the next day.
Morning, nine o'clock sharp.
After breakfast, Dong Xuebin reached out to open the window of the living room and let the cool autumn wind blow into the house. During the day yesterday, Dong Xuebin was busy with all the things he should be busy with. He reported to Director Liang, filled in the follow-up materials for the First Class Merit incident, had dinner with a few colleagues with whom he was close, and had dinner with Mom Luan Xiaoping said hello, called his second aunt Tang Jin and grandma to report that he was safe, and called Cao Xupeng and other County Leaders to thank the leader for his concern. In the evening, Deputy Captain Feng asked someone to send Mercedes Business's keys, and the car was repaired.
Only Xie Huilan has not had time to contact me. The Power of Time and Wealth 253
Therefore, Dong Xuebin plans to spend the whole day today accompanying Sister Xie. Sitting on the sofa with his legs crossed, Dong Xuebin took out his mobile phone and dialed Xie Huilan's number. Beep, beep, beep, the line was busy the first time, but the call was not connected. After ten minutes, the call was connected.
"Hello." It was Xie Huilan's faint voice over there.
Dong Xuebin smiled and said, "Sister Xie, I'm back."
After a pause, he said, "... Hmm."
"Well, it's been two months, why are you still angry?"
"Angry? Haha, I'm in a good mood now. I've never felt so good."
Dong Xuebin felt that something was wrong with Sister Xie's tone, which made him feel horrified. He couldn't help coughing and said, "Didn't I apologize? I promise not to be impulsive in the future. I will definitely take good care of my body. Well, what, where are you with your family now? If nothing happens, I'll go and find you? If there's no food at home, I'll buy some and bring it over. I'll cook for you at noon?"
"Come on."
"Hey, I'll go right then."
"Well, hung up."
Putting down the phone, Dong Xuebin thought about Xie Huilan's attitude. He was a little unsure, so he simply stopped thinking about it. He would understand it later, so Dong Xuebin went to the small room and rummaged through the cabinets. I dressed myself up and down, then went downstairs to drive, and went to a nearby supermarket to buy some fruits and vegetables, which Sister Xie liked to eat. Finally, I sped all the way to County Party Committee Family Compound and drove in directly.
After getting out of the car, Dong Xuebin walked forward with a large and small bag.
"Hey, Director Dong, when were you discharged from the hospital?" Someone greeted him.
"Oh, just yesterday, I just returned to the county."
Several familiar people greeted Dong Xuebin.
This time, Dong Xuebin didn't feel guilty. After greeting each other, he walked into Xie Huilan's building with great pride. Now it is National Day, and he is holding something in his hand. Anyone who looks at it would think that he is here to give a gift. This kind of thing is normal in the agency, and there is no need to avoid it.
Ding, the elevator door opens, Dong Xuebin walks up slowly.
Second floor...
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Fourth floor...
Generally, for deputy directors like Dong Xuebin, the rest time is slightly better, and they are busy, but they can still have at least one or two days off a week. However, Xie Huilan is now County Chief. She has a lot of things to do every day, and she needs to be in charge of all major and minor matters in the county. Helmsman, it's hard to mention any rest days, so National Day's vacation these days is very valuable. It's a rare chance that Dong Xuebin has no intention of leaving today. Otherwise, if he wants to catch Xie Huilan for rest next time, he will probably have to Spring Festival.
Ding dong, ding dong, Dong Xuebin pressed the bell.
Seeing no movement, Dong Xuebin pressed it again.
However, after waiting for two full minutes and no one opened the door, Dong Xuebin blinked, took out the key that Sister Xie had given her, opened the door, and pushed the door in. However, when she entered the house, she discovered that Xie Huilan was actually in the living room with her legs slightly crossed and squinting at the newspaper. She was still wearing the same black lady's suit that had remained the same for thousands of years, with her hair tied up and dressed very gracefully. Even the hand twirling the newspaper exuded an elegant atmosphere.
"You're at home, why didn't you open a meal for me?" Dong Xuebin took the dishes into the kitchen.
Xie Huilan didn't even look up, "... don't you have the key?"
"Khan, the key is a key. You can't just ring the bell without saying anything. I thought you were out."
