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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School building.

Level one, main lobby.

The moment Dong Xuebing entered the school building, the doors slammed shut behind him. He turned around and saw a skinny escapee locking the doors. After locking it, he searched Dong Xuebing's body for weapons and handcuff keys. He pushed Dong Xuebing from his back to make up walk up the stairs. Dong Xuebing did not say a word and was looking at his surroundings through the corner of his eyes.

A tall and a short escapee were waiting for Dong Xuebing on the second floor.

"This is the government official? Why is he so young? Is he a government official?"

"He should not be fake. Old Xu had heard the people out there calling him as Chief Dong."

"He is in his twenties and had become a Chief with the Ministry of Education? This young man should have some connections among the higher-ups. Our escape should be smooth."

"Xiao Wang, bring him into the room and lock him up with the rest. You and Xiao Zhou will watch them closely and don't let anyone of them escape."

The skinny convict who had escorted Dong Xuebing upstairs nodded. He walked forward a few steps and opened the door to a classroom, with a sign 'Year 5, Class 2' hanging above it. He pushed Dong Xuebing inside, and he tripped and knocked into a desk. He held his stomach in pain and looked around. A few people were huddling in a corner. Three students, around ten years old, two female teachers, and a male teacher, were squatting there.

The skinny convict kicked Dong Xuebing and waved the knife in his hand. "Squat over there, and don't move!"

Another convict entered the classroom. He was holding a police pistol and was there to guard the hostages with the skinny convict.

The few kids were crying and huddling around the teachers. The female teachers' hands were tied using transparent tapes. The male teacher had his hands tied to a few desks with ropes. Dong Xuebing walked over to the hostages and sat down with them. He looked around, and the convict with the gun was standing at the far corner of the classroom. He was holding his gun tightly, preparing to shoot when anything happens. The skinny convict with the knife was walking around the classroom anxiously. Every once in awhile, he will peep outside at the armed police officers through the curtains.

Dong Xuebing asked softly. "Are you all the only hostages? Are there any more hostages?"

The male teacher was still composed, and only his hands were shaking. "Those criminals rushed in with guns and immediately tied us up. I am not sure if the rest of the teachers and students had escaped."

Another female teacher cried and said. "Teacher Chen should be around. I heard her screaming earlier. She should be in another classroom."

Are the hostages not held in the same place? Dong Xuebing frowned. The situation is worse than he expected.

The fat convict with the gun, point towards Dong Xuebing's direction. "Stop talking among yourselves! Do you want to be killed?! Ah?! Shut up!"

The skinny convict took a glance at the hostages and asked. "Brother Pang, do you think we can escape?"

"Of course!" The fat convict spat on the ground. "We have so many hostages, and I don't believe the Police will dare to do anything to us. If they don't let us go, we will kill the kids first!"

The few children heard him and started crying louder.

The fat convict got angry and raised his gun. "Stop crying, or I will kill all of you! Shut up! All of you shut up!

A female teacher panicked and quickly pulled the few students nearer to her. She tried to stop them from crying, but the students were too young. Only one boy cried softer, and another student cried louder. The fat and skinny convicts frowned and cursed at them. They couldn't be bothered with the children and were whispering to each other softly.

Dong Xuebing took this opportunity to whisper to the teachers. "We don't have time. In a while, once I move, all of you get onto the ground."

The male teacher was shocked. "There are too many of them, and they still have guns. You..."

The female teacher also panics. "Young man, you must not be rash."

Dong Xuebing replied. "We cannot sit around and wait. Just do what I said. Try to press the students down on the floor."

Another female teacher with long hair was shocked. "You are not the Deputy Chief of the Ministry of Education? You are..."

"I am Dong Xuebing."

The long hair teacher gasped. "You are that Chief Xiao Dong? That Chief Dong?" The other two teachers looked at each other. Both of them had heard of Dong Xuebing before. In that instance, all the teachers saw a glimpse of hope.

Suddenly, the classroom's door opened, and a pale looking man entered, dragging a woman. The woman was not wearing any pants.

The long hair teacher gasped. "Teacher Chen!"

"Teacher Chen!" The male teacher clenched his fist tightly.

Teacher Chen, who was not wearing anything below her waist, was thrown onto the floor. She laid there, staring at the ceiling and was not moving. Tears were flowing from her listless eyes. That pale-looking man laughed and kicked Teacher Chen a few times towards Dong Xuebing. "This woman is terrific despite her age. Fatty, Skinny, you two should have some fun with her." That man laughed and walked out of the classroom.

The skinny convict looked at the private parts of Teacher Chen and was aroused.

The fat convict laughed. "If you want to have fun, go ahead. The mini-bus is not here yet."

The male teacher cursed. "Bastards!"

The two female teachers were crying. Teacher Chen had a good reputation in school, and she is kindhearted and gentle. These bastards...

The skinny convict walked up to Teacher Chen and started taking off his pants.

Dong Xuebing's face turned black and clenched his fist. When the skinny convict kneeled between Teacher Chen's legs and spread her legs open, Dong Xuebing pounced on him like a leopard. The skinny convict was still holding on to his knife and sneered as he saw Dong Xuebing getting closer to him. He raised his dagger and stabbed forward!

Ah!!!

The knife was impaled into Dong Xuebing's stomach!

The two female teachers screamed. Teacher Chen, who was on the floor, closed her eyes.

BACK 3 seconds!

Time returned.

Dong Xuebing had returned to the position before he pounced forward. He had tried to grab the knife from that skinny convict as he tackles him down. But he failed in his previous attempt. This skinny convict was a thief and was very agile. He had a fast reaction, and Dong Xuebing had to change his strategy. He still rushed forward, but this time, he lowered both his hands slightly.

The skinny convict sneered and stabbed forward with his dagger!

Dong Xuebing already knew where the dagger would land. He shouted and grabbed the skinny convict's wrist with both his hands. He twisted the convict's hand with all his strength and nearly broke his wrist. The dagger changed direction, and Dong Xuebing pushed it back towards the skinny convict. The skinny convict looked at the dagger in shock as it was stabbed into his chest. He tried to say something but could not find the strength. He had died on the spot!

Eight convicts remains!

This was Dong Xuebing's first time killing someone. But he does not have the time to think about it. He shouted. "Get onto the floor!"

The female teachers remembered what Chief Dong said earlier and quickly pushes the children onto the floor with her.

The fat convict, who was at the far end of the classroom, saw the skinny convict dies before his eyes. He couldn't react in time and aimed his gun at Dong Xuebing. "Go to hell!"

Dong Xuebing rushed towards the fat convict fearlessly, without dodging or hiding. There's no point in hiding, as no matter how fast Dong Xuebing was, he will not be faster than a bullet. His only option is to get as close as the fat convict to fight him. As long as Dong Xuebing was not killed instantly, he can always use BACK to turn back time!

However, Dong Xuebing had underestimated that fat convict's marksmanship. He heard a loud bang and felt time stopped suddenly.

The teachers and students were shocked to see a bloody bullet wound on Dong Xuebing's head!

"Ah!"

"Chief Dong!"

Dong Xuebing could feel a burning sensation in his head and collapse onto the floor.

It was pitch black, and Dong Xuebing couldn't hear a thing.

Dong Xuebing realized he had failed. He was handcuffed, and his opponent had a gun. The difference is too significant. He tried to shout out in anger, but no voice could come out of his throat. Dong Xuebing does not want to die, and he still has lots of unfinished tasks. He wants to be promoted to Section Chief and still had not sort out his complicated relationships. How can his life end so early? F*K!!!!

One second...

Two seconds...

Suddenly Dong Xuebing realized something. How come his encounter now is so familiar?

That's right! Dong Xuebing remembered! When he saved Aunt Xuan and that old man, he was killed by that vehicle. It is the same surroundings at that time. After that accident, he got the ability BACK. At that time, he used BACK to revive himself, and he can do the same thing now.

Damn!

BACK 30 Seconds!

The darkness in front of Dong Xuebing was gone!

The moment Dong Xuebing opens his eyes, he saw the light and that fat convict pointing his gun at him. His body was rushing towards the gun! He had returned! The time had returned to the moment before he was killed, and he was overjoyed! He had revived and is not dead!

But the next moment, Dong Xuebing heard a loud bang!

He felt a burning sensation in his head, and everything turned dark again!

F*k!

BACK 3 seconds!

Time returned to 3 seconds ago!

Dong Xuebing did not have time to think. He used all his strength to move his head to the side. But bullets are too fast for his eyes. When Dong Xuebing just started to move, the bullet entered his head for the third time. The position of his wound had moved slightly to the side. Dong Xuebing is dead again.

BACK 4 seconds!

This time, Dong Xuebing twisted his neck in advance.

But that fat convict noticed it and moved his gun slightly. He shot Dong Xuebing in the head again!

BACK 4 Seconds!

Dong Xuebing knew he must get the timing right. He got to wait until the moment the fat convict squeezed the trigger and cannot change his aim before he dodges. That's the only chance Dong Xuebing had. One time, two times, three times, four times... Dong Xuebing tried again and again! He is struggling to stay alive!

Classroom.

The fat convict had lost his senses after seeing his partner is killed. He raised his gun and aimed at Dong Xuebing.

The long hair female teacher and the male teacher's hearts almost stopped as they looked at the gun.

Bang! The fat convict squeezed the trigger, and the bullet is moving directly towards Dong Xuebing's head. But an unbelievable scene unfolded before their eyes. Dong Xuebing calmly moved his head sideways, and the bullet grazed passed him by his ear. Dong Xuebing could feel a burning pain on his ear. He had finally dodged the bullet! After about a dozen tries, Dong Xuebing had managed to avoid the bullet!

The fat convict was stunned and fired again! Bang!

The teachers saw Dong Xuebing lowered his head slightly, and the bullet whizzed passed his scalp! Dong Xuebing dodged another bullet!

The fat convict was shocked, and his mind stopped working. What's going on? Can this man dodge bullets?

Dong Xuebing was in front of the fat convict in an instant. Both his hands were handcuffed and could not spread his hands. He can only hold the knife with both hands and slashed at the fat convict's arm, which was holding the gun. The knife slashed through the flesh and hit the bone. Dong Xuebing could not slice his hand off, but the fat convict dropped his gun. Dong Xuebing saw it and swing the dagger upwards, slicing the fat convict's throat. The fat convict used his hands to press against the wound on his throat, and blood was spurting through his fingers. Until the fat convict dies, he still does not understand how Dong Xuebing dodged the bullets!

Seven convicts remain!

The few teachers and students were stunned and were staring at Dong Xuebing in a daze.

Dong Xuebing knew the gunshots would attract the other convicts and picked up the gun from the floor immediately.

The classroom's door was kicked open suddenly. Two convicts rushed in. One of them is holding a knife, and the other is holding a pole. They thought the hostages had resisted, and the fat convict opened fire. But the moment they entered the classroom, they saw the bodies of the fat and skinny convicts, and the self-proclaimed Chief of the County's Ministry of Education young man is pointing a gun at them. Both the convicts panicked and tired, running out while shouting. "Someone! Fatty is dead!"

Dong Xuebing opened fire.

Bang! Bang!

Two shots! Dong Xuebing fired twice, and both convicts collapsed onto the floor! Both shots had hit them on their heads!

Five convicts remain!

Dong Xuebing's aim was not that accurate. One of the two shots had missed, but he used BACK to shoot again. Dong Xuebing had less than 2 minutes of BACK remaining. To others, there is no second chance. But Dong Xuebing is different. He had BACK, the regret medicine. Even if he made a mistake, he could always undo the mistake with BACK. This is his biggest advantage.

The male teacher was stunned as he looked at the four dead bodies. "Dong... Chief Dong..."

Dong Xuebing turned and threw the knife over. "Stay in the room! Lock the door after I leave!"

After leaving the classroom, Dong Xuebing closed the door behind him and looked at the corridor.

In the classroom, next door, the Armed Robber and a few other convicts were alarmed from the gunshots. They were armed with guns and knives, and their two accomplices had not returned after going out to check on the hostages next door. All of them knew something must have happened.

"Brother, what should we do?" The Armed Robber asked a man with vitiligo.

The vitiligo man replied coldly. "Watch the hostages closely. If the other party dares to do anything, you just open fire. The rest will guard the entrance!"

The Armed Robber immediately points his gun at the two students and a teacher beside him. He also moved his finger to rest on the trigger.

The pale looking convict, who had dragged Teacher Chen to the next classroom, was also holding a gun and pointing towards the door. Two other convicts, who were holding on to knives, were moving forward slowly. Once the other party enters through the door, they will kill him immediately.

Suddenly, the door opened.

"It's you?!"

The convicts realized the person outside is that Ministry of Education Chief!

But even an idiot will know that someone in the Ministry of Education can't kill 4 of their accomplices.

The pale-looking man was sent to prison for rape. But before entering the prison, he had trained with a gun and is an expert. He is confident in his shooting skills. The moment the door was opened, he adjusted his aim and fired three shots at Dong Xuebing. Bang! Bang! Bang! He didn't even need to look and knew his target must be dead. This man is an idiot. How can someone just open the door and enter just like this? Doesn't he know that we have guns?

But... the truth is not according to their expectations!

Dong Xuebing did not even try to find cover. He walked in with steady steps and moved his body slightly to aside. A bullet grazed past his chest, tearing his shirt and hitting the window panels on the corridor. Immediately after that, Dong Xuebing squat down slightly and tilted his head towards his right. One bullet narrowly missed Dong Xuebing's shoulder, and the other missed him by his face.

Three bullets. Dong Xuebing had dodged three bullets!

All the escapees in the room were stunned! How can a person dodge bullet just like this?! This person had dodged all the bullets!

The pale-looking convict thought his eyes were playing tricks. How is this possible? He immediately wants to continue firing.

But Dong Xuebing did not give him a chance. The moment he opened the door, he had given the convicts their advantage. But after dodging the bullets, it's his turn to retaliate. He continued walking into the room and fired four shots. The first convict that was killed was the Armed Robber. He was pointing his gun at the hostages and posed the highest threat. Dong Xuebing killed him with a shot between his brows, and the second convict killed by him was the rapist. A bullet hit him in his heart. The third and fourth convicts killed by Dong Xuebing were the two armed with knives. In an instant, only one out of the nine escapees were left.

That man with white patches on his face. It's not that Dong Xuebing did not want to shoot him, but his gun ran out of ammunition.

Dong Xuebing rushed forward towards the last convict.

The vitiligo convict panicked and was about to stab a hostage with the knife he was holding. "Don't come any closer!"

Dong Xuebing's hands were still handcuffed and were not very agile. He saw the dagger was about to stab a little girl's head, and he roared. "You dare?!" Dong Xuebing's gun is out of bullets and had given the knife to the male teacher. Now, he does not have any weapons and is still a distance away. There was no way he could reach the convict and hostage in time. Dong Xuebing yelled and threw the gun forward with both his hands!

Crash! Dong Xuebing missed, and the gun smashed the window behind the vitiligo convict.

BACK 3 seconds!

Time returned to the moment before he threw his gun.

Dong Xuebing did not waste any time and threw his gun with all his strength!

This time, the gun hit the convict in his leg, and he staggered. But he still managed to plunge his dagger into the little girl's shoulder!

Dong Xuebing's turned red. BACK 4 seconds!

The scenes flashed!

Dong Xuebing looked at the vitiligo man and threw his gun again!

This time, the gun hit the convict's hand, and he dropped the dagger!

Dong Xuebing seized the opportunity to pounce forward and hit the convict in the face with his elbow. The vitiligo convict screamed in pain, and his face was all bloodied. He lashed out a kick at Dong Xuebing, and Dong Xuebing rolled to his side to avoid it. At the same time, he picked up the dagger dropped by the convict from the floor and pressed it against his neck.

The vitiligo convict was shocked and gritted his teeth. He finally stops resisting.

The teachers beside were crying with joy. They are saved! All of them are saved!

Dong Xuebing was finally relieved. He roared: "Bastard! You all dare to come and create trouble in Yan Tai county?!"

The vitiligo convict was also somebody. Even in his current situation, he could remain expressionless. He looked at Dong Xuebing and then at the handcuffs. He smiled. "You are terrific. You managed to kill 8 of us with no weapons and had both hands handcuffed. Other than my elder brother, I was never impressed by anyone else. I am impressed by you. Haha... I didn't know the Police have someone as skillful as you. Are you an Armed Police?"

"Public Security."

The convict asked. "Can you tell me how you avoided the bullets?"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "What do you think?"

The vitiligo convict saw Dong Xuebing refusing to answer him, and he sighed. "Alright. Do what you want with me. Anyway, I will be executed after I get back."

Dong Xuebing asked. "How many of you are here?" He was afraid that there would be other accomplices in the building.

"9."

"Where is your brother?" Dong Xuebing recognized this convict and knew one of the escapees is his elder brother. These two brothers are the most dangerous escapees among all. From their files, they had even built a bomb in the past.

The vitiligo convict replied. "We got separated during our escape. My brother is not with us, and he should be... Eh?!" He started laughing suddenly. "That means my brother is still not dead or arrested? He is still on the run?! Hahaha... that's great. You all are in trouble. If my brother knows that I am killed by you all, he will surely get revenge for me." But when he remembered this officer in front of him could dodge bullets, he kept quiet. He did not wish for his brother to get revenge for him. His brother might be killed if he met this person.

"Alright. Give me a swift death!" The vitiligo convict closed his eyes.

Dong Xuebing did not want to kill him as he had lost the ability to resist arrest, and if he kills him now, it will be considered a crime.

The vitiligo convict seems to know what Dong Xuebing was thinking. He grabbed Dong Xuebing's hands suddenly and pushed the dagger into his throat!

Blood spurt out from his neck!

Dong Xuebing frowned and released his grip on the dagger. The vitiligo convict collapsed on the ground with his eyes opened, no longer breathing.

Dong Xuebing wiped his hands and turned to the hostages. "Don't be scare. You all are safe now. Follow me out."

Within a few minutes, all nine escapees were killed!

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Nan Liu Junior School.

Outside of the school gates.

Behind a row of police cars, the County's Party Secretary Xiang Daofa, County's Mayor Xie Huilan, Deputy Party Secretary Cao Xupeng, County's Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee Huang Li, Public Security Bureau Chief Liang Chengpeng were holding a meeting on how to handle this case. After knowing Chief Dong had entered the school building to replace Cao Xupeng as a hostage, Xie Huilan rushed back to the school. The officer driving the police car is not Dong Xuebing and dare not to go against the Mayor's orders. He immediately turned the police car around and drove back to the school. But it was too late. Dong Xuebing had already entered the school building.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Continuous gunshots were heard. All the family members and officers panicked.

Liang Chengpeng's face changed. "Shit! That might be Chief Dong!"

Xiang Daofa hit the police car's windshield angrily. "This Xiao Dong! What the hell is he doing?! Can't he wait a little longer?! There will be opportunities to save the hostages after they leave in the mini-bus! How can he act by himself? He will agitate the criminals, and the hostages will be in danger! Chief Dong is too rash!"

Although what Secretary Xiang said was right, Liang Chengpeng felt he was too much. Chief Dong had sacrificed himself as the hostage for the teachers and students. Just his courage alone is admirable. "Secretary Xiang, what should we do now?"

Xiang Daofa gave Liang Chengpeng a stare. "Are you the Public Security Chief?"

Liang Chengpeng took a deep breath. He could tell Xiang Daofa is trying to push the responsibility to him.

Huang Li gave the instructions. "Get the Armed officers ready! Be prepared to engage the escapees anytime!"

Bang! Bang! Bang! It was the sounds of gunshots again!

Everyone was worried. The situation is gloomy for them. There are nine escapees, and they are armed with guns and knives, and there are more than a dozen hostages. If the police rush in, no one knows what tragedy will happen. But if they don't storm the building after the gunshots, Chief Dong and the hostages will be in danger.

Just when everyone was looking towards the school building, Mayor Xie said.

"Get the Armed Police to enter!"

Liang Chengpeng hesitated. "But... The situation inside..."

Xie Huilan narrowed her eyes. "Storm the building! Rescue the hostages!"

When the situation is dire, people will hesitate to make any decisions, and it will cause a delay. Huang Li heard Xie Huilan and turned to look at Xiang Daofa. He was utterly disappointed with Xiang Daofa. Even now, the latter is still thinking of pushing the responsibility to others. Doesn't he know that if anything happens to the hostages, everyone at the scene will be held responsible? It was the younger Xie Huilan that impressed him. She can still be so decisive and gave out such order under this circumstance.

Huang Li agreed with Xie Huilan, and this is not the time to hesitate. "Enter and rescue the hostages!"

Liang Chengpeng gritted his teeth and gave out the orders through his radio set.

The Armed Police started to move. A team rushed towards the school building's main door, and another team surrounded the ground floor. They were preparing to enter the building through the windows. Some officers ran towards the back of the building to prevent the criminals from escaping. The onlookers were nervous. They were worried that the hostages might already be killed by the time the police enter. Many parents were crying and praying for their children's safety. Deputy Team Leader Feng, Chu Feng, and the rest of the officers were worried about Chief Dong's safety. The gunshots had stopped, and Chief Dong might be dead by now.

But when the Armed Police were about to break the front door open, something unexpected happened.

The school building's main door was opened by someone inside!

Dong Xuebing, who had entered the building as hostage 5 to 6 minutes ago, walked out unscathed. His hands were still handcuffed, and his clothes and hands were covered in blood!

"Chief Dong!"

"Chief Dong!"

The police officers at the door were shocked and did not understand what was going on. Is Chief Dong not dead? But how did he come out by himself?

The next moment, all the Armed Officers froze in their steps as they look behind Dong Xuebing. They looked like they had seen a ghost! A few seconds later, everyone outside of the school building and school gates saw one kid... two kids... three kids... four kids... five kids... walking out of the school building one after another. A few teachers also staggered out slowly into the school field!

"Leilei!

"Teacher Chen!"

"Huanhuan!"

"Xiao Yu!"

The parents and relatives outside of the school rushed forward to look for their kids and family!

"Mum!"

"Dad!"

"Sob! Dad! Dad!"

It was a heartwarming sight in the school field. People were hugging, crying, kissing...

A few reporters took the opportunity to sneak in and start taking pictures of the touching moment. They even took pictures of Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing looked at them and felt satisfied. It was worth rescuing all the hostages even if he had lost an arm or leg in the process. He looked at the stunned police officers and smiled. He waved his hand. "Old Feng, what are you looking at? Hurry up and release the handcuffs. How can I let the reporters take photographs of me with these cuffs? People might think that I am one of the escapees. Hurry up!"

Deputy Team Leader Feng and a few officers ran forward. "Where are the escapees?"

Secretary Xiang, Mayor Xie, Chief Liang, and the rest of the leaders walked quickly to Dong Xuebing.

Liang Chengpeng asked urgently. "What's the situation inside? How did the hostages escape?"

Dong Xuebing had only entered the building for 5 minutes, and he walked out with all the hostages. This was too weird.

Huang Li, Cao Xupeng, and the rest were staring at Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing suddenly realized that he had killed several people earlier. He felt like vomiting and had goosebumps. His face turned pale and said. "I had killed the criminals."

Liang Chengpeng paused for a second and asked. "How many?"

"9."

Xiang Dafa took a deep breath. Even Xie Huilan got shocked. "All the escapees are dead?"

"Yes. The situation was critical, and if I hold back and don't kill them, the hostages will be in danger. So..."

Many people don't believe what Dong Xuebing said and looked at him weirdly. They thought to themselves. It will be a miracle if one manages to escape from nine criminals. You are still considering if you want to hold back? A few seconds later, an Armed Officer, who had entered the building, came out. He looked at Dong Xuebing in shock and reported. "Sir! The bodies of the nine escapees are found on the second floor of the school building! They are all dead!"

