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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Chapter 273 – He is a real police officer!

Basement.

Dong Xuebing was afraid someone might be hiding in the basement. He starts searching the rooms and toilets quietly.

One room...

Two rooms...

Three rooms...

Everyone was gone. They should be upstairs or outside.

Dong Xuebing braced himself and walked to the stairs. He looked up and was about to go up when he heard sounds of footsteps behind him. There are still people in the basement? His first reaction is to grab his gun behind him and turn around. He was surprised to see Hou Qing, Xiao Wang, and Brother Yu walking towards him. Hou Qing is holding on to her gun with both hands, and Xiao Wang is helping the injured Brother Yu.

"Why did you all come out?" Dong Xuebing asked softly.

Hou Qing forced a smile. "My shooting might be average, but at least I can provide some cover for you."

"No. You also said it is too dangerous." Dong Xuebing shook his head. "I am fine by myself. Hurry and get back inside."

Hou Qing did not move. "We had discussed, and we cannot let you risk your life. My life was saved by you, and I will not grumble if I am killed. Xiao Wang and Xiao Yu think so too. Furthermore, we are from the Public Security, and criminals should be the ones who hide from us. How can we hide from them? Haha... You are betting your everything in this, why can't we do the same?"

Dong Xuebing thought in his heart. How can you all be the same as me? I am not afraid of bullets.

"No. All of you are injured and will only be a burden to me." Dong Xuebing said.

Brother Yu added. "Let's stop talking about this. Their boat is leaving."

"But you all..."

Hou Qing thought for a while and said. "We will support you from the stairs and will not go outside. With the walls as cover, we should be safe. You are still not exposed and don't need to clash with them the moment you go out. You can get closer to them and wait until you find a place with sufficient cover before you act. Once you open fire, we will provide cover from here. This way, the chances of succeeding will be higher."

Dong Xuebing frowned.

"That's decided." Hou Qing checked her gun again.

Dong Xuebing had no choice but to agree with Hou Qing's plan. They crept up the stairs quietly.

From their discussion earlier, Dong Xuebing could tell from their expression that only Hou Qing can help him. At least Hou Qing is bolder than the other two officers. Xiao Wang and Brother Yu were still in a daze. Although they are with Dong Xuebing and Hou Qing, they are not prepared mentally. After all, one of them is injured, and the other is a rookie.

At the corner of the stairs, all of them stopped.

Dong Xuebing whispered. "Alright. You will wait here. I will go out and take a look. After you all hear gunshots, come out and provide support for me."

Hou Qing nodded. "Be careful."

"Yes. You all must be careful too." Dong Xuebing pulled his shirt out to cover his gun on his back.

The main door is opened on the first floor. Dong Xuebing can see a few men in suits standing at a distance, and no one is in the building. Dong Xuebing looked around and continued his way upstairs. He went to the office to look for the Boss. If the Boss is captured, it will be easier to arrest the rest. However, the office is empty. All the cultural relics had been moved, and the safes and cabinets are empty.

Dong Xuebing made a quick search on the second floor, and could not find anyone.

After that, Dong Xuebing returned to the first floor. He said loudly to himself. "Why is the house empty? Did everyone leave?" These words are to let Hou Qing they all know that the building is empty before he goes outside.

It is a secluded area and looks like an abandoned port. Dong Xuebing cannot see any boats by the coast, but those men are on standby there. He cannot see the Boss around and can see Manager Ma giving out orders in the distance, and some men patrolling the area. Both sides of the road leading to the building were blocked by a truck and a few cars. These should be used as barricades and cover if the police arrive.

Dong Xuebing's heart skipped a beat. This will not be an easy battle.

Even a team of armed officers cannot break through the defense in a short time, let alone Dong Xuebing. Many of the men might be hiding somewhere. They might be hiding in or under the cars. From where Dong Xuebing is standing, he cannot see every corner of the place. Inside the building, Hou Qing, Xiao Wang, and Brother Yu heard what Dong Xuebing said and climbed up to the first floor quietly. They hide by the windows and peep outside. When they saw the defense barricade put up by the criminals, their hearts sunk. Even a sneak attack is impossible. How are they going to fight?

Hou Qing started to panic and wanted to call Dong Xuebing to come back.

Xiao Wang and Brother Yu turn pale. This is not looking good!

Dong Xuebing also knew about the situation, but he cannot retreat now.

"Eh? Xiao Xie?" A man in sunglasses walks up to Dong Xuebing. "Why are you alone?"

Dong Xuebing pretended to be scared. "Brother Liu and Brother Hei are killing those policemen."

That man replied. "Wait. I heard the gunshots sometime ago. Why are they still inside?"

"They are disposing the dead bodies. I cannot stand the sight and come out."

Dong Xuebing pretended as if he is going to puke. That man laughed and patted Dong Xuebing's shoulder. "You have never seen dead bodies? When I saw it for the first time, I have the same reaction as you. Don't worry. Just take in some fresh air, and you will be fine." That man looked towards the building and mumbled. "We are leaving the country, why is there a need to dispose the dead bodies? This is a waste of time." He thought for a while and is about to go in to stop them.

Dong Xuebing saw this and quickly take out a pack of cigarettes. "Brother, have a smoke."

"No. Brother Ma is around." That man shook his head as he looks towards Ma Wentao.

Dong Xuebing will not allow this man to enter the building as they will be discovered. He pulled that man lightly and asked. "I see that you are always following beside Boss. How come I didn't see Boss around?"

That man saw Dong Xuebing was chatting with him and did not continue his way to the building. "Oh, the Boss is in the car."

"What about the goods? Are the goods in the car too?" Dong Xuebing asked.

That man frowned. "Why are you asking about this?"

"Sigh... I wonder when we can get the money?"

"Hahaha... don't worry. All the goods are in the car." That man laughed.

Ma Wentao saw Dong Xuebing and walked over. "Xiao Xie, are those police officers settled?"

Dong Xuebing replied politely. "They are dead. Brother Liu and Brother Hei are disposing the dead bodies and will be coming out soon."

Ma Wentao cursed. "What's there to dispose of? Ask them to come out now!"

The man in sunglasses nodded and started walking towards the building.

Dong Xuebing panicked. "Manager Ma, Brother Liu..."

"Alright. Xiao Xie, you will follow me. Go and wait by the car." Ma Wentao waved Dong Xuebing away. To him, Xiao Xie is a weakling and cannot fight at all. But he is good at authenticating antiques, and they might still need to use him in the future. If the police arrive and there is a gunfight, Xiao Xie might piss in his pants.

That man is already five to six meters away from Dong Xuebing.

One step...

Five steps...

Ten steps...

Hou Qing, Xiao Wang, and Brother Yu also discovered that man approaching the building.

This man is going to mess up Dong Xuebing's plan. Even if Hou Qing, Xiao Wang, and Brother Yu returned to the basement, that man would also discover the Crew-cut and Lao Hei's bodies. They will be discovered regardless if they open fire or not. Once they are discovered, Ma Wentao will know Dong Xuebing is also an undercover officer. What Dong Xuebing will be facing are countless bullets!

"Xiao Xie?"

"Huh?"

"Go. What are you waiting for?" Ma Wentao asked.

That man in sunglasses is reaching the entrance of the building. Five meters... four meters... three meters...

At that moment, Dong Xuebing decided. He reached behind his back and pulled out his gun. Ma Wentao was stunned, but he reacted fast. He leaned his body to his side and jumped to avoid getting shot. However, Dong Xuebing seems to know the direction he is jumping to and fires there before he jumped!

Bang!

Blood spurt out of Ma Wentao's head as he landed on the ground. His body twitched a few times on the ground and cannot get up anymore!

Before the rest of the men can react, Dong Xuebing pointed his gun at the man approaching the building. That man had heard the first gunshot and quickly got to the ground. From this distance and angle, it is almost impossible to hit him. But Dong Xuebing fired, and that man's sunglasses cracked. Dong Xuebing had shot him in his head!

It was only for two seconds!

Two shots were fired, and two men killed!

"Is that Xiao Xie?"

"Brother Ma is dead?"

"Get behind covers! Quick! What the f*k is going on?"

"Damn! Xiao Xie is a cop?!" Everyone realized what was going on.

When Dong Xuebing wants to shoot a few more people, he realized all the men were hiding behind the cars, pointing their guns at him. Bang... bang... bang... at least five or six shots were fired at Dong Xuebing as he took cover behind Ma Wentao's body. Bullets were flying past his head, and some were hitting the ground in front of him.

"Kill him!"

"Revenge for Brother Ma!"

This group of men was furious and started firing at Dong Xuebing!

Hou Qing, Brother Yu, and Xiao Wang, who was hiding in the building, were looking pale. Hou Qing shouted at the top of her voice. "Xiao Dong! Get back inside! Hurry!" She sticks her hand out of the window and fired two rounds without aiming. She hopes this can provide some cover for Dong Xuebing, but Dong Xuebing is at least thirty to forty meters from the building. With so many people shooting at him, how can he get back to the building safely? This is the worst situation, and Dong Xuebing might be killed any second!

Bang... bang... bang...

Bullets rained down at Dong Xuebing's direction!

But suddenly, something weird happened. Dong Xuebing might seem to be killed for sure, but none of the bullets hit him. Dong Xuebing will move his arms, roll on the ground and pull Ma Wentao's body to shield him suddenly. He does not even have a scratch on him. Although lying on the ground will make him a smaller target, at least one bullet should hit him with so many people firing at him...

The gunshots died down as many men need to reload.

Hou Qing gasped at Dong Xuebing's luck. He is unharmed after so many people firing at him. She quickly fired another two shots and shouted. "Quick! Run back! Now!" Xiao Wang and Brother Yu were standing beside the window, shaking.

With lesser people firing at Dong Xuebing, he grabbed Ma Wentao's gun and stood up with guns in both hands.

The Boss, who is hiding behind the Accord, shouted. "Don't let him getaway! Fire!"

Bang! Bang! Bang! A few rounds are fired!

But to everyone's surprised, Dong Xuebing did not run. Instead, he started walking towards the men steadily!

The men from Bing Hai Bath Parlor were stunned. This guy had gone crazy?!

Hou Qing panicked. "Xiao Dong! What are you doing?! Get back!"

Brother Yu also shouted out to Dong Xuebing. "Come back!"

Dong Xuebing ignored their cries. He turned his body sideways suddenly, to dodge a bullet, and raise one of his legs. A bullet hit the spot where his leg was standing on. After that, Dong Xuebing raised his gun and fired. Bang! A tall skinny man hiding under a car was shot in the head, and he died before he can shout out in pain. Dong Xuebing moved his gun slightly and fired again. Bang! A man who was reloading behind a truck fell to the ground with blood gushing out of his temples!

Four men are killed!

At this time, Hou Qing had finished all her rounds and did not even hit one person. She cursed as she threw the gun on the floor. "This Xiao Dong is playing hero!"

Xiao Wang shouted to Dong Xuebing. "Be careful!"

Most of the people from Hai Bing Bath Parlor had reloaded and started another round of fierce firing.

But this time, Dong Xuebing did not even get to the ground. He just walks forward towards them slowly with his gun pointing forward. He aimed at one of the car windows and fired. The bullet went through the glass and hit a man, who had just reloaded, in his head, and he was killed on the spot! Dong Xuebing knew that his BACK is not enough for a prolonged battle and must settle this as soon as possible. Since they are firing at him, they must stick their heads out from their covers. This is an opportunity for Dong Xuebing to shoot them.

Dong Xuebing turned and walked towards a truck. He raised his gun and fired. One of the men had just stuck his head out behind the truck and was killed.

The sixth man!

Hou Qing, Xiao Wang, and Brother Yu, who were looking at Dong Xuebing, were stunned!

Dong Xuebing took this opportunity to get behind the truck and used the cars as cover. He can use BACK to dodge one or two bullets, and if seven or eight bullets hit him or landed around him at the same time, he will not be able to avoid it. That's why he used the truck as cover to shield himself from some of the men.

Bang!

Suddenly, a man appeared from the back of the truck. This man should have been hiding here since the start of the gunfight. He opened fire at Dong Xuebing suddenly, and Dong Xuebing just moved his head sideways, and the bullet grazed past his cheeks. Dong Xuebing could feel a burning sensation on his cheeks as he returned fire. Bang! Dong Xuebing hit that man between his brows.

The seventh man!

Dong Xuebing continued walking forward to the back of the truck and showed himself.

"He is over there!"

"Fire! Fire!"

Bang... bang... bang...!

Dong Xuebing quickly got down behind the back of the truck, and a second later, he jumped out and fired with two guns. Bang! Bang! Two men who were firing behind stopped firing suddenly and slowly collapsed to the ground. One of them is shot through his right eye, and the other is shot on his face.

Nine people are dead!

In less than two minutes, more than half of Hai Bing Bath Parlor's men are killed!

The Boss was furious. "What the hell are you all doing?! You all can't even kill one man?! Can't you all aim properly?!"

At the start of the gunfight, everyone thought Dong Xuebing would be dead for sure.

How can one person survive when facing more than a dozen people in a gunfight? But this was the fact! None of them can understand why they just can't hit Dong Xuebing regardless of how they aimed. The worst part is Dong Xuebing never missed a single shot. Every shot he fired will hit someone in the head!

Hai Bing Bath Parlor's men were starting to be scared!

They felt they had met a ghost! How can someone like him exist in this world?!

In the building, Hou Qing took in a deep breath. She scene she imagined in her head never appeared. Instead, she saw Dong Xuebing walking towards the men when everyone is shooting at him, and he killed one person with every shot he takes. Dong Xuebing had also dodged bullets by moving his head and body sideways? She does not understand why someone like Dong Xuebing is in the Public Security System? One man winning against dozens of armed men so easily?

Brother Yu was also stunned by what he saw.

Xiao Wang could feel his blood rushing to his head when he saw Dong Xuebing's heroic fight against those criminals. No other police officers can be compared to this man in front of him!

What is a police officer?

This is a real police officer!!!

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Chapter 274 – Recovering the stolen relics!

Coast.

A few seagulls are flying across the sky.

Trucks and cars were parked across the road, and bodies were on the ground. The Boss hiding behind a car was quiet. He is furious over what happened, as he looked at the remaining three men beside him. Sweat is pouring down his forehead, and his three followers looked at each other. They swallowed their saliva as they heard footsteps behind him. Although all of them had killed people before, at this moment, they could feel shivers down their spine.

This person, who can kill more than a dozen men easily, is not someone they can fight against!

The followers tighten their grips on the guns!

Dong Xuebing counted how many criminals are remaining and shouted. "Everyone from Hai Bing Bath Parlor! You all are surrounded and cannot escape. If you don't want to die, put down your weapons and walk out with your hands behind your heads! Do you all hear me? I will repeat it! Drop your weapons and come out with your hands behind your heads!"

One person had surrounded all of them?!

If the criminals heard this in the past, they would be laughing out loud. But now, none of them dares to laugh.

One of the followers got scared. "Boss, we..."

Click! The Boss reloaded his gun. "Kill him! Whoever dares to escape, I will kill him first!"

"He is alone! Don't be scare!" A loyal follower shouted. "We are all armed and can kill him! This time, let's aim properly!"

The remaining criminals held up their guns.

About 30 seconds later, Dong Xuebing saw those criminals were not coming out from their hiding spots and knew they are not going to surrender. He took a big step and was about to rush out from the back of a truck. Suddenly, a gun fired, but Dong Xuebing raised his foot half a second earlier. The bullet nearly hit his leg, and brushed past his shoe!

Hou Qing shouted from her hiding spot. "Be careful! They are hiding under the car!"

Dong Xuebing does not need her reminder. He dived onto the ground, and the moment Dong Xuebing got onto the floor, he pushes himself up. At the same time, a gun was fired, and the bullet missed his chest by inches. It was a close shave. He lowered himself again and raised his gun against the undercarriage. He saw a man on the side of the car pointing his gun at him!

Bang! Bang!

Two gunshots were heard!

That man had a bullet wound on his head, while Dong Xuebing picks himself up unharmed.

The tenth man!

Dong Xuebing might make dodging bullets and killing those people look easy, but it's not. Some of the bullets might miss him, but he got a fright every time. The rounds that hit his body hurt, and he had to use BACK to turn back time. If he is lucky, he can avoid the bullets with two or three BACKs. Even though he was not shot, but he had physically and mentally experienced getting countless times!

It's time to end this!

It will be disastrous if these people escape!

Dong Xuebing lowered his body and took cover behind the parked car. He tried to find the location of the remaining men, but all of them were hiding behind covers. From Dong Xuebing's position, he could not see them. He looks out from his cover, but could not see or hear anyone. Dong Xuebing had no choice but to walk out from his hiding spot to a new location.

"Now!"

Someone shouted!

Suddenly, a few men stood up from behind a car, and point their guns at Dong Xuebing! Three guns are pointing at Dong Xuebing now!

However, Dong Xuebing seems to know where those men were hiding and opened fired the moment that man shouted. Bang! Hou Qing, Xiao Wang, and Brother Yu were stunned by what they saw. That man who wanted to catch Dong Xuebing by surprise was shot in his head the moment he got up from behind the car!

Hou Qing, Brother Yu, and Xiao Wang had wanted to warn Dong Xuebing when they saw that man jumping out from behind the car. But before they can say a word, Dong Xuebing killed him with a headshot. Dong Xuebing's reaction is ridiculous fast!

The Eleventh men are killed!

The Boss swears and starts firing at Dong Xuebing!

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Shots are fired!

One of the followers emptied all his rounds at Dong Xuebing!

After killing one man, Dong Xuebing quickly take a step back. Two rounds brushed past his left and right shoulders. The bullet on the right is slightly lower and tore his shirt. After dodging those two shots, Dong Xuebing tilted his head and lifted one leg. Three rounds whizzed past his ear and hair. The next second, the Boss and his men fired two rounds at Dong Xuebing's chest. Dong Xuebing twisted his waist, and one of his buttons was smashed into pieces by one of the bullets. When he got up again, he was unharmed.

That follower took a deep breath, and felt he is watching in real life!

Why? Why can he avoid all the bullets? No one can even hit him at this close distance!

The Boss saw his follower in a daze and shouts at him. "Fire! What are you waiting for?!" The Boss quickly got down behind the car to reload.

The follower regained his senses and continue shooting at Dong Xuebing.

But it was too late. Dong Xuebing raised his hand slightly. Bang! Another headshot!

The twelfth man! If the Crew-cut and Lao Hei in the basement were included, Dong Xuebing had killed fourteen men within 3 minutes! Dong Xuebing looks at the car in front and the surrounding. He knew there are no more men, as he raised his gun. "Mr. Wu. You are the only one remaining! I don't want to say anymore. Just drop your weapon and surrender. This way, you might still live for a few more days. If you choose to continue, don't blame me!"

It was quite behind the car.

Dong Xuebing is not in a hurry. This man is the mastermind, and it's beneficial to keep him alive.

Seeing the coast is clear, Hou Qing, Xiao Wang, and Brother Yu got out of the building carefully. They picked up the guns from the bodies in front of them and got closer to Dong Xuebing slowly.

"Xiao Dong..." Hou Qing called out to Dong Xuebing but did not know what to say.

Dong Xuebing turns to her. "Sister Hou, can you all secure the area and make sure all of them are killed?"

Hou Qing nodded and started checking the surroundings and cars. Xiao Wang was afraid some of the criminals were feinting death and went over to kick those bodies carefully. But Hou Qing stopped him and told him not to waste his effects. Xiao Wang blushed. Hou Qing is right. All the bodies were shot in their heads, and there's no way for them to survive.

After checking the area, Hou Qing was relieved. "There's no one left."

Brother Yu was excited. This gunfight is too one-sided and ended too fast!

Dong Xuebing smiles and shouted. "Mr. Wu. Have you decided?" The Boss did not reply, and Dong Xuebing continued. "I will give you three seconds! If you still don't surrender by the count of three, you will bear the consequences!" Dong Xuebing made a hand gesture to ask Hou Qing to get ready.

Hou Qing shouted. "Surrender now! You will not escape!"

Xiao Wang counted. "One..."

"Two..."

"Three..."

Dong Xuebing frowned and was about to get around the car.

But at this moment, something unexpected happened!

Ding! It was the sound of a pin dropping, and a small black object was thrown out from behind the car. One meter, two meters, three meters... towards Dong Xuebing, Hou Qing, and the rest. Three meters... two meters... one meter... it was at this very moment, Dong Xuebing and the rest saw what that black object is. It's a hand grenade!

Dong Xuebing and the rest were stunned! Grenade?! How come the Boss has a grenade with him?!

All of them were too careless. None of them had expected their opponent still has such a dangerous weapon!

"Get down!" Hou Qing turned pale, and all of them got onto the ground!

Ding...

Thud...

The grenade landed on the ground and bounced twice!

Boom! It exploded after the second bounce!

Dong Xuebing, Hou Qing, Xiao Wang, and Brother Yu, were blasted into pieces!

It was total darkness, and Dong Xuebing knew he is dead. Damn! He had killed almost everyone but ended up getting killed by a grenade at the final moment?! How did they get hand grenades?! The impacted area is too big, and even if he uses BACK, there is no way to avoid it. He can't be running dozen of meters within one or two seconds. Even if he can escape from the grenade, what about Hou Qing and the rest?! He also does not have much time left on his power! He is unable to return too long into the past! What should he do?

That's it!

Dong Xuebing suddenly had an idea!

BACK six seconds!

The scene in front of Dong Xuebing changed!

"Surrender now! You will not escape!"

"One..."

"Two..."

"Three..."

Dong Xuebing suddenly shouted. "Get down!"

Hou Qing, Xiao Wang, and Brother Yu paused for a second, but when they say the small black object thrown from behind the car, they quickly get onto the ground!

That is a hand grenade!

Hou Qing shouted. "Xiao Dong! Get down!"

Dong Xuebing did not get onto the floor. He took a step forward and positioned himself at where the grenade will land. He raised his leg, like someone taking a penalty kick. The next moment, the grenade landed centimeters in front of Dong Xuebing, and he kicked it upwards lightly!

Ding!

The grenade was kicked upwards to the sky!

Dong Xuebing quickly got onto the ground!

Boom! The grenade exploded! The blast wave pushes them downwards into the ground!

Shards were flying everywhere, but most of them were towards the sky, and the people below the blast were not hurt!

Dong Xuebing was relieved as he got up from the ground. Hou Qing and Brother Yu were stunned. Kicking a grenade away?! What the f*k?! How daring is this person?! How fast is his reaction?! What Dong Xuebing did was beyond their comprehension! They had never heard of anyone doing such a thing before in their lives!

The Boss, hiding behind the car, saw everything and was stunned. He immediately throws his gun on the ground!

"I... surrender!"

This guy cannot be killed by guns and even dare to kick a grenade away! How is he going to continue fighting?

The Boss had never met a Police Officer like this guy before and had given up hope on escaping.

Dong Xuebing was afraid the Boss might be playing tricks, or there will be a second grenade. He waved to Hou Qing and the rest to step back before he walks over to the Boss cautiously. He walked around the car and saw the Boss sitting there panting. The Boss is not holding any guns or grenades, and Dong Xuebing is relieved. "You should have surrendered earlier! Where did you hide the relics?"

The Boss kept quiet.

Dong Xuebing did not want to waste time and pointed his gun at the Boss's head.

The Boss sighed and pointed to a Honda Accord in front.

Xiao Wang got closer slowly and pointed his gun at the Boss.

Dong Xuebing kept his gun and walked towards the Accord with Hou Qing. The rear passenger seats are empty, and there is a big box underneath the seats. Dong Xuebing opened the passenger door and carried the box out, while Hou Qing opened the boot. The scepter from the Liao dynasty, the porcelain container from the Song dynasty, and the rest of the relics were in the boot and were not damaged. Dong Xuebing and Hou Qing were relieved as they were afraid the relics would but damaged in the explosion and gunfights earlier.

Now, only the most critical Liu Shen Jade Suit Sewn with Golden Thread is missing!

Dong Xuebing looks at the long box he pulled out from the car. He reached over and opened it carefully.

The greyish jade pieces were tied together into the shape of a man, and the threads were not golden color. It looks old and dirty. Brother Yu saw it and asked. "Is this... fake?"

Hou Qing is not sure.

Dong Xuebing shook his head. "This item is more than a thousand years old. The jade pieces will not look like the jade we have now, and the gold threads have been corroded. It's already a miracle for it to be preserved in this state. Ah... finally, all the stolen relics have been found! This is definitely authentic." Dong Xuebing knows about antiques than the rest and could tell the authenticity with one glance.

Everything is over!

The stolen relics have been recovered!

Dong Xuebing and Hou Qing looked at each other and sighed in relief.

Back at the car, Dong Xuebing found a pair of handcuffs from a body. It should belong to Xiao Wang or Brother Yu, and he cuffed the Boss. He waited for a while, but the boat did not appear. Dong Xuebing is unsure if the people on the boat saw what happened there through binoculars, or they had not received instructions from the Boss. But in conclusion, the boat that is supposed to come will not be arriving.

Brother Yu said. "Call the Bureau."

Xiao Wang used the Boss's mobile phone and called their Bureau. Dong Xuebing and Hou Qing shook their head. Although they are in a secluded location, with the gunshots and grenade explosion, the Public Security should have sent their people over. Is this the way how things work here? Xiao Wang could tell what Dong Xuebing and Hou Qing were thinking and said embarrassedly. "There is an accident in the Western district, and there is a bad traffic jam."

Brother Yu interrupted. "This time, it's all thanks to Xiao Dong. You are a sharpshooter."

Hou Qing looks at Dong Xuebing. "Are you... from the Armed Police?"

Dong Xuebing shook his head. "I am from Public Security."

Public Security? How can someone from the Public Security so good at fighting? Of course... even the officers from the Armed Police department cannot be as good as him!

Everyone relaxed after everything had ended. They looked at Dong Xuebing from head to toes again. All of them can still remember what happened earlier during the gunfight, and it felt like a dream!

"Ah!" Xiao Wang exclaimed suddenly. "I remember it now! Dong Xuebing! You are Chief Dong from Yan Tai County?!" Brother Yu was confused as he had not heard about this person before. Hou Qing frowned and tried to recall. Xiao Wang looked at Dong Xuebing and said excitedly. "Nine out of ten escapees from the prison had run to Yan Tai County and hid in a school. They held the students and teachers as hostages, and I heard you pretended to be a hostage and killed all of them with your hands cuffed. Is it true?"

Hou Qing heard what Xiao Wang said and remembered who Dong Xuebing was. She gasped. "A few days, the Mayor was held hostage, and a bomb was strapped on her. You are the one who defused the bomb and rescued her! I heard you had also risked your life to save many people in a landslide, and ended up getting buried alive. You are that Chief Dong?!" The public might not know a lot of things about Dong Xuebing, but they are all from the same ministry and can easily find out about his deeds.

Dong Xuebing smiled. "Yes."

"It's you?!" Xiao Wang's eyes opened wide.

Hou Qing looks at Dong Xuebing. "I read on the papers... you are injured, right?"

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Yes. I was just discharged from the hospital."

Brother Yu was stunned. He had still been calling Dong Xuebing as Xiao Dong and thought he is just an ordinary officer. Chief Dong? A Bureau Chief?! Dong Xuebing is several ranks above him, and the events mentioned by Xiao Wang and Hou Qing shocked him. This guy can defuse a bomb, kill nine escape fugitives with his hands cuffed, and even survive after getting buried in a landslide. He almost swears when he recalls about the gunfight earlier. Is this person even human?! What is he made of?

Brother Yu thought back to the time when they were still in the basement. At that time, Dong Xuebing said he wants to rush out alone, and Brother Yu was still laughing at him in his heart.

But now, Brother Yu felt that Dong Xuebing could easily kill all of them even if their numbers are doubled!

This guy is on another level!

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Chapter 275 – Got locked up!

Five minutes later.

Eastern coast of Zhang Ze City.

Police sirens can be heard from a distance, and seven to eight police cars arrived.

After a while, police cars surrounded the area, and all the officers alighted with their guns drawn. At the back, a team of armed police officers in full combat gear raised their automatic guns and were ready to storm the area. They saw the bodies of men in suits on the ground, and all of them were shot int the head. Other than Dong Xuebing, Hou Qing, Xiao Wang, and Brother Yu, there were no survivors. Even their top sharpshooter cannot shoot everyone in the head during a gunfight.

Sun Hai alighted from his car.

Xiao Wang and Brother Yu went up to greet him. "Chief Sun."

Sun Hai looked around and asked. "Where are the relics?"

Brother Yu replied. "All the relics are recovered. The mastermind is arrested, and the rest of the criminals are shot dead." Hou Qing and Dong Xuebing also walk over. But when they heard what Brother Yu said, they started to frown. Brother Yu made it sounds like it was all his credit.

Sun Hai nodded. "Good job! I will report your contributions to the higher-ups!"

Xiao Wang smiled embarrassedly. "We had not done anything. Chief Dong was the one who killed all those criminals."

"Chief Dong?" Sun Hai looks towards Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing extended both hands for a handshake. "Chief Sun, I am Dong Xuebing from Yan Tai County Public Security." Sun Hai is a Bureau Chief with Zhang Ze City. Regardless of whether he is the Bureau Chief or Deputy Chief, his rank is above Deputy Director, and Dong Xuebing had to show his respect.

Sun Hai heard Dong Xuebing is from a County's Public Security and thought nothing of him. "Well done."

Hou Qing also introduced herself and shook hands with Sun Hai.

Sun Hai did not care about Dong Xuebing and Hou Qing and is not bothered to find out who was the one that recovered the relics. He only cared about the relics and ordered his men to surround the Honda Accord. He even went over to verify the items before calling his higher-ups.

When Chief Sun is checking the recovered relics, Brother Yu did not stay still.

A few officers went up to him. "Brother Yu, you are injured?"

"I'm fine. It's just a minor injury." Brother Yu laughed.

"Congratulations. You will be getting the credit for solving this case." A young officer laughed.

Another officer added. "That's right. The whole country is talking about this case, and you managed to solve it."

Brother Yu smiled and shook his head. "Xiao Wang and I just happened to past by, and we didn't do much." He was telling the truth but sounded like he is modest.

Hou Qing frowned. Xiao Wang cleared his throat but did not say anything.

Dong Xuebing does not like Brother Yu in the first place and felt disgusted by what he says now. This guy had not made a single contribution from the start to the end. He is a burden to them. Because of him, Dong Xuebing had to change his plans, and the criminals almost escaped. When Dong Xuebing is going out of the basement to catch those criminals, Brother Yu was unwillingly to follow and had no intentions to recover the relics. If Hou Qing did not insist on going out to help Dong Xuebing, he would still be hiding in the basement, waiting for reinforcements. Now, he is trying to make it look like he had made significant contributions to this case.

Dong Xuebing does not mind sharing the credit with others. Brother Yu and Xiao Wang were not much help to him, but they should get at least a Third-class merit or Second-class merit. After all, all of them were in a life or death situation together, and Dong Xuebing and Hou Qing will include them in their reports.

But what is going on now?

I still have not say anything, and you are trying to get credit?

I had saved your life! Don't you think you are ungrateful?

Brother Yu did not care so much. He had been waiting for his promotion for too long, and will never give up this opportunity. Furthermore, he had said he did not help much in this case, and it is the leaders who interpreted his answers as being modest.

Hou Qing laughed softly and looks at Dong Xuebing. "This Xiao Yu is trying to get all the credit."

Dong Xuebing does not care about him, and he can say whatever he wants. Anyway, he will get at least a First-class merit for this case. "Sister Hou, thanks for providing the cover earlier. If not for you, it will not be easy for me to kill all those criminals." Dong Xuebing is hinting to Hou Qing that he will include her in his report.

Hou Qing laughed. "I know my standards. I had not shot anyone of them and even created trouble for you. How can I still ask for any credit? Haha..."

Look at how Hou Qing speak. Dong Xuebing has a favorable impression of her. Firstly, Hou Qing had gone undercover to investigate the stolen relics, and is not like Brother Yu and Xiao Wang. They just happened to past by this area and were caught by those criminals. Secondly, Hou Qing knew the situation is not in their favor. However, she still persuades Brother Yu and Xiao Wang to go out of the basement to help Dong Xuebing. The shots she fired might not provide adequate cover for Dong Xuebing, but at least she tried to stop those criminals from escaping, unlike Brother Yu.

After a while, Dong Xuebing felt it's time to speak to Sun Hai. He walked over to Sun Hai and said. "Chief Sun, the case is over. I will drive the car with the relics back to the province to the Provincial Administration of Cultural Heritage and Provincial Museum for authentication before returning them to the Museum."

Sun Hai gave a cold reply. "No. We will handle this ourselves."

Dong Xuebing's face changed. "What do you mean?"

Sun Hai ignored Dong Xuebing and ordered an officer. "Bring the mastermind back for interrogation and try to get more clues. Bring the relics back to the Bureau too."

"Yes, Sir!" That Officer walks off.

Dong Xuebing got mad. "Chief Sun, you can bring that person back, but the relics..."

Sun Hai frowned and interrupted Dong Xuebing. "You are from Yan Tai County, right? I will inform your contributions to the higher-ups. Just go to the hospital with them to treat your wounds. We will take over from here." What Sun Hai meant is this case will be taken over by Zhang Ze City and has nothing to do with Dong Xuebing.

Damn!

Dong Xuebing got furious. He knows that since this case happens in Zhang Ze City, it will be impossible to get around them. That's why Dong Xuebing is willing to handover the Boss to the local Public Security Bureau and let them follow up on the case. This is like giving them part of the credit, but Dong Xuebing is the one who recovered the relics. He will not pass this credit away. This credit belongs to him and Yan Tai County, and the media must report that this case is solved by Yan Tai County's Public Security.

But now, Sun Hai is trying to claim all the credit for himself?!

Dong Xuebing could not stand it anymore. Since the time he was locked up in the basement until he shot all the criminals and recovering the stolen relics, it was all his credits and had nothing to do with others. Even after all the criminals were killed and the mastermind arrested, Zhang Ze City's Public Security Bureau's men arrived late. They had not contributed anything, and now, they are trying to snatch all the credits from him.

How can anyone be so shameless?!

Dong Xuebing suppressed his anger and said. "Chief Sun, it is our Yan Tai County Public Security who had investigated this case from the start. We had investigated from these criminals' hiding spots to recovering all the stolen relics. I don't mind you all bringing back the mastermind and conducting the follow-up investigations. But the relics... shouldn't the relics be brought back to Yan Tai County?" Dong Xuebing is not only doing this for himself but also Yan Tai County.

Sun Hai did not expect a lowly leader from a County Public Security to talk back at him and took a glance at Dong Xuebing. "This case happened in Zhang Ze City, and it's right for us to take over from this. These relics are critical evidence in this case. How can we let you bring it back? If you want anything, get your leaders to speak to me!" He is implying that Dong Xuebing's rank is too low to speak to him.

Dong Xuebing had underestimated this case.

This is a case that had attracted the attention of the whole nation. Since Sun Hai comes across this case, he will not let this opportunity slip. He does care who had killed all the criminals, or who recovered the relics. Everything happened in Zhang Ze City, and this case belongs to him. If Dong Xuebing is from a City's Public Security Bureau, he might still speak to his superiors. But Dong Xuebing is from a small unknown County, and he felt he does not need to discuss anything with him.

Dong Xuebing looks at Sun Hai in his eyes. "You can get someone to accompany me when I bring the relics back to the province."

"No need." Sun Hai was getting irritated. "I said we would handle everything. Don't you understand what I said?"

Damn! Dong Xuebing exploded! "Chief Sun! You are too much! I am the one who investigates this case, and I am the one who solves it. Now, I don't even have the authority to bring back the relics?! How can you all take away my credits like this?!"

"What did you say?!" A Public Security Bureau Officer shouted at Dong Xuebing.

Brother Yu and Xiao Wang were standing nearby but did not say anything.

Dong Xuebing is not afraid of anyone. The way Brother Yu and the leaders from Zhang Ze City behave had pissed him off. "I want to know where are your people when the criminals are hiding in Zhang Ze City? When I was firing at those criminals, where are you all? Oh, now I had shot all the criminals, and recovered the relics, you all appeared and want to kick me out? Who does things like this?!"

Sun Hai's face changed.

A leader from Zhang Ze City Public Security said. "Hey comrade, don't think you are the only one who contributed to this case. Our Zhang Ze City's officers had participated in this case too."

Dong Xuebing sneered. "Who? Brother Yu? Sure. You can ask him what he did to solve this case?"

Brother Yu kept quiet, as he could not say anything now.

Dong Xuebing looked at Brother Yu and nodded. He had met many ungrateful people in his life, and Brother Yu is only one of them!

Hou Qing, who had been standing beside, also felt Zhang Ze City's leaders were too much.

Sun Hai did not care about how Dong Xuebing thinks and can't be bothered with him. He waved to his men. "Alright. Bring the relics back to the Bureau now!"

Dong Xuebing turned and stood in front of the Accord. "If we don't make things clear, no one will leave!"

Sun Hai's face turned cold and shouted. "You want to create trouble here, right?! Get him out of the way!" Sun Hai was pissed by Dong Xuebing. He is the Chief of Zhang Ze City's Public Security Bureau. How can he listen to someone, lower rank than him, from a County Bureau?!

Two police officers rushed forward and tried to grab Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing had almost lost his mind. You still want to arrest me?! He immediately unleashed a kick. But the Officer on his left dodge the kick, and Dong Xuebing rush forward and gave him a right hook!

Bam! That skinny Officer took a few steps back and groaned in pain.

The Officer on the right immediately draws his gun and points it against Dong Xuebing's head. "I dare you to move!" The bodies on the ground were evidence of Dong Xuebing's fighting power, and the Officer is wary of him. That's why he decided to draw his gun.

A gun?! You are pointing a gun at me?! Dong Xuebing looks at the Officer coldly. "I dare you to shoot me! Who are you trying to scare?!"

The situation becomes tense suddenly!

Sun Hai looked at Dong Xuebing and asked. "Show me your identification!"

"Hmph! When did you see, an officer brings his identification with him on undercover investigations?" Dong Xuebing asked Sun Hai back.

Sun Hai nodded. "Without any identifications, how do we know you are from Public Security? Bring him back for investigations!" Sun Hai is furious now.

Two other officers heard Sun Hai and pointed their guns at Dong Xuebing. "Come with us!"

Hou Qing panics. "Put down your guns! We are all from the same department! I can verify Chief Dong is from Public Security! Just let him make a phone call to his unit, and you all can verify his identity!"

The officers from Zhang Ze City Public Security Bureau ignored Hou Qing, and only followed their Leader's orders. All the officers point their weapons at Dong Xuebing and force him into the car. It was like escorting a dangerous convict. Brother Yu looks on without saying a word. He seemed to have forgotten Dong Xuebing had saved his life. On the other hand, Xiao Wang was panicking. He tried to speak up for Dong Xuebing, but Brother Yu pulled him back. He points to Chief Sun, and Xiao Wang can only sigh.

Dong Xuebing had reached a boiling point. He had painstakingly infiltrated Hai Bing Bath Parlor to wash towels for several days. He even risked his life to save the two Zhang Ze City Officers. Now, the case is solved, but all the credits were snatched away from him, and they even pointed their guns at him?!

Fine!

Just wait and see!

Sun Hai did not want to arrest Dong Xuebing. For someone who can kill so many criminals with headshots and find out the criminals' hiding place through some clues, it is not an ordinary person. But Dong Xuebing had talked back to him several times. This is insubordination and even hit his men in front of his officers. If he still doesn't do anything to Dong Xuebing, he will lose respect from his men. No identification is a good excuse to bring Dong Xuebing back. He is only exercising within his authority, and no one can say anything. At most, he will release Dong Xuebing later at night.

What Sun Hai is considering is how to get information from the Boss. He wants to arrest everyone that was involved in this case. This way, Zhang Ze City Public Security Bureau can claim all the credit, and add points to his resume. These are the only things he is concerned with.

The police cars drove back to the City.

All the officers were excited. This is a major case, and all of them will get some credit for solving it.

In the police car, Dong Xuebing narrowed his eyes. He had been with Xie Huilan for too long and got her habit of narrowing eyes.

The Officer who was punched by Dong Xuebing was sitting beside him. "You dare to hit me?! I will make sure you regret it!"

Dong Xuebing gave him a stare. "Shut up!"

That skinny Officer immediately took out his handcuffs. "Try staring at me again?!"

Dong Xuebing sneered. "Stare at you? I'm afraid you will dirty my eyes!"

"F*k!" The Officer was furious and cuffed Dong Xuebing's hands!

You dare to handcuff me?! Dong Xuebing suppressed his anger. "Fine. Young man, I will remember you."

An older Officer kicked the Skinny Officer lightly. He is indicating to him not to go overboard. Every one of them knows Dong Xuebing is from the Public Security and will be released soon. Chief Sun is only bringing him back to the Bureau to vent his anger, and there is no need to make matters worse. But that skinny Officer did not care. He was punched in front of everyone and felt humiliated. Consequences? He does not need to care about the consequences. Even if Dong Xuebing is a leader from a County's Public Security Bureau, they are from different regions. How can Dong Xuebing take revenge on him?

After a while, the car entered Zhang Ze City Public Security Bureau.

The Police car stopped, and that skinny Officer pushed Dong Xuebing from the back. "Get out!"

Dong Xuebing was escorted off the vehicle and saw the Boss being handcuffed and escorted off another police car beside him. The Boss saw Dong Xuebing was being handcuffed and sneered at him, before being led away. The skinny Officer gave Dong Xuebing a hard push on his back and was brought away in another direction.

A few minutes later, Dong Xuebing was brought to a small room.

Before the skinny Officer leaves the room, he said. "We will verify your identity. If you are really from the Public Security, we will talk again. If not, you will stay here!"

Bang! The door was slammed shut!

The room only has a small window with grills, and nothing else. It was dark and did not even have a chair or table. Dong Xuebing knew this is not a detention room, but a dark room. His county Bureau also has a room like this.

Dong Xuebing looks at the cold walls of the room, and the handcuffs on his hands. He suddenly felt sad. He had put in his best efforts and even risked his life to solve this case. But in the end, he was locked up in a dark room with handcuffs. All the blood in his veins is boiling!

This will not end like this!

I will not let this matter rest!

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Chapter 276 – Blow up this matter!

Noon. Yan Tai County.

County Public Security Bureau, Bureau Chief Office.

Hu Silian asked over the phone. "Chief Liang, have you found Chief Dong?"

"Not yet." Liang Chengpeng frowned. "I had increased the number of people to search for him. But we still have no news."

"I heard Chief Dong had gone for a vacation and is going to climb a mountain. Do you know which mountain he went to?"

Liang Chengpeng sighed. "I checked, but we don't know. Even Chief Dong's mother does not know anything about this."

Hu Silian mumbled to herself. "What is happening? How can someone disappear like this?" She paused for a second and said. "Mayor Xie is very concerned about this and had asked about Chief Dong three times this morning. She asked me to tell you to get more people to look for him. Contact the Police in other areas to keep a lookout for him. You must find him as soon as possible. Sigh... I hope he is not kidnapped."

Dong Xuebing had gone missing.

No one can contact him for almost a week.

At the start, no one thought anything about it, because the Bureau had given Chief Dong one week off from work because of his injuries. Chief Dong also told the higher-ups that he will be going for a vacation with his friends and will be climbing a mountain. He informed me that there will not be a signal in the mountains and will be uncontactable. But one week was over, and he did not return to work. His handphone is off, and no one answered at home. Even his mother, Luan Xiaoping, and his friends do not know where he is. Everyone noticed something was off. Luan Xiaoping rushed to Dong Xuebing's apartment in the Public Security Bureau Family Quarters with the officers from the Bureau.

But Dong Xuebing was nowhere to be found.

Dong Xuebing's phone, keys, Identification card, work pass, etc. were still in his apartment!

Leaving the phone at home is still fine. But if Dong Xuebing is going on a vacation, he should bring his Identification card and work pass. An identification card is required to buy air tickets. Without his Identification card, he cannot go anywhere. Something is off!

An investigation and search are conducted immediately!

But after searching for the whole day, there is no news of Dong Xuebing. He seems to have disappeared into thin air!

Everyone knows Chief Dong had offended many people because of the cases he was involved in, and no one can guarantee that he is not kidnapped. More manpower was utilized to look for Dong Xuebing. To date, Dong Xuebing had disappeared for over a week, and no one knows if he is still in Yan Tai County now!

Dong Xuebing had disappeared!

No one can find him!

...

"Where did Xiao Dong go?!"

Liang Chengpeng puts down the phone. He is under a lot of pressure to find Dong Xuebing, as Mayor Xie will call him every few hours. Everyone can tell Mayor Xie is very concerned about this matter. Liang Chengpeng is also worried about Dong Xuebing, as Dong Xuebing is his most capable subordinate. No one even knows if he is still alive...

Ring... ring... ring... the phone on the desk rang again.

Liang Chengpeng answered. "Hello?"

"Chief Liang, someone is looking for you." It was the command center called. "It is someone from Lui An City Public Security."

"Let the other leaders handle this. Other than information about Chief Dong, don't report to me!"

The Deputy Office Director said. "Chief Liang. This call might be related to Chief Dong. The caller is a woman, and she said she has something important to tell you. She also mentions about Chief Dong and the Provincial Museum break-in case. But she only wants to speak to you directly and not anyone else." There was a short pause. "The other line had not hung up. Do you want me to transfer the call to you?"

Liang Chengpeng immediately said. "Connect the call now!"

"Yes. Please wait for a moment." There was a beep on the line.

The line got through, and Liang Chengpeng immediately say. "I am Yan Tai County Public Security Bureau Chief Liang Chengpeng. Who are you?"

"Good afternoon, Chief Liang." A woman replied. "I am from the investigation branch of Lui An City Public Security Bureau. My name is Hou Qing. I will keep things short. I heard your side is looking for Chief Dong? Chief Dong might not be able to contact you all now. He... he might be in trouble now."

Liang Chengpeng frowned. "What happened?"

"Chief Dong had gone to a bath parlor in Lui An City to investigate the case of the stolen relic as an undercover officer."

"Undercover?" Liang Chengpeng was shocked. "How come I am not informed?"

"Maybe Chief Dong cannot confirm the information, or he was just trying his luck." Hou Qing continued. "I was also ordered by my Bureau to investigate a list of suspects, and I went to Hai Bing Bath Parlor to investigate this case. In the end, the relics are found to be with them..." Hou Qing told Liang Chengpeng everything that happened over the past few days.

Liang Chengpeng finally understood why no one could get in touch with Dong Xuebing!

...

Yan Tai County Party Committee.

The Party Committee meeting is ongoing in one of the meeting rooms.

Xiang Daofa, Xie Huilan, Cao Xupeng, Huang Li, etc. were in the meeting, discussing a proposal on road planning. Xiang Daofa was speaking to everyone when his secretary rushed into the room. Xiang Daofa was not pleased, but Secretary Zhou went up to him and said something in his ears for two minutes.

The ten committee members at the meeting stopped what they were doing and looked at Xiang Daofa.

After a while, Xiang Daofa banged the table angrily. "How can this be happening?!"

Secretary Zhou finished his report and stood aside.

Everyone looks at Party Secretary Xiang puzzledly.

Xiang Daofa said with an angry expression. "Public Security Bureau's Chief Dong had solved the Provincial Museum break-in case!"

Xie Huilan, Cao Xupeng, and the rest of the committee members were stunned. Chief Dong is found, and he had solved the case? This is good news for the County. Why is Party Secretary Xiang so angry?

Xiang Daofa continued. "But the location where the case was solved is in Zhang Ze City. The local Police had forcefully taken over the case and even locked Chief Dong up!" Xiang Daofa turned to look at his secretary, and Secretary Zhou explained the situation to the rest of the committee members.

Everyone's face changed!

Cao Xupeng shouted angrily. "What is Zhang Ze City doing?! How can they do this?!"

"Arresting Chief Dong for not having his work pass with him?! All they need to do is to call us and can verify Chief Dong's identity!" Huang Li said angrily. "This is a lame excuse! They are just trying to snatch Chief Dong's credit!" Even a moron can tell what Zhang Ze City is trying to do. Forcefully taking over the case and reporting it to the Provincial Government that they are the ones who solved this case and Yan Tai County will have nothing to do with it!

Xie Huilan narrowed her eyes. "Such a clever plot."

Huang Li looked at Xie Huilan, and he knew she is furious.

Xiang Daofa looked at Xie Huilan. "Mayor Xie, I will contact the City Government, the Provincial Public Security Bureau..."

"I will speak to the Provincial Public Security Bureau!" Xie Huilan said.

Xiang Daofa nodded. "Ok! Meeting dismissed!" The Party Committee was canceled.

This case is too sensitive. Political points, honor, and reputation will go to the one who solves this case, and this is no longer Dong Xuebing's problem. It is now the whole of Yan Tai County's problem. At this moment, Xie Huilan's faction and Xiang Daofa's faction had put aside their rivalry and join forces against Zhang Ze City. They must not let Zhang Ze City get all the credit!

Back in his office, Xiang Daofa immediately calls the City Government. "Secretary Xu, the Museum break-in case is solved... Do you know about it? Yes... but it is our Public Security that followed the case from start to end... yes... It's Dong Xuebing... now, the person who solved this case is arrested and locked up by Zhang Ze City's Police. They are claiming that they are the ones who solved this case."

In another office, Xie Huilan also started making calls to her contacts.

But Xie Huilan did not call the Provincial Public Security Bureau first. To the Provincial Public Security Bureau, the side who solves this case is not important. They only want to recover the relics, and the case happened in Zhang Ze City. It will take more than a few months to settle this dispute. So, Xie Huilan thought for a while and called an old friend of hers.

"Hello, Xiao Li?"

"Yes, Director Xie... Oh... I should address you as Mayor Xie now."

"I need your help. Is it convenient to speak now?"

"Yes. Go ahead."

"Alright. Are you still working at People's Daily? Do you know any people in our Province's Zhang Ze City? Yes... ok. Get some reporters to go to Zhang Ze City... yes... Do what I say... when they reach there..." This call lasted seven to eight minutes.

After hanging up, Xie Huilan thought for a while and called another number. "We found Xiao Bing. Don't worry."

Qu Yunxuan, who was on the other line, sighed with relief.

Dong Xuebing does not know that both women had exchanged numbers.

...

Two hours later.

Zhang Ze City, Public Security Bureau.

In the darkroom, Dong Xuebing was feeling giddy due to hunger. The past few days as an undercover officer, he had been tensed and had not slept or ate well. Since this morning, he had not eaten, and it is afternoon now. Other than a bottle of mineral water thrown into the room by that skinny officer, he was not given any food. This increased Dong Xuebing's anger towards them! You all cannot catch those criminals, and after I killed most of the criminals and recovered the relics, you all arrested me. WTF!!!

Dong Xuebing could hear some commotion outside of the room, and it seems that a leader from the Provincial Public Security Bureau will be visiting.

Yes. Dong Xuebing had wanted to bring the stolen relics to the experts in the Province for authentication and, at the same time, return the relics to the museum. This way, Yan Tai County will get the credit. If the Province sent their people over, and the case happened in Zhang Ze City, there will be a dispute. But Zhang Ze City had gone overboard. Dong Xuebing had let them conduct the follow-up investigations, and they are still not satisfied. They even want to get the credit of recovering the relics! This is too disgusting!

Creak... The door opened, and Dong Xuebing was blinded by the lights outside.

The skinny officer and an older officer entered the room. Dong Xuebing looked at them and sneered.

"Alright. We had verified your identity with Yan Tai County. You are indeed from Public Security." The skinny officer smacked his lips. "You are free to go."

This is an order from Public Security Chief Sun Hai. He had only wanted to give Dong Xuebing a warning and did not really want to lock him up. Now, a leader and antique experts from the Province are arriving. A report on how the case was solved is required, and no one can cover up Dong Xuebing's contributions in this case. Even Sun Hai cannot cover it up. But since Zhang Ze City will get the credit for solving this case, there is no point in locking Dong Xuebing any longer. Furthermore, the leader from the Provincial Public Security will want to meet the officers involved in solving the case. He must not let the leader see they had locked up a fellow officer who had helped in this case.

Dong Xuebing did not move.

The skinny officer frowned. "Do you hear me?! Get out now!"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Who are you to ask me to get out?!"

"You still don't remember your lesson and want to remain here?!" The skinny officer was about to rush over!