"I'm tired today and too lazy to move."
Dong Xuebin observed Sister Xie's face, and the more he felt that it was abnormal. Why was he so cold to him all of a sudden? Are you still angry about what happened last time? Ordinarily it shouldn't be. He was a little uneasy, and he didn't dare to have direct contact with Xie Huilan, so he went to the kitchen and started washing and chopping vegetables. He also wiped the kitchen windows and range hood, hoping to show off a little and ease the atmosphere. Dong Xuebin had a good plan, but when he walked out of the kitchen, Xie Huilan still looked like he was neither salty nor bland.
She looked down at the newspaper and said nothing.
Dong Xuebin couldn't sit still, "What's wrong? I... didn't recruit you?"
Xie Huilan smiled and said nothing.
"I said Sister Xie." Dong Xuebin sat next to her, "Let's not do this. You said we haven't seen each other for more than two months, so let's not do that. I have just recovered from a serious illness, but I can't stand the scare. If I don't do something well, please bear with me and bear with me." When Dong Xuebin arrived, she didn't understand why she offended Sister Xie. She was fine before leaving. She was angry with him because she was afraid of getting hurt and worried about herself. Xie Huilan wouldn't have to worry about this matter for two months. Sister Xie is not the kind of person who cares about everything.
Xie Huilan raised his eyelids to look at him, then lowered his head and continued reading the newspaper.
Dong Xuebin sighed, "Sister, there's nothing we can't say, so please stop holding me back."
Xie Huilan looked at him and nodded, "Okay." After that, she reached out and took out a white envelope from under Coffee Table, and gently threw it to Dong Xuebin, "You can see for yourself."
"What is this?"
"Someone gave County Discipline Inspection Committee a report letter to report you."
Dong Xuebin was furious, "Huh? Who is so wicked? I am a decent person, why report me?"
Xie Huilan narrowed his eyes and said, "It's best to wait until you see the inside before talking."
Dong Xuebin thought he was just reporting himself for corruption and bribery, but he had never embezzled even a penny from the country or the people, so naturally he would not feel guilty. Most likely, whoever saw him driving a Mercedes would be jealous. So Dong Xuebin opened the envelope and took out the contents generously. But when he took a look, Dong Xuebin was stunned for several seconds, and then sweat started to flow down his face! The Power of Time and Wealth 253
Xie Huilan smiled and said, "Aren't you a decent person?"
Dong Xuebin stuttered, "I, I..."
"Haha, why are you feeling guilty? I remember that you are very talkative, aren't you? Come on, refute and refute."
Refutation? Dong Xuebin can't refute a word. If he was reported for corruption, reported for bribery, and reported for violent law enforcement, then Dong Xuebin could be said to be righteous for three days and three nights, but unfortunately, the things inside were It's not these. It was actually a report about Dong Xuebin's personal life style. He was reported to have a relationship with a man and a woman. There were several photos in the envelope, which were of him and Aunt Xuan kissing and hugging each other!
Damn it!
Why are there photos? Who took the photo?
Dong Xuebin has already broken out in a cold sweat, trying to have a relationship between a man and a woman? Is there a problem with your style? Dong Xuebin is not afraid of this at all. He is not married despite all odds. He is still single and can't be friends with his girlfriend? There is no such provision in the party constitution, so Dong Xuebin is not afraid of this. No one can use these photos to make trouble. This is different from the photos taken when the previous county committee fell. Chang had already married at that time.
What Dong Xuebin is afraid of now is that Sister Xie will find out about himself and Aunt Xuan!
This is the most terrible thing! What are you afraid of?
Dong Xuebin was so embarrassed that he jumped down from the building. He wiped his sweat and looked at those photos again. He was so panicked just now that he didn't realize it, but now he looked very familiar. Isn't this the scene where he and Aunt Xuan parted ways yesterday when he was about to leave Capital City? Who is it? Who the hell is so wicked? Not only is the tou shoot not over yet, but a report letter was sent to County Discipline Inspection Committee? It is absolutely impossible for someone without deep hatred to do such a great job!
who? who? who?
The answer has already been revealed - it's Wei Nan!
