Noon.
The spring air gradually warmed up. Birds sang and the fragrance of flowers filled the air. The weather was beautiful.
Dong Xuebing, who was about to be promoted, walked into a shopping mall in Qiaoxi District. He picked a few foreign brands of facial cleansers and skincare lotions from the cosmetics section and left the shopping mall. Dong Xuebing had saved Xie Huilan's life and helped her settle her engagement with Wei Nan. With his current relationship with Sister Xie, there is no need for him to give her a gift. But Dong Xuebing still wants to strengthen his relationship with Xie Huilan. Relationships are built over time. No matter how close a friend is, or how close a brother is, if they don't interact, their relationship will fade.
Outside, Dong Xuebing took out his phone and called Xie Huilan. "Hello, Sister Xie."
"Xiao Dong? Haha … What's up?" Xie Huilan's scribbling voice came through the phone.
"Huh? Are you busy?"
"I have a meeting with the Central Publicity Department tomorrow, and I am preparing my speech." Xie Huilan was talking and writing something at the same time. "Two days ago, I had asked the people in the Public Security Bureau to get me some papers about this year's heating issue. But the efficiency of the Public Security Bureau is too low. They want me to sign the papers, and there are not enough staff during the holidays. After two to three days, they only got me five to six papers about this year's heating issue. Efficiency … … Haha … I will not talk about this. Are you not satisfied with the transfer? "
Dong Xuebing quickly replied. "No, no. I am very satisfied with the transfer, and that's why I wanted to visit you."
"You are too polite. What do you mean by visiting me? We are lovers now, right?"
Dong Xuebing paused for a second. "You must be joking. Err … I will go over later if I am not disturbing you."
"Haha … I will wait for you at home. Don't bring anything, ok?"
Dong Xuebing replied and hung up. He hailed a taxi and went to Sister Xie's hostel.
When Dong Xuebing reached Sister Xie's apartment, he saw a middle-aged man walking out of her apartment with a bag under his arm. The man slowly closed the door, and before the door was fully closed, Dong Xuebing quickly walked over and used his hand to unlock the door. He did not want to disturb Sister Xie again and went upstairs to press the doorbell.
Click … the door opened, and Xie Huilan's pretty face appeared. "Xiao Dong? How did you come in? "
"Someone happened to come out from inside." The security door opened, and Dong Xuebing sneaked a peek at Xie Huilan's butt. He swallowed his saliva and entered the house with the gifts. "Sister Xie, I had brought some cosmetics for you. It is not expensive. I wish you eternal youth and beauty." After saying that, Dong Xuebing placed the bag on a small cabinet in the hallway.
Xie Huilan laughed helplessly. "This again? Didn't I tell you not to take anything? I haven't had time to use the perfume you brought last time. Here, open that cabinet and take a look. It's full of cosmetics and all kinds of brands. Hehe, it's more comprehensive than a shopping mall. When you come back later, don't waste your money. Oh right, when you leave, take a few boxes with you and give them to your mother. I can't use so many by myself. "
Damn! I did not choose the right gift!
"Come in and have a seat. What tea would you like?"
"Anything is fine." Dong Xuebing looked at Xie Huilan. "Sister Xie, err … let's have a casual chat. What gift do you like?" Xie Huilan turned her head and smiled.
You should also know that my family does not support me in my career. My Grandfather, father, and mother do not support me. In the workplace, everyone is calling me Chief Xie, but they are doubting me in their hearts. They think I had only gotten to this position because of my family background. That's why I need to show my achievements to my family and also shut my colleagues' mouths. Tomorrow's meeting is very important to me, and if someone can give me this year's newspapers about the heating system, it will be the best gift to me. Hahaha … "Xie Huilan smiled. She looked at Xie Huilan and said," Actually, giving gifts is just to express my intentions. I don't care about these gifts. Haha … I am also telling you that the gifts I want the most are things that can help me in my work. You should also know that my family does not support me in my career. My father, my mother, and my family do not support me.
Haha … "Dong Xuebing blinked. Heating system's newspapers? Gift?
BACK！ BACK！
… …
The scene in front of Dong Xuebing changed.
