Power and Wealth

by Stayrr

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Chapter 657: A call from the City Party School

Morning.

Nan Shan District has a never seen before weird atmosphere.

Dong Xuebing had slapped all Nan Shan District Leaders with his actions.

The Party Committee is furious. News of Secretary Wang banging his desk in anger and Xue Qingrong losing his temper spreads. The District Party Committee will deal with Dong Xuebing, and no one thinks Dong Xuebing will have a good ending. This guy had kicked the hornet's nest by offending everyone.

Suddenly, this matter took a drastic turn.

Someone from the City's Party School called Nan Shan District Party Committee's Office. This person hangs up after saying two sentences.

The Deputy Director's face changed after answering that call.

The surrounding staff members looked at him, wondering what had happened.

That Deputy Director took a few deep breaths and rushed upstairs to the District Party Secretary's secretary to tell him what happened.

Secretary Cang was stunned and quickly made a call to confirm the authenticity of this piece of news. After getting the confirmation, he rushed to report to Secretary Wang without delay.

District Party Committee Secretary Office.

Wang Anshi and Xue Qingrong discussed the punishment for Dong Xuebing's insubordination and reached an agreement.

"Let's suspend Dong Xuebing first."

"Ok."

"Go and inform him. I will speak to Yuehua and Old Wu."

"Yes. I will inform him now."

Suddenly, someone knocked on the door anxiously.

Wang Anshi frowned. "Come in."

Secretary Cang entered the office. "Secretary, there's a small problem." From his expression, it must not be a small problem.

"What happened?" Wang Anshi frowned. "Speak."

Xue Qingrong also turns to Secretary Cang.

Secretary Cang wiped the sweat off his forehead and said. "The City Party School had called and had also faxed a document over. They say…."

Wang Anshi asked. "What did they say?"

Secretary Cang cautiously replies. "The City's Party School had rejected Dong Xuebing from this training course. They are not accepting him."

Wang Anshi paused for a second. "He is rejected? What about the rest?"

Secretary Cang replied. "The other two guys whose names are submitted together with Dong Xuebing are fine. They did not mention anything about them, and only Dong Xuebing was rejected. I asked for the reason, but the higher-ups did not answer me.

Xue Qingrong got a fright when he heard this.

Wang Anshi is also stunned.

The Party School does not conduct courses all the time. They have a fixed number of courses each year, and the dates are fixed. This training course is one of the scheduled courses. Each District is given limited places for the course. The District Party Committee will decide the candidates for staff at Dong Xuebing's level. They will submit the candidate's name to the Party School, and it will surely be approved. Even if the candidate barely meets the requirement or does not meet the age requirements, it will be overlooked.

Dong Xuebing had met all the requirements for this course, but the City Party School rejected him.

More importantly, the higher-ups had not informed Wang Anshi before doing this and called the District Party Committee Office directly. They are not giving any 'face' to Nan Shan District Leaders. This is a strong signal.

Xue Qingrong concluded.

Someone within the City Government is angry, and this is a warning to them.

The City's Party School rejects only Dong Xuebing and not the rest.

Wang Anshi's face changed.

Xue Qingrong's back is covered in a cold sweat.

Everyone, who is waiting for the District to announce their punishment for Dong Xuebing, notices the District Party Committee had suddenly gone quiet. They had made a fuss and gone silent with no further actions. When everybody is puzzled, they receive a piece of shocking news. The city had rejected Nan Shan District Leaders' decision and rejected Dong Xuebing's enrolment into the City Party School. This is a slap to the District Leaders' faces.

PAH! This is a loud slap!

Everyone's first thought was, "How is this possible?"

But the District Party Committee's silence confirmed it.

Geng Yuehua and her Deputy Mayors are meeting in the District Government small meeting room when a staff member enters. He said something softly to her and left. Geng Yuehua remained emotionless as she nodded.

Geng Xinke and Yu Rongfeng were having tea in his office when they heard the City Party School did not accept Dong Xuebing.

"What is the meaning of this?"

"Secretary Geng, this…."

Geng Xinke is confused. Why is the Party School not accepting Dong Xuebing? If Dong Xuebing is not going to the Party School, how will he get credit for the Role Model Award? He is shocked and angry. Finally, he understood why Dong Xuebing dared to work at the Subdistrict Office today. He had come prepared.

Peng Gang is right.

How can Dong Xuebing be stupid if he can climb to his position at his age?

Even Geng Xinke's sister could not reach Section Chief at Dong Xuebing's current age. If he is stupid, there will be no smart people in the whole District! He finally doesn't dare to belittle Dong Xuebing anymore. He realized Dong Xuebing was too scheming. If someone has a connection with the City Government, he would be talking about it every day. But Dong Xuebing had never revealed anything since he came here.

This guy knows how to keep low?!

Geng Xinke is very angry, and how can someone like Dong Xuebing know how to keep low? Which City Leader is willing to help him?

The expression on everyone's face is different when they hear about this.

Zhou Yanru, Qu Yiqiang, and Wang Yuling were relieved that Dong Xuebing had escaped this time, but they were also speechless. Director Dong had successfully offended all the District Leaders at the same time.

The City's Party School is not accepting Dong Xuebing, and his name was rejected from that course. This means Dong Xuebing had not disobeyed the Organization's decision. Nan Shan District Party Committee's plan to punish him had become a joke, but not many dared to laugh.

No one had expected this turn of events.

For the first time, many people realized Dong Xuebing has backings in the City Government.

Guang Ming Subdistrict Office.

Work Party Secretary Office.

Yang Zhaode called Dong Xuebing on his mobile phone. "I had done what you wanted. Haha…. You are a trouble maker."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Thank you, Uncle Yang."

"Don't say that. You are Xiaoping's son, which is also my son. How can I let them send my son to the Party School? Are you kidding me?! Although it is the Deputy Principal doing the work at the Party School most of the time, I am the Principal there! Since they want to target us, I shall play a joke on them."

That's right.

Yang Zhaode is not only the Organization Department Chief. His full title is the City's Executive Party Committee Member, the City's Organization Department Chief, and the City's Party School's Principal.

Dong Xuebing is amused. Yang Zhaode was the Party School's Principal for years, and those people tried to send him to the Party School to punish him. What a joke."

"But Xiao Bing… you had created a big mess and had offended almost all the Leaders in your District. Although this matter is settled, the grudges will remain. Even if I speak up for you, they might comply in appearance, and I can't help you every time. It will be stressful for you to remain there. How about I keep a lookout for other vacancies and help you change the environment? What about Xi Ping District? You can still be a Subdistrict Office Director there."

Transferring after one month into the job is not a promotion. It would be hard even to get the same level transfer.

Dong Xuebing understood what Yang Zhaode meant, but he rejected the offer. "Thank you, Uncle Yang. But I am not going anywhere. I had just gotten some results here and cannot leave. I don't want others to reap the fruits of my labor. I don't care whether if I had offended them. Anyway, they are the ones who started it first, and I will continue to work here."

Yang Zhaode is amused. "Are you sure?"

"Yes."

Actually, Dong Xuebing did not mean what he said. He chose to remain in the District is because he doesn't want to lose 'face.' How can I leave after stabbing you? People might think I am afraid of your retaliation. I am staying here and seeing what they will do to me.

I am not afraid of you all!

Yang Zhaode laughed. "I will not comment on your political wisdom, but you are much braver than my younger self. Fine. Just remain there."

Dong Xuebing blushed. "How can I be compared to you?"

Dong Xuebing can hear his mother's grumbling. "He had been aggressive since young. How can you praise him for that? The more you praise him, the more trouble he will create. He will be offending everyone in the District tomorrow."

Yang Zhaode laughed. "If you are doing your job, you are bound to offend others."

Dong Xuebing likes this statement. Which Leader doesn't offend others? I had only offended a few more people.

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Chapter 658: Wang Anshi is sick

Afternoon.

It rained for a while and stopped.

A rainbow appears after the rain.

District Party Committee, Party Secretary Office. Wang Anshi stood by the window in his office, looking out. He is on the phone with a City Government Leader.

"Mayor Zhou, this matter…."

"Xiao Wang, was this decided by the Party School's Deputy Principal?"

"I am not sure about this. But it was the Party School that called us."

"Dong Xuebing…. Dong Xuebing…. I have never heard of this name before."

The other party has not heard of Dong Xuebing and doesn't know about his background. Wang Anshi hung up the call in a bad mood. Until now, he still doesn't know which City Leader is helping Dong Xuebing.

Wang Anshi had not expected Dong Xuebing to have connections in the City Government. He thought Dong Xuebing didn't have strong background here. That's why even after Dong Xuebing had treated his appendicitis, he still feels Xue Qingrong was more important. He should pacify Xue Qingrong and thought nothing about Dong Xuebing's favor. He is the District's No. 1 and Dong Xuebing's Leader. As his subordinate, Dong Xuebing must follow his orders and do everything for him. So, he sends Dong Xuebing to the Party School.

Is this too much?

No.

Wang Anshi felt this was normal. He can't be helping everyone who did him a favor. How will he work if he considers everyone's feelings and returns favors?

Wang Anshi felt Dong Xuebing had crossed the line by going against him and using his City Government connections to slap him. He felt it was right for him to do whatever he wanted with Dong Xuebing because he is the District's No. 1. Dong Xuebing can only swallow whatever grievances. He cannot retaliate. That will be a revolution! That will be disrespecting him!

Wang Anshi is furious by what Dong Xuebing did.

But someone in the City Government firmly protects Dong Xuebing, and Wang Anshi doesn't know who this person is. He feels stressed and knows he can't touch Dong Xuebing for the time being. He got to give that person in the City Government 'face,' but he will not forget this incident. He will find another opportunity to deal with Dong Xuebing in the future.

Wang Anshi's character is overbearing, and he will never admit he is wrong. Once he decides on something, he will not give up.

After lunch, Wang Anshi called the City Government again to ask about Dong Xuebing.

The two City Government Leaders, which Wang Anshi is familiar with, have not heard of Dong Xuebing. This is frustrating, but he also felt better. If Dong Xuebing has someone powerful in the City Government, that person should be helping him to get a transfer now. After all, he had offended Wang Anshi and the rest of the District Leaders. That's no way he will remain in Nan Shan District. But Wang Anshi did not hear anything about anyone trying to help Dong Xuebing get a transfer. This means that person is not someone powerful within the City Government. He doesn't have the authority to transfer Dong Xuebing.

Wang Anshi felt better and determined to get rid of Dong Xuebing.

How can someone who becomes the District Party Secretary not have any backings in the City Government? Wang Anshi will not back down from just a warning as this is not his character.

Wang Anshi gripped the edge of his desk hard.

Getting disgraced by a lowly Subdistrict Office Director had made him a laughing stock. He must do something to Dong Xuebing.

The conclusion Wang Anshi gotten after analyzing this incident is the Leader behind Dong Xuebing doesn't have much authority.

Anyone in Wang Anshi's shoes will think this way. But Dong Xuebing is someone who behaves conventionally. He didn't follow the rules and didn't think like other Government Officials. Wang Anshi and other District Leaders can never understand what he is thinking. He is not transferred because Yang Zhaode doesn't have the authority. It is because Dong Xuebing wants to remain in the District to piss them off. Only Dong Xuebing, who thinks like a hooligan, will do this.

Afternoon.

Wang Anshi left his office to inspect the different departments.

"Secretary."

"Secretary Wang."

Everyone quickly greeted Wang Anshi when they saw him. But they are looking at him differently.

Wang Anshi knows this is because Dong Xuebing's incident had spread. Everyone is laughing at him in the District. Immediately, his anger boils again. Suddenly, he turned pale and clenched his stomach. His anger had triggered his appendicitis, and sweat rolled down from his forehead. He supported himself against the wall and slowly sat down on the floor.

"Argh……"

Wang Anshi's appendicitis is back again.

Wang Anshi thought he had fully recovered after Dong Xuebing's treatment. But Dong Xuebing had only used REVERSE to push back appendicitis three to four days ago. This is only a delay, and it will happen again.

"Secretary Wang! Secretary Wang!"

"Are you Ok? Do you have medication with you?"

"Hurry and call for an ambulance!"

The corridor was in chaos, and some Leaders rushed over to help.

Wang Anshi is covered in sweat and is pressing against his stomach.

The ambulance arrived. Secretary Cang and a few District Party Committee Leaders helped Wang Anshi into the ambulance.

Nan Shan District First Hospital.

Secretary Cang quickly called the hospital to make arrangements.

The hospital immediately sends a Deputy Hospital Director and a few Department Chiefs to attend Wang Anshi.

But Wang Anshi pushed them away. "I don't need any operation and doesn't need to be put on a drip. Do you all have any Chinese Traditional Doctors who know about acupoint massage? I will be fine after a massage." He was put on a drip and given medication previously, but it was not effective. This time, he doesn't want to waste time.

Chinese acupoint massage?

The Deputy Hospital Director is shocked. "But your condition is…."

Wang Anshi interrupted. "I just need a Chinese acupoint massage!"

Secretary Cang is close to Wang Anshi and had heard that Dong Xuebing had used acupoint massage to treat this illness. He also felt that a professional masseuse should be better if someone like Dong Xuebing could treat this illness with a massage. "Hurry and make the arrangements."

The Deputy Hospital Director helplessly replied. "Alright."

Wang Anshi was sent to a ward, and the Deputy Hospital Director and other doctors looked at each other.

"Are we going to do that?"

"Massage will not help for such conditions."

"Alright. Call Doctor Xu to come over."

The District Party Secretary wanted massage treatment, and the Doctors couldn't say anything.

Doctor Xu was summoned to the ward and was told about Wang Anshi's condition. He almost fainted when he heard the Deputy Hospital Director and other Department Chiefs wanted him to treat Wang Anshi's condition using acupoint massage. Are you kidding me? Acupoint massage can relieve the pain from appendicitis, but that will depend on the patient. Secretary Wang is in a serious condition and has had this condition for almost a year. His appendicitis had caused him to have a high fever now. How am I supposed to treat this condition with acupoint massage? I am not god. I can't perform miracles!

Doctor Xu said. "Director Chen, I am powerless to do anything. Massage will not be effective in this situation. An operation is needed."

"Secretary Wang has diabetes, and it is risky for him to undergo operations." Deputy Hospital Director knows what Doctor Xu is thinking. "Xiao Xu, don't think too much. Just try it."

"Alright."

Hospital ward.

Doctor Xu enters the ward. "Good afternoon, Secretary Wang. I am a traditional Chinese medicine doctor."

Wang Anshi brightens up. "Sorry to bother you. Argh….. it's too painful…. please start the massage now."

Doctor Xu nodded and asked a nurse to remove Secretary Wang's shoes and socks.

"Why are you taking off my shoes?" Wang Anshi asked in pain. "Shouldn't you be massaging the area around my appendix?" Dong Xuebing had massaged that area previously.

It's Doctor Xu to be stun. "The traditional Chinese massage treatment for appendicitis massages the acupoints on the sole. It shouldn't be massaging the appendix area."

Wang Anshi clenched his teeth. "Someone had treated me by massaging my appendix area previously."

Doctor Xu finally understood why Secretary Wang asked for an acupoint massage treatment. "But our massage treatments are massaging the acupoints on the soles."

Wang Anshi is in pain and couldn't care. "Just try all your massage techniques. Hurry up!"

The Doctor started massaging Wang Anshi's soles and massaging his stomach area as instructed.

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Chapter 659: Who cares whether you live or die

Afternoon.

Nan Shan District First Hospital.

Secretary Cang stood outside the hospital ward to stop any visitors. In the ward, Doctor Xu is putting in all his skills to massage Wang Anshi. He had massaged almost all acupoints that can relieve pain.

But an hour passed.

Wang Anshi did not feel better. Instead, the pain was getting worse. Every breath he took felt like one year. The pain is killing him.

After Doctor Xu finished the massage, he asked. "Secretary Wang, how are you feeling?"

Wang Anshi is furious. "Why is the massage not effective at all?!"

"Your condition is very serious." Doctor Xu knew the massage would not be effective. "You should undergo surgery now. Massage will not…."

Wang Anshi pressed against his stomach with his palms. "Get someone else! If your hospital doesn't have any doctors, get them from other hospitals!"

Half an hour later, Secretary Cang contacted all the hospitals in Nan Shan District. The hospitals set up a specialist team to treat Wang Anshi. The specialists concluded that surgery is the best treatment after checking Wang Anshi's condition. But Wang Anshi refused to listen and insisted on acupoint massage treatment. The specialist team had no choice but to find a few Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctors to massage him.

Four Chinese Doctors massaged Wang Anshi in the afternoon, but they couldn't relieve his pain.

Wang Anshi got mad again. Dong Xuebing could relieve his pain within minutes and last for three to four days. But these licensed Doctors couldn't do anything to relieve the pain.

The final old Chinese Doctor told Wang Anshi. "If someone could relieve your pain in your condition, he must be an expert in Chinese acupoint massage. You should look for him. We are helpless to do anything."

The other Doctors nodded.

Wang Anshi is speechless. He just realized how skillful Dong Xuebing is. If he doesn't want to undergo a risky surgery, he can only ask Dong Xuebing for help.

The door suddenly opens.

"Uncle, how are you feeling?" Wang Yuling rushed into the ward.

Secretary Cang followed behind her. He had stopped other Leaders from visiting, but Wang Yuling is Wang Anshi's family member.

Wang Anshi was still clenching his stomach in pain and did not say anything. His face was twitching in pain.

A Doctor standing by the bed told Wang Yuling about Wang Anshi's condition.

Secretary Cang heard it and got worried. He asked. "Secretary, how about… how about we get Xiao Dong to come and treat you?"

Wang Anshi did not reply as he was not willing to swallow his pride.

Secretary Cang looks at Wang Yuling. He is hoping she will call Dong Xuebing.

Wang Yuling saw Secretary Cang's expression and said. "Secretary Cang, if you want to look for Director Dong, go and call him yourself. I am not calling." Wang Yuling had begged her Uncle when she heard he sent Dong Xuebing to the Party School. She had mentioned what if his appendicitis happens again, but he thought nothing about it and insisted on his way. His appendicitis happened again, and he wanted Director Dong to treat him. She is not willing to all Director Dong as she felt embarrassed.

Nan Shan District Ren Ming Middle Road.

Dong Xuebing is driving towards his mother's School quarters. He had left the Subdistrict Office at noon for his mother's place. He wants to give Yang Zhaode a treat for his help.

Dong Xuebing's phone rang.

Zhou Yanru called. "Director, have you heard about it?"

"Huh? What is it?" Dong Xuebing slowed down.

"Something happened at the District Party Committee. Secretary Wang fell sick because of his appendicitis.

Dong Xuebing brightens up. "Oh? What happened?"

Zhou Yanru told Dong Xuebing everything she knew.

Dong Xuebing laughed. Wang Anshi was sent to the hospital in an ambulance this afternoon. The appendicitis was triggered by his anger for Dong Xuebing.

Serve him right.

Dong Xuebing knew Wang Anshi's appendicitis would relapse these few days. His initial plan was to use REVERSE to delay this condition for three to four days, and he will offer treatment again when it relapsed. This will prove his medical skills and make Wang Anshi owe him more favors. But now, he doesn't need to treat him anymore. He lit a cigarette and continued driving.

Ring…. Ring…. Ring….

Dong Xuebing frowned when he saw the number. He had saved all the Leaders' numbers in his phone, including their secretaries.

The person calling is the Party Secretary's secretary.

Dong Xuebing answered the call after some considerations. "Hello, Secretary Cang."

Secretary Cang asked. "Director Dong, are you at the Subdistrict Office?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "No. What is it?"

Secretary Cang is unhappy with Dong Xuebing's tone. But he asked Dong Xuebing for help and did not show his displeasure. "It's like this. Secretary Wang is hospitalized for appendicitis and is in critical condition. He asked me to call you to see if you are free now. Previously, the massage treatment is quite effective, and he wants you to do it again."

Dong Xuebing thought he had heard wrongly. "What did you say?!"

Secretary Cang repeated. "Secretary Wang wants you to come to the hospital."

Are you kidding me? Dong Xuebing is speechless. You all are asking me to treat his illness? What happened to me after I treated you?! You are the one who turns around and bites me. You targeted me immediately after I treated you, and you want me to treat you again?! You want to get better so you can come after me again!?

F*CK! Do you think I am an idiot?!

F*CK you! Who cares whether if you live or die? What does this have to do with me?

Dong Xuebing coldly replied. "I am a Subdistrict Office staff and not from the Ministry of Health. I don't know how to treat illness, and I think you got the wrong person."

"You…"

Dong Xuebing hangs up before Secretary Cang can say anything.

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Chapter 660: Does your Party School still have a vacancy?

Afternoon, 4 pm.

District First Hospital.

Wang Anshi almost fainted from the pain, and his sweat had soaked the bed.

Secretary Cang returned to the ward after hanging up. He suppressed his anger and said. "Secretary Dong Xuebing is not coming."

Wang Anshi's face changed. "Did he say that?"

Secretary Cang nodded. "He says he didn't know how to treat illness and asked you to look for someone else."

Wang Anshi grabbed his stomach in pain. This Dong Xuebing is too arrogant.

Wang Yuling can't bear to see her Uncle suffer, and she sighed. "Let me try."

A few minutes later.

Dong Xuebing arrived at Luan Xiaoping's apartment building and received Wang Yuling's call.

"Director." Wang Yuling felt embarrassed to make this call, but she had no choice. After all, Wang Anshi is her Uncle. "My Uncle is sick, and his condition will worsen if he does not receive treatment. He might need to undergo surgery, but he has diabetes. The doctor says surgery is very risky…. Can you help to treat my Uncle? I know what my Uncle did was too much, but…."

Dong Xuebing was not surprised to receive Wang Yuling's call, but he still shook his head. "Yuling, I want to help you, but this is not as simple as you think. I don't need to lie to you. I am not a doctor and don't have any medical experience. You had seen what happened previously. I was lucky that the massage worked and relieved your Uncle's pain. But what happened after that? Are you asking me to help him and get backstabbed again? Once is enough. I don't want it to happen again."

Wang Yuling quickly says. "Director, this time is different. My Uncle will not…."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Is this your promise or your Uncle's promise?"

Wang Yuling kept quiet. She knows Dong Xuebing had embarrassed her Uncle, and her Uncle will not let him off. Even if Dong Xuebing went to the hospital and treated her Uncle, he will continue suppressing him after he recovers. He wants Dong Xuebing to treat his illness and target him. He would not be grateful even if he recovered because of Dong Xuebing's treatment.

Wang Yuling could not continue to beg Dong Xuebing because she knew it was her Uncle's fault. He was the one who burned the bridge.

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing went up to his mother's apartment and called Yang Zhaode over for dinner.

If canceling his name from the Party School training course had offended Wang Anshi, not treating him would result in a fight to the death. But Dong Xuebing doesn't care. He is prepared not to join any faction. He will not treat Wang Anshi even his mother asked him to, let alone Wang Yuling. Once he made his decision, very few people could change his mind.

At the same time.

News of District Party Secretary hospitalized had spread. Many people know Secretary Wang was mad at Dong Xuebing, and the anger triggered his appendicitis.

Guang Ming Subdistrict Office.

Deputy Work Party Secretary Office.

Geng Xinke and Yu Rongfeng are sitting together, frowning.

"Is Dong Xuebing going to be transferred?" Yu Rongfeng asked.

Geng Xinke shook his head. "I have not heard about this. I think he is not leaving."

Yu Rongfeng asked puzzledly. "If his backing in the City Government is so powerful, he should be getting a transfer to another District. Why is there no action?"

Both looked at each other and came to the same conclusion as Wang Anshi. Dong Xuebing's backing can only influence the Party School and is not powerful to help him get a transfer.

"Secretary Wang is in the hospital." Yu Rongfeng said.

Geng Xinke nodded. "He might need to undergo surgery and might be warded for some time."

"Mayor Geng…."

"Hmmm…."

This matter will affect Geng Xinke indirectly, and he needs to think about the upcoming situation. Wang Anshi will be warded for quite a while because of his condition and age. This situation will favor his Sister, Geng Yuehua. Although the Party School incident had disrupted his plans and Dong Xuebing had won, if he is not transferred away, he will be caught in a bad situation. He will be facing pressure from all District Leaders, especially those from the Wang faction. Wang Anshi's followers will not let him off.

Geng Xinke tried to think in Dong Xuebing's shoes.

If Dong Xuebing wants to survive, he needs to join a faction. Who will he pick?

Dong Xuebing will surely not join Wang Anshi, and he is only left with Mayor Geng.

Geng Xinke is unsure if Dong Xuebing will do this, but this is the only option left. He had heard of Dong Xuebing visiting Wang Anshi with gifts and knew he wanted to join Wang Anshi's faction. This is not possible now, and he can only turn to Geng Yuehua, which he had not offended as badly as Wang Anshi.

Under normal circumstances, this would not happen.

But comparing both sides, Dong Xuebing had offended Geng Yuehua lesser times than Wang Anshi.

It will be an opportunity for Geng Xinke if Dong Xuebing wants to join Geng's faction to protect his current position.

Geng Yuehua is Geng Xinke's elder Sister.

