Chapter 323 – Family dinner (1/2)

Xie Guobang put down his newspaper and said. “Xiao Dong, I heard you will be transferred to the Investment Promotion Agency after the New Year?”

“Yes.” Dong Xuebing replied with a serious look.

“Can you adapt after switching from the Public Security to the Investment Promotion Agency?”

“I am confident I can take on this role and will do my best to improve the economy of the County. I will…”

Xie Huilan interrupted. “Haha… Are you going to be the Chief of the Investment Promotion Agency or the County Mayor?”

Han Jing, who was listening by the side, laughed.

Dong Xuebing thought to himself. I am showing my determination to the leader. Why are you interrupting me? But… I know what I said is exaggerating. Dong Xuebing cleared his throat and continue. “To do my job well, I cannot see things from the perspective of the Investment Promotion Agency. I must have a helicopter view of things on the whole County, and this way, I can improve the economy. Once the economy is revived, the people will have a better life…” Dong Xuebing is not good at bragging and is not shy about it.

Han Jing laughed. “Every time you all meet, you all are talking about work and politics…”

Xie Huilan narrowed her eyes and laughed. “Xiao Bing, my Mum is unhappy.”

Dong Xuebing quickly continues to chat with Mdm. Han, and asked about their health.

Suddenly, Dong Xuebing heard footsteps from upstairs. Ta… ta… ta… the footsteps are slow, and he knows it must be Senior Xie coming downstairs. Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan stood up and walk over to the foot of the stairs. They saw a young man and woman coming down the stairs, and they are around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old. The man is handsome and should be Xie Huilan’s younger brother (cousin), Xie Ran, the Deputy Director ranked Leader in Beijing’s Youth League. The woman beside him is pretty and looks like Xie Huilan. But she is not as pretty as Xie Huilan, and she should be Xie Jing, who is working at Xin Hua News Agency.

Dong Xuebing was impressed. They are indeed the third generation of a prestigious family. Oh… Xie Hao is exceptional.

Xie Ran and Xie Jing are holding on to Senior Xie’s arms, helping him down the stairs.

Senior Xie still has a serious look on his face. From one look, one could tell he is very stubborn and overbearing.

Dong Xuebing had experienced Senior Xie’s overbearing character during the last time they met, and he was still feeling sore about it.

“Grandfather.” Xie Huilan smiles. “You look much better.”

Senior Xie gave Xie Huilan a glance and said. “You are not in Beijing, and there is no one at home to make me mad. Of course, I will look better.” He paused for a second and said. “I thought I can have a few more days of peace. Why are you back?”

Senior Xie stared at Xie Huilan angrily. “Who did you hear that from? How come I don’t know about this?”

Xie Huilan laughed. “I cannot tell you who is my undercover.”

Senior Xie stroked his beard. “I called your name in my dreams is because you made me mad!”

The rest of the people felt awkward when Senior Xie and Xie Huilan started arguing the moment they met.

Dong Xuebing cleared his throat and said. “Grandfather, Happy New Year.” He stepped forward with the box of Wild Ginseng. “This is a gift from Huilan and me. This is a 50-years Wild Ginseng. I wish you longevity.” Xie Jing, who was standing beside Senior Xie, took the gift from Dong Xuebing. She was surprised by how rich Dong Xuebing is. This gift is worth a few hundred thousand.

Senior Xie ignored Dong Xuebing and walked past him as if he is transparent. He walks over to Xie Guobang and Han Jing. “Where is Guoliang and Guo Jian?”

Dong Xuebing was slightly embarrassed, but this was what he expected.

Xie Ran walks over to Xie Huilan. “Sis, Happy New Year.”

Xie Jing also greeted Xie Huilan. “Sis, I wish you a Happy New Year too.”

Xie Huilan nodded. “Haha… let me introduce. This is Dong Xuebing. This should be the first time you all meet him, right?”

“Yes.” Xie Ran extended his hand for a handshake with Dong Xuebing. “Nice to meet you.”

Xie Jing also laughed and shook hands with Dong Xuebing. “Brother Dong, I had heard a lot about you.”

Dong Xuebing was slightly embarrassed by how Xie Jing addressed him. He is only 24 years old, and Xie Jing is older than him by three to four years. But he is Xie Huilan’s boyfriend, and in terms of seniority, Xie Jing should address him as ‘Brother.’

Not all of the Xie Family had returned. But Dong Xuebing had met most of them. Other than Senior Xie is giving him the cold shoulders, the rest did not make things difficult for him. This situation is so much better than he imagined.

“Sister, how long will be in Beijing?” Xie Jing asked.