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 529 – Wang Yuling's sudden change of attitude!

Late morning.

Side building, Party Secretary Office.

When everyone in the Subdistrict Office and the Neighborhood Committees is waiting to see Dong Xuebing fail, he is also waiting for Wang Yuling's retaliation. But morning is almost over, and it's still peaceful. He is getting frustrated.

Knock… knock…

Dong Xuebing looks up. "Come in, please."

Wang Yuling, dressed in trendy clothes, enters Dong Xuebing's office.

Dong Xuebing looked at her and told her to wait. He continued reading the Neighborhood Committees' work reports and made her stand there.

Five minutes….

Ten minutes….

15 minutes….

Suddenly, Dong Xuebing heard Wang Yuling sobbing.

Dong Xuebing was surprised and looked at Wang Yuling, who had started crying again. He had not scolded her today, and why is she crying? He cleared his throat. "What is it, Director Wang?"

Wang Yuling wiped her tears and placed a piece of paper on the desk. "Self-reflection letter…"

Huh? Self-reflection letter?

You wrote that?!

Dong Xuebing was stunned and picked it up.

Self-reflection letter: Sorry. I am wrong, and I hope the Organization and Subdistrict Work Party Committee can forgive me.

This is a short letter, but Dong Xuebing is surprised. What is she trying to do? Is she trying to appease me and then find an opportunity to get back at me? But this is not something she will do with her character. He quickly realizes she had not complained to her Uncle and is truly repent. He looks at her in her eyes. "Do you know your mistake?"

Wang Yuling sniffled, wiped her tears, and nodded.

Dong Xuebing's impression of Wang Yuling had changed. She must have gotten a fright yesterday.

Does she know her mistake?

She is still a good comrade as she is willing to change after she learned her lesson.

Dong Xuebing changed his tone. "I shouldn't have shouted at you yesterday. Do you feel wronged?"

Wang Yuling shook her head, and her tears are still flowing.

"Sit."

Wang Yuling did not move.

"Are you waiting for my invitation? Haha… Sit."

Wang Yuling bit her lips and sat opposite Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing passed two napkins to her. "Wipe your tears. Huh? You are one of our Subdistrict Office's Leaders and should be setting an example for others. Stop crying. Who doesn't make mistakes? You just need to learn from your mistake and change." He stood up and poured a cup of warm water for her.

Wang Yuling took two sips and composed herself. Her face turns red after she stops crying. Maybe she felt embarrassed.

Dong Xuebing continued. "I had scolded you yesterday is for your good. Our Subdistrict Office's main duty is to serve the civilians, and you shouldn't have that attitude. But it's over and let's not bring it up again." Dong Xuebing paused for a second and smiles. "I still have not talked to you since I got appointed two days ago. Are you single or married? Do you have a boyfriend?"

Wang Yuling replied softly. "I have a boyfriend."

"Oh, it's such a pity. I have a younger brother who is still single, and I thought of introducing him to you. Where is your boyfriend working?"

Wang Yuling looks at Dong Xuebing cautiously. "He is still studying for his Masters."

"Good." Dong Xuebing nodded and continued to chat with Wang Yuling about trivial issues.

Wang Yuling slowly felt more comfortable.

About fifteen minutes later, Dong Xuebing changed the topic again. "I was too harsh on you yesterday, and my attitude was not right. Please don't take it to heart."

Wang Yuling waved her hand. "No. It was my fault for losing my temper at that old lady."

Dong Xuebing looks at his watch and smiles. "It's almost lunch. Let's go to the cafeteria."

"Ok." Wang Yuling stood up. "I will go back to get my lunch card."

"Don't bother. You can use mine."

After a short chat, Dong Xuebing can tell Wang Yuling is just immature and spoilt. But she was not scheming and did not complain to her Uncle. Instead, she chose to write the self-reflection letter. His impression of her changed, and he felt she has a good character. She only lacks experience.

It's hard for Dong Xuebing to treat a childish girl like the rest of the Leaders. She is more like a younger sister, who loves talking about fashion and the latest trends. They continued chatting while walking to the cafeteria.

Everyone's jaw dropped when they saw Dong Xuebing and Wang Yuling chatting and walking towards the cafeteria. Wang Yuling did not take revenge on Dong Xuebing and even used his meal card to buy their food. It seems yesterday's incident had not happened!

"Xiao Wang, let's sit here."

"Ok."

Wang Yuling and Dong Xuebing sat at an empty table and started eating. They continued chatting about the cafeteria's food.

Zhou Yanru is relieved when she saw them. She smiles and walks over with her food. "Director, can I join you all?"

Dong Xuebing smiles. "Sure."

Wang Yuling smiles. "Sister Zhou."

"Hi." Zhou Yanru smiles. "What are you all chatting about? Let me join."

Wang Yuling replied. "We are discussing the vegetables. It's slightly overcooked."

"Really?" Zhou Yanru took a bite. "It's true. I will tell them off later."

Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "It's fine. They have a tough job, and we shouldn't discourage them."

The ones who wanted to see Dong Xuebing get into trouble are speechless. What the hell is going on? Didn't they have a fallout yesterday? Everyone who comes to the cafeteria is shocked to see this!

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Chapter 530 – The Pretty District Mayor!

The next day.

Saturday.

It's a gloomy day with overcast skies. The wind had picked up, and looks like it is going to rain.

Morning. Dong Xuebing looked at the time and decided to have a good rest today. The Subdistrict Office is not open on weekends, but some staff will be on duty. They will inform the Leaders if there are emergencies.

Dong Xuebing will go to work yesterday, even if it is a weekend. But everything is fine after he started work two days. Although there are still some issues like Geng Xinke and his men are trying to bring him down, the Neighborhood Committees are keeping a distance from him, etc. He had established his authority at the Subdistrict Office and has a few followers now. These issues can wait as he had just got appointed less than three days ago.

After washing up, Dong Xuebing checked his fridge to look for food, but it is empty. He took out his phone and called his mother lazily.

Ring… ring… ring….

"Mum, I am not working today. Are you coming over? If you are, help me buy breakfast. I am starving."

Luan Xiaoping replied helplessly. "I have supplementary classes today, and the first class is starting soon."

"Alright. Forget it then." Dong Xuebing replied unhappily. "I will go downstairs to buy something to eat. It's going to rain, and I wonder if the breakfast stores are open yet."

"They should be open."

"I will go now."

"Oh, I heard Meixia and Yunxuan are moving to the city, and Meixia is going to buy an apartment."

Dong Xuebing replied with a guilty conscience. "Sister Yu wanted to work at the Neighborhood Committee and had applied for it. Her entry exam is next month, and I think Aunt Xuan will work at the TV station here. But it should be after the birth of her baby in October."

Luan Xiaoping paused for a second. "You must take care of them if they come."

"I know."

"Alright. Go and buy your breakfast before it rains."

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing grabbed his wallet and keys and is about to leave home. He hesitated for a second and placed a blue foldable umbrella into his bag. The moment he opens his door, he could smell a faint gas smell. He frowned and noticed the opposite apartment's door is open. The windows are also opened, and there's a soft hissing sound.

Is there a gas leak?

Who is staying in this unit?

Dong Xuebing knows everyone living in this building is staff and family members of the Subdistrict Office. Still, he had not asked Zhou Yanru, who is staying in the apartment opposite his. He has not seen this unit with its door opened since he moved here three days ago. If the apartments are assigned based on position, Geng Xinke should be living here. But Dong Xuebing saw Geng Xinke entering a unit on the fifth floor yesterday. Other Subdistrict Office's Leaders are all staying on the fifth or lower floors.

Dong Xuebing thought for a while and decided to help his neighbor. He cannot pretend not to see it, and it might be a gas leak.

Knock… knock… knock…

"Is there anybody in?"

"…. Come in."

A lady replied. Her voice is deep but sounds pleasant to Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing entered the apartment with his nose covered. The gas smell is much stronger, but the windows and doors are opened. So, it should not be life-threatening.

The lady, in her early thirties, is in the kitchen meddling with a rubber hose at the stove. She is dressed in a white blouse and grey pants and is curvy. Dong Xuebing got surprised when he saw her face.

Pretty!

This woman is beautiful and captivating!

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath and wonder whose family member is she? Her beauty is comparable to Xie Huilan, Qu Yunxuan, and Yu Meixia!

The woman turns and looks at Dong Xuebing from top to toe.

Dong Xuebing asked. "Is there a gas leak? The smell is too strong."

The pretty woman nodded.

"Have you switch off the main?"

The woman nodded with a straight face before making a call on her phone. She seems to be calling the property manager, but no one is answering.

Dong Xuebing continued. "You had breathed in the gas earlier and should go take a break at the windows. I will check your stove for you."

The woman replied emotionlessly. "No need. Do you have the Property Office's number?"

"I don't know." Dong Xuebing felt the woman has an authoritative tone, and he walks over to the kitchen stove. He looked at the stove and went over to the sink to grab a piece of soap. He covered his hand with soap and wiped it on the rubber hose before switching on the main. Bubbles quickly form on the hose, and he switched off the main again. "It's a gas leak."

Dong Xuebing saw a new green gas hose and removed the old one from the stove. "Sis, can you pass me a pair of scissors?"

The woman looked at Dong Xuebing and went to the living room to get a pair of red scissors.

Dong Xuebing took the scissors and cut the new hose to the correct length. He connects the hose to the main and stove before testing for leaks with soap water again. He had changed his gas hose in Beijing. His family was poor, and he had to do everything himself. That's why changing the gas hose is nothing to him.

"Alright. This should do it." Dong Xuebing said.

The woman looks at the stove. "… Thank you."

"Don't mention it."

The pretty woman remained emotionlessly. "Wash your hands first. What tea would you like?"

"Don't bother. I am leaving."

Dong Xuebing washed his hands and felt this is very dangerous. It will be his responsibility if anyone dies from gas leaks at the family quarters. He wiped his hands dry and called Zhou Yanru. "Hello, Director Zhou? Are you at home or work?"

"Director?" Zhou Yanru sounds confused. "I am at home."

"Sorry for disturbing your rest."

"It's fine. I just woke up."

"A gas leak just happened in a unit on the sixth floor. The rubber hose had cracked due to old age, and it's dangerous."

Zhou Yanru got shocked. "Gas leak?"

"Monday… no. You should contact the gas company to check the gas hose on all the apartments on the sixth floor today. This is an important safety issue. There's a gas explosion in Beijing recently, and we should check all units here."

"Alright. I will call them now."

"Ok."

"Oh…" Zhou Yanru asked suddenly. "Are you… referring to unit 601 on the sixth floor?"

"Yes. What's wrong?" Dong Xuebing asked and looked out of the kitchen. The woman is preparing tea in the living room.

Slap! Zhou Yanru slapped her forehead. "I had forgotten to tell you that our Subdistrict Office's former Work Party Committee Secretary is staying in the unit opposite yours, 601. This unit's occupant has not changed…." This is common in government agencies. When a Leader got promoted within the same district, his former Government Agency will not ask him to move and return the keys unless he chooses to move.

Dong Xuebing blinked. "Who is it?"

"Err… it's District Mayor Yuehua."

District Mayor Yuehua?! Geng Yuehua?! Nan Shan District's No. 2?!

Dong Xuebing paused for a second. "I know." He hangs up.

This beautiful woman is Geng Yuehua?! Geng Xinke's older sister?! She was formerly from Guang Ming Subdistrict Office?!

Dong Xuebing was surprised. He thought this beautiful woman is the relative of a staff. No wonder she has an overbearing attitude. Why is Geng Yuehua still holding on to this apartment's keys? But it's not weird when he thinks about it. She should have an apartment assigned to her at the District Committee Family Quarters. Still, her parents and younger brother are staying in the unit one floor below Dong Xuebing. She should have stayed here after she visited her parents yesterday.

Dong Xuebing has complicated feelings, as he did not expect Geng Yuehua to be so pretty. She looks different from her picture on the Government website!

Dong Xuebing had visited the District Government's website to look at all the Leaders' pictures before he comes. He had seen Geng Yuehua's picture, but she looks nothing like the picture. Her picture looks too ordinary.

Most people's identity card photographs do not look like them, especially pretty girls.

This woman is Geng Yuehua?!

Nan Shan District's beautiful District Mayor?!

Geng Yuehua's particulars immediately appear in Dong Xuebing's mind. Geng Yuehua, Female, in his early thirties, single, overbearing, strict, and uncompromising.

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Chapter 531 – Dark Red!

Morning.

Family Quarters, unit 601.

Thunders and the rain started.

Dong Xuebing walks out of the kitchen and doesn't dare to let his eyes wander around again. His arrival had disrupted Mayor Geng's plans to let her younger brother become the Subdistrict Office Director. He had also caused her younger brother to be hospitalized for over-drinking, and he knows she should not have a good impression of him. But he must still show his respect.

Geng Yuehua sat on the sofa and gestured to Dong Xuebing to sit.

Dong Xuebing smiles. "Are you District Mayor Geng? Sorry for recognizing you so late."

"I remember you are… call Dong Xuebing. Thank you for your help."

"This is nothing. Are you feeling unwell? Do you need to go for a checkup at the hospital?"

"I am fine." Geng Yuehua glanced at Dong Xuebing from top to toe. "Don't be so restrained. Sit down and talk."

"Alright." Dong Xuebing sat opposite her. He thought for a while and explained. "I had wanted to report to you, but you are not around both times when I went to the District Government. I have finally met you today." His eyes automatically look at Geng Yuehua's long and slim legs when she is drinking her tea.

Geng Yuehua moves forward slightly to put her teacup on the table. "You are here for three days now. Are you use to it?"

"I'm used to the environment here. This place is wonderful, and it must be due to your good leadership."

Brown-nosing is free, and Dong Xuebing doesn't mind saying all these things.

Geng Yuehua doesn't like to hear such things and did not reply to anything.

Dong Xuebing can feel the pressure or an overpowering aura from Geng Yuehua after he tried to kiss her ass. He heard rumors that she hates flattery. He felt uncomfortable, and her behavior is the opposite of Xie Huilan's. She had not smile since he enters her apartment and treats others coldly.

This is not Dong Xuebing's first time meeting a Leader as rigid as Geng Yuehua. He stopped smiling and don't dare to make jokes.

Geng Yuehua suddenly said. "I heard Guang Ming Subdistrict Office had pegged the staff's bonuses to residents' complaints, and the Neighborhood Committees have started accepting residents' complaints."

Dong Xuebing raised her brows. "Yes."

Geng Yuehua looks at Dong Xuebing. "You all are setting a precedent."

"Someone has got to do it, and I feel accepting residents' complaints can improve our Subdistrict Office's efficiency and services. This will be a great motivating factor to the staff, and I was about to report this to the District."

Geng Yuehua picks up the newspaper and replies. "Others had already reported this to me regarding this issue. Many comrades strongly object to accept the resident complaints and raised this to me. What is your view on this?"

Dong Xuebing frowned. "This proposal had been discussed at different levels, including the Neighborhood Committees. There will surely be opposing views, but most people agreed with it. Did someone complain about this to the District Government? I have failed in my duties, but I have not met any opposition yet. I will set up a meeting with the staff on Monday to speak to them again."

Geng Yuehua flips her newspaper and continues reading it.

Dong Xuebing saw she did not reply, and he kept quiet.

After a while, Geng Yuehua places the newspaper on the table and knocks on an article. "Subdistrict Offices' and Neighborhood Committees' service standards have been an issue. Look, something happened to a Subdistrict Office under Xi Ping District." She paused for a second. "Your Subdistrict Office's residents' complaint counter will be a pilot project to see its effectiveness. Report to me if there are any issues. That's all." Dong Xuebing is surprised as she had given her approval.

That's all, is another way to ask Dong Xuebing to leave.

Dong Xuebing stood up. "Alright. I will be leaving now."

Geng Yuehua nodded her head slightly.

Dong Xuebing had heard about District Mayor Geng's serious attitude and did not think she was cold.

As Dong Xuebing is leaving, there is a gust of strong wind. The unit's windows are all opened because of the gas leak earlier, and rain started pouring through it. The hot water flask on the table almost toppled.

Geng Yuehua frowned and got up to close the living room's windows.

Dong Xuebing quickly says. "I will close the balcony's windows."

Geng Yuehua nodded and closed the living room's windows. Her white blouse got wet from the rain and turned slightly translucent. After that, she went to the guest room.

Dong Xuebing walks quickly to the main bedroom's balcony to close the windows. The wind is strong, but it is blowing outwards and not inwards. Geng Yuehua had hung some of her clothes on the metal grills in the balcony, and he doesn't have time to admire the stockings, pants, etc. He grabbed the windows' handles and pulled it back slowly.

Suddenly, there was a loud bam behind Dong Xuebing. It seems District Mayor Geng had closed the guestroom's windows.

The sudden change in air circulation stopped the wind from blowing outwards. A piece of clothing, which was hung on the clothes rack above Dong Xuebing, was blown away by the sudden change in wind direction and caught between the window panels as he closed it. Half of it is inside, and the other half is outside of the window.

Dong Xuebing quickly grab it without thinking, but he blushed when he saw the piece of clothing.

Dong Xuebing is holding a pair of woman's underwear in his hand.

It was a pair of sexy dark red underwear. Needless to ask, this must be Geng Yuehua's underwear.

Damn!

What is this?! Why must this piece be blown off the clothing rack out of so much clothing?! This will get me into trouble!

Dong Xuebing can feel the dampness on the soft material of the underwear, and it should be washed this morning. He closes off the remaining gap in the window and saw Geng Yuehua entering the room as he turns. She stares at Dong Xuebing, who is holding her underwear in his hand.

Dong Xuebing's face turns red, and he quickly passes the underwear to Geng Yuehua. "It was almost blown out of the windows earlier." He must explain himself, although she might have seen what happened.

Geng Yuehua took her underwear from him. "Thank you."

"Err… don't mention it."

It was awkward for Dong Xuebing.

But Geng Yuehua did not blush and hung her underwear back on the clothing rack as if it is an ordinary piece of clothing. She did not show any awkwardness, and it made Dong Xuebing looks like he was making a fuss out of nothing.

Dong Xuebing knows that Leaders at Geng Yuehua's level will not show their true emotions on their faces. Even if they showed some emotions to you, you would not guess what they are thinking inside. His first impression of her is a serious and traditional woman who doesn't even put on makeup. But why are her undergarments so…? Dark red bra and underwear?! This is too hot. Even Aunt Xuan doesn't wear such sexy garments.

Ding dong… ding dong….

Someone rang the doorbell.

After hanging her underwear, Geng Yuehua went out to open the door, and Dong Xuebing quickly followed behind her. He subconsciously looks at her butt as they walk to the door. Maybe her pants got wet when she closed the windows, and it's sticking to her skin. He caught a glimpse of a pair of bright red underwear through the translucent clothes.

A pair of dark red….

A pair of bright red….

Dong Xuebing felt his face turning red.

The door opens, and Geng Xinke entered.

"Sis, why didn't you sleep a while more since you are not working today?"

"Eight hours of sleep is enough."

"Oh, Mum and Dad asked me to tell you that breakfast is ready."

"Ok. I know."

Even when talking to her family members, Geng Yuehua did not smile. She still has her poker face on, but her tone is much softer.

"Eh?" Geng Xinke noticed Dong Xuebing behind his sister. "Director Dong? You are also here?!"

"I am here to report to District Mayor Geng." Dong Xuebing smiled and greeted Geng Xinke. "Mayor Geng, I shall not bother you anymore and will be leaving now."

Geng Yuehua nodded and told Geng Xinke. "There was a gas leak, and it was Xiao Dong who helped me fix it. Help me walk him out."

Geng Xinke got shocked. "Gas leak!? Are you alright?"

Geng Yuehua waved her hand.

Geng Xinke is relieved. "Thank you, Director Dong. I will walk you out." He walks to the door with Dong Xuebing. The door is only three to four meters away, and walking him out is just out of courtesy.

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Chapter 532 – REVERSE's alarming discovery!

Morning, 8 am.

The rain got heavier, and the wind got stronger.

After leaving Geng Yuehua's apartment, Dong Xuebing returned to his unit and closed the door. He placed his umbrella and bag on the table and decided not to go out for breakfast. The weather was fine earlier, but the rain started. He doesn't want to get all wet, and he stood by the windows to admire the rain.

As Dong Xuebing was smoking, he could smell the scent of washing detergent.

He looked at his hand and wondered why there was a strong detergent fragrance, as he did not wash his clothes today. Huh? It must be that pair of dark red underwear he held in Geng Yuehua's apartment. It was damp, and the detergent fragrance must have stained his hand.

This is too alluring.

Dong Xuebing used his other hand to hold his cigarette and started to let his imaginations run wild. What is the District Mayor's underwear material? It was soft and silky, but it can absorb water. Cotton? It doesn't feel like cotton too.

Sigh… why am I keep thinking about that pair of underwear?

Suddenly, Dong Xuebing saw a familiar figure walking out of the quarters with a black umbrella. She is wearing a pair of grey pants and a white blouse. The pretty District Mayor Geng Yuehua is going out during a storm, and Dong Xuebing saw her making calls while walking towards her car.

"I will go to the accident scene now! Send a few more ambulances!"

"Ask Chief Sun to send his men! Seal off the road to prevent more accidents!"

"What? He is uncontactable!? What the hell is he doing?! I will hold him responsible if I don't see him at the scene in ten minutes!"

"Contact him immediately! Safety is our priority! Ask them to do their best to save lives!"

Everyone in the quarters can hear Geng Yuehua's shouting, and people looked out of their windows. But they were not surprised to see it was District Mayor Geng Yuehua. They are used to her working style because she was Guang Ming Subdistrict Office's former Party Secretary. She was given the nickname "The Black-faced District Mayor" by the staff.

Dong Xuebing knew it must be a chain accident from Geng Yuehua's shouting into her phone. Government Leaders are the busiest when there's a sudden change in the weather.

But this pretty District Mayor is loud and fierce.

Dong Xuebing doesn't like overbearing Leaders as they are mostly unreasonable. He still prefers Leaders like Xie Huilan, who is always smiling. At least, Xie Huilan will not bang tables or stare at her subordinates all the time. He got a headache when he thinks he will have to face Geng Yuehua in the future. He snubbed his cigarette and called Office Director Zhou Yanru.

"Hello, Director."

"Is there an accident in the District?"

"Yes, I heard about it too. It seems to be a chain collision between seven to eight cars."

"I think the rain will not stop anytime soon. Inform the staff to take note of the traffic junctions in our Subdistrict and take precautions to prevent accidents."

"Ok. I will call them now."

Dong Xuebing puts down his phone and stops thinking about Geng Yuehua's underwear. The rain is too heavy for him to go out, and he wonders what he should do over the weekends. That's right. I still don't know how to use REVERSE and didn't have time to experiment with it. I must figure out its purpose and cannot waste this power.

MENU! Dong Xuebing checked his remaining time. 7 minutes and 10 seconds. He had used it a while ago, and he accumulated this time during this period.

Let's try it again!

REVERSE!

Dong Xuebing said the command, and the countdown started.

7 minutes and 9 seconds!

7 minutes and 8 seconds!

7 minutes and 7 seconds!

Dong Xuebing looked around him and noticed it was the same as his experiments in the past. Nothing changed.

REVERSE!

The countdown stopped!

Dong Xuebing rubbed his chin and thought about it before saying REVERSE again.

One minute….

Five minutes….

Ten minutes….

Dong Xuebing used REVERSE several times, but other than using up his accumulated time, nothing happened!

What's wrong with this Command? How do I use it?!

REVERSE in Mandarin has a similar meaning to BACK. But the effect of BACK is obvious, but REVERSE is not.

How do I REVERSE? I don't understand!

Dong Xuebing decided to stop his experiments when he is left with two minutes. It is meaningless to go on, and it's just a waste of his time.

Dong Xuebing thought for a while and decided to experiment with it another time.

Dong Xuebing leaned against the windows and continued to smoke. He thought about the command. Reverse… reverse… reverse…

A few seconds later, Zhou Yanru called. "Director, we have sent staff to check on the traffic junctions. Everything is fine, and there are not many cars."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Good."

"Do you have any other instructions?"

Growling… Dong Xuebing's stomach growled loudly. He is hungry, and he asked. "There are no more official matters for now. Sister Zhou, do you have eggs at home? Can you lend me two eggs?"

Zhou Yanru paused for a second. "Yes. You…"

Dong Xuebing did not keep anything from her. "I was about to go out for breakfast, but it rained suddenly. My fridge is empty, and I am starving. Haha…"

"Ok. I will go over to your unit now."

"Thank you."

"Don't mention it. This is nothing."

Zhou Yanru appeared outside of Dong Xuebing's apartment with bags of groceries. He saw her carrying the vegetables, meat, and other food and smiled wearily. "This is too much food for me. I only need two eggs."

Zhou Yanru, in her home clothes, entered Dong Xuebing's apartment. "I am afraid the rain will not stop soon and brought more groceries over for you. Don't worry about this. My husband had gone to the market yesterday and bought too many groceries. We still have a lot of food at home. Haha…" She rolled up her sleeves. "I will prepare breakfast for you."

There was a flash of lightning, and thunder roared.

Dong Xuebing looks out of the window and turns to Zhou Yanru. "How can I trouble you with this? I can do it myself."

"No." Zhou Yanru laughed. "I might not seem like, but I am a dutiful wife and loving mother. I do all the household chores at home, and I will let you taste my cooking today. I still have not eaten my breakfast too. Haha…" Dong Xuebing's mood got better after hearing her babbling.

"You still have not taken your breakfast?" Dong Xuebing is afraid Zhou Yanru's husband might get the wrong idea. "Ask your husband to come over for breakfast too."

Zhou Yanru laughed and walked towards the kitchen. "He is still sleeping at home and always skips breakfasts on weekends."

Three sunny-side-up eggs and two bowls of watery porridge are placed on the table about five minutes later.

Zhou Yanru is skilled in cooking, but everyone has different tastes. Her family should prefer stronger flavors, and the food is slightly saltier.

Dong Xuebing continued to think about REVERSE while eating.

Where did I go wrong? How come I can't see the effect?

Something must have happened which I did not notice or discover.

After finishing the eggs, Dong Xuebing looks at Zhou Yanru, who is drinking the porridge. "Do you know the meaning of REVERSE?"

Zhou Yanru replied embarrassedly. "English? I don't know English, but I can speak simple Russian."

Dong Xuebing also laughed and waved his hand to show it doesn't matter.

REVERSE was activated when Dong Xuebing said it.

1 minute 58 seconds….

1 minute 57 seconds….

Dong Xuebing wants to deactivate it as he doesn't want to waste his remaining time. But before he can say the word to deactivate it, there was a loud thunderclap!

Rumble!

It was so loud that their ears hurt!

Zhou Yanru jumped, and even Dong Xuebing's hands shook. Crash… Dong Xuebing accidentally knocks a glass of water off the dining table.

The glass shattered!

Zhou Yanru stood up and asked anxiously. "Did it cut you?"

"I'm fine. Haha…" Dong Xuebing laughed and looks at the glass shards. He bent over to pick it and forgot to deactivate REVERSE.

1 minute 50 seconds….

1 minute 49 seconds….

1 minute 48 seconds….

The countdown is continuing.

When Dong Xuebing picks up a piece of glass shard lightly, he saw something unbelievable. A few small shards flew up from the floor gathered in his palm. Crack… crack… the pieces of glass shards quickly joined back to become glass without cracks!

Damn!

