Third day of Lunar New Year.
The sound of the fireworks woke Dong Xuebing up. He rubbed his eyes and got out of bed to wash up. After breakfast, Dong Xuebing sat in the living room and slapped his forehead. He was thinking about last night's embarrassing scene. His relationship with Xie Huilan is over. So what if she is his savior? He had used her stockings to do something shameful, and no matter how good her temper is, she will still be angry.
What should I do? What should I do? What should I do?
After thinking for the whole morning, Dong Xuebing finally got an answer. What should I do? No choice! Just wait for Sister Xie to settle the score with me!
At about 11 am, Dong Xuebing was about to go downstairs to buy some firecrackers. But when he was about to leave, his phone rang. He looked at the caller ID and was stunned. It's Xie Huilan. She did not expose him last night because of her pride. Now, she wants to settle the score with him? She wants to ask me about the stockings? But … but what should I say?
Should I answer? Should I answer?
Dong Xuebing hesitated for a few seconds and answered. "Hello, Sister Xie?"
"Xiao Dong? Are you free now? My car is parked in front of your estate. Let's have lunch together, ok? "
Dong Xuebing's heart skipped a beat. Is she going to settle the score with me?
"… Xiao Dong? Are you there? "
"Ah … yes … err … I thought you are still having a fever?"
"I had a nap, and I am fine now. I will wait for you at the entrance, ok?"
"Huh? Ok. I will go downstairs now."
After hanging up, Dong Xuebing almost went crazy. Did Sister Xie bring someone with her? But I still have to go. Dong Xuebing grabbed his hair and paced around the apartment a few times. He gritted his teeth and thought to himself, "Do whatever you want." He took his bag and walked downstairs towards the entrance of the estate. Dong Xuebing had made up his mind to do that with a Central Government Leader's underwear. This is considered a political incident, and Sister Xie can scold and hit him if she wants. He will not retaliate and let her vent her anger. After all, he is in the wrong.
Outside the district.
A black Audi A6L was parked on the side road, and Xie Huilan was sitting in the driver's seat alone.
Dong Xuebing felt guilty and slowed down his footsteps. He slowly moved towards the direction of the building.
This Audi should be Xie Huilan's work unit's car from the few passes under the windshield. Party and government agencies had reformed their vehicles, and some government agencies' vehicles must be less than 180,000 RMB and 1.8L. But how can the Central Publicity Department follow this rule? It was a must to have a few high-end cars. That was the face of the leader. Of course, this might also be Xie Huilan's private car. But it's unlikely. Beijing is a political center, and it's important to keep a low profile. Even if you can afford to buy a private car, you must be mindful of your image. Even some Divisional Heads and Deputy Heads in Beijing ride bicycles to and from work, and no one wants to get into trouble.
About 10 seconds later, Xie Huilan saw Dong Xuebing from the car and rolled down the window. "What's wrong with your leg?"
Dong Xuebing wanted to tell Xie Huilan that he had contracted a strange illness and cannot walk. Can she let him go home? But he looked at Xie Huilan and thought to himself. What will come will come. He gritted his teeth and quickened his pace. "I'm fine. My ankle is cramping. Maybe I caught a cold last night." Dong Xuebing thought for a while and walked to the other side of the car. He hesitated for a while and entered the front passenger seat. After that, he lowered his head guiltily and did not say a word.
Come on! Scold me! Ask me about the stockings!
Dong Xuebing was prepared for Xie Huilan's questions.
"Xiao Dong, fasten your seatbelt."
Dong Xuebing did not fasten his seatbelt and looked at Xie Huilan. "Xie … Director Xie, please scold me." Dong Xuebing changed the way he addressed Xie Huilan.
Xie Huilan looked at Dong Xuebing. "Scold you for what?"
