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 625: The God of Plagues is back to create trouble again

Medical room.

Dong Xuebing and Huang Shizhong had lost their temper, and they looked like they were about to kill each other.

"Subdistrict Office Director!" Huang Shizhong shouted. "You are in the Government Service, and how can you beat up my daughter?! Huh?! Who gives you the right to do that?!"

Dong Xuebing retorted. "You still have the cheek to mention your daughter? She had beaten up my Qianqian. Who gives her the right to do that?"

Huang Shizhong looks at Dong Xuebing. "Bullshit! Tingting will never do such things."

"Then you tell me what these are?" Dong Xuebing points at the bruises on Qianqian's face.

Huang Shizhong sneered. "Who knows if she had fallen and got those wounds. Don't try to blame it on my daughter."

"Fall?! Are you f*cking blind?! How can these injuries be caused by a fall?!"

"I am telling you this! My daughter will never hit another person. Even if she did, she must have her reasons."

Dong Xuebing burst out laughing. "Fine. You don't want to admit it, right? I will show you your daughter's true colors now!"

The Principal walked over and tried to calm them. "Leaders, this incident…."

"Did I ask you to speak?" Dong Xuebing cut him off.

The Principal kept quiet. He knows Dong Xuebing and Huang Shizhong are angry now and will not listen to anything.

Dong Xuebing switched on the PC in the medical room.

He found the video clip on the website and played it. "See for yourself what happened."

Huang Shizhong didn't believe his daughter would do such things and went closer to the monitor. The Principal, Qian Dong, and the other officers also got closer. If there is a video clip, it would be evidence. They are also curious why the God of Plagues is so angry. The advertisement ended, and the video started playing.

"You are in Year Three?"

"Haha… all you know is cry. Such a disgrace."

"Get her to kneel and crawl around."

"Hey, did you hear me? Kneel!"

"Kneel! Kneel!"

"Didn't you hear what Tingting said? Hurry up and crawl!"

One minute….

Two minutes….

Three minutes….

The video ended, and the room was silent. A few moments later, Qianqian started crying again.

Dong Xuebing patted her head and hugged her. "Stop crying. It's alright."

The video reminded Yu Qianqian of what happened this morning, and she started crying again.

The Principal is looking terrible. He did not expect a serious bullying incident to occur in his school. The video had been posted on the internet, and it's too late to hide it.

Qian Dong and the other officers exchanged looks. They finally understand why Dong Xuebing is so angry. Huang Tingting and her friends punched and kicked Yu Qianqian, threw a basketball in her face, and forced her to kneel and apologize. All these started because she had accidentally knocked Huang Tingting along the corridor. This is too much! The officers also have family and kids. If their children are bullied in school, they will also go crazy. No wonder the God of Plagues beat up those students.

Huang Shizhong is looking the worst. He watched the video and knew the girl was his daughter at the end. There's no way for him to deny now.

Dong Xuebing is not a forgiving person. He switched off the video and banged the table. "Huang Shizhong! Do you want to repeat what you just said earlier?"

Huang Shizhong stared at Dong Xuebing coldly.

"F*ck!" Dong Xuebing cursed. "Don't tell me about how a Government staff should behave. I am just the guardian of a child who was bullied in school. You still dare to claim your daughter will never hit others? Open your eyes and see! Did I accuse her?! Huh?"

Huang Shizhong did not cool down. "Even if Tingting had made a minor mistake, you shouldn't lay your hands on her. You have no regard for the law!"

Dong Xuebing snapped. "Your daughter hit my child is a minor mistake, and I hit her is having no regard to the law?! F*ck you! Do you think the world revolves around your family? You are unlucky I did not beat her to death!"

Huang Shizhong shouted. "Dong Xuebing! You are too arrogant!"

"It is your family who is too arrogant." Dong Xuebing retorted. "Do you think you can do whatever you want after becoming the Ministry of Education Chief?! It is people like you that resulted in her bullying others. How dare you try to clear her name?! She brought her friends to bully Qianqian, and you share part of the responsibility! I am telling you now. I am not finished with you!"

Huang Shizhong shouted. "That's right. This is not finished!"

To the Police Officers, Huang Tingting and her friends had bullied Qianqian first. They had beaten her and posted the video online. She is abused physically and mentally. But Dong Xuebing is also wrong to lay his hands on Huang Tingting. He should settle this incident through proper channels. Both sides are right but also wrong.

It is a stalemate in the medical room, and news of this incident has spread.

Some staff is discussing this incident in Yan Tai County Public Security Bureau.

"I heard someone barged into First Middle School and beat up a teacher and some students."

"Who is so daring? Is he seeking death?"

"Shhh…. Lower your voice."

"What's wrong?"

"That person is Chief Dong."

"Ah? Which Chief Dong?"

"Who else will dare to do such things?"

"Damn!"

Within a short time, many Yan Tai County Government staff had heard about this incident, and everyone was speechless. The God of Plagues had returned, and the first thing he did was to beat up the new Ministry of Education Chief's daughter in the school. The police were called, and they are still trying to resolve it.

Everyone within the Public Security and the County's Ministry of Education is speechless.

It's easy to invite someone, but it's hard to get him to leave. The County had tried their best to send Dong Xuebing to the City, but he returned after slightly more than two weeks to create trouble again.

This is never-ending.

Why are you always creating trouble? Can't you let our County have some peace?

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Chapter 626: The Ignorant is not afraid of anything

Noon.

The conflict intensifies.

The officers are afraid a fight might break up when they see Dong Xuebing and Huang Shizhong unwilling to give in to each other, and they quickly separate them. They know Huang Shizhong will not start the fight. It is Dong Xuebing they are afraid of. He has a record of beating up others, including government staff. Dong Xuebing and Yu Qianqian remained in the medical room with Qian Dong and the Principal. Huang Shizhong was escorted to the teachers' office next to the medical room. The officers used the excuse to record their statements to separate them. They hope they can help both parties to reach a private settlement and end it.

The medical room.

Dong Xuebing ignored the Principal and the Police.

The Principal knew he had to say something. "Director Dong, this is my mistake. I had overlooked this."

Dong Xuebing glanced at him. "I sent Qianqian to your school is not to be bullied. Don't tell me you don't know Huang Tingting had been bullying other students in school."

The Principal quickly explained. "I don't know about this. Huang Tingting was just transferred to the school, and we are busy with the examinations. All my focus is on the exams. If I knew about this, I would have stopped it."

Dong Xuebing looks at the Principal. "It's not too late now."

The Principal asked. "What do you think…."

Dong Xuebing patted Yu Qianqian's head. "Her injuries and humiliation cannot be forgotten like this. I have a few requests. First, the class teacher of Year 2 Class 1 had not taken any actions against Huang Tingting and her friends for bullying others, indirectly helping them. Such irresponsible teachers must be punished."

The Principal had this in mind too, and he readily agreed. "Don't worry. We will punish him."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Second, Huang Tingting and the ones who hit Qianqian must apologize to her."

The Principal thought for a while and nodded. "Ok."

Dong Xuebing continued. "Third, Huang Tingting and her friends must be expelled from school as their punishment."

The Principal is troubled. "Director Dong, expel…."

Dong Xuebing looks at him coldly. "Why would you want to keep such students in your school? This is the top middle school in the County and not a rubbish dump. If these bullies are not taught a lesson, how would they learn?"

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

Dong Xuebing looked at his phone and answered. "Hello, Secretary Duan."

Yan Tai County's Commission for Discipline Inspection's Secretary, Duan Zhengan, said in a tired tone. "Xiao Dong…. Why did you come back and create trouble again? Are you trying to make things difficult for me?"

"No. It is someone else who is making things difficult for me."

"Fine… fine…. I heard about it. Don't be too unreasonable and quickly settle it."

"Secretary Duan, I am not creating trouble for you. You should know about my goddaughter. Others had beaten her up for no reason. Would you let it go if you were me? Huang Shizhong's daughter is so arrogant because of her father. You should have seen his attitude. He must have allowed his daughter to do such things in the past. Secretary Duan, the Commission for Discipline Inspection, should look into this. We cannot allow such bad apples in the government service."

Duan Zhengan is speechless. "Stop creating more troubles for me. You barged into the school and attacked a teacher and three students. Now, you are asking me to investigate Huang Shizhong?!" Dong Xuebing had saved Duan Zhengan's son from a tiger at the safari zoo. They become closer after that incident. "I am telling you this. The County Government Leaders have started asking about this incident. Don't ask for too much. If not, Public Security might arrest you for intentional assault. Don't say I did not warn you."

Arrest me?!

Go ahead! I don't believe anyone will dare to arrest me.

But Dong Xuebing did not say that to Duan Zhengan. He acknowledged and hung up.

Dong Xuebing thought for a while and decided to give Duan Zhengan face by giving in a little. "I think I can do away with the expel, but the school must place them on probation."

Yu Qianqian's injuries are considered minor, and there's nothing for the school to place the culprits under probation. But Huang Tingting and her friends had gone too far. They ganged up against her and even posted the video online. Their actions are more than enough to get expelled from the school. The Principal and Qian Dong knew Dong Xuebing had taken a step back.

Qian Dong is relieved. It will be easier to resolve this incident with Dong Xuebing's current attitude. It will be settled if Huang Shizhong takes one step back, and Dong Xuebing pays some money as medical fees. The Police will not need to arrest anyone, and this incident will be settled privately.

First Middle School Principal is also relieved. He is afraid that this incident will blow up.

The other room.

Qian Dong and the Principal went to the next room to speak to Huang Shizhong and Huang Tingting. Lei Zhi and Xiao Fan's parents had arrived and were making a fuss.

"Why is he not arrested!? Why?"

"Look! My son, Xiao Fan, is still bleeding!"

"We will not go for private settlement! We are not short of money! You all must arrest and sentence him to jail!"

The angry parents don't think their children are wrong to have bullied others. Their children are underage and should not be blamed for their actions. But when others beat up their children, they demand justice.

Huang Tingting is also making a scene in front of her father. "Dad, you must seek justice for me. It's that Yu Qianqian who started it. You heard she had knocked into me along the corridor, but that's not the truth. She is pretending. She was the one who attacked and scolded us. If not, we would not beat her up." She knows what to say to gain sympathy and get out of trouble. After all, they are the only ones around, and the Police cannot verify their accounts.

Lei Zhi added. "That's right. It was Yu Qianqian who hit us first."

Xiao Fan agreed with them. "That video clip is what happened after she hit us. We are defending ourselves."

Huang Shizhong patted the back of his daughter's hand. "Don't worry."

Qian Dong entered the room and heard what they said. He frowned as he knew Yu Qianqian was not the type who would scold others from the video clip. Huang Tingting is lying, but he needs to settle this incident quickly. He went over and asked to talk to Huang Shizhong privately. They entered a small office in the room.

"What is it?" Huang Shizhong asked impatiently.

Qian Dong calmly replied. "Chief Huang, we have investigated the incident of Director Dong beating up your daughter and other students. We have witnesses and evidence. I have also checked with the school on their regulations. Your daughter and those students' actions are enough to get them expelled from the school. You should know the video clip had been posted on the internet, and we need to consider the negative social impact. After talking to Director Dong, he agrees to take a step back. He only wants Huang Tingting and her friends to apologize to Yu Qianqian and place them under probation. He will not pursue the bullying incident and the video clip. Your side can ask for medical compensation…."

The Principal had entered the office.

Huang Shizhong's face changed and interrupted Qian Dong. "He beat up Tingting, and she still needs to be punished and apologize to them?!"

Qian Dong thought to himself. "Your daughter is too much."

"Tingting might be wrong, but it is Yu Qianqian who hit her first." Huang Shizhong stares at Qian Dong. "What is the meaning of this? Is this how you handle this case?! I am the one who called the Police, and you all should arrest Dong Xuebing! We will not accept any private settlement. If you all cannot settle this, I will call the Public Security Bureau to handle it!"

Huang Shizhong felt Dong Xuebing was ridiculous to ask for such demands. So what if my daughter had hit your child?! You are transferred away from Yan Tai County, and even if you are still the Investment Promotion Agency Chief, what can you do to me? I am the County's Ministry of Education Chief, and I oversee the schools here. You must be out of your mind to ask the school to place my daughter under probation. What a joke. Huang Shizhong has no intentions of punishing her daughter for hitting Yu Qianqian. But he will not let Dong Xuebing off for attacking a minor. Although they are not seriously injured, it is enough to get him into deep trouble.

Qian Dong is getting frustrated after hearing what Huang Shizhong said. "Chief Huang, do you want to consider it? This incident…."

Huang Shizhong ignored Qian Dong and called the County's Public Security Bureau to report against Dong Xuebing. He is determined to push Dong Xuebing into a corner.

Qian Dong is disgusted by Huang Shizhong.

First Middle School Principal said anxiously. "Chief Huang, do you not know who Director Dong is?"

Huang Shizhong doesn't want to talk to them. "Get out!"

Huang Shizhong does not only want to report to Public Security. He is prepared to use his new connections within the County Party Committee to deal with Dong Xuebing.

Qian Dong pitied Huang Shizhong and left.

Huang Shizhong…. I had tried my best. You are digging your own grave.

Qian Dong admires Huang Shizhong's courage in facing the God of Plagues head-on. Only the ignorant are fearless.

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Chapter 627: Something is not right

Outside of the office.

Second-floor corridor.

Huang Shizhong is blinded by rage because of his daughter. The Principal was also chased out of the room, and Qian Dong spoke to his officers.

"Chief Huang had reported this case to the Bureau. Let's go." Qian Dong said.

An officer is stunned. "He escalated it? Is he trying to get Chief Dong…."

"Didn't Chief Dong agree not to get the school to expel Huang Tingting?"

"Chief Huang doesn't agree to the school's probation? Although this is a harsh punishment, it will not affect her studies."

The Officers couldn't wait to get out of the school, but they were stunned by Huang Shizhong's attitude.

Qian Dong is also confused, and he looks at the Principal. They have known each other for some time. "Do you think Chief Huang doesn't know who Chief Dong is, or is he pretending?"

The Principal smiled wearily. "How do I know? Maybe he doesn't know about it."

Qian Dong kept quiet.

Every Yan Tai County Government staff knows about Dong Xuebing. When Huang Shizhong was posted to Yan Tai County, Dong Xuebing had left for the City. It's normal for Huang Shizhong not to know anything about him. But there's possibly known about Dong Xuebing and feigned ignorance. This might involve the power struggle between the higher-ups and is not for Qian Dong or the Principal to get involved. The Principal had hinted to him in the office, but he did not ask anything. What if Chief Huang is instructed by someone to use this incident to get Dong Xuebing into trouble? This is possible as Dong Xuebing has many enemies within the County.

Nevertheless, everyone felt Huang Shizhong had gone overboard.

Dong Xuebing is wrong to hit Huang Tingting and her friends. Still, the whole incident started because they had bullied Yu Qianqian and posted the video online. This had crossed the line, and the school could expel them. But Dong Xuebing had given in by demanding a lenient punishment for them. It will be taken off their records easily in the future. Huang Shizhong might lose face, but his daughter started everything.

This matter will be resolved if both parties take a step back.

But Huang Shizhong refused and insisted on settling this through official channels.

Not only does he refuse to let his daughter apologize, but he also doesn't allow her to be punished. He even accused Yu Qianqian of hitting his daughter first. This is too much. You pretend not to see your daughter bullying others and still want to push Dong Xuebing into a corner. Even the County Party Secretary Xiang Daofa will have to think twice when facing Dong Xuebing, let alone a newly appointed County Ministry of Education Chief like Huang Shizhong. Do you think you are more powerful than Xiang Daofa? Are you not afraid of getting yourself into trouble because of this incident? Don't you know how bad your daughter's actions are?!

Qian Dong thought for a while and felt Huang Shizhong might not know who Dong Xuebing was. Maybe he was blinded by rage and felt it would be easy to deal with a former Yan Tai County Government staff.

It might be easy if this happens to another person, but not Dong Xuebing.

Qian Dong doesn't care. Since Huang Shizhong wants to dig his own grave, no one can stop him.

A few moments later.

Medical Room.

Dong Xuebing paused and burst out laughing after he heard about Huang Shizhong's reply. Fine. I am prepared to let you settle this incident quickly because of Duan Zhengan, but you refused. Not only you don't agree to let your daughter apologize, you even accused Qianqian of hitting your daughter first. You even want to send both of us into custody?!

Get lost!

You are asking for it.

Dong Xuebing is furious. He can tell Huang Shizhong must be used to abusing his powers in the past from this incident. Fine! Do you think I am a pushover after being transferred out of Yan Tai County? Do you think you can step all over me?!

"Uncle…. Let's… let's forget about it." Yu Qianqian said.

Dong Xuebing stroked her hair. "It's too late."

Dong Xuebing took out his phone and called Duan Zhengan. "Hello, Secretary Duan. I had given you face, but it's Chief Huang who refused to get his daughter to apologize and even accused my goddaughter of attacking them first. They are accusing us now. This is f*cking bullshit! How do you want me to hold back?"

Everyone could tell what had happened, and Duan Zhengan frowned. What is Huang Shizhong doing?

"I know." Duan Zhengan did not persuade Dong Xuebing anymore.

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing made a few more phone calls.

You had abused your power as the County Ministry of Education Chief by granting approvals for your daughter.

Fine. I shall help you manage your Ministry of Education!

After the phone calls, Dong Xuebing walked out of the medical room with Yu Qianqian. "Let's go. It's time for lunch."

A few Public Security Bureau officers walked up the stairs and met Dong Xuebing. They didn't want to come but had no choice.

"Chief Dong." The Officer in charge said politely. "We would like to ask you something for an investigation."

Dong Xuebing did not reply to him and walked past him. He has no intentions of getting interrogated.

The Officers looked at each other.

None of the officers dare to stop Dong Xuebing by force.

Besides the notorious nickname, Dong Xuebing holds a high prestige within the County's Public Security. Moreover, he still has another identity. That's why the officers have never thought of stopping him by force.

Huang Shizhong saw what happened and was about to scream at the Public Security Bureau's officers. Suddenly he stopped, and his heart skipped a beat.

This is not right.

Something is wrong.

Until now, Huang Shizhong realized the attitudes of others towards Dong Xuebing and felt something was wrong.

But…. It is too late.

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Chapter 628: Huang Tingting is expelled from the school

Afternoon.

The dark clouds had dispersed, and the sun was shining brightly.

Dong Xuebing and Yu Qianqian are having lunch in a restaurant outside the school. When they were almost finished, Dong Xuebing's phone rang. It's the County's Public Security Team Leader, Feng Lei. Dong Xuebing laughed and answered. "Hello, Old Feng."

"Chief Dong, I heard you are back." Feng Lei said.

"That's right. It's only an hour since I come back and you know about it. You are fast."

"It's not I am fast. Almost the whole County knows about this now. Do you need me to help with anything? I can go over now."

"Thanks for your offer. It's just some nobodies, and I had gotten someone to settle it."

"Alright. Just give me a call if you need me."

After hanging up, the County's Party Committee Deputy Secretary, Cao Xupeng, Public Security Bureau Deputy Chief, Qin Yong, Investment Promotion Agency's Guo Panwei and Luo Haiting, and many others called to offer their help. Dong Xuebing is touched and did not continue with his lunch. He chatted with them over the phone, and the Public Security Bureau's Officers group entered the restaurant. He looked at them and said over the phone. "Sister Luo, I still have some things to do now. Let's continue this evening. I will treat you all to dinner. Call Panwei and the rest too."

Yu Qianqian saw the Public Security Bureau's Police Officers and began to panic.

Dong Xuebing kept his phone and looked at them. "If I remember correctly, you are Xiao Wang, right?"

The leader of the group's surname is Wang, and he is surprised. He felt honored for Dong Xuebing to remember his name. "Yes, Chief Dong."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "What is it?"

Xiao Wang replied. "We need to ask you some questions."

"Ok. Go ahead." Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "Have a seat."

The Officers sat around the table.

Xiao Wang asked cautiously. "Chief Dong, I need to ask you about the incident in County First Middle School."

"I am the one who beat them up." Dong Xuebing admitted. "That class teacher, Huang Tingting, and the other two students."

Xiao Wang and the other officers are sweating. They thought it would be difficult to get any answers from Dong Xuebing, but Dong Xuebing admitted everything. This made them speechless. They are impressed by Dong Xuebing. He dares to take responsibility for what he has done, unlike Huang Shizhong. His daughter had bullied others, and he used his authority to cover up for her. He kept insisting that Yu Qianqian hit his daughter first, and his daughter was defending herself. But the officers had watched the video and knew this excuse was bullshit. He is nothing compared to Chief Dong.

How are the Officers going to handle this case after Chief Dong had admitted to hitting the teacher and students?

Bring him back to the station?

Xiao Wang is troubled. They can arrest Dong Xuebing and bring him back, but they know about his other identity.

Dong Xuebing acted as if nothing had happened and asked. "Have you guys had your lunch yet?"

"…… Ah? Not yet. We rushed over at the last minute."

"Ok. Boss, serve a few more dishes. Let's eat together."

"Wait…. How can we do this?"

"Don't stand on ceremony with me. Are you not giving me face?!"

"No…. I don't mean that. Thank you, Chief Dong."

County First Middle School.

Huang Shizhong thought about what had happened and felt something was wrong. He calmed himself and took out his phone to call a friend. He wants to know more about Dong Xuebing's background. The person he is calling is Pang Dabing. This person is an acquaintance, but they had met a few times. He is currently working in Nan Shan district's Nan Qi Morning Post as a Deputy Chief Editor. He had called him because he didn't know anyone else in Nan Shan District. Furthermore, Pang Dabing works in the local newspaper agency and might know about Dong Xuebing.

Ring… ring… ring….

"Hello, Chief Huang."

"It's me, Old Pang."

"I heard you are promoted. Haha…. Congratulations."

"Thanks."

They exchanged some pleasantries, and Huang Shizhong asked. "Old Pang, do you know a Subdistrict Office Director Dong Xuebing in Nan Shan District?"

Pang Dabing was surprised when Huang Shizhong mentioned this name. "Are you referring to Guang Ming Subdistrict Office's Dong Xuebing?"

"I only know he is a Subdistrict Office Director. Do you know him?"

"…… I heard about him but have not met him."

"Oh?" Huang Shizhong asked. "What's his background?"

Pang Dabing laughed. "From what I know, he doesn't come from any powerful background. He is just a young leader newly posted to the district, and his working style is quite aggressive. He beat up many civilians during a crackdown on illegal buildings and did many bad things. But… nothing happened to him eventually. His situation in Nan Shan District is not looking good as he had offended both the District Party Secretary and the District Mayor."

Huang Shizhong is relieved. "Oh, thanks for telling me."

"Old Huang, why did not ask about him?" Pang Dabing is curious.

Huang Shizhong's face changed, and he told Pang Dabing about how Dong Xuebing beat up his daughter.

Pang Dabing frowned. "I have met Tingting. How is it possible she will bully other students? Didn't she just transfer over to that school? This Dong Xuebing is too arrogant."

Pang Dabing knows Dong Xuebing. He was the one who sent the reporters to write the article about how the Subdistrict Office staff used force on civilians when tearing down illegal buildings. Someone had approached him to do that because he wanted to deal with Dong Xuebing. He did that is to please the District's Organization Department Chief. But the City Daily immediately publish an article praising Guang Ming Subdistrict's actions. The Chief Editor reprimanded him because of this incident.

After hanging up, Huang Shizhong is relieved. It's good news as Dong Xuebing had offended both the No. 1 and No. 2 of Nan Shan District. This means he has enemies everywhere in Nan Shan District, and he should not be likable in Yan Tai County. Furthermore, he was transferred away, and his former connections will distance themselves from him.

Huang Shizhong thought this way.

But other than him, no one else has the same thoughts.

For example, the County First Middle School's Principal received two phone calls and immediately called for a management meeting. It is the school holidays now, and many teachers and school leaders are not working. But all of them rushed back to the School after receiving the Principal's call. Everyone looks tense, and many leaders smoke furiously at the back of the meeting room without saying a word.

They had heard of what happened and knew what was going on.

Other schools leaders might not know who the God of Plagues is or have only heard stories about him. After all, Dong Xuebing is only famous among the higher-ups of the Yan Tai County Government. But his mother worked in County First Middle School, and all the staff knew about him. The Principal didn't even need to explain the situation.

"Let's start the meeting." The Principal said with a grim expression.

Everyone straightens their backs.

"This meeting is a directive by the County Government's higher-ups. It regards a video clip posted online, which had adverse societal influence. We are required to come up with a proposal to handle this incident.

Everyone listened attentively and did not say a word.

Huang Shizhong was not at the meeting and was not informed about it. The Principal did not mention this directive is from the County's Ministry of Education or any specific names. He only mentioned County Government higher-ups. This means someone or a few of the County Government Leaders had called the Principal regarding this incident. The correct procedure is to inform the Ministry of Education Chief Huang as his daughter is involved in this incident. But the Principal did not do so. This means the county government leader exerting pressure on him is higher ranked than Huang Shizhong.

Silence.

More silence.

All the school leaders are not willing to get involved.

The Principal looks at them and says. "I have a suggestion. The related departments will be deleting the video from the internet, and this incident has impacted the school. I suggest expelling Huang Tingting, Sun Lei, and Meng Fan from the school with immediate effect."

Expel the Ministry of Education Chief's daughter from the school?!

This will never happen. The Ministry of Education Chief oversees all the schools within the County. Expelling the Chief's family members is equivalent to killing their career. But no one at the meeting is surprised.

The Principal sighed. "Let's vote. Raise your hand if you disagree."

No one raises their hand.

"Alright. We have a unanimous decision." The Principal said.

The school leaders are not willing to offend Huang Shizhong, but they are more afraid of some people.

The relevant documents are printed, and the Principal signed them. Huang Tingting, Sun Lei, and Meng Fan's records are retrieved, and they have nothing to do with County First Middle School.

Huang Shizhong, who is still waiting for the Public Security Bureau Officers to arrest Dong Xuebing, is unaware of what is happening.

Dong Xuebing is a decisive person. If he wants to deal with someone, he will do it immediately.

