Afternoon.
In the villa.
After lunch, Han Jing went to take a nap, and Xie Hao took a taxi to school. Dong Xuebing had bid farewell to his mother-in-law and was about to leave. But Xie Jing did not send Xiao Hao off and did not rush to work. Dong Xuebing knew she must have something to tell him or is looking for him. He waited for Han Jing to return to her bedroom before leaving the villa.
In the backyard.
The sun is shining above their heads, and it's cool in the shade.
Dong Xuebing and Xie Jing sat on a bamboo chair facing each other. "Xiao Jing, what's up?"
Xie Jing smiled. "Nothing much. It's just that my boyfriend is in Beijing."
"Sun Kai is here?" Dong Xuebing asked. "It's not the holidays yet. How come he has the time to come over? "
Xie Jing quickly explained. "He did not abandon his job in school. The school you helped him find is a top middle school. Last year, the school had a high graduation rate, and to reward the students and teachers, the school organized a Spring Outing. That's why Sun Kai is here. He is very busy, and I only spoke to him over the phone yesterday. There are a bunch of students, and the teachers need to take care of them. I didn't have time to meet him."
Dong Xuebing asked. "How is he doing there?"
Xie Jing replied. "He managed to get a position in the school, and he is working hard. He even asked me to thank you and said he will treat you to dinner when he is free." "Ok.
You all can decide the time. "
"Brother-in-law, are you in a hurry to go back?"
"I'm not in a hurry. My unit had given me two months of sick leave, and I can still apply for another month. I don't mind resting for as long as I want."
"Alright. We will treat you to dinner when the time comes."
"Don't mention it. We are a family."
"No. Thank you for taking care of my boyfriend. If not, my parents will be pressuring him, and he will not be able to be a teacher in Beijing. You should know that I had begged many people, but no school in Beijing dares to hire him. You are the only one who is willing to help us."
Dong Xuebing laughed. "It's my duty."
Xie Jing looks at Dong Xuebing. "Did my father find trouble with you?"
"No." Dong Xuebing laughed. "Actually, your parents are not as unreasonable as you think. Hmmm … I will not say anything else. Just let Xiao Sun do his best."
Xie Jing paused for a second. "You are saying my parents have given in?"
Dong Xuebing shook his hand. "I did not say anything."
Xie Guoliang had told Dong Xuebing everything at the Finance Ministry. Dong Xuebing knew Xie Jing's parents are not trying to break them up and are testing them. But no one knows what will happen in the end, and Dong Xuebing does not want to interfere. Although Dong Xuebing felt Sun Kai is an honest man, this is Xie Jing's family matter. Dong Xuebing had helped Sun Kai to get a job because of Xie Jing. Also, Xie Jing had cried so hard that Dong Xuebing agreed to help Sun Kai. As for the future, Dong Xuebing does not want to interfere. Others will walk their own path, and he can't do anything about it. He will just let nature take its course.
"Alright. It's time for you to go to work, right?" Dong Xuebing stood up. "Go ahead. I want to go home for a nap."
Xie Jing nodded and looked at Dong Xuebing. "Brother-in-law, thank you for everything. I had lost my Aunt's Buddha statue, my boyfriend, my car …"
"Don't mention it."
"Ok. I just want to thank you."
"Haha … go to work now."
"You did not drive back, right? Let me send you back. "
"No need. We are not going the same way, and I will flag a cab."
It's almost 1 pm, and Dong Xuebing does not want to delay Xie Jing's work. He did not ask her to send him back and flagged a cab home.
Afternoon, 2 pm.
Dong Xuebing's old house.
The first thing Dong Xuebing did after entering the room is to lie down on the bed. Xu Yan's body fragrance still lingers on the bed. It smells good.
Dong Xuebing fell asleep.
Half an hour …
One hour …
Dong Xuebing heard someone knocking on the door. Knock, knock, knock.
Knock, knock, knock … Dong Xuebing was woken up and yawned. He rolled over and unwillingly walked over to open the door. "Who is it?"
"It's me."
"Huh? Sister Xu? "
Dong Xuebing opened the door, and Xu Yan is standing outside.
Sister Xu seems to have gone home as she had changed her clothes.
Dong Xuebing stepped aside to let her in and looked at his watch. "Didn't you say you will be coming over tonight?"
Xu Yan entered the room. "I had wanted to fetch my son, but I don't know how to tell Chaochao about his father. I decided not to go."
Dong Xuebing paused. "If your son knows about this …"
"It's fine." Xu Yan sat on the sofa with a package in her hands. She placed it aside and beckoned Dong Xuebing to sit beside her.
Dong Xuebing sat beside her.
