Afternoon.
It was past one.
"Second Uncle, Second Aunt, I'm heading back."
"Stay a little longer. What's the rush?"
"Another day. You and Second Aunt finally have a day off, so I won't disturb you."
"If you're leaving, I'll find a car to take you back. You didn't drive here, right?"
"No need to trouble yourself, Second Uncle. I can just grab a cab. You and Second Aunt get some rest."
"Alright, then. Come visit when you have time. Oh, and don't go causing trouble lately. Focus on being a solid executive deputy county chief. Your military clearance level is now the same as our family's Old Master. That was unheard of in the past. Just think about how much of a stir you've caused. The people below might not know you, but quite a few people above are watching you. Watch yourself."
"Uh, okay. I'll do my best."
Old Master Xie was also at the highest clearance level?
Well, that made sense. But Old Xie had it because of his former identity, while Dong Xuebin had earned it through the things he had done. Though both were at the highest level, the meaning behind them was vastly different.
"It'll be good if you really take that to heart. If there's anything you need handled in the future, let your Second Uncle know first. If I can take care of it, I will. You won't need to show your face." Xie Guojian might not have said something like this before, but now that he had been transferred to the General Staff Department, he had more confidence than before.
"Thanks, Second Uncle."
Ci Lifen said, "Be careful on the road. Don't bump your injuries."
Dong Xuebin nodded. "Got it. You should head back too, Second Aunt."
Dong Xuebin left the