The older officer quickly pulls him back and turns to Dong Xuebing with a smile. "Chief Dong, it was a misunderstanding. We are also following orders. Now, we can confirm that you are from Public Security, everything is fine. The convoy from the Province is arriving, and there might be a recognition ceremony later. If you don't go out, the Province will not know about your contributions in this case, and you will not get any award."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Award? I don't want it now!"

The older officer was stunned.

"You all claimed that it is Zhang Ze City that solves this case, right? Fine. Then you all can explain to the higher-ups! I have nothing to do with this case, and it's all Zhang Ze City's credit!" Dong Xuebing gave them a side-glance and said. "Try asking around who I am! You think it is so easy to arrest me? I will tell you all right now! You all want me to leave?! Forget it! If no one can give me a good explanation, I will remain here for the rest of my life!"

The skinny officer was about to blow his top at Dong Xuebing.

That older officer gave the skinny officer a stare. "You shut up!"

The skinny officer turned pale and kept quiet.

The older officer looked at Dong Xuebing and took out a bunch of keys. "Chief Dong, it must be uncomfortable for you. Let me remove your handcuffs."

Dong Xuebing moved his hands away and laughed. "No... I feel comfortable to be handcuffed. Just leave it on."

The older officer's heart skipped a beat and have a bad omen.

Dong Xuebing waved his handcuffed hands and coldly said. "I want to see if anyone is willing to stand up for me. Arrest me?! We will let the whole nation be the judge and let them know the true colors of Zhang Ze City!" He laughed and continued. "Even without me, it will be fine. You all can report the higher-ups that it was that Brother Yu who solved this case. He is the one who found out the criminals' hiding place, and he shot all of them. After that, you all can collaborate on the report. Everything will be fine. Zhang Ze City will get all the praises and credit. Why do you all need me to go out?!"

The two officers knew this matter would be blown out of proportion and quickly leave the room to report.

Sun Hai knew about it, and his face changed. "He refused to leave?! What is he trying to do?"

The skinny officer said. "Chief Sun, let me and Old Chen carry him out forcefully."

Sun Hai shook his head. He does not want to blow up this matter. He thought Dong Xuebing is only a low-rank officer from a County, and should not be a problem to give him a warning. But now, this matter had gone out of hand. This person is refusing to leave the darkroom, and if he does not leave, his plan might be messed up. He thought for a while and got an idea. He found Yan Tai County Public Security Chief Liang Chengpeng's number and called him.

...

Yan Tai County.

Mayor's office.

Liang Chengpeng is reporting to Xie Huilan on the current situation when his phone rang. It was an unknown number, but Xie Huilan asked him to answer. Liang Chengpeng answered, and after about three minutes, he hangs up with a terrible look. "Mayor Xie, it's the Zhang Ze City Public Security Chief Sun Hai."

Xie Huilan smiled and looked at Liang Chengpeng. "Oh? What did he say?"

Liang Chengpeng said. "He had confirmed Xiao Dong's identity and is about to release him. But Xiao Dong refuses to leave the darkroom."

Xie Huilan laughed. "This Xiao Dong... I knew he would not let others take advantage of him!"

Liang Chengpeng smiled wearily. He knew about Dong Xuebing's foul temper well. Dong Xuebing is not someone who allows others to step all over him. After getting arrested, he will surely create havoc to get back at Zhang Ze City Public Security. When Liang Chengpeng heard Dong Xuebing was arrested by Zhang Ze City Public Security, he had a feeling that they will be getting into trouble. See... they are in trouble now. Everyone will get headaches when they mess with someone like Xiao Dong!

Xie Huilan asked. "What does Chief Sun want from us?"

"He asked us to speak to Xiao Dong and must think of the big picture. If Dong Xuebing continues to create trouble there, they will place Dong Xuebing under arrest for obstructing their line of duty." Higher ranked officials have the authority to command the lower ranks. Sun Hai's rank is higher than Xie Huilan and Xiang Daofa. He is a Deputy Bureau Director rank officer and is one of the city's party committee members. "Mayor Xie, what should we do?"

Xie Huilan laughed. "We must follow Chief Sun's instructions. Call them and ask them to pass the phone to Xiao Dong. I will persuade him myself."

Liang Chengpeng looked at Xie Huilan and quickly made a call.

...

Zhang Ze City.

Dong Xuebing sat on the floor of the darkroom with his eyes closed. After the skinny officer left the room, the door was left open. But Dong Xuebing did not even look at the door as he has no intention of leaving. A few other officers tried to uncuff him but were chased away by him. This is evidence, and he will not let them take it away.

Ta... ta... ta... footsteps' sounds got closer.

The skinny officer and the older officer returned to the room, holding a handphone.

Dong Xuebing looked at them lazily and closed his eyes again.

The older officer passed the phone over and said softly. "It's your County Mayor. She wants to speak to you."

Dong Xuebing was stunned for a second. Sister Xie? He immediately understood what was going on. Zhang Ze City cannot do anything to him and is trying to get his immediate supervisors to pressurize him. Dong Xuebing sighed in his heart and knew Sister Xie would surely ask him to stop his nonsense and think of the big picture. He took the phone from that officer and answered.

But what Dong Xuebing heard over the phone shocked him.

Xie Huilan only said one sentence. "Just remain in the darkroom! Leave the rest to me!"

Dong Xuebing got excited!

Damn! Sister Xie is asking me to blow up this matter!

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Chapter 277 – Alarmed!

Dong Xuebing hung up the phone and threw it back at the officers.

The older officer looked at Dong Xuebing and said. "Chief Dong, you still have not taken your lunch. Let's go out and have some food."

"Let's go." The skinny officer walks over to Dong Xuebing. "I will uncuff you now."

Dong Xuebing leaned against the wall and replied coldly. "Go? Where am I going?! Didn't you all hear what I said? If you all can't give me a satisfactory answer, I will not go anywhere! Arrest me?! Handcuff me?! I will remain here until all these scores are settled! I want to let the Provincial leaders see your true colors!" Dong Xuebing had only wanted to create some problems for Zhang Ze City himself. But with Xie Huilan's backing, he is more confident.

The older officer frowned. "Chief Dong, you..."

"Stop wasting time on him!" The skinny officer stepped forward and grabbed the keys from the older officer. "I don't care if you want to remain here! I will uncuff you first!"

Dong Xuebing laughed at him. "It is easy to put the handcuffs on me, but it is not easy to remove it!"

The skinny officer shouted. "Shut up! Put your hand out!" He grabbed Dong Xuebing's hands and tried to use force to uncuff him.

"Oh? You are trying to use force on me?" Dong Xuebing raised his brows and swung his hands upwards. Bam! The skinny officer was hit with an uppercut!

The skinny officer massaged his jaws and cursed. "F*k! You dare to assault an officer!?"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Don't try to slander me! I know about these tricks better than you. You are the one who asked me to put my hands out. All I did was follow your instructions. What's wrong with that?"

The older officer pulled the skinny officer back. "Stop! Go back and report on the situation first!"

Dong Xuebing shouted. "Remember to bring a pillow and blanket over. I want a thick blanket, as I will be spending my winter here!"

The two officers reported the situation to Sun Hai in his office.

But Sun Hai had just received a call, informing him that the Provincial Public Security Leader and experts will be arriving in a few minutes. He does not have time to deal with Dong Xuebing. He thought for a while and told the skinny officer to lock the darkroom. Since Dong Xuebing refuses to leave the room, then I will lock him up temporarily and release him after the provincial leader leaves. He does not want Dong Xuebing to appear suddenly and say something inappropriate to the reporters. Sun Hai is used to covering up anything that is not to his benefit.

A few minutes later, the Provincial Leader and antique expert team arrived.

Reporters, who received the news, were also there. Sun Hai and a few other City Government Leaders were also standing outside of the bureau to receive the Provincial leader.

The darkroom.

Bam! The door was slammed shut suddenly, and Dong Xuebing can hear someone locking it from outside.

Dong Xuebing looked at the small window with vertical grills and sneered. After that, he sat on the floor and wait patiently with his head resting against the wall.

Five minutes...

Ten minutes...

Twenty minutes...

Dong Xuebing overheard two Police officers speaking outside.

"The experts had verified those relics are authentic."

"Really? Haha... our city will be in the limelight."

"That's right. Let's go to the east building. I heard the Provincial Public Security Deputy Director Huo is here."

Dong Xuebing's heart went cold when he heard the excitement in Zhang Ze City Public Security Bureau. This honor should be his, but now, Zhang Ze City Public Security Bureau had snatched everything from him like a robber.

Not long later, a black figure past by the window.

One second later, the black figure returned and peeped through the window.

Dong Xuebing frowned and looked out of the small window. He saw a man outside. He thought he is one of the officers and was about to demand a blanket when that man points a camera at Dong Xuebing. He moved the camera about to adjust the focus to take pictures. Dong Xuebing was furious. I am already locked up, and you all still dare to take my pictures? What are you all trying to do? But suddenly, Dong Xuebing felt something was off. If this man is from Zhang Ze Public Security, why is he taking pictures of him so secretively?

Reporter!

This man is a reporter!

Dong Xuebing brightens up. He does not understand why this reporter comes over to take his pictures when they are supposed to report on the recovery of the stolen relics. The only possibility is that this reporter had gotten information that he is being locked up here and is planning to report on this. Xie Huilan was formerly a leader with the Central Publicity Department and had a wide network. This reporter might be sent by Sister Xie!

Who cares?!

Whatever the reason is, it is to my benefit!

Dong Xuebing immediately changed his facial expression and hung his head down. He put on a dejected and miserable expression.

Quick! Take my pictures!

Hurry up and take my pictures!

Click! Click! Click! After a few flashes, the black figure disappeared from the window.

At the same time, the sorrowful expression on Dong Xuebing's face disappeared, and he started laughing to himself.

...

Yan Tai County.

County Mayor's Office.

"Mayor, we received the pictures." Hu Silian, who was in front of the PC, said.

Xie Huilan nodded. "Open up the pictures."

Hu Silian clicked opened an email attachment, and it was the photograph of Dong Xuebing being locked up in a small darkroom. This should be a serious picture. Dong Xuebing was handcuffed and being locked up in a small dark room, but when they saw his facial expression, Hu Silian burst out laughter. She immediately realized that the Mayor is beside her and quickly covered her mouth while looking at Mayor Xie's expression.

Xie Huilan smiled and said. "This Xiao Dong..."

Hu Silian knew why even the Mayor is amused by this photograph. If someone who is not familiar with Dong Xuebing saw this picture, he might think Dong Xuebing had been tortured or suffered from some grievances. But for the ones who know Dong Xuebing, this expression is too exaggerated, and he had purposely faked this expression.

Xie Huilan laughed and said. "Good! He is even handcuffed like a dangerous convict."

Hu Silian could feel shivers down her spine. She could hear the coldness in Mayor Xie's tone. "This picture..."

"Save a copy of it." Xie Huilan said and took out her phone. "Hello, it's me... Yes. I saw the picture. Just use this picture and sensationalized it... Yes. Thanks for your help. I will see the article in the evening papers? Ok. I know you are facing lots of pressure to do this. If your higher-ups want you to shoulder the responsibility, ignore them. I will transfer you to the Central Publicity Department."

Hu Silian's hand jerked and quickly pretended not to hear anything. She had worked for Xie Huilan for some time. But the longer she worked for her, the more she knows Xie Huilan is not someone simple. Central Publicity Department is a powerful department in the Central Government, and Mayor Xie can just transfer people into this department? Even if she had worked there previously, she would not have this authority!

...

About an hour later.

Zhang Ze City Public Security Bureau. Most people had left, and only the people from Public Security remain.

In an office, Provincial Public Security Deputy Director Huo looks at the officers from Zhang Ze City Public Security Bureau. "The mastermind is arrested, and all the stolen relics are recovered. You all had done a good job this time."

Sun Hai smiled. "This is our duty."

Deputy Director Huo nodded. "We will take over that Boss and the stolen relics, and the Provincial Public Security will conduct the follow-up investigations. Oh, tell me how you all solved this case and send a detailed report to the Provincial Bureau tomorrow." Deputy Director Huo and the experts had rushed over when they received news that the stolen relics had been recovered. He only knows that this case was solved but did not know about the details. All he knows is this Yan Tai County is also involved in it.

The few officers from Zhang Ze City Public Security looked at each other.

Sun Hai paused for a few seconds and said. "Two comrades from Yan Tai County and Lui An City had played critical roles in this case. When the criminals tried to escape by boat, two of our officers discovered them and managed to stop them. That's why none of them had escaped." Sun Hai gave a brief explanation and did go into the details. It might sound true, but it is different from what had happened.

Deputy Director Huo asked. "Where are the officers?"

"These are the two Police Officers." Sun Hai looks at Brother Yu and Xiao Wang.

Xiao Wang greeted Deputy Director Huo nervously and kept quiet. Brother Yu, on the other hand, was calm.

Sun Hai explained. "During the gunfight with the criminals, Xiao Yu was injured."

Deputy Director Huo nodded. "Good job! I heard there are more than a dozen criminals, and all of them were armed. Haha... are you scared at that time?"

Brother Yu straightened his back and replied. "No. The only thoughts in my mind are to recover the stolen relics, and not let them smuggle the relics out to overseas. If I let them escape, I will be committing a sinner to the country and people."

"Well said!" Deputy Director Huo looks at Brother Yu with admiration. "Rest well. I will make sure you all will get the merit!"

Xiao Wang knew what had happened. At that time, he and Brother Yu tried to hide in the basement. If Hou Qing had not persuaded them, they might still be hiding in the basement. Now, Brother Yu is saying a different story, and he felt terrible in his heart. Chief Sun had ordered them not to say unnecessary things, and Xiao Wang dare not to say anything.

Deputy Director Huo continued with his praises for the officers from Zhang Ze City Public Security before he left with his men.

Sun Hai and the rest of the Bureau leaders exchanged looks and laughed. This credit is in their pockets!

At the same time, newspapers were delivered to newspaper stands all over China. Most of the articles are decided in the morning, and new articles will be pushed to the next day. But the whole nation is following on the Museum break-in case closely. That's why this article will not be pushed to the next day. Many newspaper agencies had to add the article last minute to include Zhang Ze City Public Security solving of this case.

Jianghai Newspaper Agency. This is a newspaper agency within the province. Although it is not influential in the province, it is not a small agency. They report to the local Publicity Department and seldom report negative or sensitive news.

But today, Jianghai Newspaper published a shocking headline.

This headline will attract readers to read the article!

This article took up one whole page. The start of the article did not mention anything about the 'dangerous convict.' Still, it highlighted Yan Tai County Deputy Bureau Chief Dong's past contributions and achievements. It mentioned about Dong Xuebing arresting the gambling syndicate, how he caught someone jumping off a building with his bare hands, how he risked his life to save people from a landslide, and how he volunteered to be a hostage to save the teachers and students, etc. Every incident is reported in detail!

Some people might have heard of these incidents, and for some, this is the first time they heard about it.

Nevertheless, everyone who read the article was impressed by what Dong Xuebing did!

Many people had read articles praising someone in the papers. Most of these articles were saying how devoted someone is to their job, how someone had sacrificed their sleep and time for their work, etc. Most of these articles will not highlight the actual achievements in detail. But this article about Dong Xuebing only states the facts, along with pictures of the scene.

At the end of the article, the Museum break-in case was mentioned.

Everyone was shocked to know that Dong Xuebing was the one who solved this case. This is different from what they read in other papers. The readers continued reading and saw a picture of Dong Xuebing, handcuffed, and locked up in a small darkroom. Dong Xuebing also had an angry and sorrowful expression on his face. Anyone who saw this picture will frown. Isn't this the treatment for dangerous convicts?

What happened? Didn't this article state that Dong Xuebing is the one who solved this case? Why was he arrested?

The article did not give any explanation for it.

At the end of the article, there are a few questions.

Why is the hero who solved this case being treated like a dangerous criminal?

Why did the one who solved this case become Zhang Ze City Police Department?

There is one more line in small fonts. 'Base on our reporter's investigation, Dong Xuebing is currently locked up in Zhang Ze City Public Security secretly and is being guarded closely.

Dong Xuebing is still locked up?!

He is locked up secretly?!

Although the article did not say anything, all the readers got the hint!

After this article is published, there was an uproar. Other counties might still be indifferent, but in Yan Tai County, people were furious. Everyone in the County knows who Dong Xuebing is. He has the best reputation in the County, and now, the person they respected is being locked up by Zhang Ze City Public Security?!

Zhang Ze City's phones started ringing nonstop.

Some residents from Yan Tai County called Zhang Ze City Government and started scolding them the moment their calls were answered.

Some called up Zhang Ze City Public Security Bureau, branches, Police Stations, demanding the release of Dong Xuebing!

Many people, like the teachers from Nan Liu Junior School, the students' parents, rescued passengers from the landslide, started contacting each other to organize a trip to Zhang Ze City Public Security together. They demanded the release of Dong Xuebing!

On the internet, many voices demanding justice for Dong Xuebing appeared.

What can civilians use to attack the government? They can only scold!

Someone started to rally people to leave messages on Zhang Ze City Government websites. All their related websites were flooded with messages scolding them!

"F*K! Hurry up and release him!"

"You bastards! Who gave you the authority to arrest him?!"

"Let Chief Dong go! Yan Tai County is the one who solves this case!

"You all dare to snatch our credits?!"

Someone asked. "Maybe that man had done something wrong. If not, why is he arrested?"

The message below immediately cursed at the previous message. "F*k you!"

The next message added. "Ignore that idiot. He must be someone from Zhang Ze City Public Security!"

Voices demanding for justice for Dong Xuebing did not only come from Yan Tai County residences. Many websites started to post articles similar to the article, . These articles quickly become popular, and the traffic increase at an alarming rate every minute. More and more people started directing their anger at Zhang Ze City Public Security.

No one, including Jianghai Newspaper Agency, had expected this incident to become this big.

The person in charge of Jianghai Newspaper Agency received many calls from his higher-ups. He can only blame Mayor Xie for bringing this to him in his heart. The leaders from the Publicity Department were furious and sounded like they can't wait to remove him from his position.

...

Ring... ring... ring... a phone rang in a car.

Deputy Director Huo was sitting in the rear passenger seat, admiring the scenery outside of the windows, when his phone rang. He looked at the caller and answered. "Director."

"Old Huo, are you still in Zhang Ze City?"

"I am about to leave the city area."

"Don't come back first. Go to Zhang Ze City Public Security Bureau immediately!"

Deputy Director Huo could tell the Director is not in a good mood. "Err... what happened?"

The Director replied. "You still don't know about the article in Jianghai Evening papers? Get a copy of it and investigate what is going on! What is going on?! I thought it was a misunderstanding when the leaders from Yan Tai County and Feng Zhou City told me about this. I thought, how can they arrest another person from the same department? Even if they don't know that person's identity at that time, they should have verified it by now. It's been a few hours, and he is still being locked up?! They even put handcuffs on him?! What are these people trying to do?! Ask Sun Hai what is going on?! The case is solved, and the relics are recovered. We should be celebrating, why is he giving me problems at this time?! Find out what happened! I want you to investigate thoroughly!"

Deputy Director Huo knew this is serious. After hanging up the phone, he ordered his men to stop the car and buy a copy of Jianghai Evening papers.

When Deputy Director Huo saw the picture of Dong Xuebing handcuffed inside a small darkroom, his face changed!

"Go!" Deputy Director Huo shouted. "Go back to Zhang Ze City Public Security Bureau!"

This matter had blown out of proportion!

Even the Provincial Leaders were alarmed!

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Chapter 278 – Demanding an explanation!

Zhang Ze City Public Security Bureau.

The sky is turning dark, and it is already 5 pm.

Deputy Bureau Director Huo returned to the Public Security Bureau, and the guards saw his car entering the compound. Still, they don't dare to stop him. The guards immediately called their higher-ups, as they had read the papers and knew why Director Huo had returned. Director Huo knew who Dong Xuebing was, as he had just presented the merit medals to him. However, he does not know what the facts of the case was and need to verify the newspaper article.

"Director Huo."

"Director Huo."

Public Security Chief Sun Hai and other leaders rushed to the lobby to receive Director Huo.

Sun Hai knew why Director Huo had returned and started to explain on their way in. "Director Huo, the newspaper article is a misunderstanding. Someone has evil intentions and is spreading malicious rumors against our city. We did bring Dong Xuebing back, but we did not arrest him. It was chaotic at the scene, and we cannot confirm his identity there. That's why we brought him back to verify his identity."

Director Huo asked angrily. "Why didn't you call at the scene to confirm it?"

Sun Hai sighed. "It was too chaotic. More than a dozen men are dead, and we didn't have time to do it."

Director Huo stopped and looked at Sun Hai. "Then have you confirmed his identity now? Ah? Why haven't you release him?"

"It's not that we do not want to release him." Sun Hai explained. "He was behaving like a hooligan and refused to leave. Our men tried to uncuff him but were beaten up by him." Sun Hai looked at his watch. "We tried to release him a few hours ago, but he refused, and there's nothing we can do." Sun Hai was furious over the newspaper article. He did not expect Yan Tai County to use this trick, but it is useless to explain anything now. He must make sure this matter is covered up, or else he will be in trouble.

Director Huo frowned. "He refused to leave?! Why?"

"Maybe he is unhappy that we are taking over this case, and Yan Tai County should be the ones to conduct the follow-up investigations." Sun Hai explained.

Director Huo frowned. "Didn't you all conducted this investigation from start to the end, and the case happens in Zhang Ze City?"

Sun Hai shrugged his shoulders. "That's why I said he is being unreasonable and is acting like a hooligan. He got the media to take pictures secretly, and the article is taken out of context. He has malicious intentions!" Sun Hai is saying that Zhang Ze City Public Security Bureau had done nothing wrong, and it was Dong Xuebing who is making trouble. Director Huo shook his head. If what Sun Hai said is true, then this Dong Xuebing is unreasonable.

Director Huo calmed down a bit and asked. "What about the handcuffs? Ah? How can you treat a fellow officer like this?!"

Sun Hai took a glance at that skinny officer. "Director Hou, our officer, was hit by Dong Xuebing several times. Look at the bruises on this officer's chin. We had no choice but to cuff him."

Hit others? Director Huo's face changed.

After asking a few more questions, the person leading the way stopped.

"Director Huo. We had reached." A Public Security Leader said.

Sun Hai pointed to the small black room's door. "It's here. The door is left open, and he can leave anytime."

Director Huo waved to others to move aside and entered the room alone, and closed the door behind him.

Dong Xuebing had been listening to the commotions outside. A few minutes ago, the door was unlocked, and he knew something is happening. Now, Director Huo had entered the room, and he knew what was happening. This matter was blown out of proportion and had spread to the Provincial leaders.

"Director Huo." Dong Xuebing stood up and greeted him.

Deputy Bureau Director stared at Dong Xuebing in his eyes. "Do you still have any discipline? Ah?! You dare to hit other officers, and act like a hooligan here?! What are you trying to do?! I want you to tell me!" Director Huo is questioning Dong Xuebing based on what he heard. He still has a favorable impression of Dong Xuebing for his contributions to Yan Tai County.

Dong Xuebing heard it and got mad. "Director Huo, what did they tell you?"

Director Huo shouted. "I am asking you now! What are you trying to do?!"

"You should be asking them what they have done!" Dong Xuebing replied angrily. "Director Huo, I, Dong Xuebing, is also a government servant, and I am not bragging. I had been putting in all my efforts to do my job for the people and have a clear conscience. Do you think I am someone unreasonable?! I hit them?! I am acting like hooligans?! Why didn't they say they had pointed their guns on my head?! Why didn't they mention they had cuffed me and locked me up?!

Director Huo looked at Dong Xuebing. "You are saying you are innocent?!"

"I don't dare to say I am innocent, but Zhang Ze City Public Security is unreasonable!"

"You all had worked together on this case, and this case is solved in Zhang Ze City. Are you saying that Yan Tai County should be getting all the credit and conduct the follow-up investigations?"

Dong Xuebing's eyes opened wide. "I don't know what Chief Sun told you. Cooperation? Since when we cooperated with them?"

"Then how did you all solve this case?"

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath to suppress his anger. "They had even covered up the fact that I solved this case?"

Director Huo narrowed his eyes. "You solved this case?"

"Director Huo, I am not demanding credit, but I can't take it. Zhang Ze City Police claimed they had participated in this case?!" Dong Xuebing laughed. "You can ask them, who discovered the criminals, infiltrated into their gang, shot more than a dozen criminals, and recover those relics? If Zhang Ze City Police had made any contributions or even a tiny bit of contribution to this case, you can fire me immediately!"

Director Huo knew there must a cover-up somewhere and continued to listen to Dong Xuebing's side of his story.

Dong Xuebing calmed himself down a bit and continued. "Last week, I received orders from Chief Liang to investigate this case. After some investigations, I discovered some clues, but I am not sure if it is accurate. So, I went to Lui An City's Hai Bing Bath Parlor to conduct undercover investigations. A few days later, I discovered some evidence and risked my life to infiltrate into their inner ranks. After they brought me to the Zhang Ze City area, I finally saw the stolen relics. But all our communication devices were confiscated, and I can't call for backups. That's why I was prepared to arrest them myself."

Director Huo asked. "You alone?"

"At that time, a female officer from Lui An City was captured by them."

"What happened then?"

"When I was waiting for an opportunity to recover the relics, Zhang Ze City Police appeared. But they had not discovered those criminals. The officers are just passing by that area to attend another case, and there are only two of them. At that time, the criminals were very nervous and opened fire immediately when they saw the officers. The officers were captured very soon, and because of their safety, I cannot wait any longer. When the criminals were about to kill those two officers, I made my move and killed the two criminals in the basements. After that, I went upstairs alone, killed more than ten criminals, arrested the Mastermind, and recover the relics."

Director Huo paused for a second and asked. "All those criminals were killed by you alone?!"

Dong Xuebing replied. "You can investigate on what I said. I am telling the truth."

"What about Zhang Ze City Police?"

"Them?" Dong Xuebing laughed. "From the start of the gunfight until all the criminals were killed, Zhang Ze City Police did not appear. One of the two officers that were captured was injured. His surname is Yu, and the other officer is a rookie, and they were hiding behind a wall. They had not even stepped out from their cover during the gunfight. Instead, it was the female officer, Sister Hou, from Lui An City that had provided some cover for me."

Director Huo kept quiet.

Dong Xuebing looked up at Director Huo. "If you don't believe what I said, you can investigate. Zhang Ze City Police had not done anything in this case. After I arrested the Mastermind and recovered the relics, they appeared. The moment they arrived at the scene, they forcefully take over the case. At that time, many people are around, and I did not want to claim all the credit for myself. I said that they could bring back the Mastermind, but I want to bring the relics back to the Province. But Chief Sun ignored my request. I gave in and said they could send someone with me to the Province. But guess what? Chief Sun is afraid that I will get this credit and asked his men to arrest me! They even pointed their guns at my head!"

Dong Xuebing got agitated when he mentioned this. He points to his head. "When I was conducting undercover investigations within the gang, I was almost exposed and killed several times. I risked my life to solve this case and save the lives of those two Zhang Ze City officers. But in the end, this is what I get in return! That is a f*ing gun! Why didn't they verify my identity on the spot by calling Yan Tai County? Why must they lock me up and release me after everything is over?!"

Director Huo kept quiet for a few seconds. "You go and eat something first."

Dong Xuebing dare not disobey a Provincial Leader and nodded. "Director Huo, I don't care about this credit. I would not say anything if Zhang Ze City Police had the slightest contribution in this case. They had not contributed anything in this case and even tried to claim all the credit for themselves. How can anyone do such things?!"

Director Huo turned and walked out of the room with Dong Xuebing.

Sun Hai looked at Dong Xuebing coldly.

Director Huo looked at Zhang Ze City's officers. "Remove the cuffs, and let Xiao Dong eat something!" He called out a few names. "Get these people over! I want to ask them some questions!"

One of the offices in Zhang Ze City Public Security Bureau.

Xiao Wang is standing in the middle of the office nervously.

Director Huo looked at Xiao Wang. "Who discover the criminals are holding on to the stolen relics?"

"It's... Chief Dong."

"After you, all are captured, who saved you all?"

"... Chief Dong."

"Is Zhang Ze City Police at the scene before the case is solved?"

"No."

"Who killed all those criminals?"

Xiao Wang clenched his fist and said. "They are all killed by Chief Dong."

Director Huo's face changed. "Go out and call the next person in!"

Xiao Wang left, and Brother Yu entered the office.

Director Huo stared at Brother Yu. "What did your Chief Sun said when he introduced you?! Repeat everything to me!"

Brother Yu kept quiet.

"Your injury is from the gunfight with the criminals?"

"... Yes." Brother Yu lied.

Director Huo banged on the desk. "Stop playing word games with me! This injury is before you are captured by the criminals, right?! What are you doing when Chief Dong is fighting against those criminals!? Did you kill those criminals with Chief Dong?"

Brother Yu replied softly. "I was injured at that time, so..."

"Since you have nothing to do with the killings of those criminals, why did you say all those things to me earlier?! Ah?! You are trying to mislead us?! Do you want everyone who heard what you said thinks that you had made significant contributions in this case?! Do you know what this is called?! You are trying to hoodwink your superiors!"

"Director Huo, no... I was..."

Director Huo was furious. "I am asking you now. Who had saved your life?!"

Brother Yu smacked his lips. "Dong Xuebing."

"Fine..." Director Huo scoffed. "What were you doing when Chief Dong was arrested by your City Public Security?"

"We had no choice at that time. The Bureau cannot confirm Chief Dong's identity."

"Bullshit!" Director Huo stood up in anger. "Xiao Dong had risked his life to infiltrate into the enemy gang and was forced to expose himself to save you all. You are telling me that you can't tell if he is a criminal or someone from Public Security? Do you all have brains?! Xiao Dong had saved your life, and you didn't even help to verify his identity?! You don't even have the basic integrity! How can you still be a police officer?! Ah?!"

Director Huo turns to one of his following officers. "Record his name!"

Brother Yu turns pale, and his legs almost gave way.

At this time, someone from the Provincial Bureau entered the room and said something into Director Huo's ears. Director Huo heard it and said. "Let her enter."

It was Hou Qing.

Director Huo asked. "Have you participated in this case?"

Hou Qing replied seriously. "Yes, but you can also say that I had not participated in this investigation. A few hours after I found out about Hai Bing Bath Parlor, I was captured by them. It was Chief Dong, who saved me. Director Huo, I know I shouldn't be saying this. But Zhang Ze City Police is too much. Chief Dong had done so much for this case, and it was almost entirely his credit. After the case is solved, Zhang Ze City Police pointed four to five guns at Chief Dong's head and forced him up a police car. I had witnessed the whole incident."

Director Huo asked. "Have you saw Chief Dong hitting the officers?"

Hou Qing nodded. "Yes. But at that time, Chief Sun had ordered to arrest Chief Dong, and during the arrest, Chief Dong accidentally hit an officer. I admit that Chief Dong might be rash, but in that situation, I don't think anyone can keep calm. Chief Dong had not made any ridiculous requests. He had followed this case from the start to the end, and all he wants is to return the relics to the Province. Is this request too much? I don't understand why Zhang Ze City Police department reacted this way, and even draw their weapons when they heard Chief Dong's request. Is this how they treat an officer who had solve the case?! They are a bunch of robbers! This is robbing others of their credit!"

All the answers were the same after asking a few people.

Director Huo stopped questioning the witnesses and called Sun Hai into the office.

"Director Huo, the whole incident is like this. We..." Sun Hai tried to explain.

Director Huo refused to listen to his explanation and started scolding. "Your Zhang Ze City Police Department is very capable! You all even dare to lie to your superiors?! Arrest a fellow officer?! What are your officers doing when the criminals hide in Zhang Ze City?! Where are your officers when more than a dozen guns were brought into this area?! Where are your officers when Xiao Dong and the criminals were shooting at each other?! You all can't catch the criminals, so you all chose to catch a fellow officer?! Good! You all are so capable!"

Sun Hai tried to argue: "Chief Huo, what happened before was..."

Director Huo interrupted him. "Save your explanation for the Bureau Director!" Director Huo's rank is not high enough to punish Sun Hai, and he can't be bothered to speak to him. The truth is out. It was because of Zhang Ze City Public Security and Sun Hai's greed. They tried to take all the credits, and it resulted in Dong Xuebing getting arrested and the media exposing this incident. Director Huo is disgusted by their actions. He was not disgusted by Sun Hai trying to claim all the credits for himself but was disgusted by them arresting the person who solved the case to get the credit!!

Director Huo immediately reported his findings to the Provincial Bureau.

The person on the other line shouted angrily, and even Sun Hai could hear it.

Sun Hai's face changed and felt regretted. He did not expect things to turn out this way, and he had to take responsibility for this incident. From the start, he had never expected the small Yan Tai County and a lowly County Public Security Deputy Bureau Chief to retaliate. He thought nothing would happen even if he snatches their credit. But he never expects Yan Tai County to make use of the media to expose his plans.

Dong Xuebing! Dong Xuebing!

Sun Hai clenched his fist in anger!

...

Dong Xuebing and many others were waiting patiently for this incident to end. To their surprise, the results of this investigation ended quickly!

At night, Brother Yu and that skinny officer were suspended from their duties and might face disciplinary actions later. The next day, a warning letter appeared on Sun Hai's desk. The Provincial Public Security Bureau's fast actions had shocked many people. This warning letter is a severe blow to Sun Hai's career. The Provincial evening newspapers did not state anything about Zhang Ze City trying to snatch Dong Xuebing's credits but changed the department who had solved this case to Yan Tai County Public Security.

A few days later, Dong Xuebing went to Hebei Provincial City to receive his First-class merit!

This storm had finally ended!

Translator's notes: In the working world, snatching others' credit, pushing the blame to others, and backstabbing are very common. At my previous workplace, my supervisor tried to make me the scapegoat for a mistake he made. Luckily, I had kept the emails and phone messages between my supervisor and me and got to keep my job, and my supervisor was asked to leave. Do you all have similar experiences? I am curious to know if these office politics happen in every country, or are there differences because of the different cultures?

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Chapter 279 – Messing around!

Beijing.

North Heping Street.

The wind this morning is chilly. Dong Xuebing shivered when he alighted from his Mercedes MPV. He quickly goes upstairs to his apartment. After he was transferred out of Beijing, he continued to pay his rents for his apartment. It's November, and the temperature had dropped to almost zero degrees. This period is the coldest in Beijing every year, as the City's heating will only start on the 15th.

It's too cold!

Ah!!! Air conditioner!

Dong Xuebing quickly switch on the air conditioner, and his apartment starts to warm up.

Dong Xuebing sat on his sofa with his eyes closed.

No one knows Dong Xuebing had secretly returned to Beijing. Because of the Provincial Museum break-in case, Dong Xuebing being locked up by Zhang Ze City Public Security and Dong Xuebing's First-class merit, Yan Tai County, were very busy. His phone had been ringing non-stop, and friends, relatives, and colleagues were visiting him at his home. Dong Xuebing could not stand it and secretly return to Beijing on Saturday to spend his weekend in peace.

Dong Xuebing finally gets to have some rest.

Ah... This is so relaxing.

Dong Xuebing took out a packet of Fu Rong Wang cigarettes from his pocket and lit a cigarette. Dong Xuebing had gotten the First-class merit from the undercover investigation and got to show his face in front of the Provincial leaders and residents. Zhang Ze City Public Security Bureau's Chief Sun Hai, Brother Yu, and a few others were punished.

After resting awhile, Dong Xuebing recovered from his fatigue.

What should I do? Hmm... Let me ask where Aunt Xuan is first.

Dong Xuebing took out his phone and called Qu Yunxuan. Ring... ring... after several rings, the line got through. "Aunt Xuan, it's me. Where are you?"

"I am at home."

"Huh? Why are you not at work today?"

"You still dare to talk about this?! Idiot!"

Dong Xuebing knows what Qu Yunxuan is referring to. He had gotten a scolding from her when he called her two days ago. "Ah... It's all my fault, and I'm sorry. So many days have passed, and why are you still angry with me? Didn't I tell you that my phone was confiscated when I was undercover? I can't make any calls, and after that, I was arrested by Zhang Ze City Public Security. I had called you the moment I was released. I promise it will not happen again." He knows Aunt Xuan was worried for him when he had gone missing.

Qu Yunxuan scolded. "If you dare to go missing again, I will beat you up!"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Ok... ok..."

"What's so funny?"

"Alright... I will let you vent your anger later."

"Idiot! You are quite capable now. The news had reported about this case these few days, and my parents know about it too."

"Hahaha... did they praise me?"

"Stop showing off!" Aunt Xuan burst out laughing.

Dong Xuebing was in a good mood and asked. "You say you are at home. Are you talking about your apartment in Heping Street? What are you doing?"

"Errr... I am using my PC." Qu Yunxuan sounded weird.

"Oh... ok."

"Do you have anything else to say? If not, I will hang up. I still have things to do."

Dong Xuebing could tell Aunt Xuan's tone is weird but did not think much about it. They chatted for a while and ended the call. After that, Dong Xuebing switch off his air conditioner and left his apartment with his bag. He took out Aunt Xuan's keys and unlocked her gate and door quietly, as he wants to give her a surprise.

Dong Xuebing tiptoed into the apartment and closed the door behind him.

Click. The door closed softly.

Dong Xuebing bent over and changed into slippers, before making his way through the living room. Qu Yunxuan had kept her apartment very clean. A few days ago, there was heavy rain, but Dong Xuebing could not find a single water stain on the windows. He looked around and tiptoed to Qu Yunxuan's room. The door is closed, and Dong Xuebing placed his ear against it to see what she is doing.

But Dong Xuebing was furious by what he heard!

A man was groaning in the room, and in the background, there was a 'piak, piak, piak' sound. Dong Xuebing also heard a woman moaning. Dong Xuebing knew Aunt Xuan for around four years, and can recognize it was her moaning!

Dong Xuebing had wanted to give Qu Yunxuan a surprise, but instead, he was surprised by her!

Damn! Dong Xuebing's face changed. What is going on? What is Aunt Xuan doing?! Why is there a man in her room?! She... Is she having an affair? Wait... she is not married yet, and this cannot be considered an affair. Did she have other partners? Dong Xuebing turns pale outside of the room. Could it be that after finding out about Sister Xie, Aunt Xuan... impossible! This is impossible!

"Aunt Xuan!" Dong Xuebing barged into the room.

Qu Yunxuan turned around and was shocked. "Xiao Bing?"

"Aunt Xuan, you..."

The air conditioner was switched on, and the room was warm. Qu Yunxuan was only wearing a skin-colored long john top, and her long legs were exposed, and her face turns red when she saw Dong Xuebing. She quickly used her hands to cover her private parts and ran under her covers on the bed!

"You... Why are you here?!"

"Huh? I had just returned and wanted to give you a surprise."

"What a surprise?! You will be the death of me!"

Dong Xuebing looks around the room, and Qu Yunxuan's PC is playing a video of a couple doing 'that.' The man's sound was from the video, and Dong Xuebing was relieved.

"Aunt Xuan?"

"..." Qu Yunxuan, who was hiding under her blanket, did not reply.

Dong Xuebing smiled. "Errr... I think I should not be coming at this time."

"..." Qu Yunxuan continued to keep quiet.

Dong Xuebing walked over and pushed Qu Yunxuan's ass. "Stop hiding. It's not as if I had not seen you naked. What's there to be shy?"

After a pause of a few seconds, Qu Yunxuan said. "Switch off the PC! Now!"

Dong Xuebing acknowledged and went over to switch off the PC. "Ok."

Two seconds later, Qu Yunxuan pulled the blanket down slightly, exposing her face. She was staring at Dong Xuebing, and Dong Xuebing was smiling at her. She shouted. "Idiot! Come over here!" Dong Xuebing walks over, and she slapped his ass several times. "I will beat you to death! Who asked you to enter without knocking?! How dare you laugh at me?! Huh?!"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "How do I know you are 'busy'?"

"Try saying another word!" Qu Yunxuan pinched Dong Xuebing's arm. "Idiot! You made me embarrassed myself!"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "It's alright."

After hitting Dong Xuebing a few times, Qu Yunxuan covered her head with her blanket again.

Dong Xuebing knew Qu Yunxuan is shy and tried comforting her. "I did not see anything earlier. Really..."

Qu Yunxuan: "..."

"Stop hiding under the blanket and have a chat. It's been a while since I returned."

Dong Xuebing smacked his lips when Qu Yunxuan refused to come out from the blanket. He looked at the skin-colored long john pants, and the white underwear and felt his heart thumping. He quickly takes off his clothes, climbed onto the bed, and under the blanket.

"What are you doing?" Qu Yunxuan shouted angrily.

Dong Xuebing replied with an innocent look. "It's cold outside, and I want you to warm me up."

"Stop it! You want me to hit you?" Suddenly, Qu Yunxuan squirmed and shouted. "Ah... stop touching me! Your hands are cold!"

"Aunt Xuan, your body is so warm."

"Idiot! Stop bullying me! I hate you!"

Under the blanket, Dong Xuebing rubbed himself against Qu Yunxuan's legs. Her thighs are so warm and soft, and it felt good rubbing his hands against them. He adjusted his position and buried his face into Qu Yunxuan's hair. He asked when he was touching her all over. "Do you miss me?"

"Yes. I miss hitting you!"

"Huh? That's not what I meant."

"...no."

"No? What were you doing earlier?"

Qu Yunxuan pinched Dong Xuebing's arm again. "Do you still want to talk about this? Huh?!"

"Stop... I will not talk about it again." Dong Xuebing laughed and hugged her. "Your complexion is so smooth. No one will believe that you are almost thirty, and will think you are only seventeen or eighteen." Dong Xuebing always compliment Qu Yunxuan whenever they met, as he knows Aunt Xuan likes to hear.

"Stop lying." Qu Yunxuan flicked Dong Xuebing's nose. "You are flattering me."

"Why are you still pinching me? Err... give me a massage. It was too tiring these few days."

"Ok." Qu Yunxuan starts to massage Dong Xuebing's head. "Don't forget what the doctor says. Your work can wait, and your health is more important, understand? Stop risking your life again! When I heard you went to conduct undercover investigations, I was very worried. Did you forget that your heart stopped temporarily?" Qu Yunxuan continued massaging his shoulders and back gently.

Dong Xuebing nodded. "I will relax in the future."

"You are lying to me, right? Whenever anything happens, you will be the first one to rush forward."

"No. I will pretend not to see anything even if the sky collapses today. Hahaha..."

Qu Yunxuan pinched Dong Xuebing's arm from his back. "I am talking to you seriously now. Stop joking with me. Are you going to be promoted to Section Chief after solving this case?"

"Huh? Who knows?"

"If you are promoted, stop working at Public Security. Why can't you work at the Finance Department, or Industry and Commerce Bureau? It's safer there."

Dong Xuebing thought for a while and replied. "Ok. I will listen to you."

Qu Yunxuan laughed and pinched his cheeks playfully. "Good boy."

"Stop pinching my face. Help me massage my legs too. I had driven a few hours, and my legs are aching."

"Why are you ordering me around?" Qu Yunxuan grumbled, but she still lowered herself and started massaging Dong Xuebing's legs and feet. "I had read a book about foot massage. Massaging our foot is good for our health, and you should massage your feet when you are free."

"Ok."

"Does it feel good?"

"Yes. Aunt Xuan, you are so good to me."

"You only realize it now? Idiot."

"Hahaha... I realized it a long time ago."

"Blah... blah... blah... who knows if you are telling the truth."

After a full body massage, Dong Xuebing felt lighter. "I still have not eaten breakfast. Can you cook a bowl of noodles for me?"

Qu Yunxuan got mad. "You are asking for too much!"

Dong Xuebing immediately replied. "Never mind. I am not hungry."

"Just stay here!" Qu Yunxuan got off the bed and wore back her pants, before leaving the room.

After a while, Dong Xuebing could smell food from the kitchen.

"The noodles are ready." Qu Yunxuan returned to the room with a bowl.

Dong Xuebing got up. "Thank you."

"Stop pretending to be polite." Qu Yunxuan placed the bowl on the desk and passed a pair of chopsticks to Dong Xuebing. "Here, eat it while it's hot. I had added an egg for you."

Dong Xuebing was starving and start eating.

Qu Yunxuan took a paper napkin and wiped his mouth. "Slow down."

"Hmmm..."

"Is it nice?"

"Of course. Your cooking is the best."

Qu Yunxuan smiled. "You are just flattering me. Just eat your noodles."

Dong Xuebing finished the bowl of noodles and let out a loud burb.

Qu Yunxuan returned to the room after washing the bowl and start playing with Dong Xuebing's hair.

After Dong Xuebing is full, he starts to get horny as he looks at Aunt Xuan's voluptuous body. He hugged Qu Yunxuan and carried her onto the bed.

Qu Yunxuan got alarmed. "You are thinking of something naughty again, right?"

"No. I just want to hug you for a while."

"Stop... I still need to go to the company later."

"Just lie down with me for a while. I will not do anything else."

"... then why are your hands on my ass?! Stop! Stop touching all over me! I am getting angry!"

Because of the incident with Sister Xie, Dong Xuebing doesn't dare to do anything naughty. But after the past twenty minutes, Dong Xuebing noticed Aunt Xuan was still the same, and he opened up himself. He pulled down Aunt Xuan's pants to her knees under the blanket.

"Hooligan!" Qu Yunxuan slapped Dong Xuebing's arm.

Dong Xuebing was aroused by her actions and started kissing her lips.

Qu Yunxuan blushed and gave him a stare. "I still need to go to work, and I will give you only ten minutes."

"Huh? Work? Just skip it today."

"You think I can just skip work? I still have lots of work today."

"Then, give me half an hour."

"Fifteen minutes."

"Twenty-five minutes."

"Eighteen minutes."

After a series of bargaining, they settled for twenty minutes.

Dong Xuebing did not waste any time. He took off his clothes and pounced onto Aunt Xuan. Qu Yunxuan's legs were wrapped around his waist and covered her mouth with her right hand to stop herself from moaning too loud.

Ten minutes...

Twenty minutes...

Thirty minutes...

In the end, Dong Xuebing lasted about an hour, and both were panting as they laid on the bed.

Qu Yunxuan was exhausted as she wiped her sweat off her forehead. She pushed herself up and looked at the clock before slapping Dong Xuebing's back. "I said, twenty minutes! You idiot!"

Dong Xuebing hugged Qu Yunxuan tightly. "You didn't ask me to stop."

"Idiot! Even if I asked you to stop, will you stop?!"

Dong Xuebing knew Qu Yunxuan is shy and did not mean what she said. From her glow, he knew she must be satisfied too.

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Chapter 280 – Buying lottery!

10 am.

Qu Yunxuan's room. The naked Dong Xuebing and Qu Yunxuan were chatting under the blanket on the bed.

"Since it's so late now, let's have lunch before you go to work."

"You idiot! I am late now because of you."

"It's still early for Spring Auction. What's the hurry?"

"It is not as easy as you think, and it will be too late if we wait until the Spring Auction." Qu Yunxuan gave Dong Xuebing a stare. "... pass me my phone." Qu Yunxuan called the Auction Company and told her staff that she would be there in the afternoon. After hanging up, she saw Dong Xuebing taking out a cigarette, and she grumbled. "Stop smoking so many cigarettes. You still have not fully recovered." She picks up the lighter from the table and lit the cigarette for Dong Xuebing. "Just one cigarette. You are not allowed to smoke anymore later."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "You are just like my mother."

"Nonsense!" Qu Yunxuan smacked Dong Xuebing's head.

"Hahaha... oh, how is the company doing recently? I remember you all had organized a small-scale auction, right?"

Qu Yunxuan reached over to get an ashtray from a drawer and placed it beside Dong Xuebing. "I was just about to talk to you about that auction. It had just ended, but the results are not to our expectations. Maybe I had not planned properly, or our auction had clashed with other companies, or some other reasons, that auction had not done well. More than a dozen items were not sold."

Dong Xuebing looked at Qu Yunxuan. "Are the losses high?"

"We suffered some losses."

"Then how much is our total assets now?"

"We have around 30 million RMB of funds, and this is because of the jade auction. It is too competitive."

Dong Xuebing replied. "Take your time. Just aim for 50 million RMB this year."

Qu Yunxuan shook her head. "50 million is unachievable. I will be glad if we still have 30 million at the end of the year."

Qu Yunxuan suddenly remembered something and wore back her clothes, before sitting upright in front of Dong Xuebing. "Xiao Bing, I need to tell you something. Huilan called me yesterday and wants me to speak to you. I think this is very important.

Dong Xuebing got anxious. "Err... what is it?"

Qu Yunxuan said. "You should stop driving your Mercedes and that watch."

"Ah? Why?" Dong Xuebing thought Qu Yunxuan was about to talk about their relationship and was relieved.

Qu Yunxuan said worryingly. "Huilan told me that your County's Commission for Discipline Inspection had received a least three or four complaints against you every day. Most of the complaints are allegations that you had received bribes and are corrupted. They complained about your car cost more than 1.5 million, and you are wearing a 2 million watch. With your few thousand RMB monthly salary, you can never afford these items in your lifetime." Dong Xuebing had a good reputation in the County, but he can't make everyone likes him. So, it's normal to receive some complaints.

But Dong Xuebing did not expect to have received so many complaints. "Three to four letters a day?! So many?"

Qu Yunxuan nodded. "Huilan said that the City or Provincial's Commission for Discipline Inspection should also receive these letters."

Dong Xuebing grumbled. "I had done nothing wrong, and they can complain all they want. Didn't you say my car is registered under the Auction Company and you had lent me the car? I will be fine even if they start investigating me. If I stop driving now, it will show others that I am guilty."

"It's not so simple."

"Why?"

Qu Yunxuan explained patiently. "In the past, you are only a County's Deputy Bureau Chief. Although you are very young and had achieved some results, it is still limited within Yan Tai County. But now, you had solved the Provincial Museum break-in case, and many people started to notice you. This is also the reason why there is an increase in complaints against you. You must be careful and take note of your image. If a Village's Party Secretary drives a Lamborghini, no one will care about him because his rank is too low. But if a City's Mayor drives a Lamborghini, the public will react differently."

Dong Xuebing cleared his throat. "Sister Xie had told you all these?"

"Yes. She said she had reminded you in the past, but you refuse to listen. That's why she asked me to speak to you."

"I know what you all are talking about, but I don't think it is that serious."

Qu Yunxuan replied. "How can this be not serious? Huilan can still stop the County's Commission for Discipline Inspection from investigating you, but what about the City and Provincial governments? What if someone does not like you and got the Commission for Discipline Inspection to investigate against you? What will you do? You can say that I had lent you the car, but others might interpret it as bribery. That means anyone from the City or Provincial Governments can easily take you down. All they need to do is to say something, and you will be suspended. They might not do anything to you now because you had just solved a prominent case. But what about the future?"

Dong Xuebing can feel the consequences of this matter and become quiet.

"Listen to me. Stop driving the Mercedes and leave the watch at home."

Dong Xuebing is used to driving good cars and is not used to driving a lousy car now. But after what Aunt Xuan and Sister Xie said, he was also worried. Sister Xie still has power over Yan Tai County, but what about the complaints sent to the City or Provincial governments? Sister Xie will be powerless to stop them, and Dong Xuebing had offended lots of people now. The people he offended might have connections in the City or Provincial Government.

I think it's time I have to keep low.

Dong Xuebing said. "But I had already driven the car, and the bank still has multiple records of you transferring money to my account. The transfer amounted to a few hundred thousand to a few million. This... I can't erase these transactions too. If anyone wants to deal with me, they can find out about this easily."

Qu Yunxuan frowned. "Then what should we do?"

Dong Xuebing thought for a while and asked. "Can the money I won from stone gambling be considered mine?"

"Have you pay taxes for it?"

"Huh? No. I thought there are taxes when I sell the jade during the auction?"

"That's the buyer's tax. It's different, and there are no clear regulations about stone gambling. The money you earn... might not be legal."

Dong Xuebing knew his only solution is to earn a sum of money legally. As long as he has gotten the money legally, it will be considered his assets, and even the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection cannot do anything to him. He can continue to drive his Mercedes and wear his watch, and no one can say anything. But... where can he make money legally? He needed at least a few million RMB.

Stock market? But how is he going to account for the money used to buy stocks?

Stone gambling? But stone gambling can be considered illegal.

After lunch, Qu Yunxuan left for work, and Dong Xuebing remained in her house. He is frustrated to know that he might be suspended anytime because of those complaints and decided to go out for a walk. He took his keys, wallet, and left.

