Power and Wealth - Chapter 230

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The Mayor’s office .

Huang Li was still shocked over Dong Xuebing, and Xie Huilan is dating .

He was so shocked until he didn’t know what to say, and it created an awkward silence in the office .

Xie Huilan looked at Huang Li and smiled . “Secretary Huang, other than my family members, no one else knows about my relationship with Xiao Dong . You should also know the rules in government service . Although I am not Xiao Dong’s direct supervisor, it good to avoid rumors and gossips . I am only letting you know this, and we will announce our relationship when we are engaged . ”

Are you only telling me about this?

Huang Li was touched . This is the trust Mayor Xie had in him, and it means she had accepted him into her faction and did not treat him as an outsider . Huang Li knew this is one of the strategies used by the leaders to recruit people over to their side . He immediately knew what to do . This might not be against the regulations, but Huang Li knew this secret must be kept and will not even tell his wife and children .

After a while, Huang Li left .

Dong Xuebing smiled and asked . “Sister Xie, why did you tell Secretary Huang?”

Xie Huilan narrowed her eyes as she looked at Dong Xuebing . “Secretary Huang is my father’s former subordinate . He had supported Party Secretary Chang previous, and after Secretary Chang left, he had to join my side . Now, he is one of my men, and it’s fine to let him know . This will also let him know I trusted him, and he will give me his full support . Also, you are in the Public Security, and Huang Li is the County’s Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee, which is your direct supervisor . It will be good for him to know you, in case you offended him with your foul temper . ”

Dong Xuebing smacked his lips . “But I am not the one who offended others . ”

Xie Huilan looked at Dong Xuebing . “From the County’s Party Secretary to the Public Security Deputy Chiefs . Who else have you not offended?”

“They are the ones who tried to step all over me . They had harmed the interest of the people and me…”

Xie Huilan interrupted Dong Xuebing . “Hahaha . You always have your reasons . ”

Ring… ring… ring… the phone on the table rang . Xie Huilan answered . “Hello? Oh… Xiao Hu… Who? Ok… alright… Fine… Ask him to wait five minutes before coming in . ” After hanging up, Xie Huilan laughed . “Alright . You should leave now . I still have work to do . ”

Dong Xuebing doesn’t want to leave . “Why don’t you ask that person to come back in half an hour?”

Xie Huilan laughed and glared at Dong Xuebing . “You think work can be postponed? Go back . ”

Dong Xuebing was looking at Xie Huilan’s slim body and her pretty face . He wants to take a longer look at her, as the last time he returned to Beijing, it was to accompany Xie Huilan’s mother to the hospital and did not spend much time with her . He missed her badly and couldn’t understand why . Dong Xuebing guess it should be a while since he “released . ”


Xie Huilan smiled and took out a bunch of keys from her drawer and passed it to him . “Here . ”

Dong Xuebing looked at the keys . “What keys are these?”

“It’s the keys to my apartment in the family quarters . ” Xie Huilan laughed . “If you are not worried about tarnishing my reputation, come over at night . ”

Dong Xuebing hesitated for a while . “Err… I think not… It will not be good if other people see us . ”





Xie Huilan pushed the keys forward . “Haha… take it . Just try to avoid others . I also want to have a chat with you . It’s been a while since we chatted . ” She wrote her address on a piece of paper and gave it to Dong Xuebing . “The family quarters might be crowded at night, and you can go over earlier in the afternoon . I should reach around 7 pm . Wait for me for dinner, Ok?”

Dong Xuebing nodded . “Alright . I will see if I can sneak in without your neighbors noticing . ”

After leaving the office, Dong Xuebing drove to the supermarket to buy groceries, like potatoes, carrots, poultry, wine, etc . Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan are separated most of the time, and they are finally together in Yan Tai County now . Dong Xuebing wants to prepare something special for their first dinner after so long . He thought for a while and went to buy some candles and a bunch of roses .

County Party Committee Family Quarters .

It was getting windy, and the sky is covered by dark clouds . A thunderstorm is brewing .

Dong Xuebing did not dare to drive into the estate because his Mercedes is too outstanding . He parked his car along the road outside of the estate and carried the groceries out . The roses are wrapped tightly and cannot be seen by others . If the other items were seen by other people, they could think Dong Xuebing is sending gifts to some leaders . But roses are unexplainable . Dong Xuebing took a deep breath and walked into the Family Quarters .

The guard did not stop him, and Dong Xuebing entered without any problems .