At the same time, Xiao Wang received a call from the Bureau at the restaurant. They bid goodbye to Dong Xuebing and left.

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Chapter 629: Chief Huang, do you don't know about him?

Huang Shizhong is talking to his daughter Huang Tingting in the office.

"Do you remember it?"

"Yes. I will say I was hit in my head."

"Yes. Head injuries are hard to diagnose. No one can doubt you."

"I know, Dad. Are we going to be alright?"

"What can happen? You all will get a demerit point at most, and it will be removed from your records sometime later. If I find out you continue to bully other students in the future, you will be in trouble!"

"Yes. I will not do it again."

"Good. Let's have lunch first."

Huang Shizhong had taught and reminded his daughter what to say to the Police. He still felt Dong Xuebing had no right to discipline his daughter even when she had beaten up Qianqian. He does not only want to get revenge for his daughter. He also wants Dong Xuebing to pay a hefty price for what he did. He has to push the attention to Dong Xuebing and portray his daughter as the victim to escape punishment. This way, the impact on his daughter and him will be lowered.

When Huang Shizhong thought Dong Xuebing should be locked up in the Public Security Bureau and was about to bring his daughter out for lunch, he received a piece of shocking news.

Huang Tingting and her friends are expelled from the school.

The school's board had discussed, and the Principal had signed it. The decision is finalized.

Huang Shizhong's first reaction is, "Are you all kidding me?"

Huang Tingting is shocked. Her father is the County's Ministry of Education Chief, and she was expelled from the school without informing him.

Impossible!

Who is so daring to do this?

News of Huang Tingting's punishment spread quickly in the school. Many students were shocked. Has the Principal gone crazy? How can he expel the County's Ministry of Education Chief's daughter? Even if this is his decision, it had to be discussed with other school leaders and teachers. Many teachers, including the class teacher, whom Dong Xuebing had beaten up, were not surprised by this decision. They had heard who Huang Shizhong offended and used how the God of Plagues does things. Only a handful of people and Huang Shizhong are unaware.

Lei Zhi and Xiao Fan panicked. They went to Huang Shizhong with their parents.

"Uncle Huang, why are we being expelled from the school?"

"Tingting, what is going on?"

Huang Tinting is also anxious. "Dad, you must help us! How can they expel us from the school? How can they do that?"

Huang Shizhong is looking terrible. He is frustrated why he was not informed beforehand and why he didn't Principal follow his orders? How can the school penalize his daughter? Are they trying to revolt?

After Huang Shizhong was posted to Yan Tai County, he didn't have time to speak to First Middle School's Principal and school leaders. But they should not do this to him.

Huang Shizhong is furious and calls the Principal.

Both met privately in the Principal's office.

Huang Shizhong saw the Principal and started scolding. "What the hell are you doing?! Who gave you the permission to expel Huang Tingting? Ah?!"

The Principal kept quiet as he didn't know how to reply.

As the County Ministry of Education Chief, Huang Shizhong had disgraced himself for failing to protect his daughter in a school under his jurisdiction. That's why he had lost his mind and didn't know why the Principal dared to go against him.

The scolding continued for a few minutes.

After a while, Huang Shizhong got tired and stared at the man in front of him.

The Principal softly replies. "Chief Huang, I also think the punishment for Huang Tingting and those students is harsh, but we have no choice. This is an order from the top." He is telling Huang Shizhong that it's no use shouting at me. This is an order from the higher-ups, and he must follow.

The Principal is also frustrated. He had tried his best to remind Huang Shizhong, and the Police had tried to help them settle. If Huang Shizhong had accepted Dong Xuebing's demands, all these would not happen.

But….

Huang Shizhong refused to accept it.

The whole episode started with Huang Tingting beating up Yu Qianqian. It's Huang Shizhong's side who is at fault first. Still, he refuses to accept it was his daughter's fault and even accuses Yu Qianqian of starting the fight. He even goes all out to try and get Dong Xuebing arrested. Who can he blame? Everyone in Yan Tai County knows Dong Xuebing is not a pushover. The Principal felt all this happened because Huang Shizhong had asked for it. The other party had given in, yet he refused to accept it.

Huang Shizhong's face changed. "This is an order from the higher-ups?"

"Yes." The Principal replied after a short pause.

Huang Shizhong knew someone must have interfered as the Principal would not dare to make this decision. He calmed down and thought about it.

The County Government had interfered.

Who is it that dislikes me and wants to drag me down?

Huang Shizhong knows he is newly posted to the County and has not offended anyone yet. The only explanation is Dong Xuebing had used his connections.

Impossible.

Dong Xuebing is already transferred out, and no one should assist him.

Both parties are at fault for this incident. But why is the punishment targeting only him? The person who gave this order even bypassed him, the Ministry of Education Chief.

The Principal looks at Huang Shizhong. "Chief Huang, you don't know about him?"

Huang Shizhong paused for a second. "What?"

"Yu Qianqian is Director Dong's goddaughter."

"I know. So what?"

The Principal saw Huang Shizhong seems unaware, and he smiled wearily. "Director Dong and Mayor Xie are going to get married. The date has been decided.

Ah?!!!!

Huang Shizhong almost fell.

Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan are a couple?

That means Yu Qianqian is also Mayor Xie's goddaughter! His daughter had beat up Mayor Xie's goddaughter!

Damn!

Huang Shizhong nearly vomited blood.

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Chapter 630: Picking a fight with the wrong person

Principal's Office.

"Chief Huang." First Middle School Principal said after noticing Huang Shizhong was not saying anything.

Huang Shizhong's back is covered in a cold sweat.

Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan are a couple, and they will get married.

This is too shocking. Huang Shizhong had met Mayor Xie before and felt she was very pretty. He has never thought she would pick someone like Dong Xuebing. This is more unbelievable than hearing his daughter was expelled from the school. But the Principal has no reason to lie.

Shit!

I am in deep shit!

Huang Shizhong realized who he was picking a fight with. No wonder everyone's attitude towards Dong Xuebing is different.

The Police didn't dare to arrest Dong Xuebing even after getting all the evidence and tried their best to settle this dispute privately. He is Mayor Xie's fiancé, and no one dares to arrest him. If they arrested him, they would go against Mayor Xie by embarrassing her.

Huang Shizhong slapped his forehead as he realized what he had done.

He was too careless.

He had not expected this.

Huang Shizhong's heart sinks. Although he doesn't have an outstanding career, he is not stupid. He was blinded by rage and lost his senses. All he was thinking was to teach Dong Xuebing a lesson and ignore the Principal and the Police Officers' hints. He felt a transferred government staff should not have any strong influences in the County. But this person turns out to be the Mayor's fiancé.

What should I do?

Huang Shizhong had dug his own grave.

First Principal saw Huang Shizhong's change and knew the latter understood the severity of his actions. He sighed and thought to himself. You are a newly appointed Ministry of Education Chief, and you think too highly of yourself. Being arrogant in government service is taboo. If you had checked the God of Plagues' background, all these would not happen. You had asked for it, and it's too late now.

Who is the God of Plagues?

He is a crazy and unreasonable guy!

You are asking for it by provoking him.

Huang Shizhong immediately made several phone calls to ask about Dong Xuebing after the Principal left.

Half an hour….

One hour….

Two hours….

Huang Shizhong almost jumps off the building after hearing about Dong Xuebing's deeds in the County. Dong Xuebing is not only Xie Huilan's fiancé, but he is also close with the County's Deputy Party Secretary Cao Xupeng, Commission for Discipline Inspection's Secretary Duan Zhengan, Party Committee Member and Deputy Mayor Geng Yuchao, County's Head of People's Armed Forces Xiong Zhiyong, and many other higher management Leaders. He also has huge influences over the Public Security Bureau and the Investment Promotion Agency. His achievements in the County had overshadowed the Mayor and even got the nickname the God of Plagues. He survived a landslide, several gunfights, and even an air crash. His status within the County had reached a terrifying height, and even Xiang Daofa was having trouble with him. Xiang Daofa even had to use his connections to transfer him to the City. Even his rivals avoided and hid from him.

This guy is the God of Plagues which no one wants to provoke.

"No wonder…."

Huang Shizhong's heart sunk. He knew he had messed with the wrong person, but he was unwilling to be defeated. Huang Tingting's face had swelled from Dong Xuebing's slaps. She had not been hit all her life, and he could not take it lying down.

No, there must be a solution.

Huang Shizhong is older and doesn't want to lose 'face.' If he admits defeat, how will he face others in the County? His hatred towards Dong Xuebing grew. His daughter was beaten up and expelled from the school. This is very serious as it will be recorded in her files. Although he can find another school for her through his connections, her bad records will remain.

Huang Shizhong thought and remembered the County Party Secretary Xiang Daofa.

From the rumors, Secretary Xiang does not like Dong Xuebing. The latter had beaten up his relative and embarrassed him. Huang Shizhong felt Secretary Xiang might help him if he pleaded with him. After all, the Party Secretary is more powerful than the Mayor. He is the only person in the County to reverse Tingting's punishment. He had visited Secretary Xiang and expressed his intentions to join the Xiang's faction when he was posted to Yan Tai County/

Huang Shizhong called the Party Secretary Office.

Secretary Xiang's secretary, Zhou Jun, answered. "Hello."

"Secretary Zhou, I'm the Ministry of Education Huang Shizhong." Huang Shizhong said politely.

"Oh, Chief Huang."

"I would like to speak to Secretary Xiang."

"Secretary Xiang…." Secretary Zhou paused for a second and continued. "Secretary Xiang is reading some documents. I can help you pass the message if you want."

"It's like this…." Huang Shizhong told Zhou Jun about what happened to his daughter and complained against Dong Xuebing.

News of this incident had spread within the Government departments, and Zhou Jun knew about it. He waited for Huang Shizhong to finish and told him to inform Secretary Xiang.

Huang Shizhong sat in the office after the call. This is his only hope.

One hour….

Two hours….

Party Secretary Xiang should have finished reading dozens of documents by now. Still, Huang Shizhong did not receive any phone call.

Huang Shizhong turns pale and slumps into the chair. Even Party Secretary Xiang is unwilling to get involved with the God of Plagues.

What is the best evaluation of a person?

A County's No. 1 and No. 2 can't be at peace with each other. But the County's Party Secretary does not want to get involved with this incident, although he is the Mayor's fiancé. This is the best testimony of Dong Xuebing's achievement during his time in Yan Tai County.

Even the County's Party Secretary is feigning ignorance.

No matter how confident Huang Shizhong is, he will not think he is more powerful than Secretary Xiang.

It's over.

Huang Shizhong picked up his phone unwillingly and called the Public Security Bureau to withdraw his report against Dong Xuebing.

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Chapter 631: Huang Shizhong admits defeat

Afternoon.

Hua Mei Neighborhood. Yu Meixia's apartment.

Dong Xuebing talks to Yan Tai County's Deputy Mayor Cheng Keliang over the phone in the guestroom.

"The school's management had discussed, and Huang Tingting and the other students involved will be expelled."

"Thank you for your help, Mayor Cheng."

"This is a small matter, and Huang Tingting's action is too much."

"That's right. I think our schools' punishment system has a serious flaw."

"Yes. The rules and regulations are there, but the schools give students a chance to repent. Sometimes, the students are let off because of external influences. This is indeed an issue. I will bring it up during the next Mayor's meeting to change this. This incident will be a warning to all schools."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "You are so thoughtful. Oh, we did not have a meal together when working here. Are you free tonight?"

Cheng Keliang joked. "I will always be free if you are treating me to dinner."

"Haha… Of course, I will be paying for our dinner. That's settled then."

"Sure. See you tonight."

Cheng Keliang was that young Deputy Mayor who had gone after Xie Huilan. Because of this reason, Dong Xuebing and Cheng Keliang dislike each other and have quarreled before. But after Xie Huilan announced her relationship with Dong Xuebing, Cheng Keliang stopped expressing his feelings towards her. But he is still one of her supporters.

The person Dong Xuebing thought of during this incident is Cheng Keliang. He oversees the County's education and is Huang Shizhong's direct supervisor. That's why Dong Xuebing called him, and he agreed without any hesitation. Dong Xuebing is not someone who will bear a grudge forever. If someone treated him respectfully, he would treat that person the same. That's why he is willing to invite Cheng Keliang to dinner.

There are no friends or enemies forever.

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing received a call from the Public Security Bureau. "Hello, Chief Dong. I am Xiao Wang from the Public Security Bureau. Huang Shizhong had withdrawn his report against you."

Dong Xuebing is surprised. "Huh? He is not reporting against me?!"

"That's right. He is willing to settle this privately."

"Ok. I know."

Dong Xuebing knew Huang Shizhong had admitted defeat and kept his phone. He walked out to the living and saw Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian hugging and crying. Both had been crying after Dong Xuebing told Yu Meixia what had happened.

"It's my fault…. It's my fault…."

"Sob…. Mum…. I am fine now…. Sob…. Please stop crying…."

"Yes…. I will not cry. Is it still painful?"

"It's not painful now."

Both mother and daughter are weak and can't stop crying once they start.

Dong Xuebing walks over to console them. "She is alright now. I brought her to the hospital, and the doctor says she will be fine after one or two days."

Yu Meixia wiped her tears and looked at Dong Xuebing. "What about the ones who hurt Qianqian?"

"I was about to tell you all." Dong Xuebing sat beside them on the sofa. "Huang Tingting and two other students who had hit Qianqian will be expelled from the school. This is called what goes around comes around."

Yu Qianqian was stunned. "Ex… expelled? Isn't it probation?"

"It was, but they are too much. They bullied you and still tried to accuse you. How can I let them off so lightly?"

"But Tingting's father…."

"He is just a nobody." Dong Xuebing continues. "Huang Tingting wants to be arrogant, and she must take responsibility for her actions. Not only must she be expelled, but she also must apologize to you. If not, this will not end. I have my ways of dealing with Huang Shizhong. Qianqian, you must not cry or be weak when you are bullied. You must retaliate, and you don't need to worry about how influential the other party is. I will protect you, and you don't need to be scared of anyone. Do you understand?"

"Yes…"

"Of course, we must not bully others too." Dong Xuebing laughed. Bully others? How can Qianqian bully others with her soft character?

Suddenly the doorbell rang.

Yu Meixia quickly went over to open the door. "Who are you all…."

Huang Shizhong and Huang Tingting are standing at the door. Huang Tingting's eyes are red, and she seemed to have cried earlier. Huang Shizhong is also looking terrible. "I am Tingting's father."

Tingting?

Huang Tingting?

Yu Meixia immediately understand. Although she has a soft personality, she will protect her daughter at all costs.

Huang Shizhong had found the address through the school's records. He saw Yu Meixia resembles Yu Qianqian and knew who she was. "Are you Qianqian's mother?" He asked and saw Yu Qianqian and Dong Xuebing in the living room.

Yu Meixia stood in front of them. "Why are you all here?"

Huang Shizhong doesn't know how to reply.

Dong Xuebing glanced at them and said. "Sister Yu, let them enter."

"Ok." Yu Meixia walked back to her daughter and held her hand. She is afraid Huang Shizhong and her daughter will hit Qianqian again.

Huang Shizhong and his daughter entered the apartment and kept quiet.

Dong Xuebing looks at him. "Chief Huang, what is it you want to say? Can you hurry up? I have an appointment later and need to leave soon."

Huang Shizhong is here to settle this conflict. After hearing about Dong Xuebing's background and knowing Xiang Daofa will not help him, he knows he has no other choice. He had ignored the Principal, the Police Station, and the Public Security Bureau's attitudes towards Dong Xuebing because of his rage. He should have noticed it earlier, but it's too late now.

Huang Shizhong is placed in a tight spot.

Dong Xuebing is the Mayor's fiancé.

Dong Xuebing had saved Deputy Party Secretary Cao Xupeng's life.

Dong Xuebing had saved the County's Commission for Discipline Inspection's Secretary Duan Zhengan's son's life.

None of them is enough to put Huang Shizhong in place, yet he thought he could use his authority to force Dong Xuebing to bow. He realized Dong Xuebing is someone he can never offend. If he insists on fighting Dong Xuebing, it will be the end of his career as it will be offending multiple County Leaders. He would be cast aside with a slight mistake. Even if he did not make any mistake, he would be never be promoted.

Huang Shizhong has no choice but to bow.

Huang Shizhong paused for a while and said. "My daughter is at fault this morning, and we are sorry for what happened. I am apologizing to you all." He turns to Yu Qianqian. "Qianqian, are you still in pain? Tingting is younger than you and has been spoilt since young. Please forgive her."

Yu Qianqian lowered her head and did not reply.

Huang Shizhong placed a few bags on the coffee table. "Here. These are some gifts for you as our apology." He was talking to Yu Qianqian but was observing Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing did not say anything and continued to smoke.

Huang Shizhong clenched his teeth and pulled his daughter.

Huang Tingting was told what happened before they came, and she knew they had met someone more powerful than her father. Her eyes turned red, and look at Yu Qianqian. "Sister Qianqian. I'm sorry. I am at fault."

Yu Qianqian is a replica of her mother and is softhearted. She quickly waves her hand after seeing Tingting's pitiful look. "It's alright."

Huang Shizhong didn't think this incident would end like this. He continues to apologize to Yu Qianqian and Yu Meixia. But all these words are for Dong Xuebing. He is not asking Dong Xuebing to revoke Huang Tingting's punishment. He pleads with Dong Xuebing to end this incident now and not go after him.

Huang Tingting had turned into a different person and addressed Yu Qianqian as "Elder Sister." She even poured tea for Yu Meixia, Dong Xuebing, and Yu Qianqian to apologize.

Dong Xuebing had asked for Huang Tingting to be placed under probation by the school as her punishment, but it was escalated to expulsion. Now, Huang Tingting and her father had apologized, and it's not right for him to scold them now. He is feeling frustrated in his heart. Why did Huang Shizhong give in so easily? He still wants to fight it out with him. Admitting defeat so fast had made it boring.

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Chapter 632: A pair of beautiful long legs

Night.

Yan Tai County Party Committee family quarters. A tipsy Dong Xuebing knocks on Xie Huilan's door and enters clumsily.

Xie Huilan smiled and asked. "Why did you drink so much?"

"Sigh…. It's been a while since I met them, and it's hard to reject their toasts."

"Sit here to sober up." Xie Huilan helped Dong Xuebing to the sofa. "How did you come? Did you drive?"

Dong Xuebing grabbed a glass of water on the table and finished it. "How can I drive in this state? Secretary Hu did not drink at the dinner, and she drove me here."

Xie Huilan laughed. "Hmmm…. You are ordering my secretary around.

"What's yours is mine too. What's wrong with this?"

"Stop talking nonsense. I will prepare the bath for you. You stink of alcohol."

Dong Xuebing replied. "Don't bother…. I can do that myself." Xie Huilan looks at him and smiles. "Fine. Go and prepare the bath yourself."

"Huh? I don't know where your heater switch is."

"Stop pretending. Haha…." Xie Huilan laughed and entered the bathroom.

Dong Xuebing massaged his brows and lit a cigarette on the sofa. He had invited all his friends to dinner, as he needs to return tomorrow.

Dong Xuebing had a nice dinner with his former colleagues and Leaders, and they started drinking. He did not use his powers to cheat this time and almost got drunk.

Ten minutes later.

Dong Xuebing rested in the bathtub.

Suddenly, the bathroom door opens, and Xie Huilan enters. She placed a towel beside the bathtub. "I will leave your towel here."

Dong Xuebing became shy and quickly pulled the shower screen. "Hey, I'm still naked. How can you enter without knocking?" He can see Sister Xie through the translucent shower screen.

Xie Huilan laughed. "Why are you so shy?" Dong Xuebing blushed. "I am not shy." "Your toothbrush is in the mug on the basin."

"…….. isn't there a toothbrush?"

"I sneezed a few times this morning, and I think I caught the flu. Don't use my toothbrush."

"Alright."

Dong Xuebing might try to take advantage of Xie Huilan all the time, but he still feels shy when he is in the bath. He wants Xie Huilan to leave the bathroom quickly and let him bathe in peace. But Xie Huilan did not leave after bringing the towel and toothbrush. He heard some rustling. She started brushing her teeth in the bathroom. How can't you brush your teeth before or after my bath? Why must you do it when I am bathing?

Gurgle….

Dong Xuebing waited for a while and asked. "Are you done?" "Haha… are you rushing me?"

"I am not."

"Good. I still have not put on my moisturizer." Xie Huilan remained in the bathroom for almost ten minutes and is not done yet.

Dong Xuebing is speechless. District Mayor Geng Yuehua can finish bathing within a few minutes. Sister Xie is not done after more than twenty minutes. Why is she taking so long?

I shall not wait and carry on with my bath.

Dong Xuebing checked the shower screen and ensured he was not exposed before continuing with his bath.

A thin shower screen only separates both.

"Is the incident settled?" Xie Huilan asked.

Dong Xuebing laughed and replied. "It's settled. The school expelled Huang Tingting and her friends after I called you. Huang Shizhong must have heard something and came over with his daughter to apologize. Luckily, this incident happens to me. If it is an ordinary family, the child will be bullied and cannot retaliate. Huang Shizhong is not suitable for his position. You should find ways to make his life difficult."

"It's not as easy as you think."

"Is that difficult?"

"I can deal with him easily. I have found out what happened, and he does have many problems. But we just had a major reshuffle, and a Bureau Chief, Deputy Executive Chief, etc., had been arrested. How can we target Chief Huang now? You got to understand the impact. The City Government had just posted him to our County, and we punished him after a few days of his transfer. How will the City Government think of us? Furthermore, you are involved in this incident, and I will be implicated in it. Are you not afraid of things getting blown out of proportion if I removed him because of this incident?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "Do you think I am afraid of these troubles?"

"Fine. You are fearless and capable."

"What do you mean?"

"Haha…. Just put this incident aside for now. I know what to do."

"I don't mind, but I need to remind you not to accept someone like Huang Shizhong into your faction."

"Oh, how are Yu Qianqian's injuries?"

"She's fine. It's just some bruises."

"If I remember correctly, her mother is your former helper, Yu Meixia?"

"Yes. You have met her during my funeral."

"You went to Korea with her last year. You are quite close to her and her daughter."

Dong Xuebing felt guilty and cleared his throat. "Not really."

"Really?" The sound of water splashing started, and Xie Huilan seemed to be washing her face.

"I am a compassionate and caring person. Their lives are difficult, and I try to help them within my means." Dong Xuebing knows Xie Huilan is smarter than him and is afraid she will find out. He quickly changes the topic. "Are you done? It's almost 10 pm."

"I am waiting for you."

"Why are you waiting for me?"

"I want to soak my feet in the bathtub after you are done." Xie Huilan replied and yawned. "I am getting sleepy."

Dong Xuebing rolled his eyes. "You are wasting water by soaking your feet in a bathtub."

"I don't have any extra basin or tub at home."

"You had moved here for almost a year. Why didn't you buy one?"

"I was too busy and lazy to do that. Haha…." Xie Huilan replied lazily and yawned again.

Dong Xuebing knows Xie Huilan had a long day and is getting sleepy. "Do you need to soak your feet?"

"I caught the flu, and I need to warm up my feet before sleeping."

"Why don't you eat some flu medication?"

"I will try to avoid eating medication."

Dong Xuebing thought to himself. This woman is very troublesome. She grew up in a respectable household and did things differently. But she has charisma, and he can't wait to snuggle with her in bed after marriage.

"You must be very tired today. Hurry up and soak your feet." Dong Xuebing moved aside in the bathtub. "Err… you can stick your feet in."

Xie Huilan laughed. "Are you going to wash my feet for me?"

"Don't even think about it. I am only letting you soak your feet."

"Haha… fine. I will bring a stool over."

"Stick your legs in, and don't pull the shower screen. I am not done yet." Dong Xuebing can see her sitting on a stool and taking off her socks.

"Are you ready?"

"Yes."

The shower screen moved slightly, and a pair of long legs entered the bathtub. Xie Huilan adjusted her position and stuck her feet into the warm water. She accidentally touched Dong Xuebing's thigh, and he immediately got a reaction.

Her feet are beautiful.

Dong Xuebing's eyes are glued to Xie Huilan's feet.

Dong Xuebing could make out Xie Huilan's shadow through the shower screen and wonder what she is wearing now. He remembers she is wearing pants earlier, but her legs are now exposed. Did she change into a sexy camisole or not wearing any bottoms?

If Xie Huilan is wearing a camisole, he should see everything from her posture now.

Dong Xuebing's heart started racing and looked up her leg from her feet.

Xie Huilan might have noticed some movements behind the shower screen and closed her legs to prevent Dong Xuebing from seeing anything.

How stingy.

Dong Xuebing grumbled in his heart and continued to apply body wash on himself. He admired the pair of sexy feet and started massaging them unconsciously.

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Chapter 633: It's time to join a faction

Night.

Xie Huilan's apartment.

Dong Xuebing hugged Xie Huilan's legs in the bathtub like hugging a priceless national treasure.

Water droplets run down Xie Huilan's smooth legs.

Xie Huilan laughed. "What are you doing?"

"Nothing. I am admiring your legs. They are so smooth."

"I am soaking them in water. Of course, they are smooth."

Dong Xuebing doesn't want to let go of her legs and moves closer to massage them. He grabbed a handful of shower foam and started washing her legs. It felt good to touch with all the foam.

Xie Huilan giggled. "Didn't you say you are not going to wash my feet?"

"I suddenly felt like doing it. What's wrong?"

"Sure. But you don't need to wash my thighs."

"Don't you want to warm up your legs? I got to wash everything."

"Hehe… thanks."

"Don't mention it. You will have to wash mine in the future."

"Let's talk about that another time. Haha…"

"Stop laughing."

"Alright. I will wash your feet for you."

Dong Xuebing said this, but he doesn't plan on letting Xie Huilan wash his feet. "You will have a good life after we are married. I will massage, dry your hair and wash your feet."

"That's right. My Xiao Bing is so caring."

"Yes. Is the water temperature ok? Do you want me to add hot water?"

"Ok. The water is getting colder.

Dong Xuebing turns the hot water facet before hugging Xie Huilan's feet again. "Since we have nothing else to do, I need some advice from you."

