Chapter 171 – The status of the family changed! (1/2)
Everyone in the house was still digesting the shocking news of Dong Xuebing becoming their County’s Public Security Deputy Bureau Chief.
Dong Xuebing laughed and pulled Tang Jin’s arms, which was still wrapped around his neck, and patted her on her head. “You have been mischievous since young. You are all grown up now, and why are you still behaving like a kid?” Tang Jin did not attend university and had started working after High School. She is currently working at a leather bag factory in the village. She was not much younger than Dong Xuebing.
Tang Jin laughed. “I am happy… This is the first time our family has a high-ranking official.”
Dong Xuebing smiled. “It is only a Deputy Section Chief position. I am the lowest rank Deputy Bureau Chief in the Bureau. What high-ranking official are you talking about?”
Tang Jin laughed. “This is still not considered high rank? Where else can you find a Deputy Bureau Chief in his early 20s? Brother, will you be staying here in the future?”
Dong Xuebing replied: “I should be in Yan Tai County for the next 1 to 2 years. I am not sure in the future.”
Dong Xuebing’s Second Aunt saw her daughter pestering Dong Xuebing and said: “Xiao Jin, your brother should be tired. Let him take a break. Oh, he has punished those hooligans for you, and you haven’t thanked him yet.” After knowing Dong Xuebing had become a high-rank leader, she becomes more reserved when she speaks to him. She saw Dong Xuebing’s cup was almost empty and quickly help to pour water for him.
Tang Jin said: “Thank you.”
“Don’t mention it.” Dong Xuebing said and quickly stopped his Second Aunt from topping up his cup. He grabbed the themoflask from her and poured water into her husband and her cup. “Second Aunt, you don’t need to be so polite with me. We are a family. If I don’t stand up for Xiao Jin, who will help her? When my father is sick, your family lend us all your savings. I will never forget what you all had done for us. If you all encounter any problems in the future, let me know. I will do my best to help.”
Second Aunt was touched and smiled. “It is only a few thousand.”
Dong Xuebing purposely mentioned the past, and his Uncle and First Aunt were embarrassed. When Luan Xiaoping approaches them for help, they refused to help. They knew Dong Xuebing’s father’s condition was a bottomless pit. No amount of money will be able to cure his illness. This was why they refused to lend any money to Dong Xuebing’s family.
Luan Xiaoping was very kind and does not want her son to fall out with her siblings. She quickly changed the topic. “Xiao Bing, do you have any place to stay in the County? How about staying in the village? It is not very far from the County’s town. You can buy a motorbike. Staying in hotels is expensive.”
Dong Xuebing held his mother and sat down on the sofa. “Mum, I am also a leader. How can the bureau don’t arrange lodging for me? I got my apartment in the afternoon. It has 2 bedrooms and equipped with home appliances. It is much better than the hotel rooms.”
Dong Xuebing’s First Aunt asked: “Your workplace even gives you an apartment?”
Her husband gave her a stare. “What’s there to be surprised? Xiao Bing is a leader now. The higher-ups must arrange lodging for me.”
Other than Dong Xuebing’s Second Aunt’s family, Dong Xuebing does not want to speak with the rest. But his mother was around, and he can’t be rude. “It is a temporary quarter. I have to return it when I am transferred.”
Tang Jin looked at Dong Xuebing enviously. She had lived in the village all her life, and her dream is to buy an apartment in the County Town.
After chatting awhile, Luan Xiaoping suddenly remembered that she still has not washed the dishes. “You all chat first. I will go and wash the dishes.”
Dong Xuebing’s Uncle heard it and used his leg to nudge his wife secretly.
His wife immediately got the hint. She looked at Dong Xuebing and quickly stopped Luan Xiaoping. “Xiao Ping, let me wash the dishes. How can I let you wash the dishes after you had worked the whole day? Take a break and have some fruits.”
Luan Xiaoping waved her hands. “Sister-in-law, I am not tired. I can do the dishes.”
Luan Xiaoping’s sister-in-law pretended to be angry. “Go and accompany Xiao Bing. I will take care of all household chores in the future.”
Dong Xuebing’s First Aunt also moved towards them and smiled. “Xiaoping, you have not met Xiao Bing for a long time. Go and accompany your son. Leave these chores to your sister-in-law and me.”
Luan Xiaoping felt bad. “Sis, sister-in-law, how can I let you all do these? Let me do it.” Dong Xuebing’s Second Aunt and she were the ones who do these chores usually.
Dong Xuebing’s grandmother said: “Xiaoping, your health is not good. Leave these chores to them in the future.”
Luan Xiaoping was now the Deputy Bureau Chief’s mother. Dong Xuebing was still sitting on the sofa watching them. His First Aunt and Uncle’s wife dares not to let his mother do these chores. It was different now. Luan Xiaoping could feel her status in the family had changed. Although it was sudden, she knew it was all because of her son.
Dong Xuebing felt better when he saw their attitude towards his mother changed
Dong Xuebing’s Uncle moved closer and took out a pack of cigarettes. He offered Dong Xuebing a stick. “Xiao Bing, have a smoke.”
Since his Uncle showed him respect, Dong Xuebing must return the favor. He lit the cigarette and offered his Uncle and First Aunt’s Uncle, his Zhong Hua Cigarettes. But when he saw his mother staring at him, he realized that he had never smoke in front of his mother before. He smiled: “Mum, I seldom smoke.”
If this were the past, Luan Xiaoping would start lecturing her son. Smoking is harmful to his health. But now, her son is a high-rank official. She did not scold her son and felt it was normal for her son to smoke. Which government official does not smoke?
After a while, Dong Xuebing’s Uncle’s wife returns after washing the dishes. “Xiao Ping, I went to the County Town a few days ago and bought some clothes. Let’s go and see which one you like. I will give it to you.”
Luan Xiaoping knew about this. Her sister-in-law had boasted about the clothes she bought after she returned. Those clothing were expensive. “I still have clothes. Thank you.”
Her sister-in-law held her arms: “Don’t stand on ceremony with me. Let’s try them on.”
Dong Xuebing’s First Aunt followed them. “Xiaoping’s figure is better than me. You will not fit into my clothes. I will buy some for you when I go shopping.” Luan Xiaoping had suddenly become the VIP of the family. After Dong Xuebing had become a leader in their county, they felt the need to mend their broken relationship. More importantly, Dong Xuebing’s First Aunt and Uncle’s wife knew Dong Xuebing was still angry with them. They were doing these to show Dong Xuebing.
9 pm.
Dong Xuebing remembered that he still has something to speak to his Second Aunt’s family. He called his Second Aunt’s family over to his mother’s room. After entering his mother’s room, Luan Xiaoping returned, wearing a dress given to her by her Sister-in-law.
Tang Jin laughed. “You are so pretty.”