The school field suddenly becomes quiet. Many parents and reporters looked over in shock!

All dead?

Nine of them?!

Huang Li and Cao Xupeng exchanged looks. In that instance, many people saw the handcuffs on Dong Xuebing's hands. His hands were still cuffed tightly and were in the same position when Chief Dong entered the school building. Dong Xuebing had entered the building with no weapons and had his hands cuffed. His opponents are nine strong escapees armed with guns and knives. The escapees still have hostages. Did he manage to kill all the escapees under these circumstances and rescued all the hostages without getting hurt?

Damn! Your fighting skills are too ridiculous!

After a while, the policemen carried the bodies out. The bodies were covered with a white cloth.

One...

Two...

Three...

There were nine bodies in total.

The scene of the bodies being carried out one after another was shocking. The Police officers were speechless. They had heard that Chief Dong is good at fighting and could fight against six opponents at once. He can fire four shots continuously and hit four criminals in their legs. But today, everyone finally understood the real power of Chief Dong. He should be unbeatable in the whole province! There can never be another officer who can fight as well as Chief Dong. Do you think you are better than Chief Dong? Fine. We will handcuff you and throw you in the middle of a bunch of criminals. We can don't give the criminals hostages and guns. You just need to make it out alive!

Deputy Team Leader Feng was speechless as he released the handcuffs from Dong Xuebing's hands. He wanted to ask, "Did you graduate from a normal university?" But he did not ask this question as everyone had seen Chief Dong's resume before. He had graduated from a third-rate university in Beijing and is not from the Police School.

The students' parents walked over and crowded around Dong Xuebing.

An old lady was crying as she held Dong Xuebing's hand. "Thank you! My whole family thanked you from the bottom of our hearts!"

Dong Xuebing felt warmed and held the old lady's hand.

Clap... someone in the crowd started clapping and soon, the students' family members, the teachers' family members, the reporters, police officers, the onlookers, and even the leaders like Xiang Daofa, Xie Huilan, and Cao Xupeng started clapping.

Click! A reporter took a picture of this scene!

About 10 minutes later, the parents and family members left with their children.

Xie Huilan walked up to Dong Xuebing and looked at him. She nodded slightly and said. "Well done! You deserve the full credit in this incident!"

Dong Xuebing felt slightly embarrassed. "Mayor Xie, this is what I should do."

Xie Huilan smiled and narrowed her eyes as she looked at him. "Very modest. Good."

Laing Chengpeng looked at Dong Xuebing with approving looks. Chief Dong had done the Public Security proud.

The incident is over, and Secretary Xiang had left to settle the aftermath. Xie Huilan was also leaving, when a car suddenly stopped at the school's gates. The Director of the County's Ministry of Education, Yu Zhengzhi, alighted from the vehicle in a hurry and ran over. "Mayor Xie, I am late because of some problems at home." He smells of alcohol and should be drinking earlier.

Xie Huilan looked at him. "The case is already over, and you just arrived? Where have you been?!"

Yu Zhengzhi wiped his sweat and replied nervously. "My house..."

Xie Huilan ignored him and entered her vehicle.

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The next day. Afternoon.

Dong Xuebing had returned to the Family Quarters from the Bureau. The weather is very hot, and his forehead was covered in sweat.

"Oh, Chief Dong, you are back so early?"

"Yes. I am not working these two days."

"I heard you are given Second Class commendation. Congratulations."

"Haha, thank you."

On Dong Xuebing's way back to his apartment, many family members of the Public Security stopped to congratulate him.

Dong Xuebing's apartment was like an oven when he returned. He immediately took out the remote controller and switched on the air conditioner. He set the temperature at 22 degrees Celsius and took a bottle of beer from the fridge. He finished the beer and felt slightly cooler. Dong Xuebing sat on his sofa and took out a copy of the newspaper from his bag. There is a picture of him covered in blood, shaking hands with the old lady. Many other officers and villagers were clapping around him.

This report is on the third page of the Provincial Newspaper, and it describes what the County's Party Secretary and the Public Security's leaders did. The article did not read a lot on what Dong Xuebing did but gave an outline of the operation to save the hostages. In Dong Xuebing's bag, there is another copy newspaper. It is the County's newspaper, and yesterday's incident was the headlines. The report had described how courageous Dong Xuebing was and how he saved all the hostages.

Dong Xuebing put down the newspaper and gulped beer.

Dong Xuebing had saved the hostages, gained fame and even got the credit. Nothing is better than this!

In the morning, the Bureau held a meeting to praise Dong Xuebing. Not only the County's Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee, Huang Li, was at the meeting, but even the Provincial Public Security leader was also present at the meeting to give Dong Xuebing the Second-Class commendation award. "Due to Dong Xuebing's outstanding performance in the hostage situation, he will be awarded the Second-class Commendation award." After the wars, very few First-class commendation awards were given out. A personal Second-class award is already outstanding, honorable, and prestigious. This is the confirmation given by the Party, and it's a significant achievement!

Considering Dong Xuebing had some light injuries during his fight with the escapees, Liang Chengpeng gave him two days to rest at home. Chief Dong's achievement had made Liang Chengpeng and the County's Public Security proud. But when asked about how he takes down the escapees, everyone was stunned. Chief Dong claimed he was lucky, but the rescued teachers and students said Chief Dong could dodge bullets. They couldn't describe it properly. Anyway, Chief Dong had only tilted his head, moved his body sideways, lowered his shoulders, and not a single bullet hit him.

This was too weird, and no one believed it was possible. The only explanation is Dong Xuebing was lucky not to get shot.

But everyone agreed that Dong Xuebing had top-notched fighting skills. There's no argument on this!

Living room.

Dong Xuebing had lost count on the number of times his phone rang.

Dong Xuebing answered his phone, and this time, it is the County's Deputy Party Secretary, Cao Xupeng.

Dong Xuebing's phone had been ringing nonstop since yesterday afternoon. Some calls were from the students' parents, his colleagues, leaders, and his relatives. Everyone who heard of the incident called him to ask about it. His mother was shocked when she learned about the incident and called to remind him not to put himself in danger in the future.

Dong Xuebing was exhausted after the call with Deputy Secretary Cao.

Not only Dong Xuebing was physically tired, but he was also mentally exhausted. He had killed nine people and will not get over it in a day or two. Just this morning, he had cooked an egg for breakfast. But the smell reminded him of the blood yesterday, and he lost his appetite. Even during the lunch with the County's leaders, Dong Xuebing did not eat a single piece of meat.

Sigh... he is mentally affected.

Dong Xuebing felt he should relax and laid down on his sofa, listening to some soothing music.

Half an hour had passed.

Ding Dong, Ding Dong. The doorbell rang.

Dong Xuebing stood up from the sofa and switched off the music, before opening the door. "Oh, Sister Hu."

Standing at the door is Hu Silian, who was suspended from her duties. She was not in her Police uniform and was wearing a light-colored dress with white heels. "Hehe, Chief Dong. I heard you had just returned home, and I am here to congratulate you. Am I disturbing you?"

Dong Xuebing laughed and opened the gates. "No. Come in."

Hu Silian entered Dong Xuebing's apartment and laughed. "It's a pity that I am not at the scene yesterday and couldn't see your heroic pose."

Dong Xuebing waved his hand, and his face turned slightly red. "What heroic? I was just lucky. I had almost died yesterday."

Hu Silian held back her laughter and looked at Dong Xuebing with her big eyes. "You are too humble. If it's someone else, no... even an elite Armed Officer, cannot suppress nine criminals with both hands handcuffed. You are equivalent to a team of Armed Police Officers. I had read the papers this morning, and everyone in the family quarters is talking about you. Your reputation had increased."

Dong Xuebing laughed and poured a cup of tea for Hu Silian. "Stop flattering me. I think I had become more notorious."

Hu Silian took the cup of tea from him, and curiously asked. "Why?"

Dong Xuebing replied helplessly. "Nine people are dead after I entered school. My nickname, God of Plague, will be the talk of the town."

Hu Silian laughed. "That's everyone's respect for you. Hahaha... Now, everyone in Yan Tai County will show a thumbs up when your name is mentioned. What the newspaper wrote is true. Courageous and fearless. You are placing the hostages' safety before oneself. I think all leaders should learn from you. Chief Dong, I am impressed by you. I even suspect you are one of the secret agents when you are with State Security."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Secret agent? My job there is to write speeches and deliver documents. It's an administrative job."

Hu Silian was not the only person who asked him this.

After some mindless chatting, Dong Xuebing asked. "Sister Hu, are you here to see me for anything?"

Hu Silian shook her head. "Nothing. I am just here to thank you. Because of the blunder by the Command Center, two lives were lost. I couldn't sleep for the past two days. Sigh... now, the case is closed, and the criminals are all killed by you. I felt much better. Thank you.

Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "How's your new job assignment?"

Hu Silian sighed when she heard this. "There is still no news. Maybe I will be transferred to other stations."

Dong Xuebing looked at her. "Your position?"

Hu Silian smiled. "What position? At most, I will be getting the same treatment as the junior staff. I can never take on the leader role. Chief Dong, I am here also to bid farewell. I guess I will be transferred away these few days, and I am too embarrassed to stay in the Public Security's Family Quarters." Hu Silian is only 30 years old and still has a long way to go. But that mistake made by the Command Center had stopped her career advancement. Most likely, she will be wasting her life in a powerless department and will never have the chance to get promoted again.

Dong Xuebing felt this was a waste. "Do you want me to try helping you?"

Hu Silian sighed. "It's the County Government who decided on my suspension. Even Chief Liang cannot do anything."

Dong Xuebing patted Hu Silian's shoulder. He doesn't wish for her to leave. There were too few women in the government service, and smart women like Sister Hu was rare. Dong Xuebing had seen the danger of being in the government servant. One wrong move, and you lost everything. Sometimes, even when it's not your fault, you will also get into trouble, and you can only consider yourself unlucky.

Maybe Hu Silian was trying to avoid gossips, and she left after 10 minutes.

After Hu Silian left, Dong Xuebing looked at his watch. He hesitated for a while and picked up his phone to call Xie Huilan. Since Xie Huilan come to Yan Tai County, both of them had not met privately. Dong Xuebing wanted to meet her. After yesterday's events, he missed Xie Huilan and Qu Yunxuan badly. When the bullet hit him in his head, both their images appeared in his mind.

Ring... ring... ring... the phone rang for a while before it was picked up.

"Hello?" Xie Huilan's sexy voice answered.

"Hello, Mayor Xie. I'm Xiao Dong from Public Security."

"Haha... Chief Dong. What is it?"

Dong Xuebing rubbed his nose. "I want to report to you on my work progress. Will you be free in the afternoon?"

Xie Huilan laughed. "I have a meeting in the afternoon. How about tomorrow?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "Sure. I will call you tomorrow."

"No need. I will get my secretary to call you. Ok?" After Xie Huilan said this, she paused. "Oh, I forgot I still don't have a secretary. The Office Director had recommended a few candidates, but I find them not suitable. Are you familiar with the people in the County Government? The candidate does not need to be from the Secretary department. Let me know if you have any recommendations. It must be a female, must not be too old, and must be smart."

Dong Xuebing thought to himself. The secretary of the leader is an important position, let alone the secretary to the Mayor. Everyone will be fighting for this position. In the past, Dong Xuebing felt the role of a secretary is only a messenger. But now, he doesn't think so. If you want to advance rapidly in government service, becoming a secretary is one of the better options. You can learn the work of a leader and how a leader should act and gain their trust after a few years. Soon, you will be deployed to the grassroots and become a district head or district's Party Secretary!

Xie Huilan wants me to recommend someone for this crucial role? This is her trust in me.

Dong Xuebing thought for a while. He is afraid that recommending the wrong person will bring trouble for Sister Xie. Furthermore, he does not know a lot of people in the County Government. The County's Party Secretary Xiang Daofa was the former Mayor, and everyone in the Government might be his people. No wonder Sister Xie couldn't make up her mind. First, she is too young, and having an older secretary will make her feel uncomfortable. Moreover, Sister Xie is a female, and a male secretary will invite gossips. This secretary candidate is too...

Eh?!

Wait a minute!

Female, not too old, must be smart?

A woman suddenly appears in Dong Xuebing's head.

"Mayor Xie, what do you think about our Bureau's former Office Director, Hu Silian?"

"Hu Silian? I remembered she was just removed from her position."

"Yes. The mistake made by the Command Center had nothing to do with her, and she was only the scapegoat to shoulder the blame. Director Hu has a clean background and is familiar with Yan Tai County. She is also good with interpersonal relationships and is a smooth talker. She is not old and has a nice character. I think she fits your requirements." Dong Xuebing wants to help Xie Huilan to find a good secretary and also help Hu Silian.

Xie Huilan paused for a while and said. "Ok. I will consider your suggestion."

Dong Xuebing replied. "Err... ok. Sorry to disturb you. I will hang up now?"

"..." Xie Huilan kept quiet.

"Mayor Xie?"

"Xiao Dong, I don't wish to see another incident like yesterday afternoon. I don't care how good you can fight, how much you care for the safety of the people, you must remember that there are a lot of people that care for you. If you dare to do such things again in the future, I will remove you from your position." Xie Huilan's tone was cold, but Dong Xuebing could feel she cares for him. There were too many people around yesterday, and she must have kept these words to herself. When she gave the orders for the Armed Police to storm the building, it should also because she wants to rescue him.

Dong Xuebing felt warm in his heart. "Yes... I understand."

"Good."

"Errr... Is it convenient for you to talk now?"

"Yes. What is it?"

Dong Xuebing cleared his throat. "Errr... I want to see you."

Xie Huilan smiled and replied. "Didn't you see me yesterday? You even threw me into the car."

Dong Xuebing heard this and quickly explained. "Ah... I was forced by the situation. I did it because I am afraid you might be hurt."

"You are afraid I will be hurt, then I will not be afraid you will be injured?"

"Errr... let's not talk about this. I promise I will take care of my safety in the future, ok?"

"You better keep to your words. You... once you get heated up, you don't know what you are doing. But it is also because of this you jumped into the river to save me."

"Why did you mention about that incident again? It's all in the past, and let's not talk about it."

"Ok."

"You should have a lot of work, right? I will hang up now?"

"..."

"Sister Xie?"

"Hehe... do you miss me?"

Dong Xuebing paused for a second and replied. "Yes."

"How much?"

Dong Xuebing replied embarrassedly. "I..., I miss you badly."

Xie Huilan giggled and was satisfied with his answer. "Alright. Let's hang up."

Dong Xuebing asked. "Did you miss me?"

"What do you think?"

"Huh? How would I know? That's why I am asking you."

"Hahaha... Bye." The line was cut.

Dong Xuebing smiled to himself as he looks at his phone.

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Afternoon.

It's summer, and the air is dry and hot.

In the Mayor's office, the air conditioner is blowing out cool air.

The County Government's Office Director knocked on the door, and a soft voice said from inside. "Come in." Yao Yi straightened her back and entered the room. He placed a file on Mayor Xie's desk and looked at Xie Huilan, who was still reading a document. "Mayor, all the information of the candidates from the Secretary Department, are here. Let me know who you would like to meet, and I will call them over."

Every time there is a change in the County's leader, there will be a reshuffle of officials.

The Secretary of the Mayor played an important role, and many people were eyeing it.

Yao Yi also has his plan. Xiao Wang from the Secretary Department is close to his wife. Before Mayor Xie arrived in the County, Xiao Wang had visited Yao Yi's house several times to send gifts. She hopes to get the position with Yao Yi's help. As the Office Director, Yao Yi has the authority to make recommendations to the Mayor about the Secretary. Mayor Xie is new to the County and is not familiar with the officials there. So, Yao Yi purposely places Xiao Wang's resume on the first page.

Xie Huilan put down her pen and start flipping the file.

Yao Yi said. "This is Xiao Wang. She is capable and hardworking. Although she is young, she is very mature."

Xie Huilan scanned through Xiao Wang's resume and smiled at Yao Yi.

Yao Yi was flustered and knew Mayor Xie had seen through him.

Xie Huilan continued to flip through the pages and then place the file on her desk. She tapped on her desk with her finger and asked. "The County's Public Security Office Director Hu Silian had been suspended from her duties. Is her new work arrangement decided? Hmmm... get me a copy of her resume and ask her to see me."

Yao Yi was stunned and immediately replied. "I will go and arrange the meeting now."

After leaving the office, Yao Yi wondered. Why did Mayor Xie suddenly remember this person?

Yao Yi had only wondered for a moment. He had tried his best to help Xiao Wang, and there is nothing he can do. Yao Yi is now in an awkward position. In the past, he is on the former Mayor, Xiang Daofa, side. But after Xiang Daofa was promoted, he got to serve the new Mayor as the Office Director. Mayor Xie might feel uncomfortable and might transfer him away.

Public Security Family Quarter.

Hu Silian was sitting at home, listening to music. She wanted to dance to make herself feel better but was not in the mood.

Almost ten years of hard work had gone down the drain. Hu Silian sighed.

Hu Silian's husband, Hu Ge, is in the kitchen preparing dinner. He felt his heart aching to see his wife losing weight over this incident. He knew his wife is unhappy with this outcome and wanted to console her. But he dare not to say anything. At home, Hu Silian is his superior, and Hu Ge must listen to her. If he consoled her and said something that made her worse, he will get a scolding from her.

Ring... ring... ring... the phone at home rang.

Hu Silian sat on the sofa and pretended not to hear it.

Hu Ge looked at Hu Silian and quickly wiped his hands and ran over to answer the call. "Hello?"

"I am calling from the County Government office. Can you get Hu Silian to the phone?"

Hu Ge was surprised and asked the other party to wait a while. He quickly waved to Hu Silian and points to the phone.

Hu Silian hesitated for a few seconds and answered. "Hello?" The other party immediately asked. "Is this Director Hu? I am Yao Yi."

Hu Silian was surprised and replied in a softer tone. "Director Yao..."

Yao Yi said. "It's like this. Mayor Xie wants to meet you. Come over now."

The Mayor wanted to meet me? Hu Silian was stunned. "Director Yao, do you know why Mayor Xie wants..."

"Hahaha... It's good news. Just go straight to the Mayor's office."

After hanging up, Hu Silian was still puzzled why the Mayor wants to see her. Her husband was beside her, looking at her. He is also curious about what was happening. "I also don't know what is going on. The Mayor wants to meet me." Hu Silian would not be surprised if Xie Huilan met her before. But she had only seen Xie Huilan from a distance and had not even spoken to her before. How come Mayor Xie wants to meet her now? This made Hu Silian worried.

Hu Ge was also nervous. "Then... are you going?"

Hu Silian gave her husband a stare. "The Mayor wants to meet you, can I choose not to go? Bring me my clothes. I will change to my suit!"

Hu Ge nodded and ran into the room to bring his wife her clothes and purse.

Hu Silian looked at herself in the mirror and adjusted her clothing. She tried to make herself look as professional as possible.

County Government.

The County Government building and the County's Party office are located in the same compound.

On the way, Hu Silian was covered in sweat. It was due to the hot weather, and she is also nervous.

Knock, knock, knock. Hu Silian stood outside the Mayor's office and knocks on the door.

"Come in."

Hu Silian pushed open the door and entered. "Mayor Xie."

Xie Huilan narrowed her eyes and looked at Hu Silian from top to toe. She nodded slightly. "Come in and have a seat."

Hu Silian dare not to sit down and stood there nervously.

Xie Huilan laughed. "Don't be so nervous. Come. Sit down first."

Whatever is meant or predestined to happen will happen. Hu Silian had worked in the government service for many years and knew if she still behaves timidly, Mayor Xie will look down on her. So, she sat down with half her butt on the chair, and her back straightened.

Xie Huilan smiled. "I heard that you are removed from your position because of the jailbreak case. What do you think of your punishment?"

Hu Silian replied with a straight face. "Nothing. The blunder is caused by staff from the command center, and as the leader, I must take on this responsibility."

Xie Huilan laughed and nodded. "Good."

After chatting for a while, Xie Huilan suddenly asked. "Xiao Hu, did Director Yao told you why I want to meet you?"

Hu Silian blinked and replied. "No."

Xie Huilan nodded and said something unexpected. "I need a secretary. Are you willing to come over to help me?"

What? Me? Secretary?

Hu Silian was shocked and couldn't believe her ears. "You... you are... me?"

Xie Huilan crossed her legs gracefully and took a sip from her teacup. She laughed. "Haha... the title is Secretary, but it is a messenger, and there will not be an official title. If you are willing, I will give you a Deputy Office Director in the County Government. How is it? Are you willing?"

Hu Silian was stunned by this surprise. "I..., I am willing!"

Xie Huilan replied. "Alright. Report for work tomorrow morning, and the room outside my office will be your office. As for your transfer orders and other paperwork, there is no hurry. I have lots of work waiting for you. You must report for work immediately. Haha..."

Hu Silian was overjoyed. This was like striking a lottery, but she could not understand why Mayor Xie picked her. She does not have any background, didn't send any gifts, and had even made a mistake. This was too weird! No... someone must have recommended her to Mayor Xie. If not, Mayor Xie might not even know who she is.

Who is it?

Who is the one who recommended me to Mayor Xie?

Hu Silian could not think of anyone who helped her. She immediately thanked Mayor Xie. "Thank you! I will work hard and not let you down!"

Xie Huilan waved her hand and smiled. "Don't thank me. If you want to thank someone, thank Chief Dong."

Hu Silian was stunned. "Chief Dong?"

Xie Huilan laughed. "This Chief Dong found out that I am looking for a secretary, and recommended you this afternoon. He had praised you to the skies and said you are capable, smart and matured. You are also familiar with Yan Tai County. Haha... Chief Dong had promised me. If I find that you are not as capable as what Xiao Dong says, I will look for him."

Hu Silian's eyes turned red. She did not expect Dong Xuebing was the one who recommended her to the Mayor!

This a big favor!

Hu Silian took a deep breath after she stepped out of the County's Party Committee building. The skies seem bluer, and trees seem greener. Everything around her had changed. This morning, Hu Silian was still sighing and worried about her future. But in the afternoon, she becomes Mayor Xie's Secretary. Her career has been revived.

Back at the Public Security Family Quarters, Hu Silian met a few Bureau leaders who had returned from work.

In government service, some staff has reliable information sources. The moment Hu Silian stepped out of the County's Party Committee building, news of her becoming Mayor Xie's Secretary spreads. Zhao Jingsong saw Hu Silian and quickly greeted her with a smile. "Director Hu... Oh, I should call you Secretary Hu. Congratulations."

Hu Silian smiled. "The official orders are not out yet, and it is not confirmed."

Qin Yong was returning home and saw Hu Silian. He also greeted her politely.

Although Zhao Jingsong had been trying to flirt with her and Qin Yong had not helped her, Hu Silian still treated them with respect and returned their greetings politely. This morning, people were still avoiding her, and some even do not want to have eye contact with her. But now, everyone in the estate greeted her warmly.

Hu Silian was feeling emotional.

The tides had changed too quickly. Many people still do not understand why Mayor Xie wanted Hu Silian to be her Secretary. She even gave Hu Silian the position of the Deputy Office Director of the County's Government building. How did she get the backing of the Mayor? Secretary are the messengers for the leaders and cannot be offended. If not, the Secretary might talk bad about you in front of the leader. Hu Silian had returned, and those who ignored her these few days, are trying to make up with her.

Hu Ge, who was upstairs, heard his wife's voice and looked down from the windows.

Hu Ge was shocked to see people surrounding Hu Silian. What's wrong? Why is my wife so popular suddenly?

Home.

