Power and Wealth

by Stayrr

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Chapter 305 – Win!

"... I support Mayor Xie's nomination."

Xiong Zhiyong had cast his deciding vote.

6 vs. 5 – Xie Huilan had won!

What happened? No one can figure out what was going on!

Chen Tongbing's face changed because of his anger. He took a glance at Lian Yanshan and Yang Tao, and noticed they are looking terrible. After Xiong Zhiyong cast his vote, one could hear a pin drop in the meeting room. Xiong Zhiyong also lowered his head and looked at the document in front of him.

Huang Li and Geng Yuchao looked at each other in shock.

Xie Huilan stopped smiling and looks at Xiang Daofa. "... Secretary Xiang?"

Everyone at the meeting turned to look at Xiang Daofa.

The results are out, and it's not the time to wonder why Xiong Zhiyong decided to backstab Xiong Daofa at the last minute. As the Party Committee Secretary, the most powerful man in Yan Tai County, he has the power to veto the result forcefully. But no Party Secretaries will use this power easily. He would be telling the City Government leaders that he does not have control over the County.

Xiang Daofa kept quiet.

Lian Yanshan, Chen Tongbing, and the rest of the committee members knew Xiang Daofa is considering vetoing the result.

One second...

Two seconds...

Three seconds...

Xiang Daofa sighed in his heart.

Xiang Daofa cannot veto the result. If the candidate is someone else, he can still use it and try to make up for it later. But the candidate is Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing had solved the Provincial Museum break-in case, saved many people, fought a tiger, and made numerous contributions to the County. Many higher-ups had heard of Dong Xuebing. If Xiang Daofa forcefully stopped Dong Xuebing from getting appointed, the Provincial and City leaders will think badly of him, and this decision will affect the morale of other staff in the County.

That's why Xiang Daofa cannot veto!

The consequences are too big for Xiang Daofa to bear!

"... Dong Xuebing will be appointed as the Chief of Investment Promotion Agency." After saying this, Xiang Daofa close the document in front of him and said. "That's all. Dismissed!" Xiang Daofa does not have the mood to continue with the meeting. He thought he would dominate the meeting, but he lost to Xie Huilan. This is his first defeat after he becomes the Party Secretary.

Lian Yanshan, Chen Tongbing, and the rest packed their stuff quietly and prepared to leave.

Duan Zhengan was the first to stand up and was about to leave.

"Secretary Duan, I need to speak to you." Xie Huilan smiled and walked beside Duan Zhengan. "Let's talk on the way."

Duan Zhengan is responsible for Xiang Daofa's faction defeat today and felt he should give him an explanation. He was about to go to Xiang Daofa's office to wait for him, but Xie Huilan stopped him. Duan Zhengan was speechless, but Xie Huilan is the Mayor, and he cannot reject her.

Chen Tongbing cursed in his heart as he looks at both walking out of the meeting room.

Huang Li looks at Xie Huilan's back and immediately understood what she is doing. Xie Huilan is trying to split Xiang Daofa's faction members and make them doubt each other. He quickly winked at Geng Yuchao and approached his old friend Cao Xupeng. They were formerly under Party Secretary Chang Lei and were close friends.

"Old Cao, it's almost lunchtime. Let's have lunch together." Huang Li said.

Cao Xupeng waved his hand. "I still have some work to do."

"I can wait." Huang Li quickens his pace and walks out of the meeting room with Cao Xupeng.

Geng Yuchao saw Xiong Zhiyong carrying his teacup out of the meeting room and chased after him. "Director Xiong, let's walk together."

Chen Tongbing is furious to see what Xie Huilan's men are doing.

Although Chen Tongbing knows this is a provocation, he can't help getting angry with Xiong Zhiyong and Duan Zhengan.

...

County Investment Promotion Agency.

Lui Dafa had just returned from lunch, and his phone rang.

Lui Dafa's heart starts to race as he saw it was Chen Tongbing calling. He had been waiting for this call the whole morning. He answered the call, excitedly. "Director Chen."

"..." Chen Tongbing kept quiet, and Lui Dafa can only hear his breathing.

Lui Dafa said. "Director Chen?"

Chen Tongbing replied. "Something unexpected happened. Dong Xuebing is appointed."

"Ah?" Lui Dafa was stunned. "Dong Xuebing?"

"Old Lui, you must stay calm." Chen Tongbing sighed and consoled him. "You will still have opportunities in the future."

After hanging up the call, Lui Dafa felt his head was spinning and almost fell. He was in a daze as he thinks of what Chen Tongbing said. How is this possible? If he cannot get promoted this time, he will never get any chance in the future. With Dong Xuebing as his superior, how can he get any opportunity?

Ring... ring... ring... Lui Dafa's phone rang again.

Lui Dafa answered the call in a daze.

It was Li Hong who called. "Old Lui, has the Committee meeting ended? When is your official appointment?"

Lui Dafa flared up. "Shut up!"

"Why are you shouting at me?!" Li Hong is in a good mood as her husband is going to be promoted, but she got a scolding from him instead. "What's wrong with you?! Are you drunk?"

"I am not appointed as the Chief!"

"... what do you mean?"

"Dong Xuebing was appointed as the Chief! Understand?! Ah?!"

Li Hong is shock and furious. "Him? He is going to be the Chief of the Investment Promotion Agency?! Didn't you say Secretary Xiang and Director Chen is supporting you, and it had been decided? What happened?"

"How do I know?!"

The higher the expectation, the greater the disappointment! Lui Dafa and Li Hong had expected to get the Chief's position and cannot accept reality.

...

At the same time.

County Public Security Bureau. Dong Xuebing is in his office smoking. He had smoked a packet of cigarettes in the morning, and his office is filled with smoke. Dong Xuebing opens his window to air his office when Xie Huilan called.

Dong Xuebing held his breath as he answered. "Hello, Mayor Xie." Dong Xuebing will address Sister Xie as Mayor Xie most of the time as he is afraid someone will hear him.

Xie Huilan laughed. "The results are out. Make a guess."

"Ah... just tell me the result." Dong Xuebing replied impatiently.

"Hehe... you ah..." Xie Huilan paused. "Director Xiong, Secretary Duan, and Secretary Cao had helped you at the meeting. Don't forget to thank them."

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath. "That means... I succeeded?"

Xie Huilan continued. "The County Party Committee had decided, and the official document will be submitted to the City. But the official appointment will not be out so soon as the approval for Meng Xianglin's retirement is not out. Furthermore, it will be the Lunar New Year in three weeks. During this period, the Investment Promotion Agency must put up their annual report, and you cannot start work if you go over now. Old Meng had been discharged from the hospital and let him settle the reports. His retirement approval will be out after Lunar New Year, and you can take over then."

Dong Xuebing is overjoyed!

"Oh, how did you make Xiong Zhiyong switch sides? You had not told me."

"He owes me a favor." Dong Xuebing explained. "When I was just transferred over to Yan Tai County, I was assigned a case, and he owes me a favor because of it. This is before you arrive."

That's right. Xiong Zhiyong is Xiao Hua's father. Xiao Hua had hacked into the County's government website and switched Xiong Daofa's title, who was the Mayor at that time, with a Deputy Mayor. If not for Dong Xuebing had closed a blind eye on Xiao Hua secretly, this matter might still be ongoing.

Dong Xuebing knew Xiong Zhiyong is unsure if he is still holding on to any evidence. If this hacking case is brought up again, it will affect Xiong Zhiyong and Xiao Hua greatly. That's why Xiong Zhiyong decided to repay Dong Xuebing this way.

Dong Xuebing told Xie Huilan about the government website hacking case.

"Haha... you are quite capable. Work hard, and don't disappoint me." Xie Huilan laughed.

"I will not disappoint you!" Dong Xuebing remembered Sister Yu and asked. "Sister Xie, what is Lui Dafa's reaction?"

"What do you think?"

"I think he should be vomiting blood now."

Dong Xuebing had snatched the Chief's position from Lui Dafa, but this will not be the end. Dong Xuebing will not let him off so easily. He wants to kick him out of the government and make him and his family suffer! Dong Xuebing is revengeful and will take revenge for Sister Yu!

Noon. News of Dong Xuebing's promotion had spread.

Many people were shocked to hear this piece of news.

Everyone knew Xiang Daofa has the most power in Yan Tai County and controls the majority of the votes in the Party Committee. How many leaders in Yan Tai County will dare to vote against Xiang Daofa? That's why it is almost impossible for Xie Huilan to win against Xiang Daofa. Many people still do not believe the Party Committee Meeting had approved Dong Xuebing's promotion!

But Dong Xuebing is promoted! Party Secretary Xiang had lost to Mayor Xie! The leaders at all levels in Yan Tai County were shocked!

A few who had access to insider information were more shocked. They might be surprised to know Duan Zhengan had joined Mayor Xie's side, as Duan Zhengan was only close to Xiang Daofa and had not officially join Xiang Daofa's faction. But the Head of People's Armed Forces, Xiong Zhiyong, had switched sides!

Who is Director Xiong?

Xiong Zhiyong had been Xiang Daofa's support all these years!

Now, Xiong Zhiyong had stabbed Xiang Daofa's back with his deciding vote!

Why did Xiong Zhiyong switch sides suddenly?

Is this a joke?

A storm is brewing within Yan Tai County's top leaders. This is an obvious sign that Xiang Daofa no longer controls the Party Committee.

...

Public Security Bureau.

Dong Xuebing walks out of his office to go upstairs.

Along the corridor, Dong Xuebing met some Public Security Officers. "Congratulations, Chief Dong."

"Thank you." Dong Xuebing smiles.

Deputy Bureau Chief Qin Yong saw Dong Xuebing and greeted him. "I was just about to go to your office. Are you going to give us a treat this evening?"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Sure."

"Hahaha... See you tonight."

Qin Yong was surprised to hear Dong Xuebing was promoted. Qin Yong was transferred to Yan Tai County Public Security when Dong Xuebing joined the Government Service. When Dong Xuebing was promoted to Deputy Section Chief, Qin Yong was still Deputy Bureau Chief. Now, Dong Xuebing is going to be promoted to Section Chief, and Qin Yong is still a Deputy Bureau Chief. Qin Yong can only laugh at himself. Dong Xuebing had joined the Government Service for less than two years and was promoted twice! How many Government Officers in the Province can get promoted as fast as Dong Xuebing?

Upstairs.

Dong Xuebing knocked and entered Liang Chengpeng's office. "Chief Liang, are you looking for me?"

"Yes. Have a seat."

"Ok."

Dong Xuebing sat down on the sofa, and Liang Chengpeng sighed. "To be honest, I do not want to let you go. You are most suitable to remain Public Security with your capabilities and guts, and I had thought of letting you gain more experience here." Liang Chengpeng paused for a few seconds and look at Dong Xuebing. "But since the Party Committee had decided, I can only let you go. The job at Investment Promotion Agency is a test and, at the same time, a great opportunity for you. Work hard!"

Dong Xuebing sighed and said. "Actually, I also don't want to leave."

Liang Chengpeng laughed. "Stop being modest. You are getting a promotion, and you don't want to leave? It's too fake."

"I am speaking the truth." Dong Xuebing smiled embarrassedly. "You should know my character and is always getting into trouble. If you had not shown me the ropes, I might still be running around in circles. I am afraid I might not cope in the new environment." Dong Xuebing is no longer a newbie in the Government Service and knows what to say when facing different people. When facing his former leader, he will not say the same things as what he said to Xie Huilan.

Liang Chengpeng replied. "Don't lose faith. With your ability, I believe you will do well in whichever department. But you should change your foul temper."

Dong Xuebing laughed and nodded.

Liang Chengpeng knows Dong Xuebing will never change, and he shook his head. He chatted with Dong Xuebing for a while more, before letting him leave. Dong Xuebing's departure is a heavy loss for the County Public Security Bureau. Liang Chengpeng might seem to be nonchalant about Dong Xuebing transferring out, but he unwilling to see him leave. If possible, he wants to keep Dong Xuebing by his side forever.

...

The whole afternoon, Dong Xuebing has been answering calls.

Dong Xuebing's handphone and office phone had been ringing nonstop as everyone calls him to congratulate him.

Dong Xuebing was 23 years old when he is promoted to Deputy Section Chief, and everyone felt he was too young. Now, he is 24 years old and was promoted to Section Chief. This is unbelievable.

Public Security Bureau's Gong Zhongwen and Sun Changhong, Hui Tian Village Station Liu Dahai, and Chen Fa, Dong Xuebing's relatives, the leaders of various departments had called to congratulate Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing does not have time to meet up with all of them and pushed away some of their dinner appointments. He gathered those that he cannot reject and treated them to a banquet, as he wants to bring Yu Meixia to do skin grafting before Lunar New Year.

Nevertheless, Dong Xuebing was still overjoyed to get his Section Chief rank.

Dong Xuebing had been waiting for this day, and he had finally gotten it!

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Chapter 306 – Sister Yu's scream!

Two days later.

It's the 1st of January, New Year's Day.

Dong Xuebing woke up early in the morning because of firecrackers in his neighborhood. He rubbed his eyes as he looks out of the windows. It's too noisy for him to get back to sleep, and Dong Xuebing went to wash up. Luckily, it's New Year's Day, and not many people are lighting firecrackers. If it's Lunar New Year, people will be letting off firecrackers for a few days.

After breakfast, Dong Xuebing rubbed his temples as he sat on the sofa.

The past two days, Dong Xuebing had attended lunches and dinners with his leaders and colleagues and had drunk a lot. Thus, he is having a bad hangover now. During this period, Dong Xuebing had bought liquor and cigarettes for Duan Zhengan, Cao Xupeng, and Xiong Zhiyong to thank them. He finally has time to do other things after settling all these.

Hospital.

Dong Xuebing drove to the County's People Hospital.

The hospital is less crowded, as many patients had discharged before New Year's Day.

Level 4. Yu Meixia is feeling down in her ward as she touched the bandages on her face. She was staring out of the window in a daze and did not even notice Dong Xuebing entering.

"Sister Yu, Happy New Year." Dong Xuebing smiled.

Yu Meixia turned around and forced a smile. "Happy New Year to you. Why are you wearing so little clothes? It's cold outside."

Dong Xuebing sat down beside Yu Meixia. "I am fine. Oh, what are you thinking? Are you thinking of Qianqian? She is staying with my mother, and my Mum can help her with her revision. Her exams are round the corner, and she is studying hard."

Yu Meixia nodded and hesitated.

Dong Xuebing looks at her. "... what's wrong?"

"Are my wounds heal?" Yu Meixia asked. "When can I remove the bandages?"

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath and replied. "I think it will take a few more days. I will ask the Doctor later." He wants to tell Yu Meixia but could not find the words. "Sister Yu, don't worry. I promise you will be fine when the bandages are removed. Stop imagination things. The Doctor said, you will be fine."

Yu Meixia touched her bandages and asked. "Can I remove it to take a look?"

"No!" Dong Xuebing quickly stopped her. "What if your wounds get infected?"

"... will my injuries leave scars?"

"No... Just have a good rest.

Yu Meixia might not be smart, but she is not stupid. She noticed Dong Xuebing had been stopping her from removing her bandages. Dong Xuebing could not face her and made an excuse to leave the ward. He stood in the corridor to calm himself. Sigh... How am I supposed to tell her that she is disfigured? Even if I send her for skin grafting, the chances of recovering her looks are slim.

After a while, Dong Xuebing found Yu Meixia's Doctor.

"Doctor, Sister Yu's injuries..." Dong Xuebing asked.

The Doctor's name is Gao Liang and is responsible for Yu Meixia. "Her wounds had healed, and when I checked this morning. The last piece of scab had dropped, and she can remove her bandages now. But..." Doctor Gao sighed. "The new flesh is lighter in color, and the tissues around the wound are uneven. The five long scars on her right face are prominent, and from a doctor's point of view, she is fully recovered... But compared to her looks before her injuries..." Doctor Gao had seen Yu Meixia's photographs before her injuries, and she looks like a ghost now.

Dong Xuebing's face changed. "Did you tell her about this?"

"No. I am worried she might not take it well, and her family members should tell her."

Dong Xuebing thought to himself. Tell her? How am I supposed to tell her?

Doctor Gao looks at Dong Xuebing. "Even if you hide from her, she will also find out sooner or later."

"I understand." Dong Xuebing rubbed her temples. "Oh, the skin grafting..."

Doctor Gao replied. "I had contacted a former classmate who is working at a hospital in Korea. Their skin grafting techniques and scar removal technologies are more advanced than China. I spoke to her, and this is her number. You can call her if you decide to bring the patient there for treatment. She can also provide you with the necessary hospital documents for your passport application."

"Did they mention if how confident they are in removing the scars?"

"They need further diagnosis as the scars are quite big, and the color of her skin from other parts of her body is different from her face. All of these will affect the result." Doctor Gao replied.

"Under normal conditions, what is the percentage of her recovering her looks? I am talking about the total removal of the scars!"

"Hmmm... even the operation goes on smoothly, it will also be lesser than 20%."

Dong Xuebing clenched his fist. "... it's too low."

"This is quite high. Many other hospitals do not even have 1%."

Dong Xuebing took the contacts of the Korean hospital and thanked Doctor Gao. Regardless of how slim the chances are, there is still hope. Doctor Gao knew Dong Xuebing is going to be the Chief of Investment Promotion Agency, and he speaks to him politely.

"Ahhhh!!!"

Suddenly, a woman's scream can be heard from outside of the Doctor's office.

Doctor Gao was shocked and looks out of the door.

Dong Xuebing recognized it was Yu Meixia's voice and turned pale. He rushed out of the Doctor's office and ran to Yu Meixia's ward. Doctor Gao also followed. A few nurses were crowding at the ward's door, and Dong Xuebing squeezed his way through. "Excuse me!" Yu Meixia is not on her bed, but the bathroom's door is opened.

Dong Xuebing walks closer and felt his heart stopped.

Yu Meixia was standing in front of the mirror in the bathroom in shock. She had removed her bandage and is staring at the five long scary scars on her face!

"Sister Yu!"

"... Don't come near me!" Yu Meixia screamed.

"Sister Yu, you..." Dong Xuebing felt terrible.

Yu Meixia slammed the bathroom's door shut, and Dong Xuebing can hear her sobbing inside.

Dong Xuebing's eyes are all red. "Sorry... I didn't tell you about this because I am afraid you cannot take it."

Yu Meixia's cried louder. "Why... Why is my face... my face..."

Doctor Gao sighed and waved the nurses away, before leaving the ward and closing the door lightly behind him.

Dong Xuebing did not know what to say and stood outside the bathroom quietly.

One minute passed...

Two minutes passed...

Dong Xuebing is worried about Yu Meixia and knocked on the bathroom's door lightly. "Open the door. I know you are feeling upset. Yes... although your wounds can heal, it will leave scars. But don't worry. With the advanced medical technologies now, the scars can be removed. Do you know about skin grafting? I had contacted a hospital in Korea, and I will bring you over after we got our passports. I promise all the scars will be removed."

Yu Meixia replied, while sobbing. "Stop lying to me."

"I am not lying. Trust me. Your scars can be removed."

Yu Meixia refused to listen nor open the door.

Dong Xuebing is anxious and paced up and down outside of the bathroom. He wants to coax out of the bathroom. "Alright... Sister Yu, I will tell you the truth. The scars on your face are long and very deep. No hospitals in China are confident in removing them."

Yu Meixia's sobbing stopped.

Dong Xuebing continued. "But Korea's plastic surgery is very advanced. If you receive treatments there, there is around 20% chance of recovering your previous looks. Even if you don't look the same as before, the scars will be faint. Skin grafting is replacing the skin on your face with the skin from other parts of your body. The scars will be covered by the new skin."

Dong Xuebing spoke for more than ten minutes.

Suddenly, the bathroom becomes quiet.

Dong Xuebing panicked. He opened the door and saw Yu Meixia fainted on the floor. He quickly carried her to the bed and called for the doctors and nurses. After checking Yu Meixia's vital signs, the Doctor confirmed that she had fainted because she was agitated. After the doctors and nurses left, Dong Xuebing sat beside Yu Meixia and stroke her face lightly.

No! I should not wait any longer.

Apply for passports! I must bring Sister Yu to Korea as soon as possible!

Dong Xuebing decided and left the ward to call Doctor Gao's friend in Korea. He spoke to her and asked her to arrange for the operation. After that, he had to apply for their passports. Yu Meixia's Hukou is in Yan Tai County, and Dong Xuebing's status does not need the Korean Hospital to send documents before they can apply for passports. Yu Meixia's passport can be applied in Yan Tai County. Still, Dong Xuebing's Hukou is in Beijing, and he had worked in the State Security before. His application might be restricted.

Xu Yan... Dong Xuebing's former leader when he was with State Security Western District Branch.

Dong Xuebing called Xu Yan. "Hello, Chief Xu. I'm Xiao Dong. Happy New Year.

"Haha... It's almost one year since you called. I thought you had forgotten about me."

"I am afraid you are busy with work and will bother you." After chatting for a while, Dong Xuebing asked. "Chief Xu, I have a friend who is going overseas for medical treatment, and I have to accompany along. My passport application..."

Xu Yan paused for a second and asked. "Where are you going?"

"Korea."

"Oh... Send me a report with the Korean hospital's verification, and I will get my men to prepare your passport. It should be ready in two days, and you can collect it in Beijing since you will be boarding the plane here. I will get my men to pass the passport to you at the airport."

Dong Xuebing quickly thanked Xu Yan.

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing made a few more calls to arrange for Yu Meixia's passport application and to inform the Bureau. Dong Xuebing is still under the Public Security Bureau, and his new appointment will only be out after Lunar New Year. He is supposed to be handing over his work now, but Yu Meixia's operation cannot wait.

When Dong Xuebing returned to the ward, Yu Meixia had woken up.

Dong Xuebing walks over. "How are you feeling?"

Yu Meixia saw Dong Xuebing, and her tears started flowing. She quickly covered her face and shouted. "Don't look at me! Don't look!"

Dong Xuebing felt his heart aching. "Sister Yu..."

"Don't come any closer!" Yu Meixia cried. "Go out!"

Dong Xuebing does not want to leave her alone and asked. "Are you thirsty? I will get you a glass of warm water."

Yu Meixia did not reply to Dong Xuebing. She covered the right side of her face with one hand and pulled the blanket over her head with the other.

Dong Xuebing looked at her helplessly and said. "I will be outside in the corridor. Shout to me if you need anything."

At this time, Doctor Gao and a nurse entered the ward to check on Yu Meixia's face. Yu Meixia lifted the blanket and let Doctor Gao examine her face while crying. Dong Xuebing tried to look at Yu Meixia when Doctor Gao is examining her face, but she quickly hid under the blanket. Doctor Gao waved to Dong Xuebing, and Dong Xuebing can only leave the ward again.

Dong Xuebing knew Yu Meixia does not dress up or put on makeup, but she still cares for her looks, and she cares about Dong Xuebing's opinion of her.

Noon.

Dong Xuebing tried to enter the ward again.

Yu Meixia saw him and quickly hide under the blanket again.

"Sister Yu, I'm not an alien. Why are you hiding from me?" Dong Xuebing joked and sat beside her. He sticks his hand under the blanket to try to hold her hand, but he touched something soft and round. He got a shock and moved his hands until he can finally grab her hand. "I had contacted the hospital and is applying passports for both of us. After the passports are ready, I will book the flight ticket, and we will be in Korea the day after tomorrow."

"...I am not going."

"What about your face?"

"..." Yu Meixia did not reply.

"Listen to me, alright?" Dong Xuebing said. "You don't have to worry about the cost. Li Hong and Lui Dafa had compensated you 120,000 RMB, and it is enough. We will go for the operation first, and I will settle the score with them after we return."

After a long pause, Yu Meixia said. "The chances of a full recovery are too low. My face... will not heal."

"Who says your face will not recover?! I say you will recover your looks!" Dong Xuebing grabbed her hand tightly. "20% is enough. Trust me. Everything will be fine."

"... Really?"

"Yes!"

"I will look the same as before?"

"Yes! You will be the same as before!"

After a while, Yu Meixia pulled down her blanket and showed her face. She looks at Dong Xuebing. "But... I don't know anyone in Korea... I... If I go alone... I..."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "I will be accompanying you there. Leave everything to me."

Yu Meixia nodded and asked. "What about your work..."

"Don't worry about me. I had applied for leave, and your task is to relax and wait for the operation. This will increase the chances of recovery." Dong Xuebing held on to her hand. "Don't give yourself too much pressure. I promise you will be as pretty as before when we return. You might even be prettier than before."

Yu Meixia asked. "What if... what if the operation is not successful? I..."

Dong Xuebing replied firmly. "Impossible! You will be fine!"

Yu Meixia kept repeating these questions to Dong Xuebing until she was discharged from the hospital in the afternoon. Dong Xuebing is not very confident also, as a 20% chance is very low, and the doctors there have not examined Yu Meixia's wounds. But Dong Xuebing had to appear confident in front of Sister Yu to give her hope.

Back at Hua Mei Estate, Yu Meixia's mood got better because of Dong Xuebing. She fell asleep with a face mask once she reached home.

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Chapter 307 – Fair!

Morning.

Beijing Capital International Airport Terminal 2.

It is not the peak season for holidays, but the airport is still packed. Dong Xuebing is walking in front with his boarding pass, looking for Gate 15. Yu Meixia, in a fur coat and a thick white face mask, follows behind closely. She is very tense and nervous.

"Xiao Bing..." Yu Meixia looks at Dong Xuebing. "Do we really have to go?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "Why are you still saying this? We have to go."

"I... I am still not prepared. I..." Yu Meixia is confused.

"What's wrong?" Dong Xuebing smiled.

"Not... Nothing..." Yu Meixia bit her lips. "Let's go."

Dong Xuebing is not Sister Yu, but he can understand what she is thinking. She wants to do the operation but is also afraid the operation might fail. Furthermore, this is her first time on a plane and her first time traveling out of China. Dong Xuebing did not get impatient with her and comforted her by telling how confident he is about the operation.

Waiting for the flight is boring.

The flight to Seoul is later at night, and the gate opens around 9 pm. Beijing Airport's gate has sky bridges connecting to the planes, and it is different from other airports where passengers must board a bus to the planes. This is very convenient for passengers.

After the airline staff checked their boarding pass, Dong Xuebing and Yu Meixia boarded the plane.

This is a small plane, and there are three seats on the left and three seats on the right.

Dong Xuebing had arranged for him to sit with Yu Meixia nearer to the back of the plane. Dong Xuebing let Yu Meixia sit beside the window, before putting their luggage into the overhead compartment. After he sat down in the center seat, he took out a packet of poker cards to play with Yu Meixia.

Soon, all the passengers boarded.

A spectacled man sat down beside Dong Xuebing. He should be Korean as he is speaking in a foreign language with the three men in front. They should be friends, and Dong Xuebing saw their Taekwondo uniforms in their translucent bags when they are placing their bags in the overhead compartment. The man in his forties is a blackbelt, and the man in his thirties is a red belt. They should be from some Taekwondo gyms in Korea.

Dong Xuebing did not mind about them at first and continued to play cards with Sister Yu.

But after a while, Dong Xuebing noticed the young man kept looking at Yu Meixia's face. He kept glancing over every few seconds and spoke in Korean with the men in front of them. The men sitting in front turned and look at Yu Meixia's face. The scars on Sister Yu's face is very long, and her face mask cannot cover everything.

Yu Meixia saw so many men looking at her, and she quickly covers her face.

Dong Xuebing was pissed. "What the f*k are you all looking at?!"

Kim Hee Jin frowned. Even when he doesn't understand Chinese, he also knows Dong Xuebing is not saying anything nice. He stared at Dong Xuebing in his eyes, and coldly replied in Korean. "What are you talking about?"

Dong Xuebing stared at him. "What the f*k are you saying?! Can you talk like a human being?!"

Kim Hee Jin replied in Korean. "Are all Chinese uncultured like you?"

Dong Xuebing does not understand Korean, but others in the plane can understand. A young man stood up immediately and scolded in Mandarin with Beijing accent. "Bangzi! Who do you think you are scolding?!"

Dong Xuebing looks at the young man. "Bro, what did he say?"

That young man replied furiously. "He scolds us Chinese are all uncultured!"

"Bastard!" Dong Xuebing points at that Korean. "You had been staring at my Sister's face the moment you sat down! We are uncultured?! Do you even know how to write the characters for culture? Ah?! Shameless!" Dong Xuebing looks at the three Taekwondo men sitting in the row in front. "You all are in your thirties and forties, and don't you all know how to behave?! Yet, you all still dare to talk about culture?! F*k you!"

That Beijing young man laughed. "That's right!"

The rest of the Chinese passengers onboard and started scolding this group of Koreans.

"This group of Bangzi is too much! They deserved to be scolded!"

"That lady's face is injured, and you all are still staring at her face?! You all should be beaten to death!"

Han Shangyu and Park Eunji, who are sitting in the row in front of Dong Xuebing, look at Dong Xuebing. "What is wrong with you?! Why are you scolding Hee jin?!"

Dong Xuebing looks at them. "Stop staring at me! You all also want to be scolded?"

Kim Hee Jin saw Dong Xuebing scolding his teachers and immediately stands up and grabbed Dong Xuebing by his collar.

Dong Xuebing laughed, and also grabbed Kim Hee Jin's collar. "You want to pick a fight with me?! You think you are a fighter because you learned some Taekwondo?! Fine! Let's spar!"

Yu Meixia quickly pulls Dong Xuebing back. "Xiao Bing... stop fighting... it's fine..."

The air stewardess heard the commotion and quickly ran over to stop the fight.

Dong Xuebing is not stupid, and he is not in Yan Tai County now. He knows he must not create trouble, but this concerns Sister Yu. She was just disfigured, and those men were staring at her as if she is an exhibit. Who can tolerate this? This is basic courtesy! Anyone with morals will not do such things! These Koreans had not only insulted Sister Yu, but they also scolded the Chinese! Dong Xuebing cannot tolerate their behavior!

Dong Xuebing has always been an 'Angry Youth.'

Although China and Korea did not have any serious diplomatic disputes, some Koreans had incurred the wrath of the Chinese. A while ago, an incident was reported in the papers and the internet. This incident was related to some incidents that happened a few years ago and pissed off many Chinese youths.

The plane took off.

Two stewardesses managed to stop the argument between two parties.

Kim Hee Jin controlled his anger and returned to his seat. He fastened his seatbelt and continued to speak to his two teachers in the front row.

Han Shangyu and Park Eunji scolded the stewardess in English before giving Dong Xuebing a stare and returning to their seats.

"Scums!" Dong Xuebing scolded.

"Xiao Bing... Stop... I'm fine..." Yu Meixia whispered.

Dong Xuebing patted Yu Meixia. "Just ignore these uneducated scums!

Yu Meixia nodded.

The plane touched down in Seoul International Airport, two hours later.

Dong Xuebing and Yu Meixia got off the plane. Dong Xuebing exchanged a few angry stares with Kim Hee Jin and his teachers when they passed each other, before leaving the airport with Sister Yu. He had made arrangements with the hospital but had not booked any hotel rooms. He needs to look for a hotel near the hospital, but have problems communicating with the taxi drivers.

"Hey bro, do you need any help?" The Beijing young man who had helped translated on the plane walks over to Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing took out a piece of paper. "Do you know this hospital? I want to go to a hotel near this address."

That young man smiled. "No problem. I will help you get a taxi."

"Thank you. How do I address you?"

"Li An. I am attending university here."

"I'm Dong Xuebing. I am bringing my Sister to visit the doctors here."

They chatted as they waited for the taxi. They are both from Beijing and about the same age. After a while, the taxi arrived, and Li An spoke to the driver in Korean and turned to Dong Xuebing. "Brother Dong, I told the driver where you are going, and he will bring you to a hotel there."

Dong Xuebing patted Li An's shoulders. "Thank you."

"We should help each other when we are overseas." Li An laughed. "Furthermore, I like how you scold those people on the plane. I will train how to scold people when I get back."

Dong Xuebing smiled embarrassedly. He is a government leader, and yet he had quarreled with others in public. This is not right.

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul.

Dong Xuebing used his limited English to book a room at the hotel. He had not used English since his university exams two years ago and had almost forgotten everything. Luckily, the front desk staff has a high level of understanding and gave him a room.

Dong Xuebing took the key and entered the elevator.

Yu Meixia followed behind, blushing.

"What's wrong?" Dong Xuebing noticed Yu Meixia's face was all red. "Did you change your mind again? We are already in Seoul."

"No..." Yu Meixia blushed. "You... did you only book a room? We... are we going to sleep together?"

Dong Xuebing realized Yu Meixia had misunderstood him. "I had booked a suite, and there are two bedrooms inside."

Yu Meixia was relieved. Sorry... I... I don't know."

"It's fine. Let's go upstairs."

Dong Xuebing had thought nothing about this, but after Sister Yu mentioned this, he started feeling awkward. Although they will be sleeping in separate rooms, they still feel weird. He did think about booking two rooms but changed his mind as he is worried about Sister Yu.

Ninth floor. Room 918.

After entering the suite, Dong Xuebing noticed the grand decor of the room. He does not know how many stars this hotel had when he booked the suite, but it should be at least four or five stars. Dong Xuebing helped to bring Yu Meixia's luggage into her room after they entered.

"Are you tired? Do you want to take a shower first?"

Yu Meixia blushed. "You can go first. I am not in a hurry."

"Alright." Dong Xuebing rubbed his palms. "I will take a hot shower to warm myself up."

Yu Meixia had been living in the countryside village all her life and is even not familiar with life in the County, let alone in first-tier cities like Beijing and Seoul. She felt tensed and dare not touch anything in the room. She is afraid that she might damage somethings and had to pay for it. So, she just sat on the bed, looking around the room.

An hour later.

Yu Meixia took a hot shower and was in her room with Dong Xuebing.

"I had called Doctor Zhang Jingjing." Dong Xuebing laughed. "She asked you to go to the hospital in the afternoon for a pre-operation check."

Yu Meixia tensed up again and played with her fingers nervously.

Dong Xuebing smiled. "We are already here. Don't worry."

"... Xiao Bing."

"Huh?"

Yu Meixia lifted her arm and placed it beside her face. "The color of my skin is different from my face. Will it be..."

Dong Xuebing looks at Yu Meixia's arm. Her arms are slightly darker than her face.

Yu Meixia sighed. "Didn't you say the chances of covering the scars will be higher if the skin color matches my face? But my..."

Dong Xuebing thought for a while. "Your arms are always under the sun during summer, and it's normal for the complexion on your arm is darker than your face. Also, skin grafting will not use the skin on arms.

"But my legs are also..." Yu Meixia had secretly examined her complexion on her arms, belly, legs, etc. with a mirror. Still, the tone did not match her face. If the doctors used her skin from these parts on her face, it would look ugly.

Dong Xuebing had overlooked this problem and become anxious. "Is your skin tone very different?"

"I used to work in the fields previously, and I have tanned complexion then."

"What should we do?" Dong Xuebing paced around the room, worryingly. "Show me your legs. You might not see clearly with a mirror."

Yu Meixia nodded and pulled up her pants, showing part of her calf.

Dong Xuebing said. "Not your calves. Calves have too many hairs, and the skin there is not suitable. Furthermore, how are you going to wear skirts in the future? Show me your thighs."

Yu Meixia blushed and did not move.

"This is not the time to be embarrassed. Hurry up."

"... ok."

Dong Xuebing is more anxious than Yu Meixia. If none of her skin tones matches her face, then it will be impossible for her to cover up her scars.

Yu Meixia bit her lips and removed her belt and pushed down her pants and long john inside. Immediately a pair of white panties are exposed to Dong Xuebing. Yu Meixia's face was burning, and she turned sideways to show Dong Xuebing her thighs.

Dong Xuebing quickly bend over to look at her thighs and face.

Yu Meixia lowered her head. "Is the tone the same? Are there any differences?"

Dong Xuebing looks at her face and her legs a few times. "The difference is not great, but it is quite obvious. Your face is fairer." Dong Xuebing continued. "Show me your back. Your back should have not been exposed to the sun."

Yu Meixia quickly pulled up her pants and took off her sweater and pulled up her long john top. Her fair and smooth back is now exposed to Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing moved closer and said. "Turn around for me to compare."

Yu Meixia turned and asked softly. "Is the skin on my back suitable?"

"... no." Dong Xuebing replied. "Your back is not as fair as your face. Pull your top higher, and let me see your upper back. Hmmm... No... your upper back is also the same."

Yu Meixia's eyes turned red. "Does that mean... my face will never recover?"

Dong Xuebing knocked his head and pulled down her top for her. "Oh, skin grafting usually uses the skin from the buttocks. Have you checked?"

"I tried using a mirror, but... cannot see clearly."

"Can I help you take a look?"

Yu Meixia hesitated and looks at Dong Xuebing in his eyes. She stood up without saying a word and reaches for the waistbands of her pants and long johns and pushes it down to her knees. She immediately turned away from Dong Xuebing and showed her buttocks to him. She hesitated for a few seconds and pulled down her panties slightly.

Dong Xuebing's heart was racing and started to have naughty thoughts.

Dong Xuebing quickly suppressed his internal desires and look at Yu Meixia's butt closely. When he looks up at Yu Meixia's face, he paused.

Yu Meixia tensed up. "Is it... not suitable too?"

"No. Your face is red, and I can't tell." Dong Xuebing cleared his throat.

"Then..."

Dong Xuebing replied gently. "Stop imagining things and calm down. Take some deep breaths."

Yu Meixia also doesn't want to blush, but a man is staring at her butt now. She started taking deep breaths to calm herself.

A few minutes later, the red flush on Yu Meixia's face subsided.

Dong Xuebing quickly looks at her butt and her face. "Yes!"

"Huh?" Yu Meixia looked at Dong Xuebing and started blushing again.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "No problem. Your skin on your butt is as fair as your face. It will not be a problem to use the skin here!"

Yu Meixia was relieved, but when she saw Dong Xuebing was still looking at her butt, she quickly pulls up her pants.

Translator's notes: As usual, all Chinese novels must include some nationalistic elements. This is the start of a nationalist arc. Hope this will be a short and interesting arc.

Bangzi

Chapter 308 – Disputes!

Afternoon.

Dong Xuebing brought Yu Meixia to the hospital in Seoul City Central in a taxi.

This area is not the famous 'Plastic Surgery' street. It is a large hospital, and Dong Xuebing had researched about this hospital before they come. This hospital is not as good as the other plastic surgery clinics for breast enlargements, etc. but is famous for skin grafting. Many top celebrities had come here for skin grafting procedures.

"Are you Dong Xuebing?" A woman in a doctor's gown walks up to Dong Xuebing at the entrance.

Dong Xuebing replied. "Yes. You are Doctor Zhang Jingjing? Nice to meet you."

The woman smiled and nodded. "Nice to meet you, Chief Dong. Let's talk inside." Dong Xuebing had spoken to Doctor Zhang over the phone a few times.

2nd floor. Doctor Zhang's office.

The hospital is much better than China's hospital, and it is not crowded. In Beijing, if you don't start queuing up at 5 am, you might not even get to see a doctor. After some introductions, Zhang Jingjing walked over to Yu Meixia and removed her face mask. She examined the scars on Yu Meixia's face and did not say anything. After that, she made a phone call and brought Yu Meixia upstairs for further checks.

Ten minutes...

Twenty minutes...

One hour...

The office's door opened, and Zhang Jingjing returned.

Dong Xuebing quickly stands up. "Doctor Zhang, how is it?"

