Xiao Bing, Ma Fei, Zhao Wu, and Han Jian drank until it was close to 1 am. The three of them were very honest, like men who dared to fight and fight. Xiao Bing decided to observe them for a while more. If the three of them were fine, he would transfer them to his side. He couldn't be ignorant when he was new here, and he didn't even have a few trusted aides who dared to work for him.
The four of them finished a box of beer and left the food stall. They drove home separately. Xiao Bing walked into the small courtyard and found that Xiu 'er's room was still lit up. He knew that she was not at home, so he went into his room and turned on the lights. Xiu' er knocked on the door with a bowl of glutinous rice and lotus seed porridge. She put down the bowl and chopsticks and went to get some water for washing her feet.
Xiao Bing was touched and said softly,"Xiu 'Er…" You've been tired all day. Go to sleep quickly. I'm not a spoiled spoiled second generation. I don't need you to scout.”
"I said I would scout you for the rest of your life.”Xiu-Er said softly and bent down to take off Xiao Bing's shoes. Xiao Bing was anxious and quickly reached out to help Xiu-Er. Unexpectedly, her hands pressed on the soft parts that she shouldn't press. It was soft and elastic, and it was difficult to grasp without the restraint of the bra.
Xiao Bing's heart trembled, and a warm current rushed from her lower abdomen to her head. She actually forgot to retract her hand.
"Uh…"
Xiu 'Er was shocked. She took a big step back, crossed her arms, and leaned against the door. She lowered her head and looked at her toes. The room was silent. Xiao Bing was embarrassed and didn't know what to say. Suddenly, Xiu' Er blushed and said shyly,""Brother, your hands are really dishonest."
Xiu-Er fled after saying that.
" I'm such a pure person, but Xiu 'er misunderstood me. Sigh, it's so unfair." Xiao Bing shook his head and sighed. He soaked his feet and ate the porridge, and couldn't help but reminisce the wonderful feeling of being electrocuted.
Xiu-Er went back to her room, blushing. Her ears and neck were red. She walked around the room seven or eight times uneasily. She didn't look angry. Instead, she looked shy and charming like a little woman. Thinking of the embarrassment just now, she bit her lips and sat on the bed. She covered her red face with her hands and murmured,"Brother, brother, how can I get married in the future if you touch me here?”
Xiu-Er was in a daze for more than half an hour. She got into bed, and a figure kept wandering in her mind. She reckoned that she would have to toss and turn for the whole night.
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In Xiao Bing's mind, it was hard to avoid the occasional touch between a man and a woman. He wouldn't have any evil thoughts and fantasize about how soft and elastic a woman's breasts were. He wouldn't have any bad thoughts, and he certainly didn't think that Xiu 'Er would let her imagination run wild.
Therefore, the next morning, Xiao Bing didn't have any psychological burden. He did his warm-up exercises without any hesitation and went straight to Grandpa Sun's newsstand. He took the latest issue of the International Outlooks and sat on the small stool at the newsstand. He flipped through the book casually. Back in the army, he would read the International Outlooks twice a month without missing a word. It had been a habit of his to read the International Outlooks regularly over the years, just like his daily morning exercise.
A small portion of the magazine analyzed the current international political environment, as well as the views of some military experts on future wars. In recent issues, many experts had jumped out to analyze the war that had just ended. Xiao Bing was not interested in these so-called experts 'hindsight and directly ignored them. In fact, he felt a little sympathetic for the bearded old man who was holding a bright flag and fighting with the Americans.
"Taking yourself too seriously is always a loser.”Xiao Bing muttered to himself. He was also reminding himself that in the thousands of years of history, there were many powerful people who had failed miserably in the gutter. Occasionally, small figures who stepped on dog shit luck had to be cautious at all times. He flipped through more than ten pages. The rest of the magazine's content was about the use of the latest firearms and weapons at home and abroad, as well as data analysis.
Xiao Bing was interested in these things. As a professional soldier who had never left his gun, it was essential for him to understand and master all kinds of firearms in the world. The things in Xiao Bing's mind were far beyond those of military enthusiasts who had never touched a gun. After flipping through the magazine in his hand in an hour, the data of the latest firearms were clearly imprinted in his mind.
Although he had taken off his military uniform, Xiao Bing knew that he would still have to hold a gun in his hands in the future. He might even have to kill people. It would be good to know more, and it might come in handy. Grandpa Sun finished his work and walked out of the newsstand. He looked at Xiao Bing, who was no longer the same as before, and said after a long silence,""Xiao Bing, you have to remember not to do things against your conscience. That kind of wealth won't last long. Don't just force yourself. You have to know how to show weakness.”
