As Dong Xuebing had gotten good results from using Back during the test, he did not waste this special power these few days . He experimented with this power every day to see what else he got use it for . He decided to use this power to change his current life . He wants to get out of poverty . This was the reason why he needs to be familiar with all the uses of Back .
After experimenting for a few times, he found out something .
The results of his experiments: First, when he was chatting with someone and said or thought of the words like “Back” or “Return,” there will not be any effect . It was only when he consciously wanted time to return back to 1 minute ago, and he said the words “Back,” “Return,” “Reverse,” etc . then it will work .
Second, Back might indeed be an “unlimited” power . When the clock struck 00:00 hrs and started a new day, he will be able to use the power without fail . But Dong Xuebing did not test if he used Back 2 seconds after midnight and returned to the previous day, 11:59 hours, will he get to use Back again when it reaches the next day .
Third, Dong Xuebing was still not accustomed to the time changes from the time he uses Back and after he uses Back . It was okay if he was sitting . But if he was walking, speaking, or making some movements, when using Back, he was not able to react when the time returns . He might trip or unable to continue talking . He made a reminder to himself to be careful when using his power . He does not want to trip and fall in the middle of the road and then die from a traffic accident again .
Of course, after practicing for so many days, Dong Xuebing had gotten used to using Back, and not every time he will trip .
On the other hand .
Dong Xuebing’s mother and Aunt Xuan tried to cheer him up by avoiding talking about the Civil Servant Entry Test . They tried to say some happy topics in their conversations to distract him .
“Haha, Xiao Bing, look at that hippo on TV . Why is it so ugly?”
“That’s right . But the hippo is still cute… . Hahaha . ”
“Eh, I have never seen that type of parrots . There are so many species of birds in Africa . ”
Looking at his mother and Aunt Xuan trying to cheer him up, Dong Xuebing could only smile . “Mum, Aunt Xuan, I will go and study now . You two carry on watching TV . ”
Dong Xuebing’s mother looked at her son worryingly: “The National Civil Servant Exams is still far away . You should have a break . Don’t tire yourself . ”
Dong Xuebing nodded .
Qu Yunxuan uncrossed her leg and stroked the back of Dong Xuebing’s head . “You have been hiding in your room for so many days . This is not right . Come and watch this documentary with me . It is dinner time soon . I will cook personally today . Tell me, what do you want to eat?”
“Ok, ok . ” Dong Xuebing replied while sneaking a peek at her cleavage from her loose top .
Ring, ring, ring . Dong Xuebing’s handphone rang .
“Let me answer this call first . ” Dong Xuebing looked at the caller ID, and it was an unknown number . He walked away towards the potted plants near the window and answered: “Hello?”
“Hi, are you Dong Xuebing?” It was a sweet female voice .
“Yes, I am . May I know who's calling?” Dong Xuebing used his shoulder to hold the phone and picked up the spray bottle to wet the leaves . The water mist became water droplets on the green leaves and dripped onto the dry soil .
The woman over the phone said: “I am calling from the City’s State Security Political Section . As our department is a bit special, we do not have a website and will not upload the results and information of the candidates . Therefore, we are notifying you about the interview over the phone . Please take down what I am going to say . ” The other party should be a Beijing native from her accent . The way she speaks was professional and courteous .
Dong Xuebing was stunned for a while before replying: “Ah… Please give me a min . ”
Dong Xuebing’s mother who was on the sofa looked at him: “Xuebing, who is calling?”
Dong Xuebing nervously gestured to his mother and said: “Mum, pen, and paper . ”
Qu Yunxuan blinked and took out a pen and a supermarket brochure from the drawer under the coffee table and pass it to him . “There is no white paper . Is this ok?”
“Yes, yes . Thank you . ” Dong Xuebing placed the supermarket brochure on the windowsill and said: “I’m sorry to keep you waiting . I got a pen and paper with me . ”
The woman paused for a while and said: “It’s like this . You have passed your entry test, and your overall marks are the fourth among all the candidates . Please be at the Municipal personnel bureau at 09:00 am for your interview on the day after tomorrow . The address is City West Lianhuachi East Road A, No . 5, Baiyun Times Mansion Building, 22-floor room 2216……”
“Yes, yes…… Thank you…… Thank you……”
The woman told Dong Xuebing about the things to note and reminded him to bring his ID before hanging up .
Dong Xuebing was excited . He kept his phone in his pocket and turned around: “Mum, I will have something on in the morning the day after tomorrow . You must remember to wake me up . I cannot be late . ”
Dong Xuebing’s mother asked curiously: “Where are you going? Why are you so happy?”
Dong Xuebing laughed: “I will tell you on that day . I am going into the room to do my revision . ”
Qu Yunxuan tugged Dong Xuebing’s mother and pointed to the direction of the room with her chin: “Could it be that Xiao Bing had found a job?”
“Maybe . ” Dong Xuebing’s mother replied . “It’s good that he found a job . He can’t be staying at home all the time . ” She said and sighed . “Hope he will be able to pass next year’s National Exams . ”
Back in the room .
Dong Xuebing folded the brochure with the address and place it carefully into his wallet . He looked at the books and notes on interviews on the desk and said a prayer . This was the day he was waiting for . Fourth position? It was lower than he expected . Seems like many people had applied for the job at the State Security .
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