"We had looked at the patient's scar, and it should not be a problem with the operation." Zhang Jingjing was holding a set of documents, and she flipped to a page. "The scars are concentrated on one side of her face, and one operation is enough. Also, the area of the scars is not too big, and the patient's buttock's skin tone matches her face. If we use the skin from her buttocks, we should cover up the scars. But we got to wait until the operation is over before we know the result."

Dong Xuebing was relieved. "Where is Sister Yu?"

"I had arranged for her to stay in a ward for further checks on her skin."

"... is the operation today?"

Zhang Jingjing shook her head. "If you and the patient agree, the earliest will be tomorrow morning. We need some time to prepare for the operation."

Alright. Thank you so much."

At around 4 pm, Dong Xuebing met Yu Meixia again.

Yu Meixia is lying on the bed in her ward, and her face is covered in bandages again. Some medications are applied onto her face, and skin samples on her buttocks were sent for tests. Yu Meixia looks at Dong Xuebing worryingly. "Xiao Bing, I heard the operation is tomorrow?"

Yu Meixia is not accustomed to foreign surroundings. "Then... I... I will not return to the hotel tonight?"

"Yes. You need to prepare for the operation tomorrow." Dong Xuebing asked curiously. "Do you want to return to the hotel?"

Yu Meixia did not reply to Dong Xuebing's question. "Then... tonight... tonight... are you going back to the hotel?"

"Sister Yu, just speak your mind. What is it?"

Yu Meixia bit her lips. "I... am scared to stay here alone... I... I don't know Korean..."

Dong Xuebing understood. "Ah... it's not a big deal. Don't worry. I will accompany you tonight."

Yu Meixia blushed. "Really?"

"Yes. I will accompany you until your operation tomorrow morning."

Yu Meixia sighed in relief and quickly explain. "I... I am not scared of the operation... I am... I..."

Dong Xuebing smiled and patted the back of her hand. "I know. Have a good rest."

"Ok. Thank you."

That night, Yu Meixia didn't sleep well. She kept tossing and turning and was thinking about the operation. Dong Xuebing didn't sleep well too. The moment he closed his eyes, the image of Yu Meixia's scars appeared. He only fell asleep in the early hours of the day and had nightmares. He dreamt the operation had failed, and the scars become more visible and covered Yu Meixia's whole face, making him wake up in cold sweat.

Whew... luckily, it's just a nightmare.

Dawn. A few nurses entered the ward to check on Sister Yu's face again.

Dong Xuebing knew it's time for the operation, and he gave some words of encouragement to Yu Meixia. Yu Meixia's face was pale, and Dong Xuebing had to tell her some jokes to calm her before leaving the ward.

At around 9 am, Yu Meixia was pushed into the operating theatre.

The operating theatre is out of bounds for visitors, and Dong Xuebing walks out of the hospital to have a smoke.

Nothing must go wrong with Sister Yu's operation!

Ten minutes...

Half an hour...

Suddenly, Dong Xuebing, who was waiting in the hospital's main lobby, heard sounds of hard braking. He saw a few ambulances stopping outside, and medics are pushing stretchers into the hospital. There is a total of seven stretchers, and all the patients were seriously injured. Some were fainted and had blood on their faces, and some were holding on to their arms in pain. All of them are wearing Taekwondo uniforms, and they are either yellow or green belts.

What happened?

Why are there so many people injured?

Because of the incident on the plane, Dong Xuebing does not have a good impression with Korean Taekwondo. He minded his own business and wondered if Sister Yu's operation is over. But when he was about to walk upstairs, he overheard something that made him stopped in his tracks. It was one of the young men in Taekwondo uniform. His injuries are not as severe as the rest and were not on the stretcher. He is following behind the medics worryingly.

"Da Liu, Lao San, Xiao Lui... we are at the hospital. You all must hang on!"

That young man is speaking in mandarin.

Dong Xuebing turned and look at them.

A young man on the stretcher said in pain. "I am fine. Check on Sun Zhi first. His injuries are more serious than me!"

The young man's eyes are all red. "Lao San, your ribs are broken. Stop talking!"

These people are speaking in Mandarin and should be Chinese students studying in universities here. One of them even had a Hebei accent.

Dong Xuebing paused for a second and followed them.

Ring, ring, ring... Dong Xuebing's phone rang. His phone is still in service as he is using auto-roaming.

Dong Xuebing asked. "Hello, Doctor Zhang?"

Zhang Jingjing said. "The operation is over. Can you come over?"

"Ok... I will go over now." Dong Xuebing looked at the back of those students and ran upstairs to Zhang Jingjing's office.

When Dong Xuebing entered Zhang Jingjing's office, he saw her speaking to two other doctors.

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath and asked. "Doctor Zhang, how is the operation? Is it successful?" He looked at Zhang Jingjing's lips and was afraid she would tell him, "I'm sorry."

Zhang Jingjing put down the file she is holding and nodded. "It is Teacher Kim who handled the operation, and I joined in later. But from what I saw, the operation is very successful as the skin tones are almost identical. Teacher Kim said that the patient has a high chance of recovering her looks. The critical part now is the post-ops treatment. We have to take care of her diet and her facial movements. I will write a list of what to look out for in Chinese for you later, and she must remain in the hospital for a few more days as we must monitor the healing of the grafted skin. If everything is fine, she can be discharged in around three weeks."

Success!

Dong Xuebing quickly walks over to shake Zhang Jingjing and Doctor Kim's hands. "Thank you... Thank you so much."

Zhang Jingjing laughed. "Let's go and look at the patient."

"Ok. How is Sister Yu now?" Dong Xuebing asked.

Zhang Jingjing and Dong Xuebing walked out of the office. "Her general anesthesia is not ever yet, and she is not awake yet."

About twenty minutes later, Yu Meixia slowly woke up.

Dong Xuebing smiled. "Sister Yu!"

Zhang Jingjing was holding a clipboard and asking Yu Meixia some questions like do you have blur visions, are you feeling nauseous, etc. Yu Meixia nodded and shook her head as her voice is very hoarse. After filling up the questionnaire, Zhang Jingjing told Dong Xuebing not to worry. It is common for patients to suffer from nausea and vomiting after general anesthesia. She will be fine in a few hours.

Zhang Jingjing left, and Sister Yu becomes anxious and tried to speak.

"Stop. Just listen to me." Dong Xuebing knows what Yu Meixia wants to ask. He laughed. "Doctor Zhang says the operation is a success, and the chances of you recovering your looks are very high."

Yu Meixia looks at Dong Xuebing, and her eyes turned teary.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Are you relieve now?"

Yu Meixia nodded, and her tears start to flow.

"... stop crying..." Dong Xuebing quickly wiped her tears. "Your wounds are not healed, and your tears might cause infections. Stop crying."

Yu Meixia nodded again and stopped crying.

Yu Meixia had not slept well last night and fell asleep in a few minutes. Dong Xuebing felt relieved as this matter had finally been resolved. He sighed and looks out of the window. It's been a while since he felt so relaxed.

Oh, those students...

Dong Xuebing returned to the hospital lobby to look for the students.

Dong Xuebing looks around the lobby but did not see those students. He couldn't speak Korean and could not ask the staff there. Just when he was about to call Zhang Jingjing, he saw a familiar figure rushing into the hospital. It is Li An, and he ran past Dong Xuebing without noticing him.

"Li An!" Dong Xuebing called out.

Li An turned. "You are... Dong... Dong Xuebing!"

Dong Xuebing asked. "Why are you at the hospital? Is someone from your family sick?"

Li An replied angrily. "Don't mention it! Some of my classmates are beaten up. F*k! I'm mad when I think about it!"

Dong Xuebing asked. "I saw the ambulances sent a few men in Taekwondo uniforms here. They are your classmates?"

"Yes. You saw them?"

"What happened? Who beat them up so badly?"

"I am in a rush to see them, and I will explain on the way."

Along the way, Dong Xuebing found out what happened. Li An's classmates and a few other Chinese students are students of Tianma Taekwondo school. During their morning training, a few Korean youths starting discussing politics and insulted the Chinese. The Chinese students overheard it, and both sides started arguing. At that time, the instructor was not around, and those Korean youths started the fight. More than 30 Korean students beat up 9 Chinese students. In the end, the few Chinese students were seriously injured. Three of them had fractures, and one of them almost died and is in a coma now.

Dong Xuebing frowned. "This is very serious. Where is the person in charge of that Taekwondo school?"

"He didn't appear at all! I didn't even see him until now!" Li An cursed. "These Bangzhi! The fight happened in the Taekwondo school, and the school did not even send anyone to check on my friends!"

After a while, Li An brought Dong Xuebing to the few injured students.

Chen Dahui is the only student that is not seriously injured, and he is arguing with a doctor in Korean.

"Dahui!" Li An rushed forward.

Chen Dahui turned. "Li An! You are here at the right time. Did you bring any money with you?"

Li An replied. "I don't have much money with me now. What happened?"

Chen Dahui replied angrily. "Lao San, they all had received basic first aid, but the doctor wants us to pay for deposits and treatment fees, or they will not treat them. I told them that we will pay them later, but they refused!"

Li An shouted. "Where are the people from your Taekwondo school? They are the ones who injured them, and they should be paying for the medical fees!"

"I cannot contact them! I tried calling the person in charge and the instructor, but they are not answering!"

"What did the police say?"

Chen Dahui replied angrily. "I called the police, and they say they are investigating this case now. But someone from our school told me he saw that group of Koreans having lunch at a restaurant! Investigating my ass!"

"F*k!" Li An was mad. "That means no one is going to take responsibility for them?"

Li An and Chen Dahui were furious. When they come over to Korea, the Korean students in their university had discriminated against them, and that is the reason they spend money to enroll in that Taekwondo school. This is to learn some self-defense skills. But now, they were beaten up by so many people at the Taekwondo school, and the people at the Taekwondo school and the police are ignoring them.

Dong Xuebing frowned and asked. "How are their injuries?"

"This is..." Chen Dahui looks at Dong Xuebing.

Li An replied. "This is Brother Dong. I met him on the plane."

Chen Dahui replied. "Everyone is seriously injured. A few of them have fractures, and one is still in a coma. But we cannot afford the treatment fees now, and the hospital told me that if we don't pay the fees, we will have to leave the hospital. We are all students and do not have money. Even if we are to ask from our families, it will also take some time..."

At this time, two young men limped over. "Let's pull our money for Sun Zhi first. His injuries are the most serious."

"That's right." The other young man, who was obviously in pain, said. "We are fine. Treat them first."

Li An rushed forward to support them. "You two have fractures and should not be moving around. I will get the money! Go back to your ward!"

Dong Xuebing looked at them and asked. "How much are you all short of?"

Chen Dahui said an amount, but it was in Won.

Dong Xuebing thought for a while to convert Won to RMB and took out a check from his bag. "Their treatments are important. I will pay for the treatment fees first."

Li An was stunned. "Brother Dong, how can we let you do this?"

Dong Xuebing waved his hand to stop him and wrote a 100,000 RMB check. But after writing the check, he remembered the hospitals here do not accept RMB. He had to exchange for Won with his RMB in China before wiring to Zhang Jingjing for Yu Meixia's operation. He immediately called Zhang Jingjing on her phone.

A few minutes later, Zhang Jingjing walks over from the other end of the corridor. "What happened?"

Dong Xuebing points to those few students. "These students are injured, and the party who is supposed to compensate their medical fees are uncontactable. They do not have enough money with them. Can you ask the hospital to treat them first?"

Zhang Jingjing was troubled. "But..."

Dong Xuebing continued. "I don't have so much Korean Won with me. Just let them get treated and if no one pays for their medical fees, ask the hospital to look for me! I will pay!"

Zhang Jingjing paused for a second and said. "... alright. I will speak to them."

Zhang Jingjing spoke to that doctor in Korean, and that doctor looks at Dong Xuebing before nodding to her.

Zhang Jingjing replied. "Ok. He agreed."

Chen Dahui was overjoyed. "Brother Dong... thank you!"

Li Na and the other two injured students were also touched. They had never met someone as kind-hearted as Dong Xuebing in their lives.

Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "Go and get treated." They are all Chinese, and Dong Xuebing felt he should do his best to help them. Furthermore, Dong Xuebing is angry with the Taekwondo school. They should be responsible for these students' medical fees, and yet they did not appear at the hospital after so long! What the f*k are they doing?!

After the medical fees are settled, Dong Xuebing, Li An, and the rest went to visit the patients.

Dong Xuebing asked about their conditions and is worried about that student whose life is still in danger.

Zhang Jingjing also found out Dong Xuebing do not know these students. She is impressed with Dong Xuebing. Paying the medical fees for a group of unknown students?! No wonder Dong Xuebing can become a Section Chief at his age.

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Chapter 309 – Escalated!

Next day. Seoul hospital.

Dong Xuebing left Yu Meixia's ward to go downstairs to visit those overseas students. The student Sun Zhi, who was in a coma, woke up last evening. After a series of emergency treatments, his life is no longer in danger. Dong Xuebing was relieved to hear that. Although no lives were lost, Tianma Taekwondo School still had not sent anyone to the hospital. Those Korean students also did not settle the medical fees.

Along the corridor, Dong Xuebing heard shouting and scolding.

Dong Xuebing looks over and saw the commotion is from the overseas students' ward.

"You say this has nothing to do with you all?! Are you even human?!

"Sun Zhi was almost beaten to death by your students, and you said this had nothing to do with you all?!"

A middle-aged man's voice replied, and Dong Xuebing felt he sounded familiar. "I had said what I have to say. The police investigation report states that both parties are responsible. Here! I will leave the remaining school fees here. From today onwards, you all will have nothing to do with Tianma Taekwondo School!"

"Who gives you the right to do this?!" Li An shouted.

"You all are not compensating our medical fees!?"

The middle-aged man replied. "This incident has got nothing to do with the school. You all are the ones who started this incident, and you all should be responsible for your own actions."

"F*k you!"

"How can you shirk responsibility like this?!"

One second later, the door opened, and a middle-aged man walks out. Dong Xuebing narrowed his eyes when he saw that man's face. He was one of the men who stared at Yu Meixia's face on the flight. Dong Xuebing remembered this man is a red belt. Could he be the person-in-charge of Tianma Taekwondo school? Han Shangyu also saw Dong Xuebing before he left.

The argument was in Korean, and Dong Xuebing did not understand a word.

After entering the ward, Dong Xuebing looked at those angry students and asked. "Who was that man?"

"Brother Dong!" Li An gritted his teeth and said. "I just realized those Koreans we met on the plane are from Tianma Taekwondo School. The man earlier is called Han Shangyu. He is an instructor at the school. The other man with a round face is called Park Eunji. He is the Head of the school, and their students are the ones who beat up Dahui and the rest!"

Dong Xuebing asked. "What did that guy say?"

Chen Dahui replied angrily. "He said this incident has nothing to do with Tianma Taekwondo School. They were trying to shirk responsibility and had refunded our school fees. They are claiming that this is our own responsibility, and they have the right to terminate us from the school. That means the school will have nothing to do with us, and we will not get any medical compensations from them! They are afraid this incident will affect the school's business!"

Dong Xuebing felt disgusted. "Did he really say these?"

"Yes. We had all heard it." A student, who had fractures, replied from the bed.

"These bastards!" Dong Xuebing's face changed. "What did the police say?"

Li An suppressed his anger and said. "The police say both parties are responsible for the incident, and Tianma's students are insisting that the injuries are from their training practice and are not intentional. Tianma Taekwondo School's instructor, Han Shangyu, vouched for his students, by saying this is not a fight. When the police asked for CCTV footage, they claimed that it was damaged, and the past week's recordings were gone. It must be those instructors and students who deleted them! They are in cahoots against us!"

Dong Xuebing looks at Li An. "What about the medical fees?"

"We still don't know who will be paying for the medical fees!" Li An replied.

Chen Dahui said. "The police say those Korean students should pay for our medical fees, but they did not enforce it. The police had only brought them back for questioning and released them the next day. We tried contacting those Korean students, but they refused to answer our calls and never return to Tianma Taekwondo School. How are we going to get the compensation?! The police are obviously siding with those Koreans! Tianma Taekwondo School, or the Taekwondo Association, must have said something to the police!"

A student who is in a wheelchair asked. "Does that mean no one will pursue this matter?"

"That's right. Our friend was almost beaten to death, and we cannot do anything to them!" Another student added.

Chen Dahui punched the wall angrily. "They are the ones who started the fight! How can they claim our injuries are from Taekwondo practices?! The police trusted their words and did not even detain them! F*k!"

Everyone was furious. In Korea, overseas students are the weaker minorities and had encounter unfair treatments. But this incident is too much. They were beaten up, and no one is standing up for them. This is discrimination!

Dong Xuebing listened to them and replied coldly. "Continue to make police reports!"

"That's right! We must hold them responsible and will not let this matter rest!" A student replied.

"I will call the police now! Damn!" Chen Dahui storms out of the ward.

Dong Xuebing continued. "No matter what the police say, the Taekwondo School must be held responsible. You all are their students and are injured at the school. If they are not going to pay for the medical fees, who else will pay for it?! Also, those Korean students think nothing will happen to them after they have gone into hiding?! Since we cannot find them, we will go to Tianma Taekwondo School! Inform our Chinese media about this incident! I want to see if they will still dare to shirk responsibility!"

"Contact the media?!" Li An's eyes brighten up! "That's right!"

The students started to move. After making police reports and contacting the media, Li An, Chen Dahui brought some of the students to Tianma Taekwondo School to demand compensation. But Tianma Taekwondo School refused to entertain them. Thus, Li An and the other students refused to leave and camped outside the school.

One day...

Two days...

Three days...

One week had passed.

Dong Xuebing was surprised to know that this incident had blown up within the past week!

On the third day after the incident, three provinces' newspaper reported about Chinese students' unfair treatment at a Korean Taekwondo School. Of course, it was only a short article in the papers, as sensitive topics like these will not be reported on the news. After that, the Counties and Cities under the provinces started following up on this article, and news of this incident spread throughout the nation.

Discussions about this incident are heated on the internet.

The newspaper articles had controlled the possible impact of this incident, but there are no restrictions on the internet. Pictures of Chinese students in casts and bandages, in the hospital wards, infuriated everyone. The discussions of this incident in the popular Chinese forums had more than a few million views within a day.

Nine Chinese overseas students were beaten up!?

One of the students was almost killed, and the rest suffered from multiple fractures?!

Tianma Taekwondo School is refusing to compensate for the medical fees!?

Those Korean students who beat up the Chinese students are not punished!?

This incident ignited the fury of all Chinese. Coupled with the incident two years ago, everyone, especially those youths under 30 years old, exploded!

Scold!

People started scolding the Koreans on the internet forums!

"I had dislike Koreans for a long time ago! They just like to create trouble! When can they quiet down?!"

"Motherf*kers! I will kill these Bangzi with my bare hands!"

"From today onwards, if I use Korean products, I will change my surname!"

"This is too much! Taekwondo?! I will stop attending my Taekwondo classes! They can go to hell!" This person is a Taekwondo practitioner.

The person below replied. "That's right! We should switch from practicing Taekwondo to Wushu!"

At first, these netizens are quite diversified, and they are scolding anything related to Korea on the forums. But later on, someone starts to mobilize the netizens to focus their scolding on Seoul Taekwondo Schools and the Korean Taekwondo Association. Very soon, the online scolding and anger escalated to the real world.

On the fifth day after the incident, the windows of four Taekwondo schools, owned by Koreans in China, were smashed in the middle of the night.

The next morning, many local students clashed with overseas Korean students in universities all over China, and many people were injured.

Later that day, a few students from China's prominent universities started protesting against the unfair treatment of Chinese overseas students in Korea. The students hang banners in their schools, and some even hung them from their hostel's windows. This conflict had escalated to the next level.

On the sixth day, an organization of hackers started attacking Korea.

Every one of the hackers' group was mobilized, and many angry youths joined.

"The attack is starting at 8pm! Log onto YY now!"

"Err... I am not a hacker. Can I participate?"

"I also don't know anything about hacking. Can you all give us some software so we can help?"

"It's fine if you all don't know anything. I will send out a guide later, and everyone just has to follow the steps. We have so many people, and just the DDOS attack is enough to give them a bad headache!"

"Alright!"

"We will flood their internet!"

At exactly 8pm, a few Seoul Taekwondo Schools' websites, the Korean Taekwondo Association website, and forums, were attacked mercilessly. Within twenty minutes, all the websites are either down or hacked. The hackers posted Chinese flags pictures, and some websites played the Chinese national anthem. A few websites were defaced with Chinese and Korean swear words.

Some of Feng Yu's friends had participated in this attack.

For example, Xiong Zhiyong's son, Xiao Hua, and Xie Huilan's younger cousin, Xie Hao.

Xie Hao is a noob with PCs, but he is a born trouble maker. He downloaded several hacking software and sent it to websites with Korean IP address with his classmates. Xiao Hua's hacking skills are better. He managed to hack into a Taekwondo School's website through a loophole in their server and changed the homepage to a picture of the Chinese flag. He also embedded a song called on the site.

The hacker war between China and Korea started. No one knows the exact number of Chinese that had participated in this war. The estimation is a few hundred thousand Chinese.

In the end, the Chinese won, and many Korean websites were taken down.

The moment the Korean websites were repaired, they received relentless attacks again.

The Koreans did not sit back and do nothing. Some Korean Taekwondo students start to organize groups to log in to the Chinese forums to scold the Chinese using an online translator. However, their accounts are blocked immediately by the moderator, and they had to register new accounts. This fight lasted two days, and a few Chinese websites were taken down by the Korean hackers.

The fighting intensified.

The Chinese demanded the Koreans to compensate for the medical fees and apologies from Tianma Taekwondo School and Korean Taekwondo Association. If not, the hacking activities will not stop.

Koreans: "Blame yourselves for being so weak! Shut up!"

Koreans: "We just want to beat you all up! Apologize?! In your dreams!"

The Koreans were firm is not apologizing and compensating for the medical fees. They felt it's right to beat up those Chinese students!

The Chinese side got mad, and more people joined the online war against the Koreans. All of them want to get revenge for overseas Chinese students!

This war is escalating to the next level.

...

Dong Xuebing, who was still in Seoul, received a phone call.

It was Xu Yan. "Xiao Dong, are you still in Seoul?"

"Yes. My friend is still undergoing treatment." Xu Yan had helped Dong Xuebing applied for his passport, as it's not easy for an ex-State Security Officer to get the approval. Xu Yan is one of the few who knows Dong Xuebing is in Seoul.

Xu Yan asked. "How is your friend? Is surgery successful?"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Thank you for your concern. The operation is very successful."

After chatting for a while, Dong Xuebing asked. "Leader, I heard the incident in Seoul had blown up in China. Is it true?"

"Haha... you just heard about this?" Xu Yan laughed. "My son had come over to stay with me on Monday, and I overheard him cussing at the Koreans in front of the TV. I wonder where he learns the swearing from, and I was so angry that I give him a beating."

Dong Xuebing paused for a second and said. "Is it that serious?"

Xu Yan replied. "I called you is to remind you that Seoul is quite dangerous now. You must be careful there."

"Sigh... It's none of my business anyway."

"It is no longer whether if it is your business or not. I had received news that some Korean Taekwondo Schools' students and instructors are targeting the Chinese. Some of our overseas students and tourists were beaten up by them. You must watch out for them."

Dong Xuebing's eyes opened wide. "Did they really do that?"

"Yes. These Koreans are really too much."

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing called Li An and verified what Xu Yan told him. Not only the Chinese students and tourists were beaten up. Two Chinese restaurants were smashed, and countless Chinese students and workers were scolded and insulted. All these are done by the people from Seoul Taekwondo Schools. They had vented their anger on all Chinese!

Bastards!

Dong Xuebing is furious!

Not only you all did not apologize after beating up our students, but you all are also targeting all Chinese now?! Are you all crazy?!

This information was relayed back to China and become the turning point of the online war. The Chinese side heard that the Chinese were beaten up in Korea, and the Korean police are not doing anything to stop it. All of them were furious. Some hackers employed more extreme forms of attacks, and their attacks spread to the whole of Korea Taekwondo Schools. But many people started to call for hackers to stop. This is to prevent the Chinese Korea from getting beaten up.

A few hours later, the Chinese side stopped their attacks on Korea Taekwondo School's websites.

Everyone was still mad.

But despite the Chinese side stopped attacking, the Koreans did not stop. Some Korean Taekwondo students continued to find trouble with the Chinese. They went to Chinese restaurants to create trouble and smash up the place. Some even left without paying.

Some of the more common attacks are in the form of insults!

When the Taekwondo Schools' students heard people speaking Chinese along the streets, they will find trouble with them and insult them. Some even start beating up the Chinese speaker. A Korean singer, who used to practice Taekwondo in Seoul, even insulted the Chinese publicly during his concert!

Within a few days, there are dozens of assault cases in Seoul.

But this is only the cases that were reported. Many Chinese cannot speak Korean and did not make any reports.

Most of the injured are Chinese, but a few Japanese tourists were beaten up as they were mistaken for Chinese.

The Korean police stepped in to control the situation and arrested many Taekwondo students.

But the Seoul Taekwondo Association has powerful connections. All it takes was a few phone calls, and those Korean students were released. Korean media also did not report on these incidents, and there was no follow up by the police. There was nothing the victims can do, as they are in another country.

Seoul Taekwondo allowing their students to beat up the Chinese, and the arrogance of the Korean students were too much!

Anger had reached a boiling point in China!

Translator's notes:

a song by Na Ying.

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Chapter 310 – Challenge the Schools!

Morning.

Dong Xuebing woke up at around 8am and took a warm shower at the hotel. As the warm water splashes his face, he thought about the Chinese who got assaulted by the Taekwondo students in Korea. Dong Xuebing's eyes turned cold. These people from the Taekwondo schools in Seoul are too arrogant. Instead of apologizing, they even ganged up to attack the Chinese. This had crossed the line, but Dong Xuebing does not have any solution to get back at them.

After leaving the bathroom, Dong Xuebing went logged on to the internet and checked the Chinese forums.

The hacking had stopped but not the scoldings.

"My brother was beaten up in Seoul! F*k!"

"My parents had gone to Seoul for a holiday, and their luggage was damaged by two men in Taekwondo uniforms. My parents wanted to report to the police, but they can't speak Korean!"

"Don't let me see this group of bastards! I will kill every one of them!"

"These hooligans!"

"What are the foreign affairs doing?! So many of our fellow countrymen were beaten up, and they are not taking action!"

In China, anger against the Koreans had not subsided. The Korean's arrogance had escalated this incident further. This is no longer about Tianma Taekwondo school. The whole Korean Taekwondo world must apologize for what had happened, and they must hand over all their students who had assaulted the Chinese. They must compensate the victims!

Korean Taekwondo Association chose to keep quiet about the anti-Chinese incidents around Korea. Despite the Korean police arresting several Taekwondo students, it did not deter the rest of the students, as most of the Korean students felt it was the Chinese who caused this incident. Those overseas students had lost the fight, and yet they instigated hackers to attack their websites. They even smash the windows of the Taekwondo schools in China. Apologize? Dream on!

There are at least 20 to 30 Taekwondo schools in Seoul.

More and more students from these Taekwondo schools participate in these assaults, and the police couldn't catch all of them!

Chinese University students refused to accept the inactions of Seoul's Taekwondo schools, and they started protesting together with a few high schools.

These protests happened yesterday.

Dong Xuebing shut down his laptop and lit a cigarette. He knows the higher-ups will not let this carry-on and will take action. But the higher-ups will only suppress these conflicts by force, and medical compensations should not be a problem. But to get an apology from Seoul's Taekwondo Association and those Korean students is impossible. After all, too many people are involved.

When Dong Xuebing knows that revenge is impossible, he got frustrated.

Yu Meixia is awake when Dong Xuebing arrived at the hospital. She is holding up a small mirror looking at the bandages on her face.

"Sister Yu, you are up?" Dong Xuebing walked over. "How was your sleep last night?"

Yu Meixia put down her mirror and asked. "... Xiao Bing, when can the bandages be removed?"

Dong Xuebing laughed and looks at Yu Meixia's face. "Don't be anxious. You still have another treatment this afternoon and need to apply two more times of medication. I think the bandages can be removed the day after tomorrow."

Yu Meixia asked worryingly. "What if... what if..."

"There is no 'what if' and everything will be fine. Trust me."

"... ok!" Yu Meixia picks up the mirror to look at herself again.

Zhang Jingjing had shown Dong Xuebing photographs of Yu Meixia's face after the operation. All the scratched scars were covered up by the skin from her butt. But there are some swelling and small blisters around the skin, which is normal. Dong Xuebing does not understand all the medical terms, but he knows the new skin needs time to adjust to the conditions of her face. Considering Yu Meixia's condition, Dong Xuebing and Zhang Jingjing did not let her see her face and will only allow her to look at her face in the mirror after the swelling is gone and the wounds heal.

"Xiao Bing, are you troubled recently?" Yu Meixia looked at Dong Xuebing and asked.

Dong Xuebing hesitated for a second and nodded. "Yes."

Yu Meixia asked. "I can tell you are feeling down. Is it because of those overseas students? How are their injuries?"

"They were seriously injured, and some of them are still hospitalized."

Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "I am not troubled by the students. Now, many Taekwondo students and instructors in Seoul are attacking Chinese... Sigh... let's not talk about this. What would you like for lunch?"

"Anything."

"I know you don't like the food here. How about we go to a Chinese restaurant?"

"Ok... But... can I leave the hospital?"

"Haha... it's not your legs that are injured, and the doctor said you have been staying in your ward and need some exercise. She asked me to bring you out for some fresh air."

After packing up, Dong Xuebing and Yu Meixia walk out of the hospital.

Yu Meixia smiles as she felt the fresh air outside.

Suddenly, Dong Xuebing saw Li An, Chen Dahui, and two other students who had recovered arguing in a parking lot near the hospital. A few men were standing opposite them, and Dong Xuebing had met one of them. It's that young man who stared at Yu Meixia on the plane. Since Han Shangyu is an instructor from Tianma Taekwondo School, this young man must also be one of his students.

Dong Xuebing walks over. "Let's go over and take a look!"

The men seemed to be arguing over something.

Kim Hee Jin, who was standing in front, threw an envelope onto the ground and laughed. "This is the medical fee. Watch your words in the future, or else, we will beat you up whenever we see you!"

Chen Dahui shouted. "I dare you to say that again!"

Li An stared at Kim Hee Jin. "You think this will end after compensating the medical fees?! Apologize to my friends!"

Another Korean student from Tianma Taekwondo shouted. "We gave you all the medical fees is because we pity you! Apologize, my ass!"

Kim Hee Jin laughed. "You all should know the rules in our school. We are just sparring, and who can you blame when you all are weak?! Train harder!"

The Koreans roared with laughter. All of them are from Tianma Taekwondo School.

Chen Dahui scolded. "You all outnumbered by us by a few dozens! What sort of sparring is this?!"

A Chinese student with bandages all over his face shouted. "I dare you to fight us one on one!"

"I can't be bothered with you all." Kim Hee Jin laughed. "You bunch of losers only knows how to bark. Fight me on one?! Sure! I welcome you to challenge me anytime!"

After saying, the Koreans boarded a car and left.

"Bastards!" Chen Dahui shouted at them.

Dong Xuebing had reached and found out that guy is called Kim Hee Jin, and he was one of the students who attacked the Chinese students. Sun Zhi's injuries were caused by him. If they had not reached the hospital in time, Sun Zhi would be dead!

"We will get our revenge with them sooner or later!" Li An replied angrily.

Another overseas student went to pick up the envelope of money from the floor. "I think we should just let this go. Their Taekwondo Schools are almost all Koreans, and we... sigh..."

Chen Dahui also sighed.

Dong Xuebing patted Chen Dahui's shoulder. "Go and pay the medical fees and wait until all the injuries are healed."

After the Chinese students left, Dong Xuebing felt annoyed. He continued to bring Yu Meixia to a Chinese restaurant for lunch and strolled along the streets with her after their meal.

Yu Meixia asked. "Xiao Bing, can you stop them?"

Dong Xuebing threw the cigarette butt away. "I am only a small leader in a County. What authority do I have to interfere with this? This is the job of foreign affairs."

"Then those people were beaten up for nothing? During lunch, the boss of the restaurant said lots of Chinese students and tourists were injured. Why are the authorities not doing anything?" Yu Meixia is softhearted, and when she heard of her fellow countrymen getting humiliated, she felt bad.

Dong Xuebing did not reply to her.

As they were strolling, three men walked towards Dong Xuebing from the opposite direction.

One of them is wearing a Taekwondo uniform, and the other two had dyed their hair red and blonde. They look like they are from a nearby Taekwondo School and had just finished lunch.

The red hair guy laughed. "That woman seems to be speaking in Mandarin."

"I think so." The blonde hair guy looks at Dong Xuebing and Yu Meixia. "They looked Chinese."

The guy in Taekwondo uniform said. "Then what are we waiting for? I had wanted to beat up these Chinese!"

Dong Xuebing was deep in thoughts and did not notice in front. He was strolling towards a junction when the tall blonde guy knocked into him. Dong Xuebing had to take a few steps back to regain his balance, and he saw that red hair guy used his shoulder to knock into Yu Meixia, causing her to fall!

The yellow hair guy shouted: "Where are you looking!? Watch where you are going?"

The red hair guy laughed. "My clothes are dirtied. Pay up!"

When Dong Xuebing saw the guy in Taekwondo uniform at the back, he knows what was going on. His blood boiled when he saw Sister Yu's head almost hitting the wall. "Do you all want to die?!"

Both parties don't understand each other.

The yellow hair guy gave Dong Xuebing and Yu Meixia a side glance and points at them. "You and you... apologize to us, and we will let you off." This guy had seen the demands for the Taekwondo Association to apologize on the internet, and he decided to do the same to the Chinese.

Dong Xuebing stared at the three of them in their eyes. "Bastards! Don't push your luck!"

The yellow hair guy looked at his friends. "What did he say? Did he apologized?"

"I don't know, but I don't think so." The red hair guy replied. "This person seems aggressive!"

Dong Xuebing walked over to Yu Meixia and stood in front of her to protect her. If he is alone, he would have beat up these three hooligans. But Yu Meixia is around, and he cannot fight and protect her at the same time. For Sister Yu's safety, he decided not to take the risk.

Both sides looked at each other for a while, and the yellow hair guy starts to move.

"Beat him up!"

The yellow hair guy kicked at Dong Xuebing, and the red hair and the third guy surrounded him.

Dong Xuebing dodged the kick, and suddenly police siren sounded.

The three hooligans stopped and turned towards another direction. No one wants to get themself into trouble, but Dong Xuebing's stare had made the yellow hair guy pissed. He sneered and waved for his friends to leave, before walking up to the patrol car.

The patrol car stopped, and two Officers alighted.

The yellow hair guy points at Dong Xuebing and Yu Meixia. "I lost my phone, and those two people were walking beside me earlier. They must have stolen my phone."

The police officer frowned. "What model is your phone?"

The yellow hair guy continued to talk to the Police Officer.

Dong Xuebing saw the police had arrived and helped Yu Meixia up. "Are you hurt?"

"I am fine." Yu Meixia rubbed her ankle as she felt some pain.

Before Dong Xuebing can reply to Yu Meixia, the two Officers walked towards Dong Xuebing. They shouted at Dong Xuebing. "Return the phone you stole!" The yellow hair was standing by the patrol car, looking at Dong Xuebing with a smile.

Dong Xuebing does not understand the Officers.

The Officer frowned. "I am talking to you! Where is the phone?"

Dong Xuebing looks at the Officer. "Why are you shouting at me?! That yellow hair is trying to find trouble with me, and instead of arresting him, why are you looking for me?"

Both parties do not understand each other, and the slightly older Officer said. "Bring him back!" The other officer walked up and escorted Dong Xuebing and Yu Meixia towards the patrol car.

Dong Xuebing is furious. "What the f*k are you all doing?"

"Shut up! Come with us!"

Dong Xuebing knew what was happening even when he does not understand Korean. That yellow hair guy must have accused him and Yu Meixia of something. If not, the police Officers will not treat them this way. Damn! Dong Xuebing turned his head and saw the smiling yellow hair guy. He pushed the officer's arm away and made a call after he consoled Yu Meixia. After that, he boarded the police car with Yu Meixia. The Officers also asked the yellow hair to follow them back to the police station.

"Xiao Bing, why are they arresting us?" Yu Meixia is nervous.

Dong Xuebing replied emotionlessly. "Don't worry. It's fine."

Dong Xuebing put on a straight face after entering the police station. He controlled his breathing and looks calm. After a while, a male officer conducted a body search on Dong Xuebing, while a female officer searched Yu Meixia's body. Nothing was discovered on them. About 15 minutes later, Li An, Chen Dahui, and other students entered the station. They had received Dong Xuebing's call and are here to be his translator.

1 pm.

An Officer with small eyes waved at Dong Xuebing and Yu Meixia. "Alright. You all can leave now."

Li An translated the Officer's words to Dong Xuebing.

"You want us to leave?!" Dong Xuebing looks at that Officer. "That yellow hair had made a false report to accuse us! Shouldn't you all catch him?"

The Officer replied. "He might have mistaken. After all, you all were beside him, and it's normal to have some misunderstanding."

Li An shouted angrily. "What do you mean by normal?! Do you all know how to investigate cases?! He is making accusations! How did you become an Officer?!"

The Officer stared at Li An. "We don't need you to tell us what to do!"

After leaving the station, the rest of the overseas students who were waiting outside went forward to ask what happened.

Dong Xuebing replied. "I am fine. All of you should go back now. Thank you."

Li An, Chen Dahui, and the rest of the overseas students respect Dong Xuebing, as Dong Xuebing had offered to help them pay more than 100,000 RMB of medical fees first, or else they might not receive any treatment at the hospital. That's why all of them were agitated when those Taekwondo students bullied Dong Xuebing. How dare they find trouble and still make false police reports to accuse Dong Xuebing?!

The yellow hair guy had left the station earlier than Dong Xuebing and is looking at Dong Xuebing from the opposite of the road with his friends. They sneered and left.

"Fuck! That guy's Taekwondo uniform is from Shuiyuan Taekwondo School!"

"After them!"

Chen Dahui and the rest wanted to rush forward.

Dong Xuebing stopped them. "Thanks for the concerns. All of you should stay out of this." He paused and points to Yu Meixia. "Can I trouble one of you to send my sister back to the hospital? I don't want to let her go back herself." A Chinese student immediately agrees.

Yu Meixia panicked. "Why are you not going back?"

"I had something on. Just go back to the hospital first." Dong Xuebing patted Yu Meixia's hand.

Li An is puzzled. "Brother Dong, you..."

"Do you know where Shuiyuan Taekwondo School is? Also, have you all consolidate the addresses of all those Taekwondo schools that are involved in beating up the Chinese?" Dong Xuebing asked.

Li An replied. "Yes. I know the addresses of many of those schools. What do you want to do with the addresses?"

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Good. Li An, be my translator for today."

Dong Xuebing had been extremely calm from the start of this incident. But Li An and Chen Dahui start to panic. "Brother Dong, I can be your translator, but can you tell me what you are going to do?"

Dong Xuebing's anger had reached his limit. "It's time to settle everything. Insulting and assaulting the Chinese?! Fine... The authorities are not doing anything?! Fine... The Taekwondo Schools do not want to apologize?! Fine... I will force them to bow down!"

Dong Xuebing can no longer hold back his anger!

Public image and reputation?! F*k it!

If I don't stir up a storm with the Taekwondo Schools, I will change my surname!

You all think you all are good at fighting?! Let's see who is better!

"Li An! Let's go!" Dong Xuebing walked towards the direction where the yellow hair guy left.

Li An was stunned. "What are we going to do?!"

