Chapter Summaries

After winning over 120 million yuan in the Football Lottery, Dong Xuebin claimed the prize and told Xie Huilan they could afford their wedding and a new car. He planned to take her shopping that evening and buy cars for her younger siblings as well, while Xie Huilan agreed to consider getting one for herself.

• Dong Xuebin and Han Xinghua watched the final European Cup match, and Dong confirmed that all thirty of his Football Lottery tickets had won.
• Dong Xuebin checked the results and learned that he would receive almost 100 million yuan after taxes.
• Dong Xuebin took leave to claim the prize and called Xie Huilan to share the news.
• Dong Xuebin asked Xie Huilan to go with him to a car dealership and help choose a Mercedes or BMW.
• After learning that Xiao Ran and Xiao Jing did not have personal cars, Dong Xuebin offered to buy each of them one, and Xie Huilan agreed.
• Dong Xuebin also proposed buying Xie Huilan a Porsche or BMW, and she said they would discuss it that night.

After collecting his one-hundred-million-yuan lottery prize, Dong Xuebin joined Xie Huilan and her siblings at a car market. He bought an Audi A8L for Xie Jing and another for Xie Ran, then promised Xie Hao a car if he got into college.

• Dong Xuebin claimed his Football Lottery prize and deposited one hundred million yuan into his account.
• Dong Xuebin met Xie Huilan, Xie Hao, Xie Jing, and Xie Ran at a car market to choose cars.
• Xie Jing and Xie Ran discussed their preferred models, and the group went to the Audi showroom to view an A8L.
• Dong Xuebin bought two Audi A8Ls, one black and one Crystal Silver, and gave the contracts to Xie Jing and Xie Ran to sign.
• Xie Jing and Xie Ran accepted the cars after Xie Huilan urged them to stop refusing.
• Dong Xuebin promised Xie Hao a car worth one million yuan if he got into college, and Xie Hao cheered.

Dong Xuebin and Xie Huilan bought a top-trim Land Rover Range Rover for her and a black Porsche Panamera Turbo S for him after giving A8Ls to Xie Jing and Xie Ran. They continued browsing the car market, with Xie Hao eager to take turns driving the new cars.

• Xie Jing told Xia Yanzhen that Dong Xuebin and Xie Huilan had bought A8Ls for her and Xie Ran, and Xia Yanzhen thanked Dong Xuebin after speaking with him.
• Xie Hao recommended a Land Rover Range Rover for Xie Huilan, who chose the standard configuration, but Dong Xuebin ordered the top-trim V8 SC model.
• Xie Huilan test-drove the Range Rover and said she liked it.
• Dong Xuebin chose a black Porsche Panamera and ordered the top trim.
• Xie Hao suggested that Dong Xuebin and Xie Huilan swap cars and let him take turns driving them, but Xie Huilan told him to wait until he graduated.

As Dong Xuebin and his family finished preparing the villa for his wedding to Xie Huilan, Yang Zhaode revealed that he would become Acting Mayor of Lü'an City, while Su Jia and others also received news of promotions. Xie Huilan was expected to become a Vice Mayor of Fenzhou City, but Dong Xuebin's own appointment remained undecided as the wedding approached.

• Luan Xiaoping, Yang Zhaode, Su Jia, and Dong Xuebin finished decorating the villa for Dong Xuebin and Xie Huilan's wedding, and Yang Zhaode and Luan Xiaoping said the couple could use the house.
• Yang Zhaode told Dong Xuebin that he had been appointed Acting Mayor of Lü'an City, and Su Jia said she was likely to become the head of Fenzhou Daily's News Department.
• Yang Zhaode said Xie Huilan was expected to receive an exceptional promotion to Vice Mayor of Fenzhou City because she had kept Yantai County's casualty figures low.
• Yang Zhaode told Dong Xuebin that Geng Xinke had become Guangming Street Office's Party Secretary and director, while Dong Xuebin's own post was still unsettled.
• Luan Xiaoping urged Dong Xuebin to focus on holding the wedding, which was only a few days away.