Xu Yan looked at Dong Xuebing and patted the back of Dong Xuebing's hand. "I had scolded you at State Security in the morning. Are you angry with me?"
Dong Xuebing quickly replied. "No … I know you are doing this for my own good."
Dong Xuebing will not be angry with Xu Yan. He only cares about Sister Xu.
Xu Yan looked at him with a gratified expression, and her eyes were filled with warmth. "Actually, I should be thanking you. You're right. I have a lot of concerns and considerations when I do things. If my son knew that I was beaten by his father, I don't know what kind of negative impact it would have on him. Chao Chao is still young, and his outlook on life and values haven't formed yet. I don't want to be a negative role model for my child, so I endured it. In fact, how could you not be angry?"
Dong Xuebing replied. "You must teach that kind of person a lesson!"
Xu Yan held Dong Xuebing's hand and said. "To be honest, I am touched that you are willing to go to State Security because of me. Haha, I did not dote on you in the past. Of course, you are too impulsive. That is the State Security compound, and you dare to barge in. If anything happens to you, I will never forgive myself. That's why I must scold you for this. You are not allowed to do this again."
Dong Xuebing nodded. "Ok. I will listen to you."
"It's good that you agreed. When something happens, you will not care about anything." Xu Yan had seen through Dong Xuebing and smiled. "You …"
Dong Xuebing replied sweetly. "I did it for you. You were bullied, and I can't stand by and do nothing. Don't worry, as long as you are fine, I will not do it again. I know it's not good to break into State Security, but when I saw your injuries, my head was about to explode. How can I care so much? But don't worry, there were so many people looking at me, and I didn't say anything. I don't think Wang Sen dares to tell others, so no one should know. If Chaochao asks, don't tell him. Just tell him that I don't like Wang Sen. "
"… thank you."
"You don't have to be so polite with me."
Xu Yan looked at Dong Xuebing and smoothed his hair. "Sis, I didn't expect you to do so much for me. This incident is quite dangerous. What if someone dies or you really fight with Jiang Song? Even if your mother-in-law is here, it will be useless. At that time, you will lose your position as an official, and you will have to bear the consequences. Have you ever thought about this?" Dong Xuebing was speechless. Xu Yan looked at Dong Xuebing and smoothed his hair.
Dong Xuebing laughed. "That's nothing. To help you, I can even take off my official uniform and start all over again."
Xu Yan kept quiet for a while and held Dong Xuebing's hand. She kissed the back of Dong Xuebing's hand.
Dong Xuebing rubbed his nose embarrassedly. "Err … let's not talk about this. What's in your bag? Groceries? I don't think so. "
Xu Yan laughed. "It's a present for you."
"For me?" Dong Xuebing blinked. "What is it?"
Xu Yan took the bag from Dong Xuebing and opened it. There are a few pieces of clothes inside.
Dong Xuebing smiled. "I have a lot of clothes with me. Why do you still want to buy clothes for me?"
"You do have a lot of clothes, but there are not many that fit you." Xu Yan said. "You are too skinny, and the clothes I bought outside are too big for you. That's why I want you to make some clothes for me."
Dong Xuebing was stunned. "You made these yourself?"
Xu Yan laughed. "What else do you think?"
Dong Xuebing asked. "How did you make them? You can make clothes? I knew you can knit sweaters. "
"Of course. If you can't make clothes, where did you get these from?" Xu Yan took out the clothes. "I used a sewing machine to make these, and I bought the fabric myself."
"You know how to use a sewing machine?"
"Everyone at my age should know how to sew, right? You all are living well now, and you all don't have to worry about food or clothes. My generation is not as fortunate as you all in the past. Haha, most of our clothes are made by ourselves, and we can't even afford to eat. Where do we get the money to buy clothes at that time? "
Dong Xuebing exclaimed. "This is too troublesome. You are so busy with work."
"I still have time after work. I saw an old sewing machine at my colleague's place, and she no longer needs it. That's why I asked for it. I have nothing to do anyway." Xu Yan shook the clothes and compared them to Dong Xuebing. "I had not used a sewing machine for many years, and my tailoring skills are rusty. But luckily, I am still able to use it. Come, try it on, and let me see if it fits. If it doesn't fit, I will go back and change it."
Dong Xuebing was touched. This was much more expensive than a top brand's clothes. Sister Xu had spent a lot of time choosing the fabric, measuring, cutting, and sewing. Dong Xuebing estimated it took Xu Yan a few months to make four to five pieces of clothing.
"Thank you, Sister Xu!"
"Haha, hurry up and try it on. It depends on the fit. If you don't like the color, you can't change it."
"No way! I like it! I like it! "
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