Chapter 219 – Notorious Reputation (1/2)
The next morning, dark clouds covered the skies. The weather forecast says there might be a thunderstorm.
After breakfast, Dong Xuebing, Yu Meixia, and Yu Qianqian sat in front of the PC to discuss on which car to buy.
“Big Brother! This car is nice!”
“BMW? Will it stand out too much? What do you think, Sister Yu?”
“I still feel the car you are looking at earlier suits you better, and the price is reasonable.”
“Accord? It is rare in Yan Tai County, but in Beijing, you can hit an Accord just by throwing a brick out of your windows. It is too common there.”
“You… you should decide for yourself. I don’t know about cars.”
Dong Xuebing leaned back on his chair and put his hands around Yu Meixia and her daughter’s shoulders naturally. He thought about what type of car to buy. A family saloon car? An off-road car? An MPV? Dong Xuebing was used to his unit’s Buick MPV and felt a 7-seater is more convenient. At least, he can ferry more people. But a Buick MPV or a Honda MPV cost slightly over 200,000 RMB. Dong Xuebing is thinking of getting a more expensive car.
Dong Xuebing continued to surf the websites, and Yu Qianqian suddenly shouted. “A big Mercedes Benz!”
Yu Meixia looked at the monitor. “This looks similar to that Buick.”
Dong Xuebing looked at the picture. This 6-seater Mercedes Benz is this year’s latest model, and the exterior looks grander than the Buick and Honda MPV. This is one of the top tier MPV car. Dong Xuebing’s eyes sparkled and felt this car is too beautiful. Both the exterior and interior are classy, and he checked at the price. An R Class 300L cost around 700,000 RMB. The R350L is around 800,000 RMB, and the most expensive R500L, 5.5L, is around 1.3 million RMB.
Dong Xuebing looked at the specifications and decided to buy this car!
Huh, but the price is ridiculously high. If he drives this car, will there be gossips?
Dong Xuebing thought for a while and called Qu Yunxuan. To prevent getting into trouble for driving this car, Dong Xuebing come up with a solution. He will get Aunt Xuan to buy this car and register it under their Auction Company. After that, he will drive the car to Yan Tai County for his personal use. If anyone wants to investigate him, he can claim that this vehicle belongs to his friend, and he had borrowed it. This way, he will save a lot of explanation on where he got his money from. Dong Xuebing wants to buy the most expensive model, R500L, costing 1.3 million. After buying the apartment, he still has around 1.4 million RMB. This amount is enough. After discussing with Qu Yunxuan, Dong Xuebing transferred his money to her.
Settled! In two or three days, the car should arrive!
Dong Xuebing sat down on the sofa, satisfied. He felt he is a spendthrift, as he spent almost 2 million RMB in two days.
Ring… ring… ring… Dong Xuebing’s handphone on the side table rang. Dong Xuebing thought it was the delivery for his home appliances. His refrigerator and TV will be delivered today, and the air conditioner will be installed tomorrow. He picked up the phone and saw it’s his cousin, Tang Jin.
“Hello? Xiao Jing?”
“Hehe… Brother, do you know what day is today?”
“What’s the special occasion? Army’s Day? It’s still early. The Party’s anniversary? It should be over.”
“No wonder you are in the Government service. All you think is Army’s Day and Party anniversary. Hahaha… it’s my birthday today!”
“Ah… I forgot about it. Where are you now? How are you celebrating?”
“Birthday is just another day. But… Brother, are you at home? Can I bring someone along to look for you?”
“Who are you bringing? My Second Aunt?”
“Ah… I am not letting you know now. Just tell me if you are free.”
“So, secretive? Alright. Do you know where Hua Mei Estate is? Just come over.” After hanging up, Dong Xuebing smiled and turned to Yu Meixia. “Sister Yu, prepare more food for lunch. My sister is coming over. Oh, if you are free, help me get a birthday cake downstairs. Thanks.”
Yu Meixia quickly grabbed her purse and went downstairs.
About an hour later.
Hua Mei Estate, Block 1.
Tang Jin was holding a young man’s hand. “Hey, Liu Li, remember to watch your words when you meet my brother later.”