What should he do?

What is a good solution to explain his finances?

After leaving the estate, Dong Xuebing received a text.

It was Qu Yunxuan, and it wrote: Huilan, and I just want you to be more careful. We won't know if anyone wants to harm you, but it's better to be prepared. Oh, don't drive the car back to Yan Tai County, and don't think too much. If you can win a few million from the lottery, all your problems will be solved. Hahaha...

Dong Xuebing laughed and continued his way.

One step, two steps, three steps... and he stopped suddenly. Eh? What did Aunt Xuan say? Lottery? That's right! The money won from lotteries is legal! If I can win the first prize, all my problems will be solved.

That's it!

Dong Xuebing looks around excitedly and saw a Welfare Lottery store opposite the road. He immediately crosses the road and enters that store. The store is not crowded, and the boss is sitting behind a lottery machine, keying in the numbers. A few customers are in queue to buy lotteries, and there are a TV and a blackboard by the side. A lot of numbers and serial numbers are written on the blackboard, and it's all this year's "Two-toned Balls" numbers statistics.

"Do you think 06 will appear in the next draw?"

"It's hard. 06 had appeared in the last draw, and I think 08 and 09 have higher probability."

"Old Liu, listen to me. This next draw will surely have 13 and 14. Just buy it!"

"I think 02 stands a higher chance."

Dong Xuebing stood there looking at the people there discussing the next "Two-toned Balls" draw. He doesn't understand what these people are thinking, as all numbers have the same probability of appearing again. What's there to guess? Just buy a random pick. But maybe this is what makes the lottery interested, and people in Beijing like to discuss about this.

Dong Xuebing looks around the shop and looks at the different types of lotteries.

What game should he buy?

"Two-toned Balls"? The payout for this game is the highest. Dong Xuebing had looked into this lottery game in the past but stopped after he joined the government service. After watching for a while and asked a few people at the shop, he shook his head. The first prize for "Two-toned Balls" might be a lot, and it's simple to play, but he cannot use his BACK to win it. It is a weekly draw, and sales of lottery tickets stopped more than one hour before the results are announced. That means Dong Xuebing had to save three months of BACK before he can win the first prize. Those people who had reported him for corruption will not wait so long.

Dong Xuebing only has around five minutes of BACK and need a lottery that will announce the results immediately after the sales stopped.

Dong Xuebing continued to look around the shop. What game should he play? Which game will announce the results immediately after the sales stopped?

"Young man, which lottery do you want to buy? I can introduce different games for you." The store owner finished his work and went over to Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing asked. "Oh, are there any lotteries that have shorter draw times?"

The store owner paused for a second. "What type of lottery are you interested in?"

"Huh? I mean, after the sales of the lottery stop, the results will be announced shortly."

"Oh." The store owner nodded. "You are talking about the PK10?"

Dong Xuebing asked curiously. "PK10? What are the rules?"

The store owner explained. "The rules are written on the board there. Let me explain the rules briefly. It's about the same as other lotteries. Every bet is 2 RMB, and there will be a draw every five minutes. After the ticket sales stopped, the result will be announced one minute later. There are many ways to win, and the top prize is picking ten numbers in the right sequence. If you got all ten numbers right, you would win 888,888 RMB. This is the highest payout for this game."

Dong Xuebing is overjoyed. Haha... This game fits his criteria.

"Is there a cap on the winnings?" Dong Xuebing asked.

The store owner replied. "You are talking about the prize pool? PK10 does not have a prize pool, and the cap of this game is 5 million. That means even if four people win the top prize, they will get 888,888 RMB each. But if there are more winners and the total winnings are more than 5 million, the winners will have to share the 5 million. Here... you can read about the rules in detail."

"Ok. Thank you."

Dong Xuebing walks over to read the rules of this game.

Five minutes...

Ten minutes...

Twenty minutes...

Dong Xuebing finally understands the details of this game. This PK10 is the lottery he is looking for! This game will solve all his problems!

Dong Xuebing did not rush to buy the tickets as he does not have lots of BACKs left. He must make sure he wins the top prize, and he stood in front of the TV screen showing the PK10 results. The results are announced live on TV through a special channel in the shop. There are ten cars on the screen, and every car has a number. The number of the first car that passed the finishing line will be the first number and followed by the rest. This game is similar to "Two-toned Balls," and it's all probabilities.

More than ten minutes later.

"PK10 is about to start."

"Let's go and watch the result. I had bought two sets of numbers."

"I bought a ticket, and it's the 'pick 10' ticket."

"Oh... pick ten is not easy to win."

Dong Xuebing followed behind those men, and the sales of PK10 had stopped. After waiting for a while, ten race cars appeared on the starting line, and the race started!

"The race starts, and number 8 is first!"

"Ah! It's the same as the ticket I bought."

"Wait... their positions now will not be the final result, and other cars will be overtaking the first car."

Those men discussed the race excitedly, and some were mumbling the numbers they bought under their breath.

The current position is 8, 10, 1, 9, 6, 5, 7, 2, 4.

"It's ending! The race is almost over!"

"Why is number 8 slowing down?! Go! Hurry up!"

Dong Xuebing watched the TV screen with the rest of the men, and all ten cars passed the finishing line. The final result of the race is 1, 2, 5, 8, 10, 9, 7, 3, 4, 6!

"Ah! I almost got it right!" Someone grumbled.

Another man sighed and shook his head. "I will not buy this again. It's harder to win than "Two-toned Balls."

"That's right. I only got two numbers right."

Dong Xuebing stared at the screen and memorized the numbers quickly.

This lottery game might seem simple, but anyone who knows about probability will know the chances of getting all numbers right in the correct sequence is very slim. If not, the first prize will not be over 880,000 RMB. This is all luck, and if you are unlucky, you might not even win the first prize even you spent a few million to buy the tickets!

Of course, Dong Xuebing is different. He does not need to depend on luck.

Ok! BACK 2 minutes!

...

Time returned to two minutes ago!

The lottery store quiets down, and Dong Xuebing found himself standing behind those men in front of the TV.

"PK10 is about to start."

"Let's go and watch the result. I had bought two sets of numbers."

"I bought a ticket, and it's the 'pick 10' ticket."

"Oh... pick ten is not easy to win."

Dong Xuebing quickly walked over to the store owner and asked. "Can I buy the ticket for PK10 now?"

The store owner looked at the time on his lottery machine and said. "Yes. But you need to hurry as the sales will be stopping soon. Random pick? It will be faster."

"No. I will tell you the numbers, and you can key in."

"Alright. You need to hurry up."

"I will pick ten numbers." Dong Xuebing moved his fingers as he recalls the result he memorized. "The ten numbers are... 1, 2, 5, 8, 10, 9, 7, 3, 4, 6!"

The store owner keyed in the numbers quickly. "How many sets do you want?"

Dong Xuebing thought for a second. "Six sets!"

If Dong Xuebing got all the numbers in the correct sequence, six sets of 888,888 RMB would be more than 5 million RMB. He will get all the prize money... if no one else bought the same numbers as him. If not, the 5 million RMB will have to be shared among the winners.

The store owner raised his hand. "Ah... just in time."

Dong Xuebing was relieved. "Thank you."

The store owner laughed and points to the TV. "The results will be announced in a while."

Dong Xuebing took the tickets and wondered if he can win the first prize. The result is too random and might have minor changes.

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Chapter 281 – First Prize!

Noon.

Welfare Lottery Store.

Five men were crowding in front of the TV, and Dong Xuebing's eyes were glued to the screen.

Dong Xuebing had done everything he could and can only wait for the result. Based on his experience, there might be a butterfly effect. It is just like when he was playing the Roulette at Jing Di Mansion casino. The result changed after he used BACK. It might be due to his expression, movements when placing the bets, etc. that changed the dealer's movements. But PK10 is controlled by software, and the butterfly effect might not be significant.

The race cars got into position, and the race started!

"The race starts, and number 8 is first!"

"Ah! It's the same as the ticket I bought."

"Wait... their positions now will not be the final result, and other cars will be overtaking the first car."

Dong Xuebing clenched his fist nervously. It's the same! Everything is the same as before!

Racecar 10 overtook race car 8, and race car 1 overtook race car 2. The cars' positions kept changing every few seconds. Even the race car in the last position might become first at the finishing line. No one knows what the result will be, and three seconds later, race car 7 took the first position.

The race is ending!

The race will end in a few seconds!

Dong Xuebing looked at his lottery tickets. 1, 2, 5, 8, 10, 9, 7, 3, 4, 6. The race is almost ending, but race car 1 is still third from the last!

Hurry!

Go faster!

With five seconds remaining, race car 1 overtook two cars and is in the sixth position!

With three seconds remaining, race car 1 sped up and took the third position!

With one second remaining, race car 1 took the second position!

The finishing line is in front!

Go! Go! Go!

The men gasped as all ten race cars crossed the finishing line. The race is over!

"Ah! I almost got it right!"

"I will not buy this again. It's harder to win than "Two-toned Balls."

"That's right. I only got two numbers right."

Dong Xuebing ignored their grumbles because he saw race car 1 overtook the second first race car just before the finish line. He stared at the screen to show the final result of all the race cars' sequence. 1, 2, 5, 8, 10, 9, 7, 3, 4, 6.

Dong Xuebing checked his tickets again. 1, 2, 5, 8, 10, 9, 7, 3, 4, 6!

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath and almost shout out with joy!

All the numbers are in the right sequence!

I had won the lottery! I won the first prize!

Dong Xuebing is excited not because he had won money. He had won a few million RMB before, but this is different. This sum of money is legal, and no one can say anything. He can spend it without worrying about the Commission for Discipline Inspection. He can drive expensive cars, wear expensive watches and buy properties without worrying about people reporting him!

One of the men saw Dong Xuebing smiling and asked. "Young man, you won the PK10?"

Another man overheard it and moved closer. "What type of ticket did you buy? Pick 10?"

"Huh? No... I did not win." Dong Xuebing quickly keep his lottery tickets. "I had almost won."

"Oh..."

The store owner was in a daze as he looks at the row of numbers on TV. He felt the numbers are familiar, and he had keyed in those numbers earlier. But he keyed in too many sets of numbers for customers every day and can't recall anything.

...

Qu Yunxuan's apartment.

Dong Xuebing entered the house and laid on the sofa without even taking off his shoes. He laughed to himself as he looked at his winning ticket. Thanks to Qu Yunxuan's text message, or else, he will not even step inside a lottery shop and will not know about this PK10 lottery. This lottery happens every five minutes, and it's the best lottery for his power. If Dong Xuebing can manage the timing better, he can win five million every two days!

Of course, it's not as easy as it seems.

Even if Dong Xuebing can win the lottery every day, he will also not dare to do it!

BACK is Dong Xuebing's greatest secret and does not belong to this world. If anyone senses it or knows about it, there will be grave consequences. Even an idiot will sense something is wrong if Dong Xuebing wins the first prize of the lottery every few days.

That's why Dong Xuebing must control and limit the number of times he wins the lottery to prevent suspicions.

Dong Xuebing has a rough idea of how to prevent suspicions.

Winning the first prize in a lottery is fine, as everyone will be lucky occasionally. But it will be dangerous if he wins it twice in a row. Dong Xuebing still has not heard of anyone who won the first prize of a lottery twice within a few days. The probability is too low. But PK10 lottery is not as prominent as "Two-toned Balls," and not many people will take note of it. He can lower the risk of getting noticed by asking Aunt Xuan or someone else to claim the winnings on his second win.

Dong Xuebing tapped his fingers on the coffee table as he weighs the pros and cons.

It will be risky if Dong Xuebing buys it again, but if he does not buy, he will feel uncomfortable.

It's 5 million! Who knows how long Dong Xuebing must wait to earn this amount if he depends on the auction company?!

Dong Xuebing decided to buy the lottery again. Since he entered the government service, he had been treading on thin ice, and this risk is nothing to the problems he faced in the past. He should be fine if he is not greedy and stop buying lottery after winning the first prize again. If he needs money, he can save his powers and buy "Two-toned Balls" next year. The winnings from "Two-toned Balls" are more than ten million, and he avoids risk by not buying any more lotteries before that.

That's right! I will win the first prize one more time!

Dong Xuebing got up from the sofa and is prepared to go out. He will visit a different lottery shop now, but he hesitated when he is about to open his door. People will be suspicious if he appears and wins the top prize at two different lottery shops on the same day. No. This is too dangerous, and he must think of another way. Dong Xuebing put down his bag and entered Aunt Xuan's room to use her PC.

Dong Xuebing went online to the Welfare Lottery website.

Dong Xuebing was not surprised to see that PK10 lottery can be bought online!

Ok! This is it!

Dong Xuebing immediately register an account and bind it to Aunt Xuan's bank account. After the registration, he starts to buy a few sets of PK10 randomly, as he wants to see if he can transact online, and how long it will take. This is also to lower suspicions. He thought about his visit to the lottery shop and winning the first prize on his first try. It was too risky. With that experience, he decided to buy a few hundred sets of 10 numbers in multiples of six first.

The first set of numbers did not win.

The second set of numbers did not win.

Dong Xuebing won on his third set of numbers. But his sequence is not right, and he won only a few RMB.

The fourth set of numbers did not win.

The fifth set of numbers did not win.

...

These preparations lasted until it's almost 4.30 in the afternoon

Dong Xuebing felt it's about time, and he opened the results in a new window. The next race will start in 1 minute, 35 seconds. He rubbed his hands and lit a cigarette. 60 seconds... 40 seconds... 20 seconds...

It started!

The website showed the same thing as the TV in the shop.

The race started, and ten race cars rushed towards the finishing line. Racecar 5 is ahead, but Racecar 8 overtook it one second later. The row of numbers on the top of the screen changed every second.

Over 10 seconds had passed since the race started!

Zoom... zoom... zoom... the cars crossed the finishing line, and the final results are out!

03, 05, 08, 04, 01, 09, 06, 02, 10, 07!

Dong Xuebing immediately shouts: "BACK two minutes!"

...

The scenes in front of Dong Xuebing flashed!

The computer screen is showing the information Dong Xuebing was looking at earlier. A timer indicating the start of the next race shows 1 minute and 33 seconds. In the left bottom corner, there is another timer showing the time remaining to place the bet. 52 seconds. Dong Xuebing has 52 seconds to place his bets!

Dong Xuebing clicked open a window he prepared. This is the transaction page for placing bets.

Quick! Quick!

Forty-five seconds are remaining!

Ta... ta... ta... ta... Dong Xuebing quickly key in 03, 05, 08, 04, 01, 09, 06, 02, 10, 07.

Eighteen seconds left!

Dong Xuebing quickly click the payment tab!

8 seconds...

6 seconds...

5 seconds...

4 seconds...

Six bets! Total 12 RMB!

3 seconds...

Transaction completed!

Dong Xuebing sighed in relief and snubbed his cigarette!

He made it just in time!

The results will be announced in around twenty seconds, and Dong Xuebing crossed his arms nervously. His eyes are glued to the screen and mumbled under his breath. Quick! Just start the race! He can't wait for the race to start. When Dong Xuebing lit another cigarette, the race started.

Dong Xuebing is focused on the monitor.

Racecar 5 is leading but was overtaken very soon. The first position is racecar eight and very soon, another car takes the lead. None of the cars held the first position for more than two seconds!

Same!

Everything remained the same as what Dong Xuebing saw before!

Dong Xuebing clenched his fist. Yes! Just remain the same!

About 10 seconds later, the results are out!

03, 05, 08, 04, 01, 09, 06, 02, 10, 07!

"Yes!" Dong Xuebing punched his fist in the air. The results remained the same, and he had bought the winning tickets!

First prize!

I had won the First prize with six bets again!

Click! Someone opened the main door.

"Xiao Bing, I am back." Qu Yunxuan shouted.

Dong Xuebing can't wait to share his joy with someone else. He waved to Qu Yunxuan. "Aunt Xuan, come over quickly. I want to tell you something!"

Qu Yunxuan laughed. "Wait for me to put the groceries in the kitchen first."

"Ah... just leave them there. Hurry up!"

"What's the rush?" Qu Yunxuan gave Dong Xuebing a stare before placing her groceries on the coffee table. "You won the lottery?"

Dong Xuebing was surprised. "How do you know?"

Qu Yunxuan laughed and points to the monitor. "That's the Welfare Lottery's website."

"Hah, you are so smart." Dong Xuebing laughed. "Didn't you tell me that I can solve my problems if I win the lottery? I went to try my luck, and I won the first prize twice with 12 bets! One bet is 888,888 RMB, and after-tax, my winnings is slightly less than 8 million. Aunt Xuan, you can rest assured now. I am no longer afraid of people reporting me to the Commission for Discipline Inspection."

Qu Yunxuan laughed and pinched Dong Xuebing's nose lightly. "Ok. I will prepare dinner now."

"Eh, why are you not surprised?" Dong Xuebing asked. "What's with this reaction?"

Qu Yunxuan replied. "I had just mentioned about winning the lottery this afternoon, and you won the first prize immediately afterward? Not only you won the first prize, and you still won it with more than ten bets?! How can it be possible? Do you think I am a fool to believe you? Alright. Go and wash your hands and help me to prepare dinner."

Dong Xuebing was speechless. But if he is in Aunt Xuan's shoes, he will also not believe him. It's too unbelievable...

"Aunt Xuan, Aunt Xuan, don't go first."

"What else do you want?" Qu Yunxuan turned and looked at Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "Come over and look at this ticket."

Qu Yunxuan walked over unwillingly. "What ticket?"

Dong Xuebing took out his winning ticket from his pocket and points to the number on it. "Have you heard of PK10 lottery? It's the lottery that draws every five minutes, and you will win 888,888 RMB if you get all ten numbers in sequence. Look at this row of numbers and check against the result on the web." Dong Xuebing opened the results page on the Welfare Lottery.

After a while, the results for that race appeared on the screen.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Here, you can check it."

Qu Yunxuan looks at the screen. "Eh?"

"Hahaha..."

"... all the numbers matched." Qu Yunxuan was stunned.

Dong Xuebing opened another window, showing the results of another race. "Look at this set of results and your bank account's transaction records."

Qu Yunxuan looked at the numbers on the screen.

"Eh? This set of numbers is the same too." Qu Yunxuan gasped. "You had won the lottery?!"

Dong Xuebing replied. "Why should I lie about this?"

Qu Yunxuan pushed Dong Xuebing aside and sat in front of the PC. "Go aside, and let me check it myself."

"Sure. Go ahead."

A few minutes later, Qu Yunxuan confirmed Dong Xuebing had won the lottery. "... you... you won the first prize!!"

Dong Xuebing nodded and proudly said. "You should know I had always been lucky. Hahaha... all my problems are solved. Oh, I am afraid to stand out, and I need you to claim the prize of the ticket I bought online, and deposit it into the company's account. I will collect the other ticket myself. In the future, if I need to use money, I will use cheques. Anyway, the cheque is tied to the company's account, and it's the same."

Qu Yunxuan recovered from her shock and hit Dong Xuebing's arm lightly. "Idiot! You are so lucky!"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Hurry and give a few more praises."

"Be modest!" Qu Yunxuan rolled her eyes.

After Dong Xuebing's problem is solved, Qu Yunxuan's mood also becomes better and prepares a feast for their dinner.

The next day, Dong Xuebing and Qu Yunxuan went to Welfare Lottery Center to claim their winnings.

Dong Xuebing did not win the full 5 million RMB with the ticket bought from the lottery store. Someone else had also won the first prize, and in the end, Dong Xuebing's winning is only around 4 million after-tax. Aunt Xuan also redeemed her winning with the ticket Dong Xuebing bought online, and she owns all six winning bets of the first prize for that race! Her prize money is slightly more than 4 million after-tax!

Together, Dong Xuebing had won slightly less than 8 million!

Dong Xuebing is satisfied with the winnings. Now, Yunde Auction Company will have 37 million cash, and the company's asset reached 40 million RMB. Yunde Auction Company is no longer considered a small company compared to other auction houses in Beijing.

40 million RMB!

Dong Xuebing is getting closer to be a billionaire!

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Chapter 282 – Problems at work!

Monday.

Dong Xuebing left Beijing at 5 am for work at Yan Tai County Public Security Bureau.

This is Dong Xuebing's first day of work after solving the Provincial Museum break-in case, and he has lots of work lined up for him. After arriving at the Bureau, he went to report to the leaders. He met up with some close colleagues, before starting work in his office. Hui Tian Village Station had sent lots of documents to his office. Most of the documents are officers' requests for rewards for solving cases and files for filing. It is almost year-end, and Dong Xuebing has to prepare year-end reports for the higher-ups.

At around noon, Dong Xuebing's office phone rang.

"Chief Dong, come over to my office." It's Liang Chengpeng.

Dong Xuebing immediately replied. "Yes, Sir." He quickly drops whatever he was doing and left his office.

Liang Chengpeng smiles as he asked Dong Xuebing to sit. "How are your injuries?"

"Thank you for your concern. I am fine now."

"Good." Liang Chengpeng nodded slightly. "Recently, there is an increase in crimes, like theft and burglary in the County. You should know that a Japanese company will be visiting our County for a site inspection for their investment. Although the investment is not confirmed, the deal is almost completed, and the County is very concerned about this. Party Secretary Xiang will be receiving the Japanese team himself, and he ordered us to leave a good impression with them. We must maintain law and order at the site, and everything must be in order.

Dong Xuebing knew Chief Liang is going to assign this job to him.

Liang Chengpeng continued. "I think you are the best person for this job. Remember, nothing must go wrong."

Dong Xuebing replied. "Rest assured. I will complete this task."

"Ok. You can get the details from Chief Meng of the Investment Promotion Agency.

"Yes, Sir."

Yan Tai County's geographical location is not good, and getting investments from overseas investors had also been a headache. That's why this Japanese company's site visit is very important to the County, and County's Party Secretary Xiang Daofa is very concern about this. Liang Chengpeng had assigned Dong Xuebing to take charge of the Japanese team's safety. Still, the real reason is he needed Dong Xuebing to solve all the problems that arise suddenly. They want to show the Japanese the 'good side' of the County and cover up all the flaws. They must make sure the Japanese will invest in the County.

Back in his office, Dong Xuebing smoked a cigarette and thought about this task.

This is not a good task. If he performs well, he will not get any credit, and if he messes up, he will have to bear responsibility.

Dong Xuebing thought for a while and called the Investment Promotion Agency Chief Meng.

"Hello? Who is this?" The background on the other line is very noisy.

Dong Xuebing replied. "Is this Chief Meng? I am Public Security's Dong Xuebing."

"Oh, Chief Dong."

"Has the Japanese team for site visit arrive? The Bureau asked me to ensure their safety."

"They are supposed to be arriving today, but I had just received a call from them saying that there will be a delay for about a day. They should be arriving tomorrow."

Chief Meng is the person-in-charge of receiving foreign investors, and his full name is Meng Xianglin and is below 50 years old. He is also the County's Investment Promotion Agency Chief. Dong Xuebing had met the County's Investment Promotion Agency's Deputy Chief Lui Dafa but have not met Meng Xianglin in person yet. However, after working in the County for so long, he knew Meng Xianglin is Xiang Daofa's trusted aide and got this position because of Xiang Daofa.

Late afternoon, Dong Xuebing finished his work and left the Bureau.

Dong Xuebing called Xie Huilan in front of the Public Security's Family Quarters, but her phone is switched off. She should still be in meetings.

Xie Huilan is very busy, and they seldom have time to meet. Since Dong Xuebing went to Lui An City for undercover investigation, he had only spoken to her over the phone and had not met her. He thought for a while and drove to the County Party Committee's quarters. He parked his car at another street and bought some food, before making his way to the quarters.

Sister Xie's apartment.

Dong Xuebing used his keys to open the door and went straight to the kitchen.

After Dong Xuebing was discharged from the hospital, he discovered a bunch of keys in his bag. It was the bunch of keys he returned to Sister Xie before, and he knew it must be Sister Xie who place it in his bag. This means that she is willing to forgive him. Of course, she might also be doing this to prevent his condition from getting worse. Until now, Dong Xuebing still cannot tell what Xie Huilan is thinking.

Washing, cutting, etc. Dong Xuebing started preparing dinner.

After a while, the doorbell rang.

Dong Xuebing jumped and tiptoed to the door. Through the door's peephole, he saw a middle-aged man who looks like a leader. He does not recognize this man but felt he looks familiar and should have seen him around the County's government. He did not open the door and quickly return to the kitchen.

Ten minutes later.

Click... it was the sound of someone opening the main door.

Dong Xuebing heard it and quickly ran into the bathroom to hide.

The door opens. "... Mayor Geng, please come in." Xie Huilan said.

"Can I use this pair of slippers?"

"It's fine. You don't need to change your shoes. Haha... have you waited long?"

"Not really. I had just arrived not long ago."

"I returned to the County's committee after the meeting and did not know you are coming over."

Mayor Geng? Dong Xuebing remembered who this man was. Geng Yuchao, Yan Tai County's Deputy Mayor. He is also the only Deputy Mayor, other than the Executive Deputy Mayor, to be on the County's Party Committee. Dong Xuebing heard that Geng Yuchao had clashed with Xiang Daofa when the latter was still the Mayor. But from his tone now, he should have joined Xie Huilan's faction.

"Mayor Xie, I will be leaving in a while, and you don't need to prepare tea for me."

"You should have a cup of tea first, right?"

"Ah... Let me pour the tea myself."

After a while, they started talking about work. Geng Yuchao said. "Mayor Xie, the Investment Promotion Agency, is a department of the County Government, and it should be the County Government job. Party Secretary Xiang had brushed us aside to bring in foreign investors. This is too..."

"Haha... Secretary Xiang is also doing this for our County's development."

"You might be right, but they only inform us today about the site visit, and still assign Chief Meng to receive them. Secretary Xiang is not giving the County Government any credits, and you should know about Chief Meng's relationship with Secretary Xiang. Since he is doing this for the County, why didn't he let you or the Deputy Mayor who oversees investments take charge of this? This is..."

Dong Xuebing immediately knew Geng Yuchao is talking about the Japanese investor's site visit and investment. Xiang Daofa had not informed the County Government and tasked his trusted aide to take charge of it. This is too overbearing, and he is not letting Xie Huilan and the County Government get involved. He is telling everyone that he is in charge of the County and disregarded Xie Huilan.

Dong Xuebing frowned. He had saved Sister Xie's life and helped her several times. Even when he did not say anything, everyone will think he is from her faction. Then the thankless task of taking care of the Japanese team must be given to him by Xiang Daofa. Xie Huilan's faction will not get any credit, and the tasks where mistakes might occur easily is given to her people. This is like slapping her in the face. Seems like the rift between Sister Xie and Xiang Daofa is growing.

Dong Xuebing cursed in his heart. I had helped Yan Tai County solved such a big case, and Xiang Daofa is assigning a dirty job to me?! What's wrong with you? Did I offend you? Dong Xuebing had dislike Xiang Daofa, not because of Xie Huilan. A few months ago, Dong Xuebing had found evidence against the former Party Secretary Chang Lei and forced him to step down. Xiang Daofa was the one who benefited from it, but he is not grateful and does not even want to meet Dong Xuebing. Now, he is doing this again!

F*k! You are finding trouble with me now?!

After a while, Geng Yuchao left.

Dong Xuebing waited for a while to make sure he had left, before walking out to the living room.

The living room is empty.

Dong Xuebing looks around and saw the room's door opened. "Sister Xie?"

Dong Xuebing entered the bedroom and saw Xie Huilan undressing. She was in her bra and bending over to remove her pants. Her back is facing Dong Xuebing, and he could see the outline of her ass through her red long john pants. Xie Huilan heard Dong Xuebing and looked towards the door. "... When did you arrive?"

Dong Xuebing avert her gaze. "Huh... around 5 pm. I had prepared the ingredients."

Xie Huilan narrowed her eyes. "Why didn't you tell me that you are coming over? Are you trying to scare me? Hahaha..."

"Ahem... no. I saw Mayor Geng entering, and I hid in the bathroom. I tried calling you, but your phone is off." Dong Xuebing stood at the entrance and secretly peep at her curvy ass. He had not seen Sister Xie for many days and felt her ass is getting rounder.

Xie Huilan smiled and sat on the bed to take off her long john pants. "Shouldn't you go out when a woman is changing?"

"Oh... I will go out and wait." Dong Xuebing quickly close the door for Xie Huilan.

A few minutes later, Xie Huilan walks out of her room, gracefully in a sweater.

Dong Xuebing exclaimed. "Sister Xie, you are so pretty today."

"Really? Haha..." Xie Huilan sat on the sofa and took a sip of tea. "Did you return to Beijing over the weekend? Was it fun?"

Dong Xuebing paused for a second. "I did not do anything except watch TV at home."

Xie Huilan laughed. "Your face is glowing, and I don't think it is from watching TV."

'Ah? Really?" Dong Xuebing asked. "It must because I get to meet you."

Xie Huilan laughed and put down her teacup. "You are so sweet."

Dong Xuebing knew Sister Xie is not easily flattered like Aunt Xuan, and he is afraid Sister Xie will bring up about their relationship problems. He quickly changes the subject. "Oh, I overheard Mayor Geng talking about the site visit and investment. Chief Liang had just asked me to take charge of the Japanese team's safety while they are here. Is this a trap? Could it be Xiang Daofa purposely assign this task to me?"

Xie Huilan nodded. "He does not want you to get promoted."

Dong Xuebing was stunned. "What do you mean?"

"You had received two First-class merits, and if it's someone else, he should be promoted. Secretary Xiang does not want you to move up, but you have all the credentials. That's why he assigns this thankless task to you. This task has no credits, and if anything happens, he can use it as an excuse to stop your promotion." Xie Huilan explained.

F*k! Dong Xuebing cursed. "This is too despicable!"

Xie Huilan laughed and look at Dong Xuebing. "Are you still thinking of getting promoted to Section Chief?"

"Of course. I was still thinking of getting it before Lunar New Year." Dong Xuebing was frustrated. "That means I don't stand any chance now?"

"Haha... not really."

"Ah... Sister Xie, stop hanging me in midair and give me some pointers." Dong Xuebing had done many things and risked his life many times in the past year because he wants to get promoted. Now, he knows Xiang Daofa is trying to stop him and who knows how long he has to wait before he can get promoted.

"Do you want to know?"

"Of course."

Xie Huilan narrowed her eyes with a smile. "I am very tired today, and my shoulders are aching."

Dong Xuebing quickly got behind her and started massaging her shoulders. "Please tell me what I should do."

"Hmm..." Xie Huilan closed her eyes. "As long as you don't make any major mistakes recently, I can help to nominate you if there is a vacancy. I believe Secretary Xiang will not stop you after the nomination is put up. Of course, you will not get positions like Finance Bureau Chief, Public Security Deputy Executive Chief, or other important roles. These are all out of reach for you for the time being."

"I know... but are there any vacancies?"

"No."

"Then I will have to wait like this? Even if I got nominated, Xiang Daofa will also not approve it during the Party Committee meeting." Sister Xie's votes in the party committee are lesser than Xiang Daofa, and Xiang Daofa has the final say on the promotions of the staff.

"It's like this, that's why I told you not to be anxious. Just build your foundations for a year, and at that time, Secretary Xiang can no longer stop you." Xie Huilan closes her eyes. "Use more strength and slightly more to the right. It's aching there. Thank you."

I got to wait for another year?!

Bullshit. Dong Xuebing will not wait for so long!

Dong Xuebing used more strength on Xie Huilan's right shoulder. "Sister Xie, let's not talk about whether if the Party Committee will approve my promotion now. Errr... are there any Section Chiefs that are going to retire or transfer?"

Xie Huilan replied without thinking. "Haha... no."

Damn! Dong Xuebing's head starts to hurt.

Section Chief's positions might seem a lot, but in Yan Tai County, Section Chief rank's positions are the heads of Bureau and office. Also, among the available positions, like Finance Bureau Chief, Public Security Executive Deputy Chief, Supervision Bureau Chief, are not available to Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing does not has the experience for this post and can only qualify for other offices, like Cultural Affairs, Sports Administration, Agriculture, etc. The career prospects in these bureaus are not good, and Dong Xuebing does not want to go there. He would rather wait and get experience in Public Security than go to those bureaus. The remaining bureaus and offices that have career prospects are too few, let alone he still has to wait until the head is retiring or transfer...

It's too difficult!

It's too difficult even to get a nomination!

Dong Xuebing laughed at himself in his heart, but he does not want to give up his goal of getting Section Chief. He will still try his best!

Xie Huilan took a glance at Dong Xuebing. "What are you thinking?"

After massaging Xie Huilan's shoulders, Dong Xuebing starts to massage her neck. "I can only wait now. I don't believe there will be no changes to Yan Tai County's Section Chiefs staff in the coming months. Maybe one of them might request for early retirement due to medical reasons, or get promoted to the City Government."

"Haha... I didn't know that you are so optimistic."

Dong Xuebing rolled his eyes. He is not optimistic now. He wishes something bad, like accidents, sudden illnesses, etc. to happen to those Section Chiefs, so they will vacant their positions. He wants the nomination as soon as possible before Xiang Daofa got him into a trap. No one knows what will happen in the future, and accidents might happen.

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Chapter 283 – Something happened to the Japanese team!

Next day.

Noon. County's Party guest house.

The Japanese team from the Japanese MNC had arrived. The team consists of five to six people in two black Toyota Reiz. The County's Party Secretary Xiang Daofa had gone to receive the delegation outside with his men, like Deputy Party Secretary Cao Xupeng, Investment Promotion Agency Chief Meng Xianglin, Investment Promotion Agency Deputy Chief Lui Dafa, etc. Everyone can tell how important these Japanese delegations are to Xiang Daofa from the number of leaders there to receive them. It's almost as if the City Government's leaders are there for inspection. Dong Xuebing stood at a distance and shook his head. Some reporters were there to cover this story, and Dong Xuebing felt Xiang Daofa is putting on a show. Since Dong Xuebing knew what Xiang Daofa is up to yesterday, he was disgusted by this task!

"I represent Yan Tai County to welcome all of you." Xiang Daofa said.

The translator replied in two languages. "This is Party Secretary Xiang, and this is Mr. Sakamoto."

"Nice to meet you, Secretary Xiang."

Sakamoto smiles as he shook hands with Xiang Daofa. Click... click... the reporters took pictures of them, and it should be this evening County's newspaper headlines.

Dong Xuebing was not in the mood to listen to them and turned to a staff from the County Committee office. "Where is Mayor Xie?"

That young man replied softly. "The Mayor is attending a meeting, and she is not here."

Dong Xuebing smacked his lips. Getting investments for the County should be the job of the County Government and has got nothing to do with the Party Committee. Did you all purposely don't invite Sister Xie because you all are scared she will get the credit? All of you are too much and had overstepped your boundaries! Instead, Sister Xie had still reminded Dong Xuebing to protect the delegation's safety as this is for the good of the County. Sister Xie had not even thought of creating problems despite Xiang Daofa's pettiness. This is the difference between someone who had worked as a leader with the Central Government. The way they do things is too different!

After a while, everyone started to walk towards the building for lunch.

"Chief Dong." Someone called.

Dong Xuebing turns around and saw a middle-aged man in his fifties. "Are you Chief Meng?"

Meng Xianglin nodded and said. "The Japanese team's first stop will be Wu Tian Village, and the possibility of them investing there is high. You must make sure everything is in order and send two officers to accompany them to prevent any accidents. You must leave a good impression with the delegations."

Dong Xuebing replied nonchalantly. "I know."

Meng Xianglin frowned from Dong Xuebing's response. "Chief Dong, you must pay attention to this matter."

Hmph! Are you done? Dong Xuebing replied. "I know even without you telling me this." You want me to pay attention to this?! Even if everything goes smoothly, Xie Huilan will not get any credit, and Xiang Daofa, who will be getting all the credit, will not remember me. He will still be finding fault with me. If Dong Xuebing messes up the Japanese site visits, he will have to bear full responsibility. How can Dong Xuebing treat this task with importance?

Meng Xianglin suppressed his anger and said. "I will not remind you anymore. If anything happens, don't blame me for not telling you this. This responsibility is too big for you to bear!" He turned and walked away. Meng Xianglin is one rank higher than Dong Xuebing and is the person-in-charge of this investment site visit. He had already treated Dong Xuebing as his subordinate.

Dong Xuebing was furious. You are from the Investment Promotion Agency! Who are you to tell me off?!

This site visit is very important to Meng Xianglin. This visit is more important than any other site visits as the invested amount is significant, and it is a Japanese MNC. It will change the economic outlook of Yan Tai County. If he successfully gets this MNC to set up their electronic plant there, he might get promoted.

After lunch, Xiang Daofa and the rest of the County leaders left the guest house. Only Meng Xianglin and Lui Dafa remained to entertain the guests.

The leader of the Japanese team, Mr. Sakamoto, is the decision-maker, and he will be deciding if their company will invest in Yan Tai County. That's why Meng Xianglin and his men treated him differently. Mr. Sakamoto also knew the County's leaders needed him, and he can afford to be arrogant. He did not say much, and most of the time, he only nods his head. It was his men who do most of the talking with Meng Xianglin.

After a while, Mr. Sakamoto spoke to his translator in Japanese.

The translator turned and said. "Mr. Sakamoto says it's time to visit the village."

"No problem." Meng Xianglin quickly replied. "We will lead the way."

Lui Dafa quickly went out to arrange for the cars. After a few minutes, the leaders and staff from the Investment Promotion Agency boarded a car and drove towards Wu Tian Village. The Japanese team's two Toyota Reiz followed behind. Although Dong Xuebing is not happy with this assignment, he still did his job. He called the Bureau to send two plainclothes officers to follow the convoy. He called up Hui Tian Police Station to make arrangements.

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

Dong Xuebing answered. "Mum? What is it?"

"Have you taken your lunch?" Luan Xiaoping asked.

"Yes. I had just eaten."

"Ok. If you are free this evening, come over to my place."

"You need me for something?" Dong Xuebing thought for a while and said. "I can go over now since I do not have any work this afternoon. Are you at your school's quarters?"

"Yes."

"Alright. Wait for me."

"It's not important, and you don't need to rush over."

Dong Xuebing did not return to the Bureau. He went to a supermarket to buy some health supplements before driving over to the County First Middle School's staff quarters.

"Mum, I'm here."

Luan Xiaoping opened the door and saw her son carrying a shopping bag. She grumbled. "Why are you buying all these things for me?"

"Just take it. It's good for your body." Dong Xuebing entered the apartment.

"I can't finish all these even if I drink it every day. You are wasting your money." Luan Xiaoping took the bag from Dong Xuebing and points to the coffee table. "I had just made tea." Although Luan Xiaoping scolded her son, she is feeling happy in her heart. Every time Dong Xuebing visits her, he will buy health supplements for her.

Dong Xuebing took a sip of tea. "Mum, what is it?"

"Wait a while." Luan Xiaoping returned to her room and came out with a sweater.

Dong Xuebing smiled. "You bought this for me?"

Luan Xiaoping gave him a stare. "I knitted this for you. Try it on."

"Ah... why did you waste so much effort on it? You can just buy one outside. You are tiring yourself." In the past, they are poor, and Dong Xuebing's mother knitted all his winter clothes. Sometimes, she started knitting since summer whenever she has time, and it took months before she completed it. Now, they have money, and they don't need to knit sweaters themselves. "You have high blood pressure... you..."

Luan Xiaoping ignored Dong Xuebing and raised the sweater. "Go and try it to see if it fits. I will amend it if it doesn't fit."

Dong Xuebing felt warmed and took off his coat to wear the sweater. "How is it?"

"It's quite fitting, but the sleeves are a bit long."

Dong Xuebing replied. "It's fine. I can just pull it up."

Luan Xiaoping touched the sweater and nodded. "Ok. It's cold now and just leave it on. This should be warmer than your leather jacket."

The sweater is grey in color, and despite not having any complicated patterns, it was still fitting. Dong Xuebing likes it a lot as he looks at himself in the mirror. "Thank you, Mum."

Luan Xiaoping smiled. "If you like it, I will knit a scarf for you tomorrow."

"No... don't." Dong Xuebing quickly said. "It's too tiring."

Luan Xiaoping grumbled. "If you care about me, stop doing all those dangerous missions. I still have not scolded you for disappearing for so many days." She was scared out of her wits and cried numerous times when Dong Xuebing went undercover.

"Mum, let's not talk about that again. I'm sorry." Dong Xuebing laughed and massaged his mother's shoulders.

Luan Xiaoping patted her son's hand. "Alright. I know you are busy. Go back to work."

"Do you have lessons this afternoon? I can send you to school."

"The school is within walking distance. What's there to send?"

In the end, Dong Xuebing still sent his mother to her school and left after seeing his mother entered the school's compound.

Evening.

Dong Xuebing returned to the Bureau's Family Quarters and called the two officers. The site visit in the afternoon had proceeded smoothly, and there were no accidents.

That's right. This is China and not the Middle East. What can go wrong?

After putting down his phone, Dong Xuebing went to take a shower. He thought about how he is going to get nominated for promotion when his phone rang. Dong Xuebing frowned and got out of the bathroom to answer.

"Hello, who's that?"

"Chief Dong, I'm from the traffic department. The higher-ups told me to call you for matters regarding the site visit team."

Dong Xuebing frowned. "What happened to the delegations?"

The other party said. "I am at an accident scene now. One of their Toyota Reiz had gotten into an accident."

"Is anyone hurt?" Dong Xuebing tensed up.

"The site visit team is fine, and their car only has some scratches on their headlight. The other car had a dent on the back. But the Citroën's driver had a scuffle with the people from the site visit team. We had just separated them. How should we settle this?"

"Where is the location? I will go over now!"

"We are near the petrol station near the west exit..."

After that, Traffic Police told Dong Xuebing the location, Dong Xuebing quickly dried himself and to go out.

At this time, Dong Xuebing's phone rang again. It's Meng Xianglin. "Chief Dong, do you know that the delegates had gotten into a traffic accident? Go and settle it now!"

Damn! Since when you had become my superior?

Dong Xuebing did not even say a word and hung up.

Meng Xianglin was stunned and furious by Dong Xuebing's action.

Dong Xuebing quickly got dressed and drove to the accident scene. It's not far from his home, and he reached within ten minutes. From a distance, he saw a Toyota Reiz and a Citroën parked by the roadside. A few Traffic Police were directing traffic, and two police cars had their police lights on. There was a fight between the drivers after all, and the Traffic Police had to handover this case to the Police officers.

"What happened?" Dong Xuebing walks over.

A Police officer was speaking to someone and quickly run over. "Chief Dong.

A young man was sitting on the ground beside the Citroën, and his mouth was bleeding. He also has a bruise on his eye, and a woman, who might be his wife, is beside him, and she has a handprint on her face. Mr. Sakamoto was sitting in the Toyota Reiz with his eyes closed. He did not even get out of the vehicle. Two members of the Japanese team are standing outside with their arms folded. Other than some dirt on their clothes, they do not have any visible injuries.

Dong Xuebing frowned. "Who is at fault?"

The Police Officer looked over at the Japanese team and replied softly. "It's those Japanese faults. Witnesses are saying that Toyota had gone against the traffic when they made a turn and collided with that Citroën. You should know that Japan's traffic regulations are different from us, and they are right-hand drive. Maybe they are still not used to our traffic." It's hard to change habits.

"That driver does not have our driving license?"

"I had seen his driving license, but it had expired many years ago."

"Chinese?"

"I think so."

"What about the fight?" Dong Xuebing asked. "Who started the fight?"

The Police officer hesitated for a second and replied. "The Japanese claimed it was the other party who started the fight, but passersby and the Citroën driver and his wife said it was the Japanese who hit them first."

Dong Xuebing frowned. He knew it was not the young couple who started the fight. There are four men in the Toyota, and the Citroën driver is only with his wife. Why would he start the fight? But it's not easy to settle this issue. It would not be good for Yan Tai County's image if he brought the Japanese back into custody. But if he doesn't do anything to them, how are they going to answer to the residents?

A man in a suit walks over impatiently. "Why is this issue not settled yet?"

The Officer told Dong Xuebing softly. "This is the driver, and he had participated in the fight."

Dong Xuebing glanced at that driver.

"Our boss is asking if we can leave now." The driver looks at Dong Xuebing and the officers. "We still have lots of things to do! Can you all let us go?!" The driver's Chinese is quite good and should not be Japanese.

The Officer knew this group of men are VIPs of the County, and he immediately replied. "Please wait for a while. We are trying to settle this."

The driver smacked his lips and looked at his watch. "It's been more than ten minutes. Is this your County's efficiency? If you don't know how to settle this, you all can call Party Secretary Xiang. I am saying this again. It's the other party who cut in front of us, and after we collided, that man pushed us and hit us first. We were acting in self-defense and did nothing wrong!"

Dong Xuebing looks at the driver coldly. "This is not up to you to say! You understand?!"

The Officer was also frustrated. "Hey, your driving license had expired, and you are driving without a valid license."

The driver's face changed and walked away.

The Officer grumbled softly, "An ass in a lion skin!"

Dong Xuebing does not like that driver. How can he still be so arrogant after hitting others?

The driver returned to the Toyota and spoke to Mr. Sakamoto in Japanese. "Boss, the Chinese Police are trying to find trouble and is refusing to let us leave." The driver also knew Yan Tai County leaders couldn't wait to kiss their asses, and even if he hit others, nothing will happen to him. That's why he is not worried at all. Although the driver is Chinese, he saved Mr. Sakamoto's wife when he was studying in Japan. Because of that incident, Mr. Sakamoto hired him to be his driver.

Sakamoto frowned when he heard from his driver. To him, this is a minor incident, and the Police should let them go.

Dong Xuebing does not understand what the driver and Sakamoto said, and he walks over to the young couple. "I am from the Public Security Bureau. How are your injuries?"

The young man replied. "Officer, this group of Japanese are too unreasonable. We are traveling in our lane, and they collided into us from the back. When I got out of my car to reason with them, they started hitting us. Look, they also slapped my wife."

Dong Xuebing thought for a second and said. "It's late now, and it's better to settle this privately. How about this? The other party will compensate you some money for your medical fees and damages to your car? Do you think 30,000 RMB is enough?"

The young couple was unwilling to accept it as they were still angry.

Dong Xuebing persuaded them patiently, and the young man replied. "Officer, I will accept this compensation because of you. 30,000 RMB, and I want that driver to apologize to us!"

Dong Xuebing felt this is a reasonable demand and nodded.

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Chapter 284 – Mum was knocked down by a car!

The accident scene.

"Chief Dong, how are we going to settle this?" The Officers waited for Dong Xuebing's instruction.

Dong Xuebing walked back from the young couple and said. "That couple agreed to settle this privately for 30,000 RMB and an apology from the driver." He paused for a while and continued. "The County is very concerned about this investment site visit. Let's not talk about the driver driving without a valid license now, and don't record the driver had hit that couple. Just treat this as a normal traffic accident, and after they paid the medical fees and compensations, they can leave." Although Dong Xuebing did not want to let that driver off, he knew he had to.

"I understand."

The Traffic Police walked over to the Toyota and told them what was discussed.

When the driver heard that they need to compensate the couple and apologize to them, their face changed. "I said we are not at fault! What is the meaning of this?"

The other Japanese man, who had hit the couple, was mad too. He shouted something in Japanese and points to the young couple angrily.

The Traffic Officer replied. "I don't know how Japan handles road accidents and fights. But in China, this incident is caused by you all, and you all must take responsibility for it. We had given in by not charging you for driving without a valid license and hitting others. You all only need to apologize and compensate them. If not, this incident will not be settled." The Officer said and looked at the accompanying translator. "Please translate to your boss."

The translator spoke to Sakamoto softly.

Sakamoto looked at them and shouted to his assistant impatiently. "Ka-sei-lu."

The assistant took out 30,000 RMB from a bag and threw it at the Traffic Officer. The Japanese were willing to pay the compensation because they knew they are in the wrong. But when the Traffic Officer asked the ones who hit the couple to apologize, he was shouted at. One of the Japanese men started shouting in Japanese and gesturing towards the couple.

The driver shouted. "We will not apologize! They started scolding us when they alight from their car! They should be the ones apologizing to us!"

Dong Xuebing is furious. "Do you all want to settle this peacefully?" If they were ordinary folks, the Traffic Officer would have brought them back to the station. Dong Xuebing had already sided with the site visit team, and they are still not satisfied?

The driver exclaimed. "I think you are finding trouble with us! You want us to apologize?! Then you should talk to our boss's lawyer!" He shouted and entered the driver seat of the Toyota to start the engine.

The young couple immediately blocks the car. "F*k! Don't think of leaving if you all don't apologize!"

The Traffic Officer was also mad. "Chief Dong, this group of Japanese is not listening!"

Dong Xuebing looks at Toyota coldly. He was also furious by their actions.

When both sides were still in a standoff, Dong Xuebing's phone rang. He looks at the number, and it's calling from the Party Committee.

"Hello! I am Xiang Daofa!" The County Party Secretary shouted over the phone.

Dong Xuebing replied. "Secretary Xiang, how can I help you?"

"Why is the traffic accident not settle yet?! Let them go now!"

"Secretary Xiang, we have confirmed that the Japanese team had caused the accident. They had beaten up the other party, and the driver is driving without a valid driving license. We are trying to handle the situation, and the couple who were beaten up wants an apology from them. But they..."

"Don't tell me all this! Just release them immediately!"

Dong Xuebing's eyes twitched. "Then what am I going to tell the couple?"

"That is your job! The investment site visit team is the most important now!" Xiang Daofa slammed the phone down.

After getting scolded, Dong Xuebing felt like throwing down everything and leave. How can this group of Japanese cause an accident, beat up others, and don't apologize for their actions? I still have to let them go?! Are we not going to take care of Yan Tai County's residents because of these Japanese? Dong Xuebing is getting pissed by how Xiang Daofa does things. This investment should be a win-win situation for both parties. But now, he is worshiping this group of Japanese like his grandfather!

Screech! An Investment Promotion Agency car arrived.

Meng Xianglin alighted from the vehicle. He is furious when he saw the Japanese team were still there, and the young couple is still blocking the car. He quickly ran over to the Toyota and told the people inside. "Mr. Sakamoto. Sorry for the trouble. I will settle it now."

The translator translated what Meng Xianglin said to Sakamoto.

Sakamoto nodded and said something.

The translator told Meng Xianglin. "Mr. Sakamoto is very unhappy with Yan Tai County's efficiency."

Meng Xianglin's face changed and is panicking in his heart.

The Toyota driver said. "My Boss has a dinner appointment with his friend. Can you all hurry up? We are already late!"

"Yes. We will settle it now! Give me five minutes."

Meng Xianglin walks over to Dong Xuebing angrily. "Why is this not settled yet?"

"Hah, Chief Meng, you should be asking them and not me." Dong Xuebing replied.

The Traffic Officer explained the situation to Meng Xianglin. All the officers at the scene understood that it's not that they do not want to settle this minor traffic accident. It's the group of Japanese that's too much. They knew Yan Tai County want their investment and become arrogant. If this had happened in Japan, they would never behave this way.

Meng Xianglin listened to the Officer and felt the Japanese site visit team had done nothing wrong. He felt the Public Security is making a fuss out of nothing, and did not think of the bigger picture. He did not even look at Dong Xuebing and walked over to the couple to threaten them. "Do you all know what you all are doing?! Ah?! They are the site visit team from an overseas MNC! They are guests invited by the Party Committee! Are you all trying to disgrace our County?! Get lost! Are you all going to take responsibility you all mess up this investment?!"

The young man retorted. "Their car had knocked into us, and we were beaten up by them! Why is it our fault?!"

Meng Xianglin stared at the young man. "Didn't they compensate you with a sum of money?! What more do you want?! Are you trying to blackmail them?! If you all are unhappy, go and speak to the Public Security!"

The few Traffic Officers looked at each other angrily.

Dong Xuebing frowned. This Meng Xianglin is abusing his authority to help outsiders!

Meng Xianglin knows he can scare these commoners by mentioning the Public Security Bureau. He is implying that if the couple continues to block the car, they will be arrested. The young couple can tell that the people from the Government are siding with those Japanese and will not help them. They do not want to enter the Police station, and they might be locked up. In the end, the young couple left the scene angrily. Before the young man drives off, he glared at Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing was the one who agreed to let the other party apologize to him.

Dong Xuebing and the other officers at the scene were frustrated.

