Chapter 260 – Qu Yunxuan vs. Xie Huilan (1/2)

Evening. 7 pm.

County People’s Hospital. Single ward.

Dong Xuebing was emotional and thought to himself. He had been hospitalized three times within half a year. What did I do to deserve this?

Deputy Team Leader Feng had come to visit him. “Chief Dong, how are your injuries?”

“I’m fine.” Dong Xuebing smiled. “I was knocked out by the airbag and should be fine tomorrow.”

Deputy Team Leader Feng sighed. “Luckily, you are around to defuse the bomb and capture the fugitive. I heard that the higher-ups might award Second-tier merit to you for this incident. You still have not received the first and third-tier merit award, and should be receiving all three awards together. This is the first in China!”

Dong Xuebing nodded. “I just happened to be around when these incidents happened.”

After chatting for a while, Deputy Team Leader Feng left.

After Deputy Team Leader Feng, leaders from the County Government, Public Security Bureau, and Dong Xuebing’s friends and relatives visited him.

In one afternoon, news of Dong Xuebing’s glorious deed spread throughout the County. If anyone were not impressed with Dong Xuebing for saving the trapped passengers from the landslide, they had nothing to say for this incident. Anyone brave can go and rescue the trapped passengers, but not anyone can defuse a timebomb. This had changed everyone’s perception of Dong Xuebing’s abilities. Dong Xuebing is too omnipotent and can solve any problems!

At around 8 pm, all the visitors left.

Dong Xuebing secretly lit a cigarette in the quiet ward and started smoking.

When Dong Xuebing recalled the afternoon events, he still has some fears. If he made a wrong move, he would be killed. He is lucky to save Sister Xie and made up with her. At the same time, he had gained a higher reputation and gained political points. He might have risked his life, but the reward is great too.

Oh, why didn’t Sister Xie visit me yet?

Dong Xuebing stubbed the cigarette and called Xie Huilan.

Ring… ring… ring… the line was cut after three rings.

Dong Xuebing was frustrated. After he becomes Deputy Section Chief, no one had hung up on him. Hmph! Xie Huilan had still said she would get married to me next year if we survive. But now, you hang up on me. Dong Xuebing was mad, but he consoled himself. The timebomb incident is a serious matter, and Xie Huilan should be settling the aftermath now.

The sky is already dark.

Dong Xuebing had nothing to do and called Qu Yunxuan’s phone.

The lone got through, and Dong Xuebing could hear Aunt Xuan’s heels, and cars passing by in her background.

Dong Xuebing asked. “You just finished work? Why are you working until so late?”

“Yes.”

“Don’t work so hard and go home earlier. It is not safe for you to travel alone at night.”

“Ok.”

Qu Yunxuan replied with an angry tone. “Nothing. Bye!”

“Hey… what’s wrong? Tell me…” Dong Xuebing panicked.

Qu Yunxuan kept quiet for a few seconds and said. “Someone told me that you have a girlfriend in Yan Tai County. Is it true?”

Dong Xuebing was stunned. “F**k! Who is so evil to try to come in between us?! Who told you this?” Dong Xuebing’s face had turned pale. “Is it someone called Wei Nan? Damn! This bastard is relentless! Aunt Xuan, how did you know him?” Since Dong Xuebing fallout with Xie Huilan, he knew Aunt Xuan would know about this.

“Just tell me if this is true.”

“Aunt Xuan, I…”

“I am asking you if what he said is true?”

Dong Xuebing knew he had to face Qu Yunxuan about this no matter what. “Errr…. Yes.”

The other party went quiet for a few seconds, and Qu Yunxuan hangs up.

Dong Xuebing immediately called Qu Yunxuan again, but no one answered. He tried a few more times, and Qu Yunxuan switched off her phone. Endless troubles… Dong Xuebing cursed and knew he had pissed Aunt Xuan off. He is furious with Wei Nan for doing all these behind his back!

But Dong Xuebing also knew that this is his karma.

What should he do now? Go and explain to Aunt Xuan in Beijing? But what’s there to explain?!

Dong Xuebing is like a cat on a hot tin roof and is going crazy. He suddenly sits up on the bed. No! Even if Qu Yunxuan does not forgive me, I must also explain to her, or I will regret it for the rest of my life.

But at this moment, the door opened.

Qu Yunxuan was standing in front of the door!

Dong Xuebing was shocked. “Aunt Xuan, why are you here? Ah? You were downstairs when I called you?”

The gentle Qu Yunxuan is different today. She had a black face and closed the door behind her.

Dong Xuebing quickly said. “Listen to me first, and you can start scolding me after I finished. I had kept asking you to be my girlfriend when we were in Beijing, but you disagree. Of course, I am not pinning the blame on you, and I met Sister Xie after that. Her family is forcing her to get married, and she refused and said I am her boyfriend. After that…” Dong Xuebing was worried that Aunt Xuan would leave before he can finish his explanation, and speak very fast.

Qu Yunxuan stood there without saying a word.

Dong Xuebing sighed. “This is everything I have to say. I know I am sorry for both of you. I… Sigh… It’s all my fault.

Qu Yunxuan bit her lips and turned away to wipe her tears.

“Ah…” Dong Xuebing jumped off the bed and held Qu Yunxuan’s hand. “Stop crying… it’s all my fault. You can hit me all you want.”

Qu Yunxuan gritted her teeth and raised her hand to slap Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing closed his eyes and wait for the slap to come. But after waiting for a while, he did not feel any pain.

Qu Yunxuan’s hand froze in midair and didn’t slap him. A few tears rolled down her cheeks.

Yesterday, Qu Yunxuan could not sleep because of what Wei Nan said over the phone. Wei Nan had bought something from Yun De Auction Company and got to know Qu Yunxuan one month ago. They were not close, and Qu Yunxuan had not taken his words seriously. But she knew Wei Nan would not say those things for no reason, and she decided to visit Dong Xuebing in Yan Tai County tonight. She wants to hear from Dong Xuebing straight. She finally knows the truth and felt her world collapsing around her.

Dong Xuebing felt his heart aching. “I’m sorry to let you down. I feel terrible to see you like this.”

“You also know how to feel terrible? Do you know my feelings now?”

“I know… I…”

Dong Xuebing does not know what to say and thought for jumping out of the window to settle this once and for all. In his heart, he was thinking of what to do next. He can’t bear to leave Sister Xie and Aunt Xuan. Damn! I am such a bastard! Dong Xuebing really hates himself! He knows his feelings or Xie Huilan and Qu Yunxuan are real, and couldn’t make a decision.

If Aunt Xuan is willing to forgive him after giving him a few slaps, Dong Xuebing will feel better.

But Qu Yunxuan’s character is too gentle, and will never hurt Dong Xuebing. She did not even scold him, and this made Dong Xuebing feel more terrible.

Suddenly, the ward’s door opened!

Dong Xuebing looked towards the door and was stunned. Sister Xie is here!

Xie Huilan, who had just entered the ward, saw Dong Xuebing was speaking to a beautiful woman. She narrowed her eyes and recognized this woman as that ‘Aunt Xuan’ from the photographs. Xie Huilan smiled and closed the door behind her. “Am I interrupting you two?”

Dong Xuebing looked at her. “Sister Xie.”