"What is it?"

Dong Xuebing is proud and doesn't like to share his troubles with others. But they are getting married in a few months, and there's nothing to hide. "It's like this…. We had several phone calls after I was posted to Nan Shan District. Every time you ask me about my work, I will tell you that it's going smoothly. Errr…. Actually, I was too embarrassed to tell you."

Xie Huilan laughed. "Do you think I don't know about anything?"

"How do you know? Who told you that?"

"No one tells me anything, but I read newspapers. Everybody knows you had beaten up so many civilians when tearing down illegal buildings." Dong Xuebing blushed. "So, you know about it."

"Yes. But I did not mention it as I know you are proud."

Dong Xuebing argued. "I was doing my job and did nothing wrong."

"Alright. What's there to get agitated? What is it you want to ask?"

"Although I am doing well and had gotten some results…. Oh, we will be getting the National Respect and Care for the elderly's model unit soon. Still, I had offended many people in the process. They are all the District Leaders, like the Organization Department Chief and Deputy Chief, the District Mayor, the District Party Secretary's wife…. Errr…. They are all on bad terms with me." Dong Xuebing did not hold back and told Xie Huilan what happened, including the clash with the District Organization Department Chief, Xue Qingrong. "Ah…. That's about it. Sister Xie, you are smarter than me. Can you give me some ideas?"

Xie Huilan listened and was amused and mad. "Wow… you had offended the District Party Secretary, Mayor, and the Organization Department Chief, within two weeks into your job."

Dong Xuebing laughed embarrassedly. "It's not too serious. It is only some minor conflicts."

"You beat up Xue Qingrong's son, and you call that a minor conflict?"

"Sigh…. These are not important. Can you advise what I should do in the future? When can I get my Deputy Division Chief rank?"

"You had offended all the District Leaders, and you still want to get promoted?"

Dong Xuebing got mad and pushed Xie Huilan's legs aside. "Fine… fine… fine…. I will not tell you anything in the future."

"What's wrong with saying these to you? Haha… alright. I know about it. You want me to offer some advice, right?"

Dong Xuebing kept quiet and did not reply to her.

Xie Huilan laughed. "Do you want my advice?"

"Of course. Hurry up and tell me."

"You had done well by establishing your authority within the Subdistrict Office and getting full control over your subordinates. You also did well in your job by getting such results within two weeks. This is not an easy task. What you are lacking is your connections within the District. Even if you have close contacts in the City and Provincial Government, the District Government is your direct supervisor. Your contacts in the City and Provincial Governments are too far to do anything. What you should do now is build a good relationship with the District Leaders. It's time for you to join a faction."

Dong Xuebing thought for a while and rubbed Xie Huilan's feet again. "Join a faction?"

Xie Huilan nodded. "Have you seen anyone who can get promoted without joining a faction and having a good relationship with the higher-ups?" Dong Xuebing was about to say he is someone like this but stopped. He recalls his time in the Government service, and he did join different factions at his previous workplaces. When he was working in Western District State Security Brunch, General Affairs Department, he had joined Xu Yan. When he was transferred to Yan Tai County Public Security, he joined Liang Chengpeng's faction. After Xie Huilan was transferred to the County as the Mayor, he switched to her faction. The only exception is in Nan Shan District.

Xie Huilan continues slowly. "No matter how well you do in your job, no leaders will help you if you don't join a faction. Your results might end up in someone else's hands, and you might get into deep trouble if you make a slight mistake. They might even end your career because you don't have anyone among the higher-ups to speak up for you. Such incidents are very common."

That's right.

Dong Xuebing had encountered many difficulties in the Nan Shan District because he did not join any factions.

Dong Xuebing smacked his lips. "I had wanted to join a faction, but the District Party Secretary is too much. I visited him, and I was made to wait outside by his secretary for more than two hours. Those lower ranked than me got to meet him without waiting. How can I tolerate this?"

"Look at you. It's all because of your foul temper."

Dong Xuebing paused for a second. "Should I look for the District Deputy Secretary or the District Deputy Mayor instead?"

Xie Huilan replied. "They don't have the power to help you, and you might as well not join any factions. The people you offended are above them, and your subordinates might be in their factions. It will be much worse when you are sandwiched between them."

Dong Xuebing thought about it and asked. "Then what should I do?"

"It's better for you to get closer to the District Party Secretary or Mayor. They are the No. 1 and 2 of the District, and they have more authority than other Leaders."

"But I had offended both of them."

"I had met your District Mayor Geng Yuehua and Party Secretary Wang Anshi a few times during a meeting in the City Government. I can drop by your District when free and let them know about our relationship. They might give you a helping hand. I am sure they will give me 'face.'"

Dong Xuebing knows Xie Huilan has the same rank as Wang Ahshi and Geng Yuehua, who can influence them. But he rejected without any hesitation. "No. I don't need your help. I should settle this myself."

Xie Huilan is not surprised. "See…. It's about your pride again."

"I don't need you to talk to them." Joining a faction cannot be forced, and Dong Xuebing doesn't want to depend on Xie Huilan. "You don't need to get involved. I will find an opportunity to speak to Wang Anshi and Geng Yuehua. Actually, other than Xue Qingrong, I had not offended them too seriously. Those are some minor misunderstandings. I shall see what I can do and join either one of their factions." He cheered up after hearing the advice from her.

"Alright… I am done. Help me wash the foams off my legs."

Dong Xuebing used the showerhead to wash Sister Xie's legs. "Where's the towel?"

"My towel is with me, and I can wipe my legs. Do you want me to wash your feet for you?"

"Are you serious?"

"Haha…."

"You are always laughing. You must be tired after a long day. Go and rest."

Xie Huilan pulled out her legs from the bathtub. "Come to me if you encounter any problems at work. Don't keep everything to yourself."

"Ok. I will discuss with you in the future." Dong Xuebing is used to settling his problems alone, and it felt good to discuss with Xie Huilan.

Sister Xie is right. It's time for me to join a faction.

Dong Xuebing should pick a powerful Leader and join his faction. This will save him some problems and face lesser resistance when he is doing his work. He can continue to gain experiences and achieve results to get promoted.

Deputy Division Chief!

Dong Xuebing is determined to get it!

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Chapter 634: Role Model Unit Award is confirmed

Next day.

Morning. Nan Shan District.

It is drizzling, and sun rays shine through the clouds.

Dong Xuebing drove to Guang Ming Subdistrict in his Cayenne from Yan Tai County Party Committee Family Quarters and reached 8 am. Most people have not arrived at work, and it's quiet. He was not around for a few days, but it felt it's been a long time. He looks around the compound before returning to his office.

8.15 am.

The rain stopped.

Dong Xuebing sat on the sofa in his office and made a cup of Long Jing tea from himself. The nice fragrance of the tea made him feel better.

Knock…. Knock….

Dong Xuebing puts his teacup on the coffee table. "Please come in."

The door opens. Zhou Yanru and Wang Yuling entered. "Director."

"Director, you are finally back." They saw Dong Xuebing's car downstairs.

Dong Xuebing nodded and said. "I had to attend to some matters and could not come back yesterday. Have a seat and try the Long Jing tea I brought back. These are the new tea leaves this year."

"Thank you, Director." Wang Yuling giggled and sat.

Zhou Yanru saw Dong Xuebing was going to pour tea for them and quickly grabbed the teapot. "Director…. I will do it. Wow… this tea smells good. I can tell these are good tea leaves from the fragrance."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "If you like it, you all can take a packet each when you leave."

Zhou Yanru quickly waves her hand. "No… how can we do that?"

"Try it. These are given to me as gifts. I still have a few packets."

The tea leaves Xie Huilan gave him were good tea, and they sat around the coffee table to enjoy them. They discussed work. After Zhou Yanru's daughter's school is settled, she becomes more diligent towards Dong Xuebing. Wang Yuling also changed. She was appointed as the person in charge of the National Respect and Care for the elderly's model unit award and is confirmed to be in his faction. She reported everything, including Geng Xinke and his men, movements. The whole District is looking at this Role Model Award, as it is a great credit.

"Is there any news from the higher-ups?" Dong Xuebing asked.

Zhou Yanru shook her head. "No. The District Leaders had asked me several times too."

Wang Yuling doesn't know what happened at the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Zhou Yanru was instructed not to tell anyone, including her good friend, Wang Yuling. That's why Wang Yuling did not feel confident of getting this award. After all, the competition is fierce, and it's hard for them to get it.

Many units are vying for this award, and it's one in a few thousand chances of them winning it.

It's almost July, and the award presentation will be held in Beijing a few days later. The winners of the award should be finalized now. Dong Xuebing is anxious and is afraid he might not get it. Before he knew Xie Jing and Xie Ran's mother was working in the Ministry of Civil Affairs, he did not have his hopes up, and a nomination was good enough. But now, he is looking forward to getting it. This award will be his first political achievement as the Subdistrict Office. He had offended many people to get the nomination and didn't want his efforts to be in vain.

Dong Xuebing was about to call and ask when his office phone rang.

Dong Xuebing remained seated on the sofa.

Zhou Yanru quickly walks over to answer the call. "Hello, Work Party Secretary Office… Oh… Yes…. Please hang on for a second." She turned excitedly and whispered. "Director, it's for you. He is calling from the National Respect and Care for the elderly's model unit office."

Dong Xuebing stood up and took the phone from her. "I am Dong Xuebing."

A young man said. "Good morning. I am calling from the National Respect and Care for the elderly's model unit office to inform you the award presentation will be brought forward. It will be held in Beijing early next month. Your unit needs should make preparations to send a representative to Beijing. Each unit can only send a representative. We will send you the paperwork and invitation soon."

"Ok. Thank you."

"Don't mention it."

Dong Xuebing did not ask if their unit was selected because there's no need to. The units that are invited are all winners of the award. The selection might not be over, and the caller could not say they had won the award. But this invitation indirectly tells Guang Ming Subdistrict that they had won it.

Dong Xuebing is feeling terrific and waves his hand. "Director Zhou, Director Wang. Notify the Leaders of all departments to come for a meeting."

Wang Yuling looked at Dong Xuebing with her big eyes. "Director, are we selected?"

Dong Xuebing smiled and nodded. "Go and notify them."

"Yes!" Zhou Yanru and Wang Yuling are overjoyed.

Dong Xuebing lit a cigarette after they left. This credit had come at the right time. He had offended too many people in Nan Shan District, and most of them were the District Leaders. Even if he had escaped unscathed, the grudges still remain. He is feeling the pressure from having enemies around him. If this carries on, he might be stabbed in the back before he can join any faction. But everything will change with this credit. He had gotten this credit by himself, and it will secure his position.

Dong Xuebing took out his phone and called the District Executive Deputy Mayor, Shen Fei, to tell him.

Shen Fei asked. "Is this confirmed?"

"Yes."

"Good job. I will report to Mayor Shen now. You will get the most credit for this matter."

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing entered the meeting room and told the rest about this piece of good news.

From this moment, Guang Ming Subdistrict falls under the spotlight.

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Chapter 635: Miracle Doctor Xiao Dong

Guang Ming Subdistrict Office.

Everyone is overjoyed after learning they had gotten the National Respect and Care for the elderly's model unit award.

"Director, when is the award presentation will be held?"

"The Role Model Unit office only mentioned it will be brought forward but did not tell me the date."

"Then we should make preparations first."

"Haha… we can wait until we get the invitation. Don't announce it to the rest of the staff yet. This is an instruction by the District."

The meeting ended. Dong Xuebing and Geng Xinke discussed the award presentation as they walked out of the meeting room. They look amicable but Dong Xuebing is laughing in his heart. He still remembers how Guo Mingfeng had ungratefully accused him during Xue Qingrong's son incident. He suspects Guo Mingfeng was acting under Chief Xue's instructions, but Geng Xinke was also involved. That's why Guo Mingfeng dares to frame him. After all, Guo Mingfeng is one of Geng Xinke's men.

Dong Xuebing knows he cannot join Geng Yuehua's faction because of Geng Xinke.

Dong Xuebing has a headache when he thinks about what Xie Huilan told him about joining a faction. He cannot join Mayor Geng's faction. There will be a conflict of interest because of her brother, and the only option is the District Party Secretary.

Dong Xuebing called Deputy Director Wang Yuling to his office.

The door opened, and Wang Yuling entered with a smile. "Director, you want to see me?"

"Come in." Dong Xuebing points to the chair in front of him and smiles. "I just noticed you are dressed nicely today. Are you going on a date with your boyfriend later?" Wang Yuling replied with slight embarrassment. "No… It's just a casual dress."

Dong Xuebing is amused. "Oh, I had forgotten to ask you about your Uncle's condition. How is he?"

"His condition has stabilized." Wang Yuling replied. "But he still feels his stomach hurts. He is still undergoing treatment."

Dong Xuebing asked curiously. "Why is he not getting an operation for his chronic appendicitis? The pain is unbearable." Wang Yuling sighed. "That's right. But my Uncle is diabetic, and the doctors are afraid his wounds will not heal properly after the operation."

"Oh… it will be complicated because of his medical conditions."

"Yes. My Uncle did not go to work today. I think his appendicitis acted up this morning again."

Dong Xuebing immediately got an idea. "Which block and unit is your Uncle's apartment?"

Wang Yuling left after giving Dong Xuebing her Uncle's address. He thought for a while in his chair and looked at the time. It was almost lunchtime, and he drove out to buy some health supplements. This is a good opportunity to visit Wang Anshi.

Dong Xuebing had wanted to visit Wang Anshi since he was transferred to Nan Shan District. He had not met Secretary Wang yet. Since he decided to join Wang Anshi's faction, he cleared all their previous misunderstandings and grudges.

Noon.

District Party Committee family quarters.

Dong Xuebing found Wang Anshi's apartment and took a deep breath before pressing the doorbell.

Ding Dong…. Ding Dong…. A middle-aged woman opens the door. It is Wang Anshi's wife, Madam Yan.

Dong Xuebing greeted politely. "Good afternoon, Madam Yan." Madam Yan looks at him without any emotions. "You are Guang Ming Subdistrict Office's Xiao Dong, right?"

"Yes, it's me. I had gone to Beijing for work and returned today. I heard from Yuling that Secretary Wang is not feeling well, and I am here to visit him."

"Thank you."

"These are some health supplements, and I have some work matters to report to Secretary Wang." Madam Yan paused for a second and said. "Old Wang is not feeling well and is resting now. I can help you pass the message."

Madam Yan is stopping Dong Xuebing.

Anyone will be overjoyed if the District Secretary's wife remembers his name and unit, but not Dong Xuebing. They had met once at a wedding banquet in Ping An Street, and he offended her by ordering a dish, "Women at forty." This is why he doesn't want Madam Yan to remember him. He could not even get past the front door now.

When Dong Xuebing was about to leave, someone walked up the stairs.

It was Wang Yuling. She exclaimed. "Eh? Director, why are you here?" She was here to visit her Uncle and have lunch with him.

Dong Xuebing replied. "Oh, I am here to visit Secretary Wang." Wang Yuling remembers giving him her Uncle's address earlier and thought he would visit in the evening. "Did you have lunch yet? Let's have lunch together. Aunt?" Madam Yan looked at them and did not send Dong Xuebing back. "Alright. Come in."

"Sorry to bother you." Dong Xuebing said.

"It's alright. Director, come in." Wang Yuling said.

Dong Xuebing did not care about Madam Yan and entered the District Party Secretary's apartment.

Suddenly, the bedroom door opened.

A sickly-looking middle-aged man, in his pajamas, walks out slowly. He is Wang Ahshi and is looking terrible. He is frowning and looks like he is in pain. He looks at his wife. "Bring me my medicine. Oh, Yuling, you are here. Who is this?"

Madam Yan went to get the medicine and water immediately.

Dong Xuebing quickly reply. "Nice to meet you, Secretary Wang. I am Guang Ming Subdistrict Office's Dong Xuebing." Wang Anshi nodded. "Oh, you are Yuling's Leader. Have a seat. Yuling will bring you tea."

Madam Yan returns with the medicine, and Wang Anshi swallows the pills with a few gulps of water.

Dong Xuebing has observed Wang Anshi's expression, trying to see his attitude towards him. But he did not show any expression after he introduced himself. He could not tell what Wang Anshi was thinking, but at least he was not thrown out.

Wang Anshi felt better after taking his medicine and sat on the sofa.

Madam Han said. "Xiao Dong says he has some work to report to you."

"Oh?" Wang Anshi looks at Dong Xuebing. "What is it?" Madam Yan saw them start talking and went to the kitchen with Wang Yuling to prepare lunch.

Dong Xuebing did not sit and stood there. "It is about the National Respect and Care for the elderly's model unit award. We have received an invitation to attend the award presentation by the Central Government."

Wang Anshi nodded. "Good job."

Dong Xuebing continued. "We don't dare to claim the credit. We can get this award is because of your leadership, and we are only following your directives." This is a hint to express his interest in joining Wang Anshi's faction.

Wang Anshi looked at Dong Xuebing and did not reply.

Dong Xuebing had expressed his intentions and could only wait for Wang Anshi to accept him. "Are you feeling better?"

Wang Anshi laughed. "I am much better compared to a few days ago." Dong Xuebing showed his concern. "The pain from chronic appendicitis is never-ending and must be operated on. There are many good hospitals around if you are worried about your diabetic condition. It shouldn't be a problem."

Wang Anshi shook his head. "I shall take medicine and see how it goes." Dong Xuebing did not persuade him anymore.

Dong Xuebing had heard of patients having diabetes and chronic appendicitis. Most patients are older, and it's hard for their wounds to heal after their operation and might be fatal. That's why many patients are willing to bear the pain and don't want to undergo any operations.

Huh?

Wait a minute.

Dong Xuebing suddenly has an idea. Wang Anshi has to tolerate the pain, and it's risky to get an operation. If he can treat his condition, he will be doing him a great favor. This will help him get accepted by Wang Anshi and clear up the misunderstanding with Madam Yan.

How is he going to treat this illness?

Dong Xuebing's REVERSE can turn back time on a specific object.

REVERSE can make a ripe pomegranate return to the time it was unripe.

REVERSE can return a shattered jade pendant to its original state.

REVERSE can remove Xu Yan's wrinkles to the time she was younger.

This means REVERSE can return Wang Anshi's body to the time before he got chronic appendicitis.

That's right.

This can be done.

REVERSE is a new power discovered by Dong Xuebing, and he had not used it many times. This thought had opened a door, and he got excited. REVERSE can cure all illnesses!

Ah! Am I going to become a miracle doctor?

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Chapter 636: District Party Secretary's condition

Noon.

Wang Anshi's apartment.

The lunch was ready, and Madam Yan and Wang Yuling placed the dishes on the table.

"Xiao Dong, let's eat together." Madam Yan said.

Dong Xuebing quickly replied. "No, thank you. I had lunch before I came."

Wang Yuling set the table and said. "Have some. I had made the tomato with fried eggs. Try some."

Wang Anshi did not invite Dong Xuebing and drank his tea on the sofa.

Dong Xuebing had not eaten earlier, and he is hungry. But he still rejected Wang Yuling's offer politely because he knows Madam Yan and Wang Anshi do not like him. Madam Yan had offered out of courtesy, and he would cross the line if he joined them for lunch. It's been five to six minutes since he entered the apartment, and he had said what he wanted. He should be leaving as they are about to have lunch. But he did not. He quickly organizes his words in his head.

Madam Yan turns to her husband. "Old Wang, lunch is ready."

"Let me finish my tea first." Wang Anshi rubbed his stomach and seemed to be uncomfortable. "You all eat first."

Wang Yuling got worried. "Uncle, let's go to the hospital and see what they can do."

Wang Anshi waved his hand and forced a smile. "I am fine."

Madam Yan sighed and started eating. But the food had become tasteless.

Appendicitis is very common, and a simple procedure can fix it. But there will be complications if the patient has diabetes. A simple operation might cost the patient's life. Madam Yan has been worrying about Wang Anshi's condition these few days. Taking medication cannot stop the pain. He is the District Party Secretary and is very busy. His condition will affect his work and promotion chances.

The room is quiet.

Dong Xuebing looked at them and interrupted. "Secretary Wang, Madam Yan, I have a solution."

"Oh?" Madam Yan and Wang Anshi looked at Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing continued. "Let me try. Maybe I can cure your illness."

Madam Yan is stunned. "You?"

Wang Yuling is surprised. "Director, you know how to treat illness?"

Dong Xuebing did not care about being modest and repeated the lies he told Xu Yan. "I had learned traditional healing massage from an old traditional Chinese medicine doctor for a long time and can be considered a master now. Chinese massage treatment massages the acupuncture points, and the patient doesn't need to undergo any operation. This treatment suits Secretary Wang. Oh, don't look down on traditional Chinese massage. It can stimulate the patient's immunity and help the body to heal. It is a form of conservative treatment."

Madam Yan looks at Dong Xuebing. "Are you confident?"

Dong Xuebing was about to reply when Wang Anshi interrupted. "Forget it. I am feeling much better compared to a few days ago."

Dong Xuebing said. "But…."

"Uncle." Wang Yuling added. "Let Director Dong try."

Wang Anshi stood up. "Let's have lunch now."

Dong Xuebing is disappointed and knew Wang Anshi doesn't believe him. When people mention traditional Chinese medicine, their first impression is older doctors are better. No one will think Dong Xuebing is good at his age. Furthermore, what he said sounds like a conman.

Wang Anshi sat at the dining table and started eating.

Since they didn't believe him, Dong Xuebing did not stay any longer. "Secretary Wang, I should not disturb you anymore. Wish you a speedy recovery."

Wang Anshi nodded. "Yuling, help me walk Xiao Dong out."

Wang Yuling put down her chopsticks and walked over.

The stairwell.

Dong Xuebing smiles. "Alright. Go back and continue with your lunch. You don't need to come out."

"Wait. Let me walk you downstairs."

"It's alright."

"Hehe… ok. Drive safely."

When Dong Xuebing was about to walk down the stairs, and Wang Yuling was about to return to the apartment, they heard Wang Anshi's groan and Madam Yan's screams.

"Old Wang! Are you ok? What's wrong?"

"Arrrgh .….."

"Yuling, your Uncle is feeling pain again."

"Ah…. What should we do?"

"Hurry up and call for an ambulance!"

"Ok…. Ok…. I will call now!"

Dong Xuebing's face changed, and he quickly rushed back into the apartment. He saw the chair Wang Anshi was sitting on earlier had toppled, and he was curled up on the floor. He is trembling and frowning in pain. Beads of sweat are pouring from his forehead. Madam Yan is panicking and trying to help her husband up.

"Madam Yan, let me help you." Dong Xuebing walked over and carried Wang Anshi to the sofa.

Wang Yuling puts down her phone. "Aunt, I had called for an ambulance, and they are on their way."

Madam Yan held her husband's hand. "It was the same the last time. You suffered from the pain the whole night at the hospital. What should we do?"

"Uncle." Wang Yuling asked. "How are you feeling?"

Wang Anshi clenched his teeth and could not reply. He is still sweating profusely.

Dong Xuebing grabbed the painkillers on the table and passed them to Madam Yan to feed Wang Anshi. But the painkiller's effects are not immediate, and he is still groaning in pain. Dong Xuebing looked at him and said. "Madam Yan, let me try."

Madam Yan doesn't believe Dong Xuebing. "Are you confident?"

"Yes." Dong Xuebing replied.

Wang Yuling added. "Aunt, the ambulance is not here yet, and there's nothing we can do. Let Director Dong try and see if he can relieve Uncle's pain."

Madam Yan thought for a second and said. "Alright."

Dong Xuebing nodded and quickly rolled up his sleeves. He stood in front of the sofa and took a few deep breaths while looking at Wang Anshi's appendix's position. After that, he massaged Wang Anshi's waist, back, and thighs acupuncture points. These are all a show for Wang Anshi and the rest. After doing the 'preparatory' work, he focused on Wang Anshi's appendix area.

Alright.

REVERSE!

The time immediately reversed, and Dong Xuebing's remaining time started to drop.

One second.

Two seconds.

Three seconds.

Four seconds.

REVERSE deactivated.

Dong Xuebing pulled back his hands and observed Wang Anshi's face. He knows Wang Anshi appendicitis suddenly appeared two days ago, without any obvious symptom before that. That's why Dong Xuebing reversed his appendix and surrounding area to their conditions four days ago. If the pain and illness started from this area, he should be fine now.

Madam Yan and Wang Yuling are shocked when they see Wang Anshi stop showing signs of pain. He blinked and frowned before sitting up from the sofa. The pain had stopped miraculously.

Madam Yan asked anxiously. "Old Wang, are you feeling better?"

"Uncle, you…. Are you alright now?" Wang Yuling is stunned.

Wang Anshi is puzzled. "I am feeling better now compared to the time before I got this illness. I feel like appendicitis had not happened."

Madam Yan is ecstatic. "Are you feeling ok now?"

Wang Anshi stood up and walked around the living room with a smile. "I am alright now." He turns and looks at Dong Xuebing. "Thank you, Xiao Dong."

Madam Yan quickly added. "Thank you."

Wang Anshi and Madam Yan only saw Dong Xuebing massaging and pressing on a few acupuncture points earlier, and he recovered after one minute. This is a miracle, and they finally believe Dong Xuebing's skills.

Dong Xuebing modestly replied. "Don't mention it. My method can temporarily relieve the pain, and you are not fully recovered. Maybe the pain might act up a few days later. Errr…. You can call me again if the pain returns. I will think of a way to help you."

Wang Anshi smiles. "This is good enough. I didn't have a good night's sleep these few days."

Wang Yuling laughed. "Oh, Director. You are also a miracle doctor."

Dong Xuebing cleared his throat. "No…. It's just a coincidence today that my skills happen to curb Secretary Wang's illness."

The ambulance arrived.

Madam Yan wants her husband to go to the hospital for checks, but he refuses. Since the pain had stopped, he wanted a good meal and sleep. He sent the ambulance and the medics back.

After they left, Wang Anshi patted Dong Xuebing's back. "Come, let's eat together."

Dong Xuebing replied modestly. "I shall not bother you anymore. I will go back now since you are feeling better."

