The third day of National Day.
Morning. Around 10 am.
Public Security Quarters. Dong Xuebing is in his living room. He had not washed his face, brushed his teeth, and his hair is in a mess. His face is filled with bitterness and frustration. He is holding his phone behind his back and pacing back and forth between his bedrooms. He wanted to press Xie Huilan's number from time to time, but he did not press it. After a few minutes, Dong Xuebing took out his phone and looked at the screen. He is still hesitating. Should he call Xie Huilan? Should he call Xie Huilan?
In the end, Dong Xuebing gritted his teeth and dialed Xie Huilan's number.
But after a dozen beeps, no one picked up.
Dong Xuebing knew Sister Xie is still angry and sighed. He called her secretary, Hu Silian. "Hello, Sister Hu. I'm Dong Xuebing."
"Haha … Chief Dong, why didn't you treat me to lunch when you are back in Yan Tai County? I am still waiting for your invitation."
"Ah … you are very popular now, and I am afraid I cannot invite you."
"Are you making fun of me? Even if I don't want to give you face, I will still give you face. "
After joking for a while, Dong Xuebing asked. "Oh, what is Mayor Xie's schedule today? Is she taking a break? "
Hu Silian knew Dong Xuebing must be looking for the Mayor. If it is someone else, she will not reveal the Mayor's whereabouts. But it is Dong Xuebing, who helped her get the position of secretary. Hu Silian thought for a while and replied softly. "Mayor Xie is on her day off, but she heard a group of people had arrived from Beijing. They are going to invest in Yan Tai County, and they are quite influential. Since she came to Yan Tai County, she has been focusing on attracting investors. That's why she might attend lunch with me and Deputy Chief Lui."
Dong Xuebing frowned. "Businessmen from Beijing?"
"Yes. The leader is called Wei Nan, and he seems to know Mayor Xie."
"Wei Nan?" Dong Xuebing's face changed. "Sister Hu, can you tell me where the lunch is?"
Hu Silian hesitated and did not ask what Dong Xuebing wants. She just told him the restaurant's address.
After hanging up, Dong Xuebing's face changed. Wei Nan is here? Why is he investing in Yan Tai County? Although Dong Xuebing's father is the boss of a medical equipment company and is wealthy, there is no need for him to move to Yan Tai County. There was no investment advantage here! F * ck! This guy had ulterior motives! Dong Xuebing immediately understood that those photos were not to take revenge on him for snatching his fiancée. Wei Nan was trying to woo Xie Huilan again! He wants to hit on Sister Xie!
Dong Xuebing slammed the sofa heavily. All the hatred he had for Dong Xuebing is back!
Damn it! He absolutely could not let this bastard succeed!
…
At 12: 30 noon.
In the western district of the County, Dong Xuebing parked his car diagonally opposite a restaurant and alighted. He saw a BMW 7 Series and a Toyota with the County Government's license plate parked in the open-air carpark of the restaurant. The BMW should be Wei Nan's car, and the Toyota should be Xie Huilan's official car. The driver, Old Xing, is sitting in the car, reading the newspaper and eating a hamburger.
Dong Xuebing pretended to walk over. "Oh, Master Xing."
Old Xing was surprised and greeted Dong Xuebing. "Chief Dong."
Old Xing is Xie Huilan's personal driver. Dong Xuebing had met him once at the County Government but had not spoken to him. "Haha … why are you having lunch here? Is Mayor Xie in the restaurant in front? "
Old Xing nodded and did not say much.
Dong Xuebing had no intention to enter the restaurant. He waited outside and chatted with Old Xing. Old Xing is a middle-aged man of few words and knows what to say and what not to say. He only told Dong Xuebing that Mayor Xie and Secretary Hu had entered the restaurant about 10 minutes ago and did not mention anything else, like Mayor Xie's mood today. Dong Xuebing is very polite to him as he is the leader's trusted aide.
About half an hour later.