If Dong Xuebing joined Geng Yuehua's faction, Geng Xinke will gain the upper hand and make it easier to steal the Role Model Award credit.

Evening.

A private dining room at a seafood restaurant.

"Uncle Yang, let me pour a glass of alcohol for you." Dong Xuebing said.

Yang Zhaode laughed. "Ok. Let's drink together."

Luan Xiaoping is unhappy. "My son had driven here. How can you ask him to drink? How is he going to drive after drinking?"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Mum, you should know I am a good drinker. It's fine."

Luan Xiaoping scolded. "What will happen to me if anything happens to you? You are not allowed to drink!"

"Xiao Bing, listen to your mother." Yang Zhaode pushed the alcohol glasses aside. "We will drink another day."

"Ok…."

The three of them started to eat.

After a while, Yang Zhaode suddenly asked. "I heard your District Party Secretary is warded for a critical condition."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Yes. He was warded this afternoon."

"You didn't visit him?"

"No. Why should I visit him after how he treated me?"

Yang Zhaode smiled and shook his head.

The subordinate must go to the hospital if their Leader is warded. This is a formality regardless of whether the subordinate get to meet the Leader at the hospital. Dong Xuebing knows about this, but he will not visit Wang Anshi after their fallout. When the dinner was over, Dong Xuebing left the private room to settle the bill and called Geng Xinke to go to the hospital.

"Secretary Geng, Party Secretary Wang is warded, and I don't have time to visit him. Can you represent our Subdistrict Office to visit him at the hospital?"

Geng Xinke had thought about Dong Xuebing's situation the whole afternoon and felt his analysis was correct. He concluded Dong Xuebing's backing is not powerful. Still, he is unsure if Dong Xuebing would move closer to Geng Yuehua. So, he decided to test Dong Xuebing. "Director Dong, I am also busy."

Dong Xuebing narrowed his eyes. "You are also busy?"

Geng Xinke continued. "Yes. How about you ask Director Zhou to go? I can't leave now."

This is not giving 'face' to Dong Xuebing.

Geng Xinke felt that if Dong Xuebing had decided to join Geng Yuehua's faction, he would not need to follow his orders. Maybe Dong Xuebing might need to follow his orders instead in the future. He can guess Dong Xuebing's intention through his response this time. If Dong Xuebing did not get mad, it means he has this intention, and Geng Xinke can plan his next move. At the same time, he can tell his Sister.

"Oh, then forget it." Dong Xuebing calmly replied and hung up.

Geng Xinke is excited after hearing Dong Xuebing's calm tone. This means he had guessed correctly.

Geng Xinke is guessing Dong Xuebing's intention using most people's logic. But he doesn't know Dong Xuebing doesn't think like everyone else.

I am only asking you to visit Wang Anshi at the hospital, and you are giving excuses….

Geng Xinke, you are not behaving like a subordinate.

Damn! I had treated you too well in the past. Do you think that no one dares to touch you because your Sister is the District Mayor?!

Dong Xuebing returned to the private room and asked Yang Zhaode. "Uncle Yang, is there any more vacancy for tomorrow's Party School training course?"

"Yes. Why are you asking?" Yang Zhaode asked.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Can you add one more candidate?"

Dong Xuebing had offended too many people, and one more doesn't make a difference. He doesn't care anymore.

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Chapter 661: How many more people do you want to offend?

The next day.

It is cooling at the Subdistrict Office after yesterday's rain.

Many staff noticed Dong Xuebing's Cayenne when he entered the compound. Everyone turned and looked at him.

Their Office Director, the God of Plagues, had caused their Subdistrict to be under the limelight again. Many staff from other departments had called to ask about the situation. Everyone is waiting to see what will happen after Dong Xuebing had embarrassed so many District Leaders, including the District Party Secretary. He had even caused Secretary Wang to be hospitalized.

The Cayenne stopped.

Dong Xuebing was about to descend when someone suddenly opened the door for him.

"Good morning, Director." It was the Office Department's Deputy Director, Meng Shenguo.

"Oh, Director Meng." Dong Xuebing looks at him. "Have you recovered?"

Meng Shenguo quickly reply. "I was running a fever. But I recovered after medication."

Dong Xuebing did not continue and walked towards the office building. When Wang Anshi ordered him to the Party School, Meng Shenguo called in sick and did not come to the Subdistrict Office. But Dong Xuebing doesn't believe he is sick. He is trying to avoid being seen with Dong Xuebing if he gets implicated. Ah…. You suddenly appear after I settled everything. Dong Xuebing saw the true nature of Meng Shenguo and knows he is easily swayed. Such people cannot be trusted.

9 am.

Dong Xuebing called Zhou Yanru to his office. "How is Secretary Wang's condition?"

Zhou Yanru replied. "I heard he had undergone surgery."

"Oh…. Last night?"

"I think so. But I heard his wound is not healing, and he is currently warded in the intensive care unit."

"Is his life in danger?"

"Not really, but it's not looking good." Zhou Yanru lowered her voice. "I heard he had applied for one-month sick leave, and Mayor Geng will be taking over his Party Committee duties." She is very talkative most of the time, but she will be cautious when talking about work and the District Leaders.

Dong Xuebing nodded. Serve him right.

"Alright. Call for a meeting with the various departments." Dong Xuebing started his work.

"Ok. I will notify them now." Zhou Yanru smiles.

"Oh.…" Dong Xuebing remembered something. "You don't need to inform Secretary Geng."

"Ah?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "He is unable to attend the meeting."

Zhou Yanru is puzzled as she leaves the office. What is Geng Xinke busy with? How come he is unable to attend the meeting?

The District Party Secretary will be away for some time and is still undergoing treatment at the hospital. Geng Yuehua will have full control of Nan Shan District during this month, and Geng Xinke's 'status' has gone up. If Wang Anshi can't recover, Mayor Geng will replace him, and Geng Xinke's 'status' will reach another level. Although this possibility is slim, it cannot be ruled out. Who knows what will happen to Wang Anshi?

So, Geng Xinke is in a good mood today.

Geng Xinke gained a lot from this episode despite not kicking out Dong Xuebing or getting the Model Unit Award. He is confident that Dong Xuebing wants to join his Sister's faction, and he welcomes this to happen. He even met his Sister to discuss this last night. Dong Xuebing had suppressed him since he arrived, and everything will change soon. He will gain the upper hand against Dong Xuebing. He felt good and sat behind his desk to enjoy his tea.

Footstep sounds can be heard from inside the office.

Geng Xinke put down his teacup and stepped out to see what was happening. A few Staff Members are rushing upstairs with documents.

"What happened?" Geng Xinke asked.

A Staff Member stopped and replied. "Secretary Geng, it's the Work Party Committee meeting. Director Zhou asked us to send the documents to the meeting room."

Geng Xinke was stunned. "Work Party Committee meeting? How come I was not informed?"

Geng Xinke quickly returns to his office. He made a call to ask about the meeting, and his face changed. He is the Work Party Deputy Secretary, but no one informed him about this meeting. What is Dong Xuebing up to?

But the next moment, a phone call answered everyone's question.

The City's Party School called the Subdistrict Office's Administrative Office to ask Geng Xinke to immediately report to the Party School. He is required to attend the training course.

Geng Xinke's face turned green when he heard this.

Go to the Party School?!

You are asking me to report to the Party School now?!

Geng Xinke could not believe his ears. He had not done anything wrong, and it's not considered a punishment to go to the Party School. It will also look good on his resume with this training. But that's not the point. It is the timing of him going to the Party School. The District tried to send Dong Xuebing to the Party School, and Geng Xinke will take over his duties. But now, Dong Xuebing doesn't need to go to the Party School, and he sends Geng Xinke there instead.

This is no longer 'face-slapping.'

This is giving him slaps after slaps.

Geng Xinke threw his phone on the floor in anger. He realized Dong Xuebing had no intention of joining his Sister's faction. From the day he fell out with Wang Anshi, Dong Xuebing had decided to be alone.

Dong Xuebing! You are despicable! It was Wang Anshi who had targeted you. Why are you making my life difficult?

News of Geng Xinke going to the Party School spread.

Zhou Yanru is speechless. She finally understood what Dong Xuebing meant earlier.

All the staff drew a deep breath. Director Dong is face-slapping Mayor Geng after slapping the District Party Committee. Geng Yuehua is the Acting District Party Secretary, and targeting her brother is equivalent to creating trouble for her.

Everyone is speechless.

This guy is too evil.

Director Dong, how many more people are you going to offend?

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Chapter 662: The Isolated God of Plagues

Three days later.

Friday, noon.

Dong Xuebing returned from Beijing. Guang Ming Subdistrict had received the Model Unit award at the ceremony yesterday. This is a relief for him as he finally got this credit after all the troubles. It's not easy as he had offended many people because of it.

Subdistrict Office Family Quarters.

Dong Xuebing took a hot shower and changed into clean clothes after returning.

When Dong Xuebing went downstairs to go back to work, he saw two familiar faces walking into the building. It's Geng Yuehua's parents.

Geng Yuehua's mother is holding a shopping basket, and they seem to be going to buy groceries.

Geng Yuehua's father is pushing an old bicycle. The rear tire is flat, and he seems to be sending it for repairs.

Dong Xuebing walked over. "Uncle Geng, are you going to repair your bicycle? Let me push it for you."

Geng Yuehua's father let out a loud 'hmph' and continued on his way, ignoring Dong Xuebing.

Geng Yuehua's mother angrily replied. "No need."

Dong Xuebing stood there in embarrassment. He waited for them to leave before going into his car.

Geng Xinke had provoked Dong Xuebing and was sent to the Party School. But this does not affect Dong Xuebing's attitude towards his parents. He saw Geng Xinke's father pushing the bicycle with difficulties and tried to help. But he was rudely rejected. He did not blame them as he would also be unhappy if anyone treated his son like this.

Afternoon.

Dong Xuebing returned to the Subdistrict Office and called to meet with all the staff. He placed a crystal trophy on the table and announced they had gotten the model unit award.

Clap… clap… clap….

Everyone clapped.

Dong Xuebing gestured everyone to stop. "We can get this award is because of everyone's effort. I hope all of us will continue to work hard and continue to get more honor for our Subdistrict."

The applause continued.

This is a great honor for the Subdistrict Office.

Dong Xuebing lifted the crystal trophy. "Let's discuss where we should place this trophy."

Zhou Yanru laughed. "I suggest placing it in the Work Party Secretary's office."

Dong Xuebing smiled. "This honor belongs to everyone and should not be placed in my office."

An Administrative Lobby staff said. "We have an Award column on the second floor of the service lobby. Should we place it there?"

Everyone discussed where they should display the award.

In the end, Dong Xuebing decided. "Let's display it in the ground floor lobby. Set up a glass cabinet to display all this trophy and certificate. Director Zhou, you will be in charge of it."

Zhou Yanru smiled. "I will do a good job."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "Alright. Meeting dismiss."

Police Station Chief Peng Kun did not attend this meeting. Guo Mingfeng was arrested by the Commission for Discipline Inspection for corruption, and Geng Xinke was sent to the Party School. Yu Rongfeng was the only one left from the Geng faction. He kept quiet throughout the meeting and did not join the discussion.

Meeting dismissed.

Dong Xuebing immediately calls Nan Shan District Executive Deputy Mayor Shen Fei to report the award ceremony in Beijing.

Shen Fei listened to him and nodded. "Well done."

"Mayor Shen, do you have any other orders for me?" Dong Xuebing asked.

"We are having a meeting later this afternoon. Since you are back, you should attend it too."

"What meeting is this about? Do I need to prepare any materials?"

"It is a meeting about the various Subdistrict Offices' investment promotion. The District prepares the materials, and it is starting at 1.30 pm."

"Ok. I will leave now."

The District had been concerned about the model unit award and called Guang Ming Subdistrict to ask about their progress. When Dong Xuebing told Shen Fei that they would receive the award, the latter praised him for his work. But Shen Fei only said 'Well done,' in this phone call. This shows the District Government's attitude towards him after the trouble he created in the past few days. The District Government is unhappy with him now.

Dong Xuebing is not surprised. He is glad he had gotten the credit and kept his position. This is good enough for him, and he is prepared to fight against anyone.

Afternoon.

District Party Committee Compound.

A black Porsche Cayenne with top-grade fittings entered the compound under the watchful eyes of the staff. It stopped at a parking lot outside of the District Government Office building, and Dong Xuebing alighted from it with his bag. This is the first time he drove his Cayenne to the District Government. He doesn't care anymore as he had offended both the Party Secretary and Mayor. What's there to be afraid of?

"Eh, is that Dong Xuebing?"

"Yes… it's him."

"He is driving a Cayenne."

"Yes. Other than him, who else dares to drive such an expensive car around in the District?"

"That's right. There's no one else other than him. He should be here for the investment promotion meeting."

"That guy is fearless, and we cannot compare to him. Lower your voices and stay away from him."

"Yes. Let's go. He is someone we cannot afford to offend."

All the Staff Members pretended not to see Dong Xuebing and walked away. A few leaders holding the same rank as him switched directions and entered the building from other entrances. Everyone is trying to avoid the God of Plagues.

Everyone knows about Dong Xuebing's hooligan ways.

Some people are afraid and try to avoid him. Some don't want to interact with him because they are afraid the Acting District Party Secretary, Geng Yuehua, would think they are friends.

A weird phenomenon appears in the District Party Committee compound.

Everyone will disappear wherever Dong Xuebing goes. Dong Xuebing looked around and felt speechless. What did I do to you all?!

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Chapter 663: Xiao Dong is calm

Afternoon. 1.20 pm.

All the Subdistrict Office Directors, Investment Promotion Agency Chiefs, and deputies entered the meeting room. They chatted and joked inside. But everyone stopped and looked at Dong Xuebing when he entered the room.

Dong Xuebing immediately became the spotlight in the meeting room, but no one greeted him.

Ping An Subdistrict Office's Chu Qinghua was also at the meeting. He walked past Dong Xuebing, ignored him, and sat in the middle row. The District's Investment Promotion Agency Chief, Pang Zhengyi, entered the meeting room and saw Dong Xuebing's back. He stopped for a second and went to the back row far away from Dong Xuebing.

The situation in the meeting room is the same when Dong Xuebing is outside at the compound. He is isolated.

This might not happen if Dong Xuebing had offended one District Leader. After all, there are opposing factions within a District. If he had offended one faction, the other faction would continue to speak to him. But Nan Shan District only has two factions, the Wang faction and the Geng faction. Dong Xuebing had offended both of them, and no one dared to interact with him to avoid being seen as close to him by the leaders.

A few moments later.

People started to chat again in the meeting room.

Dong Xuebing looked around and saw everyone was ignoring him. Do you all have to do this to me? Hmph!

The more others didn't want to speak to Dong Xuebing, the more he wanted to join them.

"Ah…. Old Pang." Dong Xuebing saw Pang Zhengyi, who was sitting in the back row. He walks over with a smile and sits beside him. "Old Pang, it's been a while since we met. How is your Investment Promotion Agency? Have you achieved this year's target?"

Pang Zhengyi is mad. Damn! Who are you to call me Old Pang? Since when are we so close?

Pang Zhengyi's cousin, Pang Zhou, was Da Feng County's Investment Promotion Agency Chief. But he was fired because of Dong Xuebing, and Pang Zhengyi hated Dong Xuebing to the core.

"Old Pang, are you free tonight? Let's have dinner."

"I am busy."

"No matter how busy you are, you should not skip your meals. Let's have dinner tonight. It's been a while since we drank together."

Pang Zhengyi almost vomited blood. I had only drunk with you once during Chu Qinghua's son's wedding banquet. Why are you making it sound like we are close after working hours?! You are too evil! You are trying to frame me. He looked at his watch. "There's still time before the meeting. I will go to the restroom first." He quickly stood up and walked away. Pang Zhengyi doesn't want Mayor Geng to see him sitting and chatting with Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing was amused when he saw Pang Zhengyi's expression. He looked around and started walking towards the middle row. "Ah….Old Chu!"

Chu Qinghua almost fell off his chair.

Dong Xuebing sat beside Chu Qinghua and laughed. "I had been looking for you. I had made a dinner reservation tonight. Let's have dinner later."

Chu Qinghua's eyes twitched. "I am not feeling well today. I'm not going."

Dong Xuebing immediately showed his concern. "Ah…. What happened?"

"I am having some gastric problems."

"You should have told me earlier. I had learned some Traditional Chinese medicine recently. I can treat you tonight, and I guarantee you will recover."

Chu Qinghua cursed in his heart. Who needs your treatment? All my illness will recover when if you leave now.

No one dares to mess with Dong Xuebing after going against the District Leaders. His fearless and aggressive working style had scared most people in Nan Shan District. This guy is a hooligan and the God of Plague. Whoever gets involved with him will get bad luck. This is why although Chu Qinghua hated Dong Xuebing for snatching the Model Unit award from his Subdistrict, he did not show his anger.

The meeting room suddenly quiets down.

A woman in her late twenties entered the room.

"Secretary Ma."

"Secretary Ma."

The two District Government staff greeted that woman politely.

Ma Jian asked. "Are the materials ready?"

One of the staff replied. "Yes. We are about to distribute it."

"Ok. Let me look at it first." Ma Jian flipped a set of materials and nodded. "Alright. Distribute it. Hurry up. Mayor Geng will be arriving soon."

"Yes."

Dong Xuebing almost looked at that woman. Although he had not spoken to this woman, he knows she is Geng Yuehua's secretary. She holds the title of District Office Department Deputy Director and is considered Geng Yuehua's messenger. He heard she is fast and doesn't beat around the bush. She should have been affected by Geng Yuehua's working style.

After a while, Executive Deputy Mayor Shen Fei enters the room.

A few moments later, Geng Yuehua stepped into the meeting room. She was the last person to arrive, and she walked straight to her seat in front. She had not put on any makeup, but she still looked stunning. She has the same expression, hairstyle, the same type of clothes on her.

The meeting room immediately quieted down after Geng Yuehua arrived.

Everyone knows Mayor Geng will not tolerate any mistakes, and no one dares to make any sound.

Dong Xuebing stopped chatting with Chu Qinghua and Pang Zhengyi. He straightens his back and looks at the podium.

The meeting started with Shen Fei first. He held the microphone and briefly stated the agenda for this meeting. "An investment delegation from Tokyo, Japan, will be arriving tomorrow to inspect our District's investment projects. Our District had been preparing for their visit."

Japanese investment delegation?

Project investments?

Dong Xuebing realized he had something to do with this matter.

When Dong Xuebing was still Yan Tai County Investment Promotion Agency Chief two months ago, he had visited an investment fair in Japan with Fen Zhou City's District Investment Promotion Agency Chiefs. Those District Investment Promotion Agencies successfully attracted investors, but Yan Tai County's environment and resources are not attractive enough to attract them. In the end, Dong Xuebing could not attract any Japanese investors, and he even met with an air crash on his way back. This Japanese delegation should be the investors Pang Zhengyi contacted in Japan.

After Shen Fei finished talking, Geng Yuehua took over and mentioned a few notes.

Geng Yuehua asked all Subdistrict Offices to coordinate and support the Investment Promotion Agency. They need to leave a good impression on the Japanese investors and grant all their approvals. The Subdistrict Office Leaders should bring the investors to visit the investment sites and get their investments.

Everyone at the meeting took notes.

Dong Xuebing knew these people were only pretending to be listening attentively in front of the Leader. He didn't need to pretend and just sat there quietly without taking notes.

After Geng Yuehua finished, she passed the microphone to Shen Fei again.

Mayor Shen took out a work performance report and said. "I will to touching on our Subdistrict Office's performance in the past six months." He looked towards the middle rows. "I need to criticize Guang Ming Subdistrict Office first. It is July now, and you all have only gotten 150 million worth of investments. The actual funds received are only 7 million. Director Dong, what is your Subdistrict doing?! Your Subdistrict Office's performance for the first half of the year is very bad."

Criticizing a Subdistrict in a meeting on Investment Promotion work is uncommon.

Dong Xuebing looked blankly at the podium and did not say a word.

Dong Xuebing has nothing to do with this matter as he had taken over this position last month. The former Director was responsible for the Subdistrict's bad performance.

Shen Fei criticizes Guang Ming Subdistrict for their poor investment promotion work. Everyone at the meeting knows the reason behind this. Mayor Geng Yuehua is targeting and finding fault with Dong Xuebing.

Pang Zhengyi gloated as he looked at Dong Xuebing's back.

Chu Qinghua and the other Subdistrict Office Directors exchanged looks and turned to Dong Xuebing.

The time has finally come.

Mayor Geng Yuehua is angered by Dong Xuebing and is making a move.

Throwing Geng Yuehua's brother to the Party School for no reason is starting a war with her.

The meeting ended.

Geng Yuehua did not look at Dong Xuebing and left with her secretary Ma Jian.

Dong Xuebing started packing his things and naturally walked out of the meeting room. He behaves like he was not the one getting criticized earlier.

Everyone looks at Dong Xuebing's back. He might look calm now, but all of them know his life will be tough in the future.

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Chapter 664: Xiao Dong falls sick

Afternoon.

The summer breeze had blown a dark cloud over, and it seemed it would rain.

Dong Xuebing drove back to the Subdistrict Office and called a few department heads to his office. He told them the District Government's instructions about attracting investments. They all had heard the District Leaders had scolded them during the meeting. They also understand that Dong Xuebing had offended Mayor Geng, and this will be common in the future.

"We must take high importance on this Japanese Investment Delegation."

"Director, I will get our men to prepare for their arrival later today."

"No. Get it done immediately. Director Zhou, you will oversee this matter."

"Yes. I understand."

"Chief Peng, take note of the security. Our Subdistrict will be the delegation's second stop tomorrow afternoon. We don't have much time to prepare."

"I know."

"Alright. That's all. Call me if you encounter any problems."

Dong Xuebing let his staff return to work and lit a cigarette behind his desk.

Warning….

Criticize….

Dong Xuebing is calm as it will be weird if Geng Yuehua is not angry with him.

But Dong Xuebing is not worried. Geng Yuehua can scold him as she likes, and he doesn't care. He doesn't care if she is a Leader, and criticisms will not affect his position. He was prepared for this, and such incidents will not affect him.

After work.

The sun is still up, but the sky is overcast.

Dong Xuebing looks at the time. He didn't feel hungry and did not go for dinner. Instead, he drove to the riverbank.

Riverbank.

There is a cooling breeze.

Dong Xuebing parked at an open-air carpark and crossed a road to a grass patch by the riverside. He strolled along the riverbank, listening to the insects and birds. He stopped once in a while and sat by the river for a smoke. Since he came to Nan Shan District, he has been troubled by work problems. He had to think about these problems even when lying in bed. Finally, he doesn't need to think about all these as he offended both the District's No.1 and No.2. He felt relaxed as the situation could not get worse than this.

Human beings are complicated.

Suddenly, there was a clap of thunder and a heavy downpour. Flashes of lightning followed.

"It's raining!"

"Hurry…. Run…."

"This rain is so sudden."

A few others, strolling along the riverbank, carried their children and ran for shelter.

Dong Xuebing covered his eyes and looked up. His clothes were soaked, but he continued sitting there and thinking about his plans. His legs are crossed, and it felt good to be under the rain. He had gotten into a big mess and had to change the way he works in the future. He had to make sure Geng Yuehua could not get a hold of him and got to stay low. He had to stand firm regardless of what Wang Anshi and Geng Yuehua thought of him and get more results. With more credits under his belt, he can move up easily even after offending both the District's No. 1 and No. 2.

Stand firm.

Yes. I shall take one step at a time, just like what I had done.

With a plan, Dong Xuebing's mood got better. He strolled in the rain and hummed a melody.

Suddenly, Dong Xuebing sneezed. After that, he sneezed again and shivered. He realized he was not as fit as before and could fall sick from the rain.

Time to go.

Dong Xuebing shivered and ran from the riverbank.

Dong Xuebing had taken a long stroll and forgotten where he had parked his car.

The rain got heavier. Dong Xuebing braved the rain and ran for almost twenty minutes to reach that road he crossed earlier. He looked around and saw his black Cayenne was the only car in the carpark. Everyone had left, and there was no one around. He took out his keys and got into his car. He wiped the rain off his face and started driving home.

"Achoo!"

"Achoo!"

Dong Xuebing knew he had caught a cold, and he was running a fever.

Dong Xuebing worked day and night and didn't have a proper meal. His body is weak, and he felt cold even with his car's heater on. When he reached home, his head started spinning and aching.

Subdistrict Office Family Quarters.

The sky had turned dark as it was already past 8 pm.

Dong Xuebing felt terrible as he drove into the compound. He coughed as he got out of his car and ran into the building.

When one is unlucky, anything can happen.

Dong Xuebing struggled upstairs, and when he was about to open his door, he realized he did not have his keys. He got his car keys, but he could not find his apartment keys. He must have dropped it when he ran back to his car at the riverbank. He banged his metal gate in frustration and sat down against the wall. His hair is still dripping, and he is too weak to stand. His apartment's spare keys are in the Subdistrict Office, and the Subdistrict Office is locked now. His only solution is to check into a hotel room. He tried to stand up but failed. His head was spinning, and he could not move.