With the wedding two days away, Xie Huilan and Dong Xuebin welcomed the Xie family to their new home, where their relatives shared wedding preparations and family stories. Han Jing and Luan Xiaoping then formally entrusted the couple to each other, leaving everyone feeling like one family.

• Xie Huilan and Dong Xuebin welcomed the Xie family to their villa, and they talked about the couple’s gifts, cars, and new home.
• The family chatted about growing up in Beijing’s hutongs while they waited for Luan Xiaoping to return with wedding supplies.
• Han Jing congratulated Xie Huilan and Dong Xuebin, handed Xie Huilan’s hand to Dong Xuebin, and asked him to treat her well.
• Luan Xiaoping entrusted Dong Xuebin to Xie Huilan, asked her to care for him, and warned her son not to mistreat his bride.
• Xie Huilan and Dong Xuebin called Han Jing and Luan Xiaoping “Mom,” and the families felt united.

Dong Xuebin and Xie Huilan began their wedding day at Old Master Xie's villa, where they greeted relatives and received their blessings. Xie Huilan introduced Dong Xuebin to Fourth Grandpa, who praised him.

• The Xie Family gathered at Old Master Xie's villa as Dong Xuebin and Xie Huilan's wedding began.
• Dong Xuebin and Xie Huilan greeted their elders and received congratulations and red envelopes.
• Xie Huilan greeted Luan Xiaoping and Yang Zhaode as her mother and uncle.
• Xie Huilan introduced Dong Xuebin to Fourth Grandpa, who complimented her choice and praised Dong Xuebin.

Dong Xuebin and Xie Huilan welcomed powerful guests to their wedding, including the General Secretary, whose visit was chiefly for Old Master Xie. After the banquet began, the newlyweds toasted their guests, and Dong Xuebin struggled with the many cups of water standing in for wine.

• Dong Xuebin and Xie Huilan greeted the wedding guests as they arrived at Old Master Xie's villa.
• Xie Jing told them the General Secretary had arrived, and the General Secretary congratulated the couple before greeting Old Master Xie.
• The Premier's wife congratulated Dong Xuebin and Xie Huilan and delivered a gift on the Premier's behalf.
• The wedding banquet began, and the General Secretary left after offering his blessings while the Premier's wife stayed to talk with Old Master Xie.
• Dong Xuebin and Xie Huilan toasted the elders and guests, and Dong Xuebin grew painfully bloated from drinking water in place of wine.

After their wedding, Dong Xuebin and Xie Huilan relaxed at home and prepared to spend their wedding night together. Xie Huilan teased him as they shared wine, leaving him eager but still waiting for her to set the pace.

• Dong Xuebin and Xie Huilan returned to Luan Xiaoping's villa and joked about how exhausted they were after the wedding.
• Xie Huilan told Dong Xuebin that he was the only person she had seriously dated and the first to kiss her on the lips, then teased him about her past.
• Xie Huilan took a bath while Dong Xuebin prepared red candles, roses, wine, and the bedroom for their wedding night.
• Xie Huilan emerged dressed up, and she and Dong Xuebin exchanged a wedding toast over red wine.
• Dong Xuebin reached for Xie Huilan's hand, but she told him to flirt with her and drink a little more first.

Dong Xuebin and Xie Huilan flirted on the villa balcony as she playfully offered to let him remove pieces of her clothing. Their teasing ended with Xie Huilan in her underwear and Dong Xuebin undoing her bra clasp.

• Dong Xuebin accepted Xie Huilan's offer to remove one piece of clothing and pulled down her lounge pants.
• Xie Huilan refused to let him remove her underwear, then offered him another choice of clothing.
• Dong Xuebin removed Xie Huilan's stockings and high heels, while the two teased each other over what counted as one piece.
• Xie Huilan offered Dong Xuebin two more pieces of clothing, and he unbuttoned and removed her shirt.
• Dong Xuebin embraced Xie Huilan and unclasped her bra.

Dong Xuebin and Xie Huilan flirted as she let him undress her on the balcony, then went to bed together. After teasing him by leaving the room while he showered, Xie Huilan returned and agreed to make love with him.