Dong Xuebing replied angrily. "Challenge the Taekwondo Schools!"

"... Huh?"

"Challenge schools?!"

All the Chinese students were stunned!

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Chapter 311 – Invincible Challenger!

Afternoon. 1.30pm.

Seoul, Shuiyuan Taekwondo School.

Dong Xuebing looked at the signboard in Korean at the entrance and took out a cigarette. He took a few puffs to prepare himself. 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 15 seconds... Dong Xuebing took a deep breath and open his eyes. "That yellow and red hair guys are from this school? The students of this school are also involved in assaulting the Chinese tourists, right?"

Li An wiped the sweat on his forehead. "Yes... But..."

"Brother Dong." Chen Dahui said. "Don't be rash. There are only five of us, and they..."

"There are at least a few dozen students inside, and all the instructors are black belts."

Another Chinese student added. "That's right. We can think of other solutions to settle this. Challenging the school is really... Shuiyuan Taekwondo School is one of the bigger Taekwondo school in Seoul, and they are very strong. The few of us are only yellow and green belts. There is no way for us to win." Even an idiot will know that for a Taekwondo school to be successful in Seoul, the instructors must be strong.

"I had said earlier." Dong Xuebing looks at them. "You all don't need to do anything."

Li An asked. "But you alone... Brother Dong, you... are you trained in martial arts?"

Dong Xuebing replied honestly. "No."

"That's right. We should not..." Li An tried to persuade Dong Xuebing.

"Not trained in martial arts do not mean I cannot fight." Dong Xuebing refused to listen to them. "Don't try to stop me. Li An, let's go!"

Li An, Chen Dahui, and the rest exchanged looks and followed behind Dong Xuebing.

Li An, Chen Dahui, and the rest are not afraid of trouble and are angry with Seoul Taekwondo's arrogance. But they know themselves well. No matter how skillful one person is, one is powerless against a Taekwondo School and the whole Taekwondo Association. Dong Xuebing looks skinny and not strong, and Chen Dahui felt Dong Xuebing might not even win against them, let alone challenging the school.

Inside the Taekwondo School.

A female staff at the front counter was doing her work when she heard people entering. "How can I help..." Before she can finish her sentence, she noticed the young man in front holding a lighted cigarette. She frowned. "Smoking is prohibited here. Didn't you see the sign?! What do you all want?"

Dong Xuebing walked forward and snubbed his cigarette on the counter.

The female staff shouted angrily. "What are you doing?!"

"I am here to challenge you all!" Dong Xuebing said. "Li An, translate to her!"

Li An said in Korean. "We are challenging your School!"

The female staff was stun for a few seconds before picking up the phone to make a phone call. The Taekwondo School had encounter challengers almost every year. Still, none of the challengers dare to snub a cigarette butt on their counter.

Dong Xuebing ignored her and continued his way inside.

"Stop!" The staff shouted. "Outsiders are not allowed inside!"

Dong Xuebing is here to vent his anger and does not care about the rules and regulations. He went up to the training hall on the second floor with Chen Dahui and the rest. A training session of about a few dozens yellow belts is ongoing. Some of them are doing stretching, and some are practicing their movements. These are all low-level students.

Dong Xuebing did not say a word and kicked the door open!

An imposing entrance!

An imposing manner is critical!

All the trainees were stunned.

Dong Xuebing shouts. "Ask all of your instructors to come out! I want to challenge them!" Li An translated for Dong Xuebing.

Taekwondo trainees are grouped according to the color of their belts. The white belt is the lowest level, and you can get it after you paid the training fees. After training for a while, the trainee can get a yellow belt after a simple test. That means these yellow belt trainees are all very low-level, and after the yellow belt, it is green, blue, red, and black belts. The black belt is also separated by 'dan.' Most of the black belts are instructors.

The yellow and red hair was in the center of the training hall.

The red hair is a blue belt, and the yellow hair is a red belt. Their levels are not low, and most instructors will ask the higher-level trainees to train the low-level trainees.

"Challenge?" The yellow hair laughed.

The red hair guy also laughed. "Hahaha... Did I hear them correctly?"

Those yellow belt trainees also burst out laughing. "You all want to challenge our school with only a few of you?"

"What do you think this place is?! You all are overestimating yourselves!"

The yellow and red hair guys are the ones who knocked into Sister Yu and accused Dong Xuebing and Sister Yu of stealing his phone. Dong Xuebing immediately noticed them and stared at them coldly. Everyone who knows Dong Xuebing will know he is vengeful and will never allow anyone to step all over him. "There is a Chinese saying, 'Barking dogs don't bite,' and you all are this type of dog."

Li An is troubled.

Dong Xuebing shouted. "Tell them what I said!"

Li An repeated Dong Xuebing's words in Korean.

Everyone in the training hall is furious, and all of them want to rush forward!

The red hair guy's face changed and raised his hand to stop the trainees. He looked at Dong Xuebing from top to toe and laughed. "Fine. You are quite brave. I thought other than stealing, you don't know anything else. Oh, when are you returning the handphone you stole from us?" He turns to the yellow hair guy, and they both laughed.

Chen Dahui scolded. "F*k You!"

Dong Xuebing patted Chen Dahui's shoulder. "Step further away and wait for me." He turns to the yellow and red hair. "Are you all not going to call you instructors over?"

The red hair guy laughed. "You think too highly of yourself. I am enough to deal with someone like you."

Dong Xuebing nodded. He took off his coat and threw it behind him. "I don't like to waste time. Let's start. I had heard you Koreans boasting about Taekwondo, and I never had the chance to experience it myself. Alright. Show me what you got." The Red hair guy is a blue belt and is considered mid-level. Li An, Chen Dahui, and the rest were worried about Dong Xuebing.

"Don't blame me if I break any of your bones!" The red hair guy laughed.

Dong Xuebing nodded. "These are also the words I wanted to say."

The red hair guy sneered. Earlier, when he wanted to beat up Dong Xuebing and Yu Meixia, he could not go all out, as they are in public. But now, Dong Xuebing had come to his School to challenge him, and this is an opportunity for him to not hold back.

"Fighting!"

"Beat him up!"

The group of yellow belt trainees cheered.

The red hair guy laughed and rotated his shoulders. Suddenly, he let out a shout and rushed towards Dong Xuebing with his footwork.

Dong Xuebing remained standing there, looking at him.

The red hair guy frowned and switched directions. He moved to Dong Xuebing's side and then to his back. Dong Xuebing was still standing there without moving. He even put both hands behind his back and closed his eyes.

No one knows what Dong Xuebing is up to.

Li An is worried. "What is Brother Dong doing? Why is he not moving?"

"How do I know?" Chen Dahui replied helplessly. "He is not moving, and why did he shut his eyes?"

"That's right. How is he going to fight his opponents with his eyes closed?"

The red hair guy felt he was being looked down upon by Dong Xuebing, and he took a big step forward towards Dong Xuebing's back and gave him a spinning jumping roundhouse kick. This is a powerful move, and if the kick landed on Dong Xuebing's back, it might cause fractures!

"Brother Dong!"

"Watch out!"

Suddenly, Dong Xuebing moved.

Dong Xuebing was still facing his opponent with his back and seems to know where his opponent's kick will land. He moved his body slightly to his right and gave a high turning kick. This is a Taekwondo move and can dodge the red hair guy's kick and attack him at the same time. Dong Xuebing's kick landed on the red hair guy's shoulders. The red hair guy was still in mid-air and cannot avoid it. Bam!

"Arghh!"

The red hair guy shouted in pain as he landed on the floor.

But Dong Xuebing's punch arrived before he can recover. Bam! The punch landed on the red hair guy's face, and blood spurt out from his nose!

The red hair guy shouted in pain again, before fainting!

Everyone in the training hall was stunned by what they saw. No one had expected this skinny looking Chinese guy can knock out a blue belt within seconds. What's more shocking is, Dong Xuebing had his eyes closed all this while.!

The yellow hair guy is furious. "Bastard! You are asking for it!"

Dong Xuebing looks at him. "Is it your turn?"

The yellow hair guy is a red belt and is only one level below a black belt. He is holding the highest belt in this school other than the instructors. He moved carefully towards Dong Xuebing and no longer belittled him or use exaggerated moves against him. Five meters... four meters... three meters... the yellow hair moved closer with his fist clenched tightly.

Dong Xuebing did not move as he looks at his opponent.

The yellow hair guy threw a punch suddenly!

Taekwondo seldom uses punches. Some of the Taekwondo competitions allow the use of punches, and some don't. But kicking techniques are the main forms of attacks. This punch came as a surprise, and even the yellow belts trainees did not expect it.

But... Dong Xuebing knew.

The moment the yellow hair guy threw the punch, Dong Xuebing raised his hand to grab his punch. The yellow hair guy reacted fast and immediately kicked Dong Xuebing's lower body. Both of them were standing very close, and it's extremely difficult for Dong Xuebing to avoid the kick. But Dong Xuebing only raised his leg slightly and stomp down! Everyone in the training hall heard the yellow hair guy's screams of pain. Dong Xuebing's leg had landed on the yellow hair guy's kicking ankle!

Dong Xuebing had used all his strength, and the yellow hair guy's ankle is bent in an awkward angle!

After that, Dong Xuebing twisted the yellow hair guy's fist and elbowed his lower jaw. Bam! The yellow hair guy flew backward and fainted on the floor. Blood and a few teeth were flowing out of his mouth.

Knocked out in a single move again!

It's too fast!

Li An and Chen Dahui recovered from their shock and started cheering. "Yes!"

"Damn! Brother Dong, you are terrific!

"Hahaha... serves them right!"

Li An and the rest realized why Dong Xuebing dares to challenge a Taekwondo school by himself. He has the skills to do that. The few moves earlier are too powerful!

Those Korean trainees were shocked and angry. They quickly run over to help the red and yellow guys up.

Suddenly, the training hall's door opened, and many people entered.

The person in front is a middle-aged man with a blackbelt. He is the instructor of this school, and the rest behind him are all red and blue belts. A few other staff in suits were also standing behind. When they saw the fainted yellow and red hair, their faces changed.

"Instructor!" The yellow belts trainees shouted excitedly.

The instructor asked. "What is going on?"

A few trainees ran over to explain the situation while pointing at Dong Xuebing angrily.

Chen Dahui whispered to Dong Xuebing. "This guy is Instructor Zhang of Shuiyuan Taekwondo School. He is a first Dan black belt." Most Taekwondo schools will have a Fourth or Fifth Dan black belt instructor around. But they will not be around every day. This Instructor Zhang should be the most skilled person in the school today.

Dong Xuebing nodded and look at that guy. "Old man! Are you the one who asked your students to attack the Chinese?!"

Instructor Zhang saw his students getting beaten up and was furious. "Which school are you from?!"

Li An continued to translate for Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "I am not from any schools or have I learned any martial arts. I am only a Chinese tourist who wants to teach Korean Taekwondo practitioners a lesson."

Instructor Zhang laughed in jest. "Teach us a lesson?! You?"

"Yes. Me!" Dong Xuebing continued. "It's time to settle the score for what happened in the past few days!"

Dong Xuebing did not belittle Taekwondo. But he did not think too highly of them either. Any martial arts practitioners will know that Taekwondo moves are more for performing and had many weaknesses in real fights. The reason why Taekwondo gained popularity is because of their operating models and had nothing to do with their actual fighting skills.

If this incident happens in China with those Wushu experts, Dong Xuebing will not dare to challenge them like this. This is because even when he has BACK, he can only reach a draw with Wushu experts, and he will be a sitting duck when his BACK runs out.

But Taekwondo is different.

Taekwondo is mainly used for performance, and Dong Xuebing is confident of winning even when facing a black belt. He had accumulated almost twenty minutes of BACK in the past few days and is more than enough to face off his opponents' attacks. All he needs to do is to determine the attack direction and look for their weaknesses. Of course, Dong Xuebing does not know what the outcome will be until the fight started.

Instructor Zhang waved his trainees away and walks to the center of the training hall.

Dong Xuebing is also ready, and he gestured for Instructor Zhang to start.

The challenge begins.

Shuiyuan Taekwondo School students were confident of Instructor Zhang and started cheering. "Fight!" "Beat him to death!" Li An, Chen Dahui, and the other Chinese students were also cheering for Dong Xuebing.

"Hmph!" Instructor Zhang made his move!

Jumping turning kick, double kicks, and followed by a spinning roundhouse kick. This is a set of splendid moves!

Dong Xuebing took three steps back to avoid the kicks.

Instructor Zhang pressed forward and did not give Dong Xuebing time to rest. He unleashed a series of kicks like triple front kicks, triple sidekicks, followed by a spinning kick, and ended with a whirlwind kick. Every kick is powerful, and Dong Xuebing can feel the wind from the kicks.

Dong Xuebing could only step back, side steps, and moved his body to dodge the kicks.

The Korean trainees laughed as they saw Dong Xuebing could not return any blows.

Li An asked nervously. "Can Brother Dong win?"

"His opponent is a black belt." Chen Dahui replied. "It's not a surprise if he lost.

Instructor Zhang got the momentum and continued with another set of kicks after taking a breather. His kicks are very powerful, and Dong Xuebing might suffer fractures if he was hit.

Dong Xuebing continued to step back. He might seem to be losing, but he was avoiding the kicks calmly. After Instructor Zhang finished his set of kicks, and Dong Xuebing avoiding all of them, Dong Xuebing shook his head and laughed. "Hey, is this what Taekwondo is all about? I am still waiting for you to show me some powerful moves. Aren't you embarrassed about yourself?"

Li An translated word for word.

The trainees were furious.

Instructor Zhang frowned and knew he had met an expert. His set of attacks are fast and relentless, but he could not even touch his opponent's clothes. Although he seems to be winning, his attacks are causing him to lose his stamina.

"Is it my turn?" Dong Xuebing narrowed his eyes and moved.

Instructor Zhang looked at Dong Xuebing and took a deep breath, before rushing forward with a sidekick!

This time, Dong Xuebing did not dodge. He basically gasped all his opponent's moves and Taekwondo's main forms of attack. He accurately grabbed Instructor Zhang's leg under his arm. Instructor Zhang knew this is not going well. He tried to use his other leg to kick out at Dong Xuebing, but Dong Xuebing did not give him and chance to do that. Dong Xuebing took a step forward and headbutted him!

Bam! Dong Xuebing's forehead landed on the bridge of Instructor Zhang's nose!

Instructor Zhang covered his nose and shouted in pain.

Dong Xuebing continued with a kick to Instructor Zhang's lower abdomen, causing him to fly more than one meter backward. Bam! Instructor Zhang landed on the floor! He tried getting up, but the pain in his abdomen prevented it. In the end, he could only curl up in pain on the floor!

The training hall becomes silent. Many people cannot accept the fact that Instructor Zhang had lost.

One second...

Two seconds...

"Good!"

"Perfect!"

"We won! Damn! We really won!"

Li An, Chen Dahui, and the Chinese students started cheering. The trainees from Shuiyuan Taekwondo School could only suppress their anger and keep quiet.

Instructor Zhang stares at Dong Xuebing angrily. "You headbutted me! This is against the rules!"

Dong Xuebing let out a cold laugh. "Against the rules, your head! Do you understand what it means by challenging your school?! Ah?! This is a fight and not your Taekwondo competition! Oh... are you expecting me to use Taekwondo moves against you?! Do you think I have nothing to do?! Against the rules?! When you all attack the Chinese on the streets, smashed up the Chinese restaurants, assaulted those unarmed civilians, did you think about the rules?!"

Li An roared. "That's right!"

"Brother Dong! You are right!"

Chen Dahui took over Li An's job and translated what Dong Xuebing said to them.

Dong Xuebing walks forward and points at Instructor Zhang in his face. "You all only know how to beat up the innocent civilians. Didn't you all think you all are great?! Come and fight me! You can't even touch my sleeves, and you dare to make so much noise?! All of you only know how to bully the weak! I don't know how many of your students are involved in the assaults outside, or have you participated. But I am warning you now. If anyone of your Taekwondo School students dares to insult the Chinese again, I will come and challenge your school again! I will tarnish your school's reputation and make sure you all will not have a single student! Do you understand?! You better control your students!"

Dong Xuebing stood up and looks at the Korean trainees. "Listen up! Don't think we Chinese are weaklings!"

...

Outside of Shuiyuan Taekwondo School.

Chen Dahui exclaimed excitedly. "We finally managed to get back at them!"

"Brother Dong! What martial arts are you using? It's too powerful."

"Hahaha... we finally got our revenge!" Everyone is excited.

Dong Xuebing wore his coat. "You call this revenge?! This is only the first school. Let's take a break before we go to the next school."

Li An paused for a second. "Next school?! Are you still going to challenge the schools?"

Everyone was stunned by what Dong Xuebing said.

Dong Xuebing replied. "Of course! How can I vent my anger if I don't smash five or six schools?! Didn't you all consolidate the Taekwondo Schools that had assaulted the Chinese?! I will not let any one of them off!" Since Dong Xuebing decided to stand up against Seoul's Taekwondo Schools, he will go all out!

Taekwondo

Chapter 312 – Brother Dong!

Afternoon, at 3pm.

Outside of Tianma Taekwondo School.

Dong Xuebing narrowed his eyes as he looks at the school's signboard across the road. This is the second target today. Everything started from this Tianma Taekwondo School. If their students had not seriously injured the Chinese students, the instructors had not sided with the Korean students. They had compensated the medical fees earlier, this incident will not escalate to this extent. That's why Dong Xuebing will not let this place off.

"Brother Dong, are we going in?" Li An asked.

Chen Dahui added. "Why don't you rest a while more? Your stamina..."

"I have enough rest." Dong Xuebing straighten his collar. "... Let's go!"

After seeing Dong Xuebing beat up Instructor Zhang at Shuiyuan Taekwondo School, Chen Dahui, Li An, and the rest were very excited. They followed Dong Xuebing across the road.

Suddenly, two cars came to a screeching stop by the roadside.

A few reports alight with recording pens and cameras. When they saw Dong Xuebing and the rest, they rushed over. Dong Xuebing does not understand Korean but knew news of his challenge at Shuiyuan Taekwondo School had spread. That's why the reporters had come to interview them. However, Dong Xuebing does not want to be interviewed. He is a government leader after all, and some things should not be said by him. Dong Xuebing saw the reporters and quickly dragged Li An, Chen Dahui, and the rest into Tianma Taekwondo School.

A few staff were chatting on the first floor when they saw a group of people entering the School.

Dong Xuebing looks at them. "What are you looking at?! I am here to challenge the School!"

The few staff were stunned and looked at each other.

Suddenly, the School's door opened again, and a group of people rushed in. "Li An, Dahui! We are here!"

"Hahaha... are we really going to challenge the School?" The people who entered are all Chinese students and are speaking in mandarin.

"I heard Shuiyuan Taekwondo School had lost! Hahaha! Good job! Who is Brother Dong? Where is he?" All the students are very excited.

Li An quickly introduced Dong Xuebing to the students. They are all overseas students studying in some Korean Universities. Li An and Chen Dahui are worried that they might be ambushed by Tianma Taekwondo School students and called their friends to back them up. However, they only know fifteen of them and don't know the remaining twenty to thirty people. They also don't know who called them. Some of them are students, some are working adults, and some tourists from China. After asking them, they found out that they learned about the challenge on Seoul Taekwondo Schools from word of mouth. After Li An called his friend, those Chinese students called all the Chinese they know over.

With the supporters, they had become a big group.

Tianma Taekwondo School's staff saw them and quickly close the doors to stop the reporters from entering, before notifying the instructors and person-in-charge.

Dong Xuebing walks in front of the training hall.

The training hall is about 100 sqm, and a lot of Korean students were sitting neatly in rows. Most of them are blue and green belts. In the front row, Dong Xuebing saw Kim Hee Jin, Han Shangyu, and Park Eunji. Two black belt instructors are sitting beside them.

Dong Xuebing looks at them. Three black belts?

Park Eunji is Tianma Taekwondo School's Chief Instructor and is also overall in charge. He frowned and asked. "Are you the one who defeated Shuiyuan Taekwondo School?"

Li An translated softly for Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Tianma Taekwondo School will also lose to me."

"Young man, don't be overconfident." Park Eunji laughed. "Don't think you are the greatest after learning some moves."

Dong Xuebing smiled. "Old man. I am supposed to teach you this, but you had said it for me."

The Korean students started scolding. "It's just another f*king Chinese! What's there to be arrogant?!"

"Is Shuiyuan Taekwondo School's instructor is not around today? If not, how can you challenge them?"

"Go home and train for another hundred years! You young brat!"

The Chinese students heard the insults and started to scold them back. It suddenly becomes tensed.

Dong Xuebing took off his coat and threw it on the ground beside him. "Let's start!"

Park Eunji looks at Dong Xuebing. "Hee Jin, go and test him."

"Yes!" Kim Heejin stepped forward and started to warm up his limbs with a cold smile.

Dong Xuebing saw the blue belt on his waist and shook his head. He knows the other party had sent this blue belt to test his skills but did not say anything. He had wanted to beat up this Kim Hee Jin for mocking Sister Yu and beating up the Chinese students. Dong Xuebing stepped forward and shake his wrist and ankles. His warm-up is done.

"Brother Dong! Do your best!"

"Show them the real deal!"

The challenge started.

Kim Hee Jin clenched his fists confidently and started moving closer to Dong Xuebing slowly with Taekwondo's basic footwork.

Dong Xuebing did not even move and stood there with his hands by his side, staring at this opponent. Dong Xuebing's stance is full of weakness, and compared to Kim Hee Jin's footwork, he looks like a noob. However, Dong Xuebing had not done this purposely. He had not learned any martial arts and does not know about fighting stances.

"Hek!" With a yell, Kim Hee Jin made the first move.

Kim Hee Jin took a big step forward and unleashed a series of kicks. The first kick is a fake move, and his second kick is the actual killing blow!

But Dong Xuebing did not even move his legs nor try to dodge.

Kim Hee Jin let out a 'Hmph' and put all his strength into this kick!

We won! This was the first thought in those Korean students' minds.

During real fights or competitions, the only way to deal with such a powerful kick is to step back or sidestep. Very few people will try to block it, as there will be follow up attacks after this kick. The best option is to dodge. But Dong Xuebing did not dodge. Instead, he punched towards his side!

Bam!

The fist and leg clashed!

Arm strength is no match for leg's strength, and Kim Hee Jin had been practicing Taekwondo for three to four years. Most of his training is focusing on his legs, and it will not be easy for Dong Xuebing to block this kick. Even if Dong Xuebing can block it, there will be a third kick, which is harder for him to avoid. The distance between both men is around one meter now.

But to everyone's surprise, when the fist and leg made contact, someone shouted in pain!

It was Kim Hee Jin who had shouted. He did not follow up with the third kick, and his leg went limped!

Dong Xuebing had hit a nerve on Kim Hee Jin's leg and made him numb!

Dong Xuebing had punched the weakest part of the thigh and made use of Kim Hee Jin's strength against himself. With just a simple punch, he stopped Kim Hee Jin's consecutive kicks. Dong Xuebing immediately kicked upwards with his right leg, and Kim Hee Jin's leg is numb and could not continue with his attack or move. He can only grit his teeth and throw his body to one side.

But Dong Xuebing seems to know which direction Kim Hee Jin will be moving, and his right leg switched direction in mid-air. Bam! Kim Hee Jin moved towards Dong Xuebing's leg, and the kick landed on his face!

"Argh!" Kim Hee Jin was sent flying, and his face swelled up immediately!

One move!

Dong Xuebing had defeated Kim Hee Jin with only one move!

The Chinese students started cheering and clapping!

Dong Xuebing walks up to Kim Hee Jin to help him up. "Young man, learn to behave like a human being first. If you cannot even behave like a human being, what's the use of learning Taekwondo? Stop disgracing yourself."

Kim Hee Jin is furious, and suddenly punched towards Dong Xuebing's face!

Dong Xuebing punched towards his side. Bam! Hee Kim Jin shouted in pain again. He was hit on another ulnar nerve on his arm!

"Stop!" Park Eunji stared at Dong Xuebing in his eyes.

Dong Xuebing stood up. "Who is next? Hurry up!"

Two black belts looked at Park Eunji. "Chief Instructor, let me go!"

Park Eunji shook his head and straighten his uniform. He decided to face Dong Xuebing himself. From the match earlier, he knows all the black belts in his school are no match for this young Chinese man. It takes more than eye power and reaction to hit a person's ulnar nerve point. Even Park Eunji is not confident of doing it within a split second. What sort of martial arts is this?! Attacking acupuncture points?!

This is the strategy Dong Xuebing developed when he was facing Shuiyuan Taekwondo School, and it is the best attack that compliments his BACK.

Dong Xuebing lacks experience, strength, speed, the sudden burst of strength, etc. when he faces his opponents. Yesterday's match with that black belt instructor, Dong Xuebing, had used BACK dozens of times to avoid getting hurt. Furthermore, Park Eunji is a 5th Dan black belt and is one of the top Taekwondo masters in Korea.

So, Dong Xuebing had formulated this dirty trick for his opponents.

Attack the nerve points! Anyway, I will just hit all the vulnerable areas.

Dong Xuebing has BACK and can try many times until he hit the points. That's why this dirty trick suits him the most!

"Come!" Dong Xuebing is ready and wants to try out his dirty move on Park Eunji.

Park Eunji steps forward with wide steps.

This time, Dong Xuebing did not wait for Park Eunji to attack. He also steps forward to close the distance. The Korean students and the Chinese students and tourists held their breaths as they looked at both men.

Suddenly, Park Eunji made the first attack!

Park Eunji shifted his body weight to his left leg, raise his right knee and spin. His left leg kicked out with the momentum, and it's a Taekwondo's sweeping kick. Park Eunji had put in precision, strength, angle, and speed into this kick.

Dong Xuebing also moved. He kicked out with his right leg to block his opponent's kick!

Bam! Both men kicked met.

Park Eunji felt a numbness start to spread from his leg to his waist, and it was too painful. Dong Xuebing had found his weak spot on his leg so fast!

Dong Xuebing is not feeling well either. When he was facing Kim Hee Jin, his strength is weaker than him, but Dong Xuebing can make use of Kim Hee Jin's strength against himself and escaped unscathed. But Park Eunji is a 5 Dan black belt. His kicks are too powerful. Even when Dong Xuebing had hit him on the nerve point, Dong Xuebing's right leg is also painful!

After exchanging blows, both men stopped attacking.

They stood still and looked at each other warily.

Park Eunji is a Taekwondo master. He knows Dong Xuebing had not kicked his nerve point on his leg by luck, and he must not let Dong Xuebing hit his weak spot again. He thought for a while and did not use his legs anymore. After the numbness in his leg subsided, he started circling Dong Xuebing, looking for an opening.

Suddenly, Park Eunji stepped forward and punched Dong Xuebing's face!

Dong Xuebing raised his arms to block and used one of his knuckles on his fist to hit his opponent's punch. Two fists met. Bam! Dong Xuebing's arm becomes numbed. He felt he had just punched an iron wall! But Park Eunji is also feeling terrible. When the two fists met, Dong Xuebing's knuckle had landed on the space between Park Eunji's middle finger and ring finger. Once again, he felt pain and numbness all over his body! Even his mind had gone blank for a second!

This is an acupuncture point!

Park Eunji's body shook, and veins were popping on his head!

Both men continued to exchange blows. One time, two times, three times... When Park Eunji punched, Dong Xuebing will also punch. If Park Eunji kicked, Dong Xuebing would also do the same, and every time fists and legs met, Dong Xuebing will hit Park Eunji's acupuncture points or nerve points. After a few rounds, Park Eunji was covered in a cold sweat!

What sort of move is this?!

This is too despicable!

Park Eunji is going crazy, as he had fought in numerous competitions and had never met such a despicable opponent. This opponent seems to understand human anatomy very well. Every hit will land on the most painful spot. Dong Xuebing had hit his acupuncture and nerve points on his arms, fists, thigh, and back!

Park Eunji pants as he felt his lower body had become stiff.

Park Eunji was hurt more than a dozen times!

The Korean students do not understand what was going on with their Chief Instructor today. Why didn't he use continuous attacks? Why did he stop and rest after every hit? What is he doing?

Dong Xuebing is in a better condition than Park Eunji despite the pain in his arms and legs. But when he saw Park Eunji covered in sweat, he knows his tactics had worked. This time, he did not wait for Park Eunji's attack and gave a straight punch! This is the first time he initiated an attack in this match!

The clashes had made Park Eunji scare of initiating attacks. When he saw Dong Xuebing's punch, he is overjoyed. This time, you are the one throwing the punch, and you will not know where I will attack. You will not find my weak spot this time! So, Park Eunji let out a shout and punched towards Dong Xuebing's elbow. He wants to hit Dong Xuebing's nerve point to let him taste his own medicine. However, the moment Park Eunji threw his punch, Dong Xuebing's punch changed direction and landed on Park Eunji's arm!

Another nerve points!

Park Eunji's arm immediately become numb!

An opening! Dong Xuebing kicked with his right leg, and his kick landed on an acupuncture point on Park Eunji's right leg. Seeing Park Eunji's leg almost giving way, Dong Xuebing continued with another attack. He dodged Park Eunji's punch and used his elbow to hit Park Eunji's abdomen. Bam! Dong Xuebing's elbow strike landed and used his head to push up. Bam! Dong Xuebing's head hit Park Eunji's lower jaw, and he followed up with a heavy blow with his knee!

Bam!

Park Eunji collapsed on the ground holding his stomach!

The training hall was silent!

One second... two seconds...

Suddenly, the Chinese students and tourists cheered!

"We won! We won!"

"Brother Dong! You are the best!"

Screams, cheers, and applause!

Chen Dahui's tears almost flowed out as he is too excited. No words can describe his feelings. Dong Xuebing had won!

Dong Xuebing is also exhausted. He wiped his sweat off his forehead and points to Park Eunji, who was still on the floor. "I will return what you said earlier. Don't think you are the greatest after learning some moves! F*k you! Listen up! Our people were beaten up at your Taekwondo School, and this is not over. I will give you one day to reconsider your decision. If you and your Taekwondo School don't make a public apology, I will fly to Korea every week in the future to challenge your School! You can try me!"

The Korean students can only stare at Dong Xuebing angrily!

"Brother Dong! Good job!"

"Brother Dong! Brother Dong! Brother Dong! Brother Dong!"

The Chinese students and tourists chanted Dong Xuebing's name again and again!

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Chapter 313 – There is always someone more capable!

The next day.

In one of Seoul's Taekwondo's school. Dong Xuebing's kick landed on a blackbelt instructor's nerve on his leg and punched him in his face when his leg went numb. When the instructor is still in mid-air, Dong Xuebing kicked him in his lower abdomen. The instructor flew more than 1 meter, before collapsing on the floor. Another instructor and two red belts were lying on the ground at the side of the training hall. All of them were injured, and the school's medics were attending to them.

"We won! Hahaha!"

"Alright!" the Chinese students cheered.

"Brother Dong! I love you!!!" A few female Chinese students screamed.

Yesterday, only about 30 plus Chinese students and tourists followed Dong Xuebing to challenge the schools. But today, there is almost one hundred Chinese followed Dong Xuebing to the Taekwondo schools. Among them, there were students, tourists, and workers. Li An, Chen Dahui, and the rest had not called them over. All of them had come on their own, and their numbers increased by dozens after every challenge.

One school...

Three schools...

Five schools...

From yesterday until today, Dong Xuebing had challenged and won seven Taekwondo schools.

All the Seoul Taekwondo schools were in chaos because of Dong Xuebing!

Instructor Li pant as he massaged his chest and struggled to sit up. He stared into Dong Xuebing's eyes. "You want to be the enemy of the whole of Korea's Taekwondo world?"

"So, what?!"

"What is your motive?!"

Dong Xuebing replied. "I am standing up for the Chinese."

"Those incidents have nothing to do with our school!" Instructor Li shouted.

"It's not up to you to say this." Dong Xuebing stared at Instructor Li coldly. "Someone saw a few of your students had eaten at a Chinese restaurant and left without paying this morning. Before they left, they even trash up the restaurant arrogantly. Did they think they are very powerful?! Listen up! I don't want to see such incidents again, or else I will make sure your school will close down!"

Instructor Li asked with a heavy heart. "How many schools are you going to challenge before you stop?"

"This will depend on when Tianma Taekwondo School will make a public apology. If they don't apologize, I will seek an apology from all the Taekwondo schools!" Dong Xuebing replied, and left with his 100-something supporters after Li An translated his words to Instructor Li. Dong Xuebing is not going to challenge other schools today as he does not have much time left on his BACK.

After Dong Xuebing left, a few students rushed over to help Instructor Li up.

"Instructor!"

"Are you alright?"

Instructor Li waved them away. He sighed and went to his office to make a phone call.

An hour later.

More than a dozen Taekwondo school person in charge and instructors gathered in a hotel meeting room.

The door opened, and Instructor Li entered with one of his arms in bandages.

A few younger men stood up. "Instructor Li... we heard you lost to him too. This..."

Instructor Li nodded and sighed. "He is stronger than me... I'm old."

"The seventh School."

"Where did that guy come from? Is he really in his twenties?" A middle-aged man frowned.

Instructor Li nodded. "He is very young and skinny. He might look ordinary, but he is really good at fighting. When I faced him, all his attacks are on my body's weak spots. I cannot clash with him or defend against his attacks. He gave me the feeling that he knows where I will dodge, and there is no way to avoid his attacks. I think no one from our Taekwondo world is his match. I had fought with him for three minutes, and I can't land an attack on him."

One person challenging and won against seven Taekwondo schools without getting hurt. How strong is this guy?

All the men quiet down.

One man broke the silence. "We cannot let him continue to challenge our schools, or our Taekwondo will be disgraced!"

"We are already disgraced." Another middle-aged man replied.

An older man said. "From what I know, many of the students had quit from the schools who were defeated by him. Several dozen students had quit at the same time... if this carries on... Sigh... Did this guy mentioned any demands?"

Instructor Li said. "He wants us to control our students and stop all the attacks on Chinese. Oh, he also demanded Tian Ma Taekwondo School to make a public apology."

The older man said. "His first demand is correct. Attacking others is against the law and must be stopped. But his second demand..."

Suddenly, everyone in the meeting room turn and looks at Park Eunji, who was sitting in a corner.

Someone who dislikes Park Eunji said sarcastically. "Tian Ma Taekwondo School should take responsibility for this incident. Those overseas Chinese students were injured by your school's students at your school. You all should take responsibility for their medical fees. If you all had taken up responsibility in the first place, all these would not happen. You all had started this fire, and if that Chinese guy carries on with his challenges, all our Taekwondo schools will close down."

"That's right." Someone supported. "Whoever that created this mess and should stop it. I think Tian Ma Taekwondo School must apologize."

Park Eunji replied angrily. "This guy is challenging the whole Taekwondo world! If we apologize, we will be looked down upon. This concern our Taekwondo's reputation..."

A man interrupted. "If we don't stop him, we can forget about our reputation. I am not saying we should not revenge against him, but who dares to claim he can win against this guy? He can win against seven schools, he can win against seventeen or twenty-seven schools. If he really does that, it will be a disgrace to us. That's why we must stop him now before we think of ways to deal with him!"

"I also agree with Tian Ma Taekwondo School to apologize! We must control the situation first!"

Park Eunji felt the pressure suddenly. The pressure is from Dong Xuebing and fellow Taekwondo schools. The people at this meeting are the owners of Taekwondo schools in Seoul. They saw Park Eunji, Instructor Li, etc. had lost to Dong Xuebing, and none of them dare to claim they can stop Dong Xuebing from challenging the schools. Thus, they want to protect their schools' reputation and business, they don't care what Tian Ma Taekwondo School thinks. If Dong Xuebing is not stopped, all other schools might be challenged, and this is not what they want.

The meeting ended, and Park Eunji stormed out of the hotel.

Han Shangyu, who was waiting outside, ran up to Park Eunji. "Master Park, how is it?"

"Go back to school now!" Park Eunji said angrily.

News of Dong Xuebing challenging the Taekwondo schools spread since yesterday, and it stirred up a storm among the Seoul's Taekwondo schools. Many Schools had recalled their instructors from other places, and some closed their schools temporarily to prevent them from being challenged. For several decades, Seoul Taekwondo world had never faced such a challenge before. Their opponent is only one person, but no one can win against him. Dozens of black belts, including 5-dan and 6-dan instructors, are not his match!

This day, Korea's media had reported this incident for the first time.

The reporters went to interview the Taekwondo schools. Still, all the people in charge and instructors did not give any comments. Some did not even meet the reporters, and everyone kept quiet. The reporters managed to interview some students, and all of them were furious with this Chinese challenger. They claim this is a provocation to Korea's Taekwondo world.

But from this day onwards, all attacks on Chinese had stopped.

The schools' person in charge and instructors had gathered their students and warned them not to stop the attacks on Chinese, and those that refused to listen were expelled from their schools. This is not because they are afraid of that Chinese guy. They had done this for their school's reputation.

This is the biggest crisis in Seoul's Taekwondo world.

Dong Xuebing's challenges had blown up this incident and had affected not only the schools in Seoul. Even the students from Busan's Taekwondo schools started quitting. Young men love to show off. Many of them practice Taekwondo is to flaunt and keep fit at the same time. But now, a Chinese young man had won against several Taekwondo schools, and no one can do anything against him. Many people were furious and felt disgraced.

This incident is starting to affect the whole of Korea!

Many top Taekwondo masters flew to Seoul to find out what happened.

To regain confidence among the students, their only solution is to win against this Chinese challenger. But after understanding the fight between the instructors and that Chinese young man, all the masters were dumbfounded. Hitting acupuncture points and nerves in every attack?! None of them had heard of such martial arts, and they are not confident of winning. A 6-dan blackbelt master volunteered to challenge Dong Xuebing but was stopped by others. If they are not 100% sure of winning, they must not challenge Dong Xuebing blindly. If even the medalists of World Taekwondo Championships also lost to Dong Xuebing, it will be a more severe blow to Taekwondo's reputation.

At the same time.

China's major newspapers reported about Dong Xuebing's challenges with Seoul's Taekwondo schools!

One of the articles is as follows:

Our reporter, who is stationed in Seoul, had found out a Chinese tourist with Beijing accent had challenged Shuiyuan Taekwondo School yesterday at around 2pm. He single-handedly won against a few blue belts, red belts, and blackbelt. Later in the afternoon, he went to challenge Tian Ma Taekwondo School, and Korea Taekwondo master Park Eunji and other instructors there were defeated. Until this afternoon, this tourist had challenged seven Taekwondo schools consecutively and won against dozens of black belts. Not only he had won against them, but he also managed to win without any injuries.

As this tourist refuses to be interviewed by our reporter, we can only find out about the truth behind his challenges from others. He had challenged the schools because a group of Chinese students was beaten up at one of Korea's Taekwondo School. This unnamed Chinese tourist demanded a public apology from Tian Ma Taekwondo School, and all Korean Taekwondo schools to restrict their students from attacking the Chinese in Korea. Or else, his challenges will continue.

Our reporter also found out that all Taekwondo schools in Seoul were preparing for this tourist's challenge. They had recalled all their instructors from overseas competitions, and five schools even put up 'renovation' signs to prevent the challenge.

When this article was published, all the Chinese were stunned!

The younger students cheered excitedly when they saw this article!

Discussions about this article are all over the Chinese forums like Tianya Club and Baidu.

"Hahahaha! Yesterday, I was still wondering why those Korean students become so quiet. They had been dealt with by someone capable! Hahaha!"

"Those Koreans are too useless! Renovations?! Hahaha! They must be scared witless! Hahaha!"