Xiao Bing knew that Grandpa Sun was concerned about her, so she nodded and smiled.""Grandpa Sun, I know."
Outside the newsstand, the old man and the young man talked about the turmoil of the 10-year cultural revolution and the current situation in Taiwan. They talked about the dark side of society and the drawbacks of officialdom. Sometimes, Elder Sun was excited and could not help but beat his chest and curse. During the cultural revolution, his family was destroyed, but his passion for the country did not decrease at all.
The professors of that era were the real professors, unlike the professors of today who were about to become " beasts." Xiao Bing admired the old man and respected his sincere heart. Unknowingly, they chatted for half a day. It was almost noon, and Xiao Bing was about to drag Grandpa Sun to a small and famous restaurant nearby for dinner when she suddenly saw a middle-aged couple.
Zhang Qian's parents, Zhang Shengli, Wang Aiping, and Xiao Bing remembered that when they enlisted in the military, the couple had become laid-off workers. They relied on part-time jobs to support their families. The tight life made the Zhang family helpless. At that time, Zhang Shengli often told Xiao Bing that he had to be successful in the future. If he was successful, he would let Qianqian be his wife.
Looking at Zhang Shengli and his wife's happy faces, Xiao Bing felt a little dejected. He wanted to leave and not meet the two of them, but things did not go as he wished. Zhang Shengli saw Xiao Bing from afar and shouted,"Hey, isn't this Xiao Bing? Uncle hasn't seen you for years. Why did you run away?”
Xiao Bing stood rooted to the ground and nodded with a smile. Seeing that the couple had hired a tricycle to pull a lot of old books and magazines, as if they were about to move, Zhang Shengli walked over and patted Xiao Bing's shoulder. His smile was a little unnatural. Wang Aiping was a real market woman. She had a sharp tongue and pretended to smile."Auntie Xiao Bing is moving today. The new house is in the Huating District in the city center. It's more than a hundred square meters and quite spacious.”
Huating District was one of the high-end residential areas newly built in Ninghe City in 2003. Wang Aiping was obviously showing off by shouting like this. Xiao Bing nodded and didn't say anything. It seemed that he didn't think much of it. Would Brother Bing, who drove a million-dollar luxury car and had a calm heart, be scared by a house in Huating District?
Wang Aiping was a little unhappy. Why didn't a poor kid like you get shocked when you heard about the villa? Why didn't you satisfy my vanity? She continued,"The renovation of the entire house, electronics, and everything else cost 500,000 to 600,000 yuan. Fortunately, my Nancy has a good boyfriend, otherwise…We won't be able to live in such a good house in our lifetime.”
Zhang Shengli nudged his wife to shut her up. After all, they were neighbors for many years. Zhang Shengli, who was more upright in his conduct, did not want to embarrass the child he once valued. As for Zhang Qian, Xiao Bing had long maintained a normal heart. Whether she was rich or poor had nothing to do with him. The Zhang family's people would rise to the sky once they achieved enlightenment. There was no need to be jealous or despise them. He smiled calmly and said,"Congratulations on your housewarming, Uncle and Auntie.”
Wang Aiping's face tensed up. She turned around and scolded the tricycle workers for moving old books and magazines. The small fry got carried away. She probably forgot how hard it was for her husband to work as a laborer on a tricycle a few years ago. Grandpa Sun frowned and lowered his head to sort out the books sent by the Zhang family. The moment Wang Aiping said that the books were given to him for free, the stubborn old man took out a hundred yuan and stuffed it into Zhang Shengli's hands." I live on my own for the rest of my life. I don't take advantage of others."”
Zhang Shengli and his wife were speechless. They quickly rejected Elder Sun's money. Just as they were arguing, a Beijing-made Cherokee SUV drove over and stopped in front of the newspaper stand. The door opened, and Zhang Qian, who was dressed in branded clothes, jumped out. She was stunned when she saw Xiao Bing. Suddenly, she felt that this man was becoming more and more unfamiliar. His eyes were as calm as an old well, and it made her heart ache for some reason.
Xiao Bing turned to the side and lit a cigarette. He looked at the road with a cold gaze. The series of blows in the past two years had transformed him into a different person. He was no longer the Xiao Bing who fought for a woman or a relationship. He looked into the distance and saw a black Audi A6 with a provincial license plate.
What a coincidence. Xiao Bing smiled. Zhang Qian glanced at Xiao Bing and calmed herself down.""Dad, Mom, hurry up. Don't waste time. Gao Zhi and I have to participate in the student union's activities in the afternoon.”
