Power and Wealth

Morning, 7 am.

A hearty breakfast prepared by Dong Xuebing was laid on the dining table. “Sister Yu, Qianqian, come out for breakfast.”

Yu Qianqian was brushing her teeth, and Yu Meixia was folding her blanket when they heard Dong Xuebing. Yu Meixia placed the pillows nicely on the bed and closed the door to change. But the moment she closed the door, it was opened from outside.

Dong Xuebing looked at Yu Meixia and said. “Don’t change your clothes. You look sexy in it.”

Yu Meixia replied shyly. “This is my sleeping gown. It’s too revealing...”

Dong Xuebing said. “Just wear it. I like to see you in it.”

Yu Meixia bit her lips and looked at her gown. “I... I... Can I wear a pair of leggings?” Yu Meixia is a shy and conservative woman and feels uncomfortable to wear a skimpy sleep gown outside of her room. Other than sleeping, she will not wear short dresses. All her life, she had never worn dresses or skirts above her knees. Even in the sweltering summer, she did not change this habit.

Dong Xuebing laughed and nodded. “Buy more short dresses in the future. Your legs are so beautiful, and it’s a pity to cover them up.”

Yu Meixia unconsciously covered her thighs with her hands and replied shyly. “It’s not beautiful. You are flattering me.”

“Flattering? You are telling me that you don’t know how pretty you are?” Yu Meixia lowered her head and did not reply. “Alright. Wear your leggings. I will heat up the milk.” Dong Xuebing walked out of the room and close the door behind him.

After a while, the 3 of them were sitting at the dining table.

Yu Qianqian looked at her mother. “Mum, why are you still wearing this?”

Yu Meixia blushed and passed a piece of toast to Dong Xuebing. “Oh, today... errr... the weather is hot today.”

Dong Xuebing laughed. “Come... try my cooking.”

Yu Meixia placed a sausage on her daughter’s plate, and Yu Qianqian took a bite. Her eyes immediately brighten up. “Hmm... it’s so delicious. Mum, try this. It’s good.”

Yu Meixia was afraid Chief Dong will get angry and quickly says: “Qianqian, don’t talk with your mouth full.”

Yu Qianqian nodded and quickly eats her breakfast.

Yu Meixia used a paper napkin to wipe her daughter’s mouth.

Dong Xuebing laughed and place a toast on Yu Meixia’s plate. “Sister Yu, have some.”

Yu Meixia picks up the toast. “Thank you.”

Dong Xuebing felt slightly guilty for touching her over the past two days and want to make up for her. After breakfast, Dong Xuebing made Yu Qianqian and Yu Meixia watch TV on the sofa, while he cleared the dishes. After he comes out of the kitchen, he saw Yu Meixia sweeping the floor. He went up and snatched the broom from her. “I said you don’t need to do anything today. Go and accompany Qianqian.”

Yu Meixia panicked. “Chief Dong... This...”

Dong Xuebing gave her a stare. “Just go!”

Yu Meixia felt touched and knew Chief Dong is doing this because he cares for her. It’s been a while since she was treated this way. At around 8 am, Yu Meixia asked Yu Qianqian to go into the room to do her homework, while she sat on the sofa and look at Chief Dong. She saw Chief Dong sweating and quickly used her handkerchief to wipe his sweat and poured a cup of tea for him.

Dong Xuebing cleaned up the whole house in the morning.

Yu Meixia wiped his sweat with her handkerchief. “Take a break. I will massage your back.”

Dong Xuebing swings his arms. “I’m fine. This feels like a workout, and it felt good.” If it was in the past, Dong Xuebing would be exhausted after all these household chores. But after he entered the government service, he started jogging and exercising every evening. His stamina and strength are much better than before.

“Sister Yu, what are you doing earlier?”

“Reading. I bought a book about massage.”

“Sigh... you don’t need to read that. You are very good at massage, and there’s no need to read about it.”

Yu Meixia shook her head. Chief Dong treated her very well. He had given her shelter, salary, changed her household registration to the County-City, saved her life, and get a place in school for her daughter. In her mind, she only wants to repay him by giving him a good massage every day.

Dong Xuebing saw Yu Meixia not listening to him and stopped persuading her. “I thought you don’t recognize a lot of words? How do you read it?”

Yu Meixia replied. “There are pictures and I... I still can understand it.”

“Oh... let’s go. Bring your book to my room. I will teach you the words.”

