Night.
Around 7 pm.
It was almost dark, and the lights in Dong Xuebing's kitchen were still on. Dong Xuebing could hear Jiang Fangfang cutting vegetables, and after a while, the frying pan was boiling. Dong Xuebing, who was sitting in the wheelchair in the living room, looked at Jiang Fangfang, who was cooking in the kitchen. His eyes were warm and apologetic. Jiang Fangfang is the only leader in the government service who will lower her status to wash clothes and cook for her subordinates. Dong Xuebing knew it is because he looks like Mayor Jiang's late husband. Of course, it is also because of Mayor Jiang's indifferent character. She should not have any sense of hierarchy.
Ring … ring … ring …
Dong Xuebing's phone rang.
Dong Xuebing answered. "Hello, Xiao Yao."
Yao Cui said. "I am off work and want to visit you."
Dong Xuebing glanced at the kitchen. "I am fine. Don't come over."
"You can't do it alone. It's not convenient for you to cook. I'll go over and cook for you, then I'll go home. It won't delay anything."
"… I had ordered takeout."
"Ah? You have finished your meal? "
"Yes. Go home and rest. I am fine here."
"Ok. Call me if you need anything. I will go over now."
"Ok. Thank you for thinking about me. Haha … Send my regards to your parents."
Of course, Dong Xuebing cannot let Yao Cui come over. The Mayor is still at his place and is busy preparing dinner. It's enough for him and Jiang Fangfang to know about this, and no one else should know about it. If not, it will have a negative impact. Dong Xuebing knows about this, and even though Yao Cui is his ex-classmate and secretary, Dong Xuebing had no choice but to lie to her.
Five minutes …
Ten minutes …
The kitchen door opened suddenly.
Jiang Fangfang walked out with a plate. "It's ready. Eat."
Dong Xuebing pushed his wheelchair over. "Thank you for your hard work."
Jiang Fangfang served the dishes, scooped the rice, and placed the chopsticks on the table. Then, she calmly took off her apron. "Let's eat. Try it."
"You can't be picky with your cooking."
"What do you want to drink? Soft drinks? "
"This … Ahem, I haven't finished the Maotai at home."
Dong Xuebing is not addicted to alcohol in the past, and his alcohol tolerance is not high. But during his hospitalization, he is not allowed to smoke or drink.
Jiang Fangfang glanced at him. "Stop drinking, okay? Drinking is not good for your recovery. "
Dong Xuebing asked. "Why don't we drink a little? Just a little will do. "
Jiang Fangfang paused and said, "Where is the wine?"
"It's under the coffee table. Sorry to trouble you. Would you like to have a drink?"
"I can't hold my liquor well. I'll drink a little with you, but not much."
Jiang Fangfang took out two glasses and poured two bottles of Maotai. Even for a rich man like Dong Xuebing, it is not easy to get his hands on that kind of liquor. This bottle of Maotai is sold everywhere, and Dong Xuebing had drunk some in the past. Now, he only has about 80 ml left. Jiang Fangfang took two glasses and poured 2 ml each.
Dong Xuebing was sitting in a wheelchair, and his height was quite short. But he could still reach the table. He raised his right hand and raised his glass: "Let me give you a toast first. I had been in Zhen Shui County for a month. Thank you for taking care of me."
"Don't mention it."
"I'll do it. Do whatever you want."
Dong Xuebing gulped down his glass of wine.
Jiang Fangfang did not hesitate. She drank slower than Dong Xuebing, but she still finished her glass.
After that, Jiang Fangfang filled their glasses with wine again. The bottle of Maotai was empty. "I can't hold my liquor well, and I can't drink anymore. Let me give you a toast. I know you fought with those people yesterday because of me. Thank you."
"It's nothing."
"Come, let's drink as much as we like."
"Ok. Cheers."
This time, both of them did not drink too much. They only took a sip.
Dong Xuebing did not use other tricks as his alcohol tolerance was only about 2 ml to 3 ml. He had already drunk 2 ml earlier, and he can't drink anymore.
1 sip … …
3 sips … …
5 sips … …
The dishes were slowly going down their throats.
After eating and drinking, both of them were slightly tipsy. This meal was very enjoyable.
Drinking was just a feeling. Dong Xuebing liked the feeling of being half drunk and half drunk. He was eating the dishes cooked by Mayor Jiang and sipping his Maotai while looking at Jiang Fangfang's voluptuous figure. Her legs were covered in stockings. What else could be more enjoyable than this? At this moment, Dong Xuebing had forgotten about the pain from his broken bones.
Jiang Fangfang picked up some food and placed it into Dong Xuebing's bowl. "This incident is over. You had gotten 50 million from the Central Government and got back the money from the City. You even got an extra 1 million. This money will not only relieve our financial pressure, but it will also help our Zhen Shui County's development. Although no one said anything, everyone knows this is all because of you."