Meng Xianglin was relieved and walked over to the Toyota with a smile. He spoke to them for a while before Sakamoto waved him off. The driver gave Dong Xuebing a side glance and drove off.

The Traffic Officer does not care about Meng Xianglin. He only knows Chief Dong is his direct superior, and when he saw the driver driving off, he shouted. "Why are you still driving?! Your license is..."

Meng Xianglin stared at that Traffic Officer. "Enough!"

The Toyota driver ignored the Traffic Officer's shouts and stepped on the accelerator.

An Officer looks at Dong Xuebing. "Chief Dong."

"The leader said we must think of the bigger picture!" Dong Xuebing does not want to remain there. "Let's go!"

Meng Xianglin looks at Dong Xuebing's back as the latter left. He is furious with Dong Xuebing as he felt the investment is more important than this accident.

Public Security Bureau Family Quarters.

Dong Xuebing threw his bag on the sofa when he reached home. He cannot stand the way Xiang Daofa and his men do things. Although Dong Xuebing knows many government officials place benefits and interests before their morals, residents, and even family and friends, but he can never do that. That's why he got more furious when he thinks about what happened.

If it was someone who blocked the Japanese team cars and asks for 'toll fees,' Dong Xuebing will be the first one to rush forward to handle the situation. He does not want to let the Japanese have a bad impression of the County. But what happened earlier is different. It's the Japanese who are driving without a valid license and even hit others after they got into an accident. How can we still protect those Japanese in this situation? Do we have to sacrifice our residents to please them? Are the Japanese going to have a good impression of our County by doing this?

Bullshit!

The more you kiss their ass, the more they look down on you!

Dong Xuebing had become a scapegoat today. He had promised the young couple to get an apology from the Japanese, and they should think that they had been lied to by him. The Japanese team will also hate him and think that he is finding trouble with them. Xiang Daofa and Meng Xianglin should also hate him. In the end, Dong Xuebing is the one taking all the blame!

I am taking all the blame, and you all are getting all the credits?!

WTF?!

Dong Xuebing smoked a cigarette and called Liang Chengpeng. "Hello, Chief Liang. I think I am not suitable for the task of protecting the site visit team. Can you assign someone else for this task?" Although Liang Chengpeng is standing on Xiang Daofa's faction, he is still on good terms with Dong Xuebing and has an upright character.

"What happened?"

"Nothing. It's just..."

Liang Chengpeng had heard of what happened and sighed. "Chief Dong, you had agreed to take on this task, and it's not your character to give up halfway." Liang Chengpeng persuaded Dong Xuebing and kept emphasizing to think of the big picture.

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing threw his phone on the table.

Big picture, my ass! In the end, everything is for Xiang Daofa's credit!

Suddenly, someone opened the door from outside. Luan Xiaoping entered the apartment and saw her son sitting on the sofa angrily. She quickly changed into slippers and asked. "What happened? Are you not happy at work? You were still fine this afternoon."

Dong Xuebing smacked his lips and said. "Don't talk about it."

Luan Xiaoping looks at her son. "You... since young, you took everything to heart. Just stop thinking about those unhappy things, and everything will be over after a good sleep."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Oh, why are you here?"

Luan Xiaoping smiled and took out a magazine from her bag. "My school's Teacher Liu has this magazine, and there are a few nice scarfs on it. I am thinking of knitting a scarf for you, and it should be ready within a month." She sat on the sofa and showed her son the magazine. "Which design do you like? I will buy the yarn tomorrow."

Dong Xuebing replied. "Didn't I tell you not to tire yourself? I can just buy one off the shelves."

"How can the ones you bought from outside be the same as the one I knit? All those scarfs selling outside are using low-quality yarn."

"It's the same as long as the scarf can keep me warm. You don't need to waste your time."

Luan Xiaoping replied with an angry expression. "Hurry up and choose a design! I have nothing to do at home also."

Dong Xuebing did not want to argue with his mother and chose a simple design from the magazine. It should be easier to knit with a simple design. "I want this design."

Luan Xiaoping looked at the picture and nodded, before folding the corner of the page.

"... alright... it's late, and you should go to sleep. I will go back now."

Dong Xuebing looks at the time. "It's late now. Just sleep here tonight, or I can send you back."

"What's there to send? I know how to get back myself." Luan Xiaoping laughed. "The shops are still open now, and I want to pick a good yarn for your scarf."

Dong Xuebing laughed and held his mother's shoulder. "Mum, your son, is also a multi-millionaire now, and it's not that we cannot afford it. I don't want you to tire yourself, and I will be worried if you get a stroke because of overworked. If you want to knit a scarf, just knit it. But don't rush yourself. I can wear a scarf next winter."

Luan Xiaoping patted Dong Xuebing's hand. "Haha... I know what to do. Don't worry."

"Fine... fine... I will let you win."

"I am your mother, and I know more than you." Luan Xiaoping nagged at her son a while more before leaving. Dong Xuebing wanted to send her back, but Luan Xiaoping refused. She knows Dong Xuebing is not in a good mood and wants him to have a good rest.

After Dong Xuebing's mother's visit, his mood got better.

Dong Xuebing did not think of the incident and went to bed.

Half an hour...

One hour...

In the middle of the night, Dong Xuebing's phone rang.

Dong Xuebing woke up and looked at the time. It's already 9.30 pm. He wondered who is calling him at this hour and it's an unknown number. "Hello, who is this?"

"Chief Dong, I'm from the Traffic Department."

Traffic Officers again? Dong Xuebing sat up and asked. "What is it?"

"We are now at the hospital. Your..." The Officer sounded worried. "Your mother was knocked down by a car."

"What?!" Dong Xuebing jumped off the bed. "What did you say?"

"Your mother was knocked down by a car and is now at County's People Hospital."

Dong Xuebing shouted angrily. "When did it happen? Why didn't you all report to me earlier?"

"The accident happened about 20 minutes ago. Your mother had met an accident on the road south of the Shopping mall. She had fainted when we reached there, and we don't know her identity. It was until we found her identity card at the hospital, and we realized she is your mother. This..." almost everyone from Hui Tian Police Station knows Luan Xiaoping is Chief Dong's mother. But in the County Public Security, not many officers know who she is.

Dong Xuebing's face turned pale.

Dong Xuebing had only a few minutes of BACK left and cannot return to 20 minutes ago!

"How is her condition? Is she in danger?"

"No. She might have injured her hands and waist, but the Doctor says she is fine. They are still checking if she has any fractures."

"Is my mother awake?"

"She just woke up. She asked you not to worry, and she is fine."

Fine?! How can someone be fine after getting knocked down by a car?! Dong Xuebing shouted. "Wait for me! I will go over now!" He threw his phone aside and quickly got dress before rushing out. He sped to People Hospital!

Second floor.

Luan Xiaoping is on the drip in the ward.

Dong Xuebing barged into the ward. "Mum! Are you ok?!"

Luan Xiaoping replied. "Didn't I say I am fine? It was just a slight bump." The two Traffic Officers in the ward exchanged looks and waited outside.

Dong Xuebing gritted his teeth. "You can still say you are fine in this state?! Are your hands still painful?"

"Haha... It's not painful now." Luan Xiaoping continued. "My waist is also fine. Go home and sleep."

Dong Xuebing is furious. "How can I still sleep now?" He sat on the bed and looked at his mother's bandaged hand. He almost cried. "I told you not to buy the yarn so late at night... you..."

At this time, a doctor entered the ward. "Chief Dong."

Dong Xuebing asked. "Doctor, how is my mother's condition? Are the results of her checks out?"

The Doctor took out an X-ray and said. "She is fine. From the X-ray, we cannot see any fractures. But her blood pressure and heart rate are not very stable now because of the shock. We are putting her on the drip, and I suggest for her to receive treatment in the hospital for at least a week to control her blood pressure."

Dong Xuebing was relieved to hear that.

Luan Xiaoping laughed. "Didn't I say I am fine? You can rest assured now."

Dong Xuebing's eyes turned red as he held his mother's hand. "Have a good rest, and let me handle the rest!" He stood up and walked out of the ward. The moment the door closed behind him, Dong Xuebing's face changed, and he looked at the two Traffic Officers. "Where is the driver?!"

"... he escaped."

"Check the CCTVs! I want to find him!"

Translator's notes: No need to guess. It must be the same driver, and Dong Xuebing is going to explode!

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Chapter 285 – Disappointment!

Hit and run accident...

The victim is Chief Dong's mother...

The Traffic Department does not need to wait for any instructions from Dong Xuebing and had started investigations. Although it's already after working hours, the Traffic Officers still managed to contact the person-in-charge of the CCTV to get the recordings of the roads around the shopping mall at the time of the accident. This is not Beijing, and the cameras did not cover all the roads. The road where the accident occurred is not the main road, and there are no CCTVs there. The Traffic Department can only check the footage of nearby roads and check all the cars passing through the area. They also assigned a few officers to collect evidence at the scene and look out for witnesses.

Ring, ring, ring... Dong Xuebing's phone in his pocket rang.

Dong Xuebing answered. "Chief Liang."

"... How's your mother?" Liang Chengpeng asked.

"Her condition is stabilized for now and is on the drip."

"Good. Don't be anxious. I had already increased the manpower to investigate this case, and I believe we will get some clues very soon." Liang Chengpeng is concerned about this case and immediately calls for investigation when he heard about it. He even ordered to seal the junction for investigation. Dong Xuebing had offended many people and is working for Public Security. Liang Chengpeng does not rule out the possibility of revenge, and he must find the culprit at all costs!

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing returns to the ward and saw Luan Xiaoping on the bed. He walked over and held her hand. "Why are you still awake?"

Luan Xiaoping replied. "I can't sleep. Have you all found the driver?"

Dong Xuebing replied angrily. "Not yet. Mum, can you tell me what happened?"

Luan Xiaoping thought for a while and sighed. "After leaving your apartment, I went to the shopping mall to buy yarn. I should have left the mall earlier, but I met a student's parent and chatted with her. It was after 8 pm. after I bought the yarn, and I walked along the road towards the west to catch a bus back. When I was about to cross that side road, a car appeared behind me. I did not expect that car to hit me because the car is traveling at a very slow speed. But when I reached the junction of that side road and the main road, the car behind me passed me and turned right."

Dong Xuebing asked. "Did he knock into you heads on?"

"It's not knocking into me heads on. The back of the car brushed against me."

"How did the back of the car brush against you?"

"I did not notice that car. I saw the traffic lights are about to change and I ran faster to cross the road. But the car behind me also sped up to turn and brushed against my hand and made me fall." Luan Xiaoping thinks back on the accident. "That car did not stop, and I did not see the license plate because of the trees and bushes."

Dong Xuebing paused for a second and asked. "Do you think that car had knocked into you on purpose?"

"No." Luan Xiaoping shook her head. "It should be an accident."

"Accident? If it is an accident, why didn't the driver stop the car after knocking into someone? He didn't even alight from the car." Dong Xuebing was also worried that this incident might be an act of revenge against him. "What color is that car?"

"I remember it should... be black."

"Do you know the brand of the car?"

"I don't know and didn't see it."

After understanding how the accident happens, Dong Xuebing felt it should not be an act of revenge. If the driver wanted to knock his mother, he should have hit her heads on, and not hitting her with the back of the car while turning. But even if it is an accident, Dong Xuebing was still furious. How can the driver drive off after hitting someone? Luckily Dong Xuebing's mother is not seriously injured. If she was left bleeding and the driver did not call for an ambulance, his mother might die!

F*k!

You just wait!

Dong Xuebing left the hospital and drove to the County's Public Security Bureau.

Most of the offices in the Bureau were dark as it's after office hours, and only a few rooms were still brightly lit. Dong Xuebing walked up the stairs to the Command Center. He opened the door and saw a Deputy Office Director and a few officers working seriously inside. Chief Liang Chengpeng was also there. All of them were staring at a few CCTV footage on a monitor.

"Chief Liang." Dong Xuebing walks over.

Liang Chengpeng turned. "Chief Dong, you are just in time."

"The car had been found?" Dong Xuebing brightens up. "What car is it?"

An officer replied. "From the tire marks and witnesses' description, there are three cars that fit the description. We checked the cars, and from the CCTV footage, we narrowed down to one car." He points to the monitor. "Here. This is the car." It was a CCTV footage of a black car passing a junction, and the make of that car is a Toyota Reiz.

Toyota? Dong Xuebing was stunned.

"This is the number plate." The officer enlarged the picture to show the license plate number.

Dong Xuebing was furious. It is those Japanese delegations' car!

"Can we confirm this is the car involved in the hit and run accident?" Liang Chengpeng asked.

The officer replied. "It should be this car that had knocked into someone."

The officer played another clearer footage, and they can see the driver. It's the same driver that had got into an accident and beat up the driver of the other car. Dong Xuebing clenched his fist. This group of bastards! I still have not settled the score for what happened in the evening, and now you knock my mother down? The Traffic Officer had warned him not to drive with an expired driving license, and he ignored the warnings. He continued to drive and even got involved in a hit and run accident! This is a blatant disregard of the law!

Dong Xuebing turned and was about to go off.

"Xiao Dong. Come back!" Liang Chengpeng stopped him. "Calm down."

Dong Xuebing turns and looks at Liang Chengpeng. "How am I going to remain calm?! My mother was almost killed!"

"What can you do even if you go there? Arrest and bring him back? Your mother is not seriously injured, and the driver can only be sentenced to a minimum of three years and up to a maximum of seven years when the victim is seriously injured or dead. But don't worry. We will not let him off." Liang Chengpeng immediately ordered the officer beside him. "Go to the hotel where the Japanese site visit team is staying and check their vehicle. We must confirm it is that Toyota that got into an accident."

"Yes, Sir." The Officers replied.

Dong Xuebing suppressed his anger. "Chief Liang!"

"Wait for the investigation with me here."

"The facts are all pointing to them. What's the point of waiting here?"

Liang Chengpeng is worried Dong Xuebing will be rash. "What if we got the wrong vehicle? Don't be anxious. Officers will let us know the result very soon!"

Liang Chengpeng knows the seriousness of this incident. This incident is different from the minor traffic accident in the evenings. Driving off after knocking someone down is no longer a civil dispute. It is chargeable in courts, and the people involved in the family member of one of the County's Government leaders and the Japanese site visit team. These made this incident more sensitive, and to be safe, Liang Chengpeng called Party Secretary Xiang Daofa to inform him.

Xiang Daofa frowned after he heard from Liang Chengpeng. He grumbled in his heart. Why must Dong Xuebing get involved in everything? This is the critical period for the County to get the investment, and nothing must go wrong! He thought for a while and called Meng Xianglin. He ordered Meng Xianglin to go to the hotel immediately to handle this incident.

Meng Xianglin heard of what happened and immediately called the Japanese team.

Hotel.

Third floor, room 3012.

The translator hung up his phone and said in Japanese. "Mr. Sakamoto. Investment Promotion Agency Chief Meng had called to inform us that the Police are on their way here. He said our car is involved in a traffic accident." The translator told Sakamoto what he heard over the phone and asked worryingly. "Is it at that junction on our way back from the restaurant one hour ago?"

Sakamoto's face changed. "What happened?"

Sakamoto's assistant and his men look at each other, and the driver starts to get nervous.

After a long pause, Sakamoto's assistant replied. "When we passed a junction earlier, I heard and felt the car knocked onto something."

Sakamoto also heard it. They had finished dinner with a few friends, and on their way back to the hotel, he heard the car knocked onto something. But Sakamoto was on the phone with his company's headquarters and did not think much of it. After he hangs up, he asked the driver what that sound was. The driver he trusted told him that the car had brushed against the road curb.

Sakamoto's assistant and the translator did not see anything as they were not focusing on the roads at that time. They did turn and look out of the windows after they heard the bang, but they can only see trees and bushes. That's why they thought nothing of it.

Only the driver saw everything. When he was making the turn, he saw a middle-aged woman and heard the bang from the back of the car. His heart skipped a beat, and from the side mirror, he saw he had knocked that woman down. But she was not bleeding, and he was relieved. He dares not stop the car as he is afraid to let Mr. Sakamoto know that he got into another accident and continued their way without stopping.

"Zhang Zhifeng." Everyone looks at the driver.

The driver, Zhang Zhifeng, pretended to be calm. "I did not notice anything or saw anyone."

Even when Sakamoto trusted Zhang Zhifeng a lot, he is unhappy to know that he had got into two accidents in an evening.

Zhang Zhifeng felt uneasy and tried to push the blame. "Mr. Sakamoto. In China, there is a scam, also known as a fake accident. Drivers here will have to bear most of the responsibility in an accident with another pedestrian, and many conmen will pretend to be knockdown by cars to swindle compensations. We had been traveling smoothly earlier, and a pedestrian knocked into the back of our car. I think it is a fake accident."

Sakamoto curiously asked. "There are such things in China?"

The translator nodded. "Yes, and it is very common."

"How is the victim?" Sakamoto asked. "How badly hurt is the victim?"

The translator replied. "Chief Meng said the victim suffered from minor injuries and is fine."

The Police arrived at the hotel, and some of them went straight to the carpark. They found the Toyota and saw the scratches at the rear portion of the car. A few of the officers went up to room 3012 to interview those Japanese. By right, the driver and passengers must be brought back to the station for questioning. But these people have special privileges, and the officers can only interview them at the hotel.

Such investigations are slightly troublesome, and even after twenty minutes, the statement recordings were still ongoing.

Sakamoto looked at his watch and grumbled impatiently. "Why is it not completed yet?"

The driver Zhang Zhifeng was no longer nervous as the person he knocked had not suffered any serious injuries, and nothing will happen to him. He looked at the few Traffic Officers and said. "I already said I did not see anyone, and that's why I continue driving. Also, she is the one who knocked into the car herself. She must be trying to defraud compensations from us. You all should investigate that woman! She is not seriously injured, right? Do you all need to waste your time on this? Mr. Sakamoto needs to rest!"

"Swindle compensations?" A Traffic Officer got mad. "Try saying that again?!"

Another older Officer gave Zhang Zhifeng a stare. "She is a family member of our Public Security Bureau's Leader! She is the mother of Chief Dong! Swindle your money? She does not need to do that!" This driver's tone had made all the Officers mad, and they can't wait to bring him back to the station. Chief Dong's mother wants to swindle your money? Everyone in the Bureau knows Chief Dong is rich. Just look at his Mercedes MPV. He can afford to drive a car that cost over a million, do you think he will want your few hundred or thousand?

Chief Dong's mother? Zhang Zhifeng was stunned. He had knocked down an immediate family member of a Public Security Leader.

Just when the Officers were arguing with Zhang Zhifeng, Meng Xianglin arrived.

"Why are you all shouting?!" Meng Xianglin looks at the officers. "Watch your working attitude!"

This group of Public Security Officers is not Meng Xianglin's subordinates. Still, they knew he is overseeing the investment site visit and is close to Party Secretary Xiang. That's why they stopped arguing. Meng Xianglin scolding the Public Security Officers was an act to show the Japanese. He does not want the Japanese to have a bad impression of Yan Tai County.

Meng Xianglin asked the officers. "What is the outcome of the investigation?"

"They had knocked someone, and we confirmed it from the marks on their car." An officer replied.

Zhang Zhifeng argued. "I had told you all that we had not knocked into that woman. She is the one who knocked onto our car!"

Meng Xianglin looks at Sakamoto. "Mr. Sakamoto, this..." He wants to know what Sakamoto is thinking. If Sakamoto does not say anything, he will let the Police handle this incident. But if Sakamoto wants to protect his driver, then...

Sakamoto looked at Meng Xianglin and said a string of sentences in Japanese.

The translator said. "Mr. Sakamoto says he is willing to compensate that woman's medical fees, and that will be the end of this incident. They had not seen that woman, and it's not entirely their fault."

The Officers' face changed. Driving off after hitting someone is not considered your fault?!

Meng Xianglin continued talking to Sakamoto for a while.

After a while, Sakamoto's translator said. "Mr. Sakamoto says he wants to rest now. You can speak to him tomorrow."

Meng Xianglin saw Sakamoto is getting impatient and said. "Alright. We will not bother you anymore and will settle this incident." He turns to the Public Security Officers. "You all can leave now."

The officers were stunned. "Leave?"

The investigation is not over, and we still have not arrested the driver. Leave?

Meng Xianglin can't be bothered to speak to the officers and went out to call Xiang Daofa. "Hello, Secretary Xiang. I had found out what happened. The site visit team had knocked someone, but further investigations are needed for the cause of the accident. Mr. Sakamoto and his men say it was Chief Dong's mother knocking herself onto their car. But they are willing to compensate her a sum of money. I can tell Mr. Sakamoto valued that driver a lot, and they should have a close relationship. That's why I stopped the Public Security Officers to stop their investigations. Do you think we should downplay this incident? Anyway, Dong Xuebing's mother is not seriously injured, and if she pursues the matter, I'm afraid Mr. Sakamoto might..." Meng Xianglin does not like Dong Xuebing at all, and compared to Mr. Sakamoto, who could help him get political points, of course, he will side with the latter.

Xiang Daofa replied coldly. "I know."

After a while, Xiang Daofa called Liang Chengpeng.

"Downplay the incident and handle it like a civil dispute." Xiang Daofa instructed.

Liang Chengpeng was stunned for a second. "What about the driver? He was driving without a license! Furthermore, he drove off after hitting someone!"

"The other party says they do not know they had hit someone and they had not driven off purposely. Just let it like this." Xiang Daofa continued. "Alright. You must settle this as soon as possible, and pacify Dong Xuebing and his mother. They must look at the bigger picture and not blow up this matter. This is all for the County's development."

Du... du... du... the line was cut.

Liang Chengpeng looked at his phone and frowned, as he had not expected this outcome!

Downplay the incident?!

Knocking someone while driving without a license, and driving off after the accident?! How can they downplay this case? Furthermore, the victim is an immediate family member of a Public Security Leader! If Liang Chengpeng do as he was told, how is he going to face Chief Dong? How is he going to face the officers from the Public Security Bureau? Just because those Japanese have the intention to invest in the County, we have to sacrifice our people?! It's like in the accident earlier in the evening, and they must still think of the bigger picture for this incident?! What bigger picture is this?!

Even when Xiang Daofa groomed Liang Chengpeng to his current position, he felt Xiang Daofa had not handled this incident well! No matter how Xiang Daofa dislikes Dong Xuebing, Dong Xuebing had done a lot for the County and had helped him get promoted to Party Secretary. Dong Xuebing was the one who found evidence that brought the former Party Secretary down and helped him get credit for solving the Provincial Museum break-in case. But now, his mother was knocked down by someone, and you disregarded his past contributions and sided with those Japanese?!

You are making others disappointed.

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Chapter 286 – Unable to bear it any longer!

Night. 10 pm.

Liang Chengpeng called Dong Xuebing into an office. "Xiao Dong. Sit down first."

Dong Xuebing stood there without moving. "Chief Liang, have our men confirmed the vehicle?"

"Yes." Liang Chengpeng looks at Dong Xuebing. "It's the Japanese site visit team's Toyota, who had collided with your mother."

Damn! It's them. Dong Xuebing's tempers flared and want to settle this score with them immediately. He told Chief Liang that he is going to the hotel to arrest them, but Liang Chengpeng stopped him. Liang Chengpeng sighed in his heart and told Dong Xuebing what Secretary Xiang said. "Party Secretary Xiang does not want to pursue the responsibility of that driver and wants to downplay this incident. They will compensate for medical expenses."

Dong Xuebing stopped in his tracks. "What?"

"This is for the good of the County. You must think of the bigger picture." Liang Chengpeng replied helplessly.

Dong Xuebing felt ridiculous when he heard this. "Bigger picture? Do you call this good for the County? Chief Liang, I f*king don't understand what this bigger picture is? The residents here should be the bigger picture! Our focus should be on the people in the County! Now, because of a Japanese investment visit team, we have to sacrifice our residents and ignore the law?! You call this the bigger picture? Who's picture is this?! I can't tell whether these are for the County or Party Secretary Xiang's interest!"

"Shut up!" Liang Chengpeng thought to himself. This Xiao Dong is fearless and dares to say anything.

Dong Xuebing continued furiously. "You should know that the Police had given in to them during this afternoon's accident. They got into an accident with another car and still beat up that driver and his wife. We allowed them to compensate 30,000 RMB and released them. Do you know how that driver, who was beaten up, and the onlookers see us?! They are all scolding us in their hearts! Before the Japanese left, we reminded that driver he cannot drive without a license! But they ignored our warnings and knocked someone down later at night! He did not stop to assist and drove off! This is no longer a civil dispute, and it is now a criminal case! He had broken the law! Just because those Japanese are here to invest, they get to enjoy special privileges?! Do we have to let them do as they please?! Are you telling me that they are humans, and our residents in Yan Tai County are not humans?!"

"Xiao Dong, I understand how you feel, but..."

Dong Xuebing replied. "The one who was knocked down by them is my mother! My mother was almost killed there. Chief Liang, I had made significant contributions to the County several times, but what is happening now?! I am incomparable to that Japanese driver?! Just because of an unconfirmed investment, I cannot even uphold the law, and my mother should be hit by a car?!"

Liang Chengpeng also knew this is too ridiculous. But other than sighing, he can't say anything.

Dong Xuebing knew Xiang Daofa dislike him and is trying to stop him from getting his promotion and had been thinking of 'fixing' him all this while. But Dong Xuebing did not expect Xiang Daofa to side with the Japanese so openly and to the extent to ignore the law! This is getting too far! Everyone in Yan Tai County can see Dong Xuebing's contributions to the County, but what does he get in return? Nothing and was still being suppressed by the higher-ups!

Xiang Daofa!

Do you really think I can be bullied like this?!

Liang Chengpeng was afraid Dong Xuebing would take matters into his hands and said. "Ok. Go and accompany your mother at the hospital. I will help you get compensation from them."

Dong Xuebing shouted agitatedly. "Chief Liang, I don't need their compensations!"

"I know. I will get the driver to apologize to your mother in person. What do you think?"

Do you think this will end with an apology? Dong Xuebing is still angry and will not accept this arrangement.

Liang Chengpeng continued patiently. "They are Japanese, and it makes things complicated. If we did not handle this well, many other problems would arise from it. That driver Zhang Zhifeng might be Chinese, but Sakamoto trusts him, and even if we arrest him, Sakamoto will get a lawyer for him. Your mother is not seriously injured, and he will not be charged with a more serious charge. In return, you will get into trouble. Xiao Dong, I am doing this for your own good. It is not worth it."

Yes! It's worth it!

Dong Xuebing is not someone that let others step all over him.

Liang Chengpeng does not know whether if Dong Xuebing will listen to him, but he persuaded him for a while more, before asking him to go.

After leaving the Public Security Bureau, Dong Xuebing drove to the hospital, and his phone rang when he is driving.

It's a call from one of the Officers sent to the hotel. "Hello, Chief Dong, the higher-ups are stopping us from investigating the hit and run case. We are also not allowed to record the driver is driving without a license in the records. This... This is too much. Those Japanese are also not willing to admit their mistakes. They insisted they don't know they had hit your mother! It's so frustrating!"

Dong Xuebing's eyes turned cold. "They refuse to admit?"

"Not only that. They still say... it's your mother who knocked into their car."

Damn! Dong Xuebing got mad again. "What else did they say?"

"That Chief Meng from the Investment Promotion Agency was there too. When he arrived, he scolded all the Public Security Officers. He made it sound like we are making a fuss over a trivial matter. We were just doing our job, and why did it become like it's our fault? Chief Meng is too bias towards those Japanese and sided with them without asking anything! It is like they are right to knock into someone with their car."

"Meng Xianglin?" Dong Xuebing narrowed his eyes.

"Chief Dong, we are now outside of the hotel. What should we do now?" That Officer asked.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Since the higher-ups had given the orders, what else can we do?"

"But..."

This incident had not only disappointed Dong Xuebing. All the Officers in Public Security were disappointed by how Dong Xuebing was treated. Everyone in the Public Security respected and admired Chief Dong. Other than Chief Dong, who else in the whole Province, is willing to risk his life for the people? When the Officers knew Chief Dong's mother was involved in the accident, all of them were furious. Furthermore, Chief Dong's mother is considered part of the Public Security Bureau, and they are not allowed to get justice for her. This unhappiness had spread among the Officers, and those Japanese's attitude had made things worse. The Officers at the hotel could not stand it.

"We will listen to you. Just give the orders!" The Officer replied firmly.

The phone was passed to another Officer. "Chief Dong, do you want us to arrest them?"

Not everyone is afraid of troubles. The few Officers who remained at the hotel had decided. They will not let this case end like this!

Dong Xuebing was touched when he heard the Officers.

"Chief Dong..."

"Just say the word!"

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath. "Standby there!"

"Yes, Sir!"

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing continued his way to the hospital. He still has not decided how to handle this situation. What Chief Liang said was right. Even if the driver were arrested, he would not get a heavy sentence, and instead, the Japanese will call off their site visits. Xiang Daofa will push all the blame to Dong Xuebing, and Xiang Daofa's men, who will benefit from this investment, will be targeting him. Dong Xuebing is still asking himself... Is this worth it?

Hospital ward.

Luan Xiaoping is looking at the night sky through the window. On the floor beside her, there is a bag of yarn covered in blood and dirt.

"Mum." Dong Xuebing entered the ward. "Why are you still awake?"

Luan Xiaoping turns and smiled. "I just woke up and is not sleepy. Oh, has the driver been caught?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "Yes. We know the identity of the driver."

"Ok. You must be tired too. Go back and have a good rest. Let your men go and catch the driver."

"Ok."

Dong Xuebing was relieved to see his mother in good spirits after chatting with her for a while. He asked his mother to go back to sleep while he went to the duty doctor to ask him about his mother's condition. Doctor Wang told him that she is recovering well, and her blood pressure and heart rate had stabilized. All she needs is to have enough rest and maintain a relaxed mental state.

On the other side, a middle-aged man entered the ward.

Luan Xiaoping looks at the visitor. "... You are?"

The middle-aged man replied with a stern face. "I am the Chief of Investment Promotion Agency, Meng Xianglin. I am the overall in-charge of receiving the investment site visit team."

Investment site visit team? Investment Promotion Agency? Luan Xiaoping doesn't know what happened, but she knows the Chief of Investment Promotion Agency is a Section Chief position, and this person is a higher rank than her son. She tried to sit upright. "Chief Meng, please have a seat." She thought Meng Xianglin was there to visit her.

Meng Xianglin replied emotionlessly. "No need. I will leave after saying a few things."

Luan Xiaoping could sense Meng Xianglin's hostility and was confused.

"It's like this. The person who knocks you down is from the Japanese Investment site visit team. They are here to invest in a factory in Yan Tai County, and it is a significant amount. Even our County's Party Secretary and Mayor Xie are very concerned about this." Meng Xianglin saw Luan Xiaoping was getting worried and he continued. "That's why the higher-ups want me to tell you to think of the big picture. Tomorrow, they will send the medical fees over, and that will be the end of this incident. You must also persuade Chief Dong not to do anything that will jeopardize this investment. Everything is for the good of Yan Tai County, and we cannot let this incident affect it. Xiao Luan, you are a teacher and also a Party member. I think you should know what to do."

Luan Xiaoping got a fright. Even the County's Party Secretary and Mayor are concern about this investment?

Meng Xianglin continued. "You should know Chief Dong's temper. The higher-ups are worried he would do something and asked me to talk to you. If this investment is called off because of Chief Dong, it will be bad for his prospect. He cannot afford to bear the responsibility of losing this investment."

Luan Xiaoping turned pale. "Xiao Bing will be held responsible?"

Meng Xianglin was not willing to come and speak to Luan Xiaoping himself. But he had no choice. If Luan Xiaoping and Dong Xuebing refused to stay silent and continued to create trouble, things might get out of hand. That's why Meng Xianglin must have a 'good talk' with Luan Xiaoping. Actually, he is here to scare her and let her know of the consequences. After all, a village woman will not dare to go against the County. "... Do you understand? You did not suffer any serious injuries and just ask for higher compensation from them. Don't get your son into trouble because of you."

Luan Xiaoping panics. "I know... I will speak to Xiao Bing now!"

Meng Xianglin nodded.

Luan Xiaoping was very worried. She did not expect her accident to be so complicated. The person who knocks her is an important investor to the County, and even the Party Secretary is concern about this investment. To her, nothing is more important than her son. She doesn't mind what will happen to her as long as her son is safe. She must not let her son get into trouble because of her. If the County's Party Secretary hates Xiao Bing, then Xiao Bing's future will be gone!

The more Luan Xiaoping thinks, the more anxious she became. Suddenly, her face turns white!

"I will be going off." Meng Xianglin was about to leave the ward.

Suddenly, Luan Xiaoping was in pain, and she is holding to her chest with sweat pouring down her forehead. Beep, beep, beep... the vital signs monitor started a loud alarm. Luan Xiaoping's blood pressure is increasing. 120... 130... 140... 150. Her heart rate is also getting faster. 80... 100... 120... 135... She tried to reach for her Instant-effect Jiuxin Pills, but she fainted on the bed!

Meng Xianglin frowned, as he did not expect Luan Xiaoping to be so timid.

Meng Xianglin stood there for a few seconds and left the ward quickly. He wants to leave the hospital as soon as possible.

All the monitoring devices in the wards are connected to the nurse station. When the alarm sounded, the nurses will be notified. Doctor Wang and a few nurses are running towards the ward, and Dong Xuebing is following behind anxiously. They do not understand why Luan Xiaoping's condition suddenly turns for the worse. Even her heartbeat and blood pressure are worse than the time she was sent to the hospital. It seems to be an acute heart attack.

Mum! Nothing must happen to you!

Dong Xuebing's eyes were all red and did not notice Meng Xianglin when he passed him. All of his focus was on his mother.

Meng Xianglin did not call out to Dong Xuebing as he does not want to be held responsible if Luan Xiaoping dies. He quickly walked to the lift lobby and took the lift down, and left the hospital.

"Mum!"

When they entered the ward, they saw Luan Xiaoping lying on her side motionlessly.

Dong Xuebing grabbed Doctor Wang's arm. "Doctor! Quick! Save my mother!"

Doctor Wang quickly took a glance at Luan Xiaoping's heartbeat and blood pressure before shouting to the nurses. "Quick! To the ER now! Call Director Zhao and Chief Sun!"

Dong Xuebing quickly asked. "What happened to my mother? She was fine a while ago!"

Doctor Wang replied with a serious look. "Her heart attack might have been caused by getting too emotional. I cannot confirm the details, and we need further checks." After giving Dong Xuebing a brief explanation, Doctor Wang ordered a nurse to give Luan Xiaoping an injection and asked the rest to get ready. He then turns to Dong Xuebing. "High blood pressure patients will tend to have heart problems. Although your mother does not have heart problems all these while, ...

Dong Xuebing's face turns pale. "Can you save her?"

"I can only say I will try my best." Doctor Wang did not dare to promise anything.

After the Doctor and nurses pushed Luan Xiaoping out of the ward in a hurry, Dong Xuebing covered his face in his hands and leaned against the wall. His hands are shaking, and Doctor Wang had just told him that Luan Xiaoping could be discharged in a few days. Why did she get a heart attack suddenly? She was too emotional?! Impossible. Mum was still joking and smiling with me before I look for Doctor Wang. Was her condition caused by the shock she received from the accident?

Wait!

Wait a minute!

Dong Xuebing suddenly remembered something and grabbed a nurse who walked past him. "Who was inside my mother's ward earlier?"

The nurse was stunned. "I think I saw a man entering her ward."

Dong Xuebing asked. "Is he Meng Xianglin?"

"... I don't know. Who is Meng Xianglin?"

Dong Xuebing remembered seeing Meng Xianglin in the corridors but is not sure. He immediately looks up and saw there is a CCTV camera in the corridor. "Nurse, bring me to the surveillance room and show me the past twenty minutes of this floor's footage!"

If it were someone else, the nurse would ignore him. But it was Chief Dong who requested, and she cannot reject him. After all, the Public Security Officers can view their surveillance cameras. She immediately returned to her nurse station and called the hospital's leaders. Her leader immediately approved, and Dong Xuebing was brought to the surveillance room. Dong Xuebing was staring at the monitors without blinking.

"I found it."

"During this time, right?"

Two staff pointed to a monitor.

Dong Xuebing lowered his head. "... Yes. Zoom in!"

In the footage, a middle-aged man appeared, and Dong Xuebing recognized this person's back. It was Meng Xianglin, and he entered Luan Xiaoping's ward. About five minutes later, around the same time when the alarm sounded, Meng Xianglin quickly left the ward and left the hospital.

Dong Xuebing was infuriated! This old bastard!

Dong Xuebing knew why Meng Xianglin had visited his mother. It must be to threaten and scare his mother because of the accident. He must have threatened her not to pursue this matter! Luan Xiaoping had just recovered from her shock of the accident, and her emotions are not very stable. Now, after getting scared by Meng Xianglin, she got a heart attack!

Xiang Daofa! Meng Xianglin!

F*k you both!

Dong Xuebing felt his blood rushed to his head, and he threw his bag on the floor. My mother was knocked down by their car, and not only you two did not help to catch the culprit, you still dare to threaten and scare her?! What is this? You are trying to kill my mother! Did my mother asked to be knocked down by those Japanese?! How come it seems like it was my mother who drove and knock down those Japanese?! Who the f*k is the victim here?!

Fine!

You all are doing these because you all want to get credit for this investment, right? You all dislike me, right?

If I, Dong Xuebing, let you all get this credit, I will f*king change my surname!

Dong Xuebing picks up his bag, stormed out of the hospital, and sped to the hotel where the Japanese team was staying!

Translator's notes: Instant-effect Jiuxin Pills, aka. Quick-Acting Heart Reliever is a type of Chinese medicine pills for heart attacks. Sorry, I can't find any English articles on this medicine.

If what the writer wrote was how the Chinese government officials do things in real life, there must be lots of cover-ups there. This is unacceptable. Dong Xuebing is going to do something extreme in the next chapter.

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Chapter 287 – I am arresting you!

Night. 11 pm.

A Mercedes Benz MPV came to a screeching stop in front of a hotel, attracting the stares of many passersby. Dong Xuebing alighted and walked towards the hotel lobby with big strides. He is thinking about his mother in the E.R., Xiang Daofa's suppression, Meng Xianglin's sickening face, and the arrogance of those Japanese. He can no longer suppress his anger and is about to settle the score with them!

"Chief Dong!"

"Chief Dong! We are ready."

"Chief Dong, we will listen to your orders."

The few officers had been waiting outside the hotel and came over when they saw Dong Xuebing's car.

Dong Xuebing looks at the officers. There were four of them, and some of them are from the Traffic Department, and some are from the Public Security section. Although Dong Xuebing cannot remember their names, two of them had helped him during the landslide. He said with knitted brows. "This mission is not ordered by the Bureau or the County. This is my personal decision, and I will take full responsibility for everything. What happened afterward have nothing to do with you all."

"Chief Dong, how can you say this?"

"That's right. We are not afraid of troubles!"

Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "Enough. Let's go!"

Many leaders in the County do not like Dong Xuebing because of his foul temper and impulsive nature. No one knows what he will do next, but all of Dong Xuebing's subordinates respected him. Dong Xuebing took care of his men and would even take on more responsibility to protect them. That's why when the County Government and Public Security ordered to stop investigation against the Japanese site visit team, some officers are still waiting for Dong Xuebing's orders.

The hotel's lobby.

The two staff at the front desk were surprised to see the group of men entering the hotel.

Dong Xuebing walked up to the hotel staff and threw his work pass on the counter. "Public Security. Which room is Zhang Zhifeng in?"

The staff looks at the Police logo on the work pass and quickly checked their records. "He is in room 3015."

"Ok. Take the keys for room 3015 and follow me." Dong Xuebing said.

"I'm sorry." The female staff hesitated. "I need to inform my manager..."

Dong Xuebing interrupted. "I will repeat one more time. Bring the keys for room 3015 and follow me!"

The staff looked at her colleague and entered the lift with the room's card key. Ding! The lift's door opens, and the staff brought Dong Xuebing and the officers through the corridors. She stopped in front of room 3015 and opened the door after some hesitations.

Beep!

The door is unlocked.

Dong Xuebing waved to the female staff to stand back, and two officers rushed into the room.

"Who is it?!" Someone shouted in the room.

Dong Xuebing entered the room and switched on the lights. Zhang Zhifeng was still in his bed and had sat up in shock.

One officer asked coldly. "Zhang Zhifeng?"

Zhang Zhifeng stared at them. "... What's wrong?"

The officer shouted. "What do you think?! Hurry up and get dressed!"

The Traffic Officer said. "This evening, around 6 pm, you drove without a driving license, got involved in an accident, and assaulted the driver and passenger of the Citroen car. At around 9 pm, you drove without a driving license and hit a pedestrian. After the accident, you drove off from the scene, and we are suspecting you of attempting murder. You are required to come back with us!" This Traffic Officer's skill of making up false accusations is almost at Xiang Daofa's level. He had just accused Zhang Zhifeng of attempting murder.

Zhang Zhifeng shouted angrily. "Go back with you?! Which bureau are you all from?!"

The Officer shouted. "How many Public Security Bureau are there in Yan Tai County?! Stop wasting time! Are you going to come with us willingly or not?"

"How many times must I tell you all?! Ah?! I did not hit anyone! It is that woman who had knocked herself into our car purposely! Didn't your Chief Meng said everything is fine now?! Arrest me?! Who gives you all the authority to arrest me?! Who are you to arrest me?!" Zhang Zhifeng was more agitated than the officers. He took out his phone. "I will call your Chief Meng now! Do you all still have any regard for the law?! How can you all just arrest anyone like this?!"

Dong Xuebing stepped forward and grabbed Zhang Zhifeng by his hair. "I am arresting you!"

"Ah!" Zhang Zhifeng shouted in pain.

Dong Xuebing dragged Zhang Zhifeng off the bed by his hair, and Zhang Zhifeng dropped his phone. Dong Xuebing pulled Zhang Zhifeng up to his face and stared at him coldly. "If you do not know, I will tell you now! Your Chief Meng is from the Investment Promotion Agency and is a different department from Public Security! If you think Meng Xianglin can order the Public Security and makes all the decision, you can try calling him after you are locked up! See if he can bail you out!"

Zhang Zhifeng shouted! "Let go of me!"

That Officer twisted Zhang Zhifeng's arm and handcuffed him.

Zhang Zhifeng cursed and shouted as he was being escorted out of his room. He also shouted for help from his colleagues. All of them were staying on the same floor, and they rushed out of their rooms when they heard the commotions. One of the is Sakamoto's assistant, a staff and a bodyguard.

Zhang Zhifeng shouted in Japanese, and those Japanese were furious. The assistant immediately took out his phone to make a phone call. At the same time, the other two tried to stop the officers from bringing Zhang Zhifeng away. They were shouting in Japanese and pushing and shoving the officers. Dong Xuebing does not understand Japanese, but he knew it must not be something nice.

The Officer shouted. "Move aside!"

The Japanese refused to listen and grabbed the Public Security Officers, refusing to let them leave with Zhang Zhifeng.

Dong Xuebing kept quiet and looked at them. He had wanted to settle the score with them. When their car knocked into Luan Xiaoping, they were also in the car, and none of them had helped to call an ambulance. Instead, they escaped from the scene and are still behaving arrogantly.

"Chief Dong, what should we do now?" That Officer asked.

The Traffic Officer almost fell after the bodyguard pushed him. "Chief Dong!"

Dong Xuebing stepped forward suddenly and kicked the back of the bodyguard's knee. The bodyguard's left leg bent, and Dong Xuebing kneeled him in his stomach. That bodyguard fell onto the ground, gasping for air.

Zhang Zhifeng was shocked. "You dare to hit us?!"

Dong Xuebing ignored Zhang Zhifeng and slapped the other Japanese. That man almost fainted by the suddenly slap, and Dong Xuebing shouted. "Obstructing law enforcement! Assaulting Police Officers! Bring these two men back!"

The few officers rushed forward to pinned those two Japanese men down!

The female staff was stunned. She knew these Japanese have a special status, and her manager had still instructed them to provide special treatment. But this leader from the Public Security dares to hit them and even arrested them. Eh? They had called the leader as Chief Dong earlier. Is this person the Public Security's God of Plague, Chief Dong?! No wonder he is so fearless! The female staff had heard that Chief Dong even dares to arrest the relative of the County's Party Committee Member! Not many people will dare to do such things!

"Let go of me!"

"Why are you all arresting us?!"

"You all are the ones who started it. Even in Japan, you all should also know that it is an offense to assault Police Officers!" Dong Xuebing turns to the female staff. "Your hotel has CCTV on this floor, right? Bring my men over to get a copy of CCTV footage. We need it as evidence." Dong Xuebing had wanted to take care of these people, that's why he kept quiet earlier. He was waiting for the opportunity to arrest them. When the Japanese started pushing and stopping his officers from carrying out the arrest, Dong Xuebing stepped in. This is the opportunity he was waiting for. The kick and slapped are for his mother! All these Japanese, including Meng Xianglin, are responsible for his mother's condition!

The few people from the investment site visit team were brought into the vehicle.

Dong Xuebing looked at one of the Officer. "Assaulting others in the evening, hit and run at night and assaulting Police Officers. Record these charges into the County's Public Security Bureau system immediately."

"Yes, Sir. I will do it now."

"Let's go! Back to the Bureau!" Dong Xuebing boarded the car!

Lots of eyes in the County were on the site visit team, and news of this incident spread immediately. The County's Party Secretary Xiang Daofa was furious when he heard that Dong Xuebing had arrested the men from the team and even beat up two Japanese. He immediately called Liang Chengpeng on his mobile.

"Liang Chengpeng! What have you done?!" Xiang Daofa questioned!

Liang Chengpeng was shocked. "Secretary Xiang, what happened?" He had not received news of what Dong Xuebing did.

"Dong Xuebing had arrested the people from the Japanese team! He arrested three of them! What the hell is he trying to do?! Ah?! I want to know why he is doing this!!!" Xiang Daofa shouted.

Liang Chengpeng's face changed. "Maybe... there is a misunderstanding..."

"Enough! You go and release them now!" Xiang Daofa hangs up.

Liang Chengpeng walked around his room for a while and called Dong Xuebing. "Xiao Dong! What are you doing? Release them immediately!"

Dong Xuebing, who was in the car, calmly replied. "Chief Dong, I am not unreasonable, and all I want is justice. Is it that difficult? Release them?! My mother is still fighting for her life, and I still don't know if she can make it through! Hit and run, and the victim's life is in danger! Are you telling me that I cannot even arrest the culprit? I don't understand what the laws are for! Are these Japanese above the law?!"

Liang Chengpeng was shocked. "Your mother is in danger?"

"Chief Liang, I know what I am doing, and I will bear the full responsibility!"

After hanging up the call with Dong Xuebing, Liang Chengpeng immediately call his friend at People's Hospital. "Hello? I am Old Liang. What happened to Chief Dong's mother? The doctors are trying to save her?! What happened? Earlier tonight, her condition was still fine... how is she now? You say... yes... Huh? What? After Chief Meng visited her..." After understanding what happened to Luan Xiaoping, Liang Chengpeng banged the table angrily. He was no longer mad with Dong Xuebing now.

Liang Chengpeng understood how Dong Xuebing feels now.

The doctors are still trying to save Dong Xuebing's mother, and the driver is not arrested. Who will accept this outcome?

If Luan Xiaoping is not seriously injured, it is still fine. But now, Luan Xiaoping is in the hospital because of the accident, and her condition changed for the worse because of something Meng Xianglin said to her. This hit and run accident are totally different now, and no one can reprimand Dong Xuebing for arresting them now! What he did was right!

Liang Chengpeng punched his table angrily... Meng Xianglin!

Liang Chengpeng is starting to side with Dong Xuebing, as he felt Secretary Xiang had handled this incident too hastily. No matter how Xiao Dong anger you, he is still one of the leaders in Yan Tai County. His mother was knocked down by a car, and how can we let the driver off? How can he send Meng Xianglin to threaten Luan Xiaoping? Look at what he had done! If Luan Xiaoping dies because of this, Xiao Dong will surely...

At this moment, Liang Chengpeng is at a dilemma after knowing Luan Xiaoping's condition, and cannot call Xiao Dong to ask him to release those Japanese. He suddenly remembered one person. Mayor Xie and Xiao Dong are close, and he can only ask Mayor Xie for help.

Liang Chengpeng tried calling Xie Huilan, but no one answered after three calls.

Liang Chengpeng rubbed his temples. Most Party Secretaries and Mayors will not switch off their phones and will keep their phones with them 24 hrs. But now, he could not contact Mayor Xie... He knew it is impossible for Xie Huilan to not know about what happened tonight. Since she chose not to answer his calls and kept quiet... that means she agreed and approved what Xiao Dong did. If not, she would have stopped him earlier.

Liang Chengpeng sighed as he knows this incident will not end well.

...

County People's Hospital. A Mercedes MPV and two Police cars parked along the road outside.

Zhang Zhifeng shouted. "Give me my phone! I want to speak to your leaders!"

"Shut the f*k up!" Dong Xuebing kicked him. Zhang Zhifeng shouted in pain as Dong Xuebing told the other officers. "Escort them back. I had told the Officers at the Bureau. Lock them in the darkroom and question them throughout the night! Don't let them be too comfortable!"

"Yes, Sir!"

After Dong Xuebing left, the Officers drove towards the Public Security Bureau with the Japanese.

Dong Xuebing was worried about his mother and did not return to the Bureau. He entered the hospital and went straight to the ER. 30 minutes had passed since his mother entered the ER, but the lights on the door were still lit. Dong Xuebing leaned against the wall and rubbed his face with his hands. He still does not know about his mother's condition, and he hopes nothing will happen to her.

"Chief Dong?" A doctor walked past.

Dong Xuebing asked anxiously. "How is my mother? What is going on inside?"

The doctor replied. "We still don't know the outcome yet. Her blood test results are showing a sudden increase in Cardiac markers, and we suspect she had a heart attack. Doctor Liu had done the Angiography on her, and the few Chiefs and Directors had arrived. They are discussing her condition and will operate on her in a while. I need you to sign some documents."

"Heart attack?" Dong Xuebing's face changed.

The doctor consoled Dong Xuebing and entered the ER. They are setting up the operation theater for the operation.

Dong Xuebing doesn't dare to delay the operation and quickly sign the documents.

The operating theater's door is closed!

The operation started!

Dong Xuebing closed his eyes as he rested his head against the wall.

Suddenly, ring... ring... ring... Dong Xuebing's phone rang again!

Dong Xuebing answered. "Hello."

It is Xiang Daofa's secretary who called. Secretary Zhou shouted once Dong Xuebing answered. "Dong Xuebing! Do you know what you are doing now?! You are ignoring your higher-up's orders! What are you trying to do?! Listen up! Secretary Xiang is ordering you to release them immediately and send them back to the hotel!"

Dong Xuebing flared up again. "Send them up in your mother's ass!"

Secretary Zhou was stunned. "What did you say?!"

"My mother is still fighting for her life in the hospital! What's wrong with arresting that bastard?! You want me to send the driver back to the hotel?! Are you f*king crazy?!" Dong Xuebing continued. "You want me to release them?! The hit and run accident and assault on Police Officers are all recorded in the system, and I do not have the authority to erase the files. You can come over to the Public Security Bureau and give me a written memo or let Secretary Xiang write an official order to release them. If you all dare to give an official order in writing, I will f*king release them immediately!"

Secretary Zhou was furious as he did not expect Dong Xuebing to swear at him.

Secretary Zhou will not sign any documents, and Secretary Zhou will not issue any written orders, as they do not want to be held responsible if anything goes wrong. Furthermore, Secretary Zhou had heard Luan Xiaoping was fine earlier, and why is she fighting for her life now? Under such circumstances, he will never sign any documents authorizing the release of the driver and the Japanese. If anything happens to Luan Xiaoping, that document will be evidence against him!

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Chapter 288 – Falling Elevator!

Night.

Mr. Sakamoto had gotten the news of his driver and men's arrest slightly later. When his assistant told him about what happened, he was furious. Zhang Zhifeng was arrested, and two of his men were beaten up by the Police. This is like slapping him in his face. He immediately called up Yan Tai County Government and Xiang Daofa to demand the release of his men.

Xiang Daofa immediately sends Secretary Zhou to the Public Security Bureau.

After a series of talks and negotiations, the two Japanese men were released in the end.

