Power and Wealth

by Stayrr

An accident let him have a special ability to turn back time up to 1 minute. When he said the wrong things in front of his leader, he was able to return back to 1 minute before to correct what he said. During jade stone gambling and there was no jade inside, he turns back time to pick another stone. When the woman he likes met an accident, he can return back to 1 minute before to s

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Chapter 368 – Dance

County Party Committee Hostel.

In the dimly lit ballroom, lights were flashing, and the music was playing.

As Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan walked to the center of the dance floor, the couples dancing moved aside, leaving a space of about 3 meters for them. Everyone in the ballroom was looking at Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan. Xiang Daofa, Chen Tongbing, Ding Li, Liang Chengpeng, Zhao Xinglong, and other leaders, who were not dancing, were staring at them. Some want to see Mayor Xie dance, and some want to see Dong Xuebing embarrass himself. Regardless of the reason, Dong Xuebing had become the center of attention.

Ding Li doesn't believe Dong Xuebing knows how to dance and was sneering in his heart.

Luo Haiting also knows this might be Chief Dong's first-time dancing. If not, he will not ask her to represent the Investment Promotion Agency in the afternoon. She is worried for Chief Dong, and if he stepped on Mayor Xie's foot, it would be an embarrassment.

At this moment, the music ended, and slow dance music started.

Everyone who was dancing walked out of the dance floor and stood by the side looking at Xie Huilan and Dong Xuebing. They are the only ones left on the dancefloor.

Damn. Dong Xuebing almost cursed out loud. He thought he could still hide behind other people to avoid embarrassing himself.

Xie Huilan could tell what Dong Xuebing was thinking, and she smiled. "You don't know how to dance? Why did you invite me then?"

"You are stating the obvious." Dong Xuebing whispered. "How can I let Ding Li hold your hand? He is a lecher and had his hands all over the dancer from the Art Troupe. How can you accept his invitation? You can just ignore him. If you had rejected him, I will also not step forward."

Xie Huilan laughed and shook her head. "You... always like to put on a brave front. What are you going to do now?"

"Do you know how to dance?" Dong Xuebing held Xie Huilan's hand and got into a dancing posture. "Can you teach me while we dance?"

"Ok. I will try it." Xie Huilan smiled. "Take note of your footsteps. It's fine if you cannot catch the rhythm, moved the wrong foot, or step on my toes. Just don't trip me and made us fall. It will be too embarrassing... Haha..."

Dong Xuebing had no other choices now. "Don't worry. I know what to do!"

"Alright. Let's start. Try to catch up to my rhythm."

"... ok."

Xie Huilan tightened her grip on Dong Xuebing's hand and moved gracefully with Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing didn't know a thing about dancing and tried to move along with Xie Huilan, but he stepped on Xie Huilan's toes on his second step and caused her to trip. Dong Xuebing quickly helps her up and doesn't even dare to look around. His face turned red. A dance will last a few minutes. If this carries on, I will be embarrassing Xie Huilan.

BACK 4 seconds!

...

...

Time returned!

Time had returned to the start of the dance when they were about to take their first step.

Dong Xuebing focused on his feet. After taking his first step, he moved his foot and slide his other foot forward without stepping on Xie Huilan. To prevent embarrassment, he was forced to use BACK. Dong Xuebing had heard many people say that 'face value' worth nothing. But Dong Xuebing doesn't think so. He felt that 'face' is very important, especially for someone working in the government.

The dance continued.

Xie Huilan's dance moves surprises everyone. No one had expected this young and beautiful Mayor can dance so well.

Her every single movement showed grace and elegance.

Xie Huilan gave everyone the feeling like she is the graceful Empress of the ancient days.

It is enjoyable to see Mayor Xie dance.

One second... five seconds... Suddenly, Xie Huilan narrowed her eyes in surprise. "Is this your first time dancing?"

Dong Xuebing replied nervously. "Of course."

"Haha... My Xiao Bing is terrific, and nothing can stop him."

"Alright. Since you can catch up with me, shall I increase the tempo?"

"Wait... please don't... Hey, did you hear what I say?!"

Very soon, everyone's impression of Dong Xuebing changed. Xie Huilan can dance well is normal, as everyone's impression of her is a charming and graceful woman. No one will think she does not know how to dance. But Dong Xuebing is different. He is just a rash and impulsive young man and only knows how to use his fist and offend others. No one expects him to know how to dance. But what they see now is beyond their imagination and changed their views of Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing can... also dance.

Dong Xuebing's postures might not be as graceful as Xie Huilan, but he can follow her movements and steps. He did not even step on Mayor Xie's feet. Not stepping on the dance partner's feet might be normal for good dancers, but only a handful of the leaders in the ballroom can dance as well as Dong Xuebing.

Ding Li's face changed, and he returned to the sofa. He does not want to look at them dancing anymore.

One minute... two minutes... three minutes...

The music ended. Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan stopped moving and let go of each other's hand with a smile.

Clap... clap... clap... someone started clapping, and the rest followed.

Dong Xuebing wiped the sweat on his forehead and was relieved. Luckily he can use BACK to correct his mistakes, or else it will be an embarrassment for him and Xie Huilan.

Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan walked off the dancefloor, and Xie Huilan returned to her seat. She crossed her legs and continued to sip on her wine.

Dong Xuebing saw another man walking up to Xie Huilan. It is a young government leader. Of course, by calling him young, Dong Xuebing means someone in the early thirties. He a former Provincial athlete and is currently a leader with the County's General Administration of Sport of China. He extended his hand to invite Xie Huilan to dance. Dong Xuebing saw this and is furious again. He is prepared to rush forward and invite Xie Huilan to dance again.

But Xie Huilan smiled and waved her hand. "I had just danced and will not be dancing again tonight. Let's dance some other time, ok?"

The young leader from the County's General Administration of Sport of China smiled. "Sure." He quickly left, and no one else dares to approach Xie Huilan. Xie Huilan had said she is not dancing again tonight, and they will be rejected if they tried. All of them turned and looked at Dong Xuebing, thinking to themselves. We are all humans. Why is Mayor Xie treating him differently?

Back at the sofa, Dong Xuebing sat down and lit a cigarette.

Suddenly, a pretty woman walks up to him. It's Xie Huilan's secretary, Hu Silian.

Hu Silian smiled and extended her hand. "Chief Dong, do I have the honor to dance with you?"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Sister Hu, are you trying to embarrass me? Everyone knows you are a good dancer, and it should be my honor to dance with you." Dong Xuebing does not know how well Hu Silian can dance. Still, he heard Hu Silian and her husband dance often when working in the Public Security Bureau.

Dong Xuebing must give Hu Silian 'face' and can only accept her invitation.

When Dong Xuebing and Hu Silian started dancing, many people become jealous. They had tried to dance with Hu Silian earlier but were rejected. Now, Hu Silian is dancing with Dong Xuebing, and she is the one who invited him.

This time, Dong Xuebing did not use too many BACK. Although he had accumulated lots of time, he wants to save it for emergencies. He only used a few seconds to rectify his mistakes during the dance. He accidentally stepped on Hu Silian a few times. But it is still acceptable, and he did not embarrass both of them.

The music ended, and Dong Xuebing walked out of the dancefloor with Hu Silian.

Dong Xuebing said. "Sister Hu, I should compensate you with a new pair of shoes."

Hu Silian giggled. "I had also stepped on your feet once."

Dong Xuebing knew Hu Silian had purposely stepped on his shoes to show she is about the same standard as him. Someone who dances often should not make this mistake. Dong Xuebing nodded in his heart and knew he must learn from her. He had joined the Government Service for a year and a half, but other than offending others, he had not learned how to be tactful.

After Dong Xuebing returned to his seat, Luo Haiting walks up to him before he took out his cigarette.

"Chief." Luo Haiting extended her hand. "Do you want to dance with me?"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Sister Luo, if you are not afraid I will destroy your shoes, I have no problem."

"You are too modest." Luo Haiting moved closer with anticipation.

Dong Xuebing can only accept her invitation and held her hand. "Be careful."

As the Office Director, Luo Haiting is meticulous. She is afraid Dong Xuebing will embarrass himself during the dance, and she placed Dong Xuebing's hand on her waist and held his other hand. They swayed to the rhythm with simple dance steps. This dance is not difficult, and they don't need to worry about stepping on each other feet.

Dong Xuebing also likes this dance move.

It is simple, and the footsteps are easy. This dance suits him.

Luo Haiting smiled as she tried to accommodate Dong Xuebing's clumsiness.

Dong Xuebing had not touched any women these few days. Xie Huilan does not allow him to touch her, Qu Yunxuan is in Beijing, and he doesn't have time to visit Yu Meixia. That's why when Dong Xuebing held this beautiful and mature woman's waist, his heart starts beating faster.

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Chapter 370 – Protective of his people!

Luo Haiting's scream...

Rumors of Ding Li taking advantage of female staff...

Dong Xuebing immediately knew what had happened. His face changed and is burning with rage!

Many people don't know what happened, but some could guess it. Ding Li's hand was on Luo Haiting's lower back when they were dancing, and he must have touched her butt or some other places. But who knows if it is intentional? Physical contact during dancing cannot be preventable, and with Ding Li's reputation, no one is surprised. Many male staff likes to dance because they want to use this opportunity to take advantage of them. Ding Li is a Department Head, and touching Luo Haiting is not a big thing.

Most people thought nothing about this and continued to dance.

Only Zhao Xinglong and a few frowned, but they did not say anything.

Ding Li is looking terrible. He felt he was embarrassed by Luo Haiting. I had only touched you accidentally. Is there a need for this big reaction? Also, how can you just walk away like this? What will others think of me?

No one cares about Ding Li's expression, and Luo Haiting, who had returned to the sofa, regretted screaming earlier. She should not have screamed. She looked at Dong Xuebing's performance while dancing with Ding Li and suddenly felt a hand on her butt. As a woman, her natural instinct is to scream. She knew she had offended Chief Ding now, and it is too late to regret it. She felt frustrated as she was molested by a higher-ranked Ding Li and could not do anything. She knows no one will stand up for her as there is no evidence.

Luo Haiting is feeling terrible.

But the next moment, Luo Haiting saw Dong Xuebing's angry look, who was still on the stage. Her heart skipped a beat. Chief Dong is...

That's right. Many people might think nothing of this incident, but Dong Xuebing is not one of them!

Liang Chengpeng also noticed Dong Xuebing's expression and quickly nudged Zhao Xinglong. "Old Zhao, you are Xiao Dong's direct supervisor. His temper is acting up again. You better get him to get off the stage, or else he might do something terrible."

Zhao Xinglong looks at Liang Chengpeng. "Is it about Luo Haiting?"

Liang Chengpeng nodded. "The whole Public Security Bureau knows Xiao Dong is very protective of his men."

"... Old Liang, it is not a big deal." Zhao Xinglong replied.

Liang Chengpeng replied. "Dong Xuebing had even arrested Xiang Daofa's relatives because of a few officers from Hui Tian Village Station. Do you really think this is not a big deal? This young man is fearless. Hahaha..." Dong Xuebing's character is also the reason why Liang Chengpeng likes him.

Many people also noticed Dong Xuebing is looking terrible.

Hu Silian paused for a second as she remembers Dong Xuebing is very protective of his people. She immediately whispered something to Xie Huilan.

Before anyone can do anything, Dong Xuebing picks up the microphone again. Dong Xuebing had asked Luo Haiting to the Ball, and she is Dong Xuebing's staff. It will be a miracle if Dong Xuebing does not do anything after seeing Ding Li touched her butt. Damn! You dare to touch my people?! You are disrespecting the Investment Promotion Agency! Dong Xuebing shouted with a straight face. "I still have a magic trick!"

Everyone turned to Dong Xuebing. Magic trick? The performance is not over?

Dong Xuebing forced a smile. "The coin earlier is too small, and I believe all of you could not see it clearly. This time I will use something bigger. I would like to borrow a coat and will use these red cloth to cover it. After counting one, two, three, the coat will reappear on that person."

"Huh?"

Many people don't believe Dong Xuebing can make it happen.

"I will show you all." Dong Xuebing smiled and looks at Ding Li. "Chief Ding, can I borrow your coat?"

Ding Li frowned, but seeing everyone looking at him, he had no choice but to walk back to the sofa to get his coat for Dong Xuebing. Ding Li had bought this coat last week, and it cost almost 4,000 RMB. He wanted to remind Dong Xuebing not to damage it but did not as he will be seen as someone stingy if he says it.

Dong Xuebing nodded and placed the folded coat on the table before covering it with the cloth. "Watch carefully!"

Luo Haiting looked over and is puzzled by Dong Xuebing's action.

"Let's us witness this miracle." Dong Xuebing started counting. "... One... two... three!"

Bang! Dong Xuebing's hand hit the top of the cloth, and it fell on the table. The leather coat disappeared!

Dong Xuebing lifted the cloth, and the coat was gone.

Everyone immediately looks at Ding Li. Ding Li is still standing there without his coat.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Sorry... sorry... I failed. Hahaha... I am not still good enough. Chief Ding, sorry. I think I can't get back your coat. My magic failed, and I don't know where your coat went."

Ding Li heard it, and his facial expression changed.

The audience quickly realized it is not Dong Xuebing's trick that failed. Dong Xuebing is purposely playing a trick on Ding Li and has no intention to return the coat. This is to embarrass Ding Li in front of everyone!

Hu Silian burst out laughing.

Soon, some leaders also started laughing.

They are not laughing at Ding Li. Most of them are laughing because of Dong Xuebing's shameless act. He had made Ding Li's coat disappear, and how is he going to step out of the building in this freezing winter? Dong Xuebing had embarrassed Ding Li once when Ding Li invited Mayor Xie for a dance. Now, he played a trick on him, and this is offending Ding Li again and again!

Ding Li heard the laughter around him and almost exploded. That coat cost around 4,000 RMB, and it's brand new! How can it disappear? Ding Li suppressed his anger and stepped onto the stage. He pushed the table aside, hoping to find his coat. If not, everyone will know that he was embarrassed by Dong Xuebing tomorrow.

Dong Xuebing stepped aside. "Chief Ding, I will compensate you for the coat."

Ding Li ignored him and continued looking for his coat on the stage. He looked at everyone, and his coat seems to have disappeared!

Dong Xuebing sighed loudly. "Seems like my magical powers are not strong enough. I should not perform any more magic in the future."

Ding Li turned and stared at Dong Xuebing in his eyes. "Where did you hide my coat?"

Dong Xuebing smacked his lips. "Chief Ding, I am not lying when I say the magic had failed. If you don't believe me, you can search everywhere. Don't you think the stage is too small to hide a coat?" Dong Xuebing replied and secretly looked at a sofa in the corner. If one does not look carefully, no one will notice the sofa cushion had slightly higher, and something is underneath it.

Some other leaders close to Ding Li went up the stage to help him look for his coat. They want to expose Dong Xuebing's magic trick. If they can find the hidden coat, they can embarrass Dong Xuebing. They will make everyone think Dong Xuebing is trying to steal Ding Li's coat and leave a bad impression. Although everyone knows Dong Xuebing had done this purposely, no one can say anything if they cannot find the coat. After all, Dong Xuebing had made the coat disappear in front of everyone, and they are the ones who cannot find it.

One minute...

Two minutes...

The stage was turned over, but the coat is still nowhere to be found!

Many people were impressed with Dong Xuebing's magic performance.

At this moment, the music ended.

Xiang Daofa frowned and shook his head at what happened. He turned to Xie Huilan and said something.

Xie Huilan smiled and chatted with Xiang Daofa for a while. After that, she announced the Ball had ended, and no one mentioned anything about the coat and magic. Asking Dong Xuebing to perform magic is a last-minute decision, and it is for entertainment. No leaders will make things difficult for Dong Xuebing because of his prank on Ding Li.

Everyone started walking out of the hall.

Today, many people learned something about Dong Xuebing. This guy is overly protective of his men. Director Luo had just been taken advantage of by Ding Li, Dong Xuebing immediately revenged by playing a shameless trick on him.

This Chief Dong is really a troublemaker!

Ding Li looks at Dong Xuebing's back angrily. This will not be the end!"

Dong Xuebing walks to a corner. "Sister Luo, let me send you back."

Luo Haiting's eyes were red as she nodded and walks out with Dong Xuebing.

...

Dong Xuebing's Mercedes.

Luo Haiting looked at Dong Xuebing and said. "Chief... thank you."

"Haha... what's there to thank?" Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "We don't need to be afraid of people like him. Alright. Fasten your seatbelt."

"... ok!"

Luo Haiting is grateful and delighted after Dong Xuebing taught Ding Li a lesson. To be honest, she did not expect Dong Xuebing to stand up for her and offend Ding Li. Doing this will leave a bad impression on other leaders, and no words can express how she is feeling now.

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Chapter 371 – Seduction!

Next day.

Friday. Morning.

Investment Promotion Agency.

It's Spring, and the temperature is rising slowly. New leaves started sprouting out of the plants on the front porch.

The Ball ended around 9 pm last night, and Dong Xuebing continued to read some documents after he got home until midnight. He woke up later today and had to skip breakfast at home. On his way to work, Dong Xuebing bought some soy milk and dough sticks on his way and arrived at work about ten minutes late. Dong Xuebing finished his breakfast in his office and made his rounds around the Agency. The reception area staff, Business Section One, Business Section Two, are all working hard, and Dong Xuebing arrived at the Agency's Administration Office last.

Before Dong Xuebing could enter the Office, he overheard the staff inside talking.

"Did you hear that? Director Luo seems to be quarreling with someone over the phone."

"Shh... not so loud. She will hear us."

"That's right. Director is in a bad mood these few days. We better watch out."

Everyone in the office is not afraid of Director Luo because she is a good person. Unless they had committed serious mistakes, Luo Haiting would not reprimand them. Sometimes, she even closes one eye when she saw her staff chatting on QQ during work. She has a good temper and is well-loved by her staff. But her love for dressing up had started many rumors about her. Why is she still dressing up so beautifully at her age?

Dong Xuebing blinked and entered the office.

Everyone quickly shut up and continue working when they saw Chief Dong.

Deputy Director Dan Enguo and Guo Panwei do not have their own offices and only have a partition cubicle work area. They saw Dong Xuebing and quickly stood up to greet him.

Dong Xuebing waved, asking them to get back to work.

Recently, Dong Xuebing had not to ask Guo Panwei to work in his office. As his secretary, Guo Panwei is still not familiar with the Investment Promotion Agency's work and staff. Rather than keeping him by Dong Xuebing's side, it will be better for him to get used to the environment here.

Dong Xuebing can hear Luo Haiting quarreling in her office.

Luo Haiting seems to be on the phone, but Dong Xuebing could not hear what she was saying clearly.

When Dong Xuebing was about to leave, Luo Haiting walks out of her office with a stack of documents. She saw Dong Xuebing and paused. "Chief, I was just about to go to your office."

Dong Xuebing smiles and nodded. "Let's speak in my office."

Luo Haiting followed behind Dong Xuebing out.

In the corridor, Dong Xuebing asked. "Did you quarrel with the investor? I can hear you in your office at..."

"No..." Luo Haiting explained. "It's my husband. Err... I had forgotten to inform him about the Ball yesterday and returned home late. When I reached home, my husband and child were still waiting for me to have dinner."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Sister Luo, this is your fault."

Luo Haiting smiled embarrassedly. "I will take note of it in the future."

Actually, Lou Haiting did not fight with her husband because of this reason. Her husband had heard rumors and kept accusing her, and Chief Dong is having an affair. When she returned home late, they started quarreling. Their son cannot stand it and left for his classmate's house. After their son left the house, they continued fighting and even fought again before Luo Haiting left for work. She felt wronged and wanted to cry.

Fourth floor.

Dong Xuebing and Luo Haiting entered Dong Xuebing's office, and she quickly takes out the documents for him to sign.

Dong Xuebing looked at the documents and glance at Luo Haiting.

Luo Haiting is dressed up gorgeously today too. It is still cold, but she wore a long skirt with flower prints, leather boots, black stockings, jacket, and her hair is pinned up with a purple hairpin. Dong Xuebing likes her dressing and felt comfortable looking at her. He does not want to be surrounded by men all day, and Luo Haiting can make his mood better.

One second...

Five seconds...

"Chief." Luo Haiting suddenly said.

"Huh?"

"Yesterday... Thank you."

"Haha... you had thanked me several times yesterday." Dong Xuebing signed at the bottom of the document and looked at Luo Haiting. "There's nothing to thank."

Luo Haiting said. "Let me pour you a cup of water."

"Oh, my cup is empty. Thank you."

"Don't mention it."

Luo Haiting walks over to the water dispenser with Dong Xuebing's cup and bends over to get the water. Her perky butt is facing Dong Xuebing, and her tight skirt showed her curves. Dong Xuebing's eyes drifted to her ass and stared hard. It is not because he is attracted to women from a certain age range. It is because he likes to look at beautiful things.

After a while, Luo Haiting walks back with the cup. "Here."

Dong Xuebing nodded and reached out to get his cup from Luo Haiting.

Their hands touched, and Luo Haiting's fingers moved slightly.

Dong Xuebing got a shock. He felt Luo Haiting's fingers tickled the back of his hand. This is flirting with him, and he looked at Luo Haiting.

Luo Haiting pretended nothing had happened and said. "I had checked all the reimbursement receipts. Can you approve it?"

Dong Xuebing cleared his throat. "Ok. No problem."

After tickling Dong Xuebing's hand, Luo Haiting regretted her actions. She doesn't know what she was thinking. Maybe her husband had accused her of having an affair with Dong Xuebing, and she became rebellious, or maybe because Dong Xuebing had stood up for her against Ding Li last night. But at that split second, she flirted with Dong Xuebing unconsciously. She felt shameless as she is trying to seduce a younger man. She tucked her hair behind her eyes and glanced at Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing pretended nothing had happened and continued reading the documents.

"Oh..." Luo Haiting walks to Dong Xuebing's back. "Take a look at this part."

"Here? What's wrong?" Dong Xuebing looks at where Luo Haiting is pointing.

"No. It's this line." Luo Haiting pointed to a sentence on the document, and she is almost pressing against Dong Xuebing's back. "This plan is set by Chief Meng previously. Do you want to continue with this, or do you need me to draft a new plan?"

Dong Xuebing could feel beads of sweat forming on his forehead. He can feel something soft pressing against his left shoulder and Sister Luo's breath on his face. Her right breast is pressing against Dong Xuebing's shoulder, but he did not avoid her. He thought to himself... Sister Luo, why are you seducing me? Do you know how much older you are?

"Chief?"

"Ok... just continue to use this plan."

"Alright." Luo Haiting smiled and said. "Then I will disseminate to all the departments." She purposely said it and breathed against Dong Xuebing's face and ear.

Dong Xuebing could feel his body getting heated up.

Luo Haiting started keeping the document and 'accidentally' brushes against Dong Xuebing's thigh. Her face turned slightly red after doing this.

For a moment, Dong Xuebing is confused by Luo Haiting's seductive actions. He did not expect Sister Luo to be so bold. When he met her at his hotel room to discuss work, she still blushed. Dong Xuebing thought her character is conservative then, but now, it is entirely the opposite. Dong Xuebing wanted to scold her but decided not to, as it is not good to point out such things. Overall, Dong Xuebing doesn't mind her actions, and it is common for feelings to develop between leaders and their subordinates. But having feelings does not mean anything sexual.

"Alright. I had signed everything. Check if I had missed out anything." Dong Xuebing pushed the stack of documents forward. "The three million funds promised by the County should be in today. Hurry them as we need the fund to buy cars. Everyone here is looking forward to the new cars."

Luo Haiting smiled at Dong Xuebing. "Alright. I will call them later."

Luo Haiting carried all the documents and walks out of Dong Xuebing's office.

In the corridor, Luo Haiting sighed. Dong Xuebing is so much younger than her, but the flirting earlier had made her heart beat faster. She scolded herself for being shameless in her heart. Dong Xuebing is only a few years older than her son. What was she thinking?! But when she remembers Dong Xuebing did not show any signs of getting angry, her heart starts to beat faster again. She slapped her face lightly and quickly walk back to her office.

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Chapter 372 – Pregnant?

Afternoon.

Dong Xuebing is looking at the Investment Promotion Agency's website in his office.

Knock, knock. Someone knocks on the door lightly.

"... come in." Dong Xuebing let go of his mouse.

Luo Haiting's voluptuous body entered the office, and she smiled. "Chief, I am here to report on my work progress."

"Ok. Have a seat. What is it regarding?"

Dong Xuebing shivered in his heart and is slightly afraid of Luo Haiting now. He can still remember the feeling of Sister Luo's breast pressing against his shoulder earlier in the morning. Getting seduced by an older woman might be exciting, but it feels weird at the same time. Dong Xuebing has mixed feelings about this.

Luo Haiting walked over and gave a document to Dong Xuebing. "Do you want to take a look at first?"

Dong Xuebing took the document from Luo Haiting and felt a fingernail brushing against the back of his hand twice. It felt like a kitten scratching him, and it is ticklish.

Luo Haiting retracted her hand emotionlessly as if nothing had happened.

The corner of Dong Xuebing's eyes twitched. Why are you trying to seduce me again?

After some discussion, Dong Xuebing signed the document and handed it over to Luo Haiting.

Luo Haiting remained in Dong Xuebing's office to discuss other work issues. Still, she did not flirt with Dong Xuebing anymore. Dong Xuebing thought Luo Haiting had started to focus on work and secretly peeped at her chest. He decides to pretend nothing had happened and let her do what she wants as long as she doesn't cross the line. After all, being seduced by a mature woman is exciting, and it's fine if they did not do anything else.

Luo Haiting left after she finished reporting about her work progress.

Dong Xuebing is relieved as Luo Haiting did not do anything bolder. He is afraid she will suddenly throw herself into his arms, and it will be embarrassing for both. He can accept some flirting here and there but cannot accept getting into a sexual relationship with her.

Dong Xuebing starts to think about his women after being aroused by Luo Haiting.

He picked up his phone and called Qu Yunxuan. He had not met her for a while and wants to call her over.

Du... du... du... The line did not get through.

Dong Xuebing rubbed his temples. He tried calling Aunt Xuan on Monday but could not reach her. Is the auction company so busy?

Dong Xuebing thought for a while and called Aunt Xuan's parents' home.

Ring... ring... the line got through. "... Hello, who's that?"

Dong Xuebing quickly replied. "Auntie... I'm Xiao Bing. Is Yunxuan at home?"

"Oh, Xiao Bing." Qu Yunxuan's mother paused for a second and replied. "Yunxuan... she... she is at work."

Dong Xuebing asked curiously. "Is she very busy recently? I had been calling her since Monday and could not reach her. Is she outstation, and there's no reception?"

"..." Qu Yunxuan did not reply.

"Auntie? Auntie? What's wrong?"

"Nothing. You try calling her again. Maybe the reception in her office is not good."

"Ok. I will try again. Thank you."

Qu Yunxuan's mother suddenly asks. "Xiao Bing, you two... err... when is the last time you met Yunxian? Last month?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "I went to Korea last month. Didn't you go on a holiday with Yunxuan last month?"

"... then when is the last time you met her? Have you two meet up recently?"

Dong Xuebing doesn't understand why Qu Yunxuan's mother is asking this, and he replied cautiously. "I have been very busy with work here and don't have time to return to Beijing. I think it was late last year when I met her."

Qu Yunxuan paused for a while and asked. "Did you really not meet her this year, and she had not visited you?"

"No." Dong Xuebing blinked. "Auntie, what's wrong? Did anything happen at home?"

Qu Yunxuan's mother sounded frustrated. "Nothing. Err... that's all. I am hanging up."

Qu Yunxuan's mother might be a snob, but after knowing Dong Xuebing is rich and is doing well in his career, she treated him well. However, Dong Xuebing can sense she is impatient, and something had happened. He quickly asks. "Auntie, don't hang up first. What happens to Yunxuan? Is she sick?"

"... she is fine." Qu Yunxuan's mother replied. "Xiao Bing, I am cooking now. Bye."

"Wait..." Dong Xuebing becomes anxious. "Tell me what happened."

"Sigh... I..." Qu Yunxuan's mother sighed.

Dong Xuebing becomes more anxious. "Auntie!"

"That's all I have to say. Bye." Du... du... du... the line got cut.

Dong Xuebing felt he is sitting on needles. He spoke with Qu Yunxuan over the phone several times a week. But this week, he could not reach her, and sense something had happened from her mother's tone. He started to panic and paced around in his office. He lit a cigarette and snubbed it after two puffs before calling Qu Yunxuan's mobile phone again. The phone is still off, and he called her parents' home again. Ring... ring... ring... no one answered, and he called again!

Dong Xuebing called for more than 10 minutes before someone answered.

"Hello?" This time it is Qu Yunxuan's father who picks up the call.

"Uncle." Dong Xuebing asked. "What happens to Yunxuan?"

"Don't tell Xiao Bing! Give me the phone!" Qu Yunxuan's mother tried to snatch the phone from her husband. "Give me the phone now!"

Qu Yunxuan's father scolded. "Get lost! Xiao Bing will know about this sooner or later! We can't hide it from him!" Qu Yunxuan's parents started arguing.

Dong Xuebing got worried.

After a while, Qu Yunxuan's mother kept quiet, and Qu Yunxuan's father said. "Xiao Bing, you must remain calm."

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath. "What is it?"

Qu Yunxuan's father gritted his teeth. "Yunxuan... Yunxuan is pregnant."

Dong Xuebing was stunned. "Pregnant?"

"... she found out about her pregnancy a few days ago. We do not know about this initially, but Yunxuan's mum saw her medical report when she went to clean up her place yesterday. Yunxuan was at home, too. When she saw it, she quickly snatched the report from her mum and denied it. After that, her mum called me over. We questioned her again, and she confesses, but she does not allow us to tell you."

Dong Xuebing could not believe his ears. "But I have not met Aunt Xuan this year. The last time we met is almost three months ago!"

"I know... that's why..." Qu Yunxuan's father stopped talking.

Dong Xuebing turns pale. "You are saying Yunxuan's child..."

"We asked her, but she refused to tell us anything. She just keeps asking us not to tell you. I think... she wants to keep the baby. I asked if her baby is yours, but she refused to say anything and asked us not to interfere. I... sigh... this girl..." Qu Yunxuan's father doesn't know how to continue. His daughter is dating Xiao Bing, and becomes pregnant suddenly. But they had not met each other for more than two months. That means the baby's father... also, Yunxuan still wants to keep the baby.

Qu Yunxuan's mother snatched the phone. "Xiao Bing, we still have not found out what happened. You should know my daughter well. Even if it's true... she... must be forced by someone else. She will never do such things... This girl just refuses to tell us anything." Xiao Bing had bought a car and set up a company for her daughter, and she felt sorry for what happened. She had wanted to hide this from Dong Xuebing and ask Yunxuan to abort the baby. After that, they will pretend nothing had happened, but Yunxuan refused. Now, her husband had told Dong Xuebing everything, and she cannot hide it anymore.

Suddenly, Dong Xuebing's brain stopped working.

Aunt Xuan is pregnant?

The baby is not mine?

How is this possible?!

Dong Xuebing stood up. "Where is Aunt Xuan now?"

"She might be at the company. Xiao Bing, you..."

Dong Xuebing slammed down the phone. He is going crazy and believes something must be wrong. Aunt Xuan will never betray him. He took a few deep breaths to calm down and called Luo Haiting and Guo Panwei to his office. After that, he started packing. He doesn't want to wait any longer and wants to rush to Beijing immediately!

The door opened, and Guo Panwei and Luo Haiting entered.

"Chief?"

"Chief, what happened?"

Guo Panwei and Luo Haiting were shocked to see Dong Xuebing's expression.

Dong Xuebing replied with a hoarse voice. "I need to return to Beijing urgently and will not be back this weekend. Take care of the Agency, and if anything crops up, discuss, and act first. You all don't need to consult me. We shall talk after I come back. Alright. That's all."

Luo Haiting looks worried. "You..."

Dong Xuebing waved his hand to stop her and put on his coat. "It is some personal matters."

"Chief." Guo Panwei asked. "Do you want me to drive you there?"

"No need. Don't tell anyone about this. If anyone asks, just tell them I am outstation." Dong Xuebing grabbed his bag and stormed out of his office. On his way to his car, he did not return the greetings of other staff he met. Once he got into his car, he sped out of the Agency.

Everyone is speechless to see Chief Dong is in such a rush.

There is only one thought in Dong Xuebing's mind. Return to Beijing and ask Aunt Xuan what happened!

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Chapter 373 – Whose baby?

Evening. Beijing.

The sun is setting, and the sky is turning dark.

A Mercedes MPV speed like a raging lion on the road and overtakes all the cars in front of it. Beijing has lots of restrictions on its traffic. For example, speed limits on certain roads, odd and even number plates restrictions, vehicles from other provinces are not allowed to enter the inner rings, etc. Dong Xuebing displayed the Beijing Party Committee Quarters entry permit to prevent unnecessary delays, given to him by Xie Huilan, on his windshield. The traffic police seldom will stop vehicles with such permits.

The Mercedes MPV comes to a screeching stop at a small housing estate.

The residents were shocked. Dong Xuebing quickly alighted and ran up the stairs.

First floor... second floor... third floor...

It took Dong Xuebing only around six to seven seconds to get to the third floor.

Dong Xuebing reached out to press the doorbell but hesitated. This is Qu Yunxuan's parents' apartment, and Qu Yunxuan should be having her dinner here. Once the door is opened, Dong Xuebing can see Aunt Xuan, and he will know everything. But Dong Xuebing hesitated. What Qu Yunxuan's parents told him had made him mad. Aunt Xuan is pregnant with someone else's child?! This is a heavy blow to Dong Xuebing, and he could not think straight.

One second...

Five seconds...

Ten seconds...

Dong Xuebing gritted his teeth and pressed on the doorbell. Ding dong... ding dong... ding dong...

After a while, the door opened. Aunt Xuan's mother was shocked to see Dong Xuebing. "Xiao Bing? Why are you here?"

