Afternoon.
The cold winter wind swept past.
Dong Xuebing, who was chased out of the house by his mother, went downstairs alone. He looked at the Porsche and Land Rover parked downstairs and reached into his pocket. He realized he did not bring his car keys with him. Dong Xuebing had left the house in a hurry, and Luan Xiaoping had beaten him up. He did not even bring his wallet or identification cards with him. In the end, he only brought his phone with him.
Go back and get it?
Forget it. Dong Xuebing's mother is furious, and he doesn't dare to go back. Even if he goes back, he will be beaten up.
I don't have a single cent, and where can I go?
Dong Xuebing had no choice but to call Xie Huilan.
Ring … ring … ring … Xie Huilan answered. "Hello?"
"Huilan, I did not bring my wallet with me. Can you help me throw some money down from the window?"
But when Xie Huilan was about to say something, Luan Xiaoping shouted angrily. "Don't give it to him! I will not give him anything! He deserves to starve to death! I will pretend I never gave birth to him! "
Xie Huilan smiled. "Mum, Xiao Bing …"
"Just ignore him! Let him die on his own! If not, don't call me your mother! "Luan Xiaoping's shouting made Dong Xuebing's eardrums ring.
Xie Huilan replied helplessly. "Did you hear that?"
"I heard it. Err … never mind. I will think of a way." Dong Xuebing replied dejectedly.
Xie Huilan paused for a second. "Today is Saturday, and there are two more days before work starts. If you can't afford it, you can stay at the City's Party Committee Hostel for two nights. Do you need me to inform them?"
"No need. Don't worry about him."
"Alright. Take care of yourself."
"Alright. Call me immediately if anything happens. Also, coax my mother. Don't let her get angry."
"I know. Don't worry."
Luan Xiaoping shouted. "Why are you still talking to him?! I am hanging up! "
Xie Huilan immediately replied. "Alright. I will ignore him."
Beep, beep, beep. The call was hung up by the other side, and there was no more sound.
Dong Xuebing put down his phone and sighed. What else can he do if he doesn't have money? He didn't even have a place to stay. He didn't have any relatives or friends in the city that he could go and stay with. Even if he could, it wouldn't be convenient. Who wouldn't know that he was kicked out by his family? Dong Xuebing might think he is a henpecked husband and was kicked out by his wife. That's why he does not want to go to the City's Party Committee's hostel.
There were many people on the streets on the weekend, walking back and forth.
Dong Xuebing walked alone on the streets and felt homeless. He was in a bad mood.
Sigh, sigh, sigh.
He brought this upon himself, so who could he blame?
In the end, it was all his own fault!
Dong Xuebing had nowhere to go and strolled to a neighborhood park in the west. He looked around and sighed as he sat on a stone bench in the garden. He tightened his thin shirt and sat there in the cold wind. Dong Xuebing is in a terrible situation. He has no money, no clothes, and he is freezing. He can't even afford a glass of warm milk from the canteen across the street. He is a billionaire and a Deputy Divisional Level Member of the City's Commission for Discipline Inspection. Dong Xuebing felt embarrassed and lowered his head. He is afraid to bump into anyone he knows.
Ten minutes …
Half an hour …
One hour …
Dark clouds covered the sky, and the wind started blowing.
Dong Xuebing remembered yesterday's weather forecast said it will rain today. Seeing the weather changing so fast, he took out his phone and looked at many people's names in his mind. Geng Yuehua? She is still hospitalized! Luo Haiting? It will be bad if people see him at her place! Yu Meixia? She is working at a bank now, and Saturday should be her working day. She and Qianqian are still staying with her parents! Should I go to my colleagues' place? But how can I explain to them if they are not close? Even if I don't stay at their place, it will also be inconvenient for me to borrow money. What will they think of me? There are too many gossips in the government service, and Dong Xuebing does not want everyone to know about it. It's not like he can show off!
After thinking for a while, Dong Xuebing still could not think of a place to go.
But when Dong Xuebing wanted to call Aunt Xuan and Xie Huilan to send him some money, his phone is dead! Dong Xuebing was about to call Aunt Xuan and Xie Huilan to send him some money.
When it rains, it pours!
Was the heavens punishing him??
The sky seemed to have heard Dong Xuebing's inner voice, and lightning flashed in the sky. Following that, thunder and rain started to fall!
The rain is not heavy, but it is not light either.
"It's raining!"
"Let's go home!"
"Sigh … this weather!"
Dong Xuebing's hair and clothes were wet. He looked at the residents running back to their homes and sighed. But he could only hide under a tree to hide from the rain. But as the thunder got louder, Dong Xuebing felt it was too dangerous to hide under a tree. He can't continue like this. Dong Xuebing's body was covered in cold sweat and felt uncomfortable. He wiped his wet clothes and walked out of the estate. He waited for 3 to 4 minutes before an empty taxi stopped in front of him.