But Dong Xuebing had contacted the Citroën's driver, and his wife, who was beaten up by them, to record statements at the Bureau and the footage of them pushing and shoving the Police Officers was also filed into the Public Security's system. The two Japanese men cannot be released so easily. They had to pay a hefty fine for their release.

The driver, Zhang Zhifeng, was not so lucky.

After knowing Dong Xuebing's mother's life is in danger. It is still undergoing surgery in the hospital, and no one dares to bring up about his release again.

Although Luan Xiaoping had suffered a heart attack because of Meng Xianglin's threats, the site visit team was the one who knocked her down first. Zhang Zhifeng had knocked her down and escaped from the accident scene, and now, the victim is still under surgery, and no one knows if she can survive or not. Who dares to release him? No one is willing to bear the responsibility!

...

1 am.

County's People Hospital. Dong Xuebing was pacing up and down in front of the operating theater.

It's already one hour! Why is the operation not completed?

Five minutes pass... ten minutes passes...

Dong Xuebing cannot wait any longer. He walks over to open the door of the operating theater, hoping to see his mother. But when he touched the door, he heard footsteps behind it. The door opened, and the hospital's Director and a few leaders walked out in their gowns.

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath and asked. "My mum..."

The hospital Deputy Director flashed a smile. "Don't worry. The surgery is a success."

"Thank you... thank you..." Dong Xuebing quickly shook their hands gratefully.

Two nurses pushed Luan Xiaoping, who was in her bed, out of the operating theater.

"Mum!" Dong Xuebing rushed over. "How are you feeling?"

Luan Xiaoping was awake. This procedure does not need to put her under general anesthesia. She smiled when she saw her son's worried face. "I am fine. Sorry for making you worried."

"Thank god..." Dong Xuebing's eyes were red.

A doctor interrupted. "Let the patient rest."

Although the surgery is a success, it does not mean Luan Xiaoping is fully recovered. These few days are still critical, and she is not out of danger yet. So, Dong Xuebing immediately accompany the nurses to push Luan Xiaoping to a single ward upstairs. After the vital monitoring devices were set up, Dong Xuebing held his mother's hand and watched over her while she sleeps.

Dong Xuebing also fell asleep by resting his head on the bed not long after Luan Xiaoping fell asleep

...

The next morning.

Dong Xuebing's phone rang.

Dong Xuebing opened his eyes, and the sky is bright. His mother was still sleeping, and he quickly steps out of the ward with his phone. He looks at the number, and it was from Xie Huilan.

"Sister Xie."

"Is Aunty alright now?"

"The doctor said the surgery is successful, and she should be fine now."

"That's good." Xie Huilan said. "I received news that Mr. Sakamoto had given up on investing in Yan Tai County and seems to have contacted other Counties. He will be visiting other places for site visits, and Party Secretary Xiang is furious. Secretary Hu just told me that she saw Secretary Zhou throwing a smashed TV remote into the bin. It should be Party Secretary Xiang smashing it on the floor... Hahaha... you have offended many people this time."

Dong Xuebing replied apologetically. "Sorry, Sister Xie."

"What's there to apologize? You had done the right thing."

"Thank you." Dong Xuebing hangs up after chatting for a while more.

With Xie Huilan's support, Dong Xuebing felt much better. He did not think he had done anything wrong. Running away after an accident is a criminal offense, and the charges cannot be dropped because of whatever reasons. Xiang Daofa has no authority to make this decision, and Dong Xuebing had acted according to the procedures.

After Mr. Sakamoto decided not to invest in Yan Tai County, this incident is considered over.

Without this investment, the Public Security Bureau and the Procuratorate Office will not let Zhang Zhifeng off. He was charged for all the offenses he committed. However, Dong Xuebing has no intention of letting this matter rest. He still remembers his mother was in critical condition because of Meng Xianglin. Dong Xuebing is a vengeful person, and he will settle the score with him!

Back in the ward, Dong Xuebing's mother woke up.

Luan Xiaoping smiles at her son. "You were here the whole night?"

"Yes. Are you feeling better?"

"I'm feeling much better now. Oh, that driver..."

"He is arrested and will be getting a lifetime ban from driving. But I don't know if he will be sentenced to jail."

Luan Xiaoping's face changed. "That man is part of the investment site visit team, right? You arrested him... will it..."

Dong Xuebing poured a glass of water for his mother. "It's fine. I had arrested him according to the law, and who dares to say anything?" Dong Xuebing placed the glass on the side table after Luan Xiaoping drank it. "Mum, tell me what did Meng Xianglin tell you before your heart attack. Did he threaten you and said if you pursue this matter, I might be fired?"

Luan Xiaoping sighed. "Yes."

"This old bastard!" Dong Xuebing cursed.

"Xiao Bing, forget it. I am fine now." Luan Xiaoping was worried about her son.

Forget it?! How can Dong Xuebing let Meng Xianglin off like this? He had almost killed Luan Xiaoping!

Many people in the Public Security Bureau know Dong Xuebing's character. When they heard Chief Dong's mother had a heart attack because of Meng Xianglin, they called Dong Xuebing to ask about his mother's condition. All of them, including Liang Chengpeng, told Dong Xuebing that the driver had been arrested, and he must not be rash. Chief Liang was afraid Dong Xuebing would beat Meng Xianglin up. Others might not beat up a government leader, but all of them knew Chief Dong would surely do it.

Dong Xuebing promised them that he would not do anything rash, but in his heart, he thought otherwise.

At noon, after getting food for his mother, Dong Xuebing went downstairs to grab a bite.

When Dong Xuebing reached the lift lobby at the other end of the corridor, he saw Investment Promotion Agency Chief Meng Xianglin.

Meng Xianglin had come to the hospital for treatment. He is in his fifties and is no longer healthy. When he was forty, he got cerebral thrombosis and needs to receive treatment at the hospital annually. He had received treatment earlier this year, but when he heard Mr. Sakamoto had canceled his visit to Yan Tai County, he was furious. Dong Xuebing had screwed up this investment, and Meng Xianglin will not get the credit and promotion. He got too agitated and developed symptoms of Cerebral thrombosis. He immediately took time off to go for a checkup at the hospital.

Dong Xuebing saw Meng Xianglin.

Meng Xianglin also saw Dong Xuebing, and his face changed. He is furious with Dong Xuebing for everything that had happened.

Dong Xuebing exploded when he saw Meng Xianglin's expression. F*k! I still have not settled the score with you, and you still dare to stare at me?!

"Hey! What did you say to my mother yesterday?!"

Meng Xianglin replied with a straight face. "What do you mean?"

"What do you think?" Dong Xuebing stared at Meng Xianglin in his eyes. "You are too evil! My mother was knocked down by a car, and you still go and scare her?! Do you know she almost died last night?! Don't pretend no one knows what you did last night! I saw everything through the surveillance footage! When my mother had a heart attack, you were in the ward! You saw my mother had a sudden heart attack, and you left without calling for the nurse! Are you still human?!"

Many people heard their arguments and looked over.

Meng Xianglin replied. "Stop behaving like a hooligan! Is this the behavior of a government leader?"

"I am the one who wants to ask you! You had caused my mother to have a heart attack and left her to die! Are you still a government leader?"

"Don't push everything to me! I did not say anything to your mother! She is the one..."

"F*k you!" Dong Xuebing shouted furiously. "If you did not threaten her, will she suffer from a sudden heart attack?"

Meng Xianglin was also furious and pointed at Dong Xuebing. "Watch your words! When did I threaten her?"

Meng Xianglin can't be bothered with Dong Xuebing. He shouted, "You are wasting my time!" and left for his body checkup. Dong Xuebing realized that Meng Xianglin had not come to visit his mother. Instead, he is here for his health issues! F*k! You caused my mother to suffer a heart attack, and you don't even want to visit her?! You are disrespecting us!

"Chief Dong, please calm down." A nurse walked over.

The head nurse also comes over. "Have you taken your lunch? Do you need me to get something for you?"

Dong Xuebing suppressed his anger. "Thank you. I'm fine."

Dong Xuebing looks towards the direction of Meng Xianglin before pressing the lift button. He was thinking of how to deal with this old bastard. Beat him up? But the consequences will be severe. Meng Xianglin is not a criminal and is a government leader. If he hit him, he might be charged in courts. Xiang Daofa might also use this as an excuse to fire him. Beating Meng Xianglin up should be what his enemies wanted.

But other than beating Meng Xianglin up, what else can Dong Xuebing do?

Ding! The elevator doors opened, and Dong Xuebing entered alone.

What else can he do without getting held responsible?

Dong Xuebing was deep in thoughts.

Fifth floor...

Fourth floor...

Third floor...

Crank! The elevator stopped suddenly on the Third Floor.

But before the elevator's door open, there was a loud squeak, and the lights of the elevator go off!

Dong Xuebing was shocked and immediately grabbed onto the metal railings. Crash! There was a jerk, and a few loud noises were heard from the top of the elevator. The next moment, Dong Xuebing was in a state of weightlessness!

Shit!

Dong Xuebing's heart skipped!

The elevator is falling! It is free falling!

Damn! Did the elevator crash? Am I going to die?

One second after Dong Xuebing realized what was going on, there was a loud crash, and he felt the impact of the elevator hitting something. The impact was no lesser than a magnitude ten earthquake! Crash! The overhead fluorescent tubes were smashed into pieces, and Dong Xuebing's legs were numbed. He fell onto the floor and couldn't even stand.

Pain!

Dong Xuebing's lower body was in excruciating pain!

Dong Xuebing was gasping for air as he sat on the floor of the pitch dark elevator. He could faintly hear people shouting outside as the people outside realized the elevator fell.

One second...

Two seconds...

The elevator was not moving anymore.

Dong Xuebing wiped his cold sweat off his forehead. After experiencing countless near-death situations, he was still scared out of his wits if it was someone else, who knows what might happen.

Luckily, the danger was over.

Eh? Wait a minute!

Dong Xuebing, who was waiting for someone to rescue him, suddenly brightens up!

That's it!

BACK 3 minutes!

...

...

The scenes changed.

The pain was gone all of a sudden!

Dong Xuebing could feel his body jerked, and the next moment, he is standing in the brightly lit corridor. His current position is in front of the window on the fifth floor, and many patients and nurses are looking at him.

"Chief Dong, please calm down."

"Have you taken your lunch? Do you need me to get something for you?"

The nurse and the head nurse were beside Dong Xuebing, speaking to him.

Dong Xuebing clenched his fist and replied. "Thank you. I'm fine."

Dong Xuebing turned and pressed the elevator. The elevator is still on the first floor, and he remembered the elevator would stop on the second and fourth floors before reaching the fifth floor. He still has around 1 minute, but he was afraid of changes. After pressing the button, he turns to the nurse. "Please help me hold on to the lift. I will be right back."

The nurse nodded. "Ok."

"Thank you!" Dong Xuebing said, before running towards the corridor.

At a bend, Dong Xuebing saw Meng Xianglin walking in front. They had just finished arguing, and Meng Xianglin had just walked away.

"Wait!" Dong Xuebing shouted.

Meng Xianglin was speaking to a doctor about his condition. He turns and asked. "What is it?"

Dong Xuebing suppressed his anger and quickly said. "I want to speak to you. Come, let's talk over there."

"I have nothing to talk to you!" Meng Xianglin shouted.

Dong Xuebing sneered. "What's wrong? You are even scared to talk to me?"

Meng Xianglin looks at the doctor beside him, before walking towards Dong Xuebing. He is not afraid of Dong Xuebing or getting beaten up by him. They are in public, and Dong Xuebing will not dare to do anything to him. Dong Xuebing saw Meng Xianglin walking towards him and started walking towards the elevator. From a distance, Dong Xuebing saw the nurse holding the elevator door open with her hand.

"Where are you going?" Meng Xianglin looks at Dong Xuebing. "I am busy!"

Dong Xuebing replied. "We will talk in the elevator. There are many people here, and it is inconvenient."

Meng Xianglin does not know what Dong Xuebing is up to, and he frowned. "If it regards your mother, we don't need to talk. I am not free!"

"It's not about that. Come in, and you will know."

The nurse was still stopping the elevator doors from closing. "Chief Dong, the elevator is here."

"Thank you." Dong Xuebing smiled and entered the elevator.

Meng Xianglin hesitated and looked around, before following Dong Xuebing into the elevator. There is a CCTV camera in the elevator, and Meng Xianglin is not worried about Dong Xuebing doing anything to him.

Dong Xuebing pressed the first-floor button.

The elevator door starts to close slowly.

Suddenly, Dong Xuebing took a big step forward and stepped out of the elevator.

Meng Xianglin was stunned. "You..."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "I suddenly remembered something. You go down to the first floor and wait for me."

After Dong Xuebing finished saying this, the doors closed, and Meng Xianglin did not manage to get off the elevator. He is furious and felt Dong Xuebing is making a fool out of him!

This brat!

Meng Xianglin hit the walls of the elevator in anger as the elevator moves down.

Fifth story...

Fourth story...

Third story...

Just when Meng Xianglin was still cursing Dong Xuebing in his heart, the accident happened. The elevator's lights went out, and there was a loud snap! It sounded like the elevator's cables had snapped, and the elevator started falling!

Eight meters...

Six meters...

Four meters...

This freefall feeling is like falling off a cliff!

Meng Xianglin's face turns green, and his soul also left his body. He could sense death reaching out for him!

I'm dead... This is Meng Xianglin's final thoughts!

Crash!

The elevator car crashed onto the first floor!

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Chapter 289 – God of Plague!

County's People Hospital.

Crash! An ear-splitting crash can be heard throughout the hospital.

"Ah!!! What happened?"

"What was that? Earthquake?"

"It sounded like an explosion!"

All the patients were stunned, and it was chaotic. Only the people near the first-floor lift lobby heard the crash was from the elevator shaft and concluded that the elevator must have fallen from higher floors. After recovering from the shock, some nurses started calling for help. Some of them called their leaders as they don't know if there is anyone in the elevator.

Fifth floor. Dong Xuebing walked down the stairs slowly, and when he reached the first floor, hospital staff were prying the elevator doors open with tools. Creak... the staff managed to pry a gap through the doors, and two technicians used all their strength to open it. It was dark inside, and they could not see the elevator car. The elevator car should be at the bottom of the shaft, and the staff started to pry open the ceiling of the elevator car.

About six to seven minutes later, Meng Xianglin was rescued.

"Chief Meng?" A hospital leader recognized him.

Two hospital staff carried Meng Xianglin onto a stretcher. "Are you ok? Which part are you hurt?"

Meng Xianglin was terrified. He was covered in sweat in the middle of winter, and although he had no obvious injuries, his lips were quivering. When he heard the rescuers asking him, he gasped for air and points to his head in agony. After that, he closed his eyes and held on to his head. The nurses and doctors immediately rush him for checks.

Dong Xuebing had seen everything from a distance and felt much better. He turns and returns to his mother's ward.

"Xiao Bing." Luan Xiaoping asked. "What was that sound?"

"The elevator's cable had snapped and fell. That old bastard, Meng Xianglin, was inside, and he was also scared to death."

"Ah? Coincidence?" Luan Xiaoping asked.

"He deserves it! This is his Khama!"

Meng Xianglin had scared Dong Xuebing's mother and caused a heart attack. Still, this old bastard is not apologetic at all. He saw Dong Xuebing's mother is having a heart attack and did not even call for the doctors or nurses, and left quietly. Now, he still insisted on his innocent and claimed it was his mother's problem and had nothing to do with him. The filial Dong Xuebing cannot tolerate this and can only take matters into his own hands. You like to scare others, right? F*k! I will give you a taste of your own medicine!

...

"The patient is feeling giddy and having a headache. Give him a CT scan first!" A doctor said.

Meng Xianglin is holding his head in pain as he was pushed into the CT scan room by a few nurses. He is suffering from Cerebral Thrombosis, and after this scare, the symptoms were more obvious. He felt terrible from the giddiness, and never in his dreams, he expects to encounter an elevator failure.

Eh?

Wait!

Meng Xianglin thought about what happened, and his face changed!

Meng Xianglin had thought Dong Xuebing was behaving weirdly. They had just argued and why did Dong Xuebing stopped him and dragged him into the elevator? Also, Dong Xuebing stepped out of the elevator at the last minute. His expression, the look in his eyes, and his actions seem to know that there will be an accident with the elevator. What is going on? Was he the one who set up this accident?

It must be Dong Xuebing!

Meng Xianglin does not believe this is coincident. From Dong Xuebing's behavior, he is positive Dong Xuebing had done something to the elevator!

It must be this brat who set me up!

"Wait a minute!" Meng Xianglin shouted.

The nurse who was pushing him stopped. "What's wrong?"

"Pass me my phone first." Meng Xianglin called the Police. He wants to settle this score with Dong Xuebing first.

After receiving Meng Xianglin's call, the Public Security Bureau knew what happened. Everyone, including Liang Chengpeng, was shocked to hear about Meng Xianglin's accident was caused by Dong Xuebing. All of them knew Meng Xianglin had caused Dong Xuebing's mother to suffer a heart attack and knew Chief Dong would not let this rest. But none of them expected Chief Dong to take revenge so fast.

The people who were close to Dong Xuebing started to get worried about him.

Liang Chengpeng banged his desk in anger. He had reminded Xiao Dong not to do anything, but why did he still...

The Public Security Bureau immediately send their officers over to the County's People Hospital. Even Executive Deputy Bureau Chief Hu Yiguo went over to oversee the investigation. After all, this case is too sensitive.

...

Dong Xuebing was accompanying Luan Xiaoping in her ward when his phone rang.

It is Xie Huilan's Secretary, Hu Silian. "Chief Dong, the Public Security Bureau, had sent someone to investigate."

"Oh?" Dong Xuebing knew what Hu Silian was talking about and is not surprised.

Hu Silian paused for a few seconds and asked. "Mayor Xie wants me to ask you if this accident..."

"Don't worry. It is coincident and has nothing to do with me." Dong Xuebing calmly replied. "Sister Hu, help me thank Mayor Xie for her concern."

"Good to hear that." Hu Silian laughed and chatted with Dong Xuebing for a while before hanging up.

Hu Yiguo and the Officers from the Public Security Bureau arrived at the hospital. Meng Xianglin is in terrible condition and had to undergo a series of checks. Hu Yiguo is unable to get his statement and can only ask what happened from the witnesses. At the same time, he sent his men to find out the cause of the elevator failure.

In an office.

Hu Yiguo looks at two nurses coldly. "You all saw Chief Dong with Chief Meng before the accident?"

One of the nurses replied. "Yes."

"What happened?"

"They had a fierce argument, and many people saw it."

Hu Yiguo frowned. "What happens next?"

"After that, Chief Dong said something to Chief Meng, and they entered the elevator."

"Then why is Chief Meng alone in the elevator?"

The nurse replied. "When the elevator doors are closing, Chief Dong stepped out. He had forgotten to collect his mother's medicine."

After questioning the witness, Hu Yiguo started to suspect Dong Xuebing. He had some grudges with Dong Xuebing in the past and had gotten a warning because of him. Dong Xuebing also cause him to lose his backing, the former Party Secretary. Naturally, he hopes Dong Xuebing was the one who caused this accident. What he got from the witnesses confirmed his suspicions. Dong Xuebing has something to do with this accident!

This accident is too coincidental to be true!

Hu Yiguo immediately goes to the surveillance room to view the CCTV footage.

In the CCTV recordings, Dong Xuebing's weird behavior confirmed Hu Yiguo's suspicion. But after reviewing all the footage before the accident, he noticed Dong Xuebing had never got close or did anything to the elevators. It is impossible to cause an elevator to fall by pressing the buttons. Someone must enter the elevator shaft to cut the cables or meddle with the elevator engine from inside. But Dong Xuebing had not even got close to the elevator shaft or stayed too long in the elevator.

Did Dong Xuebing hire someone to do it?

Hu Yiguo continued with the investigation, but the outcome was not what he expected.

No one had repaired or entered the elevator shaft in the past two days, and nothing was captured on the CCTV footage!

Deputy Bureau Chief Gong Zhongwen had also arrived at the hospital. When he saw Hu Yiguo firmly believe Dong Xuebing was the one behind the accident, he said with a frown. "Chief Hu, if it was Chief Dong who tried to kill Chief Meng in this accident, Chief Dong must make preparations like entering the elevator shaft or loosening some screws and nuts. But no one, including Chief Dong, had entered the elevator shaft in the past two days. How can he control the elevator to fall as and when he likes? This is impossible. Furthermore, no one knows Chief Meng will be coming to the hospital today. If Chief Dong had planned to kill Chief Meng, how did he know Chief Meng will be coming today, and he will be going up to the fifth floor? How is he going to make sure Chief Meng will be the one using the elevator and not someone else?"

Chief Gong had mentioned something critical. This accident is not planned.

There is not enough time! No one can cause a lift to fall within a few minutes!

At the elevator, technicians who were investigating the cause of the accident, concluded that the elevator had failed because of wear and tear of the parts, and there were no signs of anyone tampering with it. This is confirmed to be an accident!

Hu Yiguo refused to accept it and continued to investigate. But in the end, he had to admit Dong Xuebing has nothing to do with Meng Xianglin's accident.

The evidence and logic did not point to Dong Xuebing.

This incident is confirmed to be an accident!

But even when everyone knows this is an accident, they were still shocked!

Liang Chengpeng slapped his forehead after reading the incident report.

Xiang Daofa, who is in his office at the Party Committee Building, frowned.

Xie Huilan shook her head and smiled. Her Secretary, Hu Silian, was looking at her, trying to hold back her laughter.

Everyone knew Chief Dong's nickname. The nickname, 'God of Plague,' was given to him after the Jin De Mansion case. Due to a lack of evidence, Qian Fei was released unconditionally, and a falling flowerpot hit him on the same day he was released. The impact damaged Qian Fei's brain, and he is still in the hospital. When the flower pot fell on Qian Fei, Chief Dong was beside him, and the latter had deep grudges with him.

It had happened again!

This time, it's a falling elevator!

Something bad will happen to the ones who had grudges with Dong Xuebing. The first time was a falling flowerpot, and now, it is a falling elevator.

Now, even the atheists in the Bureau started to doubt themselves!

Chief Dong is not called the 'God of Plague' for nothing!

It's too abnormal!

This is too unbelievable!

Chapter 290 – Brought away by the Commission for Discipline Inspection!

The next day. Morning, at 8 am.

County's People Hospital. Fifth floor, ward section.

Luan Xiaoping took a sip of warm water and looked at her son. "Xiao Bing, I told you I am fine. The doctor had also said I am out of danger. With the stent, I will be fine. You have already accompanied me for two days. What about your work? Hurry and go back to work. I can take care of myself."

"I had taken time off work, and I don't have too much work at my unit."

"You just don't listen to me." Luan Xiaoping said, but she was still feeling happy in her heart.

Dong Xuebing looks at his watch. "First Aunt, Second Aunt, and Uncle said they would be visiting you this morning, and I think Xiao Jin will be here too. I will go downstairs to wait for them.

Luan Xiaoping grumbled. "Didn't I tell you not to inform them? They are staying too far away."

"I did not tell them. But your accident was reported on the papers, and everyone knows about it."

"Huh? My accident was reported on the papers?" Luan Xiaoping asked.

"No... I am joking with you. Haha... I will go down now."

Dong Xuebing called his Uncle on his way down. They were waiting for him when he reached the first floor. Dong Xuebing brought them to the ward and told them about his mother's condition on their way up. Luan Xiaoping is fine now, but she has to take lots of pills in the future. Luan Xiaoping was happy to see them.

"Brother." Tang Jin asked angrily. "Where is that Meng Xianglin?"

Dong Xuebing looks at her. "Your boyfriend told you about him? He knows quite a lot."

Tang Jin pouted. "He is also an Officer with the Public Security. Now, which Public Security Officer doesn't know about what happened? This old bastard! If not for him, my Aunt will not get a heart attack! Oh, I heard Meng Xianglin had gotten into an accident in the lift and was almost killed? Serve him right!"

Dong Xuebing laughed and smacked her head lightly. "Stop swearing. Your mother would beat you if she heard it."

"I am speaking the truth! Someone like him should just die!" Tang Jin scolded.

Second Aunt's husband overheard them and gave his daughter a stare. "Lower down your volume."

Dong Xuebing wonders what happened to Meng Xianglin. He had forgotten to ask about his condition yesterday, and when Tang Jin mentioned Meng Xianglin now, he becomes curious. Seeing his Aunts accompanying his mother, Dong Xuebing left the ward. He stopped a nurse and asked. "Wait a minute."

The nurse looked at Dong Xuebing and did not recognize him. "What is it?"

"Do you know which ward Comrade Meng Xianglin is in?" Dong Xuebing asked.

The wards in this level of the hospital are single wards reserved for government leaders. Everyone who can stay on this level has a high status. When the nurse heard Dong Xuebing using the word 'comrade,' she straightened her back and knew this person must be someone from the government. In this era, other than the government, no one uses comrades to address others. The nurse points to the end of the corridor. "The third ward after the bend."

"Thank you. How is his condition?"

"He... his condition is not looking good."

"Really?" Dong Xuebing starts walking to Meng Xianglin's ward.

At the door, Dong Xuebing saw Meng Xianglin lying on the bed. A young woman, which should be his daughter, is feeding him water. But Dong Xuebing noticed Meng Xianglin is a different person from yesterday. His mouth was drooping to one side, and water was flowing out from his mouth as he drank.

This is...

Dong Xuebing walked over to the duty doctor's office and asked Doctor Liu about Meng Xianglin's condition.

Doctor Liu told Dong Xuebing that Meng Xianglin had got a fright and had gotten too agitated yesterday. He also had a history of Cerebral Thrombosis, and we found bleeding in his brain during the scan yesterday. He was sent to the operating theater and is currently out of danger. But his condition is not looking good. Bleeding in the brain is as fatal as heart attacks, and he might just collapse and die anytime. Now, Meng Xianglin is showing symptoms of giddiness and some numbness on one side of his body. There is no way he will recover anytime soon and will need a long time to recuperate.

Bleeding in the brain?

Dong Xuebing thought to himself. This is karma.

Didn't you want to scare my mother? Didn't you want to threaten her? Let's see how you are going to do it now!

Dong Xuebing went downstairs to the courtyard for a smoke. He sat on a bench and thought about what happened. He had arrested Zhang Zhifeng, scared Meng Xianglin until he suffered from a stroke, and created problems for Xiang Daofa, by messing up the Japanese investment. But Dong Xuebing knew this would not be the end. After suffering a big loss, Party Secretary Xiang will not let him off. The credit from the investment is something Xiang Daofa is concerned with. What Dong Xuebing did is equivalent to slapping Xiang Daofa in his face!

Ring... ring... ring...

Dong Xuebing looks at the caller. It's Hu Silian's number.

"Hello, Sister Hu." Dong Xuebing answered.

Hu Silian quickly said. "Earlier during the Party Committee meeting, Secretary Xiang mentioned the investment site visit team and said that they had complained against the Public Security Bureau for using excessive force in their duties. He purposely mentioned your name and said what you did had tarnished the investor's impression of our County." Xiang Daofa is referring to Dong Xuebing beating up those two Japanese men at the hotel.

Dong Xuebing narrowed his eyes. I had used excessive force? Those Japanese are the ones who obstructed us from our duties. Why did it become I had used excessive force?

Those Japanese were the ones who started! Are you expecting me to stand there and let them hit? Why can't I hit them back?

Hu Silian continued. "I heard Mayor Xie mentioning that Secretary Xiang might be up to something. You must be careful recently."

"Thank you for reminding me."

"No problem."

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing sighed. He knew Xiang Daofa would be coming for him when he went to arrest those Japanese. That's why he is not surprised.

But Dong Xuebing did not expect Xiang Daofa to act so quickly!

When Dong Xuebing snubbed his cigarette, two men alighted from a parked Volkswagen Santana. They were walking towards the hospital when they saw Dong Xuebing sitting on the bench. They stopped and walked towards Dong Xuebing.

"Are you Dong Xuebing?" One of the men asked.

Dong Xuebing frowned as he had not met these two men before. "Who are you?"

One of the men flashed his work pass. "We are from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection. We would like you to follow us back."

The Commission for Discipline Inspection is here for me?

Dong Xuebing's heart sank.

Translator's notes: This is a short chapter.

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Chapter 291 – Innocent!

Morning. 10 am.

Yan Tai County's Commission for Discipline Inspection building. An old Santana entered the compound with Dong Xuebing.

This is the first time Dong Xuebing enter the Commission for Discipline Inspection building since he was transferred to Yan Tai County, and he looks around curiously after he alighted. He had wanted to call his mother to inform her that he will not be visiting her at the hospital today. Still, He was stopped by the two Commission for Discipline Inspection officers. They escorted Dong Xuebing into the building and entered a small room on the second floor.

There is only a table, a few chairs, and a table lamp in the room.

This place gave Dong Xuebing the same feeling as the Public Security Bureau's interrogation room.

After Dong Xuebing sat down, one of the officers sat opposite him, while the other officer went out to look for someone.

Dong Xuebing had not been investigated by the Commission for Discipline Inspection before. Still, he knew they should be investigating him for corruption and bribery. If they have evidence against Dong Xuebing, they would have put him into custody. But from the expressions and actions of the two Commission for Discipline Inspection officers, they should not have the evidence yet. However, this is also not a normal questioning session. The normal questioning session will normally take place after working hours or at the person's workplace together with his supervisors and colleagues. This means that the Commission for Discipline Inspection does not have enough evidence to charge Dong Xuebing but is not far from it.

Xiang Daofa is determined to touch Dong Xuebing! How can you be so sure that I had received bribes?

Dong Xuebing sneered in his heart. Luckily, before he returns to Yan Tai County, he had made preparations. If not, he will be caught off guard.

At the same time.

County Government's building. Hu Silian knocked and entered Xie Huilan's office, panicking.

"Mayor Xie, Chief Dong had been brought away by the Commission for Discipline Inspection."

Xie Huilan's hand shook and looks up. "... when did it happen?"

"About five minutes ago. The Commission for Discipline Inspection went to the hospital to bring him back."

"Ok. I know." Xie Huilan narrowed her eyes and continued with her work, without saying anything.

Hu Silian looked at Mayor Xie and wanted to say something. But in the end, she did not say anything and left. Dong Xuebing had helped Hu Silian to become the Mayor's Secretary after she was forced to resign from the Public Security. That's why she is worried about him. She knows that if Party Secretary Xiang and the Commission for Discipline Inspection want to investigate against Dong Xuebing, it will be hard for him to escape. Just Dong Xuebing's Mercedes MPV is worth more than 1 million RMB. How is he going to explain that? Borrowed? As long as the assets are from unknown sources, there is no way he can explain himself!

News of Dong Xuebing being brought away by the Commission for Discipline Inspection spreads.

Everyone knows that this is Party Secretary Xiang's revenge against Dong Xuebing.

Public Security's Executive Deputy Bureau Chief Hu Yiguo, Meng Xianglin, who was still undergoing treatment in the hospital, Investment Promotion Agency Deputy Chief Lui Dafa, Ministry of Education Director Yu Zhengzhi, etc. were all celebrating. The ones who were close to Dong Xuebing were worried. Hui Tian Village Station Chief Liu Dahai and other officers were furious. Chief Dong had done so much for the County, and you, Xiang Daofa, had benefited from it. Now, you are trying to frame Chief Dong because of a failed investment?! You are so petty-minded! What's wrong with upholding the law? How can someone who made significant arrests violate the law? If all the higher-ups behave like you, who will still do his best at work? This is a disappointment!

Everyone felt Chief Dong is finished this time.

...

Commission for Discipline Inspection Building.

Two minutes later, a balding man in his forties, entered the room with a few men behind him.

Dong Xuebing recognized this person. Although he had not spoken to him before, he saw him at the County Party Committee and County Government buildings. Duan Zhengan, Yan Tai County Party Committee member and Secretary for Commission for Discipline Inspection. When Chang Lei was still the former Party Secretary, Dong Xuebing heard rumors that Duan Zhengan is from his faction. Although he did not show his support for Chang Lei openly, he always supported Party Secretary Chang's decision on promotions and important decisions. After Xiang Daofa becomes the Party Secretary, Duan Zhengan becomes closer to him. But Dong Xuebing had not heard of Duan Zhengan falling out with Xie Huilan.

"Secretary Duan." Dong Xuebing greeted him.

Duan Zhengan nodded and sat down opposite Dong Xuebing with a stern look and start flipping the document in front of him.

The other officers from the Commission for Discipline Inspection also sat down, facing Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing does not have a good impression of Duan Zhengan. The Commission for Discipline Inspection Secretary is doing the questioning himself, and this means they are determined to charge Dong Xuebing. County's Party Secretary Xiang Daofa and County's Secretary for Commission for Discipline Inspection Duan Zhengan, are the top leaders in the County. Dong Xuebing suddenly felt he had become a bigshot as all the top leaders in the County are joining forces to deal with him, a low-ranking Deputy Section Chief!

The room becomes silent for a few minutes.

An old-fashioned looking man looks at Duan Zhengan. "Secretary Duan..."

"Xiao Li." Duan Zhengan said without raising his head. "You can start."

"Yes." Xiao Li took a deep breath and stared at Dong Xuebing. "Chief Dong, we had invited you here to investigate your finances."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Is this mandatory?"

"Yes."

"Fine. Just ask what you want, but I need to say something first."

"Huh?" Xiao Li looks at Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing calmly replied. "My mother is old and has poor health. Two days ago, she was knocked down by a car and threatened by someone, causing her to suffer a heart attack. I do not want to let my mother know about this as she might be..." Dong Xuebing paused for a second and continued. "You all can investigate me, but don't bother my mother and do it secretly, alright?"

Xiao Li turns to look at Duan Zhengan. By right, the Commission for Discipline Inspection officers should be questioning Luan Xiaoping. Still, they know about Luan Xiaoping's health issues. She had just undergone surgery and is still in danger.

Duan Zhengan nodded.

Dong Xuebing said. "Thank you. Ok. What do you all want to know?"

One Commission for Discipline Inspection officer took out his pen and notebook to record the questioning session.

Xiao Li took a glance at the document in front and asked. "First, we want to understand about your salary. How much is your monthly salary?"

"You all should know even without me answering. All Deputy Section Chiefs' salaries are about the same, and you can find out with just a phone call." Dong Xuebing crossed his legs and answered. "After taxes and adding all the allowances, my monthly income is around 4,000. Do you want me to include the rewards? Other than the rewards from my unit, I had solved a few major cases, and the Province and County had given me some rewards. The most I had gotten is tens of thousands."

Xiao Li continued. "That means your annual income is around 50,000, right?"

Dong Xuebing frowned. "You are rounding it down. Comrade, even if you are not a leader, you should also know that monthly salary with allowances multiple by twelve is not equivalent to the annual salary. I said that other than the rewards from the cases I solved, there are still rewards and bonuses from the unit. If you want to talk about annual income, it should be around 80,000 to 90,000 RMB." Yan Tai County might be poor, and government servants are not getting salaries as high as those in Beijing, their salaries are still higher than many other counties.

Xiao Li continued. "What is your annual income when you are with the State Security?"

"This is confidential in State Security." Dong Xuebing said. "But I am no longer with the State Security, and it's fine to talk about it. Before I was promoted to Deputy Chief of my department, my salary is around 2,000. After I got promoted to be the Deputy Chief of the General Affairs Office, my salary is slightly more than 3,000 RMB monthly." Xiao Li nodded and wrote something in his notebook. They had investigated, and Dong Xuebing is not lying.

Dong Xuebing looks at his watch. "Let's not waste time asking something you all already know and get straight to the point. I still have a meeting in the afternoon."

"Ok." Xiao Li said. "From our calculations, your income since you graduated until now, should be around 100,000 RMB."

"I think so."

"Can you explain where you got that Mercedes MPV with the top options?"

Dong Xuebing shrugged his shoulders. "That belongs to my friend, and I had borrowed it."

"Which friend?"

"She can be considered a relative. When I was still living in Beijing, she is my neighbor, and we are very close to one family. You all can go and check the ownership of this Mercedes. This car is registered under Yun De Auction Company, and not bought by me. I still need to return the car to her."

Xiao Li looks at Dong Xuebing. "Why did she lend you such an expensive car?"

"Didn't I say we are like a family? What's wrong with lending me a car?"

"What about your watch?" Xiao Li took out a photograph. It was taken secretly without Dong Xuebing's knowledge, and his diamond-studded watch is shown clearly. "Someone sent this photograph reporting against you, and we have verified this is a Patek Philippe watch worth almost 2 million RMB. Where did you get this watch from? Your income cannot afford this watch."

Dong Xuebing replied nonchalantly. "The watch also belongs to the same friend who runs the Auction Company, and I had borrowed it."

"... It is not given to you by someone?" Xiao Li asked.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "I know you want me to say it is given by someone. But sorry to disappoint you."

The Commission for Discipline Inspection officers questioned Dong Xuebing about his jade pendant and ring, which are worth a few hundred thousand. But Dong Xuebing insisted these items are all borrowed from his friend. He had bought these items with his money but was forced to claim these were all borrowed, as he cannot say he got his money from stone gambling and Chicken Bloodstone mine. Also, he had not paid taxes for the money he earned from selling antiques and stone gambling. If anyone wants to frame him, his money will be considered illicit gains.

The Commission for Discipline Inspection officers asked a few more questions and recorded Dong Xuebing's replies normally. But Dong Xuebing knew this is only the start, and their men should be checking his bank account now.

About ten minutes later, a man entered the room.

That man said something to Duan Zhengan and other Commission for Discipline Inspection officers and gave them a file.

Duan Zhengan read the document and nodded, before passing it to Xiao Li.

Xiao Li took a look at the document and said. "We had contacted the bank and your mother. You have over 300,000 RMB in your account, and your mother, Luan Xiaoping, has more than 100,000 RMB in her account. The total amount of money in both accounts is around 500,000 RMB. Chief Dong, with your family conditions, your mother and you should not have so much money legally. Where did the money come from?"

Dong Xuebing smacked his lips. "Don't accuse me of anything. Why can't I get the money legally?"

Xiao Li continued. "Based on our investigations, your family is not wealthy you're your mother, and you were living in Beijing. When your father passes away, you all sold your house to pay for his medical fees. Also, your mother's monthly salary is less than 2,000, and your past one year's income is around 100,000 RMB. How can you have 500,000 RMB in you and your mother's account? Also, we found out that your helper, Yu Meixia, was broke in the past. But now, she has an apartment worth a few hundred thousand under her name. Where did she get the money to buy that apartment?"

Dong Xuebing narrowed his eyes. He did not expect the Commission for Discipline Inspection to be so detailed. "What do you think?"

Xiao Li replied. "You had paid for Yu Meixia's apartment, and the money is from receiving bribes and corruption. This is our assumption, and we want you to explain where you get this sum of money."

"Bribes and corruption?!" Dong Xuebing laughed. "You all are imaginative."

Xiao Li had worked in the Commission for Discipline Inspection department for many years and had never met anyone like Dong Xuebing. They had found his money, and Dong Xuebing can still laugh about it? "Chief Dong, I hope you can ask our questions truthfully. The evidence we got is only a small part, and our men are still investigating. I believe it is a matter of time before we find concrete evidence."

Dong Xuebing replied. "Based on your assumption, who bribed me, and how was I bribed?"

Xiao Li replied. "We are the ones asking you!"

Dong Xuebing calmly replied. "You all can go and check. During festivals, when did I receive gifts worth over 2,000 RMB? When did I make use of my birthday to receive any gifts when I am in Yan Tai County? I did not even celebrate my birthday! How are other people going to bribe me?" Although Dong Xuebing cannot explain his income, he draws a clear line from corruption and bribery. He has a clear conscience, and no one had tried to bribe him too. Dong Xuebing is only overseeing Hui Tian Village Station and has the smallest authority in the County's Public Security Bureau. He is also ranked in the last position among the rest of the deputies. Even if anyone wants to seek help, they will not look for him.

Twenty minutes later.

Duan Zhengan's phone rang. He looked at his phone before walking out of the room to answer it. "Hello, Party Secretary Xiang."

Xiang Daofa asked. "Has he plead guilty?"

"Not yet. I don't think we can get anything useful out from him." Duan Zhengan said. "But we should have enough evidence as Dong Xuebing refuses to explain where his money comes from. He kept beating around the bushes and questioning us back. This is too suspicious, and I think we can charge him for corruption and bribery when we got concrete evidence."

Xiang Daofa nodded. "Continue with the investigations!"

...

County Mayor's Office.

Xie Huilan called Hu Silian into her office. "How long has it been since Xiao Dong is brought into the Commission for Discipline Inspection?"

"It's about... two hours..." Hu Silian replied worryingly. "Will he..."

Xie Huilan laughed and shook her head. "This guy is really enjoying being investigated. Just ignore him and just let him remain there!"

Not only Xie Huilan is calm about this, but even Dong Xuebing is also showing a relaxed composure in the Commission for Discipline Inspection.

Duan Zhengan and the other officers from the Commission for Discipline Inspection were frustrated. Why is Dong Xuebing not nervous at all?

Bribery and corruption charges?

Duan Zhengan frowned and sensed something is not right.

Suddenly, someone entered the room with a document. "We discovered a few transactions in Chief Dong's account. Most of the transactions are in small amounts, but one of the transactions is quite big."

Duan Zhengan was startled. "How much?"

That man replied. "Around 4 million RMB."

The rest of the officers took in a deep breath. 4 million? This is a huge amount! There are no cases involving such a high amount in more than ten years!

Duan Zhengan continued to ask. "Where did this sum of money come from?"

"Err..."

"Speak!"

That man replied with a weird expression. "It is transferred from Beijing Welfare Lottery Center."

"What?" Duan Zhengan and the other officers were stunned.

That man replied. "We had contacted from Beijing Welfare Lottery Center, and they confirmed that Chief Dong had won the grand prize of their lottery. His winnings are less than 5 million, and after taxes, it is around 4 million RMB."

Won the lottery?!

Grand prize?!

Even Duan Zhengan was shocked. He had investigated countless government servants in his career, and this is the first time he encountered something like this.

4 million? If this is true, it will explain the 500,000 RMB in Dong Xuebing's account. Even if Dong Xuebing did not borrow the Mercedes MPV, Patek Philippe, Jade accessories, and bought it himself, it is not a problem. They have no way to penalize him with this legitimate source of income.

"Are you sure?" Duan Zhengan asked.

That man replied. "We had confirmed this, and the Welfare Lottery Center had checked their records twice."

Duan Zhengan turns and stares at Dong Xuebing. "Why didn't you tell us earlier?"

"What do you mean? You all did not ask me about this." Dong Xuebing waved his hand and replied innocently. "Winning the top prize of the lottery feels too unreal, and until today, I still could not believe that I had won. Hahaha... I remember now. I had bought the PK 10 ticket from a lottery shop along Beijing Heping North Street. Ah... I was too lucky that day and almost forgotten about it if you all did not mention it today."

Xiao Li almost fell off his chair. Forgotten about it? Bullshit! Who can forget about winning 4 million from the lottery?

Duan Zhengan and the other officers finally realized why Dong Xuebing was not afraid of the start. He had purposely kept quiet about winning the lottery and waste the Commission for Discipline Inspection officers' time. If Dong Xuebing had told them that the money is from his lottery winnings, they would not waste time checking his bank transactions and verify with the Welfare Lottery Center.

This is making their blood boil!

Xiao Li and the other officers felt like strangling Dong Xuebing!

Duan Zhengan immediately walks out of the room to call Xiang Daofa.

Xiang Daofa paused for more than ten seconds after he heard Duan Zhengan's report. "Continue with the investigations!"

Duan Zhengan understood what Party Secretary Xiang meant and sighed. He thought for a while and asked his men to investigate Dong Xuebing from other directions. They started investigating all the complaints sent to the Commission for Discipline Inspection in the past year. Dong Xuebing might be rich, but that does not mean he did not receive bribes or committed any offenses. They just need a breakthrough, and they can use it against Dong Xuebing.

Another hour passed.

The Commission for Discipline Inspection officers realized that Chief Dong is too 'clean'! Although the sayings that all officials are greedy is not true. Still, government officials can't be so 'clean,' but Dong Xuebing is different. He did not celebrate his birthdays, and the gifts he accepted during festivals are all within the authorized amount. Those complaint letters are too vague, and most of them were made up. Dong Xuebing might be rash at work, but those are not serious enough to penalize him.

Dong Xuebing is innocent?

Clean?

Duan Zhengan becomes quiet.

All the Commission for Discipline Inspection officers cannot accept this outcome. They had assumed Dong Xuebing to be guilty, but he turns out to be innocent.

How can a government official be so clean?

...

Twenty minutes later.

The door opens, and a Commission for Discipline Inspection officer entered. "Chief Dong, thank you for your cooperation. We had investigated, and the allegations against you are false."

Dong Xuebing laughed and shook that officer's hand. "It's alright. You all are also doing your job. I can understand."

That officer replied emotionlessly. "The investigation is over, and you can leave now."

"Oh." Dong Xuebing stood up and smiled. "I did not drive here, and I don't know my way back. Can you all dispatch a car to send me back?"

That officer's brows twitched. "... sure..."

At around 1.30 pm, Dong Xuebing was sent back to the County's People Hospital.

Everyone who heard of what happened was shocked!

Translator's notes: How can the Commission for Discipline Inspection officers not find out about the large transactions before he won the lottery? They can find Dong Xuebing guilty by checking the transactions' dates. Also, he had bought the apartment for Yu Meixia before he won the lottery. Where did he get the money from?

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Chapter 292 –Section Chief!

Afternoon.

The weather is warmer.

Dong Xuebing entered his mother's ward on the fifth floor of the hospital and saw his Uncle and his Uncle's wife, First and Second Aunts, and his cousin Tang Jin. They had not left and been chatting with Luan Xiaoping. There are a few empty food containers beside some leftovers.

"Mum, are you feeling better?" Dong Xuebing entered.

Dong Xuebing's Uncle replied with a smile. "The Doctor had checked her blood earlier and told us that she is fine."

Luan Xiaoping looks at her son. "Where did you go this morning? Why are you so late and didn't answer my calls?"

"Ah... I returned to the Bureau to settle some work."

Dong Xuebing does not want to let his mother worry about him and did not mention anything about the Commission for Discipline Inspection's investigation. Suddenly, Liu Li, in his uniform, entered the ward with an X-ray and a few medical reports. He should have arrived earlier and gone out to collect the reports for Luan Xiaoping. Liu Li is Tang Jin's boyfriend and was working as an Auxiliary Officer in Wu Tian Village Station. But Dong Xuebing helped him get promoted to Police Officer, and Dong Xuebing has a good impression of him.

"Chief Dong." Liu Li straighten his back when he saw Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing smiled. "Why are you still calling me, Chief? Just call me Brother will do. After all, we will be one family soon."

Liu Li embarrassedly said. "Brother Dong."

"Brother!" Tang Jin grabbed Dong Xuebing's arm and swung it. "You did not keep to your words. When are you going to transfer my Liu Li to the County?"

Dong Xuebing had promised to transfer Liu Li to the Public Security Bureau and help Tang Jin find a job in the County town. This way, they will not be separated after they got married. But after buying a two-room apartment for Tang Jin in the County town, he was either risking his life or lying in the hospital and had forgotten about it. Second Aunt and her husband and Liu Li were embarrassed to ask Dong Xuebing, and Tang Jin is the most suitable person to ask.

Dong Xuebing slapped his forehead when he heard this. "Is the renovation for your apartment completed?"

"It's completed a long time ago." Tang Jin smacked her lips. "I had wanted to show you the apartment, but you are too busy."

Dong Xuebing smiles. "Sorry... I had forgotten about this. Alright. I will settle this for Xiao Liu as soon as possible."

Luan Xiaoping, who was lying on the bed, gave her son a stare. "Stop saying you will settle this as soon as possible, and you will forget about this when you become busy. Settle this today. The renovations for the apartment had been completed, and I dropped by to take a look. Your Second Aunt and her husband are waiting for them to get married. The earlier you settle this, the earlier they can get married."

Dong Xuebing replied embarrassedly. "Ok... ok... I will make some calls now."

Second Aunt quickly interrupts. "Sis, Xiao Bing, there is no hurry."

"Second Aunt, leave everything to me."

Dong Xuebing walks out of the ward and lit a cigarette at a window along the corridor. He called Public Security Deputy Bureau Chief Qin Yong. "Hello, Chief Qin."

"Chief Dong? Haha... I was just about to call you." Qin Yong laughed.

Dong Xuebing joked. "Thanks for remembering me. I am fine and just treat this as a sightseeing trip at the Commission for Discipline Inspection."

"Hahaha... I heard about this..."

Dong Xuebing asked Qin Yong to transfer Wu Tian Village Station's Liu Li to the Public Security Bureau. Wu Tian Village Station is under Qin Yong, and transferring an officer to the Public Security Bureau is not a problem. But Qin Yong told Dong Xuebing that it is not a problem for him to transfer Liu Li into the patrol team or traffic department, after all, he is overseeing these departments. But it will be hard to transfer him to the investigation team or Political Section. He is hinting at Dong Xuebing to speak to the people from those departments before he can transfer Liu Li.

In the past, Dong Xuebing had promised his Second Aunt to transfer Liu Li to the Traffic department. But now, Dong Xuebing's influence and connections had grown stronger and felt he should offer more help to Liu Li. After all, this concerns his cousin's future, and the prospects in the Traffic department is not as good as the Political Section. So, Dong Xuebing called the Political Section's Chief Chang Hailiang. Dong Xuebing is not familiar with Chang Hailiang and had only spoken to him a few times. When Chang Hailiang heard Dong Xuebing wants to transfer someone over to his department, he agreed.

After returning to the ward, Tang Jin and Liu Li look at Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "It's done. Just wait for the transfer order to the Political Section."

Tang Jin was surprised. "Didn't you say Liu Li will be going to the Traffic Department? How come it is the Political Section now?"

"You are not willing? Fine. Then he will go to the Traffic Department." Dong Xuebing laughed.

"Ahh... when did I say we are not willing? I am just surprised." Tang Jing laughed and swung Dong Xuebing's arms. "Political Section is much better than the Traffic Department. Thank you!" Political Section Officers have better prospects than Traffic Officers and will face less danger compared to the investigation team officers. This is also why Dong Xuebing did not want to transfer Liu Li to the investigation team.

Liu Li heard it and is grateful. "Thank you, Brother Dong. Thank you..."

"We are all one family. What's there to thank me?" Dong Xuebing patted Liu Li's shoulder. "I am close to Chief Qin, and you must pay him a visit after the transfer is completed. You must also thank Chief Chang too. Remember to prepare a few cartons of good cigarettes."

Liu Li replied. "Yes."

"Brother..." Tang Jin looks at Dong Xuebing. "What about my job?"

Dong Xuebing rubbed his temples. "Err... I need some time to find a suitable job for you." Dong Xuebing does not know anyone from the state-owned enterprises. "Xiao Jin, just resign and move to the County town first. I will help you find a job in a few days."

As they were speaking, someone knocks on the ward, and a woman in her early thirties entered.

Tang Jin, who was closest to the door, asked. "Who are you?"

Dong Xuebing paused for a second and walked up to that woman with a smile. "Secretary Hu, why are you here?"

"Haha..." Hu Silian laughed. "What's wrong with me coming here?"

When Dong Xuebing was hospitalized, Xie Huilan had visited him with Hu Silian, and Dong Xuebing's relatives had seen her before. But at that time, Dong Xuebing had only introduced Xie Huilan, and he immediately introduces Hu Silian to everyone in the ward. "This is Secretary Hu, our County Government's number one secretary." If Dong Xuebing said the County's number one secretary, he is referring to Secretary Zhou, Party Secretary Xiang's secretary. But the number one secretary of the County Government is referring to Xie Huilan's secretary.

The Mayor's secretary?

Dong Xuebing's Uncle and Aunts were shocked. "Secretary Hu. Nice to meet you..."

Liu Li also starts to tense up.

Hu Silian returned their greetings with a nod and said. "Don't listen to Chief Dong. I am only a messenger." Hu Silian will not say this in front of other government staff, as they might misinterpret her. But Hu Silian did not treat Dong Xuebing as an outsider, and the people here are not working in the government. There is nothing wrong with being modest here, and this will make her more approachable.

"Xiao Bing, hurry and let Secretary Hu sit. Help me up." Luan Xiaoping tried to push herself up.

