It was early in the morning, and the sun was shining brightly.
Dong Xuebing went to the ICBC to transfer the 5 million RMB he got from Aunt Xuan to Qu Yunxuan. This was to maintain the Auction Company's operations. Dong Xuebing only kept 1.8 million RMB from the shares he traded. This money was more than enough to buy a car and a house. The remaining money was enough for him to live for a while.
When Dong Xuebing returned to the Public Security Bureau quarters, Yu Meixia had returned with a shopping basket.
She did not see Dong Xuebing as she was talking to someone on the phone. Her voice was soft and shy. "… I … I had gone home … can I go another day? I still need to cook for Chief Dong … Errr … I'm sorry … next time …" Yu Meixia seemed to be afraid of being overheard. After hanging up, Yu Meixia was relieved.
Dong Xuebing walked over. "Sister Yu, who are you talking to?"
Yu Meixia got a fright and quickly waved her hand. "No … no one."
Dong Xuebing was frustrated in his heart, but he smiled. "A man?"
Yu Meixia lowered her head.
Dong Xuebing looked at her. "Courting you? He asked you out for dinner? "
Yu Meixia lowered her head and blushed. "It's me. I got to know him when I changed my household registration. He is from the Household Registration Department. He … he might be … wooing me these few days. But Chief Dong, I did not agree to his advances. I only had a meal with him, and he had just helped me register my household registration. If not … if not, I will not have a meal with him."
Dong Xuebing replied. "It's fine. If you have a date, just go. Don't mind me."
Yu Meixia replied anxiously. "I … I will delete his number. I will never contact him again."
Dong Xuebing smiled. "Why do you want to delete his number? Let's go. If you are not going on a date, we will go home. "
Yu Meixia looked at Chief Dong's face carefully. She is worried if he is angry.
Dong Xuebing is not angry. Sister Yu has her own circle and should have her own friends. Furthermore, she is not young and has a child. Even if she wants to find a boyfriend, Dong Xuebing has no reason to stop her. He cannot let Sister Yu stay by his side forever. But it's hard for Dong Xuebing to accept it. After all, he likes Sister Yu.
After entering the apartment, Yu Meixia asked Yu Qianqian in the living room. "Sister Luan has left?"
Yu Qianqian put down her textbook and nodded. "Teacher Luan had gone to class. Big Brother, you are back."
Dong Xuebing laughed and patted her head. "Why are you not in school?"
"I'm going to have my final exam soon. I'm off today, so my teacher asked me to stay at home and review."
"Ok. Go and revise and try to get good results." Dong Xuebing promised. "If you can get one of the top few in your grade, I will buy you whatever you want."
Yu Qianqian is overjoyed and quickly jumps back to her room to revise.
Dong Xuebing saw the bedroom door closed and smiled. "My mother came earlier?"
Yu Meixia nodded. "She had brought some fruits over."
After a while, Yu Meixia went to the kitchen to wash the fruits.
Beep, beep, beep … Dong Xuebing's phone beeped. Dong Xuebing, who was watching TV in the living room, saw Yu Meixia looking out of the window from the corner of his eyes. She picks up her phone and starts typing something on the screen. She seems to be sending a text message, but she had never used a mobile phone before. That's why she takes at least ten minutes to send a text message.
Dong Xuebing's jealousy got stronger. He stubbed out his cigarette and entered the house.
"Big Brother …" Yu Qianqian looks at Dong Xuebing.
Dong Xuebing closed the door and asked softly. "Is your mother dating someone?"
Yu Qianqian blushed. "I … I also don't know. Someone had been calling my mother these few days. I asked her who it is, and she said it is a police officer in charge of the Household Registration."
Dong Xuebing asked. "Have you met her before? How is she? "
"No."
"Ok. There's nothing else. Carry on with your revision." Dong Xuebing walked out of the room and into the kitchen.
Yu Meixia, who was texting, quickly put down her phone. "The fruits will be ready soon. Please … please wait for a while."
Dong Xuebing smiled. "Sister Yu, you are texting her. You are not in a hurry to eat. Oh, is it that police officer from the Household Registration? How is his character? "
Yu Meixia looked at Dong Xuebing and replied weakly. "Is he alright?"
Dong Xuebing asked. "What about his family? How many people are there in his family? "
"He's an only child. His condition is not bad. There are three people in his family, and he lives with his parents." Yu Meixia quickly explained. "I am not the one who asked him. He said it himself. Chief Dong, I … I …" Yu Meixia hesitated for a while and bit her lips. "Chief Dong, can I discuss with you? I … I want to move out with Qianqian to an apartment."