Liu Li had got clean looks and looked like a student. He scratched his head and asked. “Why are we here to meet your brother first? What about your parents?”
Tang Jin gave Liu Li an angry stare. “What do you know? Now, it’s my brother who decides our family. If he agrees to let us be together, no one else will object. Ah… stop scratching your head. You look like a fool. What’s there to be nervous about? My brother dotes me, and if you don’t make him angry, he will agree to our relationship. Liu Li! Do you want me as your bride? Ah?!”
Liu Li replied with an agonized look. “Of course.”
Tang Jin let out a ‘Hmph’ and continued. “Then, you better put on your best performance in front of my brother.”
Liu Li scratched the back of his head. “Err… What is your brother working as? How come he has the final say in your family?”
Tang Jin heard this and had a proud smile on her face. “You will know later!”
Liu Li lives in Wu Tian Village and is Tang Jin’s High School classmate. During their school days, Liu Li fell in love with Tang Jin and always hung around her. After graduation, he started working and did not keep in touch with her until a class gathering some time ago. Liu Li did not forget about his feelings for Tang Jin and confessed to her after some drinks. To his surprise, Tang Jin accepted him, and they started dating.
Liu Li’s family is not well to do. He works as an Auxiliary Police Officer in Wu Tian Village Station. He is still not qualified to be an official Police Officer. Tang Jin and Liu Li are in their twenties, and this is the right age for them to get married. But Liu Li is poor and does not have a good career. He is afraid Tang Jin’s family will object. That’s why they decided to prepare in advance by visiting Tang Jin’s family first. But Tang Jin thought for a while and did not bring him to visit her parents first. Instead, she brought him to visit his older cousin. Liu Li is curious, but Tang Jin is too overbearing, and he dares not to ask too many questions.
“I am going to press the doorbell. You better prepare yourself!” Tang Jin gave Liu Li a kick to his feet.
“Yes.” Liu Li straighten his back nervously.
Ding Dong… ding dong… The door opened, and a cute little girl opened the door shyly. “Sister Tang?”
Tang Jin smiled. “Xiao Qianqian! Hurry and let me in! Where’s my brother?”
Yu Qianqian had met Tang Jin during Luan Ying’s wedding, but other than with Dong Xuebing and her mother, she is shy towards others. “Big Brother is using his computer in his room.” Clack! Yu Qianqian opened the metal gates, and she saw Liu Li. She quickly turned and ran away, as she is afraid of meeting strangers.
Liu Li was stunned by this little girl’s pretty looks. After he entered the house, he was stunned again by a pretty woman in the kitchen.
Tang Jin waved towards the kitchen. “Aunt Yu, I’m here for a visit. Are you preparing for lunch?”
Yu Meixia heard Tang Jin and quickly replied. “Xiao Jin, have a seat. I will prepare tea for you all.”
Tang Jin said. “No need. I will pour myself.”
At this time, Dong Xuebing walked out of his room and was surprised to see Liu Li.
Tang Jin laughed and greeted Dong Xuebing first, before introducing Liu Li. “This is my brother Dong Xuebing. This is Liu Li.”
Liu Li felt this name is familiar and went up to shake Dong Xuebing’s hand. “Brother.”
Dong Xuebing finally understand and laughed. “No wonder you are so secretive. You got a boyfriend?”
Liu Li blushed and didn’t know how to reply.
Dong Xuebing sat down on the sofa and started chatting with them. Dong Xuebing was surprised to know Tang Jin is dating someone. Her character is bold and overbearing. It is not easy to find a man that is willing to accommodate her. But from what he saw, Liu Li is giving in to Tang Jin, and he could tell Liu Li likes her.
After chatting for a while, Tang Jin suddenly remembered something. “Hey, Liu Li, you still don’t know who my brother is?”
Liu Li scratched the back of his head, embarrassedly. “Your brother is…”
Dong Xuebing slapped the back of Tang Jin’s head lightly. “Why do you think everyone must know me? Am I that notorious?”
Tang Jin laughed. “I forgot to tell you that Liu Li is an Auxiliary Office at Wu Tian Village Station.”
Dong Xuebing nodded and looked at Liu Li. “Is your work tiring? Working at the Police Station is not easy.”