Hu Silian quickly went over to help Luan Xiaoping. "Aunty, please don't get up. You just had surgery and need to lie down." Hu Silian had brought fruits with her, and she placed it on the table beside. "Mayor Xie had asked me to visit you. How are you feeling?"

Luan Xiaoping was surprised. "I am fine now. Thank you for your concern."

Hu Silian smiled and chatted with Luan Xiaoping.

Dong Xuebing's Uncle and Aunts looked at each other. When Xiao Bing was hospitalized, Mayor Xie had visited him, and now, she had sent her secretary to visit Xiao Bing's mother with fruits. All these shows that Mayor Xie values Dong Xuebing. Hu Silian also just found out how close Dong Xuebing and Mayor Xie are, when Dong Xuebing was brought in for investigation by the Commission for Discipline Inspection. Mayor Xie seems to be relaxed about this, and it was after Dong Xuebing was release, Hu Silian realized Mayor Xie seems to know that Dong Xuebing had won the lottery and nothing will happen to him. That means both of them had contacted each other privately.

After chatting for a while, Dong Xuebing suddenly remembered something.

"Sister Hu." Dong Xuebing pulled Tang Jin over. "This is my cousin, Tang Jin. What do you think of her?"

Hu Silian laughed. "Not bad. She is pretty and smart. Haha..."

Dong Xuebing replied. "Really? I am trying to help her get a job. She is currently working in a leather factory in the village. It's not good for a girl to work in the factory for too long, and I am thinking of getting her a better job in the County..."

Hu Silian immediately understood. "No problem. I will help you ask around."

"Ah... Thank you."

"Don't mention it."

Dong Xuebing noticed Tang Jin was still in a daze and quickly give her a slight tug. "Hurry, and thank your Sister Hu."

Tang Jin and her parents quickly thank Hu Silian.

Dong Xuebing offered to walk Hu Silian out when she was leaving.

In the corridor, Hu Silian laughed. "Chief Dong, when are you going to give us a treat?"

"No problem. If you are free tonight, I will treat you to dinner."

"Hahaha... don't think I will be satisfied with a typical restaurant. The dinner must be at a five stars restaurant." Hu Silian laughed. "I know you had won a few million from the lottery, and you are our richest leader in Yan Tai County. I want to get a least a few treats from you." There might be other leaders in Yan Tai County who are wealthier than Dong Xuebing, but their wealth is from illicit means. That's why Dong Xuebing is considered the wealthiest government leader in Yan Tai County and even Fen Zhou City.

After joking for a while, they reached the end of the corridor.

Hu Silian turns to Dong Xuebing. "You don't need to walk me out. I am not going back."

"Huh?" Dong Xuebing asked. "Are you not feeling well?"

"No. Mayor Xie asked me to visit Chief Meng too." Meng Xianglin's ward is behind the turn in front.

Dong Xuebing thought to himself. What's there to visit him? But he knows Meng Xianglin is the head of the Investment Promotion Agency and Xie Huilan had to send her secretary to visit him.

Hu Silian suddenly lowered her voice. "I heard Chief Meng might be retiring because of medical reasons."

"Really?" Dong Xuebing was shocked.

Hu Silian nodded and continued. "It is not easy to cure blood clots in the brain, and at most, the doctors can only reduce the symptoms. But after Chief Meng met the elevator accident, his health deteriorated. He cannot even speak without stuttering over the phone, and he hinted he wants to have an early retirement. But I am not sure about the details."

After watching Hu Silian enter Meng Xianglin's ward, Dong Xuebing walks to the other end of the corridor and looks out of the window.

Meng Xianglin is going to retire because of medical reasons.

Dong Xuebing becomes excited.

The Investment Promotions Agency is a popular place in these few years, as many parts of China are concerned about getting investments. The first thing that comes to the mind is to promote investments. But Yan Tai County is rural and poor, and not many people want to enter the Investment Promotion Agency as the geographical location restricted the County's development. This is also the reason why Dong Xuebing is interested.

Dong Xuebing wants a Section Chief's rank position!

Dong Xuebing does not have enough experience to enter the Finance Department and Supervision Bureau, as he had only entered the Government service for slightly more than a year. Getting promoted to Deputy Section Chief is already an exception, let alone getting promoted to Section Chief and getting a good position. Furthermore, there are no vacancies in those departments. The Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Civil Affairs are places for retirement, and Dong Xuebing will not get any credit if he works there.

Investment Promotion Agency...

Dong Xuebing thought about this department and felt it is a good place for him.

Firstly, there is a high potential in this department, and Dong Xuebing will have lots of opportunities to get credits. Secondly, this department is considered unpopular in the County, and Dong Xuebing does not need many experiences to enter. Thirdly, Meng Xianglin might be retiring, and there will be a vacancy!

Investment Promotion Agency... Investment Promotion Agency...

This is a good place for me!

Dong Xuebing got more excited as he thinks about it. He was still troubled over Section Chief, and now, an opportunity comes knocking on his doors. Thanks to his BACK, he can scare Meng Xianglin out of his wits and worsen his condition. Even heaven is standing by this side, and it will be a sin if he does not fight for this position!

That's it!

At night, Dong Xuebing returned home and thought hard while holding his phone.

Five minutes... Ten minutes... Twenty minutes...

Finally, Dong Xuebing mustered his courage and called Xie Huilan. "Hello, Sister Xie."

"Xiao Dong? What is it?" Xie Huilan might be in her car as Dong Xuebing can hear the radio in the background.

Dong Xuebing cleared his throat. "Err... I heard Chief Meng is going to retire?"

"Haha... You got the news quite fast. I think so, and I can sense he does have this intention. But everything is not confirmed yet, and we need to look at his medical report tomorrow.

"Err... if he retires, can I... errr..."

Xie Huilan narrowed her eyes and smiled. "Can you what?"

"You should know what I am thinking." Dong Xuebing replied. "I want to take over his position. What do you think?"

"You are quite motivated, and you dare to think about this after the trouble you created? Ah?"

"Huh? I am just asking. It's fine if it is not possible."

"Hahaha..." Xie Huilan replied with a softer tone. "Alright. I know about it."

After getting Xie Huilan's reply, Dong Xuebing felt better. This time, he is not confident of getting promoted, as he knows it's quite impossible to get approval from the Party Committee. But he still wants to get nominated for promotion and try his best to get promoted.

...

One day passed...

Two days passed...

Three days passed...

Dong Xuebing will visit his mother during with free time and check on Meng Xianglin's condition.

As expected, Meng Xianglin's condition worsened and did not improve after treatment. In the end, Meng Xianglin agrees to retire, and the County Government starts his retirement process. Many people are eyeing the Investment Promotion Agency Chief position. There are too many Deputy Section Chiefs in Yan Tai County, and who doesn't want to get promoted?

But no one in the County expects Mayor Xie to act so fast!

The day after Meng Xianglin's retirement is confirmed, Xie Huilan submitted her nominations for Meng Xianglin's replacement to the Organization Bureau. The first person is the Investment Promotion Agency's Deputy Chief Lui Dafa. This person is related to the County's Publicity Department Chen Tongbing and is from Xiang Daofa's faction. This is quite normal. Although the Investment Promotion Agency is a department under the County Government, Xie Huilan cannot prevent Xiang Daofa's men from getting promoted. The second person that is nominated, shocked everyone. Dong Xuebing!

Everyone knows Xiang Daofa dislike Dong Xuebing.

After Dong Xuebing ruined the investment site visit, Xiang Daofa immediately ordered the Commission for Discipline Inspection to investigate him. This shows Xiang Daofa's determination to get rid of Dong Xuebing. But at this time, Xie Huilan nominated Dong Xuebing for this position! Chief Dong is only 24 years old and had worked for less than two years! Is she going to push Dong Xuebing up for promotion on an exceptional basis?

The smart people can tell this is a power struggle between the Party Committee and the Mayor!

Xie Huilan nominating Dong Xuebing is equivalent to slapping Xiang Daofa in the face!

The Party Committee Secretary had just ordered the Commission for Discipline Inspection to investigate this person, and this person's name appeared on the nomination list just days after the investigation! This is a really big slap to Xiang Daofa's face!

Many people were worried and started to reassess the political situation in Yan Tai County.

A storm is brewing!

Chapter 293 –Parents vs. Parents

Friday. 1.30 pm.

Dong Xuebing helped Luan Xiaoping settled the discharge procedures and sent her back to her County's First Middle School teacher quarters. It's almost the end of December, and the weather is very cold. Afternoons during this period are the warmest, but Dong Xuebing can still feel the piercing cold winds. Luckily his mother's apartment heater is on 24 hours. After they entered her apartment, they felt comfortable.

"Mum, tomorrow is the weekend, and you should rest. Don't prepare for your lessons."

"How can I not prepare for the lessons after letting other teachers cover my classes for so long? The doctor said I am fine."

"Then you must take note of your health and remember to take your medicines on time. Oh, how about I stay here with you? I am worried about your health, especially when you are living alone."

"I am not a kid. Just go and focus on your work. Didn't you say you have the opportunity to get promoted?"

"It's just a nomination, and I stand a slim chance to get promoted."

"Even so, you must also try your best."

"Ok. I know."

Dong Xuebing accompanied his mother a while more before returning home.

Dong Xuebing returned to his apartment at the Public Security Bureau Family Quarters. He took a warm shower to get rid of the cold. While bathing, he thought about the position of Investment Promotion Agency Chief. Everyone knew Dong Xuebing had offended Xiang Daofa, and his chances of getting this position are slim. Among the 11 members of the Party Committee, Xie Huilan only controls three votes, including herself. In contrast, Xiang Daofa controls 7 to 8 votes. The difference is too big, and Dong Xuebing understands that it is almost impossible for him to get promoted.

Are there any solutions to this?

The next Committee meeting is next week, and how can Dong Xuebing turn the tides within these few days? Dong Xuebing thought for a while and felt it is impossible!

Never mind. I should stop thinking about this as I had already tried my best.

Man proposes God dispose.

After the shower, Dong Xuebing, with only a towel, sat down on his sofa to watch TV and smoke. If he cannot do anything to the outcome, he will not continue to think about it, and this is what Dong Xuebing is feeling now. He is not giving up the fight or lost interest in Section Chief rank. It is mainly because Dong Xuebing is afraid his heart might stop again when he gets tensed.

Just relax and watch TV...

Listen to some music...

Sing some songs...

Dong Xuebing tried his best to relax.

Bzzz, bzzz, bzzz... Dong Xuebing's phone on the coffee table vibrates. He picks it up, and it is Yu Qianqian's number. Dong Xuebing felt uncomfortable. After he bought a mobile phone for Yu Qianqian, his relationship with Xie Huilan and Qu Yunxuan got exposed, and he felt he had broken their hearts. After that incident, he tried to avoid Yu Meixia and her daughter. Just two women had almost killed Dong Xuebing, and if he still gets involve with Yu Meixia, he will be digging his own grave. That's why he did not call Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian for a long time.

Dong Xuebing cleared his throat and answered. "Hello, Qianqian... you have finish school?"

"Are you Yu Qianqian's family member?" It was not Yu Qianqian who had called.

Dong Xuebing frowned. "I am her brother. Who are you?"

That woman replied. "I am the Head of Student Affairs at Hong Qi Middle School. Yu Qianqian had scratched and hurt one of our students. Our student's face is bleeding, and we can't contact Yu Qianqian's mother. Can you come over to our school?"

"Qianqian had hit someone? Hong Qi Middle School? Are you sure?"

"No. The injured student had contacted his parents. We want you to come over immediately." This Head of Student Affairs is very rude, and he slammed the phone down.

Dong Xuebing's face changed and immediately got dressed and drove out.

Dong Xuebing is anxious and angry. He knows Yu Qianqian well, and how can someone timid, shy, honest, obedient, and weak, hit someone? Also, how is it possible for her to go to Hong Qi Middle School from County First Middle to hit their students? This is impossible! Dong Xuebing is overly protective of his subordinates and also towards Qianqian. The first thought that comes to his mind is other students had bullied Qianqian and he is feeling guilty for not looking out for her because he is trying to avoid Yu Meixia.

...

Hong Qi Middle School.

This school is also one of the County's top middle schools like County First Middle School. Although the teachers here are slightly inexperienced than the teachers in the First Middle School, the facilities and environment are better. Many Yan Tai County Government leaders will send their children or relatives to this school. School had ended not long ago, and most of the students had left.

Dong Xuebing parked his car outside and entered the school.

"Eh! Stop!" A teacher shouted at Dong Xuebing. "Parents and guardians of students have to wait outside and cannot enter the school compound!"

Dong Xuebing stared at the teacher coldly. "Where is the security office?"

The teacher pointed diagonally. "What are you here for?"

Dong Xuebing did not reply and walked towards the security office. Bam! He kicked open the door, and the teacher behind him was still thinking of stopping Dong Xuebing from entering the school. After all, the hostage incident at Nan Liu Junior School had happened not long ago. The County's Ministry of Education had issued a regulation to stop outsiders from entering the school. But the teacher saw Dong Xuebing kicking open the door aggressively, he was stunned and is afraid to stop him.

Everyone in the office was shocked.

Dong Xuebing asked. "Where is Qianqian?"

Yu Qianqian, who was still in her school uniform, was crying in a corner when she heard Dong Xuebing's voice. She burst into tears and cried. "Brother! Sob...!"

Dong Xuebing felt his heart broke and quickly went over to hug her. He examined Yu Qianqian's face and asked. "Are you hurt?"

Yu Qianqian shook her head and hugged Dong Xuebing tightly.

A security guard shouted. "What's wrong with you?! Why did you kick open the door?"

Dong Xuebing is furious. "Who are you to speak to me like this?!"

The two security guards were stunned as they did not expect this student's family member to be so unreasonable.

The discipline teacher, Chen Fang, frowned and felt the children are all spoilt by their family members nowadays. She said. "Your sister is not hurt, and she is the one who had injured our student. You should be asking about Lui Xiaolei's injury." A skinny boy is sitting beside Chen Fang, and he looks like he is about Yu Qianqian's age. He is holding up a mirror looking at some scratches on his face, but his injuries are not serious.

Dong Xuebing looks at Chen Fang. "Who are you?"

"Head of Student Affairs, Chen Fang." Chen Fang replied rudely.

Dong Xuebing nodded and points to the boy. "Our Qianqian is a girl, and she is obedient since young. She did not even dare to scold other people, and now you are saying she travel all the way to your school's entrance to hit your students?! And it is still a male student? Are you crazy?!"

Chen Fang got mad. "What are you talking about?! It is your sister who injured our student!"

The security guard said. "Director Fang, just call the Police."

Dong Xuebing took out his work pass from his pocket and threw it on the table. "I am the Police! Shut the door! If this incident is not settled, no one can leave!"

The security guards exchanged looks, and they finally understood why this person is so overbearing.

Dong Xuebing kneeled and wiped Yu Qianqian's tears. "Don't cry... tell me what happened. Who bullied you?"

Yu Qianqian points at the boy in the office.

Lui Xiaolei immediately gave Yu Qianqian a fierce stare.

Yu Qianqian got a fright and looked away. But when she saw Dong Xuebing beside her, she felt better. "Lui Xiaolei wants my money. Yesterday, he and his friends stopped me at the bus stop after school... sob... They demanded money from me, if not they... they will beat me. I am scared and gave him 5 RMB. My mother had gave me money to buy water. But they say it is not enough. They want me to give them 100 RMB today... sob... I don't dare to tell my mother and wanted to go home after school quickly. Sob... but... but Lui Xiaolei waited for me outside my school, and I could not escape. He dragged me to an alley beside Hong Qi Middle School and insisted me to pay him. I don't have the money, and... he... sob... he wants to take off my pants."

Dong Xuebing's face changed. F*k!

Lui Xiaolei shouted. "You better stop lying!"

"Shut up!" Dong Xuebing turned and gave Lui Xiaolei a stare.

Yu Qianqian was sobbing as she continues. "There are many people in the alley, and I refused to take off my pants... he... he rushed over and tried to take off my pants forcefully. I panicked and pushed him away and accidentally scratched his face." A security guard from the school passed by there and saw what happened. But Lui Xiaolei claimed Yu Qianqian hit him, and the security guard brought both to the school's security office.

Dong Xuebing was furious after knowing what happened.

Chen Fang frowned as she did not know about all these. "Xiaolei, are you pulling a prank on Yu Qianqian?"

Bam! Dong Xuebing hit the table. "Prank?! Do you call stripping a girl in public a prank?! Ah?! How can you be the Head of Student Affairs? Are you a f*king idiot?!" Dong Xuebing could tell this Director Chen is siding with Lui Xiaolei from the start!

Chen Fang's face turns red. "How can you scold others?"

Dong Xuebing's guess is right. Chen Fang is siding Lui Xiaolei, as Lui Xiaolei is her school's student. Although Lui Xiaolei's grades are average, he is obedient in classes and is not like what Yu Qianqian claims. She does not believe Lui Xiaolei will extort money and tried to strip a girl in public. Most importantly, Lui Xiaolei's father is a leader in Yan Tai County.

Lui Xiaolei shouted. "Teacher Chen! I did not try to take off her pants! She is lying!"

Yu Qianqian cried. "You are the one!"

"What time are your parents coming?" Dong Xuebing stared at Lui Xiaolei coldly. "Call them!"

Chen Fang controlled her anger. "Sir, stop scaring the child! He is still young!" She is trying to find an excuse for Lui Xiaolei. Even if what Yu Qianqian said is true, she can say Lui Xiaolei is still young, and he is underage.

Many people felt Dong Xuebing is an unreasonable person, but Dong Xuebing felt he is very reasonable. He will only get mad when he is right or is standing on higher moral grounds. When Dong Xuebing is at their age, in the second year of middle school, he already knows extortion, and stripping a girl's pants in public is wrong. He does not believe Lui Xiaolei does not know it. How can this incident be dismissed because of his age?

"Sob... Brother..." Yu Qianqian cried.

Dong Xuebing patted Yu Qianqian's head. "Don't cry... What is it?"

"I heard Lui Xiaolei's father is a leader in the County."

Dong Xuebing knew Yu Qianqian is worried about him. "Even if his father is a leader from the Central Government, he can bully others? Which department is his father from?!"

Chen Fang turned away from Dong Xuebing and ignored him as she felt he is bragging.

One of the security guards coldly replied. "Investment Promotion Agency!"

"Investment Promotion Agency? Lui?" Dong Xuebing looks at the boy. "You are Lui Dafa's son?"

Chen Fang and the two security guards were stunned. This person knows Chief Lui, and from his tone, he does not seem to be frightened.

Dong Xuebing immediately senses the real reason behind this incident. When Lui Dafa's relative hit Tang Jin, Dong Xuebing had called to scold him. Now, Lui Dafa and Dong Xuebing are nominated to replaced Meng Xianglin, and this incident happens. It's only been a few days since the nominations were announced, and Lui Dafa's son went to bully Yu Qianqian?

"Hey, kid! You know me?" Dong Xuebing looks at Lui Xiaolei.

Lui Xiaolei looks away. "Who are you?! I don't know you!"

Suddenly the door opened, and Lui Dafa stormed into the room angrily. "Where is my son?! Who hit my son?!"

Lui Xiaolei stood up. "Dad!"

Lui Dafa ignored everyone in the office. "Are you hurt?"

Dong Xuebing coldly said. "He is fine, and my sister is hurt!"

"You?!" Lui Dafa's face changed. "Your sister? She is the one who hit my son?!"

Dong Xuebing pointed at Lui Dafa and scolded. "Lui Dafa! Is this the way you teach your son? Ah?! He tried to rob and take off my sister's pants in public! Is this what you taught him?! Do you want to see him in juvenile prison? Sure. I can help you!"

Lui Xiaolei's face becomes pale when he heard juvenile prison.

Lui Dafa retorted. "Bullshit! Your sister had injured Xiaolei, and you dare to shout at me?!"

Dong Xuebing replied. "My sister should have beat him to death! How dare he try to take off a girl's pants in public?!"

Lui Dafa and Dong Xuebing started arguing.

Chen Fang was stunned as she realized what was going on. Although Yu Qianqian's brother is young, he is not afraid of Chief Lui and dares to scold him. His rank should be the same or even higher than Chief Lui, as Chief Lui did not try to use his rank or call the police.

Chen Fang and the two security guards regretted calling the students' parents. They are on a different level, and why did they have to get involved?

Now, Chen Fang and the two security guards cannot even leave the office.

"Leaders..." Chen Fang saw both men getting into a fierce argument and tried to stop them. She must get both parties to calm down and settle this problem. Even if Lui Xiaolei tried to take off Yu Qianqian's pants, the scratches on his face might leave a scar. This can be considered his punishment, and the students are underaged and will not be charged in courts.

Five minutes later, Dong Xuebing and Lui Dafa got tired of arguing.

Dong Xuebing might be angry, but he did not want to blow up this matter. Yu Qianqian is shy, and if this incident blows up, people might know someone tried to take off her pants in public. How is she going to face her classmates?

Lui Dafa is also thinking about the same thing. If news of this incident spreads, he will be embarrassed.

In the end, both sides left with their children.

...

On the way to the hospital.

Lui Dafa looks at his son. "Did you extort money and tried to take off that girl's pants?"

"It's not me!" Lui Xiaolei refused to admit.

"That girl is wearing County First Middle School's uniform. Why did you go there?"

Lui Xiaolei kept quiet.

Lui Dafa suddenly remembered on the day the nominations for the Chief position was announced, he had discussed with his wife at home, and he mentioned Dong Xuebing was also nominated. His son might have overheard their conversation from his room, and that's why he tried to find trouble with Yu Qianqian. Lui Dafa knows Dong Xuebing's mother is teaching at County First Middle School but does not know about Yu Qianqian. His son might have found out about Dong Xuebing's sister, Yu Qianqian, from his former Junior School classmates studying there.

Lui Dafa sighed in his heart and no longer bear to scold his son.

Translator's notes:

Man Proposes, God Disposes (谋事在人成事在天)

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Chapter 294 – Sister Yu

Afternoon, at 5 pm.

Huamei estate. Yu Meixia's apartment.

The mother and daughter had moved into this apartment for some time. However, the apartment still smells of new furniture and renovations.

After returning home, Yu Qianqian stopped crying, as she felt better after Dong Xuebing scolded Lui Xiaolei and his father. Furthermore, Yu Qianqian was not taken advantage of and had also scratched Lui Xiaolei's face. Dong Xuebing also consoled her on the way home, and she had forgotten about this incident. But Dong Xuebing did not forget about this incident, and he felt he is responsible for this incident. This is not coincident. Regardless if it was Lui Dafa asking his son to do this, or it was his son who did this on his own accord, it was Dong Xuebing who implicated Yu Qianqian. This made him feel guilty.

Lui Dafa! I will settle this score with you!

"Qianqian, what do you want to eat for dinner?" Dong Xuebing asked.

"I am fine with anything. There are some leftovers in the fridge."

"I will cook something for you." Dong Xuebing said. "Oh, remember to call me immediately if anyone tries to bully you."

Yu Qianqian lowered her head and softly said. "Mum says... you are busy, and don't allow me to call you."

"Nonsense! See how I am going to deal with her after she returns!" Dong Xuebing said angrily.

"No..." Yu Qianqian quickly said. "Big Brother, Mum did not say that."

As they were talking, Yu Meixia returned home. She is wearing a down jacket and holding a few bags of groceries. It's been a while since Dong Xuebing saw Yu Meixia, and she looks slightly more matured and attractive.

"Mum..."

"You are back?" Suddenly, Yu Meixia noticed Dong Xuebing on the sofa and was surprised. "Xiao Bing?"

Dong Xuebing ignored her and lit a cigarette.

Yu Meixia got worried and said. "Chief Dong, have you taken your dinner? I... I will prepare dinner now."

Dong Xuebing continues to ignore her.

Yu Meixia was puzzled and asked her daughter softly. "Why is your Big Brother here?"

Yu Qianqian's eyes turn red and told her mother what happened today. Yu Meixia was shocked and quickly asked if she was injured. Yu Qianqian shook her head and hugged her mother. Yu Meixia started crying. "It's all my fault. If I had to fetch you from school, this would not happen. Qianqian... I... I will stop working in the future." She had started work as a cashier at a supermarket, and can't fetch Yu Qianqian from school because of work.

Yu Qianqian hugged her mother tightly. "Mum... I am fine."

Dong Xuebing looks at Yu Meixia. "Did you ask Yu Qianqian not to call me?"

"... yes." Yu Meixia lowered her head and dared not look at Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing snubbed his cigarette. "What is wrong with you? Why did you stop Qianqian from contacting me? Ah? Luckily, nothing happened to her this time. If Qianqian had told me that someone tried to extort money from her yesterday, I would have taken care of it, and this incident will not happen!"

"I..." Yu Meixia bit her lower lips and did not say anything.

"I had bought a handphone for Qianqian is for her to call me. Why are you stopping her?" Dong Xuebing is mad.

Yu Meixia started crying after getting scolded by Dong Xuebing.

Yu Qianqian cried and tried to protect her mother. She looked at Dong Xuebing and said. "Big Brother! Don't scold my mother!"

Dong Xuebing did not expect Yu Meixia to start crying. He was mad because he is concern about Qianqian and got furious when he heard Yu Meixia stopped Yu Qianqian from calling him. That's why he scolded Yu Meixia when she returns home.

Yu Qianqian sobbed. "Mum... stop crying... it's all my fault."

"It's my fault..." Yu Meixia hugged her daughter and sobbed.

Dong Xuebing stood up. "Err... Sister Yu..."

Yu Meixia looked at Dong Xuebing and wiped her tears. "Chief Dong, I am not smart since young and does not know as many things as you all who grew up in the cities. But I am not stupid... I know you have been avoiding us recently... I don't know the reasons, but I just know you do not want to see me... That's why I did not dare to call you or let Qianqian call you when you are hospitalized and gotten your award. I am afraid of bothering you and... affecting your work."

Huh? This is the reason?

Dong Xuebing felt guilty. In the end, he is the one who caused this, and he still scolded Yu Meixia.

Dong Xuebing quickly walks over. "Sister Yu, what are you talking about? When did I avoid you all? I was just busy with work and was hospitalized several times. I don't want you all to be worried, and that's why I did not call you all. Don't think so much... Please stop crying... It's all my fault... I will apologize."

Yu Meixia sobbed. "... It's my fault."

"You had done nothing wrong." Dong Xuebing passed a piece of tissue paper to Yu Meixia. "Wipe your tears and stop crying. You are a grown-up, and your daughter is looking at you."

Yu Meixia wiped her tears with the tissue paper.

Yu Qianqian saw her mother stopped crying, and she stops.

Dong Xuebing was relieved and wiped his sweat on his forehead. "That's right. It's already 5.30 pm. Let's have dinner."

Yu Meixia quickly says. "I will go and cook now."

"Wait..." Dong Xuebing stopped Yu Meixia. "I will cook dinner today."

Yu Meixia waved her hand. "You should rest after working for the whole day. I will cook."

Dong Xuebing laughed and said. "I am not working today. Just remain here and watch TV." Dong Xuebing entered the kitchen and started cooking. Although he is rash and impulsive, he knows what's right and wrong. Since this is his fault, he must apologize. Of course, he is always good for women.

After dinner.

Dong Xuebing asked Yu Qianqian to return to her room to do her homework, and he enters the kitchen.

Yu Meixia is standing by the sink, washing the dishes. She had changed into a knitted sweater and loose pants, making her look more mature. When Dong Xuebing was injured and resting at home, he had some 'close encounters' with Yu Meixia and had asked many personal questions about her. They had gone beyond friends, but not yet a couple.

Dong Xuebing could feel himself getting warmer as he looks at Yu Meixia's curvy ass.

Yu Meixia heard someone behind her, and she turns to see Dong Xuebing looking at her ass. She blushed and said. "I can do the dishes myself, and you can go out for a smoke."

Dong Xuebing nodded and took out his cigarettes. "I can also smoke here."

Yu Meixia quickly wiped her hands and took out a lighter from her pocket to light Dong Xuebing's cigarettes.

Dong Xuebing was surprised. "Did you started smoking? Why are you carrying a lighter with you?"

"No. I... I just put it in my pocket for convenience."

Whenever Yu Meixia is around Dong Xuebing, she would light his cigarettes, and Dong Xuebing knew Sister Yu must have been waiting for him to visit her. But she does not know when he will be visiting, so she carried a lighter around. Dong Xuebing felt touched by this gesture. He had touched her several times and flirted with her, but she never complains and still treated him so well. He felt bad for avoiding her.

Dong Xuebing said softly. "You must not avoid me in the future."

"... I did not." Yu Meixia's hand shook. "I am afraid you..."

Dong Xuebing is too embarrassed to admit he had wanted to avoid Yu Meixia. "Anyway, just call me whenever something happens. Even if it is something trivial like a leaking tap, or you cannot fetch Qianqian from school, just call me. Do you understand?"

"... Ok."

"I will try to visit you more often. Staying alone is quite lonely."

Yu Meixia looks at Dong Xuebing. "Qianqian will be happy to hear this. She misses you a lot."

"What about you?" Dong Xuebing looks at Yu Meixia into her eyes. "Are you happy to see me here?"

Yu Meixia's blushes and continue washing the dishes. She mumbled a soft reply. "Yes."

"Haha... then I will come over on my off days."

Dong Xuebing looks at Sister Yu's back and thought about his women. Xie Huilan is very smart and does not show her concern easily. Qu Yunxuan's gentleness is embedded within her, and her every movement shows it. But Yu Meixia's gentleness is buried within her heart. She can touch Dong Xuebing every once in a while. Sigh... all three of them are perfect women. If only I can marry all of them.

After washing the dishes, Dong Xuebing and Yu Meixia returned to the living room to watch the news.

"I'm sorry about earlier." Dong Xuebing apologized when Qianqian is not around. "I did not mean to scold you. I was only..."

Yu Meixia replied softly. "I understand. You said those things is because you are concerned about Qianqian."

"Err... Are you angry with me?"

"No."

Sister Yu got an inferiority complex and is an introvert. She will keep everything to herself, and Dong Xuebing does not know if she is still angry. He places his hands on her shoulders. "Is working at the supermarket tiring? Turn around. I will massage your shoulders."

"No... You should not do this!" Yu Meixia panics.

Dong Xuebing replied gently. "You have always massaged me, and it's my turn."

"Please don't bother. I... I am fine."

"Hurry up and turn around!"

Yu Meixia quickly glanced towards the room and saw the door is shut, before turning her back towards Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing places his hands on her shoulders and starts pressing. He can feel the tension on her neck and shoulders. "Your neck is too stiff. You should rest at home. Why do you have to suffer at the supermarket? Didn't I transfer money to you earlier this month? Have you received it?"

"... yes."

"Then why didn't you use it?"

"That is my salary for being your helper. I had not worked these few months, and I should not receive it."

"Why are you so stubborn?"

Dong Xuebing had been avoiding Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian. Still, he did not forget about them and will transfer a few thousand RMB to Yu Meixia every month. But after hearing what Yu Meixia said, he knows she had pride and is not willing to use his money. That's why she went to work as a cashier at the supermarket. Dong Xuebing sighed and did not mention about money again. "Just do whatever you want. Are your shoulders feeling better?"

"Yes. Xiao Bing. I am feeling better."

"I had only massaged you for a while. How can you feel better, so fast?"

"I am afraid you will get tired. I am really fine, and you can stop."

Dong Xuebing ignored her and continued with his massage. After pressing Yu Meixia's shoulders and neck, he massaged her lower back. Sister Yu's curvy body is softer than Qu Yunxuan and felt good to touch.

"Your body is so soft." Dong Xuebing said.

Yu Meixia blushed. "I am old, and after I stopped working at the farms, I grew fat."

Dong Xuebing cleared his throat. "This is fat. This is curvy, and it is just right."

"..." Yu Meixia did not say anything.

"Actually..." Dong Xuebing looks at Yu Meixia's face. "You look better with your hair tied up in a bun." Dong Xuebing likes to see her with her hair in a bun.

Yu Meixia mumbled a soft reply.

"Err... this is just a casual remark." Dong Xuebing regretted after saying those things. He cursed himself in his heart. 'Why can't you change this habit? Sister Xie and Aunt Xuan have finally cooled down, and you are flirting with another woman again?! You are asking for trouble!'

Half an hour later.

"Alright. Move your shoulders and see if it is still tense." Dong Xuebing removed his hands.

Yu Meixia moved her shoulders. "I feel lighter. Thank you. You are so good at massage."

Dong Xuebing did not tell Yu Meixia that is was because he always massages Aunt Xuan. "Err... My mum has neck and shoulders pain, and I used to massage for her. After a while, I got better. Let me know if you have aching shoulders, and I will give you a massage."

"No need. It will be too troublesome for you."

"You don't need to stand on ceremony with me."

Yu Meixia poured a cup of tea for Dong Xuebing before going to the bathroom. She returned after a while and sat down awkwardly beside Dong Xuebing. At first, Dong Xuebing did not notice anything, but when he turns to look at her, he noticed Yu Meixia had changed her hairstyle. She had tied her hair into a bun.

Dong Xuebing was surprised. "Why did you change your hairstyle?"

"You said... I... look better with my hair tied up in a bum." Yu Meixia's face and neck turn red.

Dong Xuebing was touched and reached over to hold Yu Meixia's hand. He was about to say something when the bedroom door opens suddenly.

Dong Xuebing quickly withdraws his hand, and Yu Meixia quickly straightens herself.

"Mum, Big Brother, I had finished my homework." Yu Qianqian walks into the living room. "Can I watch TV for a while?"

Dong Xuebing laughed and waved Yu Qianqian over. "Come and sit here."

"Ok!" Yu Qianqian sat down and hugged her mother's arm.

Yu Meixia stopped blushing and stroked her daughter's hair lovingly.

The TV is showing a newly built wildlife safari zoo on Fen Zhou City's TV channel. The zoo is in the countryside of Fen Zhou City and is not far from Yan Tai County. This zoo claimed to be the biggest in Hebei Province. Of course, it meant the land area and not the number of animals. Here, Tourists can see a few tigers and monkeys roaming freely from the tour bus.

Yu Qianqian shouted excitedly. "It's a tiger! It's a big tiger!"

"You have never seen a tiger?" Dong Xuebing looks at her.

"We don't have tigers in the mountains around our village and can only see it on TV."

Yu Meixia stroked her daughter's hair. "The mountains around our village are small, and there are no tigers. You can only find tigers in the zoo."

Dong Xuebing was speechless. If there are tigers in the mountains beside your village, the villagers will be dinner for them.

"Mum..." Yu Qianqian's eyes are still glued to the TV. "I want to see tigers, lions, and crocodiles."

Yu Meixia replied. "You will not see crocodiles in winter, and this is not the season to see animals."

"Ok..." Yu Qianqian was disappointed.

Dong Xuebing noticed it and said. "Who cares if it is winter or not. Since Qianqian wants to look at animals, we will go. Tomorrow is Saturday, and I am not working. Let's go tomorrow!"

Yu Qianqian jumped up excitedly and cheered. "Thank you, Big Brother!"

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Chapter 295 – Wildlife Safari Zoo

Saturday.

It started snowing in the morning. This is the first snow in Yan Tai County and is much later compared to last year.

Dong Xuebing got out of his bed and looked out of the windows. The weather forecast is getting more and more unreliable. The forecast for today is supposed to be sunny, why is it snowing now? Luckily, the snow is not heavy, and there is only a thin layer of snow covering the ground.

After getting dressed, Dong Xuebing walks out of the bedroom. "Ah, you all are ready?"

"Yes. I was just about to wake you." Yu Meixia, who was wearing an apron, had prepared breakfast. "Breakfast is ready."

Yu Qianqian looks at Dong Xuebing in her new clothes. "Big Brother, what do you think of my new clothes? Should I wear it?"

"Haha... why not?" Dong Xuebing laughed. "Qianqian is pretty in anything."

Yu Qianqian smiled shyly.

After breakfast, Yu Meixia went to change in her room. She changed into a pastel-colored coat, white sweater, long casual pants, and had her hair tied up into a bun. She looks trendy and mature.

Dong Xuebing was stunned when he saw Yu Meixia. This was the first time he saw Yu Meixia in such dressing, but he felt her dressing is quite familiar. He remembered seeing the model on the cover of a women magazine on the coffee table, wearing something similar. He knew Yu Meixia would not have such a dressing sense. She is just copying what model wore.

Dong Xuebing gasped. "You are so pretty."

Yu Meixia blushed. "No..."

"What do you mean by no? You can ask Qianqian. Qianqian, is your mother pretty today?"

"Yes!" Yu Meixia shouted. "Mum, you are so pretty."

"... no..."

Yu Meixia's set of clothes cost over 1,000 RMB. She had bought it after she got her salary from the supermarket. When she bought this set of clothes, she did not think the clothes are pretty. She felt uncomfortable as the coat is tight-fitting, and her heels are making her feet hurts. She had never worn high heels in her life, but she does not want to embarrass Dong Xuebing by dressing like a country bumpkin when she goes out with him.

"Are you cold?" Dong Xuebing looks at Yu Meixia's legs.

Yu Meixia replied. "It's not cold. I'm fine."

"That is because there is heating here, and it might be cold at the zoo later." How can Yu Meixia not feel cold? Her pants are too thin, and it's late Autumn now.

"Then... I will put on the down jacket?"

"The jacket will not match your clothes."

"Ok."

Dong Xuebing thought for a while. "Let's go. We will go to the mall to buy some clothes for you first."

Dong Xuebing brought the mother and daughter pair out to his car. After paying the parking fees, Dong Xuebing drove towards the Fen Zhou City area. Fen Zhou City is not far, and they arrived about 30 minutes later. The shopping malls had opened, and Dong Xuebing entered a department store within a mall.

"Xiao Bing, the clothes here are expensive." Yu Meixia looks at the price tag.

Yu Qianqian was also shocked by the price of the clothes. A dress costs a few thousand RMB, and she doesn't even touch them.

Dong Xuebing does not care about what they say and walked to the fur coat section. "What color do you like?"

Yu Meixia kept quiet.

"If you are not telling me, I will pick something for you."

The store assistant walks up to them. "Sir, Mdm, can I help you?"

Dong Xuebing looks around. "That white mink coat. Yes... we want to try that one."

"Sure." The store assistant immediately takes the coat out.

Yu Meixia is unwilling to try the coat on. When Dong Xuebing was talking to the store assistant, she peeped at the price tag. She was standing too far away and could not see the numbers, but she is sure it is five figures. That means the coat cost more than 10,000 RMB. It is almost equivalent to 2 to 3 years of her supermarket salaries. But Dong Xuebing gave her a stare, and Yu Meixia tried it on carefully.

Immediately a beautiful woman appeared in front of the mirror.

The store assistant is a bit jealous of the woman in front of her. This woman is not young, but she is very pretty. Even as a girl, she can't help but keep looking at her.

"Ok! We will get this!" Dong Xuebing announced.

Yu Meixia replied. "Xiao Bing, this coat is too..."

"Just listen to me. This coat suits you, and you look pretty in it."

Yu Qianqian, who was standing beside her mother, nodded.

After paying for the coat, the three of them left the department store. On the way to the car, Dong Xuebing noticed Yu Qianqian looking at her mother's coat enviously and also looking at the stores selling clothes nearby. Dong Xuebing quickly brought them to another section of the shopping mall.

"Since we are at the mall, Qianqian should also pick a few clothing." Dong Xuebing said.

Yu Qianqian quickly shook her hands. "I... I don't need new clothes."

Yu Meixia also rejects Dong Xuebing's offer. "That's right. She has lots of clothes, and she wears her school uniform most of the time."

"Just go and pick the clothes you like." Dong Xuebing patted Qianqian's head. "Go."

...

One hour later.

Dong Xuebing, Yu Meixia, and Yu Qianqian carried a few shopping bags into his Mercedes MPV front passenger seat. They had bought shoes, pants, scarves, and all sorts of women's clothing. These items are for Qianqian and Yu Meixia, and Dong Xuebing spent almost 100,000 RMB.

Yu Qianqian said excitedly. "Mum, which cap looks better? This or this?"

Yu Meixia ignored Yu Qianqian and said. "Xiao Bing, I'm sorry to make you spend so much money on us."

"Thank you, Big Brother." Yu Qianqian said.

"It's fine as long as you all are happy." Dong Xuebing laughed. "We are out to enjoy ourselves today, and shopping is part of the fun. Alright, we are moving off."

Wildlife Safari Zoo.

This zoo is newly opened, and there are not many tourists.

The tickets cost 50 RMB per person, and Dong Xuebing bought three tickets for them.

Yu Qianqian is overjoyed today. She had never been so happy in her life. When she is young, her parents are poor and cannot afford to bring her out. After she attended school at County First Middle School, all of her classmates had been to the zoo and amusement parks, except for her. Some of her wealthier classmates had even been to Beijing and Shanghai for holidays. This is why Yu Qianqian felt she is out of place with them. But now, her Big Brother had brought her to the zoo and also bought many new clothes for her.

Yu Meixia knew what Qianqian is thinking, and she is grateful to Dong Xuebing for doing so much for them.

"Why are you two looking at me like this?" Dong Xuebing looked at them and said. "Let's go."

Yu Meixia nodded and followed behind Dong Xuebing while holding on to Yu Qianqian's hand. Yu Qianqian looked at Dong Xuebing's back and shouted. "Big Brother." When Dong Xuebing turns, Yu Qianqian quickly held Dong Xuebing's hand with her other free hand. She is now holding her mother's hand with her right hand and Dong Xuebing with her left hand. But Yu Meixia blushed as she noticed the other tourists looking at them as if she and Dong Xuebing are a couple bringing their child out to the zoo.

Most of the animals near the entrance are kept in cages, and visitors can buy food to feed the animals.

"Mum, is that a deer?"

"I think so. There is a sign over there."

"There are so adorable. Can I take a picture with them? I also want to pet them."

"Sure." Dong Xuebing took out his iPhone 4. "I will take a picture for you. Go over and strike a pose."

"Yay!" Yu Qianqian runs over excitedly.

After taking some pictures for Yu Qianqian, Dong Xuebing bought some fruits for her to feed the deer. Although the deer can eat the food, they brought along, but the staff at the zoo do not allow tourists to feed the animals with the food they brought. This is to ensure the safety of their animals and also to make money for the zoo. Yu Qianqian was excited and nervous when she fed the deer. She also took the opportunity to pet it.

"Sister Yu, let me take a picture for you." Dong Xuebing raised his phone.

Yu Meixia quickly covers the phone's camera with her hand. No... I don't want to take any pictures."

"Why are you so shy? Hurry up. We are out to have fun, and how can we not take some pictures?" Dong Xuebing said.

Yu Meixia could not reject Dong Xuebing and stand there with an awkward expression. Dong Xuebing asked her to smile, and she showed a forced smile. Yu Qianqian ran over and hugged her mother's arm in front of the camera. Yu Meixia relaxed slightly when her daughter is beside her, but she is still shy in front of the camera. Click! Dong Xuebing laughed as he looks at Sister Yu's uncomfortable smile in the picture.

The three of them continued their way to other enclosures.

Yu Qianqian is tired from all the walking, and Dong Xuebing brought them over to a pavilion with stone benches to take a break.

"Oh, we still have not taken any pictures together." Dong Xuebing said.

Yu Meixia does not like to be photographed. "... how are we going to take pictures together?"

"Wait a minute. I will ask someone to take our picture." Dong Xuebing got up and stopped a young couple passing by. "Excuse me, can you help us take a picture?"

The young man smiled. "Sure."

"Thanks a lot."

"No problem." The young man took the iPhone 4 from Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing returned to the pavilion and sat beside Yu Qianqian. Yu Meixia, who was sitting on the other side of Yu Qianqian, moved closer. The young man counted. "Three, two, one." Click! Dong Xuebing walks over and thanks the young couple, before walking back to show Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian the picture.

Suddenly, someone called out to Dong Xuebing. "Chief Dong, you seem to be in a good mood."

Dong Xuebing was surprised and looked over. "Oh, Secretary Duan. What a surprise."

The person who called out to Dong Xuebing is Duan Zhengan, Party Secretary for Yan Tai County's Commission for Discipline Inspection. A woman in her forties, and a young boy around nine to ten years old, are beside him. The boy is looking at Dong Xuebing curiously, and Duan Zhengan replied politely. "This is my wife, and we are not working today. So, we brought our boy over to look at the animals."

Dong Xuebing smiled. "Oh... it's sister-in-law... nice to meet you."

Cheng Tingting felt uncomfortable to hear Dong Xuebing calling her Sister-in-law. Dong Xuebing should be calling her Aunty based on their age differences. Still, Dong Xuebing's rank is about the same as Duan Zhengan, and there is nothing wrong with him addressing her as Sister-in-law.

"Nice to meet you too. I had heard many good things about you." Cheng Tingting returned the greetings.

Dong Xuebing smiled. "Haha... you are flattering me. You must have heard all sorts of bad things about me."

Cheng Tingting frowned in her heart but did not show any displeasure on her face.

This meeting had become tense after a few exchanges. The reason is simple. Dong Xuebing was brought back to the Commission for Discipline Inspection for investigation a few days ago by Duan Zhengan. Although there is no evidence against Dong Xuebing, his reputation was slightly affected. Dong Xuebing might be smiling and not showing any discontent, but in his heart, he is extremely unhappy. Even though he knows Xiang Daofa is the one who ordered this investigation, he still hates Duan Zhengan, as the latter is "leaning" towards Xiang Daofa's faction.

At the same time, Duan Zhengan also does not like Dong Xuebing for being outspoken.

Cheng Tingting is on her husband's side. She knows Dong Xuebing and her husband are not on the same faction, and she also dislikes Dong Xuebing.

Unless both parties have a deep hatred for each other, the leaders will still greet each other politely when they met, even when both parties have grudges against each other. Having grudges and falling out completely is different. Of course, when anyone saw Dong Xuebing and Duan Zhengan chatting and smiling, they will think they are friends. This is the hypocrisy in the government service.

Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian cannot tell both men dislike each other.

As the men were 'chatting,' Duan Zhengan's son, Liangliang, walks up to Yu Qianqian and look at the snacks she is holding. "What are you eating?"

Yu Qianqian smiled sweetly. "I am eating potato chips."

Liangliang looked at the packet of chips, greedily. "I also want to eat."

Yu Qianqian is not willing to share her snacks. Her family was poor, and she seldom gets to eat snacks since the young. Only when she goes out with Dong Xuebing, Dong Xuebing will buy lots of snacks for her. But she becomes softhearted when she sees Liangliang's pleading eyes. "Here, have a piece."

"Thank you, big sister!" Liangliang took a piece of potato chips from Yu Qianqian.

But before Liangliang can put the chip into his mouth, Cheng Tingting shouted. "Who allows you to eat that?! Throw it away!"

Liangliang smacked his lips and replied. "Mum, I am only eating one piece."

"No! Not even half a piece! You are not allowed to eat junk food!" Cheng Tingting walked over and snatched the piece of potato chip from her son and threw it into the bin. Duan Zhengan and Cheng Tingting had got a child late, and they doted him a lot. She does not allow Liangliang to eat the potato chip is because it is processed food, and she is worried Yu Qianqian did not wash her hands.

Yu Qianqian almost cried when she saw Cheng Tingting throwing the potato chip away angrily, and her eyes turned red. She does not understand why this little boy's mother is behaving this way as it was only a potato chip.

Dong Xuebing was pissed. What is wrong with you? Why are you scaring Qianqian like this?

"Hey, you don't need to be so harsh." Dong Xuebing looks at Cheng Tingting.

Cheng Tingting had not done that on purpose and explained. "Liangliang has a weak stomach, and we seldom let him eat snacks."

After this incident, Dong Xuebing's impression of Duan Zhengan and Cheng Tingting got worse.

Duan Zhengang always put on a straight face at work and after work. He had noticed Yu Qianqian giving Liangliang the potato chips when he was talking to Dong Xuebing and was not happy about it. He is afraid the little girl's hand is dirty, but he did not say anything.

Everyone felt uncomfortable and awkward.

Ring, ring, ring... Duan Zhengan's phone rang, breaking the awkward silence.

Duan Zhengan answered. "Hello? Yes... Ok... what time? Where is he now? Ok..." After speaking on the phone for a while, he frowned. "Ok. I know." He turns to his wife and son. "I have some work to do now. You two can carry on here." As the County's Commission for Discipline Inspection Party Secretary and County's Party committee member, Duan Zhengan is busier than Dong Xuebing.

Cheng Tingting is used to it, and she replied. "Go ahead. Remember to drive slowly."

Liangliang does not want his father to leave and refused to let go of his father's hand.

Dong Xuebing informed them he would be leaving and left with Yu Qianqian and Yu Meixia.

"Qianqian. Just ignore them. These people are rude." Dong Xuebing said.

Even though they had left the pavilion, Yu Qianqian was still upset over the incident. "Ok."

Yu Meixia looks at Dong Xuebing. "Is that man, your leader?"

"What leader?! He is the one who ordered the Commission for Discipline Inspection to investigate me and wanted to accuse me of corruption and receiving bribes!" Dong Xuebing replied. "He had tarnished my reputation!"

Translator's notes: In China, it is common to address friends' wives as 'sister-in-law' even when they are not related.

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Chapter 296 – Danger!

Noon. It stopped snowing, and the snow on the ground started melting.

Dong Xuebing, Yu Meixia, and Yu Qianqian were eating at a small restaurant in the zoo.

"Big Brother, where are the tigers and lions? We still have not seen them."

"They are not located at the walking trail and should be kept in the Wildlife Safari in front."

"I want to see them. Big Brother, can you bring me there?"

"Hahaha... don't be so anxious. Alright. We will take the tour bus after we finish lunch. I don't know if they have lions here, but I am sure there will be Siberian Tigers."

After lunch, the three of them walked to the end of the walking trail.

The area in front is reserved for wild animals, and tourists can see birds circling the trees. There are more tourists in this part of the zoo, and the staff is controlling the crowd. Tourists are lining up to board three big tour buses and one smaller bus. When a bus is full, the staff will wave the driver to enter the safari area and let the other tourists board the next bus.

Yu Qianqian is very excited and pulled Yu Meixia and Dong Xuebing towards the queue.

Dong Xuebing laughed and walked over to register for the tour, before joining the mother and daughter pair in the queue.

They are unable to board the second bus as it was full before it reaches their turn and had to wait for the next bus.

About six to seven minutes later, a bus stopped in front of the queue.

"Qianqian, let's board the bus."

"Yay! We are going to see the tigers!"

"Hahaha... slow down and watch your steps."

To get a better view, Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian sat on the first row, and Dong Xuebing sat on the window seat behind them. The rest of the tourists boarded the bus slowly. Soon, all the tourists in the queue got into the bus, and the bus is not full. The driver did not drive off immediately, as he needs to fill the bus with more tourists.

Qianqian kept asking why is the bus not moving off?

Dong Xuebing and Yu Meixia smiled as they seldom see Yu Qianqian so excited.

About ten minutes later, the bus is almost full. But when the driver is about to drive off, someone shouted.

"Wait!" Cheng Tingting walks over to the bus with Liangliang.

The driver opens the door and lets them, board.

When Cheng Tingting boarded the bus, her eyes met with Dong Xuebing. But because of the unhappy incident earlier, they pretended not to know each other. Liangliang did not know about the grudges between the adults and waved to Yu Qianqian. "Big Sister!" Yu Qianqian took a glance at Cheng Tingting before waving to Liangliang.

The bus moved off and entered the safari area.

A female tour guide picked up a microphone and started talking. "Welcome to the wildlife safari. I will be your guide today, and our first stop will be the leopard sanctuary. As all of you know, leopards are..."

Most of the families on the bus are with children, and the children immediately got excited.

"Mum! Look! It's a leopard!"

"Dad! I can see an elephant!"

"That is a big bear! The bear is coming over!"

The children, including Yu Qianqian, shouted excitedly. She kept tugging Yu Meixia's arm and pointing to the animals. Dong Xuebing stroked Yu Qianqian's hair lovingly and took a glance behind him. Liangliang is sitting quietly in his seat, and his mother, Cheng Tingting, is speaking to him.

The tour bus stops in the Leopard sanctuary, Elephant sanctuary, and Bear sanctuary for a while for the tourists to look at the animals.

After a while, Yu Qianqian felt looking at the animals through the bus window is not satisfying. She slides the window open slightly and wanted to stick her head out for a clearer view.

The tour guide immediately stopped Yu Qianqian. "Haha... little girl, you cannot stick your head out of the bus. It is dangerous."

