu Silian walked out of a building next to Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing smiled. "Director Hu, you are not working today?"

Hu Silian smiled. "No. I came back for lunch, and I am returning to the Bureau now."

"Oh. I will drive you back."

Hu Silian smiled. "Thank you."

When Hu Silian saw Dong Xuebing getting into the Mercedes MPV parked at the parking lot, she was stunned. She got into the front passenger seat and admired the interior fittings of the car. "Last night, my husband was still asking me whose Mercedes is this. You bought this?" Hu Silian was impressed by Dong Xuebing, as this car cost over a million RMB.

Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "I cannot afford it. This is my friend's car, and I had borrowed it."

Hu Silian just smiled and did not say anything. This is a lie.

Dong Xuebing stepped on the accelerator and asked. "I heard the new Mayor had arrived."

Hu Silian had lots of information sources compared to Dong Xuebing. She laughed. "She arrived about one hour ago. I and Chief Liang had gone over to the County's Party Committee earlier. Now, Mayor Xie and the other leaders from the County's Party Committee should be having a welcome lunch. My rank is not high enough to join them, and I returned home for lunch. Oh, Chief Liang asked me to inform you that there will be a Countywide meeting at 3 pm to announce the appointment of the new Mayor."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "I am still in trouble, and I think I should not attend."

Hu Silian had also heard about last night's incident. She knew Chief Xiao Dong had offended Party Secretary Xiang. She could not even remember how many County leaders Dong Xuebing had offended since he was transferred over. Hu Yiguo, Zhao Jingsong, Yu Zhengchi, Qian Shen, Chang Lei... She laughed when she heard what Dong Xuebing said. "To be honest, you are the most special leader I had ever met. You are also the one whom I respected most."

Dong Xuebing shook his head. "Haha... stop flattering me."

Hu Silian replied seriously. "Many officers in the Bureau had been praising you. It's rare to find any leaders not bowing down to authority nowadays."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "This is not called refusing to bow down to authority. It is called having too little political wisdom. I think if this carries on, I will offend all the leaders in the whole province."

Hu Silian laughed, and she knew what Chief Dong said is true. But Dong Xuebing had offended leaders from the County's Party Committee to the Public Security Bureau leaders, and he is still sitting comfortably in his position as a Deputy Bureau Chief. This had also reflected his capabilities. If someone else had offended so many leaders, he or she would be forced to step down or transferred out of County.

After sending Hu Silian back to the Bureau, Dong Xuebing went to a restaurant to have his lunch.

After lunch, Dong Xuebing called Xie Huilan. The phone rang twice and she hanged up.

Dong Xuebing knew Sister Xie must be having lunch or discussing with someone else, and it is not convenient for her to answer his calls.

Afternoon, 2.40pm.

The County Government's grand meeting hall.

All the government service leaders in Yan Tai County had arrived at the meeting hall. Other than the leaders in the Public Security Bureau, Dong Xuebing does not know anyone from the other departments. But Dong Xuebing noticed that lots of people recognized him. Some of them were stealing glances at him, and some were whispering and pointing at him. However, no one went up to him to greet him. Maybe it's because of his 'God of Plague' nickname.

Dong Xuebing knew he was not well received by others and went to sit in a corner.

About 10 minutes later, the City's Organization Department's Head, Director Ci, and the County's Party Secretary, Xiang Daofa, entered and sat in the first row. Many of the leaders there had not met Mayor Xie before and were stretching their necks to look for her. There were no female leaders in the County's Party Committee, and soon everyone noticed an unfamiliar face. Many people gasped, and a few older leaders frowned.

How come she is so pretty?

This is the first thing that comes to their minds!

Mayor Xie had tied her hair up in a bun and was wearing a white shirt, black pants, with a pair of black high heels. Many people were stunned by her beautiful looks. She had an aura around her and just sitting there at her seat, gave many leaders pressure. Her stern expressions and ordinary clothing shouted out feminine attractiveness and attracted the attention of everyone.

This is the new County Mayor?

Everyone looked at Xie Huilan in disbelieved and don't know what to say.

In China, there are very few female government officials, let alone pretty ones. Even Hu Silian is considered above average in the government service. But compared to Mayor Xie, Hu Silian's looks are far behind. This new Mayor is too pretty.

Xiang Daofa heard the whispering behind him and frowned. He doesn't understand why the higher-ups assigned someone like Xie Huilan to be the Mayor. Although he is impressed with her pretty looks, he doesn't like her. If possible, Xiang Daofa would prefer an experience old leader to be the Number Two of the County Government.

The meeting started.

First, the City's Organization Department Head, Director Ci, read out the appointment of Xie Huilan. Starting from today, Xie Huilan will take over the role of Temporary Mayor in Yan Tai County. The word 'Temporary' will be removed after Xie Huilan gets the appointment orders from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, and the earliest will be tomorrow. After that, Director Ci started his speech. His speech is nothing new and revolves around the usual things. Unity, be inline with the Central Government's orders, etc.

After Director Ci's boring speech, it's Xie Huilan's turn.

Xie Huilan walked up to the podium and smiled. She thanked the trust given to her by the County's Party Committee, thanked the leaders in Yan Tai County Government for the warm welcome, and said she would unit everyone to develop Yan Tai County. With the leadership of the Party Secretary and all the support of all the leaders present, she does her best, etc. It's all the usual boring stuff. The contents of her speech might be boring, but her sweet voice makes up for it. With her pretty looks and perfect figure, everyone in the meeting hall was listening attentively. There was a great difference when Director Ci was giving his speech earlier.

After Xie Huilan finished her speech, the crowd clapped. Dong Xuebing also clapped loudly until his palms turned red.