He is running a high fever.

Luckily, tomorrow is Saturday, and he doesn't need to work.

Dong Xuebing closed his eyes to rest before he tried to look for a hotel room. If now, he will go to the hospital.

But Dong Xuebing lost consciousness after he closed his eyes.

After a while, Dong Xuebing woke up and felt his body was weak and aching. He felt he was lying on something soft, but his body was still wet. He looked around and realized he was lying on a living room sofa. This apartment looks familiar, but it is not his apartment. He tried to get up, but his head was spinning.

Footsteps approached from the bathroom.

"Awake?" Geng Yuehua is dying her long hair with a white towel emotionlessly.

Dong Xuebing is stunned. "Mayor Geng? I…."

Geng Yuehua glanced at him. "I saw you lying outside at my doorstep."

"Did you carry me into your apartment?"

"Is there anyone else here?"

"Ah…. Thank you. I…. was caught in the rain and lost my keys."

Geng Yuehua did not reply and threw another towel to Dong Xuebing before going into her bedroom. She took out a blanket and threw it on the sofa. She seemed to have just returned and was caught in the sudden downpour. Her stockings and pants are soaked, outlining her long legs. Her blouse is also translucent from the rain, and he could faintly see her dark red lacy bra.

It's red underwear again.

Dong Xuebing admired Geng Yuehua for a while and was impressed with himself. He is sick now, but he still has lustful thoughts.

Dong Xuebing felt terrible.

Geng Yuehua looks at Dong Xuebing with a poker face. "Take off your wet clothes yourself. I had given you a blanket and towel, and I don't care about the rest." She said and returned to the bathroom.

Sound of a shower.

Dong Xuebing looked at the bathroom door and sat up with difficulties. He slowly took off his wet clothes and dried himself with the towel before lying down on the sofa and covering himself with the blanket. Ah…. It felt so much better after taking off his clothes.

The bathroom door opens.

Geng Yuehua had finished bathing in less than four minutes. She is wearing a pair of black tights.

Dong Xuebing is not surprised by Geng Yuehua's speed as he knows she likes to do things fast.

"Did you take off your clothes?" Geng Yuehua did not look at Dong Xuebing and walked to a cabinet.

Dong Xuebing blushed. "Yes."

"You had lost your keys. Stay here for the night if you want, or you can go and look for a hotel room yourself." Geng Yuehua said as she opened a drawer and took out some medicines. She threw it on the coffee table. "There's fever medicine among these medicines." After that, she sat on a chair and switched on the TV to watch the evening news.

Dong Xuebing is speechless, but he is touched.

Dong Xuebing had offended Geng Yuehua. She still helped him into her apartment and gave him a blanket and medicine. He knows she dislikes him and will deal with him, but she has nothing personal against him. This had changed his impression of her.

But…. Shouldn't you pour me a glass of water?

How am I going to eat the medicine without water?

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Chapter 665: Spending the night at the beautiful District Mayor's apartment

Geng Yuehua's apartment.

It is still raining outside, but it is not as heavy as before.

Dong Xuebing wrapped himself in the blanket and found the fever medicine. He took out a pill and looked at the empty glass speechlessly.

Geng Yuehua is watching the news without moving.

Dong Xuebing is not wearing anything under the blanket and is running a high fever.

He hesitated for a while before saying. "Mayor Geng, can you do me a favor?"

"……" Geng Yuehua did not reply or look at Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing smiled wearily. "Errr…. There's no water. Can you help me get a glass of water?"

Geng Yuehua continued to watch the TV and did not move.

Dong Xuebing is speechless. He had to take medication to get better, and he struggled to get up to get water himself.

Suddenly, Geng Yuehua stood up and pushed him back on the sofa before walking to the water dispenser to pour a glass of water. She puts the glass of water on the coffee table and continues watching the news.

Dong Xuebing quickly thanked her and swallowed the fever medicine and water.

The only sounds in the apartment are the TV and the rain outside.

Dong Xuebing lay on the sofa and looked at Geng Yuehua. "Mayor Geng, it's late, and I am running a fever. It's hard for me to get a hotel room…. And my clothes are wet. I got nothing to wear, and it will be inconvenient for me to call for an ambulance. I think I will have to trouble you tonight. I will sleep on your sofa, and you don't need to bother with me."

Geng Yuehua replied without looking at him. "I know."

"Thank you." Dong Xuebing thanked.

Geng Yuehua nodded, and the living room became quiet again.

Dong Xuebing had never been in such a situation before and didn't know what to say. He closed his eyes and tried to sleep, but his stomach growled. He did not have dinner today, and he is hungry. Geng Yuehua seemed to have heard the growlings, and Dong Xuebing blushed. How will he ask for food after offending her greatly a few days ago?

Skipping dinner will not stave him to death. Bear with it.

Dong Xuebing clenched his teeth and held the blanket tightly, hoping his stomach's growling could not be heard.

A while later, Dong Xuebing heard footsteps. Mayor Geng seems to be in the kitchen, and he heard her switching on the stove. She seems to be boiling water.

Dong Xuebing thought nothing about it.

Not long later, Dong Xuebing smells the nice fragrance of porridge.

Dong Xuebing opened his eyes and saw Geng Yuehua walking out of the kitchen with a bowl of porridge.

"You still have not taken your dinner?" Dong Xuebing asked.

Geng Yuehua placed the bowl on the coffee table and picked up Dong Xuebing's wet clothing to the bathroom.

Dong Xuebing was surprised. "Is this for me?"

"Is there anyone else here?" Geng Yuehua walked out of the bathroom and massaged her waist before sitting back on her chair.

Dong Xuebing is touched. "Sorry to bother you. Thank you." He sat up to pick up the bowl.

The porridge tastes ordinary, but it warmed Dong Xuebing's body.

Dong Xuebing did not expect Geng Yuehua to cook for him, and he tried to strike a conversation. "Mayor Geng, our Subdistrict is prepared to welcome the Japanese investment delegation tomorrow. We…"

Geng Yuehua interrupted him. "Don't talk about work after office hours."

Dong Xuebing stopped and changed the subject. "What time do you sleep? Am I bothering you?"

"No."

"Huh? Errr…. The porridge tastes good."

"Ok."

Dong Xuebing is speechless and does not try to continue to talk to her. He finished the bowl of porridge and covered himself with the blanket.

The living room is quiet again.

After the news, Geng Yuehua switched to another channel and read the papers. After a while, she frowned and rubbed her waist. It seems her back is aching from sitting on that chair. She stood up and sat at the end of the sofa. Her legs almost touched Dong Xuebing's feet.

Dong Xuebing felt embarrassed. "Sorry, Mayor Geng. I had taken up most of the sofa."

Geng Yuehua continued to read the papers and listen to the TV. "It's alright."

Dong Xuebing wanted to suggest to Geng Yuehua that he could rest in her guest room. But he knows he is wet and will sweat when running a fever. Her bed will be dirty and did not suggest it. He moved his body and curled up to make more room for her.

But the sofa is not big enough for them.

Dong Xuebing's feet are touching Geng Yuehua's butt.

Dong Xuebing opened his eyes in a slit to peep at Geng Yuehua. Although he is covered under the blanket, he can feel the softness of her butt. Her body will move slightly when she flips the papers.

Geng Yuehua's body feels so good.

Her butt feels so full.

Dong Xuebing's heart is racing as he peeped at the beautiful Geng Yuehua.

Geng Yuehua's tights are quite thin. It's those types for summer, and her top is not long enough to cover her butts. Dong Xuebing can see she is not wearing a g-string under her tights as her panty lines are visible.

It should be a pair of red panties.

Hmmm…. Maybe it is a pair with lacy sides.

Dong Xuebing, pretending to sleep, really wants to hug Geng Yuehua in his arms. Of course, he only dares to do this in his imagination. He didn't dare to move his leg and feet, and he secretly glanced at the clock. It's already past 9 pm, and he slowly drifts into sleep.

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Chapter 666: something happened

Geng Yuehua's apartment.

The rain had stopped, and the air had a faint grassy smell.

Dong Xuebing woke up on the sofa and rubbed his eyes. He felt his fever had subsided and was feeling better.

He heard someone is taking a shower in the bathroom.

Dong Xuebing looked towards the bathroom and knew the showering sound awakened him. Geng Yuehua is taking a shower, and there's a thermometer on the coffee table on a copy of the newspaper. He picks it up, and the reading is 37.3 degrees Celsius. She should have taken his temperature when he was asleep, and her concern touched him. He starts to feel regret sending Geng Xinke to the party school.

Geng Yuehua treats Dong Xuebing well, but he….

Dong Xuebing starts considering asking Uncle Yang to send Geng Xinke back.

No. That will make things worse. Also, how can the party school do such things?

Suddenly, the bathroom door opens.

Dong Xuebing quickly pulled up his blanket and sat up. "You are awake."

"Yes." Geng Yuehua tied up her hair in a bun quickly.

Dong Xuebing thanked Geng Yuehua. "Thank you for what you did last night. I am feeling better, and my fever has subsided."

Geng Yuehua nodded. "Go back if you are fine. I still have work to do."

"Ok." Dong Xuebing wanted to stand up, but he remembers not wearing anything. "Mayor Geng, my clothes…."

Geng Yuehua coldly replied. "It's still wet in the bathroom."

Dong Xuebing is speechless. How am I going to go out if my clothes are not dry? I can't go around naked.

"Then…. Do you have any clothes I can wear?" Dong Xuebing asked.

Geng Yuehua ignored him, opened the curtains, and watered her plants. After that, she returned to the living room and watched the news on TV. She glanced at Dong Xuebing and walked to her bedroom. A while later, she returned with a set of clothes and threw it on the sofa before going to the kitchen.

Dong Xuebing looked at the clothes. It's a pair of Geng Yuehua's pants and a white shirt.

Life is so weird.

The last time, Geng Yuehua had spent the night at Dong Xuebing's apartment, and he lent her his clothes and cooked for her. This time, it's the opposite.

Dong Xuebing looked towards the kitchen and quickly put on the pants under the blanket. He got up and put on the shirt before walking to the mirror. The pants are quite loose as his butt is not as big as her, but the shirt is quite fitting. He sniffed at the shirt and could smell a sweet scent.

Dong Xuebing went to the bathroom to wash his face and looked at the time. It's already past 9 am.

Geng Yuehua walked out of the kitchen with two bowls of porridge. These are leftovers from the porridge last night.

"It's hot. Let me carry it for you."

Geng Yuehua gave him one bowl and sat at the dining table without saying a word.

Dong Xuebing knows this bowl was for him, and he sat down to eat quietly.

Geng Yuehua eats as fast as she showers. Dong Xuebing had only eaten three mouthfuls, and she had finished her bowl of porridge and placed the bowl in the kitchen sink. After that, she sat on the sofa to continue watching the news and making phone calls.

"Xiao Ma…. Have they arrived? Alright. Go and fetch them."

"Director Liu, bring the report to the Government Office now. I will read it before noon."

"Old Sun, amend that proposal. I had read it yesterday, and there is a big problem with it…. Stop giving me excuses. If you all are not going to do it properly, I will get someone to replace you…. Do you have any other problems? No? Good. I want to see the amended proposal before noon."

Dong Xuebing wanted to bid goodbye but dared not interrupt Geng Yuehua as she was busy. He finished his porridge and washed the dishes in the kitchen. At the same time, he also cleaned her kitchen for her.

After a while, Dong Xuebing walked into the living room and saw Geng Yuehua writing something in a notebook. He said. "Mayor Geng, if there's nothing else, I would…."

Ring… ring… ring….

"Wait." Geng Yuehua answered her phone.

Dong Xuebing nodded and stood there.

"Hello." Geng Yuehua seems to speak to everyone with the same unfriendly tone. "What is it?"

Secretary Ma answered. "Mayor, something happened."

"Speak."

"The Japanese delegation's flight was rescheduled yesterday and had arrived in our Province City an hour earlier. Chief Pang and I just found out about this, but they had left."

"Left?"

"This is a big group of investors, and some of them are contacted by Da Feng County. Someone told me that Da Feng's Investment Promotion Agency and their Leaders had fetched them, including the investment delegation we contacted. They had left around thirty minutes ago, and I am returning to the District with Chief Pang now."

Geng Yuehua's face changed and scolded. "What are they trying to do?!"

Ma Jian cautiously asked. "Mayor Geng, what should we do now?"

"You all don't need to come back. Go to Da Feng County and bring them back." Geng Yuehua's eyes grew cold. "Wait for me there."

"Yes."

The phone was loud, and Dong Xuebing could hear their conversation.

Da Feng County had snatched the group of investors from Nan Shan District. Da Feng County had done the same thing to Dong Xuebing before, and they still did not learn their lesson. They are also under Fen Zhou City, but they do this to their fellow district.

Geng Yuehua puts on her coat and grabs her bag while calling her driver. "Hello, I'm Geng Yuehua. Pick me up at Guang Ming Subdistrict Office Family Quarters in ten minutes…. Where are you? What are you doing at Xi Ping District? Didn't I tell you to do that in the afternoon? Are you deaf, or I had not made myself clear? How long can you reach? Half an hour?!" She scolded. "You don't need to come." She hung up.

Geng Yuehua called the District Government Office to send a car.

Dong Xuebing saw Geng Yuehua losing her temper and said. "Mayor Geng, I am nothing to do today, and I can be your driver."

Geng Yuehua looks at him. "You have your car keys?"

"I didn't drop my car keys. I had only lost my apartment keys." Dong Xuebing took out his Porsche keys. "I can reach Da Feng County within half an hour."

Geng Yuehua walks over to her shoe cabinet and puts on a pair of flats. "Go."

"Ok." Dong Xuebing doesn't have anything to bring and quickly follows Geng Yuehua downstairs. He opened the rear passenger door for her.

After that, the Cayenne dashed out of the quarters.

Geng Yuehua likes things to be done fast and doesn't like to wait. This was her working style, similar to Dong Xuebing when he lost his temper. Da Feng County Mayor Li Feng and the former Investment Promotion Agency Chief Pang Zhou had created trouble for him once, and they are doing it again. This made him mad. Nan Shan District had spent two to three months preparing for the investment delegation's visit, and they could not let Da Feng County snatch them away.

"Faster." Geng Yuehua said to Dong Xuebing in between her phone calls.

"Ok." Dong Xuebing floored the accelerator.

There are not many cars on the road to Da Feng County, but the road is uneven with potholes. If Geng Yuehua had sat in her Audi or Passat, she might not reach in an hour. But Dong Xuebing is driving a Cayenne suitable for such road conditions. After all, this car cost two million.

About half an hour later, a Cayenne enters Da Feng County.

Dong Xuebing felt great. He did not feel anything during other days, but his car's performance let him feel worthwhile during emergencies.

"We have reached." Dong Xuebing asked. "Where shall we go?"

Geng Yuehua reply. "Send me to the County Party Committee Building, and you go to their Investment Promotion Agency to meet up with Ma Jian and Pang Zhengyi. Wait for my instructions there."

"Ok."

Geng Yuehua had been to Da Feng County and directed Dong Xuebing to her destination. She alighted and walked into the building.

The guard extended his hand to stop her. "Who are you looking for?"

Geng Yuehua ignored him and continued her way.

"Hey! Stop there!" The guard shouted.

A few Government staff walked out of the building to receive her. They seemed to know Geng Yuehua would be here. "District Mayor Geng."

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Chapter 667: The notorious God of Plagues

Da Feng County, Investment Promotion Agency.

The air was damp after the heavy downpour yesterday. Puddles of water are everywhere, and dragonflies are flying around.

10 am.

After sending Mayor Geng to the County Party Committee Building, Dong Xuebing arrived at the Investment Promotion Agency within two minutes, located in an adjacent street. As he alighted from his car, he saw Pang Zhengyi, Secretary Ma Jian, and Nan Shan District Investment Promotion Agency staff arguing with Da Feng County staff. He saw some familiar faces. Da Feng County Mayor Li Feng's secretary Wang Bo and Da Feng County Investment Promotion Agency staff.

"You all are being unreasonable!" Secretary Ma shouted.

Wang Bo remained calm. "Secretary Ma. I will repeat myself. Those investors wanted to visit our County, and we did not suggest it. We are unaware beforehand."

Pang Zhengyi replied angrily. "Secretary Wang, you all should not do this."

Wang Bo nonchalantly replied. "Chief Pang, I told you that we are unaware. We realized some of them were not contacted when they reached our County. But those investors find our County's investment environment is good and wants to look around. We can't kick them out, right? They are only going to stay for two to three days. Mayor Li had ordered us to send those investors to Nan Shan District once they are done."

Ma Jian suppressed her anger. "We are going to bring them back now."

Pang Zhengyi looks at Wang Bo. "Where are the investors now?" When his cousin, Pang Zhou, was Da Feng Investment Promotion Agency Chief, his words carried weight. But after Pang Zhou was fired, no one listened to him.

"I am not sure." Wang Bo shook his head. "You all should know that I am not in charge of receiving investors."

Ma Jian points at Wang Bo angrily and cannot find anything to say.

All of Nan Shan District staff here are supposed to receive the Japanese Investors at the airport, and all of them are mad at Da Feng County's response. They are snatching the investors openly. But Nan Shan District staff doesn't dare to do or say anything as this is not their turf after all. Most of them still wanted to settle this amicably.

Dong Xuebing narrowed his eyes as he approached them. He doesn't care about the consequences and will scold whoever provoked him. He pushed himself through the crowd and started scolding Wang Bo in his face. "Wang Bo! Stop spewing these bullshits. Are you not afraid to bite your tongue when you lie? Don't tell me you know which investors you had contacted in Tokyo. Stop feigning ignorance here! Who are you trying to bluff?! Ah!? Is this your idea or Mayor Li's idea?! I bet this is your idea! The Mayor Li I know will not stoop so low!" His words had scolded everyone in Da Feng County.

Wang Bo got mad when he heard this.

Da Feng County's Investment Promotion Agency staff looked around to see who dared to scold them.

But when they saw Dong Xuebing, they almost fainted.

Others might not recognize Dong Xuebing, but the Investment Promotion Agency staff will never forget him after he previously wreaked havoc in Da Feng County.

Wang Bo's face changed slightly. "What are you saying?!"

Ma Jian, Pang Zhengyi, and other Nan Shan District staff looked at Dong Xuebing. They did not expect him to appear. But they understood the reason after some thoughts. Mayor Geng's parents are staying in Guang Ming Subdistrict Office Family Quarters. She must have gotten Dong Xuebing to be her driver as she was in a rush.

Ma Jian is afraid things might blow out of proportion and tries to stop Dong Xuebing. "Director Dong."

Dong Xuebing stares at Wang Bo. "I say what I want. Scram if you don't want to listen."

Wang Bo points at Dong Xuebing. "You…."

"You?!" Dong Xuebing interrupted. "Wang Bo! You still have not learned your lesson after the previous incident? If you are capable, go and attract investments yourselves and stop stealing other people's credits. Ah?! I have never met anyone as shameless as you all. You all are unable to attract investors and try to snatch other districts' investments. Fine. Let me know if you all lack investments in the future. I will give you a few investments worth a few thousand RMB when our Nan Shan District has a surplus. This is also a way to help our fellow county out of poverty."

Dong Xuebing is good at quarreling and never holds back when he scolds others.

Da Feng County staff felt their blood was boiling.

Nan Shan District staff secretly gave Dong Xuebing a thumbs up in their hearts. These people are too much for trying to snatch other people's credit.

Wang Bo had encountered Dong Xuebing's working style before and knows he will not win at a war of words. He turned around and walked away.

A few Da Feng County Investment Promotion Agency Leaders entered the building with Secretary Wang, leaving a few staff there.

After the Leaders left, Ma Jian walked over to Dong Xuebing. "Director Dong, what are you doing?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "There's no need to be nice to such people. Since they dare to snatch our investors, they are prepared. There's no point saying nice things as they will not return our investors. We might as well scold them to vent our anger."

Nan Shan District staff are speechless by Dong Xuebing's way of thinking. Who will do such things?

A few Da Feng County Investment Promotion Agency staff, standing there, started talking among themselves.

"Is that Dong Xuebing?"

"It's him! Damn! Why is he here?"

"Who knows how things will turn out with him around?"

"That's right. Our investment fair previously…. Sigh…. Let's not talk about it. Let's go. This is not related to us. The higher-ups will handle this."

Da Feng County staff rushed back into the building after they saw Dong Xuebing.

Pang Zhengyi, Ma Jian, and other Nan Shan District staff were stunned when they overheard the Da Feng County staff. They had not expected the God of Plagues to be so famous here. It seems that his name was heard all over the Province.

Damn!

How much trouble have you caused to be so infamous?

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Chapter 668: The notorious Xiao Dong

Afternoon.

Bolts of Lightning flashed across Da Feng County skies, and it looked like it will rain anytime.

"What is wrong with the weather? Why is it going to rain again?"

"Director Dong, what did Mayor Geng say before she left?"

"Mayor Geng is at the County Party Committee Building, and she asked us to wait for her call."

"Then let's have lunch first. It's quite late now."

"Alright. Let's go."

It's already past 1 pm, and Mayor Geng still has not called them. Nan Shan District staff can't stand there and wait when it's about to rain. So, they got into their cars and drove to a nearby restaurant.

When they were about to enter the restaurant, they saw a few men coming out.

A middle-aged man, walking in front of the group, saw them and stopped. "Oh, it's Chief Dong."

Dong Xuebing thought for a second and replied. "Ah…. Chief Sun. It's been a while."

The middle-aged man wearing a Police uniform is Da Feng Public Security Bureau Deputy Chief Sun Pengpeng. He was the one who got officers to tail Dong Xuebing during the investment fair.

Sun Pengpeng laughed. "Why didn't you give me a call when you come to our Da Feng County? You should let me have the opportunity to play host."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "I don't dare to bother you, Chief Sun. You are a busy man. Not only do you need to catch criminals and suspects, but you also need to catch our Nan Shan District's investors. I shouldn't bother you as you are so busy. Let's chat again. I will surely let you give me a treat."

Sun Pengpeng had encountered Dong Xuebing previously, and his words provoked him further.

Nan Shan District staff held back their laughter as they looked at Dong Xuebing. They felt Director Dong was too sarcastic.

Ma Jian is speechless. From a certain perspective, she is impressed by Dong Xuebing's ability to offend everyone he goes. His enemies seemed to be everywhere. He can even meet an enemy at a random restaurant in a neighboring County. This shows how many people he had offended.

Private room.

Ma Jian sat at the head of the table, and everyone started to eat when the dishes were served.

Everyone talks about the investors during lunch, but no one is talking to Dong Xuebing. But he doesn't mind because he had offended Geng Yuehua. He continued eating as if nothing had happened.

Secretary Wang Bo called Mayor Li Feng, who was in a meeting. He had switched off his phone earlier, and Wang Bo can only report to him now. "Mayor, I had just left the Investment Promotion Agency. Nan Shan District staff are here, and Dong Xuebing is with them."

Li Feng frowned. "Dong Xuebing from Yan Tai County?"

Wang Bo nodded. "He seemed to have been transferred to Nan Shan District as a Director. He is with them."

Dong Xuebing.

Li Feng will never forget this person. Dong Xuebing had snatched a 100-million RMB project from their investment fair. He doesn't know about this incident, and it was the staff at the airport who made this decision. He saw the Japanese investors coming out of gates together, and Nan Shan District staff were not around. So, they tried their luck and asked the Japanese investors if they were willing to visit Da Feng County.

This decision made Geng Yuehua and Dong Xuebing come to Da Feng County.

Li Feng asked a few Leaders to welcome Geng Yuehua after hearing she was coming during his meeting. He wanted to let her wait for a while, but she stormed into the meeting room and sat there, reading a newspaper.

Despite Geng Yuehua not saying a word, the meeting can't carry on with her around.

Geng Yuehua….

Dong Xuebing….

It is not easy to deal with these two people.

"Alright. Come back now and bring District Mayor to fetch the Investors." Li Feng said.

"Mayor, are we going to let them leave?"

"Just do what I said."

"I understand. I will come back immediately."

Li Feng is feeling helpless after hanging up. He wants to keep those investors in Da Feng, but Nan Shan District Mayor had come with the hooligan, Dong Xuebing. Suppose he refused to release those investors, who knows what trouble they will cause in his County. Furthermore, they can't argue as they are in the wrong. He has to give Geng Yuehua 'face' after she comes personally.

Afternoon.

It finally started raining.

The rain is not as heavy as last night's downpour, but it will last for quite a while.

Ma Jian, Pang Zhengyi, and the rest could not go anywhere in the rain, and they waited at the restaurant. At around 3 pm, they received a call from Mayor Geng.

"Come to Rui He Hotel."

Ma Jian replied. "Yes. We are on our way."

Ma Kian looked at everyone. "Mayor Geng asked us to go over now."

Everyone left without saying anything to Dong Xuebing. But he didn't mind and followed them to the hotel he had stayed in previously.

Rui He Hotel lobby.

Ma Jian did not see Mayor Geng, and she gave her a call.

Dong Xuebing was the last to arrive. But the moment he steps into the lobby, all the hotel staff and crew recognized him."

