Chapter 300 – Disfigured! (1/2)

Two days passed…

Three days passed…

Wednesday afternoon. Today is a bright sunny day.

After leaving the County Government’s building, Dong Xuebing stretched as he felt the warm breeze. It was freezing the past two days, and today the weather is warmer. Dong Xuebing lit a cigarette as he walks out of the building.

The day after tomorrow is the Party Committee meeting.

Will I get the position of the Chief of Investment Promotion Agency?

Dong Xuebing is not confident. The past few days, he had visited the leaders of the County. He had visited Duan Zhengan, Cao Xupeng, and let them know of his intentions. But he is unsure if they will vote for him, as they did not say anything. Cao Xupeng only says, “I know.” after dinner and Dong Xuebing does not know if he will get Cao Xupeng’s vote. After all, Cao Xupeng is Xiang Daofa’s men, and he might not help Dong Xuebing.

The meetings with the leaders from Xie Huilan’s faction went on smoothly. Dong Xuebing had just visited Deputy Mayor, Geng Yuchao. He had dined with the County’s Secretary of Commission for Political and Legal Affairs, Huang Li, yesterday. With Xie Huilan pushing for Dong Xuebing’s promotion, Geng Yuchao and Secretary Huang will support him. Even if Dong Xuebing did not visit them, Sister Xie would also order them to help Dong Xuebing.

Ah… I had done everything I can.

I should stop thinking about this and let fate decide!

Suddenly, a familiar figure walked towards Dong Xuebing. It is the Investment Promotion Agency’s Deputy Chief Lui Dafa.

Dong Xuebing looked at Lui Dafa coldly. “Oh… It’s Chief Lui.”

Lui Dafa saw Dong Xuebing and frowned. “Chief Dong… you are quite hardworking… I saw you coming to the County Government almost every day.”

“This is nothing compared to you.” Dong Xuebing sneered. “Did the Investment Promotion Agency’s office shifted to the County’s Party Committee Building? You might as well live there.”

Lui Dafa suppressed his hatred towards Dong Xuebing and continued with his way.

The Chief of the Investment Promotion Agency will be picked between Lui Dafa and Dong Xuebing, and both are trying to pull votes by visiting the committee members. These few days, Lui Dafa had got in touched with the Committee members. He is different from Dong Xuebing as he is poised to get promoted. Although he does not have as many achievements as Dong Xuebing, he has the experience and connections. He is very close with the newly appointed Publicity Department head and had got onto Party Secretary Xiang Daofa’s bandwagon through him. Xiang Daofa had also promised Lui Dafa that he will push for his promotion.

After Lui Dafa left, Dong Xuebing walks off.

Dong Xuebing called Hui Tai Village Station while driving.

“Hello, Old Liu? I am Dong Xuebing.”

Liu Dahai replied. “Chief Dong, what is it?”

“… have you found out about what I asked you to investigate?”

“Oh… Lui Dafa and his wife had sent their son to the hospital. But they did not visit our County’s People Hospital. They went to Jian An Hospital, and one of my contacts told me that the scratches on their son’s face were inflected and will leave a faint scar. Lui Dafa and his wife were furious and scolded the doctor.”

“What happened then?”

“I am not sure. Maybe they will be visiting another hospital to see other doctors.”

“Oh…”

“If there is a scar, most hospitals cannot do anything except for plastic surgery.”

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing drove back to the Public Security Bureau and continued with his work. He knew why Lui Dafa gave him that look earlier. If Lui Dafa’s son has a scar on his face, he might not get a girlfriend or a good future. But Dong Xuebing did not feel sorry for him, as he was the one who tried to bully Yu Qianqian. Since he dares to extort and threaten Yu Qianqian, he must bear the consequences!

At the same time, Lui Dafa’s phone rang. It was his wife.

“Where are you?!” Li Hong screamed over the phone.

Lui Dafa frowned. “I am at the County Party committee. What is it?”