Dong Xuebin's face changed. He said goodbye to Aunt Xuan and drove away. I remember that at that time, he saw Wei Nan making a call on his mobile phone before he had walked dozens of meters. This bastard must have been there long ago. He saw himself and Qu Yunxuan, and he took the photo from a distance with his mobile phone, so he pretended to be on the phone when Dong Xuebin passed by. Later, he pretended to see Dong Xuebin and sneered!
It's him!!
Dong Xuebin almost went crazy with hatred, "Wei Nan tou took the photo! He is sowing discord!"
Xie Huilan looked at him, "Don't care who took the photo, don't care if it was a provocation, this matter... how do you explain it?"
Dong Xuebin is speechless, explain? He had no explanation at all!
Xie Huilan smiled and said, "Xiao Dong, I always thought you were a very dedicated person emotionally, and I always thought you had deep feelings for me. But now it seems that I am just being sentimental, haha." Normally at this time,, most people would be furious, but Dong Xuebin knew that Xie Huilan was not the angriest when she slapped the table and glared, but often when she appeared with this smiling look.
Sister Xie is angry!!
Dong Xuebin quickly lowered his stance and said, "Sister Xie, sister, listen to me first."
Xie Huilan smiled and said, "No need to say anything, take those photos and get out!"
How could Dong Xuebin leave? There would be no chance of him leaving. He said quickly, "Actually, I didn't want to hide this from you on purpose. Really, but I never knew how to say it. Do you still remember the time when you were in the villa with Old Master Xie? You asked me if I had a partner at that time, and I answered It's quite vague, and I didn't mean to lie to you. At that time, Aunt Xuan and I were basically in a relationship, but she never agreed directly. Then you said you were talking to me about a partner. To be honest, I really thought you were joking and thought you wanted me to help you with your request."
Xie Huilan held the cup and sipped the tea without saying a word.
Dong Xuebin paid attention to her expression and continued, "It was only later that I realized that you were a little serious. Well, the result is what it is now. My relationship with Aunt Xuan is getting closer and closer, and my relationship with you is getting closer and closer. Both sides... I just fell into a trap. I really had no idea, so I never thought about what to say. Sister Xie, I really didn't mean to lie to you."
Xie Huilan smiled, "Is that still my fault?"
"No, no, how could it be possible? It's all up to me. It's all my fault."
"Well, then let me ask you." Xie Huilan looked at him, "Who do you really like in your heart?"
Dong Xuebin's chest tightened, knowing that the heavyweight question had finally come. He wanted to say "I just like you", but the words couldn't come out. Dong Xuebin sighed, feeling that he could no longer lie to Sister Xie, he told the truth, "You two... I like both of you." As soon as these words came out, Dong Xuebin felt a bitter relief, feeling that the stone that had been weighing on his heart for so long finally fell into his stomach, and he finally said it out!
"Are you quite honest?"
"I... sigh..."
"I like them all, haha, can you say such a thing?"
Dong Xuebin didn't know how to answer, so he cried sadly and remained silent.
Suddenly, there was a loud bang, Xie Huilan slammed the table, and uttered a few words from his mouth with a smile on his face, "Get out!" The water in the tea cup splashed out!
"Don't mention me."
Xie Huilan touched the phone, "Are you leaving by yourself or should I ask someone to take you away?"
Dong Xuebin, with quick eyes and quick hands, grabbed her phone and said, "You're like this... Oh, how can I leave?"
Xie Huilan narrowed his eyes and stared at Dong Xuebin, "Now that things have happened, what else do you want to do here? Do you want me to forgive you for what you did? The two of us continue to talk about partners shamelessly? xiǎ oDong, do you think it's possible?" Seeing what Dong Xuebin was about to say, Xie Huilan interrupted directly, "I don't want to hear what you said. The things in the photos are enough. Now, you can go."
If you leave, you will completely sever ties.
Dong Xuebin also understands that he was the one who acted erratically, and he really has no face to ask Xie Huilan to forgive him. He doesn't even know what he wants, but Dong Xuebin only knows one thing. Now he is absolutely She couldn't leave, couldn't, and didn't want to. Even if she had the nerve to stop using this old face, Dong Xuebin would have to wait until Xie Huilan's anger subsided a little before she could consider leaving. As for how to calm down, she could only let her scold her a few times and hit her a few times.