The restaurant's door opened, and Xie Huilan, Hu Silian, Wei Nan, and three men walked out.
Hu Silian is following behind Xie Huilan, and another middle-aged man is accompanying the investors from Beijing. This man should be the Investment Promotion Agency's Deputy Chief, Lui Dafa.
Dong Xuebing's eyes narrowed when he saw Wei Nan. He turned to look at Xie Huilan and saw her smiling and chatting with Wei Nan and the other two men. She did not bring her emotions to work. Dong Xuebing was impressed. Sister Xie and Wei Nan had quarreled in the past, but that is in their personal lives. Dong Xuebing guessed that even if he went up to Xie Huilan to greet her now, she will not give him any face. She is representing the entire Yan Tai County now.
On the other side, Wei Nan chuckled and said, "Hou Zi, how is it?"
A tall young man smiled and said, "The investment environment here is a little worse than other counties, but we also have our own advantages. If the government can increase their support for us, I think we can talk about building a factory." He was quite satisfied with this place, and it was more suitable for building a factory.
Wei Nan looks at Xie Huilan. "Mayor Xie, it is not convenient to talk here. Can we talk somewhere else?"
Xie Huilan looks at her watch and told Deputy Chief Lui to talk to them.
Although this investment will be beneficial to Yan Tai County's development and will be credited to Xie Huilan, as the County's leader and Mayor, Xie Huilan cannot attend to everything personally. Accompanying Xie Huilan for a meal is a sign of how important the County is to the investors. But Wei Nan shamelessly said that she wants to discuss the cooperation with Xie Huilan. That young man, Hou Zi, and the other young man, Zhou Zi, seem to know what Wei Nan is up to.
In the end, Xie Huilan exchanged a few words with Hu Silian and nodded in agreement. Hu Silian knew that Wei Nan and his group must have a powerful background, and the amount of investment involved must be considerable. Otherwise, a group of investors wouldn't be able to talk to the County Mayor face to face.
Wei Nan laughed. "Mayor Xie had treated us to a meal, and it's our turn."
Zhou Zi said. "Let's go to the shooting range we passed by this morning. My hands are itching, and we can talk while shooting."
Hou Zi immediately agreed. "Ok. It's been a while since I touched a gun."
Just when the few of them were about to drive off, Dong Xuebing suddenly walked over. "What a coincidence! Mayor Xie, you are here too?" Hu Silian almost burst out laughing when she saw Dong Xuebing's fake expression. She knew it is not a coincidence. She was the one who told Dong Xuebing the restaurant's address.
Xie Huilan looked at Dong Xuebing and smiled. "Oh, Chief Dong. You are here for dinner too?"
Xie Huilan is a completely different person from yesterday when she smashed the table and threw the remote control. But Dong Xuebing knew it is not because she had forgiven him. It's because she is considerate of the bigger picture. Dong Xuebing smiled. "No … I happened to pass by and saw your car."
Xie Huilan nodded and did not say anything.
Hu Silian did not think much of Mayor Xie's indifferent attitude. She does not know about the relationship between Mayor Xie and Chief Dong, but she is curious. Chief Dong had helped Mayor Xie to save the man who tried to jump off the building, and Mayor Xie should be grateful to him. How come she did not notice it? But Hu Silian does not know what the leaders are thinking. Although she is curious, she is not surprised.
Wei Nan is different. He knows Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan are dating and knew what is going on when he saw Xie Huilan's expression. He sneered in his heart. Xie Huilan must have received the photos he sent to the Commission for Discipline Inspection. He glanced at Dong Xuebing and felt good.
From the day he received those photos, Wei Nan had planned to sow discord between Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan. After that, he will take the opportunity to get Xie Huilan back. But after his previous failure, Wei Nan had calmed down and did not reveal his intentions. He got a few friends to come to Yan Tai County as investors and use this opportunity to get close to Xie Huilan. When the time is right, he will decide what to do next.
Dong Xuebing looked at Wei Nan and narrowed his eyes.