Twenty minutes later, the meeting ended. There seems to be a County Party Committee Meeting later.

All the leaders left and were discussing among themselves softly. Qin Yong found Dong Xuebing and walked out of the hall with him. As Dong Xuebing was walking out, he saw Xie Huilan chatting with Xiang Daofa. Dong Xuebing paused unconsciously and looked at Sister Xie. It's been a while since they met, but Xie Huilan did not look at him. She turned and spoke to other leaders.

Qin Yong laughed and gave Dong Xuebing a light push. "Going?"

Dong Xuebing regained his senses.

After leaving the County Government building, Qin Yong laughed and said. "I took a Taxi over and did not drive. If it is convenient, can you give me a ride back?"

"Sure."

From a distance, Qin Yong saw Dong Xuebing's Mercedes MPV. It stands out among the other cars. Even the County's Party Secretary's car cannot be compared, and a few older leaders were looking at Dong Xuebing's Mercedes with frowns. Qin Yong thought Dong Xuebing had driven the Bureau's Buick MPV and looked at him. He rubbed his temples and thought to himself. There should be no one more daring than Chief Dong in the County.

In front of everyone, Dong Xuebing nonchalantly entered his car.

Qin Yong gritted his teeth and got into the front passenger seat.

After the car is out of the County Government compound, Qin Yong said. "Mayor Xie is very beautiful. I think only your helper can complete with her."

Dong Xuebing was in a good mood to hear someone praising Sister Xie. "Sister Yu cannot be compared to Mayor Xie. Their dispositions are too different."

"Right." Qin Yong lowered his voice and asked. "Does Mayor Xie have strong connections?"

During last evening's dinner at Qin Yong's apartment, Dong Xuebing had mentioned Xie Huilan's name, and Qin Yong thought Dong Xuebing might know her background. He wants to find out more about Xie Huilan. But Dong Xuebing did not reveal anything. "I am not very sure. But for someone at her age to reach Divisional Chief rank, and to be posted to the grassroots level as the Mayor, she must have connections with the higher-ups." Who doesn't know people in the higher-ups? It's a matter of how 'high' are the higher-ups.

Not only Qin Yong, Xiang Daofa, and the rest of the leaders in the County Government are curious about Xie Huilan. If she is from the City Government or the Provincial Government, they could find out easily. But she is from the Central Government, and it is too far away for them to gather information about her. Furthermore, Xie Huilan had been keeping a low profile in the Central Publicity Department. Other than Dong Xuebing, no one in Yan Tai County Government, or even the City Government, knows that Xie Huilan is the daughter of Beijing City Party Secretary, Xie Guobang.

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Late Afternoon.

The sun is setting, and the sky turned bright orange.

In the Public Security Quarters, Dong Xuebing's stomach is growling. He is hungry and went downstairs to buy dinner. Dong Xuebing had thought of having dinner with Xie Huilan but changed his mind. In the afternoon, during the meeting with the County's leaders, she had pretended not to know him, and she should have her considerations. She should not want others to know that Dong Xuebing is her boyfriend, and Dong Xuebing will not be so stupid to visit her as her boyfriend. Also, Sister Xie had just arrived in the County and needed time to familiarize herself with the work here. She should be very busy these two days and have no time for Dong Xuebing.

In the front yard, Dong Xuebing met Hu Silian, who had just returned home from work.

Dong Xuebing smiled and greeted her. "Director Hu, you just finish work?"

"Yes. I just went to buy some groceries on my way back. Where are you going?" Hu Silian's electric bicycle's basket is filled with potatoes and chicken breasts.

"Oh, I don't have food anymore at home and is about to go out for dinner."

"Eh? Sister Yu is not at home?"

"She had moved out. Qianqian's final semester exams are around the corner, and I asked Sister Yu not to come back."

Hu Silian smiled. "My husband is working late today, and I will be having dinner alone. If you don't mind, I can prepare dinner for you too."

Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "No... That will be troubling you."

Hu Silian laughed. "I am the Office Director, and it's my responsibility to take care of the welfare of our officers." As they were chatting, the wind got stronger, and the air becomes dusty. Hu Silian quickly pushes her bicycle. "It is getting windy and is about to rain soon. You better not go out. I had bought enough ingredients to make two dishes. I can go over to your place to cook."

Dong Xuebing looked at the sky and nodded." Sorry to trouble you."

"Hehe, don't mention it." Hu Silian parked her bicycle and carried her groceries upstairs.

Dong Xuebing's apartment.

Hu Silian changed to slippers when she entered the apartment. After that, she wore an apron and a pair of sleeves and entered the kitchen to prepare dinner. She was still wearing her Police Uniform and should look valiant. But now, she looks sexy and gentle. Dong Xuebing could not help looking at her.

"I didn't know Sister Hu is also a virtuous housewife."

"Haha... Chief Dong, I'm embarrassed to let you know that at home, it's my husband who does all the cooking and cleaning."

"Really? Brother Hu is a good man."

"What good man? He is just a simple man who knows how to cook."

About 15 minutes later, Hu Silian finished cooking. "I am not sure if my cooking suits your taste buds. It's been a while since I cook."

Dong Xuebing picked up a piece of meat and tasted it. "Hmmm... Taste good. It's better than Sister Yu."

Hu Silian sat down with a bowl of rice and giggled. "If you like it, I can drop by to cook for you every day. Haha."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Sure. But I am afraid Brother Hu will get jealous."

They joked and chatted over dinner. Dong Xuebing's impression of Hu Silian got better. He does not know how Hu Silian acts in front of other leaders, but he had never heard of Hu Silian cooking for the leaders before. Also, since the day he was transferred to Yan Tai County, Hu Silian had helped him a lot. Although she could not help with bigger problems, she helped Dong Xuebing with lots of trivial tasks.