Wang Anshi ignored Dong Xuebing and told his wife. "Go and prepare two more dishes."

Madam Yan persuaded. "Xiao Dong, have lunch before you go."

Dong Xuebing did not reject their offer anymore and sat at the table to have lunch with them.

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Chapter 637: Another Crisis arises

Next day.

Guang Ming Subdistrict Office, Work Party Secretary Office.

Dong Xuebing sat in front of the coffee table to enjoy his tea. He has nothing to do and brewed Wu Long, Green Tea, Pu Er, etc.

The Subdistrict Office is very busy at times. They had to handle various problems, and the staff might not even have time to take a break. But sometimes, they have nothing to do. Dong Xuebing had finished going through all the reports. The District Government did not have any orders for his Subdistrict after winning the National Respect and Care for the elderly's model unit award. He had treated District Party Secretary Wang Anshi's illness yesterday. It improved their relationship slightly, and he is confident he will be accepted by Wang Anshi soon. Although Dong Xuebing does not like how Wang Anshi treated him and still remembers how long he waited to meet him, he should not be affected by his reasons. These are not within his control, and he had to keep his unhappiness within his heart. He got to join Wang Anshi's faction first. Everything is going smoothly as he has gotten his credit and has a strong backing.

After finishing three cups of tea, Dong Xuebing's phone rang. It is an unknown number.

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

"Are you Director Dong?" A middle-aged man asked. His voice sounded familiar to Dong Xuebing. "I am Yan Tai County First Middle School Principal."

Dong Xuebing is puzzled. Why is the Principal calling him? "Oh… What is it?"

The Principal replied. "One of my teachers told me that a newspaper reporter had come to our First Middle School yesterday. He seems to be investigating that incident. I just found out about it and felt you should be informed."

"Reporter?" Dong Xuebing frowned. "Which newspaper agency?"

The Principal replied. "It is a City District newspaper agency called Nan Qi Morning Post."

Dong Xuebing thought for a while. "Ok. Thanks for telling me."

"No problem."

Dong Xuebing is looking terrible after hanging up. Organization Department's Peng Kun had gotten Nan Qi Morning Post to report about Dong Xuebing beating up civilians while tearing down illegal buildings. They purposely omitted the part where the civilians had attacked the government staff with weapons and made it sound like he was in the wrong. It almost caused Dong Xuebing to be investigated and punished by the Commission for Discipline Inspection Party Committee. It's only a few days, and this newspaper agency is trying to create trouble again. But how do they know about this?

Huang Shizhong should not be spreading about this incident as he can't wait for the dust to settle.

It must be Nan Qi Morning Post has received a tip-off and is trying to investigate me!

Zhou Yanru knocked on the door and entered the office when Dong Xuebing thought about this incident. "Director."

"What's wrong?" Dong Xuebing puts down his tea and looks at her.

"Look at the papers." Zhou Yanru is furious. "This Nan Qi Morning Post is too much! What are they trying to do?"

"Is this today's paper?"

"Yes. We just received it."

Dong Xuebing started flipping the papers and saw an eye-catching article on the third page. The article did not mention any names, but it wrote Guang Ming Subdistrict Director. This article is also out of context as it did not state what happened before and after the incident. It only stated that the Guang Ming Subdistrict Director abused his authority and disregarded the law by beating up three students and a teacher in Yan Tai County.

Liu Gang had written this article.

It is Liu Gang and Nan Qi Morning Post again!

Dong Xuebing's temper flared up. Are you all done?!

Didn't you all learn your lesson previously? What's the meaning of this?! Am I a pushover?!

This article is misleading. The article included an interview with the students' parents. They are Huang Tingting's friends' parents. They claimed their children had suffered fractures and are still in the hospital. The article also mentioned Dong Xuebing beating up someone else in Nan Shan District. He is referring to Xue Qingrong's son. This newspaper agency is not reporting facts and being objective. They are trying to paint Dong Xuebing badly and instigate the people to hate government officials and the wealthy.

Are you all a newspaper agency?

You all are making up stories and using them as a tool for revenge.

Dong Xuebing threw the papers aside. Guang Ming Subdistrict Office is about to receive the National Respect and Care for the elderly's model unit award and Nan Qi Morning Post published this disgusting article about them. This might be their revenge, or someone is trying to frame him.

I can tolerate the previous incident.

I still have not settled the score with you all, and you all are doing it again now.

Dong Xuebing asked Zhou Yanru to leave and called the Disciplinary Work Committee Secretary, Qu Yiqiang. "Secretary Qu, I remember you mentioned seeing Organization Department Deputy Chief Peng Kun having dinner with Nan Qi Morning Post Chief Editor."

Qu Yiqiang replied. "Yes. It's a Deputy Chief Editor."

Dong Xuebing controlled his anger. "What's his name?"

"His surname is Pang. But I can't remember his full name. I will check and get back to you."

"Ok."

A few minutes later, Qu Yiqiang entered Dong Xuebing's office. He had found out about that article and came to tell Dong Xuebing the name of the Deputy Chief Editor. His name is Pang Dabing, a local in Fen Zhou City. The reporter, Liu Gang, is his relative. He wrote the first article because of Peng Kun, who wanted revenge against Dong Xuebing. But this time, Nan Qi News Agency had crossed the line.

Dong Xuebing remembers these two names, but he doesn't have time to deal with them. He is worried about the District Government's reaction. This incident did happen, and he was in the wrong. Furthermore, he had offended many people, and they might use this incident to attack him.

Dong Xuebing's face turns cold.

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Chapter 638: Dealing with them one by one

One hour….

Two hours….

Three hours….

News of Dong Xuebing hitting others had spread because of Nan Qi Morning Post. Still, the District Government had not taken any actions. This made him slightly relieved.

Suddenly, the City's State Security Bureau Chief Xu Yan called.

Dong Xuebing answered. "Hello, Sister Xu."

Xu Yan laughed. "I saw a copy of today's papers. Did you create trouble again?"

"……. I have my reasons." Dong Xuebing took a deep breath. "A few students from Yan Tai County First Middle School had beaten up my goddaughter and forced her to kneel and bark like a dog. I taught them a lesson, and Nan Qi Morning Post did not report everything. They are trying to paint me in a bad light. These people even claimed I had abused my authority and beat up those students and that teacher. Why don't they write about how their students bully my goddaughter? They made it sound like everything was my fault and even said the injuries were fractures. Bullshit! They are making up stories."

Xu Yan frowned. "I had read the article, and the words they used are biased. Did you offend them previously?"

Dong Xuebing got mad when this was mentioned. "I didn't even know about their Newspaper Agency previously. Someone had gotten them to stir up trouble with me, and they reported me beating up the residents during a crackdown on illegal buildings. It was those residents who attacked my staff with weapons, and I got to step forward to protect my men. But that newspaper did not mention anything about those residents and only stated I had beaten them. They were writing false articles about me, and I didn't have time to deal with them. I did not expect them to attack me again."

Many people might brush it off if the same thing happens to them less than three times.

But Dong Xuebing cannot tolerate the same thing to happen to him again.

He didn't have time to deal with Nan Qi Morning Post previously, but not this time. He is prepared to retaliate.

"Sister Xu, are you busy now?" Dong Xuebing asked.

Xu Yan laughed. "What is it? Your problem is my problem."

"Can you help me conduct a background check on Nan Qi Morning Post reporter Liu Gang and their Deputy Chief Editor Pang Dabing? I am still new in the district and don't have the connections." Xu Yan is the Chief of the City's State Security Bureau, and she can investigate anyone within Fen Zhou City.

Xu Yan agreed without hesitation. "Ok."

"Thank you."

"Wait for my call."

Ten minutes later, Xu Yan sent Dong Xuebing the information. She had gotten Liu Gang and Pang Dabing's addresses and other information, including their relationship. They are relatives. Although their age gap is wide, Pang Dabing is Liu Gang's older cousin.

You two are ganging up on me?!

You all are asking for it.

Dong Xuebing looks at those two's personal information and thinks about how he will deal with them. He will not make any moves recklessly. If he is going to make any moves, it will be a deadly blow to them. If not, these people will not learn their lesson.

At the same time.

Nan Qi Morning Post, Editorial Office.

Ring…. Ring…. The phone on the desk rang.

Deputy Chief Editor Pang Dabing answered. It's Yan Tai County Ministry of Education Chief Huang Shizhong who called. "Hello, Chief Huang. What is it?"

Huang Shizhong shouted angrily. "Old Pang! What have you done?!"

Pang Dabing narrowed his eyes. "Oh, what happened?"

"What do you think? What did your newspaper report today?!" Huang Shizhong banged his desk.

"Oh, it's about that article. But this is not arranged by me. It's my men who submitted this article, and I am unaware of the details." Pang Dabing feigned ignorance.

Huang Shizhong continued angrily. "Old Pang, we have known each other for five to six years. You should not do this to me."

Pang Dabing laughed. "I have nothing to do with this. Calm down, Chief Huang. Didn't you say that Dong Xuebing is arrogant and even beaten up Tingting when you called previously? Isn't it a good thing that someone reported this incident? Such people should be exposed. This is also our responsibility as a media worker."

Bastard.

You still want to assume bureaucratic airs?!

Huang Shizhong is speechless and slams the phone. He has known Pang Dabing for a few years, but they are not close. He had called Pang Dabing because he wanted to know more about Dong Xuebing's background and told him about the incident. This created this mess, and Pang Dabing reported it without consulting him. Furthermore, the article is biased, and Huang Shizhong is furious.

Huang Shizhong doesn't want this incident to be reported.

Huang Shizhong had admitted his defeat to Dong Xuebing. He did not feel it was disgraceful as Dong Xuebing is the County Mayor's fiancé. This incident is considered over, at least for now. But what Pang Dabing did was putting him in a tight spot. Will Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan think he still has not gotten over that incident and asked Pang Dabing to publish that article? He doesn't want to be caught in the storm again. Even if other people do not suspect him, he will also be implicated if the City Government investigates. His daughter, Huang Tingting, is one of the bullies, and the incident happens in the school. He will be held responsible as the Ministry of Education Chief and might even lose his job.

There is something fishy about this.

Pang Dabing follows orders from someone, or he has grudges against Dong Xuebing.

Huang Shizhong hates Pang Dabing. This person is willing to sacrifice a friend to achieve his motive.

Dong Xuebing also knows someone is pulling the strings behind the curtain.

The biggest suspect is Nan Shan District Organization Department Chief Xue Qingrong. Dong Xuebing had beaten up his son, caused his son to be arrested, and caused him to be punished by the District Government. He should be doing this for revenge.

"Xue Qingrong!"

"Pang Dabing!"

"Liu Gang!"

Dong Xuebing is prepared to deal with them one after another.

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Chapter 639: No one can save you

Nan Qi Morning Post.

Deputy Chief Editor called his cousin, Liu Gang, into his office.

The door opens, and Liu Gang, in his thirties, enters and closes the door behind him. "Cousin, I heard the Publicity Department had called and warned our agency this morning."

Pang Dabing nodded and thought nothing about it. "Just ignore them. Guang Ming Subdistrict had gotten a Role-model unit award, and the award presentation will be held in Beijing soon. Some people don't want anything to happen to Guang Ming Subdistrict Office. The Publicity Department people are trying to cover up and prevent any scandals about the winners. If we worry over everything like them, all the newspaper agencies will close down. Why will the readers buy our papers if we don't have any explosive news? Those people from the Publicity Department are clueless!"

Liu Gang laughed. Their Nan Qi Morning Post is the only newspaper agency that dares to 'report' everything. They dare to exaggerate reports to attract readers, while other agencies don't even dare to report sensitive news. This is why they can maintain a high readership within Nan Shan District. After years of hard work, this newspaper had become the favorite newspaper of the residents there. Who cares about whether the articles are true or not as long as the readers like. They are in the media industry and have to think from the agency's perspective. Reporting the truth, being objective will not increase their sales. No one will be interested in their papers.

Nan Qi Morning Post is entering a grey area, and the Publicity Department felt this was not right. But Nan Qi Morning Post is not entirely wrong, and they will argue over it. Nothing will happen in the end, as the papers had been published.

"Cousin." Liu Gang asked. "What is our next move?"

Pang Dabing laughed. "Continue to investigate and find more witnesses. Dig up what Dong Xuebing had done since he assumed his position and look for his problems."

Liu Gang asked. "Where should we be targeting?"

Pang Dabing tapped on the desk. "What do our readers like to read? What can resonate with them? It's the unjust in our society. A Government Leader beating up others is good material. Since we had reported Dong Xuebing beating up others, we should continue in this direction. We still have the contacts of those residents injured during the forced teardown of illegal buildings. We can use them."

Liu Gang thought for a while. "If we continue, will the Publicity Department…."

Pang Dabing waved his hand. "Haha… Someone will talk to them. Don't worry and do your job."

Liu Gang is overjoyed. "Yes. Dong Xuebing will not escape this time!"

"Work hard and try to collect as much material as possible." Pang Dabing instructed.

Liu Gang nodded. "Cousin, you can rest assured. Even if Dong Xuebing had done nothing wrong, I would also create something out of nothing."

Pang Dabing laughed. "Keep our conversation to ourselves. I don't want anyone else to know about this."

"I understand. Don't worry."

Liu Gang knows how the media industry works. People trust the newspaper, and they will believe whatever they are told. Very few will doubt the credibility of the reports. The reports don't need to be true, and people will not believe Dong Xuebing even if he tries to clarify. Many people resent the powerful and wealthy, and they will think Dong Xuebing had used his connections to give an excuse for his actions. They will only get angrier with him, and a Subdistrict Office Director cannot get anything done without the support of the people.

This is the power of the media.

Liu Gang had worked as a reporter for years and knew his job well. He knows a District Leader might have to approach Pang Dabing to tarnish Dong Xuebing's reputation. Even if you have reasons to beat up someone, or you did not lay a finger on others, no one will believe you once we publish the article in the papers.

Liu Gang came up with a plan when he stepped out of his cousin's office.

Guang Ming Subdistrict Office.

Everyone is cursing and swearing about the article in the cafeteria during their lunch.

"This article is rubbish!"

"That's right. They are picking a fight with us!"

"They are the ones who wrote Director Dong had beaten up those civilians. Those hooligans had used knives and other weapons against us. What's wrong with us retaliating?! Are we supposed to stand there and let them hit us?!"

"Director Dong will not hit others for no reason."

"All of us know this."

"Sigh…. I wonder if Director Dong is affected by this article."

Dong Xuebing had established his authority and gained his staff's support over the past few weeks. Without Director Dong, their Subdistrict Office will still be suppressed by Ping An Subdistrict Office. They will not get the role model unit award. That's why all the staff are unhappy with Nan Qi Morning Post's article.

Side-building.

Work Party Secretary Office.

Dong Xuebing ate his lunch in his office and was about to wash his lunch box when the guard called from the guardhouse. "Director, a reporter wants to meet you."

"Reporter? Which agency is he from?"

"Nan Qi Morning Post. His name is Liu Gang."

"Liu Gang?" Dong Xuebing laughed. "Ok. Let me enter. I am in my office."

I still have not found you, and you are here for me. Dong Xuebing put his lunchbox aside and waited behind his desk.

Two minutes later.

Liu Gang, wearing a short-sleeve shirt, enters the office. He took out his reporter pass and showed it to Dong Xuebing. "Are you Dong Xuebing, Director Dong? I am reporter Liu Gang from Nan Qi Morning Post. We had spoken over the phone previously. I wonder if you still remember."

Dong Xuebing looks at Liu Gang. "Report Liu, why are you here?"

Dong Xuebing did not ask Liu Gang to sit, but the latter sat down on the office chair in front of him. "I wonder if Director Dong reads our papers. It is about your assault on the students and teacher in Yan Tai County. We are continuing with a follow-up report on this incident."

Dong Xuebing narrowed his eyes. "Oh, you all have concluded it is an assault."

"That's right." Liu Gang laughed. "You barged into the school and attacked three students and a teacher for no reason. I can't think of any words other than assault to describe your actions. Don't you think this is against the law? The student's parents had reported you. Their children suffered severe injuries and had fractures. They were furious when I interviewed them. I have also heard of many other incidents where you have beaten up other people in Nan Shan District. What do you have to say about this?"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Fractures? Who suffered fractures? Tell me about it."

Liu Gang continued. "We cannot reveal the names to you. But you should know how badly those students are beaten up."

"Oh, I don't know anything about this." Dong Xuebing replied. "Can you tell me where did you get the injury report?"

Liu Gang laughed. "I cannot reveal this to you, but we had investigated."

Dong Xuebing had controlled his strength when he hit those students. They had only suffered slight injuries and could even run around with their parents after that incident. How can they be severely injured with fractures?

"Reporter Liu, you don't have evidence. It's all your words, and you don't even have the doctor's injury reports. Do you think your words are more powerful than the injury reports?" Dong Xuebing looks at Liu Gang in his eyes. "You all can investigate if you don't know what happened. Go and report to the Police if you want and let them speak to me. Who are you to claim they suffer fractures? Are you a judge?"

Liu Gang smiled and took out a notepad to record Dong Xuebing said. "Director Dong, is the how you behave at work? No wonder such incidents will happen. We also want to get the related authorities to justice for the victims. Still, all the government officials are in cahoots. That's why we can only use our methods to get justice for them. If the authorities are not going to act, we will show the people your true colors."

Liu Gang's words are provoking Dong Xuebing.

Most people will think whatever that is written in the papers are true. For example, this morning's article. They will think it is the truth because of how Nan Qi Morning Post wrote about the incident.

They still want a follow-up article and continue to tarnish my reputation?! Liu Gang is trying to provoke me to hit him, and he can use it against me.

"Haha…." Wishful thinking.

No matter how rash Dong Xuebing is, he will not fall for Liu Gang's provocation. "Liu Gang…. You keep talking about justice, and I can see what your news agency's 'justice' is all about. Do you think you all can abuse the people's trust in the newspaper with your games? Do you think you all can attack anyone with your words and fool the people?" Dong Xuebing laughed.

Those who knew Dong Xuebing well will know he is furious now, and no one can save Liu Gang now.

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Chapter 640: Follow me? Good…

Noon.

12.30 pm.

Dong Xuebing and Liu Gang face off in the Subdistrict's Work Party Secretary Office.

Liu Gang had a smirk all this while and took notes of what they said. "Director Dong, you are wrong to say we abused the people's trust. I can sue you for slander. I am a reporter, and we have our rules. You have been involved in several assault cases against civilians since you came to Nan Shan district. We are telling people what you did. Can I take your words as you had admitted that you had assaulted civilians and is not afraid of the consequences?"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Since when did I admit anything?"

"This is what I understand from your words." Liu Gang said.

"I seriously question your understanding ability."

"Thank you. Since you admitted it, we will publish a follow-up article about it tomorrow. Our newspaper has a responsibility to help the people get justice." Liu Gang replied. He is good at taking things out of context and making up stories. Even if Dong Xuebing had not said anything, he would come up with something to frame him. Anyway, the article was written by him, and the newspaper agency will not entertain Dong Xuebing. No one will believe him.

Fake news.

Liu Gang will not dare to write fake news about District Leaders, like Mayor Geng Yuehua. But Dong Xuebing had offended almost all the District Leaders, and no one would help him even if he wrote fake news. Some Leaders might even go with the flow and punish Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing looks at Liu Gang. "Get lost if you don't understand what I am saying."

Liu Gang smiled and wrote in his notepad. "I will take it as you are scolding me. Alright. This interview is done. Director Dong, please check out my article in the papers tomorrow morning."

Dong Xuebing said. "Liu Gang, I am giving you the last warning. I think you should know my character if you have investigated me thoroughly. I will not say anything if you have evidence. But if anyone tries to frame me, sorry. I am not a pushover. I think you and your cousin, Pang Dabing, still don't know me well enough. Never mind. You will know what sort of person I am soon."

"Are you threatening me?" Liu Gang laughed. "Alright. I have more materials for my article tomorrow. Thank you, Director Dong, for the interview. I will do my best to write a good article."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "I hope you have the chance to write it."

"Bye." Liu Gang turned and walked out of the office.

After leaving Dong Xuebing's office, Liu Gang looks around the Subdistrict Office before going to his car. He had come to see Dong Xuebing is to provoke him into hitting him. He knows Dong Xuebing is impulsive, and if the latter hit him, he doesn't need to make up stories for tomorrow's article. He was disappointed when Dong Xuebing remained calm.

Ring…. Ring…. Ring…. Liu Gang's phone rang.

Liu Gang quickly answer. "Hello, Cousin."

Pang Dabing asked. "How was it?"

"I had just finished an interview with Dong Xuebing and gotten lots of materials for tomorrow's article."

"Ok. Dong Xuebing injuring others severely is quite vague, and the victims had only mentioned fractures verbally without any doctor reports. Try to collect more evidence against Dong Xuebing. Anyway, you still have one day to collect the evidence. If you can't get any new evidence, we will use what we have and the previous incidents in tomorrow's article."

Liu Gang smiled. "Sure. I will continue to investigate, and I will get something."

Pang Dabing nodded. "Ok. We will surely find problems if he is working. Once you find any issue, blow it up. I am sure you know what to do."

"Yes."

"I shall leave this to you. Make sure you do a good job."

"Yes."

Liu Gang realized Dong Xuebing might seem to be reckless and impulsive through his investigation. Still, the latter has valid reasons to justify his actions. However, he doesn't care about the reasons. He only wants to find trouble with Dong Xuebing. He lit a cigarette in his car and waited.

Dong Xuebing's office.

Dong Xuebing adjusted his tie in front of the mirror. He will not let Liu Gang off lightly. He had only wanted to teach Nan Qi Morning Post and Liu Gang a lesson, but he changed his mind. He will give a deadly blow to Liu Gang and make sure he can never get up again.

These people are trying to frame me and purposely provoke me. Hmph! You people are seeking your death! You all don't know anything about me.

Dong Xuebing gets stronger with every setback, and he enjoys fighting others. He has never been scared of anyone or backed off from provocations.

I shall put up a fight with you all since you all insisted it.

Suddenly, the office door opened, and Zhou Yanru entered. "Director, I heard someone from Nan Qi Morning Post was here."

Dong Xuebing smiled and nodded. "Yes. An arrogant reporter had come. He knows the story is fake and told me that he would continue with the reports. Don't you think it's a joke?"

Zhou Yanru is mad. "These reporters have no respect for the law. Should we speak to the Publicity Department?" Dong Xuebing waved his hand and smiled. "It's alright. Go back to work. It's a small issue, and I can settle it on my own. I will be impressed if they dare to make any false reports tomorrow. Ok. I am going out for a while."

Zhou Yanru is impressed by Dong Xuebing. He might be young, but he dares to face problems head-on. The former Director will always frown and feign illnesses whenever he encounters problems. Dong Xuebing is different. He seems to be full of fighting spirit when faced with a problem. It looks like he can't wait for someone to create trouble for him. No wonder he is known as the biggest trouble-maker in Nan Shan District. His thinking is different from all the Government Officials she had met.

Dong Xuebing grabbed his stuff and went downstairs to his car. He drove out of the Subdistrict Office towards Liu Gang's address while thinking of dealing with him.

Which method should he use? This method will be too easy on him, and the other method is not easy to pull off.

Dong Xuebing is greedy. He wants to deal with Liu Gang and Pang Dabing at once, and he has too many ideas to deal with others. But he doesn't have any idea to deal with both of them at once.

Dong Xuebing drove along the streets and suddenly frowned. Due to his previous experiences in State Security and Public Security, he is very careful with his surroundings. He noticed a red Charade following him through three junctions.

Is this a coincidence, or is this on purpose?

Dong Xuebing turned at the next junction and stopped by the roadside.

One minute….

Two minutes….

Three minutes….

The Charade disappeared from his sight.

When Dong Xuebing thought he had mistaken, the red Charade suddenly appeared behind his Cayenne at the next junction. The Charade hides behind another car, but it can't escape Dong Xuebing's sharp eyes. Other people might not have noticed that car.

Someone is following me, and his technique is quite good.

Dong Xuebing turned at the next junction and saw the Charade's registration plate number through his mirrors. He felt the number looked familiar. He suddenly remembers where he saw this registration plate number. He quickly took out a piece of paper that contained Liu Gang and Pang Dabing's information. This car's registration plate number is on it.

The Charade belongs to Liu Gang.

Although Dong Xuebing could not see the driver's face, he knew the car belonged to Liu Gang.

This guy even dares to tail him.

This is too much. Everyone has privacy. Even if Dong Xuebing is not doing anything suspicious, Liu Gang can fault him. He can just take a picture of him walking or standing next to a woman by the streets and claim he has a mistress. He can also take a picture of him walking past a luxury brand shop and claims he shop in there. Dong Xuebing knew someone as despicable as Liu Gang would do such things to tarnish his reputation.

This bastard…. You are asking for it.

F*ck! I will change my name if I don't get you this time!

Dong Xuebing seldom gets so angry. He took a deep breath and looked at the rear-view mirror before he burst out laughing.

Good! Follow me!

I was still thinking of ways to deal with you, and you gave me this perfect opportunity.

You are dead now!

A bad idea had appeared in Dong Xuebing's head.

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Chapter 641 – Setting a trap for Liu Gang

Noon.

The weather is scorching hot.

Dong Xuebing lit a cigarette when driving along District's East to West main road, and he checked his rear-view mirror and saw the red Charade is still following him.

Dong Xuebing laughed and called Xu Yan. "Hello, Sister Xu?"

"Xiao Dong? What is it?"

"A reporter is tailing me."

"Oh? Which reporter and what happened?"

"It's that Liu Gang. I think he wants to nit-pick on me and get something to write about in tomorrow's article."

"Following and monitoring a Government Leader? He is quite brave."

"That's why I am thinking of teaching him a lesson. Are you free now? I will go and look for you."

"Alright. Do you still remember my unit's family quarter's location? I will make arrangements. Let's meet there."

Dong Xuebing knows Xu Yan longer than Xie Huilan. He doesn't need to say his plan, and Xu Yan knows what he wants. After hanging up, he made a right turn at the next junction and drove towards Xu Yan's quarters.

The Charade continues to follow Dong Xuebing closely.