Dong Xuebing quickly close the window and pulled Qianqian back to her seat.

This tour bus is specially customized for a wildlife safari. The window panels are stronger, and the vehicle's balance is modified to suit the terrain. All the windows, except for the windows in front, are sealed. But the two windows in front cannot be opened fully and is not enough for an adult to get through it.

The tour bus had gone off-road to enter the different sanctuaries.

Suddenly, Liangliang's face becomes pale. "Mum, I feel sick."

The bus is swaying as the ground is bumpy, and Liangliang is getting motion sickness. Cheng Tingting asked the tour guide. "My son is getting motion sickness. Can we move to the seats where we can open the windows?"

The tour guide hesitated for a second and nodded, before speaking to the tourists sitting in the front row.

Dong Xuebing took a glance at Cheng Tingting and did not let Sister Yu and Yu Qianqian exchange seats with them.

Only the two seats located in front can open the windows slightly. Yu Qianqian and Yu Meixia are seated on the right side, and a young couple is seated on the left side. The tour guide spoke to the couple, and they switched places with Cheng Tingting and Liangliang unwillingly. Cheng Tingting carried her son on her lap and opened the window slightly. With fresh air, Liangliang should be feeling better.

Yu Qianqian is concerned for Liangliang and secretly took a glance at him.

"The tiger sanctuary is in front." The guide said. "The roads ahead will be bumpy, and please hold on."

Yu Qianqian heard it and started looking around excitedly. "Where are the tigers?"

"Don't be so anxious." Yu Meixia patted her daughter's hand. "We still have not reached the sanctuary."

A sign with the words, 'Tiger Sanctuary' was written in red in front of the woods, and the woods are fenced up. Although this is a wildlife safari, these dangerous animals are not allowed to roam freely. Or else, the tigers will be eating the animals in other sanctuaries.

The bus entered the tiger sanctuary.

The guide asked the children to be patient. A few Siberian tigers had settled deeper in the sanctuary and seldom roamed around the entrance. They must go deeper before they can see the tigers.

"Are you feeling better?" Cheng Tingting asked her son.

Liangliang replied with a painful expression. "Mum, I am still feeling nauseous."

"Bear with it for a while." Cheng Tingting replied worryingly. "The tour will be ending soon, and we cannot get off the bus now."

As they were talking, Liangliang suddenly gagged as about to vomit. Cheng Tingting looks around for plastic bags but cannot find any. She slid the windows wider and did not see any tigers or animals outside, before carrying Liangliang up to let him vomit outside of the bus.

The guide immediately said. "Mdm, don't let your child stick his head out of the windows. It is dangerous."

"We will be done soon." Cheng Tingting helped her son up with one hand and patted his back with her other hand.

The guide saw Liangliang vomiting and went to get a plastic bag from another tourist.

But at this moment, something unexpected happens!

The dirt roads in the sanctuary are full of potholes. The bus front left wheels ran over a small hole and tilted towards their left. The bus quickly got out of the hole, and there was a strong jerk upwards. The impact is quite strong, and everyone on the bus can feel their bodies bouncing off their seats.

The next moment, Cheng Tingting let out a piercing scream!

"Ahhhh! Liangliang!" She had accidentally let go of her son when the bus jerked!

The windows of the bus can only be opened slightly, and the opening is not big enough for a grown-up to pass through. But Liangliang is around seven to eight years old, and he is skinny. He was also leaning out of the windows, vomiting when the bus drove into the pothole. The impact caused his body to jerk upwards and making him fall out of the bus. Liangliang screamed as the rest of the tourists watch him fall out of the windows!

The tourists were stunned.

"Shit! That kid fell out of the bus!"

"Hurry up and save him! This is the tiger sanctuary!"

Cheng Tingting turned pale and stick her head and hand out of the window to try to grab her son. But she cannot reach Liangliang, and the window is not big enough for her to push her body through. The ground is not hard, and Liangliang is not seriously injured from his fall. However, he was shocked by the fall and sat there, crying for his mum and dad.

Cheng Tingting shouted to her son. "Liangliang! Get up! Hurry and get back up!"

"Sob! Mum! Mum!" Liangliang could only cry.

The driver and the guide were panicking. They quickly stop the bus and look out of the bus. The rest of the tourists were also looking out through the windows.

Cheng Tingting turned and shouted. "Open the doors now! I want to get off!"

"Calm down! We are in the tiger sanctuary now!" The driver replied.

"My son is outside! Hurry and let me off!"

The driver looked around quickly and did not see any tigers. He mustered up his courage and said. "Stay here! I will go and save him!" Although this wildlife safari zoo had only opened recently, the driver is different from the tourists. The drivers had received training on how to handle sudden accidents before they start work. The driver took a deep breath and was about to open the door to save Liangliang.

But a tiger roared suddenly!

The driver was shocked and saw a Siberian tiger coming out slowly from the overgrown shrubs. This tiger must have been attracted by Liangliang's cries and is staring at the bus!

"Shit!"

"Ah! There is a tiger!"

The guide immediately asked for backups through her radio set.

The driver dare not open the bus door, and he was sweating profusely as he looks at the tiger some distance away.

The tiger is facing the bus door, which is also where Dong Xuebing, Yu Meixia side of the bus. Liangliang had fallen out from the other side of the bus, and the tiger cannot see Liangliang from its position. It suddenly becomes tense, and even Cheng Tingting held her breath. She dares not to shout as she is afraid the tiger will rush over suddenly. The tiger remained still in its position staring at the people on the bus.

One minute...

Two minutes...

Three minutes...

The people on the bus and the tiger were still looking at each other.

Help should be arriving soon.

But a few minutes later, the tiger moves towards the bus. But its direction is towards the back of the bus. This tiger is going to circle behind the bus!

"Oh, no! The tiger might have discovered the child!"

"Shit! It is getting closer!"

"Liangliang!" Cheng Tingting shouted.

The driver got back into the driver seat and shouted. "Hang on!"

The driver reversed the bus, hoping to block the tiger's path and scare him away. But the tiger did not give up. It only stops for a second and moves forward carefully. After the bus moved, Liangliang is exposed in front of the tiger. The tiger growled, and its eyes are fixed on the crying Liangliang.

Cheng Tingting was scared and shouted at the tiger. "Don't get any closer! Get lost!"

The tiger continued forward slowly!

Dong Xuebing was also worried and threw the snacks he bought for Qianqian out of the window. Among the snacks, there is an opened packet of soy beef. He hopes it will distract the tiger, and the rest of the tourists followed suit. They started throwing meat snacks out of the bus.

The tiger looked at the snacks on the ground and continued its way towards Liangliang.

The driver saw the snacks are not working, and quickly turned the steering wheel, hoping to knock the tiger down. But the tiger is more agile than the bus, and it easily avoided the bus with a short leap to its side. Now, the tiger is closer to Liangliang, and the driver reverses back to block Liangliang from the tiger. But the tiger had its sights fixed on Liangliang and carried its way forward.

Everyone was worried.

Yu Qianqian crying and hugged her mother tightly.

That's it! Everyone knew that child would not survive!

"Liangliang!" Cheng Tingting shouted. "Please save my son! Please save him!"

No one said anything. How are we going to save him? If we open the doors, the tiger might get on the bus, and all of us will be in danger. Furthermore, even if we manage to get off the bus, we will have to face the tiger, and even if we can get to Liangliang, how are we going to bring him back into the bus? Impossible!

The situation is too dangerous!

The driver took a deep breath. "Does anyone have a pocketknife?"

None of the tourists brought knives with them.

"Use something to hit the tiger! Get something heavy!" An old lady said.

"That's right!" The driver pulled out a fire extinguisher and threw it at the tiger through the windows. Bam! But he missed the tiger!

"Roar!" The tiger got agitated and let out a ferocious roar!

"Shit!"

The driver saw the tiger getting closer. He quickly reverses the bus and turns to another direction, letting the bus door face Liangliang. Now, the bus is only a few meters away from Liangliang, and he can get back into the bus within a few steps.

But before anyone can get out of the bus to pull Liangliang back into the bus, the tiger rushed forward!

Within a split second, the tiger had moved several meters!

Liangliang looked at the approaching tiger and cried. "Mum! Save me! Mum..."

"Liangliang!" Cheng Tingting shouted out to her son through the windows.

Dong Xuebing clenched his fist and cursed in his heart. F*k! I should have used BACK earlier. However, he dislikes Duan Zhengan and Cheng Tingting, that have nothing to do with the child. When Liangliang fell out of the windows, Dong Xuebing had not thought of using BACK as he thought the child would be rescued. But no help arrived after so long, and the tiger appeared out of nowhere. This standoff with the tiger lasted quite long, and Dong Xuebing had only around six to seven minutes of BACK left. It is too late for him to use his power and can only watch the tiger approach Liangliang helplessly.

Dong Xuebing is someone who takes everything seriously, and he felt this is his fault and is extremely uncomfortable. If he had used BACK immediately when Liangliang fell out of the window, he would not be in danger!

But it is too late to regret it!

Six meters...

Five meters...

Four meters...

The tiger had reached the bus door and is staring at the boy. "Roar..."

"No!" Cheng Tingting's face was as white as a sheet. "No! Liangliang! Liangliang!"

The tiger opened its wide mouth!

"Save him! Someone, please save my son!" Cheng Tingting is shouting and hitting the windows. "Liangliang! Liangliang!"

"Sob... sob... Mum!" Liangliang, who was still on the ground, reached out towards his mother!

"F*k!" Dong Xuebing cursed and stood up. "Open the doors!"

The driver and tourists were stunned. "What?"

"I am asking you to open the door! Now!" Dong Xuebing walks up to the door.

Yu Meixia shouted. "Xiao Bing!"

The driver opened the door, and Dong Xuebing jumps out of the bus. The tiger is only three meters away from Liangliang, and Dong Xuebing immediately get in front of him. The tiger roared and pounced forward!

"Who are you scaring?!" Dong Xuebing scolded and unleashed a kick forward!

Everyone, there were stunned by Dong Xuebing's action!

Cheng Tingting looks at Dong Xuebing in shock. She did not expect out of so many tourists, and it was the person she hated that step forward to save her son!

Cheng Tingting started crying!

Chapter 297 – Xiao Dong fought a tiger!

Outside of the bus.

A fight between a man and a tiger started!

Dong Xuebing's only aim is to protect Liangliang from the tiger. The only way to do that is to use himself as bait and distract the tiger. That's why he kicked the tiger without second thoughts. This had become his signature move since he joined the Public Security. His kicks will normally knock his opponents off-balance, but he is facing a Siberian tiger now. Dong Xuebing's kick seems weak in comparison, and the tiger dodged it easily.

Dong Xuebing's heart skipped a beat. This tiger is too agile.

The tiger roared at Dong Xuebing, and its gaze was fixed on Dong Xuebing.

Everyone on the bus was still in shock. No one had expected Dong Xuebing to rush out to save the boy, and he is now facing the tiger without flinching. It takes more than courage to do something like what Dong Xuebing did.

Yu Meixia shouts out to Dong Xuebing. "Xiao Bing! Come back now!"

"Big Brother! Sob... sob..." Yu Qianqian was crying. "Run! Big Brother, run!"

Run?! Dong Xuebing cursed in his heart. If I run off now, what will happen to the boy? Furthermore, I will never outrun a tiger. The tiger is several times stronger and faster than me. My arms or legs will be eaten before I can even turn. What I can do now is to fight it out with this beast.

Liangliang cried. "Uncle! Help!"

Dong Xuebing shouted. "Run back into the bus when you have the opportunity!"

"I... my leg hurts and cannot move..." Liangliang had hurt his leg from the fall earlier.

"Someone!" Dong Xuebing shouted while facing the tiger. "Carry the boy back into the bus!"

The driver tried to get off the bus. He looks at the tiger, and when he was about to run to Liangliang, the tiger turned and roared at him. It bends its legs and looks like it was about to pounce towards the bus. Dong Xuebing immediately shouted. "Get back!" The driver quickly retreated into the bus.

"Liangliang!" Cheng Tingting was still crying.

With the tiger around, it is difficult to save the boy.

Dong Xuebing's heart sank. He had rushed out to save Liangliang rashly and had not considered the consequences. He is now facing an adult Siberian tiger, and he is not confident of winning against it. The difference between him and the tiger is too big. This tiger is at least 250 to 300 KG and is five times of Dong Xuebing's weight. All the tiger needs to do is to pounce on him, and his bones will be shattered. No human can absorb a blow like this.

Moreover, the sharp tiger claws will tear his flesh with a swipe, and it is lethal if the tiger pounce and swiped at Dong Xuebing. The tiger's most lethal weapon is its bite. Most prey will not survive from a tiger's bite, let alone the skinny Dong Xuebing.

The gap between them is too wide!

The more Dong Xuebing thinks, the more helpless he felt. But when he heard Liangliang's cries behind him, he clenched his fists. Even if he cannot win against the tiger, he also cannot run away. Or else, Liangliang will be killed by the tiger.

Liangliang's cries were getting weaker.

Dong Xuebing shouted. "Don't be scare! I will save you!"

Suddenly, Cheng Tingting shouted from the bus. "Chief Dong! Watch out!"

"Xiao Bing!" Sister Yu's eyes were all red.

Everyone's hearts are in their mouth as they saw the tiger pounced towards Dong Xuebing and Liangliang suddenly. If the attack earlier was to size Dong Xuebing, this time, it is the real deal, and the tiger roared and growled louder!

Dong Xuebing moved his body towards his left to dodge this attack. He is facing a tiger and will not face it head-on!

But the tiger's front paw, which was supposed to miss Dong Xuebing, changed direction slightly and hit him! Dong Xuebing was jumping to his side to avoid the tiger and was pinned onto the ground by the powerful paw. He felt piercing pain in his stomach as the tiger's weight and claws pressed down on him!

"Argggh!" Dong Xuebing's face turned pales.

The Siberian tiger roared and bit down on Dong Xuebing's throat.

Dong Xuebing fell into darkness.

Am I Dead? Was I killed like this? Dong Xuebing knew he is not a match against the tiger, but he did not expect himself to be killed so fast! How is he going to fight the tiger?

There is no way I can win! I am going to die this time!

Dong Xuebing closes his eyes. If the difference between him and the tiger is so big, his speed and strength will not match the tiger even with his power. In front of the overwhelming strength of the tiger, everything is useless. How can a human being win against a beast?!

One second... two seconds... three seconds...

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath. Damn! What are you thinking?!

Dong Xuebing! How can you be scare of a tiger?! You are so useless! What's there to be afraid of?! Don't forget that there is still a child for you to rescue! If you die here, what will happen to Liangliang!? Hurry and get back on your feet! The tiger is only a bigger cat, and there is nothing special! In the ancient days, Wu Song had killed a tiger barehanded! If Wu Song can do it, why can't I do the same?! Am I weaker than him?!

Arrgh! Come! Let's see who will have the final laugh!

Dong Xuebing shouted angrily. Bastard! If I can't knock you down, I will change my name!

BACK 15 seconds!

...

Time returned to 15 seconds earlier!

"Chief Dong! Watch out!"

"Xiao Bing!"

Big Brother!"

Time had returned to before Dong Xuebing was knocked off his feet by the tiger. The Siberian tiger roared and pounced towards Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing's expression was still in a daze, but at the final moment, his face changed. He was no longer frightened, and he clenched his fist.

Four meters...

Three meters...

Two meters...

The tiger was as fast as a speeding car on the highway. Within a split second, the tiger is in front of Dong Xuebing!

The angered Dong Xuebing jumped to his left to dodge the tiger again, and the tiger did not slow down and changed his direction towards Dong Xuebing. But Dong Xuebing knew which direction the tiger will be heading, and he punched into space. This punch seems to be hitting into the air, but the tiger suddenly switches direction, and its head appeared in front of Dong Xuebing's fist!

Bam!

Dong Xuebing's punch landed on the tiger's head!

Dong Xuebing had used BACK three times to land this punch. The tiger was turning its body, and its momentum had slowed down as it was landing on the ground. But even though not everyone can withstand the 300 KG bodyweight of the tiger. Dong Xuebing felt the power of the tiger in his right arm, making him take two steps back and falling on the ground!

The tiger shook its head as if the punch was nothing. Dong Xuebing's is not strong enough to inflict any serious injury to a 300 KG beast. However, the tiger was still slightly injured by his punch.

"Roar! Roar!" The tiger was enraged and did not give Dong Xuebing any time to rest. It pounced towards Dong Xuebing again!

Dong Xuebing could not get back on his feet, and the tiger's jaws and front paws are in front of him! He immediately used his left hand to push against the ground and used both feet to kick upwards. His feet dodged the tiger's claws by inches, and Dong Xuebing's right foot landed on the tiger's head while his left feet landed on its jaw!

The tiger instinctively bites down but could only leave a deep gash on Dong Xuebing's shoe.

Dong Xuebing's kicks landed, and he quickly pushes himself away from the tiger using the impact of his kicks!

One meter!

Two meters!

Dong Xuebing slides his body across the ground!

Dong Xuebing had attacked and escaped from the tiger at the same time!

Everyone on the tour bus saw the tiger bleeding from its mouth because of Dong Xuebing's kick!

Dong Xuebing had hurt the tiger!

Dong Xuebing quickly got back to his feet and shouted at the tiger. "Motherf*ker! Come at me! Do you think you are strong?! Ah?! I will f*king kill you!"

The Siberian tiger roared and rushed forward!

Dong Xuebing did not back off and started running towards the tiger!

Three meters...

Two meters...

One meter...

The man and the tiger met!

Dong Xuebing is not stupid to clash with the tiger heads on. At the last second, before the tiger could reach Dong Xuebing, Dong Xuebing ducked and rolled diagonally forward. The tiger wants to turn and bite Dong Xuebing, but it was too late. Dong Xuebing had rolled to its back, and the tiger scratched the side of Dong Xuebing's shoe. At the same time, Dong Xuebing's right leg kicked upwards!

The tiger was about to lower its head to bite Dong Xuebing. Bam! Dong Xuebing's kick landed on the tiger's head!

This kick is powerful. Dong Xuebing was lying on the ground, kicking upwards, and it landed on the side of the tiger's head. The tiger shook its head and looks like it was giddy!

Chance!

Dong Xuebing's punches and kicks can injure this beast!

Dong Xuebing quickly got back on his feet and maintained some distance from the tiger.

Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian's hearts almost jumped out from their mouth. Dong Xuebing had narrowly escaped death, and everyone knows a slight mistake will result in death!

"Xiao Bing! Be careful!"

"Big Brother! Sob... come back! Hurry up and come back!"

Sister Yu and Qianqian cried out to Dong Xuebing, and Cheng Tingting was also weeping.

Dong Xuebing ignored their cries. Liangliang is beside him, and other than fighting off the tiger, he has no other choice!

The tiger steadied itself and stared at Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing was also staring back at the tiger in its eyes. Come! I am not scared of you!

Suddenly, the tiger rushed forward again. Its huge body is like a tank going at full speed towards Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing used the same tactic and dodged towards his left again and was prepared to kick at the tiger when it turns its head.

But the next moment, Dong Xuebing was stunned.

The tiger paused for a second when Dong Xuebing dodged, and it did not chase after Dong Xuebing. Instead, it continues moving towards Liangliang!

Cheng Tingting screams. "No! No! Liangliang!"

"Ah! That child will be killed!"

"Close your eyes! Don't look!"

It was chaos on the bus!

Dong Xuebing is furious. He expects a magnificent beast like a tiger will have pride. They are facing each other, and it gave up fighting Dong Xuebing and chose an easier target?! But Dong Xuebing suddenly remembers this tiger is not wild. It had been captive for very long, and its hunting habits are different from the wild Siberian tigers.

Cheng Tingting cried. "Quick! Save my son!"

The tiger had started running towards the crying Liangliang.

Dong Xuebing is furious. He had to use his power several times to escape death earlier. If he must fight against the tiger while protecting Liangliang, they will both be killed!

Motherf*ker!

Dong Xuebing still rush forward and did not consider anything else!

Dong Xuebing pushes himself forward. Liangliang is not far away, but the tiger had a head start from him. Six meters... five meters... four meters... the tiger reached Liangliang and bite down at him. Everyone in the bus screamed in horror as the tiger turns with Liangliang in between its jaws.

Cheng Tingting's head is in her arms, screaming at the top of her voice!

The rest of the tourists closed their eyes as the tiger is going to kill the child.

Dong Xuebing also thought Liangliang was killed, and his eyes turned red with anger. When Dong Xuebing was about to use BACK, he heard Liangliang's cries. He looks at Liangliang in the tiger's jaw, and there was no blood. The tiger had only bitten Liangliang's down jacket! He is still alive!

F*k!

Dong Xuebing felt his whole body burning with rage. At this moment, he no longer felt any fear or pain and is thinking of only one thing. Kill the f*king tiger!

Dong Xuebing immediately chased after the tiger with all his strength, and the tiger stopped when it saw him. It let out a loud growl to scare Dong Xuebing, with Liangliang in its jaws. But Dong Xuebing did not care and sent a kick towards the tiger!

The tiger moved aside and ducked the kick easily.

But as the tiger moved to its side, its fangs tore Liangliang's down jacket, and Liangliang was fling away and landed on the muddy ground nearby.

"Waaaa!!!!" Liangliang cried loudly.

Cheng Tingting heard her son's cries and shouted. "My son is not dead! He is still alive!"

Dong Xuebing noticed there are no bloodstains on Liangliang's body and has no more worries. He used all his strength to attack the tiger by jumping forward with a punch. After losing its prey, the tiger was furious. It spat out the torn jacket from its mouth and tried to bite Dong Xuebing's fist.

Dong Xuebing quickly retracted his arm to avoid the tiger's jaws and punched its head!

Bam! The punch landed on the tiger's eye!

The tiger roared in pain and pounced towards Dong Xuebing!

Dong Xuebing jumped up and stepped back. But the tiger is much faster, and Dong Xuebing was not able to avoid its claws. He gritted his teeth and kicked out with his right leg, when he was still in the air, and used the kick to push himself back. The tiger's claws missed Dong Xuebing and wobbled as it stood on all fours again.

Dong Xuebing stood up from the ground and shouted at the tiger. "Come! Come and eat me!"

"Roar!"

Dong Xuebing stepped forward towards the tiger. "You think you are the king of the jungle?! Ah?! Do you think I will be scare of you?! You are just a pile of shit! You want to eat me?!" Dong Xuebing patted his chest. "Come! I am waiting for you! You bastard! Come and bite me! I will f*king kill you!" Dong Xuebing is from Beijing, and people from Beijing will swear when they are agitated.

All the tourists were shocked.

The tiger roared at Dong Xuebing and moved forward to bite him!

Dong Xuebing quickly jumps back, and the tiger missed him. As Dong Xuebing was jumping back, he raised swung his arm and hit the tiger on its head with his elbows. Bam! The tiger let out a roar and pounce forward. Dong Xuebing landed on back to the ground and kicked upwards with his right leg. Bam! He kicked the tiger on its lower jaw!

Although the tiger felt pain, it does not want to miss the opportunity as Dong Xuebing is lying on the ground. It raised its front paws and stomped down on Dong Xuebing!

Dong Xuebing used all his strength to roll to his sides and avoided this attack and kicked the tiger on its face again!

Within five to six seconds, the tiger and man exchanged blows three to four times!

Everyone was shocked by their speed!

Since the start of the man-tiger fight, Dong Xuebing had suffered minor injuries, and the tiger's attack had not landed on him. On the other hand, Dong Xuebing's attacks had landed on the tiger's vital areas. Even the king of the jungle will be injured after getting hit on its head so many times!

The tiger's body started swaying, and its roar becomes whimpers.

"Come to me! Ah! Come and bite me! Come on!" Dong Xuebing steps forward towards the tiger! "Come! Don't stop! Let's continue!"

One second...

Two seconds...

Three seconds...

Suddenly, the tiger made an unexpected move.

The tiger growled at Dong Xuebing and suddenly run towards the woods. It was staggering as it ran away.

Dong Xuebing was still pissed and started chasing after it. "You think you can get away after attacking us?! Ah?! Stop running!"

The tiger heard Dong Xuebing and ran faster into the woods.

Everyone on the bus was stunned by Dong Xuebing chasing after the tiger!

WTF?!

Is that guy human!?

Chapter 298 – On the news!

Tiger Sanctuary.

The footage was not very clear, but everything was recorded. This footage was recorded from inside of the tour bus and showed Chief Dong jumping out of the bus and used his body to shield the child. After that, he fought against the tiger with his bare hands, and the rest of the tourists' shouts can be heard in the background. Chief Dong was dodging and ducking the tiger's attacks. But nearing the end of the recording, Chief Dong becomes angry and started attacking the tiger. He attacked the tiger until it ran off!

One second...

Two seconds...

Three seconds...

No one said a word after they watched the recording.

The female reporter and her cameraman looked at each other in a daze.

Damn! Chief Dong had fought off a tiger with his bare hands! Before coming to the Tiger Sanctuary, they had thought of using "fighting against a tiger" as the headlines to attract viewers. But none of them expected Chief Dong to fight a grown Siberian tiger, and it was recorded by one of the tourists on the bus!

This are the headlines!

The female reporter quickly ran to Dong Xuebing with her microphone.

That evening, Fen Zhou City's TV station reported this incident in their news. .

The newscaster briefly mentioned about the accident that happened in the Wildlife Safari Zoo today. A child had fallen out of the tour bus in the Tiger Sanctuary, and an adult Siberian Tiger appeared and tried to attack the child. But Yan Tai County's Public Security Deputy Bureau Chief Dong rushed out and shielded the child with his body. After that, he fought the tiger barehanded, and a tourist recorded the whole fight. The news played the recorded footage, and because Dong Xuebing had cursed a lot during the fight, the audio was muted in several parts of the video. But the video was uncut, and the news showed the whole fight!

All the viewers were shocked by this footage.

Everyone had heard of tigers eating humans. A human beating up a tiger?!

Later in the evening, a talk show on another channel invited a retired special forces instructor to analyze the video recording. The instructor was amazed by Dong Xuebing. He said that tigers have only a few types of attacks. Claws, pounce, and bite. Although we know, tigers only have three forms of attacks. Still, no ordinary person can avoid a tiger's attack and hit the tiger's vital points at the same time. Even the officers from the Special Forces cannot do it. This requires strength, speed, and reflexes.

The host asked the retired instructor why the person in the video can do it? Also, the video did not show the vast differences in strength and speed between the beast and man. The tiger's claws did not even touch Chief Dong.

The instructor analysis is Chief Dong might be lucky, or he had received professional training. The attacks and defensive moves in this video are so splendid that it can be used as teaching material for people to defend themselves against wild animals.

...

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

Dong Xuebing was watching TV at Sister Yu's apartment when his phone rang. He saw the caller's ID and walked into his room to answer. "Mayor Xie."

"Do you know why I am calling you?" Xie Huilan asked calmly.

"Errr... Is it because of the incident at the Tiger Sanctuary?" Dong Xuebing cleared his throat. "This is an accident."

"I don't know whether if I should scold you or praise you."

Luan Xiaoping had called Dong Xuebing to scold him earlier, and he knew he was rash. "Sister Xie, I did not want to put myself in danger too. But the child was about to be eaten by the tiger, and if I don't save him, who will?"

"I am not stopping you from saving the child. But can't you use your brains for once?"

"It was an emergency, and I can only use my body to stop the tiger."

"Even though it was an emergency, there are at least a few ways to save the child without you taking such a big risk."

Dong Xuebing replied. "What other ways?"

Xie Huilan replied. "The simplest solution is when the tiger still has not approached the bus, you can ask the driver to move the bus over the child. This way, the child only needs to lie still under the bus, and he will be out of reach from the tiger. This should not be a problem for drivers with more than three years of driving experience. The child will be safe even when there are more than one tigers, and you all can wait for the rescue party safely."

Dong Xuebing replied in shock. "You are right! Why didn't I think of that?"

"In the future, use your brains first whenever you encounter any problems!"

"Yes... yes..." Dong Xuebing had his mother's genes and is not very intelligent. His intelligence is average and cannot be compared to Xie Huilan. But he doesn't think what he did was wrong. Xie Huilan had become a County's Mayor because of her brains. If Dong Xuebing also tried to do the same, he might not even pass the Civil Servant entry exams. That's why he can only use his methods to climb up the ranks.

The whole Yan Tai County is talking about Dong Xuebing's fight against a tiger.

Liang Chengpeng and a few other Public Security leaders were having dinner when they heard about this. All of them were speechless. This Chief Dong cannot keep still. Everywhere he goes, there will be news about him.

Beating up a tiger?

Fighting against a tiger with his bare fist?

Since Chief Dong single-handedly fought against seven opponents, killing more than a dozen gunmen himself, no one in Yan Tai County dares to doubt his fighting strength. Everyone knows Chief Dong is a good fighter, but this time, he had won against a tiger. This is different from all the previous fights, and they had to reassess Chief Dong's abilities!

Even a tiger cannot win against Chief Dong?!

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Chapter 299 – Chance to get Section Chief!

The next day, Sunday.

Huamei estate. Yu Meixia's apartment.

Dong Xuebing slept until 10 am before he got out of bed. He laughed at himself as he felt his body aching. It is not an easy task to fight a tiger, and he was fine yesterday. But today, he realized he had pulled some of his muscles after he woke up. He walked out of his room in pain and saw Yu Meixia watching the replay of Dong Xuebing's interview on the news.

"I am a Party member. If I don't step forward, who else will save the child?"

Dong Xuebing nodded as he felt his answer is perfect.

"Good morning, Sister Yu. Where is Qianqian?"

"Oh, you are awake? Qianqian went out with her classmates."

"Did she just go out? Is she not coming back for lunch?"

"She says she will have lunch at her classmate's place and will return in the afternoon." Yu Meixia entered Dong Xuebing's room to tidy the bed. "What would you like for lunch? I will go to the market later."

"Anything." Dong Xuebing went to the bathroom to wash up. "Just prepare something simple."

"What about breakfast?"

"It's already 10 am. I will skip breakfast."

After washing his face, Dong Xuebing sat on the sofa to watch his interview. He nodded to himself and took out a cigarette. Yu Meixia had just tidied up his bed and quickly took out her lighter to light Dong Xuebing's cigarette. Dong Xuebing did not say anything, and she went to the back of the sofa to massage his shoulders.

"... Xiao Bing."

"Huh?"

"I heard that you want to be promoted to Section Chief." Yu Meixia asked.

Dong Xuebing replied. "I had almost forgotten about this if you did not mention this. Sigh... I am only nominated for the promotion, but it is hard for me to get the promotion."

"But didn't you make significant contributions?"

"This is different. The County's Party Committee must approve promotions through voting."

"I didn't know about this."

"Simply put it. I had offended Xiang Daofa, and he controls more than half of the Committee's votes. That means if the Party Secretary does not agree, I will not get the promotion. Now, this has nothing to do with what I had done for the County."

"Oh..."

The County Party Committee meeting is next week, and Dong Xuebing does not have much time. He is sure that he stands no chance against Lui Dafa, and Lui Dafa will become the Chief of the Investment Promotion Agency. Lui Dafa is one of Xiang Daofa's men, and Xiang Daofa will take care of his men first. Furthermore, Dong Xuebing is under Xie Huilan's faction, and Xie Huilan is Xiang Daofa's political rival. Xiang Daofa can't let Xie Huilan's people to get promoted!

Sigh... Section Chief... Do I have to wait until next year or the year after next?

Just when Dong Xuebing is thinking about his promotion, his phone rang.

Yu Meixia stopped massaging Dong Xuebing and helped him get his phone from the room. "It's Secretary Hu's number."

"Thank you." Dong Xuebing answered. "Hello, Sister Hu?"

Hu Silian said. "Are you at home? Is it convenient to talk now?"

"Yes." Dong Xuebing asked. "What is it?"

Hu Silian replied. "I heard a rumor, and the Mayor asked me to check with you. Is the child you rescued at the Tiger Sanctuary, Secretary Duan's relative?"

Dong Xuebing realized he had forgotten to tell Sister Xie about this yesterday. "Yes. That boy is Secretary Duan's son."

"So, it's true..." Hu Silian kept quiet.

"Sister Hu, what happened?"

"Hold on for a minute. I need to inform the Mayor first." The other line becomes quite, and Hu Silian seems to have muted the phone. About half a minute later, Hu Silian said. "Chief Dong... The County's Party Committee meeting is in a few days. The Mayor is asking you to use this opportunity to get close with Secretary Duan and get his vote."

Dong Xuebing was stunned for a moment. "Ah... Why did I forget about this?!"

"The Mayor also mentioned that you are quite close with Secretary Cao..."

"I understand... I know what to do now. Thank you."

"You don't need to thank me. I am just a messenger."

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing slapped his forehead. Why am I so stupid? Duan Zhengan is the Commission for Discipline Inspection's Secretary and is one of the Party Committee Members. Although he was 'leaning' towards Xiang Daofa's faction and had some differences with Dong Xuebing in the past, Dong Xuebing had saved his son. Saving his son will overshadow all their grudges, and if Dong Xuebing can get his vote, he might turn the tides. Xie Huilan had also asked Hu Silian to remind Dong Xuebing that Cao Xupeng, the County Party Committee's Deputy Secretary, still owe him a favor. If Dong Xuebing can get Cao Xupeng's vote, then...

Damn!

My chances to get Section Chief is higher now!

Dong Xuebing got excited. "Sister Yu! Sister Yu!"

"What is it?" Yu Meixia asked from the kitchen. "Do you want braised pork for lunch?"

"Don't prepare my lunch. I am going out now and should not be back for dinner too." Dong Xuebing grabbed his keys and bag and rushed out of the house.

Dong Xuebing does not have much time left.

...

County's Party Committee Quarters.

Dong Xuebing stood in front of an apartment building and made a phone call. "Hello, is this Secretary Duan's apartment?"

"Who's this?" A woman answered.

Dong Xuebing smiled. "Is this Sister-in-law? I'm Dong Xuebing."

"Oh, it's Chief Dong. I was just about to call you. Are you free this evening? Old Duan would like to treat you to dinner this evening to thank you."

"Thank you. Errr... I at your apartment's lobby."

"You are downstairs? Please wait for a moment. I will go and fetch you."

"No need to trouble you. Just tell me your unit no. and I will go up myself."

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing took the lift with a bag of gifts. Ding! The lift's door opened, and Dong Xuebing saw Secretary Duan's door opened. Cheng Tingting was standing outside, waiting for him. She smiled and welcomed Dong Xuebing into her house before closing the door.

"How is Liangliang? Is he fine?" Dong Xuebing asked.

Cheng Tingting smiled and replied. "He is fine. Thanks to you, he is not injured and only got a fright."

Dong Xuebing passed a toy car to Cheng Tingting. "Good to hear that. This is a remote-control car for Liangliang. He should forget about yesterday's incident in a few days."

"Ah... there is no need for gifts." Cheng Tingting said.

The room's door opened, and Duan Zhengan walks out with Liangliang. "Xiao Dong, you are here."

"Secretary Duan." Dong Xuebing greeted Duan Zhengan. "I am not sure if Liangliang is injured yesterday and wants to see him. Sorry to bother you."

Duan Zhengan waved his hand. "It's fine. Have a seat."

Liangliang was still feeling down after the fright yesterday and was keeping to himself since the medical checkup at the hospital. But when he saw Dong Xuebing, he brightened up and went over to greet him. He held his hand tightly and refused to let go. He knows Dong Xuebing had saved his life and is thankful to him.

Cheng Tingting passed the toy car to her son. "Here... This remote-controlled car is from your Uncle Dong."

"Thank you, Uncle Dong!" Liangliang took the gift and immediately opened it.

"This child is only concern about toys. Haha..." Cheng Tingting is relieved to see her son feeling better. "Xiao Bing, have a seat. I will prepare the tea." She changed the way she addresses Dong Xuebing.

"Thank you."

"Don't stand on ceremony and just make yourself at home."

Dong Xuebing let Duan Zhengan sit down first before sitting on the sofa. He understands that it was Xiang Daofa who ordered the Commission for Discipline Inspection to investigate him, and it is not Duan Zhengan's fault. Also, Duan Zhengan had not troubled his relatives during his investigation and had not told his mother about it. Now, Dong Xuebing felt Duan Zhengan has nothing to do with his investigation, and they do not have any serious grudges.

"Secretary Duan, have a cigarette." Dong Xuebing took out his cigarettes.

Duan Zhengan picks up his cigarette from the coffee table. "Come... smoke mine."

Dong Xuebing had wanted to light the cigarette for Duan Zhengan, but Duan Zhengan was faster. He lit the lighter and offered to light Dong Xuebing's cigarette. "No..." But in the end, Dong Xuebing still let Duan Zhengan light his cigarette.

"Xiao Dong." Duan Zhengan said. "I would like to thank you for what you did yesterday."

Dong Xuebing replied. "It's my duty."

"I watched the news, and what you said is terrific! 'I am a Party member. If I don't step forward, who else will save the child?'"

"Ah... Thank you."

Duan Zhengan had changed his views on Dong Xuebing. In the past, he dislikes Dong Xuebing because he suspects Dong Xuebing had received bribes. But even after he knew Dong Xuebing had won the lottery, his views on Dong Xuebing still have not changed, because he does not like government leaders who love to flaunt. If a government staff is driving a car that's worth over a million and wearing a two million RMB watch, the public will have a negative impression on the government.

But after Dong Xuebing saved Liangliang from the tiger yesterday, Duan Zhengan's impression of Dong Xuebing changed. When his wife called him yesterday to tell him what happened at the zoo, his face turned pale. He realized how dangerous it was when he watched the video footage on the news. But Dong Xuebing still rushed out to rescue Liangliang selflessly in that dangerous situation, and this made him grateful. He does have some conflicts with Dong Xuebing because he had brought Dong Xuebing back to the Commission for Discipline Inspection for investigation a while ago. If it were someone else, they would just sit there and watch his son get eaten by the tiger. But Dong Xuebing did not, and he risked his life to save Liangliang.

Duan Zhengan felt apologetic towards Dong Xuebing, as he had just investigated Dong Xuebing, and Dong Xuebing saved his son afterward. He owes Dong Xuebing a great favor.

Cheng Tingting also knew about the investigation of Dong Xuebing and felt bad. After preparing tea, she said. "Xiao Bing, stay here for lunch. What do you like? I will go and buy it."

Dong Xuebing replied politely. "Sorry to bother you. I will be going back in a while."

"It is not up to you since you are here." Cheng Tingting joked. "You all have a chat while I prepare lunch. You must stay here for lunch."

Dong Xuebing replied. "Then... Sorry to trouble you."

"No problem. Have some tea while I cook lunch."

Duan Zhengan and Cheng Tingting hosted lunch for Dong Xuebing and kept putting food into Dong Xuebing's bowl.

Dong Xuebing sighed as he felt things are unpredictable. Just a day before, he and Duan Zhengan dislike each other, and today, they are having lunch together.

"Here... have more of this." Cheng Tingting put some food into Dong Xuebing's plate.

Dong Xuebing quickly said. "Thank you, Sister-in-law. I will help myself."

Duan Zhengan is a man of few words. Even at home, he did not say much, and most of the time, it was Cheng Tingting chatting with Dong Xuebing.

After lunch, Cheng Tingting suddenly asked. "Old Duan, I heard Xiao Bing is also nominated to take over the Chief of the Investment Promotion Agency position?"

"Yes." Duan Zhengan nodded. "It will be discussed during next week's Committee meeting."

Dong Xuebing immediately brightens up when he heard this.

Cheng Tingting wants to repay Dong Xuebing and knew it's hard for Dong Xuebing to bring up this subject on his first visit. So, she brought it up. "Does he stand a chance? Can you help Xiao Bing?"

"I don't have the final say at the Committee meeting."

"But, you have a vote." Cheng Tingting is not pleased to hear her husband's reply. "How many government leaders are as capable as Xiao Bing? I think he is overqualified to be the Chief of the Investment Promotion Agency."

Dong Xuebing smiled. "Sister-in-law, you are flattering me..."

At Duan Zhengan's level, he knew what Dong Xuebing thinks when Dong Xuebing made an unannounced visit. He did not continue talking on this subject, but he had decided in his heart. Dong Xuebing also knew Duan Zhengan would not make any promises, and he left at 1 pm. He had done what he can, and the rest is not up to him.

After leaving Duan Zhengan's apartment, Dong Xuebing did not leave. He is pondering if he should invite Cao Xupeng out for dinner.

Secretary Cao's vote is very important to Dong Xuebing.

Cao Xupeng is the County Party Committee's Deputy Secretary, the third most powerful person in Yan Tai County. During the junior school's hostage incident a few months ago, the criminals wanted Cao Xupeng to be their hostage. If Cao Xupeng becomes a hostage in that incident, he would be killed. But Dong Xuebing volunteered to replace him and offered to be a hostage in handcuffs. He had saved Secretary Cao, and Secretary Cao had called him when he was hospitalized because he owes Dong Xuebing a favor.

Dong Xuebing must grasp this chance!

Dong Xuebing needs to fight every vote!

When Dong Xuebing was about to call Secretary Cao, a boy called him.

"Eh, Brother Dong?!"

Dong Xuebing turned and put down his phone. "Oh, it's you." It was Xiao Hua who called him.

Xiao Hua looks at Dong Xuebing. "Why are you here? Are you here to send gifts again?"

"Stop talking rubbish." Dong Xuebing gave Xiao Hua a stare. "I am here to visit a leader."

Xiao Hua was not bothered by Dong Xuebing's reply. "Brother Dong, if you are free, can you come over to my place? I had not touched a computer for so long. Can you talk to my parents? I promised them I would not hack any websites, but they still refuse to let me surf the net. If this carries on, I will go crazy!"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "That is because you have a history of hacking."

"I had changed." Xiao Hua replied.

Dong Xuebing's first case, after he was transferred to Yan Tai County, was the government website hacking case, and the hacker is Xiao Hua. This kid had changed the Mayor's picture with the Deputy Mayor's picture on the website and almost caused a political issue. Dong Xuebing managed to catch him, but let him go after finding out Xiao Hua's father is one of the leaders in the County Government.

That's right. Xiao Hua's father owes him a favor!

This is also a huge debt!

Dong Xuebing thought for a while and pulled Xiao Hua aside. "Where is your father?"

Xiao Hua replied. "You want to look for my father? He went out for lunch with Uncle Cao, and is not back."

"County's Party Committee Secretary Cao?" Dong Xuebing asked.

"Yes."

After the hacker case is closed, Xiao Hua's father had only called Dong Xuebing once to thank him. They had only met each other at the County's Party Committee and did not speak to each other. Dong Xuebing felt it's time for him to use this card and said. "Xiao Hua, I want to treat your father to dinner this evening. Can you set up this meeting?" Dong Xuebing thought for a while and felt he should contact Xiao Hua's father himself. "Never mind. I will call your father later."

"Why are you looking for him?"

"Stop being nosey."

"Hehe... I am just asking... Maybe I can help."

Dong Xuebing knocked Xiao Hua's head lightly and walks out of the County Party Committee Quarters to make phone calls. He needs to get more committee members' votes.

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Chapter 300 – Disfigured!

One day passed...

Two days passed...

Three days passed...

Wednesday afternoon. Today is a bright sunny day.

After leaving the County Government's building, Dong Xuebing stretched as he felt the warm breeze. It was freezing the past two days, and today the weather is warmer. Dong Xuebing lit a cigarette as he walks out of the building.

The day after tomorrow is the Party Committee meeting.

Will I get the position of the Chief of Investment Promotion Agency?

Dong Xuebing is not confident. The past few days, he had visited the leaders of the County. He had visited Duan Zhengan, Cao Xupeng, and let them know of his intentions. But he is unsure if they will vote for him, as they did not say anything. Cao Xupeng only says, "I know." after dinner and Dong Xuebing does not know if he will get Cao Xupeng's vote. After all, Cao Xupeng is Xiang Daofa's men, and he might not help Dong Xuebing.

The meetings with the leaders from Xie Huilan's faction went on smoothly. Dong Xuebing had just visited Deputy Mayor, Geng Yuchao. He had dined with the County's Secretary of Commission for Political and Legal Affairs, Huang Li, yesterday. With Xie Huilan pushing for Dong Xuebing's promotion, Geng Yuchao and Secretary Huang will support him. Even if Dong Xuebing did not visit them, Sister Xie would also order them to help Dong Xuebing.

Ah... I had done everything I can.

I should stop thinking about this and let fate decide!

Suddenly, a familiar figure walked towards Dong Xuebing. It is the Investment Promotion Agency's Deputy Chief Lui Dafa.

Dong Xuebing looked at Lui Dafa coldly. "Oh... It's Chief Lui."

Lui Dafa saw Dong Xuebing and frowned. "Chief Dong... you are quite hardworking... I saw you coming to the County Government almost every day."

"This is nothing compared to you." Dong Xuebing sneered. "Did the Investment Promotion Agency's office shifted to the County's Party Committee Building? You might as well live there."

Lui Dafa suppressed his hatred towards Dong Xuebing and continued with his way.

The Chief of the Investment Promotion Agency will be picked between Lui Dafa and Dong Xuebing, and both are trying to pull votes by visiting the committee members. These few days, Lui Dafa had got in touched with the Committee members. He is different from Dong Xuebing as he is poised to get promoted. Although he does not have as many achievements as Dong Xuebing, he has the experience and connections. He is very close with the newly appointed Publicity Department head and had got onto Party Secretary Xiang Daofa's bandwagon through him. Xiang Daofa had also promised Lui Dafa that he will push for his promotion.

After Lui Dafa left, Dong Xuebing walks off.

Dong Xuebing is pissed with the way Lui Dafa looks at him. Their grudges started when Lui Dafa's relative hit Dong Xuebing's cousin, Tang Jin. After that, Lui Dafa's son tried extorting money from Yu Qianqian and even tried to strip her pants. Dong Xuebing has not settled these scores with Lui Dafa, and this old bastard still dares to give him a dirty look?!

Dong Xuebing called Hui Tai Village Station while driving.

"Hello, Old Liu? I am Dong Xuebing."

Liu Dahai replied. "Chief Dong, what is it?"

"... have you found out about what I asked you to investigate?"

"Oh... Lui Dafa and his wife had sent their son to the hospital. But they did not visit our County's People Hospital. They went to Jian An Hospital, and one of my contacts told me that the scratches on their son's face were inflected and will leave a faint scar. Lui Dafa and his wife were furious and scolded the doctor."

"What happened then?"

"I am not sure. Maybe they will be visiting another hospital to see other doctors."

"Oh..."

"If there is a scar, most hospitals cannot do anything except for plastic surgery."

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing drove back to the Public Security Bureau and continued with his work. He knew why Lui Dafa gave him that look earlier. If Lui Dafa's son has a scar on his face, he might not get a girlfriend or a good future. But Dong Xuebing did not feel sorry for him, as he was the one who tried to bully Yu Qianqian. Since he dares to extort and threaten Yu Qianqian, he must bear the consequences!

At the same time, Lui Dafa's phone rang. It was his wife.

"Where are you?!" Li Hong screamed over the phone.

Lui Dafa frowned. "I am at the County Party committee. What is it?"

"What do you think?! Didn't you say you will be bringing Xiaolei to the city's hospital today? Why are you not back yet?!"

"I have something on. Just bring him to the hospital first, and I will meet you all there."

"Lui Dafa!" Li Hong shouted. She had been angry over the past few days. "Xiaolei is your own flesh and blood! Look at yourself! Is this how a father behave?! Xiaolei was disfigured by Dong Xuebing's sister, and you don't even dare to say a word?! All you care about is your promotion! What will happen to Xiaolei's future with a scar on his face? Do you want him to live with this scar?! He is your son!" Li Hong cried. Lui Dafa's wife is from the countryside and had a foul temper even before she got married.

"Alright... alright!" Lui Dafa frowned. "Wait for me. I will return now."

Li Hong cried and said. "If Xiaolei's face cannot recover, I will not let that bitch off!"

Lui Dafa and his family had visited the best hospitals in the County, but the doctors are helpless. The doctors told them that no matter what treatment Xiaolei undergoes, there will be a scar. At most, they can only lighten it, and if the hospitals in the city are also helpless, then Xiaolei will have to live with it for the rest of his life. Lui Dafa also doted his son and wants to get revenge. That's why he needs to get promoted. After he has authority, he can settle the score with Dong Xuebing and Yu Qianqian's family. Lui Dafa had found out Yu Meixia was Dong Xuebing's former helper and knew their addresses and school. He will not let this matter rest like this.

...

Afternoon. County Public Security Bureau.

Dong Xuebing was reading some documents when he was interrupted by his phone.

"Hello, Xiao Bing?" Yu Meixia asked softly. "Is this Xiao Bing?"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "It's me. Why are you speaking so softly?"

"I seldom use a mobile phone." Yu Meixia replied embarrassedly. "I am not sure if I had dialed the right number and... I am afraid I might disturb your work."

"It's fine. What is it?"

"I just want to ask if you will be coming over for dinner."

Dong Xuebing thought for a while and replied. "Yes."

"Then I will buy some groceries after work. But... I might have to work overtime and will be home later."

"Ok. I will fetch Qianqian on my way back from work. It's getting dark earlier now, and it is dangerous for her to walk home alone. Ok. I will see you tonight."

"Thank you... Sorry to trouble you."

"We are one family. What's there to thank? Haha..."

Dong Xuebing continued with his work. This period is critical, and he cannot afford any mistakes in his work.

When it was time to knock off, Dong Xuebing looks at his watch before going downstairs.

At the lobby, many Public Security Officers greeted Dong Xuebing. Most of them knew the Party Committee will discuss the Chief's position of Investment Promotion Agency in their meeting the day after tomorrow, and Dong Xuebing is one of the nominees. But no one mentioned this in front of Dong Xuebing because all of them know with Party Secretary Xiang around Lui Dafa stands a higher chance.

Evening.

The sky had turned dark when Dong Xuebing reached Hua Mei Estate, after fetching Yu Qianqian.

"We have reached. You go upstairs first." Dong Xuebing did not alight.

Yu Qianqian blinked. "Big Brother, where are you going? Mum will be back soon."

"I know." Dong Xuebing patted Qianqian's head. "Your mother said she will be buying some groceries. I am afraid she might buy too many things and carry everything by herself. She is working at the Mei Lian Supermarket at Road 5 terminal, right?"

"Yes."

"Alright. I will be back soon."

After leaving the estate, Dong Xuebing drove slowly towards the north.

Dong Xuebing had wanted to fetch Yu Meixia is because he does not want Yu Meixia to carry too many things, and also check out her workplace. Yu Meixia is very pretty, and she will have many suitors. Dong Xuebing is worried that her co-workers will be interested in her... Huh... this seems to have nothing to do with Dong Xuebing, and he can't stop Yu Meixia from falling in love with another man.

That's right. I should call Yu Meixia first.

Dong Xuebing was afraid he might miss Yu Meixia, or she had boarded the bus before he reached her workplace. He dialed Yu Meixia's number, and the phone rang for a long time without answering. Is she busy? Dong Xuebing thought nothing about it and continued driving. After a while, he tried calling again. The phone rang for a long time, and just when Dong Xuebing was about to hang up, the line got through.

"Sister Yu." Dong Xuebing laughed. "Are you busy?"

But no one replied. All Dong Xuebing can hear are shouting and noises.

"Bitch! Who are you calling?!" It was a woman's voice.

"What are you doing?! Ah!!!" Yu Meixia screamed.

Thud! The phone was dropped onto the floor, and Dong Xuebing can hear Yu Meixia screaming in pain. There should be a crowd there as Dong Xuebing can hear people talking in the background.

"Bitch! You caused my son to be disfigured! I will beat you to death!"

"Ah!!!"

"Xiao Hong! Stop it!"

Dong Xuebing heard Lui Dafa's voice through the phone and was furious. "Sister Yu! Sister Yu! Where are you now?!"

"Ah..."

"Stop fighting! Stop fighting!"

Yu Meixia seems to be beaten up by a woman, and some people are trying to stop the fight!

F*k! Dong Xuebing exploded when he heard Sister Yu screaming in pain. He shouted: "BACK 5 minutes!"

...

...

Time returned to five minutes ago!

Dong Xuebing had just driven out of Hua Mei Estate!

Dong Xuebing had used all his accumulated BACK and immediately floored the accelerator while calling the Public Security Bureau. "I am Dong Xuebing! Send officers to Road 5 terminal immediately! Someone is committing a crime! Hurry!" The operator heard it was Chief Dong and immediately contact the nearest police officers. After hanging up, Dong Xuebing tried calling Yu Meixia, but no one was answering.

