Shooting Target!

The third day of National Day.

Morning, a little after ten o'clock.

In the living room of his home in the Public Security Bureau Family Compound, Dong Xuebin hadn't washed his face or brushed his teeth, his hair was a mess, and his face was full of bitterness and depression. He paced back and forth between the two bedrooms with his hands behind his back, clutching his phone. From time to time, he would bring the phone to the front, find Xie Huilan's number, his thumb hovering, wanting to press but not pressing, then he would put his hands behind his back again and walk around the room in a tangle, one circle, two circles, three circles. After a few minutes, Dong Xuebin took out his phone again to look at the screen, still unable to make up his mind. To call or not to call?

Finally, Dong Xuebin gritted his teeth and called.

But after a dozen rings, no one answered.

Dong Xuebin knew that Sister Xie was still angry, and couldn't help but sigh. He took a step back and called her secretary, Hu Silian, "Hello, Sister Hu, this is Dong Xuebin."

"Hehe, Director Dong, why didn't you invite me to dinner when you returned to Yantai County? I've been waiting eagerly."

"Hey, you're a popular person now, I'm afraid I can't afford to invite you."

"Are you making fun of me? I wouldn't give anyone face, but I have to give you face."

After a few jokes, Dong Xuebin asked, "By the way, what are County Chief Xie's plans for today? Is she resting?"

Hu Silian knew that Dong Xuebin was probably looking for the County Chief for something. If it were someone else, she would definitely not reveal the County Chief's whereabouts, but the other party was Dong Xuebin, and he had helped her secure her position as secretary. After thinking about it, Hu Silian whispered, "County Chief Xie was originally resting, but she heard this morning that a group of people from Jingcheng came, seemingly preparing to invest in Yantai County, and they seem to be quite influential. Since coming to Yantai County, the County Chief has attached great importance to investment promotion, so she may personally attend the lunch, and I and Lu Dafa, the Deputy Director of the County Investment Bureau, will also accompany her."

Dong Xuebin frowned, "Businessmen from the Capital?"

"Yes, the leader seems to be called Wei Nan, and he seems to know County Chief Xie."

"Wei Nan?" Dong Xuebin's expression changed slightly, "Sister Hu, can you tell me where the lunch is?"

Hu Silian hesitated for a moment, without asking what he was going to do, and told him the address of the restaurant in a low voice.

After hanging up the phone, Dong Xuebin's face darkened. Wei Nan is here? And he's even coming to invest in Yantai County? Although his father is the big boss of a medical equipment company and his family is rich, it shouldn't be enough to make him develop in a backwater place like Yantai County, right? There are no investment advantages here! Damn it! This guy's intentions are not what they seem! Dong Xuebin immediately understood that those photos were not entirely for revenge for him snatching his fiancée. Wei Nan is trying to pursue Xie Huilan again! He's trying to get Sister Xie!

Old and new grudges surged into his heart, and Dong Xuebin slammed the sofa!

Damn it! He absolutely can't let this bastard succeed!

Twelve thirty in the afternoon.

In the western district of the county seat, Dong Xuebin parked his car diagonally opposite a restaurant, turned off the engine, and got out of the car. He glanced at a BMW 7 Series and a Toyota with a county government license plate parked in the restaurant's open-air parking lot. The former should be Wei Nan's car, which Dong Xuebin had seen in Old Xie's garage, and the latter was Xie Huilan's official car. The driver, Old Xing, was sitting in the car, flipping through a newspaper while eating a hamburger.

Dong Xuebin walked over as if by chance, "Yo, Master Xing."

Old Xing in the car was stunned and greeted, "Director Dong."

Old Xing is Xie Huilan's full-time driver. Dong Xuebin had seen him once when he was with the county government, but they hadn't spoken. "Hehe, why are you eating here? Is County Chief Xie in the restaurant in front?"

Old Xing nodded, not saying much.

Dong Xuebin didn't plan to enter the restaurant at all, so he waited outside, chatting with Old Xing. Old Xing is a very steady and down-to-earth middle-aged man, not talkative, and knows what to say and what not to say. He only told Dong Xuebin that County Chief Xie and Secretary Hu had just entered the restaurant for more than ten minutes. As for other things, such as County Chief Xie's mood today, Old Xing didn't say anything more. Dong Xuebin was also very polite to him, after all, he was a confidant of the leader.

About half an hour later.