In the taxi.
The driver asked. "Where are you going?"
Dong Xuebing hesitated. "Nanshan District."
"Nanshan District? It's too far. "The driver is not willing to give Dong Xuebing a taxi." Can you change to another car? I don't usually go there. "
Dong Xuebing smiled. "Sorry to trouble you. How can I get a taxi on such a rainy day? I had to wait for a long time before I can get a taxi. "
The driver thought for a while and replied. "Err … alright."
"Thank you." Dong Xuebing ran his fingers through his wet hair and looked out of the window.
He had just returned from Nanshan District in the morning, and he has to return to Nanshan District in the afternoon.
… …
Nanshan District.
Due to the rainy weather, there was a traffic jam, and the taxi arrived two hours later.
Dong Xuebing pointed to an old estate in front of him and stopped the taxi. This is Fen Zhou City's State Security Leader's quarters in Nanshan District. Dong Xuebing had come here once with Xu Yan in the past and knows the way. Vehicles are not allowed to enter this estate without a pass. Dong Xuebing had considered many reasons to look for the City's State Security Chief, Xu Yan. Firstly, he is very close to Sister Xu, and she will not laugh at him even if he embarrasses himself. Secondly, Xu Yan is divorced and is living alone in State Security, which is not a government department. It's more convenient for Dong Xuebing to visit her. Lastly, Xu Yan is in her forties. Even if Dong Xuebing's mother and Aunt Huilan Xuan know he is looking for Sister Xu, they will not be suspicious.
Actually, Dong Xuebing had been searching for a reason. He is in a bad mood and needs a woman to talk to. Sister Xu is like an elder to him and is experienced in life. She is the most suitable person to talk to.
Outside the estate.
The taxi stopped.
Dong Xuebing quickly said. "Sir, please wait for a while. I need to make a call to the security guard."
The driver asked curiously. "You still need to fetch someone to another place?"
"No." Dong Xuebing replied embarrassedly. "I … I forgot to bring my wallet. I will ask a friend to bring the money for you."
The driver paused for a second. "Ok. You go ahead and make the call."
Dong Xuebing covered his head with his hands and alighted from the taxi. He ran to the security guard's office. In the past, Dong Xuebing can spend money without batting an eyelid. He doesn't even look at the price tag and can spend millions. But now, he can't even afford 200 to 300 RMB for a taxi. Sigh.
At the gate.
A security guard stopped Dong Xuebing. "Who are you looking for?"
Dong Xuebing replied. "I am looking for Chief Xu Yan."
The security guard frowned. "I have not received any notice. Sorry, but I cannot let you in."
Dong Xuebing points to the security guard's office. "Can you help me call Chief Xu's family? I will speak to her. " Dong Xuebing saw the security guard hesitating and continued. "Friend, I have been here many times. My phone is out of battery today. Can I borrow your phone?"
"Alright. How should I address you?"
"My surname is Dong."
The security guard brought Dong Xuebing into the security guard's office and dialed a number on the internal line. After a while, the line got through.
The security guard said in a serious tone. "Chief Xu, someone with the surname Dong is looking for you. Can you …"
A middle-aged woman's voice came from the other end. "Dong? Xiao Dong? Pass the phone to him. "
The security guard passed the phone to Dong Xuebing, and he answered. "Sir, I'm Xiao Dong."
Xu Yan replied calmly. "Why are you looking for Sister Xu on such a rainy day? Why didn't you give me a call before you come? Alright. Come up and talk. "
Dong Xuebing cleared his throat. "I … cannot go up now."
Xu Yan was stunned. "Huh? What's wrong? "
Dong Xuebing was embarrassed. "Err … can you lend me some money first? I had taken a taxi from Xi Ping District. Cough … I was in a hurry and forgot my wallet, so … "
Xu Yan was amused. "Alright, I got it."
"Thank you so much."
"Pass the phone to the security guard."
The security guard answered. "Chief Xu."
Xu Yan said sternly. "My godson did not bring his wallet. Are you the new Xiao Yu? Do you have money at your side? Help my godson pay for the taxi fare, and I will return it to you tomorrow. "
Chief Xu's godson?
The security guard quickly replied. "Ok. No problem."
After hanging up, the security guard was more polite to Dong Xuebing. He took out his wallet and walked towards the taxi with Dong Xuebing to pay for the taxi fare.
Dong Xuebing shook the security guard's hand and thanked him. "Thank you."
The security guard replied. "It's alright. Just go in. Chief Xu is waiting for you at home."
This is an unforgettable day for Dong Xuebing, and he rarely feels so anxious.
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