Dong Xuebing is stunned. What the hell is going on?!

Is this… what REVERSE does?!

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Chapter 533 - REVERSE's effects!

Chapter 533 – REVERSE's effects!

Living room.

After another loud thunderclap, the apartment becomes quiet again.

"Director? Director?"

"Huh? Ah? What's wrong?"

"Don't pick up the glass with your hand. You might cut yourself. I will get the broom."

"…. Ah, no need. The glass is fine."

Zhou Yanru was about to go to the kitchen to get a broom to sweep the glass shards, and she turns to look at Dong Xuebing. To her surprise, she saw Dong Xuebing picks up the glass from the floor. It was the same glass he knocks off the dining table, and it's perfectly fine. There is not even a crack. "The glass did not shatter? But I heard it break earlier. Is this not made of glass?"

Dong Xuebing doesn't know how to ask her. "I bought it at a shopping mall, and it's durable."

"Yes. It is very solid." Zhou Yanru is still puzzled. "This glass is fine after dropping from the table. It must be made from high-quality glass. But I remember I heard the sound of glass shattering early."

"It might be due to the material."

"Ok." Zhou Yanru did not continue to think about it.

Although Dong Xuebing replied calmly, his heart is beating fast. One second… two seconds… three seconds…. REVERSE's time is still ticking, and he quickly deactivates it. He still has 1 minute and 8 seconds remaining, and the scene earlier is too amazing. The shattered glass had joined back to become perfect again. This feeling is like time had reversed for the glass, and it returned to its previous state before it dropped to the floor.

Is this what REVERSE does?

It must be!

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath as he had found out what REVERSE does! His experiments with REVERSE previously did change something, but he did not realize it! REVERSE is not like BACK which will change time and will not affect everything. It was targeting a single target and changed its status!

This is a big discovery!

This is how you use REVERSE!

Zhou Yanru rolled up her sleeves and started clearing the dining table. "I will help you wash the dishes."

"No. I had to bother you enough."

"It's fine. I had used the dishes too, and I can't let you wash my bowl for me. Haha…"

"Sister Zhou, I will not dare to invite you over the next time if you are treating me like this."

Zhou Yanruu laughed. "No… I am not treating you as an outsider. You looked like my older brother when he was young, and it made me feel closer to you. So, please don't fight with me over the dishes. Pass me the bowls and chopsticks. Kitchens are women's territory." Dong Xuebing likes the way she talks. She can make everything sound pleasant to his ears. He knows he did not resemble her older brother twenty years ago, and she might not even remember how he looks then.

Sister Zhou might be very talkative, but she is thoughtful, and Dong Xuebing likes subordinates like her.

After washing the dishes, Zhou Yanru noticed Dong Xuebing has something on his mind. "Director, I had soaked my clothes. I will be going back to wash them now. The groceries are in the fridge, and they can last at least two days. Let me know when you finish them. I will buy for you."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "How can I trouble you every time? Thank you."

Zhou Yanru smiles. "I had treated you as my older brother. You… can order me around like your younger sister. Don't stand on ceremony with me."

Treat you like my younger sister?!

Sis, you are more than ten years older than me!

Dong Xuebing smiled and shook his head after Zhou Yanru left. She is very good at building relationships with others. This is a trait he must learn, as he must stop making enemies everywhere. Never mind. This is not important now, and testing REVERSE is the priority now.

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath and took a porcelain cup from the coffee table. He smashed it against the floor, and it shattered into pieces. After that, he mumbled REVERSE softly!

1 second….

2 seconds….

REVERSE has been activated!

But Dong Xuebing is not focused, and nothing changed. He frowned and kneeled next to the pieces. He concentrated on the porcelain pieces and covered them with his palm. The pieces started to move…. Crack… crack…. Within a second, all the shattered pieces joined back, and the cup returned to normal. REVERSE had taken effect again!

REVERSE deactivated!

Dong Xuebing still has 50 seconds remaining!

Dong Xuebing placed the cup on the coffee table and rubbed the center of his brows. Although he knows the effect of REVERSE now, how is this power going to help him? Reversing time on a single object doesn't seem to be very useful. His BACK can reverse time for everything in the world, and every object's status will return to a few seconds or minutes ago. REVERSE doesn't seem to be useful. BACK allows him to go back in time, and STOP can stop time. But REVERSE can only allow a single object to go back in time. This is wasting his precious accumulated time.

Dong Xuebing activated MENU and looks at his remaining time. He felt his heartache when he saw he only has 50 seconds left.

Dong Xuebing felt scammed.

He lit a cigarette and started smoking in the living room.

It's not supposed to be like this. Using one minute of BACK will cause the world to return one minute, but REVERSE only works on an object. Where did the rest of the energy go to? The energy required to turn back time for the world and a single object should be different. Did the rest of the energy disappear?

Dong Xuebing is disappointed.

I can only accumulate 1 minute every day, and using REVERSE can only repair a broken cup?

How much does a cup worth?!

BACK can also achieve the same results.

One hour passed.

Two hours passed.

Suddenly, Dong Xuebing recalled the breakfast incident earlier. When the glass was knocked over accidentally, he paused for around five to six seconds before picking it up. But it took only one second for him to repair it with REVERSE!

This discovery brightens Dong Xuebing up. One second of REVERSE can turn back more time on an object.

This explains where did the rest of the energy goes!

The energy which can affect the whole world is used on a single object, and it should be several times more powerful. Of course, Dong Xuebing's power cannot be explained logically. How far can all the cars in this world move with 10,000 liters of petrol? Not even 1 meter, but what if 10,000 liters of petrol is used on a single car? The car will not finish using all the petrol before it becomes scrap metal!

Dong Xuebing felt this is a clue and started to experiment with it immediately.

Dong Xuebing looks around his apartment and saw a red pomegranate in his kitchen. He had bought it two days ago, and dark spots had appeared on the skin. He had forgotten to eat it after buying it.

Alright!

Dong Xuebing rubbed his palms together and walked to the living with the pomegranate. He took a deep breath and cracked his knuckles before focusing on the pomegranate in his hands.

Start!

REVERSE!

49 seconds….

48 seconds….

The dark spots on the skin appeared yesterday, and Dong Xuebing is trying to repair them. If this works, it would mean REVERSE can return more time on an object.

But something unexpected happened.

The dark spots on the pomegranate started fading. It faded, and the skin turned red like a ripe pomegranate. Its reddish skin continued to fade to greenish and becomes smaller.

30 seconds….

20 seconds….

10 seconds….

When all the accumulated time is used up, REVERSE deactivates. The pomegranate in Dong Xuebing's hands had become smaller by half. The skin is green, and it had returned to the time when it was unripe. He peeled it open, and the seeds are not fully formed! He picked up a seed and tasted it. It was too sour, but he is overjoyed!

The pomegranate had returned a few months ago!

Dong Xuebing had only used 50 seconds of REVERSE!

All the energy used in BACK is channeled into a single object when using REVERSE! The returned time is much more than Dong Xuebing imagine!

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Chapter 534 - Reorganizing Illegal buildings!

Chapter 534 – Reorganizing Illegal buildings!

The next day.

Sunday.

The storm lasted a day and stopped the next morning.

The air is fresh and cooling.

Dong Xuebing got a call from the District when he woke up and knew he got to work today. He is not grumbling and left home after washing up. After midnight, he accumulated another minute of power. But he has no intention to try REVERSE again. Although he still can't fully gasp REVERSE, he got a better understanding of it now. He had used up all his accumulated time yesterday and needs to save it for any unexpected circumstances.

Guang Ming Subdistrict Office.

Side building, Party Secretary Office.

Dong Xuebing is in a good mood after figuring out REVERSE. He sat at his desk and admired the scenery outside while smoking.

Knock… knock…

Dong Xuebing replied. "Come in, please."

"Director, are you looking for me?"

Dong Xuebing snubbed his cigarette. "Have you notified the rest to come back to work today? How come there's not many staff around?"

Zhou Yanru explained. "I had called everyone in the morning. Some of them are living further and have not reached." She looks at her watch. "But I think they will be reaching soon."

"Ok." Dong Xuebing nodded.

Zhou Yanru said. "Director, the traffic accident at Nan Shan District's Nan Wei Street is a chain collision involving five vehicles. Two people are dead, and six are injured. District Mayor Geng and other District Leaders rushed to the scene to direct the rescue party. I heard the weather is only one of the causes of the accident. The main cause of the accident is an illegal building by the road had collapsed and caused the chain collision. Mayor Geng is furious. Is the District going to…?"

Dong Xuebing nodded. "This is a serious issue, and the District wants all the subdistrict offices to start to clean up all illegally constructed buildings."

Knock… knock…

Deputy Directors Yu Rongfeng and Guo Mingfeng entered the office.

After a while, Police Chief Peng Gang arrived.

These three are the three generals of the Geng Faction.

"I have an announcement to make." Dong Xuebing said. "The District Leaders had ordered all Subdistrict Offices and the enforcement units under them to reorganize illegal buildings in our area." He looks at Zhou Yanru. "Director Zhou, where are the illegal buildings located under our jurisdiction?"

Zhou Yanru replied. "The area which is more serious is located at Liu Xiang Neighborhood."

"Liu Xiang?" Dong Xuebing remembers that area is a small neighborhood with a few Hu Tong.

Peng Gang frowned. "We had tried to organize that area two years ago, but the people there are not cooperative. They clashed with our enforcement unit, and it ended there. It will not be easy to organize the illegal buildings there."

Zhou Yanru retorted. "It's only a small group of uncooperative people. They are the store owners and tenants of those illegal buildings. The residents in that area had made several complaints about those illegal buildings. Our neighborhood feedback unit had received tens of complaints about those people stealing electricity, blocking pathways, and setting up electric cables illegally everywhere. Those illegal buildings in the Hu Tongs had affected the surrounding residents' lives and safety."

Peng Gang gave Zhou Yanru a stare. "I am not saying we are not going to do anything about it. We should do it slowly."

Dong Xuebing looks at Peng Gang. "We must still do it. Director Yu and Director Guo will bring our staff to Liu Xiang Hu Tongs to inform them of the seriousness of illegal buildings and ask them to move out. Set a deadline for them to demolish the buildings. The urban management enforcement team should be arriving tomorrow. Chief Peng will work with them to maintain law and order."

Yu Rongfeng and Guo Mingfeng acknowledged emotionlessly.

Dong Xuebing knows these three will only follow Geng Xinke's orders, but this is an order from the District to all subdistricts. He is not afraid of them not doing their jobs, as no one will gain if anything goes wrong. After they left, Dong Xuebing called Work Party Deputy Secretary Geng Xinke to inform him of the Subdistrict Office's plans to demolish those illegal buildings. Geng Xinke said he is supportive of this reorganization but did not offer any help. He hung up after a while, and he seems he is not interested in assisting Dong Xuebing.

What kind of attitude is Geng Xinke showing?

Dong Xuebing frowned and noticed something is off. He grabbed his bag and went downstairs. On his way downstairs, he called Zhou Yanru. "Director Zhou, come with me to Liu Xiang Hu Tongs."

In the car.

Dong Xuebing asked. "Tell me about the situation in Liu Xiang Hu Tong."

Zhou Yanru held the steering wheel and replied after a short pause. "That area is dirty and messy. The former Party Secretary had tried to tear down those buildings a few times. Still, the residents there obstructed our actions, and we nearly faced violent obstructions. The Subdistrict Office is afraid the situation might get worse if we tear down those buildings by force… and it was put aside until now."

Dong Xuebing frowned. "Didn't we speak to the residents there? What is the Neighborhood Committee Director doing?!"

"We had sent people, but the residents refused to listen. Some of the old people, who had built illegal buildings in front of their houses, locked themselves inside with their months' old grandchildren. They dared us to tear down the buildings by force and bury them inside."

Dong Xuebing knew there must be a leader among them.

"And…" Zhou Yanru hesitated for a second. "I heard our District's Organization Department Chief's relative is also living there. He builds two out of the dozen illegal buildings."

Nan Shan District's Organization Department Chief Xue's relative?!

Dong Xuebing had met Chief Xue, and he had read out his appointment orders at the Subdistrict Office. He is well respected and one of the top Leaders within the Nan Shan District. No wonder Geng Xinke doesn't want to get involved. Convincing a group of people to move is not easy, and he is afraid of offending Xue Qingrong.

The District's attitude on this reorganization is not very aggressive, as there are no meetings or written orders. They only inform the Urban Management and Subdistrict Offices to take action. The District is afraid there might be violent clashes if they demolished those buildings by force. Using the word "reorganizing" does not mean they must demolish those buildings. It can also mean enforcing hygiene, electricity, and fire safety measures. If the District is determined to enforce the regulations, there will be meetings and official orders. This means the Subdistrict Offices will not get the District support and will face pressure from all areas.

For example, Xue Qingrong. If Chief Xue made a call, Dong Xuebing's work would have to be halted. How is he going to demolish the building if the District Leader orders him to stop?

Although Chief Xue does not represent the District Government, who dares to defy his orders?

Dong Xuebing knows this is not an easy task. He thought for a while. "Let's go there and take a look. The demolition notifications must still be given to the residents there as a warning. As for the implementation, that will depend on the situation. If we can demolish those buildings, we must tear them down. These are safety issues, and something might happen anything."

Zhou Yanru nodded and continued driving.

……..

Liu Xiang.

South Hu Tong entrance.

The car stopped. "Director, we are here."

Dong Xuebing had wandered around his area these few days and had passed by this area. But he did not enter the Hu Tong area. He can smell deep-fried food, sewage, etc., the moment the car stopped.

Dong Xuebing alighted and is looking terrible. He did not expect such a dirty place to be under his jurisdiction.

Small stalls had almost filled the Hu Tong. There's a breakfast stall and a tailor stall beside it. Behind the tailor stall is a closed BBQ stall. There's a hair salon and other stalls under a canopy, including a restaurant. None of them are legally built, and other than the hair salon and a few other stalls are built by bricks, the rest use tents and simple construction boards. Electrical wires are hanging dangerously everywhere, rubbish and goods are scattered everywhere. These are all fire hazards.

These illegal buildings should be built by the residents of the two Hu Tongs' behind. Some residents even tear down a wall to make space for more than a dozen families to live there. The narrow road between the Hu Tongs, which can only allow a car to pass, had become narrower and dirtier. The whole place is a mess, and the road can only allow a few bicycles to pass.

"This place is too messy!" Dong Xuebing frowned. "It must be organized!"

Zhou Yanru sighed. "Yes. It's a miracle that nothing had happened these few years. If this carries on, accidents will happen sooner or later. Eh? Someone is building a house over there. This place is already in a mess, and how can they still build more buildings?"

A building is being constructed at the end of the Hu Tong.

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

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Chapter 535 - Challenge!

Chapter 535 – Challenge!

Morning.

Liu Xiang, South Hu Tong.

"Fresh meat buns. 4 RMB a basket!"

"Move! Don't block the way!"

"Hey! Get out of the way!"

"1 RMB! 1RMB! All items are selling at 1 RMB!"

Bicycle bells and store owners shouting filled the Hutong. This place is messy, especially the half-completed building at the end. The workers had placed the bricks and tiles on the road, blocking the traffic and people's path. Dong Xuebing and Zhou Yanru walk over and saw two workers working. Piles of sand and bricks are placed against the wall, and a gust of wind made the whole place dusty.

A few passersby grumbled.

"Who is constructing a building here?"

"Who else can it be other than Xue Gui? I heard he is going to open a breakfast stall."

"Hmph! He can make money, but how are we going to use this road? Is he crazy? Why is there no one stopping him?"

"Who dares to stop him? I heard Xue Gui has a District Leader relative. The District had said they are going to demolish these illegal buildings for years but still have not done anything."

Zhou Yanru overheard the conversation and whispered to Dong Xuebing. "Xue Gui is Chief Xue's Nephew."

"The residents here are unhappy." Dong Xuebing looks around and walks faster. "Sir, Mdm, please stop for a minute."

The old man and woman turn. "What is it?"

Dong Xuebing walks with them and points to the area behind him. "Why is this place so messy?"

The old man grumbled. "How can it not be messy with those people building houses everywhere they want? I think this road will be blocked in a few more years!"

"Do they have the approval to construct these buildings?" Dong Xuebing asked. "Do they have operating licenses?"

"Young man, are you from this area?" The old woman sighed. "How can they have approvals and licenses? Just look at the place. All these stalls and buildings are built by themselves. Some are used for their own businesses, and some are rented out. All of them are unlicensed and illegal."

Dong Xuebing asked the obvious. "Didn't anyone check on them?"

"Who dares to check?" The old woman turned towards that uncompleted building. "Can you see that building which is under construction? A District Leader's relative constructs that. With this building, Xue Gui has already constructed three buildings here. One is rented to the tailor, and the other is a restaurant. This has been ongoing for years, and no one had done anything against him." The old woman lowered her voice. "Xue Gui did not only build buildings behind his house's walls, but he also forcibly occupied other people's walls a few years ago. The occupants had refused initially, but he got some hooligans to beat up the occupants until they are hospitalized. After that, he continued to build illegal buildings there."

Dong Xuebing's eyes turned cold. "He still dares to beat up others?!"

The old man continued. "Many of the hooligans around here listen to Xue Gui. Alright. Let's go."

"Sigh… these people are too much."

The old couple left.

Zhou Yanru moved closer to Dong Xuebing. "Before you are transferred here, we have received the most complaints about Liu Xiang area every month. See those Hu Tongs? Their paths and cleanliness are affected by this area. Those that opposed tearing down these buildings are the business owners and residents here, and there are not many of them. Xue Gui is considered the leader among them, and he was the one who gathered a bunch of people to cause trouble when we tried to tear down these buildings previously.

A commotion started as they are talking.

"The Police are here!"

"It's the Subdistrict Office!"

"Why are there so many people? What do they what?"

A few business owners walked over.

Subdistrict Office Deputy Directors Yu Rongfeng and Guo Mingfeng, and few staff members are following behind them. Liu Xiang Neighborhood Committee's Party Secretary and other staff are with them. Peng Gang is afraid things might turn violent and brought Police Officers with him. Their group consists of more than a dozen people.

The staff discussed among themselves and went to different stalls separately to inform them of the demolition of illegal buildings.

One stall….

Five stalls….

Ten stalls….

The stall owners and all residents there started shouting!

"Why?! Who are you all to demolish our stalls?!"

"You all had tried to do this two years ago! Why are you doing this?!"

"This is our house! Whoever dares to demolish my house, I will fight it out with my life! You all got to step over my dead body first!"

Peng Gang is used to such people. He stared at them. "Stop shouting! These are illegally built buildings! Who gives you the right to build them?!"

Yu Rongfeng shouted at them. "Illegal electric wirings, stealing electricity, failing to adhere to fire safety regulations, etc., are serious concerns to the surrounding residents. The Subdistrict Office will be demolishing 16 illegal buildings. All of you must remove your belongings today, and we will not be responsible for your losses! Are you all clear?! A fatal accident had happened in another Subdistrict Office area because of illegally constructed buildings. This is for everyone's safety!"

The tailor stall's Boss shouted. "What does that got to do with us? Nothing had happened here."

Another stall owner added. "What's wrong with us staying here? Ah?! Are we a threat to other people?! Ah?! You all cannot evict us!"

Suddenly, a young man in his mid-twenties walks out of a building. He is skinny and has a dark complexion. "I don't care what happened in other districts! That has nothing to do with us! I want to see who dares to demolish our buildings!"

A group of hooligans rushed out from the units nearby.

"Brother Xue!"

"Brother Gui!"

"Who dares to tear down our buildings?! Try it!"

Peng Gang looks at Xue Gui. "Xue Gui! Are you trying to stop us?!"

The skinny Xue Gui looks at him. "Chief Peng, I am not targeting you. Isn't this issue been settled a few years ago? Why are you all here again? The accident is in another District and not here! You claim that we are affecting the safety of other residents. Who did we affect?! Ah? Who is that resident?! Can't you all see that many people are opposing this force eviction and tearing down of these buildings?!"

Guo Mingfeng replied. "We have already informed you all, and don't try to go against the Government."

Xue Gui looks at them. "You Government are trying to kill us!" He walked over and grabbed the notification from the tailor, and tore it into pieces.

The rest of the stall owners copied his actions and threw them on the floor.

Dong Xuebing, who was watching everything from a distance, got mad.

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Chapter 536 - Blocking the Subdistrict Office's entrance!

Chapter 536 – Blocking the Subdistrict Office's entrance!

Before noon.

Guang Ming Subdistrict Office's meeting room.

Dong Xuebing immediately call for a meeting after returning from Liu Xiang Hu Tong. The few Deputy Directors, Party Administration Office, and Police Chief are at the meeting.

Dong Xuebing took a sip from his teacup. "Tell me about the progress."

Yu Rongfeng is the most senior among them, and he is the first to speak. "It's difficult. Those people refused to listen."

"We have informed them of the demolition." Guo Mingfeng's voice is slightly hoarse, as he had been shouting earlier. "It's impossible to communicate with them, and it will be difficult to tear those buildings down forcefully. Xue Gui is their Leader and had gathered a group of hooligans to stir up the residents' emotions." Guo Mingfeng and the rest are also furious by those people's attitudes.

After listening to their reports, Dong Xuebing said. "I had gone to Liu Xiang Hu Tong with Director Zhou earlier." He looks at Zhou Yanru.

Zhou Yanru continued. "The surrounding residents are unhappy with those illegal buildings, and they are very concerned with the traffic issues and cleanliness. When those people blocked that road, the residents have to make a big detour to get home. Those unlicensed restaurants and food stalls are creating a mess in that area. Rubbish is everywhere. When Director Dong and I went there, we saw a few units vacant. Some residents had moved out because of the stench."

Everyone has a serious expression on their face.

"This is a serious issue." Dong Xuebing knocks on the table. "Liu Xiang Hu Tong's issue must be settled. Do you all have any suggestions?"

No one said a word.

Wang Yuling sat there quietly, looking at her new watch. She had not been late the past two days, but she is still not interested in her work.

Deputy Director Meng Shenguo, who is overseeing the Administration Service Lobby, had left a bad impression on Dong Xuebing because of the way he handles Wang Yuling's incident. He needs to use this opportunity to express his views. "Since we have notified them that we are going to tear down those buildings, then we can just ignore them temporarily and tear down those buildings secretly at night."

Yu Rongfeng glanced at him. "This will not work."

Peng Gang nodded. "I overheard many of the stall owners saying they will be spending the night at their stalls. Also, they will be prepared after our notification this morning. It will only make matters worse if we go at night."

Everyone starts to share their thoughts but could not conclude.

After a while, Dong Xuebing puts down his teacup loudly. "We had not demolished those illegal buildings previously, and it will be harder to do it this time. But no matter how hard it is, we must obey the District's orders. We must be responsible to our residents and not these illegal business owners. That Xue Gui is their Leader and is critical. Chief Peng, are there any outstanding cases at your station against him?"

Peng Gang paused for a second. "I think…."

Dong Xuebing continued. "I heard he had beaten up some nearby residents."

Peng Gang nodded and did not say anything.

"We must place him under control first!" Dong Xuebing gave out the orders. "Bring him back to the Police Station for questioning!"

After the Leader is eliminated, the rest of the work will be easier. Dong Xuebing hopes arresting Xue Gui will serve as a warning to the other stall owners. He is only a distant relative of District Organization Department Chief, Xue Qingrong, and they might not be close. Furthermore, the Subdistrict Office will place him under custody for a day, and he will be released after the buildings are demolished.

The meeting ended.

Dong Xuebing returned to his office in a bad mood as he recalled what he saw this morning. The residents are complaining about the Subdistrict Office and claiming all Government Officials are in cahoots. He can feel the pressure as he always wants to do something for the people, and he is determined to eliminate this mess at Liu Xiang Hu Tong!

After lunch, Dong Xuebing started to monitor Guang Ming Police Station's movements. They must act fast and quietly to avoid clashing with those illegal business owners. It would be terrific if they can arrest Xue Gui away from Liu Xiang Hu Tong.

1 pm. Dong Xuebing's office phone rang.

"Hello."

"Director Dong. I'm Peng Gang."

"How is it?"

"We caught him in a restaurant, and not many people saw us." Peng Gang's background is very noisy, and Dong Xuebing can hear Xue Gui scolding and shouting. "We are going back to the station now."

Dong Xuebing replied. "Well done."

It will be easier to tear down those buildings if Xue Gui is not around.

Dong Xuebing took out a notebook and started writing a plan to demolish those buildings. News of Xue Gui getting arrested should be spread throughout Liu Xiang Hu Tong. Those store owners don't know he is only going to be in custody for 24 hours. Dong Xuebing will give them the impression that Xue Gui had committed a serious crime and is arrested for going against the Government. The first buildings to be demolished tomorrow morning will be Xue Gui's illegal buildings.

Yes. This should be enough.

Dong Xuebing put down his pen and was about to call his men to carry out his orders.

But at this time, a phone call messed up his plans.

Peng Gang called. "Director Dong. The District Public Security Bureau Branch's Leader called and reprimanded me for making a fuss out of nothing. This is implying us to release Xue Gui."

Dong Xuebing's face changed. "Where is Xue Gui?!"

"… released."

"Released?! Who ask you to release him?!"

"The higher-up is firmed, and we…."

Peng Gang is calling to inform Dong Xuebing that he had tried his best to carry out the order, but he cannot stand the pressure from the higher-up. Actually, it is not because Peng Gang cannot stand the pressure from the higher-up. He doesn't want to take on the pressure because of Dong Xuebing. After he had arrested Xue Gui, the District Public Security Bureau Branch expressed unhappiness with the arrest and called him. This means Organization Department Chief Xue might have interfered in this matter. Another reason is the Subdistrict Office doesn't have much power over Guang Ming Police Station. Guang Ming Police Station's direct superior is the District Public Security Bureau Branch and got to obey their orders.

Dong Xuebing's face changed after hanging up the phone. Did Xue Qingrong interfere in this incident?

Dong Xuebing thought Chief Xue would not interfere in this incident because they are distant relatives. If Xue Gui is his son, he will interfere, but why is he bothered by a distant hooligan relative? Xue Gui has a bad reputation in Liu Xiang Hu Tong, broke many regulations, and even led everyone against the Subdistrict Office. Why is he trying to protect a relative like this?

Getting the District Public Security Bureau Branch Leader to exert pressure on us to release Xue Gui?!

Releasing Xue Gui will disrupt our plans! How are we going to tear down those illegal buildings?! You are giving us trouble!

Although Dong Xuebing is furious, he must still give Chief Xue face. He could not build a good relationship with the District Party Secretary and Mayor and doesn't want to offend the District Organization Department Chief Xue Qingrong now. That's why he did not order the Police to arrest Xue Gui again.

Five minutes….

Ten minutes….

Thirty minutes….

As Dong Xuebing thought of settling Liu Xiang Hu Tong's issue, Zhou Yanru rushed into his office.

"Director, something happened!"

"What is it?"

Zhou Yanru panted and pointed downstairs. "Liu Xiang Hu Tong's stall owners and other residents had come to create trouble here. They had blocked our Subdistrict Office's entrance!"

Dong Xuebing is about to explode. "Let's go and take a look!"

After walking out of his office, Dong Xuebing can hear shouting through the glass panels along the corridor.

Dong Xuebing walks over to the window and looks downstairs. Around thirty people had blocked the main gate, stopping anyone from entering. They are the illegal stall owners and some residents there. A few hooligans are among them, but Dong Xuebing cannot see Xue Gui.