Hu Ge was waiting patiently for Hu Silian and went to open the door before Hu Silian took out her keys. After he closed the door, he asked. "Xiao Lian, what happened? Why are they so polite to you? Didn't you got removed from your..."

Hu Silian turned and smiled seductively before hugging her husband. "I have something to tell you."

Hu Ge felt weird. They were married for many years, and his wife seldom hugs him like this. "What is it?"

"I will be transferred to the County's Government Office as the Deputy Office Director."

"Ah?"

"Also, I will start work tomorrow as Mayor Xie's secretary!"

Hu Ge was surprised. "Really? Mayor Xie wants you to be her Secretary?"

"Of course." Hu Silian smiled and kissed her husband. "Hurry... carry me to the room. I want..."

"It's time for dinner."

"Hurry up!"

An hour later, Hu Silian laid her head on Hu Ge's chest, panting. She had never been so excited before. She had vented all her frustrations on her husband just now and had a satisfied smile now.

Hu Ge hugged his wife's waist. "You still haven't told me how you become the Mayor's secretary suddenly."

Hu Silian replied. "It's Chief Dong who recommended me. You should know Chief Dong's character. He dared to say anything and had recommended me to the Mayor when he was reporting to her about his work progress. Sigh... he didn't even care if the leader will get angry or not. Maybe the Mayor has a good impression of Chief Dong because of yesterday's case."

Hu Ge was surprised. "Chief Dong?"

Hu Silian slapped her forehead suddenly. "Shit. I forgot."

Hu Ge asked. "What?"

Hu Silian got up to look for her clothing. "I still have not thanked Chief Dong. I owe him too much."

Hu Ge nodded. "That's right. We must thank him. Errr... our house still has two cartons of Zhong Hwa cigarettes. Bring those along. What about liquor? We don't have any good alcohol at home. You want me to go out and buy a few bottles?"

Hu Silian thought for a while. "Just bring the cigarettes will do. Chief Dong seldom drinks alcohol. Let's go together."

Dong Xuebing's apartment.

In the smoky and oily kitchen, Dong Xuebing had prepared stir-fried mutton, braised chicken wings and deep-fried prawns himself. He walked out of the kitchen in his apron, with all the dishes, and sat at the dining table. He stared at the few meat dishes, suppressed his nausea feeling, and took a bite of the chicken wing.

Dong Xuebing had prepared all meat dishes was to overcome his overcome psychological barriers.

It would be too embarrassing if others knew he is afraid of eating meat after killing some criminals.

Gross? No matter how gross it is, I must eat it! I must overcome my fears!

Dong Xuebing start to stuff his mouth with meat when the doorbell rang.

Dong Xuebing went to the door and saw Hu Silian and Hu Ge standing outside with a carton of cigarettes wrapped in newspaper. Dong Xuebing was surprised. "Sister Hu, why are you two here? Come in."

Hu Silian looked at the dishes on the table and asked. "You are having dinner? Am I disturbing you?"

"It's fine. Have you two eaten? Do you want to join me?"

Hu Silian laughed. "We still have not taken our dinner and are hungry."

Dong Xuebing brought them to the dining table. "Don't stand on ceremony with me. Come and try my cooking. It's still warm."

Hu Ge put down the cigarettes and said. "Chief Dong, please seat. I will get the rice."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "It's been a while since anyone visited me. Let's have some drinks. I will get it."

After a while, Hu Ge got the rice, and alcohol is brought to the table. Dong Xuebing felt he had foresight. If he had only prepared a vegetable dish, it would not be enough for three people. Dong Xuebing felt the dishes are not enough and went to cook one more egg dish.

Hu Silian stood up and poured Dong Xuebing a glass of Baijiu. "Chief Dong, this is a toast from both of us. I..."

Hu Ge picked up his glass and stood up. "Thank you."

Dong Xuebing stopped them. "Wait... I had only said a few words to support you during the meeting. Why are you still talking about it?"

Hu Silian smiled. "Mayor Xie had called me over to her office today and asked me to report to her tomorrow. I know you are the one who recommended me."

Dong Xuebing felt good in his heart. "Hahaha... this is a good thing. Come... let's not toast each other and drink over dinner. I did not do much and only suggested to Mayor Xie that you are suitable. It is up to her whether to hire you. Since she wants you to be her Secretary, that means you have the capability. This has gone nothing to do with me."

Hu Silian still insists on giving Dong Xuebing a toast. "I will bottom up." She finished her glass of Baijiu in one gulp.

Hu Ge gritted his teeth and finished his glass.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Sister Hu, this is a big glass. Are you trying to kill me?"

Hu Silian suddenly remembers Chief Dong is not good at drinking. "You don't need to finish it."

Hu Silian was in a good mood and did not control the amount she drank. Her alcohol tolerance was not high in the first place, and she quickly got drunk. Very soon, she started crying. "Chief Dong... In the future... you... let me know when you need me... I... if I frown... I... will change my surname!"

Hu Ge knew his wife was getting too emotional and took a paper napkin to wipe her tears.

Dong Xuebing felt warm to hear what Hu Silian said. He was also in a good mood to know he had helped her.

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The next afternoon, Hu Silian called Dong Xuebing on his mobile phone.

"Hello, Chief Dong. Mayor Xie wants to see you in her office."

"Did the Mayor say what it is regarding?"

"I think it is about the jailbreak case. She wants a report from you."

"Ok. Thank you, Secretary Hu."

"Haha... don't mention it."

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing stood up from the sofa and wanted to leave. But he looked at his clothes and quickly went back to his room. He changed into something more presentable and looked at himself in the mirror to comb his hair neatly. After that, he packed a few files and documents in his briefcase before driving to the County Government Office.

The front pouch of the County Government Building.

When Dong Xuebing alighted from his Mercedes Benz, he saw the Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee, Huang Li, about to enter the building.

Huang Li saw Dong Xuebing and stopped. "Chief Dong, this is your car?"

Dong Xuebing smiled. "It's my friend's, and I had borrowed it. I still need to return to my friend."

"You are here for work? Come, let's go up together." Huang Li waved Dong Xuebing over and entered the building together. Huang Li was formerly Chang Lei's right-hand man. After Chang Lei was chased out of the County by Dong Xuebing, Huang Li had some grudges with the latter. But his impression of Dong Xuebing changed during the hostage situation. He no longer bears grudges against Dong Xuebing and even likes him a lot.

Of course, Huang Li was willing to forgo all the previous grudges was also because of Xie Huilan.

In Yan Tai County, Huang Li was one of the few who knew about Xie Huilan's background.

Huang Li was formerly the subordinate of Beijing's Party Committee Secretary, Xie Guobang. Although he had not spoken to Xie Guobang for more than a few sentences, his direct supervisor at that time was from the Xie's family faction. Huang Li was also considered one of Xie faction and had met Xie Huilan once. He could never forget Xie Huilan because of her beautiful looks, and he immediately recognizes her when she was transferred to Yan Tai County. After Zhang Lei was transferred away, Huang Li need to pick a faction, and he had offended Xiang Daofa previously. He can't join Xiang Daofa's camp now, and his only choice is Xie Huilan.

To Huang Li, this is an opportunity for him.

Mayor Xie might be new to the County and does not have many supporters. But her backing is strong and has the potential to move up fast. Those who knew Xie Huilan's background will normally give her face. Although, when it comes to political rivalries, the other party might not be afraid of Xie Huilan, they will seldom use despicable methods on her. Everyone is still afraid of the people behind Xie Huilan, and this is her biggest advantage.

This is the right time to join Xie Huilan's faction in the County. Furthermore, Huang Li does not have other choices.

Dong Xuebing had forced Party Secretary Chang out of the County, but Mayor Xie was transferred over to the County. Once again, Huang Li will get a strong backing, and naturally, he does not have any hatred against Dong Xuebing now.

On the way upstairs, Huang Li smiled and asked. "Chief Dong, I heard you are not married?"

Dong Xuebing smiled. "Yes."

Huang Li looked at Dong Xuebing. "You should be around 24 or 25? This is an important matter, and why are you not worried?"

Dong Xuebing sighed. "I was busy with work and didn't have the time."

Huang Li was only asking casually and suddenly had an idea. "Oh, my sister has a daughter around your age. She is also single. Hahaha... My niece is very pretty and is capable too. She is only a department head in a private company. How about... I introduce her to you someday?" His niece was not very pretty, but compared to Dong Xuebing's ordinary looks, her looks are much better. Huang Li felt both are compatible and wanted to match-make them.

Dong Xuebing was surprised. "Secretary Huang, thank you. But I have a girlfriend now."

Huang Li glanced at Dong Xuebing and felt it was a pity. "Oh... ok."

Dong Xuebing noticed that more and more people around him are concerned about his relationships.

At the end of the stairs, Huang Li patted Dong Xuebing's shoulder and laughed. "Alright. I got to go."

Huang Li was walking towards the Mayor's office, and Dong Xuebing knew he must be here to look for Xie Huilan. He hesitated for a while and did not follow him. After Huang Li entered the Mayor's office, he entered the Mayor's Secretary's office. Normally, when the lower-ranked staff wants to meet the leaders, they will have to go to the leader's Secretary to ask if the leader has time for them. The higher ranked leaders and those who are close to the leaders can skip this procedure.

Secretary Office.

A young man was speaking to Hu Silian. "Secretary Hu is the Mayor..."

Hu Silian replied calmly. "Mayor Xie is in her office and does not have time to see you."

"But the cotton factory's employees..."

"If you have anything to report, please look for your direct supervisors and leaders first."

The young man sighed and left the office.

After the door is closed, Dong Xuebing laughed. "Sister Hu, don't chase me away too."

Hu Silian laughed and put down the document in her hands. "I don't dare to chase you away. Mayor Xie has high hopes for you."

Dong Xuebing sat down in front of Hu Silian. "Secretary Huang had just entered Mayor Xie's office. I will have a cup of tea here first."

Hu Silian giggled. "It's not I am stingy with my tea leaves. But Mayor Xie said that she wants to see you the moment you arrived."

Dong Xuebing thought for a second. Sister Xie must have wanted to see him and Secretary Huang together. He stood up. "Ok. I will go over now."

Hu Silian walked Dong Xuebing to the door, and at the door, she said softly. "Mayor Xie is in a good mood today."

This is the advantage of knowing someone close to the leaders. You can get important information about the leader like their mood, their thinking, etc. Dong Xuebing nodded and walked over to knock on the Mayor's office.

"Come in." Xie Huilan said.

"Mayor Xie, Secretary Huang." Dong Xuebing entered the office and smiled.

Xie Huilan and Huang Li were sitting down having tea.

Xie Huilan smiled and pointed to the seat with her chin. "Xiao Dong, pour yourself a cup of tea and have a seat."

Dong Xuebing did not pour tea. He went over to the water dispenser and poured himself a cup of water. After that, he sat down and took a sip.

Huang Li was surprised by this. He wondered when did Chief Dong get so close to Mayor Xie, and why did Mayor Xie call Dong Xuebing over. "Haha... Chief Dong is young and capable and had solved all the cases handled to him. He had done especially well in the hostage case. No wonder he got promoted to Deputy Bureau Chief within a year."

Xie Huilan smiled and said. "Yes. He is true, capable. He even dares to touch me in front of everyone."

Dong Xuebing jumped. He thought to himself. Why are you mentioning about that incident again?

Huang Li knew Mayor Xie is talking about Dong Xuebing carrying up and throwing her into the car. He thought Mayor Xie is going to settle this score with Dong Xuebing now. "Chief Dong is also forced to do that because of your safety. Haha... It's rare to see officers as capable as Chief Dong now. On our way here, I was still chatting with Xiao Dong. I was thinking of introducing my niece to him if he doesn't have a girlfriend."

Dong Xuebing almost fainted. Why are you mentioning this in front of Sister Xie?!

Xie Huilan narrowed her eyes. "Really? Secretary Huang, you are trying to steal him away."

Huang Li was stunned. "Steal him away?" What does this mean?

Huang Li felt a chill when he heard what Xie Huilan says next. Xie Huilan put down her teacup and smiled. "Xiao Dong is my boyfriend, and you want to introduce your niece to him? Are you trying to steal him away from me? Haha..."

Huang Li was startled. "Your boyfriend? Xiao Dong?"

Dong Xuebing was also surprised. He did not expect Xie Huilan to tell Huang Li about their relationship.

Xie Huilan replied gracefully. "We know each other when we were in Beijing. We even got the approval from my grandfather."

Even Senior Xie agreed? Huang Li was shocked. "This..."

It's not that Huang Li refused to believe it, but it is too ridiculous. Who is Xie Huilan? She is Senior Xie's granddaughter! She is Xie Guobang's daughter! Who dares to claim that they are worthy of her with her looks? Chief Dong is too ordinary and does not have any background. The cases he solved are nothing, and the difference between both of them is too big. How can they be boyfriend and girlfriend?

Even Senior Xie approved of their relationship?!

Secretary Xie had also approved them?

But the most critical question is why Mayor Xie likes Xiao Dong?

A few seconds later, Huang Li looked at Xie Huilan and then looked at Dong Xuebing. Xie Huilan's marriage is very sensitive to the higher-ups. Many higher-ups are monitoring her, and she should not be joking about this.

Dong Xuebing is the Mayor's boyfriend???

Huang Li nearly slapped himself. Why did he try to introduce his niece to Dong Xuebing? This is asking for trouble! Regardless of how pretty and capable his niece is, she cannot be compared to Xie Huilan. Huang Li composed himself, ask laughed. "Mayor Xie, you are so lucky. You two are a match made in heavens!"

Xie Huilan smiled. "Thank you."

Dong Xuebing blushed as he knew Huang Li was not telling the truth.

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The Mayor's office.

Huang Li was still shocked over Dong Xuebing, and Xie Huilan is dating.

He was so shocked until he didn't know what to say, and it created an awkward silence in the office.

Xie Huilan looked at Huang Li and smiled. "Secretary Huang, other than my family members, no one else knows about my relationship with Xiao Dong. You should also know the rules in government service. Although I am not Xiao Dong's direct supervisor, it good to avoid rumors and gossips. I am only letting you know this, and we will announce our relationship when we are engaged."

Are you only telling me about this?

Huang Li was touched. This is the trust Mayor Xie had in him, and it means she had accepted him into her faction and did not treat him as an outsider. Huang Li knew this is one of the strategies used by the leaders to recruit people over to their side. He immediately knew what to do. This might not be against the regulations, but Huang Li knew this secret must be kept and will not even tell his wife and children.

After a while, Huang Li left.

Dong Xuebing smiled and asked. "Sister Xie, why did you tell Secretary Huang?"

Xie Huilan narrowed her eyes as she looked at Dong Xuebing. "Secretary Huang is my father's former subordinate. He had supported Party Secretary Chang previous, and after Secretary Chang left, he had to join my side. Now, he is one of my men, and it's fine to let him know. This will also let him know I trusted him, and he will give me his full support. Also, you are in the Public Security, and Huang Li is the County's Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee, which is your direct supervisor. It will be good for him to know you, in case you offended him with your foul temper."

Dong Xuebing smacked his lips. "But I am not the one who offended others."

Xie Huilan looked at Dong Xuebing. "From the County's Party Secretary to the Public Security Deputy Chiefs. Who else have you not offended?"

"They are the ones who tried to step all over me. They had harmed the interest of the people and me..."

Xie Huilan interrupted Dong Xuebing. "Hahaha. You always have your reasons."

Ring... ring... ring... the phone on the table rang. Xie Huilan answered. "Hello? Oh... Xiao Hu... Who? Ok... alright... Fine... Ask him to wait five minutes before coming in." After hanging up, Xie Huilan laughed. "Alright. You should leave now. I still have work to do."

Dong Xuebing doesn't want to leave. "Why don't you ask that person to come back in half an hour?"

Xie Huilan laughed and glared at Dong Xuebing. "You think work can be postponed? Go back."

Dong Xuebing was looking at Xie Huilan's slim body and her pretty face. He wants to take a longer look at her, as the last time he returned to Beijing, it was to accompany Xie Huilan's mother to the hospital and did not spend much time with her. He missed her badly and couldn't understand why. Dong Xuebing guess it should be a while since he "released."

Xie Huilan smiled and took out a bunch of keys from her drawer and passed it to him. "Here."

Dong Xuebing looked at the keys. "What keys are these?"

"It's the keys to my apartment in the family quarters." Xie Huilan laughed. "If you are not worried about tarnishing my reputation, come over at night."

Dong Xuebing hesitated for a while. "Err... I think not... It will not be good if other people see us."

Xie Huilan pushed the keys forward. "Haha... take it. Just try to avoid others. I also want to have a chat with you. It's been a while since we chatted." She wrote her address on a piece of paper and gave it to Dong Xuebing. "The family quarters might be crowded at night, and you can go over earlier in the afternoon. I should reach around 7 pm. Wait for me for dinner, Ok?"

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Alright. I will see if I can sneak in without your neighbors noticing."

After leaving the office, Dong Xuebing drove to the supermarket to buy groceries, like potatoes, carrots, poultry, wine, etc. Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan are separated most of the time, and they are finally together in Yan Tai County now. Dong Xuebing wants to prepare something special for their first dinner after so long. He thought for a while and went to buy some candles and a bunch of roses.

County Party Committee Family Quarters.

It was getting windy, and the sky is covered by dark clouds. A thunderstorm is brewing.

Dong Xuebing did not dare to drive into the estate because his Mercedes is too outstanding. He parked his car along the road outside of the estate and carried the groceries out. The roses are wrapped tightly and cannot be seen by others. If the other items were seen by other people, they could think Dong Xuebing is sending gifts to some leaders. But roses are unexplainable. Dong Xuebing took a deep breath and walked into the Family Quarters.

The guard did not stop him, and Dong Xuebing entered without any problems.

A few leaders' family members walked past Dong Xuebing, and Dong Xuebing didn't know most of them. However, he noticed someone familiar in the distance. But no one will purposely greet each other when they see Dong Xuebing carrying so many things unless they bump into each other face to face.

A few moments later, Dong Xuebing found Xie Huilan's apartment building.

This is a new building, and it's about ten stories with an elevator.

"Eh? Chief Dong?" Someone called Dong Xuebing from behind.

Dong Xuebing's heart skipped a beat and panicked, as he is guilty conscious. But when he turned around and saw who was calling him, he was relieved. "Xiao Hua?" Xiao Hua is the teenager Dong Xuebing was supposed to arrest for hacking into the Government websites. "Why are you not in school today?"

Xiao Hua replied softly. "It's Summer Holidays."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Study hard and stop creating troubles."

Xiao Hua nodded. "My parents had locked my PC, and I seldom touch it now." He was grateful to Dong Xuebing, as he thought he would be going behind bars. But Chief Dong let him go, and from then on, he dare not to hack into any websites.

"Brother Dong, where are you going?" Xiao Hua asked.

Dong Xuebing replied. "Err... some work-related matters."

Xiao Hua laughed. "You are sending gifts?"

Dong Xuebing gave him a stare. "Stop asking the obvious. Go... Go back home."

After chasing Xiao Hua away, Dong Xuebing entered the lobby and took the elevator up. Ding! The elevator reached, and Dong Xuebing looked at the surroundings worriedly. He was afraid of the neighbors seeing him. Still, Sister Xie's unit was just next to the elevator, and the unit on the right of the elevator is blocked by a wall. Even if the neighbors looked out of the door viewer, they would not see him. Dong Xuebing was relieved and entered Sister Xie's apartment with the groceries.

The apartment was clean, and the fittings and furniture were better than Dong Xuebing's unit.

Dong Xuebing had wanted to 'explore' Sister Xie's bedroom, but he looked at the time. He did not have much time left and quickly put on the apron to prepare dinner. While he was cutting the ingredients, he suddenly realized that he was too weak in front of Sister Xie. He had washed her clothes and stockings before and is now cooking for her. He still has not held her hands before... Dong Xuebing felt he must take the initiative today.

At about 7 pm, it started pouring.

Not long after the rain started, the door opened, and Xie Huilan entered the living room, drenched.

Dong Xuebing walked out of the kitchen and was surprised. "Why are you wet?"

Xie Huilan took off her shoes and smiled. "I asked my driver to drop me off at the entrance, but it started pouring before I enter the building."

Dong Xuebing replied. "Oh, go and get a shower first. I will wait for you."

Xie Huilan nodded and looked at the kitchen. "Thank you."

"Hurry up before you get a cold."

Xie Huilan's pants were sticking to her slim legs, and her stockings and white blouse were soaked.

Dong Xuebing could feel his throat getting dry as he looked at Xie Huilan.

Xie Huilan looked at him and giggled, before going into the bathroom. A few minutes later, Dong Xuebing could hear her showering."

Dong Xuebing quickly took out the bouquet of roses and lit the candles.

The water sounds from the bathroom stopped, and Xie Huilan shouted from inside. "Xiao Dong, help me get a set of clothes from my wardrobe. Pajamas or suits are fine. Oh, don't forget my underwear too."

"Ok. Please wait a while."

"Thank you."

Dong Xuebing rubbed his palms excitedly and entered Sister Xie's room. While choosing the clothing, Dong Xuebing remembered that he had never seen Xie Huilan wearing skirts. She is always in suits and looks like she does not have other clothing. He searched for her wardrobe and noticed there are five sets of suits and a few office dresses. Most of her clothes are either black, white, or dark colors.

This will do!

Dong Xuebing picked a dark brown dress and a set of black underwear and stockings.

"Sister Xie, I got your clothes. Please open the door." Dong Xuebing stood outside the bathroom with the clothes.

The door opened, and Dong Xuebing could smell shampoo fragrance from inside. Xie Huilan was standing naked in front of him, without trying to cover herself up. She smiled and took the clothes from Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing was curious why Sister Xie is not shy like other women.

Dong Xuebing pretended not to look at her, but his heart was racing.

Very soon, Xie Huilan walked out of the bathroom in an office dress. "Hehe... it's been a while since I wore a dress."

Dong Xuebing looked at her in a daze. "Sister Xie... why... why are you so pretty?"

Xie Huilan laughed. "Really?"

"Yes. You are beautiful beyond words."

"Haha... Thank you."

Dong Xuebing turned around and took out the bouquet of roses he had hidden. "This is for you."

Xie Huilan was surprised as she looked at the roses and the candles on the table. She smiled and accepted it. "You prepared all these? Thank you."

"I will start cooking?"

"Ok. Let me help you."

"No need. You should be tired. Go and watch TV."

About 20 minutes later, Dong Xuebing brought out a few plates of dishes from the kitchen, and he opened the bottle of red wine.

Xie Huilan had a smile on her face and was looking at Dong Xuebing. She seemed to be in a good mood and was swirling her wine.

Dong Xuebing raised his wineglass and said. "Let's have a toast to celebrate... err... what should we celebrate? Let me think..."

Xie Huilan laughed and knocked his glass. "Celebrate, I have found a good man."

Dong Xuebing felt embarrassed. "Sister Xie, stop poking fun at me. How can I be considered a good man?" In his heart, Dong Xuebing was overjoyed. All his efforts this afternoon was not wasted. After drinking the wine, Dong Xuebing start to put the food into her bowl. "I had wanted to prepare western cuisine for a candlelight dinner with you. But I don't know how to cook that, and it's inconvenient to order takeout. So, please bear with these few Chinese dishes."

Xie Huilan ate a piece of meat and nodded. "Taste good."

"Have more... here... try this..."

After dinner, both sat down on the leather sofa in the living room. The TV is showing a violin performance, and Xie Huilan was watching attentively. Dong Xuebing was not cultured like her, and it felt like he was listening to the leaders' speech. The more he listened, he sleepier he got. Suddenly, he remembered that he must take the initiative today. That's right. He must hold Sister Xie's hand today.