Dong Xuebing quickly look into the apartment. "Where is Aunt Xuan? Is she in?"

"She..." Qu Yunxuan's mother stuttered and don't know if she should allow Dong Xuebing to enter.

Dong Xuebing could smell food from the apartment. They should either be dining or had just finished dinner. He knew Aunt Xuan must be at home, and forcefully pushed the door open. He did not even change into slippers and barged into the apartment. Qu Yunxuan's father is in the living room, and Dong Xuebing could hear someone washing dishes in the kitchen.

"Qu Yunxuan!" Dong Xuebing shouted.

The sound of washing dishes stopped, and Qu Yunxuan ran out from the kitchen. "Xiao Bing? When did you come back?"

Qu Yunxuan's mother panicked and quickly stepped in front of Qu Yunxuan. "Xiao Bing, calm down. Don't be so agitated." She is afraid Dong Xuebing will beat up her daughter.

Dong Xuebing pants and stared at Qu Yunxuan in her eyes.

Qu Yunxuan's face changed and touched her tummy unconsciously. "Dad, Mum, did you all tell Xiao Bing?"

Qu Yunxuan's mother grumbled. "It's your dad who told him. This old man!"

Dong Xuebing saw Aunt Xuan is wearing a light color sweater and a pair of black leggings. Her baggy sweater covers her tummy, but he can clearly see her tummy is slightly bigger than the last time he saw her. Her figure is still the same, and only her tummy is slightly bigger. This means she is really pregnant.

Dong Xuebing suppressed his anger. "What is going on?!"

Qu Yunxuan looked at Dong Xuebing and sat down on a chair without saying a word.

Bam! Qu Yunxuan's father banged on the table and stared at his daughter. "Are you still going to keep quiet now?! Ah?! Xiao Bing is here today! Just tell us who is the father of your baby!"

Qu Yunxuan forced a smile. "You all had passed the judgment. What else do you all want me to say?"

Dong Xuebing shouted. "Qu Yunxuan!"

Qu Yunxuan's mother also stared at her daughter and sighed.

Qu Yunxuan is mad and walks over to her handbag on the sofa and took out the medical report. She threw it on the table and returned to her bedroom.

Qu Yunxuan's father scolded. "You still dare to throw tantrums?! Ah?!"

Qu Yunxuan quickly snatched the piece of paper. "This is the medical report I saw the other day. She... huh?" Qu Yunxuan's mother paused as she read the report closely. "I had only taken a glance the last time, and Yunxuan snatched it away. This... the result states she is two months pregnant... and she should be three months pregnant today!"

Dong Xuebing and Qu Yunxuan's father quickly walk over to look at the report.

"Give it to me!" Qu Yunxuan's father snatched the report from his wife. He read it and scolded. "You bitch! You didn't read it carefully and jumped to conclusions!"

Qu Yunxuan's mother stared at her husband. "Yunxuan had snatched the report from me, and I didn't see the date clearly."

Qu Yunxuan's father scolded. "You just can't do anything right!"

Dong Xuebing quickly take the report from Qu Yunxuan's father. He sighed. "This is a false alarm." Qu Yunxuan is less than three months pregnant, and Dong Xuebing was in Beijing during that time. This means the baby is his.

Qu Yunxuan's mother replied apologetically. "It's all because Yunxuan tried to hide it from us and caused this misunderstanding." She suddenly remembered something. "Two months ago, Yunxuan had missed her period as she thought it was because she was busy with work. She even asked me to get some medicine from the hospital. After that, I did not ask her about it, and she might have forgotten about it. She must have got for a checkup a while ago when she remembered it. Sigh... how come I did not remember about this?" This is not really Qu Yunxuan's mother's fault. Most pregnancy tests are for pregnancy that occurs on the same or previous month. Very seldom, people will test for pregnancy two months later. That's why Qu Yunxuan's mother assumed Qu Yunxuan got pregnant last month.

Dong Xuebing was relieved to know this is a false alarm.

Qu Yunxuan's mother grumbled. "But why didn't this girl explain herself and still don't allow us to tell Xiao Bing?"

Dong Xuebing knew the reason. Qu Yunxuan, Xie Huilan, and Dong Xuebing had a five-year pact, and he must get married to Xie Huilan first. Maybe Aunt Xuan is afraid Dong Xuebing does not want to keep this baby and wanted her to abort it. That's why she decided to give birth to the baby without telling him.

Dong Xuebing quickly walks to the bedroom and knocks on the door.

"Aunt Xuan? Yunxuan? Err... Can I enter?"

"..." Qu Yunxuan did not reply, and the door is not locked.

Dong Xuebing smiled and entered the room.

The room's lights are on, and Qu Yunxuan is lying on her bed, reading an economics book. She read the book quietly, ignoring Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing closed the door behind him and smiled. "Aunt Xuan, what are you reading?"

Qu Yunxuan continued to ignore him.

"Errrmmm..." Dong Xuebing sat down on the bed. "Are you angry with me?"

Qu Yunxuan remained quiet.

Dong Xuebing apologized. "Aunt Xuan, it's not that I don't trust you. It's because Uncle and Auntie... The last time we met was more than two months ago, and you are pregnant suddenly. That's why I... Sigh... I'm sorry." Dong Xuebing snatched the book from Qu Yunxuan and placed it on the table. After that, he pulled Qu Yunxuan's hand to his face. "Here... if you are still angry, you can beat me up."

Qu Yunxuan gave Dong Xuebing an angry stare and pulled his ear hard.

Dong Xuebing felt the pain. "Not so hard... not so hard... it's painful."

"You will be the death of me!" Qu Yunxuan pinched Dong Xuebing's arm. "I finally know how imaginative you all are. I have a baby with someone else?! Who?! Ah?! Who do you think I will have a baby with?!"

Dong Xuebing quickly apologized. "It's a misunderstanding..."

Qu Yunxuan glared at Dong Xuebing and rubbed her tummy.

"Don't be angry. It's all my fault. You know that I am rash and impulsive. I acted this way is because I care for you." Dong Xuebing knew Qu Yunxuan is soft-hearted and tried to use sweet nothings to appease her. "Aunt Xuan, let's not talk about this anymore, ok? Let me take a closer look at you. It's been two months since we met. Hehe... you are prettier, and your complexion is better now."

Qu Yunxuan laughed and poked Dong Xuebing's head. "Idiot! You only know how to say things to make me happy."

Dong Xuebing laughed and held Qu Yunxuan's hand.

"Actually, I also cannot blame you." Qu Yunxuan stroked Dong Xuebing's face. "I had been very busy with the auction company, and I thought I missed my period because of work stress. I took some medications and forgotten all about it. I only remembered about it last month." Qu Yunxuan paused for a second and continued. "I did not inform you is because I have decided what to do now. If I keep the baby..."

Dong Xuebing interrupted. "Keep it! We must keep this baby!"

Qu Yunxuan looks at Dong Xuebing. "Are you serious?"

"Of course. How can we not keep our baby?"

Qu Yunxuan looked at Dong Xuebing gently and lowered her head to kiss him. "I had chosen the right man. I will give birth to the baby then."

Dong Xuebing nodded. After a long pause, he said. "Our marriage..."

Qu Yunxuan pinched Dong Xuebing's cheeks. "Don't worry about this. I will tell my parents that it is not suitable for you to get married so young because of your work. After the five-year pact with Huilan is over..." She rubbed her tummy. "We will be together. Don't over imagine things, as a few years will pass in a blink of an eye. Furthermore, it's not like I cannot meet you during your marriage with Xie Huilan."

"... thank you."

"I should be the one thanking you for giving me this cute baby. Hahaha..."

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Chapter 374 – Going to be a father

Night.

Qu Yunxuan's parents' apartment.

The bedroom door opened and Dong Xuebing walks out with Qu Yunxuan in his arms.

Qu Yunxuan's parents saw them and knew they are fine.

Qu Yunxuan laughed. "You don't need to help me. I am less than three months pregnant, and my tummy is not even visible. I don't need you to hold me when walking." She suddenly remembered something and said. "Oh, I was washing the dishes halfway. Xiao Bing, go and watch TV first while I finish washing the dishes."

"No!" Dong Xuebing quickly stopped Qu Yunxuan.

"Stop!" Qu Yunxuan's parents also shouted.

After knowing the baby Qu Yunxuan is carrying is not from another man, Qu Yunxuan's mother will not allow her to do any household chores. "I will do the dishes. Yunxuan, go and rest on the sofa."

Dong Xuebing ran to the kitchen. "Auntie, let me do it."

Qu Yunxuan's mother stopped Dong Xuebing. "You are now a Department Head. How can you do the dishes?"

"Auntie, we are a family, and you don't need to stand on ceremony with me. Even if I am a Bureau Director, I am also your son-in-law. You can order me around." Dong Xuebing replied.

Qu Yunxuan's mother is pleased and is grinning. "Then why are you still calling me Auntie? Huh?!"

Dong Xuebing cleared his throat and greeted them. "Mum, Dad..."

"Ah..." Qu Yunxuan's mother laughed, and in the end, she did not let her son-in-law do the dishes. She entered the kitchen and washed the dishes while humming an old song from the 80s. Qu Yunxuan's father is also in a good mood as he looks at Dong Xuebing and her daughter.

They are going to have a grandchild to carry.

Qu Yunxuan immediately becomes the darling of the family. She sat on the sofa and doesn't need to lift a finger to drink water. Dong Xuebing will bring water to her.

Qu Yunxuan felt uncomfortable. "Your Aunt Xuan is fine. You don't need to do this."

Qu Yunxuan's father gave his daughter a stare. "What, Aunt Xuan?! You are carrying his child now! How can he address you as Aunt Xuan?!"

"Lower your voice!" Qu Yunxuan's mother steps out from the kitchen with her hands on her waist. "Let them do what they want. Is there a need to raise your voice?! Ah?! I will not forgive you if you scare my grandson!"

Qu Yunxuan's father stared at his wife, angrily.

Qu Yunxuan laughed. "I am used to it, but I will try to change it in the future."

Dong Xuebing felt warm to see the bantering within the family.

"Oh... I still have not touched my child." Dong Xuebing slapped his forehead as he had forgotten about this. He quickly kneeled down between Aunt Xuan's legs and pressed his ears against her tummy. "Hehe... your tummy is so big now. I think we will have a big baby. Eh? Why is it not moving?"

Qu Yunxuan laughed and pinched Dong Xuebing's cheek. "I am only slightly more than two months pregnant. How is it possible for the baby to move?"

"You are right. Let me listen to your tummy again." Dong Xuebing continued to press his ear against Qu Yunxuan's tummy.

Qu Yunxuan hugged Dong Xuebing's head. "What did you hear?"

"... I heard our baby calling me Daddy."

"Get lost! You are full of nonsense. Hahaha..." Qu Yunxuan and her parents laughed.

Dong Xuebing couldn't describe his feelings now. This is his first experience, and he felt something had blown up in his chest. He just keeps grinning and can't stop.

I am going to be a father!

8.30 pm. The sky had turned dark.

Qu Yunxuan's mother laughed. "Xiao Bing, you and Yunxuan can stay over at my place tonight. It is cold outside, and I am afraid Yunxuan will catch a cold if you two return to Heping Road."

Dong Xuebing nodded." Ok."

"Alright. Sleep early." Qu Yunxuan's father added. Pregnant women should get more rest."

Qu Yunxuan joked. "Both of you are different from yesterday. You two can't wait for me to catch a cold yesterday."

Qu Yunxuan's mother glared at Qu Yunxuan. "You still dare to mention this?!"

"Hahaha... I will not talk about this again." Qu Yunxuan stood up.

"Ah... slow down. Be careful." Dong Xuebing quickly said.

"What are you doing?" Qu Yunxuan laughed. "Didn't I tell you that I don't need help?"

"Safety first. I must hold you when you walk. You are now my precious darling."

Dong Xuebing quickly grabbed Qu Yunxuan's arm to help her to the bathroom. They brushed their teeth, and Dong Xuebing does not have a toothbrush here. So, he had to use Qu Yunxuan's toothbrush and towel. After washing up, they returned to the bedroom and close the door.

"Are we going to sleep now?" Dong Xuebing asked.

Qu Yunxuan nodded and reached out to take off her sweater.

"Wait a minute. Let me warm up the bed first before you lie down."

Dong Xuebing quickly took off his clothes and threw them into Qu Yunxuan's closet. He only wore his long johns and got under the covers. He rolled around under the cover to warm up the bed with his body heat before waving Qu Yunxuan over. Qu Yunxuan smiled and took off her sweater and leggings before getting under her covers.

Dong Xuebing hugged Qu Yunxuan. "Are you warm?"

Qu Yunxuan looks at Dong Xuebing. "... It's alright."

"How about now?" Dong Xuebing hugged Qu Yunxuan closer.

"Hmmm... it's better now." Qu Yunxuan reached over and pinched Dong Xuebing's nose. "When we were staying at Heping Road, you don't even want to wash your own clothes. I still need to wash your dirty socks and underwear for you. Haha... now, my Xiao Bing has grown up and knows how to take care of me."

Dong Xuebing replied. "Stop saying as if I am still a kid."

Qu Yunxuan bit her lips. "You will always be a kid to me."

Dong Xuebing's hand reached over and pinched Qu Yunxuan's butt and rolled over onto her. "Let me show you I am no longer a kid."

Qu Yunxuan felt Dong Xuebing's hand reaching under her pants and quickly stopped him. "Stop it. You will hurt our baby."

"Huh? Did the doctor say we cannot do that?"

"The doctor says we can, but cannot be too vigorous."

"Then it is not a problem. Hurry up. I missed you badly. Let's do it."

"Go to hell! Do you want to get a beating from me?" Qu Yunxuan slapped Dong Xuebing's chest.

Both fooled around under the warm blanket, and Qu Yunxuan was soon naked. Her bra was thrown off the bed by Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing stared at Qu Yunxuan's naked body and stroked her thighs. Her body is beautiful, and he couldn't help himself every time he sees it.

Qu Yunxuan blushed and pushed Dong Xuebing's head away. "Stop looking at me like this!"

"We are already husband and wife. What's there to be shy? Let me take a closer look. I have not seen your body for so long." Dong Xuebing continued to look at her.

Qu Yunxuan glared at Dong Xuebing. "If you still look at me like this, I will not do it with you."

"... alright... Don't be anxious."

Qu Yunxuan grumbled. "You hooligan! When am I anxious?"

Dong Xuebing knew Qu Yunxuan is shy after being together with her for over a year. She will feel shy initially, but when he finally enters her, she will slowly open up.

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath and entered Qu Yunxuan.

Qu Yunxuan quickly covered her mouth and moaned softly. "Arrrgh..."

Dong Xuebing knew Qu Yunxuan's parents are still outside and should not to make too much noise. But it's been a while since they got together, and he missed her badly. He doesn't care anymore and started moving. They will switch to different positions every once in a while, and Qu Yunxuan had to cover her mouth to prevent herself from moaning too loud.

Five minutes...

Ten minutes...

Knock... knock... knock... Suddenly, someone knocks on the bedroom door.

Dong Xuebing and Qu Yunxuan immediately pause and looked at the door.

They don't know if it's Qu Yunxuan's mother or father who had knocked on their door, but after knocking, they heard the person walking away.

Dong Xuebing and Qu Yunxuan look at each other.

After one minute, they could not stand it anymore and continued moving.

"Ah... ah... You like to pinch my nose?! Ah?! ... *pant... do you still... dare to pinch my nose again?"

"... no... hmm... slow down... ah... parents are still outside."

"You keep saying I don't grow up?! Ah? Who is a grown-up now?"

"... you... you are bigger than me... ah... ah... you are older than me, ok?"

"Since I am older, what should you call me?"

"... Ge Ge (Big Brother in Chinese)"

Dong Xuebing laughed and continued moving while kissing Qu Yunxuan. "Call me again."

Qu Yunxuan covered her mouth with her palm and pant. "Hao Gege... Hao Gege..." (Hao = Good)

At this moment, someone knocks on the door again. Knock... knock... knock... knock... knock... knock... This time, it was six loud knocks.

Dong Xuebing and Qu Yunxuan immediately hugged each other tightly and dare not move.

Qu Yunxuan's mother shouted from outside. "Stop Gege, Meimei (Meimei = sister)! You are pregnant... don't be too vigorous!"

Damn! Qu Yunxuan's parents had heard them!

Dong Xuebing blushed. It's too embarrassing.

Qu Yunxuan also blushed and shouted shyly. "Mum! You..."

Qu Yunxuan's mother interrupted, "Sleep early!" and she left.

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Chapter 375 – Swee

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Saturday morning.

Qu Yunxuan's parent's apartment.

Sparrows are chirping noisily on the trees outside.

When Dong Xuebing woke up, Qu Yunxuan was still sleeping soundly. He looked at her and got up for a smoke. But he remembered Qu Yunxuan is pregnant and stopped reaching out for his cigarettes. He returned to bed and hugged her with one hand, and his other hand is caressing her tummy. Dong Xuebing is not someone who likes kids, but after knowing he will be a father, he changed. He can't wait to carry his baby in his arms.

Dong Xuebing caressed Qu Yunxuan's tummy, hoping he can feel his baby kicking him.

"Huh?" Qu Yunxuan turned. "Stop fooling around."

Dong Xuebing kissed Qu Yunxuan's back. "Don't turn around and let me touch my son a while longer."

"Let me sleep a while more." Qu Yunxuan pushed Dong Xuebing's hand away from her tummy. "Be good. Stop disturbing me."

Dong Xuebing refused and continued touching Qu Yunxuan all over. He even grabbed her butt a few times.

Qu Yunxuan had no choice but to get up, and she gave Dong Xuebing a stare. "Stop making me mad. What time is it?"

"It is almost 8 am. Don't go to work today, and let me bring you and our baby out."

"My whole body is aching after what you did to me last night. Do you think I still have the energy to go out?"

"Oh..." Dong Xuebing blinked and lift up Qu Yunxuan's face. "I still have not got enough last night. We stopped after your mum interrupted us. Err... it's quiet outside, and I think your parents are still sleeping. Let's have another round now. This time, they will not hear us."

Qu Yunxuan blushed. "You still dare to mention last night? It's too embarrassing."

"Huh? It's only calling me Gege a few times. What's wrong with that?"

"You still dare to talk about this? You want to get a beating from me?" Qu Yunxuan raised her fist to scare Dong Xuebing.

After fooling around for a while, the blanket was kicked aside, and Qu Yunxuan's naked body was exposed to Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing got aroused and insisted they do it one more time. But Qu Yunxuan refused and even pinched Dong Xuebing a few times. In the end, she had to use her baby as an excuse to stop Dong Xuebing. The doctor said they should not have vigorous sex, and Dong Xuebing had no choice but to lie down on the bed again. Qu Yunxuan saw Dong Xuebing is unhappy and is ignoring her despite her pinching and shaking him for a few minutes. She bit her lips and got under the blanket. She kissed Dong Xuebing from his chest downwards, and the next moment, Dong Xuebing felt her warm mouth sucking him.

Twenty minutes later.

Dong Xuebing's face turned red and finally released everything.

Qu Yunxuan stuck her head out from the blanket with her mouth shut tightly. Her mouth is full, and she points at the box of tissue paper.

Dong Xuebing smiled wickedly and feigned ignorance. "What do you want? Huh? I don't understand."

Qu Yunxuan got mad and slapped Dong Xuebing's arm. "Hmph... hmph...!"

Dong Xuebing ignored her and hugged her waist tightly to prevent her from getting off the bed.

Qu Yunxuan is mad but doesn't bear to hit Dong Xuebing hard. This lasted for a few minutes, and she had no choice but to swallow everything in her mouth. She saw Dong Xuebing looking at her, and she blushed. "You idiot! Stop bullying me every time! What else do you know other than bullying me?!"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "You are carrying my baby now. I don't dare to bully you."

Qu Yunxuan glared at Dong Xuebing and wiped her lips. "You idiot! Get up now."

Under Dong Xuebing's persistent demands, Qu Yunxuan puts on a pair of tight black pants, a white shirt, and a grey woolen sweater. Her shoes are a pair of pointed black high heels, and her hair is pined up. Although most middle-aged women will wear tight black pants, Qu Yunxuan did not look old in them. In fact, it enhanced her legs more and make her mature body stands out.

Dong Xuebing admired Qu Yunxuan for a while and started to stroke her legs.

Qu Yunxuan gave him a stare and refused to let him touch her.

After brushing their teeth, Qu Yunxuan went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast. Dong Xuebing does not want to be away from her and also entered the kitchen. He hugged her from behind and rested his chin on her shoulder.

Qu Yunxuan turned and laughed. "Stop being so sticky."

"You are shy and are older than me. That's why you feel embarrassed to be pestering me. Since you are not willing to pester me, I will pester you."

"You..." Qu Yunxuan laughed and flicked Dong Xuebing's nose. "You are full of excuses."

"Hehe... you are cutting spring onions, and you dare to wipe it on my nose?! Are you looking to get a beating from me?" Dong Xuebing repeated Qu Yunxuan's favorite phase.

Qu Yunxuan smiled. "I dare you to beat me up."

Dong Xuebing cleared his throat. "I don't bear to hit you. I just want to dote you."

"Sweet talker. Haha..." Qu Yunxuan turned and kissed Dong Xuebing on his forehead. "Stop fooling around. I need to prepare for breakfast. You go and wake my parents up."

During breakfast, Qu Yunxuan's mother kept looking at Qu Yunxuan.

Qu Yunxuan felt embarrassed and said. "Mum, hurry and eat while it's hot."

Dong Xuebing also felt embarrassed about what happened last night. "Un... Dad, Mum, let me help you with the porridge."

After breakfast, Qu Yunxuan's mother reminded her of the things to take note of during pregnancy. For example, her diet, sexual activities, etc. She seems to not notice Dong Xuebing and Qu Yunxuan's embarrassed look on their face and repeated about their sexual activities several times. In the end, Qu Yunxuan could not stand it and made up an excuse to leave the apartment with Dong Xuebing.

On the way down, Qu Yunxuan asked. "How long will you be in Beijing?"

Dong Xuebing is in a good mood. "I will stay as long as you want."

Qu Yunxuan laughed as she brushed Dong Xuebing's hair. "You are the head of a department now, and your work must not be delayed. I will be fine. Just go back."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Let's talk about this later. I want to accompany you today."

"Then... why shall we go now? You said you want to bring our baby and me out."

"Haha... let's go to a hot spring and watch a movie? Relaxing yourself will be good for our baby."

"Ok. Are we driving your car or mine?"

"My car's registration plate is not from Beijing, and it will be inconvenient. Let's drive yours."

Qu Yunxuan brought Dong Xuebing to her Silver Mercedes Benz parked at the car park. She had maintained her car well, and it looks newer than Dong Xuebing's Mercedes MPV. This 350L looks like it is brand new, and Qu Yunxuan should have sent it for polishing every month.

They boarded the car and drove towards the cinema.

Along the way, Dong Xuebing asked. "Is the company busy?"

"How can it not be busy?" Qu Yunxuan laughed. "It's so busy that I can hardly rest. But luckily, my efforts are not wasted. The last time you come, our company's assets are worth around 40 million, including your prize money from the lottery. Now, our company is worth slightly more than 50 million RMB. The past few auctions were successful, and we had gotten high commissions. I am preparing for next Spring Auction now."

Dong Xuebing replied. "You can never earn all the money in the world. What's most important now is for you to take care of your health and give birth to a healthy baby."

"I know." Qu Yunxuan smiled. "I had already delegated most of my duties to others. Xiao Tao is smart, but not wise enough. I have a Deputy General Manager, who is quite good. I am thinking of promoting him to be the General Manager. In the future, I will slowly let go of Yunde Auction House's daily operations and let them handle it. My biggest concern is our baby now." Qu Yunxuan smiled sweetly as she rubbed her tummy. "I wonder if our baby will be naughty or now. I think I will be very busy after he is born."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "He will not be naughty, and his character should be very gentle like you."

Qu Yunxuan nodded. "Haha... It will be a disaster if our baby has your character."

"Heh... why are you always mocking me?" Dong Xuebing rolled his eyes. "If our baby follows my character, he or she will definitely be successful in life. In the past, I imagined myself to enter the Political Section if I were to enter the government service. Thinking back, I was such a fool. It's a miracle for me to become a Deputy Director within two years now. I can't enter the Political Section in this lifetime. But my son or daughter will definitely fulfill this dream of mine."

Qu Yunxuan laughed and knocks on Dong Xuebing's head lightly. "Boasting!"

"Alright. If you don't believe me, wait and see." Dong Xuebing paused for a second and continue. "I think our child should inherit your looks. My look is too ordinary."

"Hmph! You are not allowed to say such things again!" Qu Yunxuan pinched Dong Xuebing's nose. "What's wrong with your looks? I think you are handsome."

"Hahaha..."

Chapter 376 – Funding got blocked

One day...

Two days...

Three days...

Tuesday.

Dong Xuebing accompanied Qu Yunxuan for three days in Beijing before parting with her unwillingly. He had brought her to almost all the tourist attractions in Beijing. They are from Beijing but had never been to these places. They had a good time, and Dong Xuebing focused on Qu Yunxuan and the baby inside her. They went to the cinema, hot springs walk in gardens, beauty salon, etc.

"I am going to be a father..."

"I am going to have a son soon..."

"Son... The daughter is fine too. Hahaha..."

On his way back to Yan Tai County, Dong Xuebing hummed a melody and changed the lyrics to 'father, son, daughter.'

Yan Tai County.

Dong Xuebing returned to his apartment in the County Party Committee Quarters. He changed his clothes and charged his phone before picking up the phone in his apartment. He happily wants to share his happiness with someone but discovered he has no one to share this news with. Call his mother to tell her that she is going to a grandmother? But what about marriage? How should he answer his mother if she asks about his marriage? He also cannot others at work, as having a child born out of wedlock is a taboo in the government service.

Dong Xuebing looks at his watch, and it is 10 am.

Dong Xuebing is not ready to tell anyone that he will be a father and left home for his car.

The Investment Promotion Agency. Dong Xuebing drove his Mercedes MPV to the office building and alighted.

At the entrance of the building, Dong Xuebing saw Business Section One's Zhang Fan walking out. He saw Dong Xuebing and quickly greeted him. "Chief Dong."

Dong Xuebing smiled and nodded. "Xiao Zhang, where are you going?"

Zhang Fan replied. "Section Chief Lin asked me to meet an investor."

"Alright. Do your best." Dong Xuebing walked passed by Zhang Fan and patted his shoulder. "Watch out for your safety outside."

Zhang Fan was surprised and wondered what happened to Chief Dong. He was nervous earlier because he heard that something had happened to Chief Dong's family. He saw Dong Xuebing rushing out of the Agency. But after a few days, Chief Dong had suddenly changed to another person. From his expression, he seems to be in a good mood.

Dong Xuebing is in high spirits after knowing he is going to be a father.

On his way upstairs, Dong Xuebing greeted all the staff members he met warmly and even encouraged them.

Agency's Chief Office.

Dong Xuebing entered his office, and someone had cleaned up the place.

Dong Xuebing nodded and took out his cigarettes. He crossed his legs and started thinking of his child's name. Should I use two characters or three characters for my son's name? Huh? I still don't know if the baby is a boy or a girl. I should think of two names now. Oh, I must take the baby's 'eight characters' into consideration for the name too. Maybe it's too early to be thinking of this.

Knock... knock... someone knocked on the door.

Dong Xuebing smiled. "Come in."

The door opened, and Lin Pingping and Jiang Hailiang entered.

"Xiao Lin, Xiao Jiang." Dong Xuebing waved to them. "Have a seat first. Haha..."

Lin Pingping and Jiang Hailiang exchanged looks. Those staff members did not lie to them about Chief Dong is in a good mood today.

They sat down but did not say a word.

Dong Xuebing looked at them and asked. "What's wrong?"

Lin Pingping replied. "Chief. I heard the County's Finance Department had not issued the fund to us."

"Really?" Dong Xuebing asked curiously. "I had not asked about the fund, but it should be in last Friday before I leave, right?"

Jiang Hailiang replied. "But Director Luo told us that the fund is not in yet, and we cannot issue the bonus and commission. The staff are getting upset and don't seem to be motivated these two days." Over the weekends, Jiang Hailiang had closed a deal. From what Dong Xuebing promised, the Office Department should issue the commission and bonus immediately. But Dong Xuebing was not around, and the Office Department cannot release the money. That's why Jiang Hailiang came to look for Dong Xuebing, as he will get a share of the bonus for this deal.

Dong Xuebing frowned. "The staff are getting upset? Then what are you doing as their leader?"

Jiang Hailiang kept quiet.

Dong Xuebing continued. "We are a government department, and all of us are getting paid by the County. The bonus and commission from the projects are only to motivate them. What's wrong? The bonus is late, and all of them refuse to work? What are they thinking?" Dong Xuebing paused for a second. "Since I promised to give out the bonus, can I go back on my words? Tell the staff to look for me straight if they are upset!" Jiang Hailiang is too short-sighted and impatient.

Jiang Hailiang dared not rebut Dong Xuebing and kept quiet.

Lin Pinging saw Jiang Hailiang got a scolding from Dong Xuebing and dare not say anything.

Dong Xuebing looked at both of them and called the Office Department. "Hello, Director Luo. Come to my office now."

After a while, Luo Haiting, who was dressed up nicely, entered the office.

Dong Xuebing asked. "The Finance Department had not wired the three million RMB to us?"

Luo Haiting hesitated for a while and sighed. "The money should be in last Friday. But we did not receive it, and I called them before the end of the day. The Finance Department told me that the County's finances are quite tight, and the fund will be delayed. I even went to the Finance Department twice to check with them, but I was only told to wait for their notification. They did not even give me a reason, and it's been a few days now."

The Finance Department Chief is Ding Li, and he must be sore after what happened at the Ball. That's why he is purposely making things difficult for the Investment Promotion Agency.

Dong Xuebing's good mood is gone. You even dare to hold back the funds given to us by the Party Committee?! Ding Li is too daring. Dong Xuebing banged his desk angrily. "What the f*k are they trying to do?!"

Luo Haiting lowered her head. "Chief, sorry. I had not done my job well." She knows what was going on and is furious with Ding Li.

"It's not your fault." Dong Xuebing waved his hand and asked. "Does our Agency has enough money in our account to give out this month's bonus?"

Luo Haiting looked at Lin Pingping and Jiang Hailiang. "It's not enough. The shortfall is too big."

Knock... knock... knock... Someone knocked on the door, and Sun Shuli entered the office.

Sun Shuli entered and started grumbling. "Chief, Director Luo, and I went to the Finance Department this morning. They refused to release the fund, and I don't understand what they are trying to do. We don't have enough funds to give out bonuses and commissions to the staff, and the vehicle issue will not be solved. How are we going to continue with our work? The 500 million RMB target is already so stressful, yet they are not giving us the funds?! This is ridiculous."

Everyone in the Agency is waiting for the three million Fund from the County Government. But now, they were informed that they had to wait until god knows when for the fund.

Sun Shuli has a foul temper and had argued with the Finance Department staff earlier in the morning. But the other party just refuses to release the money, and Sun Shuli had been furious all morning.

Luo Haiting bit her lips and looked at Dong Xuebing's expression. "Chief, do you want me to make a trip to the Finance Department again?"

Dong Xuebing waved his hand and exhaled. "No need. I will settle this myself. All of you go back to work." Dong Xuebing looked at Lin Pingping and Jiang Hailiang. "Section Chief Lin, Section Chief Jiang. Monitor your staff and tell them that the bonuses will be issued before the end of this week." Although Dong Xuebing had scolded Jiang Hailiang, he knows he must settle this funding issue as soon as possible. If not, his reputation will be affected.

Lin Pingping and Jiang Hailiang quickly acknowledge.

After they left, Dong Xuebing called Deputy Mayor Zhao.

"Hello, Mayor Zhao. The Finance Department is not giving us the fund promised by the County Government. What's the meaning of this? Are they trying to stop us from achieving the target?" Dong Xuebing asked angrily. "We don't have enough vehicles, and now, we cannot even give out the commissions and bonuses. How are we going to get 500 million worth of investments? This fund is approved by the Party Committee. When did Ding Li become the higher-up of the County's Party Committee?"

Zhao Xianglong frowned. "... alright. I will call them now to ask them about this."

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing lit a cigarette and waited for Zhao Xinglong.

Dong Xuebing's phone rang after a while. Zhao Xinglong said. "A construction project had run into some trouble recently, and the Finance Department had to use a large fund to settle it. This is an important project for the County and cannot be delayed. That's why the Finance Department is running short of funds. Many other departments also did not get their funding."

Dong Xuebing asked. "But there are some departments that had received their funds from the Finance Department, right?"

"The waterworks department and a few others had received." Zhao Xinglong replied with an angry tone.

"Mayor Zhao isn't the County's main focus is on attracting investment, and had even set a 500 million RMB target for us! Why is the waterworks department getting their funding earlier than us?!"

Zhao Xinglong knew Dong Xuebing is feigning innocent. He had embarrassed Ding Li during the ball, and it will be weird if Ding Li doesn't use this opportunity to get back at Dong Xuebing. "Alright. I will try to speak to them again." What Ding Li did have pissed Zhao Xinglong.

But Ding Li is Xiang Daofa's follower and will not give in to Zhao Xinglong. He is also targeting Dong Xuebing. It is impossible for the Investment Promotion Agency to receive the fund anytime soon. Dong Xuebing knew this and wanted to call Xie Huilan for help. But he thought for a while and decided not to trouble over a small matter like this. He will make a trip to the Finance Department.

Dong Xuebing's good mood is gone because of Ding Li, and his face had become darker!

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Chapter 377 – Money!

Noon.

Dong Xuebing was about to go to the Finance Department to demand his Agency's fund.

Ring... ring... ring... Dong Xuebing's office phone rang.