"Retract the force eviction order!"

"If you all dare to tear down our stalls, we will tear down your Subdistrict Office first! Do you all think I don't dare?! Ah?!"

"Block their entrance! If we cannot do business in peace, we will not let them have any peace!"

The group is shouting threats loudly!

F*k!

Dong Xuebing knows this must be Xue Gui's doings. He clenched his fists. Taking revenge immediately after you are released from the Police Station?! Are you trying to show me who the Boss is? Blocking a Government Department's entrance?! Do you think no one dares do anything to you because Chief Xue is protecting you?! Do you think you are untouchable?!

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Chapter 537 - I shall see who dares to stop me!

Chapter 537 – I shall see who dares to stop me!

Guang Ming Subdistrict Office.

The Subdistrict Office's compound is chaotic, with people shouting.

"Where is your Leader?!"

"If you all are not going to revoke the eviction notice, we will not leave!"

"How dare you all arrest Brother Xue? This is too much! How can you all arrest civilians like this?!"

"Don't forget who is paying you all! Your salaries are from our taxes!"

A few hooligans with dyed hair shouted, agitating the rest.

Deputy Directors Yu Rongfeng and Guo Mingfeng had gone downstairs to speak to the mob. They told the mob what they are doing is a crime. Obstructing the course of duty at a Government Office is a crime, but the mob did not listen. They are here purposely to create trouble. Yu Rongfeng and Guo Mingfeng are helpless as they can't do anything to the mob. If both parties clash, it will be the Subdistrict Office who will be in trouble. Furthermore, they can't arrest everyone.

Dong Xuebing suppressed his anger and shouted. "Call Chief Peng here!"

"I will call him now." Zhou Yanru took out her phone immediately.

Dong Xuebing did not go downstairs and returned to his office. He felt he needs to speak to the District Organization Department Chief, Xue Qingrong, before he does anything. He still doesn't know Chief Xue's attitude on this matter as it was his nephew is causing this trouble. He was the one who ordered the release of his nephew, and the latter had gotten his men to create trouble at the Suboffice.

Dong Xuebing called the District Organization Department.

"Hello, I'm Guang Ming Subdistrict's Dong Xuebing. I want to speak to Chief Xue."

"… Chief Xue is not working today."

"Ok. Thank you."

Dong Xuebing called Xue Qingrong's mobile phone, but no one answered.

Xue Qingrong is purposely not answering?!

Dong Xuebing knew this cunning fox is trying to feign ignorance.

Xue Qingrong did not call the Police Station to release his Xue Gui personally. A District Public Security Bureau's leader made that call, and Xue Gui was not among the mob blocking the Subdistrict Office's entrance. Although it is obvious that Xue Rongqing and Xue Gui are behind this, no one can say anything.

What's the meaning of this?!

We arrested your nephew, and you immediately interfered! Now, your nephew is sending his men to create trouble here, and you are uncontactable?! What are you trying to do?! Do you think our Subdistrict Office is a pushover?!

Ring… ring… ring… Dong Xuebing's mobile phone rang. It was an unknown number.

Dong Xuebing answered. "Hello, who is it?"

"I am Geng Yuehua!" A woman shouted over the phone.

"Mayor Geng." Dong Xuebing suppressed his anger.

Geng Yuehua said with an unhappy and imposing tone. "What is Guang Ming Subdistrict Office doing?! How can you all let a mob block your entrance?!"

Dong Xuebing tried to explain. "It's like this. We…"

"I don't want to hear any explanation!" Geng Yuehua coldly replied. "I want you to settle this within an hour!"

Du… du… du…. The line was cut!

Dong Xuebing threw his phone on his desk and rubbed his forehead. He could no longer control his anger. Even the District Leaders know about this!

The shouting continues outside, and Dong Xuebing can even hear it in his office with the windows closed. As he was about to walk out of his office to handle the situation, the shouting stopped. He frowned and walked to the window.

"That's all for today! Let's go back now!"

"The eviction matter is not settled yet!"

"There's no rush as they don't dare to do anything."

A hooligan seems to have received a phone call and started to get the mob to leave.

Dong Xuebing guess Xue Qingrong might not know Xue Gui had gotten his men to create trouble at the Subdistrict Office, and he called Xue Gui immediately after he heard about it. This had alarmed the District Mayor, and he might be implicated even if Xue Gui is not at the scene. The residents' forced eviction and demolition is fine, but bringing people to block a Subdistrict Office will cross the line. Xue Qingrong will not allow Xue Gui to do this.

Dong Xuebing felt Xue Rongqing had already crossed the line. Your nephew had built buildings illegally to profit from it is already a crime, and how can you let him do whatever he wants?

The District government lacks control over the Leaders!

Suppose the District had ordered the eviction and demolition of all illegal buildings explicitly. In that case, Xue Rongqing will not dare to interfere and might even ask Xue Gui to stop whatever he is doing.

But now?

The District had not made their attitude clear, and the Subdistrict Offices don't dare to go down hard on these people. Dong Xuebing had finally experienced how it feels to be sandwiched!

Meeting!

Ten minutes later. Small meeting room.

Zhou Yanru reported. "Director, the troublemakers had left."

Peng Gang suggested. "The civilians are agitated over the eviction notice. Should we postpone it?"

"Civilians?" Dong Xuebing replied. "Don't use this term on everyone. I had said this before. Our Subdistrict Office's duty is to serve the residents, but we do not serve people who break the law! Mayor Geng had called me earlier to reprimand us, and this must be settled as soon as possible! Chief Peng, I want you to contact the Urban Management Enforcement Unit at Liu Xiang Hu Tong tomorrow morning. Tell them to get ready to demolish those buildings, and the rest will go to Liu Xiang Hu Tong tomorrow morning with me!"

Mayor Geng had called?

Peng Geng, Yu Rongfeng, and Guo Mingfeng exchanged looks. They did not object anymore.

Xue Qingrong is close with the District Party Secretary Wang Anshi, and he is not on the same faction as Geng Yuehua. That's why Geng Xinke's men are all on Geng Yuehua's side. But Xue Qingrong did not have any major conflict with Geng Yuehua and Peng Gang, and the rest doesn't want to offend him. After all, Xue Qingrong is District Organization Department Chief. Anyway, it is Dong Xuebing who gave this order, and they will not be held responsible.

What about Dong Xuebing?

Dong Xuebing's intention is simple. Xue Gui and the other illegal stall owners had pissed him off by making his life difficult.

Fine!

Since you all are giving me problems, I will not let you all off!

I will demolish all your illegal buildings! Let's see who dares to stop me!

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Chapter 538 - Dong Xuebing's resolution!

Chapter 538 – Dong Xuebing's resolution!

Monday.

Liu Xiang Hu Tong.

Dong Xuebing arrived at Liu Xiang Hu Tong with his men from the Subdistrict Office.

The black Passat stopped at the entrance of the Hu Tong, and Dong Xuebing, Zhou Yanru, and the Office Deputy Directors alighted. Other Deputy Directors and Staff Members descended from the white Passats behind them. Two Police cars from Guang Ming Police Station are there for emergencies. Peng Gang had brought three Police Officers with him, but they are not carrying any firearms. No matter how big the disputes for forced eviction are, they are not allowed to use firearms. Behind them are Nanshan District Urban Management Enforcement Team's cars and a bulldozer.

Rumble… rumble… the sounds from the bulldozer alarmed the residents in the Hu Tong.

"It's the people from the Urban Management!"

"Come out, everyone! The bulldozer is here!"

"The Urban Management is going to demolish our stores by force! Come out and stop them!"

"Block their way! Don't let them come in!"

Pots, plates, and bowls, are knocked over as people started rushing out.

Dong Xuebing pulled a long face as he looks at those people. He had warned them yesterday, but these people continued to operate their business today. Illegal roadside stalls are still operating, and construction work on Xue Gui's new illegal building continues. Those two workers continue to work as if Dong Xuebing and the rest are not there. Xue Gui and his hooligans are standing there looking at Dong Xuebing arrogantly.

They are too arrogant!

Dong Xuebing turns to his men. "All of you go over and tell those illegal store owners that this is the last warning!"

A few Staff Members went over with Yu Rongfeng, Guo Ming Feng, Meng Shenguo, and the rest.

Dong Xuebing turns to Peng Gang. "Chief Peng, let your Officers follow them to ensure their safety."

"I understand." Peng Gang whispered something to his Officers, and they entered the Hu Tong.

The Urban Management Enforcement Team remained there. They are tight on manpower because Nanshan District is trying to crack down on illegal buildings. The person in charge of the team is only a Deputy Chief Staff Member, and they are there to assist the Subdistrict Office.

Zhou Yanru and Wang Yuling were about to join the rest when Dong Xuebing stopped Wang Yuling. "Director Wang, you don't need to join them."

Zhou Yanru looked at Dong Xuebing and continued her way into the Hu Tong.

Wang Yuling also doesn't want to speak to those people, but she smiles. "Director, I will be fine."

Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "Stay here. Those store owners are very agitated, and it might be dangerous."

Wang Yuling nodded and stood behind Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing might seem biased as all Deputy Directors had entered the Hu Tong except for Wang Yuling. But everyone knows no Leaders will dare to let her enter because of her uncle. If any accidents happen to her, Dong Xuebing will have to answer to the District Party Secretary. She is also a spoiled brat who knows if she might get into an argument with those stall owners.

Dong Xuebing had wanted to let Wang Yuling handle Xue Gui, but they don't seem to know each other. If Xue Gui knows Wang Yuling is the District Party Secretary's Niece, he will not send his men to block the Subdistrict Office's entrance. Xue Gui will not reason with anyone because this concerns his profits.

Scare them!

Dong Xuebing had instructed everyone that they are only scaring those people!

They will pretend that the Government is determined to demolish those illegal buildings, and there's no room for negotiation.

The Subdistrict Office had failed to demolish this place previously, and they must be firm this time. If they failed again, those store owners will be more arrogant and might even turn violent. How are they going to remove them in the future? Clashing with residents, resulting in casualties, might cause Dong Xuebing and other Subdistrict Office's Leaders their jobs. They only need to scare these people and prevent any clashes at all costs.

Other nearby residents have different attitudes from the Hu Tong residents.

"Are they going to demolish that place?"

"Those buildings should be demolished a long time ago! How many years has it been?"

"That's right. They had blocked the road and dirtied the place. I had enough of them!"

Dong Xuebing noticed someone familiar among the onlookers. It's the old woman who had argued with Wang Yuling at the Subdistrict Office Service Lobby.

Dong Xuebing smiled and walked over. "Hi, are you also living here?"

The old woman held onto her walking stick. "That's right. I had been living here for almost sixty years and had been waiting for this for almost six years. Leader, you all must settle this for us."

Dong Xuebing held the old woman's arm. "Don't worry. We are here to settle this problem."

The old woman replied thankfully. "That's great. I was pushed and fell along this road, and it's been years since I walked through here. I had to make a detour to avoid this road. It's not a wide road, and how will people pass with all these stores here? These buildings should be demolished!"

"That's right. I found a fly in my food when I ate here previously. It's too gross, and the owner refused to refund me. He even scolds me and chases me out!"

"Those are all illegal stores, and do you think they will care about hygiene?"

"That Xue Gui is continuing to build new stores there!"

"This place must be demolished! It had caused us much inconvenience for years!"

Other than the residents from the Hu Tong, other residents nearby had been looking forward to the authorities doing something about these illegal buildings. The Subdistrict Office staff and Dong Xuebing heard the residents' complaints, strengthening their determination to demolish those buildings. If they continue to turn a blind eye, they will give the Government a bad name.

The Subdistrict Office Leaders are still talking to those store owners.

Liu Xiang Neighborhood Committee Party Secretary and Director, Song Qing, shouted in front of the Hu Tong. "Listen! The Government is cracking down on illegal buildings, and all illegal buildings must be demolished today. Remove all your belongings immediately." He is in his late twenties and is quite young.

Xue Gui retorts. "Who are you trying to scare? Get lost!"

One of the hooligans shouted. "Get lost! We are not moving! What can you all do to us?!"

Another hooligan added. "Grab our weapons! If the bulldozer dares to enter, we will fight it out with them!"

With Xue Gui leading, many storeowners rushed out with metal poles, rolling pins, etc., as weapons. They formed a line and started shouting.

"Come over if you dare!"

"Try us!"

Zhou Yanru, who was talking to the tailor store's owner, shouted. "Xue Gui! Are you going to create trouble?!"

Xue Gui smirked. "Director Zhou, you all are the ones who are disrupting our businesses!"

The other Subdistrict Office staff were scolded and chased out by a few store owners. A younger staff member was pushed to the floor and almost knocked his head.

"Xiao Wang!" Yu Rongfeng went over immediately. "Are you alright?"

The Staff Member held his neck in pain. "I'm fine… it's only a small bruise."

It was one of Xue Gui's hooligans who pushed the staff.

Everyone from the Subdistrict Office is furious as one of their comrades is injured!

Dong Xuebing saw it and was furious. He snatched the loudhailer from a staff beside him. "Some of you might know me, and some might not. I shall introduce myself. I am Subdistrict Office Director Dong Xuebing. The person in charge of this eviction and demolition of Liu Xiang Hu Tong. Alright. The introduction is over. I don't care whether if you all agree or not. These buildings must be demolished today!"

The Hu Tong residents and store owners start to protest!

Dong Xuebing ignored them and continued. "This is the order from the District, and it is not decided by you all! You all can continue to obstruct us from executing our duties! We recorded the ones who scolded or injured us, and we settled the score afterward! Not only will we demolish these illegal buildings, but we will also charge you all! Nan Shan District has a few prisons, and it's enough to accommodate all of you! Illegal businesses, illegal rentals, polluting the environment, and disruption to public order! Do you all want to continue to stop us?! Fine! I will settle the score with you all! The Police and I will not decide how long you will be in prison, but the judge will decide! If you all don't believe what I say, you all can try it!"

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Chapter 539 - The Organization Department's interference!

Chapter 539 – The Organization Department's interference!

Morning.

Liu Xiang South Hu Tong.

The residents in the Hu Tong went silent for a few seconds after Dong Xuebing shouted into the loudhailer.

Dong Xuebing had made it too serious. He will be going after everyone and will charge them.

Peng Gang, Yu Rongfeng, and the rest looked at Dong Xuebing. They were impressed. He had shouted this at the right time and scared them. Although it is impossible to arrest and charge everyone, it had scared them.

"Are they going to arrest us?"

"Sentencing?!"

"They are scaring us! The law will not punish the majority!"

Although the store owners are still angry and agitated, their tone had gotten softer.

Dong Xuebing had worked in Public Security and had interacted with grassroots people countless times. He knows how to intimidate them with words.

Xue Gui immediately replied with a smirk. "Don't listen to him! How can they sentence us because of this? I know the law! Don't worry!"

A hooligan added. "That's right. We must not allow them to tear down our stores!"

"Chase them out!"

Xue Gui and his hooligans continued to incite the crowd, but they are losing support.

Dong Xuebing stared at Xue Gui at a distance. As a family member of a Government Staff, he should be setting an example and not inciting the crowd to go against them!

Dong Xuebing put down the loudhailer and said to Wang Yuling. "Director Wang! Record down whatever they say and do from now onwards! I want everything to be recorded and submitted to the District Public Security Bureau this afternoon for them to take action!" He is just making a threat as it's impossible to arrest so many people.

"Yes!" Wang Yuling took out a notebook and looked at the store owners.

Dong Xuebing picks up the loudhailer again. "That's all I have to say! We can negotiate if you all are willing to cooperate with us now! If anyone dares to stop us from our duties, I will arrest him!"

The crowd went quiet again.

Dong Xuebing waved his arm. "Demolish those buildings!"

One of the staff from the Urban Management Enforcement Team got into the bulldozer and started the engine.

"Are they going to demolish?"

"Don't be scare! They will not dare to demolish!"

"But…"

Other than Xue Gui and a few strong-headed owners standing in front, the rest are frightened. The Subdistrict Office seems to be determined to demolish their stores today. They might be arrested and charged if they resist, and they stepped backward away from the bulldozer.

Alright!

Zhou Yanru, Peng Gang, and the rest from the Subdistrict Office are relieved. They only need to persuade most owners to move, and the rest cannot stop them.

These illegal buildings, which had disrupted the lives of surrounding residents for years, will be torn down.

The onlookers started cheering and clapping.

Dong Xuebing is satisfied with this outcome, as this will be a political achievement for him.

But as the Urban Enforcement Team are about to demolish the buildings, a District Committee Organization Department black sedan car stopped in front of Dong Xuebing. A man in his mid-thirties descended from it.

The rest of the Subdistrict Office Leaders are stunned.

Zhou Yanru rushed over to Dong Xuebing and whispered. "He is Peng Kun, the Second Deputy Chief of the District Organization Department. He is very close with Chief Xue."

Peng Kun?

Dong Xuebing had heard of Peng Kun. He was the one who answered his call to the Organization Department yesterday. Dong Xuebing was still wondering why another Organization Department Leader had answered the call when he called Xue Qingrong's office. Now to think about it, Xue Qingrong might be in his office but got Peng Kun to answer the call for him.

Dong Xuebing looks at Peng Kun. "Chief Peng? Why are you here?"

Peng Kun smiles. "I just happened to pass by this area. Are you all going to demolish the illegal buildings?"

Dong Xuebing nodded. Pass by this area? How can it be a coincidence?

Needless to ask, everyone can tell what is going on. Peng Kun had appeared here at this time as an indication of Xue Qingrong's intention. Of course, this might be Peng Kun's own decision, but the smile on Xue Gui's face tells another story. He seems to know Peng Kun will appear to stop Dong Xuebing.

This is to show his support for Xue Gui?!

The faces of Yu Rongfeng, Guo Mingfeng, and the rest changed. They did not expect Xue Qingrong will send a representative to protect his nephew!

They are not showing any respect for the Subdistrict Office.

Dong Xuebing held the same rank as Peng Kun. If Xue Qingrong had come personally, Dong Xuebing might still give in to him. He will not give in to someone like Peng Kun. "It's dangerous here. Let's all take a few steps back. Chief Peng, you should watch out for the debris." He is determined to demolish these buildings at all costs today.

Dong Xuebing waved to the bulldozer. "Demolish!"

Peng Kun frowned. "Wait!"

Everyone's face changed. What is this?! Are you trying to order us around?!

Dong Xuebing pulled a long face. "Chief Peng, what are you trying to do?!"

"There are still so many residents opposing. Accidents might happen if you all tear down those buildings by force." Peng Kun points towards Xue Gui and his men. "Look!"

Xue Gui and a few store owners started protesting at this moment.

"You all got to step over my body if you all are going to demolish it!"

"I dare you all to demolish!"

They are acting out what Peng Kun had said.

But it's only a handful of them, as the rest were frightened by what Dong Xuebing said.

Dong Xuebing almost exploded when he heard this. "Chief Peng, the District had ordered us to remove all illegally built buildings. Why are you, as a Leader from the Organization Department, going against the District Government?"

Everyone knows Peng Kun's backing is Xue Qingrong, and he thought Guang Ming Subdistrict would listen to him. He frowned as he saw Dong Xuebing's attitude. "When did I go against the District Government's orders? We must remove the illegal buildings, but we have to take note of the way we execute the orders!"

Dong Xuebing sneered. "Why are you interfering in this eviction and demolition of illegal buildings? This is the job of the Subdistrict Office, and I know what to do. I don't need someone from the Organization Department to direct us."

Zhou Yanru is on Dong Xuebing's side since he took over as the Director and is not afraid of offending others. "The Organization Department is crossing the line now."

Peng Gang, Yu Rongfeng, and the rest are also staring at Peng Kun.

You all interfered and freed Xue Gui when we arrested him! This had already interrupted our plans, and Xue Gui still sent his men to create trouble at the Subdistrict Office. Even the District Mayor is aware of this and reprimanded us! Fine. Now, we are going to demolish the illegal buildings, and you all are stopping us again! Do you think you all can stop us by sending one person over?! What is the Organization Department trying to do?! This is too much!

Deputy Chief Peng Kun got mad because of their attitude. The Organization Department is managing the training and attitudes of the staff, and he felt he has the right to voice his opinions. "I am not interfering in the Subdistrict Office's work. I am telling you all to be careful, or accidents will happen. Didn't you all learn from previous incidents? Can't you all see those residents are opposing the demolition? You all will clash with them if you demolish the buildings by force. You need to be responsible for the residents and their actions. You all should speak to them nicely first!"

The Subdistrict Office staff felt disgusted by what Peng Kun said.

Your Leader's family member is the one inciting the rest to go against us, and you two are a two-man act. How dare you try to teach us what to do?!

Dong Xuebing is furious. "We had spoken to them, and we don't need you to order us around! Demolish!"

Peng Kun could not hold back his anger and pointed at Dong Xuebing. "Fine… I will report you all to the District! I shall see how you are going to face the responsibility if you all clash with the residents!"

Peng Kun has never asked them to stop the demolition. Even if he wants to speak up for Xue Hui, he will not let others get a hold of him. That's why he is wary of the words he used and warned the Subdistrict Office not to clash with the residents.

But his words did not remind Dong Xuebing and the rest. Instead, it reminded those illegal business owners!

"The Subdistrict Office will also be held responsible?!"

"So, they are afraid of clashing with us!"

"They are scaring us earlier! They are also afraid of any clashes!"

Peng Kun's words reminded those owners who had dropped their weapons. All of them picked up their weapons and started protesting again!

"Did you all hear that? The Subdistrict Office dares not to do anything to us!"

"They might lose their jobs if they touch us!"

"Chase them out! They will not demolish our stores if they are out!"

"That's right! The law will not punish the masses! Don't be scare of them!"

Everyone becomes bolder after they heard what Peng Kun said. If the Subdistrict Office doesn't dare to clash with them, what's there to scare off?!

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Chapter 540 - Hit someone!

Chapter 540 – Hit someone!

The Hu Tong residents got very agitated!

Many store owners armed with metal poles surrounded the Subdistrict Office staff while shouting, "The law will not punish the masses!" They had gained confidence and were fearless. Everything was going smoothly until Peng Kun appears!

Dong Xuebing shouted at Peng Kun. "Peng Kun! Look what you have done!"

Police Station Chief Peng Gang scolded. "Are you trying to create more problems for us?!"

"We had just mobilized our people!" Zhou Yanru had turned pale. "Just one word from you destroyed all our efforts! What are you trying to do?! The District Government ordered us to demolish these buildings. Not only are you stopping us, but you even incite those residents to go against us! Is this how an Organization Department Leader behaves?! Look at what you have done! Stop interfering in our operations!"

Everything happened suddenly, and more than thirty residents and store owners had surrounded them.

"Kick them out!"

"If the bulldozer dares to enter, I will break your heads!"

"Grab a weapon! They don't dare to retaliate!"

Peng Kun is speechless as he did not expect things to turn out this way. He quickly tries to brush it off. "You all had not spoken to these residents from the start! How can you all not clash with the residents if you demolish the buildings by force?"

F*ck! Dong Xuebing could not hold back. "Get lost!"

Peng Kun stares at Dong Xuebing. "How dare you scold me?!"

"I am scolding you!" Dong Xuebing exploded. "Get out of my sight!"

Everything changed because of Peng Kun. Dong Xuebing's words had scared those store owners and residents, and only one or two dares to stop the bulldozer. The Police Officers can easily handle the situation. But they heard what Peng Kun said. They know the Subdistrict Office dare not to clash with them. It gave those store owners and residents confidence and are not afraid of blowing things up. Peng Kun had placed the Subdistrict Office at a difficult spot and made the situation out of control!

Peng Kun knew he should not have said those things. It's fine if he said it to Dong Xuebing privately, but those store owners overheard it and made things spiral out of control. He was blinded by his anger because of Dong Xuebing and Guang Ming Subdistrict staff and forgot to watch his words. The conflict got worse, and he doesn't want to be held responsible. So, he pushed the blame to the Subdistrict Office.

The situation got more tense.

Dong Xuebing and the rest have no time to bother with Peng Kun. They are facing an angry mob in three directions and need to handle this sudden situation.

Suddenly, something unexpected happened!

In a blink of an eye, the tailor store owner swings his metal rod at Zhou Yanru. He had been holding in for a long time. After knowing the Subdistrict Office staff will not retaliate, he swung the rod at Zhou Yanru.

Zhou Yanru was facing Peng Kun and was hit on her back. She cried out in pain as she fell to the ground!

"Director Zhou!"

"Sister Zhou!"

"Sister Yanru!"

The Subdistrict Office staff rushed over to help her.

Zhou Yanru was panting and sweating from the pain.

The tailor store owner's action caused the rest to be more agitated. The breakfast store owner shouted, "Get them out of here!" and threw a bowl at the Subdistrict Office staff. Crash! The porcelain bowl landed beside a Police Office and shattered into pieces. One of the broken pieces cut the Officer's leg, and blood started to flow in between his fingers as he pressed on the wound!

Police Station Chief Peng Gang's eyes turn red. "Xiao Lui!"

Bam! Yu Rongfeng received a blow on his arm! It's a staff from the barbershop!

Peng Kun saw it and his heart skipped a beat. He did not expect his words will make the crowd turn violent. He looked at that approaching crowd and started to retreat to his car. His driver had opened the door for him to hide in the vehicle. He quickly got into his car as he does not want to get hurt.

Even Xue Gui did not expect this outcome. He is not a fool and knows he had built those buildings illegally. That's why he got Peng Kun to help him to stop the Subdistrict Office from demolishing his buildings. He did not want things to be blown out of proportion. But the agitated store owners had lost their minds and turned violent.

A hooligan hit a Staff Member with a pole and turned to Xue Gui. "Brother Xue! Just hit them! They don't dare to retaliate!"

Another hooligan rushed forward with his weapon. "That's right. Let's teach them a lesson! They will not dare to return in the future!"

Xue Gui clenched his teeth and told himself in his heart. The law will not punish the masses! Everyone has started to fighting, and he will be fine if he joins in. He looked at the Staff Member on the ground and started kicking him.

The situation is out of control, and more people are getting hurt!

Dong Xuebing could feel his blood rushing to his head! Damn! You all are asking for it!

Peng Gang fended off the attacks from the store owners and dragged that fallen Staff Member back. He suffered quite a few blows in the process. "Director! What should we do?"

Zhou Yanru, who was still on the ground, shouted. "Protect Director first! You all don't need to help me!"

Guo Mingfeng shouted. "Hurry! Back to our cars! Go to our cars!"

It was chaotic!

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath and ordered. "Hide in the cars!"

Peng Gang and his Officers helped the injured retreat to their cars. A few Urban Management Enforcement Team staff rushed forward to help.

But those residents and store owners were too excited.

"Beat them up!"

"Don't let them escape!"

The tailor store owner and breakfast shop owner are the most agitated!

Dong Xuebing stepped forward and stood in front of all the Subdistrict Office staff. "I will hold them back! All of you get into the vehicles!"

Peng Gang refused. "You should go first!"

Dong Xuebing waved him off. "Get into the cars! Now!"

The tailor store owner shouted. "Get them!"

"You are seeking death!" Dong Xuebing stares at him coldly and unleashed a kick. To everyone's surprise, the tailor store owner was sent flying from one kick!

Bam! The tailor store owner landed on the ground and fainted!

You all dare to hit my men?! You all had forced me to do this! If I don't teach you all a lesson today, I will change my surname!

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Chapter 541 - The consequences of angering Dong Xuebing!