"Does anyone know who that Chinese tourist is? He is too powerful!"

"Search for him! I want to make him my idol! Hahaha! He had made us Chinese proud!"

"This is payback! We had so many hackers a few days ago, and yet we cannot do anything to them! But this guy managed to stop those Taekwondo schools by himself! Hahaha! Let's see if they dare to bully our Chinese students in the future! There is always someone more capable!"

"Have you all saw the article on the papers?! 'Chinese tourist' is the highlight!"

"That's right! Hahaha... just a random Chinese tourist can teach all of them a lesson. I almost died laughing!"

"I think the newspaper agencies' leaders and reporters trying to add salt to Korea's wound! If not, why would their articles keep emphasizing 'Chinese Tourist'? These few words are too funny! It's like giving them a slap on the face!"

"Agree! This guy is too capable!"

Soon, pictures of the challenges found its way to the Chinese internet forums. These are pictures of the school's signboards, and a few black belts lying on the ground in agony. In the background, many Chinese students were cheering.

Someone replied. "Where is the capable person?! Which one is he?"

A Chinese student in Seoul replied. "He does not allow us to take his pictures. Those that had taken his picture were asked to delete, as he does not want to be known to others."

"How old is he?"

"Is Brother Tourist handsome?

The person who uploaded the picture should be a girl. "Hee, hee... he is in his early twenties, and have average looks. But when he is fighting against those black belts, he is awesome! You all are not there at the schools. All of us were stunned. We had never seen anyone so powerful like him. This person is modest and looks like just another average person. But when he fights, he is stunning!"

"This is a hidden master!"

"He refused to reveal his face?! This is how a master should be!"

The internet erupted, and it felt like Lunar New Year.

A few Qinghua, Bei Da, and other prestigious universities' students joined the discussions and promoted patriotism articles. Some university lecturers and even vice-principals shared an article titled at about the same time. There is no content in the article, but everyone knows what they are referring to. They are praising that Chinese tourist for kicking those Korean's butt! These lecturers and principals were furious when they knew overseas Chinese students were beaten up in Korea.

With the heads of education in China expressing support, the discussion becomes more heated.

More students and lecturers shared the article and other similar articles on their Weibo accounts.

At about 8 pm, a famous Chinese celebrity wrote a post titled on his Weibo account. In his post, he praised the unknown Chinese tourist for standing for those overseas Chinese students and is impressed by his victory over the seven Taekwondo Schools in Seoul.

News sites like Sina, Sohu, Tencent, etc. used this incident as their headlines.

Some websites even praised the Chinese tourist openly!

Of course, there are also criticisms. Some people felt this incident will affect the diplomatic relationships between both nations. But these posts were quickly taken off from the internet, as countless angry youths scolded the person who posted them. You are worried about the relationship between nations and worried about this and that... what about the pride of our overseas Chinese students? Why are you not concern about them?! They are the victims in the first place!

Many Chinese did not say anything about the incident where the Chinese students were beaten up at the Taekwondo school. Still, they were holding back their anger in their hearts. Now, someone had appeared to kick those Taekwondo schools in Seoul, the Chinese can finally release their anger!

At night, a deputy instructor from Korea Seoul's Tian Ma Taekwondo School made a public apology. This is due to Dong Xuebing's threat and the pressure from other Taekwondo schools in Korea.

When this news is confirmed, the internet exploded!

"Apologized! They had finally apologized!"

"Hahaha! Brother capable is terrific!"

Young men idolize heroes.

One person defeating dozens of black belts?!

One person challenged seven Taekwondo Schools?!

One person challenged the whole Korea Taekwondo world?!

One person forcing Seoul's Taekwondo schools to close temporarily, and apologize...

What sort of person is he?

This person is a hero!

Just listening to what he did can make one's heart racing!

Translator's notes.

Chapter 314 – Arrested!

The next day, the storm had not died down.

Compared to the celebration mood in China, Korea's Taekwondo was embarrassed.

After Tian Ma Taekwondo School made the public apology, that Chinese youth did not continue to challenge the schools. The dust seemed to have settled down, but the Koreans are not willing to let it die down. So, another round of scolding started on the internet. Many Koreans went to the Chinese forums to scold and insult the Chinese. The Chinese retaliated and went to the Korean online forums to scold them.

"Attention! This forum had been taken over by us!"

"Taekwondo is shit!"

"Haha! All we need is a tourist, and you all are defeated!"

"Are you all angry? Say something! Seven Taekwondo schools are not a match for a Chinese tourist! What can you all say?!"

Scolding and insults between both sides will not end anytime soon.

...

A Chinese restaurant in Seoul.

Dong Xuebing and about a dozen Chinese students were seated around the table filled with dishes.

When all the dishes were served, Chen Dahui stood up and raised his glass. "Brother Dong, thanks to you, we can get our revenge. You had helped us pay for the medical fees first, and took care of us these few days. We are very grateful to you."

Li An also raised his glass. "Thank you, Brother Dong."

All the Chinese students raised their glasses and finished the alcohol in one gulp.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Don't mention it."

After drinking, a pretty Chinese student looks at Dong Xuebing. "Brother Dong, what are you working as in China? Why are you so good at fighting?"

Dong Xuebing cleared his throat. "Err... I am not good at fighting. It's just some simple moves."

"Simple moves, and you are so powerful?"

"That's right. I think you are stronger than those Taekwondo Olympics medalists."

"Alright, stop flattering me." Dong Xuebing laughed. "Also, don't tell others about what I did. If my leaders know about it, I will be reprimanded. Please keep everything a secret." It's not good for a government's leader to fight outside. If Sister Xie or the other leaders in Yan Tai County knows about what he did, he will be scolded.

Li An, Chen Dahui, and the rest had wanted to treat Dong Xuebing to this meal.

But Dong Xuebing will not allow these students to spend money and had settled the bill during the meal.

After leaving the restaurant, the students left. Dong Xuebing did not take a taxi and strolled slowly towards the hospital. He wants to visit Sister Yu, as it's about time for her to remove the bandages. He wondered if her wounds had healed properly. Once Sister Yu recovered her looks, they can return home.

But not everything is going according to Dong Xuebing's expectations.

When Dong Xuebing reached the hospital's entrance, six to seven police officers alighted from two police cars.

Dong Xuebing saw the officers walking towards him and frowned. "Are you all looking for me?"

"Are you Dong Xuebing?" A tall skinny police officer asked in Mandarin. But from his accent, Dong Xuebing knows he is not Chinese.

"Yes. What is it?" Dong Xuebing asked.

The skinny officer showed his identification. "You are under arrest. Come with us."

"Hah..." Dong Xuebing let out a cold laugh. "What am I arrested for?"

The skinny officer replied. "Assaults, Public disorder. Are you the one who had beaten up those people in the Taekwondo schools? Come with us!" All the officers surrounded Dong Xuebing, and two of the officers' hands are on their guns.

Dong Xuebing looks at the officers. "You all even brought guns along to bring me back to the station?"

"It's arrest!" The skinny officer waved his hand and said in Korean. "Bring him into the car!"

Dong Xuebing's anger had subsided after beating up more than a dozen black belts from the seven Taekwondo schools. But this group of police officers made him mad again.

Police Station.

In the interrogation room. The skinny officer sat opposite Dong Xuebing. "... Name."

"Why are you arresting me if you don't even know my name?"

"... Sex!"

"If I say I am a woman, will you believe me?"

The skinny officer banged the table. "Do you know what this place is?! Be serious and confess to your crimes!"

Dong Xuebing coldly replied. "Confess your head! Assault?! Public disorder?! Stop accusing me!"

"Where were you two days ago at 2pm?" The skinny officer had gotten agitated.

"You are talking about me challenging the Taekwondo schools? Are you retarded? Do you understand the meaning of challenging the school? This is sparring, and both parties agreed to compete fairly! When I challenged them, I had made it very clear! They accepted my challenge, and how can this be considered assault?! What school did you graduate from?! Police?! You are a disgrace!" Dong Xuebing paused for a second. "Public disorder?! When those Taekwondo students are attacking the Chinese along the streets, eat without paying, why are you all not arresting them?"

This is what Dong Xuebing is angry about!

When that group of Koreans attacked the Chinese, the Police turned a blind eye!

All I did was to beat up a few Koreans, and the Police show up immediately.

Why?!

Dong Xuebing had restrained himself when he challenged the schools. He did not seriously injure his opponents and will stop once the instructors admitted defeat. He also did not attack their students. But now, the Police had arrested him for his challenges.

The interrogation could not go on smoothly.

The Skinny officer knows he could not get anything out from Dong Xuebing and stormed out of the room. The law did not forbid challenging martial arts schools, and challenges can be considered sparring. But someone was injured from Dong Xuebing's challenge, and this cannot be considered assault. That's why the Police seldom interfere with challenges to the Taekwondo schools. But this time it's different. All the Taekwondo schools in Seoul were humiliated by this person, and the higher-ups are furious. Furthermore, the people from the Taekwondo schools had made police reports against Dong Xuebing, and that's the reason why the Police decided to arrest Dong Xuebing.

Disregarding the fact if challenging the Taekwondo schools is illegal, the Korean Police decided to lock Dong Xuebing up for a few days first.

Korean Taekwondo schools were defeat by a Chinese, and the Police also felt insulted. Nationalism exists everywhere.

...

At the same time.

Yan Tai County. 12.30pm. County Mayor's office.

Xie Huilan and County's Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee, Huang Li, and County's Public Security Bureau Chief were having a meeting on the security issues last year. Xie Huilan is also informing them of the directions issued by the City Government. For example, the prevention of fire from fireworks and firecrackers. Heavy penalties must be implemented on poor quality fireworks and firecrackers. It's going to be Lunar New Year soon, and the Public Security must start enforcing this law.

Ring... ring... ring... Xie Huilan's mobile phone rang.

Xie Huilan signals to the other two to carry on with the discussion, as she answered the phone.

"Sis, it's me!" It was Xie Hao calling. "Hahaha... have you heard about it? Those Korean Taekwondo people were beaten up by us!"

Xie Huilan smiled. "I knew about this yesterday. Is this why you are calling?"

Xie Hao replied. "Why do you sound like this? This is something we should celebrate!"

"I am very busy. Can you go straight to the point?"

"Ah... Don't hang up first." Xie Hao laughed. "I just want to ask you if you know who that person that challenged and won seven Taekwondo schools is? I read on the papers, that guy is from Beijing. Sis, you are well-informed, can you help me find out who this person is? Everyone in my school is talking about this." Xie Hao is very excited. "He had made all of us proud. Is he an instructor of a martial arts school?"

Xie Huilan laughed and shook her head. "How do I know?"

"Sis, can you help me find out more about him? Please..."

"Don't you know a lot of people too? Go and find out yourself." Xie Huilan hangs up after chatting for a while more. Huang Li and Liang Chengpeng were almost done with the discussion, and Xie Huilan put down her phone on the table. "The challenges against Seoul's Taekwondo schools had blown up. Are there any Korean tour groups visiting our County? Chief Liang, you must get your men to watch over those Korean businesses like Taekwondo schools, etc. in our County. We do not want anyone to create trouble here."

Hu Silian knocked on the door and entered with a set of documents for Xie Huilan.

Liang Chengpeng nodded. "A Korean brand boutique was smashed up in Fenzhou City a while ago, and we don't have such incidents in our County. But I will keep a lookout for it."

Huang Li laughed. "I wonder who this person that challenged seven Taekwondo schools by himself is. Hahaha... Many of my staff are saying they want to learn Wushu because of this incident." Huang Li smiled wearily. "My nephew visited me yesterday to ask me if there are any martial arts schools in Fenzhou City."

Xie Huilan and Liang Chengpeng laughed.

The whole nation, including Yan Tai County, is talking about what Dong Xuebing did. People are proud to know someone had kicked the Koreans' asses, and it's been years since something like this happened.

But in the government service, the leaders are not supposed to comment or join in with the discussions.

Xie Huilan looked at her watch and smiled. "It's lunchtime now. Let's go for lunch together."

"It's 12.30pm." Huang Li and Liang Chengpeng stood up.

"Oh..." Xie Huilan asked. "Is Xiao Dong back to work?"

Liang Chengpeng replied. "He had applied two weeks off from work to bring his friend overseas for plastic surgery and should be back soon."

Huang Li laughed. "Xiao Dong went to Korea?"

"Yes." Liang Chengpeng replied. "I think he is in Seoul."

No one noticed what Liang Chengpeng said at the moment, and as they walked out of the County Government Building, Xie Huilan stopped suddenly. "... Xiao Dong is in Seoul?!"

"Yes. He did mention this when he applied for leave." Liang Chengpeng replied, and he paused.

Huang Li and Hu Silian looked at Mayor Xie's and Chief Liang's expression and realized Dong Xuebing is in Seoul!

All of them stopped in front of the County Government Building. After a pause of about two seconds, Liang Chengpeng took a deep breath. "I think it should not be him... even if Xiao Dong is rash and impulsive, but challenging seven Taekwondo schools by himself... should not... should not..." Liang Chengpeng could not continue. Even he cannot convince himself with what he said.

If it's another government staff, they will never do such things.

This is for sure.

But all of them knew Dong Xuebing well. Others might not do this, but Dong Xuebing will definitely do it! This guy is reckless and ignores all the rules and regulations when blood rushes to his head! When they think of what happened in Seoul... Damn! This is what Dong Xuebing will do! Other than Dong Xuebing, no one else will do something so shocking and is so good at fighting.

Liang Chengpeng took a deep breath. "I will contact the Korean side to find out where is Dong Xuebing now."

Liang Chengpeng tried calling Dong Xuebing's phone, but the line could not get through. After a while, Liang Chengpeng got Yu Meixia's phone number and called her. What Liang Chengpeng found out from Yu Meixia made him speechless.

Xie Huilan looks at Liang Chengpeng. "How is it?"

"It's Xiao Dong." The corner of Liang Chengpeng's lips twitched. "The Chinese tourist reported on the papers is him."

Hu Silian's eyes almost pop out. She never expects Dong Xuebing is the person where the whole nation is talking about!

Huang Li rubbed the center of his brows. "This Xiao Dong... he just can't stop creating trouble. I thought he will stay low when he is overseas, but he created a bigger mess." Huang Li had been working in the Government service for decades and had never met a bigger trouble-maker than Dong Xuebing. Arresting the Japanese investors, offending Party Secretary Xiang... Huang Li could not count the number of troubles Dong Xuebing created.

Xie Huilan said. "Contact Xiao Dong and ask him to return immediately."

Liang Chengpeng replied. "Xiao Dong is arrested by the local police and is uncontactable."

"Arrested?" Xie Huilan narrowed her eyes. "... Is challenging the Taekwondo schools illegal?"

Liang Chengpeng knew this incident will not end so easily. After all, Dong Xuebing is not in China, and the Korean Police can just accuse him of a crime and lock him up for months. "I will try to contact our people in Korea."

An hour later.

News of Chief Dong challenging Seoul's Taekwondo schools spread in Yan Tai County.

Everyone who heard of what Dong Xuebing did was dumbfounded.

Luan Xiaoping was marking her students' homework at school when other teachers told her about this news. She almost fainted from anger. She had not expected her son to create such a big mess in Korean, and even shock the whole nation!

The Officers in the County's Public Security Bureau were in awe of Chief Dong.

Single-handedly challenging seven Taekwondo schools to get back for the overseas students and Chinese is too daring. He is the role model of all Public Security officers!

Dong Xuebing is terrific!

So, the Chinese tourist is Chief Dong!

As Yan Tai County is still recovering from the shocking news, Xie Huilan sat in her office and made a phone call on her mobile phone. "Hello, Uncle Qi? I'm Huilan... Haha... how are you? That's great... how's Auntie?" After exchanging some pleasantries, Xie Huilan narrowed her eyes and said. "Uncle Qi, I need your assistance... Yes... I have a friend who is arrested by Seoul's Police... yes... it's about the challenges on Taekwondo schools... Dong Xuebing... Can Foreign Affairs do something to help him? I am not sure which station he is locked up in... Yes... Xiao Dong's actions are not against the law. His challenges on the Taekwondo schools are considered sparring, and both parties agreed. How can the Korean Police arrest him?"

...

Korea, Seoul.

Police Station.

Dong Xuebing suppressed his anger as he stares at the skinny officer in front of him. "I will say this one more time! Don't push your luck! It's been three hours! When are you releasing me?!"

The skinny officer laughed. "If you don't confess to your crimes, you will be locked up for the rest of this year!"

Dong Xuebing shows him a thumbs up. "Fine. I dare you to lock me up forever!"

Ring... ring... ring...

The skinny officer pointed at Dong Xuebing and answered the phone. "Chief."

Dong Xuebing can hear a middle-aged man's voice. "How is that Chinese guy?"

"I am interrogating him now. Don't worry... these few days, we will make him..."

That man interrupts the skinny officer. "You don't need to interrogate him anymore and release him immediately."

The skinny officer paused for a second and doesn't understand what was going on. "Release him? This morning, you said..." This Chief was the one who ordered Dong Xuebing's arrest.

The Chief is in a bad mood and shouted. "Just release him now! The embassy's vehicle will be arriving in five minutes! The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China's Deputy Minister had called the higher-ups to ask for Dong Xuebing! You dare to still keep him locked up?!"

Foreign Affairs wants the release of this Chinese guy?

The embassy's vehicle is coming to fetch him?

The skinny officer's heart skipped a beat, and knew this Chinese guy is a nobody! If not, China's Foreign Affairs will not interfere and knows his name!

The skinny officer is scared as this incident involves Foreign Affairs. After hanging up, he said something to his fellow officers, before turning to Dong Xuebing. "You can go now. Your embassy's car is waiting for you outside."

Embassy?

Dong Xuebing immediately know it was Xie Huilan who had helped him. He looks at that officer. "You are releasing me now?! Hah! I thought you are going to lock me up for a year or two? Ah?! What did you say earlier?!"

The skinny officer kept quiet.

"Useless piece of shit!" Dong Xuebing stood up and walked out of the interrogation room.

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Chapter 315 – Returning to Beijing!

Seoul.

Afternoon, at 3 pm.

The Korean Police officers stood in their station as they look at Dong Xuebing leaves. All of them were looking terrible.

The Chief of the Police Station had wanted to teach this Chinese youth a lesson, and all the officers were excited. They were eager to teach this Chinese guy a lesson and let him know that he cannot challenge the Taekwondo schools whatever he wants. But all these changed within a few hours after the order for Dong Xuebing's arrest was given out. They were ordered to release Dong Xuebing after a few hours, and this made the officers mad. But they do not have evidence against Dong Xuebing, and China's Foreign Affairs had demanded the release of Dong Xuebing with the higher-ups. This is a rare occurrence, and the Police Chief had to follow the orders.

As Dong Xuebing was leaving the police station, he turns and looks behind him.

The skinny officer was standing not far away with an angry expression.

Dong Xuebing looks at the skinny officer. "You all are the police and must be fair and impartial when attending to cases! Put this into your minds! You Koreans are human, we Chinese are also humans!"

The skinny officer shouted angrily. "Who are you to teach us what to do?!"

The other officers standing beside were staring at Dong Xuebing angrily.

"Stop staring at me." Dong Xuebing coldly said. "I know you all are unhappy with me winning Korea's Taekwondo schools. But don't blame others and look at what you all did in the first place. You all are the ones who are responsible for all these! If you all had arrested those Korean students after they assaulted the Chinese students, and make them compensate the medical fees, all these would not happen! You all are asking for it!"

Actually, Dong Xuebing had not wanted to stir up this trouble.

But no one is helping the Chinese students, and Dong Xuebing was forced to stand up for them!

Before Dong Xuebing left, he said. "I will be returning to China soon. If I know any Chinese were bullied in Korea, and the police are not doing anything about it, I will be back! We shall see who will have the last laugh!"

This Korea trip has left Dong Xuebing a bad impression of Korea police.

Outside of the police station.

"Brother Dong! Brother Dong is coming out!"

"Brother Dong, are you alright?"

"Xiao Bing..."

Yu Meixia, Li An, Chen Dahui, and tens of Chinese students rushed up to Dong Xuebing. All of them were worried about his safety.

Dong Xuebing was touched to see so many people waiting for him. "I am fine. Thank you."

"What are these policemen doing? They are not arresting the ones that should be arrested, and they went to arrest you?!" Li An shouted.

Chen Dahui and the rest were furious. They thought Dong Xuebing will not be released and had rushed over to the station after they received the news. Luckily, Dong Xuebing is released.

At this moment, a black sedan car from the embassy was parked by the roadside.

Two embassy staff alighted and walked towards Dong Xuebing. "Are you Chief Dong?"

Chief Dong? Li An, Chen Dahui, and the rest were stunned.

Dong Xuebing quickly shakes their hands. "Thank you for coming over, and I'm sorry for troubling you."

The embassy staff laughed. "Don't mention it. We are the ones who had arrived late and let you suffer."

One of the staff noticed reporters arriving and quickly said. "Chief Dong, please get into the car."

"Ok." Dong Xuebing thanked the students again and asked Yu Meixia to board the car with him.

When Yu Meixia was about to walk over to the car, someone called out to her.

Li An asked. "Auntie Yu, is Brother Dong... a government leader?"

All the overseas Chinese students were looking at Yu Meixia.

Sister Yu felt uncomfortable with so many people looking at her. She replied softly. "Yes... Xiao Bing will be working with the Investment Promotion Agency after Lunar New Year."

The jaws of those students dropped. All this while, they thought Dong Xuebing is a martial arts school's owner or a Wushu instructor. If Yu Meixia told them Dong Xuebing is just a white-collar worker, they might not be so surprised. But... a government staff?! Chief?! The Chief of Investment Promotion Agency?! Damn!

Which government staff will dare to do such things?!

Which government department's Chief dares to challenge seven Taekwondo schools overseas?

Also, the Investment Promotion Agency seems to be a department that wine and dine with investors all the time. They should be good at drinking but fighting... how can Dong Xuebing be so good at fighting?!

What sort of Investment Promotion Agency is this?!

The students were dumbfounded as they look at the embassy car leave. This incident had changed their perspective of the leaders in the Investment Promotion Agency!

In the car.

The embassy staff took out his phone and made a phone call. "Hello, Minister Qi... Yes... Yes... we had received him... I will pass the phone to him." The staff passed the phone to Dong Xuebing and whispered softly to him. "Minister Qi of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China wants to speak to you."

Foreign Affairs Minister?!

No... the Minister's surname is not Qi. This should be the deputy minister who oversees Korea's foreign affairs.

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs is looking for me?! Is he someone Sister Xie knows? Or is he someone from the Xie's faction?

Dong Xuebing took the phone and answered politely. He had no choice as this person is too many ranks above him. "Hello, Minister Qi. I am Xiao Dong."

A middle-aged man asked. "Are you alright?"

Dong Xuebing quickly replied. "I'm fine. Thank you, Minister, for asking."

"Good to hear that. You cannot stay here any longer. My men had booked the air tickets for you, and you will return today."

"Today?" Dong Xuebing looked at Yu Meixia beside him and said. "Minister Qi, I am here to accompany my friend for her skin grafting operation, and she will be removing her bandage tomorrow. I am worried that she is not fully recovered or need to continue treatment. If I leave, she will be alone in Korea. Can I leave the day after tomorrow, or..."

Yu Meixia quickly says. "Xiao Bing, just go back. I will be fine."

"But..." Dong Xuebing is still worried about Yu Meixia.

Deputy Minister Qi said. "Just come back. You had created big trouble, and it's not safe for you to remain in Korea. Don't make Huilan worry."

This person is someone close to Sister Xie!

Dong Xuebing thought for a while and agreed.

Deputy Minister Qi had helped Dong Xuebing is not because the latter is a Section Chief, and Dong Xuebing knows it too well. He had sent the embassy staff to fetch him, and spoke to him politely is because of Xie Huilan, or the Xie family.

After hanging up and returning the phone to the staff, the staff said. "Your flight is in two hours. We will go to your hotel to collect your luggage now."

Dong Xuebing thanked him. "Thank you."

After collecting Dong Xuebing's luggage from the hotel, Dong Xuebing sent Yu Meixia back to the hospital.

"Sister Yu, you will be alone..." Dong Xuebing is still worried.

Yu Meixia replied. "I will be fine."

"Then... alright. I had paid for the medical fees, and you don't need to care about anything else. After the bandages are removed, and you can return, I will ask Doctor Zhang Jingjing to arrange your flight tickets. I will be waiting for you in Beijing."

Yu Meixia acknowledged.

After assuring Yu Meixia, Dong Xuebing left for the airport.

On the way, Dong Xuebing switched on his phone, and calls start pouring in.

"Hello, Chief Dong?" Hu Silian was the first to call. "Ahh... the line finally got through. Please wait for a while. Mayor Xie wants to speak to you."

"... hello?" Xie Huilan said.

Dong Xuebing replied apologetically. "Sister Xie, sorry to make you worry about me."

"When can you stop letting others worry about you? I am getting used to it. How does it feel to be locked up in a Korean Police Station? Is their heater warm?"

Dong Xuebing cleared his throat. "Our County's lock-up is much better."

"Oh, you can still joke about this? That means you are alright. Come back early. There are lots of work waiting for you in the County."

"Ok. I am returning to Beijing today, and will be back in the County in a few days."

There are people around the two of them, and they did not say much. Dong Xuebing knows it was Xie Huilan who got him out of the station and wants to thank her when he sees her. Hmmm... What gift should I give to Sister Xie? Ring? Necklace?

Ring... ring... ring...

The second call is from Liang Chengpeng.

After Liang Chengpeng's call, Dong Xuebing's mother, Luan Xiaoping, called, followed by other leaders from the County Public Security and government.

All of them were concerned about Dong Xuebing and started scolding him afterward. Especially Luan Xiaoping and Huang Li. They scolded Dong Xuebing for a long time.

Dong Xuebing was reprimanded until he arrived at Seoul's airport.

Just when Dong Xuebing was about to switch off his phone, his phone rang again.

"Hello?" Dong Xuebing answered cautiously, preparing for another round of scoldings.

But Dong Xuebing heard Xie Hao's excited voice. "Hahaha... Brother Dong, my brother-in-law! You are my idol from now onwards. I just found out you are the one who kicked those Taekwondo people's ass!"

Dong Xuebing returned to his normal voice. "It's you, ah..."

"Brother-in-law, you are our national hero now! Come back to Beijing as soon as possible. My classmates want to meet you. I will give you a treat when you return, but you must tell me how you beat up more than a dozen black belts!"

Dong Xuebing got mad. "What national hero?! You better stop telling others about me, or I will get your sister to whack you!"

"Hehe... You should be proud of what you did. You are too modest."

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Chapter 316 – Sister Yu had recovered!

Beijing.

North Heping Road. Dong Xuebing's apartment.

It's a bright morning, but Dong Xuebing is still under his warm blanket in his bed.

The heater is not very warm in Dong Xuebing's apartment, and it's more comfortable under the covers.

After arriving in Beijing last night, Dong Xuebing returned to this one-bedroom apartment. It's been a while since anyone stayed in the apartment, and the furniture is covered in a layer of dust. Dong Xuebing had to clean up until the middle of the night before he can get a hot shower and sleep. He felt relaxed without any pressure, and he just needs to remain in Beijing to wait for Sister Yu to return. After that, they will return to Yan Tai County together.

But it's boring without anything to do.

Qu Yunxuan and her parents had gone to Hong Kong and Macau for vacation and will return after Lunar New Year.

Dong Xuebing is free, and smoked a few cigarettes on the bed, thinking of what to do later. Sigh... Dong Xuebing wonders if Sister Yu had removed her bandages.

Dong Xuebing called Yu Meixia, but the line did not get through.

As Dong Xuebing was about to try calling again, his phone rang.

Dong Xuebing looked at the number and smiled. He ruffled his hair and sat up to answer the call. "Hello, Xiao Qianqian..."

"Big Brother... Sob... sob... sob..." Yu Qianqian cried over the phone.

"Ah... stop crying..." Dong Xuebing panicked. "What's wrong?"

Yu Meixia sobbed as she asked, "My mum... her... face..."

Dong Xuebing knew he could not hide this matter from Yu Qianqian. "I'm sorry. You were preparing for your exams a while ago, and your mother and I do not want to make you worry. Yes, your mother's face was scratched, and I had accompanied her to Korea for treatment. She should be removing her bandages today, and if the surgery is successful, there will not be any scars. Don't worry, and we will be back in a few days."

"Sob... my mum... my mum is really going to be alright?"

"Haha... I promise I will return your mother in one piece, alright? Stop crying, ok?"

Yu Qianqian stopped crying and sniffled. "... Ok!"

Dong Xuebing continued. "Alright. Remember to do your holiday homework, and I will check after I return." Dong Xuebing coaxed Yu Qianqian for a while more before hanging up.

Sigh... Let's hope for the best for Sister Yu.

No! I cannot hope for the best! Sister Yu must recover her looks!

Dong Xuebing stopped himself from overthinking and got out of bed to wash up. After that, he went into the kitchen to prepare breakfast. His breakfast is two sunny sides up eggs and a cup of expired instant coffee.

Ring... ring... ring...

As Dong Xuebing was washing the dishes, his phone rang.

Dong Xuebing wiped his hands and walks out to the living room to get his phone. He saw Yu Meixia's number and answered. "Sister Yu? Have you removed your bandages?"

"... Yes... It's removed."

"How is it?" Dong Xuebing asked worryingly.

Yu Meixia's background is very noisy. "I... I am at Beijing Airport, and had just got off the plane."

"Huh?" Dong Xuebing was stunned. "You are back?! Why didn't you inform me earlier? Wait for me. I will go and fetch you now."

"The signal is bad, and I tried calling, but the line did not get through. I... I will wait for you at the arrival hall. I am not sure where I am now. This place is too big, and I cannot find the exit."

"Don't move about and wait for me."

Dong Xuebing did not expect Yu Meixia to return so early. She must be scare to remain in Seoul alone and asked Zhang Jingjing to help her book the earliest flight home. That means Yu Meixia's treatment had ended last night, and she removed her bandages this morning. Since the hospital allowed Yu Meixia to be discharged, she should have recovered. But Dong Xuebing wonders how her recovery is.

Dong Xuebing grabbed his wallet and rushed downstairs.

Dong Xuebing's Mercedes Benz was parked in the basement carpark of a nearby apartment when he drove to Beijing a few days ago. He quickly ran to his car and drove to the airport.

Dong Xuebing arrived at the airport and called Yu Meixia. After asking for a long time, he finally confirmed her position.

With the help of an Airport staff, Dong Xuebing walked towards Yu Meixia's location and tried to spot her among the crowd.

... There she is!

Yu Meixia was standing in front of a café at the airport with a small suitcase. She looks around nervously as if she is overseas now. Dong Xuebing took a deep breath as he noticed Yu Meixia is wearing a face mask. If she is fully recovered, why is she wearing a mask? Could it be the scars could not be covered, and she had to cover her face with a mask?

What happened?

Did the operation fail?

Yu Meixia saw Dong Xuebing and ran over with her small luggage. "Xiao Bing."

Dong Xuebing looks at Yu Meixia's face. "You... let's go. Let's get out of the airport first."

Yu Meixia nodded and followed Dong Xuebing closely.

After leaving the airport, Dong Xuebing help Yu Meixia to load her luggage into the car, before going onto the highway. How serious are the scars on Sister Yu's face? Dong Xuebing hesitated and did not ask her about her face. He is worried she might be upset if he asked, and decided to wait until she tells him herself. Worse come to worse, they will go for a second operation.

On the way back, Dong Xuebing tried to relax the mood with a smile on his face.

"Are you hungry? It's almost 11 am. Where shall we have lunch?"

"You decide." Yu Meixia replied. "I have never been to Beijing, and I don't know what's good."

Dong Xuebing replied. "Beijing is famous for its street food like Glutinous Rice Rolls with Sweet Bean Flour, Goat's innards, stall tea, roast ducks, etc. Oh, there is a good donkey meat BBQ stall near my place. Let's eat there. Err... donkey meat BBQ is not from Beijing... hahaha... who cares." Dong Xuebing didn't need to look at himself and knew he looks ugly with a forced smile. "Let's go for lunch."

The junction of North Heping Street.

Dong Xuebing and Yu Meixia ordered a bowl of donkey innards soup and a few kebabs.

Yu Meixia looks at Dong Xuebing. "Xiao Bing, you... are you not in a good mood? Did something happen?"

"Ah?" Dong Xuebing thought to himself. I should be asking you this question. The scars on your face are not removed, how can you be in a good mood?

"Oh, I... I still have not shown you my face." Yu Meixia suddenly remembered.

Dong Xuebing's heart skipped a beat. "Err... Let's have lunch first before the food gets cold."

Yu Meixia shook her head and turned towards Dong Xuebing. She slowly removed her face mask.

Dong Xuebing's heart is racing, and he narrowed his eyes, afraid to look at Yu Meixia's face.

One second...

Two seconds...

The face mask was finally removed.

Dong Xuebing blinked when he saw Yu Meixia's face and jumped up from his chair. He lifted Yu Meixia's face upwards and stared. Her face is fair, and there are no signs of scars. Dong Xuebing asked. "You had recovered! Damn! Your face is perfect now! Hah! Why did you try to scare me?! I thought the scars are not removed, and you wore a face mask! Terrific! Is this considered full recovery?"

Yu Meixia lowered her head. "I... I am not good with words. But after I was disfigured, you had been by my side, encouraging me. You even brought me to Seoul for the operation. I... I want you to be the first person to look at my face after I returned, and that's why I wore a mask."

Dong Xuebing exclaimed. "You should tell me earlier. I was almost scared to death!"

"Sorry..." Yu Meixia bit her lips. "Thank you for the past few days..."

"Don't mention it." Dong Xuebing lifted Yu Meixia's face and said. "Let me look at you longer. Haha... that Korean hospital is really good at such operations. Hmmm... there is a bit of mark on your face that is not fully healed. But it's fine. Who's face does not have any pimple scars? This is considered perfect." From a distance, Yu Meixia's face had recovered completely. But one can see some faint scars when closing up.

Yu Meixia started blushing with Dong Xuebing, holding up her face. "The doctor had given me some medication and said these faint marks will disappear if I carry on using it."

"Great!" Dong Xuebing laughed. "If I know about this earlier, we will go to a restaurant to celebrate."

Yu Meixia is happy and had a beautiful smile on her face.

Dong Xuebing looked at Yu Meixia for a long time and is finally relieved. He called the Boss of the BBQ stall over and took out over a thousand RMB from his wallet. "Boss, I will treat everyone in your stall today!" After saying that, he stood up and said to the next tables. "Everyone, everything is on me today! Boss, give every table two plates of donkey meat!"

The Boss replied excitedly. "Alright!"

The other customers had overheard Dong Xuebing and Yu Meixia's conversation and knew what happened.

"Young man, thanks for the meal."

"Brother, you don't need to do this."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "I'm in a good mood today. Just order whatever you want."

A few young men saw Dong Xuebing treating them to lunch and went to congratulate Yu Meixia. "Congratulations, Sister."

Yu Meixia's face turned red and quickly thanked them.

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Chapter 317 – Where to sleep?

Afternoon.

Beijing, Summer Palace.

The weather is good, and the wind is not chilly. It's not that cold, and Dong Xuebing is in a good mood. After lunch, he drove Sister Yu around Beijing, showing her the scenery and heritage buildings. At the end of the car ride, they arrived at Beijing's Summer Palace.

"Sister Yu, wait for me while I get the tickets."

"Xiao Bing, we... we should go back to Yan Tai County earlier."

"What's the hurry? This is the first time you come to Beijing, and I should bring you around."

"It's too troublesome, and you still need to work. I don't want to disrupt your work."

"Let's talk about all these later." Dong Xuebing went to queue up for the tickets. There are lots of people there, and he had to wait for three to four minutes before he got the tickets. Dong Xuebing passed one ticket to Yu Meixia and said. "Just listen to me and enjoy yourself today. We will return to the County the day after tomorrow. Oh, don't worry about Qianqian. Just give her a call to let her know you are well."

Suddenly, Dong Xuebing's phone rang.

Dong Xuebing looked at the number and passed the phone to Sister Yu. "Here, your daughter."

Yu Meixia nodded and held the phone carefully. "Hello, Qianqian... Yes... Are you ok? I am fine... The operation is a success... yes... there are no scars." The tourists around Yu Meixia are looking at her, as the way she held up the phone looks comical. Most people will hold the phone up with one hand, but Yu Meixia is holding it carefully with both hands. "... ok... ok... I will hang up now. Bye."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "What did Qianqian say?"

"Nothing much. She is just asking about my injuries." Sister Yu returned the phone to Dong Xuebing.

"She is having her school break now. I think we should bring her to Beijing and let you two have a good vacation." Dong Xuebing said and entered the Summer Palace with Yu Meixia. "Let's go."

When Yu Meixia was still living in the countryside, she wished to visit the capital one day. She did not say anything else and followed behind Dong Xuebing.

"What do you think of this place?"

"... it's beautiful."

"This is just the exterior. There are boats inside for tourists."

Dong Xuebing and Yu Meixia spent the whole afternoon at the Summer Palace. They went to Wangfujing snack street for dinner before returning to North Heping Street. They had enjoyed themselves but exhausted, and Yu Meixia was panting as she climbed up the stairs. Although she is tired, Dong Xuebing could still see a blissful smile on her face.

Dong Xuebing's apartment.

Dong Xuebing threw his back on the table. "Ah... I can't stand it anymore. I will take a shower first."

"Ok." Yu Meixia stood there, looking around cautiously.

"You should be tired too. Make yourself at home. Sorry, it's a small apartment."

Yu Meixia quickly waved her and looks around after Dong Xuebing entered the bathroom. After a while, she went into the bedroom to tidy up his bed and start wiping the dust off the furniture.

Yu Meixia also took a shower before 9 pm.

After coming out from the shower, she wore beige colored long john pants, a white woolen sweater, and a pair of pink woolen slippers. This pair of slippers belong to Luan Xiaoping. She is not wearing anything outside of her long john pants, and Dong Xuebing can see the outline of her curvy butt.

Dong Xuebing was caught staring at Yu Meixia's legs by her.

Yu Meixia blushed. "My pants are dirtied at the Summer Palace, and I had washed it."

"Err... anyway, it's not cold indoors, and it's fine even if you don't wear the long john pants." Dong Xuebing said, and he suddenly realized what he said. Huh? What did I say? If Yu Meixia doesn't wear her long john pants, she will be naked from the waist down.

Yu Meixia's face turns redder, and lower her head.

"Errr... I am trying to say that there are no outsiders around, and it's fine for you to wear anything you want."

"Ok." Yu Meixia walked over to the living room slowly and sat beside Dong Xuebing to watch TV.

Dong Xuebing could not focus on the TV. The past few days, Sister Yu was injured, and he was in a hurry to get her treated. But now, she had recovered her looks, and everything is over. A freshly showered matured beauty, wearing only long john pants, is sitting beside him now, and he starts to have horny thoughts.

Dong Xuebing sneaked a peep at Yu Meixia's butt and thought to himself. Her figure is perfect, and doesn't look like someone in her thirties.

Yu Meixia is in her early thirties and had a child. She should be considered a 'middle-aged woman,' and it felt wrong to lust over someone older by so many years. But Dong Xuebing cannot deny that he likes her.

Butt, legs, and breasts.

Dong Xuebing was looking at her body from the corner of his eyes.

A man and a woman are alone in an apartment... This is not good... the more Dong Xuebing looks at her body, the hornier he became.

Dong Xuebing had almost lost control of himself and quickly grabbed his cup and drank the cold tea. The icy cold tea quickly cooled him down and cleared his mind.