Secretary Hu Silian had called. "Chief Dong, I think you might have heard of it. The second phase of our County's urban construction project had run into some problems. There is a big shortfall of funds. The finance department cannot issue funds to many departments and agencies. The County Government is asking you all to settle the funding yourself first and wait for the Finance Department to reimburse. Please understand as this period is critical."

Dong Xuebing sat down on his chair. "I heard the Waterworks and several other departments had gotten their funds."

"I am not sure about this. Maybe they had gotten the funding earlier." Hu Silian replied.

Dong Xuebing smiled. "The County Government had been emphasizing this year's focus is on getting investments to the County and even set a target of 500 million RMB. However, this doesn't seem to be the case now."

Hu Silian paused for a second. "I can inform Mayor Xie for you if your Agency is really facing difficulties."

"... never mind." Dong Xuebing replied. "Thanks, Sister Hu. I can settle this myself."

"Ok." Hu Silian said. "What's most important is to solve this financial issue first. Once the Finance Department has the funds, it will be distributed to the various departments and agencies."

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing calmed down. Hu Silian had called him to inform this personally, which means the county does not have sufficient funds. He still thought it was Ding Li who was trying to make things difficult for him. Thinking back, Ding Li should not be this bold. But Dong Xuebing also doesn't believe that Ding Li is really going by the books. So many departments had gotten their funding, and not the Investment Promotion Agency? When it's the Investment Promotion Agency's turn to get funding, the County Government face financial issues. Dong Xuebing knew Ding Li must have used this reason to create problems for him and the Investment Promotion Agency.

This old bastard!

You want to use these underhand methods on me?! I will play with you!

Dong Xuebing's eyes turned cold, and he is determined to get this funding at all cost. The Agency needs this sum of money urgently, and cannot wait so long!

Dong Xuebing immediately called the Office Department and ask Guo Panwei and Luo Haiting to wait for him downstairs.

Dong Xuebing grabbed his bag and went downstairs. He threw his keys to Guo Panwei. "Let's go. The Finance Department."

Luo Haiting did not board the front passenger seat and entered the rear seat with Dong Xuebing. "Chief, how are we going to ask the money from them? I heard the County's Environmental Protection Administration and County's Ministry of Health had not gotten their funding. I think the County Government's finances are really facing a shortfall." If Ding Li had purposely withheld the funds, it could be settled easily. They can just inform the higher-ups and force him to release the fund. But if the Finance Department does not have money, it will be difficult.

Dong Xuebing replied. "I don't believe the Finance Department doesn't have a single cent."

Luo Haiting paused for a second and replied. "You are right. It is still the start of the year. The Finance Department claims they don't have money because they had already allocated the money somewhere and cannot touch it. It is impossible for them to not have money remaining. Based on previous experiences, it should not be a problem to take out 10 million." But Luo Haiting did not mention that even if the Finance Department can squeeze out 10 million from its reserves, they will not use it for an emergency. Furthermore, the relationship between Chief Dong and Ding Li had worsened.

East City.

Finance Department Building.

Dong Xuebing asked Guo Panwei to wait for them in the car and alighted with Luo Haiting.

"Eh? Chief Dong?" A middle-aged man called.

Dong Xuebing turned and smiled. "Chief Xu."

Luo Haiting also knows this man and nodded to greet him.

This man, in his forties, is called Xu Xu. He is the County's Ministry of Health Chief, and Dong Xuebing had met him once in a meeting. He heard Xu Xu was formerly a Pediatrician, was promoted to the head of a hospital, and then promoted to be the Chief of the County's Ministry of Health. Maybe it was because of his former occupation as a doctor. His character is gentle, patient, and easy-going.

Xu Xu walks over with a smile. "Are you here for money too?"

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Did you come to ask for funds too? The funds for the Ministry of Health is not out yet?"

"They had only given us 1 million and told us to wait for the rest." Xu Xu replied helplessly. "But how can the Ministry wait? That's why I am here to speak to them."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "At least you are better than us. The Investment Promotion Agency had not even gotten a single cent."

"Huh?" Xu Xu looked at Dong Xuebing. He knows what happened during the Ball, and smiled. "Shall we go up together?"

"Sure." The three of them entered the Finance Department building and went straight to Ding Li's office.

On the way, they exchanged information, and Dong Xuebing knew a lot from Xu Xu. Other than the Ministry of Health and the Investment Promotion Agency, many Department Heads had come to the Finance Department to ask for funding. All of them knew the Finance Department must have emergency backup funds, but Ding Li avoided all of them. Even when he is found, he pushed the blame to the County Government and claims the Finance Department doesn't have money to give them. Xu Xu and several other leaders had made more than two trips but did not get a single cent from the Finance Department.

After listening to Xu Xu, Luo Haiting felt it is more difficult to get the funds.

But Dong Xuebing doesn't care and remained emotionless.

The Finance Department Chief's office is located on the same floor as the Finance Department's Administration Office.

On the way upstairs, a man holding some documents stopped them and smiled. "Chief Xu, Director Luo, are you all looking for Chief Ding?" This is the Finance Department's Office Director, Tang Xiaojun. He didn't know Dong Xuebing and did not greet him.

Xu Xu nodded. "Is Old Ding in his office?"

Tang Xiaojun quickly shook his head. "Chief Ding had gone for a meeting and is not around."

Luo Haiting frowned. "What time will he be back?"

"Ah... I am not sure." Tang Xiaojun replied. "How about you all come back another day?"

Dong Xuebing ignored Tang Xiaojun and pushed him aside. He walked straight to the Chief's office at the end of the corridor and entered.

Tang Xiaojun was stunned. Who the hell is this person? Why is he so unreasonable?

Xu Xu laughed in his heart as he saw Dong Xuebing's working style. "He is the Investment Promotion Agency's Chief, Chief Dong."

Dong Xuebing? Although Tang Xiaojun had never met Dong Xuebing before, he had heard of his nickname. God of Plague. He was about to shout at Dong Xuebing earlier but stopped. He doesn't want to offend this man.

No one is in the Chief's Office, and Dong Xuebing walked out.

Tang Xiaojun smiled. "Chief Ding is really not around. If you need anything..."

Dong Xuebing did not give Tang Xiaojun any 'face' as he doesn't believe Ding Li is not around. He looked around and walks into the Administration Office. A few staff are busily working. Some are typing documents, and some are making calls. They immediately turned and look at Dong Xuebing when Dong Xuebing entered. They paused for a second, and Dong Xuebing noticed some of them glancing to a small office on the left. He immediately walks over.

"Chief Dong!" Tang Xiaojun quickly shouted.

Dong Xuebing opened the office's door and saw Ding Li inside. He smiled. "Oh, Chief Ding. Why are you having a meeting here?" Ding Li is the only person in the office.

Ding Li is looking terrible. He did not expect to be discovered even when hiding in Tang Xiaojun's office.

Xu Xu and Luo Haiting also entered the office. They were speechless. This is Dong Xuebing. If it is someone else, Ding Li will never be found.

Ding Li looked at them and composed himself. "Haha... My office is infested with cockroaches, and I am working in this office temporarily."

Xu Xu nodded and said. "Old Ding, I am here again to ask for funds. The situation at our Ministry of Health is quite urgent. I am not asking for full funding, and just issue 1 million will do. We will think of ways to raise the rest. Is this possible?"

Ding Li laughed. "Old Xu, it's not that I don't want to issue money to your department. But the Finance Department really do not have money. Most of our funds are used in the second phase of the urban construction project. The City Government still has not released the funds to us..."

Dong Xuebing interrupted. "Chief Ding, do you have anything against our Investment Promotion Agency?"

Ding Li's brows twitched, and he puts on a smiling face. "What are you talking about? We are really quite tight now, and many departments also have not received their funds. Chief Dong, I hope you can understand our situation."

Dong Xuebing sneered. "I don't understand. Even if you cannot give us the full amount, you can at least give us 1 million first. How come other agencies and departments can receive a portion of the fund to tide them over, and the Investment Promotion Agency did not receive anything? We had not received any funding and got to find ways to settle it ourselves? How am I going to settle it? The Investment Promotion Agency's job is to contact investors and get them to invest. The money they invested will go to the County Government. Our Agency is not a department that can make money!" Hospitals still have income, and the Industry and Commerce Bureau can also impose fines. But the Investment Promotion Agency does not have anything.

Xu Xu continued to tell Ding Li about his Ministry's difficulties.

Ding Li remained unmoved. The Finance Department does have money, but he cannot give it out like this. To Ding Li, the Ministry of Health's current situation is not that serious, and he refused to give them the money. The Investment Promotion Agency... it is facing serious difficulties. Still, Ding Li had no intentions of giving Dong Xuebing the money from the start. He still had not gotten his revenge for what Dong Xuebing did at the Ball, and how can he let this opportunity go?

They spoke for around ten minutes.

In the end, Dong Xuebing knew talking to Ding Li is useless. He narrowed his eyes. "Since Chief Ding doesn't want to release the funds, fine. I will wait in the office outside. I will only leave after the funds are transferred into the Investment Promotion Agency's account. Chief Ding, I will wait for your good news." Dong Xuebing said and walks out of the room with Luo Haiting.

Ding Li thought to himself. Do you think I will give you the fund if you remain here? What are you thinking?!

Xu Xu also doesn't know what Dong Xuebing is up to.

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Chapter 378 – Chaos at the Finance Department!

Afternoon, at 2 pm.

Finance Department Administration Office.

After walking out of the office, Dong Xuebing sat down on a sofa in the waiting area and crossed his legs. He lit a cigarette and smoked slowly. Luo Haiting poured some warm water in a paper cup from the water dispenser for Dong Xuebing, and he thanked her.

"Sister Luo, sit down."

"Ok." Luo Haiting sat beside Dong Xuebing. "Chief..."

Dong Xuebing continued to smoke. "... huh?"

Luo Haiting asked. "Is waiting here going to be effective? The last time I came, I had waited here the whole afternoon with several other leaders. But all of us did not get a single cent. Err... there are still lots of work in the Agency, and waiting here is not the solution. Do you think it will be better for us to report the situation to the higher-ups, and let Mayor Zhao speak to them?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "I had reported, and Mayor Zhao also cannot do anything."

"Then..." Luo Haiting sighed. "Are we going to sit here and wait?"

"Yes. I got this. Let's just wait here."

Luo Haiting couldn't understand how waiting here can solve this problem. It might be more effective to quarrel with Ding Li and exert some pressure on him. Do you think the Finance Department is afraid of you waiting here?

Everyone in the office looks at Dong Xuebing from time to time. Some of them recognized him and were whispering among themselves. They knew Dong Xuebing is here to ask the Finance Department for money, and they were used to it. Too many people had come to ask for money these few days, but all of them returned empty-handed. That's why the staff were not too bothered by Dong Xuebing. They took a glance at the legendary 'God of Plagues' and returned to work. They believed Dong Xuebing will leave soon.

One minute...

Two minutes...

Three minutes...

Xu Xu walks out of the office with a worried look on his face. He looked at Dong Xuebing and nodded before leaving. He had not gotten any money from Ding Li.

Luo Haiting cannot stand it. She felt it is meaningless to wait any longer.

Dong Xuebing looked at his watch and took a deep breath. He mumbled to himself. "STOP!"

After a while, the Office Director, Tang Xiaojun, walks out of the office and saw Dong Xuebing sitting there. He said to himself in his heart. Just go ahead and wait here. Chief Ding will never give you a single cent. He turned and walks to a cubicle to continue with his work. Ding Li had occupied his office, and Tang Xiaojun can only work in the shared office.

Suddenly, a commotion was heard in the office.

A staff shouted in, shocked. "Where are the documents? Did anyone see the brown document envelope on my desk?"

The staff sitting beside him said. "Did you keep it in the drawer?"

"No." That staff panicked. "I had placed it on my desk. Why is it missing? That is the next month's budget report, and the County Government needs it urgently!"

Tang Xiaojun frowned. "How can you lose such an important document?!"

Before that, staff can continue to look for his document, a female staff shouted. "My PC monitor had blacked out. Can anyone who knows about PC help? My work is not saved."

Tang Xiaojun scolded. "Quiet down!"

The female staff quickly shut up and pulled a young staff over to check on her PC. If the PC had broken down, she had to type the document all over again. This document contains important information required for tomorrow's County Government's meeting. There is not enough time for her to redo everything. After some checking, they realized someone had unplugged the PC. When the PC was switched on, most of the documents were gone. The female staff slapped her forehead in despair.

Immediately after that, everyone felt the office become colder. Some of the staff wore their coats, and some were shivering. Although it's Spring, it is the start of Spring, and the temperature is still very low. Tang Xiaojun is feeling frustrated. He asked one of the staff to check the temperature of the air conditioner. That staff pressed on the remote controller a few times and told Tang Xiaojun the air conditioner had broken down. Tang Xiaojun shook his head and asked his men to call the repairmen. Like the rest of the staff, Tang Xiaojun also wore his coat. Despite wearing his coat, he still felt cold and went over to the water dispenser to get some hot water.

Click... click... the water dispenser is not working.

Tang Xiaojun shouted angrily. "What is going on today? Why is the water dispenser not working?"

A staff walked over. "Director, I had just poured a cup of water, and it was working fine." The staff tried again and discover the dispenser had broken down.

"Send it for repairs!" Tang Xiaojun shouted.

"Eh?!" Someone shouted behind Tang Xiaojun.

Tang Xiaojun is getting furious. He turned around and stared at the staff. "What is it again?"

A slightly older staff held up the office phone and said. "Director, the phone is not working. I think the line is cut."

"What?" A staff beside him grabbed his phone, and it was quiet.

The rest of the staff quickly picked up their phones and discovered the whole office's phone lines were cut. Two of the staff were panicking. They were waiting for an important phone call. Why must the phone lines get cut now? They quickly took out their mobile phones to call the other party.

Tang Xiaojun's face turned pale. All these troubles are coming one after another. What is this ending?

Tang Xiaojun returned to his cubicle after getting one of the staff to check on the phone lines. The office settled down, and everyone returned to work. Just when Tang Xiaojun picks up his pen to sign a document, something happened again!

Click!

All the PC monitors and lights in the office went off!

"... Ah?! Blackout?"

"Blackout? Our department had not experienced blackouts for more than a decade."

"Argh! My file! I still had not saved it!"

"Smoke! My PC is on fire! Quick! Water! Put it out!"

The office is in chaos as everyone tried to put out the fire.

Tang Xiaojun almost flipped his desk out of anger. He got a staff to check on the circuit breaker box and ordered the rest to carry out the PC on fire. What the hell is going on? Nothing had happened in the Finance Department Office all these years. Why did so many weird things happen within the last half an hour? Missing documents, air conditioner, and water dispenser broke down, phone lines were cut, blackout, PC on fire... What the f* is going on?!

Now, even a moron will know all these 'accidents' are related!

Luo Haiting was stunned, and she stared at Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing is still smoking slowly with his eyes narrowed, and he doesn't care about the chaos in the office. He continued to sit there without a care and had never left the sofa.

Tang Xiaojun and the office staff remembered something. All of them turned and looked at Dong Xuebing! They remembered Dong Xuebing has the nickname, 'God of Plague,' and is a good magician! Did Chief Dong do all these? If one or two incidents happened, it might be coincident. But five to six incidents happening within minutes is definitely not coincident!

Dong Xuebing is amused when he saw everyone looking at him as if he is a ghost. "Director Tang, why are you all looking at me?"

Tang Xiaojun had been doing administrative work all this while and is timid. He quickly says. "Nothing... nothing..." He had never thought of offending Dong Xuebing. It was because of the nature of his work that he got involved with him. He knew that a flowerpot fell onto Qian Fei's head when he was with Dong Xuebing. The former Investment Promotion Agency Chief was also with Dong Xuebing when the elevator cable broke, and got a stroke because of the fright. There are many more unbelievable incidents involving Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Your office seems to have endless troubles. Director Tang, did you all offend anyone? Haha... Could it be the Power Supply Bureau and the Telecom finding trouble with you all?" Dong Xuebing paused for a second and continued. "Oh, when can you all transfer the funds into our Agency's account? I have been waiting for more than half an hour."

Tang Xiaojun's sweat rolled down from his forehead. "Let me ask you."

At the same moment, Ding Li stormed out of the office. "What is going on? Why is there a blackout?"

Tang Xiaojun whispered something to Ding Li, and they entered the office.

"What is going on?" Ding Li asked impatiently.

Tang Xiaojun was scared by Dong Xuebing. He said nervously. "The chaos in the office started after Chief Dong come out from this room. First, documents went missing. After that, the air conditioner broke down, followed by the water dispenser. The phone lines were also cut, and a few seconds later, there was a blackout. A PC also caught fire. This..."

Ding Li heard it and gasped. "All this happened earlier?"

"Yes." Tang Xiaojun wiped his sweat. "It happened within the past half hour."

Ding Li is furious. "Who allowed Dong Xuebing to walk around our Finance Department? This is too much. How dare he cut our electricity supply? What is he trying to do? Ah?"

Tang Xiaojun replied. "No... Chief Dong... He... he had been sitting on the sofa all this while."

Ding Li is stunned. "He is sitting on the sofa?! He did not leave the sofa?"

"He did not even leave for a second. Director Luo had not moved too. I was watching them." Tang Xiaojun replied. "That's why..."

Everyone had heard of the 'God of Plague,' but not many had experienced it. This time, the staff in the Finance Department get to experience it first-hand. It's terrifying to see a series of weird incidents happening one after another. No wonder people gave Chief Dong this nickname!

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Chapter 379 – Get him to leave!

Afternoon. 2.40 pm.

Finance Department Administration Office.

After a series of weird incidents, the office's work had halted. The air conditioner had stopped, and it's very cold. The staff had to go downstairs to get water if they are thirsty. Two important documents went missing, a PC was destroyed, numerous data were gone, phone lines were cut, electricity had stopped. A modern office had returned to pre-cultural revolution times in an instant! The Administration Office is the core of the Finance Department, and once it's down, the whole department cannot function. The Finance Department had descended into chaos.

Ding Li is furious. "Check the circuit board! Resume the power first!"

Tang Xiaojun stuttered. "Chief Dong asked me to ask you about the Investment Promotion Agency's funds..."

"Tell him we have no money!" Ding Li felt all these incidents must be done by an office staff, who is in cahoots with Dong Xuebing. He got more furious. "Watch your men. It must be one of them who had to meddle with the circuit board. After electricity is resumed, get someone to guard it!"

"Yes." Tang Xiaojun left the office quickly.

A few minutes later, electricity was resumed.

The office is no longer so tense, and all the staff went back to work.

A few staff, who wanted to go to the photocopier machine, purposely walked one big round to avoid Dong Xuebing. The rest kept stealing glances at Dong Xuebing, and no one dares to say a word.

"Chief." Luo Haiting looks at Dong Xuebing. "This..."

Dong Xuebing turned to her. "What is it?"

Luo Haiting cleared her throat. "Err... nothing." She dares not to ask if it was Dong Xuebing who had caused those incidents.

Ring... ring... ring... Dong Xuebing's phone rang. It was Deputy Mayor Zhao Xinglong.

Dong Xuebing answered and heard Zhao Xinglong's laughter. "Chief Dong, someone had complained to me about you. Are you in the Finance Department now? What is going on?"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Complaint about me? I did not do anything to disrupt their work. Mayor Zhao, are you talking about the chaos here? I think they must have offended someone. They had issued funds to the departments without taking the urgency into consideration. Someone must be taking revenge on them. Their power supply and phone lines were cut. Sigh... this has nothing to do with me. If you don't believe me, you can ask the staff. I had been sitting on the sofa all this while. Director Luo and the Administration Office's staff are my witnesses. Why are they complaining against me? They are accusing me of something I had not done."

Zhao Xinglong laughed. "You... are really a troublemaker."

"Mayor Zhao, I am not the culprit."

"There's no need to hide this from me." Zhao Xinglong laughed. "If it is someone else, I might still believe him. But I know how capable you are. Xuebing... The Finance Department is critical to the County Government. The higher-ups will definitely pursue if anything drastic happens there. So, you should know what to do and don't go overboard." Zhao Xinglong had never asked Dong Xuebing to stop. He is overseeing the Investment Promotion Agency, and if the Agency cannot deliver results, he will also be responsible. That's why he is on Dong Xuebing's side.

Dong Xuebing can tell Zhao Xinglong is supporting him. "... I understand."

"Alright. That's all."

"Ok. Wait for my good news."

After hanging up, Zhao Xinglong shook his head and smile. He had never interacted with Dong Xuebing in the past but had a bad impression of him based on what he heard. He felt this young man has no political wisdom and is rash and impulsive. But after working with him for these few days, he was impressed with him. He felt it is more effective for 'trouble makers' like Dong Xuebing to handle when it comes to difficulties like this.

Finance Department Administration Office.

Luo Haiting suddenly said. "Director Tang, you are back."

Dong Xuebing looks over. "Old Tang, the electricity has resumed? What about our Agency's money?"

Tang Xiaojun did not go near Dong Xuebing. He maintained two meters away from him. "Chief Dong, our department really does not have the funds to..."

Before Tang Xiaojun can finish, Dong Xuebing smiled and nodded.

Click!

The lights went out again!

The staff gasped and looked at Dong Xuebing!

Dong Xuebing leaned back on the sofa and crossed his legs. He lit a cigarette and narrowed his eyes.

Tang Xiaojun's sweat started pouring down from his forehead.

Ding Li shouted from his office. "Tang Xiaojun!"

Tang Xiaojun got a staff to go downstairs to check on the circuit board before entering the office. "Chief, the power went out again. This... This..." Tang Xiaojun was scared. He can't wait to get Dong Xuebing to leave and never interact with him again in this life. "Chief, our account still has some money. I think... I think we should give it to the Investment Promotion Agency. Their situation is quite serious."

Ding Li banged the desk angrily. "I asked you to get someone to guard the circuit board! What are you doing?"

"I did, and I had sent two staff."

"Then why is the power cut off? And the blackout only happens in this office!"

Tang Xiaojun doesn't know how to reply. "Chief, Chief Dong will not leave if he doesn't get the fund, and we cannot chase him away. Even if he leaves today, what about tomorrow and the day after tomorrow? If he comes every day, our work..." Tang Xiaojun is afraid of being held responsible. He doesn't have evidence that Dong Xuebing had caused all these incidents, and he will be responsible for the phone lines and power supply cut. "Our work is seriously affected now. Without the Administration Office to coordinate the work, many of our departments are forced to stop working. This..."

Ring... ring... ring... Ding Li's phone rang.

Ding Li looked at the caller ID, and it's the County Party Committee Office Administration Director Lian Yanshan. "Director Lian."

Lian Yanshan suppressed his anger and asked. "Old Ding, what is going on with the Finance Department? I had been calling, but the lines could not get through. Why is the finance report I wanted not sent? I need it for the report for the meeting later! What time is it now? Look at the time!"

Ding Li took a deep breath. "Director Lian, our office is having some problems with the electricity. The power was cut, and therefore..."

Lian Yanshan interrupted. "No electricity? How come I have not heard about this? Why are other departments fine and only your Finance Department has no electricity? Stop giving me excuses! Send the report to the Party Committee now!" Lian Yanshan is Xiang Daofa's right-hand man and is also a member of the County's Party Committee. That's why he dares to speak to Ding Li this way.

After hanging up, Ding Li shouted at Tang Xiaojun. "Why are you still here? Hurry and send the finance report to the Party Committee! They need it urgently for the meeting later!"

Tang Xiaojun replied helplessly. "The report is saved in our PC, and we haven't print it out."

"Then go and print it!"

"But... there is no electricity, and the PC..."

Suddenly, there was a loud 'click,' and the office lights went out.

Tang Xiaojun did not dare to continue and quickly turn to go out to the main office. But as he was about to open the door, 'Click!'. The lights went off again!

Tang Xiaojun is speechless. Why did the power go off again?!

Dong Xuebing!

Dong Xuebing!

Ding Li jumps up from his chair. He really wants to skin Dong Xuebing alive. "Hurry up and get Dong Xuebing to leave! Give him whatever he wants as long as he leaves immediately!" Ding Li couldn't stand it anymore.

Outside.

Tang Xiaojun walked out of the office. "Chief Dong..."

Dong Xuebing opened his eyes and looks at him. "Old Tang, what is it?" Luo Haiting also turned towards Tang Xiaojun.

Tang Xiaojun cleared his throat. "Chief Ding has approved to issue 3 million to the Investment Promotion Agency. The money will be wired into your agency's account in an hour. Chief Dong, why don't you go back first? You should be quite busy with your agency work, right?"

Dong Xuebing smiled. "Old Tang, you all did not issue any money to other departments. How can you all issue the funds to us first?"

Tang Xiaojun almost cursed. "Chief Ding knows the Investment Promotion Agency situation is urgent and is facing more difficulties than other departments. That's why he is making an exception."

Dong Xuebing patted Tang Xiaojun's shoulder. "Alright. Thank you."

Tang Xiaojun forced a smile. "Don't mention it. We are all serving the people and should help one another."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Well said. Sister Luo, let's go."

"Yes!" Luo Haiting is overjoyed. She did not understand why Dong Xuebing said they will wait in the Finance Department until they issue the funds. She felt that the other party will not care even if they waited there. But half an hour later, Luo Haiting understood what Dong Xuebing meant. He had only sat there for a while, and many weird incidents happened in the office. This is unbelievable.

After a while, news of the chaos at the Finance Department spread.

County Government Office.

Xie Huilan smiled as she read the document in front of her. "What trouble has Xiao Dong caused this time?"

Hu Silian replied. "I heard that Chief Dong had gone to the Finance Department to get money, and within half an hour, their air conditioner, water dispenser broke down, phone lines were cut, many documents went missing, the electricity went down thrice, and a fire almost broke out." Hu Silian looked at Xie Huilan's expression and continued. "After that, the Finance Department gave the Investment Promotion Agency 3 million, and Chief Dong left."

Xie Huilan burst out laughing and stopped reading the document. "This Xiao Dong..."

"This matter..." Hu Silian is worried. Creating trouble in the Finance Department is very risky.

Xie Huilan laughed. "Xiao Dong had gotten the funds with his capabilities. Seems like the Finance Department still has plenty of reserves."

Hu Silian knew Mayor Xie had been unhappy with Ding Li for being on Xiang Daofa's side and is pleased with what Dong Xuebing did.

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Chapter 380 – New cars

A few days later.

Morning. The Investment Promotion Agency.

As the head, Dong Xuebing does not need to arrive at work on time. When he arrived at the agency, it was already 9.30 am. A large group had gathered at the front compound of the agency. Deputy Agency Chief, Sun Shuli, Office Director Luo Haiting, Lin Pingping, Jiang Hailiang, and all other leaders, except Lui Dafa, gathered. Dong Xuebing got closer and understood why. A few brand-new cars, three black Toyota Camry, and a blue Buick MPV (minivan) were parked at the agency's front yard. Even the registration plates were ready.

"Chief."

"Chief Dong."

"Good morning, Chief."

The leaders saw Dong Xuebing and greeted him.

Dong Xuebing smiled and walked over. "When did the cars arrive? This is fast."

"The paperwork was completed, and they immediately sent the cars over." Sun Shuli did not put on a poker face today and is in a good mood. "Haha... we are about to go for a test drive."

Luo Haiting continued. "We have a shortage of vehicles, and I hurried them. That's why we got the cars a few days earlier."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Good. They are quite efficient."

Luo Haiting tried to suck up to Dong Xuebing. "This is all your credit. If you had not gotten our funds from the Finance Department, we would not have the funds to buy them. Many departments' heads had gone to ask for funds again after hearing the Finance Department gave us the money. But none of them get a single cent. Hahaha... Chief, they treated you differently."

Lin Pingping laughed. "Chief Dong can overcome any difficulties."

Jiang Hailiang nodded with agreement.

All of them had heard of Dong Xuebing's glorious victory at the Finance Department. He had only remained at the Finance Department for half an hour, and it was chaos. Electrical appliances broke down, documents went missing, blackouts, and almost caused a fire. They couldn't even operate with these disruptions. The Investment Promotion Agency's leaders laugh whenever they remembered that day. Ding Li is damn unlucky to meet Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing is not called the 'God of Plague' for nothing.

Dong Xuebing points at them. "Haha... carry on with the flattery."

Luo Haiting laughed. "This is from the bottom of my heart." She said and tucked her fringe behind her ears sexily.

Jiang Hailiang glanced at Luo Haiting and smiled.

Dong Xuebing replied. "Hahaha... Alright. Why are you all still looking at me? Go and test the cars. Oh, I want to test drive the Camry too."

Everyone got into the cars excitedly.

Today is a joyful day for everyone in the Investment Promotion Agency. The money from the Finance Department was transferred to the agency's account, and bonuses were given out to the staff the next day. The cars everyone was looking forward to had arrived, and everyone is eager to test drive them. That's why all the leaders had gathered downstairs. Dong Xuebing understood their feelings and did not chide them for test driving these cars during work hours. After all, the agency had been poor for too long, and it's good to have something to motivate the staff. If Dong Xuebing lectured them about work discipline now, he would spoil their mood. Moreover, he is in a good mood too. After getting the Finance Department to issue the fund, Zhao Xinglong called Dong Xuebing to praise him.

Dong Xuebing got into a Camry. Hmm... the interior is nice, and the seat is comfortable.

Dong Xuebing rolled down the windows. "Go and test drive the cars. We can send them back to the factory if there are problems with the cars."

Two of the Camrys will be assigned to Business Section One and Two. Lin Pingping and Jiang Hailiang boarded the other two Camrys.

Sun Shuli prefers bigger cars and went straight for the Buick MPV.

Luo Haiting was not assigned with any cars and stood there awkwardly.

Lin Pingping saw it and quickly alights. "Director Luo, go for a test drive with this car." Luo Haiting is very senior, and her rank is the same as Sun Shuli. How can the lower-ranked leaders go for test drives and let her remain there? Furthermore, she was the one who had helped them get the cars earlier.

Luo Haiting waved her hand graciously and laughed. "No need. You go ahead. I am not good at driving."

"You will be familiar after driving for a while. I also seldom drive after I got my license." Lin Pingping pulled Luo Haiting over to the car.

Dong Xuebing saw them and threw his keys to them. "Sister Luo..."

Luo Haiting nearly tripped as she caught the keys. "Chief?"

Dong Xuebing points to his car. "Go and drive my car."

"... Ah... how can I drive your car?" Luo Haiting knew Dong Xuebing is trying to save her from embarrassment.

"My Mercedes MPV stands out too much. After I bought it, the Commission for Discipline Inspection had never stopped receiving whistleblowing complaints against me." Dong Xuebing laughed. "I will use this Camry to work most of the time in the future, and I will leave my Mercedes MPV's keys with you when I am not using it. You will hold on to it, and if anyone from the Office Department needs to use it, go ahead. You don't need to get permission from me."

Luo Haiting smiled. "Ok."

Jiang Hailiang looks at Luo Haiting enviously. The Mercedes MPV will be allocated to the Office Department in the future? This car is more expensive than the total of all the cars in the agency. He saw Lin Pingping using Chief Dong's car previously and had wanted to borrow it for a drive. But now, he had to borrow it from Luo Haiting. Chief Dong treated Luo Haiting well... Huh? Is there something going on between both of them? It should be impossible, as Luo Haiting's child is quite big.

All the leaders have a car each.

Sun Shuli drove out of the agency first, followed by Jiang Hailiang. Dong Xuebing could tell they are experienced drivers.

Lin Pingping and Luo Haiting are not as experienced.

Lin Pingping drove slowly and only dare to drive within the agency's compound.

Luo Haiting was worse. She drove a few meters forward and back before stopping. She even stepped on the accelerator after she stopped. She seems to be in a daze, and Dong Xuebing wonders if this is the first time she is driving, or she is afraid of damaging his car.

Dong Xuebing laughed and ignored them. He drove the Camry out of the Agency. The handling of the car is good. Of course, it is not as good as his Mercedes MPV, but the Camry is still good to drive. Dong Xuebing decided to drive this car to the County Government meetings in the future.

10 am.

Meeting room on the top floor of the Investment Promotion Agency.

Sun Shuli started reporting first. He is used to contacting investors alone and will let Business Section Two handle the rest when it comes to signing the contract. After he finished, Jiang Hailiang reported on his team's current progress. The few days when Dong Xuebing was not around, Business Section Two had brought in a deal worth several million. It is an old project and is related to a fruit processing factory. They had finally gotten an investor for this two-year-old project.

Lastly, it is Lin Pingping's turn.

Lin Pingping said. "Business Section One is following up on four cases now. The most hopeful is the Chicken excrement processing plant. Mr. Peng had conducted another inspection on the site, and it should not be a problem. We are negotiating on the contract, and the projected investment is around 10 million." Lin Pingping's team had gotten this deal is because of Dong Xuebing. If Dong Xuebing had not convinced Peng Kenong's son to help him, Peng Kenong would have invested in Da Feng County.

Jiang Hailiang frowned and looked at Lin Pingping. In the past, Business Section Two has always been the better team, but this has changed after Dong Xuebing arrived. Business Section One's result had exceeded Business Section Two by a lot.

After hearing everyone's progress, Dong Xuebing nodded. They had gotten about 30 million RMB worth of investments now. It might sound little compared to their 500 million RMB target, but they are doing well. The agency can only get this many investments around April or May in the past few years. Their progress this year is much better, and this is a good sign.

After praising them, the meeting is dismissed.

After the meeting, Dong Xuebing called Luo Haiting to his office.

Dong Xuebing sat on the sofa and gestured Luo Haiting to sit down. "Director Luo, I had checked our previous records, and the County's budget is quite tight. It's not easy for us to get the funds this time, and we don't know if the County Government will approve any more funds for us in the future." The Finance Department's incident had given Dong Xuebing a wake-up call. The additional 1% bonus he promised has nothing to do with the County Government, and the Government will only issue the usual commission. That's why Dong Xuebing has to think of ways to get additional funds. "Did our agency only rely on the Finance Department for funds in the past? Can we find anyways to raise funds?"

Luo Haiting shook her head. "The nature of our duties... does not allow us to get any income. But..."

