Chapter 6 – Conflict with Section Chief Xu! (1/2)

The next 3 days.

Dong Xuebing woke up early for memory practice. He had used Back 3 times for his test preparations. He tried several methods and angles while using Back. He needs to get used to the feeling of turning back time and become more familiar with this power.

Time flies, and it was the day before the test.

Beijing Cancer Hospital, Oncology ward.

Dong Xuebing continued to study under Grandpa Hu. Grandpa Hu’s son was the examiner in Shanghai, and Grandpa Hu seemed to have the experienced and had researched into these essay questions. This was why Dong Xuebing forced himself to memorize everything he said and listened attentively. The lessons had changed from Dong Xuebing asking questions, to Grandpa Hu asking questions and Dong Xuebing answering them. The questions asked by Grandpa Hu was not from the materials. It was not sure where he got those questions. Sometimes, Grandpa Hu would tell him about the rules and responsibilities of the various government departments. This was to let Dong Xuebing understand what the duties of a Civil Servant were.

“…… The data presented to you is about our citizens misbehaving while on holiday overseas. Using the data, write a suggestion to the head of the Tourism Bureau. The required answer needs to be relevant and implementable. It needs to be concise and not more than 400 words. Try to answer it.”

Dong Xuebing starts to answer.

Grandpa Hu shook his head and pointed out where he got it wrong and then told him the answer in his mind.

Dong Xuebing wanted to write Grandpa Hu’s answer down, but he was stopped by Grandpa Hu. “You don’t need to record it down. You need to understand the general direction of my answer and the important points in the argument. Once you understand the answer, you will automatically remember the answer. Do you still have any questions? Good. I will give you one more question to test you. China has rich resources in the surrounding sea, but our Per capita income is low. Bo Sea is China’s biggest inland sea. It is crucial to the economies of the Northeast region……”

Afternoon.

Grandpa Hu coughed and asked: “Did you remember everything?”

“Yes.” Dong Xuebing quickly pass a few pieces of tissues to Grandpa Hu.

Grandpa Hu smiled and patted Dong Xuebing on his arm: “Your friends and classmates are also taking this test in Beijing with you? Keep everything I taught you to yourself. Don’t tell your classmates. Hahaha. This old man’s knowledge is limited, and that’s everything I can teach you.”

“You are too modest. I really learned a lot from you.” Dong Xuebing rubbed his nose embarrassedly and continued: “I do not have many friends as I did not stay at my university. The classmates I knew were not interested in being a civil servant. They had already found jobs in the private sector. I am the only one still dreaming of entering the government service. Sorry for troubling you the past few days. I really appreciate your help. Thank you.”

Before Dong Xuebing left, Grandpa Hu patted his shoulder and said: “Do well for the test. China’s future will depend on you youngsters.”

Dong Xuebing nodded.

North Heping Street.

Dong Xuebing walked up the musty stairs and press the doorbells of his home.

Click. Dong Xuebing’s mother who was at home helped him open the door. At the same time, there was another sound of someone opening the door from the fourth story. Section Chief Xu and his family walked down the stairs. Dong Xuebing’s mother saw them and immediately greeted: “Section Chief Xu, you are back so early? Are you all going to have dinner outside?” Dong Xuebing also reluctantly greeted them.

Section Chief Xu did not say a thing and just nodded arrogantly.

Mrs. Xu laughed: “Tomorrow is the test. Both of us are bringing Xiao Dong to Quanjude to have dinner.”

“Oh, that place is expensive.” Dong Xuebing’s mother said.

“Quanjude is still fine. It is not some fancy restaurant anyway.” Xiao Dong said and glared at Dong Xuebing. He reached over to press Qu Yunxuan’s doorbell. When no one opened the door, he pressed it again.

Dong Xuebing’s mother quickly said: “Yunxuan might still be at work.”

Xiao Dong disappointedly mumbled a replied and turned to his parents: “Mum, Dad, let’s go.” Dong Xuebing knew that this Xiao Dong was wooing Qu Yunxuan recently. Although Qu Yunxuan’s family was not well-off, she was beautiful. This was why Section Xu’s family did not object their son from going after someone a few years older.

When Dong Xuebing entered his house, Section Chief Xu and his family continued their way towards the stairs. Section Chief Xu accidentally kicked the garbage bag outside of Dong Xuebing’s home. Dong Xuebing’s mother had placed the garbage bag there, and the bag was oily and stained with leftover foods. Section Chief Xu’s shoes and pants were stained.