Yu Meixia panicked and took the cup away from Dong Xuebing. "Don't drink cold tea. It's not good for your stomach."

"It's fine. Cold tea is refreshing." Dong Xuebing replied.

"I will add some hot water. Please wait." Yu Meixia took the hot water flask and poured some hot water into Dong Xuebing's cup. "Drink slowly. The water is hot."

Dong Xuebing felt Sister Yu's consideration for him and was touched. He held his cup in one hand, and his other hand accidentally brushed against Sister Yu's thighs. Yu Meixia jolted, and her face turns red. Dong Xuebing asked. "Let me massage your legs. You should be tired of walking the whole afternoon."

Yu Meixia did not say anything.

Dong Xuebing did not retract his hand and started to massage Yu Meixia's thighs.

Yu Meixia's meaty thighs are not as firm as Xie Huilan, but it's soft and felt good to touch. After massaging the outer thighs, Dong Xuebing moved his hand slowly to her inner thighs. Her inner thighs felt even softer.

Yu Meixia panics and quickly squeezed her thighs tightly.

Dong Xuebing paused for a second and said. "Err... Sister Yu, you are clamping my hand."

One second... two seconds... Yu Meixia slowly relaxed her thighs, and her face is all red. "Xiao Bing... I... You can stop. My legs are not tired anymore."

Dong Xuebing asked. "Then which part of you is aching?"

"My waist..." Yu Meixia replied and quickly changed. "My waist is fine."

"Waist? Ok." Dong Xuebing's hands moved up and start massaging her waist.

"Don't... I... Let me massage you instead. My waist is fine."

"You don't need to be so polite to me. Come, turn around and bend forward slightly." Dong Xuebing's hands went under Yu Meixia's sweater and start massaging her waist outside of her long john's top. "Which part is aching? Here?"

Yu Meixia nodded. "This part is aching."

"Alright. I will show you my massage skills."

Dong Xuebing is trying to take advantage of Yu Meixia, and at the same time, wants to make her feel better. He pressed and kneads Yu Meixia's tensed waist, and after a while, Yu Meixia's long john's top is pushed up slightly. Dong Xuebing looks down and saw the fair back and the bands of her underwear.

Pink color.

Dong Xuebing continued his massage over the waistband of Yu Meixia's underwear.

Yu Meixia suddenly felt exposed and shyly covered her back with her hands. "Xiao Bing, I am feeling better. Thank you."

Dong Xuebing swallowed his saliva. "I had only massaged for a while."

"I am feeling much better now." Yu Meixia looks at her watch. "Should we go to bed?"

"Ah... it's already after 10 pm?" Dong Xuebing took out his hands from under Yu Meixia's sweater unwillingly and took out a blanket from a cabinet. "Alright. Let's go and sleep." He patted the blanket, and it had a musky smell.

Yu Meixia took the blanket from Dong Xuebing. "I can use it."

"There is another blanket in the room. This blanket is damp."

"It's fine." Yu Meixia wants to let Dong Xuebing use the cleaner blanket. "I can use this."

Suddenly, Dong Xuebing remembered something. "I almost forgot to tell you that there are only one bedroom and one bed in this apartment."

Yu Meixia becomes nervous. "Then I will sleep on the sofa."

Dong Xuebing had returned in a hurry and forgotten to bring his keys to Aunt Xuan's apartment. It is also too late to look for a hotel room now. "How can I let you sleep on the sofa? You can sleep in the room, and I will sleep on the sofa." Dong Xuebing is always caring for the ladies. "When I was living here, I had been sleeping on the sofa."

"No... I should be sleeping here."

"I told you to sleep in the room."

Both argued for a while and could not agree on the sleeping arrangement.

Yu Meixia bit her lower lips. "How about... how about we sleep in the room together?"

Dong Xuebing cleared his throat. "Are you sure?"

"It's fine."

"... are you really fine with it?"

"Yes."

"Ok!" Dong Xuebing did not reject her offer as they had slept twice with Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian in Yan Tai County before.

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Chapter 318 – Pushing Sister Yu down!

Night.

After washing up, Dong Xuebing got under the blanket in the room first. The bed is cold and Dong Xuebing, who was only wearing his underwear, got goosebumps. It's too cold. Dong Xuebing quickly got up and wore his long johns, before moving closer to the heater. He wants to wait until his body heats up before going under the blanket.

The bedroom door opened, and Yu Meixia entered." Xiao Bing... what happened?"

"Ah..." Dong Xuebing replied. "It's too cold under the blanket, and I need to warm myself up first."

Yu Meixia looked at the bed and asked softly. "Do you have a portable electric heater or hot water bag at home?"

"I used to have, but I brought it over to the County and did not buy extra." Dong Xuebing replied. "Go and sleep first, and don't mind me. I will be fine after my long john is warm."

Yu Meixia sat on the bed slowly and hesitated for a while, before taking off her sweater with her back facing Dong Xuebing. She folded her sweater neatly and place it on the chair. The tight-fitting long johns enhanced the outline of her boobs, and she got into Dong Xuebing's side of the bed.

Dong Xuebing's heart is racing. "You are..."

"I am warming up the bed for you." Yu Meixia replied softly.

"Ah... you don't have to do that."

Yu Meixia pulled up the blanket. "I'm not afraid of cold. It's fine."

Who is not afraid of the cold? Dong Xuebing knew Yu Meixia is trying to do something for him and is touched.

One minute...

Two minutes...

Three minutes...

"Xiao Bing, it's ready."

"Ok. Thank you."

Yu Meixia climbed out of the blanket and went over to her blanket on the other side of the bed.

Dong Xuebing switched off the lights and went under the blanket. It's warm and had Sister Yu's scent.

Yu Meixia is facing Dong Xuebing with her bed. "Then I... I will sleep now."

"Ok. Goodnight."

"Goodnight."

Dong Xuebing did not close his eyes and kept looking at Yu Meixia's back. Suddenly, he realized Yu Meixia's shoulders are shaking, and looks like she is shivering from the cold. He suddenly remembered that the blanket Yu Meixia is using had been kept in the cabinet for over a year, and it's damp. In the harsh winter of Beijing, it will be colder than Dong Xuebing under his blanket.

Dong Xuebing said. "Just use my blanket."

"I am not cold."

"Look, you are shivering."

"... I will be fine in a while."

Dong Xuebing refused. "You had just recovered from an operation, and you might catch a cold. No. Either we exchange the blankets, or we share one!"

Yu Meixia's face and neck are red.

"Hurry. Make your decision." Dong Xuebing said.

Yu Meixia turned and looks at Dong Xuebing. "I... I am not cold."

"Cough..." Dong Xuebing flipped his blanket over. "Give me your blanket, or you come under my blanket."

Xiao Bing had treated Yu Meixia well, and she does not want him to use a damp blanket. She hesitated for a while and got out from her blanket with her head lowered. She took a glance at Dong Xuebing and went under his blanket.

Dong Xuebing's face was also red, and covered her with his blanket.

"Are you still feeling cold?"

"I... It's much better now."

The bed and the blanket are small, and both of them are pressing against each other.

Yu Meixia's body is very stiff and laid there without moving.

Dong Xuebing could not see Yu Meixia's expression, and kept his hands on his chest, trying his best not to touch her. His face is inches next to Sister Yu's long hair, and could smell the shampoo fragrance. This position is too awkward, and how can he not touch her in this proximity? After about one minute, Dong Xuebing got tired and relaxed his body. He couldn't care anymore and decide to forget about it.

Dong Xuebing lowered his hand and is pressing against Sister Yu's back.

Dong Xuebing moved his leg and brushed against Sister Yu's thigh.

Yu Meixia's body tensed up and lowered her head.

Dong Xuebing is not strong-willed, and the soft sensation on his hand triggered him. He reached over and wrapped his arm around Yu Meixia's waist and cuddle her. Dong Xuebing lifted his body slightly and moved his other hand under Yu Meixia's head to support himself. He turned her head towards him slowly. "... Sister Yu."

Yu Meixia's tried to avoid Dong Xuebing's gaze.

Dong Xuebing lowered his head to kiss Yu Meixia. The first kiss is on her hair, and the second kiss is on her forehead, followed by eyes, face, and finally on her lips.

Yu Meixia panicked and turned her head away. "Xiao Bing... no..."

Dong Xuebing ignored her and continued pressing his lips against Yu Meixia's lips.

"No... Xiao Bing... Don't... Hmmm..." Yu Meixia's face is bright red.

One minute...

Five minutes...

They kissed for almost seven minutes, and Yu Meixia stopped struggling. Her hands were gripping the bedsheets tightly, and laid on the bed quietly, letting Dong Xuebing continued with the kisses. This is the first time another man kissed her after her husband passed away. She is a conservative woman and felt guilty towards her dead husband and daughter.

Dong Xuebing continued to kiss Yu Meixia passionately, and his hands started to roam about on her body.

Dong Xuebing had lusted after Yu Meixia for more than six months, and this is the first time he got a taste of her lips.

After a while, Dong Xuebing stopped kissing and took off his long johns, before continuing his kisses on Sister Yu's neck. His hands reached for the hems of Sister Yu's long john's top and pulled it up in one swift motion. He threw the top out from under the blanket and tried to remove her long john's pants. Yu Meixia tried to grab onto her pants, but her strength is no match for Dong Xuebing. Within a few seconds, Dong Xuebing took off her long john pants.

Yu Meixia's curvy thighs and smooth, silky back are exposed to Dong Xuebing now.

Yu Meixia started to panic and tried to cover her body. "Xiao Bing... We... we cannot do this."

The room is dark, and the moon is not bright enough for Dong Xuebing to see her. Dong Xuebing ignored her and reached over to switch on the bedside lamp.

Yu Meixia screamed. "Don't switch on the lights! No!"

"I got to switch on the lights to see clearly."

"Don't look..." Yu Meixia is very shy and tried to cover her body with her arms.

Dong Xuebing sat there and admired Yu Meixia's curvy body. "Sister Yu, you are beautiful."

Yu Meixia grabbed the blanket and covered herself, including her head.

Dong Xuebing loves Yu Meixia's shyness and got under the blanket with her. Under the darkness of the blanket, Dong Xuebing's hand caressed Yu Meixia's body and finally found the most sensitive spot. He had lost control of himself and couldn't care about the consequences.

Yu Meixia was a married woman and knew what Xiao Bing wants from her. She panicked. "Stop. We cannot do this."

"... why?" Dong Xuebing was hugging Yu Meixia by her waist.

"I... I... am in my thirties this year."

"So what? Even if you are forty years old, I still like you."

Yu Meixia doesn't know what to say. "But... bit... I am much older than you, and... and I have a teenage daughter."

Dong Xuebing whispered into Yu Meixia's ears. "All these got nothing to do with us. Even if you are forty years old, and your daughter is twenty years old, so what?"

"But... but this is not right."

"Why is it not right?"

"... Errrr... it's wrong."

"..."

There is a pause of a few seconds under the blanket.

"Xiao Bing." Yu Meixia said softly. "You... can you let me consider for a while?"

Dong Xuebing acknowledged. "You can consider while I kiss you." Dong Xuebing saw Yu Meixia did not reject his advances and continued to shower her with kisses on her earlobes and neck.

Yu Meixia covered her mouth, and her body tensed up. "Wait..."

Dong Xuebing looked at Yu Meixia and stroked her face lovingly. "Have you finish considering?"

"... not yet."

Dong Xuebing kissed her for a while more. "How about now?"

Yu Meixia did not reply, and her whole body was flushed.

About five minutes later, Yu Meixia can't stand Dong Xuebing's passionate kisses and stutter. "We... we don't have... that thing..."

Dong Xuebing paused. "What thing?"

Yu Meixia bit her lower lips and shyly said. "Con... condoms."

Dong Xuebing knew he succeeded and quickly got off the bed and took out a condom from his drawer. He had bought it when he was with Aunt Xuan, and he tore the packaging excitedly.

Yu Meixia was grabbing onto the blanket tightly.

Success! Dong Xuebing pounced onto Yu Meixia under the blanket like a tiger.

Yu Meixia was pinned on the bed, and her faced was all red. "Can... can you switch off the lights?"

"No. I want to look at you while we make love."

"... will the condom... will the condom break?"

"It will not break."

"... then... then..."

Dong Xuebing is not in the mood to chat with her. He took a deep breath and pressed himself against Sister Yu's body...

Translator's notes: This cheating bastard doesn't learn his lesson. Anyway, this is a haram story, and there will be more women appearing in the future chapters.

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Chapter 319 – Let's do it again!

The next morning.

The warm and bright sunlight lit up the room.

Ti-ta... ti-ta... ti-ta... the second hand on the wall clock reached 8 am.

Dong Xuebing slowly woke up. He rubbed his eyes and look at the clock. It's only 8 am, and he was about to go back to sleep when he opened up his eyes wide. A beautiful and mature face is right beside him. His heart started racing and no longer felt sleepy as he recalled what happened last night. He smiled to himself and hugged Yu Meixia tightly in his arms.

Yu Meixia's eyes fluttered, and she woke up.

Dong Xuebing said softly. "Sorry. Did I wake you up?"

Sister Yu was still in a daze as she looks around her. But when she saw Dong Xuebing, she quickly squeezed her legs together and covered her chest. "You are awake?"

"We had already done it. Why bother covering up?"

Yu Meixia tried to change the topic. "What... what time is it?"

"8 am." Dong Xuebing laughed. "Get some more rest. We got nothing to do today anyway."

Yu Meixia nodded and laid down on the bed unnaturally. Her body is very tense.

Dong Xuebing stroked Yu Meixia's hair and gave her a kiss. "I'm sorry for what happened last night. I was too impulsive. I..."

Yu Meixia lowered her head. "It's not your fault. I... I had given you permission to do it."

Dong Xuebing looked at Yu Meixia's expression and asked. "Errr... are you regretting your decision?"

"No." Yu Meixia paused for a few seconds and said. "We must not let my daughter know about this. I... I don't know how Qianqian will react."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Then, we shall not tell her."

Yu Meixia nodded and blushed.

It became awkward in the room, and Dong Xuebing tried to get the conversation going. "Since we are not in a hurry to return to the county, let me bring you around Beijing. What you saw yesterday was only the tip of an iceberg. You still have not been to the Forbidden City, Central Radio TV Tower, Xiangshan Park, etc. Oh, you still have not tried the local cuisine. I will bring you to try the roast duck and mutton soup."

"... Ok."

The room becomes quiet again.

Dong Xuebing rubbed his nose and felt awkward.

Both of them were awkward. In the past, although Dong Xuebing had touched Yu Meixia several times and even talked about had a conversation on sexual topics, but they had never crossed the line. Last night, they had done it for the first time and even did it twice. This made their relationship complicated. Their age might not be a problem, but Sister Yu is older than Dong Xuebing by 9 to 10 years. Even Dong Xuebing felt slightly uncomfortable lying in bed with an older woman.

"The weather is fine today."

"... yes."

"It's suitable for us to go out, right?"

"... yes."

Dong Xuebing felt uncomfortable trying to strike a conversation. Damn! It's too embarrassing!

No, this cannot carry on. As a man, Dong Xuebing felt he should take up this responsibility. He thought for a while and reached under the blanket to stroke Yu Meixia's thigh. "Your legs are so soft."

Yu Meixia blushed. "No..."

"It's so soft and nice to touch."

"No... that's not true." Yu Meixia turned her head away, embarrassed.

Dong Xuebing continued to stroke Yu Meixia's thighs. "Sister Yu, move closer. I want to kiss you."

Yu Meixia mumbled something but did not turn her heard. Dong Xuebing had no choice but to stick his hand into her hair and turned her face towards him. Their lips touched, and her lips are soft and tender. It tastes sweet like nectar, and Dong Xuebing is reluctant to stop kissing her. Yu Meixia tried to resist Dong Xuebing a while but gave in after a few attempts. Even after they had done it twice last night, Yu Meixia is still shy.

The kiss lasted for a few minutes.

Yu Meixia pants as she pushed Dong Xuebing. "Xiao Bing, it's time to get out of bed."

Dong Xuebing got horny again. "How about... we do it one more time? Anyway, we are not dressed yet."

"Ah?" Yu Meixia quickly clamped her legs shut. "No... we should not be doing this... last night is... it's daytime now, and the sun is up."

"Why can't we do it again?"

"We... we must not let anyone know about us."

"There are only the two of us here. Who will know?"

"But..." Yu Meixia could not retort Dong Xuebing and keep quiet.

"Since you are not saying anything, I will carry on."

Dong Xuebing made a comical pose like a tiger going to pounce onto Yu Meixia, and Yu Meixia quickly hides under the blanket without saying anything. Dong Xuebing knew she agreed to his request and grabbed a condom by the bedside. After that, he got under the blanket, and Yu Meixia's moans filled the room.

When Dong Xuebing made love with Aunt Xuan, she was also shy at first. But after a few times, she becomes accustomed to it.

But Yu Meixia is different. She is older than Qu Yunxuan by a few years and had a kid before. But she is still very shy and doesn't know where to look or place her hands. From the start until the end, her face is all red, and even when she is reaching her climax, she moaned shyly. It's only until almost to the end, she got into the mood and kept shaking her head. It's as if telling Dong Xuebing that she 'can't stand it anymore' and asking him to stop.

Dong Xuebing likes looking at her this way.

After they ended, Dong Xuebing hugged Yu Meixia in his arms and kissed her shoulders. "Sister Yu, you are so cute."

"Ah..." Yu Meixia was still gasping for air and could not reply to him.

Dong Xuebing knew she is satisfied. "Do you want to get out of bed, or do you want to rest a while longer?"

"I will get up." Yu Meixia is afraid of Dong Xuebing wanting to go for another round and quickly sat up. She reached over to get her long johns and bra at the end of the bed/

Dong Xuebing laughed and hugged Yu Meixia from her back.

Yu Meixia panicked. "Xiao Bing, get up."

"Let me hug you a little while more. You feel so good."

Yu Meixia held her underwear and bra in her hands and couldn't put it on with Dong Xuebing hugging her. She could only sit there and look at Dong Xuebing with a red face. She is confused and wondered why did she give in to Dong Xuebing last night. What will happen to them in the future? Yu Meixia looks down at her body full of marks from last night and this morning's battles and bit her lips.

At around 9.30 am, Dong Xuebing and Yu Meixia got dressed and left the bedroom.

"I will smoke first. You can go and brush your teeth." Dong Xuebing took out a packet of cigarettes from his bag.

"Ok." Yu Meixia entered the bathroom and asked. "Xiao Bing, do you have any toothbrush at home?"

"Huh? I don't have any new toothbrushes. There are two used toothbrushes by the sink. The blue one is mine, and the pink one is my mum's."

"Ok..."

After finishing his cigarette, Dong Xuebing stretched and felt refresh. He walks over to the bathroom and saw Sister Yu applying medicine to her face. He took a glance at the toothbrushes in the mug and saw some water droplets on his blue toothbrush. Yu Meixia should have used his toothbrush.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Did you used my toothbrush?"

Yu Meixia nodded and acknowledge quietly.

Dong Xuebing is glad as this shows that Sister Yu no longer treats him as an outsider. He stepped forward and picks up his toothbrush to brush his teeth.

Yu Meixia secretly took a glance at the toothbrush in Dong Xuebing's hand and quickly look away.

Breakfast.

But there are no ingredients at home. Yu Meixia could only manage to cook two bowls of Dough Drop soup without tomato or spring onions.

"Sorry. I don't know what else to cook."

"I don't blame you. There are no ingredients at home."

"I will buy some groceries later. Let's eat this first."

"It's alright." When someone is in a good mood, even cold-water taste good. Dong Xuebing looked at Yu Meixia, drinking her soup beside him, and patted his lap. "Sit on my lap and eat." After everything that had happened, Dong Xuebing is no longer shy.

Yu Meixia shook her and look down.

Dong Xuebing smacked his lips. "Hurry up. I want to hug you while eating."

Yu Meixia continued to shake her head, but this time, she did not reject Dong Xuebing as firmly as before.

"I am getting angry. Are you coming over or not?" Dong Xuebing tries to scare her.

Yu Meixia hesitated for a while and got up slowly. "I... I..."

"Sit down." Dong Xuebing laughed and pulled her onto his lap. Hehe... She quite heavy but felt good. Dong Xuebing hugged Yu Meixia with one hand and drank his soup with the other. Hmmm... this soup tastes better while hugging Sister u. "Delicious. Why are you looking at me? Try it. It is delicious."

Yu Meixia paused for a while before reaching out for her bowl and drink her soup.

After they finished their soup, Dong Xuebing did not let go of Yu Meixia. He still hugged her tightly and rest his face on her back.

"Xiao Bing?" Yu Meixia called out to Dong Xuebing.

"... Huh?"

"Can I get up? I need to clear the table."

"Ok." But Dong Xuebing did not let go of her.

Yu Meixia did not say anything and felt the warmness from her back and the arms around her waist. She hesitated for a while and gently stroked Dong Xuebing's arms slowly.

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Chapter 320 – Having fun

Morning at 10 am.

Dong Xuebing and Yu Meixia are about to leave for Quanjude to eat roast duck when their plans were disrupted by a phone call.

"Qianqian might have gone to Beijing to look for her mother." Luan Xiaoping told Dong Xuebing over the phone.

"Huh?" Dong Xuebing was stunned for a second. "What time did she leave for Beijing?"

"She should be taking the long-distance bus to Beijing. She left a note for me when I wake up." Luan Xiaoping grumbled. "You all are too much. She had not seen her mother for almost two weeks, and you did not bring Xiao Yu back to the county immediately. She is just a kid and will get anxious. Hurry and call Qianqian to ask where she is now, and go and pick her up at the bus station! She is still very young, and if anything happens to her, I will hold you responsible!"

Dong Xuebing quickly replied. "Mum, don't worry. I will go and find her now."

Yu Meixia, who was waiting for Dong Xuebing at the door, asked. "Xiao Bing, what happened?"

"Qianqian had come to Beijing on her own." Dong Xuebing replied. "Hurry and call her to ask if she had reached."

Sister Yu panics and quickly called her daughter. "Hello, Qianqian, where are you now? Bus terminal? You had reached? How did you come to Beijing?"

Dong Xuebing interrupted. "That's enough. Ask her to wait at the bus terminal for us and don't go elsewhere."

After instructing Yu Qianqian to wait for them, Dong Xuebing and Yu Meixia rushed to the bus terminal.

In front of the bus terminal.

Dong Xuebing saw Yu Qianqian standing there waiting for them. He was worried about her, but when he saw her, he laughed. Yu Qianqian is a smaller version of Sister Yu. Their looks are almost identical, and even their character and movements are the same. Yu Qianqian was standing there, looking around nervously, before looking down at her feet. She was exactly the same as Sister Yu when she was waiting for Dong Xuebing at the Airport.

"Qianqian!" Yu Meixia ran over.

Yu Qianqian looked up and shouted. "Mum! Mum!" She ran over and jumped into her mother's arms.

Yu Meixia's eyes were red as she hugged her daughter. "Sorry to have made you worry."

"Mum! I missed you!" Yu Qianqian cried. She had not seen her mother for more than 10 days, and this was the first time they are separated for so long.

Yu Meixia's tears rolled down her cheeks. "I also miss you."

"Oh, your... your face..." Yu Qianqian looked up at her mother and exclaimed. "Ah! Your face is alright now?!"

Yu Meixia nodded. "Thanks to your big brother. He brought me to South Korea for the operation.

Yu Qianqian suddenly remembers Dong Xuebing and greeted him. "Big Brother."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "I have been standing here all this while, and you just notice me now?!"

"No... no..." Yu Qianqian panics. "I... I was..."

Dong Xuebing laughed and patted Yu Qianqian's head. "Alright. Remember to give us a call before you do anything. You are getting more daring now and even dares to travel so far by yourself. Don't even do this again in the future." Yu Qianqian nodded obediently and held her mother's hand tightly. Dong Xuebing waved to them. "Let's go to Quanjude now."

Lunch is at Heping Gate's Quanjude. This Quanjude restaurant serves the most authentic roast duck in Beijing.

After lunch, Dong Xuebing brought the mother and daughter to visit Beijing Shijingshan Amusement Park.

Yu Qianqian is very excited. She had met her mother after so many days, visited the capital, and they are now at the amusement park. Her cute face is red with excitement. After getting the tickets, she pulled Yu Qianqian, and Dong Xuebing excited into the amusement park. She is eager to try all the rides, like the merry-go-round, Ferris wheel, etc.

Yu Meixia and Dong Xuebing exchanged looks and smiled.

After playing for some time, the three of them sat on a bench for a rest and to eat some popcorns.

Yu Qianqian is panting from her excitement. "Mum, Brother, Beijing is so fun."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Where do you want to go later? I will bring you there. Do you want to visit Tiananmen?"

"Yes!" Yu Qianqian nodded. "I want to visit the Great Wall too!"

"Huh? There is nothing at the Great Wall other than people."

After leaving the amusement park in the late afternoon, Dong Xuebing brought Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian to try Beijing street food. But this time, they went to Qian Men food street.

As the skies become dark, the temperature got colder.

Yu Meixia brought Yu Qianqian to the toilet, and after they returned, they entered a store.

Dong Xuebing asked. "What do you want to eat? Just tell me."

Yu Qianqian blushed and suddenly said. "Ok. Thank you, Uncle.

"What did you call me?" Dong Xuebing laughed. "You were still calling me Brother this morning, and you are calling me uncle now? Hahaha..."

Yu Qianqian replied softly. "My mum asks me to..."

Yu Meixia quickly grabbed the menu. "Qianqian, I will order a pea flour cake for you, and I want... Shumai."

Dong Xuebing took a glance at Sister Yu and laughed. "Just call me Uncle from now, like what your mother told you. I don't mind."

Yu Meixia blushed and quickly explained. "I did not ask her to call you that."

"Haha... alright. It's not you." Dong Xuebing is amused by Yu Meixia's cuteness. She can't even tell a lie.

Yu Meixia lowered her head and stop talking.

Yu Qianqian could not understand why her mother asked her to call Dong Xuebing, Uncle when they were in the toilet. But to Yu Qianqian, Big Brother or Uncle makes no difference to her. After a while, a few pipping hot dishes were served, and Qianqian forgot about everything. She picked up her chopsticks and started eating like a greedy cat. "Mum, Uncle, hurry up and eat. It's delicious."

"Then, you should have more."

"Hmm... Ok!"

Yu Meixia smiled blissfully as she looks at her daughter eating heartily.

Dong Xuebing picks a Shumai and places it on Yu Meixia's plate. "You had ordered this and should eat it while it's hot."

Yu Meixia nodded and look at Dong Xuebing before eating it.

Night.

North Heping Road.

Yu Qianqian had played too much during the day and was exhausted. She stood in front of the stairs and was too tired to climb up.

"Uncle, I am too tired to walk up the stairs." Yu Qianqian said.

Yu Meixia pulled her. "It's just a few more steps. Hurry up."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Do you want me to give you a piggy-back?"

"No." Yu Meixia interrupted. "Don't spoil her, and let her go up on her own."

Yu Qianqian pretended to climb up a few steps slowly. Dong Xuebing noticed it and squat down to ask her to climb onto his back. Yu Meixia did not stop him and look at her daughter, wrapping her arms around Dong Xuebing's neck from his back. Yu Meixia knew her daughter had never treated another person like this in the past. Her dead husband had treated Qianqian badly and made her timid and shy towards strangers. But Dong Xuebing had treated Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian well, and Qianqian found someone to act whiny. This is how a child should behave.

Back at home, Qianqian ran into the bedroom and laid on the bed.

Outside of the room, Yu Meixia said softly. "Thank you for today. I seldom see Qianqian so happy before. She is also getting naughtier."

"She is just a child. All kids love to play." Dong Xuebing massaged his waist. Carrying Qianqian up the stairs is quite tiring.

Yu Meixia got anxious. "Did you hurt you back? I told you not to spoil her. Let me massage your back for you."

"No, I did not hurt my back. I just felt tired." Dong Xuebing looks toward the bedroom and said softly. "Do you want to check on Qianqian and see if she is asleep?"

Yu Meixia blushed and went to the room quietly. After a while, she closed the door softly and nodded to Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing laughed and pulled Yu Meixia into the bathroom. "Let's take a shower together."

"Together?" Yu Meixia quickly waved her hands. "No... Qianqian is still..."

"She is asleep and will not wake up so soon. We will lock the door, and if she comes and looks for you, we can say I am helping you to apply for medicine on your face."

Yu Meixia stood there, not knowing what to do. "But..."

"No buts. Quick, undress, and lock the door."

Dong Xuebing stripped off his clothes in seconds, and Sister Yu quickly turns away and lock the door. She stood there with her back towards Dong Xuebing and heard the sounds of water splashing.

Dong Xuebing washed his hair and said. "Hurry up. What's there to be shy? Come over, I will wash your back for you."

Yu Meixia turned and bit her lips before taking off her clothes slowly. She covered her chest and private parts with her hands as she walks over to Dong Xuebing awkwardly. "I... I will just take a quick shower. If you want... I can wash your back for you."

Dong Xuebing pulled Yu Meixia over under the warm shower.

Splash... Yu Meixia's fair body immediately becomes wet.

Dong Xuebing looked at her sexy body and started kissing her.

Yu Meixia knew Dong Xuebing will do this. She tried to push him away, halfheartedly, and looks towards the door. She is afraid her daughter will knock on the door suddenly.

About ten minutes later, it was quiet outside.

Yu Meixia felt slightly at ease and lowered her head to let Dong Xuebing puts her down on the floor.

Dong Xuebing asked softly. "If you think the floor is dirty..."

Yu Meixia blushed and shook her head. She looked at Dong Xuebing and covered her mouth with her hands, as she is afraid she might moan too loudly.

Dong Xuebing did not hesitate and started making love with Yu Meixia. He had lost count how many times they had made love today.

No matter how many times they have done it, Dong Xuebing still felt it's not enough.

Dong Xuebing is getting addicted to Yu Meixia's mature body.

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Chapter 321 – A surprise invitation

The next day.

Morning, at 8 am.

Dong Xuebing woke up on the sofa and saw Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian were already up.

Yu Qianqian sat on a chair, resting her chin on her hand, looking at Dong Xuebing. She should have been sitting there for ages waiting for Dong Xuebing to wake up. "Bro… Uncle! You woke up! What time are we going out?"

Yu Meixia, who was tying her hair in the bathroom, grumbled. "Let your Uncle sleep a while more."

"Oh…" Yu Qianqian suppressed her excitement and said. "Uncle, go back to sleep."

Dong Xuebing laughed and sat up. "I am not sleeping anymore. Let's go out after breakfast. Hahaha…"

Yu Qianqian cheered up and ran over to bring Dong Xuebing's clothes to him.

"Look at you. You are so anxious. Alright… alright… I will get ready now." Dong Xuebing pinched Yu Qianqian's nose lightly.

Yu Meixia laughed helplessly. "Xiao Bing, go and wash up. I will go out to throw the trash and will prepare breakfast when I return."

"I will go!" Yu Qianqian shouted excitedly. "Mum, hurry up and prepare breakfast!"

Yu Meixia looks at her daughter. "What's the rush?" She took out the trash from the bathroom and walks out. "I will return soon. Go and help your Uncle charge his shaver." Yu Meixia dares not let her daughter takes out the trash as there is evidence of what she did with Dong Xuebing inside. As she was tying up the trash bag, she saw they had used eight condoms, and she blushed.

After breakfast, Yu Qianqian pulled Dong Xuebing and Yu Meixia's hands down the stairs excitedly.

The three of them walks around Beijing's streets in the morning, and they brought Qianqian to Xiangshan Park.

On the way home, Yu Qianqian is dead tired but still excited.

Yu Meixia patted her daughter's head. "Did you have enough fun?"

"Yes!" Yu Qianqian nodded. "Mum, are we going back to the County soon?"

"Yes… it's time to return."

Dong Xuebing looks at them from the rearview mirror. "I will bring you to Beijing on your next school break. We will visit the rest of the attractions then."

Yu Qianqian cheered. "Thank you, Uncle!"

Dong Xuebing looks at his watch. It's 3 pm.

Dong Xuebing had been away from the County for some days and had brought the mother and daughter around Beijing these two days. It's time for them to return to Yan Tai County. So, after they returned to North Heping Road, they discussed and will return to the County after dinner. Yan Tai County is only two hours' drive away from Beijing. They have some time before dinner, and they started packing before going to the supermarket to get some local products to bring back.

Ring… ring… ring… Dong Xuebing's phone rang.

After paying at the cashier, Dong Xuebing looked at his phone and signaled to the mother and daughter to keep quiet.

Yu Meixia went over to help him carry the local products.

"Hello, Sister Xie." Dong Xuebing answered.

Xie Huilan asked. "Are you back in the County?"

"I am going back at night and should reach the County before midnight." Dong Xuebing thought Xie Huilan was blaming him for skipping work.

Xie Huilan laughed and said. "Since you are not back yet, wait for me in Beijing."

"Huh? What did you say?" Dong Xuebing was surprised.

"I am on my way to Beijing. We will return together tomorrow."

Dong Xuebing paused for a second. "… you are coming to Beijing? For work?"

"You can say so." Dong Xuebing can hear sounds of passing cars, and Xie Huilan seems to be on the highway. "It's almost six months since I returned home, and I am free these two days. So, I decided to return home to celebrate an early Lunar New Year. I will be too busy during Lunar New Year and will not have time to visit my family." She paused for a second and continued. "Yes, I will reach my grandfather's place at about 6 pm, and you should arrive there at about the same time, ok?"

Dong Xuebing cleared his throat. "Err… I have to go too?"

"Haha, is there any problem?"

"Is it really fine for me to go?"

Xie Huilan laughed. "My mum asked you to go. You can decide."

Mdm. Han wants me to go?! Then Dong Xuebing had no choice. "Then… alright. I will be there."

"Today is considered an early reunion, and my Eldest Uncle, Second Uncle, and the rest should be there too. A few others from the same generation will also be there. You must watch your manners, and don't behave like the last time you are at my Grandfather's house. Try to leave a good impression on them. Oh, do you still have that type of Wild Ginseng you gave to my mother previously? I was in a rush to return and forgot to bring any gifts. If you still have Wild Ginseng, bring one box over, as our gift to my Grandfather."

"I should still have it. I will bring it along later."

"Ok. I am driving and will hang up now."

"Alright. Be careful on the roads." Dong Xuebing hangs up.

Yu Meixia looks at Dong Xuebing. "Is there any problem? If you are busy, you can just ignore us."

Dong Xuebing replied apologetically. "Sorry. I can't return today, as I have a dinner appointment. I should be going back tomorrow. You two…"

Yu Meixia quickly replied. "Then, we will return to the County first."

Dong Xuebing said. "Ah… Is it alright?"

"It's fine. You had been accompanying me… us these few days, and I…"

Dong Xuebing wants to return with Sister Yu and Qianqian tomorrow. Still, Xie Huilan wants him to return to the County with her tomorrow. Dong Xuebing is not willing to let both women meet, as he felt guilty towards them. Thus, Dong Xuebing brought Yu Meixia and Qianqian back to get their luggage before sending them to the bus terminal. Along the way, he bought some food for them."

"We… We are going." Yu Meixia looks at Dong Xuebing in his eyes for the first time.

Qianqian waved to Dong Xuebing reluctantly. "Bye, Uncle."

Dong Xuebing smiles. "Why do you all make it sounds like we are parting forever? I will be going back tomorrow and will see you all again."

Yu Meixia looked at Dong Xuebing gently and nodded.

Dong Xuebing understood her feelings, and he returned a knowing look.

Sister Yu blushed and looks at Dong Xuebing one last time, before walking away with her daughter.

Dong Xuebing watched them until they disappeared from his sight.

Xie Huilan's mother, Han Jing, had invited Dong Xuebing suddenly, and this caught him off guard. Dong Xuebing is going to Xie Mansion to meet Senior Xie again. Dong Xuebing is not afraid, as he had quarreled with Senior Xie over Xie Huilan's engagement, and even talked back to him in front of others. This time, they will meet again, and who knows how Senior Xie and the rest of the Xie's family will treat him?

Translator's notes: This is a short chapter.

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Chapter 322 – Everyone is Government Leaders

Afternoon, before 5 pm.

The sun is setting, and it's getting dark.

Dong Xuebing parked his car in front of Yun De Auction and entered the company. He thinks if he should pretend to be sick or find an excuse to push away this invitation. But feigning sick is too obvious, and everyone can tell. Furthermore, it will leave a bad impression with Senior Xie and Sister Xie's parents. He had no choice.

Never mind.

I had never feared anyone since young.

"Is Xiao Tao around?" Dong Xuebing asked a girl at the counter.

The girl looks at Dong Xuebing and immediately recognized him. She knew this man is close to Manager Qu. "Are you looking for Manager Qu's secretary? Please wait for a moment while I call her."

After a while, Xiao Tao came down from upstairs.

Dong Xuebing did not waste any time. "Are you holding on to Yunxuan's keys to the safe? Help me get a box of Wild Ginseng."

Xiao Tao knew those boxes of Wild Ginsengs belongs to Dong Xuebing. "Do you want to come up with me? What 'year' do you need?"

"I will not go up. Hmmm... Bring me a box of 50-years-old Wild Ginseng. I remember there should be one box."

The keys to the safe were held by Qu Yunxuan, but she had gone for a vacation with her parents and passed the keys to Xiao Tao. If it was someone else, Xiao Tao would call Qu Yunxuan to get her permission. But she does not need to get any permission for Dong Xuebing, and only needs to inform Qu Yunxuan when she returns. She quickly went upstairs to the safe and brought back a box of 50-years-old Wild Ginseng.

Dong Xuebing is in a hurry and left after getting the Ginseng.

A few minutes past six o'clock.

Xishan, Villa area.

Dong Xuebing drove his car in and saw the majestic Mansion far away. The armed guards standing in front of the gates looked menacing, and Dong Xuebing took a deep breath. He looks at his watch, and he was slightly late. After parking his car in the garage, he called Xie Huilan. But Xie Huilan had just gotten off the highway and can only reach 15 minutes later. She asked Dong Xuebing to wait for her to enter the Mansion together.

After waiting for a while, a brand new black Volkswagen Passat entered the garage.

The car's number plate is Yan Tai County Government's number plate, and Xie Huilan is alone in the car.

Xie Huilan is dressed up and is very pretty today. She carried her handbag in one hand and her coat in the other as she alighted from the car. Her hair is tied up neatly in a bun, and she wore a grey lady's suit with coffee-colored pants and black high heels. This is very different from the usual black suit and made her more feminine. At least, her dressing today is not as serious as her usual dressing.

Dong Xuebing walks up to Xie Huilan. "You are beautiful today."

"Haha... thank you." Xie Huilan laughed. "Have you brought the Ginseng?"

Dong Xuebing waved the box of Wild Ginseng in his hand. "50-years-old. I had sold all the older Ginsengs at the auctions, and this is the only one left."

"This is worth a few hundred thousand, and you think it is not presentable enough?" Xie Huilan carried her coat and bag in one hand and hooked her arm around Dong Xuebing's arm. "Let's go in."

Dong Xuebing took a glance at his arm and cleared his throat. "Ok."

At the gates of the Mansion, two guards stopped Dong Xuebing and want to conduct a body search on him. This is the procedure, and Dong Xuebing had been searched the last time he came. Although Dong Xuebing is unhappy about this, this is the rule.

Xie Huilan narrowed her eyes. "Do you want to search me too? Huh?"

The Officer, who had reached out for Dong Xuebing, paused.

"This is my boyfriend." Xie Huilan looks at the guards. "Do you think there will be any problem with him?"