Chapter 541 – The consequences of angering Dong Xuebing!

Liu Xiang Hu Tong.

The Subdistrict Office staff were stunned. After a few days of interacting with Dong Xuebing, they only know he has a bad temper. But no one expects his temper is bad to this extent! He dares to fight without any warning. Everyone knows he had no choice as it's an emergency. Those store owners are holding metal rods and poles, and it might be fatal if they are hit. That's why no one will blame him for clashing with those residents!

"They retaliated!"

"The Subdistrict Office Director had hit someone!"

"How can he hit civilians?! Does he have any regard to the law?!"

The mob got furious as they saw the tailor store owner lying on the ground. No one had expected a Government Staff to hit them!

Dong Xuebing looks at them. "Civilians?! Do you all still consider yourselves as civilians?! What are you all thinking when you all hit others?! Do you think it's not a crime to hit others, and we are beating up civilians when we retaliate?! Are you all treating this as a joke?! The law is not so simple! I remember all those that had hit my people! No one can escape today! Get this into your mind! Not everyone can hit Government Staff! Do you understand?!"

"Beat him up!"

"How dare he hit us?!"

"Go!"

The breakfast store owner charged.

Zhou Yanru pushed the Officer to help her. "Hurry! Go and protect Director Dong!"

Deputy Director Meng Shengguo shouted. "Director! Come over here!"

Peng Gang and the other Officers want to help their Leader. They are not confident of stopping this angry mob even if they are armed, let alone Dong Xuebing is facing them by himself. If they allowed Director Dong to be surrounded, they might beat him to death! That's why they must not allow this to happen. Anyone from the Subdistrict Office can be injured except for him.

But before they can get closer, Dong Xuebing waved his hand casually. "Go back and wait for me in the car!"

Peng Gang panicked. "Director!"

"Old Peng! I am ordering you to protect the rest! Go back to the car!"

"But…"

"I am ordering you all to hide in the cars!"

Peng Gang and the rest could only help the injured to the vehicles. They are moving slowly as two of them had injured their legs.

The Subdistrict Office staff were looking at Dong Xuebing's back worryingly. An angry mob consisting of more than thirty people is charging him!

Unknown to them, Dong Xuebing thought nothing of those people. He had experienced situations more severe than this. But no one in the Subdistrict Office knows about him. They don't know his character, temperament, and fighting skills. If the mob had heard of Yan Tai County's God of Plague, they would think twice before charging at him, even if they have more than fifty people. This guy can win regardless of the number of his opponents!

It's time to let Nan Shan District's people know about this!

Damn! You all dare to provoke me!?

Dong Xuebing is going all out. Since he had retaliated, he might as well go all out and establish his authority with his fist. He doesn't want anyone to step all over him and treat him as a pushover. These people had already committed a crime, and Dong Xuebing doesn't need to hold back. You all dare to hit my men?! I shall teach you all an unforgettable lesson!

The breakfast store owner swung an aluminum wok at Dong Xuebing!

"You are one of those that attacked my Officers, right?!" Dong Xuebing dodged that attack easily and returned with a punch and kick!

"Arrgghh!" The breakfast store owner held his stomach as he kneeled down. "F*ck you!"

You still dare to scold me!? Dong Xuebing felt he had gone too light on him. Bam! He gave the breakfast store owner a back fist!

The breakfast store owner shouted in pain and fell to the ground with a bloodied face.

Two men down!

Dong Xuebing had knocked out two men within seconds!

"Brother Liu!"

"F*ck! Kill him!"

Three store owners rushed forward with their poles!

"Be careful, Director!!"

"Come back!"

The Subdistrict Office staff are shouting at Dong Xuebing for him to return to the vehicles. Some of them had gotten into the vehicles, but Dong Xuebing did not move towards them. Instead, he started to walk towards those store owners.

One of the three is in his forties, and the other two are in their thirties. They look fit, and they attacked Dong Xuebing from three different angles. It is hard to dodge such attacks, but he mumbled STOP in his heart, threw three punches, and deactivated. It was not even three seconds. Everyone only sees Dong Xuebing made a sudden movement, and those three were sent flying backward while shouting in pain. It was too fast, and no one can see what happened!

"Arrgh!"

"My leg!"

The three store owners are groaning in pain on the ground.

Five men down!

Dong Xuebing continued to walk towards those store owners slowly.

The store owners are starting to panic. How can this person be so good at fighting?!

The Subdistrict Office staff were stunned. None of them had expected their new Director can knock out five men in such a short time.

Xue Gui shouted. "Everyone go! He is just one person!"

Xue Gui's hooligan added. "We can keep our houses if we chase them out! Go!"

Dong Xuebing took a glance at Xue Gui. This guy had been opposing the Subdistrict Office time and again. Not only had he gotten his men to block the Subdistrict Office's entrance, but he had also incited the crowd to go against them. He even got Peng Kun over to suppress Dong Xuebing and stop the Subdistrict Office's operation! He can be considered the cause of all the troubles, and Dong Xuebing will not let him off. He swung his left arm, knocked out a hooligan on his left, and kicked the yellow hair hooligan who had hit his Staff earlier. After that, he stepped forward and faced Xue Gui!

You want to create trouble for me?!

I shall let you know the consequences!

STOP!

Dong Xuebing doesn't dare to go too hard on Xue Gui as everyone is watching them. As a government staff, he cannot go overboard even if Xue Gui caused everything or it's because of self-defense. So, he started slapping Xue Gui after he stopped the time. He slapped more than a dozen times before deactivating STOP and giving him one slap!

Slap!

Xue Gui's face swells immediately from that slap and fell onto the floor. "You… you dare to hit me?!"

You are the one I wanted to hit the most!

Everyone can see Dong Xuebing had not gone overboard and retaliated because others tried to hit him. But no one knows he had slapped Xue Gui more than a dozen times!

"Brother Xue!"

"Brother Xue Gui!"

The group of hooligans rushed over. "He will not win against all of us! Let's go! Kill him!"

Around seven to eight people charged towards Dong Xuebing!

Dong Xuebing looked at them and waited for them to come closer with their metal rods.

Dong Xuebing might die if so many people hit him!

"Arrrgh!"

"Pfft!"

"Arrrgh!"

14 men down!

Dong Xuebing had knock-out 14 men within two minutes!

Dong Xuebing had seldom fought so many people at once. Although he is not injured, his stamina could not catch up. He stood there panting. "I will say this once more! All illegal buildings here will be demolished today! I will not let whoever dares stop us or hit our Government Staff, off lightly! We don't need to treat criminals like you all nicely!"

"He is exhausted!"

"Let's go! He is getting tired!'

A few stubborn ones refused to listen. They are making a living from these illegal stores, and if the stores are demolished, they will lose their jobs. That's why they rushed forward to stop the demolition, especially after hearing what Peng Kun said. They know that if they stopped the Subdistrict Office from tearing their shops down today, the District Government would penalize the Subdistrict Office, and the demolition will be postponed. They continued to charge forward, and a few of them ran to the vehicles. They started to smash the vehicles with their metal poles, scaring the female staff inside!

Don't blame me as you all are asking for it!

Dong Xuebing ran over to the vehicles and sent the barbershop owner and his staff flying with two kicks! He can punch as many punches as he wants during STOP, but it was only a punch or a kick to others!

When Dong Xuebing was about to ask the staff in the vehicle if they are hurt, he heard a 'Ding' behind him.

"Director!"

"Knife!"

"Ah! Watch out!"

The staff in the vehicle shouted in shock.

Dong Xuebing turned, and a razor-sharp knife is about five centimeters from his chest. It's the tailor store owner again!

Damn!

Are you trying to kill me?!

Dong Xuebing exploded. He dodged the knife and grabbed that person's head. Bam! He smashed that person's head against the vehicle's door! Bam! Bam! Bam! He saw this guy is still conscious after the first hit, and he continued with three more this! It doesn't matter if this dangerous guy dies. If Dong Xuebing had not used STOP, he would have been stabbed to death!

"I will fight it out with you!"

"Go!"

A few other store owners started charging towards Dong Xuebing with their weapons!

More and more people are groaning in pain on the floor! This is the consequence of angering the God of Plague!

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Chapter 542 - Why are you so good at fighting?!

Chapter 542 – Why are you so good at fighting?!

Morning.

Blood-curdling screams can be heard from Liu Xiang Hu Tong.

Some passersby were confused by the screams.

"What's going on? Who is shouting?"

"I don't know. It's been ongoing for a while. Oh, I heard the Subdistrict Office is going to demolish those illegal buildings today."

"Did they clash with those residents? Let's go and see!"

Those arrogant store owners are dropping onto the floor one after another in the Hu Tong alley.

One….

Two….

Three….

Four….

At first, the owners are charging towards Dong Xuebing. They are determined to bet their lives to save their stores, but they started to slow down, and lesser people are charging forward. Within minutes, twenty-six people are groaning in pain on the ground. Some had fainted, and the others are rolling in pain. Other than groanings, no one dares to say a word.

Dong Xuebing patted the dust off his pants. "Any more?"

"…… @#@$#$#@$!!!"

The remaining seven to eight residents and store owners, who were trying to stop the eviction, were stunned. Twenty-six men were knock-out just like this. One of them dropped his weapon, making a loud, 'clank!', and the rest quickly followed. No one dares to go forward.

Damn!

Is this a fight or a movie?!

Everyone can see Dong Xuebing's fighting skill is on another level. No matter how many people charged at him, they will still lose!

Xue Gui is sitting on the floor with a swollen face. What type of Government staff is this?!

Who would expect a Subdistrict Director to be so good at fighting?!

Dong Xuebing looks around and saw no one dares to go near him. He took out a paper napkin to wipe his hands and walks over to a bin to throw it.

Why must you all do this? If you all had cooperated, this would not happen!

Zhou Yanru, Peng Gang, and the rest had come out from the vehicles and stared at Dong Xuebing with open mouths. The Staff Members and the Urban Management Enforcement Team's staff were also stunned. All the onlookers from other Hu Tongs were also looking at him in shock.

Dong Xuebing walks over. "Director Zhou, Chief Peng, Director Yu, are you all ok?"

"Huh? I'm fine." Zhou Yanru replied.

"You better go to the hospital for a checkup. Old Peng, can you arrange for someone to bring the injured to the hospital? Oh, get a few more ambulances to clean up the place." Dong Xuebing starts to give out orders.

Peng Gang looks at Dong Xuebing. "Director, are you formerly from the Public Security Bureau?"

Dong Xuebing nodded. 'Yes. I was there for around a year. Why?"

Why?! Peng Gang and the rest had seen with their eyes what happened. Who would believe someone can knock out twenty-six men by himself? Knocking out one or two, or even four people is possible. Some top martial artists can win against eight to ten people. But one vs. twenty-six?! What's more amazing is you are not injured at all. They could not even touch your sleeves! Damn! Peng Gang and the few Police Officers were impressed. They had seen people who are good at fighting but have never seen anyone that is this good!

The Subdistrict Office's Staff looks at each other, not knowing what to say.

The question Yan Tai County staff always ask repeatedly appeared in Nan Shan District Staff's mind now!

Twenty-six men!

"Oh." Dong Xuebing looks around. "Where is Peng Kun?"

Zhou Yanru and the rest look around. "He was here earlier."

Yu Rongfeng replied angrily. "This Chief Peng is too irresponsible."

"He ran off?!" Dong Xuebing's face changed. Damn! Running away after creating a mess for us?! Are you expecting us to clear your mess?! Peng Kun! Just wait and see! This is not the end!

"Let's ignore him for now and complete our task." Dong Xuebing said to the Urban Management Enforcement Team. "You all can start to demolish those buildings. Sorry to trouble you all."

The demolition started!

Those residents on the ground were carried aside, and only a bulldozer is at the entrance. The remaining standing store owners gathered at the end of the Hu Tong, and some of them are shouting.

"I dare you all to demolish it!"

"Stop!"

"My shop! I will fight it out with whoever that dares to touch my store!"

Dong Xuebing's face changed when he saw those store owners acting up again. He walked past the bulldozer and entered the Hu Tong. He stood in the center and waved to the bulldozer to start demolishing the building.

Crash!

The breakfast store at the entrance of the Hu Tong alley was demolished first!

The remaining store owners agitated again, but none of them dared to go forward as Dong Xuebing stood in front. Everyone is scared of Dong Xuebing. If he can knock out twenty-six men without any injuries, he can beat thirty-six, or even forty-six men.

Crash!

The second store came crashing down!

Xue Gui felt his heart is bleeding as the bulldozer tears down the tailor store. He always thought he is aggressive and reckless. But he met someone crazier and more aggressive than him.

Some onlookers cheered.

"Good!"

"Well done!"

"These buildings should have been torn down a long time ago!"

Nearby residents started cheering and clapping! Everyone is praising the Subdistrict Office and Dong Xuebing! The fight earlier looks better than the movies!

Dong Xuebing knew he would attract criticism after beating up so many people, but he didn't think he was wrong. He smiles faintly as he heard the people cheering and felt this is enough. One person can never please everyone, and he only wants to do something for the people. He is not afraid of getting into trouble.

The Subdistrict Office staff are relieved! Those illegal buildings are finally demolished!

No one had expected this operation to be so successful, and it was all Director Dong's credit. Suppose Dong Xuebing had not stepped forward to face those angry residents. In that case, many of them will be seriously injured, and those buildings will never be demolished. This time, everyone has a better understanding of their new Director.

Dong Xuebing's fighting skills are too scary!

It's not one, two, three, or four men!

It's more than twenty men!

Who can fight as well as him?!

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Chapter 543 – Commission for Discipline Inspection!

Chapter 543 – Commission for Discipline Inspection!

Noon.

Guang Ming Subdistrict Office.

"Have you heard it? Our new Director had fought with others!"

"He got into a fight?! How is this possible?"

"Xiao Yu told me earlier that he saw it with his own eyes."

"I also heard about this. Director Dong fought against twenty-six men!"

"Bullshit! Who are you trying to bluff?"

"Why should I lie to you? Those store owners were holding metal rods and knives and had surrounded our men. Many of them are injured, and Director Dong got mad. He rolled up his sleeves and went over to knock them out! Hey, Xiao Yu is here. Xiao Yu, hurry and tell them what happened."

"What's there to say? All of us were stunned."

"Did it happen?!"

"I saw it with my own eyes."

"Damn! Didn't our Director worked at the Investment Promotion Agency before transferring here? How come he is so good at fighting?"

"I heard Director Dong had worked in the Public Security Bureau before. Oh, do you all remember our City's wildlife safari incident?"

"Yes. The TV station had even made a special episode about that. Ah! I remember it now!"

"It was Yan Tai County's Investment Promotion Agency Chief Dong who had fought the Siberian tiger to rescue the child. Our Director was from Yan Tai County Investment Promotion Agency!"

"That person is Director Dong?!"

"It must be him! If not, why can he fight so well? He can even fight against a Siberian tiger, let alone twenty men."

"Damn! That's too scary!"

"He is extraordinary. Our Director is a real fighter!"

Such conversations are happening everywhere within the Subdistrict Office. Everyone, including those that are not working, knows about this incident. Their new Director had beaten up twenty-six angry illegal store owners y himself. He is also the hero who fought off a Siberian Tiger to save a child last year. Everyone is talking about him, and it should spread to the neighborhoods and residents in a few days.

Side building.

Party Secretary Office.

Zhou Yanru knocked on the door and entered. "Director."

Dong Xuebing looked at her and asked. "Didn't I ask you to go back and rest? Have you gone to the hospital?"

"My back is only slightly swollen. It's alright."

"You should also get it treated." Dong Xuebing continued. "What about Director Yu and the others?"

Zhou Yanru smiles. "Director, if it wasn't for you stopping those people, all of us might be seriously injured. Director Yu had only twisted his ankle, and a Staff Member had some scratches on his arms and shoulder. He is getting a tetanus shot at the hospital now. A Police Officer suffered the most serious injuries. He got a deep cut on his leg and is being treated in the hospital. But his condition is stable."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "I will visit him at the hospital later. How is the demolition?"

Zhou Yanru replied. "Old Meng is there overseeing the operation, and we are contacting the relevant departments to clear the debris. Those store owners and residents are still very agitated, and I heard from Old Meng that they are going to sue us at the District Government."

"What do they want to sue?"

"They want to sue our Subdistrict Office for hitting people."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "They are hitting us with metal poles and knives, and we are not allowed to defend ourselves? Let them sue us. I still have a score to settle with them. Do they think nothing will happen to them after injuring my men?!"

After Zhou Yanru left, Dong Xuebing called Police Chief Peng Gang.

"Old Peng, how are your injuries?"

"It's nothing! Those few blows are nothing! Hahaha…"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Good to hear that. Alright. Liu Xiang Hu Tong's incident is not over. We cannot let our comrades suffer for anything. Get your men to follow up with this incident. Xue Gui and his hooligans, including the tailor and breakfast store owners, and those who had hit our people must not be let off. Bring them back to the station, and charge them with assaults. Give them the heaviest fines and punishment."

Peng Gang is still angry with those people. "I will arrest them now."

Peng Gang did not pay lip service this time and is prepared to face the pressure from the District. These arrogant store owners must be punished.

Dong Xuebing continued to give out orders to settle this incident.

The Subdistrict Office is working together after what happened in the morning. Peng Gang, Guo Mingfeng, and Geng's faction start to follow Dong Xuebing's orders. Dong Xuebing had protected all of them earlier, and it is not right for them to continue going against his orders.

At the same time, the impact of the incident continues to spread.

More than a dozen of angry store owners blocked the entrance of the District Party Committee entrance. All of them have bruises on their faces, and they are shouting.

"We want to meet the District's Leaders!"

"How can they beat up civilians and arrest us?!"

"Guang Ming Subdistrict Office's Director tried to kill us! How can he be qualified to be a Government staff?!"

"We want to speak to the District's Leaders! We demand an explanation!"

"Suspend Dong Xuebing! Or else, we will complain to the City! If the City Government ignores us, we will complain to the Provincial Government! I don't believe they will not care about us!"

"That's right! Remove him from his position!"

"That criminal must be punished!"

Almost everyone in the District Party Committee Building can hear these cries and know Guang Ming Subdistrict Office had clashed with the residents when they evict them!

……..

Afternoon.

Dong Xuebing was visiting his injured staff at the District Second Hospital when his phone rang. It was an unknown number.

Dong Xuebing walked to the corridor and answered. "Hello, who is this?"

A deep voice replied. "I am Wu Liang, from the District Commission for Discipline Inspection."

Wu Liang? Nan Shan District's Commission for Discipline Inspection Secretary?!

Dong Xuebing quickly reply. "Good afternoon, Secretary Wu."

Wu Liang replied. "We have received complaints about you. Director Dong, I need you to come to our Commission for Discipline Inspection now."

Dong Xuebing's face changed. The Commission for Discipline Inspection is looking for me?! What does this mean? Are they going to investigate me?

Dong Xuebing put down the phone and told Zhou Yanru that he is leaving. After that, he drove off from the hospital.

The Commission for Discipline Inspection Office.

It is located on the second floor.

Wu Liang stared at Dong Xuebing behind his desk with a long face. "A group of civilians had blocked the entrance of our District Party Committee Building, and they are complaining about Guang Ming Subdistrict Office's staff injuring the residents during the eviction. Is this true?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "Yes, but it was…."

Wu Liang interrupted. "Do you all still have discipline? Beating up the civilians?! Is this how you order your men?! Do you know your actions will tarnish our District's reputation?! Do you know how severe it is to beat up civilians?!"

Dong Xuebing frowned and replied. "You might not know about the situation. We…"

Wu Liang interrupted again. "I don't need your explanations! I only know that you all had injured the residents, and more than a dozen of them had blocked our entrance! You all are a disgrace!"

Dong Xuebing is frustrated. "Secretary Wu, you are unfair to us. Have you got your men to find out what happened during the eviction?! That's right. I had hit those people, but what did we do wrong?! The District is only concern about those injured civilians, and ignoring our staff is also injured?! Have you ever seen civilians armed with metal rods and knives attacking our men?! Civilians?! Those are a group of criminals!"

Wu Liang got mad. "You still dare to get angry?!"

"Secretary Wu, I am not arguing with you. I am stating the facts! If those are really civilians, we will not retaliate! But they are not! They are operating their businesses illegally and renting out those illegal buildings! They surrounded our Subdistrict Office staff, armed with knives and poles! We want to avoid them, but they blocked our path and refused to let us leave! We still have three comrades in the District Second Hospital stitching their wounds! Have the District investigated this thoroughly?! How can you all determine it is our fault!? Are you expecting us to stand there and let them slash us?! Do you want us to take off our shirts to let them hit and still thank them?!"

Wu Liang banged his desk. "There are many ways to handle conflicts! Do you all have to clash with them?!"

Damn! You can say whatever you want when you are not involved!

Dong Xuebing got mad. "I might not explain the situation clearly, but there are many nearby residents there. My staff and those residents had seen everything, and the District can send someone to verify with them! Secretary Wu, I want to ask you this! If the civilians' lives are important, does that mean our Subdistrict Office's staff's lives are unimportant? I don't believe any of your staff can remain calm when more than thirty armed civilians had surrounded and going to chop him! We are the same! I had brought my men there, and it is my responsibility to protect them!"

Wu Liang let out an angry laugh. "You still think you have not done anything wrong?!"

"Secretary Wu." Dong Xuebing stared at him. "What is the District thinking?! Men with knives and poles had assaulted our people, and what's wrong with defending ourselves?! Why is the District not considering us and siding with those criminals?! Is this what our country's law is for?!"

Wu Liang is not an unreasonable person. From what Dong Xuebing said, he knew he might have overlooked something. "…… tell me what happened."

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Chapter 544 – How can Yan Tai County recommend such staff to us?!

Chapter 544 – How can Yan Tai County recommend such staff to us?!

Afternoon.

Nan Shan District Commission for Discipline Inspection Office.

Dong Xuebing told Wu Liang what happened and why he beat up those people.

After Dong Xuebing finished, Wu Liang looks at him. "How many of them are using weapons?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "More than thirty of them had surrounded our staff, and all of them are holding weapons. More than a dozen are holding metal poles, and one of them is used as a knife. The rest are using some kitchen utensils. I will submit a detailed report to the District, and you can verify my account easily. There was a crowd of almost a hundred people there, and I am not lying."

Wu Liang nodded. He is looking calmer. "Even if you all are forced to protect yourselves, but you should know the consequences of clashing with the civilians. Why didn't you all speak to those people first? Why are you all evicting them without doing all the prep work?! That's the reason why those residents clashed with you! It is your Subdistrict Office's fault!"

Dong Xuebing's foul temper flared up when he heard this. "Secretary Wu, I have something to report."

"…… speak."

"We are not responsible for those people attacking us!"

"It's not your fault?!"

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath and continued. "We had spoken to them! Those store owners and some residents were frightened of us, and only a handful of them are still resisting! Our Police Officers can control the situation easily, and the clash will not happen! But at this moment, the District Organization Department's Deputy Chief, Peng Kun, drove over! He ordered us to wait and stop our operation! I wonder why is the Organization interrupting the demolition of illegal buildings? However, I do know that the one who incited those people to attack us is a relative of Organization Department's Chief Xue!" He is not afraid of saying these.

Wu Liang frowned. "Peng Kun?"

Dong Xuebing continued. "I am the person in charge of this operation. After I ignored Peng Kun's orders, he started shouting. He said that if we clash with the residents during the eviction process, the District will not let us off, and we will be held responsible. His words let those residents know that we are afraid of clashing with them, and they got fearless. He was the one who triggered those people to attack us! What is he trying to do?!"

Wu Liang frowned. "Did Chief Peng really say that?"

"Yes. He was the one who incited those people!" Dong Xuebing continued. "When we are facing those people in front, cleaning up the mess he created, he dumped us and escaped by himself in his car! Secretary Wu, is this how a Government Leader should behave?!"

Wu Liang will verify Dong Xuebing's account and report to the District Party Committee. But he knows Dong Xuebing is not lying as it can be verified easily. What is this Peng Kun doing?! Why is the Organizing Department's Deputy Chief going there to interfere with their work and even stir up those people's emotions?! This is ridiculous!

But this matter involves the Organization Department, and Wu Liang knows Deputy Chief Peng Kun is going to the City's Party School for training next month. He is supposed to be transferred to Xi Ping District and will be promoted. That's why Wu Liang needs to handle this with care.

"Director Dong, you can leave now." Wu Liang said.

Dong Xuebing asked. "Secretary Wu, can you tell me how this incident is…"

Wu Liang gave him a stare. "The District will discuss this incident. You all just continue with your work."

"What about those people who attacked us?"

After knowing what happened, Wu Liang was also mad. "Arrest those that need to be arrested! We must not let these offenders off lightly! Such practices must not continue!" Although Dong Xuebing had a bad attitude when he entered the office, Wu Liang agreed with him. They can be scolded by civilians, but they must not let any criminals off. If these criminals are let off, how are the District's enforcement units working in the future? People will be running after them with weapons!

…….

Dong Xuebing met Zhou Yanru at the Subdistrict Office's lobby after he returned.

Zhou Yanru asked. "Director, the Commission for Discipline Inspection…"

Dong Xuebing calmly replied. "I had reported to Secretary Wu, and we should be fine."

Zhou Yanru is relieved. "Oh, I heard Chief Peng will be going to the City's Party School for training next month, and I think he is going to be promoted."

Dong Xuebing looks at her. "Are you sure?"

"… I think so."

Dong Xuebing nodded and returned to his office. He lights a cigarette and thought about Peng Kun's upcoming training and promotion. This might be possible if he did not get involved in this incident. Now, even the District Leaders are aware of it, and it looks like it will be hard for him to get promoted. This idiot! Let's see if you still dare to interfere with our work!

Ring… ring… ring… Dong Xuebing's mobile phone rang.

Dong Xuebing looks at the number. It's Yan Tai County's Deputy Party Secretary Cao Xupeng.

Dong Xuebing smiles as he answered. "Good afternoon, Secretary Cao."

"Haha…" Cao Xupeng laughed. "You ah… Did you cause trouble again?"

Dong Xuebing cleared his throat and denied. "No."

"One versus more than twenty people, and you don't consider it as causing trouble?!" Cao Xupeng helplessly replied. "Try to control your foul temper and stop causing trouble wherever you go!"

Dong Xuebing is speechless. "Secretary Cao, how did you know about this?"

Cao Xupeng shook his head. "I was at the City Government for a meeting and met Nan Shan District Party Secretary Wang Anshi there. He immediately questioned me, 'What sort of staff did your Yan Tai County recommended to us?!' I immediately know you must have caused trouble again."

"Sigh… I was also forced to do that."

Dong Xuebing felt embarrassed by he had no choice. If he had a choice, he also wants to settle it without using his fists. But he did not regret beating up those illegal store owners and residents and destroying Peng Kun's hope of getting promoted. One must not be afraid of trouble if he wants to do something for the people.

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Chapter 545 – Unable to take it anymore!

Chapter 545 – Unable to take it anymore!

Next day.

Tuesday, morning.

Dong Xuebing had set his alarm at 6 am last night. He opened his eyes when his alarm went off and looked at the time before getting up to get dress. He lit a cigarette and called Peng Gang to ask him about his progress.

Peng Gang replied. "We had arrested ten men, and nine of them are detained."

"Has the situation cool down? Are they still creating trouble at the District Party Committee Building?"

"After we arrested them, they dispersed, and they have not appeared today."