Liu Gang had learned all sorts of following techniques in the past seven to eight years as a reporter. He secretly tailed others when he was alone in the field conducting secret investigations. That's how he gets so many scandalous news to report. Although he is following Dong Xuebing's Cayenne, he keeps a distance of two to three cars to prevent from being discovered.

This technique might be safe, but it is easy for Liu Gang to lose his target. After all, there's some distance between him and his target, and he might not catch up at the next junction. He knows that Porsche is more powerful than his car. If the target suddenly speeds up, he can never catch up.

But Liu Gang is lucky. The traffic is heavy, and there's no way for the Cayenne to pick up speed. Also, Dong Xuebing followed the traffic rules. He even signals before he makes any turns. This made it easier for Liu Gang to follow.

Liu Gang is tailing Dong Xuebing smoothly.

Where is Dong Xuebing going? This place is too far from the Subdistrict Office.

It's still office hours, and why is Dong Xuebing ditching his work? Where is he going?

Liu Gang had a smirk as he sensed this might be something big he could use against Dong Xuebing.

Suddenly, the Cayenne turns into a side road.

Liu Gang is cautious and does not turn into the sideroad. It will be too obvious. He stopped his car outside the sideroad and saw the Cayenne stopping outside a small estate. He had not been here, and this place seems to be secluded. That small estate looks ordinary and feels like it's a living quarter for some small company that is not doing well. Dong Xuebing alighted and looked around suspiciously.

Dong Xuebing must be up to something.

Liu Gang quickly lowered his body to hide from Dong Xuebing and grabbed his digital camera from his bag.

One minute….

Three minutes….

Five minutes….

Liu Gang finally got what he was waiting for. A black Brilliance Auto sedan car stopped in front of Dong Xuebing. The registration plate number looks ordinary, and it even has the number '4' in it. This car is not expensive and is a domestic-made car. A middle-aged woman, around her forties, alighted from the car. She is attractive and womanly.

Dong Xuebing and that woman chatted and smiled, but Liu Gang could not hear what they were talking about.

This might be normal, but Liu Gang is a reporter. His imagination immediately runs wild.

Is this woman Dong Xuebing's mother? Cannot be. Dong Xuebing is 25 years old, and his mother should be approaching her fifties. This woman looks too young, and she doesn't resemble Dong Xuebing at all. Most importantly, their facial expressions are different. Dong Xubing seems respectful of that woman and doesn't look like he is talking to his relative. Furthermore, they are meeting in a secluded place. Who would meet their relative here?

Liu Gang got excited and felt there must be something going on between them.

This woman should be married at her age. Suppose Liu Gang can get evidence of Dong Xuebing having an affair with a married woman. In that case, it will be tomorrow's headlines. He immediately takes a few pictures of Dong Xuebing and that woman.

But Dong Xuebing and that woman did not enter the small neighborhood estate.

When Liu Gang is wondering when they are going in, the woman returns to her car. Dong Xuebing did not return to his Porsche but entered the woman's car.

After that, the Brilliance Auto car turns around and drives towards Liu Gang. Liu Gang quickly lowers his head to hide. When the engine's sound passed him, he sat up and started his engine. He took a picture of the back of that Brilliance Auto car and followed them.

The Brilliance Auto car is in front, and the Charade follows behind.

The Brilliance Auto car made a left turn, and Liu Gang turned left.

The Brilliance Auto car turns right, and Liu Gang turns right.

After tailing for a while, the black sedan car suddenly stops by a corner in front of a supermarket. Liu Gang quickly stops his car by the roadside. Because the black sedan had stopped at a corner, he could only see the boot from where he parked. He could not see if Dong Xuebing and that woman alighted from the car. He prayed they had not alighted and gone into a hotel and wondered if he should drive forward to see what was going on.

As Liu Gang's imagination ran wild, the black sedan car started moving again.

Liu Gang quickly sped up and followed that black Brilliance Auto car.

But unknown to Liu Gang, a man stepped out of a florist after his car drove past. It is Dong Xuebing. He had alighted from Xu Yan's car.

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Chapter 642: Liu Gang is arrested

Afternoon.

The Charade tailed the black Brilliance Auto car for six to seven streets.

Liu Gang's phone rang when he was driving. His eyes remained glued to that black Brilliance Auto car while he answered the call. It's Deputy Chief Director Pang Dabing.

"Hello, Cousin."

"How is it? Did you find anything?"

"I saw Dong Xuebing meeting a woman secretly."

"Oh? Do you know what is going on?"

"I am not sure, but I am still following them. They had driven around for a while, and I don't know where they are going."

"Ok. Watch out for your safety, and don't get caught."

"I understand. Eh? They had parked their car. I will hang up first."

"Ok. I am waiting for your good news."

Liu Gang looks at the black Brilliance Auto car not far away and hangs up. They are in a secluded street in Nan Shan District Suburbs. There are not a lot of passersby and cars in this area, and he doesn't dare to park too near to the black Brilliance Auto car. He stopped at a distance and took out his camera to take a few pictures. He noticed there was a hotel nearby, and this discovery made him excited. He sneered and got ready to take pictures of Dong Xuebing and that woman walking into the hotel. That will be evidence of Dong Xuebing having an affair with that woman.

Hurry up and alight from that car, and go into the hotel.

Liu Gang held his camera and looked in that car's direction without blinking.

Suddenly, the black Brilliance Auto car's door opens, and the beautiful middle-aged woman steps out.

The woman closed the door behind her, and Liu Gang did not see Dong Xuebing. He frowned and used his camera to zoom in at the car. Dong Xuebing is not in the front passenger seat, and the black figure in the front passenger seat is not Dong Xuebing. It is the back of the front passenger seat. He is puzzled why Dong Xuebing had disappeared after boarding that car.

The woman turned and walked towards Liu Gang's Charade.

Liu Gang's heart skipped a beat, and he wondered how he was discovered. He quickly threw his camera aside and wanted to drive away. Tailing someone is illegal and tailing a government leader is a serious crime. He cannot be caught.

But it's too late for Liu Gang to escape.

A few loud screeches sounded around Liu Gang.

Two black sedan cars came to a screeching stop. One stopped in front of the Charade, and the other stopped behind it, boxing Liu Gang in the center. He immediately knew it was bad. He still doesn't know what is going on, and his first reaction is to keep his camera in his pocket and run. His reaction is fast, but five other men in plain clothes are faster. They alighted from the two black sedan cars and surrounded Liu Gang.

Who are these people?

Bodyguards?

Liu Gang is scared and anxious. He looked towards that woman and dashed towards her. It will be easier to escape from that weak middle-aged woman if he runs in her direction than those men. He might not be good at fighting, but he is fit and can run fast.

But Liu Gang picked the wrong target.

The middle-aged woman is Xu Yan.

Dong Xuebing had sparred with Xu Yan. If he did not cheat by using his power, he might not win, let alone Liu Gang. The moment Liu Gang ran past Xu Yan, she grabbed his arm and pulled it back. Liu Gang lost his balance and was thrown onto the road.

"Ahhh…." Liu Gang screamed as he landed on the road. His ear grazed against the road, and blood started flowing.

Xu Yan said. "Catch him!"

"Yes, Mdm." The five plainclothes men replied at the same time.

Liu Gang doesn't have time to think about his injuries and gets up to escape.

But those men did not give him any chance. One of the men grabbed Liu Gang's arm and twisted it to his back, letting out a loud crack.

"What are you all doing?" Cold sweat trickled down Liu Gang's back as he shouted in pain.

Another man walked up and punched Liu Gang's face without saying anything.

Bam! Liu Gang spat out a mouthful of blood. "You all….!" He shouted and continued to try to run again.

That man is ruthless and gave Liu Gang another punch before talking.

Liu Gang's face is covered in bruises, and he cannot run anymore. He laid on the road and shouted. "Who are you? Are you trying to kill me? Help!"

A few passersby look over, and a Police patrol bike happens to drive past.

Liu Gang saw that Policeman and shouted at the top of his voice. "Help! Save me!"

The Policeman heard Liu Gang and quickly stopped his bike.

The Policeman got off his bike and walked towards them. "What is going on? Move back, move back."

Liu Gang covered his face and shouted. "Police! They are assaulting me in broad daylight!"

The Policeman's face changed, and he looked at Xu Yan and her men. He reached out for his radio to call for backup.

But one of the plainclothes men walked over and took out a badge with a national emblem. "State Security. We are on a mission."

The Policeman was shocked and looked at Liu Gang with pity. He turned to his bike and rode away.

State Security…. These people are from the State Security!

Liu Gang is stunned. How is this possible? How did he get involved with State Security? Dong Xuebing? Where did Dong Xuebing go?!

Xu Yan glanced at Liu Gang and said. "Bring him back."

Liu Gang no longer dares to retaliate or escape. He knows what sort of place the State Security is, and there's no way for him to escape.

The few men grabbed Liu Gang from the road and pushed him into their car.

Dong Xuebing is leaning against a wall in a corner, watching everything. He is satisfied. You want to find trouble with me?! It's your turn.

Xu Yan turned towards Dong Xuebing before she entered her car.

Dong Xuebing smiled and gestured to Xu Yan.

Xu Yan nodded and boarded her car.

This is the trap set by Dong Xuebing and Xu Yan. This evil idea was taught to him by Xu Yan. When he was still Yan Tai County Investment Promotion Agency Chief, he had gone to Da Feng County to stop their investment fair. Da Feng County sent Public Security Bureau officers to tail Dong Xuebing, and Xu Yan gave him this idea. But those Public Security Bureau officers did not fall for the trap. Liu Gang is unlucky as this trap is used on him now.

Nan Shan District. An office compound with no signboards.

The few cars entered the compound and stopped in front of an office building. Liu Gang is pushed out of the car and brought into the building. This is the Third division's office, and they are in charge of the City's State Security Operations.

A small room in the building.

A State Security staff gave Xu Yan Liu Gang's camera. "Chief, this is the evidence. We found it on him."

Xu Yan nodded and put on a pair of white gloves before checking the camera. She checked the pictures and deleted the pictures with Dong Xuebing in them.

The two staff beside Xu Yan pretended they did not see anything.

"Where is he?" Xu Yan asked.

"He is outside."

"Bring him in."

The staff acknowledges. "Yes, Mdm."

A few seconds later, Liu Gang, who was handcuffed, was escorted into the room by that staff.

Xu Yan looked at Liu Gang and passed the camera to the man beside her. She picked up a file with Liu Gang's personal details and started reading.

Liu Gang is panicking. Beads of sweat kept rolling down from his forehead.

The Third Division Chief looked at Liu Gang. "Name."

"Liu… Liu Gang."

"Occupation?"

"Nan Qi Morning Post…. Reporter."

The Third Division Chief continued. "Tell us who ordered you."

Liu Gang panicked. "What do you mean? I don't understand."

"You don't understand?!" The Third Division Chief shouted. "You had followed our car for almost an hour. We turn left, and you turn left. We turn right, and you turn right. Don't tell me it is a coincidence!"

"Liu Gang quickly explains. "I was not following you, and it's a coincidence. I was going to visit a friend. It's a misunderstanding."

"I think you are trying to visit our State Security Bureau. How dare you tail us?"

"No…. this is a misunderstanding."

The Third Division Chief laughed. "The reporters nowadays are too bold. Tailing movie stars and monitoring Government Leaders. Now, you all are targeting the State Security." The other staff in the room were also angry. This guy is seeking his death by monitoring Chief Xu. Does he have nothing else to do? Is he crazy?

"Liu Gang, do you know who you are tailing today?" The Third Division Chief asked. "She is our City State Security Bureau Chief!"

Chief?!

The most powerful person in the City State Security Bureau?!

Liu Gang only knows Xu Yan might be a leader, and he did not expect her to be the Chief. His soul almost left his body when he heard this.

Tailing a State Security Bureau Chief?!

Tailing a Division Director ranked Government Leader?!

Holy shit!

Liu Gang almost fell from the chair. He knows he had been set up by Dong Xuebing now.

Dong Xuebing knew he was tailing him and set this trap for him!

Liu Gang is scared and angry. He recalls Dong Xuebing's suspicious actions and how that Brilliance Auto car stopped suddenly at the corner. Damn! I had fallen into his trap!

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Chapter 643: Reporter Liu Gang is a Spy

Afternoon.

Interrogation room.

Liu Gang denied he was following Xu Yan and is cursing Dong Xuebing countless times in his heart.

The Third Division Chief coldly said. "Are you still refusing to admit and tell the truth in front of our Chief?"

"I was only passing by that area, and I did not follow anyone."

"Then why did you run when you saw us?"

"I had to run because a group of men was running towards me. Who knows what do they want with me?"

The court seldom handles cases about tailing someone, and this crime is not very serious. Moreover, it's hard to gather evidence to prove you are following someone. But this time, Liu Gang was caught red-handed.

The Third Division Chief nodded and took out that digital camera. He showed a few pictures and showed them to Liu Gang. "Explain these."

These are pictures of the black Brilliance Auto car's rear, the small estate, and Xu Yan.

Liu Gang's eyes darted around. "I was not taking pictures of you all. It's just scenery pictures for an article."

The other man gave Liu Gang a stare. "Do you know what this place is? Ah? Are you going to write an article about our State Security Bureau's Family Quarters?! Who gave you the orders to do this?"

Family quarters?

Xu Yan puts down the file and says. "This is a very clear picture of me. Is your newspaper agency going to write an article on me?"

Liu Gang started giving excuses. "I… I was passing that area and…. I saw you. You are too beautiful, and I just took a photo of you. I don't have other motives." He knew the evidence was against him, and he couldn't give a good explanation. It is common knowledge that State Security Bureau's Leaders will never appear in media. If the leaders had to be interviewed, it would be written. Their faces cannot be exposed. Just taking a photo of the City State Security Bureau Chief is enough for him to be arrested.

Suddenly, someone knocks and enters the room. "Chief, we had retrieved the CCTV footage."

Xu Yan narrowed her eyes. "Play it."

That man walked to the PC beside and started playing the footage. A few video clips started playing on the monitor. These are the CCTV footage at the traffic junctions. The staff had retrieved all the footage and sorted them quickly. The monitor showed a black Brilliance Auto car traveling on the road and a red Charade following behind. When the black Brilliance Auto car turns, the Charade will turn. When the black Brilliance Auto car stops, the Charade will stop. This continued for almost an hour.

The Third Division Chief looked at Liu Gang. "Do you still dare to say you are not following our Chief?"

This is the evidence.

Liu Gang watched the video clip and noticed a few black cars following him while tailing Xu Yan. Those cars are the ones who arrested him.

Liu Gang kept quiet. He could no longer find excuses.

"Tell me…" Xu Yan tapped the table with her fingers. "What is your motive for monitoring me?"

Liu Gang panicked. "I am not monitoring you…. Alright. I will tell the truth." He doesn't dare to admit he was following a State Security Bureau Chief and decided to tell the truth. "I am writing an article on Guang Ming Subdistrict Office Director, Dong Xuebing. He had beaten up some students and a teacher in Yan Tai County School. The District is concerned about this incident. That's why I decided to follow him around. Later, I saw Dong Xuebing boarding your car, and I continued to follow. Chief…. I am not following you. Have you seen my article in Nan Qi Morning Post today? It is about Dong Xuebing. You can investigate if you don't believe me."

Xu Yan calmly replies. "So, you are following Xiao Dong."

Liu Gang nodded. He had to admit that the punishment would be lighter than following Xu Yan.

"Then where is Xiao Dong?" Xu Yan asked.

"I saw him going into your car and then leaving later."

"Really? How come I don't know about this?" Xu Yan shook her head. "I met Xiao Dong today, but he did not board my car. I had been alone in my car. You claim you are following him, and you don't even know if he is in my car or not. Yet, you just tail me?"

Liu Gang is shocked. "You… You and Dong Xuebing were standing outside that neighborhood estate."

Xu Yan looked at Liu Gang. "We did meet in front of the estate. I was Xiao Dong's former Leader when we were in Beijing. He oversees my General Affairs Office for me. It's been a while since we met, and we met for a short chat. Xiao Dong can still be considered a State Security personnel. But he did not board my car. Did you see Xiao Dong when I stopped my car to arrest you? Why did you switch and follow me instead of Xiao Dong? The only explanation is you knew my relationship with Xiao Dong and used this opportunity to lure me out. Your purpose is to monitor my movements."

This woman is Dong Xuebing's former Leader?!

Dong Xuebing had worked in State Security Bureau before?!

Liu Gang doesn't know about this. But he knows Dong Xuebing is not alone when he set this trap for him. Xu Yan is also involved.

Liu Gang jumps up. "What are you all trying to do to me?!"

The Third Division Chief shouted. "What are you trying to do? Why are you monitoring our Bureau Chief?! What is your purpose, and who sent you?"

Liu Gang is furious. "I told you all that I was following Dong Xuebing, and I am a reporter. I am following him for a report! Why would I follow you all?!"

Suddenly, the door opened.

A young man entered and passed a file to Xu Yan politely. "Chief, we had confirmed. Liu Gang had met a few foreigners in the past two days, and he had gone to the US last month. He stayed in the US for five days."

These are all rubbish. Liu Gang is a reporter and had to interact and interview countless people. It's normal for him to interview foreign investors and travel overseas for interviews.

But Xu Yan's face changed when she heard this. "Lock him up and investigate if he is a spy and what information he had leaked. Find out who's orders he is following."

Xu Yan had escalated a simple case of tailing into espionage.

Who is Dong Xuebing? He will not give Liu Gang a simple charge of tailing a Government Leader. This is not his style. Since Liu Gang likes to accuse him, he shall do the same.

Liu Gang was stunned.

Spy?!

Following a State Security Bureau Chief?!

Leaking information to foreigners?!

Liu Gang almost vomited blood. F*ck you! Dong Xuebing! Are you trying to kill me?!

Liu Gang is panicking. He will not survive with this charge even if he has ten lives!

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Chapter 644: No way to argue

City State Security Third Division Office.

A few State Security staff entered the room and grabbed Liu Gang after Xu Yan gave the orders. He panicked and struggled.

"Let go of me! You all are accusing me!"

"We will find out if you have leaked any information."

"What's there to investigate? I had gone for a vacation, and it was my job to interview those foreigners. Let go of me!"

"All these are not up to you. Just cooperate with our investigation from today onwards."

"All these have nothing to do with me! You all had arrested the wrong person. I did not follow you all! Why can't you all believe me?"

"It's useless for you to say all these. We will investigate, and you just need to tell us what you know and did." Xu Yan said and waved her hand.

The two staff dragged Liu Gang out of the room. "Follow us!"

Xu Yan turns to the Third Division Chief. "Get a detailed statement from him and find out who instigated him."

"Yes, Mdm." The Third Division Chief nodded.

The door opened, and Liu Gang was dragged out of the room.

Liu Gang's legs had gone soft, and are terrified. If he were given a chance, he would never find trouble with Dong Xuebing. He finally understands that Dong Xuebing is not someone without backings. His backing is not a lowly reporter can provoke. The City-State Security Bureau! Even if someone from the District Government, the City Government, tries to help me, they are also powerless against the State Security. State Security is an independent department, and even the City Public Security Bureau cannot interfere with their work. He is in deep trouble now. He shivered at the thought of how long is he going to remain in custody until the investigation was over.

Half an hour later.

Nan Qi Morning Post, Deputy Chief Editor Office.

Someone knocked on the door. "Editor Pang, are you looking for me?"

"Is Liu Gang back?"

"Oh, not yet. I have not seen him since noon."

"Ok. Ask him to see me when he is back."

"Ok." That man left and closed the door behind him.

Pang Dabing is looking at the articles and layout for tomorrow's paper. Most of the articles for tomorrow's papers are ready, and he needs an article to expose Dong Xuebing. He frowned and called Liu Gang. Liu Gang's phone is engaged. This is the fifth time he has called Liu Gang. What is going on? Did he switch off his phone, or is he in an area with no reception? Maybe his phone's battery died. He is still waiting for Liu Gang's article.

Did something happen to Liu Gang?

Pang Dabing shook his head and felt this was not possible. Liu Gang had worked as a reporter for many years and is smart. Furthermore, what can happen to him?

Pang Dabing looks at his watch, and there's still time.

Pang Dabing remembers Liu Gang had mentioned that he had discovered something on Dong Xuebing during their last phone call. That means he should have a scoop. If they can get something negative about Dong Xuebing, they don't need to write fake articles to tarnish his reputation. Pang Dabing would prefer to use the truth than using fake news. He doesn't want to get involved in unnecessary trouble even if the higher-up is willing to back him. If Liu Gang could not get anything, he would continue to write about Dong Xuebing assault incidents to incite the people. This can also tarnish Dong Xuebing's reputation.

Suddenly, loud footsteps can be heard from outside.

"Hey, who are you all looking for?"

"Is Pang Dabing around?"

"Do you have an appointment with Chief Pang? Hey… wait…. What are you all doing?!"

The door was pushed open, and four men in plainclothes entered, followed by the newspaper agency staff who couldn't stop them. "Chief Pang, they…."

Pang Dabing frowned. "Who are you?"

The person in front asked. "Are you Pang Dabing?"

"What do you think?" Pang Dabing is furious. He had encountered such incidents before. People had barged into his office to create trouble because of some newspaper articles published, and he is used to it. "I am busy now. Go out and wait in the resting area." He said and continued with his work.

That man smiled. "I don't think I can wait, and I don't care if you are busy now."

That man turned. "Xiao Liu, go and check his identification."

"Yes." One of the men walked over.

"What are you all trying to do?" Pang Dabing is furious and stands up.

Xiao Liu doesn't care and reaches out for Pang Dabing's pocket.

Pang Dabing pushed Xiao Liu away.

But Xiao Liu didn't flinch. He grabbed Pang Dabing's wrist and used a simple grasp technique to pin him onto the desk. Bam! He pressed Pang Dabing's face against a document on the desk, and his face was imprinted with some words because of the wet ink.

Pang Dabing shouted angrily. "How dare you all create trouble here?! Get the security!"

The staff quickly runs out of the office.

Xiao Liu took out a leather wallet from Pang Dabing's pocket and walked back to his leader with the Identification card. "That's right. He is Pang Dabing."

The middle-aged man nodded. "Bring him back!"

The other two men walked over quickly to subdue Pang Dabing.

The middle-aged man continued. "Leave one man here. I want every corner searched and protected the scene. No one is allowed to enter."

"Yes, Sir!" That man put on a pair of white gloves and started to search for evidence.

Pang Dabing is shocked and knows something is wrong. "Who are you, people?"

The middle-aged man showed his identification. "We are from the State Security. Come with us!"

Pang Dabing is confused. He doesn't understand why State Security wanted him.

Two cars entered Nan Qi Morning Post's agency a few moments later. A group of men entered Pang Dabing's office. Another group of men went to Liu Gang's workstation to search for evidence. The news agency staff, which are not working, called their colleagues to tell them State Security Bureau Officers searched Liu Gang and Pang Dabing's apartment at their family quarters.

Deputy Chief Editor Pang was brought away by State Security.

Reporter Liu Gang should also be arrested.

Everyone in the newspaper agency is shocked to see Pang Dabing being dragged into a car. What crimes did they commit?

City State Security Bureau.

Pang Dabing was brought into a room.

Xu Yan is seated in the center, and the Third Division Chief and other staff are beside her.

Pang Dabing is furious about getting arrested for no reason. The State Security had sent their Officers to arrest him in his office, and his reputation will be tarnished. All this while, he was the one tarnishing other people's reputations. He never expected it would happen to him. "Why did you all arrest me? I am a law-abiding citizen and have done nothing to harm the nation. How can you all arrest me and search my house? You all better have a good explanation, or else, I will not let you all off!" Pang Dabing shouted, but he was trembling inside.

The Third Division Chief looked at Pang Dabing. "You should know why you are arrested."

"I don't know what you are talking about." Pang Dabing coldly replies.

"Fine. Let me remind you." The Third Division Chief replied. "Is Liu Gang your cousin?"

"Yes." Pang Dabing answered. "What's wrong with it?"

"Liu Gang had spoken to you three times this afternoon from his phone records. What did you ask him to do?"

Pang Dabing becomes cautious. "It is about work-related matters. Is it a crime to talk to him over the phone? We are talking about tomorrow's news article. I did not ask him to do anything."

"Are you sure? This is different from what we know." The Third Division Chief threw a file in front of Pang Dabing. "Read this yourself. This is handwritten by Liu Gang. He claimed you had ordered him to investigate Guang Ming Subdistrict Office Director Dong Xuebing."

Pang Dabing cursed in his heart. What is Liu Gang doing? Why does he need to mention me? "I don't know anything about this and did not give him any orders. He did not tell me anything." He knows following a Government Leader is illegal.

The Third Division Chief continued. "It's fine if you don't want to admit. We have the evidence." He took out another file. "You and Liu Gang are very close after he joined Nan Qi Morning Post, and you two are relatives. I am not afraid to tell you that he is arrested for monitoring and tailing our City State Security Bureau Chief this afternoon."

Monitoring the City State Security Chief?!

Pang Dabing laughed. "How is this possible?"

Pang Dabing knows Liu Gang is timid and will never dare to follow anyone from the State Security.

The Third Division Chief continued. "Impossible? Are you refusing to admit it? Fine! Look at these!"

All the evidence is placed in front of Pang Dabing.

The monitor played the tailing footage.

Xu Yan's photographs are in Liu Gang's camera.

If Pang Dabing had not received Liu Gang's call, he would be convinced Liu Gang was caught tailing someone. But Liu Gang had told him he was following Dong Xuebing and a woman. He should be trying to get evidence of Dong Xuebing's affair with that woman.

That stupid Liu Gang had fallen into a trap set up by Dong Xuebing and the State Security!

This is a setup from the start.

Pang Dabing immediately realized what was going on, and his face changed. They can never clear their names if the other party insists on going after them with the evidence. There's no way to argue even if they have a hundred mouths.

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Chapter 645: Double Dismissal

Afternoon. 4.30 pm.

Dong Xuebing sip on a cup of Long Jing Tea while waiting for Xu Yan's call. A while later, she called.

"Hello, Sister Xu. How is it?"

"They are in our custody now."