The two guards looked at each other and stepped back without conducting the search.

When Dong Xuebing came here previously, he was not close to Xie Huilan and had to be searched. But this time, he is here as Xie Huilan's boyfriend, and it will look bad on Xie Huilan if he is searched.

After entering the compound, Xie Huilan instructed. "Later, when we meet the elders, just address them the same as me."

Dong Xuebing nodded and asked suddenly. "What about your parents? Must I call them Dad and Mum like you?"

Xie Huilan laughed. "I am talking about my Uncles. As for my parents... Hahaha... you can address them as Mum and Dad if you dare."

Dong Xuebing dares not to address them as Mum and Dad.

"Oh, I am the eldest of the third generation. You don't need to be overly polite to them."

"Ok." Dong Xuebing took a deep breath to calm himself.

Before Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan could enter the Mansion, they heard someone talking at the pavilion in the front yard. Two middle-aged men were smoking and chatting there, and they looked alike, like brothers. One of them has a deep and strong voice, and the other has a calm voice. There is also a middle-aged woman sitting beside them, listening to them with a smile.

Xie Huilan pulled Dong Xuebing lightly. "Come, let's go over to greet them."

"These three are..." Dong Xuebing asked softly.

"The one who is speaking slowly is my Eldest Uncle, Xie Guoliang. He is my father's brother and the second of the Second-generation. He has a good temper... haha... I seldom see him get angry." Xie Huilan walked slowly and explained to Dong Xuebing softly. "He is working in the Finance Ministry, and is the First Deputy Minister."

Deputy Minister of the Finance Ministry?!

Dong Xuebing got shocked.

Xie Huilan continued. "The other two are my Second Uncle and his wife. Xie Guojian and Ci Lifen. He is the third of the Second-generation and is also Xiao Hao's father. His temperament is like my Grandfather, very stubborn. But he honest and frank. Oh, he is a Lieutenant General with the Army General Political Department and is the Deputy Director there. His wife is working at the General Administration of Press and Publication. She is the head of a department and not the highest-ranked leader there."

Deputy Director of the Army General Political Department?!

A leader with the General Administration of Press and Publication?!

Dong Xuebing starts to panic. What are all these people?! The First Deputy Minister of the Finance Ministry is at least a Provincial-Ministerial rank. Also, Deputy Director of the Army General Political Department, Lieutenant General?! One more promotion, this person will enter the Military Committee. Even if Xie Huilan's Second Aunt is the head of a department with the General Administration of Press and Publication, her rank should at least be Bureau-Director.

"Eh, Huilan is here." Ci Lifen saw Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan.

Xie Guoliang laughed. "You are late. Did you want the whole family to wait for you?"

Xie Huilan held Dong Xuebing's hand and walks over quickly with a smile. "I am not late on purpose. The traffic is bad... Hahaha... Eldest Uncle, Second Uncle, Second Aunt, I wish you a Happy New Year."

Dong Xuebing followed what Xie Huilan said. Eldest Uncle, Second Uncle, Second Aunt, Happy New Year."

Xie Huilan introduced. "This is Dong Xuebing."

Xie Hao's mother, Ci Lifen, took a look at Dong Xuebing and nodded. "Not bad. This young man looks smart.

Xie Guoliang also smiles and nodded to Dong Xuebing. Just like what Sister Xie said earlier, he is friendly and approachable.

But Xie Guojian is not so friendly. He acknowledged Dong Xuebing's greeting expressionlessly but did not show any displeasure.

Dong Xuebing was slightly relieved, as the situation is not as bad as he thought.

After chatting for a while, Xie Guoliang laughed and said. "Alright. Go in and greet your Grandfather. Everyone is waiting for you."

Xie Huilan replied. "It's almost dinner time. You two should smoke lesser. It's not good for your health. Hehe... We will go in first."

Xie Guojian laughed loudly. "You brat... are you trying to restrict me?"

Ci Lifen rolled her eyes. "Huilan is right. You should smoke less. Do you want to be hospitalized again?"

At the doors of the Mansion, Xie Huilan held onto the door's handle but did not open it. She turned to Dong Xuebing and said. "My Eldest Aunt, youngest Aunt, and her husband are busy with work and could not come back. When I called earlier, Xiao Ran and the rest had arrived. Xie Ran is my younger brother (cousin), and Xie Jing is my younger Sister (cousin). They are younger than me by one and two years. But they are all older than you, and they are my Eldest Uncle, Xie Guoliang, children. Hmmm... Xie Ran is now working in Beijing Committee to get some experience as he was just promoted to Deputy Director. Xie Jing is working at Xinhua News Agency. That's about it. This is almost everything about my family."

Dong Xuebing is speechless. He thought his rank is quite high, but compared to anyone in Xie Huilan's family, he is nothing. Even the youngest of the Third-generation is a Deputy Director.

"Shall we enter?"

"... ok."

Xie Huilan pushed the door open and laughed. "Sorry I am late because of the traffic. Haha..."

Xie Huilan's mother, Han Jing, and Xie Guobang are sitting on the sofa. They heard Xie Huilan and looks at her. "You are making everyone wait for you every time. Stop finding excuses." Han Jing chided her daughter before turning to Dong Xuebing with a gentle smile. "Xiao Bing, you are here? Come in, quick."

Dong Xuebing greeted them politely. "Uncle, Auntie, Happy New Year."

The Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, and Beijing City's Committee Member, Xie Guobang, looked at Dong Xuebing and nodded. "Have a seat."

"Haha... Happy New Year to you too." Han Jing returned the greetings warmly.

The first time Dong Xuebing met Han Jing, the latter had treated him normally. But this time, Dong Xuebing can feel Mdm. Han's attitude towards him had changed. He wondered if it is because he had saved Xie Huilan's life during the timebomb incident, or... his performance at work. Errrm... this should be quite impossible.

Han Jing and Xie Guobang are the only ones in the living room, and the rest should be upstairs.

Xie Guobang sat on the sofa steadily, and Han Jing held Dong Xuebing's hand and chatted with him. She also thanked Dong Xuebing for risking his life to defuse the timebomb and saved Xie Huilan's life.

Xie Huilan laughed. "Mum, you are scaring Xiao Bing. Haha... Give him a break and let him have a sip of water first."

Han Jing gave her daughter an angry stare.

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Chapter 323 – Family dinner

Level One of the Mansion. Living room.

Xie Guobang put down his newspaper and said. "Xiao Dong, I heard you will be transferred to the Investment Promotion Agency after the New Year?"

"Yes." Dong Xuebing replied with a serious look.

"Can you adapt after switching from the Public Security to the Investment Promotion Agency?"

"I am confident I can take on this role and will do my best to improve the economy of the County. I will..."

Xie Huilan interrupted. "Haha... Are you going to be the Chief of the Investment Promotion Agency or the County Mayor?"

Han Jing, who was listening by the side, laughed.

Dong Xuebing thought to himself. I am showing my determination to the leader. Why are you interrupting me? But... I know what I said is exaggerating. Dong Xuebing cleared his throat and continue. "To do my job well, I cannot see things from the perspective of the Investment Promotion Agency. I must have a helicopter view of things on the whole County, and this way, I can improve the economy. Once the economy is revived, the people will have a better life..." Dong Xuebing is not good at bragging and is not shy about it.

Han Jing laughed. "Every time you all meet, you all are talking about work and politics..."

Xie Huilan narrowed her eyes and laughed. "Xiao Bing, my Mum is unhappy."

Dong Xuebing quickly continues to chat with Mdm. Han, and asked about their health.

Suddenly, Dong Xuebing heard footsteps from upstairs. Ta... ta... ta... the footsteps are slow, and he knows it must be Senior Xie coming downstairs. Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan stood up and walk over to the foot of the stairs. They saw a young man and woman coming down the stairs, and they are around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old. The man is handsome and should be Xie Huilan's younger brother (cousin), Xie Ran, the Deputy Director ranked Leader in Beijing's Youth League. The woman beside him is pretty and looks like Xie Huilan. But she is not as pretty as Xie Huilan, and she should be Xie Jing, who is working at Xin Hua News Agency.

Dong Xuebing was impressed. They are indeed the third generation of a prestigious family. Oh... Xie Hao is exceptional.

Xie Ran and Xie Jing are holding on to Senior Xie's arms, helping him down the stairs.

Senior Xie still has a serious look on his face. From one look, one could tell he is very stubborn and overbearing.

Dong Xuebing had experienced Senior Xie's overbearing character during the last time they met, and he was still feeling sore about it.

"Grandfather." Xie Huilan smiles. "You look much better."

Senior Xie gave Xie Huilan a glance and said. "You are not in Beijing, and there is no one at home to make me mad. Of course, I will look better." He paused for a second and said. "I thought I can have a few more days of peace. Why are you back?"

Xie Huilan did not get angry and laughed. "Haha... Why did I hear that you called for me in your dreams?"

Senior Xie stared at Xie Huilan angrily. "Who did you hear that from? How come I don't know about this?"

Xie Huilan laughed. "I cannot tell you who is my undercover."

Senior Xie stroked his beard. "I called your name in my dreams is because you made me mad!"

The rest of the people felt awkward when Senior Xie and Xie Huilan started arguing the moment they met.

Dong Xuebing cleared his throat and said. "Grandfather, Happy New Year." He stepped forward with the box of Wild Ginseng. "This is a gift from Huilan and me. This is a 50-years Wild Ginseng. I wish you longevity." Xie Jing, who was standing beside Senior Xie, took the gift from Dong Xuebing. She was surprised by how rich Dong Xuebing is. This gift is worth a few hundred thousand.

Senior Xie ignored Dong Xuebing and walked past him as if he is transparent. He walks over to Xie Guobang and Han Jing. "Where is Guoliang and Guo Jian?"

Dong Xuebing was slightly embarrassed, but this was what he expected.

Xie Ran walks over to Xie Huilan. "Sis, Happy New Year."

Xie Jing also greeted Xie Huilan. "Sis, I wish you a Happy New Year too."

Xie Huilan nodded. "Haha... let me introduce. This is Dong Xuebing. This should be the first time you all meet him, right?"

"Yes." Xie Ran extended his hand for a handshake with Dong Xuebing. "Nice to meet you."

Xie Jing also laughed and shook hands with Dong Xuebing. "Brother Dong, I had heard a lot about you."

Dong Xuebing was slightly embarrassed by how Xie Jing addressed him. He is only 24 years old, and Xie Jing is older than him by three to four years. But he is Xie Huilan's boyfriend, and in terms of seniority, Xie Jing should address him as 'Brother.'

Not all of the Xie Family had returned. But Dong Xuebing had met most of them. Other than Senior Xie is giving him the cold shoulders, the rest did not make things difficult for him. This situation is so much better than he imagined.

"Sister, how long will be in Beijing?" Xie Jing asked.

Xie Huilan replied. "I still have worked at the County, and should be leaving tomorrow."

Xie Ran was surprised. "So early? I still want to get some advice from you."

"About work?" Xie Huilan narrowed her eyes. "No problem. We can have a chat after dinner. Oh, I forgot to congratulate you on your promotion."

Dong Xuebing could tell Xie Huilan commanded a lot of respect from her cousins.

After a while, Xie Guoliang, Xie Guojian, and his wife entered the mansion. Xie Ran and Xie Jing went over to them.

Xie Huilan took the opportunity to tell Dong Xuebing. "The family has high hopes for Xiao Ran. Although he is getting experience with the Youth League now, he will be transferred to the grassroots for training soon. My father's generation can be considered doing well, but they are preparing for the next generation. The whole family's resources will be used to help Xiao Ran move up the ranks in the future. Both my Grandfather and father want Xiao Ran to be the successor."

Dong Xuebing nodded and asked. "What about Xiao Hao?"

"Him?" Xie Huilan laughed. "Do you think he is suitable to be a government official?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "You cannot say this. Xiao Hao is still young, and I was not as matured as him when I was at his age." Dong Xuebing had met Xie Hao many times, and quite like this rascal.

Speaking of the devil.

The door opened, and Xie Hao ran in shouting. "Is my Sister here?" Xie Hao had arrived in the early afternoon and had gone to the backyard to learn martial arts with Senior Xie's guards. Xie Jing scolded him jokingly. "You only know your Big sister. Don't you know how to greet me first?"

"Heehee... Second Sis, I had greeted you when we are at the backyard." Xie Hao exclaimed.

"You called that greeting?!" Xie Jing imitates Xie Hao's action and voice. She waved her hand and said, "You are here?!" "You call this greeting me?! Ah?"

Everyone laughed except for Xie Guojian. He stared at Xie Hao angrily. "How can you be so rude? Where are your manners?!" Xie Hao just giggled.

Xie Huilan hooked her arm onto Dong Xuebing's arm and walks over.

"Why are you giggling over there? Have you found money on the streets?" Xie Huilan teased Xie Hao.

"Haha! Sis! You are finally back!" Xie Hao shouted, and he saw Dong Xuebing. He almost jumped up and ran over with his arms spread out. "Ahh... it's my idol!" Dong Xuebing is speechless as Xie Hao gave him a bear hug. "Brother-in-law! Idol! I finally get to see you! No... you must teach me a few moves now! I had been learning Wushu these few days!"

Dong Xuebing pushes Xie Hao away. "I don't know any martial arts."

Xie Jing was confused. "Brother Dong knows Wushu?"

"Hee hee... Didn't I tell you about this?" Xie Hao explained excitedly. "Brother-in-law not only knows Wushu, even the black belts in Seoul also are not his match!" Xie Jing was stunned. "The guy who challenged seven Taekwondo schools in Seoul is him?"

"Of course! Do you still need to ask?" Xie Hao proudly replied. Xie Jing looks at Dong Xuebing with interest. After all, she is working with a news agency.

Dong Xuebing is pissed. Why did Xie Hao bring up this matter? To the young men and ordinary folks, what Dong Xuebing did is uplifting, but not everyone thinks like this. Dong Xuebing had wanted to leave a good impression with Xie Huilan's family and doesn't want others to know he is rash and impulsive.

Actually, everyone in the mansion knows about this matter, except for Xie Jing.

Xie Hao had been talking about this incident these two days, and even the guards know about this. Xie Jing had not been to Senior Xie's mansion recently and did not hear about it. She quickly asked for the details, and Xie Hao told her about the whole incident. But most of the things he said are rubbish, as he was not there to witness all the challenges.

With Xie Hao around, the mansion becomes livelier.

During dinner, Xie Hao was the only one talking non-stop.

The elders in Beijing have lots of customs. Although not many people are following these customs anymore, Senior Xie still follows some of them. For example, when there is a guest at home, women are not allowed to be seated at the table. But Han Jing and Ci Lifen are not anybody, and Senior Xie cannot really stop them from sitting at the table. So, a smaller table is set up beside the main table for them and the third generation.

How can there be no liquor during dinner?

The helpers served a small glass of Baijiu to everyone.

Dong Xuebing is a junior and also a guest. He has to toast to all the elders. After toasting everyone individually, he felt slightly giddy. Dong Xuebing cannot hold his liquor well.

Xie Hao lifted his glass of fruit juice to drink with Dong Xuebing. Xie Ran and Xie King also want to drink with him.

Xie Huilan saw them and stopped them. "Xiao Bing is not good at drinking. Don't try to make him drunk."

"I'm fine and is not drunk.

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Chapter 324 – Old Xie, it's not easy for you too!

After dinner.

Guest room on the first floor of the Mansion.

Dong Xuebing, who is feeling tipsy, drank the tea given to him by Xie Huilan.

Only Xie Huilan and Dong Xuebing are in the room, and Xie Huilan shook her head and laughed. "You should know your limits. If you cannot drink anymore, you should stop."

"How can I reject others when they toast with me?" Dong Xuebing supported himself with a chair. "I don't want you to lose face." If this dinner is with the Leaders from Yan Tai County, Dong Xuebing can stop drinking if he cannot take it. But this time is different. He had to force himself to drink even when his body cannot take it.

Xie Huilan laughed and straighten Dong Xuebing's collar. "Alright. You had done a great job today."

Dong Xuebing nodded and asked. "Huilan, why are you so gentle today?"

"Haha." Xie Huilan's eyes narrowed into a slit. "Are you telling me that I have not been gentle all this while? Huh?"

"Err… no…" Dong Xuebing quickly denies it. "You are also gentle in the past."

Knock… knock… knock… Xie Hao knocked on the door and told them the elders are leaving. They have to go out to walk them out.

Xie Guobang, Xie Guoliang, and everyone at the Mansion is very busy. They don't have time to stay there for long. By 7.30 pm, all of them started leaving, and only Ci Lifen remained to accompany Senior Xie. But she received a call from her workplace and had to leave.

In the end, only Senior Xie and a few from the younger generation remained.

Xie Ran is called Xie Huilan. "Sis, I need to speak with you."

"Ok." Xie Huilan nodded. "Let's talk upstairs."

Senior Xie's personal doctor fed Senior Xie his medications, and Senior Xie closed his eyes on the sofa. From the start of the dinner until now, Senior Xie had never look at Dong Xuebing, let alone speak to him. After Xie Huilan left, there are lesser people in the living room. Dong Xuebing also wants to leave, but he doesn't have any excuse. So, he just remained in the living room to chat with Xie Jing and Xie Hao uncomfortably.

Dong Xuebing is feeling very giddy but had to bear this feeling and remain there.

Dong Xuebing thought to himself as he chatted with Xie Hao and Xie Jing, sitting beside Senior Xie. This old man knows how to bear grudges. All I did was to talk back at him and won him once at a game of chess. Look at him… He is treating me as invisible. If I knew this is how he treats me, I would not give him the 50-years Wild Ginseng. I will just give him a five-years… five months ginseng.

This is so irritating.

Suddenly, Xie Hao said. "Brother-in-law, let's go to the backyard to practice martial arts!"

"Ok!" Dong Xuebing can't wait to leave the living room.

But Senior Xie stopped Xie Hao. "If you want to practice martial arts, go yourself." Senior Xie said and stood up. He walked towards the stairs and said. "Xiao Dong, have a game of chess with me." The personal doctor smiled at Dong Xuebing and went over to help Senior Xie up the stairs.

Dong Xuebing was stunned. Chess? What is the meaning of this?

Xie Hao heard it and got excited. "I want to watch!" He knows Dong Xuebing is good at Chinese chess.

But Senior Xie turns to Xie Hao. "I thought you are going to the backyard to practice your martial art?"

"Hehe… this is more interesting. I want to watch!" Xie Hao just wants to join in the fun.

Xie Jing is more matured. After hearing what their grandfather said, she immediately dragged Xie Hao away and gave him a stare. She pointed towards Dong Xuebing with her chin and shook her head. Senior Xie wants to speak to Dong Xuebing alone, and Xie Hao will cause trouble if he is around. Xie Hao got the hint and returned to the sofa unwillingly.

Dong Xuebing could only follow Senior Xie up the stairs.

The helpers are setting up the chessboard and pieces in a room filled with antique furniture. Senior Xie sat behind a redwood table and signaled to Dong Xuebing to sit opposite him.

After the helpers are done, they left with the doctor, leaving Dong Xuebing and Senior Xie alone in the room.

Senior Xie did not say anything and moved his chess piece.

Dong Xuebing is puzzled. Senior Xie had been ignoring him the whole evening, and why did he want to play chess out of a sudden? But Dong Xuebing had no choice but to play with him. He made his move… two moves… five moves… ten moves… twenty moves… this time, there are no Chinese chess experts around, and Dong Xuebing could not cheat. Within twenty minutes, Senior Xie won the first game.

Senior Xie gave Dong Xuebing a stare. "Play properly."

Dong Xuebing smiled embarrassedly. "I had won you the last time by luck, and I am not good at playing chess."

"… one more game." Senior Xie let Dong Xuebing have the first move.

The second game ended twenty minutes later, and Senior Xie won again.

Senior Xie did not show any frustration and said. "You are not playing seriously. I will make you play seriously." He called out to his helper. "Bring a bottle of Maotai and two glasses." Senior Xie looked at Dong Xuebing and said. "From the next game onwards, the loser will have to drink a glass."

"Ah? Err… I can't drink anymore."

"… then you have to win."

"Huh?! I had been trying my best.

Dong Xuebing's protest fell on deaf ears, and the next game started.

Dong Xuebing lost the third game and had to drink a glass of Maotai. He forced himself to finish the glass of Maotai in one gulp and felt even tipsier.

Second glass…

Third glass….

After a few games, Dong Xuebing felt the room spinning, and he is almost wasted.

"One more game." Senior Xie said.

Dong Xuebing reached out to grab a chess piece but failed after four to five tries. In the end, he grabbed Senior Xie's chess pieces instead and made a move.

Senior Xie laughed. "What are you trying to do?"

Dong Xuebing got mad and said. "No… I am not playing anymore. I can… can tell that you are… you are trying to make me drunk! That's right! You are trying to make me drunk!" Dong Xuebing stammered. "I… I will not fall for your trick… Hehe… I… am not playing… anymore…" Dong Xuebing supported himself by pushing against the chessboard.

Senior Xie said. "You don't want to play anymore?! Then have a chat with me."

Dong Xuebing gave Senior Xie a side glance. "Chat with you? What's there to chat about? We… have… generation gap, and don't have any common topic." Drinking will give one courage, and furthermore, Dong Xuebing had never been afraid of anyone. He swayed as he stood up and walks over to Senior Xie's chair and sat beside him. "Hmm… your chair is so comfortable."

Senior Xie laughed and moved to give Dong Xuebing more space. "We have not started chatting. How do you know we don't have any common topics? Start a topic."

"Topic?" Dong Xuebing smacked his lips. "Then… let's talk about… why are you always putting on a stern-looking face? You… you looked terrible… If you are unhappy… with me, you can… tell me straight!"

"Stern-looking face?" Senior Xie shook his head and laughed. "What do you know? Before my retirement, I had to smile from day to night. Did you see how Huilan smiles? She is the same as me. I had to smile when I meet the people and cannot let them feel I am too serious. I had to smile when I meet other government officials, as I cannot let them know what I am thinking. When I meet delegates from other countries, I had to smile, as I need to establish a good diplomatic relationship. I had been smiling for decades, and I am sick of smiling. That's why I stop smiling after I retired."

Senior Xie finished, and Dong Xuebing extended his arms over Senior Xie's shoulder. "So… this is the reason… Old Xie ah… it's not easy for you too!"

Senior Xie's brows twitched.

Dong Xuebing continued to pat Senior Xie's shoulder. "Old Xie, let it go… It's fine. Just… look at me. Every time I do something, the leaders and colleagues from our County… will start to criticize me… they say I am too young and rash… What I did was wrong… Sometimes I also know I am impulsive and… did not think of the consequences… But… when something happened in front of you… you have no choice… A relative of the County's Party Committee member had hit someone from our Police Station… If I don't arrest him… what will my colleagues think?! Our fellow countrymen are getting beaten up in Korea… If I don't challenge the Taekwondo schools, how am I going to face them?!"

Dong Xuebing got agitated and patted his chest. "What's wrong with being rash and impulsive? What's wrong with doing the wrong things? I hold my head high… when I face our people! Even if I lost my job and position one day, I could still walk along the streets with my head held high! My conscience is clear!"

Senior Xie heard what Dong Xuebing said, and laughed. "Well said!"

"Old Xie… I realized that… you are not that irritating after all."

"Haha." Senior Xie laughed. "After living for so long, this is the first time someone praised me like this. Not that irritating… Hahaha…"

The Doctor, who was standing outside, could not stand it anymore. He quickly opens the door and entered. "Xiao Dong, you are drunk. Come downstairs with me and don't disturb Senior Xie's rest!" He is speechless with Dong Xuebing. How dare he address Senior Xie as Old Xie?!

Dong Xuebing gave the Doctor a stare. "We are having a good chat now! Why must I go downstairs?!"

Senior Xie laughed. "We are having a good time now. Don't interfere!"

"Senior Xie."

"Get out, get out!" Senior Xie waved his hand to chase the Doctor out. "Xiao Dong, carry on."

Dong Xuebing had his arm around Senior Xie's shoulder. "What else do you want me to say? Oh… You… tried to arrange Sister Xie's marriage… I have to say that you are wrong…"

"Do you know what I was thinking when I arranged her marriage?"

"Who cares… what are you thinking? You are wrong in doing so!"

Senior Xie laughed loudly, and everyone downstairs can hear their conversation.

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Chapter 325 – Senior Xie's inscription!

The next morning.

The warm sunlight shines through the windows.

Dong Xuebing yawned as he opens his eyes and looks around him. Huh? Where am I? This place looks like a Mansion... Oh... Sister Xie and I went to Senior Xie's Mansion for dinner last evening. This place should be Xishan Mansion. Did I spend the night here? Dong Xuebing suddenly felt the terrible hangover and rubbed his tempers to relieve the headache. How much did I drink last night?! I remembered I drank a lot during dinner, but how did I end up in this room? How come I couldn't recall a thing?

Knock... knock... knock... Someone knocks on the door."

"Xiao Bing, wake up." It's Xie Huilan.

Dong Xuebing quickly got up. "Sister Xie... Can you come in for a while?"

The door opens, and Xie Huilan entered with a smile. "What's wrong? Are you asking me to help you dress up?" Dong Xuebing realized that he was only wearing his long johns. His coat and pants are folded neatly on a chair beside the bed. He knew someone had undressed him last night, as he does not have the habit of folding his clothes. "Err... did I got drunk last night? How come I ended up sleeping here?" Xie Huilan looks at Dong Xuebing. "You still dare to mention yesterday?" Dong Xuebing blushed. "Errr... my clothes... did you help me remove my clothes?" "If it's not me, who else will help you?" Xie Huilan looks at Dong Xuebing. "I almost broke my back to remove your clothes."

Dong Xuebing replied apologetically. "Sorry to trouble you."

"Go and wash up now. It's time for breakfast."

"Ok."

Dong Xuebing quickly wore back his clothes and asked. "Oh, did I embarrass myself last night? Did I vomit?" This is what Dong Xuebing is concern about.

Xie Huilan glanced at Dong Xuebing. "I don't know what to say about you. Are you feigning ignorance?"

Dong Xuebing froze. "Did I puke? Where?" Xie Huilan smiles helplessly. "It's fine if you puke all over the place. But you did not and only say lots of nonsense."

"Ah? What did I say?"

"You played chess with my Grandfather in the room, and the loser had to drink a glass of Moutai. You drank three to four glasses and got drunk. After that, you called my Grandfather as Old Xie, and had your arms over his shoulder." Xie Huilan could not hold back her laughter and burst out laughing. "Xiao Bing, I didn't know you are so daring in the past. You did not only address my Grandfather as Old Xie but also criticize him for what he has done. After that, you started singing the National Anthem."

Dong Xuebing paused for a few seconds. "Impossible!"

"..." Xie Huilan ignored him.

"This is impossible!" Dong Xuebing continued. "Sister Xie, stop kidding around." Xie Huilan replied. "You were so loud, and I can hear you from downstairs. Almost everyone in the Mansion can hear you. Why should I lie to you?" Dong Xuebing's face turns green.

"Did I really call him Old Xie?"

"What do you think?"

"I seldom talk nonsense when I get drunk." Dong Xuebing said. When Dong Xuebing drunk a lot, he will not speak nonsense, but he had never drunk so much before. From Sister Xie's reaction, she should not be lying to him, and the hair on Dong Xuebing's back stood up.

"Did I had offended Senior Xie again? What should I do? He must have a worse impression of me now." Xie Huilan smiles. "My Grandfather did not say anything."

"What do you mean?"

"He did not scold you and had a good time chatting with you. Both of you sang the National Anthem together. Hahaha... It's been a long while since I heard my Grandfather laughing so loudly." Xie Huilan shook her head. "I wonder what's so funny? Hahaha..."

Dong Xuebing blinked and asked. "You are saying Senior Xie did not get angry?"

"How would I know what he is thinking?"

"Ah..." Dong Xuebing grabbed his hair as he slowly remembers bits of what happened last night. He slapped his forehead a few times to clear his mind. I called him Old Xie, and he still sang the National Anthem with me? This means he did not get angry. Oh... Senior Xie is magnanimous... Dong Xuebing's impression of Senior Xie changed, but he was still nervous. He had embarrassed himself last night and wonders how he is going to face everyone.

About ten minutes later, Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan went downstairs.

Along the corridor, they met Xie Jing, who is carrying a stack of Xuan paper. She looked at Dong Xuebing weirdly and greeted him. "... Brother Dong, you got up?"

"Ah... I just woke up. Are you busy?" Dong Xuebing asked.

Xie Jing nodded. "Grandfather is writing calligraphy, and I am bringing him the Xuan paper."

Xie Jing had spent the night at the Mansion last night. She had wanted to leave last night, but the commotion in the study room was too loud. Dong Xuebing had criticized Senior Xie and even sang the National Anthem with Senior Xie. It was chaos, and no one can stop them. The commotion lasted until almost 11 pm, and it was too late for her to return home.

On the way downstairs, Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan pass a few helpers.

All of them are looking at Dong Xuebing weirdly.

Why are all of you looking at me this way? Dong Xuebing blushed embarrassedly.

Dong Xuebing saw Senior Xie's back when he reached the first floor, and his body shook. Xie Hao and Xie Ran stand beside the table, and Xie Jing places the Xuan Paper on the table. The brushes and ink on the table are arranged neatly, and Senior Xie grinded the inkstick himself. After that, he picks up a brush, closed his eyes for a few seconds, before he started writing a few words. His movements are flawless, and is very skilled in calligraphy.

Xie Huilan did not disturb Senior Xie and walks up to him quietly.

Dong Xuebing went forward embarrassedly and saw what Senior Xie wrote. "Upright and Righteous."

Xie Hao noticed Dong Xuebing and started making eye signals with a smile.

Dong Xuebing returned with a stare. He knew this rascal will make fun of him!

"Grandfather... your tea." Xie Ran's attention remains on the words. "Every time I look at your words, I can feel the strength in the words.

Senior Xie laughed and shook his head. "Flattery!"

Xie Ran replied. "This is how I feel when I look at your writings. Can you give me these words? I will frame it up when I get back."

Senior Xie nodded.

Xie Ran was overjoyed as he kept the piece of paper carefully.

Dong Xuebing felt Xie Ran must be pretending, and he could not see anything special about those words. At most, the words are considered pleasing to the eyes, and nothing else.

Xie Hao shouted. "Grandfather, I also want some words."

"You?" Senior Xie looks at Xie Hao. "Hmph! You could not even pass the Junior High School's Chinese exams. Can you even read what I write?"

"Ah... Just write something for me. Quick."

Senior Xie is in a good mood today and agreed to Xie Hao's request. He thought for a while and dipped his brush into the ink, before writing some words on the paper. But when Xie Hao went forward to get the piece of paper, his face changed. "Study hard every day." These eight characters seemed to be mocking Xie Hao, and he kept the piece of paper unwillingly.

Xie Jing laughed and said. "Grandfather, you must be fair to all of us. I also want your writing."

Senior Xie laughed. "What words do you want?"

"I am thick-skinned. I want the words "As beautiful as the flowers and moon."" Xie Jing replied with a laugh.

Xie Hao immediately teases his Second sister, and Xie Ran also laughed at his younger Sister.

Senior Xie laughed and shook his head. He rested for a moment and picks up his brush again to write "As beautiful as the flowers and moon" on the paper in front of him. After he is done, he changed a new piece of Xuan Paper and wrote "stunningly beautiful" on it.

Xie Hao grumbled. "Grandfather, you are biased. Why did you give Second Sister two sets of writings?"

Senior Xie did not reply.

Xie Jing understood what Senior Xie is thinking. "This set of writings are not for me. Other than your Eldest Sister, who else can claim they are "stunningly beautiful?" Hehe... Grandfather, is this piece for my Elder Sister?" Senior Xie replied with a 'Hmph!'. This is how he speaks to Xie Huilan.

Xie Jing knew she guessed it correctly and passed the "stunningly beautiful" words to Xie Huilan. "Sis, Grandfather, is biased. "stunningly beautiful" is so much better than "As beautiful as the flowers and moon""

Xie Huilan smiled and said. "Thank you, Grandfather, for giving me these words."

Everyone got a piece of Senior Xie's writing except for Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing thought for a while and felt this is the right moment for him to apologize. "Grandfather, I'm sorry for what happened yesterday... I got too drunk, and I..." Senior Xie heard what Dong Xuebing said and laughed.

Everyone knew Dong Xuebing had embarrassed himself last night and started giggling.

Senior Xie did not say anything and picks up his brush again. He dipped his brush into the ink and closed his eyes for almost three minutes. Suddenly, he opened his eyes and wrote four characters with powerful strokes.

Have a clear conscience!

Senior Xie is writing, 'Have a clear conscience!'

When Senior Xie finished, he wrote his name on it. "... Xiao Dong, this is for you."

Everyone there was stunned!

Senior Xie wrote his name on that piece of paper!

Xie Ran and Xie Jing exchanged looks, and even Xie Huilan narrowed her eyes. They could tell Senior Xie treats Xiao Dong much better than them. He signed off that piece of writing for Dong Xuebing. This had never happened before! Senior Xie really likes Dong Xuebing so much?!

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Chapter 326 – Xie Family's approval!

'Upright and Righteous'

'Study hard every day.'

'As beautiful as the flowers and moon.'

'Stunningly beautiful.'

When Senior Xie wrote the words for Xie Ran, Xie Hao, and the rest, the time taken to think and prepare himself is much shorter than 'Have a clear conscience.' The strokes of the characters are much stronger and beautiful than the words he wrote before. Even Dong Xuebing, who does not know much about calligraphy, can tell this is Senior Xie's masterpiece. 'Have a clear conscience' is what Dong Xuebing said last night when he was drunk. Senior Xie had remembered what he said and even write it down on paper for him!

Dong Xuebing felt flattered and quickly thank Senior Xie. "Thank you, Grandfather."

Senior Xie joked. "Haha... are these words pleasing to your eyes?"

"Yes..." Dong Xuebing wiped the sweat off his forehead. "It's beautiful. I will remember these four words in my heart and will have a clear conscience."

Xie Hao moves forward. "Grandfather, I also want you to sign off my words."

Senior Xie waved him away. "Go aside. Stop bothering me."

"Hehe... you had signed off my Brother-in-law's words and should do the same for me." Xie Hao argued, but Senior Xie did not give in.

Senior Xie's personal doctor was puzzled when he saw Senior Xie gave Dong Xuebing the piece of writings. He was around when Dong Xuebing visited the last time and clashed with Senior Xie. He does not understand why Senior Xie changed his attitude towards Dong Xuebing suddenly. But he knew Senior Xie knows what Xiao Dong had done in the past. For example, Xiao Dong fought a tiger off to save a child, defused a timebomb to save Xie Huilan, etc. Although Senior Xie did not mention any of these incidents, he knows everything.

After breakfast.

Dong Xuebing found a box to keep the piece of writing.

Xie Huilan walks over with a smile. "Hehe... Grandfather likes you now. What did you do to make him change his attitude?"

"Huh?" Dong Xuebing replied. "Senior Xie had also written for all of you."

Xie Huilan shook her head. "How can it be the same? Didn't you see he signed off his name on the writing?"

Dong Xuebing was puzzled.

"My Grandfather's writings are not given out easily. He is a former Premier, and you should know the weight of this piece of writing. Furthermore, he signed off his name at the bottom. I had never seen my Grandfather signing off any of his writings in my life. Even my father and uncles don't have this honor, let alone us." Xie Huilan laughed. "I will not comment on how good my Grandfather's calligraphy is, but this piece of writing is very important. It might be a talisman to save your life in the future."

Dong Xuebing blinked. "Talisman..."

Xie Huilan laughed. "I don't know why my Grandfather gives you these words, but I can tell he likes you."

Dong Xuebing's hand shook and suddenly felt the paper is heavier.

"Have a clear conscience..." Xie Huilan laughed and nodded. "This is your style."

Dong Xuebing smiled embarrassedly. "I am not worthy enough, and I said it because I was drunk last night. How many people in this world can have a clear conscience? I felt I owe you too much."

Xie Huilan gave Dong Xuebing a glance and said. "Pack your things and get ready to leave. We have to inform Grandfather that we are leaving."

"Ok."

Mansion's backyard.

Senior Xie and Xie Ran are playing chess, and Xie Jing and Xie Hao are sitting beside as spectators.

"Brother, you made the wrong move. You should move that piece over there... Ah... why did you move that piece? What are you thinking? No... No... you should move the elephant!" Xie Hao shouted.

Xie Jing laughed and scolded Xie Hao. "A true gentleman should keep quiet when watching chess."

Xie Ran laughed. "If I listen to you, I will lose faster."

Xie Huilan held Dong Xuebing's hand as they walk over. "Grandfather, we are going back. I still have some unfinished work in the County. We will visit you again."

Senior Xie turns to Xie Huilan. "You still want to come back?! Hmph! Can't you give me some peace?"

Xie Ran and Xie Jing knew their Grandfather did not mean what he said. When Xie Huilan was almost blown up by the timebomb in Yan Tai County, their Grandfather was furious. He almost fires the whole Fengzhou City's Party committee. Their Grandfather did not sleep well for a few days after that incident and even shouted Xie Huilan's name in his sleep. Everyone in the Xie family knew about this.

After bidding goodbyes to Senior Xie, Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan got ready to leave.

"Wait a minute." Senior Xie stopped them suddenly and said something to his helper.

The helper immediately returns to the mansion to take something.

Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan do not understand why Senior Xie stopped them, and Xie Hao, Xie Ran, and Xie Jing looks at them curiously.

The helper returned from the Mansion with a roll of paper. It should be calligraphy and was framed up. Senior Xie waved his hand, indicating the helper to show Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan.

'A Match Made in Heaven'

These are the four words written on it!

Senior Xie stroked his beard. "This is for you two. Bring it with you."

Dong Xuebing was stunned.

Xie Ran and Xie Jing look at each other in shock. Although Dong Xuebing is Xie Huilan's boyfriend, he had not gotten the approval from any of the Xie Family. But with this calligraphy, everything changed. 'A Match Made in Heaven' signifies Senior Xie had given Dong Xuebing the approval and is ready to accept him as his Grandson-in-law!

Senior Xie is the head of the family, and he represents the whole family!

In other words, this is considered an engagement!

Xie Ran smiles and said. "Congratulations."

Xie Hao also started cheering.

Dong Xuebing regained his senses and quickly thanked Senior Xie.

Xie Huilan laughed and held the writing. "Thank You, Grandfather. Did you prepare this before I come? Haha... Why did you keep it until now?"

Senior Xie gave Xie Huilan an angry stare. "Pack your things and quickly leave. I can finally get some peace."

"Haha... I might return anytime to visit you." Xie Huilan laughed. "Let's go."

With Senior Xie giving Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan these four characters, Xie Jing's attitude towards Dong Xuebing also changed. "Sis, Brother-in-law, take care." She addresses Dong Xuebing as Brother-in-law now.

Xie Ran shouted. "Brother-in-law, you must teach me some moves the next time we meet. Oh... my classmates want your autograph. Sign some autographs for me before you go!"

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Chapter 327 – Old Subordinate

Before noon.

After leaving Senior Xie's Mansion, Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan went on separate ways. They had both drove over, and Xie Huilan returned to Yan Tai County, while Dong Xuebing returned home to pack his luggage. He will return at night or tomorrow morning. He went straight to a framing shop and used 10,000 RMB to get Senior Xie's words framed up within ten minutes.

North Heping Road.

Dong Xuebing stretched as he opened the door of his apartment. This trip to Senior Xie's Mansion is fruitful.

Dong Xuebing hums the National Anthem as he sat on the sofa.

Suddenly, the bedroom door open!

"Brother!"

"Xiao Bing, you are back?"