"Hey, look at that guy."

"Isn't he the one who caused trouble at the Investment Fair?"

"It's him. I remember he had scolded our County Leader when he was here."

"That's right. He still wrote a cheque to compensate someone he had beaten up. The Public Security Bureau didn't dare to arrest him in the end."

"Why is he here again? Hurry up and inform the Manager. We have a lot of Japanese investors staying here. We cannot allow him to cause any trouble."

All the hotel staff becomes warily when Dong Xuebing arrives.

The lobby manager watched Dong Xuebing closely and asked his men to inform the higher-ups.

Dong Xuebing is speechless by their actions.

Ma Jian, Pang Zhengyi, and other Nan Shan District staff noticed the hotel staff's reaction and were speechless again. Damn! This is how notorious Director Dong is!

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Chapter 669: Trapped

It is raining heavily outside, and the Rui He Hotel lobby is tense.

Almost all the hotel staff are looking at Dong Xuebing. They are afraid he might do something shocking like the last time. The last time he was here, he had humiliated Da Feng County Leaders in public. It made the County Mayor mad and almost canceled the County Government's contract with the hotel. The hotel owner returned from the County Government and vented his anger on the staff.

The hotel staff stood there for a few seconds.

The Lobby Manager had no choice and stepped forward. "Errr…. Do you all have any reservations?" He asked Ma Jian, who is standing in front. But his eyes kept glancing at Dong Xuebing nervously.

Ma Jian paused for a second and replied. "We are waiting for someone."

The Lobby Manager asked. "Do you need me to arrange rooms for you all?"

"No need. Thank you." Ma Jian rejected.

The Lobby Manager looked at them and returned behind the counter. He whispered to his staff and went upstairs. After a while, five security guards appeared in the lobby, and their eyes kept looking at Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing is frustrated and thinks to himself. What's wrong with you all? Why are you all watching me like a hawk? He felt like a criminal in front of his colleagues. This will create a bad impression on him.

But Dong Xuebing did not know that everyone already had a bad impression of him.

Suddenly, the elevator door opened, and Geng Yuehua walked out. She frowned when she saw the hotel security guards and staff watching her staff.

"Mayor."

"Mayor Geng."

Ma Jian, Pang Zhengyi, and the rest walked over to greet her.

Geng Yuehua looked around and asked. "What's wrong with them?"

Ma Jian cleared his throat. "Err…. I am not sure. They are like this the moment we enter."

Geng Yuehua doesn't like to waste time. She nodded and told her staff. "The investors are on level six. It is raining heavily, and it will be late when we return to the District. Go and make a dinner reservation for them, and send them to Nan Shan District after dinner."

They found the investors.

Everyone is a relief.

Dong Xuebing did not expect Da Feng County to give in so easily. Seems like Mayor Geng is quite powerful.

Evening.

The sky is almost dark.

The rain got heavier after their dinner.

Dong Xuebing is bored. Since afternoon, everyone had ignored him, and he didn't want to remain there. He walked up to Geng Yuehua and said. "Mayor Geng, I have something on at home, and I need to go back now." The District's Investment Promotion Agency had sent several cars to Da Feng County, and he doesn't need to drive her back.

Geng Yuehua gave Dong Xuebing a stare. "Everyone is still here, and why are you trying to be special?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "All the problems here are settled, and I…."

"What do you mean by everything is settled? Are you saying these investors have nothing to do with your Subdistrict Office?"

"I don't mean that. Sigh…. Fine. I will continue to stay here." Dong Xuebing remembers Geng Yuehua had taken care of him this morning and couldn't get mad at her.

After a while, Geng Yuehua called secretary Ma Jian over. "I had spoken to the investors. You can bring them back to our District now and drive safely."

"Yes." Ma Jian asked. "What about you?"

"You all go ahead first. I have an appointment with Mayor Li later."

"It's raining quite heavily. I will ask Xiao Wang to stay and drive you around."

Geng Yuehua turned and glanced at Dong Xuebing. "It's fine. Xiao Dong is around."

Everyone around turned and looked at Dong Xuebing. All of them know Mayor Geng is a workaholic and who knows how long he will have to wait. He might not even go home tonight. This is Mayor Geng's way of making life difficult for him. Everyone carried on with their businesses. Ma Jian accompanied the Japanese Investors downstairs, and Pang Zhengyi and his staff drove their cars over to fetch them. They left the hotel a while later, and only Dong Xuebing and Geng Yuehua remained there.

9 pm.

Dong Xuebing smoked and waited in the lobby. He saw Li Feng and his secretary Wang Bo going upstairs to meet Geng Yuehua.

Finally, the elevator door opened, and Geng Yuehua walked out with Li Feng. Wang Bo is carrying Li Feng's bag behind them.

"Mayor Geng, how about you leave tomorrow? I had made arrangements at the guesthouse."

"No need. I need to go back."

"Alright. I will not ask you to stay. It is raining heavily outside, and you have to be careful on the road."

"Thank you, Mayor Li. You don't need to walk me out."

Dong Xuebing noticed Wang Bo, who is following behind them, kept staring at Geng Yuehua's butt. Li Feng is also looking at her face while smiling brightly. Although Geng Yuehua has a poker face all the time, she is still very attractive.

Some women are attractive even when they have poker faces.

Dong Xuebing stopped his car at the hotel entrance.

Li Feng and Wang Bo walked Geng Yuehua out to the entrance and looked at Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing got out of the car and greeted. "Mayor Li, Secretary Wang." After that, he opened the rear passenger door for Geng Yuehua.

Li Feng will not say anything to Dong Xuebing before Geng Yuehua. He just stood there and waved to her.

Geng Yuehua nodded and boarded the car.

The Cayenne drove off in the rain.

All the hotel staff was relieved when they saw Dong Xuebing leaving.

Cayenne.

It is getting cold, and Dong Xuebing asked. "Mayor Geng, do you want me to switch on the heater?"

"No need." Geng Yuehua is sitting behind Dong Xuebing, and he can only see her shoulders through the mirror. "Did you come to Da Feng County before?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "Yes. I came here to settle some problems and had met Da Feng County leaders."

Geng Yuehua asked in a firm tone. "What did you do at the Investment Promotion Agency this morning?"

"This morning?" Dong Xuebing feigned ignorance. "What do you mean?"

"I am talking about you scolding Secretary Wang in public."

"Oh, Secretary Wang kept insisting he doesn't know anything."

Geng Yuehua interrupted before Dong Xuebing could finish. "So, you scolding him?"

"I think so." Dong Xuebing replied.

"You are a Party Member and a Civil Servant!" Geng Yuehua shouted. "How can you scold others like this?"

Dong Xuebing argued. "I was doing it for the District. We…."

Geng Yuehua kept interrupting him. "You dare to say it was for the District?! What you did is ridiculous. Stop explaining. I want a reflection letter from you tomorrow!"

"Mayor Geng…."

"Drive!"

Dong Xuebing knows Da Feng County Leaders had complained to him and is mad. "It was Da Feng County who has no respect for us by snatching our investors. The more we talk nicely to them, the more they disrespect us. Mayor Geng, I am not claiming credit, but if I had not scolded them this morning, we would not get back our investors so fast. I had dealt with Da Feng County before and understood their characters well. I was only doing my job."

Geng Yuehua coldly replied. "You are full of excuses."

Although Dong Xuebing was grateful to Geng Yuehua for taking care of him, there's a limit to his patience.

Dong Xuebing got angry. "I can give you a reflection letter if you insist. I know you are unhappy with me, but…."

"What do you mean?"

"You know what I mean."

"I don't know what you are talking about." Geng Yuehua coldly replies. "Tell me about it."

Dong Xuebing felt it was meaningless to argue. He kept quiet and thought to himself. I had sent you to Da Feng County and helped our District, but you kept finding fault with me. He becomes moody and speeds up on the muddy road.

Suddenly, Geng Yuehua shouted. "Watch out!"

Dong Xuebing immediately stepped on the breaks. There's a bend in front, behind the fog. Screech!!! The hard braking caused the car to skid.

"Stop!"

"I can't!"

The car skidded off the road and rolled down a slope.

The Cayenne rolled downhill for a while until it reached a small forest, and the engine died.

The car stopped, and panting sounds became clearer.

Dong Xuebing turns around and asks. "Are you ok?"

Geng Yuehua was panting and did not reply.

Dong Xuebing wiped the sweat off his forehead and tried to start the engine. But failed after trying a few times.

The car had broken down in a secluded forest.

The rain got heavier.

Dong Xuebing slapped his forehead and regretted arguing with Mayor Geng while driving.

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Chapter 670: Stripped

A rainy night.

A secluded eerie forest in the countryside.

"Why didn't you pay attention to the roads?"

"I didn't notice it."

"Why did you drive so fast at night?"

"Alright. Calm down. Let me try starting the engine again."

"Are you done? Can you start the car?"

"No…. I think there are some problems with the battery."

Dong Xuebing is frustrated. The salesman claimed this car to be invincible with the most advanced technology and safety features when he was buying it. The way he praised the car made Dong Xuebing thinks he was buying a tank. But now, Dong Xuebing knows that no matter how sturdy and high-tech this car is, it is still a car and can break down. He had been busy recently and didn't have time to send his car for maintenance. This was his fault.

Dong Xuebing wanted to call for help, but there was only one bar of signal. He can't make any outgoing calls.

"Does your phone have a signal?" Dong Xuebing asked.

Geng Yuehua took out her phone and called the Traffic Police. A few seconds later, she said. "The line can't get through."

Dong Xuebing only knows how to drive and doesn't know how to repair cars. He turned to Geng Yuehua. "Mayor Geng, come to the driver seat. I will push the car from behind."

Geng Yuehua looked at Dong Xuebing angrily and moved forward.

Dong Xuebing looked at the heavy rain outside and ran out of the car.

Within a few seconds, Dong Xuebing was soaked.

Dong Xuebing doesn't have time to care about the rain. He walked through the muddy ground and puddles to the back of the car and pushed it.

The car was not moving as it was too heavy and was stuck in the mud.

Geng Yuehua had gotten into the driver's seat and started the car. But Dong Xuebing could not move the car. She opened the door and got out to push the car with him.

"Mayor Geng, you don't need to…."

"Push!"

"Hurry and get back into the car. I can do it alone."

"Shut up!" Dong Xuebing looked at Geng Yuehua's back, soaked by the rain, and continued to push it.

The car started moving forward slowly, and Geng Yuehua used it on hand to start the engine. But the engine still fails to start after a few tries.

Five minutes passed.

Geng Yuehua rustled her hair in frustration and angrily got back into the car.

Dong Xuebing wiped the rain off his face and got into the front passenger seat.

The rain falls on the windscreen.

Dong Xuebing admitted his mistake. "It is my fault. I had not watched the road carefully, and it resulted…."

Geng Yuehua supported her head and closed her eyes.

Dong Xuebing tried to use his phone but couldn't make any calls. They are stuck in the middle of nowhere, and he is helpless. He could have used BACK during that accident earlier, but he forgot about it at that moment. His remaining time is not enough to return to the time before the accident. He always felt that any problems that can be settled with money or time were no problems and would not use his powers unless it concerned his career. He only needs to wait for the rain to stop, and he can walk to a place with a signal to get someone to repair his car.

"Wait for the rain to stop." Dong Xuebing said. "I will go get help when the rain stops."

Geng Yuehua ignored him.

Dong Xuebing smiled and knew this rain would last for a while. It might even rain throughout the night.

"You can't even drive properly. What else can you do?" Geng Yuehua scolded.

Dong Xuebing argued. "I told you that I did not notice it. It was an accident."

Geng Yuehua stared at Dong Xuebing. "I can see the road conditions clearly, but you can't see it?!"

Dong Xuebing got mad again. "I admitted it was my mistake. I had not done this on purpose."

Geng Yuehua points at Dong Xuebing and does not continue.

Dong Xuebing is in a bad mood and lit a cigarette.

"Snub it." Geng Yuehua ordered.

Dong Xuebing ignored her and continued to smoke.

Geng Yuehua repeated in a stern voice. "I am asking you to snub the cigarette! Do you hear me?!"

Dong Xuebing opened the door and threw the cigarette out before closing it loudly.

They are soaked by the rain and are in a bad mood.

The silence in the car lasted for a few minutes before it was interrupted by a sneeze.

"Achoo…." Geng Yuehua covered her mouth and sneezed.

Dong Xuebing seems to have caught it and sneezed too. His body also trembled. He had just recovered from fever this morning, and he is feeling it again.

He looked at his watch. It is past 10 pm.

Dong Xuebing doesn't want to argue with Geng Yuehua anymore. He looked at her and said. "It was my fault, and I apologize. We cannot carry on like this. Our clothes are wet, our phones don't have a signal, and we can't start the car. Let's take off our wet clothes first. We will sleep in the car tonight if the rain doesn't stop, and I will think of ways to get someone to repair the car. What do you think?"

Geng Yuehua stared at Dong Xuebing. "How am I going to take off my clothes?"

Dong Xuebing glanced at her body. Her wet blouse is translucent and sticking to her body. He can make out the lacy red bra under the moonlight.

Dong Xuebing doesn't want to argue with her anymore. "I will turn around and you…. You can sleep in the backseat. Are you fine with this?"

Geng Yuehua replied. "What do you think?"

"I think it will work. Don't worry. I will not turn and look at you."

Geng Yuehua held her head and did not reply to him. She doesn't want to take off her clothes.

Dong Xuebing felt his anger rising again. "Mayor Geng, I understand that you are unhappy with me and don't trust me. I can't do anything to change your views. But what else can we do in this situation?"

Geng Yuehua's eyes are burning with rage. "How many times have you said I am unhappy with you today? I am telling you now. I don't have any views on you, and I will not mix my personal feelings with work. Since you mention this, I will tell you the truth. I don't agree with your working style and dislike your character. Do you understand?"

Dong Xuebing shrugged his shoulders. "I know you despise me, and I don't need you to agree with the way I work. But we are not at work now and can't leave this place. Do you think I want this to happen? I have just recovered from a fever, and I also want to rest at home. Do you think I want to be stuck here? Am I crazy?"

Both started arguing again.

Geng Yuehua continued to speak to him with a poker face, and Dong Xuebing couldn't stand it.

Dong Xuebing couldn't stand it and got out of the car in the end. He shouted to Geng Yuehua under the rain. "You are the Leader, and you are the biggest! Go and take off your wet clothes and sleep in the car. I will stay outside here!"

Geng Yuehua stared at Dong Xuebing coldly.

Dong Xuebing slammed the door and walked towards a tree nearby. He wanted to take shelter under the tree, but he saw flashes of lighting. He knows it will be dangerous to be standing near the tree during a lightning storm and walk to a boulder nearby. He sat on the muddy ground and took out his cigarette. It was raining heavily, and no matter how he covered his lighter and cigarette with his hand, he couldn't light it.

Dong Xuebing threw away the cigarette in anger and wiped the rain off his face and hair. He also spits a mouthful of rainwater before leaning against the boulder to rest.

Dong Xuebing only wishes for the rain to stop. If not, how is he going to get through the night?

Dong Xuebing clenched his teeth and tried his best to tolerate the cold under the pouring rain.

About one to two minutes later, loud banging sounds came from the Cayenne door. Dong Xuebing ignored it, and three loud bangs sounded again later. It was much louder.

Dong Xuebing walked over and saw a few pieces of women's clothing hanging on the back of the driver's seat. He knows Geng Yuehua had taken off her clothes. He quickly turned his head away and opened the passenger door. "What is it?"

A cold voice sounded from the backseat. "Come in and sleep."

Dong Xuebing replied. "No need. You go ahead, and I will wait outside

"I am asking you to come in!" Geng Yuehua shouted. "How are you going to stay outside in this rain?!"

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath and did not reject her. He entered the car and closed the door behind him.

"Cover the rear-view mirror." Geng Yuehua ordered.

Dong Xuebing paused for a second and pushed the rear-view mirror up. But that split second, he saw Geng Yuehua in the mirror. She had taken off everything except for her bra and underwear. Her sexy body is exposed, and his heart starts racing.

Author's note: Why can't he use REVERSE to repair the car? Even if he doesn't have powers, he can walk back to the road to get help since he was already soaked.

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Chapter 671: Mayor Geng was bitten

Night.

The thunderstorm continued, and it was quiet in the car.

Dong Xuebing sat in the front seat and felt uncomfortable in his wet clothes. Before placing it on the dashboard, he starts taking off his shirt and wrenching it dry. He hesitated for a while and took off his pants and socks.

Dong Xuebing is naked.

"Your clothes."

"Let me air it, or it will not be dry tomorrow."

Geng Yuehua let out a soft reply. "Ok."

Dong Xuebing reached back and took the clothes hanging behind the seats to wrench them. He twisted the clothes and a pair of stockings before spreading it out behind the seats.

"Xiao Dong." Geng Yuehua called him.

"What is it?"

"Do you have any blankets or clothes in your car?"

"I came out in a rush and didn't even bring an umbrella."

"Achoo…." Geng Yuehua had caught a cold.

Dong Xuebing did not continue to argue with her. "The front seat cushions are wet. But there is a long velvet cushion on the back seat. Try to cover yourself with it." The cushion is a padding for the rear passengers to sit on, and the length and width are enough to cover one person.

"Ok."

There are some rustling sounds, and Geng Yuehua seems to have covered herself.

"How are you feeling?"

"Ok. It's fine."

Dong Xuebing doesn't have anything to keep warm, shivering. He is also nervous and scared Geng Yuehua can see him because he is not wearing anything. Sigh…. Why did the car battery break down now and trap them in this place? He can't even switch on the heater, and he is freezing.

It's getting late.

Dong Xuebing felt the temperature lower and could hear Geng Yuehua trembling behind.

Suddenly, there were some movements behind him.

"What are you doing?" Dong Xuebing asked without turning back.

"I am going outside for a while."

"Going outside?" Dong Xuebing is speechless. "It is still raining heavily. Why are you going outside for?"

"Go back to sleep and don't bother me."

"But where are you going? How am I going to answer if anything happens to you?"

"I said don't bother me."

"No. I can't do that."

"Are you done?"

Dong Xuebing turned around, and Geng Yuehua had covered herself with her suit jacket. She is not wearing her pants, and he can see her lacy red underwear. But Dong Xuebing has no time to admire and tries to stop her. She ignored her and left the car. She used her hand to cover her eyes from the rain and walked deeper into the forest.

Dong Xuebing finally understood. He thought Mayor Geng couldn't stand the cold and wanted to walk back to the nearest town, but she was not wearing her pants. She should be going to the toilet now.

Sigh…. Why don't you tell me earlier? I will not stop you.

Dong Xuebing slapped his forehead and felt stupid.

Although Mayor Geng is known as the poker-face Mayor, she is still a woman, and women are shy to say some things. She can't be peeing beside the car with Dong Xuebing around.

Around three minutes passed.

Dong Xuebing frowned when he noticed Geng Yuehua was still outside. He quickly put on his underwear and his wet shirt and looked out the window.

Dong Xuebing could not see Geng Yuehua in the dark forest.

Why is she not back yet? She is fast in everything she does. Did she go too far?"

Dong Xuebing got worried and opened the door. "Mayor Geng! Mayor Geng!"

No one replied.

Geng Yuehua should have walked quite a distance away from the car.

Dong Xuebing rubbed his hands to warm himself and wonder if he should go out and look for her. But he is afraid he might see something he shouldn't see and will anger her further. After being with her for a few days, he knows she has a bad temper.

What should I do? Should I go or not?

"Ahhh……"

As Dong Xuebing was thinking, a woman screamed in pain.

Dong Xuebing's face changed, and he rushed out of the car. He ran deeper into the forest. "Mayor Geng!"

There's fog in the forest, and the visibility is low.

Dong Xuebing dashed forward and took a few tumbles and falls. Finally, he saw Geng Yuehua leaning against a tree trunk. She is panting and holding on to the base of her thigh with both hands. Her face had turned pale.

"Was there someone here?" Dong Xuebing doesn't know what happened.

Geng Yuehua took a deep breath and replied. "Snake."

Dong Xuebing got shocked. "Did the snake bite you?"

"Can't you see for yourself?!" Geng Yuehua scolded. "Stop saying the obvious."

Dong Xuebing saw blood flowing out between her fingers. "Where's the snake? What type of snake?"

"I didn't notice it."

"How does the snake's head look like? What color is it?"

"I said I didn't see it!"

"Ah…. Stop shouting." Dong Xuebing runs over. "Hurry…. Let me help you back to the car. The snake might still be around."

Geng Yuehua still has her poker face on. "I can walk by myself."

"Stop saying that. Hurry up."

Dong Xuebing ignored Geng Yuehua and helped her walk back to the car. His eyes are looking at their ground around them cautiously.

Dong Xuebing is relieved after returning to the car and closing the door. "Could that snake be poisonous?"

Geng Yuehua did not reply.

Dong Xuebing knocked his head urgently. "Where are you bitten?"

"…… leg."

Dong Xuebing suddenly realized the spot Geng Yuehua's hands were covering. It is an awkward position on the edge of her underwear.

Damn!

What should I do?

Chapter 672: Suck

Late night.

Cayenne.

A snake bit Geng Yuehua, and Dong Xuebing panics as he had not encountered this before. Instead, Geng Yuehua was calmer than him.

"Is it painful?"

"Stop stating the obvious!"

"Err…. What color is your blood?"

"Is your blood green color?"

"That's not what I mean. I watched movies that if the blood turns black, it means that person is poisoned."

Geng Yuehua lifted her hands and showed Dong Xuebing. "It's red! How can movies be the same as real life?"

"Then…. What should we do if that snake is poisonous?"

"I don't know."

Dong Xuebing is speechless. He had met many mature women, like Aunt Xuan and Sister Xie, and they like to reply to him with a question. This is an emergency and can't you reply to me properly? What if the poison kills you?

Use BACK?

Use REVERSE?

No…. it will be too obvious.

Dong Xuebing can still explain his powers when helping Xu Yan regain her youth. After all, modern technologies can remove wrinkles and age spots. But it is different for wounds. He can remove the poison if he uses REVERSE, but the wound would disappear. How is he going to explain that to her? His secret might be exposed.

Damn it! Is the snake poisonous?

Dong Xuebing worryingly asked. "How are you feeling?"

Geng Yuehua did not reply, but she was frowning in pain.

"Arghh…. We can't leave in the middle of the night now." Dong Xuebing hits his head. "No…. we must find a solution." He remembers reading some poisonous snakes' venom can kill a person within an hour, worried. Although he had quarreled with Geng Yuehua several times today, he didn't want anything to happen to her.

"Achoo…." Geng Yuehua covered her nose as she sneezed.

Dong Xuebing quickly says. "Hurry up and take off your wet clothes."

Geng Yuehua stared at Dong Xuebing and did not move.

"I will turn around. Hurry up." Dong Xuebing turned his head away from her and covered his eyes with one hand.

Geng Yuehua was soaked again when she went into the forest, and she must be freezing now. Dong Xuebing heard clothes rustling sound after he turned around.

"I'm done."

"I will turn back now."

"Ok."

Dong Xuebing turns around and sees that Geng Yuehua has covered herself with the long cotton padding. Her bare shoulders and arms are exposed, and he can see her bra strap from the sides. She had stripped down to her bra and underwear. The padding is not wide enough to cover her whole body, and there's no place for Dong Xuebing to sit after she lays down. He kneeled by her side and started thinking. He can tell Geng Yuehua is cold and in pain from her expression.

It's been five minutes, and he must do something.

Suddenly, Geng Yuehua's face changed.

"What's wrong?" Dong Xuebing got worried."

Geng Yuehua pants and starts grabbing her thighs tightly. "My leg is going numb and is getting more painful."

"Numb?!" Dong Xuebing exclaimed. "That means the snake is poisonous."

"Stop thinking about it." Geng Yuehua rubbed her temples. "Not all snakes in the forest are poisonous. I should be fine. Even if anything happens to me, it's my fate and has nothing to do with you."

Dong Xuebing refused to accept this. "What are you talking about? What do you mean it's your fate? Bullshit!"

Geng Yuehua shook her head and kept quiet.

Dong Xuebing thought for a while and slapped his lap suddenly. "If there's no other solution, I will force out the poison."

Geng Yuehua looks at him. "How are you going to do that?"

"I will suck it out."

"What are you going to do if the snake is poisonous?"

"I got to save you first. Just listen to me."

"No." Geng Yuehua refused. "You don't need to care about me. That's it."

Dong Xuebing got mad. "How can I ignore you? You are with me when this happens, and I am responsible for your life. You don't need to say anymore."

"I said you don't need to do it." Geng Yuehua's bad temper acted up.

"You got to listen to me." Dong Xuebing rolled up his wet sleeves, kneeled beside Geng Yuehua, and grabbed Geng Yuehua's leg.

"Xiao Dong." Geng Yuehua shouted. "Let go of me."

Dong Xuebing refused to listen. "I know you are embarrassed, but your life is more important than being embarrassed."

Geng Yuehua stared at Dong Xuebing. "I am worried something will happen to you. This is not a movie, and do you think nothing will happen to you when you suck out the poison? Did you study science in school? Do you know why heart attack patients place their medication under their tongue during their attacks? It is because the medication can be absorbed into the body faster. If that is a venomous snake, you will die."

