Noon.
City City. Family quarters.
Yang Zhaode's living room.
Luan Xiaoping walked out of the kitchen with plates of delicacies. "What are you two chatting about?"
Yang Zhaode laughed and stood up to help Xiaoping count the plates. "I am talking to Xiao Bing about his achievements in the past. I had watched the news of him fighting the tiger several times, killing the escaped convicts, and finding the stolen relics. Xiaoping, your son is amazing. His first move is earth-shattering. Even I am not as daring as him when I was young. That's why they say heroes come from the young."
Luan Xiaoping looked at Dong Xuebing proudly, but she replied. "This kid only knows how to cause trouble."
Dong Xuebing retorted. "I am not the one causing trouble. He is the one causing trouble for me."
"That's right." Yang Zhaode laughed. "If you want to do something, you must not be afraid of trouble."
Luan Xiaoping gave Yang Zhaode a stare. "Why are you still helping him? Xiao Bing is infamous now, and people call him the God of Plague. "
"Mum, why are you talking about this?" Dong Xuebing quickly said. "Let's eat. I will go and get the rice."
Luan Xiaoping gave Dong Xuebing a stare. "You run away the moment I mention you."
Yang Zhaode chuckled at the side.
Dong Xuebing thought to himself. If I don't run away, you will bring up my past again. I still want to save face.
Lunch is ready, and Yang Zhaode did not act like a City's Party Committee member. He kept putting food into Dong Xuebing's bowl, and Dong Xuebing felt embarrassed. He had never been treated like this before. Luan Xiaoping looked at Yang Zhaode and ignored her son. She secretly picked a few pieces of vegetable for Yang Zhaode. The three of them chatted happily during lunch, and the atmosphere is like a family.
After lunch, Yang Zhaode and Luan Xiaoping looked at each other.
Luan Xiaoping quickly points to her son, and no one knows what she is trying to tell Old Yang.
Dong Xuebing saw Luan Xiaoping from the corner of his eyes, but he pretended not to see it.
At this time, Yang Zhaode put down his chopsticks and smiled at him. "Xiao Bing, your mother said she is teaching in the County's First Middle School and had encountered some difficulties. I am thinking of transferring your mother to a school in the City. What do you think?" Luan Xiaoping did not say anything and secretly looked at her son's expression.
Time to get down to business!
Dong Xuebing knows he should not believe what he said. What he said about meeting difficulties at work is bullshit. It's all because one of them is in the City, and the other is in the County. He is asking Dong Xuebing if he agrees to be with Luan Xiaoping. Actually, Dong Xuebing had been observing his mother and Old Yang since he entered the house. From their expressions, he could not tell they are in love. But he noticed their chemistry. This is something that only a married couple can do. At that moment, Dong Xuebing knew his mother is like spilled water, and it cannot be taken back.
Luan Xiaoping got anxious when her son did not say anything. "Xiao Bing?"
Dong Xuebing smiled. "You can change the environment if you want. I don't mind."
Luan Xiaoping beamed. "That's a deal? Come, let's eat. "
Yang Zhaode was also in a good mood. "Shall we open a bottle of wine?"
"Uh, Uncle Yang, it's not that I don't want to give you face, I drove here today."
"Then don't leave today." Yang Zhaode took out a bottle of Wuliangye from the cabinet and placed it on the table. "I have a place to stay at home, and I will go back tomorrow. Come, let's have a drink."
Dong Xuebing quickly grabbed the bottle and poured a glass of wine for Yang Zhaode.
After dinner, Yang Zhaode was the one doing the dishes. Luan Xiaoping tried to get rid of him and gave up.
In the room.
The door closed, and Luan Xiaoping pulled her son into the room. "Xiao Bing, how is Old Yang?"
Dong Xuebing sat on the edge of the bed and replied honestly. "You have good taste. Before I came, I was still afraid Old Yang will not treat you seriously. Don't stare at me. After all, he is the City's Party Committee member. But now … … Old Yang still cares about you."
Luan Xiaoping laughed. "Old Yang treats me well."
Dong Xuebing blinked. "Are you two going to spend the rest of your lives together?"
"Actually, after I know Old Yang is a high-ranking official in the City, I … … I had hesitated." "It's fine if he is from an ordinary family, but he is a high-ranking official. I am afraid I am not good enough for him. But later, Old Yang saw through me and treated me better. You don't know this, but I casually said that the school staff's food is not good. Since then, Old Yang will prepare lunch every morning and ask his chauffeur to send me to school. When the chauffeur arrives, it's almost noon, and I will heat up the food in the microwave just in time for lunch. He sent me to school for two weeks. No matter how cold-hearted I am, I am still very touched." Luan Xiaoping replied. "It's fine if he is from an ordinary family, but he is a high-ranking official.
Dong Xuebing thought to himself. This Old Yang is quite capable.
