Next day.
Saturday.
Dong Xuebing woke up at around 9 am. He yawned and got out of bed to brush his teeth and wash up. After that, he drank some tea in the courtyard.
"All day long, I miss my dreams."
"Suddenly, I hear that spring is over."
"Because of a monk's words in the bamboo yard."
"I've stolen half a day of leisure."
Of course, he had memorized this poem when he was in university. It's been many years, and he can't remember it clearly. That's why he recited it sentence by sentence. After thinking for a while, he remembered it correctly. After reciting it, Dong Xuebing got excited and wanted to come up with another poem. But after thinking for a while, he still could not come up with another poem. He cleared his throat awkwardly. This brat had not done any proper work and is not interested in literature.
Ring … ring … ring …
Dong Xuebing's phone rang on the stone table.
Dong Xuebing looked at his mother-in-law's number.
"Hello, Mum."
"Xiao Bing, what are you doing?"
"Ah … I'm at home, and I have nothing to do."
"Oh, I heard you had built a Siheyuan recently."
"Ah? Who told you this? "
"Just tell me if this is true."
"Err … yes … I had wanted to tell you earlier, but I wanted to give you a surprise. You already know about it. My mum is really well-informed."
"Hehe, don't flatter me. You're really something. You can even build a single-family courtyard house. You're now a cadre of the Discipline Inspection Commission."
"Mum, I know. Don't worry. I am doing things properly, and I am not afraid of anyone investigating me."
"Your grandfather doesn't even have a single family courtyard house to live in, but you're lucky. You're the first to live in one."
Dong Xuebing knew it must be the people from the Second Bureau who came to his house, and one of them went to brag about it. Some leaders from the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection also heard about it, and Madam Han heard about it. But Dong Xuebing can't hide this, and he doesn't want to hide it. He is a righteous person, and he has nothing to be afraid of.
Han Jing said over the phone, "Xiao Jing and Xiao Hao are with me. We were chatting just now …" While she was talking, she was interrupted.
"Aunty, I will tell you everything!" Xie Hao's voice could be heard.
"Hehe, what are you snatching? I'll give it to you, you brat." Han Jing laughed.
The person on the other side of the phone had changed. "Brother-in-law, haha, do you know who I am? Guess! "
Dong Xuebing was speechless. He will not be so polite to Xiao Hao. "How old are you? Hurry up and tell me what you want. I, your brother-in-law, am still busy."
Xie Hao snorted. "What are you busy with? I heard from my Aunt that you don't know what to do. My Sis and nephew are not in Beijing, and you can't be busy even if you want to."
Dong Xuebing: "… say it out."
Xie Hao laughed. "I am going over with my Sis."
"Why?" Dong Xuebing asked.
"We are going to visit your Siheyuan!" Xie Hao replied excitedly. "You had bought a new house, and you did not invite us to visit. We can only go there ourselves."
Dong Xuebing replied helplessly. "What's there to see?"
Xie Hao shouted. "There are only a few Siheyuan in Beijing, and even my grandfather had not lived there before. Of course, we have to visit it. This is a house worth a few hundred million, and I had never lived there before!" This kid was a money-grubber who was especially sensitive to expensive things. "Alright, we'll be there right away!"
Dong Xuebing laughed. "You are the only one who knows how to create trouble. Alright. Come on. Oh, can you ask my parents if they want to come?"
"Aunty, my brother-in-law is asking if you want to go." Xie Hao passed the message to Han Jing.
Han Jing took the phone. "You all go ahead. I will not go."
Dong Xuebing replied politely. "You all can come with my Dad. I will cook."
Han Jing smiled. "Next time. I will visit your Siheyuan with your Dad. Your Dad is working overtime today and will be back for lunch. I need to prepare lunch for him." Dong Xuebing nodded.
Dong Xuebing nodded. "Alright. You and my father can come over when you are free. This place is close to Houhai, and the environment is good. You can come over to stay for a while, and you will look younger. You can even retire here in the future. I will cook for you and my father every day, and you don't need to work."
Han Jing laughed. "Alright. My son-in-law loves me the most."
Dong Xuebing is a good talker and is very capable. Other than causing trouble, Han Jing is very satisfied with this son-in-law.
Xie Jing answered. "Brother-in-law, can you give me the address?"
"Ok. Write it down." Dong Xuebing told her the address and said. "Ask Xiao Ran to come with us. The more people, the merrier."
"Sure." Xie Jing giggled.
"Oh, is Sun Kai coming?" Dong Xuebing asked.
"He is busy at school, and it's hard for me to meet him. Hmph! He only knows how to work." Xie Jing grumbled.
Dong Xuebing laughed. "That's because he is motivated. It's a good thing."
… …
One hour later.