“What do you think?! Didn’t you say you will be bringing Xiaolei to the city’s hospital today? Why are you not back yet?!”

“I have something on. Just bring him to the hospital first, and I will meet you all there.”

“Lui Dafa!” Li Hong shouted. She had been angry over the past few days. “Xiaolei is your own flesh and blood! Look at yourself! Is this how a father behave?! Xiaolei was disfigured by Dong Xuebing’s sister, and you don’t even dare to say a word?! All you care about is your promotion! What will happen to Xiaolei’s future with a scar on his face? Do you want him to live with this scar?! He is your son!” Li Hong cried. Lui Dafa’s wife is from the countryside and had a foul temper even before she got married.

“Alright… alright!” Lui Dafa frowned. “Wait for me. I will return now.”

Li Hong cried and said. “If Xiaolei’s face cannot recover, I will not let that bitch off!”

Lui Dafa and his family had visited the best hospitals in the County, but the doctors are helpless. The doctors told them that no matter what treatment Xiaolei undergoes, there will be a scar. At most, they can only lighten it, and if the hospitals in the city are also helpless, then Xiaolei will have to live with it for the rest of his life. Lui Dafa also doted his son and wants to get revenge. That’s why he needs to get promoted. After he has authority, he can settle the score with Dong Xuebing and Yu Qianqian’s family. Lui Dafa had found out Yu Meixia was Dong Xuebing’s former helper and knew their addresses and school. He will not let this matter rest like this.

……

Afternoon. County Public Security Bureau.

Dong Xuebing was reading some documents when he was interrupted by his phone.

“Hello, Xiao Bing?” Yu Meixia asked softly. “Is this Xiao Bing?”

Dong Xuebing laughed. “It’s me. Why are you speaking so softly?”

“I seldom use a mobile phone.” Yu Meixia replied embarrassedly. “I am not sure if I had dialed the right number and… I am afraid I might disturb your work.”

“It’s fine. What is it?”

“I just want to ask if you will be coming over for dinner.”

Dong Xuebing thought for a while and replied. “Yes.”

“Then I will buy some groceries after work. But… I might have to work overtime and will be home later.”

“Ok. I will fetch Qianqian on my way back from work. It’s getting dark earlier now, and it is dangerous for her to walk home alone. Ok. I will see you tonight.”

“Thank you… Sorry to trouble you.”

“We are one family. What’s there to thank? Haha…”

Dong Xuebing continued with his work. This period is critical, and he cannot afford any mistakes in his work.

When it was time to knock off, Dong Xuebing looks at his watch before going downstairs.

At the lobby, many Public Security Officers greeted Dong Xuebing. Most of them knew the Party Committee will discuss the Chief’s position of Investment Promotion Agency in their meeting the day after tomorrow, and Dong Xuebing is one of the nominees. But no one mentioned this in front of Dong Xuebing because all of them know with Party Secretary Xiang around Lui Dafa stands a higher chance.

Evening.

The sky had turned dark when Dong Xuebing reached Hua Mei Estate, after fetching Yu Qianqian.

“We have reached. You go upstairs first.” Dong Xuebing did not alight.

Yu Qianqian blinked. “Big Brother, where are you going? Mum will be back soon.”

“I know.” Dong Xuebing patted Qianqian’s head. “Your mother said she will be buying some groceries. I am afraid she might buy too many things and carry everything by herself. She is working at the Mei Lian Supermarket at Road 5 terminal, right?”

“Yes.”

“Alright. I will be back soon.”

After leaving the estate, Dong Xuebing drove slowly towards the north.

Dong Xuebing had wanted to fetch Yu Meixia is because he does not want Yu Meixia to carry too many things, and also check out her workplace. Yu Meixia is very pretty, and she will have many suitors. Dong Xuebing is worried that her co-workers will be interested in her… Huh… this seems to have nothing to do with Dong Xuebing, and he can’t stop Yu Meixia from falling in love with another man.

That’s right. I should call Yu Meixia first.