After dinner, Hu Silian offered to do the dishes and even clean up the kitchen.

Dong Xuebing felt embarrassed. "Sister Hu, thank you for today's dinner. I will treat you and Brother Hu some other day."

Hu Silian smiled and was about to say something when her phone rang. She looked at the number, and her face changed. "Hello? Yes... yes... I will go back now!" She hung up the phone and was about to explain to Dong Xuebing when Dong Xuebing's phone rang. It's Liang Chengpeng calling him and ordered him to return to the Bureau immediately. From his tone, Dong Xuebing knew there should be a severe problem.

Dong Xuebing did not say anything and grabbed his bag. "Sister Hu, let's go. I will drive."

As Dong Xuebing and Hu Silian reached downstairs, they saw Qin Yong and Zhao Jingsong walking out of their building. They saw Dong Xuebing, and Qin Yong walked over to get a ride from him. Zhao Jingsong hesitated and did not walk over. Dong Xuebing saw him and waved his hand. "Chief Zhao, let's go together." Dong Xuebing's political wisdom had improved. He knew when to put his grudges aside when it comes to major problems. The Bureau had called for an emergency meeting, and something serious must have happened. This is not the time to settle their scores.

Zhao Jingsong and Qin Yong looked at Dong Xuebing with surprise. Zhao Jingsong hesitated for a second and boarded the Mercedes MPV.

10 minutes later. Command Center's meeting room.

Not only Liang Chengpeng, Hu Yiguo, and the rest of the Bureau Chiefs were at this meeting. Even the County's Party Committee Member, Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee, Wang Li, is around.

Huang Li is a middle-aged man with small eyes and thick brows. He started the meeting directly. "We had just received news that prison in our neighboring province had a jailbreak. Twenty-eight convicts had escaped, and 11 of them were arrested and seven killed. 10 convicts are still on the run and had escaped towards our County. These are the information about the ten convicts."

Robbers, rapists, etc. All the escaped convicts had committed serious crimes.

Huang Li was troubled. After the jailbreak happened, the City Government was furious. Even before all the escapees were arrested, the head of the prison was removed from his position. This action showed the anger and determination of the City Government. Huang Li believes that even after the escapees were arrested, the City Government will pursue the responsibilities of the leaders and people involved. Now, the top priority is to capture the escapees. The City's Public Security had given orders that, if necessary, officers can open fire at the convicts, and must protect the safety of the people at all cost.

After a brief explanation of the situation, Huang Li said. "Old Liang, you can assign the tasks."

Liang Chengpeng nodded and said. "Chief Qin, seal up all the major junctions in the County and give out the photographs of the convicts. All vehicles must be check. Chief Hu, contact the Armed Police and tell them to standby. Director Hu, inform me immediately if the Command Center received any news. Chief Zhao..." even Dong Xuebing, who was supposed to be on leave, is assigned with a task. He is in charge of Hui Tian Village and a security checkpoint on the main road leading to the neighboring County.

This is an emergency, and all officers are deployed.

The meeting ended, and Dong Xuebing, Qin Yong, Hu Silian, and the rest left the meeting room.

Qin Yong looked at Dong Xuebing and patted him on his back. "Watch out for your safety."

"You too." Dong Xuebing went downstairs and drove directly to Hui Tian Village. He also called Liu Dahai on his way.

When Dong Xuebing reached Hui Tian Village Station, he immediately gave out the photographs of the ten escaped convicts. Each officer is in charge of a village, and Dong Xuebing ordered them to check every household to see if the villagers had seen any suspicious characters. After that, Dong Xuebing, Liu Dahai, Chen Fa, and some officers, armed themselves and rushed to the junction of their County and the neighboring County. The station does not have enough manpower, and they had to watch the junction personally.

It's dark and windy. A thunderstorm is brewing.

When Dong Xuebing waved his hand to allow a vehicle to pass, he received a piece of news from his radio set. A few escapees were seen in the northern district of the County. It's a resident who called the Police. He saw a few bald men climbing over the fence of a house in the outskirts. He could tell those men are not good people and thought they are stealing or robbing the house. He immediately called the Police, and from his description, they are the escaped convicts!

But the northern district is too far from Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing thought for a while and did not go over.

More news came over through the radio set. Hu Yiguo, who was the nearest to the Northern district, had rushed over with a team of officers.

To Hu Yiguo's surprise, the address given does not fit the description. The caller had said it's a one-story house, but when Hu Yiguo arrived at the location, it was a double story building. Hu Silian immediately checked the call recording again, and the caller had said the western district and not the northern district! The phone operator had recorded the wrong address. Both districts have roads called Chang Shun Road, and the operator made this mistake!

Shit!

Hu Silian's face turns pale. She didn't have time to reprimand that operator and immediately changed the address.

Dong Xuebing is in the western district and is only 5 minutes away from Chang Shun Road. When Dong Xuebing received the news, he was stunned. He cursed the telephone operator. Damn! This is a matter of life and death, and you still can make such mistakes? Dong Xuebing immediately got into his Mercedes MPV and called Liu Dahai and the rest of the officers to get in as he sped towards the location, the rest of the officers, load, and clocked their guns.

At the front door of a one-story house.

Dong Xuebing gave a hand signal, and Chu Feng kicked open the door!

Liu Dahai, Dong Xuebing, and the rest of the officers rushed in with their guns. There was no one in the front yard. The lights of a room are on.