It's around 10 pm.
Dong Xuebing returned from the market and brought the groceries into the kitchen. He starts to wash and chop the vegetables. Although Dong Xuebing is the eldest brother-in-law of the Xie Family's younger generation and is considered higher than Xie Huilan, Xie Ran, Xie Jing, and Xie Hao, none of them know how to cook. They had not even done housework before, and they are like Xie Huilan. That's why Dong Xuebing can only cook for them.
Suddenly, someone knocked on the door.
Dong Xuebing heard some footsteps.
Dong Xuebing did not close the door and knew someone had arrived. He wiped his hands and put down the groceries before walking out. He saw his siblings.
"Brother-in-law." Xie Ran greeted.
"Haha … Brother-in-law!" Xie Hao laughed.
Xie Jing said. "Brother-in-law, we are here."
"Come in." Dong Xuebing greeted them and did not look at them. That's because he saw a pretty girl behind them. She is in her early twenties and is slightly younger than Xie Ran and Xie Jing. She is about the same age as Dong Xuebing, and she is wearing a simple dress. She looks quiet and pretty.
Fang Shuiling looked at Dong Xuebing and greeted him softly. "Brother Dong."
Dong Xuebing blinked. "Hi. Huh? Who is this?"
Xie Ran grabbed the girl's hand and said, "My girlfriend."
Dong Xuebing was surprised. "Oh? You have a girlfriend? How come I don't know about this? "
Xie Jing laughed. "I only know about this. My brother had just started dating and had not told anyone."
Xie Hao grumbled. "All of you are getting married and dating, and I'm the only one missing? No! I must find a woman too!" Dong Xuebing was speechless. Xie Hao was furious.
Fang Shuiling pursed her lips and chuckled. She was amused.
Dong Xuebing kicked Xie Haopu's butt. "How old are you? What's there to date? You better study hard or you will get beaten up!"
Xie Hao rolled his eyes. "Anyway, I cannot fall behind!"
Dong Xuebing replied. "Alright. I will tell Xie Huilan later. I want to see how she will teach you a lesson!"
Xie Hao is not afraid of anyone except his Sister, Xie Huilan. He quickly said. "Please don't, Brother-in-law!"
After a while, Dong Xuebing turned to Xie Huilan. "How should I address you?"
Fang Shuiling replied shyly. "My name is Fang Shuiling. You can just call me Xiao Ling."
Dong Xuebing points at Xie Ran. "Why didn't you tell me earlier? This is the first time we are meeting, and I still have not prepared any gifts."
Xie Ran laughed. "No need, Brother-in-law."
Fang Shuiling quickly added. "Brother Dong, it's fine."
Since Xie Ran is the leader of the Xie Family's third generation and is a few years older than Dong Xuebing, he is still single, and his family is worried about him. That's why many people are concerned about his marriage. Now, Dong Xuebing saw Xie Huilan, and as her brother-in-law, Dong Xuebing had to show his appreciation. He searched his body and could not find anything to give her. In the end, he took out a bank card from his wallet and wrote the password on the back before giving it to Xie Huilan. "Xiao Ling, this is the first time we are meeting, and I don't have anything to give you. Just give me a card. It might be a little tacky, but it's just a token of my appreciation."
Fang Shuiling doesn't dare to take it. "No, Brother Dong."
Xie Ran joked. "Brother-in-law, how much is it?"
Dong Xuebing gave him a stare. "It's not for you. Don't think about it. It's about 1 million, and the password is at the back."
"1 million?" Fang Shuiling couldn't help but be stunned. "Aiyo, this … really won't do. There's too much, too much.
Xie Hao laughed and took the credit card from Dong Xuebing and shoved it into Fang Shuiling's pocket. "Brother-in-law asked you to take it. My brother-in-law is rich, and he doesn't need this money. He even said he will give me a 1 million RMB car if I can get into a university." Fang Shuiling said. This brat is reminding Dong Xuebing that he will be taking his exams next year, and he wants his brother-in-law to remember his promise.
Dong Xuebing doesn't know if he should laugh or cry. He hit the back of Xie Hao's head. "Stop it!"
Fang Shuiling felt this is inappropriate and looked at Xie Ran. "Brother Ran."
Xie Ran didn't stand on ceremony. "Brother-in-law gave it to you, so just accept it."
Fang Shuiling bit her lips and replied. "Then … thank you, Brother Dong."
Xie Hao is very enthusiastic and is very friendly to his future sister-in-law.
But Dong Xuebing noticed Xie Jing's expression did not change, and she did not talk much to Fang Shuiling. She is very calm, and Dong Xuebing felt something is wrong. He knows Xie Jing's character, and she should not be like this. Her brother is dating, and she should be the most talkative person. How come she is not reacting?
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