"Good. Thanks for your hard work."

"That's my duty."

Dong Xuebing is relieved to know this incident is settled. But things changed unexpectedly.

…….

District Party Committee Family Quarters.

Nan Shan District Organization Department Deputy Chief Peng Kun is very nervous. The District's Commission for Discipline Inspection Secretary had questioned him about the clash between Liu Xiang Hu Tong and Guang Ming Subdistrict. He knows he had crossed the line and could not sleep at night. He is worried the District will penalize him and doesn't want that to happen. The City's Party School training is next month, and he will be transferred to Xi Ping District the following month. This is an important promotion for him, and nothing must happen.

Peng Kun thought through the night and took out his phone to make a phone call. "Hello, Editor Chen? I'm Peng Kun."

Peng Kun has a smirk after hanging up the call.

……..

A while later, Dong Xuebing's phone rang.

Dong Xuebing is in the kitchen preparing breakfast, and he answered. "Hello?"

"Are you Guang Ming Subdistrict Office's Director Dong?" A young man asked. "I am Liu Gang, a reporter with Nan Qi Morning Post. I would like to interview you. Are you free this morning?"

Nan Qi Morning Post?

Dong Xuebing had heard about this newspaper agency, but it is a small agency with average influence.

Dong Xuebing frowned. "I am busy this morning. What do you want to know? We can speak over the phone."

Liu Gang paused for a second and asked. "It was regarding the fight at Liu Xiang Hu Tong yesterday. I heard Guang Ming Subdistrict Office staff had beat up the residents there and injured over twenty people. Two of them are still undergoing treatment at the hospital." Other than the people there, no one will believe one person can beat up twenty-six men. That's why the rumors become it was the Subdistrict Office's staff beat up more than twenty residents. "What do you have to say about this incident?"

Why is it regarding this incident again?

Dong Xuebing is irritated. "Someone had instigated the residents to attack us, and we are forced to retaliate."

Liu Gang continued. "Have you considered the consequences of beating up those civilians?"

Hmph! Who are you to educate me?

Dong Xuebing coldly replied. "Reporter Liu? I find your tone disrespectful. You all can go to the scene to find out what happened."

Liu Gang replied emotionlessly. "We had gone to the scene and gotten some information."

"Since you all know what happened, you should not be calling me. You should be asking those illegal store owners why are they attack us? Why did they break the law?!"

"We had interviewed a few injured residents at the hospital, and all of them are furious. They had lost confidence in the Government. Director Dong, can I assume Guang Ming Subdistrict thinks this action is right?"

Are you having trouble with me?

What's wrong? We are trying to demolish those illegal buildings to ensure the safety of the rest of the residents. Those illegal store owners attacked us with weapons. Why are you targeting us?! You made it sound like those people have the right to operate their illegal stores. Are you saying they had done nothing wrong to build buildings illegally and are right to attack us? Whatever we do is wrong?!

Dong Xuebing understood what is happening. "I believe reporters have to abide by the journalism ethics and must report factually. If Nan Qi Morning Post did not even find out what happened, then I will not answer any more questions."

Liu Gang replied. "I only know your Subdistrict Office's staff injured more than twenty civilians. All of them are furious and…."

F*CK you!

Dong Xuebing can't be bothered to argue with this reporter and hangs up!

Dong Xuebing has nothing against reporters, but Nan Qi Morning Post's Liu Gang had disgusted him. This guy doesn't know anything and still dares to make accusations. He just wants a sensational headline to attract readers. But is that the truth?

Dong Xuebing watched the news for a while after breakfast.

Ten minutes….

Twenty minutes….

Thirty minutes….

Nan Shan District's news channel reported on the reorganization of the illegal buildings. Still, they did not mention anything about yesterday's incident.

8.30 am. Dong Xuebing arrived at the Subdistrict Office.

Party Secretary Office.

Dong Xuebing had just entered his office for a while when Party Office Department Director Zhou Yanru rushed in.

"Director! We are in trouble." Zhou Yanru is holding a copy of the newspaper.

"What's wrong?" Dong Xuebing hates hearing the words, 'we are in trouble.'

Zhou Yanru placed the newspaper on the desk and points to an article. "This is today's copy of Nan Qi Morning Post. Look at this article. It is about our Subdistrict Office!"

Dong Xuebing's face changed, and he grabbed the papers. He is furious after reading it. The article reported the forced eviction incident by Guang Ming Subdistrict Office yesterday. Still, it did not mention the cause or Peng Kun's interference. It only states Guang Ming Subdistrict Office's staff had injured over twenty residents during the process. It reported on the injures suffered by the residents and their grievances. It also publishes a photograph of an injured resident at the hospital. The author of the article is Liu Gang!

The office's door opened again!

The Subdistrict Office's Secretary of the Disciplinary Work Committee, Qu Yiqiang, entered the newspaper with a copy. "Nan Qi Morning Post is ridiculous! Why didn't they write anything about those people surrounding us with weapons or the surrounding residents cheering for us?! This report is biased! It is tarnishing our Subdistrict Office's reputation! What will the residents think of us after reading this article?!"

Dong Xuebing replied. "Nan Qi Morning Post's Liu Gang had called me this morning, and I felt something was off from his tone. He is purposely finding trouble with us!"

Zhou Yanru shouted. "They are twisting the facts!"

Deputy Director Yu Rongfeng, who oversees the Publicity Department, saw the article and rushed to Dong Xuebing's office. Everyone from the Subdistrict Office is in trouble after this article is published. It affected the Subdistrict Office and their image!

Dong Xuebing banged on his desk. "Director Yu, contact the District Publicity Department and see if they can recall Nan Qi Morning Post's papers!"

"Yes." Yu Rongfeng knew it is impossible, but he will still try.

Zhou Yanru asked. "Director, what should we do now?"

Dong Xuebing looked at the newspaper and banged it on his desk again. "Has Nan Qi Morning Post always writing such misleading articles?"

Zhou Yanru paused for a few seconds. "Not really, but they are more daring when writing articles."

"Oh." Qu Yiqiang suddenly mentioned. "I saw the District Organization Department's Chief Peng dining with two Nan Qi Morning Post's Deputy Chief Editors at a restaurant last year."

Peng Kun and Nan Qi Morning Post?!

Dong Xuebing immediately knew who is behind this.

"Peng Kun?!" Zhou Yanru is mad. "What is he thinking? How can he get the newspaper agency to accuse us?! Not only will this affect our Subdistrict Office's reputation, but the District will also be affected! The Organization Department had caused this incident. Without Peng Kun, those people will not attack us, and our men will not be injured. He had created this mess and still wants to get us into trouble?!"

Dong Xuebing is in a bad mood and waved them off. He needs to have a smoke alone.

Nan Qi Morning Post's article will create resentment among the residents. Those who don't know the truth will start scolding Guang Ming Subdistrict Office. This will affect their work in the future!

Dong Xuebing called the District at around ten is to find out what happened. But the outcome made him mad. The District's Commission for Discipline Inspection Secretary, who had said this case was closed yesterday, changed his mind. Some District Leaders want to punish Dong Xuebing!

Damn! This is too much!

Are they going along with Nan Qi Morning Post's article?!

Dong Xuebing could not take it anymore. He knows that he doesn't have any relationship with the District Leaders and doesn't have any backings. That's why no Leaders will speak up for him, but this is too much. What's wrong with protecting my men?! What's wrong with tearing those illegal buildings that are disrupting nearby residents?!

Now, I am going to be punished?! Why?!

Just because of a misleading article reported by Nan Qi Morning Post?!

F*k that!

Since you all want to make my life miserable, fine! I will drag you all down with me! Let's see who dares to punish me!

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Chapter 546 – Seeking help!

Chapter 546 – Seeking help!

Morning.

Subdistrict Office, Party Secretary Office.

Zhou Yanru and Qu Yiqiang dropped by Dong Xuebing's office to ask him for updates.

They heard the District is going to punish Director Dong. Although they know Dong Xuebing is innocent, and the punishment will not be severe, it is still frustrating even if it is an unrecorded verbal warning. If someone with malicious intent reveals Dong Xuebing is punished, it will confirm that Nan Qi Morning Post's article is right. That means Guang Ming Subdistrict Office is wrong.

"Director, the District…" Zhou Yanru.

"I had reported to the higher-ups." Qu Yiqiang said. "But the District did not give me an answer."

Wang Yuling also entered the office angrily. "They injure our people, and they still want to punish us?! Director, I will go to the District now!"

Dong Xuebing is pleased with their concerns and waved his hand. "Don't need. I will handle this. Go back to work."

"But…" Wang Yuling wants to ask her uncle for help.

Dong Xuebing knew her intentions but didn't allow her to call her uncle. He told them to return to work. Ask her uncle for help?! From Cao Xupeng's tone, it seems Wang Anshi does not have a good impression of him. Maybe this incident is created by Wang Anshi and the Organization Department Chief Xue Qingrong. This is the disadvantage of not having a good relationship with the Leaders. If Dong Xuebing is close with the District Leaders, they will speak up for him and not allow anyone to blow up this incident. After the article is published, all the Leaders are going after him.

You all want to punish me?!

Come on!

Do you all think I am afraid of you all?!

Dong Xuebing suppressed his anger. Do you think you all can do anything you want with me just because you all are District Leaders?! I shall see who dares to punish me!

Dong Xuebing is different species in the Government Service. His first reaction is not to improve his relationship with the Leaders when they are picking on him. He would challenge the Leader instead and will not allow himself to be picked on by anyone! Submissive?! This word does not exist in his dictionary!

Dong Xuebing can see through Peng Kun now. The District Leaders should not be united. Even if those Leaders are from the same faction, they will have their thoughts. Peng Kun was questioned by the Commission for Discipline Inspection yesterday and might be punished. From his meeting with Secretary Wu Liang, he can tell Wu Liang does not like Peng Kun, and the Xue Qingrong could not help him. That's why Peng Jun got Nan Qi Morning Post to publish this article to push the blame to Dong Xuebing. He might escape punishment if all the attention is on Guang Ming Subdistrict.

Dong Xuebing doesn't know what happened or Peng Kun's relationship with the Leaders. But his guess should be right.

Do you want to use the newspaper to attack me?!

Do you think you are the only one who knows people in the newspaper agency?!

Dong Xuebing took out his phone and called Su Jia. "Hello, Sis. Are you busy?"

"I had just finished writing an article and am free now."

"Have you read today's copy of Nan Qi Morning Post?"

"Nan Qi? No. That is a small agency, and we do not subscribe to them. I think they are more active in Nan Shan District." Su Jia is currently the Leader of Fen Zhou City Daily's editorial department. Her newspaper agency is the mouthpiece of the City Government. It is one of the biggest newspaper agencies in the city. Naturally, she will not notice a small agency like Nan Qi. The papers they subscribe are Provincial newspaper or People's Daily. "What happens with Nan Qi Morning Post?"

Dong Xuebing relates the whole incident to Su Jia.

Su Jia frowned after Dong Xuebing finished. "These scums are tarnishing our media department's image!"

"Someone is behind them, and they are trying to make me the scapegoat!"

"What about the District?" Su Jia asked. "What did your District Leaders say?"

"They did not say anything, but they refused to recall Nan Qi Morning Post's papers. I heard they are also going to punish me and go along with the article."

Su Jia slapped her forehead. "Don't tell me that you still have not established any relationships with your Leaders?"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "You should know me well. I am good at my work and am not afraid of any problems. But I am not good at building relationships."

Su Jia knows Dong Xuebing well and knows why he doesn't want to have a good relationship with his Leaders. He must be unhappy with his Leaders because of some reason. He ignores all orders when he is mad, but this is also why she admires him. It is a miracle for someone who doesn't abide by the rules to be promoted to his current rank.

"Sis, can you help me?"

Su Jia replied without hesitation. "Leave it to me. There should have been enough time."

"Thank you."

"What's there to thank? They are bullying our family!"

Dong Xuebing had become more experienced after facing so many similar incidents. The former him would have gone to smash up Nan Qi Newspaper Agency now. But now, he learned to get help from others.

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing called the Office Department. "Hello, Director Zhou? It's me."

"Director, do you have any orders for me?" Zhou Yanru replied.

Dong Xuebing looks at his watch. "Does our Office subscribe to the City Daily?"

Zhou Yanru replied. "We subscribed to City Daily and City Morning Post. The Morning Post is here, and City Daily will arrive in the afternoon. Do you need it? I will bring over the Morning Post now."

"No need. Just send a copy of this afternoon's City Daily to me."

"Yes." Zhou Yanru is puzzled. What's wrong with City Daily?

One hour….

Three hours….

Five hours….

Rumors about the District is going to punish Dong Xuebing spreads. Rumors appear for a reason. For example, news about the transfer of Leaders starts from rumors, and it is a signal. Everyone in Guang Ming Subdistrict Office is furious, and all of them are scolding Nan Qi Morning Post.

But as everyone thought Dong Xuebing would become a scapegoat, the City Daily newspaper is out.

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Chapter 547 – Slapping you!

Chapter 547 – Slapping you!

Afternoon.

Guang Ming Subdistrict Office, Party Secretary Office.

Knock… knock… someone knocks on Dong Xuebing's office hurriedly.

"Come in, please." Dong Xuebing knows the Office should have received the newspaper.

Zhou Yanru walks over quickly with a copy of a newspaper. "Director, we just received the City Daily, and it states…."

"Let me see it." Dong Xuebing started reading it. An article on the second page caught his attention.

Nan Shan District's crackdown on illegal buildings is progressing steadily

The article has a normal header and looks like an article praising the local government.

Dong Xuebing started reading the article. The article started with Nan Shan District's crackdown on illegal buildings and the number of Subdistricts and staff participating in this operation. It states the number of buildings demolished and praised their achievements. After that, the article specifically mentioned about Guang Ming Subdistrict. Today, Nan Shan District had demolished thirty-eight illegal buildings, and Guang Ming Subdistrict Office demolishes almost half. Guang Ming District Office's Director Dong Xuebing and his staff had faced numerous difficulties. They managed to demolish 16 illegally built buildings. The locate residents are grateful and are celebrating their success.

Dong Xuebing is amused. "This is well-written. Seems like the City's newspaper is unbiased."

Unbiased? The article did not even mention the clash between the Subdistrict Office and the residents. It did not mention anything about the injured store owners.

Zhou Yanru understood why Dong Xuebing asked about City Daily this morning. This article is his retaliation!

The City Daily is the mouthpiece of the City Government's Leaders and guides the public's opinions. What about Nan Qi Morning Post? Both agencies cannot be compared as they are not on the same level. City Daily's circulation is ten times more than Nan Qi Morning Post! Nan Qi Morning Post had just reported that Guang Ming Subdistrict Office had beat up the residents during their force eviction, criticizing their actions. But the City Daily immediately publish this article to praise and acknowledged Guang Ming Subdistrict Office actions on their second page! This has another meaning to it!

It's slapping Nan Qi Morning Post!

Not only is City Daily slapping Nan Qi Morning Post, but it is also protecting Dong Xuebing! City Daily is the City Government's mouthpiece, and praising Dong Xuebing is equivalent to giving him a talisman!

The City Government had praised Guang Ming Subdistrict Office, and the District wants to punish them?!

What's the meaning of this? Is the District trying to go against the City Government?!

That's why Zhou Yanru knows Nan Shan District cannot punish Dong Xuebing after this article is published. It's not they can't punish him. It is because they are afraid of the City Government! Which District will dare to go against the City Government?! She finally smiles.

At the same time, the newspaper appeared on many people's desks.

Nan Qi Morning Post is put in a tight spot now!

Another person who is also in a tight spot is Peng Kun. He was stunned after seeing City Daily's article. What is the reporter doing?! Why did the article not mention anything about the clash? He did not expect this small incident to be reported by the City's newspaper. The article is on the second page. It seems to be targeted at Nan Shan District… Are these Dong Xuebing's connections?! Didn't they say he doesn't have any connections in the City?!

Damn!

When Peng Kun was still panicking, the District Commission for Disciplinary Inspection had approached him. He thought he could shift the focus to Dong Xuebing and get away with what he had done. Even if he cannot get away unpunished, he can drag Dong Xuebing down with him to be punished. This will take some pressure off him, and maybe he can get away with a verbal warning. Verbal warnings and internal warnings are very different. He got his connections at Nan Qi Morning Post to assist him, but it failed to implicate Dong Xuebing. Instead, they caught the City Daily's attention, and they gave Dong Xuebing a talisman. This article is ridiculous. It did not mention the clash and the residents' injuries and only focused on praising Guang Ming Subdistrict Office. They are protecting Dong Xuebing and not allowing him to be punished! If Dong Xuebing cannot be punished, who is going to be punished?! Me?!

Damn!

Dong Xuebing! You are setting me up!

Peng Kun had interfered at Liu Xiang Hu Tong and had said the wrong things. He heard more than one person had confirmed this with the Commission for Discipline Inspection. He is angry and scared now. Without Dong Xuebing sharing the pressure and punishment, he will have to take full responsibility.

Both newspaper articles are opposite. Readers will be confused if they read both newspapers. But those who knew what was going on can spot the underlying meaning. The City Daily had only mentioned Guang Ming Subdistrict Office's Dong Xuebing and not other Subdistrict Offices. This is to support him and proving his innocence!

The rumor that the District is going to punish Dong Xuebing stopped immediately. This article had stopped those rumors.

No one expected Dong Xuebing to do this, and the situation in the District Office becomes weird.

Guang Ming Subdistrict Office's staff are waiting for the District's next course of action. What is their decision?

Half an hour passed.

One hour passed.

At the end of the day, the District Government announced they had given Nan Shan District Organization Department Deputy Chief Peng Kun an internal warning. They did not state the reasons or made it public. As expected, Guang Ming Subdistrict and Dong Xuebing are not punished. They did not even get a verbal warning.

Dong Xuebing is in a good mood after hearing about this. You want to drag me down with you?! Serve you right!

Let's see if you dare to mess with me in the future!

Peng Kun is stunned when he heard about his punishment. Crash! He smashed his cup on the floor!

Internal warnings will be recorded in his files, and he will be barred from promotion for a year. Peng Kun is scheduled to undergo training at the City's Party School and be promoted and transferred after his training. But all these are gone after he received this warning! His career progression is interrupted!

This is a chance of a lifetime!

But it's over now!

Peng Kun slumped down on his chair as he knows this might be the end of his political career.

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Chapter 548

Chapter 548 – Another gas leak in the beautiful District Mayor's apartment!

Evening.

Dong Xuebing ate a Beijing meat bun from a roadside stall for dinner, and he took a cab to the underground carpark to retrieve his Cayenne. He drove it to a nearby vehicle repair and serving shop to change the engine oil and a car wash. While waiting, he crossed the road to a shopping mall and went to watch a movie.

The movie started.

Dong Xuebing laughed at the comedy and felt his mood got better.

The eviction and demolition of illegal building incident are over. Those illegal store owners were arrested, Peng Kun was taught a lesson, and Dong Xuebing had helped the residents. Although he might have offended some people in the process, he doesn't care. He had established his authority and showed everyone he was not a pushover. His staff was looking at him with respect as he left the Subdistrict Office. It's been a week since he came to Guang Ming Subdistrict Office, and he had gained the respect of everyone there. He doesn't care if the higher-ups will be pressuring him in the future or the people he offended getting back at him. He will take it as he goes.

It's fun to be challenging others.

Dong Xuebing could finally understand this saying.

Dong Xuebing left the cinema after the movie. He went to get his car at the auto shop before driving back to Guang Ming Subdistrict Family Quarters. After this incident, his mindset had changed. Since he had offended so many people and could not stay low, he might as well do whatever he wanted. He will not care what others think about him driving his Porsche Cayenne. He had bought it with his money. What's wrong with driving it?!

It was almost 10.30 pm when he reached his apartment.

Dong Xuebing is not feeling sleepy and is enjoying the night scenery from his window.

Ten minutes….

Half an hour….

One hour….

It's already past 11 pm, and it's time for Dong Xuebing to sleep as he still got to work tomorrow.

Dong Xuebing stretched lazily and was about to step away from the windows with his ashtray when he saw a car entering the compound. He looks at the registration plate. It's Nan Shan District No. 2's car. The Audi A6 stopped at the foot of the building, and Geng Yuehua alighted. She walked towards the building, and her driver drove off.

So late?

Dong Xuebing looks away and shakes his head.

This woman is too much. You should thank your driver for waiting for you until now, but you just waved him off. Dong Xuebing felt Xie Huilan was a nicer person compared to her. At least she will smile at everyone and will thank her driver for driving her back. But Dong Xuebing does not hate Geng Yuehua as he knows this is her working style. The District will punish him this time should be the doings of District Party Secretary and the Organization Department Chief and have nothing to do with this pretty Mayor. This is only an excuse. He has low resistance towards pretty women.

Brush teeth.

Bath.

Dong Xuebing laid on his bed and smacked his arm to kill a mosquito. He switched on the air conditioner and went to sleep.

A while later, Dong Xuebing heard the sound of a door opening outside and a woman coughing.

Dong Xuebing opened his eyes and listened carefully. He realized the sounds were coming from Geng Yuehua's apartment. He got up and wore his pants before going to the door. He saw her door was opened and all the lights were on. She had also opened her windows. He was surprised and opened the door. The moment he opens the door, there is a strong smell of gas.

Damn! Why is there another gas leak?!

Didn't the gas company send someone to check the pipes yesterday?

Dong Xuebing broke into a cold sweat. If Mayor Geng died in her apartment because of the gas leak, he could submit his resignation the next day!

Why are gas leaks happening every day?!

Dong Xuebing rushed into the apartment. "Mayor Geng! Mayor Geng!"

Other than the gas smell, there was also the fragrance of shampoo and shower gel. The bathroom door is opened, and Geng Yuehua seems to be showering earlier. Dong Xuebing went to the kitchen and saw her wearing just a bathrobe, meddling with the main gas valve. Her hair is still wet and tied into a bun. There is still foam on it, and it seems she rushed out halfway during her bath.

"Are you ok?" Dong Xuebing asked.

Geng Yuehua coughed and waved her hand with a frown. "Gas leak."

"I can smell it." Dong Xuebing replied. "I had helped you change a new hose, and it shouldn't leak again."

Geng Yuehua replied with a stern expression. "What is the gas company doing?! They had sent their people to check yesterday, and a gas leak happened today! Cough…"

Dong Xuebing quickly replied. "Let's go out now. The gas is too strong here."

Before they left, Dong Xuebing glanced at the gas pipe and knew what happened. He said as they were leaving the apartment. "I know why your apartment keeps having gas leaks. Did you boil water earlier? The gas pipe is burned and not due to old aged." He saw Geng Yuehua frowning and explain. "Did you just change your gas stove recently? The stove is too low, and when you cook or boil water, the heat from the flames might have melted the hose. Luckily this is discovered early, or else accidents might happen. You should use something to stack up the stove or change to a metal pipe."

Geng Yuehua nodded.

"Let's go to my apartment first. There are lots of mosquitos here."

"Am I troubling you?"

"It's fine."

Dong Xuebing closed the door behind him as he didn't want to gas smell to enter his apartment. This time, the gas leak is more serious than the last time, and they need to air the apartment longer.

"Do you want tea?"

"No."

"Fruits? Do you want to eat anything?"

"No."

Geng Yuehua crossed her legs on the sofa and started reading the newspapers.

It's almost midnight, and it's weird for them to be alone in an apartment. Dong Xuebing finally got time to admire her beauty. Water droplets are still dripping from her long hair, and some bubbles from her shampoo dripped into her cleavage. He lowered his gaze and looked at her long legs. There are still some blueish shower gel stains.

This is killing me.

Geng Yuehua is reading the City Daily, and she suddenly said. "Guang Ming Subdistrict Office had done well on cracking down on those illegal buildings. But you must take note of your working style. Do you understand?"

Dong Xuebing replied helplessly. "Yes. Secretary Wu Liang had reprimanded me."

"Then I shall not talk about this anymore." Geng Yuehua puts down the newspaper and looks towards the bedroom. "It's late, and I shall not bother with your rest."

"Haha… It's alright. I am not tired. Let's wait until your apartment is aired."

Geng Yuehua nodded and used tissue paper to wipe the bubbles on her chest.

Dong Xuebing looks away and asks. "Do you want me to inform your brother downstairs?"

"Xinke had brought our parents back to their hometown and is not around today." The shampoo bubbles continue to drip onto her body. She stood up. "Go and rest. I will go to Xinke's unit to wash my hair. My shampoo is dripping all over your place."

"It's alright."

"That's it." Geng Yuehua opens the door and steps out.

Dong Xuebing saw her was about to enter her unit and reminded. "There's still gas in the apartment. You are…"

"The keys are in my room." Geng Yuehua replied without turning.

Dong Xuebing nodded, and suddenly her apartment door slammed shut. She had opened the door of the opposite unit, and the air pressure caused her door to close.

Geng Yuehua's face changed, and she tried pushing her door. It's locked from inside.

Dong Xuebing saw her not moving and asked. "Your keys?"

"… inside."

"What about your spare keys?"

"It's with Xinke, and he will be back tomorrow morning."

Huh? How did this happen? Shouldn't you bring your keys along with you leave?

Dong Xuebing looked around and saw a small locksmith advertisement. He took out his phone and called the locksmith, but no one answered.

Both of them stood in front of the closed door in silence.

Dong Xuebing doesn't know what to do. Mayor Geng is only dressed in a bathrobe, and her hair is dripping. It is not convenient for others to see her in this state. She couldn't even call her driver to send her to the District Party Committee Family Quarters. He hesitated for a few seconds and suggested. "Mayor Geng, how about you wash your hair at my place first? It's easy to catch a cold like this."

Geng Yuehua thought for a while and wiped the shampoo bubbles off her face before entering Dong Xuebing's unit again.

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Chapter 549

Chapter 549 –The beautiful District Mayor sleepover!

Midnight. Dong Xuebing's unit.

It's very quiet in the apartment building, and there's only a faint humming sound of insects outside.

"Xiao Dong, can the water temperature of your shower be adjusted?"

"Can. Clockwise is hot water, and anti-clockwise is cold water."

"Ok. Do you have extra clothes?"

"Err… I only have my clothes and nothing else. Are you fine with wearing my shirt?"

"… it's alright."

Dong Xuebing returned to his sofa and listened to Geng Yuehua showering in his bathroom. He lit a cigarette and watched TV stop his thoughts from running wild. However, he could not focus on the TV and kept thinking about her.

The water sounds started, and the beautiful District Mayor started showering.

Dong Xuebing kept crossing his legs and looking towards the bathroom frosted glass door.

One minute….

Two minutes….

Three minutes….

The water sound stopped suddenly before the TV advertisement ended.

"Xiao Dong, are you there?" Geng Yuehua asked.

"Yes." Dong Xuebing stood up. "Is the water too cold? I will adjust the temperature from the mains."

"No need. I am done."

"Ah?" Dong Xuebing was surprised. It was less than three minutes, and she had finish showering. Even if you showered halfway at home, you still have not finished washing your hair, and there are still shampoo bubbles. How can you wash that off in two minutes? Damn! That's too fast! He knows women like to take their time to bathe. For example, Aunt Xuan and Xie Huilan. They take at least thirty minutes to sometimes up to an hour and a half to bath. He knows Geng Yuehua's character is not someone who doesn't like to drag her feet, but he did not expect her to be so fast. How did you strip and bath before an advertisement ended? Even Dong Xuebing will take fifteen minutes to bathe.

