Chapter 1730

Chapter 1730

In the evening...

Night had fallen.

After receiving Fang Ping's call, Dong Xuebing left his own home, walked down the corridor, and suddenly felt a gust of cold wind that made him shiver involuntarily. He tightened his coat collar and quickly headed towards a neighboring unit door not far away, then went upstairs.

Upstairs.

Fang Ping's home.

Dong Xuebing knocked on the door, but there was no response, so he knocked again.

With a creak, the door opened, revealing Fang Ping's stern face. "Why knock so many times? Did you think I'm deaf or something?"

Dong Xuebing retorted, "It's freezing outside, hurry up."

Fang Ping opened the security door and entered the house without acknowledging him.

Dong Xuebing closed the door behind him without taking off his shoes. He confidently walked inside, looked around, and finally heard giggling from the bedroom's direction. Soon after, the bedroom door creaked open, and another girl, who seemed around twenty years old or perhaps even younger, emerged. She was quite pretty, but her beauty was somewhat ordinary—she had the kind of look that marked her as a beauty without any distinctive features. Her demeanor seemed a bit frail, and her clothes were not very well put together, leaving a forgettable impression. The girl held Xiao Qianqian's hand, playing with her as they entered the living room. Upon seeing Dong Xuebing, the girl hesitated slightly, appearing somewhat reserved.

Dong Xuebing glanced at her, not recognizing who she was, but paid it no mind, squatting down with a smile, "My good little darling."

Xiao Qianqian exclaimed, "Daddy!"

Dong Xuebing beckoned, "Come here, come here, let Daddy hug you."

Xiao Qianqian clumsily ran towards her father, legs scurrying, and threw herself into his arms, giggling. "Daddy!"

Dong Xuebing adored his daughter, immediately lifting her and kissing her forehead. "Such a good girl, did you miss Daddy?"

"Yeah!"

"You did?"

"Yeah, yeah, yeah!"

"So obedient, let Daddy kiss you again."

Dong Xuebing and his daughter enjoyed each other's company for quite some time. Though it had only been hours since they last met, Xiao Qianqian remained clingy, calling out to him non-stop. Dong Xuebing knew she wanted to play, so he stood up, lifting and spinning her around. This had been her favorite since she was a few months old. She became ecstatic, waving her arms and legs around excitedly, her face lit up with joy. Dong Xuebing then let his daughter perch on his shoulders, a typical Beijing phrase called "he'erlou," and wandered around the room with her, laughing. Xiao Qianqian even mimicked the classic pose of the Titanic, spreading her arms wide, though it was unclear who had taught her that. Nonetheless, she did it with such charm and cuteness.

"Why should I? What do I owe you?" Dong Xuebing stared.

"You think taking care of a child is that easy?" Fang Ping looked at him and said, "You owe me. Just forget about it. Get it done for me."

Dong Xuebing was speechless.

He could manage it. It wasn't a big deal anyway, but he couldn't stand Fang Ping's tone and expression. It was too frustrating.

At this moment, Sun Jia walked out of the bathroom.

Dong Xuebing and Fang Ping stopped arguing in front of her.

But Sun Jia had heard their conversation and couldn't help but lower her head. "Aunt Fang, I... I'd better not go tomorrow. I'll..."

Fang Ping didn't show any hesitation. "Forget about it. Don't mind him. I've given you his phone number. Call him tomorrow. If he doesn't handle it within this week, come to me, and I'll settle the score with him."

Sun Jia hesitated, feeling embarrassed and seeing Dong Xuebing's attitude.

"No buts," Fang Ping asserted confidently. "It's settled. When you decide which entertainment company you want to visit, just tell him."

Dong Xuebing was speechless.

Sun Jia glanced at Dong Xuebing and bit her lip.

Dong Xuebing was also a bit taken aback by her expression. He hesitated momentarily, then reluctantly shook his head and said to Fang Ping, "I'm not doing this to save face for you. I'm doing it for Sun Jia. I see how hard it is for a young girl." After finishing, he turned to her and said, "Alright, I'll check it out for you. Leave me your personal information and phone number. If it's done, I'll call you."

Sun Jia was pleasantly surprised. "Really?"

"Yes," Dong Xuebing replied reluctantly.

"Thank you, Brother Dong. Thank you, Aunt Fang," Sun Jia said joyfully.

Dong Xuebing glanced at Fang Ping and whispered, "This time, I'm helping you, but you owe me another favor."

"I'm your superior," Fang Ping said confidently. "You must help me out. Don't give me all that nonsense."

Dong Xuebing was truly exasperated with her and felt like giving her a piece of his mind.