"But what?"

"Chief Meng had tried to get sponsorships in the past. Which is to get money from investors."

Dong Xuebing asked. "How effective was it?"

Luo Haiting smiled. "It's not very effective. At that time, only an investor, who is close to Chief Meng, from another province sponsored 20,000 RMB. After that, no one made any sponsors again. Businessmen are profits driven and will not spend money without benefits. Of course, some people wanted to sponsor us, but they have other motives. They want to know our County's bottom line through their sponsorships and want us to give them privileges. This... has breached our regulations."

"Oh..."

Dong Xuebing has a headache. This time, they managed to get the funds, but what about next time? Where can he get the money?

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Chapter 381 – A Hooligan

11 am.

The Investment Promotion Agency Chief's Office.

Dong Xuebing and Luo Haiting sat on the black leather sofa to discuss where to get money. He also asked Guo Panwei, who was organizing some documents, for suggestions. In the end, they could not find a solution. The Investment Promotion Agency's duties cannot generate any forms of income, after all. If the agency can generate income, everyone will be fighting for the Agency's Chief position. Dong Xuebing will not get it.

"Never mind. Let's not talk about this anymore." Dong Xuebing leans back on the sofa. "We will think of ways to get money in the future."

Luo Haiting looked at Dong Xuebing. "Oh, your car keys." She took out Dong Xuebing's keys from her pocket.

"Hold on to the keys." Dong Xuebing smiled. "I will be using the Camry these few days, and your department can use my car. If anyone from the Business Sections wants to use it, they will look for you."

Luo Haiting smiled. Her authority grew since the day Dong Xuebing was appointed.

Guo Panwei left after consolidating the meeting minutes.

The office's door was closed, and only Dong Xuebing and Luo Haiting remained in the office.

Luo Haiting is wearing a bright red knee-length skirt with black stockings. Her top is wearing a casual women's jacket, and she has makeup on. To others, Luo Haiting's dressing might be too fanciful. Still, the women around Dong Xuebing, like Qu Yunxuan, Xie Huilan, and Yu Meixia, were all older than him. That's why Dong Xuebing knows how attractive mature women are and likes how Luo Haiting dressed up.

Luo Haiting stood up and poured a glass of water for Dong Xuebing.

"Thank you." Dong Xuebing took a sip. "The agency is progressing well, and your department has played an important role in it."

Luo Haiting sat beside Dong Xuebing. "It's all because of your leadership. I don't dare to claim any credit."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Stop being modest. How is your work? Are you facing any difficulties?"

"No. Deputy Director Dan Enguo is working with me now, and our Office Department is very united."

Everything is progressing smoothly, and Dong Xuebing has nothing to do in the morning. So, he chatted with Luo Haiting. Opposites attract, and he prefers to be around women than men. But this is not lust. For example, he had chatted with Lin Pingping a while ago and likes to chat with Hu Silian when they were in the Public Security Bureau. Even when he was with State Security, he enjoys chatting with Chang Juan and Tang Limei.

They chatted, and Luo Haiting moved her thighs closer to Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing's left hand is on the sofa rest, and Luo Haiting's thighs brushed against his fingers with her movements. Dong Xuebing's heart started beating fast as he felt the smooth, silky stockings on his fingers, and he looks at her.

Luo Haiting continued to talk about her work as if nothing has happened. She is smiling, and the brushings seem unintentional.

Dong Xuebing doesn't know if Luo Haiting had done this purposely, but he did not move his hands.

The edge of Luo Haiting's skirt is pressed against the back of Dong Xuebing's hand, and her legs moved slightly while they chatted. The ticklish feeling of the skirt and stockings on Dong Xuebing's hand made him realized how soft Sister Luo's thighs were.

This Sister Luo...

Dong Xuebing felt awkward and wonder if he should retract his hand.

But if he moved his hand, will he hurt Sister Luo's feelings? Maybe it was unintentional.

In the end, Dong Xuebing felt these little movements are nothing and should pretend nothing has happened.

One minute...

Five minutes...

Eight minutes...

Suddenly, someone knocked on the door rapidly, and Guo Panwei entered.

Luo Haiting moved her thighs quickly, away from Dong Xuebing's hand, and looked at Guo Panwei. She knows something urgent must have happened.

Dong Xuebing asked. "Panwei, what is it?"

Guo Panwei replied quickly. "Chief, someone is looking for you outside. He seems to be here with bad intentions. I had asked the guards to stop him outside and did not allow him to come up."

Dong Xuebing frowned. "Do you know who this man is?"

"... I think his name is Wang Shaoyan." Guo Panwei replied.

"It's him?" Luo Haiting's face changed, and she is looking terrible. "Why is he here again?"

The office's door is not closed, and they can hear someone shouting downstairs. "Get lost! I want to meet your Chief! Get aside!" A man is shouting at the ground floor.

Dong Xuebing turned to Luo Haiting. "Director Luo, what is going on?"

Luo Haiting paused for a second and explained. "It's like this. You don't know this man because you are just appointed not long ago. Wang Shaoyan had come to cause troubles last year because of the commission. The County Government's regulation had stated that not only the Investment Promotion Agency will get a commission if they bring in investors. Even the commoners can get a 1% commission if they bring in investors. Wang Shaoyan had managed to persuade his friend to invest 10 million RMB in our County late last year, and had gotten 100,000 RMB as commissions."

Dong Xuebing asked. "The County did not pay him?"

"No. The commission was given to him a long time ago." Luo Haiting replied. "But Chief Meng seems to have some agreements with him. I heard that he promised him additional bonuses if he can bring in the investments. During that time, none of us know that our County will be getting a few 10 million RMB investments in the later months. That's why a 10 million RMB investment is very important to us, and Chief Meng made that promise. I don't know about the details and what Chief Meng promised him. But our agency had achieved our target and gotten a total of 200 million RMB investment last year. After that, Chief Meng retired."

Dong Xuebing understood what was going on. "Is it a verbal promise?"

Luo Haiting nodded. Dong Xuebing thought for a while. "Alright. Bring him to my office." It is getting louder outside.

Luo Haiting hesitated. "Chief, this man is a hooligan. You..."

"Bring him over." Dong Xuebing sat down on his office chair. "Panwei, go and bring him over."

Guo Panwei nodded and went downstairs to fetch that man. Luo Haiting did not leave and took this opportunity to explain the details.

About 30 seconds later, someone entered the office. This man is around thirty and slightly balding. Although his face looks presentable, he dressed like those hooligans along the streets. He stared at Dong Xuebing up and down. "Are you Chief Dong? You should know the reason why I am here. Where is my money?! Meng Xianglin had promised me 50,000 RMB!"

Guo Panwei is furious. "Stop shouting! Do you know where this place is?"

Wang Shaoyan turned and stared at Guo Panwei. "I only know you all owe me money! Are you all going to return the money you all owe?"

Dong Xuebing had met many people like Wang Shaoyan after he was transferred to the grassroots level and is not afraid of them. "You said Chief Meng had promised you a sum of money? Do you all have any contracts? Do you have any documents about this? If you don't have any of these, there's no point talking anymore. Since Meng Xianglin had promised you, go and look for him!" Dong Xuebing was still thinking of ways to get money earlier, and someone comes asking for money from him. Dong Xuebing will not give him the money, as this is not recorded anywhere.

Wang Shaoyan looks at Dong Xuebing. "Meng Xianglin is the one who asked me to look for you all!"

"Look for us?" Dong Xuebing looked at Wang Shaoyan. "Why are you looking for us since he promised you the money?"

Wang Shaoyan pointed at Dong Xuebing. "You all don't try to pass the buck! I brought in the investment when Chief Meng was still around! That means the Investment Promotion Agency owes me money! Meng Xianglin told me that he had asked the agency to give me my money! 50,000 RMB!" He turned to Luo Haiting. "Director Luo, Chief Meng, asked your Office Department to give me my money in cash! If you don't believe me, you can call and ask him."

Luo Haiting is looking terrible. She knows the relationship between Meng Xianglin and Dong Xuebing, and he is purposely creating trouble for Dong Xuebing. "Chief Meng has retired, and he doesn't represent the agency anymore!"

Dong Xuebing narrowed his eyes. Meng Xianglin... you created this mess, and you want me to wipe your ass?! Fat hopes! You are retired, and instead of recuperating in the hospital, you want to order me around? You still want to interfere with the Investment Promotion Agency and want us to give money!? Who do you think you are?! Dong Xuebing still has not forgotten how Meng Xianglin set him up for the Lunar New Year's celebration. This old bastard is too much!

Wang Shaoyan roared. "Are you all not returning the money you all owe?!"

Dong Xuebing looked at Wang Shaoyan coldly. "I have not seen any contract or document about your deal with Meng Xianglin, so don't talk to me about our agency owes you money! This is between Meng Xianglin and you. Go and find him. Do you think a government department will give you money because of a private deal between you and Meng Xianglin?! Do you think it is possible?"

Wang Shaoyan nodded and pulled a chair over. He sat and shouted. "If I don't see my money, I will not leave! I will stay here until you all pay me!"

Luo Haiting scolded. "What are you trying to do?!"

Dong Xuebing can't be bothered and took out his mobile phone. "Hello, is this the Police Department? I am Dong Xuebing!"

Wang Shaoyan's face turned black, and shouted. "Fine. I don't believe you all dare to keep the money you all owe me! You just wait and see!" He turned and left.

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Chapter 382 – The reporters are coming?

The next morning.

The weather is good.

Dong Xuebing drove the Toyota Camry to work. But before he can enter the Investment Promotion Agency's compound, he saw that hooligan, Wang Shaoyan, and a middle-aged man standing outside, talking about something. Dong Xuebing stopped his car by the roadside and rolled down the windows. He heard what they are talking about, and his face changed.

Wang Shaoyan asked. "Are you here for a consultation? I tell you, don't ever invest in Yan Tai County. These people are conmen. I guarantee that you will not get a single cent back if you invest here. Losing your investments is fine, but you will get lots of debts."

That middle-aged man frowned and wants to continue his way into the agency.

Wang Shaoyan continued to pester him. "You must believe me. I was cheated on by them, and that's why I am warning you. Don't be cheated. Invest your money elsewhere."

The middle-aged man couldn't stand Wang Shaoyan and walked away.

Wang Shaoyan sneered and lit a cigarette.

Damn it! Dong Xuebing is furious. "Guards! Get his man away from here!"

Wang Shaoyan turned and looked at Dong Xuebing. Before the guards arrive, he spat on the floor and walks away. He had heard of Dong Xuebing before and knows Dong Xuebing is not someone he can trifle with. But he has been a hooligan since young, and furthermore, it is the agency who owes him money. Therefore, he is not afraid of Dong Xuebing. 50,000 RMB is not a small amount, and he will create trouble at the agency every day until he gets his money!

The security guards arrived. "Chief Dong."

Dong Xuebing gave the guards a stare. "Pay attention to the surroundings! Don't ever let that man come again. Chase him away if he comes again. If he refuses to leave, call the Police!"

"Yes, sir." The two security guards nodded.

If Dong Xuebing was still with the Public Security, he would have given Wang Shaoyan a kick. But he is the Head of the Investment Promotion Agency and cannot use the same aggressive working style anymore.

Back in his office, Guo Panwei showed Dong Xuebing his next week's schedule. "Chief, Wang Shaoyan had come again?"

Dong Xuebing nodded. "I had chased him away. The Investment Promotion Agency has never given incentives to non-government personals before. This is considered bribery. What Meng Xianglin did is nonsense. I think the agency had accomplished its target last year through this method. He still wants the County Government to pay for him?! He might be able to cover up this if he is still the Chief. Hah! Now, he wants to push the responsibility to us after he retires?! That Wang Shaoyan still dares to create trouble outside our main gate?!

Guo Panwei also scolded Wang Shaoyan with Dong Xuebing.

Ring... ring... ring... the phone in Dong Xuebing's office rang.

Guo Panwei answered. "Hello, Investment Promotion Agency... Oh... Please wait..." He passed the phone to Dong Xuebing and whispered. "It's Mayor Zhao."

Dong Xuebing answered.

Zhao Xinglong said. "Chief Dong, how is your agency's progress?"

"Everything is going well, and I will be going out to meet investors this afternoon. We hope to achieve 40 million RMB this month."

"Meeting the investors? Postpone it first." Zhao Xinglong said. "I received news that reporters from Xin Hua Agency will be visiting our County for an interview about attracting investments."

Dong Xuebing's brows twitched. "Xin Hua Agency?"

"This is a last-minute decision. They are supposed to be interviewing other County's Investment Promotion Agencies in our province. Maybe they had completed their tasks earlier and decided to include our County. They will be visiting some of the investment projects and might be visiting the Investment Promotion Agency. After all, the higher-ups are taking a serious look at attracting investments. Party Secretary Xiang and Mayor Xie had given orders to treat this interview seriously."

Dong Xuebing asked. "Is it Xin Hua Agency's branch?"

Xin Hua Agency's Hebei branch might be influential. Still, Xiang Daofa and Xie Huilan should not be so concerned over this.

Zhao Xinglong replied. "The reporters are from Xin Hua Agency's branch. But I heard one of the reporters is from Xin Hua Agency's head office and he is the classmate of a reporter from the local branch. He is accompanying him for this interview on his way to his hometown. Even though he is not coming here because of us, but we must treat him with respect."

Dong Xuebing understood why his higher-ups are treating this interview seriously. That reporter is from a National level news agency. Just the reporter from this news agency's branch is enough to create a big hoo-ha in Yan Tai County, let alone a reporter from its head office. Dong Xuebing sighed. Everyone will be panicking when reporters visit the grassroots counties. They have no choice as media is more important than anything. They must treat these reporters with respect and provide the best food and even give them red packets. The local governments only hope the reporters will not make up stories. Suppose these reporters are unhappy or feel offended, they will write some things that are not in favor of the local government, and even the County's leaders might be implicated.

"Then what should we do?" Dong Xuebing asked.

Zhao Xinglong replied. "The reporters will be arriving tomorrow. You need to make some preparations at the Investment Promotion Agency, and inform the people-in-charge of the various projects to make sure nothing will go wrong tomorrow. This interview will be focusing on project constructions. We must not let those reporters find fault with us."

Dong Xuebing asked. "What about the hosting duties?"

"Cao Xupeng and I will be accompanying the reporters. You will plan the itinerary for the reporters, and it will be better to showcase some of our better projects."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Alright. I will make the preparations now."

Zhao Xinglong had started his career from the village and worked his way upwards. Maybe it is because of his previous experiences. He dislikes reporters. These people are not his superiors, but sometimes they are more important than the higher-ups. He had met reporters who just like to nitpick and make up stories.

After hanging up, the phone rang immediately.

It's Deputy Party Secretary Cao Xupeng. "Xiao Dong, it's me. Do you know that the reporters from Xin Hua Agency are coming?"

"Yes. I know." Dong Xuebing laughed. "Mayor Zhao had just ordered me to do the preparations."

Cao Xupeng and Dong Xuebing has a good relationship and are more casual in their conversation. "Alright, then I will not say more. This time, the County Party Committee had given the orders to your Investment Promotion Agency. You must treat this seriously. You all don't need to achieve anything, but nothing must go wrong."

Dong Xuebing acknowledge and said he will do his best.

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing looks at his watch. "Panwei, notify all the leaders to come to my office for a meeting at 10."

After a while, Luo Haiting, Lin Pingping, and the rest arrived.

Sun Shuli is not around as he had gone out to meet investors. Other than him, all the leaders are present.

Dong Xuebing did not beat around the bush and told them about the Xin Hua Agency's reporters' visit.

Lin Pingping and Luo Haiting smiled wearily the moment they heard this. Jiang Hailiang smacked his lips and frowned. Reporters had visited Yan Tai County's Investment Promotion Agency in the past, and their visit had caused too many disturbances to their work. For two days, the agency had to accompany the reporters to dine and play. This caused many delays in their work, and the Provincial-level reporters did not mention them in their articles. This is considered a blessing. When they heard it will be the reporters from Xin Hua Agency, they immediately feel upset. Xin Hua Agency's reporters are more influential than the provincial-level reporters.

Dong Xuebing saw their expressions and understood what they are thinking.

There is a saying... beware of thieves, robbers, and reporters. They are all from the same category.

Dong Xuebing also dislikes reporters. His foul temper cannot tolerate others nitpicking him, and he might even scold the reporter. To him, these Xin Hua Agency's reporters are just giving them problems. Why did you change your schedule and visit us? But when he remembered Xie Huilan's cousin, Xie Jing, is also working in Xin Hua Agency, Dong Xuebing stop cursing them.

Dong Xuebing cleared his throat. "Don't bring emotions into work. It's good for the reporters from Xin Hua Agency to visit us, and it will be a testimonial to our work. If they can find problems with us, we will change. This is also benefiting us, right?"

Lin Pingping, Jiang Hailiang, and the rest replied. "Yes." But their tone is still unmotivated.

Dong Xuebing continued. "Now, I will arrange the tasks. Director Luo, you will take charge of our agency's cleanliness. Get your staff to clean up the place and inform all the staff members to take care of the reporters. Section Chief Lin and Section Chief Jiang. Handover your work to your people temporarily and prepare the itinerary for the reporters' visit tomorrow. Pick a few better projects and speak to the investors..."

Everyone acknowledges and leaves to do their work.

Dong Xuebing stopped Luo Haiting from leaving. "How much is the usual practice for red packets?"

Luo Haiting looks at Dong Xuebing. "There is no standard amount to give. The last time when reporters visited us, the agency gave them 500 RMB each."

Dong Xuebing thought for a while. "Then we will give them 1,000 RMB each."

"... will it be too much?" Luo Haiting is in charge of the agency's finances and knows the agency doesn't have much money left. "Compared to other agencies and departments, our agency is not rich."

"Hmph. Do you think I want to give? It will be better if these people can leave early." Dong Xuebing did not hide his hatred for these reporters in front of Luo Haiting. "Just give them 1,000 RMB red packets."

Luo Haiting knows Chief Dong is not treating her as an outsider and felt comfortable. "Ok. I will make the preparations and will give them the red packets during lunch tomorrow."

"Ok. You can decide on this."

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Chapter 383 – The reporters are finding trouble!

Next day.

Morning.

The Xin Hua reporters are scheduled to arrive in Yan Tai County at 9.30 am. Dong Xuebing woke up early to have his breakfast before rushing to the Investment Promotion Agency. He held a meeting with his subordinates to remind them not to offend those reporters before rushing out to the County Government building in his Camry. Zhao Xinglong and the other County Government staff are ready. When Dong Xuebing reached, Zhao Xinglong asked his men to prepare the cars. At the same time, he went to Deputy Party Secretary Cao Xupeng's office with Dong Xuebing.

10 minutes later.

Zhao Xinglong looked at his watch. "It's 9.30 am, and they should be arriving." Cao Xupeng looked at Dong Xuebing. "Xiao Dong, is the itinerary prepared?" Dong Xuebing took out the itinerary he prepared. "Don't worry. There should be no problems. We had contacted the few projects we will be visiting, and everything is prepared."

Ring... ring... ring... Zhao Xinglong's phone rang.

Zhao Xinglong answered. "Hello, it's me... What is it? What? Where did they go?" He is looking terrible. "Where is their location? What time will they arrive? Ok... Alright. I know." After hanging up, Zhao Xinglong looked at Cao Xupeng. "I had just received news that the Xin Hua reporters are not coming to the County Government Building. They went straight to the pork processing plant once they reached. That project had just started construction. What's there to see?" Cao Xupeng frowned. "How can they go there without informing us?"

"I have the feeling that they are here with ill intentions." Zhao Xinglong replied.

Dong Xuebing is also pissed as he did not expect these reporters to ignore the local leaders and do whatever they like. "This group of people thinks too highly of themselves. Are they expecting us to go out to receive them? Do they think they are leaders from the Central Government?" Cao Xupeng stood up. "Let's go. They are being too arrogant and look down on our County."

Zhao Xinglong and Dong Xuebing followed Party Secretary Cao downstairs.

Dong Xuebing knows this is not the issue of putting on airs or not. This is basic courtesy. Even if the Provincial Xin Hua Agency branch had informed the County Government about the interview, the reporters should be accompanied by local leaders. If not, they might as well don't inform and do whatever they want. Despite informing the County Government about their visit, they still go to the project sites independently. This is not respecting the local authorities.

Along the way.

Dong Xuebing called the boss of the pork processing plant, Liang Zeyuan. "Hello, Mr. Liang. I'm Dong Xuebing." "Oh, Chief Dong. I was just about to call you." Liang Zeyuan replied. "Where are there a few reporters from Xin Hua Agency at the factory? I had just arrived. I rushed here after my workers informed me. Those three reporters are interviewing my workers and stopping them from working. I wonder what are they up to? Is this arranged by the Investment Promotion Agency? If you are the one who arranged for these reporters' visit, I will be glad to receive them. Haha..."

Dong Xuebing briefly explained the situation to Liang Zeyuan.

Liang Zeyuan frowned. "That means these people had come here on their own accord?! They are delaying the construction." Dong Xuebing replied. "I'm sorry, Mr. Liang. We are not aware of their visit. I will have informed you in advance if I know they will be visiting your plant."

"It's ok. What's there to be sorry about? I will ask my workers to be more cooperative and just say nice things. Hahaha... I understand..." Since Dong Xuebing "finished" three bottles of Maotai, Liang Zeyuan drank with him again. Both of them became friends, and Liang Zeyuan will definitely help Dong Xuebing.

10.00 am.

The cars from the County arrived at the pork processing plant site.

The fund was just in, and the workers had just started building the cold storage foundation. The area is bare, and only some construction materials are placed in a corner.

After alighting, Cao Xupeng walks over with Zhao Xinglong and Dong Xuebing.

Liang Zeyuan saw them and went over to greet him. "Mayor Zhao, Chief Dong." Dong Xuebing introduced. "This is Party Secretary Cao."

Liang Zeyuan quickly greeted Cao Xupeng and shook their hands.

Those few people, who were speaking to a construction worker, turned and looked at Cao Xupeng, Zhao Xinglong, and Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing looked at those two women and one man. They are around 27 or 28, and those two Xin Hua Agency women were wearing their reporter passes on their chest. One of them is called Wang Na, and the other is Wang Ting. They are from the Provincial Xin Hua Agency branch. That man is not wearing his reporter pass, and he should be the reporter from Xin Hua Agency head office. He is here because he is accompanying his former classmate while on his way to his hometown.

Cao Xupeng extended his hand. "I represent Yan Tai County to welcome you all." Wang Na and Wang Ting shook his hand. "Thank you, Secretary Cao."

After the introduction, Dong Xuebing knew that man is called Li Shengbing. He is a news editorial reporter with Xin Hua News agency. He is good looking, but Dong Xuebing noticed him giving him a stare during their introductions. That look in his eyes made him uncomfortable.

Although Zhao Xinglong is unhappy with these reporters, he did not show it. "Where will you all be focusing your interviews on?" Wang Na replied. "We are just walking around and will not be focusing on certain areas. We passed by this area this morning and stopped for a short interview. We understand attracting investment is tough, and that's why we did not want to trouble you all and go to the County Government. I'm sorry to make you all come all the way here to receive us."

Cao Xupeng laughed. "It's alright. We are all doing our jobs."

After a short chat, Zhao Xinglong told the reporters. "Chief Dong is in charge of this pork processing plant. You all can ask him any questions about this project."

Wang Ting is holding a camera and a notebook, and she seems to be the one in charge of taking pictures and recording notes.

Wang Na is the leader of the group. She looks at Dong Xuebing. "Ok. I was about to ask you all. I heard from the workers earlier that this plant is a new project, right? Has the construction been approved?" Her first sentence was still fine, but her question made Cao Xupeng and Zhao Xinglong frowned. They sense that these reporters were not here for interviews and are more like nitpicking on them.

Li Shengbing narrowed his eyes and asked. "Starting the construction without approval is not according to the procedures." Dong Xuebing glanced at him, and calmly replied. "The land has been approved, and the construction approval is still in process. This is nothing special as most of the projects will start construction while waiting for approval. It is also considered a form of benefit for the investor. If we wait for the approval, it might take one or two months. The investors cannot afford to wait so long."

Li Shengbing looked at Dong Xuebing and asked. "Chief Dong, are you complaining about the approval department's efficiency?" Dong Xuebing's face changed. "Reporter Li, I did not say that." Damn! This guy is finding trouble.

Li Shengbing looked at Wang Ting, and she quickly wrote it into her notebook.

Dong Xuebing is furious. "Is there a need to record this?"

Li Shengbing laughed. "We are just asking and don't mean anything." Dong Xuebing is about to explode as he looks at Wang Ting scribbling in her notebook. Li Shengbing's status is different, but this interview should be conducted by the Provincial Xin Hua Agency Branch. He is from the head agency and is just accompanying his classmate... He has no right to interfere. The Investment Promotion Agency had worked hard to get this investor, and Li Shengbing is trying to screw everything up with just a few words. What's the meaning of this?

The reporters walked around the site. They asked several sensitive questions and did not ask or record anything positive about this project.

Dong Xuebing's face is looking more terrible.

After the interview is completed, everyone boarded their cars.

Before they left, Liang Zeyuan pulled Dong Xuebing aside. "Brother Dong, is there any trouble? My workers and materials are all prepared. If that group of Xin Hua reporters reported about my project, will the construction be delayed? I had invested all my money into this project, and any delays will cause massive losses to me."

Dong Xuebing assured him. "Old Liang, don't worry. Everything will be fine."

Liang Zeyuan stared at the reporters' car coldly. "This group of people will surely mess things up if they reported on this project!"

Back in the car, Dong Xuebing took a deep breath. "Secretary Cao, Mayor Zhao, is this still consider an interview? It's more like an inspection by the leaders! Especially that Li Shengbing. What has this got to do with him, and why is he interfering? He had made the investor worried, and how are we going to work if they continue? It would be a miracle if they did not chase away our investors." Zhao Xinglong reminded. "Lower down." Cao Xupeng is also looking terrible. "These few reporters are unreasonable. The reporters in the past are not like this. I think our County might have offended someone, and they are here to cause problems for us."

Zhao Xinglong clenched his fist. "I think so too." Cao Xupeng sensed something was wrong when the reporters went to the project site suddenly. He felt he must report this to Party Secretary Xiang about these reporters' attitude. If not, they might be in trouble if this negative news were reported in the papers. Which investors will dare to invest in Yan Tai County in the future?!

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Chapter 384 – Scolding from Chief Dong!

Dong Xuebing is full of anger from accompanying those reporters the whole morning.

Li Shengbing kept causing trouble for the Yan Tai County's leaders and did not follow the itinerary prepared by Dong Xuebing. They made it look like they are leaders making their rounds in the County and even made surprise checks on many new projects. These surprise checks caught the investors off guard, and they recorded all the small issues. The investors were worried about their projects and asked Dong Xuebing about them.

Even the mild-mannered Cao Xupeng is furious, let alone Dong Xuebing.

They can tell these reporters were biased from the start.

Dong Xuebing analyzed the situation and felt Li Shengbing and the other two reporters are purposely nitpicking Yan Tai County. What Cao Xupeng said should be true. Yan Tai County should have offended someone, and that person is close with this group of reporters. That's why the reporters are here to find trouble. Another possibility is this group of reporters had not discovered any issues in the past few days and felt their article is not explosive enough. That's why they pick Yan Tai County to 'spice' up their article and make it more 'entertaining.' After all, positive news articles will not attract readers.

But no matter how angry they are, these reporters are from Xin Hua News Agency, a National level newspaper. Cao Xupeng had informed Xiang Daofa and was instructed to host these reporters, especially Li Shengbing. They must not write any negative articles about Yan Tai County in any of their newspapers. Li Shengbing is from the head agency, and if he reported about Yan Tai County, it would be bad news for the whole County.

The interviews were temporarily halted before noon.

Zhao Xinglong said. "We have prepared lunch in our guesthouse, and it's about lunchtime. Shall we have lunch now?"

Li Shengbing looked at Zhao Xinglong and laughed. "How about we have lunch at the Investment Promotion Agency? We can take a look at the agency too."

Wang Na agreed. She is Li Shengbing's former classmate.

Cao Xupeng saw Zhao Xinglong's face changed and quickly interrupted. "Alright. We will have lunch at the Investment Promotion Agency. Xiao Dong, can you make the arrangements?"

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath to suppress his anger and nodded.

After boarding the car, Dong Xuebing called Luo Haiting to get her to prepare a more sumptuous meal. The County Government cars are to lead the way to the Investment Promotion Agency. When Dong Xuebing was the Chief of the General Affairs Office, he had arranged lunch for leaders. He had hosted Xie Huilan's father, Xie Guobang, at the State Security Branch, and he is not as troublesome as Li Shengbing. Xie Guobang is a Deputy State level leader with the Central Government!

Dong Xuebing had lost count of the number of times his phone rang on his way to the Investment Promotion Agency.

"Hello, Chief Dong. I am Old Wang from the battery factory. Did Xin Hua Agency's reporters visit our factory earlier? What is going on? Is it about the environmental issue? But we had agreed that we will follow the environmental standards set by the County Government. How come I heard from my workers that the reporters are talking about international standards? This is not stated in our contract. If we have to change it, we will not bear the losses."

Dong Xuebing quickly explained. "Mr. Wang, they are only suggesting this. Don't worry."

"But this will be reported on the papers. Our factory cannot withstand all these."

Dong Xuebing almost threw his phone on the floor after hanging up. These bastards are just here to create problems for him. You all don't understand the situation in Yan Tai County and still dare to talk nonsense. International standards?! It's easy for you to say! What do you know? Dong Xuebing looked at the reporters' car coldly.

Cao Xupeng looked at Dong Xuebing. "They will be leaving in the afternoon, and this is not a good time to clash with them. Xiao Dong, you must try to control your temper."

Dong Xuebing nodded and took a few deep breaths. They better leave soon, or else Dong Xuebing might beat them up.

...

Noon.

12 pm.

When the convoy is about to reach the Investment Promotion Agency, Dong Xuebing's phone rang again.

Luo Haiting shouted over the phone the moment Dong Xuebing answered. "Chief! Don't let the reporters come to the agency first. Something happened!" Someone is shouting in her background.

Dong Xuebing asked loudly. "We are almost there. What happened?"

Cao Xupeng and Zhao Xinglong looked at Dong Xuebing.

Luo Haiting replied. "Wang Shaoyan is here again. The guards saw him and chased him away, but he is lying on the ground, refusing to move. He still claimed we had beaten him up, and a crowd had formed. We cannot remove him by force."

Dong Xuebing shouted over the phone. "Get rid of him immediately! I give you all one minute! Our cars had crossed the junction and is reaching!"

"Errr... It's too late. I... I will try my best..."

Cao Xupeng asked. "What happened?"

Dong Xuebing quickly explained and said. "That Wang Shaoyan is an unreasonable hooligan. Secretary Cao, let's go elsewhere for lunch."

But it was too late. They could hear shouting from afar and saw a crowd outside the Investment Promotion Agency. Li Shengbing, Wang Na, and Wang Ting had seen the commotion, and Li Shengbing even stuck his head out for a better look.

Cao Xupeng is furious. "Why is this happening now?"

Dong Xuebing can only reply. "I had not done my job well."

"I know about Wang Shaoyan." Zhao Xinglong helped Dong Xuebing explain. "He is a local hooligan and had even come to my office to create trouble last year."

The cars stopped, and everyone alighted.

Wang Shaoyan lies down on the road in front of the Investment Promotion Agency's main gate. Sun Shuli, Luo Haiting, Lin Pingping, and the rest of the agency's leaders stood there. Jiang Hailiang, two young staff members, and the security guards were trying to pull him away. But Wang Shaoyan was rolling and shouting on the road. "The people from the Investment Promotion Agency are hitting me! Is there any justice?!"

The bystanders were pointing and discussing Wang Shaoyan.

Luo Haiting and the rest were panicking. They heard the Xin Hua reporters are looking for trouble with Yan Tai County, and nothing must go wrong at this moment. They saw Cao Xupeng, Zhao Xinglong and Dong Xuebing and quickly walked over.

"Secretary Cao."

"Chief."

"Mayor Zhao."

Dong Xuebing pointed at them and was about to scold them, but he knew it's not their fault.

Cao Xupeng ordered. "Call the Police to bring him away!"

Luo Haiting immediately took out her phone to call the Public Security Bureau.

Li Shengbing, Wang Na, and Wang Ting had already walked over to Wang Shaoyan.

Li Shengbing asked. "Hi, we are reporters from Xin Hua News Agency. What happened?"

Wang Shaoyan's eyes brighten up when he heard these people are from reporters. He grabbed Li Shengbing. "Mr. Reporter! You are here at the right time. Look! They had beaten me up!" He pretended to hold his elbow in pain. "They almost broke my arm. Is this still a government agency?! Mr. Reporter! You must help me seek justice!"

Dong Xuebing exploded. "Shut up! Who had hit you?!"

Wang Shaoyan is not afraid as reporters from Xin Hua Agency are around. "He... he... and him... had hit me!"

Before Dong Xuebing, Sun Shuli, and the rest can say anything, Wang Na asked. "Why did they hit you?" Li Shengbing whispered to Wang Ting, and she took out her notebook to record.

Zhao Xinglong's face changed. "Hey! This should not be part of your interview, right?"

Li Shengbing replied. "Someone is hurt, and we must uncover the truth. I am accompanying Wang Na and Wang Ting to interview the Investment Promotion Agency. This is part of our interview." He turned to Wang Shaoyan. "What happened? Tell us about it."

Wang Shaoyan looks around and shouted. "The people in the Investment Promotion Agency are corrupted! They are afraid I will expose them, and that's why they hit me!"

Sun Shuli shouted furiously. "Wang Shaoyan! Stop accusing us!"

Luo Haiting, Jiang Hailiang, and the rest were about to swear at him.