Dong Xuebing! This is a test of your courage!

Dong Xuebing mustered up his courage and started moving his left hand slowly towards his left side.

But before Dong Xuebing's hand could reach the target, a warm hand grabbed it suddenly. Dong Xuebing was shocked and realized Xie Huilan was holding his hand. Xie Huilan's eyes were still glued to the TV and holding Dong Xuebing's hand. Her fingers were caressing Dong Xuebing's hand slowly.

They had finally held hands.

Dong Xuebing was overjoyed and tightened his grip on Xie Huilan's hand.

Xie Huilan was playing with Dong Xuebing's fingers at a rhythm. It's like she is examining an antique.

Dong Xuebing got bolder after they held hands and was no longer satisfied with just holding hands. He released Xie Huilan's hand and moved his hand towards her thigh.

Xie Huilan took a glance at Dong Xuebing and did not say a word.

Dong Xuebing looked at her and rested his palm on her thigh.

Xie Huilan smiled and continued watching TV.

Dong Xuebing was overjoyed and felt his relationship with Sister Xie had reached another level. This is the feeling of being in a relationship. He continued to rub his palm against her thigh.

Xie Huilan smiled and asked. "Hehe, is there anything dirty on my leg?"

Dong Xuebing was surprised and did not expect this question from her. "Nothing..."

Xie Huilan looked at Dong Xuebing from the corner of her eyes. "Really? Why do you keep rubbing my thigh then?"

"Err... errr... nothing..."

"Haha... you..." Xie Huilan laughed and straightened her dress. "I am going to the bathroom."

Dong Xuebing thought Xie Huilan was angry and quickly removed his hand from her leg.

After a while, Xie Huilan returned from the bathroom with a small black plastic bag. She sat beside Dong Xuebing and passed the plastic bag to him with a smile. "Throw it away after you use it, or you can return it to me after it is washed."

Dong Xuebing doesn't understand what Xie Huilan was talking about.

Use? Use what? Wash it?

Dong Xuebing looked inside the plastic bag and was stunned. No words could describe his facial expression. It's the bra and stocking Dong Xuebing had picked for Xie Huilan earlier. She had taken it off and gave it to Dong Xuebing!

Damn!

Dong Xuebing quickly returns the bag to Xie Huilan. "Sister Xie, why are you giving me this? Take it back..." He knew why Sister Xie had given him her worn stockings. It is because of that incident in Beijing!

Xie Huilan laughed. "Hahaha... it's good that you don't need it. The clothes I wore before will get dirty, and it's not hygienic if you use it."

"Ah...!" Dong Xuebing made a stop gesture. "Change to another topic!"

Dong Xuebing finally realized that Sister Xie has thicker skin than him!

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Ding Dong, Ding Dong...

Dong Xuebing was still embarrassed when the doorbell rang.

Xie Huilan looked at Dong Xuebing. "Go and hide in my room first."

"Huh? Ok." Dong Xuebing quickly clear the candles on the table and enter the room with Xie Huilan's stockings.

The moment Dong Xuebing closes the room's door, he heard Xie Huilan opening the main door.

"Mayor Xie, sorry to bother you."

"Haha... Director Sun, please come in. This is your wife?"

"Yes."

Dong Xuebing could hear footsteps entering the living room and sounds of paper bags. He immediately knew this person is here to send gifts, and maybe he is trying to join Xie Huilan's faction. He can't be bothered to listen to their conversation and sat on Sister Xie's bed. His eyes shifted to the black plastic bag and felt his body heating up. Xie Huilan was not only beautiful and charming; even her clothes and everything she touches is attractive.

Since Dong Xuebing had nothing to do, and Sister Xie is not around, he started to play with her underwear and stockings.

Five minutes passed...

Ten minutes passed...

Suddenly, Dong Xuebing heard the man outside.

"Mayor Xie, we will be going."

"Ok. Oh... bring these back with you."

"No... no... these are for you. You..."

"Haha... Just take it... I will do my best to help you. You don't need to give me any gifts, ok?"

"Err... errr... Alright. Thank you."

Dong Xuebing heard it and quickly stuffed the crumpled stockings, bra, and underwear back into the plastic bag. He took a book from the shelves and started to flip it. That man should have been gone, but Xie Huilan still has not entered the room. Dong Xuebing waited for a while and walked out of the room. Xie Huilan was still at the coffee table reading a document.

Dong Xuebing did not disturb her and top up her teacup with hot water.

Xie Huilan looked up at him. "Thank you."

"What's there to thank?"

"Haha... Sit beside me. I need to amend this document for tomorrow's meeting."

"Ok. Just do your work."

Dong Xuebing felt his heart aching when he looked at Xie Huilan, working so hard. In Beijing, Sister Xie is also alone at home and does not have any recreation activities. She does not have anyone to chat with and spent her rest days at work. Dong Xuebing could not live like her. During rest days, he hates to receive calls from the Bureau.

Dong Xuebing walked behind the sofa and stood behind Xie Huilan. He kneaded her shoulders lightly.

Xie Huilan turned her head slightly and smiled. "No need."

Dong Xuebing ignored her and continued to massage her shoulders. He just wants her to relax.

Xie Huilan smiled and continued with her work.

About 20 minutes later, Xie Huilan put down her pen and rotate her shoulders. "I'm done and is relaxed now. Thank you."

Dong Xuebing replied. "Just sit down and don't move. I will massage you a while more."

Xie Huilan nodded. "Haha... I won't insist then. It felt good."

Dong Xuebing felt motivated to hear this. He moved his hands down to the upper arms for a while. After that, he made her bend slightly forward to massage her back. He pressed against her back and suddenly remembered something. Xie Huilan had got to the bathroom to remove everything and should not be wearing anything under her dress. His throat became dry and bent forward, wrapping his arms around the waist.

Xie Huilan was still facing in front and laughed. "Haha... What's wrong?"

Dong Xuebing buried his face into the back of her head to sniff her hair. "Your waist is so slim."

"Really? How come I didn't notice it?"

"Sister Xie..."

"What?"

"Turn around."

Today's ambiance and settings are right, and Dong Xuebing decided to take this opportunity to do something. He knew it's rare to get such chances in the future. He released his arms around Sister Xie's waist and moved slightly backward.

Xie Huilan turned around and looked at Dong Xuebing, with her eyes narrowed.

Dong Xuebing mustered up his courage and leaned forward to kiss her lips. But he saw Sister Xie's eyes twitched, and he quickly moves upwards to kiss her forehead.

Xie Huilan looked at Dong Xuebing and smiled. "Is there any dirt on my forehead this time?"

Dong Xuebing does not know if Sister Xie is angry with him or not, and he dare not move. His lips were still on her forehead.

One second...

Two seconds...

Three seconds...

Xie Huilan also did not move and was looking at Dong Xuebing with a smile.

Dong Xuebing swallowed his saliva and moved his lips lower and kissed her above her right eye. His lips could feel her long eyelashes, and it was ticklish. Xie Huilan's eyes are the most attractive to Dong Xuebing and felt the need to kiss them. At the same time, he wants to see how she will react.

In this position, Dong Xuebing could not see Xie Huilan's facial expression, and she just sat there without moving a muscle.

Dong Xuebing continued downwards and kissed the tip of her nose and cheeks. He slowly moves closer to her lips, and his heart was pounding. He could feel Xie Huilan's dimples on his lips and knew she is smiling.

Is she not angry?

Does that mean I got a chance?!

Dong Xuebing felt this is the moment!

He moved closer to the lips!

He finally kissed Xie Huilan on her lips!

Dong Xuebing was overjoyed and was excited. He is kissing the County's Mayor on her lips!

At the same time, Dong Xuebing's eyes met with Xie Huilan.

Xie Huilan had narrowed her eyes to a slit and was looking at him.

Dong Xuebing suddenly felt a chill and wonder if he should carry on. What if Sister Xie suddenly got mad? Can he handle her anger? But they had already kissed, and if she is angry, she would have stopped me. Dong Xuebing moved his lips and couldn't care less.

Xie Huilan's fluttered her eyelids without saying a word.

Dong Xuebing start to use all the tricks he knows to kiss her.

Xie Huilan just remained there and let him kiss. She did not even move an inch at all.

A few minutes later, Dong Xuebing stopped and looked at Xie Huilan. He wonders why she is not kissing him back.

Xie Huilan smiled. "What's wrong? Why are you looking at me like this?"

Dong Xuebing was speechless. "Sister Xie... err... Should you say something in this situation?"

"Hehe... what should I say?"

"Err... nothing. Pretend I did not ask that question."

Xie Huilan was not blushing when she laughed. "Haha... this is the first time in my life to be kissed like this. You are daring." She patted the empty seat on the sofa beside her. "Xiao Dong, sit beside me. My neck is aching from turning to my sides for more than 10 minutes."

Dong Xuebing walked over and sat down and reached over for Xie Huilan's hand.

Xie Huilan held his hand and played with his fingers lightly. "Now, it feels like we are dating, right?"

"Err... yes. I think so too."

Xie Huilan lowered her head and looked at Dong Xuebing's hand. "Your fingers are quite long and are suitable to play the piano."

Dong Xuebing blushed and replied. "Play the piano? I don't even know how to read musical notes."

Xie Huilan laughed and pinched and rubbed Dong Xuebing's index finger with her fingers.

Normally, when a couple holds hands, the woman will not have any small movements. But Xie Huilan is the opposite as her character is overbearing. Since the day both of them decided they will be dating, Dong Xuebing had a hunch that this relationship will be different. Now, Dong Xuebing's intuition was right. They had kissed and held hands, but Xie Huilan was calm about it.

Dong Xuebing realized that it is her character that attracted him.

Dong Xuebing looked at his watch and wondered what time he should leave. Their relationship had just got a breakthrough, and he does not want to go.

Xie Huilan giggled and said. "Stay for the night."

Dong Xuebing was stunned and pretended to ask. "Errr... is this alright with you?"

"Haha... just leave earlier in the morning. After all, no one had seen you entering my house, right?"

"... Ok." Dong Xuebing's heart started to beat faster. He will be spending the night with the County Mayor!

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Night. 10 pm.

County's Party Committee Family quarters. Mayor's apartment.

Dong Xuebing was in the bathroom, brushing his teeth with a new toothbrush. He rinsed his mouth and placed his toothbrush beside Xie Huilan's purple toothbrush. After that, he turned on the heater and washed his face. Finally, it's time to sleep.

In the bedroom, Xie Huilan was reading a book on the bed.

The dress Xie Huilan was wearing was on the chair, and she covered herself with a thin blanket.

Dong Xuebing entered the room shyly and asked. "Sister Xie, which blanket am I using?"

Xie Huilan looked at him and smile. "What blanket?"

Dong Xuebing points to the bed. "You only have a blanket. Do you have extra?"

"Hehe... you don't stand on ceremony with me." Xie Huilan closed her book and narrowed her eyes. "We are not married yet, and do you think it's right for us to be sleeping on the same bed?"

Dong Xuebing mumbled. "Errr... No... it's not right..."

Xie Huilan laughed. "That's right. You can sleep in the other bedroom, ok?"

Damn. I got excited about nothing. Dong Xuebing thought Sister Xie had asked him to stay for the night because she wants to sleep with him.

Xie Huilan covered her mouth as she yawns. "Hehe... go and sleep. I still have work tomorrow."

Dong Xuebing took one last glance at Xie Huilan's slim body and saw her switching off her bedside lamp. Dong Xuebing hesitated for a moment and walked a few steps forward in the dark. He could see Xie Huilan turning towards him, and he cleared his throat. "When parting, couples usually kiss... err... Should we..."

Xie Huilan did not say anything and continued staring at him.

Dong Xuebing leaned forward and kissed her softly on her lips.

After a while, Dong Xuebing lifted his head. "Sis... can't you be... a bit responsive?"

"How should I respond?"

"You should kiss me back, and don't let me do all the work."

Xie Huilan giggled and sat up to kiss Dong Xuebing on his lips. She looked at him playfully. "Is this alright? Hehe... Goodnight?"

Dong Xuebing took off his clothes in the other room and laid on the bed, staring at the ceiling. Images of Xie Huilan's smile, her figure, and lips were still fresh on his mind. He licked his lips and thought about the kisses. His ancestors must have done a lot of good deeds for him to have the luck to date this wonderful woman.

Dong Xuebing let his thoughts wander until he fell asleep.

The next morning, the sun shone on Dong Xuebing's face.

Dong Xuebing opened his eyes and looked at the time. It's 5.40 in the morning, and there should not be many people around the family quarters. This is the best time to leave without anyone noticing. He got off the bed and washed up and dressed. He did not wake Xie Huilan as he wanted her to sleep a while more. He went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast and wrote a note for her before leaving.

Suddenly the bedroom door open. "Xiao Dong, you are awake?"

Dong Xuebing apologized. "Sorry to wake you up. It's still very early, and you should sleep a while more. I am leaving now."

"I'm awake." Xie Huilan walked out of the bedroom. "Have you taken your breakfast? Leave after breakfast. There's too much food, and I can't finish everything." Xie Huilan had just woke up, but she still looks so elegant as she walks towards the dining table. She looked at the note and smiles. "You even left a note for me? Let me see... Sister Xie, warm up the food before eating. Don't eat cold food as it is not good for your stomach. I am leaving and will come over when I have the chance. If you want to eat anything, just give me a call... Hehe..."

Dong Xuebing smiled. "Why are you reading it?"

Xie Huilan laughed and tucked her hair behind her ears. "Thank you. Wait for me to brush my teeth."

Dining table.

Xie Huilan chewed on a piece of fried egg slowly and smiled. "Xiao Dong, your cooking is so good that I don't want you to leave."

Dong Xuebing felt good. "I can come over to cook for you when I am free."

Xie Huilan nodded. "Do you need any of my help at work?"

"No..." Dong Xuebing thought for a while and looked at Xie Huilan. "Errr... Do you think it's time for me to be a Section Chief?" Dong Xuebing had solved a big case recently, and with Xie Huilan transferring over to be the Mayor, he starts to think of promotion.

Xie Huilan laughed and points at him. "You... stop thinking about running before you can walk. Section Chief? Do you think it is easy? You had only joined the government service for slightly more than a year, and you are already a Deputy Section Chief and a Deputy Bureau Chief in the Public Security. Yet, you are still not satisfied? Compared to others and me, you are moving up very fast. Stop thinking about promotions all the time."

Dong Xuebing wet his lips and asked. "What else do I lack to be a Section Chief?"

Xie Huilan looked at Dong Xuebing and put down her chopsticks. "You still lack a lot. Putting aside the situation in the Party Committee and not counting the people you had offended, just your length of service is not enough. How can a civil servant who had joined for slightly over a year be promoted so fast? Don't tell me you don't know about the normal procedures in the Government. Getting promoted in three years is considered very fast, and your promotion to Deputy Section Chief six months ago is an exceptional case. Now, you are still thinking of Section Chief? You think this is your private company?"

Dong Xuebing replied embarrassedly. "I am just asking."

Xie Huilan laughed. "I know what you did since you transferred here. You had done well, and your results are equivalent to what others did in two to three years. I got to admit that you are very capable, but to be promoted to Section Chief on an exceptional basis, this result is not enough. If you want me to nominate you for promotion, you must have outstanding results. If not, I will look bad on me to put you up for promotion. Which Civil servant have you met that got promoted several levels in a year?"

Dong Xuebing scratched his head. "I still need more results?"

Xie Huilan nodded. "Yes. In your situation, you must get second-class merit or first-class merit, at least. Of course, even if you had gotten the first-class merit, it will still be hard for you to get the approval from the Party Committee. Now, Party Secretary Xiang has more power than me, and you can't even qualify to be nominated if you don't have any outstanding results. Hehe... do you understand?"

"Yes. I will work harder."

Xie Huilan replied. "It's good to be motivated, but you must not be greedy."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Yes. I will remember it."

Dong Xuebing said this, but in his heart, he did not think so. It might be hard for him to be promoted to Section Chief, but how do you know it will fail without trying? Dong Xuebing's political wisdom is not as high as Xie Huilan and did not consider a lot of things. Once he decided on something, he will not think of the consequences and do his best. This is also the reason he got the position of Deputy Chief in the General Affairs office and his current rank of Deputy Section Chief.

Dong Xuebing had his thinking.

Dong Xuebing does not care if the Party Committee approves his promotion, as it is early to think about this. He needs to think of getting a few more credits under his belt. It would be best if he can solve another case like the jailbreaking case, and it will be good for her resume. With another credit like this, he can be nominated for promotion and will get a chance to be a Section Chief. If not, even if he is close to all ten members from the Party Committee, he will also not get their votes because of his length of service.

After breakfast, Dong Xuebing decided that he will think of ways to get promoted.

Political points and results. These are what Dong Xuebing must get before the end of the year. His target is to be nominated for promotion!

Dong Xuebing does not need to hold important positions like Executive Deputy Bureau Chief, or head of the Finance Department, etc. What's important to him was to move up the ranks and not the department.

Results!

Results!

Results!

With a target, Dong Xuebing becomes motived and wants to return to work as soon as possible!

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Morning, at 6 am.

In the summer, dawn is earlier, and at this time, it is cooler and refreshing.

After breakfast, Dong Xuebing sneaked out of Xie Huilan's house. He did not use the elevator as he might meet someone on his way down. He walked down the stairs quietly and left the quarters without being seen.

From far, Dong Xuebing could see his Mercedes Benz MPV covered in tree leaves, and water stains from the storm last night.

Dong Xuebing boarded his vehicle and drove to a car wash. After spending 5 RMB to wash his car, he drove back to the Public Security Bureau and entered his office. Dong Xuebing lit a cigarette and drank his tea, as he read some old unsolved case files. He wants to solve more cases and get more credits under his belt to get nominated for promotion.

But Dong Xuebing flipped through all the files and did not find any case that is prominent enough to give him credits.

Dong Xuebing was troubled. What should I do? Where can I find a case that will give me enough credits?

Maybe god had heard Dong Xuebing's wish, and his phone on the desk rang. Dong Xuebing looked at the number, and it was from the Command Center. Normally, the Command Center will only call him when there is a new case, and it's those emergency types. Dong Xuebing, who is only in charge of Hui Tian Village Station, will normally not receive new cases, as ordinary cases will be handled to the investigation team or Public Order section.

Dong Xuebing answered. "Hello?"

"Chief Dong, I'm Hao Shun." Hao Shun is the newly appointed Office Director.

Dong Xuebing replied coldly. "Oh, Director Hao. What is it?"

Hao Shun replied. "Someone is going to jump from the County's Party Committee building. Chief Liang asked me to inform you to go there immediately."

Dong Xuebing was surprised. "Jump from the building? Who is it? What's going on?"

Hao Shun does not like Dong Xuebing, because during the meeting, Dong Xuebing had spoken up for Hu Silian and did not want her to be removed from her position. He had even argued with the other leaders, and it shows that he does not want Hao Shun to take over Hu Silian. Hao Shun felt he was not respected, but he is aware of what the notorious Chief Dong can do. That's why he did not show his displeasure to Dong Xuebing. He does not want to offend the 'God of Plague.' "It's like this. The person who wanted to jump off the building is an employee of the cotton apparel factory. Maybe he had been treated unfairly and went to the building's rooftop to threaten the County's leaders. He said he wanted to meet the Mayor and want the Mayor to settle his grievances. Sigh..."

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath. "The County's Party Committee Building? How did he enter?"

"He barged in, and the security officers failed to stop him, and managed to make his way to the rooftop."

Dong Xuebing knew the severity of this case and immediately drove to the County's Party Committee building.

Outside of the Party Committee building is crowded, and a group of people had gathered to watch the commotion. Some policemen are stopping them from going nearer to the building. In the front yard of the County's most influential building, it is also crowded with Civil servants and County Leaders. Hu Yiguo and Zhao Jingsong had arrived, and County Deputy Party Secretary Cao Xupeng and Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee Huang Li are also standing there looking at the seven-story building.

On the rooftop, a man in a blue uniform is standing on the edge of the building.

"I want to meet the Mayor! I want to meet Mayor Xie!"

"Calm down. We can talk after you come down."

"Don't come any nearer! If you all don't remove the Factory Director today, I will jump down!"

"Come down first. We will help you after you tell us about your problem."

"Where is Mayor Xie? I want to talk to here!"

Everyone at the foot of the building could hear that man. Some officers and firemen should be on the roof, trying to persuade him to get away from the edge. That worker is emotionally unstable and could jump anytime. This is the County's Party Committee building, and it a place where the County Leaders work. If this worker jumps off the building and dies, it will look bad on the County Government. This must not happen, and all the leaders at the scene were not happy.

Dong Xuebing parked his car outside and asked a police officer. "Has the firemen reach?"

That officer saw Dong Xuebing and replied politely. "Chief Dong, the Firemen, had reached, but the inflatable cushion is still on the way.

At this time, the inflatable cushion is crucial to saving that man, and Dong Xuebing's face changed when he heard this. "Why are they so slow?"

"When this incident happens, the firemen are changing shifts. So, there are some delays."

Not far away, Cao Xupeng was scolding two security guards of the County Party Committee Building. He seems to be questioning why they had allowed this worker to enter the compound. Hu Yiguo and Zhao Jingsong brought out an inflatable boat from somewhere and was instructing the firemen to place it at the foot of the building. But that inflatable boat is too small, and it is not thick enough. It will not help in breaking that man's fall if he jumps.

The worker is still on the roof shouting, and what happened was not any big deal. For some reason, the worker was dismissed by his leaders, and he is unhappy with this decision. He had some alcohol in the morning and came to the County Party Committee Building to demand an explanation. The police officers tried to reason with him, but it's impossible to reason with a drunk, uneducated man.

"Where is the Mayor?!"

"Mayor Xie is not in the building. Calm down and get off the roof. We can help you."

"Call her here! If not, I will jump!"

Damn! Who do you think you are? You lost your job, and you come to the County Committee Party Building to create trouble? Do you still want to see Sister Xie? Dong Xuebing almost cursed out loud.

In another building, Hu Silian walked out anxiously.

Hu Yiguo immediately asks. "Secretary Hu, where is Mayor Xie?"

Hu Silian replied. "The Mayor had gone to the countryside for an inspection. She is on her way back now. Chief Hu, how are the worker's emotions?"

Hu Yiguo sighed. "He is very unstable and insisted on meeting the Mayor. He might jump down anytime.

At this moment, a fire engine entered the compound with the inflatable cushion, and the firemen immediately ran over to set up the inflatable cushion.

Huang Li shouted at the firemen. "Hurry up!"

Dong Xuebing looked at the tense situation and secretly went to a corner to call Xie Huilan. The first time he called was engaged, and Xie Huilan answered on his second call. Dong Xuebing quickly asked. "Mayor Xie, you should have heard about the situation here. What should we do?"

Xie Huilan replied. "that man must be saved!"

Dong Xuebing said. "But... if he did not see you, he might..."

"Chief Dong, if I meet him, it will set a precedent. In the future, there will be endless troubles in the County Party Committee building. We must not allow this to happen. Ok. I am rushing back now. Try your best to handle the situation, and remember, you must save that man at all cost." Xie Huilan emphasized as she faces lots of troubles if this situation is not handled well.

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Don't worry. I promise I will save that man."

"Good. I trust you."

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing understood why Xie Huilan was troubled over this incident. This is not a major incident, and if Sister Xie gives in to the dismissed worker, and replaced a factory director, the County Government will lose its credibility and respect. What if other workers come over every day and threaten to kill themselves if the Government doesn't give in to their demands? The County Government leaders will not need to work and have to stop people from jumping off buildings every day.

Sister Xie must not meet this worker.