Yu Meixia paused for a second and shook her hands. “It’s too troublesome. You don’t need to do this.”

“I’m free anyway. Hurry up.” Dong Xuebing returned to his room.

Yu Meixia thought and closed the door behind her after she entered the room with her book.

Yu Meixia sat beside Dong Xuebing, and Dong Xuebing cleared his throat and patted his thighs. “Come over and sit on my lap.”

Yu Meixia lowered her head and blushed. She struggled in her heart, and in the end, she still sat down on Dong Xuebing’s lap with her book.

Yu Meixia flipped her book. “This... I don’t know this word.”

Dong Xuebing hugged her waist and pressed his chest against her back. He rested his chin on Yu Meixia’s shoulders and said. “Let me see. Oh... this word is “Chi.” It’s the word for “Chi Shui” (Pond water) and combined with the word in front, it’s “Feng Chi.” This is an acupuncture point, and it’s located behind the neck.”

Actually, Yu Meixia knew this word. But she was too nervous and just pointed to a random character in the book.

“Then... Then... what is this word?”

“This character is “Shen.” “Ren Shen” (Ginseng).”

While teaching Yu Meixia, Dong Xuebing’s hands start to move around.

Yu Meixia looked at Dong Xuebing with watery eyes. “Chief Dong... Stop... Qianqian is outside.”

Dong Xuebing saw Yu Meixia was not willing, and he held her hands and played with her fingers.

1 hour...

2 hours...

“Chief Dong... I should... I should prepare lunch now.” Yu Meixia was breathing heavily.

Dong Xuebing let go of her unwillingly. “Ok. I will cook lunch today. What do you want for lunch?”

Yu Meixia got up from Dong Xuebing’s lap and quickly straighten her dress. “I’m fine with anything. I... I will help you.”

“Ok.”

It’s been a while since Dong Xuebing cooks, and his food taste ordinary.

After lunch, Yu Qianqian yawned. “Mum... I’m sleepy.”

Yu Meixia stroked her daughter’s hair. “Have you finish your homework? Go take a nap.” She turned and looked at Dong Xuebing. “Are you going to take a nap? I will make up your bed for you.”

Dong Xuebing shook his head. “No need. Go and take a nap with Qianqian. Oh, can you sleep alone?”

Yu Meixia blushed. She did not sleep well over the past few days and was troubled with all sorts of weird nightmares. It was until Chief Dong held her hand and sleep beside her when she can relax and feel secure. “I... I don’t know.”

Dong Xuebing replied. “Then I will sit beside you until you fall asleep.”

Yu Meixia quickly says. “No need... It’s too troublesome for you. I...”

Dong Xuebing ignored her and followed them into their room. He sat on a chair beside the bed.

“Alright. Get some rest.”

Yu Meixia gritted her teeth and said. “It’s too troublesome. You are so busy, how can I ask you to sit beside me while I sleep. Errr... Chief Dong, why don’t you...” Yu Meixia looked at Dong Xuebing. “Why don’t you... we... together...” Yu Meixia was too embarrassed to say it.

Dong Xuebing cleared his throat and asked. “Is it alright?”

Yu Meixia nodded and asked her daughter, who was blushing, to move towards the edge of the bed. She also climbed up the bed, beside Yu Qianqian and gave Dong Xuebing a big space. Dong Xuebing was slightly disappointed as he shamelessly wants to sleep in between the mother and daughter. But now, Yu Meixia had taken up the center part of the bed, and he had no choice but to lay down on the other side. He took off his shirt and went under the blanket.

“Sister Yu, if you are scare, you can hold my arms.”

“Ok. Thank you.”

Although Yu Qianqian is young, she knows it’s not right to be sleeping together. However, her mother had agreed, and she did not object.

Yu Meixia also does not want this to happen. But Chief Dong had treated her well, and she can’t let him wait beside her while she sleeps. Furthermore, they had slept together last night.

This bed is a queen-size bed. But there is enough space as Yu Qianqian is skinny, and Dong Xuebing is slim. The mother and daughter pair were also sleeping on their sides to make space for Dong Xuebing. This time, Yu Meixia did not hold Dong Xuebing’s hand. About 10 minutes later, Yu Meixia held her daughter and felt asleep. Dong Xuebing’s sleeping habit is hugging something to sleep. He could not rest until he turned towards Yu Meixia and hugged her waist.

10 minutes...

Half an hour...

1 hour...