A few leaders’ family members walked past Dong Xuebing, and Dong Xuebing didn’t know most of them . However, he noticed someone familiar in the distance . But no one will purposely greet each other when they see Dong Xuebing carrying so many things unless they bump into each other face to face .

A few moments later, Dong Xuebing found Xie Huilan’s apartment building .

This is a new building, and it’s about ten stories with an elevator .

“Eh? Chief Dong?” Someone called Dong Xuebing from behind .

Dong Xuebing’s heart skipped a beat and panicked, as he is guilty conscious . But when he turned around and saw who was calling him, he was relieved . “Xiao Hua?” Xiao Hua is the teenager Dong Xuebing was supposed to arrest for hacking into the Government websites . “Why are you not in school today?”

Xiao Hua replied softly . “It’s Summer Holidays . ”

Dong Xuebing nodded . “Study hard and stop creating troubles . ”

Xiao Hua nodded . “My parents had locked my PC, and I seldom touch it now . ” He was grateful to Dong Xuebing, as he thought he would be going behind bars . But Chief Dong let him go, and from then on, he dare not to hack into any websites .

“Brother Dong, where are you going?” Xiao Hua asked .

Dong Xuebing replied . “Err… some work-related matters . ”

Xiao Hua laughed . “You are sending gifts?”

Dong Xuebing gave him a stare . “Stop asking the obvious . Go… Go back home . ”

After chasing Xiao Hua away, Dong Xuebing entered the lobby and took the elevator up . Ding! The elevator reached, and Dong Xuebing looked at the surroundings worriedly . He was afraid of the neighbors seeing him . Still, Sister Xie’s unit was just next to the elevator, and the unit on the right of the elevator is blocked by a wall . Even if the neighbors looked out of the door viewer, they would not see him . Dong Xuebing was relieved and entered Sister Xie’s apartment with the groceries .

The apartment was clean, and the fittings and furniture were better than Dong Xuebing’s unit .





Dong Xuebing had wanted to ‘explore’ Sister Xie’s bedroom, but he looked at the time . He did not have much time left and quickly put on the apron to prepare dinner . While he was cutting the ingredients, he suddenly realized that he was too weak in front of Sister Xie . He had washed her clothes and stockings before and is now cooking for her . He still has not held her hands before… Dong Xuebing felt he must take the initiative today .

At about 7 pm, it started pouring .

Not long after the rain started, the door opened, and Xie Huilan entered the living room, drenched .

Dong Xuebing walked out of the kitchen and was surprised . “Why are you wet?”

Xie Huilan took off her shoes and smiled . “I asked my driver to drop me off at the entrance, but it started pouring before I enter the building . ”

Dong Xuebing replied . “Oh, go and get a shower first . I will wait for you . ”

Xie Huilan nodded and looked at the kitchen . “Thank you . ”

“Hurry up before you get a cold . ”

Xie Huilan’s pants were sticking to her slim legs, and her stockings and white blouse were soaked .

Dong Xuebing could feel his throat getting dry as he looked at Xie Huilan .

Xie Huilan looked at him and giggled, before going into the bathroom . A few minutes later, Dong Xuebing could hear her showering . ”

Dong Xuebing quickly took out the bouquet of roses and lit the candles .

The water sounds from the bathroom stopped, and Xie Huilan shouted from inside . “Xiao Dong, help me get a set of clothes from my wardrobe . Pajamas or suits are fine . Oh, don’t forget my underwear too . ”

“Ok . Please wait a while . ”

“Thank you . ”

Dong Xuebing rubbed his palms excitedly and entered Sister Xie’s room . While choosing the clothing, Dong Xuebing remembered that he had never seen Xie Huilan wearing skirts . She is always in suits and looks like she does not have other clothing . He searched for her wardrobe and noticed there are five sets of suits and a few office dresses . Most of her clothes are either black, white, or dark colors .

This will do!

Dong Xuebing picked a dark brown dress and a set of black underwear and stockings .

“Sister Xie, I got your clothes . Please open the door . ” Dong Xuebing stood outside the bathroom with the clothes .

The door opened, and Dong Xuebing could smell shampoo fragrance from inside . Xie Huilan was standing naked in front of him, without trying to cover herself up . She smiled and took the clothes from Dong Xuebing . Dong Xuebing was curious why Sister Xie is not shy like other women .

Dong Xuebing pretended not to look at her, but his heart was racing .

Very soon, Xie Huilan walked out of the bathroom in an office dress . “Hehe… it’s been a while since I wore a dress . ”





Dong Xuebing looked at her in a daze . “Sister Xie… why… why are you so pretty?”

Xie Huilan laughed . “Really?”

