Power and Wealth

Chapter 1282: First and Second Uncles got promoted

Dong Xuebing woke early in his hotel room and smoked by the window.

The air is not good. It is hazy and makes the buildings gloomy.

Ring ring ring

Dong Xuebings phone rang.

Are you awake, Xiao Bing? Yu Meixia asked.

I just got up. Have you had your breakfast? Dong Xuebing asked.

No. We had left, and we are waiting for the long-distance bus.

Oh, why did you all leave so early? I thought of treating you all to lunch.

My parents are returning to work today. Thats why we left early. I pressed your doorbell an hour ago to tell you. But you are sleeping and did not hear it.

All right. Haha I am going back a few days later.

OK. Lets meet again. You you got to take care of yourself.

Sure. Tell your parents that I am sorry for not sending them off. I wanted to arrange a car to send you all back.

Its fine. I I am hanging up.

OK. The air quality has not been good recently. Remember to wear a mask.

Dong Xuebing finished his cigarette after he hung up. He snubbed it in the ashtray and got into the bed. His back and waist were aching. He massaged his shoulders and prepared to sleep. He hid under Sister Yus bed last night. Although the floor was carpeted, it was cold. He hid there for almost an hour and a half until Qianqian slept, and Liu Chenlong and Qian Lihua returned to their rooms. Afterward, he sneaked out of the suite and returned to his room.

Sigh last night was tiring.

However, Dong Xuebing had released his pent-up frustration. Although his body was aching, he was satisfied.

Ten minutes

Thirty minutes

Dong Xuebings phone rang suddenly. He woke up and looked at his phone. It was Xie Guojian calling.

Dong Xuebing answered quickly. Hello, Second Uncle.

A woman replied. Haha I am your Second Aunt.

Oh, good morning, Second Aunt. Dong Xuebing rubbed his eyes.

Ci Lifen laughed. Are you still sleeping? I said you have not woken up, but your Second Uncle insisted on calling you. Why dont you return to sleep? I will call you later.

Dong Xuebing replied. No no need. What is it?

Ci Lifen said. Huilan told me you are in Beijing to check your injuries. Are you OK? I am worried and wanted to check on you.

Thank you, Second Aunt. Haha I am fine now.

OK. Do you need your Second Uncle to arrange a checkup at the hospital for you?

No need. I completed my checkup. The doctor asked me to rest for two to three months, and I will be fine.

All right. I am cooking today. Come over for lunch later.

Ah, I will be there. I heard a lot about your food and did not get the chance to try it. I will get up now.

Theres no rush. You can sleep a while longer.

It is after 8 am now. I need more than an hour to reach.

OK. But it is not the former address. Take down our new address. I will inform the guards to let you in.

Eh? You all shifted?

Haha lets talk when you are here.

Dong Xuebing noted down Xie Guojians new address and went to wash up. He washed his hair and wiped his body, not touching his wounds. Afterward, he got dressed and checked out of the hotel. Since Sister Yu returned to Fen Zhou City, he does not need to stay in this hotel.

After 10 am.

Outside of a military family quarter.

The cab stopped, and Dong Xuebing checked the address he got from Ci Lifen. Its here. He paid the fare and got out of the cab. Armed soldiers guarded the entrance. The security was tighter than the Second Uncles former residence.

What is this place?

Why did he move suddenly?

Dong Xuebing looked around and did not see any signs.

A guard stopped Dong Xuebing. Please show your identification.

Dong Xuebing took his identity card from his wallet and showed it to the guard.

The guard looked at it and saluted Dong Xuebing before letting him in. Ci Lifen had informed the guard about Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing walked around the quarters looking for Second Uncles place. He noticed many military cars, and this area was bigger than his former place.

A few villas are located deep inside the quarters.

Dong Xuebing went to villa no.3 and pressed the doorbell.

Ding dong ding dong the door opened a few seconds later. Ci Lifen smiled and invited Dong Xuebing in. Why are you so early?

Dong Xuebing smiled. I am here to give you a hand.

Ci Lifen laughed. You are injured. I cannot let you help. I can do it myself. Come in.

Ah, I will change to slippers.

No need to change. Come in.

Wait I will dirty your floor.

Haha someone will clean it.

Ci Lifen pulled Dong Xuebing into the villa and did not let him change into slippers. She pulled him to the sofa and made him sit. She asked about his injuries and chatted with him for a while. Dong Xuebing also gave her the fruits and health supplements he bought as gifts.

Xie Guojian came out. Xiao Bing, you are here.

Dong Xuebing stood up and greeted him. Second Uncle.

Sit, dont stand. You are injured.

Haha I am feeling better. Where is Xiao Hao?

He went out with his classmates. He cannot stay at home.

Ci Lifen said. Sit down, Xiao Bing. Help yourself to the fruits on the table. I am going to prepare lunch.

Ci Lifen left, and Xie Guojian sat beside Dong Xuebing to chat with him.

Dong Xuebing was puzzled. Why did Second Uncle and Second Aunt invite him over for lunch? They should invite Eldest Uncle and Huilans parents if they were worried about his injuries. Or they can meet him at Senior Xie or Huilans parents house. This feels different as only the Second Uncle and Second Aunt are around. He knew Xiao Hao would not go out if he knew he was coming for lunch. Maybe they did not tell Xiao Hao. Also, why did they move to another family quarters? Did they ask me over because they need me for something?

Among the third generation, Dong Xuebing is close to Xiao Jing and Xiao Hao. Besides Xie Huilans parents, he is closer to his Eldest Uncle, Xie Guoliang, and his wife, Xia Yanzhen, among the second generation. However, he is not close to his Second Uncle, Second Aunt, and Aunt Xie Guoyue.

They chatted for a while.

Dong Xuebing asked. Second Uncle, do you need me for anything?

The serious Xie Guojian laughed. No. I just want to tell you that your Eldest Uncle and I got transferred.

Dong Xuebing was surprised. Promotion?

Xie Guojian replied. Your Eldest Uncles transfer orders should be out these few days. He will be promoted to be the finance minister.

The head of the Finance Department?

Yes.

Dong Xuebing was happy for Xie Guoliangs promotion. Although he heard about it, it was not confirmed yet. The Xie Familys third generation just started in the government sector and is the second generation in their prime. The higher their positions, the more they can protect the third generation. They have more power and can help the third generation move up quickly. After all, they are a family.

Dong Xuebing remembered Xie Guojian had moved to a new family quarter. What about you?

Xie Guojian replied. I am transferred to the Army General Staff.

The PLA General Staff? What position?

The Deputy Chief of General Staff. I am in charge of the second division.

This is a big promotion. Xie Guojian was transferred from the Deputy Chief of the General Administration to the Deputy Chief of General Staff, and it was a same-level transfer, but he got more power than before. He is also in charge of a department.

Dong Xuebing swallowed his saliva. A general role?

Xie Guojian laughed. I got my new position. My promotion is next week.

Dong Xuebing replied. Congratulations.

Ci Lifen finished preparing the food and walked out of the kitchen. She smiled. Its all thanks to you. He might not get promoted if you did not give your Second Uncle the hard disk you took from that research center. That hard disk contained important information.

Dong Xuebing said. I took it on my way back. Its not a big deal.

The second Uncle will be a general, and the Second Aunt is happy. Thank you, Xiao Bing.

No I did not do much. Dong Xuebing replied, and he finally understood why they invited him over. They wanted to thank him.

Xie Guojian waved his hand. We are a family, and I dont need to say much. Lets have a drink together, Xiao Bing.