Dong Xuebing was stunned and was in a bad mood.
Yu Meixia quickly replied. "I don't mean anything else. It's just … I am disturbing you by staying here."
Dong Xuebing sighed in his heart. "When are you leaving?"
"I will look for an apartment nearby in the afternoon." Yu Meixia replied. "I will come back to cook for you every day."
Dong Xuebing waved his hand and thought to himself. "Don't bother with the fruits. Bring your identification card and follow me."
Yu Meixia was stunned but did not ask where they are going. She went back to her room to get her identification card and changed her clothes before leaving the quarters with Dong Xuebing. "Chief Dong, are we … going to rent an apartment?"
"Something like that."
The Huamei District was a mid-range residential district that had been open for a year. The transportation was very convenient, and it was next to the commercial street and food street. It was very convenient to buy clothes and groceries. The taxi stopped at the entrance of the estate, and Dong Xuebing entered with Yu Meixia. Yu Meixia was nervous as she does not understand why Chief Dong brought her here. Rent an apartment? The apartments here are very expensive. Furthermore, these are all new apartments. Who will rent them?
The signage of the sales office had been removed and changed to Property Management.
Dong Xuebing knew the apartments are almost sold. He entered the building and asked. "Are there any new apartments left?"
Yu Meixia was stunned. She does not know what Dong Xuebing wants. "You …"
A female staff in a suit replied. "All the apartments are sold, and there is only one model apartment left."
Dong Xuebing thought for a while. "Alright. Bring me to it first."
The so-called model house was a room in a newly opened community for people to look at and refer to. The layout and other things were the same as ordinary houses, but they were usually on the first floor. Moreover, they were not unfinished, but had been renovated. The price was also a little cheaper than other houses.
This model apartment is located in Block 1, Unit 101. Dong Xuebing walked in and saw the renovations.
Dong Xuebing felt it is not bad. "How many meters? How much is it? "
The staff replied. "Two bedrooms. The floor area is slightly more than 80 square meters. The current property price is 4,100 RMB per square meter. The total is about 300,000 RMB." 4,000 RMB per square meter is considered expensive in Yan Tai County. Of course, it is not comparable to Beijing's property prices which are in the tens of thousands per square meter.
Dong Xuebing asked for more details as he walked around the apartment.
Yu Meixia seems to like this place. She looks around the apartment.
Dong Xuebing can empathize with Sister Yu. A few years ago, after his family sold their house, he had been dreaming of buying a house and renting a place of his own. No matter how luxurious the place is, it will not belong to him, and he will not feel the same way.
Half an hour later, Dong Xuebing said to the staff. "Thank you. Let's continue to look around."
After the staff left, Yu Meixia asked. "Why are you looking at the apartment?"
Dong Xuebing did not say much and took out a bank card from his pocket. He passed it to Yu Meixia. "The password is my birthday. I am a civil servant, and it is not convenient for me to show my face. You can use your identification to buy the apartment and pay the full amount. If there is no other way, you can pay the deposit first."
Yu Meixia gasped. "You … you want to buy the apartment?"
Dong Xuebing nodded. "I will wait for you here."
Yu Meixia knew Chief Dong is rich as he had taken out 200,000 RMB to repay her debts. Yu Meixia does not know where Chief Dong got this money from and even thought it might be corruption. But when she saw Dong Xuebing's miraculous stock trading, she knew it was him. Yu Meixia thought for a while and saw Chief Dong does not want to talk about it. She did not dare to ask and took the bank card to the sales office.
An hour later, Yu Meixia returned with the bank card and receipt. "It's done."
Dong Xuebing took the bank card. "You paid in full?"
"Yes. They said we can move in today, but the rest of the paperwork will be done in a few days."
Dong Xuebing nodded. "Let's go."
Yu Meixia pushed the receipt to Dong Xuebing. "This is the receipt. You …"
"Keep it with you."
It's almost noon when Dong Xuebing reached home. Yu Qianqian was drinking her iced cola in the living room. She exhaled and said. "Mum, Big Brother, where did you all go? I am hungry."
Dong Xuebing's heart was heavy. "We went to buy a house."
Yu Qianqian's eyes brighten up. "Buy a big house? Big Brother, don't you have a house? "
Yu Meixia wiped the cola from her daughter's mouth gently. "This house belongs to your Big Brother's work unit."
Dong Xuebing sat on the sofa and waved. "Qianqian, Sister Yu, come over. I have something to tell you all." Dong Xuebing saw the mother and daughter walking over and said. "Pack your things. We will be moving to Hua Mei Estate today."