• Dong Xuebin removed Xie Huilan's bra and panties, leaving her naked as she teased him.
• Xie Huilan asked Dong Xuebin to take off his shirt, then told him to carry her inside.
• Dong Xuebin carried Xie Huilan to bed, but she stopped him and sent him to shower first.
• After Dong Xuebin showered, he found Xie Huilan missing from the bed and called for her.
• Xie Huilan returned naked with ice and wine, climbed into bed, and asked Dong Xuebin if he wanted to make love.
• Dong Xuebin agreed, and Xie Huilan said they should do it then.

Dong Xuebin and Xie Huilan shared an intimate night as they confessed their love and explored each other. When Dong Xuebin began having sex with her, he realized Xie Huilan was a virgin.

• Dong Xuebin admired Xie Huilan and asked whether he was dreaming, while she told him she had never loved anyone before and now loved him.
• Xie Huilan kissed Dong Xuebin and playfully dripped red wine on him, licking it from his face and navel.
• Xie Huilan signaled that she was ready, and Dong Xuebin put on a condom before moving between her legs.
• Dong Xuebin began having sex with Xie Huilan and saw pale red fluid seep onto the bedsheet, realizing she was a virgin.

On their wedding night, Dong Xuebin and Xie Huilan struggled through her painful first time before resuming intimacy. The story left off with Dong Xuebin ignoring her stated limits and forcing her into a position she had refused.

• Xie Huilan asked Dong Xuebin to stop because their first attempt hurt, and he withdrew and agreed to wait.
• Dong Xuebin persuaded Xie Huilan to try again after she rested, and she laid down strict limits on what she would accept.
• After extended foreplay, Dong Xuebin and Xie Huilan resumed, and she said the experience was barely tolerable before it improved.
• Dissatisfied with staying in one position, Dong Xuebin turned Xie Huilan onto her hands and knees despite her protests.
• Xie Huilan warned Dong Xuebin that she would settle the score the next day, while he continued against her wishes.

Dong Xuebin insisted on taking the lead during an intimate encounter with Xie Huilan, despite her objections. Afterward, Xie Huilan made him fetch tissues and water before falling asleep, while Dong Xuebin settled beside her, believing she was not truly angry.

• Dong Xuebin continued despite Xie Huilan asking him to change positions, and the two teased and argued as he insisted on being in charge.
• After nearly half an hour, Dong Xuebin moved Xie Huilan onto her back and they continued until they were both exhausted.
• Dong Xuebin wiped Xie Huilan down and brought her water at her request.
• Xie Huilan turned away and fell asleep without answering Dong Xuebin, who cuddled her and went to sleep believing she was not truly angry.

The morning after their wedding, Dong Xuebin and Xie Huilan teased each other about the previous night and settled into their first day as a married couple. After Dong Xuebin made breakfast, the couple shared a meal, with Xie Huilan leaving their legal marriage certificate for another day.

• Dong Xuebin woke beside Xie Huilan and affectionately touched her as she slept.
• Xie Huilan teased Dong Xuebin about his behavior the previous night, and he apologized before she joked that she might not get their marriage certificate.
• Dong Xuebin tucked Xie Huilan back into bed, then washed up and prepared an elaborate breakfast.
• Xie Huilan came downstairs in a shirt and underwear and praised Dong Xuebin for the meal.
• Xie Huilan asked Dong Xuebin to sit beside her, and they ate breakfast together as husband and wife.

After dinner, Dong Xuebin and Xie Huilan teased each other while he dried her hair, then she let him choose her hairstyle and outfit. The chapter ended with Xie Huilan wearing the revealing clothes he picked and Dong Xuebin admiring her.

• Dong Xuebin dried Xie Huilan’s hair as they joked about their relationship and last night.
• Xie Huilan offered to let Dong Xuebin decide her hairstyle and clothes to prove he had some say in the household.
• Dong Xuebin chose an updo, and Xie Huilan styled her hair as he requested.
• Dong Xuebin found sheer lingerie, patterned pantyhose, and a silk dress in the wardrobe and told Xie Huilan to wear them.
• Xie Huilan changed in front of Dong Xuebin, who blushed and told her she looked stunning.