When Zhang Shengli and his wife were beaming with joy at their daughter, the black Audi stopped steadily by the roadside. Gao Zhi was in the driver's seat of the Cherokee. When he saw the Audi's license plate, he was stunned. Then, he quickly pushed the door open and got out of the car. At this time, the person in the Audi had already come out. It was the influential figure of the Hexi Province's officialdom, Fang Xiaoyin.
"Xiu-Er guessed that you were here, and you really are here. Why didn't you treat me to a meal or a drink when you've turned over a new leaf? You stingy guy, I was thinking about you, so I asked those guys in Beijing to get me some giant pandas that the old men up there had smoked.”Fang Xiaoyin took out two packs of cigarettes from the car and waved them, then put them back into the car. She looked at Xiao Bing with a cheeky smile, looking like a playboy. Gao Zhi, who was about to go up and greet Fang Xiaoyin, was stunned.
"What happened to Xiao Zhi?" Wang Aiping noticed that her future son-in-law was in a daze and was quite confused. Zhang Qian, Zhang Shengli, and Grandpa Sun all looked over, but Gao Zhi ignored her. He moved closer to Fang Xiaoyin and said submissively,"Secretary Fang, I am Gao Zhi, and Ning He's assistant Shi, Gao Zhiyuan, is my father.”
"Oh, Gao Zhiyuan's son!"
Fang Xiaoyin stopped smiling and finally revealed the aura of a superior that suppressed the common people. Gao Zhi's heart tightened for some reason as he lowered his head and bent down slightly, as if he was a common person who saw a big shot in his heart. In front of the newspaper stand, the Zhang family was dumbfounded, wondering who this young man who was familiar with Xiao Bing was.
"Bingzi, it's getting late. It's time for lunch. You have to treat me to the Grand Hyatt Hotel in the city today. If I don't rip you off, I'll feel sorry for my two giant pandas.”Fang Xiaoyin left Gao Zhi behind and approached Xiao Bing with a smile. He still looked like a frivolous young master. The son of the deputy chief of Beijing City was hard to catch his eye, let alone the son of the deputy chief of Ninghe City.
Gao Zhi's circle was worlds apart from the circle in Beijing.
The two of them sat in the Audi with their arms around each other's shoulders, leaving the confused Zhang family and the embarrassed Gao Zhi behind. After a long time, Wang Aiping asked softly,"Who is that guy, Xiao Zhi?"
"The secretary general of the provincial government…Fang Xiaoyin!"
Wang Aiping gasped when she heard that. Her future son-in-law's father was Deputy Chief Ning He. Even she felt that Old Zhang's family had climbed up to a rather impressive social status. The young man sitting in the Audi was actually the secretary general of the provincial government, the leader of the province. How big of an official was that?!
"Xiao Bing will be successful."
Grandpa Sun glanced at the Zhang family and turned around to enter the newsstand. His words were like invisible blades that pierced deep into the hearts of the Zhang family. As the Cherokee drove away, the old man, who had seen the vicissitudes of life and experienced the coldness of the world, leaned out and narrowed his old eyes. He whispered softly,"The Gao family is only interested in profit. It's difficult for the Zhang family, who has no money or power, to climb up to this high branch.”
In a private room on the third floor of Kaiyue Hotel, Xiao Bing and Fang Xiaoyin sat opposite each other. Exquisite dishes were placed on the table. Kaiyue's chef's craftsmanship was extraordinary. The six simple dishes were beautiful in color, aroma, and taste, and half of the bottle of Wuliang Ye had been consumed. Frustration in love was the most embarrassing thing for a man, and it was also the most difficult thing to talk about. Xiao Bing tasted Wuliang Ye and calmly recounted the unbearable past.
Fang Xiaoyin listened quietly, waiting for Xiao Bing to finish before smiling.""That girl called Zhang Qian is really blind. How can that kid from the Gao family compare to our Brother Bing from Hexi Province?”
Xiao Bing pointed at Fang Xiaoyin and laughed wantonly,""Don't say that. Everyone has their own aspirations. Back then, I was poor and had nothing. Which girl would be loyal to me…She's a fool."
"What about Xiu-Er? I've been observing her for half a day. Xiu-Er is a good girl.”Fang Xiaoyin smiled evilly. This youngest department-level cadre in Hexi Province looked like a middle-aged man who was sulky. Xiao Bing suddenly thought of the embarrassing incident last night and blushed. After holding it in for a long time, he said,"I treat him like a younger sister."
[PS: There are a lot of words in this chapter. Consider it a small compensation. Thank you for your support, everyone. Please wait patiently. The summit will let you see a magnificent explosion. Kaka!]
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