Dong Xuebing ran over towards the room. The room is quiet, and Dong Xuebing frowned. Liu Dahai and Dong Xuebing spread out at the door of the room. One, two, three... Dong Xuebing kicked the door opened and pointed his gun inside.

"Ah!" An officer behind Dong Xuebing shouted.

The escapees were not in the room, but a pair of woman's legs were sticking out from under a bed. There were bloodstains on the legs.

Dong Xuebing's first thought was they were late!

Liu Dahai gritted his teeth and called an officer over to push the bed aside.

A woman's body was under the bed, and a knife is stuck on her head. Her face was covered in blood and couldn't tell her age, and her top was pushed up and was not wearing anything any pants or skirt. She must have been raped before she was murdered. A young boy's body was also under the bed. His stomach had been stabbed several times, and it was a gruesome sight!

Dong Xuebing was furious. "F*k! Secure the scene and search the whole place! See if there are any clues!"

At this moment, Hu Yiguo, Qin Yong, and other officers arrived!

When they saw the two bodies, Hu Yiguo's face changed. "The bodies are still bleeding, and they should not have been killed too long ago. Search every household! They should be nearby!"

Qin Yong was moody. Two lives had been gone just like this!

The crime scene was too gruesome. Dong Xuebing had only entered the Public Security not long and seldom saw such scenes. He did not remain at the scene and called Liu Dahai and his men to a nearby main road to search for the criminals.

A few minutes later, the County Party Secretary, County Mayor, and other leaders arrived at the scene.

Xiang Daofa was furious when he learned about the Command Center's mistake. He pointed at Liang Chengpeng and scolded. If the Command Center had not made that mistake, the Police would arrive in time and might prevent the woman and boy from being killed. Liang Chengpeng kept quiet and accepted the scolding. This is his responsibility, and it's his department that made this mistake.

The Police searched the area like crazy throughout the night. The criminals should have found a secluded hiding place and did not appear.

The next morning, Hu Silian was holding her head with both hands. Her eyes were all bloodshot and looking tired.

Her officer saw her and persuaded. "Director Hu, you had not closed your eyes the whole night. Why don't you..."

Hu Silian looked at him and asked. "Are there any clues?"

"The criminals are very cunning. We still have not received any sightings of them."

Hu Silian waved her subordinate to go out and sighed. She made her way upstairs to look for Chief Liang. She knew the Command Center had made a huge blunder this time. Although it was the telephone operator who made this mistake, Hu Silian, the leader of the Command Center, had to bear the responsibility. If the higher-ups were to pursue this matter, she might lose her job. No. The County's Party Secretary had directly scolded the Command Center, and she will lose her job.

On her way upstairs, Hu Silian noticed the change in the attitude of her former colleagues. In the past, her colleagues would greet her politely. But now, everyone pretended not to see her. Some people were even gloating at her downfall. A few Deputy Directors even start to visit the leaders to see if they can replace her.

Hu Silian smiled weary to herself and was not surprised by this.

Hu Silian went to look for Chief Liang, Qin Yong, and other leaders who were on good terms with her in the past. But all of them tried to avoid her. Not one of them was willing to plead on her behalf. After all, this is a sensitive period, and no one is willing to stand up for her. Hu Silian was disappointed. She knew she would not keep her position for sure. This is how government service operates. When nothing happens, and you are of some use to the other party, they will treat you well. But once you are in trouble, other people will not be bothered with you.

Hu Silian is not a kid. She had been with the government service for almost ten years and knew the leaders inside out. Despite knowing how the leaders would treat her, she was still disappointed with them. She almost cried on her way back to her office. She decided not to ask anyone for help, as she knew no one would be bothered with her.

10 am. An emergency meeting was held at the Command Center again. Most of the leaders in the Bureau arrived.

The job of recording the meeting minutes was given to the Deputy Office Director, Hao. This is an obvious sign. When Hu Yiguo entered the meeting room, he smiled at Deputy Office Director Hao and didn't even look at Hu Silian.

Liang Chengpeng started the meeting by giving an update on the progress of the case. After that, he conveyed the orders from the County's Party Committee and the City's Public Security. All escapees must be arrested within two days. This is the order from the higher-ups. The deadline given was tighter than other cases in the past. The City Government and the County's Party Committee are furious. They don't want this case to tarnish the reputation of the province and don't want any more victims to appear in Yan Tai County. Hence, the higher-ups had only given them two days to arrest all the escapees!

Everyone in the meeting was worried and could felt the urgency.

Liang Chengpeng continued with the meeting and asked. "What is everyone's view on the error caused by the Command Center last night?"

Hu Yiguo was the first to open his mouth. "The mistake committed by the Command Center was too severe. Not only we lost the chance to arrest the escapees, but two lives were also lost. I suggest holding the leader responsible!"

Zhao Jingsong looked at Hu Silian and said. "I agree."

The City Police Station Chief, Wan Tao, also nodded.

Liang Chengpeng continued. "The County leaders are taking a serious view on this incident, and my suggestion is to suspend Hu Silian and let Director Hao take over her duties."

Two lives were lost, and someone must take responsibility for it. It was impossible to hold Chief Liang and Chief Hu responsible, and Hu Silian is the best candidate. Hu Silian looked at Qin Yong and Sun Changhong. In the past few years, Hu Silian had been close to both and had helped them a lot by giving them lots of information. But now, Qin Yong and Sun Changhong were only looking at Chief Liang. They had no intention of speaking up for her.

Hu Silian knew she had no chance and lowered her head.

Liang Chengpeng continued. "If everyone agrees, then..."

"I disagree!"

Hu Silian was shocked and turned her head to see who had spoken up for her.