"Mayor Geng, you…." Dong Xuebing doesn't know what to say.

Dong Xuebing could hear the slippers from the bathroom. "Do you have any towels?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "Err… I don't have any new towels. I have two towels inside… I use the white color towel to wipe my face. Do you… I will go out to buy one. But… the supermarkets are all close at this hour."

There's a short pause. "Is it the white color towel?"

"Err… yes." Dong Xuebing thought to himself. Are you going to use it?

After a while, the bathroom door opens, and the fragrance of shampoo and steam gust out. The whole apartment smells nice, and Geng Yuehua steps out in her bathrobe. Dong Xuebing looks at her pretty face and curvy body, and his heart is racing. His eyes wandered to her bathrobe's opening at her chest.

Seductive….

Geng Yuehua looked at the clock on the wall and frowned. "It's so late."

Dong Xuebing looked away and suggested. "Since you don't have your keys… how about sleeping over in the guestroom, and I will go to a hotel."

Geng Yuehua shook her head. "It's too late."

"I am fine. This is an exceptional situation."

Geng Yuehua waved her hand. "Go back to bed. I don't mind. Is this the guestroom?"

Dong Xuebing doesn't mind Geng Yuehua spending the night at his place, but he still says. "I am afraid this will…."

"That's it." Geng Yuehua doesn't like to waste time and enters the guestroom.

Dong Xuebing is speechless. You sound as if this is your house.

Fine. You are the Leader.

Dong Xuebing remembers there is only a blanket in the guestroom, and there are no pillows. But the guestroom is quiet, and he switches off the TV before going to the bathroom.

Oh, my towel.

Dong Xuebing suddenly remembers something and looks at the towel he used to wipe his face. He touched it, and it was damp. He picked it up and took a sniff. The towel smelled wonderful, and he blushed. He knows Geng Yuehua had used this towel to wipe herself dry. He started wondering if she had used this towel to wipe her private parts.

What am I thinking?! Hurry up and go to bed!

Dong Xuebing slapped his forehead and hung the towel back. He is afraid Geng Yuehua will know he had touched the towel, and he folds it back nicely like before. As he was walking out of the bathroom, he realized he was feeling guilty conscience. What's wrong with touching my towel?

Dong Xuebing was about to return to his bedroom, and he stopped.

Dong Xuebing had hung his shirt and pants on the hooks behind the bathroom door, and he noticed a piece of dark red lacy fabric behind one of his shirts. He doesn't have any red color clothing except a red color belt.

Dong Xuebing walks over and lifts that shirt out of curiosity.

A pair of dark red lacy underwear appears in front of him. The design is different from the pair Dong Xuebing saw at Geng Yuehua's apartment. This is sexier. There are more openings, and it's hotter.

Geng Yuehua's underwear?!

Damn! Why is this hanging here?!

Mayor Geng should have put on her underwear in a rush after discovering the gas leak, and it should have been stained with shower gel. That's why she washed it earlier and hung it to dry behind Dong Xuebing's clothes, out of sight. She should be uncomfortable with Dong Xuebing picking up her underwear previously and want to hide her washed underwear from him.

But Dong Xuebing had seen it.

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath. Why is Mayor Geng's underwear so sexy?!

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Chapter 550

Chapter 550 –The beautiful District Mayor Changing!

Wednesday.

7 am. The sun is up and shining through the windows.

Dong Xuebing yawned and sat up on his bed. He scratched his leg and checked the time while scratching his head. Before stepping out of his room, he took a small bottle of medicated oil and applied it on the mosquito bites on his legs.

Dong Xuebing went to the bathroom and started brushing his teeth when he remembered something. The pair of lacy red underwear is still hanging behind the door.

That's right. District Mayor Geng Yuehua is still around!

How can I forget about her?!

Dong Xuebing quickly washes his face, and it dry with the same towel. He rushed back to his room and put on his clothes. That towel has not dried completely, and Geng Yuehua's smell lingers on his face. He looks at the guestroom and goes to the kitchen.

Dong Xuebing started preparing breakfast in the kitchen.

After a while, the guestroom's door opened.

Dong Xuebing was beating an egg. "Good morning, Mayor Geng."

Geng Yuehua tightened her bathrobe and nodded.

"Please wait for a while. Breakfast will be ready soon." Dong Xuebing smiles. "Are you fine with omelet?"

Geng Yuehua looks at Dong Xuebing. "I am fine with anything. Thank you." She saw herself from a small mirror in the living room. Her hair is in a mess because she had gone to bed before drying her hair. She frowned. "Is it fine for me to use your bathroom?"

"Go ahead. Should I wait for a while before I cook breakfast?"

"It will only take a few minutes." Geng Yuehua enters the bathroom.

Dong Xuebing suspects Geng Yuehua is not wearing anything under her bathrobe, and he continues making breakfast.

Very soon, the sound of a shower started, and the beautiful Mayor started bathing again.

One minute….

Two minutes….

Three minutes….

Dong Xuebing had finish heating the milk in the microwave when the bathroom door opened. He looked over and saw Geng Yuehua coming out. Water is dripping from her hair, and she seems to have washed her hair again. She finished bathing in three minutes again!? He is speechless. He had seen how she does things and is used to her bathing so fast. He immediately fries three eggs and takes them out with two glasses of milk.

"Breakfast is ready."

"Ok." Geng Yuehua sat at the dining table.

Dong Xuebing passed her the chopsticks. "Have a taste and see if it is to your liking."

Geng Yuehua ate a small piece. "…. Not bad."

"Good." Dong Xuebing smiled and sat down.

Geng Yuehua is a very stern woman. She doesn't smile or joke and does things fast. She finished her eggs and milk when Dong Xuebing was halfway done with his milk. "… lend me your phone."

"Ok." Dong Xuebing passed her his iPhone 4S.

Geng Yuehua dialed a number. "Hello, Xinke? It's me. Where are you now?"

Dong Xuebing quickly finished eating and started clearing the dishes. It is almost 8 am, and he quickly goes into the bathroom to shave.

Bzzz… bzzz… bzzz…

After shaving, Dong Xuebing took the towel to wipe his face. The towel is damper than this morning, and it still feels warm. Geng Yuehua should have used his towel again. He lifts his shirt, and the dark red underwear is no longer hanging there. She must have worn it again despite it is not dry. It must be uncomfortable to put on damp underwear. Sigh… why am I keep thinking about her underwear?

"Xiao Dong." Geng Yuehua called from outside of the bathroom.

"Huh?" Dong Xuebing puts his shaver aside. "What is it?"

Geng Yuehua puts down the mobile phone and looks at Dong Xuebing. "My parents are coming over in ten minutes to pass me the spare keys."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Then…."

Geng Yuehua looks down at her bathrobe. "Where are your clothes?"

"My clothes?" Dong Xuebing thought for a while. "It's in the bedroom's closet."

"Lend me a set of clothes." Geng Yuehua did not wait for his reply and walked towards the main bedroom. "Do you have suits or anything I can wear?"

Ah? Do you want to wear my clothes?

Dong Xuebing quickly reply. "Yes. Let me check."

"Anything will do." Geng Yuehua replied firmly. "I will wash it and return to you in a few days."

"It's only a few pieces of clothing. It doesn't matter…." Dong Xuebing felt it was weird to ask her to keep it and quickly say. "You can return it to me without washing. Let's see… how about this pair of pants and this shirt? Try it and see if it can fit."

"Can."

Dong Xuebing saw her nodding and took out the clothes for her. He closed the door behind him and understood why she wanted to wear his clothes now. Her parents are coming over, and she cannot let them know she had spent the night at his place in a bathrobe. She is a woman, after all, and people might gossip.

Geng Yuehua bath fast, and she also changes fast.

Within two minutes, Geng Yuehua walks out of the bedroom in Dong Xuebing's shirt and pants.

White shirt, black pants, and slippers.

Dong Xuebing and Geng Yuehua are around the same height, but his waist is wider than hers. But his butt is smaller than her, and it's the same for his chest. His clothes are not fitting on her, and the pants seem to be quite tight. The buttons on the shirt also seem to be popping. She had rushed out of her bathroom yesterday and did not wear her bra. He can see two reddish spots through the thin shirt fabric.

She is not wearing a bra under the shirt!

Dong Xuebing quickly looks away.

Geng Yuehua should have noticed Dong Xuebing's gaze and looks down. She turned and returned to the bedroom. About thirty seconds later, she walks out again with a jacket. The jacket is fitting and covers up her chest and butt. No one can tell that this is not her jacket.

Dong Xuebing said. "Haha… This jacket looks nicer on you."

Geng Yuehua replied emotionlessly. "I had wanted to return the clothes to you this evening after washing them. But I guess it will take a few days. This Italian suit which cost over a hundred thousand, cannot be washed in the washing machine."

Over a hundred thousand?

Dong Xuebing doesn't know how much this set of clothes costs, as Xie Huilan ordered it from overseas. "It's alright."

Geng Yuehua waved her hand and did not continue.

They heard footsteps outside of the apartment.

"Yuehua? Yuehua?" An old woman shouted.

"That's settled." Geng Yuehua walks over and opens the door. Her parents are outside, but she still has a poker face. "…. You all are finally back."

The old man standing outside frowned. "Where are your keys? Did you lose it?"

"This apartment…" The old woman looks at Dong Xuebing's apartment.

Dong Xuebing walks over to the door with a smile. "Good morning, Uncle and Auntie. I am Guang Ming Subdistrict Office's Dong Xuebing. I am newly transferred to Nan Shan District and didn't have time to visit you all. I will visit you with gifts in a few days." He is polite to them because they are the District Mayor's parents.

Geng Yuehua's mother smiles. "Don't mention it."

Geng Yuehua's father kept looking at Dong Xuebing without saying anything.

Geng Yuehua's parents gave Dong Xuebing the feeling that they are highly educated and look wiser. But they might know Geng Xinke and him are not on good terms and looks wary of him. He can feel they do not have a good impression of him.

Geng Yuehua opens the door with the spare key.

Geng Yuehua's mother asked. "Why are the windows all opened, and the lights are still on?"

"There's a gas leak last night, and I opened the windows to air the place."

Geng Yuehua's father asked. "Why is there a gas leak again? Didn't the gas company check the pipes yesterday? Are you alright?"

"I am fine."

"Last night?" Geng Yuehua continued. "If you left your keys at home, where did you spend the night yesterday?"

Geng Yuehua took a glance at Dong Xuebing. "…. I returned to my apartment at the District Party Committee Family Quarters and came over to wait for you all this morning. I had just taken breakfast at Xiao Dong's place."

Her mother nodded and looked at Dong Xuebing. "Thank you, Xiao Dong."

Dong Xuebing quickly reply. "It's just a breakfast."

Dong Xuebing knows Geng Yuehua is lying to prevent gossip, but he is still shocked by how she lies without batting an eyelid!

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Chapter 551

Chapter 551 – The biggest troublemaker of all!

Morning.

Guang Ming Subdistrict Office's family quarters.

The sun is out, and people are going to work.

Dong Xuebing walks down the stairs with his bag while thinking about the beautiful District Mayor. They had used the same towel, wore the same suit, and he could still smell her fragrance on him faintly. He thought about the way she walked out of the shower and her fresh-out-of-bed look this morning. Not anyone can see this sight of a District Mayor. Other than him, no one should know the poker-face Mayor has a deep cleavage and is wearing sexy lacy underwear.

Dong Xuebing quickly reached the ground floor.

Dong Xuebing suddenly stops as he walks out of the apartment building. Wang Yuling and two Subdistrict Office Staff Members are standing around his Porsche.

"Director."

"Director Dong."

"Good morning."

The Staff Members saw Dong Xuebing coming out and quickly left after greeting him.

Wang Yuling looks at Dong Xuebing and smiles. "Director, are you going to work?"

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Yes. What are you doing?"

"Oh, I wonder who had parked this car at our building, and the registration plate is from Beijing." Wang Yuling is curious about this car. She is wearing a lady's white suit, and she looks reserved. "This is the first time I saw a Beijing registration with such numbers."

Zhou Yanru, in a woolen sweater and jeans, walks out from the apartment building. "Director."

Dong Xuebing smiles. "Good morning, Director Zhou. Have you taken your breakfast?"

"I just finished breakfast with my husband. Haha… What are you all doing?" Zhou Yanru is curious why both of them are standing in the carpark.

Wang Yuling walks over with a smile. "Sister Zhou, come and see this."

Zhou Yanru walks over. "What is it? The car?"

"This is the latest Porsche Cayenne, with the top fittings." Wang Yuling points to the car. "This car cost around three million with taxes."

Zhou Yanru nodded. "Who's car is this? How come I have not seen it before?"

"I don't know." Wang Yuling sighed. "How I wish I could have a car like this."

"Ask your boyfriend to work harder and buy one. Hahaha… it's getting late. Let's go." Zhou Yanru is more matured compared to Wang Yuling. They are all Leaders from the Subdistrict Office, and it's not good to be looking at a car. Even if this car has a Beijing registration plate and a Porsche, they should not be acting so surprised. But she is curious why Director Dong is standing here.

"Director." Zhou Yanru looks at Dong Xuebing. "Have you eaten? Do you want to go to work together?"

"Sure." Dong Xuebing looks at Wang Yuling.

Wang Yuling smiles and wonders why Dong Xuebing is looking at her.

Zhou Yanru sensed something was off and asked softly. "Director, if you are busy, I will leave with Yuling first."

Dong Xuebing replied. "Didn't I say we will go to work together? Director Wang, you are blocking the door. Can you give me some space?" He pressed the unlock button on his remote, and the lights flashed.

Wang Yuling is stunned. "…… This… this is your car?!"

Zhou Yanru is also dumbfounded.

Dong Xuebing nodded and got into the driver's seat after Wang Yuling stepped aside. He waved. "Get in."

Damn!

This is really your car!

Wang Yuling and Zhou Yanru looked at each other speechlessly.

On the way to work.

Wang Yuling asked excitedly. "Director, why did you buy this car?"

Dong Xuebing reversed out of the parking lot and left the quarters. "Around a few months. This is a gift from my mother. I had wanted to buy a Corona, but she had bought this for me." Dong Xuebing had said he had bought the car or borrowed from a friend in Yan Tai County. But those are not good excuses, as the car cost a few million, and people will gossip about him. If he says it is a gift from his mother, he can avoid gossips. His mother didn't know about cars and insisted on giving him this car. He would be unfilial if he didn't drive it.

"This is too luxurious." Wang Yuling doesn't know what to say.

Zhou Yanru is sitting with her back straighten. She cannot behave too casually as her Leader is driving. "I had lived for 40 years, and this is the first time I got into a luxurious car worth a few million."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Is it so expensive? I don't know about the price."

Wang Yuling added. "You don't know about this? This car cost at least three…."

"Yuling, why are you dressed like this today?" Zhou Yanru interrupted and kicked her lightly. Since Dong Xuebing doesn't want to talk about the price, we should not bring it up. "You are formally dressed. Are you going on a date?"

Wang Yuling cleared her throat. "Oh, ah… my classmate is getting married this afternoon. Oh, Director, can I take time off this morning from 10 am to 1 pm?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "Sure, but make sure you get someone to take over your duties."

Wang Yuling smiles. "Thank you."

After that, Wang Yuling started examining the interior of the car enviously.

A few minutes later, they reached Guang Ming Subdistrict Office. Dong Xuebing parked the car in the compound and went up to his office.

The Subdistrict Office's staff were all stunned when they saw the registration plate.

Porsche Cayenne? Beijing's registration plate?!

"Are my eyes playing tricks? Is this a Porsche?"

"What is a Porsche?"

"You don't know about Porsche Cayenne?! It is worth over a million!"

Yu Rongfeng and Guo Mingfeng, who had just entered the compound, were stunned.

Damn!

You are so daring to drive such cars!

Dong Xuebing had made the District Mayor's younger brother drink until he was hospitalized on his first day. He scolded the District Party Secretary's Niece on his second day. After that, he beat up more than twenty residents and caused a Deputy Chief from the Organization Department to lose his promotion. Now, he is driving a car worth a few million RMB to work openly.

Everyone finally sees the true color of their new Director!

He is the biggest troublemaker of all!

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Chapter 552

Chapter 552 – Wedding banquet in the adjacent street!

Before noon.

11 am.

Dong Xuebing went to Liu Xiang Hu Tong to check on the progress. The debris had been cleared, and he drove back to the Subdistrict Office for lunch. When he was about to reach the Subdistrict Office, he heard the sounds of firecrackers.

Why are people letting off firecrackers during this time?

Is it a wedding?

Dong Xuebing frowned and drove towards the firecrackers sound.

Ping An Street. This street is not under Dong Xuebing's jurisdiction. It is under Ping An Subdistrict Office, and it is located diagonally next to his office building. He can see the street from his office's windows. Guang Ming Subdistrict Office was at Huai An Yi Li formerly and had moved to its current location a few years ago. Their current location is one street across Ping An Subdistrict Office. That street acts as the boundary between both Subdistrict Office.

One hundred meters….

Two hundred meters….

Three hundred meters….

Dong Xuebing finally found the place where people were letting off firecrackers.

Someone is holding their wedding at a big restaurant. A convoy is parked in front, and it is very crowded.

Dong Xuebing took a look and is not interested. He made a turn and was about to leave.

But suddenly, someone called him. "Director! Director Dong!"

Dong Xuebing looked around and saw Wang Yuling waving to him from the restaurant's entrance. He remembered her mentioning she had taken time off from work to attend her friend's wedding. He drove over and parked by the roadside.

Dong Xuebing alighted. "Director Wang, why are you here?"

Wang Yuling laughs. "My high school friend is getting married. Director, are you here to attend the wedding too?"

"I just happen to pass by this area." Dong Xuebing replied with a smile. "Alright. I am leaving."

Wang Yuling stopped Dong Xuebing. "Wait. The banquet is starting, and you should come along."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "It's your friend's wedding, and I don't know her."

"My friend's husband is Director Chu's son, and many people from the District Government are here."

"……. Director Chu?" Dong Xuebing had heard of this name.

"Yes. Ping An Subdistrict Office's Director, Chu Qinghua."

Dong Xuebing remembers this person. The adjacent Subdistrict Office Director's son is holding his wedding today. He had not met Chu Qinghua as he is new to the area, but he had heard of him.

Wang Yuling's political wisdom is not high and insists Dong Xuebing enter the banquet with her.

Dong Xuebing smiled. Although many of the District's Leaders are attending, Chu Qinghua did not invite him. Why should he attend the banquet? But he frowned as he thought about it. I am your adjacent Subdistrict Office Director, and you had invited Wang Yuling. Why didn't you send me an invitation or give me a call? This is so disrespectful! He thought for a while and felt he would be embarrassed if he left now. Others will think that he left because he did not receive the invitation. Damn! It is too embarrassing! I will attend the wedding and not give you a red packet since you all are not giving me face!

Dong Xuebing does not act or behave like others. "Director Wang, I will join in the fun. Let's go."

"Eh? Who is this?" A family member of the wedding couple walks over.

Wang Yuling laughed. "This is our Subdistrict Office, Director Dong."

Wang Yuling's reply attracted the stares of surrounding people. Everyone turns and looks at Dong Xuebing, who is standing in front of his Cayenne.

"That guy is Director Dong?!"

"The guy who beat up others?"

"Why is he driving a Porsche? Is that his car?"

"Damn! This Subdistrict Office Director is so daring to drive this car."

"This car is worth at least a few million. Why is the registration plate from Beijing, and it's 9999?!"

"I think this car is slightly better than Director Chu's son's wedding car?"

"Slightly better?! Even two imported Mercedes Benz cost less than this car. Is that guy Guang Ming Subdistrict Office's Director?!"

"He is such a showoff. Even our District's top tycoon doesn't drive such expensive car."

Dong Xuebing's appearance attracted many people's attention. Most of the people there are the Leaders and staff of Ping An Subdistrict Office, and some are from other Subdistrict Offices. Although the rest of the District did not know about what he did, the surrounding Subdistrict Offices had heard about it. Most of them, especially the people from Ping An Subdistrict, are curious about him. They are speechless after seeing him. This guy is a troublemaker like the rumors. Other than him, who else dare to beat up civilians in Nan Shan District? Who dares to drive a multi-million car around?!

Dong Xuebing had not done this on purpose. If he knows there are many Leaders around, he will drive another car over. But since he had driven his car, it was pointless to hide.

The bride and groom had entered the restaurant, and everyone started going in.

"Director, shall we go in too?" Wang Yuling asked.

Dong Xuebing only knows Wang Yuling here, and he nodded. They started following the crowd into the restaurant.

Suddenly, a middle-aged man in his fifties walks over with a smile. "Are you Director Dong?"

Wang Yuling quickly whispered to Dong Xuebing. "He is Ping An Subdistrict Office's Director, Chu Qinghua."

Oh? Dong Xuebing smiles and extends his hand for a handshake. "I am Dong Xuebing. Director Chu? Haha… I had heard about you and had wanted to meet you. Sorry for coming uninvited."

Chu Qinghua smiles. "I don't have your number as you are newly transferred here, and I could not contact you."

"Hahaha… congratulations on your son's wedding."

"Thank you. Please come in." Chu Qinghua excused himself and went to welcome another Leader.

Although Chu Qinghua said he could not contact him, Dong Xuebing does not have any good impression. You can get my phone number easily if you ask around, and how can you not know our Subdistrict Office's number? Moreover, you can get Wang Yuling to contact me. This is not a matter of you unable to contact me. You have no intentions of inviting me in the first place.

There are twenty tables in the restaurant, and they had booked the whole place.

Wang Yuling accompanied Dong Xuebing for a while and went off to meet her friends. Suddenly, Dong Xuebing saw a familiar person, and he walked over to greet him.

"Chief Pang? It's been a while."

"Oh, Chief Dong. No… I should address you as Director Dong now."

Both shook hands and started chatting.

This person is Nan Shan District's Investment Promotion Agency's Chief, Pang Zhengyi. Dong Xuebing had met him when he went for a meeting at the District Government. They are not close, as Dong Xuebing knows he is Da Feng County Investment Promotion Agency's Chief Pang Zhou's cousin. Pang Zhou, who had snatched Dong Xuebing's investment, was suspended because of Dong Xuebing and is now dismissed from the Government Service. Dong Xuebing knows that although Pang Zhengyi did not show any emotions on his face, he should not have a good impression.

The banquet is finally starting.

The wedding emcee hosted the wedding on the stage, and the servers started bringing out the food.

Chu Qinghua came over to welcome Pang Zhengyi and other District and Subdistrict Leaders. He also brought Dong Xuebing to a table near the main table. Everyone at this table is Section Chief rank and above, other than Wang Yuling. Although her rank is not high, her uncle is the District Party Secretary. That's why Chu Qinghua arranged for her to sit at this table. Dong Xuebing only knows Pang Zhengyi and Wang Yuling and doesn't know the rest. They did not talk and started eating after the food was served.

This wedding banquet is not a small event, but it is not considered a big event. Compared to the Leaders' wedding ceremonies, this is considered very low-profile.

The wedding car is a Mercedes Benz, and this is not an expensive restaurant.

It is very rare to find someone fearless like Dong Xuebing in the Government Service. Most of them follow the rules and are afraid of gossips. That's why they will try to keep it low, and some don't even hold wedding banquets for their children. This is also why Chu Qinghua didn't hold the banquet on the weekend. When Government Officials reach this level, they become worried about minor issues that can affect their reputation.

The ceremony ended, and everyone clapped to congratulate the couple.

After that, the newlyweds went from table to table to have a toast with their guests. The first table they went to was the Leaders' table.

Dong Xuebing puts down his chopsticks and raises his glass. He congratulated the couple, and Wang Yuling had her arms over the bride's shoulders and joked with them. They seem to be very close.

"Yuling, stop it."

"Hehe… I can stop now, but I will go to your house tonight."

As they were joking around, a family member from the groom's side came over anxiously. "District Mayor Geng and Madam Yan are here."

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Chapter 553

Chapter 553 – Women at forty!

Afternoon.

Ping An Street Restaurant.

Chu Qinghua jumped when he heard Geng Yuehua and Madam Yan had arrived. He quickly dragged his son and daughter-in-law out to welcome them. Geng Yuehua had entered the restaurant, and she was not wearing Dong Xuebing's suit. She must have changed this morning. The suit she is wearing now looks good on her, and the middle-aged woman beside her looks average.

Many people stood up to welcome them.

Chu Qinghua smiles and apologizes. "Sorry for not receiving you at the entrance as I don't know you are coming."

The bride and groom look restrained. They had sent an invitation to the District Government, but they thought the Leader would be too busy to attend. That's why they are panicking.

Dong Xuebing also did not expect the District Mayor to appear, but who is that Madam Yan? He asked Wang Yuling. "Director Wang, who is Madam Yan?"

Wang Yuling replied softly. "She is my aunt."

Your aunt? Does that mean she is the District Party Secretary Wang Anshi's wife?!

Dong Xuebing is surprised to know the District Mayor and the District Party Secretary's wife had come to attend Chu Qinghua's son's wedding. He must have strong backings, or his Subdistrict had achieved outstanding results, and the District Government is giving them special attention. In contrast, Guang Ming Subdistrict looks like they had been forgotten. They had followed the District Government's orders to crack down on illegal buildings, and they were almost punished for doing that.

Many people start to crowd around Geng Yuehua and Madam Yan, and Dong Xuebing doesn't want to join them. He went to the restroom to wash his hands and face, as he was feeling tipsy from the glass of alcohol he drunk earlier.

One minute….

Two minutes….

Three minutes….

Dong Xuebing returned to his table after coming out of the restroom.

"Mayor Geng, Madam Yan. If I know you two are coming, I will not start the banquet so early." Chu Qinghua said.

Geng Yuehua waved her hand with a straight face. "It's alright."

Madam Yan smiles. "Oh, carry on with what you are doing, and you don't need to accompany us. Yuehua, let's sit here."

Wang Yuling smiled sweetly and held Madam Yan's arm. "Aunt, I will accompany you."

"You ah…." Madam Yan smiles.

Dong Xuebing returned to his table and greeted them. "Mayor Geng, Madam Yan."

Geng Yuehua nodded without saying anything.

"This is?" Madam Yan had never met Dong Xuebing before.

Geng Yuehua replied. "Guang Ming Subdistrict Office's Director Xiao Dong."

"Oh…"

Madam Yan might have heard of him and nodded.

After exchanging some pleasantries, everyone returned to their seats. Geng Yuehua and Madam Yan insisted each other sit at the central position. It was settled after the waitress brought another chair to the table. Both of them are sitting in the central position, and they start chatting. Dong Xuebing is quiet at the table and does not join other people's conversations. He didn't know anyone and sat there observing everyone.

Wang Yuling spoke the most at the table. She chatted with Madam Yan and addressed her as Aunt openly. It seems that she doesn't mind others knowing they are relatives. This is also because she only wants to past time at the Subdistrict Office and is not ambitious. That's why she doesn't hide her relationship with the District Leaders to prevent gossips.

Geng Yuehua is talking to Pang Zhengyi. Compared to the time she faced Dong Xuebing, she has more things to say to him. When Dong Xuebing overheard their conversation, he almost burst out laughing. They are not chatting, and she is talking about the District Investment Promotion Agency's target. That's right. She is not interested in chatting with others. But how can you talk about work at a wedding banquet?

Pang Zhengyi was sitting upright and kept nodding. Dong Xuebing felt Pang Zhengyi might be from Geng Yuehua's faction.