Dong Xuebin said, "Sister Xie, you... you could just beat me up."
Xie Huilan smiled, "I'm afraid of getting my hands dirty."
Dong Xuebin felt ashamed of her, so he didn't dare to talk back. He said sarcastically, "Then you... hit me with something. By the way, don't you have a TV remote control at hand? Come on, hit me with that thing." Dong Xuebin was brave enough to close his eyes and said, "Smash it!"
Hit it!
The remote control fell apart!
Dong Xuebin felt no pain. He opened his eyes and found that the remote control had been thrown to the ground by Sister Xie and was broken.
Xie Huilan's hands were shaking and she looked at him with squinted eyes, "Get out of here right now!"
He secretly smacked his tongue. This was the first time Dong Xuebin had seen Xie Huilan get so angry. He knew that he had really annoyed Sister Xie. He felt bitter in his heart and didn't know what to say. He didn't want to mention that uncomfortable feeling again. Dong Xuebin simply didn't say anything, sighed and went to the kitchen to get a broom, swept the somewhat messy floor, and finally poured Xie Huilan a cup of hot tea. In the past, when Dong Xuebin acted, he always stood on the commanding heights of morality and had the same reason for everything, so he had a clear conscience whether he was talking or doing things. But in this situation, Dong Xuebin is completely unreasonable. This feeling is too bad.
"Ahem, what do you want to eat for lunch?" Dong Xuebin asked with a shy face.
Xie Huilan took a breath, closed his eyes slightly, and said no more words.
Dong Xuebin blinked, "Then I'll just watch the cooking. The rice is almost done."
Seeing that she ignored him, Dong Xuebin didn't say anything, so he went to the kitchen to cook. While cooking, he stared at Sister Xie in the living room eagerly, for fear that she would come out or call someone. Fortunately, Xie Huilan just closed his eyes and rested on the sofa and did not do anything else. After Dong Xuebin finished cooking, he diligently brought the dishes to the table, served rice, set out chopsticks, and drank a few glasses of red wine.
Dong Xuebin pulled a chair away and said, "Sister Xie, let's eat while it's hot."
Xie Huilan raised his eyes and looked at the wine glass on the table, "Should I praise you for being heartless, or should I praise you for being thick-skinned?"
Dong Xuebin said in embarrassment, "I know what I did is really unpopular. You can hit me or scold me, but I will never fight back. But don't make yourself miserable. You still have to eat, drink, and live your life. Don't stop eating just because you are angry with me."
Xie Huilan's eyelids sank slightly, and he said coldly, "I'll say it one last time, get out of here!"
Dong Xuebin said, "Okay, then you eat first. I, um, I will go to the house for a while, you eat, you eat."
After closing the door, Dong Xuebin went to the small bedroom.
Standing in front of the window and looking at the scenery outside, Dong Xuebin gave his mind a few punches, Dong Xuebin ah Dong Xuebin! You are a bastard! Look how angry Sister Xie is! Are you still human? ah? You said you had nothing to do, why did you provoke so many women? Are you sick? It's okay now! Is it exposed? Are you honest? Let's see how you keep going! Let's see how you clean up the situation!
After scolding myself, Dong Xuebin felt a little better, but my heart was still filled with panic, and I was going crazy with bitterness.
About half an hour later, Dong Xuebin felt that Xie Huilan should have finished eating, so he pushed away the door and went out to take a look.
Xie Huilan was sitting at the dining table with his back to the bedroom. However, none of the dishes on the dining table were moved, and the rice bowl was full. When he took a closer look, Dong Xuebin was shocked to find that the red wine on the table was missing more than half a bottle, and it had bottomed out! Xie Huilan held the goblet and sipped the rim. The red wine in the glass was poured into her mouth at a very fast speed. Her face and eyes were already a little drunk!
"Sister Xie..."
Dong Xuebin felt sour in his heart and wanted to hit himself on the head with a stick!
what to do? what to do? This situation, this situation, this dead end... how should I solve it??
Dong Xuebin scratched his head and thought hard, desperately hoping to find a way!!
Where is the road?