But if this worker jumps off the building, the County Government and Sister Xie's reputation will be affected. Regardless of the reason, people will be wondering why the Mayor refuses to meet that work when he is about to commit suicide? If the Mayor had met that worker, he might not jump off the building. Xie Huilan will be made responsible for that worker's death.

This is Sister Xie's first test after she came to Yan Tai County.

Dong Xuebing was feeling the pressure. He must settle this issue for Sister Xie.

County Party Secretary Xiang Daofa is sitting in his office having his tea. He frowned as he looks out of his windows. But he does not want to interfere with this incident. He wants to see how Xie Huilan will handle this situation. If she did not handle this incident well and that worker dies, he can also hit her when she's down. After all, Xiang Daofa does not like her.

At the rooftop, the worker shouted. "Where is the Mayor?"

Huang Li knew this could not carry on and shouted at the worker. "We will investigate why you are dismissed. Come down and tell us what happened to us to help you."

The worker saw the County Government leaders giving in slightly, and immediately ask for more. "You all must dismiss the factory director! I... I want to be the head of a workshop!"

Huang Li's face changed, and Dong Xuebing was furious when he heard this. Damn! This bastard is too much!

The worker shouted at the top of his voice. "If you all don't agree to my demands, I will jump!"

Deputy Party Secretary Cao Xupeng was furious too. "This man is drunk and is demanding too much!"

Hu Yiguo said. "The reporters are outside, and they seemed to be from the City. They are taking pictures too."

Huang Li suppressed his anger. "Is the inflatable cushion ready?"

"Not yet... It will be ready soon."

The worker shouted from the top of the building. "Why is the Mayor not here yet? If she is not here within one minute, I will jump!"

Dong Xuebing said furiously. "You dare to threaten the County Government? Do you know what crimes you are committing now?"

The worker stared at Dong Xuebing from the rooftop. "Don't try to scare me! I had lost my job and cannot even take care of my family! This is worse than death! I am not afraid of anything."

Hu Yiguo frowned and looked at Dong Xuebing. "What are you trying to do? Stop agitating him!"

But at this moment, something unexpected happens.

The weather in Yan Tai County had not been good for the past few days, and sudden gusts of winds will appear suddenly. A strong wind appeared and blew some dust into the worker's eyes. The worker closed his eyes and rubbed his eyes with his hands subconsciously. With his eyes closed, he accidentally moved his leg and lost his balance. His body swayed... and to everyone's horror, he fell off the edge of the roof.

"Ahhhh..." The worker shouted as he fell to the ground.

Everyone was shocked.

The inflatable cushion had just been inflated and was placed directly under the worker. But because of the strong wind, and the worker had kicked against the wall when he tried to regain his balance, his body moved slightly to the side. Everyone at the scene could see the worker is falling away from the inflatable cushion and will land around six to seven meters from it. The spot where the worker will land is concrete flooring.

A fall from the seventh story will kill the worker.

Dong Xuebing's heart was left hanging in midair. Although he hated the worker, he does not want anything to happen to him. If the worker dies, his girlfriend's reputation will be impacted. Xie Huilan is still new in the County, and this incident will affect her career progression. If Xiang Daofa or other despicable people make use of the media against Xie Huilan, her reputation will be gone.

Dong Xuebing gritted his teeth and prayed to himself. Please... don't die...

"The cushion cannot reach him!"

"Damn!"

Many people gasped.

Ten meters...

Eight meters...

Five meters...

Thud! A loud, dull 'thud' was heard.

The worker had fallen to the ground, and his head was smashed. Blood was flowing from his body. He had died on the spot.

One of the staff workers saw the body and vomited. Many people closed their eyes and turned away from the gruesome sight.

Dong Xuebing turns pale. Sister Xie is in trouble now. He still remembers what Xie Huilan had told him over the phone. "I trust you" and "save that man at all cost." Dong Xuebing's heart sunk and felt he had let Sister Xie's trust down. Dong Xuebing is a prideful person, and this worker's death will affect Sister Xie's and his career. At this very moment, Dong Xuebing decided.

Dong Xuebing must not let this bastard die!

BACK 1 minute!

...

The scenes flashed before Dong Xuebing's eyes.

"The reporters are outside, and they seemed to be from the City. They are taking pictures too."

"Is the inflatable cushion ready?"

"Not yet... It will be ready soon."

"Why is the Mayor not here yet? If she is not here within one minute, I will jump!"

Time had returned.

Dong Xuebing had wanted to go back further into the past, but he had almost used up all his BACK during the hostage situation and has less than 3 minutes left now. This is the best he can do. Dong Xuebing could feel a breeze on his checks, and this is the sign of the sudden gust of wind. The worker will lose his balance and fall from the roof soon.

Dong Xuebing must complete the task given to him by Sister Xie!

Dong Xuebing dashed forward towards the building.

Huang Li saw Dong Xuebing and shouted at him. "Chief Dong, where are you going? Don't stand at the foot of the building! It is dangerous!"

No one was at the foot of the building, as everyone is afraid of the worker falling onto them. Dong Xuebing ignored Huang Li and looked at the inflatable cushion while running. The inflatable cushion is too big and thick, and it's too late to get the firemen to carry it over to the spot where the worker will land. Furthermore, Dong Xuebing does not have a valid excuse to ask them to move the cushion. Dong Xuebing turns and saw the inflatable boat.

Although the inflatable boat is small and not thick enough, Dong Xuebing had no other choices.

A gust of wind appeared suddenly.

Many people behind Dong Xuebing gasped.

Dong Xuebing does not have time to look up and ran over to carry the inflatable boat to the spot where the worker will land.

One step... three steps... five steps... seven steps...

"Ah!!!!"

"He is falling!"

"Chief Dong, getaway!"

All the leaders and police officers at the scene were anxious and could not understand why Chief Dong ran over to the building. But now, everyone understood what Dong Xuebing was trying to do. They saw Dong Xuebing taking a glance up and threw the inflatable boat on the ground. But... but the boat is too small, and the chances of the worker landing on the boat are slim.

Ten meters...

Eight meters...

Five meters...

To everyone's surprise, the worker was falling towards the inflatable boat! Everyone can see from the speed and angle of the worker falling, and he will land exactly on the inflatable boat! Chief Dong had predicted the exact spot where the worker will land!

This is unbelievable!

But now, there is another problem.

The inflatable boat is not thick enough to withstand the force of the worker falling from the seventh story, and he will still die from the impact.

The worker was screaming as he fell, and he was getting nearer and nearer to the inflatable boat on the ground.

Now, Dong Xuebing commands a lot of respect in the Public Security, and all the officers look up to him. When everyone sees Dong Xuebing is in danger, all of them got worried.

"Chief Dong, get away from there!"

"Yes! It's too late to save him! Get away, and don't let him fall on you!"

"Watch out!"

The officers are shouting out to Dong Xuebing at the same time, and in a split second, the worker is right before him.

Dong Xuebing cursed in his heart. Dodge? If he dodges, the worker will die for sure, and Sister Xie will be in trouble. Dong Xuebing does not know what the impact on Sister Xie's reputation will be, but no matter what, he will risk everything to prevent this from happening. Dong Xuebing can only try his luck, and he still has slightly more than a minute of BACK left. To everyone's surprise, Dong Xuebing stretched out both arms towards the sky. He needs to break the worker's fall and reduce the force on the inflatable boat. This way, the boat can withstand the impact.

Everyone drew in a deep breath as they understood what Chief Dong was trying to do.

Does Chief Dong want to catch someone falling from the seventh story with his arms?! Is he crazy?!

Cao Xupeng and the other leaders were stunned. They wonder why Dong Xuebing is risking his life to do this. Is he doing this to score political points for himself? Indeed. If Dong Xuebing can save that man's life, and helped the County Government and the Mayor settle this incident, it will be at least a third-class merit! But one mistake, you might be killed!

Chief Dong is a mad man!

Does the government service still have people who dare to risk their lives?!

Everyone knew Chief Dong is daring, but no one expected him to be so daring.

Only the Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee Huang Li knew Dong Xuebing's relationship with Xie Huilan, and he can understand why he is doing this. Chief Dong is not doing this for political points or his reputation. He is risking his life to prevent Xie Huilan from getting into trouble, and Huang Li was touched by his actions. He felt Dong Xuebing was not worthy enough for Xie Huilan as the gap between both is too wide initially. But now, he changed his views on Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing is someone who dares to risk his life to protect his girlfriend, and Mayor Xie is the lucky one in this relationship.

One meter...

Half meter...

The worker had almost the ground.

Dong Xuebing gritted his teeth and caught the worker with both arms.

It was too fast, and Dong Xuebing had wanted to let go the moment he caught the worker. But before Dong Xuebing could even blink, the worker landed on Dong Xuebing's arms, and the impact pulled Dong Xuebing along onto the inflatable boat. Boom! The inflatable boat could not withstand the G-force and burst. The worker's head hit the ground and died on the spot again, and Dong Xuebing's arms were crashed!

Dong Xuebing almost fainted from the pain. F*k! BACK 3 seconds!

Time returned.

One meter...

Half meter...

The worker's body returned to midair.

Dong Xuebing took this opportunity to use his feet to adjust the position of the inflatable boat and lift his right arm slightly higher. This way, Dong Xuebing will be grabbing the worker's leg first and changed the center of gravity towards the back to prevent his head from landing on the ground first. After that, Dong Xuebing's left hand caught the worker's back and shouted in pain. He is trying his best to slow the worker's fall.

Boom!

The inflatable boat burst again. The position is not correct.

Although the worker did not land head-first this time, after landing on his shoulders, his head still hit the ground and died again.

BACK 3 seconds!

One time, two times... three times... four times...

Dong Xuebing bears the pain, and he finally succeeds when he almost used up his BACK. He successfully adjusted the worker's falling position and let his butt land on the inflatable boat first. Boom!! The inflatable boat burst, and Dong Xuebing quickly move backward, withdrawing his arms from under the worker, and fell on his back.

"Arghh!!!!"

The worker screamed in pain!

The worker is not dead!

This time, the worker is still alive!

Dong Xuebing exhaled in relieved and fainted.

"Chief Dong!"

County's People's Hospital.

Orthopedics, single ward.

When Dong Xuebing regained his senses, he realized he is in the hospital. He tried to sit upright, but when he pushes himself with his hands against the bed, he felt excruciating pain in both his hands and arms. He realized he could not move both arms from the shoulders, and it was heavily bandaged. It seems like he had been treated by the doctors.

"Eh, Chief Dong, you are awake?" The only person in the ward is a nurse.

Dong Xuebing looked at the nurse. "What is wrong with my arms? How come I can't move them?"

The nurse laughed. "The doctor says it's fine. You had pulled your muscles and have no fractures. You should be fine after a few days' rests."

Dong Xuebing was relieved. "Thank you."

The nurse left, and people started coming in to visit him.

The leader of the fire brigade, the detectives from the Bureau, Qin Yong, Deputy Team Leader Feng, etc. had all come to visit.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Thank you for your concerns. Oh, what happened to that worker?"

Deputy Team Leader Feng replied. "You had saved his life, and he is fine. He only hurt his pelvis and leg. His right leg is fractured and is hospitalized."

Dong Xuebing's face changed. "After he is recovered, lock him up for 15 days first!"

At this moment, Liang Chengpeng arrived and saw Dong Xuebing. "Chief Dong, you are too reckless. You are lucky to move away in time... Sigh..." Liang Chengpeng looked at him. "But thanks to you, the worker is saved, and this matter did not blow up. Good job. The City's newspaper had reported about this incident. Take a look."

Chief Liang took out a copy of the newspaper from his bag.

The header of the article wrote: Public Security Deputy Bureau Chief caught a man who had jumped from a building with his bare hands!

Dong Xuebing smiled wryly. "I did not catch him. All I did was to break his fall."

Liang Chengpeng points at Dong Xuebing angrily. "You... Do you still dare to laugh? Do you know how worried we were at the Bureau when we heard something had happened to you? I had asked the doctor earlier. Your injury needs at least two weeks of rest. Rest well, and I had put up a report on this incident. The City Government agreed to give you third-class merit, certificate of bravery, and a medal. After you recover, it will be issued to you."

Dong Xuebing smiled. "Thank you, Chief Liang."

Liang Chengpeng replied. "You had used your life and courage to get these. Don't thank me."

Liang Chengpeng, Qin Yong, and Deputy Team Leader Feng were curious about why Dong Xuebing had risked his life to save that worker? That man is just an ordinary worker, and he even tried to threaten the County Government with his life. Is it worth risking your life to save someone like that worker? But because of Chief Dong's outstanding performance, the County Government had controlled the incident, and Yan Tai County's Public Security Bureau become famous in the Province.

After Chief Liang, Chief Qin, and the rest left the ward, and Dong Xuebing closed his eyes to rest.

Third-class merit... This is another impressive result in Dong Xuebing's file, and he is one step closer to getting nominated for promotion!

Squeak... The ward's door opened suddenly, and sounds of high heels' footsteps entered.

Dong Xuebing opened his eyes and was surprised for a second. He smiled. "Mayor Xie."

Xie Huilan had returned from her inspection in the countryside, and her secretary Hu Silian was standing behind her. When Xie Huilan heard that Dong Xuebing was injured, she did not even return to the County Government. She immediately asks her driver to go straight to the County's People Hospital. Xie Huilan stood at the door of the ward and signaled to Hu Silian to wait outside. After she closed the door, she walked to Dong Xuebing and stared at him with narrowed eyes.

"Sister Xie?"

"..."

Dong Xuebing mumbled softly. "I am not trying to be a hero this time. I did it because I know I can catch that man."

Xie Huilan was still staring at him. "Because of me?"

Dong Xuebing had risked his left because of Xie Huilan. But when Xie Huilan asked this question, he was too shy to admit it. He cleared his throat and pretended. "No... You had said I need to accumulate more results before I can be promoted to Section Chief. I know that I will get third-class merit if I save that man, and this is the reason. Haha... Chief Liang told me that the City Government had approved, and I will get the award when I am discharged."

Xie Huilan looks at Dong Xuebing. "You think I will believe this reason?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "Sister Xie, this is an accident. I promise that I will hide when there is danger in the future." He had promised Xie Huilan not to be reckless, but two days later, he risked his life again and is even hospitalized.

Xie Huilan sighed and stroke Dong Xuebing's hair gently. "Thank you."

Dong Xuebing mumbled. "I said I did not do this for you. What's there to thank?"

Xie Huilan replied slowly as she combed Dong Xuebing's hair with her fingers. "I am not blind and stupid. Secretary Huang had told me what happened at the scene, and I know what you had done for me."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "It's nothing."

Xie Huilan held Dong Xuebing's bandaged hand quietly.

Dong Xuebing said. "You better go back to the County Government. You still have lots of work, and I am fine."

"I will accompany you a while more."

Dong Xuebing felt warmed and nodded.

One minute...

Five minutes...

Ten minutes...

Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan held hands without saying a word.

After a while, Xie Huilan tucked her fringe behind her ear and said. "You had done so much for me, but I have not done anything for you. When I think back, I..."

Dong Xuebing interrupted Xie Huilan. "Stop talking about these. I can be transferred to Yan Tai County is because of your help. Furthermore, we are dating and should not be so calculative."

Xie Huilan nodded. "Hehe... I will treat you better in the future."

Dong Xuebing's heart skipped a beat. "How much better?"

Xie Huilan narrowed her eyes and looked at him. "What do you think?"

"Errr... How about changing the way you call me? Xiao Dong, Xiao Dong... it sounds so awkward."

"Really? I think it is intimate to call you Xiao Dong." Xie Huilan thought for a while. "When no one is around, I will call you Xiao Bing?"

Dong Xuebing nodded, but his movements pulled his shoulders' muscles. He gritted his teeth in pain and said. "Xiao Bing will do. When there are people around you, you can call me Xiao Dong. This is only a name, and you can call me whatever you want." Dong Xuebing had wanted to ask Xie Huilan to call him 'Dear' or 'Darling.' But he dare not say it to Xie Huilan.

"Xiao Bing?"

"Huh? What's wrong?"

"Hehe... nothing."

"It's time for you to leave? Go back, and don't worry about me. I will be discharged these two days. You need to work."

"Ok. I will visit you at night."

"No..., you are the Mayor, and people might gossip if you are seen visiting me twice."

Xie Huilan lowered her head and looked at Dong Xuebing with a smile. She sweeps the hair on Dong Xuebing's forehead aside and kissed him. She slowly moves her sexy lips lower to kiss his nose, cheeks, and finally on his lips. Her tongue played with his lips, and they frenched for about two minutes. After that, Xie Huilan giggled and said. "Alright. I will be going."

Dong Xuebing was still in a daze. "Ok..."

Xie Huilan laughed and patted Dong Xuebing on his leg.

Suddenly, Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan could hear a commotion outside of the ward.

"Xiao Bing is in this ward?"

"How is my cousin?"

"Chief Dong is alright, but Mayor Xie is inside. Can you all..."

Dong Xuebing looked at Xie Huilan. "It's my mother and my younger cousin."

Xie Huilan turned towards the door. "Xiao Hu, let Xiao Dong's family enter."

The door opened, and a worried Luan Xiaoping entered. Behind her were Tang Jin, Second Aunt, Uncle, and his wife. When they saw the Mayor, Dong Xuebing's Uncle and his wife went up to greet her politely. Tang Jin knew the beautiful woman in front of her is the Mayor and was nervous and reserved. Only Luan Xiaoping did not care about Xie Huilan and rushed to the bed to look at her precious son. Her tears were flowing when she saw the bandages on Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Mum, I'm alright. Why are you crying?"

Luan Xiaoping sobbed. "How many times have I told you not to be a hero? Why don't you listen to me?!"

Dong Xuebing replied. "I know what I am doing, and I am not trying to be a hero."

"You will be the death of me!" Luan Xiaoping almost wanted to beat her son because of her anger but did not do so.

Xie Huilan walked over and extended her hand to Luan Xiaoping. "You are Xiao Dong's mother? I am representing the County Government to thank Chief Dong for his contributions. During the hostage situation at Nan Liu Junior School, Dong Xuebing had saved those students and teachers. He is our Public Security's hero and a role model of Yan Tai County."

Luan Xiaoping had never met any bigshots in her life and shook her hand cautiously. "Mayor Xie, you... you are flattering him."

With Xie Huilan around, Luan Xiaoping, Tang Jin, and the rest were nervous and was afraid of saying the wrong things.

Xie Huilan noticed they were uncomfortable and smiled at Dong Xuebing. "Chief Dong, I will go back now. Take care of yourself and get well soon."

Dong Xuebing replied respectfully. "Thank you, Mayor Xie. I will recover and return to work hard for the Party."

Xie Huilan laughed. "What do you mean by the return to the Party? You are always a part of the Party."

Dong Xuebing smiled.

Xie Huilan turned to Luan Xiaoping and patted her hand lightly. "Aunty, don't worry. Xiao Dong's injury is not serious and will recover in around ten days. After he recovers, he does not need to return to work immediately. I will give him a few more days off to spend time with you all."

Luan Xiaoping replied nervously. "Thank you for your concern."

Xie Huilan chatted with Luan Xiaoping a while more, before leaving.

Hu Silian had wanted to visit Dong Xuebing, but Xie Huilan did not let her in. Now, Xie Huilan is leaving, and Hu Silian cannot stay there any longer. She gave Dong Xuebing an apologetic look and saw Dong Xuebing smiling and nodding at her.

Inside the ward.

Tang Jin was relieved and patted her chest. "That is our Mayor? I don't even dare to breathe loudly in front of her."

Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt and Uncle's wife felt the same as Tang Jin. They could feel the pressure when they are standing near to Xie Huilan.

Luan Xiaoping asked. "Mayor Xie is very pretty and capable. She should not around five to six years older than Xiao Bing, right? How did she become the County's Mayor at her age?"

Dong Xuebing's Uncle replied softly. "I heard Mayor Xie has a strong backing."

Dong Xuebing looked around and asked his mother. "Mum, who do you think is prettier? Mayor Xie or Aunt Xuan?"

Luan Xiaoping said. "They are both very pretty."

Dong Xuebing looked at Luan Xiaoping. "Who do you think is better?"

Luan Xiaoping gave her son a stare. "Why are you asking? They have nothing to do with you anyway."

"Ah... It's just a casual question." Dong Xuebing still does not want to let his mother know about his relationships. "Mum, can you peel an apple for me? I want to eat some fruits."

Luan Xiaoping was still angry with her son. "Peel yourself!"

Dong Xuebing protested. "I can't move both my arms. How am I going to peel?"

Luan Xiaoping chided Dong Xuebing. "Who asked you to be a hero?! Do you know how big the force of a man falling from seventh story is? Yet, you still dare to catch him with your bare hands?! Are you trying to kill yourself? Xiao Bing, why don't you stop working for the government? I get to worry about you every day and can't sleep well. I am afraid that you might..." Luan Xiaoping said, and tears start to well up in her eyes again.

Dong Xuebing was laden with guilt and said. "I'm sorry. Stop crying. I promise I will watch out for my safety in the future."

Luan Xiaoping sat on the bed and started to peel an apple.

Dong Xuebing called out to the rest of his relatives. "Xiao Jin, Uncle, Second Aunt, sit..."

Tang Jin looked at her cousin's arms. "Brother, our factory does not have any work these few days. How about I take a few days off work to care for you? You can't move your arms, and it will be inconvenient if no one is taking care of you."

Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt said. "You can't even take care of yourself, and you want to care for Xiao Bing? Xiao Bing, I will stay at the hospital to take care of you."

Dong Xuebing's Uncle's wife quickly added. "Let me take care of him."

Dong Xuebing shook his head. "Don't... Thank you for your offer. I am fine."

"You call this fine?!" Luan Xiaoping looked at her son unhappily and used a toothpick to feed the apples to him. "You are so badly injured, and you can't even feed yourself. If no one is taking care of you, how are you going to eat and drink? It's school holidays now, and I can stay here to look after you."

Dong Xuebing's Aunt asked. "Sis, you have high blood pressure these few days."

Luan Xiaoping waved her hand. "I'm fine after taking medicine."

About 20 minutes later, Luan Xiaoping asked Tang Jin and the rest to return.

Other than going for some medical checks, Dong Xuebing spent the rest of the day chatting with visitors. The officers from Dong Xuebing's station and Bureau, leaders like Huang Li, Cao Xupeng, etc. had come to visit him.

Night.

Luan Xiaoping was feeding dinner to her son. "Why do you have so many visitors? You can't even rest."

Dong Xuebing smiled wryly as he replied. "I can't chase them away when they visit, right? It should be better tomorrow."

"Sigh... How about tomorrow..." As Luan Xiaoping was speaking, she suddenly holds her head, and her body swayed. Dong Xuebing panicked and asked what's wrong with her. Luan Xiaoping took out a tablet from her pocket and ate it. "It's my high blood pressure."

Dong Xuebing was anxious. "No... You must go back and rest now. If you are going to take care of me, your condition will get worse."

Luan Xiaoping stubbornly refused. "I am fine!"

"Hurry up and go back!"

"What will happen to you if I am not around?"

"I..." Dong Xuebing thought for a while. "I will hire a caregiver to take care of me. Don't worry."

Luan Xiaoping sighed. "They will not take good care of you. Do you want me to call your Second Aunt over?"

"Don't worry about these. Go back and rest now. Remember to call me if you need anything."

In the end, Luan Xiaoping gave in to her son. She had been unwell these few days, and after some persuasions, she left the ward.

After Luan Xiaoping left, Dong Xuebing had a painful expression. He had been holding in his pee since afternoon. He is too embarrassed to ask his mother to take off his pants for him. Although many of his colleagues who had visited him in the afternoon are male, they are not close. Even if they are close, Dong Xuebing is embarrassed to ask them for help. He called the nurse and asked if there are any care workers around.