"No, no. It's all because of everyone's hard work."
"You don't need to be so humble. Everyone knows what you did."
"I am not being humble. It's all because of everyone. If it wasn't for the County Government's support, I will not get the funds. Furthermore, I am a part of Zhen Shui County now. Everything I did is what I should do."
"Drink another sip? Can you still drink? "
"Yes. Cheers, Sister Jiang."
"Never mind if you can't drink. Don't drink too much."
"Ok. I understand."
After drinking, Jiang Fangfang looked at Dong Xuebing slowly. "I am wondering how did you train to be so good?" Dong Xuebing smiled.
Dong Xuebing smiled. "You should have seen my file. I used to be from the State Security, and after that, I joined the Public Security. These departments will require me to do some training every year, and I learned a little more. Actually, it's not a big deal. I was lucky yesterday, and those villagers had not received any professional training. If not, I would have been left there. It's not as bad as everyone thinks."
Jiang Fangfang asked: "But all your bones are broken, right?"
Dong Xuebing did not know how to answer her.
Jiang Fangfang paused for a while and said slowly. "I have another question. If you want to answer, just ask. If you don't want to answer, you don't have to. I am just curious."
"Err … please ask."
"Is it really Wei Lin who pushed you down from the Finance Department? With your skills, you should not be pushed down by Wei Lin even if you are unprepared. "
"Huh? This …" This was an awkward question for Dong Xuebing.
Jiang Fangfang smiled. "It's fine. I am just asking."
Dong Xuebing hesitated for a while and said. "Actually, it's fine to tell you. At that time … … I had purposely fallen from the window."
Jiang Fangfang did not say anything.
Dong Xuebing smiled embarrassedly. "I am only telling you this. You should know the City Government's attitude at that time. Also, that Chief Wei is against us. He had taken our money, but he still acted like he was right. If we don't blow up this matter, we might not get a single cent back. That's why I did this. You should know my temper over the past few days, and I admit I was too impulsive." Over the past few days, Dong Xuebing knew Jiang Fangfang is his superior and subordinate, and they are also friends. That's why Dong Xuebing does not treat Jiang Fangfang as an outsider. Also, Jiang Fangfang had told Dong Xuebing about the accident at Zhang Wanshui's wedding, and Dong Xuebing trusted her.
Jiang Fangfang looked at Dong Xuebing. "Have you thought about what if something happens to you?"
Dong Xuebing smiled. "I won't die."
"What if?"
"Huh? There is no 'what if'."
"You are still so confident?"
"I am confident of myself. If not, I will not dare to jump from the third floor … …" If Dong Xuebing really died from falling from the third floor, he might as well kill himself. Those who know him well know that this height will not be fatal to him. Jiang Fangfang and the people from Zhen Shui County were scared because they do not know Dong Xuebing well.
"Take it easy in the future."
"I understand."
Jiang Fangfang did not say anything and took a sip of wine. She looked at Dong Xuebing and said calmly. "Actually, I also have something I did not tell you."
Dong Xuebing blinked. "What is it?"
Dong Xuebing felt both of them are very interesting. Are they exchanging information? Every time, they are talking about one thing.
Jiang Fangfang looked down and looked at Dong Xuebing for a few seconds before saying. "I am married, and my husband passed away. You should know about this, right?"
Dong Xuebing nodded and thought for a while.
Jiang Fangfang continued. "My husband, who had passed away, looked exactly like you when he was young." Before Dong Xuebing could react, Jiang Fangfang took out a photo from her wallet and passed it to Dong Xuebing. "This is my husband when he was 23 years old."
Dong Xuebing looked at the photo and pretended to be surprised. "You look so alike?"
Jiang Fangfang nodded. "That's why I was also surprised when I first saw you. I did not expect there to be someone who looks so alike."
Dong Xuebing did not want to talk about this topic. But since Jiang Fangfang brought it up, he asked. "That's why you treat me so … …"
Dong Xuebing thought she will not answer.
But Jiang Fangfang replied nonchalantly. "Yes. Every time I see you, I will think of my husband. I can't help but want to treat you well. I also don't know what's wrong with me."
Dong Xuebing cleared his throat. "Sister Jiang, you are drunk."
Jiang Fangfang took another sip of wine. Her eyelids were a little droopy and heavy. She said calmly, "I know I've drunk too much. Otherwise, I wouldn't have said these words to you. Hmm, actually, it's not a big deal. I've always said whatever is on my mind, and I don't want to hide it from you. For example, eating and drinking with you right now makes my heart feel warm, cozy, and comfortable. I know you're not him, but I can't control it."
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