Wang Shaoyan raised his voice. "You all are not corrupted?! Ah?! We had agreed that I will get 50,000 RMB for every investment I bring in! But how come I am not paid after so long?! Where has the money gone?! It must be you all who took my money! I am here to get back my money, and you all hit me! F*k! There must be something going on inside! Mr. Reporter, you must report their wrongdoings in the papers and let everyone knows about what they did!"

Wang Na blinked and kneeled beside Wang Shaoyan. "Can you tell me more details?"

"This person is a hooligan! Why are you all asking him? Can his words be trusted?" Zhao Xinglong said to the reporters. "I will explain to you all about this matter. Let's go in first."

Li Shengbing looked at them. "You all leaders can go in first. We want to find out more about this incident." He took out a camera and started taking pictures. He ignored the Investment Promotion Agency's staff's explanations and took pictures of the signboard, bystanders, Wang Shaoyan, etc. He is obviously taking Wang Shaoyan's account only and even had a smug look on his face.

Wang Na and Wang Ting continued with their interview with Wang Shaoyan.

Dong Xuebing could not stand it any longer. He rushed forward. "Who the f*k had given you permission to take photographs?!"

Everyone is stunned. Chief Dong dares to scold the reporters from Xin Hua New Agency!

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Chapter 385 – Scolding!

Noon.

Investment Promotion Agency.

Li Shengbing, Wang Na, and Wang Ting looked at Dong Xuebing angrily. "Who are you scolding?"

"I am scolding you all!" Dong Xuebing continued. "Xin Hua News Agency?! Do you all even understand what we are saying?!" Cao Xupeng and Zhao Xinglong knew Dong Xuebing's foul temper had acted up again. They were also angry with these reporters, but they cannot offend Xin Hua News Agency. Scolding the reporters now is making things worse, and they will have more things to write. Cao Xupeng quickly shouted at Dong Xuebing. "Xiao Bing! Watch your attitude!" Zhao Xinglong also gestured to Dong Xuebing to ask him to keep quiet.

Dong Xuebing ignored them. "Secretary Cao, Mayor Zhao, I had tolerated them the whole morning! Who the hell do they think they are?! Did they really think they are someone great?!" Cao Xupeng gave Dong Xuebing a stare. "Stop it!" Li Shengbing was pale with anger. "Are you even a civil servant?! Is this the way you work?!"

"You are nobody to care about how I work!" Dong Xuebing stared at Li Shengbing in his eyes and pointed at him. "I had never seen anyone as shameless as you all! What place is Xin Hua News Agency? What is a newspaper agency? Do you all even know about your duties as a reporter?! You all f*king dare to criticize our work?! The first rule of a journalist is to uphold the truth through unbiased reporting! But what did you all do? You all had been nitpicking over everything since you all arrived here! You all cannot see our results, refused to find out the County's current situation, and ignored what the investors and people said! You all just keep finding faults with us! Who gave you all the authority to do this?! Ah?!"

Li Shengbing sneered. "Recording all the flaws is not unbiased reporting?! Who said that?! We don't need you to teach us how we work!" Luo Haiting is afraid things will be blown out of proportion and quickly rushed over with Sun Shuli to pull Dong Xuebing back. "Chief!"

Dong Xuebing could no longer hold back and points at Li Shengbing. "You! Why the hell are you here?! The Provincial Xin Hua News Agency Branch had told us about the interview! Who the hell are you?! Are you from the Provincial Xin Hua Agency Branch?! Are you authorize to say anything here?! We are hosting the reporters from Xin Hua Branch, and why are you tagging along?! I had tried my best to ignore you, but you just can't stop creating trouble for us!"

Cao Xupeng knew he could not hold Dong Xuebing back. He quickly called Xiang Daofa to tell him about the situation.

More and more people gathered as Dong Xuebing started scolding the reporters.

More than a dozen staff from the Investment Promotion Agency are looking out of the windows, and some even walked out. They had heard about Xin Hua Agency reporters purposely finding trouble with them and were excited to see their Chief scolding them. This is also their first time seeing Chief Dong's legendary working style, and they even wanted to join in. But none of them dare to scold those reporters in public. Chief Dong is the only person in the whole Yan Tai County who dares to scold them.

Wang Na and Wang Ting were also angry. "You are full of vulgarities! What sort of leader are you?!" Li Shengbing added. "You are a black sheep and must be removed from your position! I will report you to the higher-ups when I get back!"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Oh, when did you become a Commission for Discipline Inspection officer? Your identity can switch so fast!" Xiang Daofa had answered Cao Xupeng's call, and he overheard Dong Xuebing scolding the reporters.

Xiang Daofa slapped his forehead and is speechless. "What is Xiao Dong doing?! Old Cao! Drag Xiao Dong away! You will host those reporters yourself, and don't let Xiao Dong get close to them! He is just a trouble maker! Hurry! We might still salvage the situation!" Xiang Daofa will also stand to gain if the County can attract more investments. That's why his attitude towards Dong Xuebing changed slightly after the Investment Promotion Agency brought in 20 million RMB worth of investments. He had closed one eye during the ball and when Dong Xuebing created chaos in the Finance Department. But Xiao Dong is scolding the reporters now, and this is not a small matter.

After hanging up, Cao Xupeng walks over quickly. "Xiao Dong, enough!" Dong Xuebing had vented his anger and stopped scolding.

Cao Xupeng looks at Li Shengbing and the rest. "Let's go in to have lunch first. Chief Dong is a bit rash as he is worried about the County's economic development. I will reprimand him later."

Li Shengbing coldly replied. "Just reprimand him?" Wang Na looks at Wang Shaoyan, who was still sitting on the floor. "I think what this guy said about corruption is true."

"Then, we should investigate it." Li Shengbing took out his camera and continued to take pictures. This time, he even took pictures of Cao Xupeng and Zhao Xinglong. After that, he kneeled beside Wang Shaoyan and asked. "Tell me about the 50,000 RMB. Why did you say they refuse to give it to you?" Cao Xupeng's brows twitched as he was about to explode from his anger.

Sun Shuli shouted furiously. "The Investment Promotion Agency has never promised him 50,000 RMB! There are no contracts or documents on this transaction! We will not give him money like this! What do you all mean by this? Are you all saying that we must give out money when people come and create trouble?! If we refuse to give them, we are corrupted? The money belongs to the government and the people! We cannot give out money just because someone claims we owe them! Have you all find out about the whole situation first?! Ah?!"

Li Shengbing turned and looked at Sun Shuli. "I only saw you all beating up a commoner!" Luo Haiting replied. "We had never hit him! He had come to create trouble at our Agency more than once! What's wrong with us chasing him away?! He had feigned his injuries! I don't believe everyone here did not see it!"

Li Shengbing ignored them and continue to ask Wang Shaoyan questions.

Wang Shaoyan poured his 'sorrows' to Wang Shaoyan.

Dong Xuebing looked at Li Shengbing coldly. "Are you done?! Li Shengbing! What are you all up to? You all claim to be upholding justice for the commoners, but you are just listening to his side of the story and ignoring our staff. Is this how you uphold justice?! Stop pretending. You want to find trouble with us?! Fine!" Dong Xuebing looked at the reporters. "You all! Show me your reporter passes!" Li Shengbing stared at Dong Xuebing. "You want my pass?!" Wang Na looked at Dong Xuebing furiously. "Can't you see I am wearing it?"

"I can't see it!" Dong Xuebing looks at them. "Xin Hua News Agency is a national news agency, and they have the best reporters in the country. But I can only see you all being unreasonable. I suspect you all are not from Xin Hua News Agency reporters! Alright! Give me your passes now. If you all don't have journalist passes, the Public Security will be glad to bring you all back for impersonation!" Li Shengbing took out his pass from his pocket and threw it at Dong Xuebing with a smirk.

Wang Na and Wang Ting also gave their passes to Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing looked at the three passes in his hands and nodded. He turned and walked to a corner to make a call.

No one knows what Dong Xuebing is up to.

Dong Xuebing made a call, and someone answered after a few rings.

Xie Hao shouted excitedly. "Haha, Brother-in-law! My idol! Why are you calling me today? Are you in Beijing now?! Where are you? I will go and look for you now!" Dong Xuebing lowered his voice. "I need your help. What position is your Second Sister holding in Xin Hua News Agency?" "Second Sister? She is from the HR department. I remember she is a Section Chief with Deputy Divisional Chief's benefits. Why are you asking?" Deputy Divisional Chief's benefits from the HR department?! She has high authority.

"A few Xin Hua News Agency reporters had come to our Investment Promotion Agency to create trouble..."

"Hmph! How dare they do this? Xin Hua News Agency? My Second Sister's family is very close to Xin Hua News Agency's Chief Editor. Do you want me to help you get the Chief Editor's number?" The Chief Editor of Xin Hua News Agency is a Ministerial level official.

Dong Xuebing replied. "He also doesn't know me. Can you give me your Second Sister's mobile number?"

"Sure. You take it down..." Xie Hao told Dong Xuebing the number.

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing immediately dial Xie Jing's number.

The line got through. "... Hello? Who is it?" Dong Xuebing cleared his throat. "Xiao Jing. I'm Dong Xuebing. Is it convenient to speak now?"

Xie Jing paused for a second and laughed. "Brother-in-law. It's convenient now. What is it?"

Xie Jing is a few years older than Dong Xuebing, and it felt awkward to hear her calling brother-in-law. Dong Xuebing said. "Someone from Xin Hua News Agency news-editorial section had come to our Agency to create trouble. He did not find out the truth and jumped to conclusions. He even tried to interfere with our work and even claim he will get me fired by complaining against me to the higher-ups. Hmph! I don't understand how he can become a reporter!" Xie Jing frowned. "What's his name?" "... Li Shengbing." Dong Xuebing also told Xie Jing Li Shengbing's work pass number.

"Wait a minute. I will make a call first." The line on the other end went silent. Xie Jing had muted the call, and she came back after a while. "... there is someone named Li Shengbing in our domestic news section. Brother-in-law, can you pass the phone to him? I will reprimand him."

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Chapter 386 – Gone!

Outside of the Investment Promotion Agency.

It was getting tense.

More and more staff from the Investment Promotion Agency had come out to watch the commotion. They are standing along the corridors and out through the windows. The group of passersby, Cao Xupeng, Zhao Xinglong, and the Agency leaders, looked at Dong Xuebing, who was on the phone. All of them do not know who Dong Xuebing is calling.

Suddenly, Dong Xuebing walked towards the reporters and held his phone out.

Li Shengbing, Wang Na, and Wang Ting looked at him, "... what do you want?!"

"Answer it!" Dong Xuebing looked at Li Shengbing. "It's your leader!"

Cao Xupeng and Zhao Xinglong exchanged looks. They were shocked. Xiao Dong has connections with the leaders in Xin Hua News Agency?!

Li Shengbing frowned and did not take the phone.

Wang Na and Wang Ting were suspicious and wonder which leader is Dong Xuebing talking about.

Dong Xuebing let out a sneer. "You don't want to answer it? Fine."

"Wait!" Li Shengbing saw Dong Xuebing was about to say something over the phone, and he quickly stopped him. He took the phone from Dong Xuebing and wonders who Dong Xuebing has contacted. Dong Xuebing is a leader from Yan Tai County, and how can someone from such a backward place know the higher-ups of Xin Hua News Agency? Xin Hua News Agency Head office is an independent department and does not have many dealings with the grassroots level. Furthermore, Li Shengbing is a deputy team leader and has some connections within the agency.

Li Shengbing answered the phone. "Hello?"

"You are Li Shengbing from the domestic news-editorial department?" A woman asked coldly.

A woman? She sounded young. Li Shengbing frowned and asked. "Yes. You are?"

Xie Jing did not reply to him. Her tone is totally different now. "Your direct supervisor is Li Xudong, right?! Hmph! I didn't know Old Li's staff is so capable to teach Yan Tai County how to work! You still dare to threaten the leader of their Investment Promotion Agency?! Good job! Li Shengbing, how was your inspection there? How many black sheep have you discover?"

Li Shengbing's face changed after hearing the woman's sarcastic words!

Li Xudong? Director Li? He is not Li Shengbing's direct supervisor. He is his supervisor's leader!

The woman had called him Old Li and sounded close to Director Li!

Li Shengbing's heart is racing, and his tone changed. "Sorry. May I know who I am speaking to?" He asked and suddenly remembered a person's name.

Xie Jing replied emotionlessly. "I am Xie Jing from HR!"

Oh my god! It's really her! Li Shengbing's hand shook, and he nearly dropped the phone. "Sec... Section Chief Xie!"

Xie Jing, the youngest higher executive of Xin Hua News Agency, is working in the HR department. She has high authority and influence with her position, but that's not all. Everyone within the agency knows Xie Jing is close with their Chief Editor's family. They are close, not only at work. When the Chief Editor's wife visits the agency, she will drop by Section Chief Xie's office for a chat, and it's an open secret.

How come it's her?!

Li Shengbing knew he had picked a fight with the wrong person this time!

Xie Jing saw Li Shengbing not saying anything, and she continued. "Li Shengbing... you are too daring. Is it fun to use your status as Xin Hua News Agency reporter to bully others? I think the HR department must reassess you. Alright. Come and see me at the HR department when you are back!"

Li Shengbing turned pale. "No... Section Chief Xie... No... I..."

Luo Haiting and Lin Pingping were standing near Li Shengbing, and they were shocked to see the changes on his face.

Xie Jing continued. "Even I have to address that 'black sheep' Brother! You really dare to offend anyone!"

"No... Section Chief Xie! Section Chief!" The line was cut.

Everyone saw Li Shengbing's panicking expression and immediately understood what happened. He must have been reprimanded by his leaders. Lots of people look at Dong Xuebing and wonder what sort of background does he have.

Wang Na asked anxiously. "Shengbing, what happened?"

Li Shengbing did not explain anything and quickly walks over to Dong Xuebing. "Chief Dong, I'm sorry for my bad attitude earlier and had jumped to conclusions before finding out what happened. My leader had reprimanded me."

Dong Xuebing asked. "If your leader had not reprimanded you, we will be at fault for this incident?"

Li Shengbing gritted his teeth. "No... no... I have realized my mistake."

Dong Xuebing looked at Li Shengbing and turned to Wang Na and Wang Ting. "Look at you all! Do you all still look like reporters?! Ah?! Do you all think that you all can do whatever you want because you all are reporters? Journalists?! I admit that the Investment Promotion Agency has some shortcomings, but it is the same everywhere. As long as we do our work, there will be issues which cannot be prevented. I also welcome you all to point out our shortcomings, so we can improve. But what did you all do?! Making a mountain out of a molehill?! Did you all take our Yan Tai County's situation into consideration?! Do you all care about the people here?! What are you all trying to do?!"

Li Shengbing replied. "We had not done our job well. You... please forgive us."

Dong Xuebing continued. "What's the use of me forgiving you?! Your actions had already damaged our County's reputation! Those investors we painstakingly invited are all panicking! Do you know the extend of the damage you brought by saying and asking all those things?! Ah?! You all can just leave after causing these damages! What about us?! What about the investors and the people here?!"

Li Shengbing quickly turned to Cao Xupeng and Zhao Xinglong. "Secretary Cao, Mayor Zhao. We apologized for what happened earlier..." He apologized again and again. In the end, he didn't know what to say, and he took out his camera and formatted the memory card. He is scare now. Xie Jing had made it clear that he will be punished when he is back. The best scenario is getting some form of punishment and not get fired.

Cao Xupeng felt better after hearing Li Shengbing's apologies. He finally understood why Dong Xuebing dares to scold the reporters. He knew someone within Xin Hua News Agency. All this while Cao Xupeng thought Dong Xuebing's only has Mayor Xie as his backing and didn't know he has other backings. Now, he knows Xiao Dong is not a pushover. He has connections in such a far department as Xin Hua News Agency.

Zhao Xinglong also took this opportunity to vent his frustrations. He reprimanded Li Shengbing for a while. After all, what Li Shengbing did was too much.

Li Shengbing could only apologize again and again.

In the end, Li Shengbing told them his leader had ordered him to return to Beijing immediately and left. Wang Na and Wang Ting could tell that they had offended someone they cannot afford to offend. They also quickly left with Li Shengbing and gave up their interview.

Everyone within the Investment Promotion Agency cheered.

The bystanders are still around, and Cao Xupeng gave Dong Xuebing a stare. "You... don't ever do this again in the future. Go back and wait for your punishment! I also want a self-reflection letter from you!" Cao Xupeng is actually quite satisfied with this ending. Even if Dong Xuebing had not scolded those reporters, they would also nitpick on the County. But after what happened, these reporters will not dare to write anything bad about Yan Tai County after they go back.

Dong Xuebing did not say anything, and he had written lots of self-reflection letters.

Zhao Xinglong did not criticize Dong Xuebing as he had also lost his temper with those reporters earlier.

After the reporters left, Cao Xupeng and Zhao Xinglong did not remain at the Investment Promotion Agency. They returned to the County Government to report what happened. Cao Xupeng knew Xiang Daofa is unhappy with Xiao Dong and did not mention much about Dong Xuebing scolding those reporters.

After the leaders left, Luo Haiting went up to Dong Xuebing. "Chief, don't be angry with those reporters anymore." She was the first to react, and no one had expected Chief Dong to have connections in Beijing.

Dong Xuebing had scolded and vented all his anger. He waved his hand and turned to Wang Shaoyan. Wang Shaoyan tried to run, but Dong Xuebing ordered. "Bring him to the security guard post and wait for the Police to bring him away! You think you can do whatever you want here?! Do you think this is your house?! Go and do whatever you want in the detention cells!"

Wang Shaoyan started running but was quickly caught by the two security guards.

Dong Xuebing shouted. "Alright! Dismiss! Go back to work!"

Lin Pingping, Sun Shuli, and the rest looked at Dong Xuebing before going back to work. Xin Hua News Agency holds a special status and is influential within the country. But Chief Dong had chased their reporters away, and everyone is more impressed with him.

...

Afternoon.

Dong Xuebing calmed down after writing his self-reflection letter. He knew he had been rash again and quickly called Zhao Xinglong. "Hello, Mayor Zhao. Err... do you know what punishment I will be receiving from the higher-ups?"

Zhao Xinglong laughed. "What's wrong? Are you looking forward to be punished?"

"I am worried."

"Haha... Don't worry. Everything should be fine."

Dong Xuebing was relieved. If he got punished, he might be barred from promotion.

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Chapter 387 – Someone is following Sister Xie

Afternoon. 6 pm.

County's Party Committee Building.

The sun is setting, and the sky is like on fire.

Dong Xuebing handed his self-reflection letter to Cao Xupeng and left his office. Cao Xupeng had reprimanded him for almost half an hour in the office. He knows Cao Xupeng helps him by asking him to write a self-reflection letter and give him a lecture. If a leader wants to make things difficult for him, he will not have the chance to write self-reflection, and the incident will be escalated to the higher-ups.

At the foot of the office building, the staff is walking out of the building slowly.

But the moment Dong Xuebing steps out of the building, everyone turns and looks at him.

Dong Xuebing felt a chill down his spine and put on a straight face. He wonders why everyone is looking at him.

Although Cao Xupeng had tried to contain this incident, lots of people are at the scene. News of Dong Xuebing scolding Xin Hua News Agency reporters spread, and many people were overwhelmed. Chief Dong is always creating trouble, and the trouble he created is bigger every time. Any matter he is involved in, there will be chaos. Those reporters are unlucky to meet him. Of all departments, they created problems for the Investment Promotion Agency. Did they think the God of Plague is a pushover?

Dong Xuebing boarded his Camry, lit a cigarette, and started the engine.

Suddenly, a familiar figure walks out of the building. It's Xie Huilan!

"Mayor Xie."

"Mayor, are you going back?"

The staff saw her and quickly greeted her.

Xie Huilan smiled and nodded to the staff. "Thanks for your hard work. Go back and have a good rest." She is in her usual ladies' classy black suit.

It's been six months since Xie Huilan was transferred to Yan Tai County. No one in the Party Committee building dares to belittle her and treat her as a young female leader brought in from elsewhere. Also, her performance as the second top leader of the County had shocked everyone. Within a few months, she had secured her position and increase her influence to wrestle power from Xiang Daofa. Everyone is no longer fooled by her smiling appearances. They know she is friendly on the outside but ruthless on the inside. She is swift and decisive, and overbearing at times.

A man, in his early thirties, walked over from behind Xie Huilan. "Mayor."

Xie Huilan turned and smiled. "Keliang."

"Are you going back to the family quarters? My car was sent for repairs today. Can I get a lift?" Cheng Keliang looked at Xie Huilan.

Xie Huilan smiled. "Haha... Sure. It's on the way."

Cheng Keliang replied. "Thank you, Mayor. I was still wondering how to go back."

Dong Xuebing watched everything from his car. Who is this person? Why is he looking at my wife like this? This man is quite good-looking, and Dong Xuebing immediately felt a threat. He quickly rolled down his windows and called a nearby staff over. "Eh, I remember your name is... Xiao Chen, right?"

Xiao Chen was surprised. He did not expect the infamous God of Plague to remember his surname. "Chief Dong."

Dong Xuebing waved and points to that man who had boarded Xie Huilan's Volvo Passat with her. "Who is that?"

"Oh, he is Deputy Mayor Cheng Keliang. He oversees the County's Ministry of Education."

Dong Xuebing suddenly remembers who this person is. He is the youngest Deputy Mayor in the County and has some connection with the City Government. He is still single, and Dong Xuebing continued to ask the staff. "Is Mayor Cheng courting Mayor Xie?"

Xiao Chen hesitated for a second and replied. "Err... I think so."

Dong Xuebing gave him a stare. "Yes is yes, and no is no. What do you mean by thinking so?"

"Huh? Yes." Xiao Chen quickly reply. He doesn't dare to not answer the God of Plague's question. He lowered his voice. "Mayor Cheng had been trying to get close to Mayor Xie recently. This... everyone knows about this." Xie Huilan is beautiful and has a good figure. Furthermore, she is still young and single, and Cheng Keliang is the only Deputy Mayor who is single and good enough to be with her. That's why he started his courtship, and the staff is not surprised.

Dong Xuebing heard this and is pissed. Damn! How dare you go after my woman?!

Dong Xuebing saw Xie Huilan's driver, Old Xing, driving out of the compound. He quickly starts his car and follows behind.

But the moment Xie Huilan's car exited the compound, a Volkswagen Jetta suddenly dash out from a side road, and Dong Xuebing nearly crash into that car!

Dong Xuebing quickly applied emergency brakes and saw that Jetta followed behind Xie Huilan's Passat. He cursed. "F*k! Do you know how to drive?!" He floored the accelerator and followed them. He had changed his car and is not afraid of being recognized by others.

The Party Committee Building is not far from the Quarters, but it is the peak period now, and there are lots of cars.

After a while, the County Government's No. 1 registration plate, Passat, stopped in front of a supermarket. Old Xing alighted and enter the supermarket to buy groceries for Xie Huilan.

Dong Xuebing parked his car behind them by the roadside. He can see Cheng Keliang chatting with Xie Huilan and is looking at her deeply. Dong Xuebing is furious, but he cannot do anything. After all, he is not married to Xie Huilan. A few minutes later, Old Xing returned to the car with a few bags of groceries. He boarded the car and continued their way to the County Party Committee quarters.

Suddenly, Dong Xuebing noticed something amiss.

That Jetta, he almost got into an accident with... is following Xie Huilan's car?!

Dong Xuebing had not noticed earlier, but Jetta had parked by the roadside after Xie Huilan's car stopped outside the supermarket.

Dong Xuebing frowned. After working for one year, he had become more alert and sensitive. He immediately slowed down and followed behind that Jetta.

Five minutes...

Ten minutes...

Xie Huilan is reaching the County Party Committee's family quarters and had turned several times. But that Jetta continued to follow Xie Huilan's car.

Dong Xuebing is mad. This is not coincidental. This Jetta is following Xie Huilan! What is he up to?!

Dong Xuebing could see the driver of that Jetta had a stern look and is quite young. He immediately senses danger, and this is his instinct after fighting with countless people. This driver is a martial arts expert. Dong Xuebing remembered the time when Xie Huilan was almost killed by the timebomb. He took a deep breath and made a decision. He sped up and swerved into that Jetta's lane, forcing him to stop.

Bam! Dong Xuebing alighted and opened Jetta's door. "Show me your Identification card! Driving license!"

The driver looked at Dong Xuebing coldly and was about to reverse.

"You want to escape?" Dong Xuebing grabbed the driver's wrist. "How dare you follow a government official?!"

That man's face changed slightly. He retaliated by escaping Dong Xuebing's grip and locked Dong Xuebing's hand.

Dong Xuebing knew his instinct is right. This person is a martial arts expert and might be more skillful than those Tae Kwon Do black belts. It's rare to find such martial arts expert in China. Now, this person is following Sister Xie. He doesn't want to waste any more as he doesn't have the stamina for a prolonged fight. He needs to end this fight as soon as possible, and he mumbled in his heart!

STOP!

...

Time stopped!

Dong Xuebing ignored the passersby and cars and reached out to grab that man's neck.

STOP!

...

Time resumed!

The young man felt a flash, and Dong Xuebing is grabbing him by his neck. It's too fast, and he could not react. He knew he had met his match and stopped moving his hand that was about to reach for something on his waist. He knew if he made any moves, Dong Xuebing would immediately break his neck before he can do anything!

The young man took a deep breath. "Who are you?" He had not expected Yan Tai County to have such a martial arts expert. He felt humiliated and did not even see how his opponent grabs him by his neck.

Dong Xuebing ignored him and looks at that man's other hand!

That young man is carrying a piston on his waist! A military piston!

Dong Xuebing is furious. "F*k! You have a gun?! What are you trying to do?! Ah?! How dare you come to Yan Tai County?!" Luckily, he had noticed this suspicious man in time. If he had let this dangerous man get close to Xie Huilan, the consequences could be disastrous. "... Who sent you?! What is your purpose of following Mayor Xie?!"

The young man did not say a word.

"You don't want to talk?!" Dong Xuebing shouted. "Fine! I will hand you over to the specialized unit to investigate about you!"

Suddenly, Dong Xuebing saw Xie Huilan's Passat parked by the roadside not far away from the corner of his eyes.

The door opened, and Xie Huilan alighted.

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Chapter 388 – Mastermind

Roadside.

Cheng Keliang also alighted and looked towards Dong Xuebing. "Mayor Xie, what happened?"

Xie Huilan smiled. "It's not far from the quarters here. You can go back first. I still have something to attend."

"Is there trouble?" Cheng Keliang frowned. "Is that Xiao Dong? Why is he fighting again?"

Xie Huilan glanced at Cheng Keliang. "... go back first, ok?"

Cheng Keliang can only nod and crossed the road towards the County Party Committee quarter. Xie Huilan waved her hand to send her driver Old Xing away and walked over to Dong Xuebing with a smile. "Xiao Dong, what are you doing?"

Dong Xuebing dares not to release his grip on that man's neck. "Someone is following you. I had captured him."

"You are terrific." Xie Huilan smiled wearily.

"Eh, stay away from him! He is armed!"

"I know he is armed." Xie Huilan looked at the crowd looking at them. "Alright. Let's talk in the car."

Dong Xuebing was stunned, but he did not release his grip. "You know him?!"

Xie Huilan nodded and boarded the Jetta. Dong Xuebing hesitated for a second before releasing that man and got into the car.

"What is going on?" Dong Xuebing asked. Did I catch the wrong person?

Xie Huilan giggled. "Let me introduce. This is Chen Xuan. He is an officer from the Central Military Commission 2nd Bureau. After the time bomb incident last year, my family is worried about my safety and sent Xiao Chen to protect me. Haha... but only the Ministerial level leaders are assigned with personal guards. That's why I don't want to let others know and asked Xiao Chen to protect me from a distance."

Dong Xuebing smacked his lips. "Sigh... why didn't you tell me earlier?"

Xie Huilan smiled. "I was still thinking of asking Xiao Chen to return earlier."

"Mdm!" Chen Xuan said. "I cannot return before completing my task! Mdm. Han had instructed me to protect..."

"Alright... alright..." Xie Huilan smiled. "Just follow me if you want, but don't get capture next time."

Chen Xuan's face turned red. Xie Huilan had not hidden his identity from Dong Xuebing, and he knew Dong Xuebing must be someone she trusted.

Xie Huilan looked at Dong Xuebing and giggled. "You are terrific. Xiao Chen is considered one of the best fighters in his Bureau, and even seven or eight people cannot get close to him. But you manage to pin him down with one move, and he didn't even have the chance to take out his gun."

The Central Military Commission Intelligence Bureau is a special unit. The 2nd Bureau is considered an independent department with elite officers. Even the best soldiers from other units might not even meet the minimum entry requirements of this Bureau. Its main duty is protecting deputy ministerial-level and above leaders

Dong Xuebing felt embarrassed and shook Chen Xuan's hand. "I'm sorry. I didn't know you are protecting Huilan. Err... is your neck, ok? I should not be so rash." He thought to himself. No wonder this guy is so skilled.

Chen Xuan regained his composure. "It's alright. My skills are not good enough."

Dong Xuebing replied. "Are you being modest? That was a sneak attack. Don't take it seriously.

Chen Xuan knew that even if he is prepared, he cannot win against Dong Xuebing unless he takes out his gun from the start.

Xie Huilan saw Chen Xuan's confidence was shattered and smiled. "Xiao Chen, my mother, had told me about your achievements in your Bureau. Don't be so down, and don't compare yourself with Xiao Bing." She turned to Dong Xuebing and continued. "He... he managed to kill 9 armed criminals by himself while being handcuffed and guns pointing at him. Don't compare with him."

Chen Xuan gasped.

"Oh, I still have not introduced him." Xie Huilan smiled and held Dong Xuebing's hand. "This is Dong Xuebing. My fiancée."

Dong Xuebing felt he's on cloud nine when Xie Huilan introduced him as her fiancée. It felt different when she introduced him as her boyfriend.

Chen Xuan was stunned and looked at Dong Xuebing.

Xie Huilan added. "He... he likes to go beyond his limits. If he meets any danger in the future, you must protect him. Remember, his life is more important than mine. You understand?"

Chen Xuan did not reply as he doesn't know what to say.

Dong Xuebing gave Xie Huilan a stare. "Protect me for what?! Do I still need protection?"

Xie Huilan smiled and played with Dong Xuebing's fingers. "I heard you had offended Xin Hua News Agency reporters this afternoon. If you don't change this habit of creating trouble, you will be in trouble sooner or later. Xiao Chen is armed and is better than you fight barehandedly. I will let Xiao Chen follow you after I reach my office in the future."

Dong Xuebing refused to accept this arrangement. Although he is touched by Xie Huilan's concern for him, he doesn't want to be watched.

In the end, this arrangement was not accepted by Dong Xuebing and Chen Xuan.

"My car is still parked behind." Dong Xuebing heard someone sounding the horns. "Err... I will go over to your place for dinner?"

Xie Huilan smiled. "I have a dinner appointment at around 7 pm."

"You are always so busy."

"I will call you if I come back early."

"Ok, then I will be going off."

...

Dong Xuebing cooked a simple dinner for himself after he got home.

After hearing Xie Huilan introducing him as her fiancée and holding her hand in the car, he is in a good mood. But it's a pity that Chen Xuan and many people are around at that time, and he didn't get the chance to do anything else. After dinner, Dong Xuebing washed the dishes and returned to the living room for a smoke.

Ring... ring... ring... Dong Xuebing's mobile phone rang.

Dong Xuebing looks at the caller ID. It's Xie Huilan's cousin, Xie Jing.

"Hello, Xiao Jing." Dong Xuebing smiled as he answered. "I was about to call you to thank you for your help this afternoon."

Xie Jing giggled. "Brother-in-law, we are one family. What's there to thank? Have you finished work? Are you having dinner with my Sis?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "Your Sis has a dinner appointment. I had just finished my simple dinner at home."

"Huh? You know how to cook? I must try your cooking some other day."

"Sure. I will cook for you if you come to our County."

After chatting for a while, Xie Jing suddenly asked. "Oh, I almost forgot to ask you. Do you know Pan Zhou?"

Dong Xuebing thought for a while. "Pan Zhou? I had never heard of this person before. Why?"

Xie Jing replied. "Li Shengbing returned this evening and come to look for me. I questioned him and noticed something was off. So, I put on a straight face and scare him. He told a Da Feng County's leader, Pan Zhou, had helped his classmate, Wang Na, before. During dinner, Pan Zhou mentioned you and asked Wang Na to give you some trouble. Li Shengbing wants to show off in front of his classmate and followed along to your County.

Dong Xuebing is furious when he heard this. Someone is pulling strings behind. No wonder these reporters had purposely find trouble with him!

Pan Zhou?

Da Feng County's leader?

Dong Xuebing had not even heard about this person.

Who the f*k is he?! When did I offend you? Why are you finding trouble with me?!

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing called Office Director Luo Haiting. "Hello, Sister Luo. Do you know who Pan Zhou from Da Feng County is?"

Luo Haiting paused for a second. "Pan Zhou? Oh, he is Da Feng County's Investment Promotion Agency Chief."

Dong Xuebing frowned and understood what is going on. "Investment Promotion Agency's Chief?"

"Yes. Our Counties are next to each other, and we had met him before in the past. Our relationship has never been good because of getting investments." Da Feng County's economic conditions are much better than Yan Tai County, and they attracted more investments.

"No wonder!" Dong Xuebing is furious. "That Pan Zhou is too much! He even dares to get Xin Hua News Agency Provincial Branch to create trouble for us. What is he trying to do? How can someone like him be the Agency's Chief?"

Luo Haiting's face changed. "You are saying those reporters in the afternoon... but we did not... oh, Liang Zeyuan was supposed to invest in Da Feng County, and they almost signed the contract. But he changed his mind and invested in our County. That's why Pan Zhou... No wonder those reporters went straight to Mr. Liang's pork processing plant..." Luo Haiting is also angry with Da Feng County. They had lost this deal to Yan Tai County and resorted to such underhand methods. This is too much.

Dong Xuebing knew what Sister Luo said should be the reason.