The restaurant door opened, and Xie Huilan and Hu Silian walked out with Wei Nan and three other men.

Hu Silian followed behind Xie Huilan, and another middle-aged man also accompanied the investors from Jingcheng with a smile. This person should be Lu Dafa, the Deputy Director of the Investment Bureau.

The moment he saw Wei Nan, Dong Xuebin's pupils shrank. Looking at Xie Huilan again, he found that Sister Xie was squinting her eyes and smiling calmly, talking and laughing with Wei Nan and the other two men, as if she didn't bring her emotions to work. Dong Xuebin couldn't help but admire her in his heart. Sister Xie and Wei Nan had a pretty stiff relationship before, but that was only in life. One thing is one thing. Dong Xuebin estimated that even if he went up to greet Sister Xie now, Xie Huilan probably wouldn't give him a bad look, because at this moment, she no longer represents only herself, but the entire Yantai County.

Over there, Wei Nan said with a smile, "Hou Zi, how is it?"

A young man of considerable height laughed, "The investment environment here is a bit worse than other counties, but it also has its own advantages. If the government can increase its support for us, I think we can talk about building a factory." He was quite satisfied with the place; it was suitable for building a factory.

Wei Nan looked at Xie Huilan, "County Chief Xie, it's not convenient to talk here. Shall we find another place to discuss this?"

Xie Huilan checked her watch and said that Deputy Director Lu would discuss the details with them.

Although attracting investment would greatly benefit the development of Yantai County, and the political achievements would also be credited to Xie Huilan, as a county leader, as the head of the county, she naturally couldn't handle everything personally. Accompanying them for a meal was already enough to show the county's importance to the investors. However, Wei Nan stubbornly insisted on discussing cooperation matters with Xie Huilan, and the man named Hou Zi and another young man named Zhou Zi seemed to know Wei Nan's intentions and echoed his request.

Finally, Xie Huilan exchanged a few words with Hu Silian in a low voice, and after turning back, she nodded in agreement. Hu Silian knew that Wei Nan and his group must have a significant background, and the amount of investment involved must be considerable. Otherwise, a group of investors wouldn't be able to have a face-to-face dialogue with the County Chief to discuss cooperation matters.

Wei Nan smiled, "County Chief Xie treated us to a meal, now it's our turn."

Zhou Zi said, "Then let's go to the Shooting Sports Center we passed this morning. My hands are itching. Let's talk while we shoot targets."

Hou Zi immediately agreed, "Good, it's been a long time since I've touched a gun."

Just as they were about to get their cars, Dong Xuebin suddenly went up to them, "Hey, what a coincidence, County Chief Xie, you're here too?" His expression was as fake as it could be. Hu Silian almost laughed out loud, but quickly pursed her lips and held it back. Of course, she understood it wasn't a coincidence; she was the one who told Dong Xuebin the restaurant's address.

Xie Huilan glanced at him and smiled, "Oh, it's Director Dong. Are you here for dinner too?"

Compared to his behavior of slamming the table and throwing the remote control yesterday, he was like a different person. But Dong Xuebin knew that it wasn't that she had forgiven him, but that Xie Huilan was more considerate of the overall situation and didn't bring in personal emotions. Dong Xuebin chuckled awkwardly, "No, I just happened to be passing by and saw your car."

Xie Huilan nodded and didn't say anything more.

Hu Silian didn't think much of County Chief Xie's lukewarm attitude. She wasn't aware of the relationship between County Chief Xie and Director Dong, but she was a little surprised. Logically speaking, Director Dong helped County Chief Xie out at the County Party Committee office and saved the man who was jumping off the building. County Chief Xie should be grateful to Director Dong, so why couldn't she see it now? But the thoughts of leaders were not something Hu Silian could fathom. It was strange, but not unexpected.

Wei Nan was different. He knew that Dong Xuebin and Xie Huilan were in a relationship. Seeing Xie Huilan's expression, he understood seven or eight parts of it. He sneered inwardly, thinking that Xie Huilan must have received the photos he sent to the Discipline Inspection Committee. He glanced at Dong Xuebin, and Wei Nan felt very happy.

From the day he got those photos, Wei Nan had made all the plans. First, he would provoke the relationship between Xie Huilan and Dong Xuebin, and then he would take advantage of the situation to win Xie Huilan back. However, after the last failure, Wei Nan had become more composed. He didn't blindly reveal his intentions, but first, he won over a few friends who wanted to invest, came to Yantai County as investors, and took the opportunity to approach Xie Huilan, waiting for the right time to make his move.

