Afternoon.
It's almost noon.
The Audi was parked in front of an office compound not far from the lake. In the distance were misty mountains, and nearby were lakes and streams that surrounded the city. There were also many modern high-rise buildings. The whole city looked beautiful and clean, and the mountains and rivers were the most suitable words to describe this place. Just thinking about being able to work and live here was a very good thing, and it would make one feel very happy.
In the car.
Dong Xuebing sighed. "This is such a good place. Even I want to transfer here."
Xie Huilan laughed. "The South is good because of the scenery. Haha, but it might be cold and wet in winter. Northerners might not be used to it."
"But it is still better than Beijing."
"The North also has its advantages."
"Forget it. I can't tell. Let's exchange places."
"Haha … let's talk after you get your qualifications from the Commission for Discipline Inspection."
"Is the City's Party Committee Quarters in front? Why did you bring me to your unit? Is it appropriate for me to enter? "
"I did not say you can enter. Your Sister Xie still has many things to settle, and I can't accompany you. I had just been promoted, and it's time for me to be busy."
"What should I do? I am not familiar with this place, and where can I go? "
"You go and visit your child first. He is at Auntie Wang's place, and I will return to the City's Party Committee Quarters tonight."
"Alright, alright, go on with your business. Then give me the address and write it down in detail. If I get lost, I'll be blind. This road doesn't seem to be the right one. I can't tell the direction," Wang Yao said.
"It's built along the river, and it's not as clear as Beijing. Alright. I'm done. This is Auntie Wang's place, and this is the family quarters. Also, my unit number is written down." Xie Huilan took a piece of paper and threw it to Dong Xuebing. She also took out a bunch of keys from her pocket. "The keys to the quarters. I will be home around 7 pm tonight. You prepare dinner and wait for me, ok?"
"Do I still need to serve you after your confinement?"
"You are my little hubby. Haha …"
"You only know how to say nice things. Alright, let's go."
"By the way, there's one more thing. Auntie Wang and her husband came with me. Originally, we agreed to buy them a suite here, but Auntie Wang refused. I can't do anything about it. I'm still busy here, so I didn't take care of it. They're renting their own house now."
"Alright, don't worry about it. I'll handle it."
"Okay, I trust my little hubby."
"Let me drive the car. You can go home and find another one."
"Well, I'll ask for directions. It's nearby, just a ten-minute drive away."
Xie Huilan carried her bag and alighted from the car. She entered the compound and saw the security guards and a few staff members walking out of the compound. They greeted her politely.
Dong Xuebing alighted and got into the driver's seat. He stepped on the accelerator and drove off.
One minute …
Three minutes …
Five minutes …
Dong Xuebing had already changed directions, and he doesn't know where he is. He doesn't even know where the City Party Committee Compound is. He slowed down and saw someone beside him. He stopped and rolled down the window to look at a woman by the roadside. "Miss, do you know where I am?" Dong Xuebing took out the address his wife had given him and held it in his hand.
The woman looked at Dong Xuebing and waved her hand before walking away.
Another man walked over and asked Dong Xuebing. "Brother, can I ask you where you are?"
That middle-aged man did not even look at the address and said he doesn't know before walking away.
Dong Xuebing was speechless and alighted from the car. He asked a few people nearby for directions, and an old lady said something in the local dialect. Dong Xuebing could not understand what she was saying, and when he asked the sixth person, a young man pointed Dong Xuebing in the direction.
It's so tiring!
It's so difficult to ask for directions!
Dong Xuebing was speechless. After knowing the directions, he boarded the car and drove towards that direction. He is not used to the scenery here. The scenery here is beautiful, but the habits and atmosphere here are different from Beijing. If he is asking for directions in Beijing, people will give him directions in detail, and it doesn't matter who he asks. Even those old men and women who grew up in Beijing will bring him there if he does not know the way. They will teach him the directions until he understands the directions, and they will leave without any worries. They seem to be more anxious than you. Even if you meet a place that they do not know, they will apologise to you guiltily. "I'm sorry. I don't know the way. Please ask someone else. I'm sorry." Dong Xuebing was speechless when he saw Dong Xuebing was not familiar with the way.
Cultural differences.
Small circle mentality.
This is unavoidable.
Dong Xuebing could feel the people here are xenophobic. People can tell you have a foreign accent and will not talk to you.
… …
1 pm.
On the right side of the river.
A residential area.
Dong Xuebing drove into the area and looked at the house number. After confirming the address, he parked by the side of the road and walked over. It is a three-story building. Auntie Wang's apartment is on the third floor. This is considered a busy street, and there are many stalls selling goods by the riverside.
Upstairs.
Dong Xuebing knocked on the door.