Luo Haiting continued angrily. "They are too petty and unreasonable. Chief, should we bring up this matter to the County Government?"

"What can we do against him? He is from another County, and there's nothing we can do. Don't interfere with this. I will settle this score with him another day!"

Dong Xuebing hated the ones who use underhand methods. Just because you lost an investor to us, you got the reporters to find trouble with us. Pan Zhou, what you did is too much.

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Chapter 389 – Meeting at City Governmen

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Saturday.

Feng Zhou City.

Dong Xuebing drove his Camry to the City early in the morning.

There are lots of cars and people. This city is bustling and is more prosperous than Yan Tai County.

The City's Investment Promotion Agency had called for a meeting today. All County Investment Promotion Agencies' Chief was notified about this meeting on Monday. The Investment Promotion Agency is not as powerful as other departments, but this is the first meeting of the year. All the County Chief must attend. Dong Xuebing is new and needed this opportunity to know the City leaders. By right, he should have visited the City's leaders after he was appointed.

Dong Xuebing had come to the City several times, but he is not familiar with the roads. He had to drive a few rounds before he can find the City's Investment Promotion Agency.

It's still early, and Dong Xuebing only saw two cars with other counties' registration plates at the car park. Many of the City Agency staff still have not arrived for work. He parked his car and went straight to the six-story building. He asked the staff and went up to the Chief's office on the sixth floor.

"Come in." A middle-aged man said from inside the office.

Dong Xuebing entered. "Are you Chief Zhen? I am Dong Xuebing from Yan Tai County. I'm here to report to you."

Zhen Wei looked at Dong Xuebing and nodded. "Chief Dong? You are early. The meeting is at 9.30."

Dong Xuebing knew Zhen Wei is being sarcastic and is implying that he had not reported to him since his appointment. He thought for a second and replied. "I should have reported to you earlier. But the agency was too busy after Chief Meng retired, and the County Government had set a target of 500 million RMB for us. After that, Xin Hua News Agency reporters came, and I didn't have the chance to greet you." Regardless if Zhen Wei is unhappy with him or not, he had to come up with some excuses.

Zhen Wei nodded. "Is it tough to attract investments for your county?"

"Yes. I only know about this after I become the Chief."

Zhen Wei is in his early forties with thick eyebrows. He is those types of leaders with straight faces. Dong Xuebing wonders if he treats everyone the same or is only like this with him. During their conversation, Zhen Wei had never smiled once. After chatting for a while, Zhen Wei looks down at his watch, and Dong Xuebing knew this is the signal for him to leave. He bid goodbye to Chief Zeng and left the office. Although Dong Xuebing is famous in Yan Tai County, he is a nobody in the City. Maybe Zhen Wei had never even heard of him. This is like a City Mayor from a grassroots city going for a meeting in Beijing. The Mayor might be powerful in his own City but is a nobody in Beijing.

9.00 am.

Cars with different County registration plates entered the agency.

Outside of the grand meeting room of the City Agency's second building.

Dong Xuebing straightened his shirt and followed the rest into the meeting room.

"Eh, wait a minute." A staff member of the City Investment Promotion Agency stopped Dong Xuebing. He looked at Dong Xuebing and wondered which leader had brought his secretary to this meeting. "Which Chief had brought you here?"

Dong Xuebing looked at the staff. "Who had brought me here? Why can't I come by myself?"

The staff frowned. "This is the Agency Chiefs meeting. You..."

Dong Xuebing can't be bothered with the staff and did not show him his work pass. He ignored him and walked into the meeting room with big strides.

"Eh! Where do you think you are going?!" The staff shouted. "Stop right there!"

A senior City Agency's staff walks over. "Lower your voice. What happened?"

The young man points to Dong Xuebing. "I don't know which Chief had brought his secretary to this meeting, and he had barged in."

The senior staff looked at Dong Xuebing's back and gave that young man a stare. "Can't you be smarter? That should be the newly appointed Yan Tai County's Investment Promotion Agency Chief."

The young man was stunned. "Chief? Such a young Chief?"

The senior staff shook his head. It is taboo in the government service to judge someone by their looks.

The young man was speechless, but he felt he is not at fault. Investment Promotion Agency Chiefs are Section Chief rank leaders, and he had met many of the Chiefs during meetings. They are mostly in their late thirties or forties, and he had never met a Chief in his twenties. Although he works with the City's Agency, he is only a staff member. He hesitated for a while before going into the meeting room to look for Dong Xuebing. He apologized softly. "Chief, I'm sorry for not recognizing you earlier."

Dong Xuebing can't be bothered with him and waved him off.

Very soon, about a quarter of the participants had arrived.

Dong Xuebing does not know anyone at the meeting, and most of the people there do not know him. He did not speak or greet anyone and went to look for his seat. He finally found his name on a desk, and when he was about to sit, he saw a familiar name from the corner of his eyes. Pang Zhou. His seat is beside him, but this is not a surprise. After all, Yan Tai County and Da Feng County are next to each other.

Dong Xuebing sat down and closed his eyes to rest.

Suddenly, Dong Xuebing heard someone pulling out the chair beside him.

Dong Xuebing turned and saw a middle-aged man, around forty, skinny, and has small eyes and thin brows, sitting on Pang Zhou's seat. Dong Xuebing immediately got an uncomfortable feeling from looking at him. "Ah, Chief Pang?"

Pang Zhou looked at Dong Xuebing and glanced at the name on the table. "Oh, Chief Dong."

Dong Xuebing had an exaggerated smile. "Chief Pang, I had heard so much about you, and I have been looking forward to meeting you. We have finally met."

"We did not have any interactions before. What's there to look forward to meeting me?" Pang Zhou laughed.

Dong Xuebing extended his hand for a handshake. The moment Pang Zhou shook his hand, Dong Xuebing tightens his grip. "Chief Pang has been so supportive of our Yan Tai County's Investment Promotion Agency and even got Xin Hua News Agency reporters to interview us. I must really thank you... Haha..."

Pang Zhou remained emotionless. "What Xin Hua News Agency? Did you make a mistake? If there is an opportunity for promotion, I will surely use it for our Da Feng County."

"Hahaha... that's why I must thank you!"

"But I ready did not do anything. Haha..."

Dong Xuebing let go of his hand and thought to himself. You can carry on pretending.

Pang Zhou did not seem to feel anything from Dong Xuebing's grip and turned to chat with another County Agency Chief beside him. "Old Yuan, when did you arrive? You must give us a treat after the meeting. I heard your County had just gotten a 50 million RMB investment recently."

That Chief Yuan replied. "Old Pang, stop pretending with me. Don't think I don't know that your County had also gotten a 50 million RMB investment, and I heard you had even gotten Liu Cheng to your side. Do you know how many people are the envy of you all? Have you all signed the contract?"

Pang Zhou laughed. "Not yet. We had only started the discussion on the contract terms."

Chief Yuan replied. "It should be signed these few days. Liu Cheng is famous in China, and with him investing in our County, the media will surely report about this. This will be free promotion for Da Feng County, and investors will be flocking there."

Dong Xuebing frowned. Liu Cheng? Why is this name so familiar?

Famous in China? Huh? Could it be that Snooker player, Liu Cheng?

Dong Xuebing frowned. He knows who Liu Cheng is, and his hometown is Feng Zhou City. He is a professional snooker player and is one of China's top players. Is he going to invest his prize money in Da Feng County? Pang Zhou is really lucky to get Liu Cheng to invest in his County. With his fame, he will bring lots of investors to Da Feng County.

Dong Xuebing narrowed his eyes as he looks at Pang Zhou.

At this time, the City's Investment Promotion Agency's Chief Zeng Wei, and his deputies entered the meeting room.

The meeting started, and Zheng Wei announced this year's investment direction and plans and praised the Chiefs with outstanding results last year.

One hour...

Two hours...

The meeting ended, and everyone starts to leave.

Dong Xuebing did not pay much attention to what was being discussed in the meeting. He was still thinking about Yan Tai County Party Committee's target, and the City's Agency has no control over him.

Chief Yuan asked. "Old Pang, who is this?"

Pang Wei laughed. "This is Dong Xuebing, from Yan Tai County."

Chief Yuan thought for a while and laughed suddenly. He extended his hand for a handshake. "Chief Dong! I know you! I had watched the video of you fighting with a tiger at the Zoo on the news!"

Dong Xuebing smiled.

Pang Wei had not heard about this. "Fought a tiger? What news is that?"

"I had almost lost my life. Don't bring that up." Dong Xuebing laughed. "I still have something on and got to leave. Chief Pang, we will have lots of opportunities to interact in the future, right?"

Pang Zhou laughed and did not show anything on his face. "That's right."

Chief Yuan can sense the hostility between them and looks at them with a smile. "Chief Dong, since you are busy, I will not invite you for lunch today. Let's have lunch another day."

Dong Xuebing nodded and walked out of the meeting room.

Ring... ring... ring... Dong Xuebing's phone rang suddenly.

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Chapter 390 – Meeting Mom's boyfriend

Feng Zhou City.

In front of the City's Investment Promotion Agency office building.

Dong Xuebing answered the call while walking to his car. "Hello, who's that?"

"Xiao Bing, it's me." Dong Xuebing's mother, Luan Xiaoping, said. "Where are you now?"

Dong Xuebing boarded his Camry and replied. "Didn't I tell you that I will be in the City for a meeting today? The meeting just ended, and I will be going back to the County after lunch. What is it? Are you coming over to my place? Wait... this is a mobile phone number. Did you buy a mobile phone?"

Luan Xiaoping stuttered. "Old Yang... Old Yang... had given me a mobile phone this morning."

Dong Xuebing is speechless. "Are you also in the City? Did you go and find that Old Yang again? Can you be more reserve? Why are you always traveling to the City to look for him? Why can't he come and look for you?"

Luan Xiaoping grumbled. "Stop your nonsense. Old Yang is busy with his work, and he had sent his driver to pick me up."

Dong Xuebing touched the steering and felt jealous. "You had forgotten about your son after getting a boyfriend. How many times have I told you to get a mobile phone, and you refused to get one? How come you accept Old Yang's mobile phone?"

Luan Xiaoping is feeling amused. "He had already bought it, and you had not bought the phone."

"Fine... fine..." Dong Xuebing rolled his eyes. "It's all my fault, ok? I will buy gifts for you without asking in the future."

"I don't need anything, and you should not spend unnecessarily." They chatted for a while, and Luan Xiaoping suddenly asks. "Xiao Bing, are you free now? You had agreed to meet your Uncle Yang, and I think he is looking forward to meeting you too. It's Saturday, and he is not working today. Since you are in the City and is free now, do you want to have lunch together? I will give you his address."

Dong Xuebing suddenly felt his mother and Old Yang had gotten closer. "Mum, did you stay over at his place last night?"

Luan Xiaoping quickly denied. "No... stop talking nonsense!"

"Alright... I will head over now."

"Ok. Takedown his address. Oh, if the guards refuse to let you enter, call me. I will go downstairs to bring you in."

"His place still has guards?! A high-class residence? What is Old Yang doing? Business? He sounds rich." Dong Xuebing keyed in the address on his mobile phone. Suddenly, he froze. "Huh? This address is very familiar. Mum, this seems to be the City's Party Committee family quarters' address." Dong Xuebing had come to the City for a few meetings when he was Public Security Deputy Chief."

Luan Xiaoping hesitated. "Err... your Uncle Yang is a leader with the Government. I only found out about this recently.

"What?!" Dong Xuebing is stunned. "He is a leader with the City Party Committee? Which department is he in?"

"I am not sure. Everyone calls him Minister, and I think he should be the head of the organization department."

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath. He is really stunned. "Mum, you are terrific. The organization department's head within the City Party Committee is at least a Deputy-Bureau-Director level official and a Party Committee Member. All of us have to suck up to him. Damn! Is he really a leader with the Party Committee? Why is he interested in you?"

Luan Xiaoping is pissed. "Old Yang is not as superficial as you."

Dong Xuebing knew he had said the wrong things. "Mum, I don't mean that. You are so pretty and have a good character. It's right for him to like you."

"What rubbish are you talking about? Hahaha... I am pretty?"

Dong Xuebing asked after pacifying his mother. "Is he really the head of the City Government's organization department?"

Luan Xiaoping replied impatiently. "Old Yang is Old Yang. Why do you keep asking about this? I am hanging up now!"

"Ah... what's the hurry? Alright... I will not ask anymore. I will head over now."

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing slapped his forehead a few times. He is feeling complicated and called Luo Haiting. "Hello, Sister Luo. It's me. Are you having your lunch now?"

Luo Haiting laughed and replied. "Not yet. I am preparing to cook lunch."

"Oh, do you know who the head of the City's Party Committee's organization department is?"

Luo Haiting is puzzled. Who doesn't know the City's Party Committee's Organization Department's Head? But she remembered that Dong Xuebing was transferred in from outside and replied. "It's Minister Yang Zhaode."

It's really him!

Dong Xuebing sighed. "I suddenly overheard someone talking about him. Alright, I am only curious. Carry on with your cooking."

Dong Xuebing kept his phone and drove towards the City Party Committee Family Quarter.

Along the way, Dong Xuebing thought about a lot of things. He had met lots of unpleasant things within the government service and does not really want his mother to be with Yang Zhaode. He is a high-ranking government officer, and Dong Xuebing's family is only an ordinary family. Yang Zhaode might look down on them as their social status are not the same. But Dong Xuebing is still impressed with his mother. His mother had seldom gone out and had not to look for a partner for so many years. But now, she had gotten a City Government's Party Committee Member as her boyfriend. Could this be fate?

Dong Xuebing's imaginations ran wild, and he put aside all these thoughts.

He will think about this after meeting Old Yang. If Old Yang is someone like Meng Xianglin, Dong Xuebing will go all out to object to his mother being together with him.

City Party Committee Family Quarters.

Dong Xuebing drove up to the entrance, and a guard saw him tried to stop him.

Dong Xuebing did not stop and continued his way while sounding the horn.

The guard hesitated and did not dare to stop Dong Xuebing's car. Someone who dares to sound his horn in the City Party Committee Family Quarters should be a somebody.

This is the first time Dong Xuebing enter the City's Party Committee Family Quarters. As the City Government governing Yan Tai County, the City's Party Committee Family Quarters is much nicer. There are not a lot of buildings, and all of them are around four to five stories. Each building is further apart, and there are a park, garden, and lots of empty spaces for people to exercise.

Dong Xuebing parked his car in front of a grey building and walks up the stairs.

First floor...

Second floor...

Third floor...

Dong Xuebing looked at the door and took a deep breath before pressing the doorbell.

Ding dong... Ding dong... and someone opened the door.

Luan Xiaoping had opened the door. "You are here? Why are you so late?"

"I bought something along the way." Dong Xuebing showed the bag of fruits. It's his first time visiting someone's house, and he should not come empty-handed.

Luan Xiaoping held her son's hand into the house. "Old Yang, Xiao Bing is here."

This is a three-bedroom apartment and is well renovated. Dong Xuebing did not see Yang Zhaode in the living room, and just when he was about to ask his mother, he heard some movements from the kitchen. A middle-aged man walks out of the kitchen with a smile. He is wearing an apron and has thick brows.

This is the City's Party Committee Organization Department Minister?

Dong Xuebing is shocked. This is totally different from what he expected.

Yang Zhaode looked at Dong Xuebing and smiled. "You are Xiao Bing? Good... no wonder you can head a department at such a young age. Heh... why did you bring gifts along? Haha... don't bring anything next time. Have a seat."

Luan Xiaoping gave her son a stare. "Call him Uncle Yang."

Yang Zhaode laughed and waved his hand. "It's alright. Just call me Old Yang will do."

"No..." Dong Xuebing cleared his throat and greeted him. "Uncle Yang."

They chatted for a while. But Yang Zhaode is still a City Party Committee Leader after all, and Dong Xuebing felt uneasy speaking casually. Dong Xuebing has a good first impression of Yang Zhaode as he did not have the airs of a high-ranking government official and is still wearing an apron. It's hard to imagine the person in front of him is the City's Party Committee Organization Department Minister. Of course, Dong Xuebing knows that he will not be dressed this way if his subordinates visit him. He can tell Yang Zhaode had put in many thoughts for their meeting, which is a form of respect for his mother.

"Oh, I forgot I still have not cut the vegetables." Yang Zhaode stood up. "You two can carry on chatting."

Luan Xiaoping pulled him back. "Let me cook while you take a break."

Yang Zhaode laughed. "Haha... Cooking is my hobby, and you must not take it away from me. It's your off day today. You should spend some time with Xiao Bing."

Luan Xiaoping refused. "Our dinner last night is also cooked by you, you should..." She suddenly stopped and quickly make her way to the kitchen. "You all watch TV first while I cook." Bam! Luan Xiaoping quickly closes the kitchen door.

Dong Xuebing secretly gave his mother a stare. His mother had spent the night with Old Yang! Hmph! She still claimed Old Yang had sent his driver to pick her this morning?! She is getting good at telling lies.

Only the two of them are in the living room.

Dong Xuebing is sitting very straight on the sofa, and he doesn't know what to say.

Yang Zhaode took out a packet of Zhonghua Cigarettes from the coffee table and offered Dong Xuebing. He laughed as Dong Xuebing rejected his offer. "Haha... why are you sitting like this? Don't be so uptight. You are not meeting your leader. I should be the nervous one." He joked. "I still need your approval to be with your mother. Xiaoping told me that you are the decision-maker in your family."

Dong Xuebing thought to himself. You two had already spent the night together. What's there to decide?

Although Dong Xuebing has a good impression of Yang Zhaode, he did not agree immediately. "Minister Yang..."

"Minister?" Yang Zhaode interrupted. "Address me as Old Yang!"

"Err... how can I do that?"

"What's wrong with this? We don't have all these rules here."

Dong Xuebing replied. "Alright. I will address you as Old Yang."

"That's right... Hahaha..."

Chapter 391 – Dong Xuebing's Approval

Noon.

City's Party Committee Family Quarters.

Yang Zhaode's apartment's living room.

Luan Xiaoping took out the dishes from the kitchen. "What are you two chatting about?"

Yang Zhaode laughed and stood up to help her. "I am talking to Xiao Bing about his work performance. I had watched the news about him fighting off the tiger at the zoo, gunning down the escaped convicts, and recovering the stolen relics several times. Xiaoping, your son, is very outstanding. Even I don't have his guts at his age."

Luan Xiaoping felt proud, but she did not show it. "This kid only knows how to create trouble."

Dong Xuebing retorted. "I did not create any trouble. I just happen to be there."

"That's right." Yang Zhaode added. "Just do what you are supposed to do and don't be afraid of the consequences."

Luan Xiaoping gave Yang Zhaode a stare. "Stop helping him. everyone is calling him the God of Plague now."

"Mum, why are you bring this up again?" Dong Xuebing quickly added. "I will get the rice."

Luan Xiaoping gave Dong Xuebing a stare. "You are always running away whenever I mention this."

Yang Zhaode laughed.

Dong Xuebing thought to himself. If I don't run away, you will bring up all my embarrassing incidents since young. It's too embarrassing.

During lunch, Yang Zhaode did not put on the airs of a City's Party Committee member. He is friendly and kept putting food into Dong Xuebing's bowl, making him feel awkward. Luan Xiaoping pretended not to see it and quietly put some vegetables into Yang Zhaode's bowl. This lunch feels like a family meal and felt warm.

Almost at the end of the meal, Yang Zhaode and Luan Xiaoping exchanged looks.

Luan Xiaoping gestured to her son with her chin and seems to be asking Yang Zhaode to say something.

Dong Xuebing saw everything from the corner of her eyes but pretended not to see it.

Yang Zhaode put down his chopsticks and looked at Dong Xuebing. "Xiao Bing, your mother had encountered some issues at the school she is teaching now. I am thinking of helping her to get a transfer to a school in the City. What do you think?" Luan Xiaoping did not say anything and secretly look at her son's facial expression.

This is what they wanted to say!

Dong Xuebing knew the issues at work are all bullshit. The real reason is it's easier for them to meet each other if his mother is working in the city. Yang Zhaode is seeking Dong Xuebing's approval for their relationship. From the moment Dong Xuebing steps into the apartment, he observes his mother and Yang Zhaode. They did not show their affection to each other openly, but he can tell they are very close. It's like a couple who had been together for a long time. Dong Xuebing knew his mother is deeply in love with Yang Zhaode, and there's no way to stop her.

Luan Xiaoping became anxious when she sees her son keeping quiet. "Xiao Bing?"

Dong Xuebing smiled. "I don't mind if you want a change of environment."

Luan Xiaoping smiled. "Ok. Here, eat more."

Yang Zhaode is also in a good mood. "Let's have a bottle of wine."

"Huh? Uncle Yang, it's not that I don't want to drink. I drove here."

"Just stay here tonight." Yang Zhaode turned to get a bottle of Wuliangye. "I have spare rooms here. Stay here tonight and go back tomorrow. Come, let's drink."

Dong Xuebing did not reject his offer and poured a glass of wine for him.

After eating, Yang Zhaode went to do the dishes.

Bedroom.

Luan Xiaoping pulled her son into the bedroom and asked. "Xiao Bing, what do you think of Old Yang?"

Dong Xuebing sat on the bed and replied honestly. "You have good eyes. I thought Old Yang will not treat you well before I come. Stop staring at me. After all, he is a City Party Committee Member, and his status is much higher than ours. But now... I can tell he likes you a lot."

Luan Xiaoping laughed. "He treats me well."

Dong Xuebing blinked. "Are you two planning to spend the rest of your lives together?"

"... Actually, when I know Old Yang is a high-ranking government official in the City, I... also hesitated." Luan Xiaoping said. "If he is an ordinary person, it's still fine. But his rank is too high, and I was afraid I will not be good enough for him. Maybe Old Yang had sensed what I felt, and he treated me better. Do you know, I had only mentioned about the food at my school does not taste good and is too oily, Old Yang wakes up early to cook lunch and asked his driver to deliver it to me at my school. All I need to do is to warm it up in the microwave, and this went on for two weeks. I was so touched."

Dong Xuebing was also impressed by what Old Yang did.

Luan Xiaoping smiled. "After being together with him for some time, I noticed he is not the type who will look down on people with lower status."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Alright. Since you said it, I will also tell you my thoughts. I will not interfere with your relationship. When are you two getting married?"

Luan Xiaoping blushed. "We had only known each other. It's too early to talk about marriage."

"Still early?" Dong Xuebing grumbled. "You two had only known each other for four months and are already living together."

"What nonsenses are you talking about" Luan Xiaoping stared at her son. "We are not young and had discussed this. We will just register our marriage and will not hold any ceremony. After we got our marriage certificate, we will give our relatives a treat." She paused for a while. "I still have not to tell your grandmother and uncle. Don't tell them anything first."

"Ok." Dong Xuebing's Uncle and Aunts love to show off. If they know about this, they will be telling everyone about Luan Xiaoping dating a City Party Committee Member.

Luan Xiaoping is assured after getting her son's support. She went out to tell Yang Zhaode this piece of good news and washed the dishes with him. Luan Xiaoping had told him that they must get her son's approval first. If her son disapproves of their relationship, she will not consider marriage. Now, Luan Xiaoping's son had given his approval, and he is overjoyed.

Afternoon.

The three of them are watching TV in the living room.

Yang Zhaode did not hold back and held Luan Xiaoping's hand on the sofa. Luan Xiaoping looks at her son nervously, and seeing her son not reacting, she leaned on his shoulder.

"Xiao Bing, do you have any problems at work?" Yang Zhaode asked.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "No. Everything is fine."

Yang Zhaode laughed. "You ah... are you still treating me as an outsider? Your mother and I are going to register our marriage, and we will be a family soon. I don't have any children, and I don't care how you see me, but I will treat you as my son. Just look for me if you encounter any problems. Although my power is limited, I still have some say in the City." As a senior official in the City Government, Yang Zhaode is good with his words and made Dong Xuebing comfortable.

This is their first meeting, and Dong Xuebing does not want to ask him for help. Furthermore, he is not facing any issues now. He wants to be promoted to Deputy Director rank, but he must show results first and not depend on others. This is the rule in the government. Even Xie Huilan has to climb up the ranks slowly despite her family background. He also doesn't want Old Yang's help as his mother, and he is not married yet. How will Old Yang think about him if he asks him for help now? Maybe his impression of Luan Xiaoping will change. Since Luan Xiaoping wants to be with him, Dong Xuebing will not want their relationship to sour.

"I am not treating you as an outsider. I am really not facing any problems at work." Dong Xuebing laughed. "If I need help in the future, I will surely look for you."

Luan Xiaoping interrupted. "Old Yang, you know lots of people, and Xiao Bing is in his twenties. If he remains single, I..."

Dong Xuebing is speechless. "Mum, why are you talking about this again?"

Luan Xiaoping gave Dong Xuebing a stare. "I am worried for you. Xiao Jin is already getting married, and you don't even have a girlfriend."

Dong Xuebing wants to tell his mother that he will be a father soon, but he doesn't know how to tell her. Aunt Xuan was their neighbor and is close to Luan Xiaoping. They had been addressing each other as sisters, and if she knows Aunt Xuan is pregnant with his child, his mother might be mad. Dong Xuebing is still troubled with how to tell his mother.

Yang Zhaode smiled. "Many young single girls are living in the quarters. If Xiao Bing is interested, I can introduce them."

Dong Xuebing quickly rejects. "No... no... Uncle Yang, don't do that."

Luan Xiaoping lectured her son for a while and did not bring this up again.

They had dinner at home and drank another bottle of Wuliangye.

Dong Xuebing did not cheat with his power and got drunk after a few glasses. He put his arm around Yang Zhaode's shoulder and even 'threaten' him. If he dares to treat Luan Xiaoping badly in the future, he will not let him off. Luan Xiaoping is furious and almost hit her son with a broom. However, Yang Zhaode is not angry and laughed it off. He even promised Dong Xuebing that he will treat his mother well forever, making Luan Xiaoping blush.

Actually, Dong Xuebing is not drunk. Old Yang's rank is much higher than him, and somethings cannot be said when he is sober. So, Dong Xuebing pretended to be drunk and said all these. To Dong Xuebing, his mother is his everything.

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Chapter 392 – Old Leader is coming?

Sunday.

Dong Xuebing woke up early in the morning after he heard the door opening.

Luan Xiaoping entered the room with an angry expression. She gave Dong Xuebing a stare. "I am warning you. You cannot drink anymore in the future. Last night, you addressed your Uncle Yang as Old Yang and even..." She did not continue but was touched by what her son said. "Just stop drinking so much in the future. You hear me?"

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Ok, ok... where's Old Yang?"

"You are still calling him Old Yang?!" Luan Xiaoping said angrily. "Call him Uncle Yang!"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Alright... I will call him whatever you want me to."

Luan Xiaoping is pleased. "Get up now. Your Uncle Yang is preparing breakfast. I want to help, but he refused. He says he wants you to try his cooking."

Dong Xuebing quickly put on his clothes. "Old Yang is making me feel awkward. Mum, throw my socks over. I will go and help Uncle Yang." Yesterday was the first time they met, and Dong Xuebing is considered a guest. But now, he is considered a junior after he accepted Yang Zhaode and his mother's relationship. It is not right for him to let an elder cook for him.

When Dong Xuebing finished brushing his teeth, breakfast is ready.

"Xiao Bing, have a seat." Yang Zhaode smiled. "Try my cooking."

Dong Xuebing acknowledged. "Sorry for not helping. Alright, I will prepare lunch today. You must not stop me."

Yang Zhaode nodded. "Ok. We can see who can cook better!"

Dong Xuebing sat down and took a sip of the soup. "Ah... your cooking is better than my Mum's. How can I challenge your cooking?" This is not flattery, and it is delicious. He guesses Old Yang should have been cooking for a few decades.

Yang Zhaode laughed. "Good to know you like it. Here, try this."

Drinking can bring people closer, and Dong Xuebing and Yang Zhaode had met for the first time yesterday. But they had drunk twice and are much closer now. Seeing Old Yang and her son joking around, Luan Xiaoping's eyes turned red and felt bliss.

Dong Xuebing got a fright. "Mum, what are you doing?"

Luan Xiaoping quickly wiped her tears. "Nothing... nothing... the wind blew a grain of dust into my eyes."

Dong Xuebing is amused. "The winds are all closed, and there's no wind."

"Yay... yay... yay... you are the smart one." Luan Xiaoping gave Dong Xuebing a stare. "Stop talking and eat your food!"

Yang Zhaode laughed and looked at Dong Xuebing. "Your mother is the highest-ranking officer here. Hurry up and eat, or else the leader will get angry. Hahaha..."

Luan Xiaoping heard this and pushed Old Yang's shoulder lightly.

Dong Xuebing saw everything and felt Old Yang is a good man. He has a good temper, cheerful, and knows how to cheer his mother. His mother is really capable of mesmerizing such a man. It seems that she had gotten Old Yang wrapped around her finger.

Ring... ring... ring... Old Yang's mobile phone rang.

Luan Xiaoping immediately brings his phone over.

Yang Zhaode answered. "Hello... huh? Ok... what time? Hmm... now? Alright. Ok... I know."

After Yang Zhaode hangs up, Luan Xiaoping asked. "Are you going back to your office now?"

"No." Yang Zhaode replied. "It's about the incident not long ago. The City Mayor had removed our City's State Security's Head."

Dong Xuebing is puzzled. "Isn't State Security a direct department to their higher-ups?"

Yang Zhaode laughed. "Even if the City's State Security Head is reporting directly to their higher-ups, it is still a government department. The local government will still have some say in it. The former Bureau Director Tang had not informed the City Government about the State Security's mission several times and had embarrassed the Mayor. Another incident happened earlier, and even the Party Secretary is mad. They reflected this issue to the higher-ups, and Director Tang was transferred to another city."

Dong Xuebing knows the City Mayor and Party Secretary will not see eye-to-eye. To let them report to the higher-ups together, this Director Tang must have pissed them off badly.

"Haha... Let's not talk about this and continue eating." Yang Zhaode said.

After eating, Dong Xuebing did not dare to let Old Yang do the dishes. He quickly grabbed all the dishes to the kitchen to wash them.

Suddenly, Dong Xuebing's phone rang.

Dong Xuebing dried his hands and took out his phone from his pocket. It is Xu Yan. Deputy Bureau Chief Xu was Dong Xuebing's former leader with Beijing Western District State Security. He had asked her to help him get his passport when he went to Korea. But Xu Yan seldom calls him. Did something happen?

"Hello, Chief Xu."

"Xiao Dong, are you working today?"

"No. I gave myself two days off from work." Lots of people are still working at the Investment Promotion Agency even on Sunday.

Xu Yan laughed. "Haha... you had to climb up the ranks quite fast. Times passes quite fast. Just one year ago, you were still with the General Affairs Office, and I go to work with worries every day. I wonder what trouble you will get into... Hahaha... it's already one year, and you are promoted so many times. Now, you are the head of a department and can even give yourself days off from work."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Chief Xu, I can get to where I am now is all because of your guidance and help. I will never forget you clearing up the mess after all the troubles I created."

Dong Xuebing is really grateful to Xu Yan. She had helped him countless times and supported him when Chief Zhen wants to deal with him. He felt he can never get to his position now without Xu Yan's help in the past.

"Ok. This is what I want to hear from you." Xu Yan laughed. "Now, your Old Leader is facing some problems. Are you willing to help me?"

Dong Xuebing paused for a second and replied. "You don't even need to ask. I will do everything in my power to help you!"

Xu Yan is pleased with Dong Xuebing's reply. Most people will ask what favor she is asking before they reply, but Xiao Dong agreed without hesitation. She knew she had not helped the groomed the wrong person in the past. "Good to hear this. But you might be powerless to help also."

Dong Xuebing asked. "Can you tell me about your problem first?"

Xu Yan sighed. "After you left, my relationship with Chief Zhen got worse. After that, an unpleasant incident happened, and Zhen Anguo and I had officially fallen out with each other. You had helped Panwei got a transfer to your side, right? You should have heard something from him. The General Office Chief had changed, and he is Chief Zhen's man. He doesn't follow my orders, and my power at the Branch's Party Committee is getting smaller. Life is really tough now."

Dong Xuebing frowned and scolded Zhen Guoan. "You are thinking of..."

Xu Yan paused for a few seconds and continued. "I had been asking around and hope to have a change in environment. I heard that your Feng Zhou City's State Security Bureau Chief had been removed by the City's Party Secretary and Mayor, right?"

Dong Xuebing understood the underlying hint. "Yes."

Xu Yan continued. "I heard about the reason. The relationships between your local government and local State Security bureau had soured. Under normal circumstances, the Provincial State Security can just appoint a new Chief to the City. But now, they had to seek Feng Zhou City Government's opinions first, which is out of the norm. I will not beat around the bush. I am asking... if you can help me get a transfer over to Feng Zhou City if that's possible."

Xu Yan's rank is Deputy Director, and Feng Zhou City's State Security Bureau Chief is a Director rank position. It is not a problem for her to take on this position. But to get a transfer from Beijing Branch District Bureau to a City Bureau is too difficult. She has to go through many levels and departments...

"I also know it's quite difficult." Xu Yan smiled. "I am just trying my luck, and I also know some people in the State Security here. It should not be a problem, but the local government... I don't know anyone. Without this opportunity, I will not even consider this." Xu Yan had seen Beijing City's Party Committee's Xie Guobang asking Xiao Dong to sit beside him when he had lunch at their branch. She knows Dong Xuebing has connections, and that's why she is telling him these. She is at her wit's end, and it's tough to continue working with Zhen Anguo. She doesn't want to be suppressed by him as she is only 40 this year. She still wants to be promoted.

This is asking me to help her get a transfer to Feng Zhou City?!

Dong Xuebing felt pressured. "Chief Xu, you think too highly of me. I am only a small leader in a County. How can I influence the City Government?"

Xu Yan laughed. "It's alright if you cannot help. Just treat this as listening to your former leader grumbling."