But the nurse told him that there are only two care workers, but they are both women.

Dong Xuebing was troubled. Damn! I can't hold back any longer!

What should I do? I can't be asking the nurse to help me, or should I hire a female care worker to help me?

Dong Xuebing was a proud Beijinger and was troubled over this issue. He asked to be discharged and got the nurse to help him wear his clothes and shoes and left the hospital.

A Taxi had just dropped off someone at the hospital, and Dong Xuebing got in.

Dong Xuebing thought for a while and decided to live with Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian for the next few days. He has too many visitors, and he can hide from them, and Sister Yu had bathed him before, and it's not that embarrassing to ask her for help.

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Evening.

Hua Mei Estate was bustling with the sounds of crickets and other insects.

In the kitchen, Yu Meixia was cutting some fruits in a white dress, and Yu Qianqian was plating the fruits.

"Mum." Yu Qianqian asked. "Big Brother had not visited us for many days. He... Is he not coming over in the future?"

Yu Meixia paused for a second and sighed. She passed the apple slices to her daughter and said. "No. Chief Dong is very busy. Didn't you read the papers the other day that he had just solved a Jailbreaking case, and still got Second-class merit? He will visit us when he is not so busy. He had promised that he would get you a gift if you got good results."

Yu Qianqian's mood got better and nodded.

Yu Meixia cleaned her daughter's hand lovingly. "Go and talk to your classmates."

Yu Qianqian nodded and brought out the fruit platter to the living room. "Please... have some fruits."

"Haha... I want a banana." Yueyue grabbed a banana and took a bite.

"I want apples. Thank you, Qianqian." Chengcheng took a slice of apple with a toothpick.

Yu Qianqian blushed and replied softly. "You... You are welcome. Liu Yang... have some fruits too."

Liu Yang was on the sofa, playing with his phone. "I just had dinner and is still full."

Yueyue giggled. "He loves to play with his phone. Since he doesn't want to eat, we will finish everything."

These two girls and one boy are Yu Qianqian's classmates. Other than Dong Xuebing, Yu Qianqian is still timid to chat with boys. They had met Liu Yang on the way to Yu Qianqian's house, and Yueyue dragged him along. Yu Qianqian had befriended Yueyue and Chengcheng recently. It's the Summer holidays now, and they love doing homework together at each other's house. They were at Chengcheng's house the day before yesterday and Yueyue's house yesterday. Today, it's Yu Qianqian's turn.

Yu Meixia poured tea for them and had treated them warmly.

Yueyue looked at Yu Meixia and enviously said. "Aunty, you are so pretty. You and Qianqian are from the same mold."

Yu Meixia replied shyly. "No... your mother should be prettier."

Yueyue mumbled. "My mum is not as pretty as you. Sigh... Why am I so ugly?!"

Chengcheng laughed. "You know yourself well."

"Die!" Yueyue pounced onto Chengcheng to tickle her.

Liu Yang looked at Yu Qianqian's mother and was memorized by her. When Yu Qianqian was transferred to the school, many people had looked down on her. She is a typical villager from the countryside who does not know about pop music and had not seen some technologies before. But now, Liu Yang's impression of Yu Qianqian changed after seeing she is living in a nice apartment.

The few children were playing among themselves.

Yu Meixia looked at her daughter, smiling at her classmates and was happy. But when she remembers Dong Xuebing had not visited them for a while, and seems to have forgotten about them, she sighed. Her household registration, Qianqian's school, money, and this apartment are all provided by Chief Dong. But now, there's nothing she can do to repay him. Yu Meixia had wanted to call Dong Xuebing, but she is afraid that she will disturb him.

Ding Dong, Ding Dong...

The doorbell rang.

Yu Meixia was surprised as no one will visit her at this time. She hurried over to open the door. "Ah... Dong... Chief Dong."

Yu Qianqian heard her mother and rushed to the door. "Big Brother!"

The next moment, the mother and daughter saw Dong Xuebing's heavily bandaged arms and gasped. "What happened to your arms?"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "I got hurt while working, and I can't move them for the next two weeks. Sister Yu, I might have to stay here for a few days."

"Big Brother!" Yu Qianqian's eyes were red and were about to cry.

Dong Xuebing quickly comfort her. "Ah... I am fine. Don't cry... Eh? You have visitors?"

Yu Meixia kneels to help Dong Xuebing take off his shoes and change to slippers. "Qianqian's classmates are here."

Dong Xuebing smiles. It is good for Qianqian to have friends, and her timid character will change slowly.

Yueyue and Chengcheng stood up and greeted Dong Xuebing. They addressed him as Brother, like Qianqian.

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Don't stand. Sit... Qianqian, go and accompany your friends. Don't cry... This is a minor injury, and I am fine. Go and pour some drinks for your classmates." Dong Xuebing had been holding his pee since afternoon, and his bladder is about to burst.

Yu Meixia bit her lower lips as she looked at Dong Xuebing's arms. "I... I... can help you change your dressing."

Dong Xuebing shook his head. "No need. I had just discharged from the hospital. Oh... I have been very busy these few days and forgot to ask. Qianqian's Summer holidays had started? How are her results?" Yu Qianqian had just been transferred to this school, and in the past few months, she had been begging along the streets with Yu Meixia and had not attended school. Dong Xuebing is afraid she cannot catch up with the rest.

Yueyue replied cheerfully. "Qianqian had gotten the fifth position in our class and is in the top 30 of our level."

Yu Qianqian blushed and lowered her head. She is waiting for Dong Xuebing to praise her.

Dong Xuebing smiled and looked at Yu Qianqian. "Not bad. I can tell you had worked hard. Haha... I promised I would buy you anything you want if you get good results. Tell me, what do you want?"

Yu Qianqian quickly shook her head. "I... I don't want anything."

Chengcheng looked at Yu Qianqian and whispered. "MP4... Ask for an MP4!"

Yueyue laughed. "MP4 is nothing compared to a mobile phone. The latest model of the HTC smartphone is slightly pricy, and it cost around 4 to 5,000 RMB."

Yu Qianqian looked at Liu Yang's phone, enviously. When she is studying in the village, most of her friends are poor, and it's rare to see any students using mobile phones. But after starting school in County First Junior High, Yu Qianqian noticed the difference between her and the rest. All of her classmates, like Liu Yang, Chengcheng, and Yueyue, own mobile phones.

Dong Xuebing looked at Yu Qianqian and understood. "Ok. Let's get a mobile phone."

Yu Qianqian quickly rejects. "No need. I don't need it. It's too expensive."

Yu Meixia added. "That's right. She is still a kid and does not need that. You..."

"Sister Yu." Dong Xuebing points to his pocket with his chin. "My wallet is in here. Help me take it out. Hmmm... there should be around 5,000 RMB in it. Take out all the money and bring Qianqian out to the mall to get a new phone. Let her pick the one she likes. If the money is not enough, use your first. I will return you when you return." He saw Yu Meixia still standing there and gave her a stare. "Hurry up!"

Yu Meixia could only do as she was told. "Thank you."

Yu Qianqian was excited. "Big Brother! I... I..."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Study hard, and if you can get into the top five of your level, I will give you more rewards.."

Yueyue saw Dong Xuebing taking out 5,000 RMB to buy a phone for Qianqian and exclaimed. "Qianqian, your brother is good for you!"

Chengcheng was also envious of Yu Qianqian. Her phone is not a smartphone and costs around 800 RMB.

Yu Qianqian blushed shyly and said. "Yes. My brother had also bought a computer for me."

Liu Yang asked excitedly. "What computer?"

Yu Qianqian points to the white laptop on her desk in her room.

Yueyue screams out excitedly. "Is this Apple's laptop?! OMG! This is my favorite laptop!"

Chengcheng was also staring at that laptop, which cost around 10,000. "Let's go in to look at the laptop?"

Yueyue ran into the room. "Hahaha! I will go first!"

Chengcheng and Liu Yang followed behind and were admiring the laptop. Chengcheng said. "Qianqian, your brother dotes you. This laptop is very expensive. Yueyue had begged her parents for two months, but they did not buy one for her." Liu Yang was impressed by Yu Qianqian now.

Yueyue shouted. "Ah... Qianqian... Can you lend it to me for a few days? Please..."

Yu Qianqian was feeling good, and she nodded. "Ok."

Living room.

Yu Meixia saw the kids going into the bedroom, and she picks up a teacup and fed Dong Xuebing. Although Yu Meixia is clumsy at times, she is very caring towards Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing took a few sips, and his face changed!

Yu Meixia got a shock and panicked. "Is the tea too hot? I'm sorry..."

"It's not that!" Dong Xuebing took a deep breath and said to Yu Meixia sternly. "Hurry! Come with me!"

Yu Meixia was puzzled and quickly followed Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing entered the bathroom, and she quickly followed inside. Inside the bathroom, she still could not understand why Dong Xuebing asked her to follow him. After a few seconds, she suddenly realized what Dong Xuebing wants. She blushed and glanced at Chief Dong's pants without saying a word.

Dong Xuebing smiles embarrassedly. "Sister Yu, I cannot move my arms and need your help."

Yu Meixia looked at Dong Xuebing and quickly closed the bathroom door.

Dong Xuebing was embarrassed as he stood in front of the toilet bowl.

Yu Meixia is a conservative woman from her dressing. Other than sleeping, she had never worn any skirt or dress above her knees. She had a daughter, but she still behaves like a young girl. Now, she must help another man take off his pants ... it was too awkward for her.

But Yu Meixia did not reject Dong Xuebing's request. She gritted her teeth and bent forward to unzip Dong Xuebing.

Zippp... Dong Xuebing's fly was opened.

Yu Meixia lowered her head and asked. "Chief Dong... I... I will take it out?"

Dong Xuebing was sweating and thought to himself. Hurry up! I cannot hold on any longer. "Ok, ok..."

Yu Meixia could not look away as she got to help Chief Dong aim into the toilet bowl. Her face is red and bites her lips while adjusting the direction. "Ok... you... can start now."

Dong Xuebing could finally relax.

Five seconds...

Ten seconds...

Twenty seconds...

Maybe Dong Xuebing had held back his pee for too long, and he could not pee now!

Yu Meixia did not say a word and dared not hurry him. She just stood beside Dong Xuebing, holding his d*k.

With a beautiful mature woman holding his d*k, Dong Xuebing noticed he is getting hard. He wanted to pee and quickly wear back his pants, but it's out of his control.

Yu Meixia could also feel it, and her hands start trembling.

Dong Xuebing felt he had disgraced himself today.

One minute...

Two minutes...

Yu Meixia's body was bending slightly forward, and her back was starting to ache.

Outside of the bathroom, Yu Qianqian shouted. "Mum? Mum? Big Brother? Where are you?"

Chengcheng said. "Did they go out?"

Yu Meixia panicked and didn't know how to answer her daughter.

Dong Xuebing quickly replied. "We are in the bathroom. Your mother is helping to change my bandages. You all go and watch TV. We will be done soon."

Yu Qianqian acknowledged. "My friends are leaving. I will walk them out."

Dong Xuebing shouted. "Ok. Be back early, and be careful. Ask your friends over when they are free." Yueyue, Chengcheng, and Liu Yang bid their goodbyes to Dong Xuebing and Yu Meixia from outside the bathroom. A while later, Dong Xuebing heard the sounds of the door closing and was relieved. He looked at Yu Meixia apologetically. "Sorry, Sister Yu. Please wait for a while more."

Yu Meixia only nodded.

Dong Xuebing cursed himself in his heart. Hurry up, and Pee!

After a while, 'Tsss...' Dong Xuebing had finally peed.

Yu Meixia flushed the toilet and straightened her back. She tucked Dong Xuebing's d*k back into his pants and quickly washed her hands with soap several times.

Dong Xuebing cleared his throat. "Thank you."

Yu Meixia did not reply to him and helped him out to the sofa.

Dong Xuebing saw Yu Meixia keeping quiet and felt bad. Before his arms recover, this will happen many times, and he can't even shit or dress. Even simple things like eating or wearing shoes, he will need Yu Meixia's help. "Err... why not I go back?"

Yu Meixia paused for a second and asked. "Where are you going?"

"Hospital."

"Then... then wait for me to get my clothes. I will stay in the hospital too. It will be more convenient to look after you."

"Ah... I am afraid of troubling you... after all, you are a woman, and I am..."

Yu Meixia blushed. "I'm... I'm fine."

"Huh? You are ok with this?"

"Yes."

Dong Xuebing replied. "Then, I will not leave, and I will have to trouble you for the next few days."

Yu Meixia replied softly. "Chief Dong, you had treated my daughter and me so well. This is nothing... really. I am fine with it."

"Why are you still calling me Chief Dong? You can call me Xiao Dong, Xuebing, or Xiao Bing."

"Yes... Xue... Xuebing."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "That's right. Sister Yu, sit down and take a break."

Yu Meixia waved her hand. "I am not tired. Have some fruits."

Dong Xuebing was hungry. "Thank you."

Yu Meixia sat down beside Dong Xuebing and used a toothpick to feed him a piece of orange. After Dong Xuebing chewed on the orange, she cupped both hands in front of his mouth, waiting for him to spit the seeds out. Then, she fed Dong Xuebing with a piece of apple and wiped his mouth with a paper napkin. She then took out a cigarette and placed it on Dong Xuebing's lips before lighting it for him. After the cigarette is lit, she held the ashtray beside Dong Xuebing to wait for the ash to drop.

Dong Xuebing was touched by how caring Yu Meixia was.

No one else will wait on him this way like Yu Meixia.

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Evening, at 10 pm.

Yu Qianqian had gone to sleep in her room, and Yu Meixia is in the bathroom washing Dong Xuebing's hair.

"You cannot get into the shower as you might wet your wounds. I will just wash your hair here."

"Ok. Don't tire yourself out."

"It's fine. I have nothing to do anyway. Errr... is this strength, alright?"

"It's just nice. Thank you."

Dong Xuebing was sitting in front of the mirror, and Yu Meixia is standing behind him, massaging his scalp with shampoo slowly. The few hours after Dong Xuebing returned, Yu Meixia was busy. She had to feed him, lit cigarettes, helped him change into slippers, wash his socks, etc. It was too uncomfortable in the Summer if he can't wash his hair and had to trouble her again. Dong Xuebing looked at Yu Meixia in the mirror and said. "After my arms recovered, I will help you with all the household chores, and you can take a break."

Yu Meixia replied. "I am not tired, and I should take care of you."

"What do you mean by 'should'? No helpers will take care of anyone like this even if they are getting 8,000 a month."

Yu Meixia did not reply to Dong Xuebing and continued to wash his hair slowly to prevent the shampoo from getting into his eyes.

Dong Xuebing asked. "Have you brought Qianqian out during the holidays?"

"No. Her Summer holidays had just started the day before yesterday."

"What about you? Are you at home watching TV every day? You did not go out?"

"I... I didn't know anyone here and did not go out."

Dong Xuebing was worried Yu Meixia would get lonely. "Sister Yu, why don't you get a driving license? I can buy you a car, and you can go out for a ride when you are free. Also, it will be convenient for you to send and fetch Qianqian to school in a car."

Yu Meixia paused for a second and quickly said. "No need. I am stupid, and I don't think I can learn how to drive."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Just go for some lessons, and I will ask the relevant department to give you the license."

"No need. Chief Dong... Xuebing, we had owed you too much. Don't..."

Dong Xuebing pretended to be angry. "We are a family and stop saying you owe me anything. I don't like it."

Yu Meixia bit her lips and kept quiet.

Dong Xuebing saw Yu Meixia's expression and was worried about what he said will hurt her feelings. He added. "Sister Yu, I treat you and Qianqian as my family members. Money is not important, and family comes first. There is a saying 'problems that can be solved with money are not problems.' You should also know that I have money and let me know if you or Qianqian need anything. Stop thinking about how much you owe me unless you are treating me as an outsider."

Yu Meixia shook her hands. "No... No... I also treated you as... my family."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "That's right. So, stop saying all these again. Ok?"

Yu Meixia nodded. "Ok."

After washing the hair, Yu Meixia used the hairdryer to dry Dong Xuebing's hair. She had learned how to use common household appliances with the help of Yu Qianqian.

A while later, Yu Qianqian appeared outside of the bathroom in her pajamas.

Yu Meixia turned off the hairdryer and asked. "What's wrong? Why are you not sleeping?"

Yu Qianqian's face was red as she took a glance at Dong Xuebing shyly. "I... I need to use the bathroom."

"My hair is dried. You can use it now." Dong Xuebing laughed and stood up. "Sleep early, and your Mum will bring you out to buy a mobile phone tomorrow."

Yu Qianqian heard this and replied excitedly. "Yes. Thank you, Big Brother."

Yu Meixia helped Dong Xuebing walk out of the bathroom and turned to Yu Qianqian. "Is it alright for you to sleep with yourself? I need to stay with Xuebing and cannot sleep with you."

Yu Qianqian nodded. "Yes! I don't have nightmares now!"

Dong Xuebing heard her and frowned. "Sister Yu, why do you need to stay by my side? You should accompany Qianqian."

"You cannot move your arms and shoulders, and it will be difficult for you to get on and off the bed. What if you are thirsty or need to use the bathroom at night? It will be more convenient if I am by your side. If not, how are you going to get off the bed and open the door?" Yu Meixia continued. "I will sleep on your desk, and you can call me if you need anything." Earlier, Dong Xuebing had joked that he cannot move his arms and had rung the doorbell with his head.

Dong Xuebing said. "You had helped me the whole evening, and you don't need to accompany me at night. I will be fine alone."

Yu Meixia did not listen to Dong Xuebing, and after helping him back to the bedroom, she cleared the desk to make space for her head and changed the bedsheets, pillowcases, etc. After that, she walked over to Dong Xuebing shyly and helped him get undress to his underwear.

"I will help you with the bed."

"Ah... you should return to your room. You don't need to watch me by the bed."

"It's alright. When we are begging on the streets, Qianqian and I are always sleeping face down on tables."

After helping Dong Xuebing to get into a comfortable position on the bed, Yu Meixia left the room to change into a slip silk nightdress. She returned with a small pillow and closed the door behind her. She sat down by the desk and switched off the table lamp. Click! The room is in total darkness.

One minute...

Five minutes...

Ten minutes...

Dong Xuebing listened to the sounds of Yu Meixia breathing and could not sleep.

Sister Yu is also not asleep, and Dong Xuebing could hear the rustling sounds of her Buckwheat husk pillow. She should be adjusting her position on the pillow.

Dong Xuebing cleared his throat. "Sister Yu?"

Click! The table lamp was switched on immediately. "What is it?"

"Err... nothing... I just want to know if you are asleep."

Yu Meixia has some pillow creases on her face. "Not yet. I am not sleepy today."

Dong Xuebing said. "Me too. There are too many things in my mind, and I can't sleep. Let's have a chat."

Yu Meixia looked at Dong Xuebing and stood up. "Since you are not sleepy, I..., I had learned how to dance from one woman in the Public Security Family Quarters. Can I... I dance for you? You might fall asleep after that." Yu Meixia had been learning massage, dance, and cooking recently. She learned these to repay Dong Xuebing's gratitude and hopes he will be happy.

Dong Xuebing smiled wryly. "Dancing is too tiring. You..."

Yu Meixia is already standing in the room. "I am not tired. In the past, I had been working in the fields, and I am very fit."

Dong Xuebing knew Yu Meixia would not listen, and he smiled. "Alright. Show me your dance."

Yu Meixia took out her mobile phone and searched for the song. After a while, a melody started, and she quickly put the phone on the bed. She stood there shyly and started dancing to the rhythm.

Dong Xuebing could tell Yu Meixia had learned this dance not long ago and was tensed. Her moves were not perfect, but Dong Xuebing was not watching her dance move. He was looking at her voluptuous body.

Dong Xuebing could not make out what kind of dance this was.

It looks like a combination of ballet and Chinese dance. The person who taught Sister Yu should also be a novice at dancing.

Yu Meixia danced and was looking at Dong Xuebing's expression. She was delighted when she saw Dong Xuebing watching her attentively. She trained this dance for many days to show Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing was feeling good looking at Yu Meixia.

Dong Xuebing felt like an Emperor with someone cooking, feeding, lighting his cigarette, wash his hair, and dance for him...

The song from the Nokia N8 ended with Yu Meixia's final dance move. The final move was a split, and it was a difficult move to many people. But Yu Meixia's body is flexible and could achieve it easily.

Dong Xuebing's eyes opened wide as Yu Meixia's dress had been pulled up, exposing her thighs.

Yu Meixia was too focus on dancing and forgot she was not wearing pants. She panicked and tried to cover herself with her hands clumsily and tripped herself. After a few seconds, she managed to straighten her dress and stood up. She is sweating and looks tired.

Dong Xuebing pretended not to notice it. "Good. Your dance is perfect. You are a talented dancer."

Yu Meixia replied shyly. "I..., I did not dance well today."

Dong Xuebing continued with his praises. "You had danced well. Didn't you just learn this dance? Haha... after I recover, you must teach me, and we can dance together."

Yu Meixia lowered her head and nodded. "Are you going to sleep now?"

Dong Xuebing looked at the pillow on the desk and said. "Why don't you sleep on the bed?"

"No... no..." Yu Meixia quickly shook her head.

Dong Xuebing continued. "It will be uncomfortable to sleep by the desk. It is either you get on the bed, or you go back to your room. Pick one."

Yu Meixia gritted her teeth and looked at the bed. She hesitated for a while, and slowly walk over to the bed and sat on the edge of the bed cautiously. A few days ago, Yu Meixia and her daughter had shared a bed with Dong Xuebing, and she was touched all over by him. Furthermore, Yu Meixia had touched Dong Xuebing's d*k when she was helping him to pee earlier, and now, she is not so shy. She is worried that Dong Xuebing might need help in the middle of the night and decided to stay by his side. She switched off the light and laid down beside Dong Xuebing lightly.

"Sis, what are your plans for your future?"

"Plans? I don't know. Raise Qianqian, support her education to university?"

"I am talking about you. Do you have any goals?"

"Goals? I... I have not thought about that. My only wish is for Qianqian to live a good life and complete her university education. I will stay at home and cook for her after she graduates. If she got married and have children, I will help her take care of her children." Yu Qianqian is the world to Yu Meixia, and all her plans revolve around her.

Dong Xuebing paused for a second and asked. "Other than this, you don't have any other wishes?"

Yu Meixia thought for a while and said. "If possible, I..., I would like to look for my biological parents."

Dong Xuebing was shocked. "Your parents..."

"Before my parents pass away, they accidentally revealed that I am not their biological child during a quarrel. Later, I asked my relatives and neighbors and found out that I was adopted." Yu Meixia sighed. "I had not told Qianqian about this."

Dong Xuebing was shocked, but not surprised because Yu Meixia is too pretty. It's rare for villages to have such beautiful women. Once in a while, there might be pretty women appearing in the villages, but none of them are as beautiful as Yu Meixia. When Dong Xuebing was investigating Yu Meixia's husband's case, he had seen Yu Meixia's parents' photographs in the files. Her parents are not good looking at all, and Dong Xuebing had not thought much about it. Now, he thought back and knew that that couple couldn't have a beautiful daughter like Yu Meixia.

"Ok. I will try my best to look for them."

"I don't hold much hope on finding them. It is almost impossible to locate them now."

"Don't think too much. If you all are fated to meet, you will get to meet them eventually. It's late. Good night."

"Ok."

The moon was covered by the clouds, and it was dark.

Buzz... Buzz... There are mosquitos in the room, and it was bothering Dong Xuebing.