In his sleep, Dong Xuebing heard someone opening the doors.

Outside of the room, Luan Xiaoping had entered the house, using the spare keys given to her by her son. She walked into the living room and to look for her son. The living room is empty, and she thought her son was taking a nap. She went to the master bedroom, but it was empty too. Luan Xiaoping sighed and regretted not calling Dong Xuebing before coming over. She used the phone in the bedroom to call her son’s number.

Ring... ring... ring... the phone rang.

Luan Xiaoping was surprised to hear the phone ringing from Xiao Yu’s room.

Dong Xuebing was sleeping soundly and answered the phone. “Hello?”

“Xiao Bing? Are you at home?”

“Yes.” Dong Xuebing opened his eyes and saw Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian awake. He smiled apologetically at them. Yu Qianqian can’t see it, but Dong Xuebing’s arm is around Yu Meixia’s slim waist. “I’m sleeping. Are you looking for me?”

Luan Xiaoping gasped. “Sleeping?”

“Yes. What’s wrong?”

Du... du... du.... Luan Xiaoping hangs up the call!

Dong Xuebing was puzzled. I’m only taking a nap. What’s there to be angry and hang up the phone?

Yu Meixia was afraid her daughter might discover and quickly pushed Dong Xuebing’s arm aside. “Is it Sister Luan?”

“Yes. Maybe the signal is not good, and the line got cut.”

Suddenly, Dong Xuebing heard footsteps outside of the bedroom, and before Yu Meixia could react, Luan Xiaoping opened the bedroom door.

Dong Xuebing was stunned!

Yu Meixia was stunned!

Luan Xiaoping was stunned!

Luan Xiaoping took a deep breath and pointed at Dong Xuebing. “Why are you all sleeping together?!”

Yu Meixia blushed. “Sister Yu... It’s not... I... I...”

Dong Xuebing cursed and immediately shouted. BACK 1 minute!

The surroundings changed!

The moment Dong Xuebing returned to 1 minute ago, he quickly got up. He looked around and saw Yu Meixia and Yu Qianqian still sleeping soundly. He could hear footsteps in the living room, and he promptly got up and wear back his shirt.

Yu Meixia woke up and looked at him. “Chief Dong, you are going out?”

Dong Xuebing wiped the sweat on his forehead. “My Mum is here.”

Yu Meixia nodded. But she suddenly remembered that they were in her room and she sat up immediately. “Sister Luan is here? I... I...” Yu Meixia was at a loss and quickly woke Yu Qianqian. “Wake up and get dressed.” Yu Meixia knew Sister Luan must not see the 3 of them on the same bed.

Ring... ring... ring... Dong Xuebing’s phone rang.

Dong Xuebing did not answer and walked out of the room. “Eh, Mum? No wonder I feel this number is familiar.”

Luan Xiaoping, who was in the master bedroom, looked at her son and hangs up. “I thought you are not at home.”

Dong Xuebing laughed. “I am teaching Sister Yu and Yu Qianqian how to use her laptop.” It’s a close shave...

Inside the bedroom, Yu Meixia whispered to her daughter. “Qianqian, you are not allowed to tell anyone Chief Dong slept with us. You understand?”

Yu Qianqian blushed and nodded. “Mum... I... You...”

Yu Meixia kissed her daughter on her forehead. “Chief Dong treats us as family members. Don’t let your thoughts run wild.”

Yu Qianqian nodded.

After taking a deep breath, Yu Meixia walked out of the bedroom. Her face was pale, and she said. “Sister Luan, you are here? What tea would you like? I will prepare it now.”

Luan Xiaoping laughed. “It’s fine. I will be leaving in a while.”

Dong Xuebing asked. “You just arrived, and you are leaving? Stay for dinner first.”

“You have to come with me.” Luan Xiaoping said softly. “I need you to come over to First Middle School’s hostel.”

Dong Xuebing asked puzzledly. “What’s wrong?”

“You will know when you reach there.” From Luan Xiaoping’s expression, Dong Xuebing knew it’s a serious matter. She turned to Yu Meixia. “Xiao Yu, don’t wait for Xiao Bing. You two have dinner alone tonight. He will have dinner at my place.”

Yu Meixia nodded. “Yes. Please be careful.”

Luan Xiaoping likes Yu Meixia, and she patted her hand. “I heard about your husband from Xiao Bing. Your abduction is also by the people from Jin Di Mansion? Those people are too much. Don’t worry. Xiao Bing will help you.”

