Two days later.
A steady drizzle had fallen all night. By morning, it had finally stopped, and streaks of rainbow appeared among the clouds.
Dong Xuebin had moved back into the Public Security Bureau Family Compound yesterday. Since some household appliances had yet to arrive and Yu Qianqian was taking her final exams, he had not asked Yu Meixia to come over and cook.
Instead, he had her stay at Huamei Community for a few more days to watch the house and keep an eye on Qianqian's studies.
At noon, Dong Xuebin rummaged through the refrigerator and threw together something to fill his stomach. Then he crossed one leg over the other on the sofa and watched a replay of Xinwen Lianbo. It was rare for him to get a short holiday, so he needed to get some proper rest.
Beep beep beep, beep beep beep. His phone received a text message.
When he picked it up and saw the sender, Dong Xuebin froze. It was from Xie Huilan.
Sister Xie usually called if she needed something; he had never seen her send a text before. When he read the message, he was even more bewildered.
It read, "Little Dong the Plague God—what an awesome nickname!"
Dong Xuebin figured it definitely was not Xie Huilan on the other end. He tapped out a reply: "Xiao Hao?"
Sure enough, another text immediately came in. "Hehe, Brother-in-law, how did you know it was me?"
Dong Xuebin typed helplessly, "When have you ever heard your sister use profanity? Who told you about this Plague God thing?"
Xie Hao replied, "Hehehe, of course I heard it from my sister. She said you stirred up quite a commotion in the county."
Dong Xuebin smacked his forehead. Great—good news never traveled, but bad news spread a