Chapter 1589

Chapter 1589

Evening.

It's past seven.

The sky darkens, and the streets are alive with colorful lights and revelry.

Dong Xuebing and Hou Wen have had quite a few drinks after reuniting. After dinner, they walk arm in arm down the street, singing loudly, attracting sideways glances from passersby. But Dong Xuebing and Hou Wen pay no mind, as they used to indulge in this activity in their college dormitory. After drinking, they would hit the streets, singing and dancing in high spirits. It had become a tradition for them. Now, as they start singing, Dong Xuebing and Hou Wen feel nostalgic for their college days. After finishing a song, they exchange a glance and burst into laughter.

"Today was delightful," Hou Wen remarks.

"Yeah, drinking was satisfying, too," Dong Xuebing agrees.

Hou Wen sighs, "I wonder how those two bastards from our dorm are doing."

Dong Xuebing smiles nostalgically, "I miss them too, but unfortunately, I can't reach them. Just like you, they've changed their phone numbers."

"That's because I had no choice. How could I use a Beijing number in Jiangnan Province? Any call I make would be long-distance and expensive. Before changing my number, I tried contacting your family many times, but no one answered. I also tried calling those two but couldn't get through."

"In that case, maybe they're not in Beijing anymore."

"I don't know. I'll inquire about it another day. We must find them."

"Agreed. I'll ask, too. The four of us brothers must reunite."

"Absolutely. We can't let such good friendships fade away. We must meet up."Finnd new chapters at novelhall.com

"Let's go, it's getting late. Let's head back to the hotel. What do you want to do tonight?"

"I'm easy. I'm here for sightseeing this time, so anywhere is fine."

Ahead is the Royal Hotel. Cars come and go, and at this time, there are more people around. Although Dong Xuebing and Hou Wen have had several drinks, they're not drunk. They didn't drink excessively, so Dong Xuebing, with his sharp eyes, immediately noticed Xie Huilan at the lobby entrance. There are also quite a few other people around, probably leading cadres and their families who have come for a study tour from Jiangnan Province. Dong Xuebing also spots a leader from Xiaxing City, a deputy mayor.

"Your wife is over there," Hou Wen points out.

"When did Director Dong arrive?"

"This afternoon, later than your two groups' flights."

"Oh right, we haven't decided where to go yet. What do you think?"

"Let's decide together. I don't know either; it's my first time here."

Only a quarter of the leaders and their families are gathered here, and Hou's parents are absent. Additionally, everyone is from different cities, and there's no one leading the group. Although everyone's intentions are similar, preparing to go out together for a stroll in the evening, it's unclear where to go. Opinions are divided, mainly because there's no one authoritative figure with the highest rank to decide. However, with Dong Xuebing's arrival, the atmosphere becomes somewhat different. He's probably the only person here who can command everyone's attention. If he suggests a destination, most people probably won't object. However, Dong Xuebing doesn't want to take charge. He came with the identity of Xie Huilan's husband and didn't intend to flaunt his authority here.

So, everyone continues to discuss.

"How about going to the Macau Tower?"

"I think we should go to the area near the church."

"When we came over, we saw several impressive palace buildings that we haven't explored yet."

"Old Wang, you like palace architecture. When we went on a business trip to Beijing last year, you dragged us to the Forbidden City for two days."

"Haha, mainly to experience the cultural atmosphere and understand the city. You have to take a look at old buildings."

As they continued talking, some people seemed to lose interest in going with the group and developing their ideas. They bid farewell and leave in small groups, perhaps impatient or uncomfortable with having a Discipline Inspection Commission leader around while shopping.

Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan don't interfere, nor do many cadres. They casually chat on the side, indifferent to the destination.

Finally, a decision is made.

It's a place that surprises even Dong Xuebing—the Grand Lisboa Casino.

However, it's also expected. How could they come to Macau and not visit the famous casino? Even if they don't gamble, Dong Xuebing plans to explore it himself. Of course, as officials, they won't be gambling; they're just there to witness and experience it.