Dong Xuebing thought nothing of it. "You don't need to worry about me. If I don't want, I will not die even if I drink a bottle of arsenic, let alone snake venom."

"Why can't you listen to me?! I don't want you to save me!"

"I can't hear you."

"Stop it, Xiao Dong!"

"You should be the one who should stop it."

"Dong Xuebing!"

Dong Xuebing looked at Geng Yuehua. "Mayor Geng, I don't care if you don't understand me and dislike me. Since this happens to you and I am around, I will not let anything bad happen. Hurry up! It's been almost five minutes."

Geng Yuehua continues to hold her leg and is very angry.

Dong Xuebing looked at her and pushed her hands away. He adjusted his position and spread her legs. He did not see her expression and took a deep breath before covering the wound with his mouth and sucking it.

"Ah…." Geng Yuehua shouted in pain.

Dong Xuebing sucked out mouthfuls of blood and spat it out of the car.

"It's poisonous! Xiao Dong! Stop!"

Dong Xuebing ignored her.

The position of the wound is at an awkward place. It is at the base of Geng Yuehua's inner thighs, and Dong Xuebing's left cheek is pressing against her underwear as he sucks out the poison. He can smell her womanly scent, making him excited. Luckily, the car is dark, and the moon is not bright enough. In the darkness, he can still control his urges.

Stop thinking.

I got to save her first.

Dong Xuebing sucked out another mouthful of blood and spat out the car. He ignored Geng Yuehua's pushing and struggling and continued.

After sucking ten mouthfuls of blood.

Dong Xuebing had been sucking on Geng Yuehua's meaty thigh, and it is impossible for him not to get aroused.

About six to seven minutes later.

Geng Yuehua suddenly covered her wound with her hand. "Enough."

"What do you mean?"

"It's not numb anymore."

"Good. That means I had expelled the venom from your body."

Geng Yuehua looked at Dong Xuebing and moved her mouth.

"What?" Dong Xuebing asked.

Geng Yuehua paused for a second. "Thank you, Xiao Dong."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Don't mention it. Let me find a cloth to dress your wound."

Dong Xuebing tore a cloth from the front passenger seat padding and kneeled in front of Geng Yuehua to bandage her wound. He wrapped it around her thigh and covered her with the long padding. "Go and sleep."

Geng Yuehua asked. "What about you?"

"I will go to the front seat. Call me if you need anything."

When Dong Xuebing was about to climb to the front seat, his face suddenly turned pale. His expression froze, and he almost cursed out loud.

Geng Yuehua noticed something was off and asked. "What happened?"

Dong Xuebing smiled. "My mouth feels a bit numb."

"What?!" Geng Yuehua got mad. "What did I tell you? Why don't you listen to me?"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "It's fine. I think the numbness will go away in a while."

"What are you saying?! That's snake venom!"

Geng Yuehua points at Dong Xuebing. "You are always disobeying orders. I said, you can't suck out the poison like this. What are you going to do now?"

Dong Xuebing cleared his throat. "It's just some numbness. It should not be lethal."

"Do you feel giddy?"

"Huh? A little. But it should because of the cold and has nothing to do with the poison."

The car was silent for a while.

Geng Yuehua sat up with the padding covering her body, and she rubbed her eyes. She seemed to be thinking about something. After a while, she patted on the space beside her. "Sit here."

"Huh?"

"Sit here!"

"Ok."

Dong Xuebing sat beside Geng Yuehua. His tongue had become numb, and it was hard for him to speak. "You…."

Geng Yuehua stares at Dong Xuebing in his eyes. "Which part of your mouth is numb?"

"My lips…."

Before Dong Xuebing could finish talking, Geng Yuehua moved closer and bit on his lips. She immediately sucked on his lips hard.

Dong Xuebing is stunned and cannot react.

Their lips parted, and Geng Yuehua spat on the floor of the car. She lifted her head and continued to suck on Dong Xuebing's lips emotionlessly.

Geng Yuehua spat again and coldly asked. "Anywhere else that is numb?"

Dong Xuebing replied without thinking. "Err…. My tongue…."

Geng Yuehua lowered her head again and pressed against Dong Xuebing's lips with her mouth, and sucked on his tongue.

Translator's notes: Lol, both will be dead if a venomous snake. Sucking out the poison from each other is ridiculous. One more member to his harem.

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Chapter 673: My Mouth is still numb

A small forest.

The rain continues to pound on the Cayenne, and the atmosphere in the car starts to get hot.

Dong Xuebing is kissing Mayor Geng!

Dong Xuebing had never expected this to happen. This is too sudden, and he is not prepared.

Of course, this is not considered a kiss. Dong Xuebing knows what Geng Yuehua is thinking. He had risked being poisoned by sucking out the venom and ended with a mouth full of poison. The poison is spreading, and she feels bad. After all, he is in this state because of her.

It's too tempting.

Dong Xuebing's head is spinning, but he can feel Geng Yuehua's sexy warm lips and slippery tongue.

Geng Yuehua continued to suck on Dong Xuebing's tongue.

It lasted around three to four minutes.

Geng Yuehua moved her head back, and their lips parted. A string of saliva hung between their lips.

No words can describe this scene.

"How do you feel?" Geng Yuehua asked in her usual poker face as she wiped Dong Xuebing's saliva from her lips.

Dong Xuebing's heart is throbbing, and he quickly nods. "It's much better. Thank you."

Geng Yuehua held her head and closed her eyes. "Don't need to thank me. That was to repay you for saving me."

"I am fine now. That snake should not be venomous, or we will be dead by now. Ah…. It's so late now. Let's rest now." Dong Xuebing said, and he sneezed. He was still wearing his wet clothes and was shivering from the cold now. "Lay down. I will move to the front." After being poisoned earlier, he was still worried, but his mind became clear after Geng Yuehua did.

Dong Xuebing felt some changes between him and Geng Yuehua after what happened.

Geng Yuehua looks at Dong Xuebing. "You don't have anything to cover yourself. How are you going to sleep?"

"Haha…. I have thick skin, and I will be fine."

"You just recovered from fever. What do you mean by you will be fine?"

"I will be fine. I am not that weak."

"Look at yourself now."

Dong Xuebing laughed and sniffled. He thought to himself. Even if I am weak, what can I do? The car's interior is only so big that you are using the dry padding. Are you expecting me to snatch the padding from you?

Geng Yuehua laid down by her side and covered herself with the padding. She moved closer to the backrest and said. "Come over and cover together."

Dong Xuebing was surprised. "How are we going to cover together?"

"What do you think?"

"I…. errr…." Dong Xuebing could not believe his ears. "You are saying to let you and me……."

"Hurry up! It's cold."

"Mayor Geng…. Errr…. This is not right. You…."

"I am a woman, and I don't mind. Why are you wasting time? Just stay there if you want. It's up to you!" Geng Yuehua starts to ignore him and turns with her back facing him.

Dong Xuebing starts to hesitate and thinks to himself. I was just being modest. Why are you so fierce? I will give in if you insist a bit more. Do you think I want to freeze to death? Do you think I want to sit in front in the cold?

What should I do?

Should I move to the back?

Dong Xuebing is prideful, but he is freezing now. This is not the time to be prideful.

Damn! I will go under the padding with you!

Dong Xuebing clenched his teeth and started taking off his wet clothes. He wrenched his shirt and pants, and Geng Yuehua's shirt dry, and looked at Geng Yuehua's back. He made up his mind and climbed over cautiously. The backseat is not wide and can only fit one person. Geng Yuehua is lying on her side, leaving a little space for him. He nearly fell from the seat.

There's not enough space.

Dong Xuebing's body accidentally touched Geng Yuehua's back.

Dong Xuebing's body went stiff, and he looked at Geng Yuehua. He is relieved after seeing she did not move. He positioned his arm across his chest and tried his best not to move to avoid any body contact with her.

Suddenly, Geng Yuehua pushed the padding over.

"Cough…. Thank you." Dong Xuebing pulled the padding over slightly to cover himself. But most of the padding is still covering Geng Yuehua.

Both of their bodies are almost touching each other.

No one can remain still forever. Geng Yuehua moved her body slightly, and her butt will brush against Dong Xuebing's legs. When he moved his legs slightly, his kneecap would push against her thigh. It's impossible to have zero contact.

Dong Xuebing felt his body getting heated up after ten minutes. This is too torturing.

Dong Xuebing might be running a fever, or the snake's venom was not expelled entirely. He didn't know what he thought when he suddenly asked softly. "Mayor Geng, are you asleep?"

"Yes. I'm sleeping."

"Huh?"

How can you reply when you are asleep?

Dong Xuebing cleared his throat and said. "I…. err…. There's still some numbness in my mouth. Errr…." He is telling the truth as he still can't speak properly.

Geng Yuehua kept quiet for a few seconds and turned.

Dong Xuebing quickly move aside to make room for her to turn and face him.

Both faced each other. Their faces are only centimeters apart, and they can feel each other's breath.

"Which part is numb?" She asked.

"It's my mouth and tongue."

Geng Yuehua stares at Dong Xuebing. "What do you mean?"

Dong Xuebing blushed. "Nothing…. I just want to tell you. Err…. I am fine. Good night." He quickly closes his eyes and doesn't dare to look at her.

Sigh…. Why did I say that? Do you think she will kiss you again?

Dong Xuebing felt embarrassed and pretended to sleep.

After a while, Dong Xuebing felt Geng Yuehua's warm breath on his face. "Open your mouth."

Dong Xuebing was shocked. "Ah?!"

"Open your mouth!"

Dong Xuebing opened his mouth obediently.

Geng Yuehua looked at Dong Xuebing and lowered her head to suck on her lips.

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Chapter 674: Ambiguous relationship

Midnight.

The rain has eased.

Dong Xuebing secretly peeped at Geng Yuehua, who was sucking his lips.

It felt good.

This is a blessing.

The inside of the car is dim despite the moon being in the sky. Dong Xuebing can't see Geng Yuehua's face and expression. He can only vaguely see her features in the dark. Her body was pressing against him as she sucked on his lips. He can feel her wet bra on his chest, and she smells good.

A few seconds later.

Geng Yuehua pushed herself up and spat out her saliva.

"Are you feeling better?" Geng Yuehua asked monotonously. Dong Xuebing cleared his throat. "My tongue…. My tongue is still numb."

Geng Yuehua acknowledged and kept quiet.

"Mayor Geng…." Dong Xuebing said.

Geng Yuehua paused for two seconds. "Open your mouth."

"Ok…."

Dong Xuebing quickly opens his mouth and sticks out his tongue. Geng Yuehua immediately sucked his tongue between his lips, making him tremble excitedly. He was shocked earlier and did not get to enjoy it. He closed his mouth slightly and pressed his lips against her this time.

It felt wet and slippery.

Their lips suddenly parted.

Geng Yuehua frowned. "What are you doing?"

Dong Xuebing felt his face turns red. "Nothing…."

Geng Yuehua turns and spat out the saliva. "Are you alright now?"

It's a while since they got poisoned, but they are fine other than some numbness. That snake's venom should not be lethal, and Dong Xuebing did not ask for more. He nodded. "Yes. I am feeling much better. Thank you, Mayor Geng."

"Sleep for a while." Geng Yuehua laid down, facing Dong Xuebing.

Although they had 'kissed' twice, it's not those kisses between lovers. Nevertheless, it is still a kiss. Dong Xuebing got bolder and didn't care if Geng Yuehua would get angry or not. Of course, he is also hesitating. He looked at Geng Yuehua's beautiful face for a while and closed his eyes.

Both faces are inches apart, and they can feel each other's breath.

Dong Xuebing only need to move forward slightly to kiss her.

Dong Xuebing is in a dilemma. He knows Geng Yuehua dislikes him, and her opinion will not change despite sucking the poison for her. But he can't control his urge.

A beauty, who is almost naked, is inches away from him. How can one resist her?

Dong Xuebing's willpower in front of temptations is not strong. He deliberated for a while and gave in. He opens his eyes and wonders if Geng Yuehua is asleep. He opens his hand slowly and moves it under the padding. He adjusted his position and moved his hand towards her crotch.

Dong Xuebing's hand touched Geng Yuehua's smooth and soft complexion. He knows his hand should be on her thighs.

Geng Yuehua did not move as if she was sleeping soundly.

This gave Dong Xuebing the courage to move his hand outside her thighs. He is impressed with himself for lusting after the District Mayor and even dares to touch her. He adjusted his hand's position between her thighs and caressed her inner thigh.

Dong Xuebing moved his fingers and enjoyed her thighs' warm and soft sensations. Geng Yuehua had closed her legs together, and he stuck his left hand between them.

When Dong Xuebing was about to continue moving his hand, Geng Yuehua opened her eyes suddenly.

Geng Yuehua stares at Dong Xuebing without blinking. "What are you doing?"

Dong Xuebing panics. "Errr…. I…." Geng Yuehua did not move her legs as she stared at him with cold eyes.

"I…." Dong Xuebing quickly explained. "I am worried about your wound. I want to feel if your wound is still bleeding."

Geng Yuehua emotionlessly replied. "I am fine."

"Oh… good to hear that. I am afraid your wound is not getting better. Is it still numb?"

"Do you think the wound will heal so fast?"

"Ah…. Is your wound still numb? Let me take a look."

"No need." Geng Yuehua did not continue and gave Dong Xuebing a stare before closing her eyes. His hand was still between her legs, and she did not move at all.

Dong Xuebing saw Geng Yuehua's stare and wanted to retract his hand. She did not get mad or scold him, and he pushed his hand deeper between her legs. "No…. we cannot ignore it. I need to look at your wound."

Geng Yuehua ignored him.

Dong Xuebing did not wait for Geng Yuehua's reply and moved his hand upwards to the wound. Although the wound is only a few centimeters away, her thighs are closed, making it difficult to move his hand.

No words can describe this feeling.

"Hmmm…. It's not bleeding." Dong Xuebing said.

Geng Yuehua frowned and did not move.

"Let me see if the wound is inflamed." Dong Xuebing pulled the padding and took out his handphone. He used the light from the screen to look at her lower body.

The phone's screen lit up the car, and Dong Xuebing could see her legs and lacy red underwear.

Dong Xuebing's heart is racing. The moonlight earlier was dim, and he could not see clearly. Now, he gets to see everything. He saw Geng Yuehua did not have any reactions, and he untied the cloth around the wound. "Oh, it's inflamed." The two punctured wounds have some pus.

Geng Yuehua did not open her eyes. "Ok."

"Why didn't you tell me about it?"

"Uh."

What do you mean by uh? Dong Xuebing slapped his forehead. "Let me treat your wound." He was afraid she might misunderstand his actions and added. "I heard saliva can heal inflammation."

Geng Yuehua slowly opens her eyes and looks at Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing felt guilty conscience and cleared his throat. "You…."

Geng Yuehua firmly replied. "No need. Go and sleep."

"But…." Dong Xuebing said. "If it gets any worse, it will be…. We still have a few hours to morning."

Geng Yuehua closed her eyes and turned her body, facing Dong Xuebing with her back.

What do you mean by this? At least you should give me a reply. Dong Xuebing doesn't know what is Geng Yuehua thinking? Did she sense he is up to no good? But she doesn't look like she is angry. Could she be mad until she doesn't want to speak to him?

What is going on in her mind?

Dong Xuebing is feeling complicated. He wants to take advantage of Geng Yuehua, yet he is worried about her wound.

Pus….

Inflammation….

This is not looking good.

Dong Xuebing hesitated for a few seconds and decided. He moved himself to Geng Yuehua's lower body and moved her leg with one hand. The light from his phone shone on the wound, and he lowered his head to suck on her wound.

Suddenly, Geng Yuehua's body jolt. "I said no need."

Dong Xuebing can hear her tone is not as firm as before, and he ignores her. He sucked on the wound and spat on the floor a few times.

In the quiet cabin of the car, Dong Xuebing can hear Geng Yuehua inhale loudly once in a while.

Dong Xuebing doesn't know if it was due to pain and didn't care. He continues to clean her wound with his mouth.

Geng Yuehua's breathing got louder.

Dong Xuebing could not suppress the temptations. After cleaning the wound, he peeped at Geng Yuehua's face and used his finger to pull her lacy underwear aside.

Geng Yuehua's body suddenly becomes stiff. She opens her eyes immediately and stares right into Dong Xuebing's eyes.

Translator's notes: Lol. I almost puke when I imagine the scene of him sucking the pus out of her wound. This is the grossest chapter I have ever translated.

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Chapter 675: Push her down

Inside the Cayenne.

Dong Xuebing's move caused the air to be frozen.

Dong Xuebing could excuse his tongue was numb when they kissed. When he touched Geng Yuehua's thighs, he used the excuse of checking on her wounds. But now, he pulled her underwear aside, exposing all of her delicate parts. He has no excuses now.

Geng Yuehua stares at Dong Xuebing coldly without saying a word.

Dong Xuebing cleared his throat and didn't know what to say.

Awkward.

The mood becomes weird.

Dong Xuebing could not stand Geng Yuehua's cold eyes on him, and he threw his phone to the front passenger seat. The car immediately becomes dark, and they can't see anything.

This is trying to deceive others and himself.

No matter what, Dong Xuebing felt better when he couldn't see Geng Yuehua staring at him.

Dong Xuebing can't explain himself at this stage. He used his head to spread her legs wider and sucked on the wound.

Sucking sounds continues.

Dong Xuebing rebandaged the wound and continued to kiss on her inner thighs. His hand moved to Geng Yuehua's butt. He doesn't know if she is still staring at him, but he continues to kiss upwards to her face. He held her head, kissed her face, and licked her ears.

Geng Yuehua remains still.

Dong Xuebing felt this is the approval for him to carry on. He continues to kiss her ears, face, neck, and lips.

The clouds covered the moon.

Dong Xuebing could not see Geng Yuehua's expression in the darkness now.

Dong Xuebing doesn't understand why Geng Yuehua is not stopping him. Maybe she is running a fever or has another reason. She just lies there like a dead body. He took a deep breath and moved his hand over her chest, feeling the lacy material. He squeezed it and slid his fingers under it.

Ahh…. It's wet, soft, and cold.

"Mayor Geng." Dong Xuebing whispered. "Your bra is wet. Can I remove it?"

"……." Geng Yuehua did not reply or move.

"Mayor Geng?"

Still no reply.

Dong Xuebing looks in front of him in the darkness. That's where Geng Yuehua's face is, and he pushes her bra upwards from the sides. He can see two shadows bouncing in the darkness.

Still no reaction? Impossible…. Why is she allowing me to do this?

Dong Xuebing felt uneasy from the way everything is proceeding. He is attracted to Geng Yuehua, but he knows she is not interested in him. He doesn't have the looks and is younger than her. His rank is also far from her. Why…. He is puzzled and decides not to think about it. His hand moved to her smooth back, unfastened the bra, and threw it to the front seat. He thinks if he should continue. This is taking advantage of her when she is in a vulnerable situation.

But Geng Yuehua is not resisting or saying anything. Silent means consent.

Dong Xuebing scratches his head. If Geng Yuehua shouts "Scram!" now, he will not dare to continue. But she is not making a sound, let alone saying anything.

What does this mean?

Dong Xuebing did not lose control of himself. He only wanted to touch Geng Yuehua, but it turned out better than he expected.

Dong Xuebing thought for a while and suppressed the raging fire in him. He forced himself to lie beside Geng Yuehua.

Go and sleep.

She is ignoring you, and you should not cross the line.

Dong Xuebing scolded himself in his heart and closed his eyes. His body is centimeters away from Geng Yuehua and is not touching her.

About ten minutes later.

Dong Xuebing's eyes open again. He looks at Geng Yuehua and knocks his head. Why are you pretending to be a gentleman? Is there a need to stop after what you have done?

Ignoring my actions can also be understood as accepting and allowing me to carry on.

Dong Xuebing doesn't know if this is right, and he doesn't have to mood to guess what Geng Yuehua is thinking. He turns and presses against her. "Mayor Geng, errr…. Can I?"

Silent.

"Can I do it with you?" Dong Xuebing asked again.

About thirty seconds later, Geng Yuehua finally speaks in a cold tone. "What do you think?"

Dong Xuebing is speechless. Why would I ask if I got the answer? "If you agree, I will do it…. but you cannot get back at me after that."

"I did not say that."

"Then what do you mean."

"……"

"Huh? Can't you give me a direct answer?"

The car becomes quiet again.

Dong Xuebing knew he couldn't get an answer from Geng Yuehua, and he stood up. He used his lighter to get some light and took out a box of condoms from the glove compartment. "If you are not saying anything, I will put it on." He had been fooling around with Sister Yu and kept boxes of condoms in his car.

"I am putting it on."

Geng Yuehua kept quiet.

She agreed?!

Dong Xuebing's heart was thumbing and sat there to put on the condom. He is not wearing anything and doesn't need to take off his clothes. After that, he grabbed Geng Yuehua's legs and pulled down her underwear to her knees.

Geng Yuehua did not resist or move at all.

Dong Xuebing stopped thinking and lifted her legs. He positioned himself and pressed forward.

Geng Yuehua's body stiffens and lets out a gasp.

Dong Xuebing is scared she might stop him and continue to move.

The Cayenne started moving in the rain.

Geng Yuehua did not move or make any sounds until the end. She just laid there, letting Dong Xuebing do the deed in the same position. Her breathing only got faster after he was done, and it took a while for her to calm down.

Dong Xuebing hugged her lovingly and drifted to sleep.

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Chapter 676: First Time

The next morning.

The rain had stopped, and the sun was out.

The air has a sweet scent of grass after the rain. Water droplets fell on the Cayenne's roof from the leaves.

The birds chirping woke Dong Xuebing up. When he opened his eyes, the first thing he saw was a cleavage, and he thought he was dreaming. He closed his to continue sleeping and hugged the warm body in front of him. Suddenly, he opened his eyes again and saw Geng Yuehua's beautiful face. He immediately remembers he is sleeping in his car and had done it with Mayor Geng last night.

I was too rash!

Dong Xuebing thought about Xie Huilan and Qu Yunxuan and immediately regretted it. I had made a mistake by sleeping with Mayor Geng.

This is not a small issue…. It's….

Dong Xuebing's mind was not functioning properly due to his fever, and he started to worry now. He had slept with a woman he was not supposed to. He knows he is not supposed to do that, but he still did it. He should bash his head into the wall. Why can't he control himself?

Damn! I am in deep trouble.

Dong Xuebing was not worried during last night's moment of impulse, but he starts to be nervous now.

Suddenly, Geng Yuehua's eyelids move, and she opens her eyes.

Dong Xuebing awkwardly says. "Mayor Geng, you are awake."

Geng Yuehua looks at Dong Xuebing sleepily. "…… Yes."

"How are you feeling? Is your wound still painful?"

"I feel better now."

"Me too. My tongue is not numb anymore."

Geng Yuehua did not reply and looked at the naked Dong Xuebing, who was still hugging her. She looked at her bra and underwear hanging on the front seat backrest and slapped her forehead lightly. She massaged the center of her brows and closed her eyes without saying anything.

Huh…. This expression….

"Yesterday…. We…." Dong Xuebing doesn't know what to say.

Geng Yuehua rubbed her temples and sighed.

Dong Xuebing blinked and did not release his hug. They had done it, and it's too late to regret it now. He continued to hug Geng Yuehua and sniffed her hair and body. His hand reached to her butt to give it a light squeeze.

Geng Yuehua remains still with her eyes closed for a few minutes.

Dong Xuebing kissed Geng Yuehua's hair and gently stroked her hair to tidy it up.

"Cough…. Cough…."

Dong Xuebing's action was interrupted by Geng Yuehua's coughing.

"What happened? Did you catch a cold?"

Geng Yuehua covered her mouth and coughed a few times before speaking in a hoarse voice. "Bring my clothes over."

"Ok."

Dong Xuebing quickly got up and passed her the pair of lacy red underwear. "It's still damp."

Geng Yuehua flicked her hair and sat up. The padding slid off, and her body was exposed to Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing is in a daze.

"Paper." Geng Yuehua said.

"Huh? What paper?"

"Tissue paper."

"Oh… oh… here." Dong Xuebing puts down her clothes to get the box of tissue papers.

Geng Yuehua grabbed a few pieces and wiped her lower body. Suddenly, she gave Dong Xuebing a cold stare.

Dong Xuebing immediately understood and turned his head.

A while later, a bunch of tissue paper is thrown out of the window.

Dong Xuebing turns back and sees Geng Yuehua has put her bra on and is clipping it.

Dong Xuebing said. "Let me help you."

"No need." Geng Yuehua coldly replied. She fastened her bra and wore her underwear.

Dong Xuebing would have used a camera to record this scene if not afraid of Geng Yuehua strangling him to death. It's so sexy.

"My pants." Geng Yuehua said.

"Ok…. I will get it." Dong Xuebing reached forward to get her pants and blouse from the front seat. When he was about to pass them to Geng Yuehua, he stopped. "Eh? Your leg is still bleeding."

There's a small puddle of blood on the leather seat.