Even if Sister Xie had severed ties with him, Dong Xuebing will not allow Wei Nan to interfere. He will settle this score with Wei Nan sooner or later.
Dong Xuebing appeared at the restaurant's entrance, and the atmosphere became quiet.
Dong Xuebing acted as if he does not know he is not liked and continued to chat with Xie Huilan.
Xie Huilan replied to Dong Xuebing for a while and said. "Xiao Hu, let's set off."
Usually, this is the leader's order to chase the guest out, and those who are smart will leave at this moment. But Dong Xuebing did not do this. He turned to a middle-aged man and shook his hand. "Ah! Isn't this Chief Lui?! I have heard a lot about you! "
Lui Dafa forced a smile. "Chief Dong, nice to meet you."
Dong Xuebing put his arm around Lui Dafa's shoulders and started chatting with him like they are brothers.
Lui Dafa almost cursed out loud. Since when did we become so close?! Why are you trying to get close to me?!
Hu Silian is from the Public Security Bureau and knew about Lui Dafa and Chief Dong's relationship. She was shocked when she saw this. Chief Dong's sister, Tang Jin, had gone to Takeda Village to buy fake cigarettes, and Lui Dafa's relative pushed Tang Jin down. In the end, Chief Dong went to Takeda Village and beat up Lui Dafa's relative. He even had an argument with Lui Dafa over the phone. They should be at loggerheads, but …
Xie Huilan ignored Dong Xuebing and boarded her car.
Wei Nan stared at Dong Xuebing and went to the carpark to get his car.
"Old Lui." Dong Xuebing had changed the way he addressed Lui Dafa. "Where are you all going?"
Lui Dafa was furious. How dare you call me Old Lui?! But there are investors around, and Lui Dafa did not say anything. "We are going to the Shooting Sports Center. We should leave now. Chief Dong, let's talk next time." Lui Dafa does not want to stay with Dong Xuebing any longer, but Dong Xuebing said something that made him vomit blood.
Dong Xuebing suddenly slapped his thigh. "Haha … what a coincidence! I am also going there!"
Go and talk nonsense! Lui Dafa's eyes turned black. "What are you going there for?"
"Target practice, of course." Dong Xuebing hugged Lui Dafa's shoulders. "Old Lui, let's go. It's on the way. I will drive you there."
Lui Dafa was speechless. "I drove here!"
Dong Xuebing refused to accept it and dragged Lui Dafa towards the carpark. "Why are you so polite with me? Just leave your car here. It is not like you can throw it away. Come, let's go. Take my car!"
Hu Silian looked at Mayor Xie and smiled. "Chief Dong, you …"
Dong Xuebing pretended not to know. "Secretary Hu, what is it?"
Hu Silian did not expect Dong Xuebing to do this and regretted telling Dong Xuebing the restaurant's address. She quickly gave Dong Xuebing a look. "We are going there to … discuss work … you …" Hu Silian is afraid Mayor Xie and the investors will be unhappy.
Dong Xuebing replied. "Discuss work? Isn't that perfect? We must ensure the investors' safety. Secretary Hu, leave this to me! "
Hu Silian smiled and did not know what to say.
As they chatted, Lui Dafa let go of Dong Xuebing's arm and went to look for his car.
But Dong Xuebing reacted quickly and grabbed Lui Dafa's shoulders. "Old Lui, my car is opposite. Why are you going there? Let's go."
Lui Dafa is not young and had spent most of his life in the office. His physique is not as good as Dong Xuebing, and he was dragged into the car. Lui Dafa was frustrated. He could tell Dong Xuebing is shamelessly following them to the shooting range. He had seen shameless people, but he had never seen someone so shameless. Mayor Xie is still there, and she did not say anything to bring Dong Xuebing along. How dare Dong Xuebing insist on following them? Dong Xuebing must be tired of living.
On the other side, Zhou Zi asked. "Who is that?"