Luan Xiaoping smiled gently. "That's why I know Old Yang is not someone who will discriminate against others." Dong Xuebing laughed.
Dong Xuebing laughed. "Alright. Since you said so, I will also say something. You two can decide this, and I will not interfere with your marriage. When are you getting married?"
Luan Xiaoping blushed. "It's still early. We have only known each other for a while."
"What's early?" Dong Xuebing snorted. "We have known each other for four months. We are living together now. "
"What are you talking about?" Luan Xiaoping stared at her son and said. "Lao Yang and Mom are not young anymore. We had discussed this a few days ago. If you don't mind, we will not hold a wedding ceremony. We will just get our marriage certificate and treat our relatives to a meal." Dong Xuebing said. Dong Xuebing was stunned. She paused for a second. "Ok. I still have not told your grandma and uncle. Don't tell anyone about this."
"Yes." Dong Xuebing's uncle and aunt are more unscrupulous, and if they know their mother is dating Department Head Yang, they might tell everyone.
With her son's support, Luan Xiaoping is relieved. She told Yang Zhaode about this and helped Old Yang to wash the dishes. Yang Zhaode was overjoyed, and his smile widened. Luan Xiaoping had told him that they must get Dong Xuebing's approval first. If Dong Xuebing does not agree, Luan Xiaoping will not remarry. Now, Luan Xiaoping's son has no objections, and everyone is happy.
Afternoon.
The three of them are sitting together watching TV.
Yang Zhaode did not hold back and held Luan Xiaoping's hand. Luan Xiaoping felt uncomfortable and looked at her son on the sofa without saying a word. After a while, Luan Xiaoping let go of Dong Xuebing's hand and held Old Yang's arm.
"Xiao Bing, do you have any problems at work?" Yang Zhaode asked.
Dong Xuebing laughed. "No. Everything is fine."
Yang Zhaode laughed. "You are still treating me as an outsider. Your mother and I will be getting our marriage certificate soon, and we will be a family in the future. I don't have a son or daughter, and no matter what you think of me in the future, I will treat you as my own son. If you have any problems, just look for me. Although my authority is limited, I can still speak to the City Government." Yang Zhaode is the leader of the City's Organization Department.
This is the first time they met, and Dong Xuebing is too embarrassed to say anything. Furthermore, Dong Xuebing does not have any problems, and he really wants to be promoted to Deputy Division Chief. But he cannot rely on others to get this promotion, and he can only rely on his performance. There are rules in the government service. For example, Xie Huilan has a strong background, and she needs to take things one step at a time. Dong Xuebing is the same. Also, Dong Xuebing does not want to ask Old Yang for help. After all, he and his mother are not married yet. What will Old Yang think? This might affect Dong Xuebing's impression of his mother. Since his mother wants to marry Old Yang, Dong Xuebing does not want anything to happen between them. Dong Xuebing and Old Yang's relationship is still not good enough.
"I don't want to stand on ceremony with you. I don't have any problems now." Dong Xuebing laughed. "If I need any help in the future, I will surely need your help."
Luan Xiaoping interrupted. "Old Yang, you know a lot of people and have many connections. Xiao Bing is in his twenties, and if he is not married, I …"
Dong Xuebing was speechless. "Mum, why are you here again?"
Luan Xiaoping gave Dong Xuebing a stare. "I am worried. Xiao Jin is about to get married, and you still don't have a girlfriend?"
Dong Xuebing thought to himself. I am going to have a son soon, and you are worrying for nothing. But Dong Xuebing still does not want to tell his mother about these embarrassing things. Aunt Xuan had been his neighbor and is very close to his mother. They had been calling each other Sister for many years. If Dong Xuebing's mother knew that Yun Xuan was pregnant with his child, she might be furious. He was afraid of this.
Yang Zhaode smiled. "There are many single girls in this compound. If Xiao Bing is willing, I can introduce you."
Dong Xuebing quickly said. "No … Uncle Yang, please don't do this."
Luan Xiaoping scolded her son for a while and did not say anything else.
Yang Zhaode suggested to Dong Xuebing to have dinner at home, and they drank a bottle of Wuliangye.
Dong Xuebing did not use STOP to cheat, and he got tipsy after a few drinks. He put his arm around Yang Zhaode's shoulder and called him "Old Yang." He even threatened Yang Zhaode that if he let his mother down, Dong Xuebing will not let him off. Luan Xiaoping was furious and wanted to beat Yang Zhaode up with a broom. Yang Zhaode was not angry and kept laughing. He even promised Dong Xuebing that he will not let anyone bully Xiaoping and will treat her well for the rest of her life. Luan Xiaoping's face turned red.
Actually, Dong Xuebing was not drunk. But Old Yang's rank is too high, and it's not convenient for him to say these things when he is sober. That's why Dong Xuebing purposely used the alcohol to warn Old Yang. Dong Xuebing's mother is his favorite.
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