Dong Xuebing is prideful. Just a few seconds ago, he had agreed to help Xu Yan, and he cannot go back on his words now. "Err... I will ask around for you, but there's no guarantee."

"No matter what's the outcome, thank you."

"What's there to thank? I will do my best to help."

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing knew the only person who can help Xu Yan is Old Yang. He is the City's Organization Department Minister and is in charge of Human Resource.

But Dong Xuebing had said he doesn't need Yang Zhaode's help yesterday... now...

Dong Xuebing is troubled and wonders if Xu Yan knew his mother is dating Old Yan.

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Chapter 393 – Acquaintances

9 am.

City's Party Committee Family Quarters. Yang Zhaode's apartment

Dong Xuebing did all the dishes, pots, and pans.

Dong Xuebing went out from the kitchen and saw Yang Zhaode reaching papers on the sofa. He thought for a while and wonder how to ask him for a favor. Dong Xuebing really wants to help his former Leader, and if Xu Yan can be transferred to Feng Zhou City as the State Security Bureau Chief, she can be a good help to him. But... Dong Xuebing cannot find the words. He looked at his mother, and his mother knew he needs to speak to her about something. After all, they lived together for so long, and she knows what Dong Xuebing wants with just one look.

Luan Xiaoping excused herself and entered the kitchen with her son.

After closing the door, Luan Xiaoping asked. "What is it?" Dong Xuebing smiled and whispered. "Mum... do you think it's right for me to ask Old Yang for a favor?" Luan Xiaoping looks at Dong Xuebing. "What happened?" Dong Xuebing replied. "Do you still remember Xu Yan, Deputy Chief Xu? I had mentioned to you about her before. She is facing some problems at work and hopes to come over to our City. Uncle Yang had mentioned earlier that the City's State Security Bureau's Chief position is vacant. That's why Chief Xu is thinking of..."

Luan Xiaoping nodded. "Repaying others' kindness is right. You should help her."

"But how am I going to ask Old Yang?" Dong Xuebing is afraid this might be too abrupt. After all, they had only met yesterday.

"This..." Luan Xiaoping thought for a while. "I will speak to him. If he doesn't agree, I will ignore him."

"Ahh... don't... you better don't interfere in this." Dong Xuebing quickly stops his mother. "I will speak to him."

Luan Xiaoping nodded. "If you want to speak to him, you better do it now. His Sister and Brother-in-law might be coming over for a visit soon. They had just called earlier. I think this is only an excuse to meet us." Luan Xiaoping had met Yang Zhaode's younger Sister and Brother-in-law once, but she is not together with Old Yang at that time. This meeting will be different. It will be an official meeting between Yang Zhaode's family and Luan Xiaoping's family. That's why Luan Xiaoping is very nervous.

After coming out of the kitchen, Yang Zhaode asked Luan Xiaoping. "Xiaoping, are we going to lunch out or have lunch at home?"

Luan Xiaoping replied. "You decide. Isn't your Sister coming?" "Ok. Let's have lunch at home. It will be more casual." Yang Zhaode smiled and looked at Dong Xuebing. "Let's spit the work. Your Mum will wash the vegetables, and we will do the cooking."

Dong Xuebing nodded. He had said he will cook lunch, but since Old Yang's relatives will be coming over, he dare not cook everything himself. His cooking skills are not good enough.

After a while, Dong Xuebing sat on the sofa. "Uncle Yang... Err... I need a favor from you." Yang Zhaode folds the newspaper and places it on the coffee table. "What is it?" "It's like this." Dong Xuebing thought for a second and continued. "You should know that I had worked in State Security for a period. I just received a call from my former Leader. She knows our City's State Security Bureau Chief's position is vacant and thinks she can be transferred over. She has connections on her side and should not be a problem. But the City Government... do you think you can... Ermm... if it's too troublesome, it's fine. After all, this transfer will be across provinces, and it is much harder."

Yang Zhaode thought for a while. "Oh..." He paused for about ten seconds and rubbed his forehead. "It will be quite hard."

Bam! Luan Xiaoping, sitting beside, puts down her teacup on the coffee table hard, showing her displeasure. She had been afraid her son will not agree to her relationship with Yang Zhaode and told her son how good he is over the past month. Now, her son is asking for a favor, and he is giving excuses? She knows her son seldom beg others for help, and this is making her look bad.

Yang Zhaode looked at Luan Xiaoping and smiled. "I am not saying I am not helping. This is really quite difficult."

Luan Xiaoping did not hold back. "Aren't you the Organization Department's Minister? Human Resource is your job, right? What's so difficult about this?" Dong Xuebing quickly interrupted. "Mum, it's not like this. State Security is an independent department and reports only to their higher-ups. In short, it's the Provincial State Security that governs the City State Security. Although it is a government department and must listen to the Organization Department, the Provincial State Security is more powerful, and manpower movement falls under the Provincial State Security's jurisdiction. That's why Uncle Yang says it is difficult." Dong Xuebing still had not mentioned the City Mayor and Party Secretary.

Luan Xiaoping looks better after hearing her son's explanation, but she is still mad. "I don't know anything about the government service. If this is really impossible, then forget it." She did not hold back her words like Dong Xuebing in front of Old Yang.

Yang Zhaode replied with a bitter smile. "Fine. Since our greatest Leader at home had said this, how can I not follow her orders? But this position and transfer are quite different, and the local government has a say in it. Xiao Bing, is your Old Leader experience enough? What is her position now?"

Dong Xuebing saw there's hope and quickly replied. "She is definitely experienced. Her name is Xu Yan, Deputy Bureau Chief of State Security's Beijing Western District Branch. She is in her early forties and held her current position for a few years." Dong Xuebing continued to tell Yang Zhaode about Xu Yan's current predicament and ended with. "Chief Xu is capable and had been working in State Security all her life."

Yang Zhaode nodded. "I will not make any promises, but I will try my best."

Dong Xuebing knew this transfer is almost completed with this reply. "Thank you, Uncle Yang. Thank you." "Don't mention it. Hahaha..." Luan Xiaoping also smiles and poured a cup of tea for him. "Have some tea." Yang Zhaode really loves Luan Xiaoping and treated this matter seriously. He returned to his room after a few sips of tea to make phone calls. He must act fast as there will be many people eyeing this position. He needs to go by the proper procedure of nominating Xu Yan through the Organization Department and then use his connections to make sure she will get this position.

Living room.

Dong Xuebing said to his mother. "Mum, Old Yang treats you really well."

Luan Xiaoping smiled blissfully. "Treats me well? Old Yang and his deceased wife do not have children, and he always hopes to have a son. I can tell he really likes you, and he even mentioned that all young men should learn from you last night."

"Eh? Old Yang said this?" "Do I still need to lie to you?" Dong Xuebing is delighted. Old Yang does have good eyes.

Luan Xiaoping looks at her watch. "Old Yang's Sister should be arriving soon. There's not enough vegetables and meat at home. I need to buy some."

"Wait." Dong Xuebing stopped his mother. "You are the Minister's wife now. Let me do all these trivial matters." "Stop your nonsense. Hurry up and go."

"Ok."

Dong Xuebing drove to a Walmart supermarket in the eastern part of the City and bought one week supply of groceries. After returning to the City's Party Committee Quarters, he carried the groceries out of his car and closed the door with his foot.

Suddenly, a familiar figure walks over.

"Eh? Chief Dong?" A woman is standing in front of the building's entrance.

This woman is in her late twenties and is quite pretty. Dong Xuebing smiled and greeted. "Ms. Su?" Su Jia, Yan Tai County's TV Station's TV Host, had hosted Yan Tai County's Lunar New Year Government Service celebrations. She had even helped Dong Xuebing with his magic performance. Although that was the only time they met, they are considered acquaintances. Dong Xuebing has a good impression of her, but she doesn't seem to be here to send gifts as she is not holding anything. Why is she here? He suddenly remembered something. He had heard rumors that Su Jia has a strong background, and it seems to be true. Is she related to the City Government?

Su Jia saw Dong Xuebing carrying lots of shopping bags and thought he is here to send gifts. This is taboo, and both did not mention anything about it. If Su Jia had not met Dong Xuebing at the building entrance, she would not have called him. It is quite embarrassing to meet acquaintances while sending gifts.

But since they bumped into each other, they had no choice.

Su Jia smiles. "It's so hard to meet you. Want to have dinner this evening? I really love your magic performance that time and had wanted to know you." Dong Xuebing is also interested to know what background she has. "Sure. It's an honor to dine with a pretty TV host like you."

Su Jia laughed. "I am not pretty. Haha..."

"You are modest." Dong Xuebing put down his grocery bags and took out his mobile phone. "Shall we exchange numbers?"

After exchanging numbers, Dong Xuebing carried his shopping bags and entered the stairwell with Su Jia.

They chatted for a while, and Su Jia said. "Chief Dong, I will go up first. I will call you later to confirm where to meet later?" Dong Xuebing nodded and knew Su Jia is trying to keep a distance to avoid misunderstandings.

Dong Xuebing purposely slows down to let Su Jia go upstairs first. He waited for a while before climbing up the stairs.

Click... it was the sound of the door opening, and Su Jia shouted. "Dad, Mum." After that, the door closed.

The sounds seemed to be from the third floor. Dong Xuebing blinked. Dad, Mum? Su Jia's parents are from the City Party Committee? He had not heard about this and continued his way to the third floor. He pressed the doorbell of Yang Zhaode's apartment when he arrived.

Ding dong...

Dong Xuebing was stunned when he saw the person opening the door for him. "Eh?" Su Jia was also stunned to see Dong Xuebing. "Huh? Chief Dong? Why are you..." She opened the gate to let him enter, and she thought he must be here to give her Uncle gifts.

Dong Xuebing was also puzzled why Su Jia is at Old Yang's apartment?

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Chapter 394 – Ring

Late morning.

Yang Zhaode's apartment.

Yang Zhaode saw Dong Xuebing entering and laughed. "Xiao Bing, you are back? Hah, why did you buy so many groceries?" "These are all vegetables that can last. If you cannot finish, you can store them in the fridge. This way, you and Mum don't need to buy groceries tomorrow." Dong Xuebing entered and placed the grocery bags on the table in the living room. He noticed a few people in the apartment, and Su Jia is still looking at him curiously. A middle-aged couple is standing behind her, and they don't look like ordinary people. Are they Su Jia's parents? Why are they at Old Yang's apartment? Huh?! Dong Xuebing suddenly understood why and is speechless.

Su Jia seems to guess it as well and turns to Yang Zhaode in shock. "Uncle, this is..."

Yang Zhaode laughed. "Xiao Bing is your Aunt Luan's son. You are working in Yan Tai County, right? Do you two know each other?" Su Jia laughed. "Of course. I had even performed magic with him on the stage."

Yang Zhaode laughed. "You two know magic?! Alright! You two must perform for me some other day!" Dong Xuebing thought to himself. The world is so small. Su Jia is Old Yang's niece, and her mother is Old Yang's sister?!

Luan Xiaoping walked over and introduced them. "Xiao Bing, this is your Aunt and Uncle." "Aunt, Uncle." Dong Xuebing greeted them. Although Luan Xiaoping and Old Yang are not married, it's fine for Dong Xuebing to address them this way.

Yang Zhaofen and Su Zhongyi nodded slightly to return the greetings.

Luan Xiaoping looked like the mistress of the apartment and invited Su Jia's family to sit on the sofa. Yang Zhaofen and Su Zhongyi had arrived earlier, and Su Jia had just arrived. She was introduced to Luan Xiaoping just now, and she entered the kitchen with Dong Xuebing to prepare lunch. She is working in the TV station and has been curious about Dong Xuebing's feats. Now, they have suddenly become 'relatives.'

In the kitchen, Su Jia laughed. "Chief Dong, I didn't expect this coincident." "Me too. Stop calling Chief. Just call me Xiao Dong will do." Dong Xuebing laughed. "I will also address you as Sis in the future." "Sure." Su Jia replied. "I will call you Xuebing instead. After all, we are considered one family." Their age difference is not big and has many things in common. Dong Xuebing got to know more about Su Jia during this conversation, and she is very friendly and loves to joke. Hmmm... it's just her figure is a bit... from the shape of her chest, she seems to have added some padding, but they are still very small and flat. It's just liked an airport runway, but this is something unique.

Outside of the kitchen.

"Zhaofen, have some tea." Luan Xiaoping poured a glass of tea for her.

Yang Zhaofen took the glass of tea. "Thank you, Sister Luan."

Luan Xiaoping smiled. "Don't mention it. Do you want to eat fruits?" "It's fine. I will take it myself."

Su Zhongyi and Yang Zhaode are sitting in one corner chatting over cigarettes.

Dong Xuebing noticed Old Yang's Sister's attitude towards his mother seems to be distanced. Although she is not rude towards Luan Xiaoping, she seems to be maintaining a distance from her. Luan Xiaoping had met her before, and this is considered meeting 'each other's family.' She should not be giving such an attitude. Dong Xuebing knew Yang Zhaofen did not have much respect for his mother. After all, the status between both families is too different. This made Dong Xuebing unhappy. Since his Mum and Yang Zhaode had confirmed their relationship, she will be Yang Zhaofen's Sister-in-law. The Sister-in-law's airs must be around, or else Luan Xiaoping will be bullied in the future. Marriage is not just about two people. It will affect two families.

Dong Xuebing stopped his mother when she was about to go to the bathroom. He wants to tell her not to treat Yang Zhaofen so well. If she wants to be with Old Yang for the rest of her life, she must behave like the Elder Sister-in-law.

But before Dong Xuebing could say anything, Luan Xiaoping asked softly. "How much cash do you have with you?"

"Huh? Why are you asking?" Dong Xuebing was stunned.

"Can you lend me some first?"

"I think I still have two to three hundred with me. I had spent most of my cash yesterday and earlier. Why do you need money? If it is urgent, I will go out and withdraw. Oh, didn't I transferred money to you?"

Luan Xiaoping whispered. "I did not bring much cash with me. If I knew Su Jia will be here, I would have gone to the bank and withdraw some money." "Oh, you want to give to Sister Su." "I don't know if their family has this practice, but our family does give the lower generation some money when meeting for the first time. Err... a few hundred seems to be too little, right?" Luan Xiaoping had already thought of how to establish her status. Giving a gift is the most effective way. This is the first meeting with Su Jia, and she must give something presentable. Old Yang's relatives are well-off, and a few hundred RMB is nothing to them. She should give at least a few thousand.

"How about I go downstairs to withdraw some cash?" Luan Xiaoping asked. She will seek her son's opinions nowadays.

Dong Xuebing thought for a while and understood what his mother meant. "Giving money is not a good idea. Both our families don't lack money."

Luan Xiaoping had lived in Beijing for many years, and Beijing people treat these customs seriously.

Dong Xuebing, who had grown up in Beijing, understood this better than anyone else. "Alright. Giving gifts is not wrong. Wait a while. Let me see what I have with me." He checked his pockets and body and felt the ring on his left hand. He took out his ring and gave it to his mother. "This is definitely good enough as a gift. It's a platinum ring with Ice jade ring surface, and it is worth around 600,000 to 700,000 RMB. Just give her this." This ring is made from the jade Dong Xuebing bought when he went jade gambling in Beijing. It was given to him a Qilin Jade pendant, necklace, and a Patek Philippe watch. Other than the watch, Qu Yunxuan gave him these jade ornaments to be given out as gifts.

Luan Xiaoping hesitated. "Is it too expensive? This..."

Dong Xuebing gave his mother a light push. "Mum, this is not the time to worry about money. Furthermore, it's only a few hundred thousand. With our wealth, a few hundred thousand is nothing.

Luan Xiaoping smiled and gave Dong Xuebing a stare. "Show off!"

Dong Xuebing laughed and lowered his voice. "You are also a wealthy woman now. Our family owns tens of million worth of assets now. Who dares to look down on us? You must be brave. We are in no way inferior to Old Yang's family. Maybe they are the ones who are not good enough for you."

"Huh?" Luan Xiaoping gasped. "When did it become tens of million? Isn't it ten million?"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Ten million is a long time ago. Our assets are worth at least 50 million now."

Luan Xiaoping took a deep breath and smacked her son's arm. "Why didn't you tell me about this earlier?"

"Huh? I thought I had told you. Maybe I had forgotten about it."

Dong Xuebing also understands now. We are all the same with two eyes and one nose. No one is inferior or superior to each other. Other than his connections, just the money he earned with Qu Yunxuan is enough to shock others. Although the City's Party Committee's Organization Department's minister is a high-ranked officer, his family can still match his status. Hmm... I had thought wrongly in the past. How can Mum not be good enough for Old Yang? They are made for each other.

"Mum, do you feel more confident now?"

Luan Xiaoping is feeling better now. "... I will get going now."

Dong Xuebing stopped her. "Put on the ring first, and don't let them know the ring is from me."

"Do you think I am stupid? I know what to do."

"Haha... alright. You are the smartest."

After joking with her son for a while, Luan Xiaoping puts on the ring on her hand before returning to the living room. Yang Zhaode and Su Zhongyi are still smoking in a corner, and Su Jia is massaging her mother's thigh beside her.

Luan Xiaoping looked at them enviously. "Xiao Jia treats you so well. She is much better than Xiao Bing."

Dong Xuebing, who was following behind his mother, gave her a stare. I had just given you a ring, and you are saying this about me?!

Su Jia giggled. "Aunty Luan, I am just putting on my best behavior in front of my mother. Haha... I was about to ask for pocket money."

Yang Zhaofen laughed. "You are already working, and you still want pocket money from me?"

"Hehe... you are my Mum..."

Luan Xiaoping sat down beside Su Jia. "Xiao Jia. This is our first meeting, and I did not prepare anything for you. Here, take this." She took off the jade ring and gave it to Su Jia.

Su Jia quickly pushes the ring back. "Aunt Luan, no need. I cannot accept your gift."

Luan Xiaoping refused. "Put it on. It's not worth much.

Yang Zhaofen, Su Zhongyu, and the rest turned and look at them.

Su Jia looked down at the ring and paused before saying. "This is not worth much? This ring surface is Ice grade jade, right? It's worth at least a few hundred thousand outside, and you might not even get it with money. Aunt Luan, this gift is too expensive for me to accept.

Yang Zhaofen was stunned. She did not expect Luan Xiaoping to be so generous to give a gift worth a few hundred thousand. But she had heard Luan Xiaoping is from an ordinary family.

After a few rounds of pushing back and fro, Yang Zhaode said. "This is a gift from your Aunt Luan. Just accept it."

Su Jia looks at her mother and saw her nodding. "Thank you, Aunt Luan." Which girl doesn't like beautiful jewelry? Su Jia has never owned such an expensive piece of jewelry in her life, and she loves it very much. She immediately puts it in her hand.

Luan Xiaoping praises. "This ring suits Xiao Jia better. I am too old to wear that."

Yang Zhaofen looks at Luan Xiaoping. "You are not old and looks at least five years younger than me."

"Haha... I am almost fifty now." Luan Xiaoping replied.

After giving the ring, Yang Zhaofen's attitude changed immediately, and Luan Xiaoping has established her authority as the 'Sister-in-law.'

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Chapter 395 – Under investigated by the State Security?

After lunch at Old Yang's apartment, Dong Xuebing is about to leave with his mother. But Luan Xiaoping refused to leave, saying she has to attend a dinner with Yang Zhaode in the evening. He did not expose his mother's lies, as he knew she wants to spend more time with Old Yang. Su Kia's parents had driven here, and Dong Xuebing did not need to send them back. But Su Jia had gotten a ride there from the TV Station's car. She doesn't have her own car, and Luan Xiaoping asked Dong Xuebing to send her back.

In the car.

After fastening the seatbelt, Su Jia looks more flat-chested. Dong Xuebing had never seen any girls as flat-chested as her and couldn't help glancing at her chest area. Hmmm... although it's small, it's cute. Suddenly, Su Jia turned and saw him looking at her.

Dong Xuebing has no time to look away and pretended to look at her hand. "Good jade should be worn by pretty girls."

Su Jia smiled and touched the ring gently. "Thanks to Aunt Luan. I will never bear to buy such expensive jewelry. Err... I cannot afford it too. Haha..."

Dong Xuebing smiled and asked. "Sis, where are you staying?"

"The County's southern district." Su Jia said and adjusted the seatbelt on her chest. "Our TV station's employee's quarters."

"Oh... we are staying quite close to each other. You can drop by my place for a visit in the future."

"No problem. I am lazy to cook and will visit you for dinner. You better not chase me away."

"I wouldn't dare to do that. If you come, I will prepare a sumptuous dinner for you."

Both joked and chatted in the car. Although they are not blood-related, they are considered cousins and want to better know each other. Dong Xuebing found out that Su Jia is not interested in government service and only wants to be a reporter and a host. That's why she is getting her experience at the County's TV station now. If not, with her background, she can easily get a position within the Publicity Department.

In front of the TV Station's employee's quarters.

Su Jia waved goodbye to Dong Xuebing, and Dong Xuebing drove away.

Two female colleagues who had just returned from work saw them and laughed. "Eh, Sister Su, isn't that Chief Dong?"

The other older woman joked. "Why did he send you back? Where did you two go? Huh?"

Su Jia smiled sweetly. "I happened to meet him outside, and he gave me a lift back as it is on his way. You all... stop letting your imaginations run wild."

"Ya right... I can tell you are not honest with us!" That older woman laughed. "Why didn't Chief Dong give me a lift? I had wanted to interview him last year, and I didn't even get the chance to enter his office. Hurry up and tell us the truth! Eh?! Your ring!"

The other female colleague was also shocked. "This is ice-grade jade?! Wow!!!"

The older woman covered her mouth and grabbed Su Jia's hand. "This ring should cost at least 50 to 60 thousand. Did Chief Xiao Dong give you this ring? Wow... Xiao Jia, I didn't know you are so capable!"

Su Jia cleared her throat. "No... This is given to me by an elder."

"Who will believe your lies? Which elder will give a ring as a gift? Ah... Xiao Jia's spring is finally here."

Su Jia looks at her jokingly. "Why do you sound jealous? Hehe... Sister Zhou, are you interested in Chief Dong? Do you want me to be the matchmaker?"

"Go to hell. I have been married for so many years. Furthermore, he will also not be interested in me."

"Ah... why did you sound so sore, Sister Zhou?" Su Jia joked. "Are you really interested in Chief Dong?"

Sister Zhou blushed. "Hmph! How dare you mock me?"

They are close to each other and loves to joke around.

4 pm.

Dong Xuebing took a hot shower after returning to his apartment and laid on his sofa for a smoke. Dong Xuebing is glad that his mother has a partner now, and Old Yang has a good character.

Dong Xuebing switched on the TV, and it's the Yan Tai County's rerun of last night's news program. Su Jia looks serious with her black suit on the TV. She looks totally different from earlier and is reporting about a heater explosion incident. He looks at her chest. It's not small and looks average. She must have worn more than one padding or stuffed something inside. Huh? Why am I keep looking at her chest?! What's wrong with me?

Dong Xuebing felt he must be horny. If not, why would he find Su Jia attractive? Ring... ring... ring... when Dong Xuebing is thinking of women, a woman called.

Yu Meixia and Dong Xuebing suddenly remembered that he had not visited her these few days. "Sister Yu, it's me. Haha... I was just about to call you. I miss you. Can I go over to your place for dinner tonight?" No one will believe this lie, but Dong Xuebing knew Yu Meixia is easily pleased.

"Xiao Bing... I... this evening might not be possible." Yu Meixia replied softly.

"What happened?" Dong Xuebing heard the background is noisy. "Are you outside?" Yu Meixia is speaking softly. "I... I am not sure what time I can return. The State Security had invited me, and I am on my way to a teahouse."

Dong Xuebing was stunned. "The State Security had invited you for tea?"

Yu Meixia replied. "Not only me. They had also invited a few more people."

Dong Xuebing knows Yu Meixia will not lie to him and asked. "Why did they invite you to have tea? What international crime have you committed? Are you a spy?" "I... I also don't know. They did not tell me anything and only asked me to assist with their investigation." She is uneasy and nervous.

"Don't worry..." Dong Xuebing is worried for her. "Tell me where the teahouse is. I will go over now." After taking down the address, Dong Xuebing grabbed his wallet and coat and drove to a teahouse near Hua Mei estate. Why is Sister Yu being investigated? Dong Xuebing can't help but wonder if this is related to him. His power, BACK, and STOP are too weird. It is not weird if someone notices his power and starts to investigate the people around him. The more Dong Xuebing thinks about it, the more worried he becomes.

The teahouse is only two stories and has an ancient times deco.

After parking his car, Dong Xuebing enter the teahouse. He asked the waiter and went upstairs to a private room. The moment he enters the private room, everyone turned and stares at him. Yu Meixia, a middle-aged couple, and a young man in his mid-twenties are seated nervously behind the table. Opposite them are three men in casual clothes. They should be the State Security officers Sister Yu mentioned. One of the men has a bag under his arm and should be the leader.

The leader frowned as he looks at Dong Xuebing. "Who are you?" "Xiao Bing!" Yu Meixia quickly stands up and accidentally knocks over a cup. "Ah... sorry... sorry..."

Dong Xuebing can tell Sister Yu is scare and walks over to pat her hand to calm her. "Don't worry. I am around."

Yu Meixia bit her lower lips and nodded.

Dong Xuebing turned to those men and smiled. "Comrades, this is my Sister. Here, have a cigarette first." Dong Xuebing took out his packet of Yu Xi Cigarettes and offer them.

The men looked at each other and wonder if they should accept it. "Leader?" The leader did not accept the cigarette and replied emotionlessly. "We are investigating a case. Those unrelated should leave now." Dong Xuebing smiles. "I will not interfere with your investigation. Oh, are you all from the City Bureau or the Provincial Bureau?" Those men did not reply.

Yu Meixia whispered to Dong Xuebing. "I saw their IDs earlier, and they are from the Provincial Bureau." The Provincial Bureau? Dong Xuebing is suspicious. "Comrades, my Sister is a good citizen. Are you all sure you all had gotten the right person?" The leader looked at Dong Xuebing coldly. "Who are you to question us? Get out! Do you believe that we will bring you back if you waste our time?" Hmph! What's with this attitude?! Dong Xuebing is mad. "What if I refuse?" Civilians are afraid of State Security Officers, and Yu Meixia quickly pulls Dong Xuebing back. She is afraid these men will arrest Dong Xuebing. "Xiao Bing..."

The other two plainclothes officers can't be bothered with Dong Xuebing. One of them stares at Yu Meixia, the middle-aged couple and that young man. "This investigation is confidential. Handover your phones, bags, and identifications. We need to check them first." The middle-aged couple placed their belongings on the table.

Yu Meixia also reached for her phone in her pocket.

But Dong Xuebing sensed something is wrong. Why do they need to hand over their wallets too? What procedure is this? He immediately stops Yu Meixia and looks at those three State Security Officers. "Can I look at your IDs before the start of the investigation?" The middle-aged couple replied. "They had shown us earlier. They are really from the State Security." Dong Xuebing smiled. "But I have not seen it yet. Can you all show me?" The leader looks at Dong Xuebing coldly. "You want to obstruct us from investigating this case? Fine! Handover your phone! We suspect you are related to this case!"

Yu Meixia turned pale immediately. "Comrade... no... this has nothing to do with Xiao Bing." She turns to Dong Xuebing. "Xiao Bing, just go out first. Don't... don't worry about mee." She is afraid Dong Xuebing will get into trouble.

Dong Xuebing ignored her. "I will repeat this again! Show me your work pass!"

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Chapter 396 – Imposters!

Private room in the tea house.

Dong Xuebing demanded the State Security Officers' ID, and the room immediately becomes tense.

The middle-aged couple and that young man look at Dong Xuebing, confused. Is this person mad? We already told you they are from the Provincial State Security Bureau, and you still dare to raise your voice at them? You are just asking for trouble. Do you know the State Security is a department that has power over your life and death? They can just accuse you of being a spy, and you are dead!

"Xiao Bing." Yu Meixia is worried.

Dong Xuebing patted her hand to assure her and stared at those three men.

The leader narrowed his eyes and took out his ID before flashing it in front of Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing acted fast, and before the leader could keep his ID, he snatched it from him.

The leader and his two men are furious. "You want to die?! Ah?!"

Dong Xuebing took a glance at the ID and laughed. He threw the ID at the leader's face. "You all are the ones who want to die! State Security?! Of all departments, you all want to impersonate as State Security Officers?! Ah?! You all think you all can fool me with this fake ID?!"

The leader was shocked. "What are you talking about?!"

The middle-aged couple and that young man were also stunned. These people are fake officers?

Yu Meixia grabbed Dong Xuebing's arm. "Xiao Bing, this... they are fake officers?"

Dong Xuebing sneered. "I was wondering why the State Security had asked you to assist in their investigation for no reason. Damn! You all are really daring! Look at the serial number on your ID! Do you know what the alphabet in front of the serial number means?! Ah?! That's the region code! What is your serial number? N? What region is N? Also, where is the Anti-counterfeit label? Where is the word 'Police' at the back?! All these are missing, and you dare to claim this is a State Security ID?! Who are you trying to fool?!"

The leader is furious. "Stop your bullshit if you have not seen one before!"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "I have not seen one before. I had worked in State Security for one year! You think I don't know how State Security IDs look like? How dare you all try to cheat me?!" If it was someone else, these imposters might have gotten away. Not everyone had seen a State Security ID. Still, Dong Xuebing was the State Security's General Office Deputy Chief in Beijing. How can he not know about the ID? He had held one in his pocket for almost a year! Even if he has not seen other IDs, he can still see his own.

Those three men panicked when they heard the person in front of him had worked for the State Security before.

But the leader still tried his luck. "Who are you?! Which unit are you from?!"

Dong Xuebing rolled up his sleeves. "I am no longer with the State Security. I am now in charge of the Investment Promotion Agency. Remember my name! I am Dong Xuebing!"

Investment Promotion Agency?! Dong Xuebing?!

The three men heard Dong Xuebing's name and took a deep breath in shock!

These men are not from State Security and had gotten this fake ID to cheat money. In the past, they search for victims over the internet. They will chat with the victims over QQ, and if their victims are using expensive phones, they will ask them out for dinner. During the dinner, they will pretend their phone's battery is dead and borrowed the victim's phone to make a call in the restroom without returning. As people become more aware of such scams, it's harder for them to succeed. So, they got someone to make a fake State Security ID and tried to scam people with it. But they had picked the wrong victims today.

Dong Xuebing!

Everyone in the County had heard of this name!

Those three men looked at the person in front of them again. He looks exactly like the legendary Dong Xuebing!

These three men are part of the underworld and had heard of Dong Xuebing more than once! How many members of the underworld have not heard of the God of Plague?! Dong Xuebing is notorious for having killed more than a dozen people. He had killed nine escaped convicts and killed more than a dozen criminals in another County during the stolen relic case. There might be more criminals killed by him, which they are unaware of. This person is a ruthless killer!

The middle-aged couple and that young man saw the expressions on those three men and knew they were scammed. But they are still worried as those three men are bigger than them. Their group only consists of two middle-aged women, a middle-aged man, a student, and a skinny Investment Promotion Agency staff. They are worried if those three men will kill them to silence them.

Dong Xuebing rolled up his sleeves and pulled Sister Yu behind him. He is prepared to fight those impersonators and protect the victims.

Everyone is tensed.

But Dong Xuebing did not know he is too notorious. Just when he thought the other party will fight with him, they shouted. "It's the God of Plague! Run!"

Ah...

The three men quickly pushed the door open and dashed for their lives!

"Damn! Why are we so unlucky to meet him?!"

"Shut up and run!"

Common civilians might not know how powerful the God of Plague is, but how can they not know? Even if their numbers are five times more, they are no match for Dong Xuebing!

The three imposters are scared for their lives.

The middle-aged couple and the young man had not expected this outcome and were puzzled.

Damn! Dong Xuebing is also feeling frustrated. What the hell are they thinking? I still have not moved a finger, and they ran away. He immediately took out his phone to call Deputy Team Leader Feng. "Old Feng, I got work for you. Three men had impersonated State Security Officers to con people at the teahouse west of Hua Mei Estate. They had escaped. Go and catch them."

This is a credit, and Deputy Team Leader Feng quickly acknowledge it.

Dong Xuebing turned to the couple and young man. "Please wait for the police here. They might need to record your statements later. Oh, please keep your phones and wallets. Don't trust others easily. It might be your responsibility to assist the police in their investigation. Still, you all need to verify their identities first. Be more alert next time." Although Dong Xuebing is no longer with the Public Security, he is used to speaking like a Police officer.

The middle-aged couple and that student quickly thanked Dong Xuebing, but they look at him weirdly. They are wondering who this person is. Why did those three conmen run as if they had met a ghost the moment they heard this person's name? Dong Xuebing? How come this name sound so familiar?

Dong Xuebing pulled Yu Meixia. "Let's go back."

Yu Meixia nodded and looks at Dong Xuebing gently.

In the car.

Yu Meixia bit her lips. "Xiao Bing, sorry. I had given you problems again. It's all because I am stupid." She is angry with herself for being so gullible. If she had not informed Dong Xuebing, she would be scammed.

"It's those criminals who are cunning." Dong Xuebing laughed. "It's not your fault. I had also believed them at the start." Yu Meixia lowered her head. The way she looks at Dong Xuebing changed after he scared those conmen away with just his name.

Dong Xuebing also felt proud. "Why are you looking at me like this?"

Yu Meixia blushed and quickly look away. "No... I... I am not looking at you." Dong Xuebing laughed and pinched her chin to make her face him. "You still don't want to admit? Here, just look at me all you want." Yu Meixia quickly waves her hands. "I... I am really not looking at you." Dong Xuebing loves to tease Sister Yu and finds it amusing. But Yu Meixia is in her thirties, and he cannot go too far with his teasing. He lets go of her chin. "Alright. Let the police handle the rest. We will go back to have dinner. It's been a while since I ate your cooking. Haha..." He looks at Yu Meixia. She is wearing a long light-colored dress, beige stockings, and black strap heels. Hmm... she is getting better in her dressing. He stroked her thighs lightly before driving off.