Dong Xuebing got shocked as he looks towards the bedroom. "Ahh... are you two trying to scare me to death? Why are you still here?" It was Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian. "Didn't you return to Yan Tai County last night?"

Yu Meixia replied embarrassedly. "The bus broke down on the way and couldn't be repaired. The driver told us to wait for the next bus, but it was too crowded and getting late. So... we came back..."

Dong Xuebing asked. "Where did you get the keys from?"

"... Qianqian has the keys." Yu Meixia replied.

Qianqian blushed and softly replied. "When I come to Beijing, I was afraid both of you are not around. So, I secretly took Aunty Luan's keys along."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "You two are..."

Yu Meixia lowered her head. "Sorry..."

Dong Xuebing replied. "It's not that I want to criticize you two. You all should get the driver to make an arrangement when the bus broke down. You all can return to the bus terminal to get another bus or give me a call. I might be busy, but I will still help you. You two are so pretty and are not familiar with Beijing. What if something happens to you all? Next time, inform me before you all do such things!"

Qianqian's eyes turn red.

Dong Xuebing softened his tone and said. "Err... stop crying. I am not scolding you two. I am just worried about your safety."

Yu Meixia looks at Dong Xuebing. "Err... are we going back today?"

"Yes. Let me take a rest, and I will drive back in the afternoon."

"Should I get you a cup of tea?"

"Ok. I'm thirsty. Thank you."

Seeing Qianqian feeling down, Dong Xuebing quickly comforted her and told her some jokes to cheer her up. When Sister Yu returns with the tea, Dong Xuebing secretly caressed her hands as he took the cup from her, making her blush.

As they were chatting, the doorbell rang.

Dong Xuebing wondered who it was as he walks over to open the door.

A man in his early thirties, small eyes, and sharp nose was standing outside. He is wearing a black suit with a briefcase under his arm. At first glance, Dong Xuebing could not recognize him. But after looking at him for a few seconds, Dong Xuebing laughed. "I thought who it is... Panwei!" Guo Panwei, Dong Xuebing's former subordinate from State Security Western District Branch, General Affairs Office.

Guo Panwei replied politely. "Chief Dong, am I disturbing you?"

Dong Xuebing is happy to see his old subordinate. "No... come in... Sister Yu, brew tea."

"No... let me do it. I will brew it myself." Guo Panwei was still the same as before.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Come in and have a seat. I am not your leader anymore. You don't have to be so polite." Guo Panwei immediately replied. "Chief Dong, if you had not recommended me to Chief Yan, I will not get the opportunity to take over the position of General Affairs Office's Deputy Chief. I owe you a lot, and even if you are no longer with State Security, you will still be my leader."

Dong Xuebing laughed and points at Guo Panwei. "You... your flattery skills are still so good."

Guo Panwei quickly replies. "It's from the bottom of my heart..."

"Haha... oh, how did you know I returned?"

"I visited my father at Si Ji Qing Qiao area and saw you driving a Mercedes Benz at a junction. I thought I saw wrongly..." Guo Panwei placed a bag of fruits on the table. "So, I bought some gifts for your place to visit you." Dong Xuebing patted Guo Panwei's shoulder. "Thank you. Have some tea."

Guo Panwei greeted Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian politely and sat on the sofa.

After chatting for a while, Dong Xuebing found out after he left, Guo Panwei had a hard time at work. Actually, Dong Xuebing could also guess it. If Guo Panwei is doing well, he will not have time to visit him so urgently. After Guo Panwei was promoted to take over Deputy Chief, General Affairs Office's Chief, Li Qing, was promoted. Someone from the Political Section took over him. He took back all the authority of the General Affairs Office, and Guo Panwei could not do anything. With Guo Panwei's years of service and experiences, he should have been promoted to Deputy Section Chief a long time ago.

Guo Panwei complained to Dong Xuebing about his disappointment.

The new General Affairs Office Chief is not young, but he still has lots more years before he retires. Most likely, he will be staying in the General Affairs Office until his retirement, and he is blocking Guo Panwei's career path.

Dong Xuebing sighed. "It's not easy everywhere..."

"Sigh..." Guo Panwei also sighed.

"How is Sun Zhuang and Tan Limei?"

Dong Xuebing seldom contact his former colleagues after he was transferred to the grassroots.

Guo Panwei replied. "Xiao Sun was transferred to the Political Section, and Xiao Tan is still in General Affairs Office. Nothing had changed. Compared to you, we are far behind."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Let's gather our former colleagues when we have the time for dinner. I will treat."

"Chief Dong... Oh, I should address you as Bureau Chief Dong." Guo Panwei said. "Are you still with the County Public Security Bureau?"

"No..." Dong Xuebing replied. "After Lunar New Year, I will be transferred to the Investment Promotion Bureau."

Guo Panwei had not heard about Dong Xuebing after the latter was transferred. "As the department head?"

Dong Xuebing nodded. "The transfer order had just been issued."

"Ah... congratulations."

Guo Panwei was impressed. When Dong Xuebing was still in General Affairs Office, he was promoted twice. He was transferred to the grassroots level for less than a year, and he will be promoted again. It's hard for a Deputy Section Chief to get promoted to Section Chief. His promotions are too fast!

Immediately, Guo Panwei starts to think. At first, he had wanted to ask Dong Xuebing for help, as Dong Xuebing is very close to Deputy Bureau Chief Xu Yan and other leaders. He wants to get promoted through Dong Xuebing's help. Still, after hearing Dong Xuebing is getting promoted to the head of the County's Investment Promotion Agency, he starts to have other plans.

Noon.

Dong Xuebing looks at his watch. "It's lunchtime. Are you all hungry?"

Qianqian rubbed her tummy and nodded. Yu Meixia and Guo Panwei still have not eaten breakfast.

Dong Xuebing said. "Alright. I will call the restaurant to deliver some dishes over. Panwei, it's been a while since we met. Let's have some drinks together."

Guo Panwei could tell Dong Xuebing's apartment does not have alcohol and said. "I will go and buy a few bottles of alcohol."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Ok. There are a cigarette and alcohol shop 50 meters towards the west. Oh, help me get two packets of cigarettes. Yu Xi brand will do."

"Sure." Guo Panwei is feeling better as Dong Xuebing did not treat him as an outsider.

About half an hour later, the restaurant delivered the food.

Dong Xuebing passed his wallet to Sister Yu, but Guo Panwei insisted on paying.

During lunch, Guo Panwei raised his glass to give Dong Xuebing a toast. "Old Leader, I wish you a successful career."

"Thank you." Dong Xuebing thanked him and bottoms up.

After that, Guo Panwei also gave a toast to Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian. Guo Panwei dared not look down on the people around the leader and did not belittle Dong Xuebing's helper and Yu Qianqian, despite her age.

Dong Xuebing noticed that and nodded with approval in his heart.

Dong Xuebing and Guo Panwei drank a lot during lunch.

Guo Panwei felt the time is right to bring up his request. "Old Leader, after you left, we felt lost. To be honest, I wish I can follow you and work under you when you were transferred. I don't mind getting promoted as long as I get to work under a good leader. No one else in the city takes care of subordinates like you..."

Yu Qianqian heard it and started giggling.

Yu Meixia quickly pulled her daughter aside to stop her from laughing.

Dong Xuebing got the hint and looks at Guo Panwei. "Are you thinking of going to the grassroots level? I need to make it clear to you. The work is tough at the grassroot level, and it is very different from here."

Guo Panwei straightens his back. "As long as I can work under you, I can take any hardships."

Dong Xuebing thought for a while and nodded. "Alright. I will see what I can do after I return."

Guo Panwei was overjoyed and quickly offered a few more rounds of toast with Dong Xuebing.

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Chapter 328 – Why is there one more person under the blanket?

Afternoon. Dong Xuebing's apartment.

Dong Xuebing and Guo Panwei drank glasses after glasses of alcohol while chatting. Dong Xuebing also told Guo Panwei about his feats after he was transferred to Yan Tai County. He spoke about how he rescued the hostages from the school, save the trapped passengers from a landslide, etc. Guo Panwei was shocked and impressed with him.

"Panwei, drink!"

"Old Leader, let me give you a toast."

"Alright! Bottoms up! Sister Yu, you should drink too."

"I... I never had drunk Baijiu. I'm afraid..."

"Let me pour a glass for you." Guo Panwei poured a glass of alcohol for Yu Meixia.

Yu Meixia had no choice. "Alright..."

One glass...

Two glasses...

Three glasses...

Qianqian had finished lunch and went to the bedroom to nap, leaving Yu Meixia to accompany them.

After the three of them finished the bottle of Wuliangye, Dong Xuebing felt he had enough. Yu Meixia could not hold her liquor well and could not even sit up right. Guo Panwei stopped toasting them and left after chatting a while.

Only Yu Meixia and Dong Xuebing remained in the living room.

"Xiao Bing, I... I will pour a glass of tea for you." Yu Meixia turns to grab the hot water flask.

Dong Xuebing sat there. "Don't... you are drunk too... and might get scalded." He could not speak properly. "Come... sit over and accompany... accompany me for a while."

Yu Meixia stumbles over to the sofa and nearly fell.

Dong Xuebing laughed and helped her up. "You only had one glass, and you are drunk..."

Yu Meixia is in a daze and leaned against Dong Xuebing's chest.

One will lose senses when drunk. Dong Xuebing looks at Sister Yu's face and legs. He placed his hand on her thighs to stroke it, and his other hand went under her sweater. Although they had done it numerous times in the past two days, it's never enough for Dong Xuebing.

Yu Meixia pushed Dong Xuebing lightly. "Xiao Bing, don't..."

Dong Xuebing ignored her pleas and start to undress her pants, exposing her long johns underneath.

During winter, they had to wear many layers of clothes, and it is not easy to get undress.

After working hard for about five to six minutes, Dong Xuebing finally got Yu Meixia naked.

"No... Xiao Bing... let's do it... at night... it's too bright now."

Dong Xuebing doesn't care and said. "Sister Yu, dance that dance... for me..." He burps and continued. "That time you had dance once in Hua Mei Estate... That... classical dance... oh, I remember you have the music on your phone. Quick... I want to see you dance."

Yu Meixia tried to cover her naked body with her hands. "I... I am not wearing anything."

"You can dance like that." Dong Xuebing wants to see Yu Meixia dance without wearing anything. "Ok? Dance!"

Even when Yu Meixia is drunk, she is still very conservative. She hesitated and did not say anything. Dong Xuebing really wants to see her dance. "Hurry up. Dance... your figure is so good, and your dance should be nicer without wearing anything."

A few minutes later.

Yu Meixia gave in, and took out her Nokia N8 and played the melody.

The music started.

Yu Meixia stood in front of the TV with her hands covering her body awkwardly.

Dong Xuebing leans back on the sofa to admire her.

Yu Meixia started dancing and was very stiff at the beginning. She dares not extend her arms and legs and tried covering her body at certain parts of the dance. But under the influence of alcohol, she slowly forgot about her shyness and started dancing normally.

Beautiful!

After the music ended, Yu Meixia quickly returns to the sofa.

Dong Xuebing kissed Yu Meixia. "You are so beautiful. Hmmm... Let's try something new today."

"... Huh? What do you mean?" Yu Meixia bit her lips.

Dong Xuebing kissed Yu Meixia again and licked her lips. "Use your mouth today, ok?"

Yu Meixia panicked and shook her head shyly. "No..."

"What's wrong? Quick." Under the influence of alcohol, Dong Xuebing got bolder. "If you say no again, I will spank you." Dong Xuebing said and grabbed Yu Meixia's ass.

Yu Meixia's body stiffens up. "Don't..."

In the past, Qu Yunxuan had been taking care of Dong Xuebing for a few years, like an elder sister. Even after they slept together, Dong Xuebing also don't dare to make her do something she doesn't like. But towards Sister Yu, Dong Xuebing is different. Her character is soft and is older than Dong Xuebing by almost ten years. So, Dong Xuebing has no qualms about bullying her.

"Hurry up."

"No... I... I don't know."

Dong Xuebing puts on an angry expression and slapped Yu Meixia's ass. "You want me to beat you?"

Yu Meixia blushed and gave in. She bit her lips and stood up from the sofa. After Dong Xuebing got undressed, she kneeled on the floor slowly and lowered her head.

One hour...

Two hours...

Three hours...

The skies got dark, and it should be night time.

Dong Xuebing woke up in the bedroom and looks at the wall clock.

6.05pm.

After taking a nap, Dong Xuebing sobered up. He knocked his head as he tried to recall what happened after lunch. What happened? Why did I get drunk again? Dong Xuebing sighed and felt lucky he had gotten drunk in his Beijing apartment. He would embarrass himself if he got drunk while drinking with the leaders.

Yu Meixia was still sleeping soundly in Dong Xuebing's arms.

As Dong Xuebing recalled what happened in the afternoon, he smiles to himself. It seems that he had made love with Sister Yu on the sofa, dining table, and then the bedroom over an hour in the afternoon. He could feel his waist aching. Sigh... I must have over-exhausted myself these two days.

"Sister Yu... Sister Yu..."

"Huh?" Yu Meixia woke up.

Dong Xuebing pushed her lightly. "Wake up. It's time for dinner."

Yu Meixia opens her eyes and looks at Dong Xuebing, before closing her eyes to return to sleep. Suddenly, she remembered something and blushed. She shut her eyes close and wiped her lips with her hand. She recalled what she did earlier in the afternoon and was shy to face Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing saw her actions and gave her a kiss on her lips.

Yu Meixia quickly covers her mouth. "No... it's dirty..."

"It's not dirty." Dong Xuebing replied gently. "Your lips are sweet."

Yu Meixia's face turns red and hugged Dong Xuebing's waist.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "What's wrong?"

"... nothing." Yu Meixia lowered her head.

"Why are you hugging me so tight? This is the first time you hugged me."

Yu Meixia quickly loosened her arms and tried to pull back. But Dong Xuebing grabbed her and continued to question her.

Yu Meixia could only answer Dong Xuebing's questions. "I feel blessed."

"Blessed?"

"My ex-husband had never treated Qianqian and me so well... he is not even one-tenth compared to you." Sister Yu's eyes turn red. "During our most difficult times, you lent us money and gave us shelter. You even helped us change our Hukou and let Qianqian go to school. After that, when my face... you put aside your work and accompany me to Korea for the operation... I... I am really..."

Dong Xuebing asked. "Really, what?"

Yu Meixia did not reply.

Dong Xuebing hugged Yu Meixia and kissed her forehead.

"Oh..." Yu Meixia tried to change the topic. "Where is Qianqian?"

"I don't know. I did not see her." Dong Xuebing replied and was stunned. "That's right. Where is Qianqian?"

When one got drunk, they will lose their senses. Dong Xuebing and Yu Meixia had drunk a lot in the afternoon and had forgotten that Qianqian is still in the house.

Suddenly, Dong Xuebing noticed a bulge under the blanket behind Yu Meixia.

Yu Meixia followed Dong Xuebing's glaze and turns to flip open the blanket.

There is someone under the blanket!

Yu Qianqian!

Yu Meixia gasped, and her face turns white. "Qianqian! You! Why are you here?" She immediately remembers that Qianqian took a nap in the bedroom when they were drinking with Guo Panwei. Yu Meixia almost buried her head in the ground. "You... did you hear everything?"

Yu Qianqian blushed and quickly reply. "I... I did not hear anything."

Dong Xuebing slapped his forehead. This little girl should have overheard everything and might even saw everything!

Yu Meixia panics and explained. "Qianqian... Your Uncle and I... It's not what you are thinking!" Yu Meixia and Dong Xuebing are both naked and whatever she said is not convincing.

Dong Xuebing also blushed. He had made love with Yu Qianqian's mother in front of her... He can understand why Yu Qianqian is hiding under the blanket. She must be shocked by her mother doing something so shameless in front of her.

Damn!

Dong Xuebing said. "Qianqian... err... Your mother and I... We..."

Yu Qianqian was more nervous than Dong Xuebing and Yu Meixia. "I... I was sleeping the whole time... I did not see anything..."

Yu Meixia could not take it anymore and covered her face with the blanket.

"Mum..." Qianqian pushed the blanket lightly. "I... really did not see anything."

The more Yu Qianqian explains, the more embarrassed Yu Meixia is. She hid under the blanket and refused to come out.

"Mum..." Yu Meixia called out.

Dong Xuebing interrupted her. "Qianqian... can... can you leave the room for a while?"

Yu Qianqian dares not to look at Dong Xuebing and climbs out from the blanket and ran out of the room.

Dong Xuebing opens the blanket and said helplessly. "It's all my fault. Sigh... I should not have drunk so much alcohol earlier. Sorry."

"No... It's my fault. I... I... how should I explain to Qianqian?"

"Err... Maybe Qianqian was really asleep and did not see anything?"

"... impossible."

Dong Xuebing is also in a dilemma. "Since she saw us, then let's just tell her everything. Even if we don't say a word, she also knows what is going on."

Yu Meixia asked anxiously. "Xiao Bing, what should I do?"

"How about we go back to Yan Tai County first?"

"... ok."

"Then, let's get dressed up."

That night, Dong Xuebing drove the mother and daughter back to the County.

Along the way, Yu Meixia's head was lowered and dares not to look at her daughter. Yu Qianqian was also very quiet, making the car ride more awkward.

Dong Xuebing made some jokes, it was not helping. He gritted his teeth and asked. "Err... Qianqian... are you unhappy with me being together with your mum?"

Qianqian shook her head. "No!"

"Really?"

"Yes!"

Dong Xuebing continued. "Alright. Sister Yu, your daughter, had said so, and you should stop being so shy."

Yu Qianqian pulled her mother's hand. "Mum, stop ignoring me.

Yu Meixia finally looked at her daughter and nodded. "Don't... don't tell anyone about your Uncle and me, ok?"

"I know." Qianqian nodded. "I will not tell anyone."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "You are a good girl. I will buy a tablet for you. Which one do you like? Hmm... iPad 2... it is the most popular tablet now."

Yu Qianqian replied. "It's too expensive."

"I will buy you anything as long as you like it."

This time, Yu Meixia did not stop Dong Xuebing.

Yu Qianqian cheered excitedly. "Thank you, Uncle!"

Translator's notes: Lol... How can they forget about Yu Qianqian is still around when they make out? It must be awkward for Qianqian to see her mum getting pounded.

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Chapter 329 – New Changes to BACK!

The next day, Dong Xuebing returned to the Bureau to start work.

Dong Xuebing can hear the firecrackers from outside of his windows. The Lunar New Year is in another two days, and he will be leaving the Public Security Bureau. He will be getting into his new role after Lunar New Year, and he is getting some jitters. He had never worked in the Investment Promotion Agency and does not even understand what the role is. So, he got someone to bring some data and information about the Investment Promotion Agency to read.

The morning is over.

After lunch, Dong Xuebing's phone rang the moment he entered his office.

Dong Xuebing looks at the caller display, and it was from the County Government Office. "Hello, Chief Dong? I'm Yao Yi."

Yao Yi is the County Government Office Director. Dong Xuebing immediately answers. "Director Yao."

"You will be starting work in the Investment Promotion Agency after the New Year, and I had asked my men to prepare your apartment in the County Party Committee Quarter, and you can move in anytime. Oh, if you want, you can continue to stay in the County Public Security Bureau Quarters. It's up to you." Yao Yi is speaking politely, as Dong Xuebing is on the same level as him now.

Dong Xuebing quickly thanks Yao Yi. "Thank you, Director Yao."

"It's fine... so, what's your decision?"

"No problem. When do you think I should move to? I still have not taken over the role. Will it be too early for me to move in?"

"Hahaha... you will be appointed sooner or later. Alright. I will get someone to pass you the keys, and you can move in whenever you like."

Dong Xuebing replied. "No... I will go over to collect the keys from you."

Dong Xuebing is pleased to move into the County Party Committee Quarters as it symbolizes power and authority. He immediately drives over to the County Government to collect the keys. Dong Xuebing thought for a while and decided not to move into the new apartment first. He is still not officially the Head of the Investment Promotion Agency, and people might gossip if he moves in now. He must do his best in the Public Security Bureau in his last few days to prevent others from talking about him behind his back.

In the past, Dong Xuebing would not have considered too much and would rush to move in. Dong Xuebing felt he is more matured now.

Back in the Public Security Bureau, Dong Xuebing continues to read up about the Investment Promotion Agency.

After reading the information, Dong Xuebing revised his English.

Everywhere in China is talking about attracting foreign investment. Even the County Committee Party is anxious when the Japanese investment team comes to Yan Tai County. This shows how important investments are to the County. Dong Xuebing's trip to Korea made him realize that not knowing a foreign language is very inconvenient. In the future, he might face investors from all over the world, and he needs to pick up his English skills again. Dong Xuebing had learned English in High School and University, but he had not used it for more than a year. He just needs to read the dictionary and can recall everything.

...

Dong Xuebing picks up an English-Chinese dictionary and starts flipping and reading the words aloud.

"Bad"

"Bag"

"Back"

...

There was a flash!

The dictionary returned to two pages before, and time had returned to one minute ago.

Dong Xuebing was stunned and then slapped his forehead hard. Damn! Why did I read BACK? If I use it in a sentence, it will still be fine. But if I only say this word, it will be a command, and time will return. I had wasted one minute for nothing!

Dong Xuebing continues to read the dictionary.

One hour... two hours... three hours...

Dong Xuebing is someone with perseverance. Once he decided on something, he will do his best. To fulfill his role with the Investment Promotion Agency in the future, Dong Xuebing is pushing himself hard. He spent the whole afternoon practicing his English by reading the thick dictionary. Of course, he did not read every single word. He only chose the commonly used words to read.

"Mr."

"Men."

"Menu."

"M..."

Suddenly, Dong Xuebing felt something triggered in his mind, and a screen appeared in his eyes!

It was so sudden that Dong Xuebing got a shock. F*k! What is going on?! Why is there a screen in my eye? He immediately rubbed his eyes, but the things he saw is from his brain and not in front of him!

It is not his eyes playing tricks on him!

Something had happened to him!

Dong Xuebing suppressed his fears and closed his eyes to see what that thing is.

After closing his eyes, Dong Xuebing should not see anything, and it should be in darkness. But in front of him is a clock. It's a round virtual clock with some markings, and a second hand is moving slowly. It looks like those virtual clock widgets on mobile phones. The time on the clock is exactly the same as the real world, and there are some numbers above the clock. The numbers are not the time and seem to be unrelated to the clock.

A meter? Numbers?

What do these numbers mean?

Dong Xuebing knew what he is seeing must be related to his power, BACK, as this is too weird.

But before Dong Xuebing can continue to examine the clock, the clock and numbers disappeared.

Huh? What is going on? Where is the clock?

Dong Xuebing felt he is going crazy, but he suddenly recalls if the clock acts like his power, BACK. The clock should not have appeared for no reason, and it must be him saying the command unintentionally. What word had triggered the clock? That's right. It must be the words he was reading earlier.

"Mr.?" Nothing happens.

"Men?" Nothing happens again.

"Menu?" The clock and numbers appeared again!

Menu? This is the word that triggers the clock! The meaning of Menu is a list of items to choose from!

Dong Xuebing got excited to know that reversing the time is not his only power. He might still have undiscovered powers.

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Chapter 330 – Stop?!

Evenings.

Dong Xuebing carried the English-Chinese dictionary back to his apartment in the Bureau Family Quarters. He quickly prepares a simple dinner and starts experimenting with his new power.

MENU!

A clock and a few numbers appeared.

MENU!

The clock and numbers disappeared.

After trying a few times, Dong Xuebing thinks he knew what the numbers meant, and decided to try it out. He called out the MENU first, followed back 'BACK one second." The MENU flashed and Dong Xuebing can confirmed time had returned to one second ago. He looks at the numbers above the clock and found the last number had changed!

The last digit had changed from 4 to 3!

Dong Xuebing immediately knows the numbers represent his remaining BACK's time!

That means Dong Xuebing's remaining time is... 3 minutes and 43 seconds. It's almost about the same as Dong Xuebing's rough estimation.

Dong Xuebing laughed. This MENU will help him greatly. He had used BACK several times by seconds, and it is hard to keep track of his remaining time. He couldn't record the number of seconds on paper as most of the time, when he uses his powers are in an emergency. With MENU, it will be more convenient.

This power is good.

No. I must confirm this again to make sure I am right.

Dong Xuebing waited until 12 midnight. When the seconds hand on the clock passes at 12 am, he immediately called out MENU and saw the numbers had changed. 3 minutes and 43 seconds had become 4 minutes and 43 seconds. At 12 midnight every day, Dong Xuebing will get one minute of power, and the numbers represent the remaining time! After confirming this, Dong Xuebing starts to think if other commands are not discovered by him. What other commands are there other than BACK and MENU?

Turning back, the time has always been Dong Xuebing's trump card. Since Dong Xuebing knows that he might still have other powers, he will not miss the opportunity.

But how is Dong Xuebing going to discover other commands?

Dong Xuebing comes up with the dumbest solution. Reading all the words in the dictionary one by one!

I don't believe I cannot discover other commands after reading the whole dictionary!

Dong Xuebing got more excited despite it is midnight. He did not intend to sleep and start reading the dictionary loudly. About an hour later, Dong Xuebing felt his eyes watering and is getting giddy. This stupid method is not going to work. There are a few hundred thousand words in the dictionary, and he doesn't know how to pronounce many of the words inside.

No. If I continue to read the dictionary like this, it will take more than two months.

What should I do? Is there a simpler solution?

After a while, Dong Xuebing comes up with another idea. Since it's the command to activate his power, then he can ignore those profound words. All he needs to do is to find the words that sound like commands.

That's right. Let's do this!

"ON."

"OFF."

"LEFT."

Dong Xuebing finally cannot take it at around 4 am and fell asleep.

Morning. The alarm rang, and Dong Xuebing got off his bed to wash up. After washing up, he immediately picks up his dictionary to continue.

As Dong Xuebing read the words, he swore he will never revise English again in his life. After reading the words from the dictionary last night, he got sick and tired of English words. But he had no choice now and needs to find out other commands for his future.

As Dong Xuebing was busy reading the dictionary, his phone rang.

Ring... ring... it was Hu Silian calling.

Dong Xuebing put aside the dictionary and answered. "Hello, Sister Hu."

Hu Silian laughed. "Mayor Xie asked me to inform you to drop by her office today when you are free."

"Ok. Thanks for informing."

"Oh, after you take over the Investment Promotion Agency, you can bring one person with you. This person can be put under the Investment Promotion Agency Office's headcount, as the Deputy Chief. Still, he will be your secretary to assist you. I think Mayor Xie is asking you to bring someone with you, after all, the Investment Promotion Agency is formerly Party Secretary Xiang's... understand? But it's fine if you don't have anyone in mind. I can help you get someone suitable from the County Government."

I can also get a secretary?!

Dong Xuebing had never considered this before. "Err... Sister Hu, I have not decided about the secretary. Still, I wish to transfer a former subordinate to our Investment Promotion Agency. Do you think it is possible? His name is Guo Panwei, and he is currently working with Beijing State Security."

"It's quite far from us. Are you familiar with the leaders there?"

"Yes. If we can accept him, I will call the State Security to get them to release him."

"Then it shouldn't be a problem. I... I will inform Mayor Xie for you."

"Thanks a lot."

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

Hu Silian is not at work and is more comfortable speaking to Dong Xuebing at home. It's been a while since they met, and she is curious about what Dong Xuebing did in Korea. She laughed and asked. "Chief Dong, did you just wake up? Your voice sounds hoarse. Did you catch a cold?"

Dong Xuebing sighed. "I am practicing English."

"Ah?"

"I had been reading English words the whole day, and it is giving me a headache."

"Haha..."

Dong Xuebing flipped, opened his dictionary, and grumbled. "Why are there so many English words in the dictionary? I spent the whole night reading, and I didn't even finish one quarter." Dong Xuebing said and points at some random words. "Song, Sorry, Stop... I think I still need a few days more before I can finish it."

... suddenly, the surrounding air froze, and Dong Xuebing can feel the air pressure increasing several times!

Dong Xuebing frowned. "Sister Hu? Sister Hu? Did the line cut off?" No one answered him.

Dong Xuebing did not realize what happened, but one second later, he noticed something is wrong. The phone in his hand seems to have frozen in mid-air, and he couldn't move it. He was shocked and stood up immediately.

Everything around Dong Xuebing made him speechless!

The English-Chinese dictionary and Dong Xuebing's iPhone is floating in mid-air. The clock on the wall had stopped, and even the gas stove's flames under the kettle stopped moving. It's like a photograph where everything is fixed in its position.

How is this possible?!

Damn! What is going on?!

Dong Xuebing started to panic and ran to the window to look downstairs.

Around seven or eight sparrows sitting on a telephone pole, had their wings spread and looks like they were about to take off. Qin Yong, who was on his way to work, had his left leg raised, and had a smile on his face. A young man, riding a motorcycle, had stopped beside Qin Yong, and the pedestrians and traffic on the streets were frozen in place. Everything in the world had stopped!

The only person that can move about is Dong Xuebing!

"God!" Dong Xuebing was stunned and was trying to make sense of what is going on. It is dead silent, and Dong Xuebing can hear his own heartbeats. The whole world seems to be frozen like a picture, except for Dong Xuebing!

Dong Xuebing's face turns pale, and realized it might have something to do with his powers. He immediately shouts, "MENU!"

4 minutes 11 seconds!

Dong Xuebing remembered cleared he had 4 minutes and 43 seconds last night, and his time decreased!

4 minutes 10 seconds... 4 minutes 9 seconds... 4 minutes 8 seconds... Dong Xuebing looked at his remaining time and knew he had stopped time. The time stop will use up his remaining time, and every second he stopped the time, his remaining time will decrease. This is the only explanation!

WTF!!

But... how does Dong Xuebing resume the time?

Dong Xuebing suddenly remembers something. When he was speaking to Hu Silian over the phone, he had said some English words. That's right. But what did he said? After looking at the strange phenomenon around him, he had forgotten what he said earlier. He quickly walks over to grab the diction, but he cannot move it!

It is the same for Dong Xuebing's phone! He could not lift it up!

Maybe, everything in the world is fixed in place now!

Dong Xuebing refused to accept it. He used more strength to grab the dictionary and managed to pull it closer to him. The dictionary is very heavy and felt like a dumbbell. He lets go of the dictionary, and the dictionary remains in mid-air without dropping onto the floor. This is like Harry Potter's spell book floating in the air.

Dong Xuebing had not time to be amazed and quickly looks at the words in the dictionary.

Yes! Dong Xuebing remembers what he had read!

It's STOP! He had said STOP earlier, and it is the command!

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath and shouted. "STOP!"

... the air pressure returns to normal!

Pa... pa... the dictionary and phone fell to the ground, and the kettle in the kitchen is boiling. The clock on the wall started moving again, and Dong Xuebing saw Qin Yong continued with his way out of the quarters. The sparrows also flew off from the telephone pole!

Time had resumed!

STOP is the command to stop time!

"Hello? Chief Dong? Chief Dong?" Hu Silian said over the phone.

Dong Xuebing quickly picks up the phone. "Hello, Sister Hu? It's me."

"What happened? Is the signal bad? Hahaha..." Hu Silian continued, where they stopped. "I should also learn from you. I had not to use English for some years, and I should start revising."

Dong Xuebing looked around him and asked. "Err... did anything happen earlier?"

"Earlier? What happened?"

Hu Silian did not notice anything strange, and that means only Dong Xuebing knows about this. "Huh? Nothing... the line seems to have lost connection for a second."

"Alright. It's time for me to go to work. Bye."

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing sat on the sofa covered in sweat. He was still shocked by what happened.

Is this also my power?

BACK will return to the past, and STOP will stop time?

Dong Xuebing lit a cigarette. He is both surprised and happy at the same time as it is a good thing to have one more trump card. After calming himself, he quickly accepted the fact that he has a new power. He can accept that he can turn back time, and stopping time is not surprising to him. Dong Xuebing had only discovered BACK in the past and thought turning back time is his power. But now, he realized his power should be controlling time.

Time control?!

Dong Xuebing immediately got excited.

After what happened earlier, both BACK and STOP will use the same remaining time Dong Xuebing accumulated from the one minute he gets every day. Also, STOP is not like BACK, where each command is one minute. STOP is like MENU, and saying the command once will trigger it, and saying it again will stop it.

Dong Xuebing experiments with STOP a few more times.

STOP... STOP... in the end, Dong Xuebing thought of one possibility. Something in him might have changed when he was dead in the accident, and he got an extra minute compared to other people in this world. During that accident, from the time he was dead to his revival, it was about one minute. Could it be that the minute is not counted in the world, and that's why he has an extra 60 seconds every day?! But this extra one minute cannot be used in the world, and that's why he can accumulate it. He can turn back time, or stop the time, is because of his extra time?!

This is the most logical reason Dong Xuebing can think of.

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Chapter 331 – Seeing him off!

Saturday, morning.

It's Lunar New Year's Eve tomorrow, and people are letting off firecrackers along the streets.

This is the first time Dong Xuebing is spending New Year in Yan Tai County. He strolled along the streets, looking at the decorations and red lanterns with a smile on his face. Senior Xie had acknowledged him. He had gotten his promotion, discovered a new power, and managed to sleep with Sister Yu. All these had happened around the same time, and Dong Xuebing is in a good mood.

Dong Xuebing strolled and hummed the National Anthem.

A family member of a leader in the Public Security Bureau just happens to walk out of the quarters and heard Dong Xuebing. He is impressed by Chief Dong's patriotism. Even when Chief Dong is humming a song, he hums the National Anthem.

Dong Xuebing walked into the County Government compound and went upstairs.

Dong Xuebing walks up to a Deputy Mayor's office door and knocks on it twice.

In the government service, there is an unspoken rule on knocking doors. When a lower rank officer reports to someone superior in rank, he cannot knock on the door once. It is deemed as rude. He also cannot knock on the door four times, as it is considered disrespectful. Only the higher-ups are allowed to do this towards their subordinates. Subordinates are only allowed to knock twice on their leaders' doors, and the knocking must still be light. If the knocking is too loud, he might offend the leader.

"Come in." A middle-aged man said.

Dong Xuebing entered and closes the door behind him. "Mayor Zhao, I'm here to wish you a happy new year."

"Xiao Dong?" Zhao Xinglong smiles and nods. "Happy New Year to you too. Have a seat."

Dong Xuebing does not know why Zhao Xinglong is looking for him, and he went to the sofa.

Zhao Xinglong is in his early forties and looks like a farmer with his size. He is the Deputy Mayor of Yan Tai County and is in charge of overseeing the County's Investment Promotion Agency. Since Dong Xuebing is taking over the department, he will have to report to him in the future. But because of Dong Xuebing's previous role, he didn't have the chance to speak to Zhao Xinglong.

"Old Meng, from the Investment Promotion Agency, was hospitalized this morning." Zhao Xinglong did not beat around the bush. "Have you heard about it?"

Meng Xianglin? Dong Xuebing asked. "Didn't Chief Meng was discharged not long ago? Is it the same condition?"

Zhao Xinglong nodded. "I heard his condition is unstable. No one is leading the Investment Promotion Agency, and I think you should not wait until after the New Year to take on your new role. I will speak to Mayor Xie, and you will take over the department with immediate effect. Haha... the County has high hopes for you. Do your best."

Dong Xuebing quickly agreed.

"Although I said you will be starting today, you got to wait until after the New Year to work." Zhao Xinglong took a sip of tea from his thermal teacup and say. "Tomorrow is Lunar New Year's Eve, and the Investment Promotion Agency will be on leave starting today. I had asked you to bring forward your appointment is because I am afraid something might happen during the festive period and we can't find the person in charge. Just be prepared and handover all your work in the Public Security today."

Dong Xuebing nodded. It makes no difference to him anyway.

After leaving the Deputy Mayor's office, Dong Xuebing returned to the Bureau to pack his things in his office. This is his last day with the Public Security, and he had been working here for almost one year. Time passes really fast.

Knock... knock... Deputy Team Leader Feng from the investigation department knocks and entered.

"Old Feng?" Dong Xuebing smiles. "Are you looking for me?"

Deputy Team Leader Feng sighed. "Yes... I heard you will be leaving today. Sigh..." He can't bear to see Dong Xuebing leaves.

Dong Xuebing pointed at Deputy Team Leader Feng and laughed. "Hahaha... we are all grown-ups, and stop making that face. It's not like we will not be meeting in the future. Also, the Investment Promotion Agency is within the County town, and we have met often." During this one year with the County's Public Security Bureau, the ones close with Dong Xuebing are Liang Chengpeng, Qin Yong, and Deputy Team Leader Feng. Of course, Liu Dahai, Chen Fa, and the other officers from the station are also very close to Dong Xuebing.

After Deputy Team Leader Feng, many people from the Bureau came to bid farewell with Dong Xuebing. Qin Yong, Gong Zhongwen, and many other leaders from various departments wished him well. Dong Xuebing was touched and invited them to lunch together.

After lunch, Dong Xuebing carried his stuff into his car. He is officially no longer the Deputy Bureau Chief with the County's Public Security.

Since Dong Xuebing is leaving, he might as well move into his new quarters in the afternoon.

But when Dong Xuebing drove into the Bureau's quarters, he saw a few police cars parked at his building, and seven to eight officers are waiting there. Deputy Team Leader Feng is also among them. Dong Xuebing was surprised, and he quickly parked his car and alighted.

"Chief Dong."

"Chief Dong..."

The Officers walk over to Dong Xuebing.

"Old Feng, what are you up to again?" Dong Xuebing laughed.

Deputy Team Leader Feng sighed and said. "I heard you will be shifting today, and we are here to help."

Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "Go back... go back... I appreciate your thoughts, but you all are still at work. I can manage by myself.

Deputy Team Leader Feng did not say anything, and the other officers did not leave.

Dong Xuebing realized he knows these officers. Some of them had solved cases with him, and some of them had arrested the Japanese inspection team with him. He tried persuading them to leave, but they refused. In the end, Dong Xuebing can only pat the shoulders of two Officers closes to him helplessly. "Alright... let's move... thanks."

"It's our pleasure."

"That's right. Chief Dong, it's our pleasure to help you move."

After going upstairs, Dong Xuebing asked. "Do you all don't have any cases to investigate today? Will this affect your work?"

Deputy Team Leader Feng replied. "We had passed our cases to other teams, and my job is to rehearse with these few Officers for tonight's County's Lunar New Year celebration." The County's government Lunar New Year celebrations are an annual event. But it's difficult to hold it on New Year's Eve or the first day of Lunar New Year. That's why it is normally held one or two days earlier.

Dong Xuebing replied. "I had heard about it, but must you all put aside your duties for this celebration?"

Deputy Team Leader Feng replied helplessly. "The higher-ups had ordered that every department must send someone to perform, and the performer must be someone from the department. The departments cannot hire someone to perform for them. This is like a team bonding event, and Mayor Xie and other leaders will be attending. I heard some departments had started rehearsing three months ago."

Dong Xuebing will be attending this event at night, and he wonders what those government staff's performances are."

Sing the National Anthem?

Shout out slogans like 'I love Beijing?'

Huh? If the performances are like these, Dong Xuebing felt he should feign sick to avoid attending this even.

Dong Xuebing does not have many items in his apartment. Other than some clothing, luggage, documents, books, etc. he doesn't have anything heavy. Even his PC is a laptop, and the rest of the appliances do not belong to him. The fridge, washing machine, etc. are all there when he moved into the apartment. Deputy Team Leader Feng and the officers carried everything into Dong Xuebing's Mercedes Benz within half an hour.

After everything is packed into the car, Dong Xuebing thanked the Officers again. "Thank you, everyone.