Dong Xuebing was embarrassed. "Yesterday … … yesterday was … … Ah … … I am really … …"
Xie Huilan laughed. "You had saved my life yesterday and even took care of me. I should be thanking you. Why should I scold you? Xiao Dong, why did you say this out of nowhere? Huh? " Xie Huilan paused for a second and smiled. She stroked her hair and said. "Also, why are you calling me Director Xie again? Sister Xie is very pleasant to hear, right? "
Dong Xuebing was stunned. "But I … …"
Xie Huilan looked at Dong Xuebing curiously and smiled. "What's wrong? What happened? Can you tell me? "
Dong Xuebing heard what Xie Huilan said and saw her attitude. He was shocked and overjoyed. Could it be that Xie Huilan really thought that the thing on her stockings was phlegm? Impossible. Phlegm does not look like that, and Xie Huilan's expression yesterday … … Xie Huilan should know about it. But now, she is pretending not to know anything. Damn! What is Sister Xie trying to do? She is not going to pursue the matter? Dong Xuebing quickly replied. "Errr … … Nothing happened."
"You are really fine?"
Dong Xuebing replied confidently. "I am fine!"
Xie Huilan smiled and nodded. She did not show any emotions on her face. "Good to hear you are fine. Let's go for dinner at Wang Fu Restaurant, alright?"
Dong Xuebing agreed. Since Sister Xie did not mention what happened yesterday, why should he mention it? Also, from Xie Huilan's attitude, she did not distance herself from him because of the stockings. Although Dong Xuebing could not understand what Xie Huilan was thinking, but … … Hahaha … … At least he had dodged a bullet. Hmmm … … Look at her. She is the leader of the Central Government.
F * ck, but this doesn't seem to be a problem of magnanimity?
Dong Xuebing's Audi drove towards Wang Fu Restaurant.
Today, Xie Huilan is wearing a black women's suit, and it's very slim. It's a semi-casual style.
Dong Xuebing fastened his seatbelt and took a quick glance at Xie Huilan's high heels. He saw the stockings on her feet and quickly looked away. His heart was racing. What had happened had happened. Even if Xie Huilan acted casually, Dong Xuebing still blushed when he thought that she might still be thinking about the thing on the stockings. He was too embarrassed to look at Xie Huilan again. His eyes wandered around the carriage, and he was more reserved than yesterday.
Dong Xuebing had no choice as he was caught red-handed!
"Haha … … what are you looking for?" Xie Huilan turned and looked at Dong Xuebing with a smile.
"Nothing … …" Dong Xuebing pointed to the pile of passes under the window. There were passes from the City Committee, Central Publicity Department, other ministries, and even some family quarters. "Err … … I am looking at this."
"Oh … … Haha … … I often go there for work, and that's why I have more passes."
Work? What business do you have at the Publicity Department's Beijing City Committee? What business do you have at the Ministry of Finance? Dong Xuebing was curious but did not ask.
Half an hour later.
In this awkward atmosphere, Dong Xuebing drove into Wang Fu Hotel's carpark.
Wang Fu Hotel is one of the few five-star hotels in Beijing. It has seven small multi-purpose halls and all sorts of meeting rooms. The business center could provide multi-language translation services and round-the-clock secretarial services. The dining facilities included Western-style Palm Café, Italian-style Roman Hall, German-style Bavarian Hall, Chinese-style Yuexiu Hall, Chaojiang Spring Hall, Poolside Bar, Fantasy Lounge, and so on. There were even more services, such as child care, travel services, front desk safe, shoe shining service, bus or car rental service, foreign currency exchange, ATM, food delivery service, laundry service, wake-up service, medical support, and so on.
The car stopped, and Dong Xuebing quickly alighted to open the door for Xie Huilan. He hopes to show off.
But the doorman running towards Dong Xuebing was a staff member, and he did not give Dong Xuebing the chance to show off. That young man looked at the Audi's plate number and opened the door for Xie Huilan. The young man behind him was holding a small notebook and was speaking into the walkie-talkie. Dong Xuebing thought this is normal service and did not think much of it. He alighted with Xie Huilan, but another car stopped beside them. The two staff members did not open the door for them and stood there.
Dong Xuebing was speechless. What's going on? Special service? Most of the guests at Wang Fu Hotel are wealthy people. Even if Xie Huilan frequents the hotel and is a Central Government leader, there is no need for them to do this.
Xie Huilan seems to be used to this. "Xiao Dong, let's go in."
"Ok!" Dong Xuebing followed behind Xie Huilan and purposely slowed down.
Xie Huilan saw Dong Xuebing and waved at him. "Stop being so reserved. You are also not my secretary. Can you walk beside me?"