“Yes . You are beautiful beyond words . ”

“Haha… Thank you . ”

Dong Xuebing turned around and took out the bouquet of roses he had hidden . “This is for you . ”

Xie Huilan was surprised as she looked at the roses and the candles on the table . She smiled and accepted it . “You prepared all these? Thank you . ”

“I will start cooking?”

“Ok . Let me help you . ”

“No need . You should be tired . Go and watch TV . ”

About 20 minutes later, Dong Xuebing brought out a few plates of dishes from the kitchen, and he opened the bottle of red wine .

Xie Huilan had a smile on her face and was looking at Dong Xuebing . She seemed to be in a good mood and was swirling her wine .

Dong Xuebing raised his wineglass and said . “Let’s have a toast to celebrate… err… what should we celebrate? Let me think…”

Xie Huilan laughed and knocked his glass . “Celebrate, I have found a good man . ”

Dong Xuebing felt embarrassed . “Sister Xie, stop poking fun at me . How can I be considered a good man?” In his heart, Dong Xuebing was overjoyed . All his efforts this afternoon was not wasted . After drinking the wine, Dong Xuebing start to put the food into her bowl . “I had wanted to prepare western cuisine for a candlelight dinner with you . But I don’t know how to cook that, and it’s inconvenient to order takeout . So, please bear with these few Chinese dishes . ”

Xie Huilan ate a piece of meat and nodded . “Taste good . ”

“Have more… here… try this…”

After dinner, both sat down on the leather sofa in the living room . The TV is showing a violin performance, and Xie Huilan was watching attentively . Dong Xuebing was not cultured like her, and it felt like he was listening to the leaders’ speech . The more he listened, he sleepier he got . Suddenly, he remembered that he must take the initiative today . That’s right . He must hold Sister Xie’s hand today .

Dong Xuebing! This is a test of your courage!

Dong Xuebing mustered up his courage and started moving his left hand slowly towards his left side .

But before Dong Xuebing’s hand could reach the target, a warm hand grabbed it suddenly . Dong Xuebing was shocked and realized Xie Huilan was holding his hand . Xie Huilan’s eyes were still glued to the TV and holding Dong Xuebing’s hand . Her fingers were caressing Dong Xuebing’s hand slowly .

They had finally held hands .

Dong Xuebing was overjoyed and tightened his grip on Xie Huilan’s hand .

Xie Huilan was playing with Dong Xuebing’s fingers at a rhythm . It’s like she is examining an antique .

Dong Xuebing got bolder after they held hands and was no longer satisfied with just holding hands . He released Xie Huilan’s hand and moved his hand towards her thigh .

Xie Huilan took a glance at Dong Xuebing and did not say a word .

Dong Xuebing looked at her and rested his palm on her thigh .

Xie Huilan smiled and continued watching TV .

Dong Xuebing was overjoyed and felt his relationship with Sister Xie had reached another level . This is the feeling of being in a relationship . He continued to rub his palm against her thigh .

Xie Huilan smiled and asked . “Hehe, is there anything dirty on my leg?”

Dong Xuebing was surprised and did not expect this question from her . “Nothing…”

Xie Huilan looked at Dong Xuebing from the corner of her eyes . “Really? Why do you keep rubbing my thigh then?”

“Err… errr… nothing…”

“Haha… you…” Xie Huilan laughed and straightened her dress . “I am going to the bathroom . ”

Dong Xuebing thought Xie Huilan was angry and quickly removed his hand from her leg .

After a while, Xie Huilan returned from the bathroom with a small black plastic bag . She sat beside Dong Xuebing and passed the plastic bag to him with a smile . “Throw it away after you use it, or you can return it to me after it is washed . ”

Dong Xuebing doesn’t understand what Xie Huilan was talking about .

Use? Use what? Wash it?

Dong Xuebing looked inside the plastic bag and was stunned . No words could describe his facial expression . It’s the bra and stocking Dong Xuebing had picked for Xie Huilan earlier . She had taken it off and gave it to Dong Xuebing!

Damn!

Dong Xuebing quickly returns the bag to Xie Huilan . “Sister Xie, why are you giving me this? Take it back…” He knew why Sister Xie had given him her worn stockings . It is because of that incident in Beijing!

Xie Huilan laughed . “Hahaha… it’s good that you don’t need it . The clothes I wore before will get dirty, and it’s not hygienic if you use it . ”

“Ah…!” Dong Xuebing made a stop gesture . “Change to another topic!”

Dong Xuebing finally realized that Sister Xie has thicker skin than him!