"Chief Dong, drive slowly."

"Chief Dong, please visit us when you are free."

The few officers stood there. All of them are unwilling to see Dong Xuebing leave.

Suddenly, a few police cars and vans entered the family quarters. Dong Xuebing recognized those cars. They are from Hui Tian Station. Station Chief Liu Dahai, Deputy Station Chief Chen Fa, Chu Feng, Da Leng, Er Leng, etc. alighted.

Dong Xuebing smiles. "Old Liu, Old Chen, why are you all here?"

Liu Dahai replied with a sad tone. "We heard you are leaving today... We... we are here to send you off."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "We had a farewell dinner two weeks ago. What's there to send me off? Furthermore, I am not going to another county. We will see each other in the future. Haha..."

Liu Dahai is in his late forties, and his eyes had turned red after meeting Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing quickly points at him. "Old Liu, we are all grown-ups. Don't give me this look."

Liu Dahai replied agitatedly. "Chief Dong, if you had not saved me during the landslide, I would have died. I owe you my life... I..." Even after so many days, Liu Dahai is still unwilling to accept Dong Xuebing is leaving. To many people, Dong Xuebing is an impulsive, immature, and rash government leader. But to the Officers from Hui Tian Village Station, he is the best leader they had ever worked with.

Dong Xuebing laughed and punched Liu Dahai's shoulder lightly. "Stop being so mushy. How many times must you repeat this?"

Chu Feng, Da Leng, Er Leng, and other Officers are looking at Dong Xuebing. All of them have a lot to say to him.

But Dong Xuebing knows what they want to say.

In the end, Chen Fa walks over with a few cartons of cigarettes and a few bottles of alcohol. "Chief Dong, this is from all of us."

"You all are making me break the law." Dong Xuebing laughed but did not reject them. "Thank you, everyone. Hey! The few of you who are crying! Wipe your tears immediately! Hahaha... you all are only seeing me off, and not attending my funeral!" Dong Xuebing joked, but no one is laughing.

Dong Xuebing was also about to cry himself. "Old Liu, bring your men back to the village. How can you bring everyone here?"

Suddenly, there is a commotion outside of the quarters. About 30 to 40 civilians appeared, and many of them are holding bags of fruits and vegetables.

Dong Xuebing was shocked for a second, and he recognized some of them. They are the people he helped before.

Dong Xuebing does not know who brought them here, and all of them had come to send him off.

A middle-aged woman walked over to Dong Xuebing quickly and held his hand. Her tears started to flow. She is the mother of the abducted girl Dong Xuebing rescued in the neighboring Province more than six months ago. She is very emotional and could not even speak. Before letting go of Dong Xuebing's hand, she passed a bag of eggs to him.

Dong Xuebing accepted her gift. "Thank you."

A couple walks over. "Chief Dong, we heard that you will be transferring away. We... this is a drawing by our daughter. After you had rescued her, she had been talking about you every day." These two are the parents of a student he rescued from the escaped convicts. It is a drawing of a man pointing a gun at another man.

Dong Xuebing held the drawing. "It's a beautiful drawing. Help me thank your daughter."

An old lady pushes her way through. "Chief Dong, you are a good man and a good official. You will be blessed. I am poor and cannot give you any expensive gifts. Please accept these fruits." Dong Xuebing had rescued this old lady from the tour bus during the landslide.

Dong Xuebing held the old lady's hand. "Thank you."

Dong Xuebing could not recognize the rest of the people, and both his hands are full of gifts. Liu Dahai and the other Officers quickly went over to help Dong Xuebing carry some of the gifts.

It is a memorable day for Dong Xuebing. His eyes had turned red. "I, Dong Xuebing, thank all of you. Thank you."

Many Public Security Bureau leaders and family members saw this and were impressed.

The civilians do not care whether you had hit the County's Party Committee's family members, or how immature you are in the government. They only know if you really care or help them before, you are a good official. Dong Xuebing had earned their respect by risking his life for them.

As Dong Xuebing drove out of the quarters, he saw everyone still standing there through his rearview mirror.

Dong Xuebing wiped the tear from the corner of his eye. He was touched and felt everything he had done in the past one year is worth it!

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Chapter 332 – County Government Leader's Lunar New Year celebration!

Afternoon.

County Party Committee Quarters.

In the past, Dong Xuebing had been sneaking into the Quarters to visit Xie Huilan. But this time, he is driving his Mercedes MPV in openly. The guards at the gate did not stop him, as everyone in the County government service knows this Mercedes MPV 500L belongs to Dong Xuebing. The guards don't even need to look at the registration plate, as there are only a handful of such cars in the County.

Dong Xuebing alighted and looks at the keys Director Yao gave him.

Dong Xuebing's apartment is on the third floor in the grey building on the left, and it is a different building with Xie Huilan.

Dong Xuebing did not carry his stuff and entered the building. He walks up the stairs to the third floor, and his apartment is the first unit beside it.

The apartment had been cleaned.

Maybe the higher-ranking officials are afraid of gossips. This apartment is worse than the Public Security Bureau Family Quarters. The flooring of this apartment, not ceramic tiles. The washing machine is an old model washing machine, and the air conditioner is the cabinet type of air conditioner. All the appliances and fittings are older in this apartment. Because Dong Xuebing is single, he was only assigned an apartment with only one room.

Dong Xuebing looks around and is still satisfied with the apartment.

Dong Xuebing is a Section Chief now, and he had to be careful in all aspects. If Director Yao had assigned a luxurious three-bedroom apartment to Dong Xuebing, Dong Xuebing would not accept. Who knows if Director Yao is going to frame him?

Dong Xuebing made a few trips between his car and the apartment to move his stuff before unpacking in his apartment.

Ring... ring... ring... Dong Xuebing's phone rang. It is Xie Huilan.

Dong Xuebing answered. "... Hello, Mayor Xie."

"Have you move over?" Xie Huilan laughed. "I saw your car through my windows. Have you finished moving your stuff? Do you want Old Yan to help you move?" Old Yan is Xie Huilan's driver.

"No need. I had moved everything. Oh, why are you not at work?"

"I had come back for lunch, and I need to change for tonight's Lunar New Year celebration."

Dong Xuebing stood up, walked over to the windows, and looked over at the building opposite and saw a woman at a window. Dong Xuebing laughed and waved. "Sister Xie, I can see you. We are not very far away."

Xie Huilan smiled and said. "The distance might seem not far, but we are actually very far apart. Haha."

"Huh? This is too deep for me to understand."

"Oh..." Xie Huilan asked. "I heard from Xiao Hu that lots of civilians went to send you off earlier."

Dong Xuebing replied. "They are too passionate and had given me lots of eggs, vegetables, etc. Oh... I will pass some to you later. I will not finish all this food by myself."

"Don't bring it over. My apartment is packed with gifts and food now." Xie Huilan replied.

Dong Xuebing had almost forgotten that Xie Huilan is the mayor. During Lunar New Year, she will receive many more gifts than Dong Xuebing.

"Xiao Dong." Xie Huilan's tone suddenly changed. "You had done a good job this year with the Public Security Bureau. The civilians sending you off and shedding tears for you is your best testimonial. Bring this spirit with you to your new position. Work hard, but you cannot use your usual violent method in your new position. To attract investors, you must change your work attitude and create a new image for yourself. Do you understand what I am saying?"

Dong Xuebing understood. "Yes. I will take note of it."

"Ok. Your job at the Investment Promotion Agency is very different from the Public Security Bureau. Alright. I will see you tonight. Haha..."

After unpacking his stuff, Dong Xuebing looks at his watch, and it's time for him to go to the County's Party School.

This evening's celebration is held at the County's Party School grand hall.

When Dong Xuebing arrives at the Party School, the carpark is full. He drove around the carpark to look for an empty lot, and staff from the Party School saw him and pointed to another building at the back. Dong Xuebing drove over and found a lot at the back of that building.

There are too many people.

Dong Xuebing looks at the various departments' leaders and staff and wonders if the hall can sit so many people.

Oh, the higher-ups had wanted each department to perform a program, and no one dares to be absent today. If every department sent three to five people to this event, there would be a few hundred people.

"Hahaha... Old Zheng, you are here too?"

"Old Xu, what program has your department prepared?"

"Secret... you will know what they will be performing later. Hahaha..."

"Oh, Director Liu, Director Sun... It's been a while since we met."

The front porch is filled with people greeting each other. Dong Xuebing felt it was too noisy and decided to enter the hall to look for a seat first.

But the hall is also packed.

Dong Xuebing saw a few familiar faces and greeted them. After that, he saw Qin Yong arriving.

"Old Qin, what time did you come?" Dong Xuebing walks over to greet him.

"I had just arrived and is looking for my seat." Qin Yong replied. "I think it's free seating tonight." The Party Committee and Mayor will have seats reserved for them and are normally in the first and second rows. The higher-ranking officials will be seated in front, and Qin Yong, as a Deputy Bureau Chief, will normally be seated in the middle or back rows.

Dong Xuebing replied. "Let's sit together at the back."

Qin Yong laughed. "You should be sitting in front. How can you sit with me?"

"Are you poking fun with me? Let's go."

What Qin Yong said is right. Dong Xuebing should be seated in the front rows with his position. But Dong Xuebing does not want to be under the spotlight, and he still has not stepped into the Investment Promotion Agency yet.

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Chapter 333 – Sudden performance!

County Party School, main Grand Hall.

Dong Xuebing and Deputy Bureau Chief Qin Yong sat at the middle-back rows.

"Old Qin, what is the Public Security Bureau performing?"

"I think they are doing a Wushu performance. What is your Investment Promotion Agency performing?"

"I was just appointed, and I am not sure. But the Investment Promotion Agency has lesser people than Public Security Bureau. I think it should be one of the staff members singing a song."

5.20 pm. Most of the government staff had entered the hall.

Suddenly, the hall becomes quiet, and Dong Xuebing turns to the entrance. The top leaders of the County had arrived. Xiang Daofa and Xie Huilan were walking in front. Party Secretary Xiang and Mayor Xie had dressed down today, and the Party Community, Cao Xupeng, Huang Li, Duan Zhengan, etc. were walking in behind them.

Five to six minutes later, all the seats in the hall were taken up. As Dong Xuebing had expected, there were not enough seats for all the people in the hall. Some lower-level staff who had arrived later had to sit on the corridors.

The host, a pretty middle-aged woman, went up the stage and started talking.

Dong Xuebing whispered to Qin Yong. "This lady looks very familiar."

"She is Su Jia." Qin Yong introduced. "She is a broadcaster with our County's TV station."

"Oh, is this celebration live telecasted in our County?" Dong Xuebing looks at the two cameras beside the stage.

Qin Yong shook his head. "It is recorded, but it will not be broadcasted. This is recorded for our own staff, and the live telecast of the celebration in our County is on the first day of Lunar New Year."

The hostess, Su Jia, finished her opening lines and passed the mic to Party Secretary Xiang. It's the usual speech where he praised the staff for their hard work, etc. when he noticed the audience was not very enthusiastic about listening to his boring speech, he ends it. Su Jia thanked Xiang Daofa and invited Mayor Xie to the stage for a speech.

Xie Huilan smiled and waved her hand. "I will not give a speech. Just start the program."

The crowd cheered. Xie Huilan's one sentence had louder cheers than Xiang Daofa's long speech. Xiang Daofa remained expressionless, but he is frowning in his heart.

The music started, and tonight's program started.

The first program is by the County's cultural troupe. It is an opening dance that consists of more than a dozen people. The dancers are all young and pretty, and they wore traditional Han dresses. The County's cultural troupe is a department that specialized in such performance.

When this performance ended, the audience cheered.

Su Jia returned to the stage with a smile. She is holding a few index cards in her hand. "The next program is very interesting. The performers are from our County's Environmental Protection Department. Liu Qiming and Sun Li!" Su Jia paused for a second and said. "Please enjoy the sketch. ."

Dong Xuebing clapped and asked. "They still have sketch?"

The actors entered the stage with exaggerated makeups and costumes.

This sketch is about an old man walking on a banana skin thrown by a woman on his way to a matchmaking session. In the end, that woman turns out to be his matchmaking partner. The actor and actress are not professional after all and had made some blunders.

Dong Xuebing was surprised to see the government staff putting up these interesting performances. It still has some educational values within it. This sketch is put up by the Environmental Protection Department. It is sending the message of not throwing rubbish everywhere.

In the front row, Xiang Daofa whispered to the leaders beside him and nodded. They seem to be pleased with this performance. As leaders, they are not concerned if the performance is good or not. They are more concerned if the performance had sent out a positive message.

The actor and actress bowed and walked into the backstage.

Su Jia appeared on the stage again and announced the third program.

It is a performance by the Cultural Department by one of the retired Cultural Department staff. Some workers carried a table, paper, brushes, and ink up the stage. That old man did not say anything and started making a painting. The crowd cheered when the painting was completed.

Dong Xuebing also cheered despite not knowing anything about Chinese paintings. "Good painting!"

Qin Yong nodded. "Yes. It's a good painting."

After that, both of them exchanged looks and laughed. They could tell both of them knows nothing about painting.

After the old man left the stage, Qin Yong suddenly said. "It should be our Public Security Bureau's turn. Their performance might not be as good as the performances before them."

A few Police Officers ran up the stage in their uniforms, performed a set of Wushu moves, and broke some props like wooden boards, tiles, poles, etc. One Officer hit another Officer on his back with a wooden pole. The pole broke, but that Officer is unharmed.

"Good!" Dong Xuebing and Qin Yong cheered loudly.

Another officer, who was trained in Iron-head Kungfu, broke a few bricks with his head.

The bricks broke, and that Officer's forehead was covered in dust. But his head was fine with no bruises!

Dong Xuebing was impressed with the Officers' Kungfu. He had watched such performances on TV before, which is the first time he saw such performances in real life. Dong Xuebing laughed and looks at Qin Yong. "Old Qin, I didn't know that our Public Security Bureau has so many martial arts experts."

Qin Yong looks at Dong Xuebing. "Who dares to claim to be a Martial Arts expert in front of you?"

Dong Xuebing shook his head. "I cannot do what they did. If those bricks had landed on my head... I would be killed or paralyzed."

"Alright. Don't be modest." Qin Yong laughed. "Everyone in the Bureau... no. Everyone in Yan Tai County knows that you had fought against a Siberian Tiger." He turns towards the stage. "Their Kungfu might be good, but compared to you, they are far behind. Having martial arts and fighting are different. Those four Officers might not be your match if they fight you together."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Brother Qin, don't think too highly of me. You are stressing me out."

"Hahaha... I am not the only one who thinks this way. You had challenged dozens of Tae Kwon Do black belts, red belts, blue belts, etc. without getting injured. Who else is as good as you when it comes to fighting? Brother Dong, to be honest, I am most impressed with your fighting skills. Let's have a friendly sparring session someday."

As Dong Xuebing and Qin Yong chatted, the Public Security Bureau's performance ended.

The crowd applause and cheered.

The leaders sitting in front smiled. Xiang Daofa also did not expect the government staff can put up such performances.

The next few performances are singing and dancing.

Dong Xuebing noticed some backstage workers and staff walking out from the backstage. They seem to be looking for someone. Suddenly, Dong Xuebing noticed his phone's screen lit up. He took out his phone and saw more than a dozen missed calls from two to three numbers.

The grand hall is too noisy, and Dong Xuebing did not notice his phone ringing.

Who is looking for me so urgently?

Dong Xuebing returned the call. "Hello, I'm Dong Xuebing. Who is this?"

"I... celebrations... person in charge..." Someone is singing on the stage, and Dong Xuebing could not hear what the other party said. "Come to the backstage... it's starting..."

Dong Xuebing asked. "What is starting? Can you speak louder?!"

"Program... your program is starting."

Dong Xuebing heard this and asked. "Are you the celebration's staff? Did you make a mistake? What do you mean by my program? When did I register for any performance? Hello? Hello?" The signal is not strong, and the line was cut.

Qin Yong overheard Dong Xuebing. "Did they make a mistake? All the performances are reported by the various departments. There might be a mistake."

Dong Xuebing frowned. "Even if there is a mistake, my name should not be listed as one of the performers."

"Just check with them again."

When Dong Xuebing was about to go to the backstage, the song ended. Su Jia walked up the stage again and said. "The next performance is by the Investment Promotion Agency. The performer is..." Su Jia paused for a second and smiles. "Dong Xuebing, Chief Dong, from the Investment Promotion Agency!"

Dong Xuebing's face immediately changed when he heard the announcement!

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Chapter 334 – Got setup!

Breaking bricks with one hand?

The performer is Investment Promotion Agency's Chief Dong Xuebing?!

After the host, Su Jia finished her sentence, the audience starts to whisper among themselves. This performance is too sudden. Everyone in the audience is leaders within the county government. When they heard Dong Xuebing will be representing the Investment Promotion Agency to break bricks with one hand. Lots of people frowned, but the people from the Public Security Bureau cheered. All of them were eager to watch Dong Xuebing's performance.

Clap... clap... clap... the audience starts to clap.

Dong Xuebing was still seated in his chair and did not move.

Xie Huilan was smiling and enjoying the performances. But after Su Jia announced the performer's name, she frowned slightly and turns to look at the County Government Office Director Yao Yi. "Breaking bricks with one hand? How come I not aware Xiao Dong will be performing today?" Yao Yi replied softly. "I am not sure too. His name is not listed as one of the performers yesterday when I check the program list."

Xiang Daofa raised his brows and whispered something to the Publicity Department's head, Chen Tongbing.

After waiting for a while, and no one appeared on the stage, the audience starts to look around for Dong Xuebing. Xie Huilan, Xiang Daofa, and other leaders also turn around to look for Dong Xuebing. Xie Huilan and Xiang Daofa immediately understood what happened when they saw Dong Xuebing's gloomy face. Dong Xuebing had not registered this performance, and he is not prepared!

The person-in-charge of the performance saw Dong Xuebing's expression and was shocked. He immediately called his assistant over and screamed. "What are you doing?! What is wrong with Chief Dong's performance?" The assistant replied. "It was added last night."

"Who registered this performance? Why is Chief Dong not aware?"

"It's from the Investment Promotion Agency. I thought..."

The person-in-charge shouted angrily. "Why didn't you call Chief Dong to confirm the performance? Huh?! Did you even check what he is performing? You add in this performance just because someone informs you? Do you have brains?" The assistant replied. "How can I check the program with someone at Chief Dong's level? What should we do now?"

The person-in-charge paced up and down and ordered. "Start the music! Move the bricks!"

"But..." The assistant said. "Just go!" The person-in-charge can only hope Dong Xuebing can pull this off.

"Ah..." The assistant quickly runs out to carry out the orders.

The person-in-charge knew it's not his assistant's fault. When the departments inform them about their performance, they will rehearse together. But it is still necessary for the person-in-charge and his assistant to check their performance first. Or else, the performers might put up a boring performance and ruin the night. However, the Investment Promotion Agency had informed that Chief Dong will be performing. At Dong Xuebing's level, it will be inappropriate to check with him about his performance.

This is a major screw up!

Dong Xuebing does not know he is supposed to be performing today!

Chief Dong is the head of the Investment Promotion Agency, and he will not forget he has to perform. This will put his career at risk, as Party Secretary Xiang and other County leaders are seriously treating this celebration. They had even issued official orders for tonight's performance. From Chief Dong's expression, everyone knew he was set up!

Qin Yong asked anxiously. "Is it Meng Xianglin?"

"Other than him, who else can it be?" Dong Xuebing took a deep breath, as he is burning with rage inside.

Meng Xianglin, the former Chief of Investment Promotion Agency, was forced to retire due to a stroke from the elevator incident. He believes Dong Xuebing was the one who had caused the elevator's cable to snap. But the Public Security found no evidence of foul play after their investigations. Since he is going to retire due to medical reasons, he had nothing to worry about. Before he left his office, he secretly registered Dong Xuebing's name as one of the performers to make him make a fool of himself.

This must be it!

This old bastard!

The music started, but the main performer, Dong Xuebing, was still seated among the audience.

Not everyone knew Dong Xuebing was being set up, and some were still wondering why no one is going up the stage.

Qin Yong said nervously. "How about you go up the stage first?" An old leader from the Cultural Department sitting beside Dong Xuebing said. "It's just breaking bricks with one hand. I think..." But at this moment, a few of the staff carried five bricks onto the center of the stage. The bricks were stacked and tied tightly, and everyone knows it is impossible to break all the bricks with bare hands. The one who set Dong Xuebing up is too despicable.

Lots of people are looking at Dong Xuebing.

Go up the stage and break the bricks with one hand!?

Dong Xuebing understood what is going on. He can break the bricks one by one with one hand, but he cannot do this performance. The issue here is not whether if he can break the bricks. The County's Art Troupe had performed songs and dance. In contrast, the Environmental Protection Department had performed a sketch to tell the audience not to litter. The Public Security Bureau had performed Wushu to show their fighting abilities, and the Cultural Department had performed calligraphy and painting. But the Investment Promotion Agency is performing bricks breaking?! This will be a disgrace!

Furthermore, Dong Xuebing is no longer with the Public Security, and Xie Huilan had reminded him to change his image. Dong Xuebing must have an image in line with the Investment Promotion Agency, as he is the leader of this department. He must be the role model, and how can he break bricks with brute force?! He will be a laughing stock!

That's why Dong Xuebing does not want to go up onto the stage!

But all the leaders and colleagues are looking at Dong Xuebing now!

Dong Xuebing cannot go up on the stage and say he had not prepared for this performance. All the government leaders are present, and not everyone knows he is being set up. If he really announced that he is not prepared, his reputation will be tarnished, and lose respect from others. Also, the County's top leaders had issued orders that every department must put up at least one performance. If this performance is canceled, then the Investment Promotion Agency will be the only department with no performance.

Dong Xuebing is in a difficult situation now.

Xie Huilan, seated in the front row, saw everything, but she did not say a word. She only narrowed her eyes and continued chatting with the other leaders beside her normally.

There is nothing Xie Huilan can do now.

In government service, anything can happen suddenly. Being about to handle sudden situations is what differentiates a good leader and a bad leader. Now, it is all up to Dong Xuebing.

Deputy Mayor Geng Yuchao turns and looks at Dong Xuebing. He might be with the Xie faction, but he does not interact with Dong Xuebing before. He had been curious why Mayor Xie is supporting and grooming Dong Xuebing. Now Dong Xuebing is in a difficult situation. This is the opportunity to see if Dong Xuebing has what it takes to handle this well. Break the bricks, it will be an embarrassment! Cancel the performance, the consequences will be more severe!

Geng Yuchao also could not think of a solution.

Huang Li, Liang Chengpeng, Qin Yong, Hu Silian, and others close to Dong Xuebing were worried. They also could not think of any solution, and no matter what Dong Xuebing did, he will embarrass himself. It is only a question of how to lower the severity of this situation.

Lui Dafa, who was seated in the second row, turns to look at Dong Xuebing gloatingly.

Publicity Department's head, Chen Tongbing, Party Committee Office Administration Director, Lian Yanshan, Public Security Executive Deputy Bureau Chief, Hu Yiguo, Deputy Bureau Chief Zhao Jingsong, etc. were all looking at Dong Xuebing with a smile.

Qin Yong pushed Dong Xuebing lightly. "Brother Dong? Brother Dong?"

Dong Xuebing did not reply.

The host, Su Jia, was also anxious. She saw someone from the backstage signaling to her, and she is about to go up the stage to announce the next program. She had no choice, but if she really skipped Dong Xuebing's performance, the impact will be greater. People might think Dong Xuebing is irresponsible.

Qin Yong pushed Dong Xuebing harder. "Brother Dong!"

Suddenly, Dong Xuebing took a deep breath and looks around him. He turned towards the stage and stood up. He straightened his collar and started walking towards the stage.

Su Jia saw Dong Xuebing is going up the stage and quickly stopped her announcement.

Dong Xuebing's face immediately changed after he got onto the stage. He smiled and said. "Haha... Sorry to keep all of you waiting. Breaking the bricks with one hand... I was preparing my Qi earlier for this performance."

The moment Dong Xuebing stepped onto the stage, he got an idea to get out of this sticky situation!

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Chapter 335 – Magic Show!

County's Party School.

Grand Hall's stage.

The background music is still playing, and it's mainly the sound of drums. This music is specially selected for this performance. After Dong Xuebing made his opening statement, he got the attention of all the audience. Many people still did not know what was going on, and they were looking forward to Dong Xuebing's performance. Those that knew what was going on were eagerly waiting for Dong Xuebing to make a fool out of himself. Huang Li, Geng Yuchao, and the rest of the top leaders looked at Dong Xuebing with a frown. They are wondering how Dong Xuebing is going to get out of this awkward situation.

If Dong Xuebing handled this situation well, he would be embarrassing himself.

However, suppose Dong Xuebing did not handle this situation well. In that case, he will be embarrassing Xie Huilan, who had put him up for promotion, too.

The five bricks are stacked on top of one another, and the height is almost at Dong Xuebing's knee. Dong Xuebing had taken a few minutes to get up on stage, and background music ended. A piece of new music started, and Dong Xuebing felt the rhythm is quite suitable. He placed the mic back on the stand and rolled up his sleeves with a smile.

From Dong Xuebing's pose, he seems to be preparing to break the bricks.

Deputy Mayor Geng Yuchao shook his head in his heart. You are the Chief of the Investment Promotion Agency now. How can you do such a performance? He felt Xiao Dong's political wisdom is too poor.

Many people also have the same thinking as Geng Yuchao, but what Dong Xuebing said next shocked everyone.

Dong Xuebing smiled and said. "Before the start of the performance, let me show you all a magic trick."

Magic? Isn't this performance breaking bricks? The audience started mumbling among themselves.

Changing the performance last minute? Qin Yong, Hu Silian, and the others were deep in thoughts as they look at Dong Xuebing.

Geng Yuchao, Huang Li, Liang Chengpeng, etc. nodded slightly. Changing the performance to a magic show at the last minute. Xiao Dong is not stupid, after all, and knows how to minimize the damage. In his current situation, changing the performance from breaking bricks to a magic show is more suitable for the Investment Promotion Agency's image. But the problem is if this magic show performance can capture the audience.

Dong Xuebing turns to the backstage confidently. "Can you all give me a pack of poker cards?"

A few moments later, a backstage staff brought a new pack of poker cards onto the stage.

"Thank you." Dong Xuebing took off the plastic wrapping of the cards and raise it for the audience to see. "Everyone, this is a new pack of poker cards. It's the most common poker cards you can buy on the streets and look at the back of the cards. There are no markings on it, and this is not those magician's props." The camera zoomed in onto the cards, and it was shown on the big screen at the back of the stage. All the audience can see clearly.

Many people nodded. Dong Xuebing is holding on to a pack of ordinary poker cards.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Alright. Since you all can confirm this is a pack of ordinary cards, I will give out the cards to everyone. Can all the leaders and colleagues help me with it? Draw a card each and don't let me or anyone else see it. I will guess the cards you all are holding on later."

Many people in the audience do not believe Dong Xuebing can do that.

Most magicians will arrange their own people among the crowd for their performances. Many people knew Dong Xuebing had gone up the stage at the last minute and was not prepared. Can he really pull this off?

Dong Xuebing passed the pack of cards to Su Jia. "Ms. Su, can you help me?"

"My pleasure." The host, Su Jia, took the cards and walks down the stage. She held the cards with both hands, and not only Dong Xuebing, but even the audience also cannot see the back of the cards.

Su Jia walks to the front row, where all the top leaders of the County are sitting.

Huang Li said. "I will draw a card." He took a random card from the pack and covered it with his hands.

Geng Yuchao also drew a card.

Xiang Daofa did not participate, but Xie Huilan and Chen Tongbing drew a card each. After the first row, Su Jia walks slowly to the back of the hall. Along the way, many people reached out to draw a card. Qin Yong and Hu Silian also took one card each from Su Jia.

Su Jia had given out almost half the pack of the cards and looks like she will still give out the remaining. Dong Xuebing wiped the sweat off his forehead and grabbed the microphone. "Ms. Su... err... Can you come back, please? You are putting me on the spot by giving out so many cards. Are you trying to kill me?"

Dong Xuebing said humorously, and the audience laughed.

Su Jia covered her mouth and laughed. She stopped giving out the cards and asked. "Can I also draw a card?"

Dong Xuebing pretended to be troubled and nodded. "Alright..."

Huang Li laughed and thought to himself. This rascal still knows how to liven up the mood.

Su Jia picks a card and held it in her hand.

"Alright!" Dong Xuebing rubbed his palms together. "Now, I will read out the cards everyone is holding. I am channeling my energy now, and it's time for all of you to witness this miracle!"

The audience laughed.

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath and held it. He clenched his fist tightly for ten seconds, until his face turns red, before exhaling. "I remembered Political and Legal Committee Secretary Huang had drawn the first card. I will read out Secretary Huang's card first. Secretary Huang, is your card 8 of Diamond?"

Huang Li smiled and lifted his card to show Dong Xuebing. He is holding on to 5 of Hearts.

Dong Xuebing knew he would guess wrongly, and quickly shouted BACK 3 seconds in his heart!

...

Time returned to 3 seconds earlier.

"I remembered Political, and Legal Committee Secretary Huang had drawn the first card. I will read out Secretary Huang's card first. Secretary Huang, is your card 5 of Hearts?"

Everyone turns to Huang Li.

Huang Li was stunned for a second and lifted his card. The camera zoomed in on the card he is holding. 5 of Hearts! Dong Xuebing had guessed it correctly!

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Next is Mayor Geng. 3 of spades!"

Geng Yuchao did not look at his card earlier and turns it over. Hah! It's really 3 of spades! He raised it up towards the camera, and the audience cheered!

Someone among the audience shouted. "Don't follow by order!"

"That's right! Can you go by random order? What card am I holding?!" Someone else in the crowd shouted and lifted his card.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Sure. Your card is... Ah... It's a big card. Is it a King?"

That person was stunned and showed everyone his card. It's really King.

Everyone in the audience can tell that it is not a coincidence for Dong Xuebing to guess three cards correctly in a row. Of course, Dong Xuebing channeling energy is all bullshit. There must be some techniques for him to remember the cards, or else, why is it called a magic trick? But no one knows how Dong Xuebing did it.

Xie Huilan smiled and said. "What about my card?"

"Mayor Xie's card..." Dong Xuebing paused for a second and used BACK secretly. "It's an advertisement card."

Advertisement card is the extra card within a pack of the poker card, and advertisements are printed on it. Xie Huilan raised her card gracefully to show the camera. It is really an advertisement card!

Clap... clap... clap... the audience cheered. This magic trick is very interesting!

Xie Huilan smiled and looked at Dong Xuebing.

After that, Dong Xuebing used BACK to continue to guess everyone's card.

Huang Li nodded. This Xiao Dong is very capable. Even without any preparations, he still can make such an outstanding performance. Now, Dong Xuebing only needs to finish his magic trick, and people might forget about performance. Of course, changing the performance last minute will still have some negative impact. The leaders will not care whether if Dong Xuebing has been setup. They are more concerned about how Dong Xuebing handles interpersonal relationships with other departments. The audience will push the blame to the organizers for messing up the performances.

But Dong Xuebing has no choice but only to minimize the severity of this incident.

Suppose Dong Xuebing can break the bricks gracefully and not tarnish his reputation as the Investment Promotion Agency's head. In that case, it will be the best solution. But... this is not possible. Breaking bricks is only demonstrating brute strength, and the head of the Investment Promotion Agency should not be doing this in the first place.

After a while, the poker cards trick ended, and Dong Xuebing bowed.

Someone in the audience shouted. "Oh, when are you going to break the bricks with one hand?"

"That's right. When are the bricks breaking performance starting? I am looking forward to it."

"Oh, I almost forgot about it. Why is this performance changed to a magic show? What are the organizers doing? How can they make such a simple mistake?"

"Are you trying to trick people?"

The audience started to voice their displeasure. Those that were waiting for Dong Xuebing to make a fool of himself were insisting Dong Xuebing to perform the bricks breaking. Lui Dafa even started to clap. If Dong Xuebing really breaks bricks, he will be the laughing stock of the whole County.

Xie Huilan and Huang Li frowned.

Qin Yong started winking and making eyes at Dong Xuebing to signal him to leave the stage. At least he had performed something now.

Dong Xuebing did not leave the stage. He smiled at the audience and said something that shocked the audience. "Hahaha... sorry to keep you all waiting. Since the program is breaking bricks with one hand, how can I not perform it?! Alright. The warm-up is over. Please enjoy the magic show... Breaking the bricks with one hand!"

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Chapter 336 – Uproar!

Breaking bricks with one hand?!

Magic show?!

The audience was confused. This is too much. How can breaking bricks with one hand be a magic show performance?

Xiang Daofa, Chen Tongbing, and the rest of the leaders frowned. Dong Xuebing is always full of surprises. Geng Yuchao also rubbed his temples. He felt Xiao Dong is too rash. So many people among the audience are waiting for you to embarrass yourself. Yet, you still want to continue with this performance!? Breaking bricks is Kungfu, and what has it got to do with magic? You are just talking rubbish. Even if your movements are graceful, it is still a brute force.

Qin Yong almost fell off his chair. Dong Xuebing had finally finished a magic trick, and why did he still bring up about the bricks breaking performance again?

Hu Silian also slapped her own forehead. She couldn't understand what Dong Xuebing is thinking.

Huang Li was also speechless. What is Dong Xuebing trying to do?!

Only Xie Huilan was not surprised. She narrowed her eyes and smile.

"How can breaking bricks be a magic trick?" "I don't know... shouldn't this supposed to be a Wushu performance?" "That's right..."

The audience starts to discuss among themselves.

The person in charge in the backstage almost cursed out loud. Breaking bricks with one hand? Magic show? Bullshit! Others might not know, but he knows it too well. This is supposed to be a Kungfu performance, and those bricks and background music are specially prepared for it. Magic my ass!

Even the host, Su Jia, is stunned.

Dong Xuebing's expression did not change. He laughed and said. "Are you all expecting me to do a Wushu performance?" The audience was speechless. Everyone knows how well you can fight. Other than Wushu, what else can you do?

Dong Xuebing laughed and said. "I admit, this performance's title is misleading, and many of you had misunderstood. Look at the bricks. How am I supposed to break them with one hand? Look at my skinny body... if I really hit the bricks, the bricks will remain the same, but my hand will break. I do not want to spend the New Year in a hospital. It will be too embarrassing."

"Hahahaha..." The audience laughed.

Dong Xuebing continued. "Don't be alarmed by 'Breaking the bricks with one hand.' It is a magic performance I prepared for a long time, and I am very confident." Lui Dafa said in his heart. "Carry on bullshitting..."

Those that figured out that Dong Xuebing had been set up thought to themselves. You had been set up, and you are saying you had prepared for the performance for a long time? You are just trying to keep up with appearances!

Dong Xuebing did not say anything else and turned to the backstage. "Bring me a big piece of cloth. Also, five bricks are not enough. I need five more." The person in charge of the backstage could not care anymore and quickly ordered his men to prepare. Actually, the organizers had prepared ten bricks. Still, they realized Dong Xuebing was not prepared, and they only bring five bricks onto the stage.

Cloth? Ten bricks? What is Dong Xuebing going to do?

Everyone in the audience was staring at Dong Xuebing without blinking.

Dong Xuebing waved the piece of red cloth like a magician! Cloth and poker cards are when magicians are always used in their performance. "Alright. All the props are here. Next, we will get someone to check the bricks.

Dong Xuebing turns to the host. "Ms. Su, can you check the bricks? Oh, if anyone among the audience wants to check, please come forward."

Su Jia does not know what Dong Xuebing is up to and walks over in a daze.

Dong Xuebing picks up two bricks and knocks it against each other in front of the microphone. The audience can hear the sound and knew these are real bricks.

Su Jia also picks up a few bricks and examine them. "No problem."

A few audiences went up on to the stage and checked the bricks.

Dong Xuebing said. "Alright. I will carry the bricks onto the table."

There is a green tablecloth on the table, and Dong Xuebing carried the bricks up one by one.

The bricks were stacked on each other.

Dong Xuebing looks at Su Jia. "Ms. Su, can you check the table?"

Su Jia stepped forward and touched the tablecloth. The table is made of solid wood, and she checked below the table before showing the 'OK' sign to the audiences. "Haha... many of the performers had used this table earlier, and there should be no problem with it. I am looking forward to Chief Dong's performance. Hahaha... are you going to make all these bricks disappear?"

"Hahaha... how is that possible?"

"Even the magic show on Gala night cannot do this!"

Dong Xuebing pretended to be shocked. "Ms. Su! Did you peep at my script?" Su Jia was shocked. "Ah?! You are really going to make these bricks disappear?"

No one among the audience believed Dong Xuebing. This is impossible!

The cameras were in place, and three cameras were focusing on the bricks from different angles. The cameras had zoomed in until the audience can see the cress on the tablecloth.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Watch carefully. I am starting."

The grand hall is quiet, and even the music stopped.

Everyone is curious about Dong Xuebing's magic performance.

Dong Xuebing rolled up his sleeves and took a deep breath. He grabbed the cloth and covered the bricks. After that, Dong Xuebing pretended to be channeling his energy and then raised one hand like he is going to 'chop' the bricks. But his movement is very slow, and he does not look like he is using any strength.

"Now... let us witness the miracle!"

Everyone held their breaths.

Suddenly, Dong Xuebing's arm swing downwards furiously onto the bricks under the cloth!

STOP!

The air in the grand hall froze!

The world is eerily quiet, and everyone froze in place. Everyone's expression had stopped, and a fly had stopped in mid-air. One person among the audience had dropped his phone, and his phone is still floating in the air.

The time had stopped!

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath and wiped his sweat on his forehead. After that, he grabbed the cloth and lift it up. He pulled out the top two bricks forcefully and grabbed against his body. He looks around him and shouted MENU to check his remaining time. He quickly ran towards the backstage with the bricks and passed by two backstage workers. Dong Xuebing found a secluded corner and placed the bricks there. He also carried a chair over to block them.

Dong Xuebing ran back onto the stage and covered the bricks with the cloth.

During STOP, all these items will not be affected by gravity. Even after Dong Xuebing took away two bricks, the top of the cloth still remains in mid-air. After these preparations, Dong Xuebing returned to the same position.

OK!

STOP!

Time resumed!

To everyone else, Dong Xuebing had just said, "Now... let us witness the miracle!"

Swoosh! Dong Xuebing's hand landed lightly on the top of the cloth!

To everyone's surprise, the cloth dropped down slightly! Dong Xuebing lifted the cloth to show the audiences the bricks. All the cameras were still fixed in the same position, and two bricks were missing! There are only 8 bricks left on the table!

Damn!

How is this possible?!

Everyone is stunned!

Dong Xuebing laughed and covered the bricks with the cloth again. "This is not over yet. What's next is the best part. Don't blink and cameramen, please zoom in more on the bricks to show everyone." The camera angles did not change, and Dong Xuebing looked at the cameramen. They were also stunned like the rest of the audience.

After everyone regained their senses, Dong Xuebing repeated the whole process again. "I am starting..."

Channel his Qi...

Lifts his hand...

Swing down his hand...

Dong Xuebing's hand touched top of the cloth lightly again in front of more than a hundred people!

Swoosh!

This time, it was more shocking! The audience only sees Dong Xuebing's hand swings downwards, and the cloth fell onto the table lightly. Dong Xuebing's hand landed on the table with a loud thud!

But...

It's gone!

The remaining eight bricks disappeared!

All the bricks are gone! Not even a single brick is left!

Damn!

This is unbelievable!

At that moment, almost all leaders and staff stood up from their seats!

The whole hall is in an uproar!

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