Afternoon.
The sun was setting, crimson clouds staining more than half the sky red.
At the Public Security Bureau Family Compound, Dong Xuebin's stomach growled embarrassingly. Hungry, he quickened his pace downstairs, intending to find something to eat outside. He had originally wanted to have dinner with Xie Huilan, but on second thought, since Sister Xie had pretended not to know him during the afternoon's meeting of all officials, she clearly had her reasons. In the end, it was all because of that risk-avoidance principle. Naturally, Dong Xuebin would not foolishly go looking for her as her boyfriend. Besides, Sister Xie had only just arrived and had much work to familiarize herself with and many relationships to straighten out. She was extremely busy, so it was not convenient for Dong Xuebin to disturb her these next few days.
In the compound, Dong Xuebin ran into Hu Silian, who was returning home from work.
Dong Xuebin smiled and greeted her. "Director Hu, you're back?"
"Mm, I just bought some groceries. What about you?" Hu Silian had potatoes and chicken breast in the basket of her electric bicycle.
"There's no food at home, so I'm heading out to find something to eat."
"Huh? Isn't Sister Yu home?"
"She moved out a few days ago. Qian Qian has her final exams lately, so I didn't ask Sister Yu to come back."
Hu Silian smiled warmly. "My husband is working overtime today, and I'll be eating alone when I get home anyway. If you don't mind, how about I make you dinner?"
Dong Xuebin hurriedly waved his hands. "No, no, how could I possibly trouble you like that?"
Hu Silian giggled. "I'm the office director. Taking care of logistics is part of my job." As she spoke, the wind picked up outside. Though it