Liang Chengpeng frowned and looked at Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing was slightly pissed. "No one wants this to happen. Furthermore, it's the phone operator who had made a mistake. What's there got to do with Director Hu? If you say she got to be held responsible for this mistake, then which of us here are not responsible? Chief Liang, Director Hu, had been working hard in the Bureau for many years, and it will be disheartening if she is punished for this! My suggestion is to give her a warning first. We will discuss the rest after the escapees are arrested!"

Wan Tao looked at Dong Xuebing. "Two lives are lost, and you are suggesting only a warning?"

Dong Xuebing looked at Wan Tao coldly. "Station Chief Wan, the crime had happened in the area under your City Police Station jurisdiction, and the Command Center had given out the orders based on the information given by your station. Your station also has the records. If based on what you said, should you be held responsible too?" Dong Xuebing saw Wan Tao's face changed, and he continued. "What we need to do now is to solve the case and not to waste time to see who is at fault!"

Hu Silian's tears almost flowed down. Qin Yong and Sun Changhong had not to stand up for her. But it was this new Deputy Bureau Chief who had helped her. Other than some conversations and cooking a meal for Dong Xuebing, Hu Silian does not have much interaction with him!

Hu Yiguo knocked on the table. "The County's leaders had given out the orders, and Party Secretary Xiang is furious. If we don't..." After Chang Lei was transferred out, Hu Yiguo had quite down a lot. But now, he seems to be leaning towards Xiang Daofa.

Dong Xuebing interrupted him. "I only know that this case is not solved yet, and it's useless to talk about other things. It's a taboo to change the leader last minute. Everyone here knows Director Hu's abilities, and we cannot wipe her off like this over a minor mistake. This will disappoint a lot of people. Chief Liang, I suggest giving Director Hu a chance to make up for her mistake. It's not late to discuss this after the case is solved."

Liang Chengpeng had already decided, and the County's leaders had expressed that someone must be held responsible. Even if Liang Chengpeng and Dong Xuebing are close, he will also not allow Dong Xuebing to do anything. "No need to say anymore. The Command Center had made a serious blunder, and the direct supervisor must be held responsible. Ok. Hu Silian will be suspended from work until new orders are issued." Everyone knew that even if there are new orders, Hu Silian will be transferred to a department without authority. She will have no chance to make a comeback for the rest of her life.

Dong Xuebing tried to retort. "Chief Liang, over the years, Director Hu..."

Liang Chengpeng knew Dong Xuebing is good at arguing and could come up with all sorts of reasons. He waved him off and said. "This case must be solved as soon as possible. Meeting dismissed!"

If it was someone else talking back at Liang Chengpeng, he would have lost his temper and scolded that person. But Liang Chengpeng could tell that Dong Xuebing was not speaking up for Hu Silian for political reasons. Dong Xuebing was helping her because he valued their friendship. Although Dong Xuebing might be rash at times, he had a good heart. Even an idiot knows there is no chance for Hu Silian, and despite this, Dong Xuebing is still willing to offend the leaders for her. Liang Chengpeng had a better understanding of Dong Xuebing after this meeting. In government service, Xiao Dong's character is rare.

Dong Xuebing walked out of the meeting room in anger.

Hu Silian ran after Dong Xuebing and caught up with him. "Chief Dong."

Dong Xuebing turned and said apologetically. "I'm sorry. I am powerless to help you."

Hu Silian shook her head. "Chief Dong, you don't need to apologize. I will remember what you said in the meeting for the rest of my life. Thank you!" The meeting today had let Hu Silian seen the true colors of many people. Despite knowing it's impossible to change the outcome, Dong Xuebing still offended Director Hao, talk back at Chief Liang, offended Station Chief Wan and the rest, to speak up for her. Hu Silian was deeply moved by Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing did not think so much because he had offended too many people. He does not mind offending a few more people. To Dong Xuebing, Hu Silian had helped him a lot and even cooked dinner for him. No matter what the outcome was, Dong Xuebing felt he must speak up for her. Furthermore, he felt Hu Silian is capable... and it's a pity for her to be transferred out.

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Morning.

Dong Xuebing, who had not slept last night, took a short nap in his car. After he woke up, he ate a takeaway given to him by Chu Feng. After that, he continued to oversee the roadblock and the inspections of all vehicles passing them. But after one night of checks, they still have not spotted the escapees. The rest of the main roads also have not discovered the criminals, and they should still be hiding in the County. So, Dong Xuebing ordered his officers from the villages to help the armed officers to search for the criminals in the County town.

The Police started to comb the county town, and no one should be able to escape.

At about 1.40 pm, Dong Xuebing was discussing something with Liu Dahai and Chen Fa, when they received an announcement over their radio sets.

"The escapees are located! The escapees are located!"

"Northern District South road 7! Nan Liu Junior School!"

The escapees had entered the school! They might be holding some hostages!"

Dong Xuebing, Liu Dahai, and the rest of the officers looked at each other. "Let's go!"

Dong Xuebing, Liu Dahai, and the rest of the officers boarded the Mercedes MPV and rushed towards the Northern District. Dong Xuebing and all the officers were worried. That's a junior school, and it's not the school holidays. If those children were taken hostage, the consequences would be dire. Dong Xuebing noticed the officer sitting beside Chu Feng had turned pale and was anxious. Someone from his family must be in that school.

Nan Liu Junior School.

When Dong Xuebing arrived, the Armed Police had surrounded a two-story school building. Everyone was holding their guns. In an area further away, Dong Xuebing could see the County's Party Secretary Xiang Daofa, Xie Huilan, and other County Government leaders. They seem to be having a meeting beside the playground. Liang Chengpeng, Hu Yiguo, and an Armed Police Officer were there too. It was tense.

