Chapter 1568: Our family is not afraid of anyone
Afternoon.
It"s a little after four.
The sunlight coming through the window isn"t as harsh anymore.
Inside Aunt w.a.n.g"s small building, Dong Xuebing, Aunt w.a.n.g, and their little one are getting along well. Dong Xuebing is holding the baby and not letting go.
"Little guy."
"Ah, coo."
"Give your old man a smile."
"Oh, hehe."
"Hehe, look how cute you are."
Little Chong Chong was indeed amused by Dong Xuebing, not because Dong Xuebing was charming but because he tickled the little guy"s armpits and belly, making him highly ticklish. The little one squirmed in his father"s arms, giggling. Dong Xuebing didn"t pay much attention to the child; he just enjoyed himself. Seeing Aunt w.a.n.g smiling awkwardly nearby several times, Dong Xuebing pretended not to notice. Finally, he had a chance to see his son, so he decided to spend some good time with him. After playing with him for a while, Dong Xuebing, being an adult, was fine, but little Chong Chong couldn"t handle it. He was just over a month old and already tired. After Dong Xuebing tickled him, he couldn"t laugh anymore. The little one looked exhausted, his eyelids drooping, looking lethargic, as if he was about to cry.
"Give him to me, Xuebing. The child might be tired." Aunt w.a.n.g reached out and took the child, comforting him gently, then put him in the baby carriage in the bedroom. After coming out, Aunt w.a.n.g closed the door slowly. "He"s asleep now. Let"s speak softly so we don"t disturb him."
Aunt w.a.n.g"s husband asked, "What about tonight?"
Aunt w.a.n.g looked at Dong Xuebing. "Have dinner here with Auntie."
"No, I must cook for Huilan when I return." Dong Xuebing said helplessly.
"You don"t have to. Aunt w.a.n.g is here." Aunt w.a.n.g smiled. "Then let"s go back together later. Isn"t Huilan getting off work around seven today?"
Dong Xuebing agreed but then said, "You should rest today. You"ve been tired for days. I"ll cook for her tonight."
Aunt w.a.n.g was about to say something, but Xiao Sang poked her mother and said, "Brother Dong and Sister Huilan haven"t seen each other for many days. Why are you going there?"
Aunt w.a.n.g then understood. "Oh, okay, then I won"t go."
Dong Xuebing laughed, "Actually, it"s fine. I"m just worried about you traveling back and forth."
"What about the child?" Aunt w.a.n.g blinked. "You take him back."
"Usually, you take the child to the family quarters in the evening?" Dong Xuebing said.
Aunt w.a.n.g nodded, "I"m going there just to cook for Huilan, and the child is taken care of by Huilan. I"ll bring the child back when she goes to work the next morning."
"She can take care of the child?" Dong Xuebing didn"t think much of her.
Aunt w.a.n.g chuckled, "Although Miss is a bit lazy usually, it"s different now that she"s a mother. She"s very attentive to the child."
"But I"ve never seen her nice to me." Dong Xuebing hmphed, then thought momentarily and said, "If it"s not too much trouble, I won"t take the child away tonight. I"ll buy groceries later and cook for Huilan. I"m afraid I won"t be able to care for everything."
"Sure, no problem." Aunt w.a.n.g said.
Dong Xuebing looked at the clock. "Alright, then I"ll go back." After speaking, he walked towards the bedroom.
Aunt w.a.n.g hurriedly stopped him, "The child is asleep, don"t wake him up."
"I"ll just take a look, just a look, hehe." Dong Xuebing didn"t listen and opened the door to peek at little Chong Chong sleeping peacefully in the crib with a content smile. He felt pleased inside.
Aunt w.a.n.g is usually very polite to Dong Xuebing, but when it comes to the child, she"s earnest. Just as Dong Xuebing opened the door and took a glance, Aunt w.a.n.g hurriedly pulled him out, carefully closing the bedroom door so he couldn"t see inside. "Little Chong Chong is a light sleeper. He"ll wake up with even a slight noise." Aunt w.a.n.g seemed even more concerned about little Chong Chong than Dong Xuebing, which made Dong Xuebing feel somewhat embarra.s.sed. But it"s precisely because Aunt w.a.n.g is so attentive that Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan feel a.s.sured of leaving the child in her care. They wouldn"t feel comfortable with anyone else.
Dong Xuebing said, "Thank you for your trouble, Aunt w.a.n.g."
"No trouble at all, look at how polite you are," Aunt w.a.n.g replied.
Aunt w.a.n.g"s husband then mentioned, "Oh, about the money…"
Dong Xuebing smiled, "Uncle, that"s for Xiao Sang. Don"t worry about it. It"s just a little gift from me and Huilan, that"s it."
Xiao Sang quickly said, "Brother Dong, let me see you off."
"Sure, I"m not familiar with the way anyway," Dong Xuebing replied.
After bidding farewell to Aunt w.a.n.g and her husband, Dong Xuebing left their home. Xiao Sang followed him downstairs, and they walked into the bustling city center.
"Do you still go to work or school now?" Dong Xuebing asked.
Xiao Sang shyly replied, "I"m getting ready to work around here."
Dong Xuebing nodded, "If you need help finding a job, let Huilan know."
"There"s no need. Sister Huilan is quite busy. I can handle it myself," Xiao Sang said.
"It"s not a bother. Huilan can handle it easily with just a word." Dong Xuebing said.
Xiao Sang whispered, "My mom doesn"t want me to bother others. If I can do something myself, I will."
Dong Xuebing looked at her, then led her to the riverside, finding a quiet spot with few people before speaking to her, "Xiao Sang, I"m a few years older than you, and today I"ll tell you a few more things. You don"t have to always listen to your mother, and you don"t have to be so cautious about everything. Do what you want to do and say what you want to say. Look at your little boyfriend. If he dares to talk nonsense to you again the next time you see him, listen to me; kick him. Don"t be afraid of causing trouble. With me around, no one will mess with us. Remember what I said: everyone in our family isn"t afraid of anyone else."
Xiao Sang stuck out her tongue, "Okay."
Dong Xuebing continued, "If there"s something you can"t tell your mom or Huilan, it"s okay. You can come to me. Here, I"ll give you my number." