Chapter 876
Before noon.
A little past eleven.
The sky had turned overcast, and cold winds blew outside.
Dong Xuebin absentmindedly finished handling the work at hand. After checking the time, he put on his coat and left early. Exiting the Discipline Inspection Committee Office Building, he did not go to the parking lot for his car. Instead, he strolled along on foot. About twenty minutes later, he passed a modest bicycle shop, glanced inside, pushed open the door, and swept his gaze around.
"Sir, looking for a bike?" a staff member came over.
Dong Xuebin pointed to one beside him. "This one. How much?"
"Two hundred ninety-eight."
"Fine. Get me a lock too. Do you have gloves here?"
"Yes, at the counter over there."
"Not the thick kind. Something thinner."
Dong Xuebin paid up. A few minutes later, he rode away on the inconspicuous bicycle and slowly made his way near Liuyang Restaurant. He left the bike in a bicycle shed and stood there thinking for a moment. He had not forgotten anything, and everything that needed preparing had been prepared. Looking down at his watch, he saw that it was exactly noon. He let out a breath, straightened his clothes, and headed toward the restaurant.
Liuyang Restaurant.
There were not many customers eating there today. The place was rather deserted.
Behind a partition on the first floor, Wan Sichao sat calmly with one leg crossed over the other, sipping tea. "Has business been affected? I don't see many people here."
Boss Xu Dabing sat across from him with utmost politeness. "Uh, somewhat."
Wan Sichao said, "Don't worry. I won't let you lose out. I've already contacted several departments in Xiping District. They'll be coming here for meals from now on."
Xu Dabing was delighted and hurriedly said, "Director