Xie Huilan nodded. "It's almost lunchtime, and you and Second Uncle should smoke less. Smoking is not good for your health. Haha … we will go in first. "
"Are we going in?"
Dong Xuebing nodded and suddenly asked. "You are greeting your parents? Should I greet them too?"
Deputy Finance Minister?
"These three are …" Dong Xuebing asked softly.
Only Qu Yunxuan has the key to the safe, but she had gone to Macau with her parents and is worried about the company. That's why she gave the key to Xiao Tao. If it was someone else, Xiao Tao might call Qu Yunxuan to ask. But it is Dong Xuebing. She can report to Manager Qu later. So, Xiao Tao quickly went upstairs to open the safe and took out a box of 50 years old wild ginseng.
The registration plate is Yan Tai County Government's car, and Xie Huilan drove it alone.
"Haha … thank you." Xie Huilan laughed. "Did you bring it?"
Dong Xuebing replied politely. "Uncle, Auntie, Happy New Year."
The two guards looked at each other and went back to their posts. They did not search Xie Huilan.
Xie Huilan laughed. "I am talking about my Uncle and Second Uncle. As for my parents … haha … you can call them Dad and Mom if you want."
After a while, a new black Passat drove over.
Xiao Tao knew those wild ginseng belong to him. "Are you coming with me? What year are you bringing? "
But Xie Guojian is not very enthusiastic. He nodded and did not say anything else. But he did not give Dong Xuebing an angry look.
The sun is setting, and it's getting dark.
The atmosphere in the family is quite good.
"Haha … Happy New Year." Han Jing asked Dong Xuebing to sit down.
Dong Xuebing is in a rush and left immediately.
Dong Xuebing also greeted them. "Uncle, Second Uncle, Second Aunt, Happy New Year."
Dong Xuebing drove into the villa based on his memory and could see a majestic house from afar. The armed guards are very intimidating. Dong Xuebing took a deep breath and looked at his watch. He felt he was late and called Xie Huilan after parking his car in the garage. But Xie Huilan is still not there. There is a traffic jam at the 4th Ring Road, and there are about 10 minutes left. Xie Huilan asked Dong Xuebing to wait for her at the entrance.
Before Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan could enter the villa, they heard people talking in the courtyard. They looked over and saw two middle-aged men smoking and chatting. They look similar and should be brothers. One of them speaks in a deep voice, and the other is calm and steady. Sitting next to them was a middle-aged woman. She listened to them with a smile and occasionally chimed in.
Xie Huilan was dressed up nicely today. She had a coat over her arm and was holding her purse. Her hair was tied up in a bun, and she was wearing a gray blazer, coffee-colored trousers, and black high heels. Compared to her usual black blazer, this color combination looks more feminine and elegant. Dong Xuebing felt comfortable looking at her. At least, she does not look so serious.
Dong Xuebing looked at his arm, which was being straddled, and cleared his throat. "Ok."
After entering the courtyard, Xie Huilan said. "Call me whatever I call you when you meet the elders later."
Deputy Chief of the Military Commission?
"Eh? Xie Huilan is here? "Ci Lifen saw them.
Dong Xuebing is not so thick-skinned as he is not that shameless.
Xie Huilan's mother, Han Jing, is sitting on the sofa with Xie Guobang. She looks at Xie Huilan. "You keep asking everyone to wait for you. How many times have you done this? You only know how to find excuses. "Han Jing looks at Dong Xuebing and smiles." Xiao Bing, you are here? Come in. "
Dong Xuebing is frustrated. He thought he is a high-ranking official, but he is nothing compared to Xie Huilan. Even the youngest Xie Ran is a Deputy Divisional Chief.
"The person who is talking is my Uncle, Xie Guoliang. He is my father's younger brother and is the second eldest in the second generation. He has a good temper. Haha … I seldom see him angry." Xie Huilan slowed down and said softly. "My Uncle is now working in the Ministry of Finance. He is the First Deputy Minister."
She is a grown woman. Han Jing looks at her daughter angrily. You are doting on your man.
"This is my boyfriend." Xie Huilan looks at them. "What's wrong with him?"
Around 6 pm.
The girl immediately recognized Dong Xuebing and knew he is close to Manager Qu. "You are looking for Manager Qu's secretary? Wait a minute. I will contact him now. "
Xie Guojian laughed loudly. "You little brat. Now you are telling me what to do?"
Dong Xuebing's heart skipped a beat. Who are these people?! The First Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Finance should be at the ministerial level. The Deputy Director of the General Political Department is a Lieutenant General, and he will be promoted to the Military Commission soon. Even Xie Huilan's Second Aunt's State Administration of Press and Publication should have a Departmental or Bureau level leader. Comparisons are odious.