Yu Meixia blushed and did not resist.

Hua Mei Estate.

Yu Meixia's apartment. Living room.

Yu Qianqian had gone out with her classmates and is not around.

Dong Xuebing leans back on the sofa with his legs crossed and took out a cigarette. Yu Meixia, taking off her coat, saw it and quickly took out a lighter to light the cigarette. After that, she brought a pair of wool slippers and put them on for Dong Xuebing before making tea for Dong Xuebing. Then, she held the ashtray up for Dong Xuebing beside him.

Dong Xuebing looks at her. "You don't need to do these. Just relax." Yu Meixia shook her head and continued to hold up the ashtray. She is not educated and is not smart. So, she can only do these things to express her feelings.

Dong Xuebing looks at Yu Meixia gently. "Did you miss me?" Yu Meixia lowered her head in embarrassment and did not reply.

"Answer me." Dong Xuebing is afraid her arms will be tired and stopped smoking. He snubbed his cigarette and moved closer to her ear. "Did you miss me?"

Yu Meixia paused for a few seconds and nodded with a red face. "Yes."

"How much did you miss me?"

"..."

"Quick, answer me."

Yu Meixia is shy and doesn't know how to reply to Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing pretended to be angry. "If you don't answer me, I will leave now!"

"No!" Yu Meixia quickly grabbed his arm. "I... Qianqian, and I missed you badly." She is too shy to admit it and had to drag her daughter in with her.

Dong Xuebing could felt his body heating up with Yu Meixia's matured body pressing against his arm. "I miss you too."

Just when they are about to do something shameful, the doorbell rang!

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Chapter 397 – Asking Sister Yu for help

Afternoon.

Hua Mei Estate, Yu Meixia's apartment.

Ding Dong... Ding Dong... Ding Dong... Yu Meixia walks over to open the door.

"Mum! I'm back!" Yu Qianqian shouted as she enters the apartment.

"Are you cold?" Yu Meixia quickly grabbed her daughter's hands and rubbed them. "Your hands are freezing. Why didn't you wear more clothes? It's still very cold now."

"I forgot." Yu Qianqian is very close to Yu Meixia, and she hugged Yu Meixia tightly to warm herself up.

Yu Meixia smiled and closed the door. "Your Uncle is here. Go and greet him first."

"Ah?!" Yu Qianqian looks into the living room. "Big Bro... Ah... Uncle!"

Dong Xuebing laughed and waved for her to go nearer. When Qianqian got closer to Dong Xuebing, he rubbed her head. "I have not seen you for a few days, and you had gotten taller and prettier. Did you listen to your mother when I am not around? Huh? How are your results?"

Yu Meixia smiled proudly. "Qianqian got third in her class for the last test."

"Wow..." Dong Xuebing pinched Qianqian's cheek lightly. "You are so smart."

Yu Qianqian felt embarrassed and replied shyly. "It's because Aunt Luan had given me tuition during the winter break."

Dong Xuebing smiled. "But you are also smart to get third."

Yu Qianqian let Dong Xuebing pet her head like a kitten as she hugged his arm. "Uncle, there are some problems with my laptop. It suddenly becomes very slow. Can you help me take a look? Also, I have some math problems with I don't know how to solve. Can you teach me?" She had not met Dong Xuebing for a few days and wants to be with him.

Yu Meixia looks at her daughter. "Your Uncle had just arrived. Let him have dinner first."

"It's alright." Dong Xuebing stood up. "Let's go. I will repair your laptop first."

Yu Meixia looked at them and smiled. "I will prepare dinner now.

In the kitchen, Yu Meixia is still smiling as she prepares the ingredients. She knows she is not smart and only knows how to serve others. After quitting her supermarket cashier job, she had been learning massage and cooking from books.

Twenty minutes later.

All the ingredients are ready, and the doorbell rang again.

Yu Meixia opened the door and let the visitor in. "Fang Sao, please come in."

"Meixia, you are preparing dinner?" Fang Sao smiled and passed a plastic container to Yu Meixia. "We had prepared braised beef and cannot finish it. I had brought some over for you and Qianqian."

Yu Meixia thanked her. "Sorry to trouble you. Thank you."

"We are neighbors and should take care of each other. Oh, this is my son. Have you met him before?"

A young man steps forward. He is not bad looking and looks honest.

Yu Meixia replied. "Of course. It was Xiao Xu who helped me unclog my drainage pipes. Come in."

Xiao Xu, who is around 23 or 24 years old, greeted Yu Meixia politely. "Aunt Yu."

Fang Sao and Yu Meixia are staying on the same floor, and she is also an ordinary commoner. She and her husband had been working in a bicycle factory. Since New Year, she and her husband had been giving little gifts to Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian. Sometimes they will bring food, fruits, and even dresses for Yu Qianqian. When Xiao Xu overheard from Yu Qianqian that their house's drainage pipe is clogged, he immediately went over to help. Yu Meixia knew they must have heard from somewhere that she was Xiao Bing's helper before and is trying to suck up to her. But despite this, she is still grateful to Fang Sao and her family for treating her well.

Yu Meixia went to brew tea for them after they entered the apartment.

Fang Sao stopped her. "Don't worry about us. Haha... I will not treat myself as a stranger and will brew tea myself."

Fang Sao comes over to Yu Meixia's apartment often to chat with her and knew where the tea and cups are kept. She reached over and took out the tea leaves, and made a cup of tea for herself.

Yu Meixia asked. "Xiao Xu, what fruits would you like? I will go and cut it."

Xiao Xu quickly waved his hand. "No need... Thank you, Aunt Yu."

Fang Sao laughed. "Don't bother with him. This kid does not like fruits."

"Qianqian also does not like to eat fruits in the past." Yu Meixia took out a plate of fruits and puts it on the coffee table. "But Xiao Bing told her fruits have lots of vitamins, and she must eat it like taking medicine."

Fang Sao heard Yu Meixia mentioning 'Xiao Bing' and knew who she was referring to. "Qianqian is not around? Is she studying?"

Yu Meixia turned and look at the room. "Xiao Bing is here, and I think he is fixing Qianqian's computer."

Chief Dong is here?! Fang Sao immediately got nervous. "This... Err..."

Xiao Xu is also nervous and looks towards the bedroom door.

Fang Sao composed herself and pulls Yu Meixia beside her on the sofa to chat with her. She asked Yu Meixia how she maintained her looks and figure. This is not flattery. She had seen more than a dozen men in the estate steal glances at Yu Meixia. Even her son, Xiao Xu, also kept looking at her. Yu Meixia felt awkward and quickly said that she is not pretty and has wrinkles.

After chatting for a while, Fang Sao started talking about her son. "Your daughter Qianqian takes after you. She looks exactly the same as you. She will have a bright future, unlike my Xiao Xu. Sigh... He doesn't have good looks and cannot even find a job. I wonder how he is going to get a wife in the future."

Yu Meixia asked curiously. "Isn't Xiao Xu working in the County?"

Fang Sao sighed again. "He had gotten an internship with the County's TV station. But the TV station is not interested in him, and he might not convert to a full-time staff this year."

"Ah..." Yu Meixia also felt sorry. "Xiao Xu is a good kid. Why can't he be converted to full-time?"

Fang Sao replied. "Most of the interns in his group have connections. But we are not wealthy and don't have any connections. Sigh..." She paused and looks at Yu Meixia. "Meixi, I am at my wit's end. If Xiao Xu cannot be converted to be a full-timer, what will he do in the future? I know you are capable. Can you give Xiao Xu a hand?" Fang Sao's eyes turned red, and a tear rolled down her cheek.

Xiao Xu felt guilty. "Mum, it's all my fault for being so useless. I..."

Fang Sao wiped her tear and held Yu Meixia's hand. "Meixia..."

Yu Meixia is softhearted and becomes anxious when she saw Fang Sao crying. "Don't cry... I... Let me see what I can do..."

Fang Sao is overjoyed. "No matter what the outcome is, I will thank you."

Yu Meixia thought for a while and walked over to the bedroom. She enters and closed the door behind her. Dong Xuebing and Yu Qianqian are playing PC games in the room. They play a fighting game against each other, and Qianqian seems to be losing as her face and ears are all red and frowning. She is pressing on the buttons furiously and breathing loudly.

The round ended.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "I won again. Qianqian, you are no match for me."

Qianqian is pouting. She had started using this laptop for a few months. How is it possible for her to win Dong Xuebing?

Yu Meixia saw they had finished playing, and she said softly. "Qianqian, Aunt Fang is here. Go out and accompany them."

Dong Xuebing petted Yu Qianqian's head. "Let's continue playing at night. I will teach you a special move, and you might win against me next time."

"Ok!" Qianqian replied happily and ran out of the room. "Aunt Fang, Brother Xu."

Yu Meixia closed the bedroom door.

"Your friend is here?"

"Yes. They are our neighbors and had treated Qianqian and me well."

"What happened? What's with that expression? Is there anything wrong?"

Yu Meixia hesitated and walks over slowly. She sat beside Dong Xuebing and stroked his hand. This is the first time she initiated intimacy with Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing is amused. "Seems like this is not a small problem."

Yu Meixia blushed. Xiao Bing had always helped her in the past, and she had never asked him for help. If it was another person who had asked her for help, she would never ask Dong Xuebing. But Fang Sao and her family had treated her well, and she cannot refuse her. "Xiao Bing... I... Fang Sao's son is an intern with the County TV station. His internship is almost up... but he was not converted to full-time. That's why... err... if you can... Can you... it's fine if you cannot help." She doesn't even know what she is talking about.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "That Fang Sao is asking you for a favor?"

Yu Meixia nodded. "Fang Sao had helped me a lot in the past. Xiao Bing, you... can you help?" She tightens her grip on Dong Xuebing's hand. This is the first time Fang Sao asked her for a favor. "Fang Sao and her family are good people."

Dong Xuebing replied without hesitation. "Ok. I will help you ask around."

Yu Meixia is overjoyed. "Really?!"

Dong Xuebing kissed Sister Yu on her forehead. "This is the first time you asked me for help. How can I reject you?"

Yu Meixia smiled sweetly when she heard this. She knows Xiao Bing still likes her.

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Chapter 398 – Hao Gege...

Yu Meixia's apartment.

Bedroom.

Dong Xuebing looked at Yu Meixia and took out his phone. This is the first time Sister Yu asked him for help, and he must not fail her. But he has no connections in the Publicity Department, and the County Publicity Department's head Chen Tongbing is with Xiang Daofa's faction. It's also not right to ask Hu Silian. Ah... Su Jia is working in the County TV Station, and she is not only the host of a News program. She is also a Deputy Team Leader of the program production team.

Ring... ring... ring... Dong Xuebing called.

"Hello, Xuebing?" Su Jia laughed.

Dong Xuebing replied. "Sister Su, where are you? Have you taken your dinner?"

Su Jia laughed. "You are too late. I had just finished dinner with my colleagues. Are you going to treat me to dinner?"

"That's right. Since you had eaten, let's have dinner another day." Dong Xuebing paused for a second and continued. "Oh, I have something to trouble you. My friend's son is interning at your TV Station. His name is Sun Xu, and he is working with the logistics department. Do you have any say in this department? He hopes to be converted to be a full-timer."

Su Jia replied. "It's a small matter. I will speak to them."

"Thank you, Sis."

"Haha... This is a small matter. Don't need to thank me."

Dong Xuebing did not expect Su Jia to agree so readily after hanging up. He turned to Yu Meixia and told her it's done.

Yu Meixia left the room and saw Fang Sao and Xiao Xu chatting with Qianqian.

Yu Meixia walks over. "Xiao Xu, go back and wait for the news. You should be getting a conversion these few days."

Fang Sao heard it and grabbed Yu Meixia's hands. "Thank you so much. Xiao Xu, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and thank your Aunt Yu."

Xiao Xu quickly stood up. "Thank you, Aunt Yu. Thank you."

"It's alright." Yu Meixia felt good to be thanked by Fang Sao and her son.

Fang Sao realized Chief Dong treats Yu Meixia very well. She had only said a few words to him in the room, and everything is settled. Chief Dong must dote Yu Meixia and her daughter very much. Fang Sao is envious of Yu Meixia. A penniless widow and her daughter had come to the County. Now, she has her own apartment, and Hukou, even the legendary God of Plague, is doting on her. How lucky can she be?

Fang Sao chatted with Yu Meixia for a while more before leaving.

After Fang Sao and her son left, Dong Xuebing walks out of the bedroom, with his hand rubbing his stomach. "Sister Yu, is dinner ready? I am starving."

Yu Meixia quickly got up. "I will cook dinner now."

Clash... in her hurry, Yu Meixia tripped herself and fell forward.

Dong Xuebing got a fright and quickly caught her from falling. "Ah... are you trying to scare me to death? What's the hurry?"

"I... you are hungry..." Yu Meixia is mad with herself. Why am I so clumsy? I can't even walk properly!

Dong Xuebing helped her up and gently said. "Don't be anxious. I was only joking with you. I am still not hungry."

Yu Meixia saw Qianqian looking at them, and she blushed. She quickly struggled out from Dong Xuebing's embrace and enters the kitchen. "I... I am going to cook now."

It is dark by the time they finish their dinner.

Dong Xuebing sat on the sofa, rubbing his tummy and praising Yu Meixia's cooking. Yu Qianqian also rubbed her tummy like him and said today's dinner is the most delicious. Yu Meixia felt blissed, and her efforts had paid off.

"Uncle, teach me how to play the game." Qianqian tugged Dong Xuebing's arm.

Dong Xuebing continued to smoke on the sofa. "Let me rest a while more. I am too full."

Qianqiang nodded and asked. "Are you going back today?"

Yu Meixia, who was holding up the ashtray, continued to watch TV, but her ears are listening to their conservation.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "I will not be leaving tonight. I will stay here to accompany you to play games.

Yu Meixia stood up. "I... I will go and make your bed now. Do you want me to fill the bathtub later?"

"Ok."

9.15 pm.

The bathroom door opened, and Dong Xuebing walks out slowly.

No one is in the living room. Yu Meixia and Qianqian should be in their bedrooms, and Dong Xuebing is in a dilemma. Although Qianqian saw him and Sister Yu together in Beijing, he cannot do that again. How is he going to sleep tonight? Sleep in the other bedroom alone? It will be too lonely.

Dong Xuebing thought for a while and opened Yu Meixia's door. "Are you all going to sleep?"

"Yes." Yu Meixia is making the bed, and Yu Qianqian is playing with her mobile phone.

Dong Xuebing cleared his throat. "Err... never mind."

"Ok. Good night." Dong Xuebing closed the door.

Fine... Seems like I cannot touch Sister Yu tonight. Sigh... If I known this will happen, I will not accompany Qianqian to play games tonight. I should have bought a gift to keep her occupied, and Yu Meixia can accompany me. It's too late to regret now. Even if Dong Xuebing can sleep with them, he will not do anything to Sister Yu in front of Qianqian.

Dong Xuebing returned to the other bedroom and covered himself under the cover. But he cannot sleep as he kept thinking about Sister Yu.

Ten minutes...

Twenty minutes...

Suddenly, someone opened the bedroom door.

Dong Xuebing was surprised and looks at the dark shadow. "Sister Yu?"

Yu Meixia closed the door behind her. "You... are you sleeping?"

"I am still awake. Why are you here?"

"Qianqian had fallen asleep. I... I am here... to check on you."

Dong Xuebing laughed and sat up excitedly. He hugged Yu Meixia by her waist. "What's there to check? What is it you want to check?"

Yu Meixia turned red. "I... am afraid you did not cover yourself with the blanket properly and caught a cold."

Dong Xuebing replied. "I had already caught a cold and am feeling cold all over my body. Haha... do you want to warm me up?"

"O... Ok." Yu Meixia took off her wool slippers and got into Dong Xuebing's bed.

Dong Xuebing reached over and caressed her butt.

Yu Meixia looked away and hesitated for a few seconds before hugging Dong Xuebing back. Her hug from the front pushed Dong Xuebing, who was sitting up, back onto the bed. Yu Meixia quickly apologizes, saying it was not intentional. But she did not let go of him and continued to hug him lightly.

Dong Xuebing joked. "Sister Yu, this is the first time you are so proactive."

"No... This... this is unintentional." Yu Meixia turned her face away from Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing smiled and hugged Yu Meixia in his arms, and they laid on the bed without saying anything.

One minute...

Two minutes...

Three minutes...

Yu Meixia thought Dong Xuebing had fallen asleep and moved forward to kiss Dong Xuebing on his face. She took a quick glance at him and kissed him on his lips... Soon, she was tongue fighting with him and breathing heavily. Dong Xuebing could no longer pretend to sleep and returned the kiss.

Sister Yu had never taken the initiative to kiss him.

Soon, Dong Xuebing's hands are all over Yu Meixia's body, and he can feel her body getting heated up.

Yu Meixia stopped kissing and started unbuttoning her pajamas. She was naked in an instant.

Dong Xuebing laughed and stroked her hair. "Why are you so passionate today?"

Yu Meixia blushed. "No..."

"No? In the past, you kept hiding from me, and I had to spend time to persuade you before I get you." Dong Xuebing pulled the blanket over them. "Did you really miss me that much?"

"..."

"Tell me."

Yu Meixia is in her thirties, and her daughter is in Junior High school now. She is too embarrassed to say it out. "Xiao Bing, stop asking... I..."

"Haha... alright. I will not ask you anymore. Why are you so shy?"

Yu Meixia was relieved. "Then... we... are we going to..."

"Wait. Hmmm... call me something nice first."

"... call you what?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "What do you think?"

Yu Meixia asked timidly. "Call you younger brother? ... Xuebing? Chief Dong?"

Dong Xuebing rolled his eyes.

"I am not smart. You... What do you want me to call you?"

"... Haha... call me Hao Gege (means good elder brother in mandarin)."

Yu Meixia gasped. "This..."

"Are you going to call me?"

Yu Meixia took a deep breath and whispered. "... Hao Gege."

"Again."

"Hao Gege, Hao Gege."

Dong Xuebing could not stand it anymore. He flipped her over and starts to...

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Chapter 399 – Birthday Banque

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One day...

Two days...

Three days...

The weekend was over in a flash. The Investment Promotion Agency's staff are all working hard. Lots of investment letters of intent are placed on Dong Xuebing's desk. An investment letter of intent is not an official contract. It is a proposal before signing the contract. Dong Xuebing called for a meeting and even got the Office Directors from the offsite offices back. He praised them for their work and assigned a new task to them.

Friday afternoon.

The County Party Committee Quarters.

Dong Xuebing was exhausted after he finished work and was about to take a nap on his sofa. Although he is hungry, he was too tired to cook.

Ring... ring... ring... Dong Xuebing's phone rang. It was Xie Huilan.

Dong Xuebing answered listlessly. "Huilan..."

"Hehe, why do you sound so tired?"

"Yes... I had been going to the villages and countryside to follow up with the projects."

Xie Huilan laughed. "You must be tired. Alright. Come over to my apartment for a while."

"Huh? Is it urgent?" Dong Xuebing really doesn't want to move and just want to take a nap.

"Just come over now, Ok?"

"... Alright. Let me take a shower first."

Dong Xuebing yawned as he dragged himself into the bathroom. After a quick shower and changed into clean clothes, he sneaked into the next building after seeing no one was around.

Ding Dong, ding dong, ding dong...

The door opened, and Xie Huilan stood there in her suit.

"Sis..." Before Dong Xuebing could finish, he noticed someone in the living room.

It's the Deputy Mayor, who is overseeing the County's Ministry of Education, Cheng Keliang! There are rumors in the County Government that he is interested in Xie Huilan!

Cheng Keliang was surprised to see Dong Xuebing. But he continued to sit there to drink his tea and did not stand up to greet Dong Xuebing. After all, Dong Xuebing's rank is lower than him.

Dong Xuebing immediately says. "Mayor Xie, I'm here to report about the progress of my work. Can I..."

Xie Huilan smiled and stepped aside. "Xiao Dong... Come in."

Dong Xuebing knew if Mayor Cheng is around earlier, Xie Huilan would have informed him over the phone. That means Cheng Keliang had just arrived for around ten minutes when he was showering. This guy is shameless. How dare he come over to Sister Xie's house uninvited? What is he trying to do?

"Mayor Cheng, you are also here?" Dong Xuebing faked a smile and greeted Cheng Keliang.

Cheng Keliang nodded and did not say anything. He is unhappy with Dong Xuebing for entering the apartment despite seeing him inside. Dong Xuebing should come back another day and not go straight into the living room. Does he think he is one of Mayor Xie's men and he can do whatever he wants? This is disrespect.

Dong Xuebing is also unhappy with Cheng Keliang.

Dong Xuebing was still feeling tired after entering the apartment. He rubbed his eyes and told Xie Huilan about his agency's current progress.

Xie Huilan nodded and listened attentively. "Good. You all are doing well."

This discussion went on for around 15 minutes, and Cheng Keliang was ignored.

Dong Xuebing had always been shy in front of women. Still, he is shameless in this situation and continued talking non-stop.

Cheng Keliang frowned and could not stand it. He received a phone call and told Xie Huilan. "Mayor Huilan, I have to leave to attend to something in my ministry."

Xie Huilan looked at him and smiled. "Alright. I will walk you out."

"No need. You still have not taken your dinner, right? I shall not bother you anymore."

The door closed, and Cheng Keliang left.

Dong Xuebing asked. "Why is he here?"

"He is here to discuss work."

Dong Xuebing knew Cheng Keliang must have ulterior motives for coming.

Xie Huilan is still as beautiful as before, but Dong Xuebing is too tired and hungry to admire her looks. He looks at the bedroom and finds the bed inside is more attractive than Sister Xie.

Huh? What's that smell?

Dong Xuebing looks into the kitchen and saw four dishes on the kitchen counter.

This...

Xie Huilan smiled. "I saw your car returning when I was coming back and noticed you did not switch on your lights. I guess you are not cooking dinner tonight. Let's have dinner together. I had been busy these few weeks and did not have time to have dinner at home. I finally get to finish work early today and have the time to cook some dishes." After Cheng Keliang left, Xie Huilan took the dishes and two rice bowls to the dining table from the kitchen.

Dong Xuebing was surprised. "You had been watching me from your windows?"

Xie Huilan giggled. "I just happen to see you returning. Hehe."

Dong Xuebing was touched. Just happen to see me? How can there be such a coincidence? No wonder my phone rang after I reach home. Huilan had been watching me from her windows. She is the Mayor and is busier than me. Yet she stood by the windows to wait for me and still prepared a sumptuous dinner. "Did... you cook all these?"

Xie Huilan smiled. "My cooking is only average. Just make do with it."

Dong Xuebing picked up the chopsticks and started eating. The food's taste is really average, but he loves it. "Delicious..."

Xie Huilan also sat down and eat. "Have more. If you are too tired to cook, call me in advance. I will cook dinner for you. Haha... If you don't like my cooking, we can order some take-out. You must not skip dinner again. I will be worried if you fall sick."

"Ok." Xie Huilan was feeling blessed and did not say anything more.

After dinner.

Dong Xuebing is still feeling touched and hugged Xie Huilan on the sofa. "Errr... can I sleepover at your place today?"

Xie Huilan laughed. "You want to take advantage of me again? Haha... wait until you are promoted to Deputy Director first, and I will let you do whatever you want with me. But now... do you think it's right? Huh?"

Dong Xuebing was speechless. "I'm very sleepy. Err... can I take a nap on your lap? Is it fine?"

Xie Huilan nodded. "Haha... no problem. Do you want a pillow?"

"No need. Your legs are more comfortable than pillows."

"... really?"

"Yes."

"Ok. But I still have some work to do. Don't blame me if I disturbed your nap."

"It's fine even if you place your documents on my head. I am going to sleep."

Dong Xuebing quickly laid down and rested his head on Xie Huilan's lap. It's so soft and smells so nice. He closed his eyes and wrapped one arm around her waist, and he can feel the lacy panty lines from outside her pants.

Dong Xuebing felt Xie Huilan stroking his hair and fell asleep soon.

30 minutes...

One hour...

Dong Xuebing woke up when he heard Xie Huilan speaking on the phone.

"I will be going to the countryside tomorrow... Yes... I have a meeting on Monday and might not have the time to come back... Haha... Don't blame me for this... I will wish you a happy birthday now... Yes... Xiao Dong? He is sleeping on my lap now. He had been exhausted these few days... oh, he seems to be awake now. You want to speak to him?" She pushed Dong Xuebing's shoulder and pass him her phone. "My Mum's birthday is on Sunday, and she is asking you if you can attend her birthday banquet."

Dong Xuebing quickly grabbed the phone and said politely. "Aunty, I'm Xiao Dong."

Han Jing asked. "Xiao Bing, this Sunday is my 55th birthday. Huilan is busy with work to return. Are you free? I am inviting you now."

"Ah? It's your birthday, and I will definitely come. Alright, I will be there on Sunday with a present."

"There's no need to bring any present. We are one family, and you don't need to be so courteous. Just be here will do..."

Dong Xuebing was also busy, but since Xie Huilan cannot attend the birthday banquet, he represented her attend.

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing asked. "What should I get for Aunty?"

Xie Huilan kept her phone and let Dong Xuebing rest his head on her lap again. "It's not an official banquet, and it should be a casual family dinner. There's no need to bring an expensive gift as there are no outsiders. I will prepare the gift, and you just bring it to my Mum."

Dong Xuebing shook his head. "You are so busy and will not have time to get it. Let me prepare the gift. I will return to Beijing tomorrow."

"Ok."

Chapter 400 – Stolen!

Saturday.

It's a bright and sunny day.

The weather is warmer now and finally felt like Spring.

At around 9 am, Dong Xuebing arrived in Beijing in his Mercedes MPV. He had slept until around 10.30 pm at Xie Huilan's place and continued his sleep at home. He woke up before 5 am and started driving to Beijing. Tomorrow is Madam Han's birthday banquet, and he needs to prepare her gift. He also needs to visit Chief Xu Yan and Qu Yunxuan.

Suddenly, Dong Xuebing's phone rang. It was Xie Hao.

Dong Xuebing slowed down and answered. "Hello, Xiao Hao."

"Haha... Brother-in-law. My Eldest Aunt is celebrating her birthday. When are you arriving in Beijing?" Xie Hao is always so cheerful.

"I am in Beijing now and is heading to the City. Where are you now?" "Ah? Have you arrived? I am with my 2nd Sis. We had just bought my Aunt's present. Hehe... If I had known you are arriving so early, we could go together."

"You two are too early. Where are you all? I will go over now."

After taking down the address, Dong Xuebing drove towards the City's Northern District. His gift for Madam Han cannot be too shabby or tacky as it will embarrass him and Sister Xie. That's why Dong Xuebing wants to see what Xiao Hao and Xiao Jing buy and find out about her preferences before deciding. He had owned Xie Jing a favor a few days ago, and how can he not treat her to a meal after knowing she is with Xie Hao?

Northern City.

Dong Xuebing parked his car near a shopping street and looks around.

"Brother-in-law!" Xie Hao shouted and waved furiously.

Xie Jing was holding on to a Ming Dynasty small bowl and smiled at Dong Xuebing before boarding Dong Xuebing's car with Xie Hao.

Xie Hao threw his snack out of the window and wiped his mouth. "Brother-in-law, you are here at the right time. We are troubled as we cannot get a taxi."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Did you treat me as your driver?"

Xie Hao giggled. "I don't dare to do that. It's just on the way... Oh, let me show you the gift we prepared." They had bought an antique porcelain bowl and an antique Huangyang Wood accessory.

Dong Xuebing blinked and asked. "Madam Han likes antiques?"

"A little." Xie Jing, who was sitting in the rear passenger seat, laughed. "We don't know what to get. Gold or cosmetics are too tacky, and we had given her other gifts before. Haha... My Big Sis likes antiques, and my Aunt is also influenced by her. Especially porcelain items. That's why I bought this bowl."

If it's antique, it will be easy. Dong Xuebing can just return to his company to get an antique.

After chatting for a while, Xie Jing said suddenly. "Brother Dong, let's go to my place. You had promised to cook lunch for me."

Dong Xuebing replied readily. "Alright. Let's go."

"Just go straight from here. It's not very far." Xie Jing said.

Dong Xuebing was puzzled. "Xin Hua Agency's quarters are located here?" "No. It's my family's old house. I had not been staying here." Xie Jing pointed in front. "Some time ago, someone died upstairs, and I am superstitious. I had borrowed a Guanyin statue from my Aunt last month. It's been a month, and it should be fine for me to move in. Many people had come to my workplace's apartment to ask for favors recently. If I still stay there, I will not get any rest over the weekends."

Xie Hao laughed. "That's because you are capable. How come no one comes to me to ask me for favors?" "Are you looking for a beating?" Xie Jing gave her cousin a stare.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Your department is in charge of hiring, right? Is it because there is an opening recently?" Xie Jing smiled wearily. "Not really. It's just an exchange program. The grassroots level media news agency will pick a few outstanding staff to intern at our Xin Hua News Agency head office. They will be joining different departments to get experience. Although they will not stay with Xin Hua Agency in the future, it will look good on their resumes. That's why everyone one comes to me after this program was announced. I know all of them, and it's hard for me to reject them. That's why I want to hide from them."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Xin Hua Agency is just so popular." "It's a National Level News Agency. Who doesn't want to get experience here if they want to progress in the news industry?"

"Do our Yan Tai County have a place in this program?" Dong Xuebing asked.

Xie Jing replied immediately without thinking. "No. The name list had been finalized and passed to our HR department as part of the workflow. There are too many people fighting over the limited slots." Their department can only decide on one or two slots, and that's why she decided to move out from her quarters to prevent offending others.

Xie Hao grew impatient as Dong Xuebing, and Xie Jing chatted about work. "Can you two change the topic? Why are you two keep talking about work?"

"Haha..." Dong Xuebing and Xie Jing laughed.

In a small neighborhood.

Dong Xuebing parked his car in front of a building.

After alighting, Xie Hao looks around. "Second Sis, do you still remember you had brought me here to have a snowball fight when we were young? It's here. You had bullied me that time. You threw a big snowball on me, and we ended up all wet and even caught a cold. Big Sis came and scolded us. But you answered back and ended up getting your ears pulled and got a beating from her. Hahaha..." Xie Jing gave him a stare. "That's because you are naughty and always making me mad."

"Hmph! You are ten years older than me, and don't you know how to give in to me? Haha... but you ended up getting beaten up by Big Sis." Xie Hao gloated.

"Your Big Sis did not beat you before? Ah?"

"... err... she did not beat me because of that incident."

Dong Xuebing smiled as he listened to them talking about their childhood memories. No wonder Xie Huilan commanded so much respect from them. Xie Hao and Xie Jing are afraid of her, and Xie Ran also respected her. So, the real reason is that they had all received beatings from her when they were young. Eldest Sis is like their mother, and Dong Xuebing can imagine Xie Huilan's face as she pulls their ears. He is curious to know how she looked like when she was young.

As they entered the building's stairwell, Xie Hao and Xie Jing are still bickering.

"Second Sis, you are too timid." Xie Hao mocked. "It's just someone passed away upstairs, and you are so scared. You don't even dare to move here for over a month? You still need to bring in a Buddha statue to ward off the spirits? That's superstitious."

Xie Jing replied angrily. "What do you know?!"

Xie Hao retorted. "That's my Aunt's treasure. Why did she lend it to you?"

"Lower down!" Xie Jing gave him a stare.

Dong Xuebing asked curiously. "What Buddha statue is that?" Xie Jing cleared her throat and said softly. "It's a Buddha statue from the Tang Dynasty, and it is made from Tianlong Mountain's sandstone." Dong Xuebing got a fright. Xie Jing smiled. "Brother Dong also knows about antique? This Buddha statue was worth around 10 million in an auction a few years ago. If it is up for auction now, it is worth at least tens of millions. This statue is considered an antique among the antiques and is my grandfather's family heirloom."

The statue belongs to Senior Xie?

Family heirloom?

Dong Xuebing felt this is not a surprise. If this statue is not a family heirloom, no one in the Xie Family can afford to buy it. It is worth over 10 million, and no one in Xie Family is doing business.

Dong Xuebing asked curiously. "Did Senior Xie gave it to Madam Han?"

Xie Jing nodded. "When my Uncle got married to my Aunt, Senior Xie gave it to her. After all, my Uncle is his eldest son, and my Aunt is his eldest daughter-in-law. Haha... I had begged my Aunt for a few days to lend it for a month. Tomorrow is her birthday, and if I did not return it, she would be pissed."

Xie Hao laughed. "If it is damaged, my Aunt will kill you."

"Go away. Stop cursing me." They chatted and joked as they make their way to the fourth floor. Xie Jing took out her keys to open the door.

Click... click...

"Eh?" Xie Jing gasped. "Why is the lock broken?" Dong Xuebing got shocked and looks over. "You cannot insert the key? Did you get the correct one?" "No." Xie Jing looked at her key and tried again. This time, she used a bit more strength, and the door opened. It's unlocked?!

Dong Xuebing looked at the keyhole and noticed it had been tampered with. He immediately cried out. "A break-in!" Xie Jing and Xie Hao quickly rush into the apartment!

The apartment was ransacked. Clothes and pillows are all over the floor, and even the bedsheets had been pulled off the bed. All the drawers and cupboards are opened and emptied. Someone had stolen everything!

"Shit!" Xie Hao shouted. "The Buddha!" Xie Jing turned pale and ran into the bedroom. "The safe! The safe! Please... it must be fine!" Xie Jing had bought a small safe to keep the precious Buddha statue.

The room was also ransacked.

Xie Jing, Dong Xuebing, and Xie Hao lifted the bedsheets and checked all the wardrobe and drawered.

But the safe which was placed in the corner was missing!

Did the burglar stole the safe?!

Xie Jing's legs gave way, and she sat on the floor, crying. "The Buddha is stolen! It's gone... I... I... How am I going to tell my Aunt?" Xie Hao shouted furiously. "F*k! Which bastard stole it?!"

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