Dong Xuebing quickly says. "Let me see your wound. Hurry…. I need to check if it's inflamed."

Geng Yuehua blocked him. "Wear your clothes and mind your own business!"

"What are you saying?" Dong Xuebing replied. "Hurry up and let me see. I need to check if you are still bleeding. If the bleeding doesn't stop, I need to send you to the hospital."

Geng Yuehua angrily replies. "I asked you to mind your own business. Are you deaf?"

Dong Xuebing thought in his heart. Hmph! Fine…. Who asked you to be my Leader? I will not argue with you.

Suddenly, Dong Xuebing's face changed, and he remembered something. He looks at the puddle of blood, and the color seems lighter. There's some sticky liquid beside the blood, and he immediately looks down on his member. There are some faint bloodstains on it too. He got shocked. The blood is not from the wound.

Dong Xuebing asked in shock. "Mayor Geng…. You…. Was that your first time?"

Geng Yuehua's face changed. "Are you done?"

"No… no…. I was just asking…. I…. don't know…."

Dong Xuebing is telling the truth. He thought Geng Yuehua was open when it came to sex, as she allowed him to do it with her, and it might not be a big deal to her. But that was her first time. If he knew that was her first time, he would never do that. At this very moment, he regretted his actions. What was she thinking? Why did she give him her first time so easily? He knows he is not worthy of her. There must be some unknown reasons which he is unaware.

Did she have a breakup and is looking for a replacement?

Did her fever last night cloud her mind and cause her to make the wrong decision?

Could it be she finally wants a man after holding in her desires for more than thirty years?

No one can understand what a woman is thinking, especially someone like Geng Yuehua.

Life is full of surprises and unexpected.

Dong Xuebing couldn't think of any answers, and he knew Geng Yuehua would never tell him. He suddenly felt guilty.

Geng Yuehua has put on her pants and is about to wear her blouse.

Dong Xuebing looked at her and hugged her from her back. His hands touched her bra, and he said. "Your clothes are not dry."

Geng Yuehua frowned. "Let go of me."

Dong Xuebing smiled. "Let me hug you for a while more."

"Let go!"

Dong Xuebing smiles and lets go of her.

Geng Yuehua continues to put on her blouse. She buttons her blouse quickly, and her red lacy bra disappears from sight.

Dong Xuebing looked at her and helped her straighten her collar and tidy her hair.

Geng Yuehua did not stop him and closed her eyes with one hand supporting her head. She will take deep breaths every once in a while and seems to be moody.

"I will go and try to make a phone call." Dong Xuebing quickly got dressed and walked to a nearby tree. He leaned against it and lit a cigarette while making the phone call.

The signal is not strong enough for him to call out.

Dong Xuebing returns to the car and tells Geng Yuehua about it. He saw her not replying and asked. "You…. Do you have a boyfriend?"

Geng Yuehua glanced at him. "Do I need to tell you this?"

"Sigh…. I was trying to chat with you. Since you are not willing to talk about it…. never mind."

Their relationship is the same as yesterday.

Dong Xuebing continued. "It's almost 9 am. Nan Shan District should be worried as they have not heard from us since last night and those Japanese investors…. How about you wait in the car. I will try to stop a car on the main road or walk further to see if I can get stronger signals."

"Ok."

"I will go now."

Geng Yuehua took out a document from her back and started reading it. She said to Dong Xuebing, who was leaving. "Give Xiao Ma a call. Tell her to inform the Subdistrict Directors that the investors are arriving, and I will be there later."

"I understand."

"Go."

"Yes."

Dong Xuebing glanced at Geng Yuehua's body and thought about what happened last night before walking out of the forest to the main road. He thought to himself. They had already done that, but why is she still acting as nothing had happened? Their relationship still has not improved slightly.

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Chapter 677: Geng Yuehua's secret?

Morning.

Along an unknown road.

Dong Xuebing walked for almost two kilometers before getting strong mobile signals near a village. He immediately called for vehicle repair and called Geng Yuehua's secretary. He did not tell her what happened and only conveyed Geng Yuehua's message. He told her that the District Mayor has some unfinished work at Da Feng County, and there's no signal. She should be back before noon.

10 am.

Dong Xuebing's clothes are almost dried after walking under the sun. He took his time to return while thinking about Geng Yuehua's body.

What is going on?

It felt terrible not to get to the bottom of this.

Suddenly, Dong Xuebing's phone rang. It is Zhou Yanru.

Dong Xuebing answered. "Hello, Director Zhou?"

Zhou Yanru raised her voice. "Director, I finally got you. I called you last night, but your phone is not in the service area. I was so worried, and I thought something had happened because of the heavy rain."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Sorry to make you worry. Is everything fine at your side?"

"Those Japanese Investors will be arriving this afternoon. You…."

"I am with Mayor Geng and might not be back in time. If I can't make it, you will accompany those investors on my behalf."

"Alright. I know."

Suddenly, Dong Xuebing asked. "Oh, Sister Zhou."

"Huh? What is it?"

"I remember Mayor Geng is single. Does she have a boyfriend?"

Zhou Yanru immediately lowers her voice. "I don't think so."

"Ah? She is in her early thirties. What happened?" Dong Xuebing can't ask directly.

Zhou Yanru paused for a second. "Err……"

Dong Xuebing laughed. "I am just curious. It's fine if you don't know."

Zhou Yanru quickly reply. "No…. it's like this. Most of the time, Mayor Geng stays at our Subdistrict family quarters as her parents live here. I overheard Mayor Geng's parents quarreling a few months ago on my way home from work. They are quarreling about her marriage issue. They had introduced a few guys to her but failed.

"Failed?"

"Yes. They met, but no guys called back after the meeting."

"Really?"

"I heard a City Government Leader tried to matchmake his son with Mayor Geng. That was before you were transferred here. I heard from others that she met with that Leader's son a few times but ended. That City Leader and his son did not bring up this issue again. It's quite weird, and no one knows what happened."

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing also finds it strange.

Geng Yuehua doesn't want to get married and rejected those guys?! It cannot be. She is at the right age, and her parents push her to get married. Why is she not dating? It should not be because of work. If she wants to move up, she must consider setting up a family. Being single at her age is considered politically immature from a certain perspective.

Then it should be those guys who cannot accept Geng Yuehua's character.

This is not a valid reason too. Those guys should have heard about Geng Yuehua's character as they are being recommended. They should be prepared or try dating for one to two months. Why did they reject after the first meeting? This is the problem. She is beautiful and has a perfect body. Even with her character flaw, she should have lots of suiters. If she wants to get married, men should be queuing up.

This is strange.

There must be something he doesn't know.

Dong Xuebing didn't continue to think about it and walked back to the car. He is glad he was Geng Yuehua's first man no matter what.

Forest.

Geng Yuehua was still in the same position when Dong Xuebing returned. She is still reading her documents, but Dong Xuebing notices the bloodstains on the seat are gone. She had wiped it.

Dong Xuebing walked up to Geng Yuehua. "Mayor Geng, I had made the phone call and passed your message to Secretary Ma."

"Ok." Geng Yuehua replied without lifting her head.

Dong Xuebing laughed and entered the car. He sat beside Geng Yuehua and looked at the document. "What are you reading?"

Geng Yuehua gave Dong Xuebing a cold stare. "Is this something you should ask?"

"Huh? I was just asking." Dong Xuebing was used to her reply and lit a cigarette to ease the awkwardness.

Geng Yuehua flipped a page of her document loudly. "Go out and smoke."

Dong Xuebing quickly snubbed the cigarette. "Err… I will stop smoking."

But the cigarette smoke still fills the inside of the car.

Geng Yuehua frowned and got out of the car. Suddenly, she gasped and quickly pressed against her thighs. Her legs almost give way and trip.

Is it because of the snake bite wound on her legs or the after-effects of her first time?

Dong Xuebing quickly moves forward to help her. "Are you alright?"

Geng Yuehua looks terrible, but she does not let Dong Xuebing help her. She supported herself in the car and continued to read her document.

It became awkward, and Dong Xuebing did not say anything. He just stood by the side to admire Geng Yuehua at work. He finds her serious-look attractive.

The coldness in her face….

Her beautiful brows….

Her curvy body….

The more Dong Xuebing looks at her, the more he likes her.

Sigh…. What secrets does Geng Yuehua have?

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Chapter 678: Ball

Monday.

Morning. The weather has been great these two days.

Dong Xuebing sat behind his desk in his office to finish his work. After that, he stares out of the window in a daze. He sent Mayor Geng back to Nan Shan District after his car was repaired, and he returned home to sleep. He kept thinking about her after he woke up.

I should give her a call.

Dong Xuebing called Geng Yuehua.

"Hello, Mayor Geng. I'm Xiao Dong."

Geng Yuehua replied with her monotonous voice. "What is it?"

"Oh, nothing. Err…. I just want to ask if your wound has healed. Is it still inflamed?"

Geng Yuehua's voice turns cold. "Mind your own business."

"No…. Err…. I just want to show my concern. It was my fault you are bitten by a snake, and I…."

"Manage your Subdistrict first if you got the time to talk about these." Geng Yuehua interrupted and hung up.

Dong Xuebing put down his phone and sighed. What is wrong with her attitude?

Dong Xuebing has been thinking the whole day and doesn't understand her. They had slept together, and she acted as if nothing had happened. Are you telling me that it was a misunderstanding that night, and you want to draw the line? I won't know what is going on if you are not saying anything. How am I going to guess what you are thinking? He is someone who must get to the bottom of things and can't fall asleep if something is bothering him.

Knock… knock….

Dong Xuebing looks up. "Come in."

Office Department's Deputy Director Wang Yuling entered the office with a smile. "Director."

"Yuling, come in." Dong Xuebing greeted her politely. "How is Secretary Wang doing?"

Wang Yuling closed the door behind her. "His wound is not healing well, but he is much better than a few days ago. His condition has stabilized."

"Good." Dong Xuebing nodded. "Oh, what is it?"

Wang Yuling blinked and giggled. "Director, are you free tonight?"

Dong Xuebing was surprised and joked. "Tonight? Are you asking me out for dinner? Are you not afraid your boyfriend will be jealous?"

Wang Yuling blushed. "No…. The District Committee had organized a ball tonight, and I hope you can be my dance partner. You are so popular, and I don't want others to snatch with me. So, I am inviting you first."

Dong Xuebing is speechless. Bullshit. How can I be popular? Everyone can't wait to avoid me.

Wang Yuling told Dong Xuebing about the ball in detail. It is an activity organized by the Nan Shan District. It is similar to the social activity in Yan Tai County. But Yan Tai County's ball is because Xiang Daofa likes it and made it a weekly event. The ball in Nan Shan District is once a month, and it's open to mid-management and above staff. It's optional for staff to participate, but the District Party Secretary or the District Mayor will attend it. Such after-work activity is an opportunity for staff to mingle with the Leaders. Wang Anshi is hospitalized, and Geng Yuehua should be attending this month's ball.

Dong Xuebing thought for a while and agreed. "Sure. What time is it?"

"7.30 pm." Wang Yuling giggled. "Ok. I will wait for you tonight."

"Haha…. Ok."

"I will go back to work."

"Go ahead. See you tonight."

Dong Xuebing has his considerations for agreeing. Firstly, he did not treat Wang Anshi's illness, and he felt there was a crack in his relationship with Wang Yuling. It might be a minor crack, but he must not overlook it. This ball is a good opportunity to repair their relationship. Secondly, he is isolated by most of the Nan Shan District Leaders. He needs to see how's the current situation. Thirdly, it is because of Mayor Geng. He wants to find out what she is thinking.

Evening, 7.30 pm.

Dong Xuebing adjusted his mood and drove the to District Committee Guesthouse's ballroom.

Dong Xuebing saw many familiar faces. Most of them are staff from the District Government and Subdistrict Offices, and a few brought their family members along.

"Has Mayor Geng arrived?"

"I went in earlier and did not see her."

"Eh? Old Chen. You are here with your partner."

"Haha…. That's right. Where's your wife?"

"She is accompanying our kids to do their homework."

The Leaders greeted each other warmly and avoided Dong Xuebing when they saw him. Some walked away, and some pretended not to see him. Everyone in Nan Shan District Government knows he had offended Wang Anshi and Geng Yuehua to the point of no return, and no one wants to have anything to do with him. No one is speaking to him other than work-related matters.

Dong Xuebing thought nothing about it and continued his way in.

"Director!" Wang Yuling waved to Dong Xuebing happily. She is wearing a yellow color long dress with flowery prints. "You are here."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "Have you waited long?"

"I have just arrived too. Let's go in."

"Alright."

The door opens, and Dong Xuebing can feel the cool air from the air conditioner gushing out. People are swaying to the music, but no one is dancing as the ball has not started, and the top Leader has not arrived. Dong Xuebing and Wang Yuling sat in a corner and chatted. Executive Deputy District Mayor Shen Fei, Investment Promotion Agency Chief Pang Zhengyi, Ping An Subdistrict Office Director Chu Qinghua, and many others.

Ten minutes passed.

Dong Xuebing laughed and looked around. "Yuling, you should not ask me to be your partner today. Look…. Everyone is avoiding our table."

"That's not right."

Wang Yuling looked around and laughed.

Dong Xuebing laughed and did not say anything.

Wang Yuling had noticed this much earlier. The other staffs are mingling among themselves, but no one dares to come close to them, even when she is the Party Committee Secretary's niece. This shows how bad Dong Xuebing's impression on others is.

"Director, Yuling." A woman greeted behind them.

Dong Xuebing turned and saw Zhou Yanru and her husband.

This ball is for the middle management staff, and Zhou Yanru's rank is not high enough to attend. But not every staff will attend, and the ball will be open to all.

Wang Yuling laughed. "Sister Yanru."

Dong Xuebing stood up and greeted Zhou Yanru and her husband. "Let's sit together."

Zhou Yanru's husband looks like he is much older than her. He shook Dong Xuebing's hand firmly. "Director Dong, I still have not thanked you for arranging my daughter's school. Thank you."

"Don't mention it." Dong Xuebing replied. "How is Chenchen doing?"

Zhou Yanru laughed. "She's doing well. She has been asking about you every day. Haha."

Dong Xuebing step aside. "Don't keep standing. Have a seat first."

Wang Yuling and Zhou Yanru started chatting about women's topics after joining. Dong Xuebing and Zhou Yanru's husband exchanged looks and laughed.

At 7.30 pm, the ballroom suddenly becomes quiet.

Dong Xuebing and the rest also stop talking and look over.

"Mayor Geng."

"Good evening, Mayor Geng."

A beautiful woman entered the ballroom. It's Geng Yuehua, and she is dressed casually today. She is wearing a woman's blouse and light brown casual pants.

Secretary Ma Jian, beside Geng Yuehua, whispered something to her, and she waved her off.

Ma Jian picked up a microphone and announced the start of the ball. Geng Yuehua seldom speaks in these events.

The music starts.

Many people walked to the dancefloor and started dancing with their partners.

Dong Xuebing also accepted Wang Yuling's invitation to dance. Still, his eyes kept looking towards Geng Yuehua to see if she had noticed him. She just sat at a table with her drink emotionlessly, to his disappointment. Her eyes are looking at the dancefloor but not looking at him.

I must be thinking too much.

"Director, what are you looking at?" Wang Yuling asked while dancing.

Dong Xuebing's hand is around Wang Yuling's waist. "Why is no one inviting Mayor Geng to dance?" It should be Mayor Geng dancing first at such events.

Wang Yuling laughed. "Don't you know that Mayor Geng has never danced? She had been in Nan Shan District for around seven to eight years and had never danced. I am not sure of the reason, but no one dares to invite her.

"Not even once?"

"Not even once."

"Oh…."

No wonder everyone is afraid of Mayor Geng. She is unapproachable after work too.

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Chapter 679: Inviting Geng Yuehua to dance

Evening.

It's almost 8 pm.

The District Party Committee Guesthouse ballroom.

Dong Xuebing returns to his seat after two dances with Wang Yuling. She continued dancing with a few Leaders from the Wang faction. Zhou Yanru and her husband are still dancing, leaving him alone at their table. Other than Guang Ming Subdistrict staff, no one wants to talk to him, let alone accept his dance invitation. He sat down and sipped on his tea while tapping to the rhythm.

Not everyone is scared of inviting Dong Xuebing to dance.

An older woman in her fifties saw Dong Xuebing alone and wanted to invite him for a dance. She is from the district Procuratorate Office, and someone whispered something to her as she was walking towards him. She paused in her tracks and immediately changed direction to invite someone else.

Dong Xuebing noticed her and rolled his eyes. If he were slightly closer, he would have heard what they said. "That is Guang Ming Subdistrict Office's Dong Xuebing."

That woman walked away immediately without looking at Dong Xuebing again.

Some of the people at the ball had not seen Dong Xuebing before but had heard of his name.

Even the ones dancing on the dance floor are discussing Dong Xuebing.

"Which one is Dong Xuebing?"

"Is this the first time you meet him? He is that guy sitting there alone."

"Can't judge a book by its cover. He looks decent, but why is he always causing trouble?"

"Who knows? Look, he has been sitting there for almost twenty minutes, and no one is inviting him to dance. Hehe…. I wonder why he is here."

"He had offended too many people."

"That's right. How dare he go against Secretary Wang and Mayor Geng? Serve him right."

It's almost 9 pm, and the ball is ending.

Geng Yuehua has been sitting at her table, and some staff will chat with her after their dances. Even when she doesn't dance, people are still crowding around her. It is the opposite of Dong Xuebing. Wang Yuling had been pulled away from Dong Xuebing by an older female staff from the Wang Faction. She doesn't want Wang Yuling to be close to him and tries to keep her away by dancing with her. This resulted in Dong Xuebing sitting by himself after the first two dances. Even when Dong Xuebing is prepared, but still feels humiliated.

After a while, Geng Yuehua waved. "Xiao Ma."

Ma Jian goes over immediately. "Mayor Geng."

"It's about time." Geng Yuehua looks at her watch. "Start the last song."

"Ok." Ma Jian picks up the microphone and signals to stop pause the music after this number ends. "The next number will be the final song for tonight. Please come forward with your partners and have the final dance to end this beautiful night."

Everyone stood up from their tables.

Dong Xuebing is stunned as he realizes there's no one around. Everyone had found their partners and was walking to the dance floor. A pair…. Ten pairs…. Twenty pairs…. It seems like Nan Shan District's tradition for everyone to participate in the last dance. Although there were more men at the ball, the women from the District Cultural troupe made up the difference.

In the end, Dong Xuebing is the only person sitting at the tables.

Of course, Mayor Geng is also alone at her table. But she is the Mayor, not someone Dong Xuebing can be compared with. He stood up to look for a partner, as he didn't want to be the odd one out. But he noticed there were no 'free' women around. He was the only one left.

Immediately, Dong Xuebing become the center of attraction. Everyone is waiting for him with their partners. The music will not start if Dong Xuebing cannot find a partner.

Wang Yuling panicked. "Sister Zhu, please dance yourself. I need to…."

"No. You must dance with me." That woman stopped Wang Yuling.

"Sister Zhu, stop it. Our Director…."

"I don't care about him. You must accompany me today, or I will complain to your father."

"Why are you doing this?"

The ballroom becomes silent, and everyone is laughing at Dong Xuebing.

It is Nan Shan District's tradition for everyone to participate in the final dance. In the past, the Cultural Dance Troupe staff would be around to ensure no one was left out. No one had expected this to happen today. Zhou Yanru's husband is also anxious, but she has gone to the bathroom. He can't ask his wife to help, and she won't return in time even if he calls her now.

Dong Xuebing seldom has been watched by so many people. There are no partnerless women around, and he can't find a male partner. It will be too embarrassing for him. Damn! You all are purposely doing this to me.

The music did not start.

Chu Qinghua is smiling as he looks at Dong Xuebing.

Pang Zhengyi is also smiling in Dong Xuebing's direction.

"This guy had embarrassed himself today."

"That's right. Haha… He can't even find a partner."

Some who had drunk quite a bit of alcohol shouted. "Director Dong, hurry up! We are all waiting for you. Hahaha…."

Geng Yuehua frowned when she heard this.

Dong Xuebing got frustrated immediately.

Other than Geng Yuehua, Ma Jian is still standing outside the dancefloor with the microphone. But she will not dance as she needs to accompany Geng Yuehua.

Many people look at Ma Jian. If Dong Xuebing has to invite someone, it must be Secretary Ma.

Ma Jian pretends not to see everyone and holds on to her microphone. She even glances at Dong Xuebing with mocking eyes. She is Geng Yuehua's secretary and will side with her boss. That's why she also dislikes Dong Xuebing.

The more frustrated Dong Xuebing is, the brighter he smiles. He arranged his shirt and gave the anxious Wang Yuling an "It's alright' look. He can understand that staff from the Wang Faction don't want Wang Yuling to be close to him.

As for dance partner….

Dong Xuebing glanced at Ma Jian, who was standing on the stage.

Ma Jian asked. "Director Dong, are you ready?" She is asking the obvious. Even the blind can see he still has not found a partner.

Dong Xuebing replies with a smile. "Please wait for a while."

When everyone thought Dong Xuebing would look for his Subdistrict Office's Zhou Yanru or invite Ma Jian, he walked towards Geng Yuehua and extended his hand.

"Mayor Geng, may I have the honor to dance with you?" Dong Xuebing asked with a smile.

Geng Yuehua held a wine glass and looked at Dong Xuebing with a frown.

Wang Yuling and the rest were shocked.

They are impressed with Dong Xuebing's courage. Countless young men had invited Mayor Geng to dance. Still, she had never accepted anyone's invitation, even when the Subdistrict Office Party Committee Secretary.

You want to invite Mayor Geng?! Hahaha….

No one knows why Geng Yuehua doesn't dance. Maybe she doesn't like bodily contact with others or doesn't know how to dance and doesn't want to embarrass herself. No matter the reason, not accepting dance invitations had been imprinted in everyone's mind.

Furthermore, Dong Xuebing had clashed with Geng Yuehua, and they are enemies now. What does he think when he invites her?

How shameless are you to invite Mayor Geng?

Dong Xuebing did not think so much. He only wants to see where he stands in front of Geng Yuehua and her attitude towards him. Is she still going to be so cold towards him? He did not retrace his hand and repeated. "Mayor Geng, may I invite you to a dance?"

Geng Yuehua took a sip, placed her glass on the table, and looked at Dong Xuebing.

When everyone thought Geng Yuehua would reject or ignore Dong Xuebing, she placed her hand into his hand and nodded with a cold reply. "Ok."

This "Ok" shocked everyone.

No matter how emotionless Mayor Geng is when she replied, she had agreed!

OMG!

Is the sun going to rise from the west tomorrow?

Mayor Geng had accepted a dance invitation, and it was from Dong Xuebing!

What the hell is going on?

Chu Qinghua, Pang Zhengyi, Ma Jian, Wang Yuling, and everyone else's jaws dropped.

Even Dong Xuebing was surprised by Geng Yuehua's reply. He couldn't believe his ears as he held her hand.

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Chapter 680: Under the limelight again

Dance floor.

The music for the final dance started.

Geng Yuehua held Dong Xuebing's hand and slowly got up from her seat.

Dong Xuebing suddenly realized he was still in a daze. He quickly held Geng Yuehua's hand lightly and walked her to the dance floor. He looked at her cautiously and held her waist. Geng Yuehua also rested her hand on his back and held his other hand lightly.

This is a slow song.

Everyone started dancing, but they glanced at Dong Xuebing and Geng Yuehua.

Everyone is curious and doesn't understand why Geng Yuehua accepted Dong Xuebing's invitation.

Dong Xuebing and Geng Yuehua started dancing. Her hand is stiff like her character, but her footsteps are not. Her feet are nimble, and she has perfect dance steps compared to him. One can tell that Geng Yuehua knows ballroom dancing. It was Dong Xuebing who looked like a noob. He follows her pace, and she doesn't care whether he can follow her steps. She just moves as she likes.

"Mayor Geng, you can dance well." Dong Xuebing praised.

Geng Yuehua nodded and continued dancing without saying anything.

Dong Xuebing softly said. "Thank you for helping me. I really don't know what to say."

Geng Yuehua emotionlessly replied. "I feel like dancing, and I am not helping you."

"Yes… yes… yes…. Anyway, thanks."

"No need."

Dong Xuebing still wanted to say something, but he accidentally stepped on Geng Yuehua's foot. "Sorry…. Are you alright?"

Geng Yuehua frowned. "Continue."

"I just learned to dance and am not very good at it."

Dong Xuebing looked down and saw Geng Yuehua's high heels under the dim lights. He could see a faint shoeprint on it, and he felt embarrassed and touched at the same time. She had helped him from being humiliated, and he heard she had never danced with anyone before. Now, she is dancing with him.

Dong Xuebing did not continue to think about it and focused on catching up with Geng Yuehua's dance moves.

Dong Xuebing can feel her smooth back under her blouse as he holds her slim waist. As they danced, his hand would brush against her perky butt accidentally. It felt good and reminded him of that night.

"Are you free tonight?" Dong Xuebing asked softly.

Geng Yuehua replied monotonously. "No."

"Huh? I just wanted to treat you to dinner to thank you."