Yu Meixia exclaimed. "How can we do that? We … we will just rent a house! "
Dong Xuebing shook his head. "Renting a house is not a problem. Sister Yu, consider this house as a gift from me. This is also the last time I help you."
Yu Meixia quickly shook her hands. "No … we cannot accept your things anymore. That's almost 400,000 RMB. I … I …"
Dong Xuebing continued. "Sit down and listen to me. Sister Yu, I am much younger than you, and I should not say this. But … you are also my age, and Qianqian is still young. It's not good for you to bring up a child alone, and it's good to have a partner. Oh, I saw that person from the Household Registration Department had a good relationship with you. You can decide on your own. If that person is not a problem and is good for you and Qianqian, then both of you can settle this. "
Yu Meixia almost cried. "No … Chief Dong! It's not like that!"
Dong Xuebing interrupted her. "You are a girl, and it's not good for you to be my helper. It's time for you to have your own life. That person is living with his parents, right? He doesn't have a house? If you really like her, you can get married with that house in Huamei District. The three of you can live there in the future. Consider it a gift from me. Hmm, I'll find you a job later. If you get married, it'll be inappropriate for you to work as a nanny. "
Although Dong Xuebing does not feel good about this, he still respects Yu Meixia's decision. Those who know Dong Xuebing will know he treats his friends and family better than himself. With a house, a man, and a job, Yu Meixia will not have to suffer for the rest of her life. This is the best outcome for her.
Yu Qianqian's eyes turned red. "Mum! Are we leaving? "
Yu Meixia bit her lower lip, and tears started to well up in her eyes.
Yu Qianqian looked at Dong Xuebing and shook her mother's arm. "Mum! I … I don't want to leave! Let's not leave, alright? " Yu Qianqian had never met that officer, but she knows there is no one who treats her better than Chief Dong. Yu Qianqian likes this place and her big brother.
Yu Meixia gritted her teeth. "Chief Dong, I don't want any other job. I … I want to be your helper for the rest of my life."
Dong Xuebing laughed. "What are you talking about? Be my helper after you get married? This is not right. "
"… I don't want to get married! That officer and I … have nothing to do with each other. "
"Then you should get a man in the future. Listen to me and keep the house. Anyway, your name is on the house, and when you find someone, you can use it for your wedding. " Dong Xuebing is afraid he will not leave them and said. "Alright. Pack your things."
Yu Qianqian panicked. "Mum! Mum! "
Dong Xuebing patted Yu Qianqian's head. "Qianqian, listen to me. I will visit you when I am free."
Yu Meixia could not hold it in and covered her mouth. She started sobbing!
Dong Xuebing pleaded. "Sister Yu, can you not be like this? It's not like we are going to be separated forever. "
Yu Meixia cried even louder. "Chief Dong … Sob … I really did not do anything to that officer … Sob … He is the one who wooed me … I … Sob … I can't stand it … I don't want to say anything … Sob … I don't want to get married … I don't want to … Sob … I don't want a house … I don't want anything …
Dong Xuebing quickly went over to wipe her tears. "Don't cry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry, OK?"
Yu Meixia sobbed. "Believe me. I really did not do anything!"
Dong Xuebing smiled. "Alright … I believe you. Stop crying. The children will laugh at you."
"Sob … I want to move out to rent a house. It's Sister Luan who told me this morning … sob … she told me that you had caused a lot of trouble recently … and even the County's Party Secretary had left. She is afraid … sob … she is afraid that someone will make use of me and Qianqian and affect you … sob … that's why she wants us to move to the school's hostel … to stay with her … sob … I know you had offended so many people because of me … and I … I don't want to trouble you. That's why … sob … I want to rent a house … sob … actually, I don't want to leave … I really don't want to leave!"
Dong Xuebing suddenly realized that Yu Meixia did not move out because she wants her own space. It's because Dong Xuebing's mother is afraid something might happen to him. She is afraid others will make an issue out of him. The wedding procession smashing the Mercedes-Benz is a lesson to Dong Xuebing's mother. That's why she wants Yu Meixia and Yu Meixia to stay with her!
Sigh! This is a big misunderstanding! This is a big misunderstanding!
Dong Xuebing wiped Yu Meixia's tears with his sleeve and consoled her. "It's fine if you don't want to leave. You can stay here for as long as you want."
Yu Meixia shook her head and sobbed. "I don't want to trouble you anymore. Sob … I want to rent a house with Qianqian, but I … can I continue to cook for you?"
Dong Xuebing stroked Yu Meixia's hair. "Alright … I will do whatever you say. Stop crying, alright?"
