Afternoon.
It's past 1 pm.
"Second Uncle, Second Aunt, I will go back now."
"Why are you in such a hurry to leave?"
"Maybe another day. It's rare for you and Second Aunt to have a day off, and I will not disturb you."
"If you are leaving, I will get a car to send you back. Did you drive back?"
"Don't trouble me, Second Uncle. I will get a taxi. You and Second Aunt can rest."
"Okay, come and play when you have time. By the way, don't cause any trouble these days. Just do your job as the Executive Deputy County Head. You have the same rank as my father in the military. This is unheard of before. Just tell me how much trouble you have caused. The people below might not know you, but there are many people above you who are watching you. Be careful," Wang Yao said.
"Huh? Ok. I will try my best."
Senior Xie is also at the highest rank?
That's right. But Senior Xie is at the highest rank because of his previous status, and Dong Xuebing is at the highest rank because of what he had done.
"It's good that you have listened to me. If you have anything you need to do, just let me know. I will do what I can for you." In the past, Xie Guojian might not say this. But now, he is transferred to the General Staff Department, and he is more confident.
Dong Xuebing replied. "Thank you, Second Uncle."
Ci Lifen added. "Be careful on your way back. Don't hurt yourself."
Dong Xuebing nodded. "I know. Second Aunt, you should go back too."
… …
Dong Xuebing walked out of his Second Uncle's quarters and took a long walk to a street. He hailed two taxis and headed towards his one-bedroom apartment.
North Heping Street.
Dong Xuebing's old apartment.
Dong Xuebing used the keys to open the door and entered the house. He had not been here for a long time. Aunt Xuan had gone to Fen Zhou City for work, and no one had cleaned the house for a long time. The house is covered in dust and smells damp. Dong Xuebing quickly opens the windows to let the smell out. He looked at the familiar furniture and rolled up his sleeves to clean the house. Dong Xuebing still has a villa in Beijing with a swimming pool. It is luxurious, but it is only luxurious. Dong Xuebing is a nostalgic person. After all, he had many memories with his mother in Beijing, and this is something he will never forget. Every time he returns to Beijing, he will feel peaceful and comfortable. He remembers the tough days he had with his mother in the past.
As he was cleaning the glass, his phone rang.
Dong Xuebing shook his dirty hands and looked at the caller ID. It's Sister Xu, Xu Yan. He answered and put the phone on speaker.
"Hello, Big Sister Xu."
"Yes, what are you doing?"
"Hehe, I'm doing housework."
"You still know how to do housework?"
"That's right. My house had been empty for a long time, and I am here to clean it up."
Xu Yan laughed. "You had gone to Port X, and I heard you had a good time there. Is this true? "
Dong Xuebing was speechless. "You know about it?"
"Old Zhang had arrived in Fu Zhou and had told me over the phone." Xu Yan replied.
Dong Xuebing cleared his throat. "I am worried about Sister Zhang. You had sent me a threatening letter, and she had cooked for me and provided me with a place to stay. I don't like to owe people favors, and that's why I did not tell you about it."
"Old Zhang had said if you had not gone over, she would be in danger. I heard you were surrounded by more than 20 people?"
"Yes. They are just hooligans."
"Did you settle Old Zhang's company's funds?"
"Yes. I had also won 'a little' at the Casino."
"I will not say much. Thank you."
"Why are you thanking me? Sister Zhang had already thanked me. It's a small matter."
"Old Zhang is my old classmate, and you had helped her. Of course, I must thank you. Of course, I must scold you. Why are you running around with all your bones broken? Why are you still fighting with them? After listening to Old Zhang and Big Sis's story, Big Sis broke into a cold sweat for you. "
"Aiya, aren't I back in good health?" Dong Xuebing quickly changed the topic. "Oh, you said you are going to thank me. How are you going to thank me?"
"Haha, how do you want me to thank you?"
"Ahem, I'll thank you then. I'll look for you when I get back."
"Don't be so rude to me." Xu Yan helplessly said, "Don't talk about useless things. How many more days are you going to stay in Beijing? Are you leaving today? "
"No. Let's talk tomorrow."
"Wait for me. I will be there soon."
"Ah? You are here? Why are you here at this hour? "
"I am on my way. I am off today and had applied for leave tomorrow. I am going to Beijing to discuss Chao Chao's custody with my ex-husband. My son wants to follow me in the future, and I will go to the court to get Chao Chao's custody." "Ok.
Chao Chao should be following you. "
"That's why I will visit you after I finish my work."