After alighting, Dong Xuebing called Deputy Team Leader Feng. "Old Feng, how's the situation?"

Deputy Team Leader Feng turned and quickly walked over. "Chief Dong, when we arrived, the escapees had entered the school building. Luckily there are no lessons in the afternoon, and only a few students and teachers are in there doing the graduation ceremony preparations. From the shouts and noises, they are being held hostage by the criminals. No one dares to rash in, as we are afraid the criminals might harm the hostages. Party Secretary Xiang, Mayor Xia, and the rest are discussing the next course of action."

Dong Xuebing clenched his fist. "These bastards. How many of them are there?"

Deputy Team Leader Feng replied. "There should be 9 of them. Out of the ten escapees from the neighboring County, most of them had escaped to Yan Tai."

Dong Xuebing asked. "What are the chances of us storming the building? Where are the snipers?"

Deputy Team Leader shook his head. "If there are only one or two criminals, we can still enter the building. Nine criminals are too many for us to storm the building. Some of them even got guns. The guns should be taken from the prison wardens while they escape. Two officers were injured during their pursuit." He points to the second floor of the building. "The criminals are very cunning. They had covered up all the windows, and we don't know which classroom they are in. Also, our snipers can't shoot all 9 of them at once. If we missed one of them, the hostages would be in danger."

Suddenly, cries were heard from the school building.

"Sob... Help!!! Sob..."

One of the windows opened, showing a little girl's frightened face. This girl must be a student of Nan Liu Junior. A big hand is holding the girl by her neck, and a middle-aged man slowly sticks his head out of the windows. That man is bald and had a long scar on his head. Almost all the officers at the scene had seen the photograph of this man before. He is one of the escapees, an armed robber.

"Everyone out there listens up! Whoever that dares to enter this building, or open fire, I will kill this girl!"

Liang Chengpeng looked at that criminal and shouted through the loud hailer. "Don't harm the hostage!"

That escapee smiled and shouted. "I can don't harm her. Get your County's leader to speak to me!"

Liang Chengpeng hesitated and passed the loudhailer to a fat man beside him. This person is Cao Xupeng, County's Deputy Party Secretary, Yan Tai County's Number Three.

The Armed Robber shouted. "You are the County's leader? Good. We don't have other requests. We only want a medium-sized bus. Before the bus arrive, you all must guarantee our safety. If anyone of you dares to open fire, don't blame me. We will release the hostages after we leave the County."

Cao Xupeng looked at Xiang Daofa and Xie Huilan. Both of them nodded, and he said. "We agree to your demand!"

Liang Chengpeng interrupted. "Let us look at the rest of the hostages! We want to make sure all the hostages are safe!"

The Armed Robber said. "Don't try other tricks! We will not let you look at the hostages! Go and get the vehicle now!"

From the murder of the woman and boy last night, these criminals are ruthless and very cunning. Liang Chengpeng must calm them down first. He turned to an officer and told them to prepare a bus for the criminals, before using another loudhailer. "I had asked my men to bring the vehicle over."

The Armed Robber nodded. "Good! I will give you all 10 minutes!"

Liang Chengpeng frowned. "10 minutes is not enough. We need to return to our garage to get the vehicle. To and fro..."

The Armed Robber interrupted him. "I don't care what method you use. 10 minutes! If we don't see the vehicle in 10 minutes, this girl will die! Think carefully!"

Suddenly, someone shouted from outside the school. "Honghong! Honghong!"

The little girl at the classroom window heard someone calling her and started waving her arms. She cried: "Mum! Dad! Save me!"

A woman at the school gates was trying to push herself through a few police officers. "Honghong!"

"Honghong! Dad will be coming to save you! Don't be scare!"

A man with red eyes pushed an officer aside. "Go away! Let me enter!"

News of the escapees entering Nan Liu Junior and holding the students' hostage had spread. Many worried parents had rushed to the school to look for their children. Those that couldn't find their children were crowding at the school's main gate. Some of the teachers' relatives were also there. It was chaotic, and everyone was shouting for their children or relatives. The hostages in the school building heard their parents calling for them and shouted.

"It's my son's voice! My son is inside!"

"Leilei! Mum is here!"

"Niuniu! Are you there?"

Liang Chengpeng was afraid the parents and relatives outside would agitate the criminals. "Chief Dong!"

Dong Xuebing immediately lead his officers to block the school's entrance and stop everyone from entering. "Please calm down! I understand how you all feel, but this is an emergency. Please stop shouting, and the Police will try our best to save your children!"

A woman suddenly kneeled and cried. "Please... Please save my son!"

"Sob... My son is only ten years old!"

More than a dozen parents and family members were crying outside the school. Even old grandpas were weeping. Dong Xuebing could feel his heart aching.

The Armed Robber had moved away from the window and seemed to be discussing with someone behind him. After a while, he stuck his head out of the window again and shouted. "My brother says you Police cannot be trusted. You all must send a leader to be our hostage!" The Armed Robber looked at the crowd downstairs and suddenly shouted. "You! That fatty who spoke to me earlier. Come in!"

That Armed Robber was referring to the County's Deputy Party Secretary, Cao Xupeng!

Cao Xupeng's face changed. He did not expect the criminals to have this request!

Liang Chengpeng pulled Cao Xupeng. "Secretary Cao! You must not go!"

Cao Xupeng also did not want to go. He knew his chances of survival is low if he enters the school building. The criminals will hold him hostage until the last minute. Even if they managed to escape, they would also kill him. Liang Chengpeng pulling him back had saved him from embarrassment, and he was grateful. If he chickens out in front of everybody, the County Party Committee would be disgraced by him.