Xie Huilan placed her hand on the door and did not open it. She turned to Dong Xuebing and said. "My Aunt and Uncle are busy with work and did not come over. Xiao Ran and the rest are here when I called. Xie Huilan is my younger brother, and Xie Jing is my younger sister. They are two years younger than me and slightly older than you. They are my Uncle, Xie Guoliang's children. Xie Ran is now working in the Beijing Youth League Committee and was recently promoted to Deputy Divisional Chief. Xie Jing is working in Xinhua News Agency.
"… ok."
Afternoon, before 5 pm.
Leaders from the State Press and Publication Administration?
Xie Huilan narrowed her eyes. "Do you need to search me? Huh? "
The last time Dong Xuebing met Han Jing, Madam Han's attitude towards him was still normal. But this time, Dong Xuebing could feel her attitude towards him had changed. He thought to himself that it should be because he had saved Sister Xie's life during the time when the time bomb exploded. Hmmm … or is it because of his work ability, Madam Han had recognized him? Huh? This should not be possible.
Xie Hao's mother, Ci Lifen, looked at Dong Xuebing and smiled. "Not bad. You look energetic."
Only Xie Guobang and Han Jing are in the living room, and the rest should be upstairs.
Ci Lifen rolled her eyes. "Huilan is right. You should smoke less. Do you want to be hospitalized again?"
Dong Xuebing walked over. "You are so pretty today."
Two security guards stopped Dong Xuebing in front of the villa to search him. This is standard procedure, and Dong Xuebing was also searched the last time he visited the villa. He knows this is to prevent any accidents. Although Dong Xuebing is not happy, they have their own rules, and he can't do anything about it.
The last time Dong Xuebing visited the villa, he is still not familiar with Xie Huilan. That's why it is normal for them to search him. But this time, Dong Xuebing is here as Xie Huilan's boyfriend, and it will be embarrassing for Xie Huilan if he does not trust her.
Xie Huilan introduced. "This is Dong Xuebing."
Xie Guoliang smiled and nodded at Dong Xuebing. Just like what Sister Xie said, Dong Xuebing is quite friendly.
"A few hundred thousand. Is this not enough?" Xie Huilan held her clothes and bag in her other hand and walked over to hold Dong Xuebing's hand. "Let's go in."
Xie Huilan held Dong Xuebing's arm and smiled. "There's a traffic jam on the way. I didn't do it on purpose. Haha … Uncle, Second Uncle, Second Aunt, Happy New Year to all of you."
The guard's hand paused for a second.
Dong Xuebing waved the bag of wild ginseng in his hand. "These are 50 years old. All the older ginseng had been auctioned off. This is the only one I have."
Dong Xuebing parked his car in front of Yun De Auction Company. As he alighted, he was thinking if he is going to use his illness as an excuse. Relapse? Flu? Anyway, can't I just find an excuse to reject this invitation? But Dong Xuebing felt this is not a good idea. Even an idiot can tell he is sick, and it will leave a bad impression on Senior Xie and Sister Xie's parents. He might as well go.
Dong Xuebing did not beat around the bush. "Yunxuan, do you have the keys to your safe? Help me get a box of wild ginseng. "
Xie Guoliang laughed. "You are too late. The whole family is waiting for you."
"I'm not going. Hmmm … I want 50 years old. I remember there is another box."
Dong Xuebing was relieved. The situation is not as bad as he thought.
West Hills, Villa District.
Dong Xuebing was shocked. This time, he is feeling uneasy.
Xie Huilan laughed. "Mum, you might scare Xiao Bing with your enthusiasm. Haha … let Xiao Bing have a drink first."
"Ok. I understand." Dong Xuebing calmed himself down and took a deep breath.
Xie Guobang sat calmly, and Han Jing held Dong Xuebing's hand and chatted with him. She even thanked Dong Xuebing for the time bomb incident. If Dong Xuebing had not risked his life to defuse the bomb, she would be dead now.
Politburo member, Beijing City Party Secretary Xie Guobang looked at Dong Xuebing and nodded. "You are here? Have a seat. "
"Is Xiao Tao around?" Dong Xuebing asked a girl at the front desk.
"Oh, I am the eldest sister in the family. You don't need to be so polite with the younger generation."
I have never been afraid of anyone since I was young.
Xie Huilan continued. "The other two people are my Second Uncle and Second Aunt, Xie Guojian and Ci Lifen. My Second Uncle is the third son in the family, and he is Xiao Hao's father. His temper is like my grandfather. He is a bit stubborn and will not listen to others. But he is a straightforward person. My Second Uncle is now working in the Central Military's General Political Department. He is the Deputy Chief of the General Political Department and a Lieutenant General. My Second Aunt is working at the State Press and Publication Administration.
She is not the top leader there, but she is the head of one of the departments. "Xie Huilan pushed the door open and entered." Sorry, I am late because of the traffic. Haha … "
Xie Huilan pulled Dong Xuebing's arm. "Let's go and greet him."
After chatting for a while, Xie Guoliang laughed. "Alright. Go and see your grandfather. He is waiting for you all."
Never mind. What's the rush?!
After a while, Xiao Tao came downstairs.
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