Although Dong Xuebing had said BACK twice, he had used it during yesterday's chess match. He only has one left!
In front of him is Xie Huilan's apartment's security door, and Dong Xuebing's hand was about to ring the doorbell. He quickly pulls back his hand and walked out of Sister Xie's hostel. Sister Xie had mentioned the heating system's newspapers over the phone, but Dong Xuebing did not pay attention to it. Seems like Sister Xie is writing a speech and report on this topic. Most of the government agencies are closed these two days, and those newspapers were not sent to Sister Xie!
The best gift?
Fine! I will give this to Sister Xie!
Dong Xuebing knew he must hurry up. If not, Sister Xie will also get the papers, and he will not need them!
Dong Xuebing picked up the phone and called his unit's Sixth Bureau's Deputy Chief. "Hello, Chief Zheng? Are you in the unit?"
"Oh, Chief Dong? Haha … I am working overtime today and am in the office now. What's wrong?"
"It's like this. I remember someone was checking this year's newspapers when I went to the Sixth Bureau for work. Is it recorded into the computer?"
"That's right. There is a mission from the higher-ups before Lunar New Year. Why are you asking me about this?"
"I need something on my side. I want to get all the reports on the heating problem in the newspapers at the beginning of the year. Uh, it's a private matter. Can you help me make a copy of the images in those newspapers?"
"Oh … it's a mission, and I am not sure if they have any copies. Chief Dong, wait for my call." Five minutes later, Dong Xuebing received a call from the Sixth Bureau's Deputy Chief. "Chief Dong, the papers are still there. I will ask them to print out the papers you want. Heating system? Ok. Just come over and get it. "
Dong Xuebing replied. "How can I do that? Just give me all the papers."
"It's fine. You had helped me when I arrested Chief Jiang's relative. This is nothing."
"Thank you very much." Chief Zheng owes Dong Xuebing a favor. If not, Dong Xuebing will not call him. After all, this is a personal matter. Regardless of whether the papers are public or not, it is a taboo to bring papers from the State Security. Dong Xuebing must look for someone he knows.
An hour later, Dong Xuebing finally got the papers for the first two months of this year. It's a thick stack of papers, and it weighs a few KG. It seems like the Sixth Bureau's Deputy Chief had asked many people to help him sort out the papers. Good. Dong Xuebing returned home to drop off the toiletries and put the A4 papers into a bag before returning to Sister Xie's dormitory.
Xie Huilan's apartment.
Xie Huilan was on the phone in the living room. "How come the papers I want are not here yet? You all can't find the January papers? How come you all don't have any copies? What did you all say? The people in the reference room are resting, and they can't bring out the papers? What kind of efficiency is this?! Transfer the call to your leader … … is he not around? " Xie Huilan took a deep breath and hung up the phone. If the Central Publicity Department had not notified her too late, and she had a lot of things to do at home, the papers would not be here so late. She will be giving the report tomorrow, but she only has a few papers on hand. How can this be enough?
Beep, beep, beep, beep … … Dong Xuebing's phone rang.
Xie Huilan knew it was Dong Xuebing. She answered the phone and waited for Dong Xuebing to go upstairs.
"Sorry, Sister Xie. I was caught up with something." Dong Xuebing was panting as he walked up.
Xie Huilan opened the security door and smiled. "Come in. Huh? Didn't I tell you not to go shopping? Why are you doing this again? "
Dong Xuebing laughed and followed her into the living room with the shopping bag.
Xie Huilan poured a cup of tea for Dong Xuebing and smiled. "Xiao Dong, have some fruits by yourself. I will go and make a few calls. If I don't get the papers on the heating system by tonight, I will forget about my speech!"
Dong Xuebing stopped her. "Sister Xie, wait a minute."
Xie Huilan turned around. "What's wrong?"
Dong Xuebing opened the shopping bag and took out a stack of A4 papers and placed it on the coffee table. He saw Sister Xie was in a daze, and he continued. "I heard you talking about the heating system over the phone, and I thought you might have something urgent. That's why I brought these papers to you. Do you see if it is correct? Errr … … the papers might not be complete, but they are from January and February this year."