"Ok. Are you coming over for dinner? If you are having dinner, I will go over. "
"Ok. Let's have dinner first. I will be there around 6 pm." "Ok.
"Okay, then I'll text you my home address later."
"Okay, I'm driving now. Let's not talk anymore. See you later."
After hanging up, Dong Xuebing sent the address to Sister Xu's phone before continuing to work. This time, he is more serious. Although he is too slow with one hand, he still cleaned up the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, etc. Xu Yan will be coming over later, and Dong Xuebing cannot receive her in a dirty house. Oh, he also needs to change the blankets.
Look for a blanket.
Flip the bed sheets.
Dry the blanket.
Dry the bed sheets.
Two hours passed, and Dong Xuebing is very busy.
Dong Xuebing looks at his watch. It's 5 pm, and he went to the market to buy groceries. The old market is still there, and it looks very familiar.
"Eh, Xuebing?" A woman carrying a basket exclaimed.
Dong Xuebing shouted, and a few old men and women who came to buy groceries recognized him. "Oh, isn't this Xiaoping's son?"
Dong Xuebing smiles. "Auntie Liu, Grandma Chen, Grandpa Zhang."
They were all old neighbors, and they were quite familiar with each other.
Auntie Liu walks over with a smile. "Xuebing, when did you return?"
"I just returned. I am out to buy some groceries to cook for myself. Haha." Dong Xuebing replied.
Auntie Liu smiled. "I heard you are a leader now. Why do you still need to cook for yourself?"
Dong Xuebing smiled. "My wife is not by my side, and I usually cook for myself. Now, the prices are rising, and the restaurants outside are too expensive. Buying groceries is slightly cheaper." Dong Xuebing knows how to keep a low profile, and he is not the kind of person who spends money. Even if he is rich, he knows how to save money. Dong Xuebing can afford to buy groceries for his parents and wife, but when it is his turn to cook for himself, he will not go to big restaurants. He will go to small restaurants as long as the food is good and not expensive. If not, he will cook for himself. It's not that Dong Xuebing is stingy, but he feels this is his attitude towards life. Buying a Mercedes, Porsche, and Land Rover is just to show off.
Auntie Liu pulled Dong Xuebing. "Xuebing, let's go to my place for lunch."
"Thank you, Auntie Liu. How about another day?" Dong Xuebing could not resist Auntie Liu's enthusiasm.
"Let's go." Auntie Liu purposely frowns. "Are you not giving me any face?"
Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "That's right. I have a guest tonight, or else, I will surely go."
Auntie Liu said. "Oh, it's fine if you have a guest. But it must be a leader, right?"
Grandma Chen, who was standing beside Dong Xuebing, said. "That's for sure. I heard from Yunxuan's mother that Xiao Bing is now a Mayor. How old is he?"
Dong Xuebing quickly replied. "Deputy. Deputy."
Auntie Liu said. "Deputy is also a Mayor. I knew Xiao Bing is not an ordinary person. Did you see that? You are really capable. "
Dong Xuebing laughed. "Don't make fun of me. I am just a small leader."
"Not small. That Old Xu, who moved away in the past, only became a Section Chief after working his whole life. He is already in his 40s or 50s. What about you? You are only 25 or 26, and you are already a Deputy Divisional Chief. You are still a Mayor. Haha … if Section Chief Xu knows about this, he will be furious. " Auntie Liu continued. "That Old Xu and his son, Xiao Dong, had offended you and even looked down on our Xuebing. How about now? The difference is like heaven and earth. "
"Section Chief Xu's family is also not having it easy." Dong Xuebing replied.
"Xuebing, stop speaking up for them." Auntie Liu pouted.
"That's right. That family is snobbish. That leader treated us like ants and treated us like a leader in the Central Government. Look at our Xuebing. His rank is much higher than Old Xu, but he is not arrogant at all. We can't compare ourselves to him!"
"Xuebing is sensible."
"Xiaoping is good at educating her child."
"That's right. When Xiaoping returns, I must ask her for advice. My child is not obedient, and I don't hope he will be like Xuebing in the future. But at least he is a good person."
Xiao Dong …
Section Chief Xu …
Dong Xuebing could still remember what happened in the past. Now, when he thought about his Civil Servant exams, he did not have any feelings for Section Chief Xu's family. In fact, he felt it was interesting. After experiencing so many things and getting older, people will become more forgiving.
The neighbors are very friendly.
Dong Xuebing went shopping and chatted with his old neighbors. It's been a while since Dong Xuebing came back, and he misses everyone. He felt close to all his acquaintances. He spent more than an hour shopping in the market, and all he did was chatting with them.
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