Dong Xuebin looked at Wei Nan, his eyes slightly narrowed.

Even if Sister Xie broke up with him, Dong Xuebin would not allow Wei Nan to interfere. He would settle this score with Wei Nan sooner or later.

At the entrance of the restaurant, the atmosphere suddenly became a bit silent with Dong Xuebin's appearance.

Dong Xuebin seemed unaware that he was unwelcome and continued to say some meaningless things to Xie Huilan.

Xie Huilan gave a few perfunctory replies. Finally, she said, "Xiao Hu, get ready to leave."

Usually, this kind of behavior meant that the leader was issuing an order to leave. Anyone with a little sense would say goodbye at this time and not disturb them anymore. But Dong Xuebin obviously didn't have this awareness. Seeing that Xie Huilan was ignoring him, he looked a little embarrassed. He turned his head, looked at a middle-aged man, and immediately walked up with a hearty laugh, shaking his hand warmly, "Oh! Isn't this Director Lu! I've heard so much about you!"

Lu Dafa forced a smile, "Director Dong, I've heard so much about you too."

Dong Xuebin was so enthusiastic that he put his arm around Lu Dafa's shoulder and started talking to him as if they were close brothers.

Lu Dafa almost cursed out loud, thinking, when did I become so familiar with you? What are you trying to get close for!

Hu Silian was from the Public Security Bureau after all, and she knew a little about the matter between Lu Dafa and Little Director Dong. Seeing this, her expression was a bit surprised. That time, it seemed that Director Dong's sister, Tang Jin, bought fake cigarettes from Wutian Township, and Lu Dafa's relative pushed Tang Jin. In the end, Director Dong went and beat up Lu Dafa's relative, and he also had an argument with Lu Dafa on the phone. Logically speaking, the two should be at odds with each other, so why is this...

Xie Huilan ignored Dong Xuebin and got into the car directly.

Wei Nan glanced at Dong Xuebin sinisterly and went to the parking lot to get his car.

"Old Lu," Dong Xuebin had already changed his address, "Where are you going?"

Lu Dafa was almost angered to death by him. Who allowed you to call me Old Lu? But there were investors present, so he didn't say anything. He forced a smile and said, "We're going to the Shooting Sports Center. We should go now, Director Dong. Let's talk next time." He didn't want to stay with Dong Xuebin any longer, but he didn't expect the other party to say something that made him want to vomit blood.

Dong Xuebin suddenly slapped his thigh, "Hey, isn't this a coincidence? I'm going there too!"

Go pull someone else's leg! Lu Dafa's eyes gradually darkened, "What are you going there for?"

"Of course, to shoot targets." Dong Xuebin didn't blush or skip a beat, and hugged his shoulder again, "Old Lu, let's go, it's on the way, I'll drive you over."

Lu Dafa said speechlessly, "I drove here!"

Dong Xuebin wouldn't let him, stubbornly hugging him and walking towards the parking lot, calling him Old Lu every other word, "Why are you being so polite with me? Just leave your car here, it won't get lost, let's go, take my car!"

Hu Silian glanced at County Chief Xie, then smiled wryly, "Director Dong, what are you doing..."

Dong Xuebin pretended to be confused, "Secretary Hu, what's the matter?"

Hu Silian didn't expect Dong Xuebin to pull such a stunt, and for a moment, she regretted telling him the restaurant address. She quickly gave him a look, "Everyone is going to... discuss work... you..." Hu Silian was afraid that County Chief Xie would be unhappy, and also worried about what the investors would think.

Dong Xuebin said, "Discuss work? Isn't that perfect? The safety of the investors must be guaranteed. Secretary Hu, leave this matter to me!"

Hu Silian smiled bitterly and didn't know what to say.

As soon as the two of them spoke, Lu Dafa broke free from Dong Xuebin's hand and hurried to find his car.

But Dong Xuebin was quick-witted and grabbed his shoulder again, "Old Lu, my car is on the other side, what are you doing over there? Let's go."

Lu Dafa wasn't young anymore, and he had been sitting in the office for many years, so his physical fitness couldn't compare with Dong Xuebin's. He was forcibly pulled into the car. Lu Dafa was depressed. He could see that Dong Xuebin was shamelessly trying to go to the shooting range with them. He had seen thick-skinned people, but he had never seen anyone so thick-skinned. County Chief Xie was still there, and she hadn't even said anything about taking you, yet you dare to follow along? Do you really not know how to spell the word death?