Damn!

The traffic lights are red, but Dong Xuebing dashed through it.

Hurry up!

Dong Xuebing wasn't sure if he can get there in time, but he is trying his best. He can roughly guess what happened from his call to Yu Meixia earlier. It must be Lui Dafa and his wife trying to get revenge for the scar on their son's face and went to look for Yu Meixia at her workplace. That woman, Xiao Hong, should be Lui Dafa's wife, Li Hong!

These two bastards!

Dong Xuebing felt he can no longer control himself!

...

Mei Lian Supermarket.

Passersby stopped to watch.

Li Hong is behaving like an angry lioness, as she stood in front of Yu Meixia and scolded her loudly. Lui Dafa had brought her and their son to the hospital in the City. But the doctors there told that that they are not confident to treat her son's injuries without leaving a scar, and they should seek treatment in professional hospitals. Li Hong's face turned pale when she heard even the City's hospital cannot treat her son without leaving a scar.

On their way back to the County, they passed by Mei Lian Supermarket.

Lui Dafa saw a pretty woman standing outside of the supermarket and said she is Yu Qianqian's mother. Li Hong immediately got off the car and rush to her.

"Bitch! How did you teach your child?! Ah?!"

"What are you talking about?!" Yu Meixia does not know this woman.

"You don't know what I am talking about?! Fine! I will teach you a lesson today!" Li Hong scolded and grabbed Yu Meixia by her hair!

Yu Meixia screamed in pain. "What are you going to?!"

Li Hong continued. "What do you think?! My son is disfigured! You think I will let you off?!"

"Ah..." The weak and timid Yu Meixia is not Li Hong's match, and her hair was almost pulled out by her.

Lui Dafa, who was in the car, frowned and asked his son to remain in the car. He quickly walks over to his wife. This is the critical period for his promotion, and he does not want accidents to happen. Now, he regretted telling his wife about Yu Meixia earlier.

Some passersby tried to stop the fight.

Li Hong did not stop and grabbed Yu Meixia by her hair and slapped her!

Yu Meixia screamed. "Let go! Ah... Let go of me!"

"Xiao Hong!" Lui Dafa quickly rush over!

Police sirens are getting closer.

Screech! A Mercedes MPV came to a screeching stop by the roadside. Dong Xuebing's lungs almost exploded when he saw Yu Meixia getting beaten up by a woman. He ran over and shouted. "Let go of her!"

Li Hong saw Dong Xuebing and got more furious. She raised her hand and scratched Yu Meixia's face as she thought to herself. Since your daughter had disfigured my son, I will disfigure you!

Swooshed!

Five fingernails scratched Yu Meixia's face!

Yu Meixia screamed and covered her face with her hand. Blood was trickling through her fingers!

Li Hong was stunned and looks at her fingernails. There were still bits of flesh in her nails, and she regained her senses. "You... why didn't you dodge?! I did not touch you... I did not touch you!" Li Hong was panicking.

Lui Dafa's face changed and quickly pulled his wife back. "What are you doing?!"

"It's not me! It's her fault for not dodging!"

The moment Li Hong scratched Yu Meixia's face, the passersby went silent.

Dong Xuebing was shocked by what he saw, and he stopped and look at Yu Meixia.

Yu Meixia was on the ground screaming in pain, and she had covered her face with her hands. Blood was dripping from her face to the ground, and when she removed her hand, everyone gasped in horror. Five long bloody scratches had covered half of her flawless face. With the blood on her face, Yu Meixia looks as scary as a ghost! No one had expected the beautiful woman they saw earlier to be disfigured within a split second!

"Sister Yu!" Dong Xuebing shouted!

Yu Meixia looked at the blood on her hands and fainted!

Dong Xuebing could not believe the bloodied face in front of him belongs to Sister Yu. His eyes turned red and shouted. "Lui Dafa! Li Hong!"

Lui Dafa is not looking good and is thinking of ways to salvage the situation.

Dong Xuebing rushed over and slapped Li Hong!

Lui Dafa quickly stepped in front of his wife and shouted. "Why are you hitting my wife?"

Dong Xuebing ignored Lui Dafa and pushed him aside. He looked at the stunned Li Hong and kicked her in her stomach. Bam! Li Hong fell onto the ground from Dong Xuebing's kick and start vomiting out whatever she had eaten earlier!

"Stop!" Lui Dafa shouted.

"F*k you! Why didn't you stop your wife from hitting Sister Yu earlier?! Ah?!" Dong Xuebing points at Lui Dafa. "Lui Dafa! If Sister Yu is disfigured, I will not let you off!"

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Chapter 301 – I must get it!

Evening, at 7 pm.

It was chaotic diagonally opposite Mei Lian Supermarket. Li Hong was beaten to the ground by Dong Xuebing and could not get up. She laid on the ground, shouting. "Someone is trying to kill me!" Lui Dafa's wife was beaten up, and he can no longer stay still. His son, Lui Xiaolei, ran out of the car and charged towards Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing was blinded by his anger and shoved Lui Dafa, and Lui Dafa fell on the ground. After Lui Dafa was out of the way, Dong Xuebing swing his arm at Lui Xiaolei. Slap! Lui Xiaolei was slapped and fell on the ground!

"Xiaolei!" Lui Dafa shouted angrily. "Do you still have any respect for the law?! Ah?!"

Some onlookers shouted at Lui Dafa. "When the two of you attacked that woman earlier, why didn't you all talk about the law?! You all only think of the law after you all are beaten up?! *Spit! Serve you all right!"

An old woman added. "You all had disfigured that pretty woman! You are lucky that young man did not beat you all to death!"

At this time, a few Police cars arrived.

"Chief Dong!" Five Police Officers ran over.

The Officers were shocked to see Chief Dong beating up a man and woman, and quickly ran over to stop him. Some of them held Dong Xuebing by his arms, and some held him back by his waist. One of the Officers recognized Lui Dafa and whispered to his fellow officers. They shook their heads in their heart. Chief Dong can even win against a Siberian tiger, let alone a man, woman, and kid. Why did you all piss him off?! Are you all too free and have nothing to do?!

After understanding the whole incident, the few Officers were speechless. They looked at Yu Meixia, whose face was covered in blood, and knew this incident will not be settled so easily.

"Chief Dong, this..." An officer asked.

Dong Xuebing points at Li Hong. "Bring her back for assault!"

"Yes, Sir!" The few Officers replied and walked over to Li Hong.

Dong Xuebing can't be bothered with Lui Dafa and his wife and carried the fainted Yu Meixia to the nearest Police car. "Quick! People's hospital!"

The driver dared not waste any time and sped off.

Dong Xuebing felt he hear aching as he looks at Yu Meixia's bloodied face. He tried to tidy her hair, which was messed up by Li Hong when she grabbed her hair. After tidying up Yu Meixia's hair, he held her hand tightly and prayed for her. He hopes the medical advancements can treat Yu Meixia's wounds and not leave any scars.

...

Hospital.

Dong Xuebing had called the hospital on their way, and a few nurses and a doctor were waiting outside when they arrived. Dong Xuebing quickly carried Sister Yu onto a stretcher and pushed her into the hospital's lobby. Along the way, the Doctor checked Yu Meixia's condition and look at the wounds on her face. After a while, the Doctor frowned and sighed.

Dong Xuebing asked anxiously. "Doctor, will the patient be alright?"

"Her life is not in danger and had only fainted from shock."

"What about her face?" Dong Xuebing is most concerned about this. "Will it leave a scar?"

"... I'm sorry." The Doctor's reply made Dong Xuebing's heart skipped a beat. The Doctor continued. "Our hospital's techniques are limited, and I can only clean her wounds to prevent infections. After that, we will have to wait for the wounds to heal, and there will definitely be scars. Also, the patient's injury..." The Doctor looks at Yu Meixia's face. "... the injury is too serious, and she can't recover her looks. The scars will be very deep. Please be prepared."

Dong Xuebing's face turned pale. "What about skin grafting? Can skin grafting help?"

The Doctor replied. "Skin grafting can only be done in a specialized medical institution or specialized hospitals. Our hospital does not have the equipment to do this. But even if skin grafting is done, she will not look the same as before. There are many factors, and no matter how well she recovers and how smoothly the operation is, there will still be marks. Skin grafting can cover up these scars but will leave other scars. Also, it is costly, and there are risks involved."

Dong Xuebing's body swayed and stopped following the Doctor.

Dong Xuebing stared out of the windows along the corridor blankly. He knew a woman's face is very important, and if Sister Yu knew about this, she...

Damn!

Bam! Dong Xuebing punched the wall angrily!

Ring... ring... ring... Dong Xuebing's phone rang, and it was Yu Qianqian.

Dong Xuebing's hand shook as he answered. "... Hello."

"Big Brother, why are you and Mum not back yet?" Qianqian asked. "I tried calling my mother's phone, but she is not answering. Where are you all? I am hungry."

Dong Xuebing forced a smile. "Your mother and I have something on, and we are still outside."

"Oh... what time are you all coming back?"

"We might take some time... Just wait for my call at home."

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing called his mother. "Mum, do you know where Hua Mei Estate? Qianqian is living there now. Can you help me bring her to your quarters and let her stay with you for a few days?" Luan Xiaoping asked what happened, and Dong Xuebing replied. "Sister Yu is injured, and I am in the hospital with her now. Don't let Qianqian know about this first. I will speak to her in a few days."

Fifteen minutes later.

The Doctor found Dong Xuebing and said. "We had treated the wounds, and it is more serious than we expected."

"Is there anything else we can do?" Dong Xuebing took a deep breath. "She has to live with these scars... for the rest of her life?"

The Doctor sighed and said. "The medical standards in China is limited, but some medical institution overseas might be able to remove the scars. You can try your luck with the overseas hospital. I can help you contact some of my former classmates who have contacts with overseas hospitals. But the cost of such operations overseas will be very costly, and no hospitals can guarantee 100% recovery. No one knows what will be the outcome, but there is hope for a full recovery."

Dong Xuebing brightens up. "Will she look exactly as before?"

"If she recovers well, it should be possible. But no one can guarantee that."

"At least there is hope!" Dong Xuebing looks at the Doctor. "Thank you, Doctor. Please help me contact the best hospital. Money is not a problem." Dong Xuebing does not lack money and will not mind spending all his money to let Sister Yu recover her looks.

The Doctor nodded. "Alright. I will help you contact the hospital."

"Oh..." Dong Xuebing said. "Can you don't let Sister Yu know her face is disfigured?"

"This..."

"I am afraid she cannot take it."

The Doctor hesitated for a while and nodded. "Alright."

Hospital ward.

When Dong Xuebing and the Doctor enter the ward, Yu Meixia was awakened. Her face was heavily bandaged, and she is looking at herself in the mirror. She is trying to push her bandages aside to look at her wounds.

"Don't touch the bandages!" The Doctor stopped Yu Meixia.

Yu Meixia looked at them and asked anxiously. "My face... face..."

Dong Xuebing's clenched his fist and pretended to be relaxed. He smiled and helped Yu Meixia out of the bathroom and let her lie on the bed. "Your face is fine. The Doctor says it is a minor wound and it will heal in a few days."

Yu Meixia bit her lips. "Will... will it leave a scar?"

"No. How can it leave any scars?!" Dong Xuebing laughed. "The wounds are minor, and you should not overthink."

"Doctor?" Yu Meixia does not believe Dong Xuebing and looks at the Doctor.

The Doctor hesitated. He had promised Chief Dong earlier, but he should not lie to his patients as a doctor. He only mumbled a short reply, "Don't worry," and it is up to Yu Meixia how to interpret his reply.

Yu Meixia sighed in relief after hearing the Doctor's reply.

Dong Xuebing helped Yu Meixia pull up the blanket. "You heard the Doctor. Don't worry too much. You are fine. That woman who assaulted you is arrested and leave the rest to me."

Yu Meixia mumbled softly. "Sorry."

"Why are you saying sorry? I should be the one apologizing to you."

Dong Xuebing is feeling guilty. This incident arose from the conflicts between Lui Dafa and him and had nothing to do with Yu Meixia. If he had not tried to vie for the promotion with Lui Dafa, Lui Dafa's son would not find trouble with Yu Qianqian, and all these will not happen. When Dong Xuebing thought about what Lui Dafa and his family did, his blood started to boil again.

Dong Xuebing walks out to the corridor to call the Bureau. "How is it?"

"Li Hong had been brought back, and we are recording her statement now."

"Make sure you all interrogate that bitch and don't let her be too comfortable!" Dong Xuebing said. "No one is allowed to let her go without my instructions!"

"Yes, Sir."

When Dong Xuebing returned to the ward, the Doctor had left.

Dong Xuebing forced a smile and asked. "You still have not eaten dinner. What do you want to eat? I will buy it downstairs."

"I am not hungry." Yu Meixia was still shaken by what happened. "Qianqian... can you keep this from her?"

"I know. I had called my mother to fetch Qianqian and asked her to take care of her at her place. Don't worry."

Yu Meixia nodded and touched the bandages on her face again. "This will not leave scars?"

Dong Xuebing patted Yu Meixia's hand. "No. The Doctor had said so earlier, right?"

Yu Meixia nodded. "Then I... I want to be discharged. It is too expensive here. Let's go back."

Dong Xuebing quickly stopped Yu Meixia. "Don't worry about this. Lui Dafa and that bitch, Li Hong, will pay for your medical expenses. Just stay here until your wounds heal."

"But..."

"Just listen to me."

"... Ok."

Dong Xuebing accompanied Yu Meixia until around 9 pm. when Qianqian called again. Dong Xuebing made up an excuse and passed the phone to Yu Meixia. Yu Meixia chatted with her daughter for a while before hanging up. She looked at the clock and said to Dong Xuebing. "Xiao Bing. It's late now, and you should go home."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "I am not leaving. I will accompany you tonight."

"No need..."

"I have nothing to do at home. You should have some rest."

Yu Meixia looks at Dong Xuebing in his eyes. "... Thank you."

"Just go and sleep. Be careful when you turn. Don't press onto your wound, and let me know if you need anything."

"Ok." Yu Meixia slowly closed her eyes.

After Yu Meixia fell asleep, Dong Xuebing let go of her hand and stood up. He looks at Yu Meixia's face, and his eyes turned red. He walks out of the ward to have a smoke. He knew he cannot hide Yu Meixia's disfiguration for long. She will find out when her bandages are removed, and Dong Xuebing wonders how he is going to console her.

The next morning, Dong Xuebing's phone woke him up.

Dong Xuebing quickly walks out of the ward to answer the call.

"Chief Dong, I am from the Public Order Section."

"What is it?"

"Li Hong was released last night."

Dong Xuebing was furious. "Didn't I say no one is allowed to release her without my orders?!"

The Officer replied. "It was Chief Liang who gave the order."

Click! Dong Xuebing hung up and dialed Liang Chengpeng's number.

Liang Chengpeng had just waked up and knew what happened when he saw Dong Xuebing's number on his phone. He answered. "Xiao Dong... I know what happened last evening. I was the one who releases Li Hong, and she agreed to compensate 120,000 RMB as medical fees. This compensation is quite high, and this is only a civil dispute. There is no need to put her in custody. You should calm down." Liang Chengpeng is from Xiang Daofa's faction, and the Chief of the County's Publicity Department had called him last night. He had to do him this favor. Furthermore, Lui Dafa will be promoted to Section Chief, and they are all on the same side.

"Chief Liang, how am I suppose to calm down?! My helper is disfigured! Do you know what disfigure means?! She is in her early thirties and is a woman! How is she going to spend the rest of her life?! You think everything will be settled by paying some money?!" Dong Xuebing shouted. "If they think money can settle everything, fine! I will disfigure Li Hong and Lui Dafa now! Compensation?! I will compensate them 200,000 and will disfigure them every day! I want to see what he can do to me!"

Everyone in the Bureau knows Dong Xuebing had won the lottery, and a few hundred thousand is nothing to him.

Liang Chengpeng heard what Dong Xuebing said and shouted. "You better don't create trouble!"

"Li Hong had assaulted someone, and she must pay for the price!"

Liang Chengpeng replied helplessly. "You dare to talk about others?! You had beaten up Chief Lui and his family yesterday. They had wanted to report this, and I had to talk to them for a long time. Just listen to me and take a step back. This matter will end here, alright?"

Dong Xuebing knew it is useless to say anything to Liang Chengpeng, and he will not let this matter rest.

Yu Meixia woke up and asked. "Xiao Bing, did anything happen?"

"Nothing happened." Dong Xuebing suppressed his anger. "How are you feeling? Is your wound still painful?"

"It is not painful, but there is a burning sensation."

"Ok."

After settling Yu Meixia, Dong Xuebing left the hospital for the County Government.

...

Outside of the Mayor's office.

Dong Xuebing pushed open Secretary Hu's office door. "Sister Hu, is Mayor Xie in?"

"Yes. You can enter." Hu Silian was surprised by Chief Dong's anger. Yesterday's incident had not spread, and not many people know about it yet.

Dong Xuebing turned and knocks on the door.

"Come in." Xie Huilan said.

Dong Xuebing entered the office and close the door behind him. Before Sister Xie can say anything, Dong Xuebing started complaining. "Mayor Xie! What is wrong with our Yan Tai County's leaders? Just because I am nominated for the position for the Chief of Investment Promotion Agency with him, he asked his son to bully my helper's daughter! His son tried to extort money from her and even tried to strip her in public! What has he been teaching his son?! Because of what that brat did, my helper's daughter scratched his face, and Lui Dafa and Hong Li blamed it on my helper! They went to her workplace and disfigured her! Five long and deep scratches! The Doctor said that she can't recover her looks! She is only in her early thirties and is disfigured! How can anyone do this?!"

Xie Huilan puts down the document she was holding. "What happened then?"

"Li Hong had been released and is not even detained! She says she will compensate my helper 120,000 RMB! How can 120,000 RMB be compared with someone's future?!" Dong Xuebing gritted his teeth and said. "Everything started because of me, and I don't know how to tell her that she was disfigured because of me!"

Dong Xuebing continued with his grumbles for a while before Xie Huilan understood what happened.

Xie Huilan frowned. "... What do you want to do?"

"I don't care what I need to do! They must pay the price for what they did! This is not something that can be settled by compensating money!"

Xie Huilan looked at Dong Xuebing and said. "Have a seat first." She stood up and went over to the water dispenser to pour a cup of water for Dong Xuebing. "Have some water and calm down. Stop being so rash whenever you face problems. You... When can you stop being so impulsive?" Xie Huilan reached over and unbutton a button on Dong Xuebing's coat and buttoned it again. "You had buttoned your buttons wrongly."

Dong Xuebing calmed down slightly. "Thank you."

Xie Huilan continued. "There are many ways to punish someone, and you don't need to use the most straight forward method."

Dong Xuebing doesn't understand what Xie Huilan meant.

"Tomorrow is the Party Committee meeting, right?" Xie Huilan calmly said. "Everyone thinks that you will lose to Lui Dafa. But if you get more votes and got the position, it will be a heavy blow to Lui Dafa. After you become the Chief of Investment Promotion Agency, he will be your subordinate, and you will have ways to deal with him." Xie Huilan had been preparing for this upcoming Party Committee meeting these few days. This meeting will decide Dong Xuebing's future, and she is very concerned about it.

Dong Xuebing understood what Sister Xie said.

That's right. If I snatched Lui Dafa's promotion from under his nose, it would be more satisfying than putting Li Hong under detention for a few days!

Dong Xuebing only want Lui Dafa to suffer and revenge for Sister Yu!

That's right!

I must get my Section Chief!

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Chapter 302 – County Party Committee Meeting

The next morning.

Lui Dafa's house. Li Hong had prepared Lui Xiaolei's bag and asked him to go to school.

After her son had left the house, Li Hong no longer hides the unhappiness on her face. She turns to her husband. "I had withdrawn the money. 120,000 RMB. Do you know how much money is left in our savings? Our bank account is almost empty! I had never seen such a useless government leader like you! Our son had been disfigured! Even if I had scratched that bitch's face, what can they do? Ah?! That Dong Xuebing had also hit our son and me! Why didn't you settle the score with him, and we still have to compensate 120,000 RMB to them?! How are we going live without any savings? Ah? Tell me!"

Lui Dafa hit the table. "Enough!"

"You are useless, and you still dare to bang tables in front of me?!" Li Hong stared at Lui Dafa.

Lui Dafa shouted. "If you did not create this mess, I will not need to give in to them."

These two days, Lui Dafa and his wife quarreled day and night, and in the end, Lui Dafa cannot be bothered to quarrel with her anymore. "I had agreed to compensate them is because I want to settle this as soon as possible. The County's Party Committee Meeting is today, and the Chief's position will be finalized. During this period, I cannot afford to have any accidents. After I become the Chief, a few hundred thousand RMB is nothing. Why can't you have some foresight?"

Li Hong thought for a while and asked. "Is your promotion confirmed?"

"No problem." Lui Dafa replied. "It had been confirmed."

Li Hong heard that and stopped quarreling with Lui Dafa. "I will cook something for you. What would you like to eat?"

"I will eat at my workplace and wait for news at the same time." Lui Dafa's mood was not affected by Yu Meixia's incident. Just like he said, if he becomes the Chief, he will have everything.

...

County Party Committee Building.

Xiang Daofa and Publicity Department Director Chen Tongbing are chatting in Xiang Daofa's office.

"Secretary Xiang." Chen Tongbing said. "I heard Mayor Xie had been busy recently."

Xiang Daofa smiled and did not think much about it. Since Xie Huilan was transferred to Yan Tai County, she had minded her own business, and seldom clash with Xiang Daofa during important meetings and decisions. Xiang Daofa knew Xie Huilan is waiting for an opportunity and will not go against him if she is not confident of winning. But this time Xie Huilan had suddenly nominated Dong Xuebing as the Chief of Investment Promotion Agency. This move is obviously putting herself against Xiang Daofa openly, and it surprises Xiang Daofa. He did not expect Xie Huilan to be so concerned for Dong Xuebing. If it was because Dong Xuebing had saved her life and she wants to return the favor, then Xiang Daofa will think she is not matured as a Mayor. Or could it be that Xie Huilan is confident she will win?

Chen Tongbing also does not understand why Xie Huilan is doing this. Xiang Daofa controls the majority of the votes in the Party Committee, and no matter what Xie Huilan does, she stands no chance. Why is she still trying to go against Xiang Daofa? What is she plotting?

"I heard Secretary Cao..." Chen Tongbing said.

Xiang Daofa nodded. "I know about it. Old Cao had told me. It's fine."

Chen Tongbing was relieved when he heard Xiang Daofa's reply. He is very close to Lui Dafa, and Lui Dafa can join Xiang Daofa's faction is because of his recommendation. He does not want any accidents to happen.

...

At the same time, Commission for Political and Legal Affairs Secretary Huang Li is also in Xie Huilan's office.

Huang Li had disagreed with Mayor Xie's decision to go against Xiang Daofa openly now, as he felt this is not the right time. Dong Xuebing will not win against Lui Dafa, and other than Lui Dafa, no one else can take over the position of the Chief of Investment Promotion Agency. Xie Huilan's reputation and authority will be affected. But Huang Li did not stop Xie Huilan, because he is the only person in Yan Tai County who knows Dong Xuebing is Xie Huilan's boyfriend. Mayor Xie will not sit around and watch her boyfriend gets bullied. Secretary Xiang had tried to suppress Dong Xuebing several times. He even plots to get rid of him. That's why Huang Li will not stop Xie Huilan from standing up for her boyfriend.

In the office, Huang Li discussed the meeting agenda with Xie Huilan before the meeting.

At the end of their conversation, Huang Li brought up the topic of Investment Promotion Agency's Chief.

Xie Huilan smiles and looks at Huang Li. "Secretary Xiang's faction is not as united as you think. All of their members have their own thinking and don't belittle Xiao Dong. Xiao Dong had achieved many amazing feats within a year of joining the Public Security Bureau. I know many people do not like Xiao Dong and felt he is immature, rash, and kept offending others. But many people had forgotten Xiao Dong had helped many people."

Huang Li remembered Cao Xupeng and immediately understood why Xie Huilan had nominated Dong Xuebing.

Huang Li realized that Xie Huilan had thought about this. She is not only going to support her boyfriend but also to stir up a storm!

...

Dong Xuebing quietly closed the doors of Yu Meixia's ward. He went to ask the doctor about Yu Meixia's condition, before driving back to the County's Public Security.

The Party Committee Meeting is about to start, and Dong Xuebing cannot accompany Sister Yu anymore. During this period, he must return to work and not let others get any opportunities to complain against him. When Dong Xuebing thought about the Party Committee Meeting, his face turns cold. He had put in all his efforts, and this meeting will decide on his future, Yu Meixia's revenge, Xie Huilan's authority, and many more. To Dong Xuebing, this is a war he cannot afford to lose.

Dong Xuebing must win!

He must get the Section Chief rank's position!

Dong Xuebing crossed his arms and sat in his office with his eyes closed.

As Dong Xuebing waits for the results, the Party Committee Meeting starts.

The air is tense in Meeting Room 1, and the committee members slowly entered the room. Most Counties Party Committee Meeting will place nametags on the table, and all the members will know where they are seated. However, in Yan Tai County, there are no nametags on the meeting table. But that does not mean the committee members can sit wherever they want. For example, the head of the table is reserved for the County Party Committee Secretary, followed by the rest of the members based on their rankings. Every time the members' rank changes, their seats will change.

Almost all the members had arrived except for the Party Secretary and Mayor.

The leaders will usually arrive slightly later, and this is their culture.

After a while, Xiang Daofa and Xie Huilan walked towards the meeting room together. They were chatting and smiling as they entered. On the surface, they look harmonious, but all the Committee members knew this is the hypocrisy of government leaders.

Xiang Daofa is the number one leader in Yan Tai County, and that's why when both entered the meeting room, Xie Huilan walks slightly behind him. Although she is not lagging Xiang Daofa by a lot like other subordinates, she had given him respect. As both were about to enter the meeting room, Xie Huilan stopped chatting with a smile and entered the room first. This is to let Xiang Daofa be the 'finale.' No one can find any fault with Xie Huilan's actions.

Xiang Daofa cleared his throat, and everyone sat upright.

The door closed, and Xiang Daofa walked to the head of the table and sat down.

This is the second Party Committee Meeting of the mount. County's Party Committee Secretary – Xiang Daofa, Party Committee Deputy Secretary / Mayor – Xie Huilan, Party Committee Deputy Secretary – Cao Xupeng, Organization Department Head – Yang Tao, Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee – Huang Li, Secretary of the Commission for Discipline Inspection – Duan Zhengan, Head of the Publicity Department – Chen Tongbing, Executive Deputy Mayor – Zhou Pingzhi, Head of People's Armed Forces – Xiong Zhiyong, Head of the County's Party Committee Office Administration – Lian Yanshan, Deputy Mayor – Geng Yuchao, were all present. The meeting minutes will be recorded by Xiang Daofa's Secretary Zhou Jun.

After a while, Xiang Daofa opened the document in front of him and took a sip of tea from his teacup.

This is Xiang Daofa's habit, and the meeting will start officially when he placed his cup back on the table.

As usual, there are the meeting starts with the more straightforward issues which the members have no differences. Xiang Daofa read out a document from the City Government and announced the instructions from the top. After that, he talked about Yan Tai County's economic developments, City developments, etc. It is almost the end of the year, and their meetings will mostly discuss the positive issues and will leave the problems until next year.

An hour passed, and the meeting was only halfway.

At this time, some controversial issues were brought up for discussions.

This year's National, Provincial, City had raised issues on the water conservancy projects conducted by the Counties' Party Committee and Counties' Governments. This is an important order from the top about the water conservancy developments. The leaders and departments at all levels must compile with the Central Government's orders to strengthen agriculture and speed up the vital water conservancy projects on the rivers within the cities and integrate it with the surrounding infrastructure. The projects will be divided and assigned to different levels. All levels of the government must be proactive in working on these projects and must increase the investment.

This had been planned before Xie Huilan was appointed as the Mayor. But now, she suddenly proposed to let the County Government supervise all the funds that are being used for the projects and let one of the Deputy Mayor be the overall in charge of the projects.

Deputy Mayor Geng Yuchao knew this proposal will not be approved, and Mayor Xie should be using this proposal to see Xiang Daofa's reaction. But after Xie Huilan finished speaking, Geng Yuchao still showed his support for the proposal. Geng Yuchao had some differences with Xiang Daofa in the past. After Xie Huilan comes to the County, he immediately joins her faction. Every Committee Meeting, he will be the 'Vanguard' of Xie's faction.

Xiang Daofa did not say anything and took a sip of tea.

The Head of People's Armed Forces, Xiong Zhiyong, was the first to open fire. "What proposal is this? You are just showing that you do not have trust in our leaders!"

Xie Huilan also did not say anything. She sat there, sipping on her tea, and flips her documents. Although this proposal was submitted by Xie Huilan, as the Mayor, she will not argue with someone uncouth like Xiong Zhiyong.

Geng Yuchao frowned and said. "This is not a matter of trust. We are just putting the person in charge to lead the project. This is the correct procedure, and we can monitor the fund better. We are just following the City's orders to increase transparency, and we can prevent any corruption too!

Xiong Zhiyong is tall and big. He also has the loudest voice within the committee members. "The water conservancy project is going smoothly, and we should avoid changing the person at the top! What you are doing will disappoint our comrades."

"Director Xiong." Huang Li said. "I heard one of the leaders involved in the project had received bribes, and the Commission for Discipline Inspection had confirmed his crimes."

Xiong Zhiyong looks at Huang Li. "That is an individual case. How can you treat everyone the same? If someone from one of the departments under the Political and Legal Department received bribes, are we going to hold the leader responsible?" Xiong Zhiyong is referring to Huang Li, and he continued. "Furthermore, the fund for the water conservancy project is monitored by relevant departments. The projects are ongoing smoothly. If we put someone in charge suddenly, and affected the morale of the men on the ground, causing delays, who is going to be responsible for it?"

Publicity Department Head, Chen Tongbing added. "Director Xiong is right. The waterworks department, Old Xu is capable and experienced. He should carry on heading these projects."

The Head of the County's Party Committee Office Administration, Lian Yanshan, also disagrees with Xie Huilan's proposal.

Xiong Zhiyong said emotionlessly. "That's why this proposal is not well planned." After attacking Geng Yuchao and Huang Li, Xiong Zhiyong starts to attack Xie Huilan.

They still have not discussed the most critical issue of the day, and both sides are getting aggressive.

Huang Li and Geng Yuchao look at each other.

Xiang Daofa listened to both side's arguments and put down his teacup. "Let's vote to decide."

The outcome from the voting is obvious. Including Xie Huilan's vote, her proposal only got four votes. Geng Yuchao, Huang Li, and Executive Deputy Mayor, Zhou Pingzhi, had voted to support this proposal. During the restructuring of the County's leaders some time ago, Zhou Pingzhi had not chosen a side. Still, he is the Executive Deputy Mayor, and Xie Huilan is his direct supervisor. Thus, he is closer to Xie Huilan, and this Waterworks Department proposal was submitted after the County Government discussed it. Naturally, he will support this proposal.

This test had shown much information about the committee.

Huang Li felt things are not looking good for his side.

Xie's faction can only get four votes at most. Mayor Xie, Huang Li, Geng Yuchao, and Zhou Zhiping.

Xiang's Faction is their opposite.

Out of the remaining seven party members, six voted to oppose this proposal, and Xiang Daofa was the only one who did not vote.

Needless to say, Lian Yanshan, the Party Committee's Office Director, will undoubtedly support Xiang Daofa.

Xiong Zhiyong is obviously Xiang Daofa's men, and also their faction's vanguard.

Chen Tongbing, the Head of the Publicity Department, was groomed by Xiang Daofa, and Xiang Daofa had helped him get promoted to his current position.

Cao Xupeng, Duan Zhengan, and the head of the County's Organization Department, Yang Tao, are leaning more towards Xiang Daofa's faction. They had been very supportive of Xiang Daofa since he was promoted to the Party Committee Secretary.

The result is obvious. The Party Committee is one-sided.

Xie Huilan seems to have expected this result and did not say anything.

The following issue to be discussed is a proposal put up by Xiang Daofa. He wants to realign the direction of the villages' infrastructure upgrading. Xie Huilan held up her teacup graceful, and Geng Yuchao got the hint. Mayor Xie wants her faction to be heard in this meeting, and Geng Yuchao immediately opposes this proposal. Huang Li also step forward to oppose Xiang Daofa's proposal.

After some debate, Xiong Zhiyong started attacking. "I don't understand. Improving the infrastructure of the villages is for the benefit of our people. Don't tell me that you all want to see our villages in a run-down state?"

Geng Yuchao controlled his anger. "Director Xiong! Stop twisting my words! When did I say we should not upgrade our villages' infrastructure?"

Xiong Zhiyong frowned. "Secretary Xiang's proposal is targeting our Yan Tai County's current situation. Why are you all worrying so much?! With so many worries, we might as well don't do anything!"

Huang Li and Geng Yuchao had a grudge with Xiong Zhiyong for a long time before.

Xiong Zhiyong is an uncouth fellow, and usually, the Head of the Armed Forces has the least say on these policies. But Xiong Zhiyong did not realize this and wants to interfere with everything. He is the type who pinpointing others without any regard for the facts. He was one of Xiang Daofa's supporters when the former Party Secretary, Chang Lei, was still in power. Xiang Daofa only needs to give him a look, and Xiong Zhiyong will voice out against Chang Lei. Now, he is doing the same to Xie Huilan. As long as it is something proposed by Xie Huilan, he will oppose it. Also, the words he used are crude and rude.

Huang Li and the rest cannot do anything to Xiong Zhiyong's behavior.

On the other hand, Xiang Daofa likes Xiong Zhiyong very much. The latter will always be the first to attack the other faction and is not afraid of offending others. This is someone Xiang Daofa needs at the Committee meeting, and Xiang Daofa knows Xiong Zhiyong is not as rash as he looks.

After Xiong Zhiyong started attacking Xie Huilan's faction, Lian Yanshan, Chen Tongbing, and the rest joined in.

The proposal had to be voted, and Xie Huilan's faction got four votes from the same people again. Other than Cao Xupeng, who had given up his vote, everyone else voted to support the proposal.

Another defeat.

Xie Huilan was still smiling and sitting there steadily.

Geng Yuchao was panicking. He felt Mayor Xie had chosen the wrong time to pick a fight with Xiang Daofa.

They have no chance to win!

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Chapter 303 – Fierce Confrontation

Party Committee.

Meeting Room 1.

The Party Committee Meeting was more than halfway done. After the first two times of voting, Xie Huilan did not bring up any issues, nor oppose Xiang Daofa's proposals. She seemed to be retreating, but the people from the Xiang's faction are still out for blood. When Huang Li or Geng Yuchao said anything, Xiong Zhiyong, Lian Yanshan, and Chen Tongbing will just attack them mindlessly. Xiong Zhiyong was the most aggressive, and he even directs his attacks on Xie Huilan, without showing any respect to her rank. This is to challenge Mayor Xie's authority and influence. Xiang Daofa did not say much at the meeting as he had planned everything before the meeting.

Geng Yuchao and Huang Li are under immense pressure, and they did not look good after being targeted by Xiang's faction.

Even after all these, Xie Huilan did not say anything to retaliate, and she only narrows her eyes and smile.

Ten minutes...

Half an hour...

One hour...

The meeting is coming to an end.

In the spacious meeting room, Xiong Zhiyong said loudly. "I disagree with what Mayor Xie said." He had said this line several times today. "The Central Government is encouraging economic development. Why must we be overly cautious like this? We must monitor our men closely, and need to do this and that... If we are going to do all these, we will not have time for any developments! What you are doing is to demoralize our men!"

Xiang Daofa smiled and said. "Mayor Huilan only wants our men to be on high alert."

Xiong Zhiyong lowered his head and took a sip of water.

"Alright. Let's put this issue aside first." Xiang Daofa did not let Xie Huilan speak again.

Geng Yuchao and Huang Li were mad as they watch Xiang Daofa and Xiong Zhiyong putting up an act. They knew their side must put up a forceful retaliation, or Mayor Xie's authority and influence will be affected after this meeting. Xie Huilan had been transferred from other places not long ago, and it will be hard for her to do anything if she lost the respect from the men on the ground.

Xie Huilan was still smiling and drinking her tea as if nothing had happened.

Huang Li was impressed. How many people can have such a spirit like Mayor Xie?

Finally, the grand finale of the meeting.

Xiang Daofa flipped open a document and look at Xie Huilan and her people. "Old Meng of the Investment Promotion Agency had applied for early retirement because of his health. This is an important position... and we need investments to improve our County's economy. Let's discuss who is more suitable to take over this role." He turns to the head of the County's Organization Department, Yang Tao. "Old Yang, what is the outcome of the Organization Department's investigation?"

Everyone at the meeting was on high alert.

This is the highlight of today's meeting. During the Party Committee Meetings, Mayor Xie's first proposal is very sensitive. But compared to the appointment of key positions, her first proposal is not worth mentioning. Everyone knows Xiang Daofa wants to deal with Dong Xuebing and had even ordered the Commission of Discipline Inspection to investigate him. But the moment the investigation is over, Mayor Xie nominated Dong Xuebing for promotion. This is a challenge to Xiang Daofa's authority, and this challenge can decide many things. Almost every government staff in Yan Tai County are watching this closely.

The meeting room immediately becomes tense.

Yang Tao cleared his throat and opened a document. "Under the instructions of Party Secretary Xiang and Secretary Cao, we had looked into two candidates, Investment Promotion Agency Deputy Chief Lui Dafa and Public Security Bureau Deputy Chief Dong Xuebing. Lui Dafa had outstanding performances at work and has shown a stable character. He has the foresight and..." Yang Tao introduced Dong Xuebing and Lui Dafa briefly on their positive points.

Xiang Daofa nodded in acknowledgment.

Geng Yuchao said. "I think Dong..."

"Old Yang, who do you think is more suitable?" Xiang Daofa interrupted Geng Yuchao.

Geng Yuchao was forced to stop and is looking terrible.

Lian Yanshan, who was sitting beside Geng Yuchao, looks at him with a smirk.

Yang Tao steadied himself and said. "I think Old Lui is more suitable. Secretary Xiang is right. The role of the Investment Promotion Agency Chief is very important. We had mentioned earlier that our County will be focusing on getting investors next year, and we need someone like Lui Dafa. I am not sure about Xiao Dong's ability to attract investors. Still, he is only twenty-four years old, and his age is not suitable for this role." As the head of the County's Organization Department, his views are objective. Even if Yang Tao is not on Xiang Daofa's side, he will also not agree to let Dong Xuebing take over this position, because of his age.

Xiang Daofa nodded.

Xie Huilan turns and looks at Geng Yuchao.

Geng Yuchao immediately says. "I admit Chief Dong is young, but who says being young is not capable? In fact, I think Xiao Dong's age is his advantage. All of us know that our County had failed to attract investors all these years, making us lose out to other Counties. The problem is with our conceptions, and it is time to inject new blood into this department. If Old Lui takes over this position, nothing will change. That's why I think Chief Dong is more suitable."

The County's Party Committee Office Director Lian Yanshan retorted. "I know about Chief Dong's resume. He had joined the State Security before he was transferred to the Public Security, and these two places are under the Police system. I will not doubt Chief Dong's ability to solve cases and arrest criminals. But attracting investors is too different from Public Security. Can you ask a martial arts expert to write literature? It is the same."

Huang Li interrupted. "Don't jump to conclusions. Who is good at everything when they are born? Director Lian, you are also from the military, and what you are doing now is different from the army." He paused for a second. "From what I know, Chief Dong was doing administrative work in the State Security and was in charge of General Affairs Office. He has experience in administrative duties, and I believe he can take up this role."

Chen Tongbing shook his head. "What if he can't succeed in this role? No one had seen Chief Dong's ability to attract investors. If we choose him, it will be a gamble, and it will be irresponsible."

Lian Yanshan coldly added. "Director Chen is right. The Japanese investment site visit team had left our County because of Xiao Dong. This shows that he does not have experience in dealing with investors. How can he take on such an important role? I still think Chief Lui is more suitable. He has the experience and had been working in the Investment Promotion Agency for some time. He is familiar with the work and can hold his ground by speaking with investors."

Huang Li frowned. "The Japanese site visit team had committed crimes, and what's wrong with Xiao Dong executing his duties? He is a leader with the Public Security Bureau and not from the Investment Promotion Agency at that time. Are you saying that Xiao Dong should also do the job of getting investors while solving cases?"

Lian Yanshan looks at him. "I am saying Xiao Dong is too aggressive!"

Huang Li replied mockingly. "Upholding the law is a serious issue. Are you expecting the authorities to educate the criminals nicely and don't charge them for their crimes?"

The Committee Members argued without any conclusion.

While they are arguing, Xiang Daofa and Xie Huilan did not say a word.

After a few minutes of arguing, Xiang Daofa took a sip of tea and put down his cup, making a sound.

Everyone stopped and looked at Xiang Daofa. They knew Xiang Daofa is about to say something.

Xiang Daofa raised his head and said. "Old Lui will be the Chief of Investment Promotion Agency. Dong Xuebing is too young, and he is not even thirty. He should gain more experience first." Xiang Daofa did not even ask the committee members to vote and decided on it. What he said about Dong Xuebing seems to be referring to Xie Huilan too. Everyone knows Mayor Xie's age is around thirty.

Geng Yuchao and Huang Li's face changed.

Lian Yanshan and Chen Tongbing were gloating by their side.

Suddenly, Xie Huilan, who had been keeping quiet, looks at Xiang Daofa with a smile. "I think Xiao Dong is more suitable. Secretary Xiang, let's vote on this."

The air froze.

Since the start of this meeting, this is the first time Xie Huilan opposes Xiang Daofa's decision openly.

Lian Yanshan looked at Xie Huilan and thought. Is she going to retaliate? But where did she get her confidence?! Can't she tell the committee is not in her favor?

Chen Tongbing had more information than Lian Yanshan and is not surprised.

Xiang Daofa looks at Xie Huilan calmly and smiles. "Alright. Let's vote."

"I support Secretary Xiang's decision." Lian Yanshan was the first to vote. "Lui Dafa is more suitable to take over the Investment Promotion Agency!"

Geng Yuchao said. "I support Mayor Xie's decision. The Investment Promotion Agency needs a younger leader to lead them!"

Huang Li added. "I also agree with Mayor Xie's nomination. Xiao Dong has been outstanding in his work, and we must appoint him to take on bigger roles!"

Yang Tao looks at them. "I stand by what I said. Old Lui."

Within a minute, both sides hit a stalemate—3 votes vs. 3 votes.

But this draw is only temporary. Chen Tongbing said. "I support Secretary Xiang's decision. Xiao Dong is too young, and an older leader should oversee the Investment Promotion Agency. I pick Lui Dafa."

Xiang Daofa has four votes, and Xie Huilan has three votes. The winner will emerge soon.

Geng Yuchao is nervous and kept looking at Xie Huilan. Among the remaining Committee Members, other than the Executive Deputy Mayor Zhou Pingzhi, they might not get another vote. This will be their defeat!

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Chapter 304 – The deciding vote!

At this critical moment, Xie's Faction is not looking good.

Xie Huilan is indifferent to the existing number of votes and played with her teacup on the table. She smiles and looks at Cao Xupeng.

From the start of the meeting, Cao Xupeng has been on Xiang Daofa's side. Other than giving up his vote once, he had supported all the proposals put up by Secretary Xiang. But when Cao Xupeng saw Xie Huilan looking at him, he said. "... I support Dong Xuebing." He did not give any explanation for his decision.

Yan Lianshan frowned and took a glanced at Cao Xupeng.

Geng Yuchao was surprised and took a deep breath.

It is four votes against four votes!

Xiang Daofa, Chen Tongbing, Huang Li, and a few others were not surprised by Cao Xupeng's decision. Before the start of the meeting, Cao Xupeng had told Xiang Daofa that he will be voting for Dong Xuebing because Dong Xuebing had volunteered to replace him as a hostage during the jailbreak case. This is equivalent to saving his life, and he had to repay this favor no matter what. But he is also worried Xiang Daofa will misunderstand his action. That's why he went to Xiang Daofa before the meeting to tell him about his decision.

Xiang Daofa did not get angry and was glad that Cao Xupeng had told him this before the meeting. If Cao Xupeng had not told him anything about this and voted for Dong Xuebing during the meeting, he will be mad.

Xiang Daofa had a faint smile on his face and was unfazed with Cao Xupeng's vote.

Everything is still under his control.

Lian Yanshan and Geng Yuchao remembered some rumors and understood why Cao Xupeng supported Dong Xuebing. He was not supporting Xie Huilan and had voted for Dong Xuebing because he owes Dong Xuebing a favor.

Geng Yuchao suddenly felt his side might have the chance to turn the tides around!

Cheng Tongbing, Yang Tao, and the rest were not worried at all. Cao Xupeng's decision will not change anything except giving Xie Huilan's side one more vote. Nothing will change. Duan Zhengan, Director Xiong, and their votes will add up to six votes, and it's more than half of the eleven votes.

It suddenly becomes tense for a while after Secretary Cao voted for Dong Xuebing, but it was only for a while.

The room was silent for a few seconds after Cao Xupeng vote.

Xie Huilan suddenly made an expected move. She looks at the Secretary of the Commission for Discipline Inspection, Duan Zhengan, and smiled. "Secretary Duan, what about you?"

Lian Yanshan, Chen Tongbing, and the rest were stunned. The way Xie Huilan asks this question is weird.

Geng Yuchao and Huang Li exchanged looks and don't understand why Mayor Xie is asking someone from the Xiang's Faction.

What happened next surprised everyone. Duan Zhengan, who had been supporting Xiang Daofa's proposals since the start of the meeting, hesitated. He looked down at the document in front of him and said. "... Dong Xuebing." After he said Dong Xuebing's name, he did not look at anyone and sat there quietly.

No one expected Duan Zhengan to switch sides too!

Geng Yuchao, Yang Tao, and the rest were speechless.

Xiang Daofa frowned and stared at Duan Zhengan angrily. Duan Zhengan had not discussed this with him about this, but he had heard rumors that the child Dong Xuebing saved at Fen Zhou City's zoo is related to Duan Zhengan. Xiang Daofa thought nothing about it, and as he does not believe the rumors. But from Duan Zhengan's decision, the rumor should be true.

What is Old Duan doing?!

Xiang Daofa is not angry with Duan Zhengan voting for Dong Xuebing. He is angry with him because Duan Zhengan had not informed him before the meeting.

At this time, Lian Yanshan, Chen Tongbing, and the rest remembered about the rumor they heard about the Wildlife Safari Zoo and understood why Duan Zhengan voted for Dong Xuebing. Some of the Committee Members' faces changed and knew things are not looking good for them.

Geng Yuchao's heart is racing.

Huang Li exchanged looks with Geng Yuchao.

Five votes against four votes!

Geng Yuchao is very excited. He had thought it is a bad decision for Mayor Xie to go against Secretary Xiang now, and she will stand no chance against him. But now, the tides had changed, and they are only one step away from victory. Five vs. four, and with Zhou Pingzhi's vote, Mayor Xie will get six votes, and it is the majority votes!

We won?!

Geng Yuchao could not believe this is happening.

Huang Li had thought more about Xie Huilan's actions than Geng Yuchao. He was deeply impressed with her, as he realized Xie Huilan had not brought up a few controversial issues and proposals to see her opponents' reaction. She had done everything for this appointment issue. She knew from the start that Xiang Daofa controls most of the votes in the Committee, and what's there to test their reactions? It will only increase her opponents' morale and make her look bad.

But because of the sensitive issues, Xie Huilan brought up, Cao Xupeng and Duan Zhengan supported Xiang Daofa by voting for him and had made enough contributions. That's why when it comes to the appointment of the Chief of the Investment Promotion Agency, they were not pressured to vote for Dong Xuebing. If Mayor Xie did nothing and brought up the issue of Dong Xuebing's appointment, Cao Xupeng and Duan Zhengan might not support Dong Xuebing because of Xiang Daofa. Xie Huilan had provided them a platform to minimize their pressure to vote for Dong Xuebing.

What a grand strategy!

All this while, Xie Huilan had placed her bets on the last issue!

Five votes vs. four votes! Xie Huilan's Faction can be declared the winner!

On the other hand, Lian Yanshan and Chen Tongbing were shocked. They had belittled Xie Huilan all this while and did not expect her to be so cunning.

Xiang Daofa shifted his eyes from Duan Zhengan to Xie Huilan and smile suddenly.

Chen Tongbing and the rest thought everything is over when they saw Xiang Daofa's expression. This is not the end?! Secretary Xiang still has a hidden card up his sleeves?

The answer is revealed shortly.

When Huang Li and Geng Yuchao look at Zhou Pingzhi, Xiang Daofa also turn and looks at him.

Zhou Pingzhi hesitated for a second and said. "... I support Secretary Xiang's decision."

What?!

Huang Li's face changed immediately. You support Xiang Daofa?! What are you saying?!

Chen Tongbing and Lian Yanshan did not expect this outcome and were suddenly relieved. They looked at each other and smiled.

Geng Yuchao held his cup tightly. Although Zhou Pingzhi had not expressed his desire to join Xie Huilan's Faction, he had been close to him from the start. He can be considered their allies! When was he bought over by Xiang Daofa? Why did he switch sides at this critical moment? Could it be Zhou Pingzhi is a mole planted by Xiang Daofa in the County Government? Or could they have some private agreement?

Zhou Pingzhi had changed everything with his vote.

Xie Huilan narrowed her eyes to a slit as she looks at Zhou Pingzhi.

Zhou Pingzhi lowered his head after voting and pretended not to see or hear anything.

Five votes vs. five votes! It's a draw now!

Geng Yuchao's heart sank and almost banged the table from his anger. He wants to question Zhou Pingzhi why he voted for Xiang Daofa. His vote will determine Xie Huilan's victory! What was he thinking?

Huang Li sighed silently as he knew all their efforts were in vain. Every Committee member had voted except for the head of the Armed Forces, Xiong Zhiyong. Everyone knows who Xiong Zhiyong will vote for. He had been a hardcore supporter of Xiang Daofa since the latter was appointed the Mayor of Yan Tai County, and is the enemy of the Xie's Faction. Since Xie Huilan was appointed as the Mayor, Xiong Zhiyong had challenged Xie Huilan countless times during the Committee Meetings.

That's it!

After plotting for so long, they still lose to Xiang Daofa!

Huang Li and Geng Yuchao were unwilling to accept defeat!

Xiang Daofa let out a laugh softly. "That's settle. Lui Dafa will be appointed the Chief of Investment Promotion Agency."

Chen Tongbing, Lian Yanshan, and the rest smiled. This was a close shave for them, and when they thought about it, they still get the shivers.

Xie Huilan looked at Xiang Daofa and said. "Secretary Xiang, if I remember correctly, the votes now are five vs. five, and we have eleven committee members. There should be one more vote."

Xiang Daofa paused for a second and laughed. "Director Xiong still has not voted, right? Zhiyong?

The winner had been decided, and everyone looks at Xiong Zhiyong. Some of them start to wonder why Old Xiong had been keeping quiet after the voting started. He has been aggressive and on the offensive since the start of the meeting. Is he tired?

Huang Li and Geng Yuchao did not even look at Xiong Zhiyong as they felt the outcome had been decided.

Xie Huilan smiles and looks at Xiong Zhiyong with narrowed eyes.

Xiong Zhiyong noticed everyone was looking at him and drank his water in one gulp. After finishing his glass of water, he looks at the rest of the Committee Members and said something shocking. "... I support Mayor Xie's nomination."

Huh?!

You support Xie Huilan?!

Everyone was stunned by what they heard.

All the Committee members had encountered all sorts of difficult situations, but they still gasped in shock!

Lian Yanshan, Chen Tongbing, Cao Xupeng, and Duan Zhengan were dumbfounded!

Everyone might not be so surprised if it was anyone of them in this meeting room that supports Xie Huilan. How is it possible for Xiong Zhiyong, the leader of the anti-Xie Faction, to support her?!

WTF?!

Xiang Daofa's face turned black immediately!

Translator's notes: Why did Xiong Zhiyong switch sides at the final minute? Was he bribed by Xie Huilan and is a mole within Xiang Daofa's Faction? What did Xie Huilan do? This meeting had been going on for 3 chapters.

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