About 15 minutes later, Dong Xuebing still could not fall asleep. He was afraid Yu Meixia would catch a cold and used his leg to kick the blanket over her legs. When he was kicking the blanket over, his feet accidentally brushed against her feet. Yu Meixia's feet were smooth and soft, and Dong Xuebing did not move his feet away. He placed his feet under Yu Meixia's feet and rubbed softly against it.

Yu Meixia was not moving and looks like she is sleeping soundly.

Dong Xuebing tried his best to turn his head towards Yu Meixia to look at her. Yu Meixia's side view was beautiful, and Dong Xuebing could smell her scent faintly.

Buzzz... the mosquito was still bothering Dong Xuebing, and his legs, arms neck were bitten.

Scratched... Yu Meixia was scratching her legs.

"Sister Yu?"

"Huh?"

"You are also bitten by mosquitos?"

"You are bitten too? Then... I will try to kill it."

Clicked! Yu Meixia switched on the bedside lamp.

Yu Meixia sat up on the bed and scratched a red bump on her right thigh. She looked around to search for the mosquitoes and finally found one stopping by the bed. She quickly reaches over to smack it. She looked at her hand and noticed she missed it. She immediately scans around and saw the mosquito buzzing around. She quickly moves closer to smack it.

Dong Xuebing is injured and could not even get out of bed by himself. He could only lie on the bed, looking at Yu Meixia, trying to kill the mosquitos.

Yu Meixia was standing beside Dong Xuebing when she was killing the mosquito. Her movements are big, and Dong Xuebing could see all her legs as her dress was pulled higher. Yu Meixia seems to notice this and quickly close her thighs and press her dress down. She bit her lips and continue to look for that mosquito.

A few minutes later, Yu Meixia kneeled beside Dong Xuebing.

"What's wrong? You killed that mosquito?"

Yu Meixia blushed. "The mosquito... had landed on your crotch."

Dong Xuebing looked down but could not see anything from his angle. "Then, you chase it away before you smack it."

Yu Meixia nodded and fanned the mosquito with her hand lightly. The mosquito flew, and she quickly smacks it. She opened her palms, and the mosquito is crushed. Her hand had some bloodstains and went to wash her hands. She returned with a small bottle of medicated oil. "Xuebing, I will help you apply some medicated oil on the mosquito bites."

"Apply it to yourself first."

"Ok. Please bear with it for a while."

Yu Meixia poured a few drops of medicated oil on her thigh and rubbed it in.

"I'm done. Where are you, bitten?"

Dong Xuebing stretched out his leg. "I am bitten on my leg, my torso, and neck."

Yu Meixia moved to the foot of the bed and looked for mosquito bites on Dong Xuebing's legs. She carefully applies medicine on every bump she found as she moves up Dong Xuebing's body. Soon, the whole room has a strong smell of medicated oil.

"I found four bumps. Err... is there anymore?"

"That should be all."

"Then... I will switch off the lights?"

When Yu Meixia was about to switch off the lights, she saw Dong Xuebing's face changed, and his brows raised.

Yu Meixia asked. "What's wrong? Are your wounds hurting?"

Dong Xuebing replied embarrassedly. "Err... I think there is still one mosquito bite. Hiss..." The itchy and painful sensation made Dong Xuebing take a deep breath in.

Yu Meixia looked down to look for the mosquito bite. "Where is it?"

"Err..."

"Where is the bump? I will help you apply medicated oil."

"It's... It's..." Dong Xuebing shamefully said. "The mosquito had bitten me when it landed on my crotch."

Yu Meixia gasped and looked at Dong Xuebing's crotch. Is the bump there?

Dong Xuebing almost cursed out loud. How did this damn mosquito bite him through his briefs? The itch is killing Dong Xuebing, and he crossed his legs and rubbed. But the itch was still there, and it was unbearable. He wants to scratch it, but he can't move his arms.

Yu Meixia bit her lower lips and asked. "I... I will apply the medicated oil for you?"

"Can medicated oil be applied to that part? Will it be too cooling?"

"I... I am not sure." Yu Meixia stood up. "I will look for the medicated oil instruction manual."

Dong Xuebing was in agony. "Please hurry... ah... It's too itchy..." It's a torture to be not able to scratch an itch.

Yu Meixia ran out of the room and returned one minute later. "I had thrown the medicated oil's box away."

"Bring a pillow over... Ah..." Dong Xuebing couldn't care about disgracing himself anymore. "Put it in between my legs!"

Yu Meixia followed Dong Xuebing's instructions and placed a pillow between his legs. Dong Xuebing squeezed the pillow with his thighs and rubbed against it. But it still cannot satisfy the itch.

It was too unbearable for Dong Xuebing!

"Xuebing..."

"Huh? What?"

Yu Meixia took a glance at Dong Xuebing and said shyly. "If it's too unbearable, I... I can help to scratch it for you."

Dong Xuebing wanted to tell Yu Meixia that she does not need to do this. But since Yu Meixia had already touched his d*k when she was helping him pee, it's not a big deal for her to touch it again. He said after a long pause. "Sorry to trouble you. Thank you."

Yu Meixia looked away and slowly reached out.

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath.

Yu Meixia was looking at the floor when she asked. "Is it here?"

"A bit lower."

"Here?"

"Lower... that's right! That's the spot!"

Yu Meixia was using her hand to stop Dong Xuebing's itch, but she dares not to use her nails as she is afraid of hurting Dong Xuebing. She used her fingers to rub gently. Dong Xuebing felt much better as the itch was going away, but he was getting aroused!

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Midnight.

In the dark bedroom.

"Xuebing, is it still itchy?"

"Yes... Err... you can use more strength."

"Like... like this?"

"Yes... increase your movement... Ahh... That's right!"

After Yu Meixia had used her thumb to rub a few times for Dong Xuebing, he does not feel the itch anymore. But he used this as an excuse to take advantage of her. He took a glance at Yu Meixia's thighs and was getting hard. He pretended he was still feeling the itch and asked her to continue rubbing his d*k.

Yu Meixia bit her lower lips and asked softly. "Are you alright now?"

"Ermmm... a bit more."

Yu Meixia is not a kid and knew what Dong Xuebing was up to. She stopped and looked at Dong Xuebing before lowering her head. She thought for around ten seconds and continued. Her head was turned away from him, but her hand movements did not stop.

Five minutes...

Ten minutes...

Yu Meixia did not ask if Dong Xuebing is done again, and her hand did not stop rubbing.

After a while, Dong Xuebing's toes curled, and his body trembled a few times as he groans.

It's been a while since Dong Xuebing met Aunt Xuan, and this feeling is terrific!

Yu Meixia took a glance at Dong Xuebing, and she knew she does not need to rub any longer. She silently pulled her hand out and went over to the desk to get a piece of tissue paper and wipe her hand. After that, she kneels over and pull-down Dong Xuebing's briefs to clean him up.

Dong Xuebing was feeling blissful, but at the same time, embarrassed.

Yu Meixia was supposed to be scratching an itch for him, but it ended up doing this for him.

"Sister Yu, this... Err..."

"It's alright."

"I'm sorry. I should not ask you to do this." Dong Xuebing's face was red.

Yu Meixia's face was as red as a tomato and quickly waved her hands. "I can understand. Your girlfriend is not by your side, and both your arms are injured. You are unable to... to do this, these feel days. I... I am fine. After all, I already have a daughter and have experience. You... if you need help... just let me know. You don't need to hold back."

"Err... how can I ask you to do this?"

"I am your helper, and it's my job to take care of you."

"This is not part of your job."

Yu Meixia looked at Dong Xuebing. "It's fine with me."

"Really?"

"Yes. I... I know how it feels too."

But from Yu Meixia's expression, she does not look like someone with 'experiences.' Dong Xuebing knows that it will take a lot of courage for someone like Yu Meixia to say these things. He was touched by Yu Meixia. "Thank you for everything. Get some rest, and remember to cover yourself with the blanket."

"Ok. Good night."

"Good night."

The next morning, the dining table was full of food.

Dong Xuebing was looking much better today and was more energetic than before. If his arms are not covered in bandages, no one can tell he is injured. Dong Xuebing was feeling great. He had been holding back for too long, and it felt terrible. After the release last night, Dong Xuebing felt like he was reborn.

Breakfast.

Yu Meixia was blowing a spoonful of porridge to cool it before feeding it to Dong Xuebing.

Yu Qianqian was in a good mood today and said to her mother. "Mum... I want you to feed me too."

"You are so old and yet behaving like a child." Yu Meixia doted her daughter and fed her with a piece of egg. "Here."

Yu Qianqian chewed on the egg happily. "Delicious."

"Eat more. You are growing up and should eat more." Yu Meixia was afraid that her daughter would not be full, and she peeled another hardboiled egg for her.

After breakfast, Yu Meixia cleared the dishes.

Yu Qianqian suddenly hugged her mother's arm. "Mum, life is so good now."

Yes. Life is so good now... Yu Meixia remembered the days where she and her daughter had to beg and live along the streets. It was just a few months ago, and at that time, it was hard for her even to get leftovers from restaurants, let alone to eat an egg. Yu Meixia kissed Yu Qianqian's forehead. "Our lives got better because we met someone nice. With Xuebing around, no one will bully you. After you graduate from University, you must remember to repay your Big Brother."

Yu Qianqian nodded. "I know!"

Dong Xuebing was sitting on the sofa, not far away. He smiles and asked. "What are you two whispering?"

Yu Qianqian replied. "Big Brother, when I grow up, I will earn a lot of money and buy a lot of presents for you."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Sure. You must study hard and set up a company and be your boss in the future. Your mother and I will depend on you at that time. Haha."

"Ok! I will work hard!"

Yu Meixia laughed and patted her daughter on her head lovingly.

Dong Xuebing looked at his watch and said. "The shops should be open. Sister Yu, bring Yu Qianqian to buy a mobile phone."

Yu Meixia replied, without thinking. "You will be alone at home. No. I will not go. Qianqian should have no problem going alone." She turned to her daughter and took out the 5,000 given to her by Dong Xuebing yesterday and pass it to Yu Qianqian. "I have to stay at home to care for your Big Brother. Take this money and... it is not safe for you to go alone. You better call your classmates with you. Ask Chengcheng and Yueyue to accompany you to the shopping mall."

Yu Qianqian held the stack of money with both hands. "I know!"

Yu Meixia reminded her. "Don't spend all the money. Remember to give your Big Brother the change."

Dong Xuebing shook his head. "Don't listen to your mother. Is that phone around 4,000 RMB? Use the remaining money to treat your classmates for lunch. Oh, you can also use it to buy some clothes. This is your reward, and you can do whatever you want with it."

Yu Qianqian looked at her mother.

Yu Meixia replied helplessly. "Since your Big Brother says this, go ahead and spend the money."

Yu Qianqian cheered excitedly. "Thank you, Big Brother. Thank you, Mum!"

The little girl was excited. She had never gotten so much money in her life. After buying the mobile phone, she will have 400 to 500 RMB left and can buy whatever she wants with it. She quickly used her mother's mobile phone to call Yueyue and Chengcheng. They planned to meet at the bus stop, and Yu Qianqian left home eagerly.

After Yu Qianqian left the house, Yu Meixia said. "This child is getting more and more mischievous."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "It's a good thing."

"Yes." Yu Meixia picks up a cigarette and places it on Dong Xuebing's lips before lighting it.

Five seconds...

Ten seconds...

There was an awkward silence in the house.

Dong Xuebing cleared his throat and said. "It is stuffy today, and you are sweating. Let's switch on the air conditioner."

"I... I will bath you?"

"Huh? You had been busy the whole morning and should take a break."

"I am not tired. I... I will bring the cling wrap over to wrap your wounds first. You must not wet your wounds."

Dong Xuebing knew he smells bad. After saving that worker yesterday, he had fainted and was sent to the hospital. Moreover, it is summer now, and he had been sweating since yesterday and should take a bath. He knows Yu Meixia does not want her daughter to see her bathing Dong Xuebing and purposely asked Yu Qianqian to buy the mobile phone herself. "Alright. Just use a wet cloth to wipe me will do."

In the bathroom.

Yu Meixia helped to remove Dong Xuebing's clothing with a red face.

After what happened last night, Dong Xuebing was more relaxed and sat on a plastic stool.

Yu Meixia was also not as shy as yesterday. She wrapped Dong Xuebing's arms in cling wrap and took the shower head to wet him. Although Dong Xuebing told Yu Meixia to save the trouble, Yu Meixia still used a small towel to scrub his back. The water from the shower had wetted her clothes, and her slip dress had become translucent.

"Sister Yu, enough."

"It's not clean yet. Please wait a while."

Yu Meixia continued to scrub Dong Xuebing's chest, inner thighs, and even the bottom of his feet.

Dong Xuebing smiled as he looked at dirty water. "It's hard to reach my back myself."

Yu Meixia does not dare to look down and focuses her attention on the small towel. She replied softly. "I have nothing to do at home. If you feel like having your back scrubbed, let me know. Ok... It's done. Is the water temperature alright?"

"Yes."

"Can you lift your arms higher?"

Splash... Yu Meixia rinsed the dirt off Dong Xuebing's body.

Dong Xuebing exhaled in relief. "It feels so good. Sister Yu, did you bath your husband often in the past?"

"No. I had only bathe Qianqian."

"Ah... after staying here for one day, I don't feel like leaving."

"Then you should come over often. Qianqian and I also... also..."

"What?" Dong Xuebing looked at Yu Meixia through the mirror.

Yu Meixia looked away embarrassedly. "We also miss you." Maybe it sounds awkward, and she quickly explains. "Qianqian had been asking about you every day. I am afraid I would disturb you, that's why I did not call you."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Don't worry about disturbing me. If you or Qianqian miss me in the future, just give me a call."

Yu Meixia nodded and applied shower foam on Dong Xuebing's body. "I will give you a massage later."

"No need."

"I had learned a few new moves and had also bought a bottle of massage oil."

Dong Xuebing did not expect Yu Meixia to do this. "Sister Yu, you don't need to do this. Err... do you know what I mean?"

Yu Meixia paused for a second and lowered her head. "You had treated my daughter and me so well, and I just want to repay you. But I learn massage is also not... because I want to repay your gratitude. I... I am not good with words and don't know how to express my thoughts well. All I know is that I feel secure when you are at home. I had also treated you as my family and wants to treat you better."

Dong Xuebing smiled. "Don't be restraint when speaking to me. It feels weird."

"Ok. I will take note of this."

What Yu Meixia said made Dong Xuebing wonder if she is interested in him. If Yu Meixia is not interested in him, he will feel bad for touching her and even made her mas*bate him. This is taking advantage of her. But if Sister Yu is interested, err... I should stop daydreaming now.

After the shower, Yu Meixia helped Dong Xuebing to the bed in the guestroom naked.

"You... please wait. I will get the massage oil."

"Ok. Thank you." Dong Xuebing laid on the bed comfortably.

Yu Meixia returned to the room and closed the door behind her. She poured a few drops of massage oil on Dong Xuebing's feet and started the massage. Her techniques and strength are just nice, and every inch of Dong Xuebing's feet are massaged.

Dong Xuebing closed his eyes to enjoy the massage.

Toes, ankles, calves, knees, thighs, stomach, chest, were all covered in massage oil.

Yu Meixia used her forearms to wipe her sweat on her forehead and continued. "How are you feeling?"

"Good."

Yu Meixia was satisfied that her hard work over the past few days is not wasted.

Dong Xuebing was feeling relaxed, and because of his injuries, it is hard for him to turn over. That's why he did not ask Yu Meixia to massage his back. Yu Meixia's used both her small hands to rubbed from Dong Xuebing's stomach to his neck and from his neck to his feet. The feeling is fantastic. But after a while of massaging, Dong Xuebing's body starts to react to her touches. He is still naked after the shower, and it was obvious.

Yu Meixia blushed and looked away.

"Errr... I'm sorry... Can you bring a towel over to cover it?"

"Xuebing... you..."

"I?"

"If you want it, I... I can... can use my hand to help you..."

"Ah... Yesterday is an accident. I don't need it."

Yu Meixia knew Dong Xuebing was not telling the truth. "I am ten years older than you... You don't need to worry about me, and I don't mind helping you out."

Dong Xuebing cleared his throat again. "Errrm... sorry to trouble you."

Yu Meixia nodded and bit her lower lips as she moves her hands up Dong Xuebing's thighs.

Dong Xuebing groaned softly.

Yu Meixia had used only one hand yesterday, and today, she is using both hands. Her face was red as she looked away at the desk.

Five minutes...

Ten minutes...

The awkwardness starts to wear off.

Dong Xuebing was enjoying himself and chatted with Yu Meixia. "You had also helped your husband to do this in the past?"

"No..."

"How about... I return the favor to you later?"

"Ah?! No need. I... I don't need it."

"Your husband had passed away for so long... You... don't get horny?"

Yu Meixia did not reply, but her hands started moving faster.

"How did you satisfy your urge normally?"

"..."

"Do you touch yourself?"

Yu Meixia lowered her head. "I... I don't know."

"Huh? What do you mean by you don't know? Tell me about it."

Yu Meixia kept quiet.

Dong Xuebing knew Yu Meixia was shy, and the question he is asking is too much. But Yu Meixia is now stroking him, and asking such questions at this moment should be fine. "This is just a chat. You are already doing this to me, and what's there to be shy? Ahhhh... what do you do when you have the urge?"

Yu Meixia kept quiet for a few seconds and replied softly. "I... I do it myself..."

Dong Xuebing's heart was pounding. "Huh? How do you do it yourself?"

Yu Meixia looked away and replied. "With... with my hand."

"Once every three days?"

"..."

"Every day?"

"It might be once a week... or once every five to six days."

Dong Xuebing's heart was beating faster. He did not expect Sister Yu to be answering his questions. "Then... Ahhh... When you are doing that, who are you thinking?"

"My husband."

"It's your husband every time?"

Yu Meixia did not reply.

"Err... you... when is the last time you did it?"

"Today."

"Today? When and where?"

Yu Meixia's breathing was getting heavier. "This morning in the bathroom. You are still asleep."

Dong Xuebing thought for a while and felt this QnA game is gun. "Hmmm... which part of your body is the most sensitive?"

"... My ears..."

"And?"

"My back..."

"That's all?"

"... and... between... between my legs..."

"Arrggh!" Dong Xuebing took a deep breath and groaned loudly.

One minute later.

Yu Meixia used a paper napkin to wipe Dong Xuebing's body clean.

She threw the soiled napkin away and said. "Xuebing... I... I did not say anything earlier. I... I am going to the market now."

Dong Xuebing felt embarrassed after he had released. "Errr... Ok. Be back early."

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One day...

Two days...

Three days...

Dong Xuebing had been living at Hua Mei estate for four days.

It is a beautiful morning, and birds are chipping on the willow tree outside the windows.

"Xuebing, are you feeling better?"

"Thanks for taking care of me. I can move my arms now."

"Do you want me to accompany you to the hospital for checks?"

"No need. The doctor told me to rest more, and my injuries will recover in a few days. You should be exhausted from taking care of me. It's time for you to take a rest."

In the living room, Yu Qianqian is resting her head on the table, playing with her new HTC mobile phone. She is swiping and tapping on the phone with her slim finger happily, while Yu Meixia is holding a crystal ashtray beside Dong Xuebing on the sofa. Once in a while, she will catch the cigarette ash with the ashtray, and when the cigarette is almost finishing, she will take it from Dong Xuebing's lips and snub it.

"Qianqian." Yu Meixia looked at her daughter. "Stop playing with your phone and rest your eyes."

Yu Qianqian acknowledged. "Mum, I... can I play with it for a while more?"

Yu Meixia nodded. "Only five more minutes."

"Ok! Thank you!" Yu Qianqian seems to be sending an SMS.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Just let her play with it. It's the school holidays, and she doesn't have anything to do. Let's go to the room. I need to surf the net."

Bedroom.

After closing the door, Yu Meixia helped Dong Xuebing to the PC, and switch it on. She sat beside Dong Xuebing and used the mouse to click on whatever Dong Xuebing asked her to. They looked at some online news and checked on his emails. Although Sister Yu is not good with PC, after helping Dong Xuebing in the past few days, she learned how to type.

"Sister Yu."

"Huh?"

"Why are you avoiding me these few days?"

"No... I..., I did not."

"Is it because of what happened that day?"

Dong Xuebing saw Sister Yu's face turns red. After the QnA game four days ago, Dong Xuebing got to know some of Yu Meixia's secrets. What Yu Meixia told Dong Xuebing was too shameful, and when Dong Xuebing recalls what she said, his heart was pumping fast. Aunt Xuan had never shared these things with him, and Sister Yu is the first woman who told him that. "Ahem... why not you share some more secrets with me? Anyway, we got nothing to do now."

Yu Meixia turns her head away from Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing shamelessly asked. "Did you do 'that' today?"

"No..."

"Errr... What about yesterday?"

Yu Meixia bit her lower lips and mumbled. "Yes."

"Yesterday? How come I don't know?"

"You... you are asleep at night... and I went to the bathroom..."

"What did you use?"

"My hands."

"Didn't you say it's once a week? It's only been three days..."

Yu Meixia was breathing faster and was squeezing her thighs tightly. "I... suddenly got the urge yesterday."

"Then you..."

"Xuebing, stop asking... can you please stop asking? I..."

Dong Xuebing cleared his throat. "Alright. Just one last question, ok?"

Yu Meixia hesitated for a while and nodded.

"Are you thinking of doing 'that' now?"

"I..." Yu Meixia replied, without thinking. "Yes." After she answered, she was too ashamed to look at Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing could feel his body heating up. Sister Yu had answered him, and this is too exciting. "Sister Yu, how about I call Qianqian over, and you can go to the bathroom?"

Yu Meixia quickly replied. "No... No need. I don't have the urge now."

"Aren't you thinking of 'that' now?"

"Please... stop mentioning that. I..."

"We had shared so many secrets, what's there to be ashamed of? You had helped me two days ago, and I want to help you too. I will call Qianqian over?"

"But it's still daytime. I..."

"What's wrong with daytime? You must wait until I fall asleep?"

Yu Meixia covered her face with her hands and was squeezing her thighs tightly. "Please stop talking about this."

Dong Xuebing looked at Yu Meixia. "I will call Qianqian over." Yu Meixia did not reply, and Dong Xuebing shouted. "Qianqian! Come over for a while!"

The bedroom door opened, and Qianqian entered with her phone. "Big Brother, you are looking for me?"

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Hehe... your mother's typing is too slow. Can you help me open two websites? I want to read the news."

"Ok!" Yu Qianqian walked over. "Mum?"

Yu Meixia looked at her daughter and let her take her chair.

Dong Xuebing said to Yu Meixia. "Sister Yu, Qianqian can help me. You can go out to watch TV."

"I..."

"Just go."

After Yu Meixia left the bedroom, Dong Xuebing listened carefully. About ten seconds later, he heard the bathroom's door closing. The whole house is quiet, and around twenty minutes later, Dong Xuebing heard the bathroom door open. A while later, Yu Meixia returned with a cup of hot tea for Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing looked at Yu Meixia. "You finish watching TV?"

Yu Meixia blushed. "Yes."

Dong Xuebing took a glance at Yu Meixia's body, and she is flushed. When Sister Yu is feeding Dong Xuebing with the tea, Dong Xuebing could smell the scent of hand soap. She had just washed her hands, and Dong Xuebing imagined what how she looks like when using her hands.

Yu Meixia noticed Dong Xuebing was sniffing her hands and quickly take her right hand away.

Dong Xuebing immediately know she had used her right hand!