Dong Xuebing hesitated for a while and agreed. He walked beside Xie Huilan nervously.
At this moment, when the two of them entered the hotel, a middle-aged man in a suit slowly walked up to them and extended his hand with a smile. "Welcome, Madam Xie. Sorry for not going out to meet you." He seems to have come out to welcome Xie Huilan, and the staff member should have called him earlier.
Xie Huilan smiled and shook his hand. "Manager Zhao, I am not an honoured guest. You are purposely making fun of me."
Manager Zhao laughed. "Haha, I don't dare to. I will reserve a private room at Yuexiu Hotel for you. Today is … …"
Xie Huilan waved her hand. "I am having dinner with my friends today. Let's go to … … Zhuyuan."
"Ok. I will make the arrangements now." After making a phone call, Manager Zhao exchanged a few more words with Xie Huilan. After that, he called two waiters over and whispered something to them before leaving. The two waiters led the way respectfully.
No matter how stupid Dong Xuebing is, he could tell Wang Fu Hotel is treating Xie Huilan differently from the rest. Damn! Is Sister Xie really so influential? The manager or deputy manager came out to welcome her the moment the car plate entered the hotel. Even the Party Secretary of the Western District does not get such treatment.
Zhuyuan.
This was not a private room, nor was it a particularly formal occasion. There were a few rattan bamboo partitions around the room. The chairs and tables were all woven with vines. There was a winding stone path on the ground. At the end of the path was a pool of green water. It was a leisurely atmosphere of nature.
After a few light dishes were served, Xie Huilan smiled and raised her wine glass. "I know your workplace has regulations, but this is red wine, and it should not be over the limit. Haha … let me give you a toast first. Thank you for saving me and taking care of me." Dong Xuebing was speechless.
Dong Xuebing blushed and quickly raised his glass. "Don't mention it. It's what I should do."
After drinking, Xie Huilan let Dong Xuebing pick some food for her and chatted with him about family matters.
"Xiao Dong, why are you not with your parents during Lunar New Year?"
"My mother is in Hebei Province. She is busy with work and only came back for two days on Lunar New Year's Eve."
"What do your parents do for a living?"
"My mother is teaching in the countryside. She is a language teacher. My father … … had passed away."
"… … Sorry."
Dong Xuebing finally relaxed. He knew Xie Huilan is not here to settle the score with him over the stockings incident. She is here to thank him for saving her.
Suddenly, Dong Xuebing saw a middle-aged man in the corridor not far away. He looks familiar and seems to have seen him on TV before. Dong Xuebing thought for a while. That's Beijing City's Party Committee member, Public Security Bureau Chief Feng Xueliang. He is in his fifties, and he should be walking towards a private room.
This is the first time Dong Xuebing met a Deputy Ministerial level official in person. He looks extraordinary!
As Dong Xuebing was thinking about this, Feng Xuebing looked over and was stunned for a second. After that, he turned around and walked towards Dong Xuebing.
Dong Xuebing got a fright. Damn! What is he doing?
"Huilan! Hahaha! " Under Dong Xuebing's shocked gaze, Feng Xueliang walked over to their table. "It's Lunar New Year, and you have the time to visit Prince Yu's residence?"
Xie Huilan saw Dong Xuebing and stood up. She shook Dong Xuebing's hand. "I am here to have dinner with my friends. Happy Lunar New Year to Uncle Feng. How is Aunty?"
Feng Xueliang looked at Dong Xuebing, who had also stood up, and smiled. He then looks at Xie Huilan. "She still has high blood pressure. I told her to control her diet, but she refuses to listen. Look, she is having a sumptuous meal in the private room. I can't be bothered with her now. Haha … alright. You all can continue with your dinner."
Xie Huilan laughed. "I will go over to give you a toast later. You must leave some space for your stomach."
"Hahaha … you think I will let you drink with me? Alright. Come on! "
Dong Xuebing was stunned. The City's Party Committee member is smiling at me? He is really smiling at me? Damn! Sister Xie is too influential.
Dong Xuebing knew Xie Huilan has a powerful background. If not, she will not be promoted to the Central Publicity Department's Deputy Bureau Chief at such a young age. But now, he realized Xie Huilan does not only have a powerful background. She has a powerful background!
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