Hu Silian replied softly. "He is the County's Public Security Bureau's Deputy Chief Dong."
Hou Zi was also surprised. "So young?" Dong Xuebing looks about five to six years younger than him.
At this time, a Toyota and a BMW arrived, and Dong Xuebing drove over to the two investors. He opened the door and invited them in, as if he is a County Government staff welcoming the investors. But the Public Security Bureau has nothing to do with attracting investors.
Hou Zi could not believe his eyes when he saw a Mercedes-Benz MPV parked beside him.
Zhou Zi was stunned. The few of them had been to many places and had seen many things. But they had never seen someone from the County's Public Security dare to drive a Mercedes-Benz. They knew this is not an ordinary domestic Mercedes-Benz. This is the best Mercedes-Benz MPV and should cost at least 1.5 million RMB. Damn! How dare he do this? The County's Mayor is there!
Suddenly, Hou Zi narrowed his eyes.
Zhou Zi asked softly. "What's wrong?"
Hou Zi replied. "Look at his hand."
"Hand? What's wrong with his hand? "
"… look at his wrist."
When Zhou Zi saw it, he was stunned and drew in a breath of cold air!
Patek Philippe! The Deputy Director of the Public Security Bureau was actually wearing a Patek Philippe watch. Lui Dafa might not even know the brand of the watch, let alone its value. But Hou Zi and Zhou Zi knew it, and they knew that the Patek Philippe watch was probably genuine. Such a small watch was probably more expensive than a Mercedes-Benz MPV. It was a famous watch worth nearly 2 million RMB. Both of them looked at Dong Xuebing's Ice Kirin Pendant and exchanged looks. Both of them were speechless.
Damn!
Is this person still a government official?!
This set of equipment was worth a few million yuan. Why did it look like he was even more generous than the investors?
Zhou Zi and Hou Zi could tell Chief Dong is not an ordinary Public Security Deputy Chief. They discussed softly and said something to Wei Nan. After that, both of them boarded Dong Xuebing's Mercedes-Benz. They are very interested in Chief Dong. Wei Nan frowned and did not say anything. She stopped beside the Toyota and smiled at Xie Huilan. After that, she drove ahead to lead the way.
The BMW 7 Series is leading the way, with the Toyota in the middle and the Mercedes-Benz MPV at the rear.
That place is not within Yan Tai County's boundaries, and it is at least half an hour's drive.
On the way, Zhou Zi and Hou Zi, who were sitting in the second row, introduced themselves to Dong Xuebing and gave him their name cards. Lui Dafa, the leader of the Investment Promotion Agency, is very professional. He sat beside them and started promoting Yan Tai County. However, Zhou Zi and Hou Zi were not interested in Lui Dafa's words. They had heard what they wanted to hear and seen what they wanted to see. As for whether to invest or not, they already had a plan in mind. Now, it all depended on the support from the county. So, no matter what Lui Dafa said, they were indifferent.
Dong Xuebing did not say anything and stared at the Toyota and Xie Huilan's back view.
"Chief Dong." Someone called Dong Xuebing from behind.
Dong Xuebing turned around. "Huh? What is it? "
Zhou Zi replied excitedly. "This is a good car. R500L."
"Ah, it's my friend's. I want to borrow it." Dong Xuebing is still using the same excuse.
Hou Zi looked at Dong Xuebing's wrist and wants to know more about him. "Did you borrow this watch? This is a Patek Philippe. Zhou Zi and I had seen a Patek Philippe watch at an auction not long ago, and it is about the same model. It should be worth at least 1.8 million. "Zhou Zi and Hou Zi do not have any ill intentions. They are just curious.
Lui Dafa got a shock when he heard this!
Dong Xuebing quickly waved his hand. "It's fake. I bought it on Taobao. It's around 1,800 RMB."
Lui Dafa understood what Dong Xuebing meant.
Zhou Zi and Hou Zi looked at each other and smiled. Fake? How is this possible?! They still had this little bit of eyesight!
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