Yu Meixia got a satisfying answer and stopped crying. "I … I will come over to cook for you every day. I will return to my place at night."
Dong Xuebing nodded gently.
Yu Meixia finally stopped crying and used a napkin to wipe her tears.
Dong Xuebing shook his head helplessly. Crying, throwing a tantrum, and threatening to commit suicide are all women's tricks. After Yu Meixia calmed down, Dong Xuebing said. "Sister Yu, we had already paid for the house, and we cannot refund it now. How about you all stay in Hua Mei Estate, and I will also move over. We will stay together, and no one will say anything if we are not staying in the quarters. When I am free, I will stay here for a few days. What do you think?"
Yu Meixia blushed. "Yes … I will listen to you."
Yu Qianqian cheered and hugged her mother.
Yu Meixia looks at Dong Xuebing. "But the name of the house should be changed to yours."
"I said it is for you. If you have a man in the future, this house …" Dong Xuebing saw Yu Meixia was about to cry again and quickly changed his words. "We must think of Qianqian. If you don't want this house, Qianqian will also get married and have children in the future. This house can be considered as her dowry."
Yu Qianqian lowered her head and whispered something to Dong Xuebing.
Yu Meixia looked at her daughter and wiped her tears gratefully. "Thank you. I will make money to repay you."
"What's there to repay? I am giving this house to Qianqian and not you. Haha …"
Yu Meixia had no home to return to and is worried about her daughter. Yu Meixia cannot reject Chief Dong's offer. She can ignore herself, but she must think of Qianqian. Her daughter is in her teens, and she needs a house when she starts a family in the future.
Dong Xuebing is satisfied with this outcome and laughed. "Pack your things. Let's move to our new house!"
Yu Qianqian is overjoyed and ran back to her room to pack her things.
Dong Xuebing took this opportunity to call his mother. "Mum, I had just bought a house for Sister Yu and the rest. It is in Hua Mei Estate, and they will be staying there in the future. But Qianqian does not want me to leave. If I am free, I will also stay there for a few days." Actually, it is Dong Xuebing who does not want them to leave. Of course, he cannot tell his mother this.
Night.
Hua Mei Estate.
Yu Qianqian had not recovered from the novelty of living in Hua Mei Estate. She had been jumping around happily since afternoon.
Yu Meixia is also in a good mood. She had been homeless for so long, and she finally has a home.
Dong Xuebing also had the intention to buy a house for them. Between Qu Yunxuan and Xie Huilan, who is his girlfriend, Dong Xuebing is not sure. But he knows that if Sister Xie or Aunt Xuan comes to Yan Tai County to look for him, Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian will not be allowed to stay in the quarters. They are like two ticking time bombs, and Qu Yunxuan and Xie Huilan must not see them. Now that he has a house for them, Dong Xuebing is more at ease. Huh? Is this considered keeping a mistress in his house?
Dong Xuebing does not know what to do when it comes to relationships, and he does not want to think about it. He is enjoying the feeling of being at home.
"Big Brother, where should I place this vase?" Yu Qianqian carried a vase over.
Dong Xuebing laughed. "You are the owner of this house now, and you have the final say."
"Oh, I will place it beside the TV cabinet!"
Yu Meixia is afraid her daughter will be clumsy and quickly goes over to help. "Be careful."
Dong Xuebing saw the TV cabinet is not in a good position and rolled up his sleeves to help.
The apartment has all the furniture, but most of the appliances had been ordered from Suning in the afternoon. The appliances will arrive tomorrow, and Dong Xuebing can only get the layout of the apartment now. After working for a while, Dong Xuebing and Yu Meixia sat on the sofa. Yu Meixia used a handkerchief to wipe Dong Xuebing's sweat, and Yu Qianqian hugged Dong Xuebing's arm.
Dong Xuebing smiled and hugged Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian's waists. He stood up from the sofa and hugged them towards the apartment. "We have bought the apartment, and we are only lacking cars. Let's go. Help me choose a car and see which one is suitable for me."
Yu Meixia could feel Dong Xuebing's actions are natural and did not have any other thoughts. She blushed and let Dong Xuebing hug her. She felt warm in her heart. After her parents passed away and her husband became addicted to gambling, she had not felt this way again.
Dong Xuebing is overjoyed. His Auction Company is worth almost 10 million RMB now, and Dong Xuebing is considered a multi-millionaire. But he does not feel this is real. Owning a house and a car is more impactful to him. After all, these are the things he had been dreaming of since four years ago.
Now, he has a house, a car, money, and a government position …
Dong Xuebing felt he is very happy now!
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