After waiting for a long time, the door finally opened.
It's Auntie Wang. She is carrying Xiao Chongchong in her arms, and the child is crying.
"Auntie Wang." Dong Xuebing smiled.
Auntie Wang was surprised. "Young Master Dong, you are here?"
Dong Xuebing waved his hand. "Don't call me Young Master. You are scaring me. Just call me Xuebing."
"Ok … ok." Auntie Wang quickly let Dong Xuebing in. "Missy did not tell me you are coming over. My house is a little messy. You …"
Dong Xuebing laughed. "It's fine. I am just here to visit my child."
"Did you just get off the plane? Have you eaten? "Auntie Wang asked.
"Yes. I had eaten on the plane." Dong Xuebing took over Xiao Chongchong from Auntie Wang's arms. The more he looks at Xiao Chongchong, the more he likes him. He hugged his son and gave him a big kiss. "My good son. Did you miss your father?"
Xiao Chongchong was still crying.
Dong Xuebing hugged him and walked with him.
"Do you want me to do it?" Auntie Wang asked.
"Let me do it." Dong Xuebing did not agree. He wants to get to know his son better. He cannot let Auntie Wang coax him all the time, or he will not be close to his father in the future. "How is your son?"
Auntie Wang replied. "He eats a lot and can sleep well."
Dong Xuebing laughed. "That's good. He is like me."
The door closed, and Auntie Wang followed Dong Xuebing into the house. Because they are in the downtown area, it is quite chaotic outside. That's why Dong Xuebing did not notice them earlier. But after the door closed, Dong Xuebing heard more than one person talking in the bedroom.
Dong Xuebing turned to Auntie Wang. "Guests?"
Auntie Wang heard it and sighed. "My daughter had brought her boyfriend home."
"Isn't that good?" Dong Xuebing blinked. "You don't like that young man?"
Auntie Wang sighed. "It's not that we don't like him. He is the one who doesn't like us. My daughter had been dating him for a year, and we don't have any objections. The children should make their own decisions, and Xiao Shan wants to bring him home for us to meet. We …"
Living room.
There are lots of dishes on the table, but they did not eat much.
Dong Xuebing asked. "Did Huilan and I cause trouble for you all? We had been living well in Beijing, and we even asked you to help us look after our child … "
Auntie Wang quickly replied. "No. It has nothing to do with this. It's … Xiao Shan had not told him about our family, and her boyfriend doesn't know I am a nanny. That's why he only found out about this today. He might feel … is not right."
Dong Xuebing paused for a second. "Then we are the ones who caused trouble for you."
"It's not that." Auntie Wang quickly replied. "Madam Han had helped us a lot, and she is the one who helped Xiao Shan get into school. If it weren't for your family, my wife, Xiao Shan, and I would still be living in the village. Young Master Dong … Xuebing, please sit here for a while. I need to go into the room for a while. I still have something to discuss with you."
"It's fine. Just carry on with your work."
"Here is some tea. Have some first."
"Ok. Thank you."
Auntie Wang opened the bedroom door and entered.
Dong Xuebing sat on the sofa and took a sip of tea before playing with Baby. This baby is not as mischievous as Xiao Qianqian. Although Dong Xuebing coaxed him for a while, he stopped crying and did not look around. Dong Xuebing lifted him up, but Baby did not react at all.
Not bad!
You are very calm. Just like me!
Dong Xuebing is flattering himself.
But while he was playing with the child, he couldn't help but hear what was going on in the bedroom. It was impossible not to hear it.
"Xiao Shan, let's forget about it."
"Minghui, when you came over, you …"
"I think we are not suitable."
"What's not suitable? You … "
"Then let me tell you this. My parents are intellectuals and are from the city. But your family … it's fine if you are from the city. But as for the rest … how am I going to tell my parents? Even if I told them, they wouldn't agree. There's no need to ask. "
Auntie Wang's daughter and her daughter's boyfriend were arguing.
Suddenly, Auntie Wang's husband said. "Xiao Shan! Look at you! He had already said so! And you are still chasing after him?! Don't you feel ashamed?! "
Auntie Wang said angrily. "Go back, Minghui! Our Xiao Shan also wants to marry you! You think our family is not good enough?! We are not interested in you! "
Xiao Shan panicked. "Dad! Mom! "
Xiao Shan's father said. "Stop! It's settled! "
"Dad, I … I beg you!" Xiao Shan seemed to be crying.
Auntie Wang ignored her and said to Minghui. "You are not welcome here! Go back! "
That Minghui was also angry. "I am not willing to stay even if you want me to. I am just a nanny. What's there to be arrogant about?!"
Dong Xuebing could not stand it anymore.
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