Dong Xuebin and Xie Huilan visited his mother and Yang Zhaode, where Xie Huilan won Luan Xiaoping’s affection and agreed to get their Marriage Certificate that day. They completed the registration at the Civil Affairs Bureau, becoming legally married.

• Dong Xuebin and Xie Huilan visited Luan Xiaoping and Yang Zhaode, and Xie Huilan respectfully served them tea as part of joining the family.
• Luan Xiaoping urged the couple to get their Marriage Certificate, and Xie Huilan let her decide to go that day.
• Dong Xuebin and Xie Huilan discussed her expected promotion and cautioned each other about relying too heavily on political connections.
• Dong Xuebin and Xie Huilan went to the Civil Affairs Bureau and completed their marriage registration.

Dong Xuebin agreed to join the Fenzhou City Discipline Inspection Committee after Xie Guobang discussed his transfer, and he asked for help for Luo Haiting, who had been suspended in Yantai County. The next day, Dong was appointed director of the Discipline Inspection and Supervision Office at deputy section chief rank.

• Luo Haiting told Dong Xuebin that she had been suspended after leaving Yantai County ahead of the earthquake and asked him to help her.
• Dong Xuebin suspected Xiang Daofa was using the earthquake to target Xie Huilan's allies and promised to look into Luo Haiting's case.
• Xie Guobang told Dong Xuebin that the Xie family's Fourth Grandpa had suggested he work at the Discipline Inspection Commission, and Dong agreed.
• Dong Xuebin asked Xie Guobang to help Luo Haiting transfer, and Xie Guobang agreed to look into it if she had committed no serious misconduct.
• Dong Xuebin graduated from the Central Party School and received an appointment as director of the Fenzhou City Discipline Inspection Committee's Discipline Inspection and Supervision Office at deputy section chief rank.

Dong Xuebin arrived in Fenzhou City and reported to the Municipal Party Committee, where Wen Shixiang introduced him to He Suien as the new director of Discipline Inspection and Supervision Office One. He began settling into his new role and was told to attend a meeting announcing his appointment.

• Dong Xuebin drove through earthquake-damaged Fenzhou City and entered the Municipal Party Committee Courtyard.
• Wen Shixiang welcomed Dong Xuebin at the Organization Department and took him to the Discipline Inspection Committee.
• He Suien greeted Dong Xuebin and confirmed that he had been appointed director of Discipline Inspection and Supervision Office One.
• He Suien asked Gao Wenrong to notify the departments about a meeting to announce Dong Xuebin's appointment.
• Gao Wenrong showed Dong Xuebin toward his office and told him to call him Lao Gao.

Dong Xuebin toured his new office as director of Discipline Inspection and Supervision Office One and learned that his temporary housing had been arranged. He attended the meeting for his appointment, where his youth stunned the Discipline Inspection Committee staff.

• Gao Wenrong showed Dong Xuebin Discipline Inspection and Supervision Office One and his newly prepared office.
• Gao Wenrong told Dong Xuebin that his official housing was not yet available and arranged a temporary room at the Municipal Party Committee First Guest House.
• Dong Xuebin reflected on his rapid promotion to lead one of the Discipline Inspection Committee’s most powerful departments.
• Gao Wenrong called Dong Xuebin to the appointment announcement meeting, and Dong arrived early at the Conference Room.
• The Discipline Inspection Committee staff saw Dong Xuebin and were astonished by how young the new director was.

Dong Xuebin attended the meeting that formally appointed him Director of Discipline Inspection and Supervision Office One. After delivering a prepared speech, he joined the committee leaders for a welcome banquet, where he could finally meet them properly.

• Dong Xuebin arrived at the small auditorium as committee staff discussed his age and qualifications.
• Luo Haiting arrived late, exchanged a discreet smile with Dong Xuebin, and sat down.
• Minister Wen Shixiang announced Dong Xuebin's appointment as Director of Discipline Inspection and Supervision Office One.
• Secretary He Suien gave a brief speech, and Dong Xuebin delivered a five-minute statement accepting the appointment.
• After the meeting adjourned, Gao Wenrong arranged a car to take Dong Xuebin and several leaders to a welcome banquet.