"Dad." The groom asked his father. "Should we change the dishes at this table?"

Chu Qinghua nodded and called the waitress over. "Replace all the dishes at this table with new ones. Bring the menu over." The guests had eaten the food at this table, and he could not let the District Mayor eat their leftovers.

The dishes were cleared, and Chu Qinghua passed the menu to Madam Yan and Geng Yuehua to order.

Madam Yan laughed. "Those dishes are fine. Why did you remove them? I also don't know what the rest are like. Let Yuehua order."

Geng Yuehua doesn't like to waste time. "Each of us will order one dish."

"Ok." Madam Yan flipped the menu. "I will order Green Dragon lying in Snow."

Geng Yuehua looks at the menu and orders a dish called Volcano in the Snow.

Wang Yuling and Pang Zhengyi ordered Phoenix Dance and Yellow Crane Flying Off. These dishes have fanciful names.

Dong Xuebing looks at the menu on his turn and is amused. The menu shows the pictures of the dishes, and Green Dragon lying in Snow is just cucumbers with white sugar sprinkled on it. Volcano in the Snow is a tomato appetizer, and Phoenix Dance is a roast chicken. Yellow Crane Flying Off is a lotus and chicken soup. He flips to the next page and sees a picture of a dish. It looks like a snow mountain with chili flacks on it, but he doesn't know the ingredients. The name of this dish is called Women at forty. He thought for a while. Geng Yuehua is in her thirties, approaching forty, and Madam Yan is in her forties. This is a good dish.

"Women at forty." Dong Xuebing ordered as he felt this should be a nourishing dish for women around this age.

The other Leaders looked at Dong Xuebing and felt he was sucking up to Geng Yuehua and Madam Yan.

The waitress took down their orders and left.

Five minutes….

Ten minutes….

Twenty minutes….

The dishes are served.

When Dong Xuebing looked at the table, he noticed something that made him speechless. The alcohol glasses of all the Leaders, who were drinking before Geng Yuehua came, were gone except for his. Some had switch to fruit juice, and he was the only one with some alcohol in his glass. They must have gotten the waitress to remove their alcohol glasses when he went to the toilet earlier.

Damn!

Why didn't you all remove all the alcohol glasses?!

Are you all trying to get me in trouble?

It is a weekday, and everyone still has to work in the afternoon. The Government Service had rules on drinking during office hours. Dong Xuebing can tell that the other Leaders are not afraid of Madam Yan. They are afraid of District Mayor Geng. Although drinking at a wedding banquet is fine, and Geng Yuehua will not penalize them, it shows she has high prestige in Nan Shan District. Everyone knows her working style, and that's why they removed their alcohol glasses in a hurry.

By doing this, they are putting Dong Xuebing in a spot.

If everyone is drinking at his wedding banquet, it will be fine. But Dong Xuebing is the only one with a glass of alcohol there! It is too obvious!

Luckily, Chu Qinghua came over with the bride and groom to offer a toast

The groom is not good with words. He raised his glass and said. "Leaders, Elders, I will offer you all a toast."

Chu Qinghua scolded. "You must offer a toast to everyone personally."

"Huh? That's right." The groom walks over to drink with Madam Yan and Geng Yuehua.

Geng Yuehua picks up her cup. "I have a meeting this afternoon. So, I will drink tea."

Chu Qinghua doesn't dare to reject, and no one dares to force the District Mayor to drink.

Dong Xuebing saw everyone is looking at the groom. He quickly finished the alcohol in his glass and poured tea into it.

Ding… ding… ding…. The sounds of glass knocking continue.

"Congratulations."

"We wish you a harmonious union lasting a hundred years!"

"I am working this afternoon, and I will drink tea too."

The groom had drunk with them earlier, but after Geng Yuehua and Madam Han came, he had to offer toast again to show his respect.

Dong Xuebing finished his glass of tea and sat down to eat.

Eh? What is this? Dong Xuebing almost spat out the food. It tasted gross, but he forced himself to swallow it. He took a spoonful of food from a greyish dish garnished with chili and spring onions earlier. It looks good, but it tasted gross. Who ordered this?!

Pang Zhenyi also tried this dish, and he frowned immediately.

Madam Yan saw his reaction and did not take food from that plate. The rest also avoid that dish.

"Is this Mapo Tofu?" Pang Zhengyi asked.

Chu Qinghua looked closer, and his face changed. "I think this is soybean pulp. I don't remember this dish is on the menu."

A Leader shook his head. "No one ordered this."

Chu Qinghua waved a waitress over and pointed to that dish. "Take that away!'

Soybean pulp?! How can you all serve such things to my guests?!

The waitress is stunned. "We served based on what you all ordered, and all the dishes are correct."

Pang Zhengyi shook his head. "No one ordered this dish. Please remove it."

The waitress suddenly said something shocking. "You all did order this dish. This dish is called Women at forty." Her voice got softer towards the end, but everyone heard her!

Madam Yan's face changed!

Geng Yuehua immediately frowned!

Dong Xuebing's face turns green!

Damn! This is the dish I ordered?!

Women at forty?! Women at forty are soybean pulp?!

Damn! Are you all trying to get me into trouble?!

Translator's notes: This is a Chinese saying: Men at forty are flowers in bloom, women at forty are soybean residue.

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Chapter 554

Chapter 554 – Xiao Dong is mad!

Noon.

Wedding banquet.

Dong Xuebing almost kicked that waitress when he heard that greyish pile of trash is the dish, Women at 40!

Women at 40?!

Do you dare to serve a plate of soybean pulp?!

What sort of name is this?!

The District Party Secretary's wife and District Mayor, Geng Yuehua, are looking terrible, and Dong Xuebing immediately wanted us to BACK to amend his mistake. But he had used up all his accumulated time to practice REVERSE and used the two minutes he saved over the last two days in his fight in Liu Xiang Hu Tong. He has only slightly more than one minute left. This dish was served more than five minutes ago. Damn! He had embarrassed himself by trying to suck up to them!

Many people heard this, and the banquet went silent for a few seconds!

Suddenly, a few students burst out laughing, and the laughter spread. Even a few people from the Government Service started laughing.

But no one at the table laughed.

District Mayor Geng Yuehua is in her thirties and will be forty in a few years. The dish ordered by Dong Xuebing implies that she might be pretty now, but she will look like this dish in a few years. It is worse for Madam Yan. She is in her mid-forties, and it implies she looks like soybean residue now. Everyone looks like Dong Xuebing and laughs in their heart. He had offended two of the most powerful people in the District with a dish!

Dong Xuebing cursed in his heart and pushed the plate of soybean pulp to the waitress. "Bring it away! How can you all serve this under that name?!"

The waitress quickly brings the dish away.

Dong Xuebing slapped his forehead. "Sorry! I will punish myself by drinking three classes!"

Dong Xuebing doesn't care whether Government staff are allowed to drink during office hours or not and started pouring alcohol into his glass.

One glass….

Two glasses….

Three glasses….

After finishing the alcohol, Dong Xuebing sat down. He is not suitable to say anything now and hopes someone can help him clear up the misunderstanding. He had done this on purpose. But Chu Qinghua cleared his throat. He did not help Dong Xuebing resolve the awkward situation and stood up to bring his son and daughter-in-law to the next table to offer a toast. Without the host, Chu Qinghua clearing up the misunderstanding, it becomes more awkward.

Dong Xuebing looks at Chu Qinghua. What's the meaning of this?

It was Wang Yuling who helped Dong Xuebing. She hugged Madam Yan's arm. "What a stupid menu! Who will name their dishes like this?! Are they trying to close their business?!"

Dong Xuebing added. "The pictures in the menu are not clear, and who can tell what that dish is?!"

Wang Yuling replied. "They are trying to mislead others!"

Dong Xuebing continued. "Women at 40 should be a plate of flowers."

"Hehe… that's right. women at 40 are flowers." Wang Yuling laughed. "My Aunt is prettier than me now."

Madam Yan smiles and shakes her head.

Dong Xuebing and Wang Yuling quickly defused the awkwardness, and he was relieved. Luckily, Wang Yuling is willing to speak up for him, and his impression of her changed. Although Geng Yuehua and Madam Yan did not show any displeasure, he doesn't know what they think in their hearts. He knows Mayor Geng only thinks about work and will not be bothered by such trivial matters. But he does not understand Madam Yan and doesn't know what she thinks.

Damn!

Why do I have to encounter such an unlucky incident?!

Dong Xuebing is mad. Geng Yuehua left during the banquet after a while as she was busy with work. After she left, he stood up and walked over to the front counter.

"Where is your Boss?!" Dong Xuebing stares at a waiter.

The waiter is stunned as he knows many VIPs are around. He quickly points to the back. "The Boss is in the kitchen. Walk straight and turn left."

Dong Xuebing stormed towards the kitchen.

Kitchen.

A few chefs are cutting fruits, and a sign says "no outsiders" at the entrance.

This restaurant has been newly opened for two weeks, and the kitchen is new.

The restaurant Boss, Li Lu, is ordering the chefs with his arms crossed. "I am saying this again. There are many VIPs today, and after all the main dishes are served, the fruits platter and desserts must be served immediately. Bring out all your skills. Eh, Old Wang, why are you using that apple with bruised skin?! Get a new one. Xiao Chen, hurry up with the desserts. Remember, it is 22 large servings." Bam! Someone opened the door.

Dong Xuebing barged in with a copy of the menu and threw it on the floor. "Are you the Boss, Li Lu?!" Li Lu frowned as he looked at him. "It's me. What is it?" Li Lu is quite young and is in his thirties.

Dong Xuebing frowned. "You still dare to ask me what is it?! What are you trying to do? Women at 40, and you served a plate of soybean residue?!"

Li Lu's eyes darted around. "This is one of our specialty dishes, and it's a joke. Don't take it too seriously."

"Who will joke like this?" Dong Xuebing is furious. "This might be fine if it is a family dinner, and they can laugh it off. But who are you all serving today?! Mayor Geng and Madam Yan! How can you joke like that?! That plate of soybean residue is an insult! Mr. Li, you are too daring to play a joke on Mayor Geng!"

Li Lu stares at Dong Xuebing. "Who are you?"

"You don't need to know who I am!" Dong Xuebing points outside. "Madam Yan is still around. I want you to bring your staff and chefs to apologize to her now!" If the restaurant staff and owner apologized to Madam Yan, it would calm the situation. Even though he is not on District Mayor Wang Anshi's faction, they have not fallen out or clashed. There's no point offending him for this stupid reason.

"Apologize?" Li Lu looks surprised. "Is this Madam Yan's instruction?"

"…. It's mine!"

"You?!" Li Lu is relieved, and his tone becomes calmer. "Sorry, we have included pictures in our menu. Even if you misunderstood the dish because of the name, you could tell what that is from the picture. Why should we apologize after this dish is ordered by you all? If you all don't like this dish, you all can don't order it." He is scare of Madam Yan, but not Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing stares at Li Lu coldly. "Pictures?! Look at it yourself! Other than some chop chilis, who can tell that is a plate of Soybean residue?!" He kicked the menu towards Li Lu.

Li Lu did not look at the menu. "How is it our fault if you all did not see it carefully?!"

Damn! You still dare to blame me and still don't want to admit it is your fault?!

"This is the kitchen, and you are not allowed to be here. Please leave." Li Lu ignored Dong Xuebing and turned to his chef. "Hurry up!"

Dong Xuebing is furious.

Suddenly, Ping An Subdistrict Office's Director Chu Qinghua enters the kitchen. "Eh, Director Dong? I thought you had left. Are you here because of that dish?"

Dong Xuebing looks at Chu Qinghua and leaves without saying anything. He will settle the score another time.

Chu Qinghua looks at Li Lu. "Mr. Li, there's an issue with your menu. How can you name a dish as Woman at 40? You had embarrassed Director Dong and me!"

"Director Dong?" Li Lu asked.

"This is Director Dong from Guang Ming Subdistrict Office." Chu Qinghua introduced.

"Oh…" Li Lu smiles. "Director Chu, we had hired someone to design our menu, and it is a joke. We didn't think much about it. I will get them to change the menu, and we will not serve this dish, Women at 40, again. It's our fault."

Chu Qinghua nodded. "You can decide about it yourself. Oh, is the dessert ready?"

"Give me five minutes."

"Alright. The guests are waiting. Hurry up."

"No problems."

Dong Xuebing gave Li Lu a cold stare. He remembers every word Li Lu said. You got me into trouble with your dish and made me offended Nan Shan District's No. 1 and No. 2. This would be over if he had apologized to Madam Yan. Dong Xuebing will not make a fuss over it, but he is not showing any remorse. This is your restaurant's fault, and you still dare to blame me for not checking the menu?!

"Director Dong." Chu Qinghua laughed. "Don't get angry over this. Come, let's go out and get a drink."

Chu Qinghua had not given Dong Xuebing 'face' earlier, and he is not going to give him any 'face' now. "Mr. Li, I will say this one more time. Apologize to Madam Yan now, and this is over!"

Li Lu frowned and looked away. Even after knowing Dong Xuebing is a Subdistrict Office's Director, his attitude towards him is completely different from Chu Qinghua. Maybe it is because his restaurant is located in Ping An Subdistrict Office's jurisdiction and has no dealings with Guang Ming Subdistrict.

Ignoring me?!

Li Lu! Li Zhi Restaurant!

Fine! This is not the end!

Dong Xuebing nodded at Li Lu. This guy is asking for it.

Dong Xuebing turns and leaves.

But Dong Xuebing did not see the moment he turns, Chu Qinghua and Li Lu exchanged looks and laughed.

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Chapter 555

Chapter 555 – Playing with fire!

Afternoon.

Dong Xuebing drove back to Guang Ming Subdistrict Office, which is not far away. He saw a few staff members looking at him weirdly when he descended.

"Have you heard about it? Our new Director had got into trouble again."

"Got into trouble again?! What happened?"

"Ping An Subdistrict Office's Director had held a wedding banquet, and Mayor Geng and District Party Secretary's wife were there."

"I know about this. I heard the firecrackers earlier. What happened?"

"Our Director ordered a dish called Women at 40 for them."

"What is that dish? I have not heard about it in the past."

"Err… it is a plate of soybean pulp."

"WTF?! Women at 40 are soybean residue?! Who came up with this dish?! Director Dong must have offended them! They are getting our Director into trouble."

"That's right. I heard Madam Yan's face changed immediately."

"Of course. This is insulting her."

"This is an unfortunate disaster. Who would expect that to be a plate of soybean residue?!"

Although Dong Xuebing did not hear their discussion, he knew the news about what happened during the banquet had spread from their expression. He returned to his office and started thinking about what happened at the banquet. He felt something was wrong the more he thought about it. That restaurant's Boss, Li Lu, knows Madam Yan and Mayor Geng are there and watched over the kitchen. This is an important banquet, and he should know the dish Women at 40 is not a suitable dish to be served.

Didn't Li Lu check the dishes before it was taken out from the kitchen? Also, Chu Qinghua was beside Dong Xuebing when he ordered that dish. He should have checked the menu before ordering the food for the banquet. Why didn't he remind Dong Xuebing about that dish?

Something is wrong.

Dong Xuebing narrowed his eyes and called Zhou Yanru to his office. "Director Zhou, please come over to my office."

Two minutes later, Zhou Yanru entered Dong Xuebing's office. "Director, what is it?"

"Have a seat." Dong Xuebing waved and asked. "I had just come back from Ping An Subdistrict Office, Director Chu's banquet."

Zhou Yanru nodded. "I heard about it. I heard his son had gotten married today."

Heard about it? You think?! Dong Xuebing noticed something was wrong. Both subdistricts are next to each other, and why most of his Subdistrict Office's staff are not invited, and they look like they don't know anything about it. Only Wang Yuling was invited. Maybe Geng Xinke was invited, but he did not attend.

Dong Xuebing looks at Zhou Yanru. "What do you know about Director Chu?"

Zhou Yanru blinks. "Director Chu is Ping An Subdistrict Office for four to five years, but… errr… how should I say this? Hehe… their Subdistrict, and we have never… been on good terms."

Not on good terms? Dong Xuebing is curious. "Oh? What happened?"

Zhou Yanru did not hide anything. "It was because of an incident two years ago. A youth was murdered on the western riverbank, and his body was floating on the river. Some residents saw the body and reported it to the police. But the officers from Ping An Subdistrict Police Station did not pull the body out of the water. They sat by the riverbank, smoking and chatting as they waited."

"Why are they waiting?" Dong Xuebing frowned.

Zhou Yanru looks angry when she says this. "That river is the border between our Subdistrict and Ping An Subdistrict. If the body floats to our riverbank, it will be our case, and if it floats to their side, it will be their case. Their Police Officers do not want to take on this case as it is hard to solve murder cases. They are afraid it will affect their crime-solving rate. They stood there for hours and waited until the body drifted to our bank before informing Chief Peng. After that, they left as if it had nothing to do with them. How can they do this?! This is a murder case, and this is too much!"

Dong Xuebing pulled a long face. How can these people be called Police officers?! They had ignored a dead body!

"Did this happens?"

Zhou Yanru nodded. "Almost everyone in our Subdistrict knows about this incident. Some residents also saw it. After that, we had some other conflicts, and our relationship got worst." Most Government Officials will try to tone down the seriousness of an incident, but she did not tone it down this time. This means the relationship between both Subdistricts is like fire and water.

Dong Xuebing closed his eyes for a second. No wonder Chu Qinghua had not invited him when his son got married. Other than Wang Yuling, he did not see anyone from Guang Ming Subdistrict Office at the banquet. Both Subdistricts have had conflicts in the past and still bear grudges against each other.

Zhou Yanru left, and Dong Xuebing looked out of his office's windows.

That dish was not a misunderstanding!

From what Sister Zhou told him, he finally got a clue. Chu Qinghua should know about the dish Women at 40, and purpose did not remind Dong Xuebing when he ordered it. The restaurant owner, Li Lu, should also know about the dish. Chu Qinghua had picked Li Zhi Restaurant to hold his son's wedding banquet, which means he is close to Li Lu. Li Lu had probably checked with Chu Qinghhua before serving that dish, but the latter did not stop him. They had purposely made this dish looks uglier and served it. Dong Xuebing remembered Chu Qinghua had picked up the menu and repeatedly said they had not ordered this dish, prompting the waitress to explain its name! This move embarrassed Dong Xuebing, and Chu Qinghua did not help to clear up the misunderstanding after that and left immediately! A restaurant Boss will not dare to do this!

Damn! Misunderstanding?! Bullshit!

This is a plot by Chu Qinghua and Li Lu to get Dong Xuebing into trouble!

They are trying to make Dong Xuebing look bad in front of Geng Yuehua and Madam Yan!

Dong Xuebing finally understood what happened, and he banged his desk in anger. Do you want to embarrass me and let me offend the District Leaders with this incident?! You want to make use of the District Leaders to target me?! This is too much! How dare you plot against me with such a dirty trick?!

Damn!

Dong Xuebing exploded. He hates people who play dirty tricks behind him and still pretends nothing had happened in front of him!

Li Lu! Chu Qinghua!

You all are playing with fire!

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Chapter 556

Chapter 556 – You will forget what your surname is!

Afternoon.

Guang Ming Subdistrict Office's side building. The warm summer breeze blew against the Work Party Secretary Office's windows, passing the heat in.

Knock… knock… knock…. Director Guo Mingfeng knocked on Dong Xuebing's office and entered a document.

"Director, this is the report from our various neighborhood committees."

"Oh, I will look at it later. What is it regarding?"

"It is about a campaign on respecting and helping the elderlies. It started last month in the District."

"Alright. Just leave it here."

"If there's nothing else, I will go back to work."

Dong Xuebing took out the document from the brown envelope after Guo Mingfeng left. Before he was appointed, this was a directive from the District, and he didn't know about the details. But he can tell from the Neighborhood Committees' reports that the District wants all Subdistricts to learn from Ping An Subdistrict on helping elderlies. He was still thinking of teaching Chu Qinghua and Li Lu a lesson and was more upset after reading the reports.

You want us to learn from Ping An Subdistrict?!

What a joke!

Dong Xuebing is irritated from this afternoon's incident. He cannot tolerate anyone who used dirty tricks against him behind his back. What's worse is they don't have any conflicts before. He had snatched Geng Xinke's position, and it's normal for him to try and get back at him by trying to make him drunk. The Organization Department Deputy Chief, Peng Kun, had clashed with him because he wanted to suck up to his superior, Xue Qingrong. But what about Chu Qinghua and Li Lu? He was only the Subdistrict Office Director for one week and had not interacted with them. He even went to congratulate him on his son's wedding. But they still used dirty tricks against him. Just because Guang Ming Subdistrict and Ping An Subdistrict are not on good terms, and you all framed me?! Damn!

Dong Xuebing cannot swallow this, as this is not his style.

Dong Xuebing walked over to the windows and stared at Li Zhi Restaurant's entrance.

The banquet had ended, and there was not much activity at the restaurant in the afternoon. Many restaurants will close for a few hours in the afternoon and open again for the dinner crowd. But Li Zhi Restaurant is not taking a break in the afternoon. Dong Xuebing noticed a few waiters were carrying speakers and microphones out of the restaurant. They also laid out the red carpet used during the wedding banquet in the open space outside. The restaurant is only across the street, and he can see Li Lu ordering his staff around.

What are they doing?

Are they trying to hold a concert?

Dong Xuebing returned to his desk and continued with his work. He went through the documents, signed them while thinking of how to teach Li Lu a lesson. Even though Chu Qinghua had instigated Li Lu, but he holds the same rank as Dong Xuebing. Li Lu is a nobody, and he helped to frame him.

Five minutes….

Ten minutes….

Fifteen minutes….

Before Dong Xuebing went to look for trouble with Li Lu, the latter started causing trouble for him again.

"Good afternoon, everyone. Li Zhi Restaurant is having a promotion today. We are offering a 20% discount to thank everyone's support since our opening. Our Boss, Mr. Li, is holding a quiz on our restaurant's dishes with the dish's name. Participants will guess what dish it is from the name. Whoever can answer all the questions correctly will get a 300 RMB voucher."

"300 RMB for five dishes' name?!"

"That's right. Are you interested in trying?"

"Sure. Is it starting now?"

"Yes. Please hold on to the microphone. The first question is, what kind of dish is Volcano in the Snow?"

"This is easy. It is a cold dish with tomatoes."

"Congratulations! You got the first question right. You must be our regular. Please listen carefully to the second question. What is Phoenix Dance?"

Li Zhi Restaurant had blasted their activity loudly through their big speakers.

Dong Xuebing frowned and walked over to the window. He saw the promotional activity outside of Li Zhi Restaurant, and it had attracted a big crowd. 300 RMB voucher is very attractive to many, as one can dine at the restaurant for a few meals. But their activity is very loud and has caused disturbance to others. He can hear everything even after he closes his windows!

"Sorry! You got this dish wrong."

"Really? Impossible!"

"I'm sorry. Let's invite our next contestant."

"Me! Me!"

Dong Xuebing was in a bad mood, and it got worse after Li Lu's noisy disturbance. He banged his desk angrily. "What the hell is he trying to do?!"

Many Guang Ming Subdistrict Office's staff are mad. It's slightly better for the Administrative Service Lobby as it is located behind the side building. Still, the side building is facing Li Zhi Restaurant's two 1-meter-tall speakers. The noise is affecting their work.

Dong Xuebing called Zhou Yanru at her office, but no one answered, and he called her mobile phone. "Hello, it's me."

"Director."

"Send someone to Li Zhi Restaurant and ask them to switch off their speakers!"

"Hello?! What did you say? I'm sorry, I can't hear you. It's too noisy."

"Go to Li Zhi Restaurant and turn off their speakers! How are we going to work with this noise?!"

"I am downstairs and am on my way over. Our office is also very noisy, and we cannot even hear each other with our windows close." Zhou Yanru sounded angry. "Don't worry. I will tell them off now!"

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing's office phone rang."

Secretary of the Disciplinary Work Committee, Qu Yiqiang, called. "Director, I had just returned from the Complaint Counter. Many residents are complaining against Li Zhi Restaurant for noise disturbance. How are we going to handle this?"

"I had sent Director Zhou over."

"These promotion activities are getting too much. How can they set such high volume?"

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing walks over to the window and looks at Li Zhi Restaurant.

The quiz is still ongoing, and Li Lu is standing by the side with his arms crossed. A crowd of around 50 had formed.

Zhou Yanru and a few Guang Ming Subdistrict Office staff went up to them.

"Who is the Boss?" Zhou Yanru had a harsh tone. "Where is the person in charge?! What are you all trying to do?"

Li Lu frowned and looked at her. "What's wrong?"

Zhou Yanru looks at Li Lu. "Are you the Boss?! Stop your activity at once and switch off the speakers! Do you know you are causing noise disturbance to the surrounding residents?!"

Li Lu ignored her and laughed.

A staff member gave Li Lu a stare. "Didn't you hear what Director Zhou said?!"

Director Zhou? Li Lu looked at the building diagonally opposite the street and understood what was going on. "Are you all from Guang Ming Subdistrict Office? We are having a promotion, and it will end in the evening. Disturbance? It is not very loud, and it's not nighttime now. We are not disturbing anyone now."

Zhou Yanru coldly replied. "Do you think it is fine just because it is not nighttime?! You have affected the surrounding residents and our Subdistrict Office! Stop it immediately!"

Li Lu looks at them in disgust. Who cares if it affects your work? He had planned to have this activity for a while but worried it would cause disputes because it would be loud. That's why he didn't hold this promotion activity before his opening. But now, he used his connection with Ping An Subdistrict Office to assist him to cover up for any complaints against them. Who cares about what Guang Ming Subdistrict Office? This area is under Ping An Subdistrict.

Li Lu ignored Zhou Yanru and continued watching the activity on the stage.

"Congratulations. You got all five dishes right!" "Hahaha"

Zhou Yanru got mad. "I am telling you for the last time! Stop it immediately!"

Li Lu pretends not to hear anything and even turns up the volume. Anyway, Guang Ming Subdistrict cannot do anything to him, as it intrudes into Ping An Subdistrict's territory. He had already offended Guang Ming Subdistrict Office's Director this afternoon. He doesn't care if he offends the rest of the Subdistrict because Ping An Subdistrict got his back.

Ten minutes later.

Work Party Secretary Office.

Zhou Yanru returned angrily. "Director."

Dong Xuebing pulled a long face as the commotion was still ongoing. "Why is the noise still ongoing?!"

"Li Zhi Restaurant's Boss refused to stop the activity and ignored us. I suggest sending Officers to stop them."

"Is that Ping An Subdistrict Office's territory?"

"…… Yes."

"Ok. I know. Go back to work."

After Zhou Yanru left, Dong Xuebing took a deep breath and smiled. Li Lu… have you got addicted to causing trouble for me? You had framed me this afternoon, and now you are causing disturbance to our Subdistrict. If I don't teach you a lesson, you might forget your surname!

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Chapter 557

Chapter 557 – Let's see who will win!

It's almost after office hours.

The noisy promotional activity is still ongoing behind the Guang Ming Subdistrict Office building.

"Li Zhi Restaurant had given out three sets of vouchers. Anyone else wants to participate in our quiz?"

"Me! It should be my turn. I had a queue for half an hour."

"Alright. Let's welcome this guy to the stage."

The glass windows vibrate from the noise, and the Subdistrict Office's staff cannot concentrate on their work.

Work Party Secretary Office.