"Haha… Thank you. I…."

"What's there to thank? I will settle the rest."

"Is it too much to label them as spies? The evidence we have is…."

"I will lock them up for a few days for investigation first."

"Oh, sorry for the troubles. I will give you a treat tomorrow."

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing finishes his tea. He understood Sister Xu. They can't charge Pang Dabing and his Liu Gang for espionage because it was a trap set by Xu Yan and him. He also believes they are not involved in any spying activities. But he has the upper hand now. They are caught for tailing Xu Yan, and it's normal for them to be locked up for weeks for investigation. After a few months of torture, they will be handed to the Public Security to be charged with following and monitoring Government Leaders.

What goes around comes around.

Setting up Liu Gang and Pang Dabing is just the beginning. Dong Xuebing's purpose is not to warn them and wait for their revenge after being released. He is going to ruin his reputation and career and not allow them to make any comebacks.

Dong Xuebing found Nan Qi Morning Post's Chief Dong Haitao's number and called him.

"Hello, who's that?"

"I am Guang Ming Subdistrict Office Dong Xuebing."

"Oh, it's Director Dong."

Before Dong Haitao could continue talking, Dong Xuebing started scolding. "Chief Dong, what is your newspaper agency doing? Did I snatch your wife or kill your son? Why is your newspaper agency keep trying to frame me?! Ah?! What's the meaning of this? I kept quiet the first time as I gave you all the benefit of the doubt. You all might not know what happened and wrote that bias report. But it is too much this time. You all accused me of beating up others, causing fractures? Who is the person who has broken bones?! Show me! I ignored you all, but you all still try to push your luck! Why did your agency send Pang Dabing and Liu Gang to follow and monitor me?! Don't you know this is against the law? Who gave you all this authority? If it wasn't for the State Security informing me, I still don't know you all are so bold."

Dong Haitao tried to explain. "Director Dong, this might be a misunderstanding."

"Fine. This calls for an investigation to see if it is a misunderstanding." Dong Xuebing hung up.

Nan Qi Morning Post Agency.

Dong Haitao is under immersed pressure after hanging up. He can still suppress and cover up if Liu Gang follows a Government Leader. But it seems the State Security was involved. Both of them were arrested, and their apartments and offices were sealed. Until now, he still doesn't know what actually happens.

Dong Haitao could not wait any longer. He quickly called his contacts and asked them to check with the City State Security for information. He needs to know what Pang Dabing and Liu Gang did.

Dong Haitao's contact revealed some information because he is the Chief Director of Nan Qi Morning Post. Pang Dabing and Liu Gang are arrested because they are suspected spies.

Spies?!

Dong Haitao broke out in cold sweat. He is not involved in the news article about Dong Xuebing and doesn't know what Pang Dabing and Liu Gang did. But he cursed Pang Dabing and Liu Gang countless times in his heart when he heard they tailed the City State Security Chief. How will he keep his position if one of his higher management staff and a reporter are spies? He will be implicated, and the State Security might also do something to the news agency.

Damn!

How did I get implicated in such bullshit?

Dong Haitao could not sit still and call for an emergency meeting.

Ten minutes later. A small meeting room in the agency.

Dong Haitao looked at all the newspaper agency higher management staff and said. "I am sharing a piece of information with you all. Our agency's Pang Dabing and Liu Gang are suspected of leaking information overseas using their authority. They had been taken away by the State Security.

Everyone is taken aback.

One of them asked. "Chief, is this information reliable?"

Dong Haitao continued. "They are only being suspected, and the authorities might not have concrete evidence. But they had tailed and monitored the City State Security Chief Xu, and Guang Ming Subdistrict Office Director Dong. This had been confirmed."

"Why did Pang Dabing do this?"

"Chief, will our agency be implicated?"

Dong Haitao kept quiet. The agency and everyone in the meeting will be implicated if Pang Dabing and Liu Gang are found guilty. "Let's discuss what we are going to do."

No one said a word.

Dong Haitao looked at a man on his left. "Old Zhou, what do you think?"

Chief Editor Old Zhou thought for a while and said. "Although the investigation is not over, our agency must show our stand by implementing some punishment quickly. I suggest double dismissals for Liu Gang. Regardless of the investigation outcome, Liu Gang had tailed and monitored a State Security Leader. This is unforgivable." Liu Gang is a nobody, and no one cares about him. Old Zhou paused for a second. "As for Editor Pang…. Suspend his duties first and dismiss him later." The newspaper agency cannot dismiss them as spies as the investigation is not over. But they can fire them for following a Government Leader.

This is what Dong Haitao wanted to hear. "Alright. We shall do this. What do you all think?"

No one opposed. Even those who are close with Pang Dabing kept quiet. They might be implicated if they try to speak up for him. Suspected spy charges are not a joke. Who knows if the State Security might go after them?

This proposal was approved quickly.

Nan Qi Morning Post's top leaders know they must draw the line between Pang Dabing and Liu Gang and them. Even if they are found not to be spies after the investigation, the newspaper agency will not take them back. Who knows what they might do in the future? They are the ones who created this mess, and they have to take responsibility.

Translator's notes: Double Dismissal is a jargon used in China. It means a civil servant getting dismissed from his duties and the Party.

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Chapter 646: I am waiting

The wind started. It is a gentle breeze.

Dong Xuebing drove to the City State Security Office. He was involved in this afternoon's incident, and he needs to give his statement to the State Security.

A Third Division staff escorted Dong Xuebing into the building after he had identified himself at the guardhouse. He was brought into a small room to give his statement. This is a formality, and he knows what to say. His version of the account is in line with Xu Yan. They had met this afternoon, but he did not board her car. He claimed he was unaware Liu Gang had switched from following him to Xu Yan. This staff is doing his job and doesn't know what is happening. But he knew Dong Xuebing was their Chief's former subordinate, and he had worked in the State Security before.

The questioning ended after a few minutes.

Dong Xuebing asked. "Comrade, are Liu Gang and Pang Dabing locked up here?"

"Yes. They are being interrogated now." The Third Division Staff nodded.

"Oh…." Dong Xuebing continues. "Can I meet them? I want to know they only want to follow me or do they have other motives."

The staff hesitated. "Err…. I need to seek approval from the higher-ups."

"Ok. Sorry to bother you."

"Please wait here."

"Can I smoke here?"

"Yes." The Third Division staff walked out of the room.

Dong Xuebing took out a cigarette and lit it. His phone rang. It's a landline number, and he answered. "Hello, I'm Dong Xuebing."

"Director Dong. I'm Nan Qi Morning Post's Dong Haitao. We spoke over the phone earlier."

"Oh, Chief Dong. What is it?"

"We had asked around, and the State Security confirmed Pang Dabing and Liu Gang's following incident, and I had seen the evidence. I am sorry about this incident, and I represent Nan Qi Morning Post to apologize to you. We would have stopped them if we knew what they were doing. After a discussion, we had decided to dismiss Liu Gang and Pang Dabing with immediate effect. Liu Gang will also be dismissed as a party member. We had submitted this decision to the higher-ups." Dong Haitao sincerely said.

One of them is double dismissed, and the other is dismissed from his position. The agency is quite fast.

Dong Xuebing nodded. "I agree with your agency's decision. Such people should be dismissed earlier as they will tarnish journalists' reputations. Oh, what are you all going to do with this morning's article?"

Dong Haitao paused for a second. "The article had been published. We will form an investigation team to verify that article. If the article is proven to be false, we will implement necessary measures to rectify it and publish an apology."

"Ok."

Dong Xuebing is quite satisfied with Nan Qi Morning Post's decision, and he knows Pang Dabing and Liu Gang are the culprits. He knows Dong Haitao and other higher management staff might be involved, as they are the ones approving this article. But they should not be involved in the tailing incident. He decided to let them off as they had learned a lesson.

The Third Division staff returns before Dong Xuebing can finish his cigarette.

Dong Xuebing snubbed the cigarette. "How is it?"

The staff nodded. "Our Chief asked me to bring you over. Do you want to meet Pang Dabing first or Liu Gang?"

Dong Xuebing thought for a while. "Liu Gang. Thank you."

Interrogation room.

Liu Gang is waiting in the room with a gloomy expression.

The Third Division staff brought Dong Xuebing into the room and said. "Director Dong, we will be waiting outside. Call us if there's an emergency." The staff doesn't know about Dong Xuebing's capabilities and is afraid Liu Gang might do anything to harm him.

Dong Xuebing replied. "Alright. Thank you."

The door closed, and only Dong Xuebing and Liu Gang were in the room.

Liu Gang can see Dong Xuebing's close relationship with the City State Security Bureau. The State Security will not entertain such request even if it is a Bureau Director rank official, let alone a Section Chief. This department is very independent, and most Government rules don't apply to them. He thought for a while and stared at Dong Xuebing. "When can I leave?"

Dong Xuebing replied emotionlessly. "This will depend on when you are going to spill everything."

Liu Gang is furious. "I had answered everything I know! Dong Xuebing! Don't be too much! You should know if I had purposely followed the State Security Chief!"

Dong Xuebing sneered. "You are the one who had crossed the line. Who was it that wanted to accuse me in my office this morning? Ah? I had not done anything to you, and you kept trying to frame me and makeup stories about me. I tried to ignore you, but you kept stepping all over me. Do you think I am a pushover? You are the one who wanted to follow me! Go on…. Continue to tarnish my reputation with your articles!" He had asked to meet Liu Gang is to mock him.

Liu Gang is furious, and the veins on his temples are popping.

"Oh, I had forgotten to tell you." Dong Xuebing slowly continues. "Your Chief Dong had just called to tell me about your punishment. You are double dismissed. You are no longer a reporter with Nan Qi Morning Post from today onwards. If you are planning on continuing to tarnish my reputation, you have to do it with another newspaper agency."

Liu Gang's face changed. "Double Dismissal?!"

"Yes. You are right."

"Why?!" Liu Gang shouted. "How can you do that to me?!"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "I wonder if you had forgotten the consequences of following a Government Leader and monitoring a State Security Chief because you are had been doing it all this while. What's there to be surprised with this punishment?"

Liu Gang slumped into the chair, panting.

Liu Gang was brought away after a while, and Pang Dabing was escorted into the room.

Dong Xuebing looks at the man in front of him. "So, you are Pang Dabing."

Pang Dabing sat down slowly and did not reply.

"This is our first meeting, but I had heard of you."

"……" Pang Dabing kept quiet.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Chief Pang, I am puzzled. You are a journalist, and you should stick to what you should do. Why are you keep trying to frame me? Oh, I shouldn't be addressing you as Chief Editor Pang now. I heard you are dismissed from your news agency."

Pang Dabing's reaction is different from Liu Gang's, and he seems to have expected it. He knows he had failed and had not thought of escaping without punishment.

"I want to know…." Dong Xuebing looks at Pang Dabing. "Who asked you to frame me?"

Pang Dabing looks at Dong Xuebing. "Where will we get articles to write about if we don't conduct any investigations? How can you claim someone is trying to frame you? You think too highly of yourself."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "That means you are the one who instigated Liu Gang?"

Pang Dabing let out a 'hmph' and looked away.

"Oh, you are trying to be noble by taking full responsibility for this incident."

Pang Dabing is not being noble. He sees things clearer than Liu Gang and knows there's no way to escape now. Liu Gang is stupid for spilling his name after being scared. But he cannot spill other names. This incident must end with him. If he gave other names, this incident would escalate, and the Provincial or the City Government might get involved. When this happens, he will be killing his final slim chance of making a comeback. That's why he cannot reveal anything else.

Pang Dabing knows it's almost impossible for him to return to any newspaper agency after being fired from Nan Qi Morning Post. Even if he is proven innocent, his records will be tarnished, and no newspaper agency will accept him.

Pang Dabing is in this plight because he was told to target Dong Xuebing. He thought about this and wondered if it was worth it.

Pang Dabing regretted targeting Dong Xuebing, but he hated the latter more. He worked in Nan Shan District for years, established connections, and was confident of bringing Dong Xuebing down. But Dong Xuebing defeated him with one move. This guy pretended to be a pushover and had never exposed his relationship with the City State Security Chief.

Pang Dabing had lost his job and had nothing to worry about. He stares at Dong Xuebing. "You might not know about this. The Nan Shan District Commission for Discipline Inspection started investigating the Yan Tai First Middle School incident. Dong Xuebing! Someone will deal with you."

Dong Xuebing knew this would happen. The biggest culprit behind Pang Dabing should be the District Organization Department Chief, Xue Qingrong.

Dong Xuebing is amused. "You might not understand me. I have never been afraid of anyone. If anyone wants to deal with me, go ahead." He stood up and patted Pang Dabing's shoulder. "If you can get out of here, tell that person behind you that I am waiting."

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Chapter 647: Gold will shine eventually

5.45 pm.

Dong Xuebing returned to Guang Ming Subdistrict Office before the day ended. He parked his car and walked towards his office.

The staff is packing up, preparing to go home.

"Director."

"Director Dong."

A few staff members greeted Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing nodded and asked an administrative staff. "Is Secretary Qu still around?"

That staff paused for a second. "I think so. I saw the lights in his office are still switched on when I walked past earlier."

"Ok." Dong Xuebing replied. "Let me ask Secretary Qu to come to my office."

"Yes. I will go now." That staff quickly went to inform Qu Yiqiang.

Work Party Secretary office.

Qu Yiqiang knocked on the door and entered. "Director Dong."

Dong Xuebing is taking a glass of water at the water dispenser. He turns around and smiles. "Secretary Qu, why are you still around?"

"I still have some work to do." Qu Yiqiang replied. "Do you need me for anything?"

Dong Xuebing nodded and gestured for him to take a seat. "I heard the District Commission for Discipline Inspection is looking into the incident reported by Nan Qi Morning Post. Is it true?"

Qu Yiqiang frowned. "I don't know the details, but I heard about it. I thought it was a rumor."

Most people will know the Commission for Discipline Inspection will investigate someone secretly unless it is a special situation. But both Dong Xuebing and Qu Yiqiang had heard about it now. This means someone within the Commission for Discipline Inspection Party Committee is up to something. It should not be the Commission for Discipline Inspection Party Secretary Wu. He is with Mayor Geng's faction and has nothing to do with Wang faction's Xue Qingrong. If Secretary Wu is targeting him, he can do it openly. The person behind should be someone close to Xue Qingrong.

Dong Xuebing decided to see how it went.

Just like what Dong Xuebing told Pang Dabing. He is not scared of anything or anyone. Since someone is targeting him, he shall wait and see.

Do you think I am afraid of you all? Go and find out who I am first!

Dong Xuebing thought nothing about it. "Secretary Qu, it's after office hours. Go back and have a good rest. Oh…." He pulled a drawer and took out two cartons of cigarettes. "I just returned from Beijing and know you are a heavy smoker. These two cartons are for you." These are Zhong Nan Hai cigarettes which are cheaper than the Zhong Hua brand. But these cigarettes are expensive too. Secretary Qu is on Dong Xuebing's side, and Dong Xuebing had to be fair to him. He had previously given Zhou Yanru and Wang Yuling a few cartons of cigarettes.

Qu Yiqiang smiles. "Thank you. Zhong Nan Hai cigarettes are good. I will accept them. Next time, I will give you some local products from my hometown to try. I am sure you will like it."

"Haha…. I am looking forward to it."

They chatted for a while, and Qu Yiqiang left.

Zhou Yanru was about to rush into Dong Xuebing's office when she saw Qu Yiqiang closing the door. "Secretary Qu, is Director back?"

Qu Yiqiang nodded. "He just came back."

"Is… is Director alright?" Zhou Yanru lowered her voice. "I heard the District's Commission for Discipline Inspection is going…. Did he say anything?"

Qu Yiqiang smiles. "Yes."

"What did he say?" Zhou Yanru asked seriously.

"He was discussing with me about which cigarettes taste the best."

Zhou Yanru burst out laughing. Who is not afraid of the Commission for Discipline Inspection? But Director Dong still has time to talk about cigarettes after knowing he is being investigated. She had rushed here to warn him about the Commission for Discipline Inspection investigation and talked about whether Nan Qi Morning Post will continue with their reports on this incident. She decided not to meet Dong Xuebing after hearing from Qu Yiqiang.

Dong Xuebing's character is conflicting.

Director Dong is a calm person, but he does all sorts of ridiculous things on impulse.

But Director Dong can remain calm when facing any difficulties and doesn't seem fazed.

Never mind. Zhou Yanru decided not to think about this.

Zhou Yanru and Qu Yiqiang walked down the stairs together.

A few minutes later, a piece of shocking news spread throughout Nan Shan District. Almost every staff heard about it.

Liu Gang, who had written the article about Dong Xuebing beating up others, and Nan Qi Morning Post's Deputy Chief Editor Pang Dabing, were arrested by State Security. Their homes and offices were searched and sealed. The reason for their arrest is reporter Liu Gang had followed Guang Ming Subdistrict Office Director Dong Xuebing this afternoon. Halfway doing his tailing of Dong Xuebing, he switched to follow the City State Security Bureau Chief Xu for an hour. He even took pictures of Chief Xu and was arrested by the State Security Officers. Pang Dabing was brought back for investigation, and Nan Qi Morning Post's higher management decided their punishment. Liu Gang is 'double dismissed,' and Pang Dabing is fired from the agency.

The jaws of Guang Ming Subdistrict Office staff dropped when they heard this.

Nan Qi Morning Post had just published an article to tarnish Director Dong, and that reporter and his superior were arrested by the State Security and fired by the agency within hours.

This is too fast.

They are even suspected to be spies. What the hell is going on?

Zhou Yanru was stunned when she heard about this. She understands why Dong Xuebing is so calm and what he meant when he said, "I will be impressed if they dare to make any false reports tomorrow." Within a few hours, Liu Gang and his superior were locked up by the State Security and fired from the newspaper agency. Even if they are released, they can't frame Director Dong.

This is Director Dong's way of dealing with the situation.

Could it be Liu Gang had foolishly followed the wrong person? How come he can't tell the difference between a young man and a middle-aged woman?

Since Dong Xuebing came to Nan Shan District, he was involved in ridiculous incidents. He beaten up dozens of civilians, won against the neighboring Subdistrict, beaten up the Organization Department Chief's son, and created all sorts of troubles. He quickly got the nickname of "Biggest troublemaker in Nan Shan District." But this incident had escalated his status to another level. Whoever gets involved will encounter bad luck and don't have any good endings. This is no longer a troublemaker.

This guy is the God of Plagues!

Gold will shine eventually. Dong Xuebing's nickname in Yan Tai County had appeared in Nan Shan District for the first time.

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Chapter 648: Younger again

Saturday.

Morning.

The warm summer breeze blows about the curtains. Dong Xuebing received a call when he woke up and was both happy and speechless at the same time. The Subdistrict Office had received the invitation and official notification for the National Respect and Care for the elderly's model unit award. Guang Ming Subdistrict is one of the winners. He also heard about his nickname again. God of Plagues. This nickname had followed him to Nan Shan District.

Brush teeth, wash face.

After washing up, Dong Xuebing sat on the sofa and called Xu Yan. "Hello, Sister Xu. I am Xiao Dong. Are you working today?"

"It's my off days today and tomorrow."

"Great. Can I treat you to lunch? You can pick the location."

"Haha…. How can I let you treat me when I am so much older than you? I will give you a treat instead."

"Please don't…. I want to thank you for your help with Nan Qi Morning Post. Please allow me to express my gratitude."

"Alright. Give me a ride to Beijing if you want to thank me. You are not working too, right?"

"Yes, it's my off day too. Are you going to Beijing for work?"

"It's been a while since I met my son. I miss him and would like to visit him.

"Ok. I will pick you up now."

"Haha…. You will be my driver today. I hope I am not troubling you."

"Don't say that. Wait for me. I should be reached in twenty minutes…. No, I can reach in ten minutes."

Ten minutes later, Dong Xuebing stopped his car outside the City's State Security family quarters. He got off and looked around for Xu Yan. A beautiful woman walked out from an alley. She did not pin her hair today and had let her curly hair down. She is wearing a silver blouse and a black knee-length skirt today.

Dong Xuebing's eyes are glued to her.

"Did you wait long?" Xu Yan smiles as she walks over.

"No. I just stopped my car." Dong Xuebing replied and opened the door for her. "Sister Xu, did you perm your hair?"

Xu Yan nodded and laughed. "Yes. I got it yesterday. How do I look?" She twirls her hair with her fingers.

Dong Xuebing praised. "This hairstyle suits you. You are looking fantastic."

Xu Yan pointed at Dong Xuebing and laughed. "Stop with your flattery. Hahaha…. Let's go."

Xu Yan did not sit in the rear passenger seat like a Leader. Instead, she sat in the front passenger seat. Dong Xuebing sneaked a peep at her chest area as the seatbelt pressed against her. This was the first time he saw Xu Yan in casual wear. Every time he met her, she would be in her working attire. After all, she is a Leader of a Government department and needs to wear professionally. He immediately remembers the photograph of her in her thirties. If she is thirty years younger from now, she would be making heads turn wherever she goes. Dong Xuebing even falls into a daze for a second.

"Xiao Dong, Xiao Dong!" Xu Yan called.

Dong Xuebing regained his senses. "Oh…. Ah?"

Xu Yan laughed and looked at him. "What are you thinking about?"

Dong Xuebing quickly reply. "Ah…. I was thinking about Pang Dabing. How are they now?"

"They are still locked up in the Third Division for interrogation." Xu Yan smiles. "They will be released after a few days if we cannot find anything on them. Don't worry."

Dong Xuebing thought for a while. "I had vented my anger. If you can't get anything, just release them. I don't want to create more problems for you."

Xu Yan waved her hand. "It's just a small matter. Locking them up for a few days is considered light punishment for them. Who asked them to frame my Godson? Let's go."

"Ok." Dong Xuebing is touched and starts driving. "Where is your son?"

"He is staying somewhere near Gu Lou Da Jie. You can drop me off there and come back."

"No. I still need to give you a treat."

"Alright. Then go to my son's place with me. We will have lunch together."

"I don't want to bother you two as it's not easy for you to meet your son. I will hang around, and you can give me a call when you are leaving at night."

"It's morning now. How can I let you wait for me outside for the whole day?"

"It's alright. I have nothing to do too."

Xu Yan saw Dong Xuebing refuse to listen to her and helplessly smiled. "I would have driven myself if it wasn't for the number plate restriction." Suddenly, her phone rang, and she frowned when she saw the number. "Hello, yes…. What did you say? You are bringing my son to the Summer Palace?" Her tone turns cold. "Are you doing this on purpose? I had called you yesterday to inform you that I will be coming today. How can you bring him out today? When did I say I would be reaching at night? Never mind…. I can't be bothered to argue with you. Let me speak to my son." Xu Yan spoke to her son for a while and let out a loud sigh after she hung up.

Dong Xuebing kept quiet.

Xu Yan forced a smile. "Sorry, I had embarrassed myself. His father and 'Xu Yan' had brought him to the Summer Palace and will be back at night."

'Xu Yan' is also working in State Security. Dong Xuebing had met her during a football match when he was still with Beijing State Security. After Xu Yan splits with her husband, this 'Xu Yan' gets married to her ex-husband. Dong Xuebing had heard rumors that they were together before the divorce. (Translator's note: 'Xu Yan' has similar pronunciation but different Chinese characters.)

Dong Xuebing hesitated for a second. "Sister Xu, we are reaching Beijing. How about we wait at my house? I can send you to Gu Lou tonight or tomorrow."

Xu Yan thought for a while and nodded. "Alright."

Late morning.

He Ping North Street.

Dong Xuebing smiled as he opened the door. "Hope you don't mind. It's a small apartment. I will get you tea."

"Thank you." Xu Yan did not talk much as she sat on the sofa as she was feeling down.

Dong Xuebing noticed Xu Yan is beautiful in a different way when she is in a bad mood. But he decided to cheer her up after pouring a cup of tea for her. "Oh, how was the facial massage I gave you previously? Is it effective? Did you feel any discomfort after that?"

Xu Yan looks up with a smile. "I thought the age spots and wrinkles are only gone temporarily. The effect is still holding up after so many days. The wrinkles did not appear again. Thank you so much. Your massage technique is amazing. I had searched online, and such techniques do exist. But they need to combine massage and herbs in the treatment, and the effects will drop as time goes by. Those techniques are also not as effective as yours. Why is your technique so effective and different?"

"It is stimulating the cells through the massage. The wrinkles will be gone when our muscle cells are stimulated and regain their activeness. Of course, the effect will vary on individuals. It's also because this treatment suits your body. I had tried this massage on others since I learned it, but it doesn't work on them."

Xu Yan laughed. "I am quite lucky."

Dong Xuebing sat on the sofa. "How about I give you another massage?"

"Oh, didn't you say I got to wait for a while before the next massage?"

"It's about time. I am unsure too. Let's try."

"Ok." Xu Yan cheered up and looked at Dong Xuebing gently. "Thank you."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Don't mention it. I am also trying to improve my skills on you."

Xu Yan laughed. "Ok. Let me be your test subject. I won't mind even if you destroy my face."

"Huh? Even if it is not effective, there are no side-effects."

Dong Xuebing doesn't know if REVERSE has any limits. He is trying to help Sister Xu regain her youth and see if he can let her return to her thirties. If he succeeds, he will gain a better understanding of this power. It will be helpful to him in the future.

Xu Yan went to the bathroom to remove her make-up.

Dong Xuebing shook and relaxed his wrists while checking his MENU. He had accumulated more than seven minutes over the past few days.

Xu Yan walked out of the bathroom and sat on the sofa.

"Close your eyes."

"Ok."

"I am starting now."

"Go ahead."

Dong Xuebing moved a chair in front of Xu Yan and started massaging her face like the last time. He pressed on her temples, Feng Chi acupoint, etc.

Half an hour passed.

Dong Xuebing felt it was about time and concentrated while saying REVERSE in his heart. This time, he focuses on Xu Yan's face, arms, thighs, and whole body.

"Ah…." Xu Yan mumbled. "It's the same numbing feeling like the previous time."

"Stop talking… it will be over soon."

One minute….

Two minutes….

Three minutes….