On the other side, Zhou Zi was stunned and said, "Who was that just now?"

Hu Silian whispered, "That's Deputy Director Dong of the County Public Security Bureau."

Hou Zi was also taken aback, "So young?" He looked five or six years younger than him.

At this time, the Toyota and BMW drove over. Dong Xuebin also turned the steering wheel and drove to the two investors, opened the car door and invited them into the car, appearing to be a staff member of the County Government receiving investors. But in reality, the Public Security Bureau and investment promotion were completely unrelated.

Seeing a Mercedes Business parked beside him, Hou Zi was stunned and couldn't believe it.

Zhou Zi was dumbfounded. They often traveled all over the country and had seen a lot, but they had never seen anyone from the County Public Security Bureau dare to drive a Mercedes so openly. Of course, they knew that this wasn't an ordinary domestic Mercedes. This car was the top configuration of Mercedes Business, costing at least 1.5 million. Damn, how much courage did he have? The County Chief was right there!

Then, Hou Zi's pupils suddenly constricted.

Zhou Zi asked in a low voice, "What's wrong?"

Hou Zi said with a wry smile, "Look at his hand."

"Hand? What's wrong with his hand?"

"...Look at his wrist."

Zhou Zi took a look, and his expression suddenly froze, taking a cold breath!

Patek Philippe, the Deputy Director of the Public Security Bureau was actually wearing a Patek Philippe watch. If it were Lu Dafa, he probably wouldn't even know what brand the watch was, let alone its value. But Hou Zi and Zhou Zi knew, and they knew that the Patek Philippe was probably genuine. Just this small watch was probably more expensive than the Mercedes Business, a famous watch worth nearly two million. Then, the two of them glanced at the Icy Jadeite Qilin Pendant on Dong Xuebin's waist, looked at each other, and didn't know what to say.

Damn it!

Is this still a government official?

This set of equipment costs several million, how does it look more lavish than these investors!

Zhou Zi and Hou Zi could tell at a glance that this Director Dong was definitely not an ordinary Deputy Director of the Public Security Bureau, and definitely not an ordinary person. The two of them discussed it in a low voice, then nodded to Wei Nan and said something. Then, the two of them got into Dong Xuebin's Mercedes without saying a word. They were very interested in this Director Dong. Wei Nan frowned, didn't say anything, drove to the side of the Toyota, smiled and said something to Xie Huilan, then drove ahead to lead the way.

The BMW 7 Series led the way, the Toyota was in the middle, and the Mercedes Business brought up the rear, heading towards the Shooting Sports Center.

That place wasn't within the boundaries of Yantai County; it would take at least half an hour's drive.

On the way, Zhou Zi and Hou Zi, sitting in the second row of seats, introduced themselves to Dong Xuebin, and both gave Dong Xuebin their business cards. Lu Dafa, the leader of the Investment Bureau, was still very dedicated, sitting next to them, constantly promoting Yantai County. However, Zhou Zi and Hou Zi were obviously not very interested in Lu Dafa's words. They had heard what they needed to hear and seen what they needed to see. As for whether to invest or not, they had already made up their minds. Now it depended on the county's support, so no matter how eloquently Lu Dafa spoke, they remained unmoved.

Dong Xuebin didn't say much, staring intently at the Toyota in front, watching Xie Huilan's back.

"Director Dong." Someone called him from behind.

Dong Xuebin turned his head, "Huh? What's up?"

Zhou Zi said with great interest, "This car is really good, R500L, top-notch."

"Hey, a friend's, borrowed it for a spin," Dong Xuebin said with his usual unchanging excuse.

Hou Zi, who was next to him, looked at his wrist, wanting to probe his background, "This watch isn't borrowed, is it? A Patek Philippe. Zhou Zi and I saw one at an auction a while ago, similar to yours, it must be worth at least 1.8 million, right?" They didn't have any malicious intent, just too curious.

Hearing this, Lu Dafa was taken aback!

Dong Xuebin quickly waved his hand, "Fake, bought it on Taobao, about 1,800."

Lu Dafa suddenly understood.

Zhou Zi and Hou Zi exchanged wry smiles. Fake? How could that be! They still had that much discernment!