Dong Xuebing calmly called Chu Qinghua. They had exchanged numbers at the banquet earlier.

"Hello, Director Chu?"

"Oh, Director Dong. What is it?"

"Many of our residents had lodged complaints against Li Zhi Restaurant under your jurisdiction. Didn't your residents complain against them?"

"Really? I don't know about this. No one had told me about this. What happened?"

"Noise pollution. They are shouting through speakers and affected our residents. Our Subdistrict Office can hear them even with our windows closed. Director Chu, I don't believe that your residents did not complain against them. Shouldn't you send your men to check?"

"Oh? I don't know about this. I will get someone to investigate."

Dong Xuebing sneered. "You don't know about this?! Maybe. But let me put this straight. Don't go overboard."

Chu Qinghua coldly replied. "What do you mean?"

"You should know what I mean." Dong Xuebing has a foul temper and doesn't mind falling out with Chu Qinghua. He did not give Dong Xuebing any 'face' and still used dirty tricks behind his back. How can Dong Xuebing tolerate him? "I will not mention this afternoon's incident, but I will keep that in mind. You might not understand my character, but you will know soon enough. Now, your Subdistrict Office is letting Li Zhi Restaurant cause disturbance to the surrounding residents and ignoring their complaints. Not only are your residents affected, but our residents are also affected. I hope Ping An Subdistrict Office will do your job and do something with Li Zhi Restaurant!"

Chu Qinghua laughed. "We don't need Guang Ming Subdistrict to teach us what to do."

"I also hope so. If this dispute is not solved, I don't mind helping some useless Leaders do their job!"

Dong Xuebing hangs up the phone.

Five minutes….

Ten minutes….

Twenty minutes….

It's after work hours, but Dong Xuebing did not see any staff from Ping An Subdistrict Office appearing at Li Zhi Restaurant. They are not going to do anything.

Is this a provocation against me?!

Fine! Let's see who will win!

Dong Xuebing grabbed his bag, got into his car, and sped to Li Zhi Restaurant. He has never been afraid of anyone when it comes to causing trouble. Or else, he will not be called the God of Plague!

A big crowd is still outside of the restaurant's entrance.

Dong Xuebing stopped his car and saw Zhou Yanru, Qu Yiqiang, Meng Shenguo, and other Subdistrict Office staff. Many staff will use this road to return to their Quarters. Guang Ming Subdistrict Office staff were furious over the noise disturbance and had come over to question Li Zhi Restaurant. Guang Ming Subdistrict and Ping An Subdistrict are not on good terms for years and have clashed countless times. Li Lu's actions had also pissed them off.

"Remove the speakers immediately! This is an offense!"

"It's only a promotion activity, and it's not that serious."

"You all had affected a Government Department office! Are you all trying to revolt?"

"It's after office hours now. We will end our activity soon."

Meng Shenguo and the rest had started arguing with Li Lu. Still, the latter showed an arrogant attitude and ignored them.

Dong Xuebing got out of his car.

"Director."

"Director Dong."

Dong Xuebing looked at the few speakers and asked. "Did anyone from Ping An Subdistrict Office came?"

Qu Yiqiang shook his head. "I didn't see them."

"They did not come." Zhou Yanru angrily replied. "It's been the whole afternoon. Some Ping An Subdistrict residents had come over to tell them to lower the volume and even called the Police. But none of their Police Officers came."

Meng Shenguo asked. "Director, what should we do?"

Li Lu frowned when he saw Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing stared at Li Lu. "Are you not going to remove the speakers?"

At this moment, one of the waiters shouted. "Boss, we have given out all the vouchers."

"Give out another 2,000 RMB worth of dining vouchers!" Li Lu shouted and did not look at Dong Xuebing. This implies that he is going to carry on with his promotion activity.

Zhou Yanru is furious. Guo Mingfeng and Yu Rongfeng, who had just arrived, were also furious. This is not the time to talk about factions. They are all from Guang Ming Subdistrict, and they are united against outsiders. All of them could not work because of the noise.

They are continuing?!

Dong Xuebing smiled and walked aside to make a phone call. He is calling Yu Meixia's father, Liu Chenlong.

"Hello, Uncle Liu? I'm Xiao Dong."

"Haha… I heard you had been transferred to Nan Shan District. When are you free? Let's meet up for a drink."

"Sure." Dong Xuebing paused for a second. "Uncle Liu, there's something I need…."

"What's wrong?"

"There is a stubborn guy, the owner of Li Zhi Restaurant, at Nan Shan District, Ping An Street No. 3. They are making noise pollution with large speakers, disturbing our work. I hope you…." Dong Xuebing had looked for Liu Chenlong because Dong Xuebing had helped him once in Japan. Liu Chenlong owed him a favor, and he was recently appointed as Fen Zhou City's Electricity Company General Manager.

Liu Chenlong thought for a while. "This is a small matter. Ping An Street No. 3, right?"

"Yes."

"Alright. I will make a call."

"Thank you, Uncle Liu."

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing lit a cigarette and saw Zhou Yanru and the rest waiting for his instructions. He took a puff and walked back slowly. He tapped Li Lu, who is ordering his staff. "I had given you a chance, and you are the one who refused it. We have nothing more to say now. Mr. Li, since you want to play this game, I will play with you. Let's see who will win."

Li Lu had a smirk on his face.

Zhou Yanru and the rest heard what Dong Xuebing said to Li Lu and were stunned.

Suddenly there was a loud click, and the speakers stopped working. All the lights in Li Zhi Restaurant went out. It was total darkness!

Li Lu got shocked and is stunned!

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Chapter 558: Wicked!

Afternoon, 5.30 pm.

Ping An Street. The sudden situation had caught everyone from Li Zhi Restaurant off guard.

"What is going on?"

"Hello? Hello? The speakers had stopped working."

"Why are the lights in the restaurant not working?"

"Check the circuit breaker!"

"It is not a short-circuit. I think it is a blackout!"

The restaurant workers are running around. It is the dinner peak hour, and they have lots of diners. The loud commotion in the afternoon had attracted more diners, and they were almost half-filled. But the diners' dinners are disrupted. Although the sun had not set yet, it was dark inside. The air conditioners had also stopped. How are the diners going to eat their dinner in the dark and heat? All the diners started complaining.

"What is going on?"

"How are we going to eat?"

"Why is it so dark?"

Li Lu is looking terrible. Why did is a blackout happening at this time?

But blackouts are common, and power will be restored after a few minutes. Li Lu and the restaurant staff thought it was just another blackout. Li Lu looks at his watch and waits for the electricity to come back. He did not even make any calls, as blackouts will affect a big area. Someone will report it.

But a staff suddenly exclaimed. "Eh, Boss!"

Li Lu looks at her. "What's wrong?"

"This…" The waitress looked around. "It seems that we are the only business that is experiencing a blackout."

Her words reminded everyone else.

"What?" Li Lu and the rest look around. The barber's pole at the barber opposite is still spinning, and business is as usual at the small general store next door.

Other than Li Zhi Restaurant, the whole street is not affected!

Damn! What is the meaning of this?!

Before Li Lu could get over his shock, Dong Xuebing patted his shoulder again. "I wish you to have a prosperous business." He turns to the rest. "Director Zhou, Director Meng, let's go. I will give you all a ride." Dong Xuebing returned to his Cayenne. Zhou Yanru, Meng Shenguo, and Qu Yiqiang exchanged looks and smiled. They took a last look at the commotion in Li Zhi Restaurant and boarded Dong Xuebing's car. They remembered what Dong Xuebing said. "Let's see who will win." By now, everyone knows Director Dong causes this blackout!

This is too wicked!

Electricity is very important to a restaurant. Cutting the electricity is cutting their lifeline!

How is a restaurant going to operate without lights and air conditioning? How are they going to cook their food without their electric ovens? Their fridges will stop working. Li Zhi Restaurant cannot even do business, let alone continuing with their promotion activities!

The Subdistrict Office staff learned something new about Dong Xuebing. Not only is he overbearing, but he is also decisive and ruthless. Some staff members told their colleagues in their offices about Dong Xuebing causing Li Zhi Restaurant to have a blackout, and everyone cheered.

"Serve them right!"

"Stop their electricity!"

"One must be ruthless when dealing with someone like them!"

"This restaurant owner is a moron to provoke us!"

"Director Dong is mad now. Didn't you all want to harass us with your speakers?! Carry on! Why are you all so quiet now?"

Who says Director Dong has no backings? The City Daily newspaper, and this blackout incident, show that Dong Xuebing has connections with the City government!

Guang Ming Subdistrict Office staff are rejoicing, and Li Lu could not even smile.

Cutting the electricity? Li Lu knows the severity of this problem and immediately calls Ping An Subdistrict Office. "Hello, I'm Li Lu. Director Liu, our restaurant doesn't have electricity!"

"No electricity?"

"There is no short-circuit, and the surrounding shops are fine. It's just our restaurant that does not have electricity."

"Really? Let me ask for you."

"Alright. Thank you, Director Liu."

Li Lu is young and is bold and fearless when he opens this restaurant. But Dong Xuebing had cut his electricity, and it is cutting his source of income. He still has to pay the rental, ingredients, wages, etc. The losses incurred per day are too high for a newly opened restaurant. He had focused on building a close relationship with Ping An Subdistrict Office and had never thought much about that young Director from the neighboring Subdistrict!

Cut my electricity?!

I shall see how long you can cut it!

Li Lu knows Dong Xuebing is only scaring him. He had paid his electrical bills on time, and the electric company could not cut his electricity. He is not scared and doesn't think Dong Xuebing can stop his electricity for days. Even if Dong Xuebing wants to do that, the electricity will never agree as they will be held responsible. That's why he thinks the blackout will last an hour at most.

Ring… ring…. Li Lu's phone rang.

"Hello, Director Chu." Li Lu answered.

Chu Qinghua said. "I heard from Xiao Liu. What happened?"

Li Lu complaint angrily. "It's Dong Xuebing from Guang Ming Subdistrict! He made a phone call earlier, and our electricity got cut! This is taking revenge on our restaurant!"

"I had called the City's Electric Company about the blackout, and they still have not to get back to me. Don't be anxious. Just wait for a while and see how it goes."

Li Lu is assured. "Ok."

Everyone did not expect the blackout to last too long, but they are wrong!

The restaurant's counter staff received a phone call and ran out in a hurry. "Boss! The City Electric Company had called us!"

Li Lu asked. "What did they say?"

The waitress replied. "They are repairing the cables and are informing us about the electricity cut."

"How long will it take?"

The waitress started stuttering.

Li Lu gave her a stare. "I am asking you a question!"

"The Electric Company's staff say electricity will be cut indefinitely and told us to be prepared!"

Indefinitely?!

Li Lu heard that, and his face turned green!

What does that mean? Are they stopping electricity for a day, a week, or a month?

F*CK you, Dong Xuebing!

Li Lu did not expect Dong Xuebing to be so ruthless and thought he was only scaring him. Suddenly, he remembers that Dong Xuebing had beat up his Subdistrict's residents. If he dares to beat up civilians, what else does he not dare to do?

Indefinite cable repair works?!

Li Lu almost cursed out loud. He had met lots of Government Leaders and staff, but he had never met any Leaders as wicked as Dong Xuebing! He had cut his electricity with a phone call indefinitely!

How is he going to run his restaurant?!

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Chapter 559: Cutting the electricity, water, and gas?!

Evening.

Li Zhi Restaurant.

The power is not resumed after half an hour.

It is still not resumed after an hour.

It is two hours since the blackout, and all the customers have left. Many of them did not even pay for their meals. Li Lu is the only person left in the restaurant, and he is on the phone with Fen Zhou City Electrical Company.

"I had paid my electric bills! Why are you cutting our electricity?! I want an explanation!" Li Lu shouted.

"We are not cutting your electricity. We are just repairing the cables." The operator calmly replied.

"You all are just repairing our cables?! What about the rest?! Why are the shops around us not affected?"

"That is because there are some problems with your restaurant's cables. That's why we are repairing it."

"You all are purposely finding trouble! I am warning you! If you all don't resume our electricity within an hour, I will sue you!" Li Lu threatened.

"Who is going to be responsible if we don't repair the cables? Please understand that this is for everyone's safety. We had informed you all over the phone earlier, and we will send an official document tomorrow. The reason for stopping the electricity will be stated in the document. Oh, we can't do anything if you want to sue us. Please prepare all the materials for the lawsuit yourself." The operator hangs up on Li Lu.

Damn! Li Lu threw his phone on the table. What is wrong with your attitude?!

Li Lu realized that the person helping Dong Xuebing was a big shot. The Electrical Company is refusing all his demands, and there's no room for negotiation. He knows the Electrical Company is a monopoly and is a state-owned enterprise. Sue them?! Putting aside the chances of winning, such lawsuits can take up to a few months. Even if he won and the compensation from the Electrical Company is not enough to cover his rents!

Many people are laughing when they pass the restaurant.

These people are nearby residents who had asked Li Lu to lower the speakers' volume. Some are Guang Ming Subdistrict staff. The arrogant Li Zhi Restaurant had gotten itself into trouble, and everyone was amused. All of them are there to laugh at them.

Guang Ming Subdistrict Office staff were unhappy with Li Zhi Restaurant. Still, they could not do anything as the restaurant is under Ping An Subdistrict's jurisdiction. Ping An Subdistrict Office did not take any action against Li Zhi Restaurant, and Guang Ming Subdistrict Office staff could only tolerate it in their office. But their Director Dong went over and cut their electricity with a phone call! Nothing can be more wicked than

This! Although it is wicked, it is better than reporting it to the District Government, and it is more effective!

Li Lu starts to panic. Every minute without electricity is a minute of loss. He immediately made a few more phone calls.

Li Lu called Ping An Subdistrict Office, his friends in the City, and many others to resolve this issue. But he is disappointed with their replies.

Fen Zhou City Electrical Company's higher management ordered to stop the electricity supply to his restaurant.

None of his friends can help him.

Li Lu knew the person who was helping Dong Xuebing was someone powerful. Still, he did not expect it to be one of the Electrical Company's higher management. The authority of the electrical distribution department head and the Electrical Company's higher management are miles apart. The electrical companies are the equivalent of the National Energy Commission, which was disbanded years ago. The head of this department is a Divisional Chief ranked position. It is the same rank as a City Government's No. 1. It is still the same now. The Electrical Companies are more independent now and report directly to the Central Government. They don't need to interact with the local authorities. Even the City's Party Secretary cannot interfere with their operations or transfers. That's why the Electrical Companies don't need to give 'face; to the local authorities, as they don't interfere. Only the top executives of Hebei Provincial Electrical Company and the top Government Officials from the Central Government can interfere with their operations and transfers.

Li Lu finally understands the gravity of this situation. He is not even qualified to speak to the City's Electrical Company Leaders. They made it clear that they were cutting his power. He can go ahead and sue them, but it will not change anything!

What can Li Lu do now?

There is nothing he can do against such a powerful organization!

Li Lu punched the table in anger. He dares to go ahead with the promotional activity in the afternoon is because he had made arrangements with Ping An Subdistrict Office. He can ignore the complaints from the residents because he has the authority. Now, the situation is reversed. He got a taste of being suppressed by a higher authority, and it didn't feel good. It is the dinner peak hour for his restaurant now, and it should be full of customers. But there's not a single customer now!

"Boss." A staff walks over. "The meat in the fridge is going bad, and we can't keep the vegetables for long."

Another staff added. "We still have not done the accounts today, and everything is stored in the PC."

At this moment, a group of men entered. They are customers, who had made reservations yesterday, and they are furious to see the current state of the restaurant. "We had reserved a private dining room yesterday! Where is your credibility?!" A waiter quickly went over to explain, and that group of customers left angrily. They should not be patronizing this place again.

Li Lu felt his head was going to explode. Without electricity, he cannot continue with his business!

How long is this situation going to last?! One week? One month?

Li Lu doesn't dare to think about it. If Dong Xuebing is that ruthless, he can just close down this restaurant and not waste time.

"Old Li." Li Lu's wife alighted from a taxi and walked quickly into the restaurant. "What happened?"

Li Lu pulled a long face. Although he is running the restaurant, he knows his wife is smarter than him. That's why he will tell her everything. He told her what happened and cursed Dong Xuebing at the end. "This Dong Xuebing is trying to force me into my grave!"

Li Lu's wife sighed. "Haven't you heard of the saying, Civilians should not challenge officials? Why must you challenge him?"

Li Lu replied. "I did not challenge his authority. I was only promoting my restaurant, and what has it got to do with Guang Ming Subdistrict Office? How can he cut my electricity? He is abusing his power!"

"He is abusing his power, and what can you do about it?"

Li Lu kept quiet.

"I think it is this afternoon's banquet." Li Lu's wife continued. "That should be the cause of this issue. You know the dish, Women at 40, is not suitable to be served, why did you still serve it? That is how you offended Dong Xuebing."

Li Lu waved his hand. "What do you know? We are under Ping An Subdistrict, and I need to have a good relationship with Chu Qinghua to continue my business here."

"I don't know?! You are being made used by others!" Li Lu's wife scolded. "What has the conflicts between both Subdistricts and them disliking each other got to do with you? Why are you getting yourself involved? Even if Dong Xuebing is not overlooking this street, he is still a Subdistrict Office's Director. Do you think he is someone you can go against with?! Just see what happened. He can cut our electricity with just a phone call. Do you think you can win against him?

I heard a District Organization Department Deputy Chief had lost his Party School training spot because of Dong Xuebing! That is an officer from the District's Organization Department, and they didn't even dare to do anything to Dong Xuebing! Are you more powerful than them?!"

Li Lu took a deep breath. "I am not stupid. I would not offend him if I had a choice. It was Chu Qinghhua who instigated me to serve that plate of Soybean residue. What can I do?

I also don't want to offend him. I had shown my loyalty to him in both incidents. We are the designated restaurant for Ping An Subdistrict Office events now. do you know how much we can make with their support?"

Ring… ring… ring… Chu Qinghua's number appeared on Li Lu's phone.

Li Lu immediately answered. "Director Chu."

Chu Qinghua coldly replied. "I had helped you check with the City Electrical Company, and they are firm with their decision. Just wait a while longer. They can't stop your electricity for too long."

"But our…"

"Just wait it out. I am had tried my best to help you."

Li Lu clenched his teeth, and he hung up. "Chu Qinghua is not influential enough to speak to that person from the Electrical Company. He asked me to wait until they resume our power."

Li Lu's wife coldly replied. "Chu Qinghua is also not a good person!"

"Let's not talk about this now. What should we do?"

"Indefinite power disruption. Didn't you catch the underlying meaning?" Li Lu's wife can see clearer as she was not involved. "The City Electrical Company cannot stop our electricity for too long without any reason. Their reputation will be affected."

Li Lu frowned. "You are saying…."

"Indefinitely is an exaggerated duration. It might mean one day or one year. Dong Xuebing had done this is to make us apologize to him. Nothing will work if we look for the Electrical Company. We only need to seek Dong Xuebing's forgiveness, and our electricity will resume."

Li Lu shouts. "Apologize?! Impossible!"

His wife asked. "Which is more important? Your business or your 'face'?"

"But you mentioned that the Electrical Company cannot stop our power supply for too long."

"What if it is three days or five days? What are you going to do with the losses? Also, this is only my guess. Who knows if he cut our electricity for one month?"

Li Lu kept quiet. This might be possible for someone as wicked as Dong Xuebing. He can still remember what he said earlier. "Since you want to play this game, I will play with you. Let's see who will win." It showed Dong Xuebing's attitude, and he got to admit he can never win against him!

The electricity can be cut today. What if the water supply is cut tomorrow, and the gas supply is cut the day after?!

Which business can withstand this?!

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Chapter 560: Apology!

Next day.

Morning, 8.30 am.

Dong Xuebing glanced at Li Zhi Restaurant as he drove past on his way to Guang Ming Subdistrict Office.

"Look, Director Dong is here."

"Have you all seen it on your way to work?"

"Yes. Li Zhi Restaurant's electricity is not resumed."

"Served them right. That restaurant's Boss had asked for it."

"That's right. It's been a day. Let's wait and see what he will do."

"Eh, do you think the blackout will last one day? They had paid their electrical bills."

"I think it will not end if he doesn't bow down. That is not our Director's style."

"I agree with you."

"What is our Director's style?"

All Guang Ming Subdistrict Office staff are united and had been talking about yesterday's incident. Their subdistrict and Ping An Subdistrict had clashed several times, but the former Director was a pushover. He was suppressed by Geng Xinke and did not achieve any outstanding results. He is too 'soft,' and Dong Xuebing is the opposite. Guang Ming Subdistrict Office became a tiger after he arrived and started attacking anyone who dared to offend him. This sudden change made all the staff speechless.

Party Secretary Office.

Dong Xuebing is going through the pile of documents on his desk.

Knock, knock. Zhou Yanru entered. "Director, have you taken your breakfast?"

"Not yet." Dong Xuebing smiles. "I worked up late and didn't have time."

Zhou Yanru placed a few plastic bags of food on the desk. "I saw your car passing by the breakfast stall this morning, and I guess you must have skipped your breakfast. So, I brought some for you. These are local products from my husband's hometown. It's some snacks, and you can have them. I will leave these here."

"Ah, I can't finish everything. You can just give me half of it."

"My husband had bought a lot, and I will be giving out to my staff later."

"Alright. I will give some to my mother." Dong Xuebing looks at the snacks, and it is not expensive. Zhou Yanru will not bring expensive staff to the workplace as there will be gossips. But Dong Xuebing felt it was not right for him to accept these gifts, as she had bought groceries for him the last time. He opened his drawer and took out two cartons of Zhong Hua cigarettes. "Give these to your husband."

When Zhou Yanru was about to reject, Wang Yuling entered the office. "Director… Eh, Sister Zhuo?"

Dong Xuebing looks at her. "Director Wang, you are here at the right time."

Wang Yuling looks at the two cartons of Zhong Hua cigarettes in Zhou Yanru's hands.

Dong Xuebing took out another two cartons of Fu Rong cigarettes and gave them to Wang Yuling. "I bought too many cigarettes. These two cartons are for you."

Wang Yuling was surprised. "I don't smoke…."

Dong Xuebing interrupted. "Give it to your boyfriend then. Take it."

Wang Yuling smiles and accepts it. "Ok. Thank you. These are expensive cigarettes."

Zhou Yanru saw Wang Yuling accepting the cigarettes, and she accepted it too.

These four cartons cost at least 2,000 RMB. Their families seldom smoke such expensive cigarettes unless during Lunar New Year or special occasions. They did not expect Dong Xuebing to give out four cartons of expensive cigarettes. It seems he is very wealthy. Dong Xuebing does not know he has so many cigarettes in his drawer. These are not given to him as gifts and are all bought by him. After his asset grew to a few hundred million, he stopped monitoring his expenditure. Sometimes when he forgets his cigarette, he will buy one or two cartons. He did not notice that he had kept so many cartons in his drawer.

Zhou Yanru and Wang Yuling thanked Dong Xuebing for the cigarettes.

Dong Xuebing shook his head. "Director Wang, are you looking for me?"

Dong Xuebing will address them as Director Zhou and Director Wang when they are discussing work.

Wang Yuling nodded. "The District's All-China Women Federation had given me a task, and I need to visit the neighborhood committees. But our cars… Can I use your Passat?"

Dong Xuebing smiles. "Go ahead. Director Zhou should have the spare keys. Just inform her will do."

The best car in Guang Ming Subdistrict is that old Passat, and Subdistrict Office's Directors are not assigned cars. That's why this car is assigned to the Office Department, and everyone can use it. Although this is the regulation, it is reserved for the Director most of the time. This is an unspoken rule, and everyone knows about this. If they need to use it urgently, they have to seek permission from the Director.

"Do we have enough vehicles in our Subdistrict Office?" Dong Xuebing asked.

Zhou Yanru shook her head. "We have two cars shared between the various departments, and everyone has to take turns. Sometimes, we have to borrow the Work Party Secretary's car for urgent matters."

"Have we applied to the District?"

"The District will give us budget every year, and it is not enough for us to get new vehicles."

"Ok." Dong Xuebing points to the carpark direction. "I have a car, and I don't need that Passat. The rest can take the keys from you to use it."

"Errr… are you sure?"

"That's settled. If this still cannot solve the problem, I will speak to the District Government." Dong Xuebing knows the District will not give his Subdistrict Office new vehicles because of his relationship.

Ring… ring… ring… the phone on the desk rung.

Zhou Yanru and Wang Yuling heard it and were about to leave.

But Dong Xuebing answered before they could say anything. This is to show he did not consider them as outsiders. "Hello, I'm Dong Xuebing."

It's a call from the guardhouse. "Director, a man named Li Lu is downstairs…."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Li Lu?"

"Should we let him enter?"

"I am busy. Tell him to come back in the afternoon."

"Alright."

Zhou Yanru is laughing in her heart. The Boss of Li Zhi Restaurant is here?! Why did you wait until now? All these would not happen if you did not create problems for us!

Wang Yuling had gone to the bride's house yesterday afternoon and did not know what happened. She quickly dragged Zhou Yanru to ask her what happened after leaving Dong Xuebing's office.

Afternoon.

When Dong Xuebing returned to his office after lunch, he saw a Silver Santana entering the compound. It does not have a registration plate, and it is brand-new. Many Staff Members saw the driver. It is Li Lu, the Boss of Li Zhi Restaurant.

Dong Xuebing pretended not to see him and continued to walk to the side building.

"Director Dong! Director Dong, please hold on for a second!" Li Lu got out of the car and ran after Dong Xuebing. "I am here to apologize."

Li Lu's expression is different from yesterday's. All the Staff Members are amused. If you had lower down the volume and switched off your speaker, you don't need to come and apologize. Why must you wait until our Director teaches you a lesson?

Dong Xuebing turns. "Oh, it's Mr. Li. Apologize? What have you done wrong?"

Li Lu was here to bow down to Dong Xuebing. "I did not control the volume yesterday and had disturbed your Subdistrict Office. I'm very sorry."

Dong Xuebing looks at Li Lu. "We are not the only ones that are affected."

"Yes… yes… I had disturbed the surrounding residents. I am very sorry, and we promise this will not happen again." Dong Xuebing did not reply to him, and Li Lu knows this issue cannot be settled easily. The main cause of Dong Xuebing's fury is the soybean residue dish in the afternoon. "Director Dong, our restaurant decided to sponsor your Subdistrict a Volkswagen Santana to show our sincerity. I had driven the car here. Please accept it."

Dong Xuebing smiles. Not bad. Li Lu had found out our Subdistrict Office has a shortage of cars.

This new Santana is the latest model, and it cost around 70 to 80 thousand RMB. Coupled with yesterday's losses, Li Lu's total loss is more than 100 thousand RMB, and it's all because of a plate of 10 RMB Soybean residue dish. He is not wealthy, and 100 thousand is a big amount. His heart is aching, but he has no choice. His electricity was cut, and his losses will increase if it is not resumed. He no longer cares about his 'face' and positions himself very low. He even apologizes to Dong Xuebing in front of all the staff members and leaders.

"It is all our fault." Li Lu replied sincerely. "I hope Director Dong and all the comrades can give us a chance to change. Oh, I have some dining vouchers with me. Please accept it." He can only hope Dong Xuebing can accept his gifts and he can reopen his restaurant.

Dong Xuebing laughed in his heart. Hmmm… this is the right attitude.

"……. Come to my office."

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All-China Women's Federation

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