Yu Meixia embarrassedly fed Dong Xuebing with the tea and returned to the living room. She sat in front of the TV and switched channels. She wonders what had happened to her these few days. Her actions are weird and answered all of Dong Xuebing's questions truthfully. She even did what she was told. Now, Yu Meixia is regretting her actions and blames herself for being so stupid. How can she tell Chief Dong all those things? What was she thinking?!

But it's too later for Yu Meixia to regret.

Dong Xuebing knows everything about Yu Meixia now, and she was still the one who told him.

Yu Meixia covered her face and sighed.

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Noon.

The air conditioner is on, and it's cooling in the apartment.

Dong Xuebing, Yu Meixia, and Yu Qianqian had just finished lunch and was watching the afternoon news when Dong Xuebing's phone rang. Without Dong Xuebing saying anything, Yu Meixia answered it. The past few days, Yu Meixia had been like Dong Xuebing's secretary and had helped him answer most of his phone calls. If it is an important call, she will hold the phone against Dong Xuebing's ears for him to answer. If the call is not important, she will tell the caller, 'Chief Dong is not around.'

"Hello, good afternoon."

"You are Xiao Yu? Is Xuebing around?"

"Oh, you are?" Yu Meixia felt the caller's voice is familiar to her.

"I am Xiao Bing's Second Aunt. Xiao Jin is beaten up by someone. Get him on the phone!"

Yu Meixia was shocked. She knew Dong Xuebing dotes on his cousin and quickly place the phone on Dong Xuebing's ear. She whispered to him. "It's your Second Aunt. She says Tang Jin was beaten up."

"What?" Dong Xuebing's face changed. "Second Aunt, what happened?"

"Xiao Bing, can you call Wu Tian Village Station? I am afraid Xiao Jin will be bullied!"

"What happened?"

Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt was not sure what happened as she is not with Tang Jin.

Dong Xuebing replied. "Second Aunt, don't worry. I will go over now!"

"You... You are still injured..."

"I am fine. Don't worry about it. I will take care of Tang Jin!"

Dong Xuebing was furious. Among his relatives, he is the closest to his Second Aunt's family. Damn! Who dares to bully and hit my younger sister?! Dong Xuebing asked Yu Meixia to put on his shoes for him and walked out of the door. Yu Meixia was worried about him and asked Yu Qianqian to take an afternoon nap while she followed along. They got in a taxi and went straight to Wu Tian Village.

In an alley, three streets away from the Township office.

Dong Xuebing alighted from the Taxi in front of a shop selling cigarettes and saw Tang Jin and Liu Li. There are two police officers beside them too.

Dong Xuebing shouted. "Xiao Jin!"

Tang Jin turns around, and her eyes turned red. She ran over. "Brother! Aunt Yu!"

Dong Xuebing asked. "What happened? Who hit you? Are you ok?"

Tang Jin's tears rolled down her cheeks. "It's someone from that cigarette shop! I... I wanted to visit Liu Li's parents today and had bought a carton of cigarettes from this shop. An old man at the end of the alley saw me and told me that this shop is selling counterfeit cigarettes. He examined the carton of cigarettes and told me that it is fake. I immediately return to the shop to ask for a refund, but they refused. They even pushed me, making me fall and hit my head. My head is bleeding."

Dong Xuebing suppressed his anger and said. "Turn around and let me see your wound!"

Tang Jin sniffled and turned around, holding her hair up. The bleeding had stopped, but her white scalp was stained red.

Dong Xuebing felt his heart ached. "Is it painful?"

Tang Jin pouted. "Yes."

Dong Xuebing looked at Liu Li coldly. "What the hell are you doing?! You can't even protect a girl?!"

Liu Li kept quiet and did not say a word.

Tang Jin pulled Dong Xuebing. "Brother, it's not Liu Li's fault. He was not around when I bought the cigarettes. After he knows I was bullied by that shop, he immediately called two officers from their station to arrest the culprit. But... but that shop seems to have backings. It is owned by a relative of Deputy Bureau Chief Lu Dafa from the County's Investment Promotion Agency. I heard from someone in the Police Station that Deputy Bureau Chief Lu is close to the newly appointed Publicity Department Chief. So..."

Dong Xuebing looked at Liu Li. "Is that person arrested?"

Liu Li replied. "Not yet. They say they will compensate us."

Tang Jin said to Dong Xuebing. "Brother, let's forget it." Although she felt she had been treated unfairly, she does not want to bring trouble to Dong Xuebing. After all, this shop has got the backing of a County leader. Also, after the other party knows she is Dong Xuebing's younger cousin, he is willing to pay her some money to let the matter rest.

Lu Dafa? Deputy Bureau Chief Lu Dafa, from the County's Investment Promotion Agency?

Dong Xuebing had never heard of this name before and is not interested in finding out who he is. "Follow me!"

Tang Jin and Yu Meixia were holding to Dong Xuebing's arms, and Liu Li is following behind.

The two Police Officers recognized Dong Xuebing and immediately greeted him. A tall skinny middle-aged man is standing beside them and should be the boss of the shop. He heard the officers greeting Dong Xuebing and was shocked. Dong Xuebing is here?! A young man standing behind the boss of the shop was looking nervous. But when he thought about his boss's backing, he straightens his back. This young man is the one who pushed Tang Jin and made her fall.

The boss walks forward with a fake smile. "Chief Dong... Nice to meet you."

Dong Xuebing looked at the boss emotionlessly. "You are the one who sold the counterfeit cigarettes to my cousin?"

"It's a misunderstanding. I don't know she is your cousin and..." The boss had heard of Dong Xuebing's nickname, God of Plague.

Dong Xuebing looked at him and shouted. "Don't tell me that you don't know that it is illegal to sell counterfeit cigarettes?! My sister is not allowed to ask for refunds?! You all still dare to hit my sister?!"

The boss replied unnaturally. "It's only a push. This is a misunderstanding." Ring... ring... ring... The boss's phone rang, and he answered softly. After that, he passed the phone to Dong Xuebing. "It's my elder cousin, Lu Dafa."

Yu Meixia asked. "Chief Dong, you want to answer?"

Dong Xuebing replied coldly. "Yes."

Yu Meixia took the phone from the boss and placed it on Dong Xuebing's ear.

"Hello? Chief Dong? I'm Old Lu from the Investment Promotion Agency."

"I heard about your cousin, and there might be a misunderstanding somewhere. I will ask him to pay some money and let the matter rest." Lu Dafa and Dong Xuebing are both Deputy Section Chief rank. The Investment Promotion Agency is not as important as the Public Security, and because of the reshuffle of the County's leaders, and Lu Dafa is very close to the County's newly appointed Publicity Department Chief, he becomes big-headed, and Dong Xuebing should give in to him.

But Dong Xuebing replied. "Pay some money and let the matter rest?"

Lu Dafa frowned. "Chief Dong, give me some face, ok?"

If Lu Dafa had not made this call, Dong Xuebing might let the matter rest because of him. But the first thing Lu Dafa said over the phone is to let the matter rest. Dong Xuebing was furious because the cigarette shop's boss is the same. They did not apologize and tried to use the money to settle this. Dong Xuebing replied coldly. "Your men had injured my sister, and her head is bleeding. You want me to give you face and let the matter rest? Give us money? How about I beat your relative up and then pay you a sum of money? Can you accept it?"

Lu Dafa did not expect Dong Xuebing to be so aggressive. "What do you mean by this?"

Dong Xuebing retorted. "I should be the one asking this." If this matter is settled like this, Dong Xuebing will lose face, and Tang Jin can't address her grievances.

Lu Dafa got angry and roared over the phone, "Then just do whatever you want!" After that, he hangs up.

Dong Xuebing is about to explode. Do you dare to hang up on me?! You got no respect for me!

The cigarette shop's boss knew the negotiations were off and frowned. He thought to himself. I am willing to pay money to settle this. What else do you want? That girl had only suffered a knock on her head and did not even require stitches. What's the big deal? Even if she is Chief Dong's sister, he does not need to stand up for her like this. Let alone that girl is only his cousin.

Dong Xuebing narrowed his eyes. "Who hit my sister earlier?!"

The boss did not reply to Dong Xuebing and felt he is unreasonable.

Dong Xuebing shouted again. "I am asking you a question!"

The boss's face changed. "Chief Dong, if you want money, we are willing to pay you. If you want cigarettes, we can give you. This matter is..."

Dong Xuebing interrupted the boss. "What? You think you are in the right after selling counterfeit cigarettes and hitting others?!"

Tang Jin cried out to Dong Xuebing. "Brother."

Yu Meixia also tried to persuade Dong Xuebing. "Xuebing, your injuries are not healed."

Dong Xuebing was furious because his younger cousin was beaten up. "I ask you again! Who is the one that hit my sister?!"

The boss was pissed and refused to reply to Dong Xuebing.

"F*k you! You dare to show me your attitude?" Dong Xuebing raised his leg and kicked the boss!

The boss shouted in pain as he fell into his shop. His elbows hit the glass display shelves, and it shattered! He did not expect Dong Xuebing to kick him so suddenly!

The young man shouted at Dong Xuebing. "Why are you hitting others?! You are unreasonable!"

Tang Jin pointed to him. "He is the one who pushed me!"

Dong Xuebing looked at that young man. "Reason with you? When you hit my sister, did you reason with her? Ah?!" Dong Xuebing stepped forward and kicked that young man. Dong Xuebing cannot move his upper body because of his injuries, and can only use his leg to kick.

The young man dodged Dong Xuebing's kick and rushed forward.

Yu Meixia gasped. "Watch out! Xuebing!"

Dong Xuebing could not avoid that young man, but someone beside him rushed forward. Tang Jin's boyfriend, Liu Li!

Liu Li stood in front of Dong Xuebing and punched that young man. The young man tried to retaliate, but Liu Li had been working in the Police Station for years. His unarmed combat skills are good, and with one sweep of his leg, that young man fell onto the floor. Liu Li quickly bent over and gave that young man a punch to his face!

Dong Xuebing nodded and said. "Bring them back!"

The two officers from Wu Tian village hesitated and did not move.

Dong Xuebing looked at the officers and asked. "You want me to call Chief Qin?"

One of the officers pulled his partner and walked over to arrest that young man. They had heard about Chief Dong in the past, but now... indeed... he is exactly like the rumors. No wonder his nickname is God of Plague!

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Afternoon. Hui Tian Village.

Outside of Luan's family house.

Qin Yong called Dong Xuebing on his mobile phone, and the first thing Dong Xuebing heard when he answered was laughter.

Dong Xuebing asked. "Chief Qin, can you say something?"

"Brother Dong, you can't even stop when you are injured? I heard about what happened earlier."

"I also wanted to rest at home, but this matter involves my Sister, and I can't pretend to see it.

"Don't worry about this. I had instructed the officers in the station to teach them a lesson. Just recuperate at home, and don't get angry over these people. Everyone in the Bureau is waiting for you to return. Haha."

"Thank you for missing me. I should be back at work in another ten days."

"Alright. Take care of yourself and don't be rash."

Qin Yong is in charge of Wu Tian Village Station, and his officers had told him about the incident. He was shocked to learn Dong Xuebing can even fight with both arms bandaged and did not act like a patient. Qin Yong laughed and shook his head when he thought about Lu Dafa. Why do you have to offend Dong Xuebing for no reason? You got nothing better to do?!

Yu Meixia hanged up the phone and asked. "Are you ok?"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "I am fine. Help me inside."

Yu Meixia nodded and helped Dong Xuebing towards the house.

Dong Xuebing's Uncle, Second Aunt, and her family are in the house, and Tang Jin had returned with Dong Xuebing. Her parents are examining the wound on her head, but Tang Jin does not care about that. She was shouting excitedly. "You all did not see what Brother did. He shouted at that boss. 'Who is the one that hit my sister?!' But that boss did not reply to him. Guess what Brother did. He walked up and kicked him! Crash... The glass display shelves shattered."

Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt gave Tang Jin a stare. "Idiot! You had caused trouble for your brother!"

Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt's husband saw Dong Xuebing walking in and asked. "Xiao Bing, are you hurt?"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "I am fine. Those two can't hurt me."

Tang Jin added excitedly. "That's right! My brother is the best!"

Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt sighed. "Xiao Bing, you had spoiled this brat, and had offended a leader."

Tang Jin remembered that cigarette shop's boss has a strong backing. But Dong Xuebing did not care about him and even arrested both the boss and his young employee. Tang Jin is very grateful to Dong Xuebing. "Thank you!"

Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "It's a small matter. Eh? Where is Liu Li?"

The second Aunt looked at Tang Jin, puzzled. "Who is Liu Li?"

Tang Jin blushed. "My boyfriend."

Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt's husband frowned. "When did you have a boyfriend? Why didn't you tell me?"

Tang Jin replied. "You did not ask. Mum, Dad, Liu Li, is in the car outside. Can I bring him in?"

Dong Xuebing's Uncle's wife laughed. "Xiao Jin has a boyfriend. It's a good thing."

Dong Xuebing's grandmother said. "Ask him to come in. Why is he staying outside?"

After a while, Tang Jin returns with Liu Li. Liu Li had gone to buy gifts and was nervous when he met Tang Jin's parents. Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt and her husband started questioning Liu Li on how he met Tang Jin, his family's conditions, etc.

Dong Xuebing left the house with Yu Meixia. He does not want to interrupt his Second Aunt and her family.

Dong Xuebing and Yu Meixia strolled along with the small village, and they could smell the rustic farmlands.

Half an hour...

One hour...

When Dong Xuebing returned to Luan Family's house, he saw his mother, Luan Xiaoping, in the courtyard packing some stuff.

Luan Xiaoping saw her son and gave him a stare. "Why did you get into a fight again?"

"Mum, it is not fighting. I am enforcing the law." Dong Xuebing laughed. "Where are Second Aunt and the rest?"

Luan Xiaoping points to the western room. "Your Second Aunt and Xiao Jin are in there. Liu Li had left."

Dong Xuebing was surprised. "Why did he leave? The second Aunt did not invite him to stay for dinner?"

"Your Second Aunt and her husband felt Liu Li's family condition is not good. His parents are not healthy, and the village he is living in is famous for its poverty." Luan Xiaoping sighed. "They felt Xiao Jin would suffer if she gets married to him, and don't agree to their relationship.

Suddenly, Dong Xuebing could hear Tang Jin crying from the western room.

Dong Xuebing, Luan Xiaoping, and Yu Meixia entered the room and saw Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt's husband sitting there with a straight face. The second Aunt was holding Tang Jin's hand and persuading her, but Tang Jin is stubborn. She cried. "I don't care! I don't care! I just want to be with Liu Li."

The second Aunt scolded. "Xiao Jin!"

Tang Jin covered her ears. "I don't want to hear!"

Dong Xuebing smiled wryly. If Liu Li had not stepped forward in front of him today, he would be injured. Dong Xuebing said. "I can tell Xiao Liu is a good man."

Tang Jin finally found someone supporting her. "See! Even Brother says this!"

The second Aunt replied. "I did not say he is not a good man. But... his family... He still needs to take care of sick elders in his family, and his family is poor. The village he lived in is also poor, and you will suffer if you get married to him." Because of Dong Xuebing, their lives had gotten better slightly, and Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt hopes her daughter will find someone with better conditions.

Tang Jin argued. "I said I am not afraid of suffering!"

Tang Jin's father added. "We will not talk about this now. You are still young and are not in a hurry to get married."

Tang Jin retorted. "You all had asked me to get married earlier! Now, I brought my boyfriend back, and you all are telling me not to hurry?!" Tang Jin paused for a while and continued. "Someone in Liu Li's family is taking care of his sick parents, and if you all are worried that I will suffer, I... Liu Li and I will move to the County town and rent an apartment there. Liu Li's parents also want us to live our own lives and not to worry about them."

Tang Jin's father asked. "What about your rental?"

Tang Jin's mother asked. "What about your jobs?"

Tang Jin was frustrated and turned to Dong Xuebing. "Brother! They are bullying me! You must help me!"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "What can I do? Your parents are doing these for your good."

Tang Jin panics. "I just want to marry Liu Li and will not like someone else! Brother! Help me! Say something... please!" Dong Xuebing doesn't know what to say, and Tang Jin ran over to hug Luan Xiaoping and cried on her shoulder. "Aunt! Help me speak to my parents, please!" Tang Jin knew Luan Xiaoping is softhearted and start begging her.

Luan Xiaoping looked at Xiao Jin's parents and said. "Xiao Bing can help with Liu Li's work transfer."

Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt hesitated. "This..."

Dong Xuebing cleared his throat. "I can help, but it will not be some good positions. At most, I can help him get a transfer to the Traffic department or the investigation team." He looked at Tang Jin and laughed. "As for Xiao Jin, I think I can help her find a job in the County town."

Tang Jin shouted excitedly. "Mum! Dad! Our jobs' issues are settled!"

Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt sighed. "Our family had never been wealthy, and Liu Li's family is the same too. Even if you two move to the County town, your living expenses will be high, and your salaries might not be enough to cover it. What will you do in the future? What about your children? You are too impulsive and must plan carefully before you regret."

Tang Jin retorted. "I will not regret my decision!"

Tang Jin's parents did not reply to her.

Luan Xiaoping looked at Tang Jin and thought for a while, before taking out an ATM card. She gave it to Tang Jin and said. "Xiao Jin, your mother is right. You need money to survive. Here... there should be over a hundred thousand in this account and should be enough for a few years of rent. If Liu Li's family can fork out a little more, you two can buy an apartment."

Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt quickly stopped Luan Xiaoping. "Sis, you cannot do this. How can we accept your money?"

Tang Jin pushed the ATM card back to Luan Xiaoping. "Aunt, I cannot accept it."

Luan Xiaoping refused to take it back. "Just take it. This is a gift from me." The money in this card is given to her from Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing had deposit 200,000 RMB into her account, and after these few months, she still has over 100,000 RMB in it.

Tang Jin refused to accept it and placed the card on the table.

Tang Jin's father said. "Sis, we cannot accept your money. Keep it."

Luan Xiaoping turned and looked at Dong Xuebing, who was smoking, and Yu Meixia was standing by his side with an ashtray. She got mad and scolded. "Smoke... smoke... smoke... why are you smoking all the time?! We are discussing a serious matter here, and you are smoking?! Look at your Sister. You... why are you not saying anything? Tell me, can you do something about Xiao Jin's house?"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "That will depend on Xiao Jin's performance. Hahaha..."

Luan Xiaoping gave Dong Xuebing a stare. "What is it?"

Although Luan Xiaoping had never said anything, Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt and the rest knew Dong Xuebing is wealthy. He had bought an apartment for Yu Meixia, helped her pay her debts, and is driving a Mercedes Benz now. Luan Xiaoping secretly revealed that Dong Xuebing had made some money from reselling antiques and had set up a company with a friend.

Tang Jin heard what Dong Xuebing said and brightened up.

Tang Jin cannot accept money from Luan Xiaoping but does not mind asking her cousin for help.

Tang Jin turns to Dong Xuebing. "Brother... can I discuss something with you?"

"Hehe, what is it?"

"Can you lend me some money?"

Dong Xuebing teased Tang Jin. "Look at your tone. You are not sincere at all. Hahaha."

"I am sincere!" Tang Jin grabbed the ashtray from Yu Meixia and held it up for him. "You bear to see your Sister suffer? Brother... I know you dote me."

Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt gave Tang Jin a stare. "You cannot accept your cousin's money too!"

Tang Jin argued. "I will repay him in the future."

"How much can you earn in money? How are you going to repay him?"

Dong Xuebing saw the mother and daughter are going to fight again, and he stop teasing her. "Alright... alright... Get ready to go out. We will go house viewing."

Tang Jin heard Dong Xuebing and cheered. "Yay! Thank you!"

Tang Jin's father quickly said. "Xiao Bing, it's not easy for you to make money, and an apartment cost at least a few hundred thousand. We cannot let you spend this money."

Luan Xiaoping interrupted him. "He is rich. Don't help him save money."

Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt added. "No... This is not right."

Luan Xiaoping said. "Xiao Bing is capable now, and buying an apartment for his Sister is fine. Ok. This matter is decided."

Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt sighed. "We..."

Tang Jin's father said. "We still have some savings, and Xiao Jin should have some too. We cannot let Xiao Bing pay for everything."

Dong Xuebing said. "Aunt, Uncle, before Xiao Jin dated Liu Li, I had decided to buy an apartment for her and will cover the renovation, furniture, and home appliances. This is the dowry I prepared for Xiao Jin. You two don't need to use your savings. Oh... it is still up to you two whether to approve Xiao Jin and Liu Li's relationship. I will not interfere with this."

Tang Jin looked at her parents with puppy eyes. "Please allow us to be together. I like Liu Li!"

Luan Xiaoping and Dong Xuebing stood by the side without saying a word, as it's not their family matters.

Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt and her husband looked at each other and sighed. "You must be good to your cousin in the future, understand?"

Tang Jin knew her parents had approved and exclaimed excitedly. "Yes! Yes!"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Since I am free today, let's go and view houses together?"

Tang Jin, her parents and the rest, went out to take a taxi to the County town.

On the way, Dong Xuebing asked the driver if he knows any new real estate showrooms in the area. The driver could sense Dong Xuebing is a government official from his tone and brought him to a high-end housing estate. The apartments here are spacious and located in a good location, but it's more expensive than other places.

Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt got worried when she entered the estate. "The apartments here should be expensive."

Her husband added. "Let's go to other places."

Tang Jin was looking at the tall buildings around her. "Let's take a look first, and we can decide if we want it or not. Oh, Brother, errr... how much are you going to spend on the apartment you are giving me?"

Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt slapped her daughter on her shoulder. "Brat! Don't be too greedy!"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "We will just buy the one you like. Don't worry about the price."

Tang Jin was only joking with Dong Xuebing, and a cheap and small one-bedroom apartment is good enough.

The sales representative brought them around the estate and showed them the available apartments.

Luan Xiaoping was satisfied and pulled Dong Xuebing aside. She asked softly. "How much money do you have? Is it enough to buy a 2-bedroom apartment here?"

"Yes."

"Then I will decide for you. Don't regret it."

"Hahaha... what's there to regret? We will just buy the one Xiao Jin likes."

After buying Yu Meixia's apartment and his Mercedes, Dong Xuebing had used up all his money in his bank account. But his company had just completed the Spring Auctions, and he can ask Aunt Xuan to transfer money to him. Luan Xiaoping understood her son and walked over to Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt to speak to her. Dong Xuebing's Second Aunt kept shaking her hands, and her husband was also shaking his head.

The Sales representative continued to recommend the various features of the estate.

Tang Jin was listening attentively and looking at the surroundings. She likes this place and hopes she can live here in the future.

But the price...

Dong Xuebing asked. "Have you decided?"

Tang Jin hesitated. "This..."

"Just say what you think of this estate."

"Errr... it's fine... but it's very expensive. A one-bedroom apartment costs 300,000 RMB."

Luan Xiaoping turns to Tang Jin. "Why are you considering the one-bedroom apartment? You don't want to have children in the future? Get the two-bedroom apartment."

"Ah? Two bedrooms?"

Luan Xiaoping continued. "When you have children, two-bedroom apartments might be too small and not enough."

"But..." Tang Jin felt sorry for making Dong Xuebing pay.

After some discussion, Luan Xiaoping made the final decision for Tang Jin and her parents and asked Dong Xuebing to pay the deposit for the apartment. As this estate is new, there are lots of available units, and they can choose the better ones. They chose a two-bedrooms 90 Sqm unit facing the south and cost slightly over 500,000 RMB.

After leaving the estate, Tang Jin starts to cry.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Haha... you are still crying at your age?!"

Tang Jin wiped her tears. "Brother..."

Dong Xuebing looked at her. "What?"

"Thank you!"

Dong Xuebing replied. "Haha... Don't mention it. We are a family, what's there to thank?"

"Yes." Tang Jin was overjoyed.

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