Xiang Daofa was angry. "Where is the vehicle? Give them a vehicle to calm them first!"

The Armed Robber upstairs was getting impatient, and tighten his grip on the little girl's neck. "Hey, Fatty! Hurry up and get upstairs! I give you 3 minutes, or we will start killing the hostages!"

The woman at the school gates cried. "Honghong! Don't kill my daughter! Please... I beg you!"

Honghong's father looked at the County's leaders and shouted. "Save my daughter!"

Cao Xupeng turned pale. At this time, he had to say something. "Let me go!"

Xie Huilan looked at the window upstairs coldly and narrowed her eyes.

Liang Chengpeng's heart sank. These criminals were more cunning than he expected. If he knew they would make this demand, he will move the temporary command center behind the police vehicles and will never let the County leaders speak to the criminals. He was afraid matters will get worse and knew he had to protect Party Secretary Xiang, Deputy Party Secretary Cao, and Mayor Xie. "Chief Hu! Send Party Secretary Xiang and Mayor Xie out! Set up the command center outside!"

Hu Yiguo stepped forward. "Secretary Xiang, Mayor Xie."

Xiang Daofa turned and gave Liang Chengpeng a stare. "The hostages are not saved yet! I am not leaving!"

Liang Chengpeng is not sure if Secretary Xiang is saying this from the bottom of his heart, or is he pretending. He only knows that if the criminals changed their minds and wanted the County's Party Secretary to be the hostage and he refused, the hostages might be harmed. It will not be good for the County's reputation. This must not happen. That's why Secretary Xiang and Mayor Xie must leave the scene. "Chief Hu! Hurry up!"

Hu Yiguo opened the car door and wanted to invite Secretary Xiang to board. But Xiang Daofa pushed him away!

Hu Yiguo thought to himself. Stop pretending and leave. But because of Xiang Daofa's rank, he dare not use force to make him leave.

Xiang Daofa was in a dilemma. Xie Huilan was still standing there firmly and had no intention to leave the scene.

Liang Chengpeng was furious. "Chief Dong! Bring them away!"

Dong Xuebing, who was maintaining crowd control, heard Liang Chengpeng and looked at Sister Xie. He then turned to Xiang Daofa and said. "Secretary Xiang! It is too dangerous here! You must leave immediately!"

Xiang Daofa replied with a stern look. "The hostages are still..."

Dong Xuebing ignored him and opened the car door. He grabbed Xiang Daofa by the back of his collar and pushed him into the rear passenger seat, ignoring Xiang Daofa's scolds and closed the door. He then opened the front passenger seat's door and said. "Mayor Xie!"

Xie Huilan looked at Dong Xuebing and narrowed her eyes. "Send Secretary Xiang away! I will remain here to oversee!"

Dong Xuebing grabbed Xie Huilan by her arm, without saying a word.

Xie Huilan's face changed. "Didn't you hear what I said?"

Dong Xuebing paused for a second, but he doesn't have time to think anymore. He tried to pull Xie Huilan, but she dodged and pulled her arm away. Dong Xuebing gritted his teeth and held Xie Huilan's waist and carried her up. He kicked the door to open it wider and threw Xie Huilan into the front passenger seat. Everyone was shocked by his actions, and Dong Xuebing closed the door. "Go!"

The police car drove out of the school gates!

Liang Chengpeng nodded. During critical times like this, Chief Dong is still decisive. He had called Dong Xuebing because he is the only one who is not afraid of offending the leaders. Someone must forcibly bring the leaders away in case they got into any trouble.

"1 minute left!" Armed Robber laughed. "Fatty! Are you not coming up?"

"Honghong! Honghong!"

"Mum! I'm scared!"

The little girl, Honghong, was almost carried out of the window and could fall anytime.

Cao Xupeng gritted his teeth for a few seconds and said. "I will come over now! Don't harm the hostage!"

"Secretary Cao!" Liang Chengpeng grabbed onto Secretary Cao's arm.

Cao Xupeng sighed and shook his head. "Let me go. Their lives are the top priority." He looked at the window and sighed. "She is just a kid. My granddaughter is around her age." Cao Xupeng was forced to make this decision and had no other choices.

Cao Xupeng looked at the sky and knew he might not return after he enters the school building.

Cao Xupeng walked forward slowly with heavy footsteps.

Suddenly, a hand grabbed him by his arm. It was Dong Xuebing. "Secretary Cao, if you go, you will be killed, and it is meaningless."

Cao Xupeng was agitated. "But what about that child? What about the rest of the students in the classroom?"

Dong Xuebing hesitated for a while and said. "I will go."

Cao Xupeng was stunned. Liang Chengpeng and the rest of the officers there were shocked by Dong Xuebing's decision.

Dong Xuebing did not look at them and walked forward. He grabbed the loudhailer from Cao Xupeng and said. "Listen up. You all should have seen Secretary Cao's size. If you bring him along as you all escape, he might struggle and dragged you all down. Let me go with you all instead."

The Armed Robber looked at Dong Xuebing and asked. "What rank are you?"

Dong Xuebing replied without thinking. "I am the Head of the Country's Ministry of Education!"

Dong Xuebing doesn't like to wear his uniform, and he is in civilian clothes now. No one would think of him as an officer from the Public Security with his skinny figure. The criminals had heard the others calling him Chief Dong earlier and knew he is also a government officer. Dong Xuebing's size is safer than the fatty, and even if Dong Xuebing retaliates, he will be too weak to do anything. The Armed Robber thought for a while and said. "Get a police officer to handcuff you before coming up!"

Dong Xuebing calmly replied. "I can leave with you all, but you all must release the kids first!"