"No need. I had my dinner."

"What about supper? I know a good restaurant. We can…."

"I said I am not free."

"Oh, ok."

Many people are looking at Dong Xuebing enviously.

Although Geng Yuehua is known for being unapproachable, she got perfect looks and body. Most people at the ball had invited her to dance before but were all rejected. Now, the District's biggest troublemaker is 'hugging' her.

The music ended.

Geng Yuehua removed her hand from Dong Xuebing's back and straightened her blouse. She turned and announced the end of this event before leaving with Secretary Ma. She seemed to be busy with work. She did not turn as she was leaving, but Ma Jian looked at Dong Xuebing suspiciously as she walked out of the door.

Frustration.

This is the same thought in everyone's mind.

"What is wrong with Mayor Geng today?"

"Is this a signal or something?"

"Cannot be. What can this mean?"

The staff started gathering among their friends to discuss Geng Yuehua's actions. But no one can interpret her actions. It's fine if Dong Xuebing and Mayor Geng don't have any conflicts. But they are enemies, and it's almost impossible for them to make up. Did Mayor Geng suddenly feel like dancing today, and no one except Dong Xuebing invited her? Maybe she will accept anyone's invitation if anyone asks.

How can this be a coincidence?

Every word or action from a District Mayor symbolizes something or has some purpose.

"Director." Wang Yuling ran over apologetically. "I'm sorry, and I couldn't leave earlier. It's my fault." She had invited Dong Xuebing to be her partner at the ball, but he ended up alone there.

Dong Xuebing laughed. "You did nothing wrong. Why should I blame you?"

"But I……"

"Alright. It's fine. I will scold you if you keep talking about it."

Wang Yuling laughed and gave Dong Xuebing a thumbs up. "Director, you are great."

Dong Xuebing feigned ignorance. "What do you mean? It was just a dance."

Wang Yuling replied. "Mayor Geng has never danced with anyone."

Zhou Yanru and her husband walked over and looked at Dong Xuebing in awe. "Director."

"Alright. Let's go back. I will give you all a lift." They are all staying at the Subdistrict Office family quarters.

Chu Qinghua and Pang Zhengyi looked at Dong Xuebing as the latter left but did not say anything.

Other District Government Leaders are still avoiding Dong Xuebing like before, as no one got what Mayor Geng meant by dancing with him.

That night.

Words start to spread about what happened at the ball.

Dong Xuebing is under the limelight again.

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Chapter 681: knocking in the middle of the night

Night.

10 pm. There's a light breeze at night.

Subdistrict Office Family Quarters. Dong Xuebing returned home and started ironing clothes in his living room. This set of clothes was borrowed from Geng Yuehua, and he didn't get to return them after washing. It's full of creases, and he got to iron it flat first. He laid the pants on the table and pressed the iron on it.

Steam emerged, and the pants became straight.

Dong Xuebing nodded with satisfaction and started ironing the shirt.

After a while, Dong Xuebing heard the sounds of a door opening outside.

Mayor Geng is back.

Dong Xuebing doesn't know where she goes after the ball, but it's not too late now. He folded the ironed clothes neatly in a paper bag and checked his appearance in the mirror. He thought for a while and felt it was not enough. He put down the paper bag and went to wash his face and brush his teeth to rid his cigarette smell. After that, he took his keys and pressed the doorbell of his opposite unit.

Ding dong…. Ding dong….

Footsteps immediately sounded from inside.

The door opens. Geng Yuehua, in her casual clothes, stared at Dong Xuebing with a frown. She didn't even open the gate. "What is it?"

Dong Xuebing smiled and showed the paper bag. "I was caught in the rain that day, and you lent me your clothes."

Geng Yuehua did not move.

"I washed and pressed it. Look."

Geng Yuehua opened her gates emotionlessly and grabbed the bag from Dong Xuebing. "Ok. Anything else?" Dong Xuebing wanted to enter her apartment but stopped when he heard her. "Huh? Nothing."

"Alright."

Bam! Geng Yuehua slammed the door close behind her.

Dong Xuebing had come to see any changes to their relationship after their dance at the ball. If possible, he wanted to talk with her, but she didn't give him any chance. He can only return home with his head low.

Is she not going to talk about that day?

Is Mayor Geng trying to pretend nothing had happened that day, and they should continue with their lives? This is the signal Dong Xuebing got since he woke up the next day. Is this what she thinks? Why can't she say it to me and got to make me guess?

Dong Xuebing knew he had made a mistake, but he got to admit that he is starting to have feelings for Geng Yuehua.

Never mind. Just forget it.

Who is Geng Yuehua?! Is she someone you are worthy enough?

Dong Xuebing scolded himself and forced himself to forget about it. He returned to his apartment and went to bed.

Things don't always work out as you think.

What's there to think about? Just sleep.

Dong Xuebing slowly drifted to sleep.

Suddenly, the doorbell rang.

Dong Xuebing woke up from his sleep. He was having a nightmare and was covered in sweat.

Ding dong… ding dong…. The doorbells sound again.

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath and got up to switch his bedroom's light. He looked at the clock. It's 1 am.

Dong Xuebing almost cursed. Who is pressing his doorbell in the middle of the night?

Ding dong…. Ding dong…. Ding dong…. The person outside kept pressing on the doorbell.

Dong Xuebing got mad. His phone is on 24 hours, as he needs to attend to emergencies in the Subdistrict. But there's no missed call, and he knows the person outside is not looking for him for work-related matters. This made him angrier. Who is looking for him in the middle of the night and did not even give him a call? No one he knows is this rude, and the person outside is pressing the doorbell nonstop.

Dong Xuebing puts on his pants and walks to the living room. "Stop pressing." He is still feeling sleepy, and he yawned while asking. "Who is it?"

No one replied.

Are you crazy?

Dong Xuebing opened the door and looked out through the door viewer. The lights along the corridor were off, and he couldn't see the person outside. He can only see a figure in a dress standing outside his gate. If it were someone else, they would be wary. After all, it is past midnight. But Dong Xuebing is not afraid of anything. Even if the person outside is his enemy armed with knives and guns, he will still open the door for him.

Dong Xuebing opened the door to see which bastard was torturing him so late at night.

But Dong Xuebing was stunned when he opened the door. He stood there and looked at the woman outside for a few seconds without moving.

Dong Xuebing had not switched on his living room's lights, and the lights along the corridor were off. But he recognized that person immediately.

"Mayor Geng." Dong Xuebing did not expect it was her.

Geng Yuehua said. "Why did it take so long for you to open the door?"

Huh? What question is this? It's so late at night, and do you think I don't need to sleep? But Dong Xuebing could not say this out loud. "No…. I didn't know it was you. Err…. You have something for me?"

"Yes."

"Then come in first."

"Ok."

Dong Xuebing stepped aside for Geng Yuehua to enter and closed the door. His heart is pounding. She is visiting him in the middle of the night, and something must be wrong. He started imagining things. Is Secretary Wang Anshi in critical condition, and she need someone to send her to the hospital? Did the gas stove leak again in her apartment, or her parents or Geng Xinke have had an accident?

It was quiet in the living room.

Geng Yuehua walked to the sofa and sat down in the darkness.

Dong Xuebing quickly asks. "Mayor Geng, what happened?" Geng Yuehua's reply confused him. She threw a paper bag to him. "These are the wet clothes you left at my place that day."

Dong Xuebing nodded. "And then? What happened?"

"What happened?"

"You…. Did anything happen in the District?"

"What's wrong with the District?"

Dong Xuebing cautiously asked. "Are you here just to return my clothes?"

Geng Yuehua coldly replies. "Why should I come over if I am not returning your clothes?" Dong Xuebing is speechless. Is it past 1 am, and you pressed the doorbell nonstop just to return my clothes? Do you think I don't need to sleep? Are you sleepwalking?

Silence.

Geng Yuehua suddenly asked in a monotonous tone. "Are the lights in your apartment spoil, or are you trying to save electricity?"

"Oh…. I forgot to switch it on." Dong Xuebing quickly switches on the lights.

The living room becomes bright immediately.

Dong Xuebing was shocked again when he saw Geng Yuehua under the lights, and he rubbed his eyes.

Geng Yuehua is wearing a bright red long dress.

The dress is bright, and the straps hung on her fair shoulders. The helm of the dress is at her knees, showing her long legs in black stockings. She is also wearing a pair of sexy red pointed heels. She is hot.

What is going on? Am I dreaming?

Dong Xuebing was shocked by Geng Yuehua's dressing and didn't know what happened.

How can a conservative woman dress so sexy?

Geng Yuehua and Dong Xuebing didn't say anything. She still has her usual poker face on. She sat on the sofa with her arms crossed and stared at the TV without saying a word.

"I will get you some tea. What tea would you like?" Dong Xuebing asked after calming himself.

Geng Yuehua replied without looking at him. "Anything."

"Ok. Please wait for a while." Dong Xuebing went to brew tea and returned with a cup of tea. He secretly looks at her red dress. Beautiful.

Geng Yuehua picked up the teacup and took a sip. "Are you sleeping?"

Dong Xuebing nodded. "It's fine. I am awake now. I had enough sleep yesterday."

Geng Yuehua looks at Dong Xuebing. "Then accompany to watch TV." Dong Xuebing quickly looks around for the TV remote and switches it on. "Which channel do you want to watch?"

Geng Yuehua puts down the teacup. "News."

"Ok. I will switch the channel, but there should not be anything interesting now. The news programs are all re-runs." Dong Xuebing switched channels and continued to peep at the emotionless Geng Yuehua. He thought to himself. Did you dress up so sexily just to come to my place to watch TV? Suddenly, his heart raced. Is this a hint?

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Chapter 682: You sure?

Midnight.

Dong Xuebing's apartment is quiet except for the sounds from the news re-runs.

Dong Xuebing kept yawning as he sat on the sofa to watch TV with Geng Yuehua.

Five minutes passed.

Dong Xuebing tried to strike a conversation. "Oh, the City news is reporting on our district."

"Yes."

"It is about the Japanese delegation."

"Yes."

"Err…. How was it? Did we get any investments?"

"Yes."

"Oh, that's great."

Dong Xuebing tried to chat with Geng Yuehua, but she just gave one-word replies. He looks at the clock on the wall. It's way past 1 am. He wonders if he had guessed her intentions correctly. After all, it's hard to know what she thinks as she doesn't show any emotions on her face.

The apartment becomes quiet again.

Geng Yuehua crossed her legs and continued to watch TV.

Dong Xuebing wonders if her TV had broken down and she had missed last night's news. That's why she is here to watch it.

But her dressing… the timing of her visit….

Dong Xuebing glanced at her legs and voluptuous body and no longer felt sleepy. She is too hot in this dress.

The news ended, and the channel became a blue screen, indicating no more programs.

Dong Xuebing looks at Geng Yuehua and asks. "Mayor Geng, you…."

Geng Yuehua did not move. "Switch to another channel."

"Err…. What do you want to watch?"

"…… anything."

"Ok…. Let me see."

"Stop. The channel before this."

"Ok. This? Science channel?"

"Yes."

Dong Xuebing puts down the remote. This channel is also showing re-runs of their old programs, but Geng Yuehua watches it attentively. It's the same as how she is focused at work.

Seriously? Are you here to watch TV?

Geng Yuehua is focused on the TV.

Didn't you say you are here to return my clothes? Why are you not leaving after returning them?

Dong Xuebing could not stand it anymore. He rubbed his palms and felt uneasy. He wants to do something but is scared he has gotten the wrong idea.

"Mayor Geng." Dong Xuebing said. "Err…. Should I switch off the lights? It's too bright, and it's not good for our eyes."

Geng Yuehua kept quiet.

Dong Xuebing asked again. "Ok?"

"This is your house. Why are you asking me?" Geng Yuehua replied coldly.

Dong Xuebing is speechless again. "Then I will switch it off." He saw Geng Yuehua ignoring him again and went over to the switch to switch off the lights.

The living room becomes dark again with some dim lights from the TV.

Geng Yuehua doesn't seem to be mad and is still watching TV.

Dong Xuebing is relieved and feels more confident. "Do you still want tea? I can add hot water to it."

Geng Yuehua nodded without looking at him.

Dong Xuebing poured hot water into her cup and placed it on the coffee table. "Careful, it's hot."

"Ok."

Dong Xuebing walked over and sat beside Geng Yuehua. This time, he purposely sits close to her, with his legs touching her.

Geng Yuehua frowned.

Dong Xuebing is sitting closer to Geng Yuehua, and he can smell the shampoo scent from her hair. Her body also has the fragrance of shower gel.

She bathed in the middle of the night and changed into these clothes?!

Dong Xuebing got bolder and placed his hand on Geng Yuehua's thigh.

Geng Yuehua frowned and looked at him. "What are you doing?"

Dong Xuebing cleared his throat. "I want to see if the wound on your leg is healing well." He said and started moving his hand. "Did it leave a scar?"

Geng Yuehua coldly replies. "It's none of your business."

"It was my fault. If I had paid more attention to the road, it would not break down, and you will not go into the forest."

Geng Yuehua ignored him and continued watching TV.

Dong Xuebing saw her ignoring him and pushed the dress helm upwards slightly, exposing most of her thighs. He can see the silky material of her black stockings from the light emitting from the TV. This is so hot. He slowly reached under her skirt and touched the area where the snake bit her. He used his finger to stroke that area light.

The wound seems to have healed.

Geng Yuehua's body became stiff when Dong Xuebing touched her inner thighs. She took a deep breath but did not say anything.

Dong Xuebing saw Geng Yuehua did not scold or stop him. He grabbed her left leg and placed it on his lap to stroke her leg.

Geng Yuehua brushed her hair with her fingers and took a deep breath.

Dong Xuebing continues to push her dress up and massages her thighs through her stockings.

A while later, Geng Yuehua suddenly pulled back her leg from Dong Xuebing and sat there without saying anything.

Dong Xuebing thinks Geng Yuehua is mad and starts to panic.

What exactly do you want? At least, say something.

Dong Xuebing felt guessing her intentions was not the solution. He said. "Watch TV by yourself first. I will take a shower."

Geng Yuehua sat there without moving.

Dong Xuebing went to the bathroom and started showering. He doesn't want to guess Geng Yuehua's intentions anymore. He felt she might be deliberating like him. That's why he decided to take a shower. This is a strong signal of what he wants. If she is still around when he finishes his shower, that means she is fine with it. She will leave if she doesn't want to carry on this relationship.

Dong Xuebing even washed his hair. He was too tired when he got back and did not bathe. His bathing speed was not as fast as Geng Yuehua's and took around ten minutes. He shaved and dried his hair. He wrapped himself in a towel and walked out nervously.

The bathroom door opens.

The TV is still on, but there is no one around.

Dong Xuebing slapped his forehead as he regretted not taking the initiative earlier. Are you stupid? You should carry on instead of taking a shower. You are an idiot!

Dong Xuebing switched off the TV and lit a cigarette on the sofa.

Dong Xuebing snubbed the cigarette a few minutes later and stopped thinking about it.

Dong Xuebing yawned and walked back to his bedroom.

But Dong Xuebing got shocked when he opened the door. A red-figure is in his room.

It's Geng Yuehua! She is reading a newspaper in the bedroom.

Dong Xuebing was stunned. "Mayor Geng…. You… are still around?"

The bedside lamp is switched on, and Geng Yuehua sits on the bed. She ignored Dong Xuebing and continued reading the papers.

Ha! You are in my room. I was still reflecting on myself in the living room.

Dong Xuebing was excited, but his self-reflection earlier calmed him down. He remembered Xie Huilan, Qu Yunxuan, and Yu Meixia. He felt there was a need to tell Geng Yuehua.

"Err…. I have something to tell you." Dong Xuebing stood by the door.

Geng Yuehua continues to read the papers.

Dong Xuebing continued. "Err…. I have a girlfriend, and we will be getting married at the end of this year or early next year. I don't want to lie to you. I…."

Geng Yuehua glanced at Dong Xuebing with a frown and read her papers.

Dong Xuebing stood there wondering what does Geng Yuehua mean?

Dong Xuebing only wants to tell the truth to Geng Yuehua. He is prepared for her to leave or beat him up. But she continues to sit on his bed with no reaction.

Both remain quiet for a few minutes.

Dong Xuebing felt he had given Geng Yuehua enough time to think it through. He closed the door and got on the bed. He hugged her from her back and asked. "Are you sure?"

Geng Yuehua paused for a second and threw the newspaper on the bedside table. She smoothed her hair and took out her hairclip.

Her long hair flows down like a waterfall.

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Chapter 683: Pushing her down again

2 am.

Things are getting hot in the bedroom.

Dong Xuebing saw Geng Yuehua letting her hair down and knew what he should do. He hugged her tighter and kissed her shoulder. He kept observing her facial expression as he pulled down her shoulder straps. Her dress's top dropped, exposing part of her bra. Her bra is also red, and she is dressed in red from top to toe, in and out.

"You are beautiful." Dong Xuebing said.

Geng Yuehua closed her eyes emotionlessly and said. "Switch off the lights."

Dong Xuebing still wants to see more of her and hesitates. "Just leave it on."

Geng Yuehua's face changed, and she said angrily. "I ask you to switch it off!"

"Ok… ok…. I will switch it off." Dong Xuebing reaches over and switches off the bedside lamp. He doesn't understand how women's mind works. She had dressed up in the middle of the night but didn't want him to look at her.

"Is it fine now?"

Geng Yuehua replied coldly. "Ok."

Dong Xuebing stroked Geng Yuehua's hair and kissed her head. "Are you staying tonight or returning later?"

"What do you think?" Geng Yuehua coldly replies.

"If you are staying tonight, I will set the alarm earlier."

Geng Yuehua ignored Dong Xuebing again.

"I am setting the alarm now, in case I forget later."

"Did I say I will be staying overnight here?"

"Huh? Then I will not set the alarm."

Geng Yuehua has an unapproachable personality, and Dong Xuebing doesn't know how to communicate. It seems that she doesn't like anything he says or does. He might as well keep quiet and let his body do the talking. He took off his clothes and moved closer to her. As his eyes got used to the darkness, he could see her body under the dim moonlight. He carried her in his arms onto the bed.

Geng Yuehua's face changed. "What are you doing?"

"Sleep."

"Did I ask you to carry me?"

Dong Xuebing doesn't know how to reply. Will you get into my bed yourself if I don't carry you? Are we going to stare at each other until morning?

If you are unhappy with everything I do, why are you here?

Dong Xuebing grumbled in his heart. He knows he can't reason with a woman, especially she is still the District Mayor. She is still wearing her pair of red heels. He places her on the center of the bed and starts kissing her neck gently. His lips moved closer to her lips, and he kissed her.

Geng Yuehua resisted by turning her head.

But Dong Xuebing chased after her lips and kissed her again.

Geng Yuehua frowned and turned her head to avoid Dong Xuebing again.

Dong Xuebing did not give up and pressed his lips on hers. This time, she did not turn away.

Geng Yuehua is the same as the last time in the Cayenne. She laid there motionlessly and remained unresponsive to Dong Xuebing's kisses.

This time, Dong Xuebing knew this might be because of her character. She is older and holds a higher rank than him, and she might feel embarrassed to have any reaction. As a man, he felt he should take the initiative.

Dong Xuebing continued kissing her on her face, eyes, nose, ears, etc.

Geng Yuehua closed her eyes as if she were sleeping.

Dong Xuebing is very excited and switches on the bedside lamp again.

The bedroom lit up, and Dong Xuebing could see Geng Yuehua clearly. Her dress's strap had slipped off, exposing most of her bra, and her dress was pushed up to her waist. One of her heels had dropped off the bed, and the other was hanging off her foot.

Geng Yuehua suddenly opened her eyes and said. "Don't you understand what I said? Switch off the lights."

Dong Xuebing tired haggling with her. "You are too beautiful, and I want to see you clearly. Can I leave it on for a while more? Five minutes? Three minutes is fine too."

Geng Yuehua looks at Dong Xuebing coldly. "I don't want to repeat myself."

"Fine…. Fine…. I will listen to you." Dong Xuebing is speechless. It's a pity not to look at her perfect body. But she is angry now, and he can only switch off the lights again.

Geng Yuehua clams down again.

Dong Xuebing grumbled in his heart and started taking off her clothes. He lifted her dress over her head and threw it against the chair by the bed. After that, he sticks his hand under her bra and squeezes her a few times before taking it off.

Geng Yuehua did not move, and her breathing got louder.

After a while, Dong Xuebing had taken off her black stockings, red lacy underwear, and heels. He tossed them on the chair and floor.

Geng Yuehua is now naked on the bed.

Dong Xuebing laid beside her and whispered. "I am going to start now…." He pushed her legs apart and tried to press himself down. But Geng Yuehua closed her legs and gave him a stare. "Get off me."

Dong Xuebing is speechless. "Why are you stopping now? Do you think I can stop myself at this stage?"

"I told you to get off me." Geng Yuehua firmly replied.

Dong Xuebing paused for a second and suddenly remembered something. He slapped his forehead and got off the bed. He pulled out a drawer and took out a box of condoms. He puts it on and climbs back onto the bed. "Is it fine now? You should remind me earlier." You can say it nicely and don't need to raise your voice at me.

Geng Yuehua's face looks better.

Dong Xuebing spreads her legs again, and she does not resist this time. He pressed himself against her and released his suppressed frustrations on her.

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Chapter 684: Someone is here

Next day.

Subdistrict Office Family Quarters. Dong Xuebing's apartment.

The morning sun shines into the room.

Dong Xuebing yawned and opened his eyes slowly. He looked out of the windows and then looked at the clock before closing his eyes again. It was too tiring last night. Although Geng Yuehua only allowed one position, it did not dampen the mood, and they made love until 3 am. The bed cover is damp, crumped, and pulled out from the sides.

"Hooo…." A woman exhaled loudly.

Dong Xuebing did not open his eyes and reach over to hug the woman. "You are awake?"

"Yes."

"Sleep a while longer."

"What time is it?"

"It's 7 am. I will prepare breakfast for you."

"No need."

Dong Xuebing smiled when he heard Geng Yuehua's monotonous tone. He rubbed his eyes and looked at her. She is brushing her messy hair with her fingers while looking at the ceiling in a daze.

Dong Xuebing reached under the blankets and stroked her legs. "Yuehua, what are you thinking?"

Geng Yuehua frowned. "What did you call me?"

Dong Xuebing smiles. "Yuehua…. How else should I call you?"

"What do you think?"

"Fine… fine… fine…. I will call you Mayor. Mayor Geng." Dong Xuebing doesn't want to argue with her. "I was asking, what are you thinking?"

"Does it have anything to do with you?"

"Why are you so hostile? I was only trying to chat with you."

"I am not interested." Geng Yuehua retorted coldly.

"Alright…. I will not say anything." Dong Xuebing replied. He thought to himself. Does everyone dislike me so much?!

Geng Yuehua ignored Dong Xuebing and frowned.

Dong Xuebing glanced at Geng Yuehua and moved his hands from her legs to her waist, brushed against her chest, before moving to her head. He stroked her long hair gently and hugged her. "What do you want to eat for breakfast?"

"Geng Yuehua frowned. "Anything."

"Anything? You should have something you prefer, right?"

"I said anything!"

"Fine. I will see what I have. Don't blame me if you don't like it. I still have bread and sausages at home. How about I prepare sausage and toast for you? What about soup? Is seaweed egg soup fine with you? It's nutritious." Dong Xuebing is not talkative, but Geng Yuehua is too quiet. He got to speak more, or it will be awkward.

Dong Xuebing hugged Geng Yuehua and returned to sleep.

But Geng Yuehua sighed and pushed Dong Xuebing's hand away from her waist and sat up.

Dong Xuebing opened his eyes. "Where are you going?"

"Get up." Geng Yuehua's bareback is facing Dong Xuebing.

"It's only 7 am. Why are you getting up so early?" Dong Xuebing reached over, wrapped his arm around her waist again, and pressed his head against her back.

"I am going back to grab my clothes."

"What clothes?"

Geng Yuehua looked at the red dress and black stockings on the chair. "Do you expect me to wear those to work?"

"Oh… oh…. Ok."

Geng Yuehua's words made Dong Xuebing feel they had become closer. She will not explain in the past, let alone say so many words to him. At most, she will just say, "It's none of your business." He felt touched as he massaged his aching back. He felt his effort last night was not in vain. He had melted the ice-queen a bit.

Dong Xuebing is in a good mood and sat up with her. "Oh, what if your parents went to your place to look for you, and you return home in this dress? How are you going to explain to them?"

Geng Yuehua looks at Dong Xuebing. "What are you trying to say?"

Dong Xuebing said. "Let me get it for you. Pass me your keys. If I meet your parents at your place, I will say I was there to look for you. If there's no one there, I will get your clothes for you. Go back to sleep. I will wake you when breakfast is ready." He doesn't know what their relationship is considered now, but he knows they don't want others to find out about it.

Geng Yuehua looked at Dong Xuebing and nodded. She reached over for her keys on the bedside cabinet and threw them to him.

Dong Xuebing caught the keys. "Wait here." He got up and wore back his clothes.