Xie Huilan was stunned and quickly walked over to Dong Xuebing. She looked at Dong Xuebing and asked in surprise. "You picked them out separately?"
Dong Xuebing replied. "I wonder if it can help you."
Xie Huilan did not expect Xiao Dong to take her complaints seriously and bring her the information. Xie Huilan was touched and replied. "Of course. Your information came at the right time. I was still worried about this. Xiao Dong, you are really … …"
Dong Xuebing laughed. "I'm glad I can help you." Since Xie Huilan was not looking at him, Dong Xuebing sneaked a peek at the stockings under her slippers. Ever since he took Sister Xie's stockings, Dong Xuebing could not help but stare at her stockings. Luckily, Sister Xie does not know what was on her stockings that day. If not, she would not have transferred Dong Xuebing to her place.
Xie Huilan sat down with the papers and smiled. "Xiao Dong, I find you more interesting. When my wallet was stolen, you appeared out of nowhere and caught the thief. When I fell into the river, you appeared out of nowhere and saved me. When my family was forcing me to get married, you changed my father's decision. Now, I need heating system papers, and you gave me these papers. Haha … I really don't know what to say."
Dong Xuebing was satisfied. "Sister Xie, don't …"
"You … you … you …" Xie Huilan laughed and looked at Dong Xuebing. "We are dating now. Can you stop being so distant?"
Dong Xuebing smiled. "You must be joking."
Xie Huilan patted the stack of A4 papers lightly and placed it on the coffee table. She turned to look at Dong Xuebing. "Joking? When did I say I am joking? "
Dong Xuebing was stunned. "Ah? Aren't … aren't we fake? "
"Fake?" Xie Huilan laughed. "Xiao Dong, what did I tell you that day at Xishan Mansion?"
Dong Xuebing replied in a daze. "You asked me if I want to date you."
Xie Huilan narrowed her eyes and laughed. "What's your answer?"
"Huh? I … I think I nodded."
"Hehe, it doesn't seem like it. You just nodded, so we're in a relationship now, right?"
Dong Xuebing cursed in his heart. "Sister Xie, didn't you say you want to date me because you did not want to get engaged to Wei Nan? Also, Wei Nan and the rest misunderstood us, and that's why we are pretending to be dating? "
Xie Huilan smiled. "Did I say we are pretending to be dating? I did not say that! "
Dong Xuebing was stunned and jumped up. "Ah … Sister Xie, how can I be friends with you? I … I … I don't dare to date you. With my looks and status, even ten of me are not good enough for you. How can this be?!" That day, Dong Xuebing had nodded to Xie Huilan's request. The situation at that time was too special, and Dong Xuebing did not dare to date Xie Huilan. They were not a good match. Furthermore, he was still thinking about Qu Yunxuan. How can he fall in love with someone else? Dong Xuebing felt that he can like Xie Huilan secretly and fantasize about her secretly. This is enough for him and does not dare to dream about anything else!
Xie Huilan picked up her teacup and played with it elegantly. "Are you saying that you want to end our relationship?"
Dong Xuebing was in a dilemma. "Ah … I … I know my limits. You are so attractive, and how can you like me?"
Xie Huilan laughed. "I admire you, and I had never admired someone so much before."
"Admire … this has nothing to do with dating."
"Xiao Dong, do you have a boyfriend?" Xie Huilan took a sip of her tea.
Dong Xuebing wiped the sweat off his forehead. "Err … I think so. Errr … no." Aunt Xuan had not agreed yet.
Xie Huilan looked at Dong Xuebing. "Then do you like me?"
Damn! How can I answer this question?!
Of course, I like Xie Huilan. But if I tell her, can I still get along with her? I can't! There will be some barriers between us!
Dong Xuebing gritted his teeth and replied. "I only respect you from the bottom of my heart. There is nothing …"
Xie Huilan nodded and put down her teacup. "Fine. Since you said this, let's settle the old scores. The day you saved me, at your house …" Xie Huilan looked at Dong Xuebing. "… what did you do with my stockings? Can you explain to me? Ok? "
Damn!
Dong Xuebing felt the sky is going to collapse!
Sister Xie knows about it!
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