Saturday.
Early morning, at the Zhai residence.
Ring, ring, ring. Ring, ring, ring. The ringtone drifted through the room.
Dong Xuebin groggily opened his eyes and saw that it was already light out. The light streaming in from the side window made his eyes uncomfortable, and he instinctively squinted. Reaching around, he found his chattering iPhone 4s beside the pillow.
It was Shen Fei, Executive Deputy District Governor of Nanshan District.
"Hello, District Governor Shen."
"Director Dong, how is the Model Unit matter coming along?"
"Oh, I'm in Beijing handling it right now, running around for it."
"Good. Report to the district immediately if there's any progress. We must secure it."
"I understand."
Dong Xuebin tossed the phone onto the bed and yawned. Looking to his right, he found no sign of Zhai Yunxuan. He assumed Aunt Xuan had gone home already, afraid her parents might discover that she had sneaked out during the night. He slowly got dressed, slipped into his slippers, and pushed open the bedroom door. Huh? The moment he stepped out, he noticed the bathroom light was on. Blinking, he walked over for a look. Zhai Yunxuan, dressed in maternity clothes, was standing before the sink with her body slightly bent over, laboriously washing Dong Xuebin's socks. The bathroom was full of the scent of soap.
"You're up?" Zhai Yunxuan did not turn around. She glanced at him through the mirror and smiled. "Who was that on the phone just now? Your superior?"
Dong Xuebin gave an "Mm." "The Executive Deputy District Governor. He's urging me to get something done."
"Then once I finish washing these socks, I'll heat up breakfast for you. Go wash your face first."
"Don't wash them. You're almost seven months along. Don't wear yourself out." Dong Xuebin felt sorry for her