"Ok." Geng Yuehua rubbed her eyes with her palms and covered herself with the blanket without looking at Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing didn't mind Geng Yuehua's reaction and closed the door behind him. He walked over to her apartment and pressed the doorbell.

No one opens the door after a few seconds. There's no one inside.

Dong Xuebing took out the keys and opened the door. He went straight to Geng Yuehua's bedroom.

Clothes, dresses, shoes, stockings, hairclips, and underwear of all designs are all over the bed.

What is this? Is she moving house?

Dong Xuebing suddenly remembered last night. Geng Yuehua should be picking her clothes for last night. He did not expect someone like her to be so concerned about her appearance. He imagined her standing in front of the mirror, trying on the different dresses and shoes before knocking on his door.

Dong Xuebing exhales loudly and starts picking clothes from the closet for her.

The dresses on the bed are not suitable for work, and he can only pick them up from the closet.

After a while, Dong Xuebing got a better understanding of Geng Yuehua's dressing, and he almost had a nosebleed.

Although most of Geng Yuehua's clothes are suits or conservative casual clothing, a small portion are sexy clothing.

Red stockings….

Bright green bra….

She even got a red leather mini skirt.

Of course, these pieces of clothes are placed deep in the drawer behind her sanitary pads. One might not notice them when they pull the drawer.

Dong Xuebing grabbed a set of ladies' suits, Geng Yuehua normally wears, and picked a set of lacy green see-through underwear. He smiled and picked a pair of black leather shoes before leaving her room. He is looking forward to seeing her reaction. This set of underwear is sexier than what she wore last night. Among all the women he knows, none of them have such sexy underwear. It's so see-through that she might as well not wear anything.

Dong Xuebing can't wait to see how she will react.

But happiness is short-lived.

When Dong Xuebing was excited about his 'surprise' for Geng Yuehua, he heard someone opening the metal gate outside with keys.

Click! The metal gate is opened.

Someone is opening Geng Yuehua's apartment gate.

Dong Xuebing almost threw away the clothes he was holding in shock. He did not check who was outside and ran back into Geng Yuehua's bedroom.

The door opened.

"Yuehua, Yuehua…. Wake up." It's Geng Yuehua's mother.

The footsteps got louder. "Are you awake? Breakfast is ready."

Dong Xuebing panics. He cannot let Geng Yuehua's mother see him, as he can't explain himself. He quickly crawls under the bed to hide.

The bedroom door opened, and Dong Xuebing saw two feet entering the room.

"Huh? Where did she go?" Geng Yuehua's mother talked to herself and sat on the bed. She took out her phone and made a call. She used the speaker, and it was loud.

Ring… ring….

"Hello?" Geng Yuehua answered.

Geng Yuehua's mother asked. "Yuehua, why are you not at home?"

"I left."

"Oh, you went to work? Why didn't you tell us when you are leaving? I had made breakfast for you. You mentioned that you will have breakfast at home yesterday."

"I woke up early today and left for work earlier. You all go ahead with the breakfast and don't need to wait for me."

"Alright. Tell me earlier if you are not eating."

"Ok. Bye."

"Wait." Geng Yuehua's mother said. "I want to ask you about Dong Xuebing, who is living upstairs. What is going on?"

Dong Xuebing, who is hiding under the bed, got shocked. Why are they talking about him?

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Chapter 685: Subtle relationship

Morning, before 8 am.

Geng Yuehua's apartment bedroom.

Geng Yuehua asked. "What's wrong with Dong Xuebing?"

"What do you think?" Geng Yuehua's mother frowned. "He had humiliated your brother by sending him to the Party School. But Xinke called me this morning to tell me that you had danced with Dong Xuebing at the ball last night."

"Oh, it's about this."

"That's right. Why did you dance with him?"

"I have my considerations. Don't interfere with my work. I know what to do."

"I am reminding you now. That brat is young and ignorant, and you should stay away from him. Find an excuse to transfer him away. I get mad whenever I see him at the quarters. When did your brother offend him? How can he treat your brother like this?"

"Alright. I know."

"Good to hear this. I know you know what to do."

"Ok, bye."

"Alright. Carry on with your work. Don't tire yourself."

Geng Yuehua hung up.

Geng Yuehua's mother got up and left the room.

Dong Xuebing, who is hiding under the bed, is speechless after hearing Geng Yuehua's mother talking about him behind his back. He had offended Geng Yuehua and her family greatly.

A few moments later, the door outside closed.

Dong Xuebing saw Geng Yuehua's mother had left, and he quickly climbed out from under the bed. He patted away the dust and returned home with the clothes.

Dong Xuebing's apartment is quiet, and Geng Yuehua should be in the bedroom.

Dong Xuebing puts down the clothes and prepares breakfast.

Dong Xuebing went to the bedroom with Geng Yuehua's clothes when breakfast was almost ready. "Mayor Geng, breakfast is almost ready. It's time to wake up."

Geng Yuehua is sitting against the headboard with her eyes shut, and her long hair is covering her chest. She immediately turned to the door when she heard Dong Xuebing and pulled the blanket to cover herself. "Don't you know how to knock?"

Knock?

Is this my house or your house?

Dong Xuebing smiles. "I will take note of it the next time. Here are your clothes." He passed the clothes to Geng Yuehua.

Geng Yuehua took her clothes from Dong Xuebing and saw the bright green see-through bra at the bottom of the pile of clothings. Her face changed immediately, and she gave Dong Xuebing a stare. "Dong Xuebing! What is the meaning of this?"

Dong Xuebing's smile froze when he saw Geng Yuehua's reaction. "Err…. I brought your clothes for you."

Geng Yuehua stares at Dong Xuebing coldly. "You went through my things."

"No…." Dong Xuebing quickly explain. "I opened your drawer to look for your underwear, and I saw this."

Geng Yuehua took a deep breath and kept quiet.

Dong Xuebing knows she must be embarrassed.

Sigh… I should not play this joke on her.

Dong Xuebing is scared she might lose her temper. "If you don't like it, you can wear that red color set. I don't have other meanings. Err…. I am still cooking soup. Get dressed while I check my soup." He made up an excuse and left the room.

A few minutes later, Geng Yuehua got dressed and walked out of the room. She is still looking terrible and ignores Dong Xuebing's invitation to have breakfast. She went into the bathroom to wash up, and Dong Xuebing wondered which underwear she wore.

Dong Xuebing placed the soup on the table and said. "The blue toothbrush is mine, and my face towel is white. You can use it if you want."

Dong Xuebing glanced into the bathroom when Geng Yuehua walked out. He noticed that white face towel was swaying on the rack, and his blue toothbrush had water droplets on it. She had used his toothbrush and towel, and he immediately knew she was not angry with him. If she is angry with him, she can return home to brush her teeth and not use his items.

"Come, have breakfast." Dong Xuebing placed the chopsticks for her.

Geng Yuehua sat down and started eating breakfast and soup.

Dong Xuebing sat beside her and asked. "How is it?"

"Uh."

"Uh? What do you mean?"

Geng Yuehua looked at Dong Xuebing with a frown. "Can you be quiet when eating?"

Dong Xuebing smiled and started eating. But he did not keep quiet. "I got a fright when I was taking your clothes earlier. Your mother entered your apartment suddenly, and I got to hide under the bed. I overheard your call with her, and I think your mother has a bad impression of me. Mayor Geng, I need to explain to you. You cannot blame me for what happened to Xinke. It was your brother who kept making things difficult for me, and I had no choice but to…." He had changed how he addressed Geng Xinke because of his relationship with Geng Yuehua.

Geng Yuehua's face immediately turns cold when Dong Xuebing mentions Geng Xinke.

Dong Xuebing noticed her facial expression and continued. "Alright…. It's my fault for what happened to Xinke. I will apologize to him when he comes back." He felt that he had slept with Geng Xinke's sister and should be more forgiving.

Geng Yuehua finished her breakfast in two minutes and sat on the sofa to watch the news.

Dong Xuebing could not eat as fast as Geng Yuehua and took around ten minutes to finish his breakfast. After that, he washed the dishes and came to the living room. He sat beside her and hugged her by her waist. "Your mother asked you to transfer me to the District's Political Consultative Conference…. Are you really going to do that? Let me know in advance if you are really going to transfer me. I need to be mentally prepared." He is unsure if Geng Yuehua will transfer him because he doesn't know what she is thinking.

Geng Yuehua might be docile in bed and allowed him to do whatever he wanted with her. But Dong Xuebing could never guess what she was thinking after putting on her clothes.

Geng Yuehua stared at Dong Xuebing emotionlessly. "I told you before. I dislike you, and I will not mix my feelings with work. Also, get your hands off me!"

Sigh…. I know you will say this.

Dong Xuebing did not remove his hands. He only loosens his arms and continues to hug her.

Geng Yuehua might sound firm, but she does not say anything when his arms are still around her waist.

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Chapter 686: New Command FORWARD

One day….

Five days….

Ten days….

Two weeks passed in a flash.

Work is proceeding smoothly Guang Ming Subdistrict Office under Dong Xuebing's leadership, and it's getting boring for him. He has nothing important to do after getting the Role Model Unit Award. His job now is to attend meetings and sign off reports. After doing these mundane tasks, he will laze in his office until he finishes work. Even after he finishes work, he has nothing to do at home. District Party Secretary Wang is still hospitalized, and Geng Yuehua is covering him now. The District Party Committee and District Government have lots of work. She did not return to the Subdistrict Office Family Quarters after leaving that day. He did not want to disturb her by calling or messaging her.

This afternoon.

Work Party Secretary Office.

Dong Xuebing returned to his office after lunch. He lit a cigarette and started playing online card games on his PC.

Ring… ring… ring….

Dong Xuebing looked at the number and laughed. It's Yu Meixia.

"Hello, Sister Yu."

"Xiao Bing…. It's me. Are you… are you busy?" Yu Meixia speaks softly.

Dong Xuebing looked at his monitor and laughed. "That's right. I am busy playing games."

Yu Meixia heard he is busy and panics. "Then…. I will not bother you anymore. I…. don't have anything important."

"Huh?" Dong Xuebing rolled his eyes. "Can't you tell I was joking with you? How can I play games if I am busy?"

Yu Meixia asked cautiously. "Are you free now?"

"Yes. What is it?" Sister Yu is na?ve and believes everything he says. He does not dare to joke around with her as she will take him seriously.

Yu Meixia's voice becomes softer. "I am fine… but Qianqian misses you."

Dong Xuebing is amused. "What about you? Do you miss me?"

Dong Xuebing can imagine Yu Meixia's blushing face when she replied. "Yes…."

"Yes? Yes, what?"

"Qianqian is beside me."

"How is Qianqian doing? I have not seen her for two months." Dong Xuebing is in a good mood. "Are you calling to ask about Qianqian's high school admission to a school in the city? Don't worry. I had made the arrangements. My mother had talked to the school. It's a top high school in the city, and Qianqian just needs to report there when school starts. Oh, I still have not made arrangements for your Neighborhood Committee job as I can't decide which neighborhood to send you to. I will decide after you are here."

Sister Yu replied. "Ok. I will listen to you."

"Haha…. You will listen to whatever I say?"

"Yes." Yu Meixia gave a firm reply.

Dong Xuebing is touched. "You are the best."

"No…."

"Stop being modest."

Sister Yu is the best. She is submissive to Dong Xuebing and will do whatever he says. Geng Yuehua is the opposite of her with her cold attitude. Sigh….

Dong Xuebing laughed and suddenly remembered something. "Have you considered about that matter?"

"Which matter?"

"About your birth parents."

Yu Meixia stutters after a long pause. "I…. I…. I still…."

Dong Xuebing said. "Why are you still hesitating? We had conducted the paternity test, and there's no mistake. Uncle Liu and Aunt Qian are old, and it might be too late if you drag this out. You should know what I mean. I understand that you are nervous, but this matter must be settled. Moreover, this is a family reunion, and it's something to celebrate. What's there to consider for so long? Anyway, this is up to you. My suggestion is to discuss with Qianqian first to let her be mentally prepared. After all, she is Uncle Liu and Aunt Qian's granddaughter. She has the right to know about this."

"Alright. I will speak to Qianqian."

"Ok. Give me a call if you decide to meet them. I will make the arrangements."

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing continues to play 'Doudizhu' on his PC.

After losing four consecutive games, Dong Xuebing got frustrated and stopped playing.

Dong Xuebing…. Can you be serious at work? You are a Subdistrict Office Director. How can you play games during office hours?

Dong Xuebing felt he must find something to do. If he doesn't have any work to do, he will continue to try out his power. He wants to know if there are any other undiscovered commands other than BACK, STOP, REVERSE. He remembers he had recited the words in a dictionary starting from Z to A. But he discovers REVERSE during the second time he read out the words in the dictionary. This means he did not notice REVERSE on his first time. REVERSE might have been activated, but he did not notice it. He knows he will overlook any new commands even if he read all the words in the dictionary again.

What should he do to discover new commands?

Concentrating while reading the dictionary?!

Dong Xuebing got goosebumps when he thought about this. He doesn't believe anyone can read a dictionary with full concentration and not get distracted. It's boring. It might be possible to read a few pages a day, but it will take a few months to finish reading the dictionary. He is not free to do that.

Dong Xuebing decided to use his previous method. He will pick a few words that might be possible.

Dong Xuebing thought for a while and decided to try his luck and pick words related to time.

STOP is to stop time, and BACK is to reverse time.

START? This word is the opposite of stop. Nothing happens.

BEGIN? Nothing happens.

GO? This word is the opposite of STOP. It doesn't work too.

Dong Xuebing's English had improved after he tried to find new commands. His English is much better than when he was in university, and he doesn't need to check the dictionary.

An hour passed.

Dong Xuebing tried more than a hundred words to no avail.

Dong Xuebing had finished half a pack of cigarettes while trying the words. He is troubled. Are there new commands? What if there are no new commands? Suddenly, his eyes fell on the air conditioner remote control. He remembers the DVD player remote control has an FF button. It stands for fast forward.

This word is related to time, and it's the opposite for REVERSE.

Dong Xuebing focused on the cigarette he just lit and mumbled FORWARD.

Immediately, the cigarette becomes an ignition fuse for a bomb. It burns off in a flash and scalds Dong Xuebing's fingers.

Arghh….

Dong Xuebing flicked the cigarette away in pain and mumbled FORWARD to deactivate it.

Dong Xuebing was shocked. The cigarette should burn for around ten minutes if it were left there, and it can't be burned off in a blink of an eye. He can confirm FORWARD is a command, and he brings out MENU to check his remaining time. His time was shortened by one second. This command is the opposite of REVERSE and can only work on a specific object.

Dong Xuebing must continue to experiment with it. He looked around and held the clock with the calendar in his hands. He focused on the clock and said the command.

FORWARD

The second hand of the clock speeds up until it becomes blurred. The minute hand is also moving fast, and the hour hand moves much slower.

Dong Xuebing is surprised to see the clock's hour hand is not moving as fast as he imagined. But he did not stop and continued to focus on the clock.

Ten seconds….

Thirty seconds….

One minute.

FORWARD deactivate.

Dong Xuebing exhaled and looked at the date. A minute of FORWARD is equivalent to 24 hours on the clock. Compared to REVERSE's one second is one day, it is not as efficient. The difference is sixty times.

Why is this so?

Both commands used the same amount of time, but the results differed.

Could the past have happened, and the energy required is less? The future has too many uncertainties and requires more energy to move forward.

Could there be other unknown reasons?

Dong Xuebing doesn't understand how his power works, but he is still glad to discover a new command.

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Chapter 687: Is this tomorrow's paper?

Afternoon.

Work Party Secretary Office.

Dong Xuebing took out a notebook and wrote his discoveries on the new command.

Dong Xuebing has an extra minute every day than everyone else, which is the base for his power.

If Dong Xuebing wants the world to return to the previous day, he has to use 24 hours of BACK.

If he wants the world to stop for a day, it will be 24 hours of STOP.

If he wanted a specific object to return to its previous state one day ago, he needs to use 1 second of REVERSE on it.

If he wants a specific object's state to become the next day's state, he needs 1 minute of FORWARD.

Dong Xuebing puts down his pen. Damn! This is too complicated. He decides it's meaningless to find the logic behind these commands. After all, having an extra minute than everyone else in the world does not make sense. He comes up with a vague reason to explain this. For example, the future needs more energy compared to the past.

I don't need to think about this now. I should be thinking of ways to use FORWARD.

Dong Xuebing starts to think of the different uses for FORWARD.

The more Dong Xuebing thinks about the uses, the more frustrated he becomes. He looked terrible when it was almost after office hours. No matter how he analyzed this power, he didn't find it useful. If he made a mistake or said the wrong words, he can use BACK to amend his wrongs. REVERSE can treat patients and provide beauty care. He can even find new uses of REVERSE in the future. But FORWARD….

Changing the state of an object to its future state…. What's the use of it? Make someone old? But one minute can only make that person older by one day.

Damn! What's the use of it? How much time of FORWARD do I need to kill my enemy with it? He also can't predict what will happen to his enemy in the future, and he can't benefit if he pushes forward the time. It's useless compared to BACK and STOP.

Dong Xuebing was excited to discover a new command, but it turned useless.

Dong Xuebing had thought of all possibilities of using FORWARD, but none could excite him.

Damn….

Dong Xuebing slapped his head in frustration and decided to put FORWARD aside temporarily.

Dong Xuebing looked at his watch and sighed. It's time to go home. He packed his things and adjusted the clock to today's time before driving out of the Subdistrict Office.

Another day is wasted.

On the way home, Dong Xuebing's phone rang. It's Yu Meixia.

Dong Xuebing was turning into the Subdistrict Office Family Quarters. He parked his car and answered the phone. "Sister Yu, are you missing me again?"

"No… no… I… I…."

Dong Xuebing is amused and stops teasing her. "What is it?"

Yu Meixia paused for a second. "I talked to Qianqian."

"Oh, you told her about your birth parents? What is her reaction?"

"She does not react."

"Huh? What do you mean by no reaction?"

"I don't know either."

"Then?"

"We talked about it and felt… we should acknowledge them. After all, they are my parents and I… I miss them." Yu Meixia started sobbing. "Although… although I was too young to remember anything, I miss them. But… but I am scared. I don't know what to say when I meet them."

Dong Xuebing consoled her. "Stop crying…. It will be a happy reunion. What's there to cry?"

"No…. I am not crying."

"Stop crying so easily. You are an adult, and others will laugh at you."

"Ok."

"Alright. Since you decided, I will make arrangements for you. When do you want to meet them? Is tomorrow fine?"

"Yes."

"Ok. Come to the City with Qianqian tomorrow. I will contact your parents."

They talked for a while, and Dong Xuebing went upstairs after hanging up. He met a few Subdistrict Office staff on his way upstairs and greeted them.

Top floor.

Dong Xuebing suddenly paused after he opened the door. He looks at the red plastic container for newspaper delivery outside his door. After Nan Qi Daily had written negative articles about him twice, he paid for a year's subscription. His Subdistrict Office did not subscribe to Nan Qi Daily. He ordered the papers to read and get the latest information if they tried to tarnish his reputation again.

Dong Xuebing opened the container with a key and took out the papers.

The newspaper was delivered this morning, but Dong Xuebing forgot to take it out before working. The newspaper is considered outdated, and he returned home after flipping a few pages.

Suddenly, Dong Xuebing stopped and turned.

A few moments later, Dong Xuebing got an idea. He threw the newspaper and his bag aside and walked out of his apartment. He stood there and stared at the newspaper container.

Dong Xuebing examine the red plastic box for a while before placing his hand on the box. He focused on the box and mumbled," FORWARD."

One second….

Twenty seconds….

Forty seconds….

FORWARD deactivated.

Dong Xuebing removed his hand. He had forwarded this newspaper box to almost one day later. The box still looks the same from the outside without any changes.

Dong Xuebing took out his key and opened the box again.

To his surprise, that's a newspaper in the box!

Dong Xuebing took a deep breath and took out the newspaper with his trembling hand.

Calm down…. I must calm down….

Dong Xuebing clenched his teeth and looked at the newspaper's front page. He almost threw the papers away when he saw the date.

WTF?!

What the hell is going on?!

Dong Xuebing is speechless and feels the hairs on his back standing up.

The date on this copy of Nan Qi Daily is tomorrow! This is tomorrow's newspaper!

Translator's notes: This is the most powerful command out of all. Predicting the future! This is more powerful than BACK, STOP, and REVERSE.

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Chapter 688: Sister Yu's mother died

Evening.

Slightly past 7 pm. The sun is setting, and the clouds are orange in color.

Dong Xuebing looked at the date and time on the newspaper at home again. He confirms it is tomorrow's newspaper.

Tomorrow's newspaper?!

How is this possible?

Morning papers are called morning papers because they will report the previous day's important news with other sections. These papers are printed the night before. Sometimes, newspaper agencies will print additional pages when there is breaking news. Most papers will reserve a few pages for breaking news.

That's why no one can get tomorrow's newspaper in advance.

Nan Qi News Agency's Chief Editor also can't get tomorrow's papers as it was not been printed yet. He can only see tomorrow's papers on the PC when checking the layouts.

But now, Dong Xuebing is holding tomorrow's papers in his hands.

Dong Xuebing wiped the cold sweat off his forehead. He did not expect FORWARD to have this effect. He had decided not to think about this command. Still, he suddenly got this idea to test it on the plastic box, and tomorrow's papers appeared. This is the power of FORWARD. FORWARD had brought this box and the space inside and outside tomorrow morning.

If this is tomorrow's newspaper box, it will contain tomorrow's papers.

This is the only explanation for what happened. The more Dong Xuebing thinks about it, the more excited he gets. FORWARD is not a useless command. It is more useful than anything else.

Suppose Dong Xuebing can get tomorrow's newspaper from the newspaper box. In that case, he can also get it the day after tomorrow, or even one month later's copy of the newspaper. He will know the headlines of one month and what happened then. He had overlooked this aspect when he thought about this command this afternoon.

This is good news.

Dong Xuebing immediately goes into the kitchen to prepare a sumptuous dinner consisting of three dishes and a soup. He even took out a bottle of alcohol to celebrate.

This discovery of FORWARD is a surprise for Dong Xuebing.

When one is happy, one tends to be forgetful. Dong Xuebing was having his dinner when he remembered about Yu Meixia. He had promised her he would contact her parents. He took out his phone and called City Power Station's General Manager, Yu Meixia's father, Liu Chenlong.

"Hello, Uncle Liu. I'm Xiao Dong."

"Oh, Xiao Dong. How are you?"

"Haha…. What are you doing now? How come it's so noisy?"

"I had just finished work and am on my way back for dinner. Are you looking for me?"

Dong Xuebing organized his words and said. "It's like this. A friend of mine is coming tomorrow and would like to have a meal with you. Oh, if possible, can you invite Bank Manager Qian along?"

Liu Chenlong paused for a second. "My ex-wife?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "Yes. My friend needs to meet both of you."

"I remember telling you that my ex-wife and I are not on good terms after our divorce and seldom contact each other. Can you tell me what it is about over the phone?"

Dong Xuebing smiles. "It's inconvenient for me to tell you now. My friend is a better person to tell you. Anyway, I promise it is a good thing."

Liu Chenlong laughed. "Xiao Dong ah…. What are you up to?"

"It's good news, and I promise I am not asking you or Aunt Qian for favors. It's only a meal."

Liu Chenlong paused for a few seconds and said. "Ok. I will help you ask her out. Anyway, I also need to talk to her. I will help you ask if she is free, but I can't promise you that she will agree."

"Ok. I will wait for your call."

"Ok. That's all. My phone's battery is running low. Bye."

Dong Xuebing continues with his dinner and drinks after hanging up.

Oh, I still have not read tomorrow's paper.

Dong Xuebing puts down his wine glass and starts reading tomorrow's papers. The headline is about politics, and it's not very important to him. He skipped that article and read the next article that caught his attention. The header is about a drunk driving accident. It's nothing special, but such news seldom appears on the newspaper's front page.

Let's see what it says.

Dong Xuebing started reading line by line.

An accident occurred along Nan Shan District's Luo Gu Street at around 8.10 om last evening. A middle-aged man was driving under the influence and crashed his car into a café. It crashed through the glass into the café, and a female diner was pronounced dead on the spot.

Dong Xuebing shook his head. Drink driving is too much. The driver even crashed into a café.

Dong Xuebing continues reading as he wants to know why this article is on the front page.

But the next line of the article stunned him.

According to our reporter, the woman is Qian Lihua. She is ICBC Fen Zhou City Branch Manager, Qian Lihua.

Qian Lihua?!

Yu Meixia's mother?!

Dong Xuebing stood up from his chair. Yu Meixia's mother was knocked down and killed in the accident!

How is this possible?!

They still have not reunited! Sister Yu still has not met her mother!

Dong Xuebing immediately got anxious. Although he had not met Qian Lihua, he sees her as his mother-in-law because of his relationship with Yu Meixia. He doesn't want anything to happen to her. But now, she is 'dead.'

Wait a minute!

Qian Lihua is not dead yet! The accident has not happened.

The papers wrote '8.10 pm yesterday,' which is today.

Dong Xuebing quickly looks at the time. It's 7.30 pm, and he has forty minutes.

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