The Armed Robber frowned. "Why do you have so many demands? Do you believe that I will throw this girl out of the window?"

Dong Xuebing is good with words. "I am thinking for all of you. Think about this. You all are holding so many children as hostages, and do you think the Police will let you all off? Impossible! The public will not let you all off! The Police will get snipers to shoot you all! But if you all release the children, this will not be as serious. With hostages, the Police will not do anything to you unless they have no choice. Furthermore, those children do not know anything and will cry and shout. With the teachers and me, you all will have enough hostages."

This was the truth. The few escapees were irritated by the children's crying.

But the Armed Robber did not fall for it. "Fat hope! Don't need to say anymore. If we have not reached a safe place, none of these children can leave!"

Dong Xuebing thought for a while and said. "At least release that little girl in your hand. We need to see your sincerity."

The Armed Robber was furious. "Stop wasting time! Are you entering the building or not?!"

Dong Xuebing replied. "You all don't even have the sincerity of releasing one hostage. How do we know if you all will release the rest after you all escape? If that's the case, we will never give you the mini-bus!"

The Armed Robber was about to scold something when someone behind him pulled him inside.

A few seconds later, the Armed Robber carried Honghong down from the window. "Fine! We will let you all see our sincerity!"

After a while, the main door of the school building opened, and Honghong ran out. "Mum! Dad!"

The couple broke through the Police barrier and hugged their daughter. "Honghong!"

Honghong's father looked at Dong Xuebing. "Chief Dong! Thank you! Thank you very much!"

Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "Bring the kid to somewhere safer."

The Armed Robber upstairs shouted. "Chief Dong! Hurry up and put on a pair of handcuffs!"

Dong Xuebing's eyes turned cold and walked towards Liang Chengpeng and Cao Xupeng. He put out both hands. "Handcuff me!"

Liang Chengpeng stared at Dong Xuebing. "Xiao Dong! What are you doing?!"

Cao Xupeng was moved. "Let me go instead! You... you... Sighed..."

The Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee, Huang Li, had just arrived at the scene after deploying the snipers outside and saw what was happening. Huang Li and Cao Xupeng were formerly Chang Lei's subordinates. Chang Lei's downfall was caused by Dong Xuebing, and both of them dislike him. But at this critical moment, Dong Xuebing had offered to replaced Cao Xupeng as the hostage for the escapees. They were shocked by his actions.

Dong Xuebing smiled. "Secretary Cao, don't say anything else. I still know some martial arts, at least."

Everyone knows that no matter how good Dong Xuebing is good at fighting, it will be impossible for him to get out alive. There are nine escapees inside, and they are armed with guns and still have hostages. Dong Xuebing is also handcuffed. At this moment, everyone there, including the officers, family members of the hostages, Hu Yiguo and Zhao Jingsong, who had grudges with him, were all full of respect for him.

Not anyone dares to step forward with it comes to a situation of life and death like this.

But Dong Xuebing was not prepared to die like this. Although he does not have lots of BACK left, he still has around 5 minutes. He could still do something with his powers. But the criminals have guns, and it is very dangerous. Dong Xuebing was not confident that he could get out alive. But when he thought about the two lives lost last night and the teachers and students in the school, Dong Xuebing felt he must give it a try.

"Handcuffs! Quick!" Dong Xuebing shouted.

None of the Police officers stepped forward. They clenched their fist, and some female officers were weeping.

Dong Xuebing shouted. "Team Leader Feng!"

Deputy Team Leader Feng looked at Dong Xuebing and walked up to him slowly. "Chief Dong, I..."

Dong Xuebing interrupted him. "Hurry up! Don't agitate those criminals!"

Deputy Team Leader Feng took out his handcuffs and cuffed Dong Xuebing. He secretly took a glance at the window upstairs and wanted to stuff the keys into Dong Xuebing's pocket. But the Armed Robber upstairs shouted at him to throw the handcuff keys on the floor. Deputy Team Leader Feng had no choice but to follow what he said. His last hope was gone.

Dong Xuebing forced a smile. "Don't give me this expression. I am not dead yet. I will try to rescue the hostages."

Liang Chengpeng sighed and patted Dong Xuebing's shoulder. "Be careful. You must be careful."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Chief Liang, if anything happens to me... Hmm... If... If I am killed, please help to take care of my mother. Thank you."

Liang Chengpeng stared at him. "Don't say such things!"

Deputy Team Leader Feng forced a smile, but it was an ugly smile. "You will be fine! Nothing will happen to you!"

Dong Xuebing replied. "I hope so. Thank you."

Cao Xupeng's eyes were tearing up. He held Dong Xuebing's hands and said. "You must return in one piece! I will have a drink with you after your return!"

Dong Xuebing nodded and joked. "I am not good at drinking. Secretary Cao, you must give in a little to me. Haha."

Cao Xupeng couldn't find the words to express his gratitude, and only held Dong Xuebing's hands tightly. Dong Xuebing is replacing him as the hostage. If Dong Xuebing had not stepped forward, he would have become one of the hostages now. Cao Xupeng had owed Dong Xuebing a great favor.

Dong Xuebing turned towards the entrance of the school, hoping to see Xie Huilan one last time. But the Police car carrying Sister Xie and Secretary Xiang had left the school's compound. Dong Xuebing could not see her, and he calms himself down. He took a deep breath and walked towards the school building. In his mind, he was thinking of how he can rescue the teachers and students.

Dong Xuebing is no longer alone. If he failed, not only will he be killed. The other hostages might also be killed.

Dong Xuebing must succeed! The mini-bus should be arriving soon, and he got less than 5 minutes left!

Dong Xuebing's eyes slowly turned cold!

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