Yu Meixia’s eyes turned red and replied softly. “Although Chief Dong did not say anything, I know I had created troubles for him. One of the neighbors here told me that the higher-ups had given Chief Dong a lot of pressure. If... if it’s not possible, forget it. I will not pursue this matter.”

Dong Xuebing said. “Since I had promised you, I will do my best. The pressure by the higher-ups is nothing.”

Dong Xuebing replied casually, but Yu Meixia knew he was under tremendous pressure.

Out of the family quarters, Dong Xuebing asked. “Mum, what’s going on? Can you let me get prepared first?”

Luan Xiaoping looked around and moved closer. “Zhou Mei had looked for me. She wants to tell you something.”

Zhou Mei? That Hui Tian Village Middle School’s team leader? Dong Xuebing had met her once when he went to Hui Tian Village, and she was very close to his mother. But there are rumors that she had been raped by the Ministry of Education Director Yu Zhengzhi, and she got her promotion because of this incident. She is here to look for me?

County First Middle School’s family quarters.

Luan Xiaoping opened the door for Dong Xuebing and said. “Teacher Zhou wants to speak to you privately. I will go and buy some groceries now.”

Dong Xuebing nodded and closed the door after his mother left.

The bedroom door opened, and Zhou Mei, in her early forties, walked out. She seems to have just woke up, and she looked at Dong Xuebing. She brushed her hair and forced a smile. “Chief Dong.”

Dong Xuebing nodded. “Sister Zhou, what do you want to tell me? You want to lodge report?”

Zhou Mei sighed. “I am not making any reports. I just want to provide some information for you.”

Dong Xuebing asked. “What information?”

Zhou Mei and Dong Xuebing sat on the sofa, and she sighed. “A long time ago, when I was still an ordinary teacher, the school leader called me suddenly to ask me to attend a dinner organized by the County’s Ministry of Education. I thought this was an opportunity to speak to the higher-ups and might be promoted if the leaders remembered me. So, I rushed over and drank with them. There were a lot of people at dinner, and I don’t know some of them. I only know who they are after the incident. Public Security’s Hu Yiguo, Zhao Jingsong, a detective, and a few others are at the dinner. There is still a young man who was treated with respect by the leaders. I heard them calling him Xiao Fei.”

Dong Xuebing frowned. “Qian Fei? County Publicity Department’s head, Director Qian’s son?”

Zhou Mei lowered her head. “I think so. I was the only woman at the table and during dinner, some of them... had their hands all over me. I know they are all high ranked government officials and dare not say anything. I pretended nothing had happened and continue to drink with them. After that, they forced me to drink and made me drunk. I can’t remember how much I drank that day and when I woke up, I...” Zhou Mei’s tears start to flow.

Dong Xuebing passed a paper napkin to her.

Zhou Mei blew her nose and continued. “When I opened my eyes, it was bright, and I was lying on a bed. My clothes are thrown all over the room. I was naked and alone in the room, but I know I was raped by not one person. I was raped by at least 3 or 4 people.”

Dong Xuebing frowned. “Are you asleep when it happened? Did you see anyone?”

Zhou Mei shook her head. “I was blackout from the alcohol. But on my body and my private parts... there are a lot of... A man can’t have so much volume. After that, Yu Zhengzhi called me and tell me that he is promoting me to be the team leader for the level I am teaching. I knew what was happening. To them, this is a transaction. I gave them my body in exchange for promotion. I know it’s useless to report to the police as Chief Hu and Chief Zhao might be one of those who had also raped me that night. Furthermore, I am married and still have a child. How can I tell others about this? I will bring shame to my husband and children!”

Dong Xuebing asked. “Why are you telling me this?”

Zhou Mei wiped her tears. “I heard from Teacher Luan that you are going to deal with Jin Di Mansion, and I’m afraid you are not aware of its backing. That’s why I need to tell you this. Those people I mentioned are all related to Jin Di Mansion because I woke up in the best suite of Jin Di Mansion that day.”

Dong Xuebing was furious.

Zhou Mei smiled bitterly. “I had kept this secret in my heart all these while. Now, I felt better after telling you this. Chief Dong, I hope what I told you is helpful when you deal with Jin Di Mansion.”

Why is it Jin Di Mansion again?!

Why is it this group of bastards again?!

Dong Xuebing banged on the table and was determined to get rid of Jin Di Mansion and the people behind!