Chapter 142: What does Sister Xie mean?

Chapter 142: What does Sister Xie mean?

3rd day of Lunar New Year.

Dong Xuebing woke up to the sounds of firecrackers. He got off his bed with heavy eye bags. He went to wash up, and after breakfast, he sat on his sofa slapping himself on the forehead. He thought back on what happened last night and knew his relationship with Xie Huilan was over. So what if he had saved her life? He had used her stockings to do that type of thing, and she must be furious.

What should I do?

After thinking about this for the whole morning, Dong Xuebing got an answer. What should he do? Nothing! He could only wait for Sister Xie's revenge!

At about 11 am, Dong Xuebing was about to go out and set off some firecrackers to vent his frustrations. Just when he was about to step out of his house, his phone rang. He looked at the caller display and turned pale. It was Xie Huilan's number. She must be embarrassed last night and did not expose him. She must be called to settle the score now. What should I say if she asks about the stockings?

Answer or do not answer?

After hesitating for a few seconds, Dong Xuebing answered the call. "Hello, Sister Xie?"

"Xiao Dong, are you free now? My car is parked outside your neighborhood. Let's have lunch together."

Dong Xuebing's heart skipped a beat. She wants to get back at him?

"... Xiao Dong, are you there?"

"Ah... Yes. But... you no longer have a fever?"

"I am fine after a good night's sleep. I will be waiting for you at the entrance. Do you understand?"

"Huh? Ok. I will go over now."

After Dong Xuebing hangs up, he wonders if Sister Xie had brought people with her to beat him up. But he still got to go out and meet her. Dong Xuebing grabbed his hair and paced around in his living room. Suddenly he stopped and gritted his teeth. He still got to face it no matter what. He grabbed his bag and walked out of his estate. He had used the stockings of a Central Government's leader to do that sort of thing. This was not a small issue. He could be charged in court. He decided to face the music and let Xie Huilan do whatever she wants to him. He was in the wrong, after all.

Outside of the estate.

There was a black Audi A6l parked by the road, and Xie Huilan was in the driver's seat. She seems to be alone in the car.

Dong Xuebing was guilty and strolled towards the car.

There were a few entry permits on the windscreen of the Audi. This vehicle should be assigned to Xie Huilan by her department. The Party and Government had changed all their cars recently. In some places, governments were restricted to vehicles worth 180,000 RMB and below. The capacity of the vehicles was also limited to 1.8 liters. But the Central Government's Publicity Department does not have any restrictions. They have luxury vehicles for the leaders. Of course, this Audi might also be Xie Huilan's personal car. However, this was almost impossible, as Beijing was the capital of China. All government officials in Beijing had to keep low profile. Even if they have the means to buy personal vehicles, they will avoid getting expensive cars. Xie Huilan was a high ranking officer with the government, and other officers at her rank were still riding motorcycles.

After a few seconds, Xie Huilan saw Dong Xuebing, and she rolled down the windows. "What's wrong with your leg?"

Dong Xuebing wanted to tell her that he just caught a disease that causes him to lose his ability to walk. He really wants to return home. But when he saw Xie Huilan, he knew there was no way for him to escape. He gritted his teeth and walked faster. "I'm fine. My leg had muscle cramps." After thinking for a while, he walked to the passenger door and entered the vehicle. His head was hung low and was too ashamed to face her.

Come. I am prepared for your scolding. You can question me about your stockings!

Dong Xuebing was mentally prepared to be questioned.

"... Xiao Dong, fasten your seatbelt."

Dong Xuebing did not fasten his seatbelt immediately. He turned towards Xie Huilan: "Xie... Director Xie, please scold me." He changed the way he addresses Xie Huilan. He no longer dares to call her Sister Xie.

Xie Huilan looked at him: ".... Why should I scold you?"

Xie Huilan smiled and shook his hand. "Manager Zhao. Stop joking with me."

Manager Zhao laughed: "Haha, I don't dare to joke with you. The VIP room is ready. You are here today is for..."

Xie Huilan waved her hand. "I am just having lunch with a friend. I will not use that room. I... will dine in the Bamboo Garden."

"Sure. I will make the arrangements for you." Manager Zhao quickly makes a phone call and chatted with Xie Huilan for a while. He waved two hotel staff over and whispered something to them before leaving. After that, those two staffs lead the way.

Dong Xuebing could tell that the hotel treated Xie Huilan differently from others. Damn! Sister Xie is so influential? Even the Manager of the hotel had to come out to receive her? Even the Western District Party Committee Secretary does not have this treatment.

Bamboo Garden.

This was not a private dining room or a venue for special occasions. Bamboos were used to create small booths for the guests. All the tables and chairs were made of rattan. The floor was paved with little pebbles. There was also a pond there.

After the food was served, Xie Huilan cheerfully raised her glass. "I know about your department's regulation. But this is red wine, and you should be fine. Haha, let me give you a toast for saving my life and taking care of me."

Dong Xuebing blushed and raised his glass. "Thank you. It's my duty."

After drinking some wine, Xie Huilan and Dong Xuebing started eating and chatting.

"Xiao Dong, why are you not with your parents during Lunar New Year?"

"My mother is in Hebei Province. She's busy with her work and could only stay here on the eve and the first day of Lunar New Year."

"What are your parents working?"

"My mother is a teacher in a countryside village. My father... had passed away."

"I'm sorry."

It was until now, Dong Xuebing could finally relax. He knew Xie Huilan was not settling the score with him over her stockings. She was only treating him for a meal because he had saved her.

Suddenly, Dong Xuebing saw a middle-aged man walking along the corridor. He looks very familiar. Dong Xuebing had seen him on TV before. Oh, he's Beijing City's Party Committee member and Public Security Bureau Chief Feng Xueliang. He was a smart-looking man in his 50s. The other side of the corridor might be the private rooms, and he should be heading there.

This was the first time Dong Xuebing met a Sub-Provincial (Ministerial) level official in person.

Just when he was thinking, Chief Feng looked towards his direction. He paused for a second and smiled. After that, he walked towards Dong Xuebing's direction.

Dong Xuebing was stunned. What's happening?

"Huilan! Hahaha!" Dong Xuebing was still in shock, and Feng Xueliang had arrived at his table. "It's Lunar New Year and why are you here at Wang Fu?"

Xie Huilan saw him and stood up. She shook his hand and replied. "I am here with a friend. Uncle Feng, Happy New Year. How's Auntie doing?"

Feng Xueling looked at Dong Xuebing, who was also standing up and smiled at him. He turned back to Xie Huilan: "She is still the same. She got high blood pressure, and she still refuses to watch her diet. She is in the private room eating whatever she likes now. I can't be bothered with her. Hahaha. Alright. I shall not disturb you anymore. Bye."

Xie Huilan laughed. "Then, I will drop by your private room to have a drink with you later."

"Hahaha, you think you can make me drunk? You can try!"

Dong Xuebing was in a state of shock. The City's Party Committee member had a smile to me? He had just given me a smile! Wow... Sister Xie knows him?

Dong Xuebing knew Xie Huilan had some background and connections. If not, she couldn't climb to her current rank at her age. But all the entry permits in her Audi, the special treatment she received in Wang Fu Hotel, the casual conversation with Beijing City's Party Committee member... Xie Huilan not only have some backings. She got huge backing!