One minute of REVERSE is equivalent to around two months, and Dong Xuebing doesn't dare to REVERSe Xu Yan too far back. It will be too unbelievable. He stopped after three minutes. This is already making her younger by six months.

REVERSE deactivated.

Dong Xuebing puts down his hands and looks at Xu Yan. "I am taking a break now and will continue later. You can check the effect in the mirror."

Xu Yan took out a mirror and smiled. "Wow…. Although it's not obvious, I feel slightly younger. My eyebags…. My eyebags are not so obvious now."

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Chapter 649: Works on the body too

Beijing, Dong Xuebing's apartment.

How much difference can six months show? If someone looks at himself in the mirror for the past six months, he will not notice any notable changes on his face. This is why Xu Yan didn't see any big changes in her face. She can only see her eye bags slightly smaller. This is the effect Dong Xuebing wanted as he can't explain if there are drastic changes. Even the latest beauty products are not as effective as his powers.

Huh… wait a minute.

Dong Xuebing suddenly remembered he had used REVERSE on Xu Yan's face and body. Her body will also regain her youth, and it is not noticeable. If this carries on, she will surely notice her body's changes. He had massaged her face, and how was he going to explain the changes in her body?

Dong Xuebing's powers might be exposed when Xu Yan bathes.

Tsk…. I had overlooked this. What should I do?

Xu Yan smiles. "Xiao Dong, you must be tired. Let's stop here. You are sweating already."

Dong Xuebing replied. "It's fine."

"Come here." Xu Yan asked Dong Xuebing to come closer and hold his hand. "Let me massage your hands."

Dong Xuebing smiled and did not reject her. His hands are aching.

Xu Yan pressed his hands and said. "You are so capable at your age. If I have a daughter, I will surely make you my son-in-law."

Xu Yan had said this more than once, and Dong Xuebing was speechless. He is still thinking about covering up his lies and glances at her long legs under the black stockings. Her thighs seem to be shapelier than before. He also noticed the slight changes in her arms. Overall, he felt her complexion had improved, and he must do something before she noticed it.

Dong Xuebing felt Xu Yan's warm hands on his palms and got an idea."

"Sister Xu, I need to tell you something."

Xu Yan laughed. "What is it?"

Dong Xuebing organized his thoughts and said. "Based on the message's effectiveness on your face, I think it would work on other parts of your body."

Xu Yan paused for a second. "Other parts?"

"Err…. Your body?"

"It will work on my body too?" Xu Yan got excited. "Really?"

Dong Xuebing nodded. "I think so. I had learned acupoint massage of the whole body, and I think it will be effective. It should help your muscles and skin regain elasticity. If possible, I would also like to massage the other acupoints on your body."

Xu Yan looks at Dong Xuebing. "Oh…."

Dong Xuebing felt his face turns red and was afraid Xu Yan would think he was trying to take advantage of her. He quickly explains. "I am only thinking to try it and see the results. It's fine if you are not willing. I can continue to massage your face."

Xu Yan thought for a while and asked. "Can this really work on my body?"

"Yes." Dong Xuebing replied.

It's not only the face that would age. The body will also age. Some movie stars in their forties and fifties look like they are in their thirties and are still pretty and attractive. But those are because of their makeup. Their bodies cannot hide their age. Women's skin in their forties is loose and rough compared to when they are younger. These cannot be covered with makeup.

Xu Yan smiles and looks at Dong Xuebing. "Then I shall continue to trouble you since you are so capable. I am very greedy and can't wait for you to turn me 18 years old. Haha…. Go ahead. But… do I need to take off my clothes?"

Dong Xuebing's face got redder. "No need."

"Good. Hmmm…. Rest a while first."

"I'm fine now. Let's start."

"Ok."

Dong Xuebing is not calm and started the massage on Xu Yan's face, scalp, ears, etc. About ten minutes later, he massaged her arms, starting from her shoulders. After that, he walked behind the sofa and started on her back.

Xu Yan's blouse material is smooth and feels good to touch. It's not easier to put strength into the massage through such material. But Dong Xuebing was only putting an act. Suddenly, he felt something on her back. It's her bra strap. He blushed and quickly moved his hands away.

Xu Yan closed her eyes and enjoyed the massage. "Where are we going for lunch?"

Dong Xuebing replied while massaging her. "Let's eat at home. I will buy some groceries in a while."

"Let's eat out. I will buy you lunch."

"Hey, I said I will treat you to lunch."

"What's the difference between who is paying?"

"No. How can I let you pay when you are in Beijing? I am the host."

"Did you forget? Haha…. Both two generations of ancestors are from Beijing."

"Huh? I forgot about it, but I am still paying."

After massaging Xu Yan's back, Dong Xuebing started on her waist and moved his stool in front of her. He looks at her legs and doesn't know how to start.

Xu Yan looks at Dong Xuebing. "Are you going to massage my legs now?"

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Err…."

Xu Yan thought nothing and is not shy about this. After all, she is in her forties and has a son. She sat up and lifted one leg. "How should I place it?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "You can place it on my legs."

"Ok." Xu Yan placed her leg lightly on Dong Xuebing's knees.

Dong Xuebing looked at Xu Yan's leg and took a deep breath before placing his hands on her feet to start the massage.

Xu Yan inhaled and looked like she was enjoying it. "Everyone is talking about paying attention to health, and I go for foot massages whenever I am free. Your massage feels quite similar to them."

Dong Xuebing came up with an excuse. "It might feel the same, but there's a big difference. Many acupoints are different, and it must be pressed in a certain sequence for it to be effective."

"Oh, I see."

"Is it painful for you?"

"No. The strength is just right."

After pressing one foot, Dong Xuebing started on the other foot. After that, it's her calves. Compared to massaging the back, face, feet, the legs of a woman are more sensitive. He kept observing Xu Yan's expression. Her eyes were still close when his hands started moving upwards.

Soft….

Dong Xuebing's felt the softness on Xu Yan's legs.

Xu Yan's leg muscles are not as elastic as Xie Huilan and Qu Yunxuan's, but it still feels good to touch. Especially pressing her legs through the black stockings. Dong Xuebing pressed a few acupoints on the calves and started moving up to the thighs. The thighs felt better, and it made his heart beats faster.

Xu Yan started to sweat after so long, and Dong Xuebing could smell the 'scent' of a mature woman from her.

"It's quite warm." Dong Xuebing tried to start a conversation to mask his embarrassment.

"Yes. It's quite warm." Xu Yan opened her eyes and looked at Dong Xuebing's hands on her thighs. But she did not say anything and closed her eyes.

Dong Xuebing felt it was about time.

REVERSE!

Xu Yan's brows twitched and felt some changes.

One minute….

Two minutes….

Three minutes….

REVERSE deactivated.

Dong Xuebing removed his hands from Xu Yan's warm thighs unwillingly. "Alright. You can take a look in the mirror and feel the difference."

"Ok." Xu Yan stood up and adjusted her stockings.

This and the earlier REVERSE had reversed Xu Yan's body to two years before. She is no longer in her forties. Her body age should be in her late thirties. This change is not great, but it is still noticeable.

When Xu Yan touched her arms, she had an astonished look. She immediately touched her thighs and looked into the mirror. The corners of her lips curled up.

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Chapter 650: Let me continue

Dong Xuebing's apartment.

The weather was too warm outside, and they did not go out for lunch. Instead, they ordered delivery from a restaurant.

"I said I will pay for lunch. Why did you snatch the bill?" Xu Yan said.

"Ah…. It's the same as whoever is paying. Also, it doesn't cost much."

"You ah…. Sit down."

"Yes… let's eat. Sister Xu, please start."

"Let me offer you a toast first. You are not driving this afternoon, right? Bottoms up!"

"Please stop. You are older than me. I should be the one offering you this toast."

"No. I must offer a toast for our first glass. Hurry up."

"Err…. Alright."

After lunch, Dong Xuebing cleared the table. He increased the wind speed of the air conditioner before going into the kitchen to wash the dishes. After cleaning up, he walked out of the kitchen and saw Xu Yan touching her arms gently. She seems to be feeling the changes in her skin through her fingers.

Xu Yan saw Dong Xuebing and smiled. "I still can't believe it. I feel younger by a year."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "I also didn't expect it to be so effective."

"This can be described as a miracle."

"Haha…. It's good you feel this way. This means I did not learn this skill in vain."

"The doctor who taught you might be a miracle doctor."

"I think so too."

Dong Xuebing had used REVERSE to make Xu Yan younger by two years. Two years is not short. Most of the wrinkles had faded, and her eye bags were almost gone. Her face is flowing and is not as dry as before. She is showing signs that she was a great beauty in her early thirties now.

Xu Yan was around 35 in the photograph Dong Xuebing seen, and she is not far from it now.

Dong Xuebing had to admit he was shocked by her beauty when she was younger.

Afternoon.

Both had nothing to do, and they watched TV in the living room.

The living room starts to get warmer. It is summer, and the temperature outside is too high. The air-conditioner is over a decade old and is not powerful enough to cool the room. Dong Xuebing waved his t-shirt and noticed Xu Yan's legs were glistering in sweat. Her back is wet from her sweat, making her bra strap visible. She had also unbuttoned a button, exposing the top of her chest area. A droplet of sweat trickled down into the blouse.

Dong Xuebing quickly gave Xu Yan a clean towel. "I'm sorry. The air-conditioner is not working properly."

Xu Yan smiled and waved it off. "I am getting older and am afraid of warm weather. Hmmm…. do you have chess at home? It can divert my attention on the weather."

"Huh? I have not been living here for a while. I will go downstairs to buy a chess set."

"It's fine if you don't have it."

Dong Xuebing thought for a while and asked. "How about I continue with the massage?"

"Didn't you say continuous massage is not effective?"

"It will not be effective, but at least it can strengthen the effects."

"Never mind. You had massaged me the whole morning, and you should be tired."

"I'm not tired. Anyway, we got nothing to do now." Dong Xuebing rolled up his sleeves and shook his hands.

Xu Yan thought for a second and sat up on the sofa. "I shall trouble you a while more. Oh, let me remove my stockings first. It's too warm." She went to the bathroom and came out after two minutes. She removed her stockings and hung them on a hanger by the bathroom mirror. Her slender legs are exposed. "Alright. Should I sit on the sofa?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "Whichever you are comfortable. You can lie on the sofa."

"Ok." Xu Yan nodded and removed her heels before lying down on the sofa. "Just massage for a while will do. I don't want you to be tired."

Dong Xuebing smiled and moved a stool closer to start massaging her scalp.

Xu Yan laughed. "Ah… it feels so good. Oh, is your problem settled?"

"Do you mean that article about me beating up others?"

"Did it affect you?"

Dong Xuebing smiles. "It's already published. What else can I do? There will be some impact, but I am not sure how great is it. I heard our District's Commission for Discipline Inspection is investigating this incident."

Xu Yan frowned. "This is worrisome. Someone is after you."

"Yes. I shall see what they can do to me. I am not afraid of anyone. Huh…. of course, you are the exception."

Xu Yan laughed. "You even dare to embarrass Chief Zeng when you are in the State Security. Do you think I will believe you?"

Dong Xuebing quickly explain. "I am really scared of you. My heart will skip a beat when you give me a stare." He thought in his heart. If you take off your clothes, my heart will skip more than a beat.

"Stop talking nonsenses." Xu Yan laughed and looked at him. "It will be troublesome if your District's Commission for Discipline Inspection is after you. Furthermore, you did beat up someone, regardless of the reason." Dong Xuebing tried to retort, but she stopped him. "Regardless of the reason, this will affect you as a Civil Servant. You are already a Section Chief now, and why are you still the same?"

Dong Xuebing smiled embarrassedly. "You are right."

After massaging the scalp and face, Dong Xuebing started working on Xu Yan's shoulders. But because she is lying on the sofa, he got to bend over. His face is nearer to her body, and he can smell her body scent. He can also feel her breath on his face when she exhales. As he increases his strength, her breathing becomes rapid, and their faces are inches apart.

Xu Yan closed her eyes and felt uncomfortable. She opens it again and looks at Dong Xuebing's face in front of her. "Which District Leader are you closer to now?"

Xu Yan's breath falls on Dong Xuebing's face as she speaks.

Dong Xuebing's heart is racing. "I think it should be the District Party Secretary."

Dong Xuebing's breath fell onto Xu Yan's face, and her fringe moved. He quickly closed his mouth when he saw it as he was afraid he had bad breath.

"Wang Anshi?"

Dong Xuebing nodded and continued with his massage. Sister Xu's shoulders are tensed. "Yes. I was around when Secretary Wang's appendicitis happened, and I helped relieve his pain through massage. He is still fine until today."

"Good to hear this. If the District Party Secretary is on your side, no one can touch you."

Dong Xuebing thought about it and agreed. Although Wang Anshi did not express anything, he owes Dong Xuebing a favor. He felt he should be considered half a Wang faction member and is no longer alone. This is the benefit of being in a faction. Hmmm…. I should try to be closer to Wang Anshi when I go back.

"If I had not to call you after seeing that article, are you going to handle it by yourself?"

"Huh? No…."

"Do you think I don't know what you are thinking? You like to be a hero and face everything yourself. Am I right about you?" Xu Yan has known Dong Xuebing for some time and knows him well.

Dong Xuebing's face turns red.

Xu Yan reached out and patted Dong Xuebing's leg. "Remember to call me when something happens. I might not be of any help, but checking the backgrounds of someone is not an issue."

"Thank you, Sister Xu."

"Don't mention it."

After massaging the upper part of the body, Dong Xuebing started on the lower part.

Dong Xuebing looks at Xu Yan's legs and quickly takes a few tea-sips to wet his throat. He placed his hands on her thighs, and it felt better compared to this morning. REVERSE had helped her muscles regain the tightness. He can feel the warmth through his palms, and Xu Yan has closed her eyes.

Dong Xuebing is afraid Xu Yan might not close her eyes completely, and he did not show any emotions. He continued to massage her legs with a serious look.

To be honest, it felt good to take advantage of Sister Xu openly.

Xu Yan's black skirt is crumpled and pushed up above her knees. Dong Xuebing's hands stopped at the helm of her skirt and didn't dare to move higher. He didn't dare to put his hands under her skirt to massage her inner thighs and continued to massage her legs. He can feel her sweat on his hands and her body heat emitting between her legs. He could smell her body scent and took a deep breath.

Xu Yan opened her eyes and smiled. "Are you tired?"

Dong Xuebing quickly looks away from Xu Yan's skirt. "No… I was just out of breath."

Xu Yan patted her thighs. "Your massage is making me sleepy. Let's stop before I fall asleep." She yawned.

Dong Xuebing removed his hands from her legs. "What are your plans for tonight?"

Xu Yan laughed. "I have nowhere to go. Let me stay over at your place tonight. Is it convenient?"

"Of course not. But my apartment is small. You can sleep in my room, and I will sleep on the sofa."

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Chapter 651: Sent to the Party School

The next day.

Sunday morning. North Heping Street.

Dong Xuebing woke up and got dressed in the living. He looked at the bedroom and went into the bathroom quietly to brush his teeth. After he was done, he noticed the bedroom was still quiet. It is almost 8 am, and Sister Xu will bring her son out today.

Did Xu Yan wake up earlier and leave? Or is she still sleeping?

Dong Xuebing knocked on the bedroom door. "Sister Xu, Sister Xu, are you awake?"

No one answered.

Dong Xuebing pushed open the door slowly and was shocked by what he saw. Sister Xu is waking up and is not wearing many clothes. She had not planned to stay overnight in Beijing and did not bring her clothes. She is only wearing a pair of beige-colored underwear, and a thin blanket covers her top. The outline of her breasts is shown as she is pressing down on the blanket.

Big….

Dong Xuebing almost got a nosebleed when he saw Xu Yan. Luckily, she is lying on her side, and he could not see too much, or he would have fainted. He quickly turns around and looks away.

Xu Yan looked at Dong Xuebing and noticed she was not covered up. She quickly covered her chest area with her arm and pulled down the blanket. "Oh, you are awake. What time is it now? Did I oversleep?"

"It is almost 8 am now. I…. I thought you had left."

"I fell asleep quite late last night."

"I will prepare breakfast."

Xu Yan smiles. "A simple breakfast will do."

"Ok." Dong Xuebing left the room and closed the door.

Dong Xuebing can hear clothes rustling and high heels footsteps. After a while, the door opens.

Dong Xuebing looks out from the kitchen. "I don't have any ingredients at home. Are you fine with egg soup?"

"I am fine with it." Xu Yan flicked her hair. She is wearing the same blouse and skirt as she enters the bathroom. After a while, she said. "I had told my son I would meet him at 9 am. I think I will be late."

"I will send you there."

"No need. I can take a cab. You should return to the District today."

"I can wait for you and send you back this evening. Don't reject me. It's settled. I don't have anything to do on weekends too."

"You are being too nice to me. It will make me embarrassed to ask you for help in the future."

"Haha…. don't stand on ceremony with me."

"Fine. I shall continue to order you around."

Sounds of brushing teeth.

When Dong Xuebing finished cooking the egg soup, Xu Yan stepped out from the bathroom. "The soup is ready. Ah…." He remembered something and slapped his forehead. "I had forgotten to buy a new toothbrush for you."

Xu Yan smiles. "It's alright. I used yours. What's wrong? Did you think I dirtied your toothbrush?"

Dong Xuebing quickly reply. "No…. I was afraid you might think my toothbrush is dirty."

Dong Xuebing had just brushed his teeth with that toothbrush a few minutes ago.

Xu Yan thought nothing about it and sat at the table. "Haha…. Sit down and have breakfast with me." She took a sip and nodded. "Not bad."

Dong Xuebing sat beside Xu Yan to have his soup. Sister Xu did not think of him as an outsider. The last time when they sparred at her apartment, she had used the same towel he used to wipe her sweat. This time, it is his toothbrush.

After breakfast.

Dong Xuebing drove Xu Yan to Gu Lou Da Jie and returned home at 10 am.

Dong Xuebing returns to his room and lies on his bed. He sniffed the blanket and pillow Xu Yan used. Smells nice.

Sigh…. What am I thinking?

Dong Xuebing shook his head to clear Xu Yan's image from his mind. He played with his phone and remembered their conversation yesterday. He immediately called District Secretary Wang Anshi's home phone number.

Ring… ring… a woman answered.

Dong Xuebing recognized the woman's voice. "Are you Madam Yan? I am Dong Xuebing. Is Secretary Wang at home?"

Madam Yan replied. "Oh, Xiao Dong. Old Wang is not at home. Are you looking for him?"

"It's nothing much. I just want to ask about his condition."

"Haha…. Thanks to you, Old Wang had gotten better these two days. He did not have a relapse. Your massage treatment is quite good."

"That's good to know. I shall not bother you anymore. Call me if Secretary Wang has a relapse."

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing took a nap. It was uncomfortable sleeping on the sofa last night, and he woke up several times. Anyway, Xu Yan will be busy until evening.

This is a long nap.

The sun was setting when Dong Xuebing woke up. It's 7 pm.

Damn. I had slept for hours.

There were three missed calls from Xu Yan.

Dong Xuebing quickly call Xu Yan. "Hello, Sister Xu. I just woke up and missed your calls. Where are you now? I will pick you up now."

The background is noisy from the traffic. "This is not important now. I received news this afternoon that you might be sent to the City Party School for training."

"Party School?"

"I am not sure if this piece of news is reliable. You better go and find out more."

"I understand. I will ask around now."

Dong Xuebing's face changed after hanging up.

Sent to the Party School?!

If this information is true, it will be a sign that someone in the District might be going after Dong Xuebing. No…. This person had already made a move against him.

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Chapter 652: The person behind all of this

Monday.

Nan Shan District. Guang Ming Subdistrict Office.

A dark cloud covered the sky and blocked the sun.

"Director."

"Director Dong."

"Good morning, Director Dong."

Everyone greeted Dong Xuebing with a weird expression.

Dong Xuebing frowned and nodded to them before entering the office building.

Dong Xuebing had returned last night after Xu Yan told him about the piece of news. He tried to find out more by making some calls but could not confirm. Almost no one within the District heard about Dong Xuebing will be sent to the Party School. However, he is still cautious. This information should be reliable as information gathering is part of Xu Yan's job. When he saw the weird expression on everyone's face, he knew this would happen.

A few minutes later.

The phone in Dong Xuebing's office rang moments after he entered it.

"Hello."

Dong Xuebing answered. "This is Dong Xuebing."

A man replied. "Good morning, Director Dong. I am calling from the District Organization Department. Chief Xue asked me to notify you to come to the District Party Committee today."

It is happening.

Dong Xuebing's face changed. "What is this about?"

"I am not sure."

"Ok."

District Party Committee building.

Xue Qingrong's office.

Dong Xuebing knocks on the door and enters. Xue Qingrong is sitting behind his desk, having tea.

"Director Dong, you are here." Xue Qingrong smiles. "Have a seat."

Dong Xuebing sat on the chair and crossed his legs. "Chief Xue, what is this about?"

Xue Qingrong and Dong Xuebing had fallen out because Dong Xuebing had beaten up his son. Dong Xuebing has no intention to show any respect for him.

Xue Qingrong glanced at Dong Xuebing's sitting posture, and his face twitched. "I am representing the Organization to speak to you. Correct your attitude before we continue." He puts down his teacup and starts reading the document in front.

Dong Xuebing puts down his leg and sits properly.

After a while, Xue Qingrong looked at Dong Xuebing and said. "You should know about the article published by Nan Qi Morning Post. The Commission for Discipline Inspection had investigated this incident, and the article had exaggerated the injuries of those students. They do not suffer any fractures, but that does not mean this incident has no impact. The Party Committee has decided to send you a one and a half month stay-in training at the City's Party School the day after tomorrow. Your name has been summited."

It is as expected.

Dong Xuebing is prepared for this and appears to be calm.

"What will happen to my work at the Subdistrict Office if I go to the Party School?"

Xue Qingrong smiled. "The training will start the day after tomorrow, and you have to report to the City Party School tomorrow. Work Party Deputy Secretary Geng Xinke will take over your duties when you are not around."

"I am referring to the National Respect and Care for the elderly's model unit award ceremony."

"The District had discussed this, and Geng Xinke will receive the award in Beijing on behalf of the Subdistrict. He will also be handling the National Respect and Care for the elderly work with Wang Yuling."

Dong Xuebing laughed out of anger. All these have been arranged for him.

Xue Qingrong asked. "Do you have any other questions?"

"What if I refuse to go?"

Xue Qingrong looks at Dong Xuebing in his eyes. "You do not decide this. It is the Organization that decides this. I am informing you and not asking for your opinions."

Dong Xuebing stood up. "I have reservations on this decision." He said and left.

Going to the Party School made Dong Xuebing's blood boil again.

If Dong Xuebing had worked in Nan Shan District for one to two years, he would be excited to train at the Party School. It will look good in his resume and is a sign he would be promoted. But being sent to the Party School now is not an honor. It is a punishment for beating up others. He had seen many civil servants sent to the Party School as punishment and did not return. He is afraid he will be one of them.

Is it possible?

Although the possibility is not strong, it will not be ruled out.

Xue Qingrong has a grudge against Dong Xuebing. His son is still under custody at the detention center because of him. As the Organization Department Chief, Xue Qingrong has the authority over all Civil Servants. He can use Dong Xuebing beating up students as an excuse to deal with him. Mayor Geng Yuehua should be glad to see him being punished. Geng Yuehua should have something to do with sending him to the Party School because he has taken away the Subdistrict Director position from her brother, Geng Xinke. But this should not be happening with Party Secretary Wang Anshi. Xue Qingrong is Wang Anshi's man, and he should not allow this to happen. After all, Wang Anshi owes Dong Xuebing a favor.

Nevertheless, Dong Xuebing is unwilling to go to the Party School even if he can return after the training.

Dong Xuebing had taken over Guang Ming Subdistrict for a short time and didn't have a strong foundation. Geng Xinke, on the other hand, had been working there for years. His sister is the District Mayor, and who knows what will happen to the Subdistrict Office after one month? This will destroy whatever foundation Dong Xuebing had built, and his authority will be gone when he comes back.

The most frustrating is the Role Model Unit award's credit.

With Dong Xuebing out of the picture, Geng Xinke will receive the award and get the credit. He had done everything he could to get this award, and Geng Xinke had objected to this initially. He was the one who put in the effort to get the nomination and used his connections at the Ministry of Civil Affairs to get it. Geng Xinke and the rest had not done anything at all.

But now, Geng Xinke will be getting all the credit.

F*CK!

How can they do this to me?!

I had offended everyone to fight for this award, and you jumped out of nowhere to claim the credit.

Dream on!

Dong Xuebing doesn't mind giving this credit to Wang Yuling, but not Geng Xinke. He turns around and is about to go upstairs to look for Wang Anshi. He will not accept going to the Party School now. The award ceremony is just a few days away.

A conversation is happening along the corridor.

"Mayor Geng, the Sports Administration…."

"Talk to the person in charge for this matter."

"I went there but…."

"Continue and try talking to him, and ask him to see me."

The high heels footsteps got nearer, and Geng Yuehua and a middle-aged Leader walked down the stairs.

Dong Xuebing almost lost control of himself when he saw Geng Yuehua. He felt other than Xue Qingrong and Geng Xinke, and this woman is also involved in sending him to the Party School. He stepped out and blocked her path. "Mayor Geng."

Geng Yuehua stopped and looked at Dong Xuebing with a frown.

Dong Xuebing is not in the mood to admire Geng Yuehua's pretty face now.

Before Geng Yuehua could say anything, Dong Xuebing said. "I don't think it is right to send me to the Party School now. I am not disobeying the Organization's decision. Still, the Role Model Unit award ceremony will be held in a few days, and we have received the invitation. Should we wait for the ceremony to be over before I am sent to the Party School?" Dong Xuebing is trying to tell Geng Yuehua that he is fine with her abusing her punishing him by sending him to the Party School. But she should not abuse her authority to suppress him and let her brother claim the credit.

Geng Yuehua looks at Dong Xuebing emotionlessly. "You should not be talking to me over this matter."

You are the one behind this matter. Who else should I talk to other than you?

But Geng Yuehua's next sentence shocked Dong Xuebing. "It was Secretary Wang who suggested sending you to the Party School. Although I had voted in favor of this decision, you should speak to the Organization Department and Secretary Wang about this. I am not in charge of this matter."

Dong Xuebing is stunned.

Geng Yuehua continued walking downstairs.

The staff beside Geng Yuehua looked at Dong Xuebing and shook his head before following her.

Secretary Wang?!

Wang Anshi is the person who is after him.

Dong Xuebing doesn't believe this is happening. He had helped treat Wang Anshi's life-threatening illness, and he still wanted to go after him. Are you joking with me?! Wang Anshi owed me a big favor, but he turned out to be the person behind this! How is this possible?!

But Dong Xuebing knows Mayor Geng is not lying as she doesn't need to do so.

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Chapter 653: Ungratefulness

Dong Xuebing looked terrible along the corridor after discovering who was targeting him and found it hard to believe it.

Wang Anshi!

It was Wang Anshi and Dong Xuebing still thought it was Mayor Geng and Xue Qingrong that created trouble for him. Xue Qingrong is doing this for revenge, and Geng Yuehua is doing this for her brother. But it turns out the District Party Secretary, Wang Anshi, suggested this. The person he thought it was the least possible. He had sent gifts and helped treat Wang Anshi's appendicitis, but this is what he gets in return. His lungs are about to explode from his anger.

He must get an answer from Wang Anshi!

Dong Xuebing suppressed his anger and stormed upstairs to the District Party Secretary's office.

The main door is opened, and secretary Cang is at his desk when he hears footsteps. He frowned and stood up, and he came face to face with an angry Dong Xuebing. He quickly stops him. "What are you doing?"

Dong Xuebing coldly replies. "I am looking for Secretary Wang."

Secretary Cang also coldly replied. "Secretary Wang is not around." Mayor Geng had just come down from upstairs, and she should have met Wang Anshi in his office. She would not have come over if he was not in his office.

Dong Xuebing stares at secretary Cang. "Move aside."

"Didn't you hear me? Secretary Wang is not in!" Secretary Cang got mad and thought to himself. This person is so rude. How can he barge into the District Party Secretary office like this?

"I am asking you to step aside."

"I am asking you to leave."

Both men stood there staring at each other. After a while, Dong Xuebing nodded and pointed at secretary Cang before leaving the office. He had wanted to ask Wang Anshi about this matter, and it is obvious the latter refused to meet him. This explains everything, and he doesn't need to ask anything. The ungrateful bastard Wang Anshi was sending him to the Party School.

At the same time.

District Party Secretary Office.

Wang Yuling looks at Wang Anshi angrily. "Uncle, what are you trying to do? Director Dong had been doing a good job. Why are you sending him to the Party School now?"

Wang Anshi looks at her. "Yuling, when have you gotten so close to Dong Xuebing? I heard he had scolded you in public before."

"Director Dong had scolded me for my good."

"Haha…. I sent him to the Party School is also for his own good."

"It was Director Dong who had gotten the Role Model Unit…. But now…."

Wang Anshi laughed. "Then why didn't he think of the consequences when he beats up others in Yan Tai County First Middle School? He asked for it."

Wang Yuling got angrier when she heard this. She is only close to Zhou Yanru at work and doesn't treat other people with respect. Still, she values her relationship with Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing had treated her well since he became the Director and even let her drive his Cayenne. In Beijing, he even gave her time off for shopping. But now, her Uncle is targeting him, and she felt embarrassed to face him at work.

"Uncle, it was Director Dong who treated your appendicitis. If it wasn't for him, you would be facing a risky operation."

"That's a different issue."

"What do you mean by different issue? I only know we should have gratitude." Wang Yuling retorted.

Wang Anshi doted his niece and did not get angry. He smiled. "Yuling, you are still young, and you won't understand even if I tell you."

"I don't understand, and I am not interested to know!" Dong Xuebing had been scheduled to attend the training at the Party School, and it was too late for Wang Yuling to do anything. She stormed out of the office and slammed the door behind her.

Wang Anshi shook his head as he had his considerations.

There are times to talk about gratitude. As the No. 1 of the District, Wang Anshi needs to consider a lot more than gratitude.

Dong Xuebing had helped him, and Wang Anshi doesn't mind returning this favor on another occasion. But Dong Xuebing had offended Xue Qingrong and implicated him. That incident had caused an uproar, and he only knew someone beat up Xue Qingrong's son. After that, Guang Ming Subdistrict Guo Mingfeng called his phone accidentally and let him overhear him talking about touching his wife's breasts. Wang Anshi got mad and used the Commission for Discipline Inspection to deal with Guo Mingfeng. Subsequently, he found out Guo Mingfeng was involved in Xue Qingrong's son incident, which turned things around against Xue Qingrong. He was forced to give Xue Qingrong a verbal warning, and Xue Qingrong's son was sentenced to 15 days in a detention center. Until today, he is still locked up inside.

The impression other people get is Wang Anshi had helped Dong Xuebing suppress Xue Qingrong.

This incident made Wang Anshi feel his relationship with Xue Qingrong had soured. Although Xue Qingrong did not say anything, he must feel sore about it.

Wang Anshi had considered this incident until Nan Qi Morning Post published that article. He decided to use that article to give Dong Xuebing a warning. It will appease Xue Qingrong and his son and mend their relationship. Sending Dong Xuebing to the Party School will not only benefit Geng Xinke, it will also benefit his niece.

Wang Anshi is not bothered by what a lowly Subdistrict Director would think. The Organization Department Chief holds more weight than a Subdistrict Director. He will not give up the big picture because of a small favor.

Moreover, Wang Anshi did not think of that as a favor.

If a nobody like Dong Xuebing can treat his appendicitis, any other experience doctor can also do it. He can spend money to seek treatment from an experienced doctor anytime he wants.

All these are the reasons why Wang Anshi decided to send Dong Xuebing to the Party School.

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Chapter 654: Surrounded by enemies

District Party Secretary Office.

A few moments after Wang Yuling left, Wang Anshi's phone rang. It was his wife.

"Old Wang, I heard you are sending Xiao Dong to the Party School." Madam Yan said.

Wang Anshi frowned. "Did Yuling tell you?"

"It doesn't matter who told me this. I will never interfere with your decisions, but sending Dong Xuebing to the Party School…. What will you do if you have appendicitis again?"

Wang Anshi laughed. "Do you think he is the only one who can treat me?"

Madam Yan continued. "But you had visited two hospitals and undergone treatment for several days with no effect. Xiao Dong had only massaged you for a few minutes, and you recovered. You…."

Wang Anshi thought nothing about it. "Since he can suppress the pain, that means Chinese Traditional Medical Massage will work. I can look for another Chinese Medicine Doctor to massage me when I relapse. Are you asking me to beg Dong Xuebing for the rest of my life? There are a lot more to this."

Madam Yan sighed. "I hope so. I just felt doing this was wrong. Xiao Dong had called yesterday morning to ask about your condition."

Wang Anshi got impatient. "Do you think he cares about me? You don't know anything."

"No matter what, he had treated you. You are…."

"Who asked him to beat up others in a school?"

"That's not a big deal, and you don't have to send him to the Party School."

"Xue Qingrong had brought all the evidence to me, and his son is still in the detention center. I got to soothe him during this period. Are you expecting me to let Dong Xuebing off? He is a troublemaker. To be honest, I will not accept him even if you want to join me. What if he got into another trouble? I would have to clear his mess. Old Xue is unhappy now, and if I don't do something to Dong Xuebing, he would think I had worked with Dong Xuebing to target his son. This would change our relationship and might push Old Xue to Geng Yuehua. No matter what, Dong Xuebing must be given a warning. Stop talking about this matter."

After a while.

Guang Ming Subdistrict Office.

"Hey, is it true?"

"I heard about it this morning. Everyone knows about it, and the District Organization Department had met our Director."

"How come things change so fast? Our Director had just helped us win the Role Model Unit. Why is he being sent to the Party School suddenly?"

"Sigh…. Our Director had offended others."

"Secretary Geng will be receiving the Role Model Unit award in Beijing."

"Yes. Secretary Geng will also be taking over our Office operations from tomorrow onwards."

"Sigh…. All of Director Dong's effects are in vain. This is not looking good for him."

"This is because Director Dong had not joined any faction. No one is willing to speak up for him."

"Maybe Director Dong might lose his position after going to the Party School. Someone in the District Government is targeting him, and he might not even return after his training. Everything is going to change."

"Eh, Director Dong is back. Let's stop talking about this."

A black Cayenne enters the Subdistrict Office compound and stops outside the office building. Dong Xuebing got out of the car and entered the building. A few staff saw the angry expression on Dong Xuebing's face and quickly greeted him. News of Dong Xuebing going to the Party School had spread. Everyone knows he is in a precautious situation and might not keep his title.

Side building.

Work Party Secretary Office.

Dong Xuebing lit a cigarette behind his desk. He can feel the pressure suffocating him. He had not expected Wang Anshi to backstab him, but he could guess why. It must be because of Xue Qingrong and his son. Xue Qingrong is Wang Anshi's trusted aide and holds a higher status than him. This is why Wang Anshi had targeted him to please Xue Qingrong. He was never bothered by what Dong Xuebing was thinking or how he felt.

This is what I get after sending you gifts and treating your illness.

If it were not for me, you would still be groaning in pain at the hospital!

Damn! This is too much! Who will do such things?

Dong Xuebing did not expect Wang Anshi to be someone like this. He is only concerned about his personal interest and doesn't care about others.

Dong Xuebing had visited Wang Anshi in his office on his first day but was stopped by secretary Cang at the office. He was made to wait outside the office for no reason. Later, Dong Xuebing followed Xie Huilan's advice and tried to mend his relationship with Wang Anshi. He had expressed his intentions by sending gifts and treating his illness. Suddenly, Wang Anshi turned around and targeted him. This implies that he is not grateful for Dong Xuebing treating his illness, and Dong Xuebing should be glad he was given a chance to render treatment to him.

F*CK!

Who do you think you are!?

Knock… knock…. Wang Yuling enters the office awkwardly.

Dong Xuebing looks at her. "Yuling?"

Wang Yuling apologetically said. "Director, my Uncle…. I went to look for him at the District Party Committee, but…. Director, I'm sorry."

Dong Xuebing forced a smile. "Why are you apologizing? You have nothing to do with this."

"But…."

"I…. I had asked for this myself. Haha…."

Dong Xuebing mocked himself for treating Wang Anshi.

Wang Yuling doesn't know what to say, and she feels bad towards Dong Xuebing. He will be going to the Party School tomorrow, and Geng Xinke will be taking over his duties. She has been in charge of the National Respect and Cares for the elderly project, and Geng Xinke and her will get all the credit.

"Director…." Wang Yuling said. "How about I let Director Zhou take over the National Respect and Care for the elderly work?"

Dong Xuebing is pleased when he hears this, but he cannot agree. "Yuling, do you think this is a game, and you can pass it to whoever you want? Since I put you in charge of it, you must do your best."

"But I…."

Knock… knock… knock…. Someone knocked on the door.

Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "Alright. Go back to work and stop thinking about this."

Wang Yuling felt helpless and left.

Work Party Deputy Secretary Geng Xinke is outside of the office. He looks at Wang Yuling as they walk past each other and close the door behind him.

Dong Xuebing looked at Geng Xinke. "Secretary Geng?"

"Director Dong." Geng Xinke slowly says. "The District Government met me earlier to inform me that you will be reporting to the Party School tomorrow, and I will be taking over your duties when you are not around. I am here to see what outstanding work you have and prepare for the handover."

Hmph! You are so eager to replace me!

Dong Xuebing laughed. "I am leaving tomorrow."

Geng Xinke smiles. "I know, but some work cannot be delayed. It's good to prepare earlier."

Geng Xinke is considered the Subdistrict Office's No. 2, but he is only a Work Party, Deputy Secretary. Dong Xuebing is the Work Party Secretary cum Subdistrict Office Director. He is the No. 1 within the Subdistrict and is Geng Xinke's direct superior. He did not hold back after hearing what Geng Xinke said. "Since Secretary Geng knows some work cannot be delayed, then you should go back and finish your work first. Send me this month's report this afternoon."

Geng Xinke did not say anything. After all, winners should not be petty.

Geng Xinke knew Dong Xuebing would be sent to the Party School yesterday afternoon. His sister's secretary had told him after Mayor Geng had a meeting with Secretary Wang and Xue Qingrong. He was overjoyed when he heard about it. Dong Xuebing had suppressed him, and the situation had changed in his favor. The District Party Secretary is targeting Dong Xuebing, and he is practically dead now.

Geng Xinke will be the biggest beneficiary from this incident.

If Dong Xuebing is transferred away, Geng Xinke will be the Subdistrict Office's No. 1. Even if Dong Xuebing returns from the Party School, he would have gotten the credit for the National Respect and Care for the elderly's model unit award. Who doesn't like to get free credits? He had opposed Dong Xuebing's plan of snatching the nomination spot from Ping An Subdistrict and had not done anything to help. Dong Xuebing did everything, but the credit ended up in his hands in the end. This was the first time he had gotten credit without doing any work. Who asked Dong Xuebing to offend so many people? Even the District Party Secretary is targeting him.

So what if you are capable and achieve outstanding results? You will not get the credit if no higher-ups speak up for you.

This is how the system works.

Geng Xinke knows Dong Xuebing's time is up with so many enemies surrounding him.

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Chapter 655: Give up

Evening.

After work.

"Director, tomorrow…."

"Let's talk tomorrow."

"But Secretary Geng and the National Respect and Care for the elderly's model unit award…."

"Director, how about I go speck to my Uncle…. Secretary Wang again?"

"I appreciate it. Go home and have a good rest."

Qu Yiqiang, Zhou Yanru, and Wang Yuling sighed and left Dong Xuebing's office. They looked at each other along the corridor and did not say a word. Dong Xuebing is going to the Party School, and it is a huge blow to them. All of them don't know what will happen to them when Dong Xuebing is not around.

Work Party Secretary Office.

After they left, Dong Xuebing looked at his watch before packing his bag and going downstairs. As he passed the Administration Lobby, he shook his head. Zhou Yanru, Qu Yiqiang, and Wang Yuling had gone to his office to help him think of a solution. Although there's nothing they can do, it's the thoughts that count. Instead, Subdistrict Office Deputy Director, Meng Shenguo, did not appear today. Dong Xuebing had accepted him and gave him new tasks last week, and he missed work claiming to be sick.

Everybody hits a man who is down.

But I am still not down yet, and some people have avoided him.

Maybe some people are more sensitive. Dong Xuebing could feel the changes in the staff from the way they look at him.

7 pm.

Subdistrict Family Quarters.

Dong Xuebing has no mood for dinner after he gets back. He suppressed his anger and smoked in the living room. After a few cigarettes, he snubbed his cigarette.

Sit back and do nothing?!

This is not something Dong Xuebing would do.

Dong Xuebing picked up his phone and wanted to call Xie Huilan. But decided not to. Although his relationship with her is not announced, there's nothing to hide. Xiang Daofa recommended him to Nan Shan District, and he believes Wang Anshi knows about his relationship with Xie Huilan. Since Wang Anshi dares to target him, that means he doesn't care about what Xie Huilan thinks. It is useless for Xie Huilan to be the mediator.

Are there any other solutions?

How about asking Xie Huilan's first Aunt in the Ministry of Civil Affairs to retrace Guang Ming Subdistrict Office's Role Model Unit award? But that will tell others that he is not thinking for the organization. He will also lose his position.

Dong Xuebing has never been so stressed before.

Wang Anshi's ungratefulness and backstabbing, Geng Yuehua's consent and indulgence, Xue Qingrong's revenge…. Dong Xuebing is surrounded by enemies now.

Party School?!

Why should I go to the Party School just because you all sent me?!

Dong Xuebing's eyes become cold. He is left with only one solution that can turn things around. But this is his last resort, and he would not use it if he had any other choice because it will greatly offend all Nan Shan District Leaders. Even someone like him is hesitating.

Should I do this?

Dong Xuebing could not decide. Aunt Xuan is due in two months, and he has become soft-hearted as he will be a father. He considered for a while and decided to call Wang Anshi to see if he could mitigate the situation. Wang Anshi's response can also help him make this difficult decision.

Ring…. Ring…. Ring….

Dong Xuebing is calling Wang Anshi's mobile phone from his apartment landline.

"Who is it?" Wang Anshi answered.

"Secretary Wang, I am Dong Xuebing."

Wang Anshi paused for a second. "What is it?"

"I am calling to ask you about your illness. Are you feeling better?" Dong Xuebing purposely asked about his appendicitis.

Wang Anshi replied nonchalantly. "I am fine."

Dong Xuebing paused for a second. "That's good. Oh, I had made a dinner reservation and would like to invite you."

Wang Anshi interrupted before Dong Xuebing could finish. "I am busy today. Let's talk about this another time." Du…… The call was cut. Wang Anshi's attitude is different from the time Dong Xuebing treated him. He is treating Dong Xuebing as someone dispensable after using him. He is ungrateful to Dong Xuebing for saving him and still decide to deal with him.

This bastard.

Dong Xuebing threw his phone down. He cannot tolerate this anymore.

This phone call helped Dong Xuebing make his decision and is no longer hesitating.

Do you think you can kick me aside after using me because you are the District Party Secretary? Since you are ungrateful, then don't blame me!

You want to send me to the Party School!? Go to hell!

Dong Xuebing got mad. Join a faction to be closer to the Leaders?! F*ck! I will not join any factions in Nan Shan District! I don't care who I offend in the future! Let's see what you all can do to me!

Dong Xuebing does not think like most Government Officials, and he prefers to go head-to-head with others.

Since you are making my life miserable, I will not make your lives good either!

I shall see who can send me to the Party School!

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath and called Yang Zhaode. "Uncle Yang, it's me."

"Ah… Xiao Bing. Haha…." Yang Zhaode laughed. "Have you had dinner? I had prepared a table full of dishes. Do you want to join us?"

"Someone is sending me to the party school. Sigh…. I have no appetite."

Yang Zhaode paused for a second. "Party School? The City's Party School?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "Yes. Tomorrow's Government Leaders' training course."

"I had seen the name list for the training course, but I did not see your name."

"Oh, it should be submitted by the District Government today."

Yang Zhaode laughed. "Seems like you had offended many people. Haha…. Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

"I just found out about this. The District had acted fast, and someone had submitted my name. It's too late for me to reject it." Dong Xuebing continued to tell Yang Zhaode about what happened.

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Chapter 656: The Hooligan in the Government Sector

Next day.

Morning. Guang Ming Subdistrict Office.

Geng Xinke was greeted by several staff when he entered the Subdistrict Office.

"Secretary Geng."

"Good morning, Secretary Geng."

Geng Xinke smiled and nodded. He is in a good mood because Dong Xuebing will be reporting to the Party School today. He will be taking over Dong Xuebing's duties and might be taking over his role from now onwards. He wore a new suit today and combed his hair neatly. Even his back becomes straighter when he walks.

Office Department Deputy Director Yu Rongfeng, and Police Station Chief Peng Gang, arrived. After Guo Mingfeng is out of the picture, they are the only ones in Geng's faction.

"Director Geng." Yu Rongfeng changed the way he addressed Geng Xinke.

Peng Gang smiled and greeted. "Good morning, Secretary Geng. You are early today."

Geng Xinke laughed. "It's not early now."

Peng Gang's office is at the Police Station, but he had come to the Subdistrict Office to show his support for Geng Xinke. Geng Xinke will be the acting Director for the Subdistrict. He will be holding a meeting to establish his authority. As his loyal supporters, they must be around to support him. Today is an important day.

The three of them chatted and discussed the meeting later as they walked towards the office building.

Suddenly, there was a commotion behind them. Geng Xinke and the rest turned and saw the staff members looking in a direction in shock.

What is going on?

What are they looking at?

Geng Xinke, Peng Gang, and Yu Rongfeng looked in that direction, and they were shocked.

A car enters the compound slowly.

It's a black Cayenne! That is Dong Xuebing's car!

A few staff members almost fainted. Director Dong is supposed to report to the Party School this morning. Why is he at the Subdistrict Office now? Is he crazy?

Geng Xinke also could not believe his eyes. He knows Dong Xuebing is a troublemaker, but he does not expect him to be daring. He had ignored the decision made by the District Party Secretary, District Mayor, and the District Organization Department Chief. Instead of reporting to the City's Party School, he had come to the Subdistrict Office.

Disobeying the organization's decision.

Dong Xuebing is trying to revolt!

This is the first time this has happened, and everyone is shocked.

How can this person be a Government Official? He is ignoring the District's orders!

Dong Xuebing parked his car slowly and lit a cigarette after he got out. He looks around and smiles. "Good morning."

"Huh? Good morning, Director."

"Morning, Director Dong."

Everyone quickly greeted Dong Xuebing. No one knows what is happening.

Dong Xuebing walked into the office building to his office.

Geng Xinke took a deep breath. He felt Dong Xuebing should not be so bold. He must be back to hand over his work before driving to the Party School.

But twenty minutes have passed.

It's office hours, and Geng Xinke made a call to ask about Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing is around and is doing his work in his office. Clearly, he has no intentions of going to the Party School. This guy is going against the District Government.

Dong Xuebing did not report to the Party School caused an uproar.

"Is Director Dong drunk?"

"I don't think so. He looks sober."

"I am impressed. He had done this while being sober."

"That's right. I am impressed with Director Dong."

"This matter will blow up. I think our Subdistrict Office will be under the spotlight again."

Zhou Yanru had come to work later because Director Dong would not be around. She was in a bad mood and arrived right before work started. She got shocked when she entered her office. Her staff had told her about Dong Xuebing, and she rushed upstairs to his office.

"Director, you…."

"Sister Zhou? Sit. What is it?" Dong Xuebing is signing on some documents.

Zhou Yanru is speechless. "You cannot do this…. The Party School…. This will…."

Dong Xuebing is amused to see Zhou Yanru stuttering. "Director Zhou, have some water first." Dong Xuebing had given up and had used his trump card. He is calm and not anxious. He smiles. "You should have organized the neighborhoods' reports, right? Send a copy of it to me. I will take a look."

The sky is crashing down, and you still have the mood to read reports?!

Zhou Yanru doesn't know what to say. But seeing Dong Xuebing is not talking about this matter, she stopped asking. She worked in the Government sector for twenty years and had never met anyone like Dong Xuebing. How is someone going to survive after going against the District Leaders openly? Getting removed from his position is considered a light punishment.

Everyone felt Dong Xuebing was in deep trouble.

Geng Xinke, Yu Rongfeng, and Peng Kun are in the Work Party Deputy Secretary Office.

Peng Gang asked loudly. "Xinke, what is Dong Xuebing trying to do?"

Geng Xinke shook his head. "I don't know."

"I think he had given up, and it doesn't care anymore." Yu Rongfeng said. "The order of him going to the Party School is out, and his name was submitted. Doing this is creating bigger trouble for himself. If he had gone to the Party School, he might still return. But now… Hahaha…"

Peng Kun frowned. "Dong Xuebing might be rash, but he is not an idiot. It is not luck he got promoted to Section Chief at such a young age. Maybe…."

Yu Rongfeng laughed. "Maybe? What?"

Peng Kun shook his head.

"He might still have a way out, but he had blocked his last escape route himself. I have never seen anyone who dares to go against the District Leaders openly."

Geng Xinke smiles. He had recovered from his shock and what Dong Xuebing did was beneficial to him. He can't wait for Dong Xuebing to create a bigger mess than this. The best scenario is Dong Xuebing offending the City Leaders, and Guang Ming Subdistrict Office Director will fall into his hands. After Yu Rongfeng and Peng Kun left, Geng Xinke called a friend in the District's Organization Department to inform him about Dong Xuebing.

News about Dong Xuebing spread quickly to the District Party Committee and Government.

Wang Anshi had just returned to his office after inspecting the Publicity Department, and Organization Department Chief Xue Qingrong entered.

Xue Qingrong suppressed his anger. "Secretary Wang, I have something to report."

"Oh? What is it?" Wang Anshi notices Xue Qingrong's expression and gestures for him to sit.

Xue Qingrong did not sit. He took a deep breath and said. "I had just received information from Guang Ming Subdistrict Office. Dong Xuebing did not report to the Party School and is currently in his office at the Subdistrict Office.

Wang Anshi frowned. "Really?"

"Yes. I tried calling Dong Xuebing, but he did not answer." Although Xue Qingrong had an angry expression, he laughed in his heart. You are digging your grave.

Wang Anshi felt this was unbelievable. He did not expect Dong Xuebing to be such a troublemaker. He had given this order, and ignoring it means he is disrespecting the District Party Committee. His face changed, and his eyes grew cold. He had wanted to give Dong Xuebing a leeway, but now…. Since you have no respect for me, then don't blame me.

At the same time.

District Mayor Office.

Ring… ring… ring…. The phone rang.

Geng Yuehua answered it with her poker face. "Hello, I'm Geng Yuehua."

"Mayor Geng, it's me. I just received information that Dong Xuebing did not report to the Party School and had returned to the Subdistrict Office." The caller said in shock.

Geng Yuehua frowned and kept quiet for around three seconds before replying emotionlessly. "I know. Just ignore him."

Insubordination.

This matter is not so simple. Dong Xuebing's action is starting a war with all the Leaders!

Breaking the rules have a severe impact. Within two hours, every department in Nan Shan District heard what Dong Xuebing did.

All the Leaders are shocked by Dong Xuebing's boldness. This guy had scolded the Party Secretary's niece openly, forced the District Mayor's brother to drink until he was hospitalized, taught the Organization Department Leaders a lesson, snatched the neighboring Subdistrict Office's National Respect and Care for the elderly's model unit nomination sport, beat up the Organization Department Chief's son. Now, he is ignoring the District Party Committee's decision.

This guy is a hooligan!

He had created all sorts of trouble within one month since he came.

Everyone in Nan Shan District Government now knows Guang Ming Subdistrict Office's Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing had become famous for the wrong reason again. Everyone is looking at the District Party Committee and Guang Ming Subdistrict. They want to know how Party Secretary will deal with Dong Xuebing.

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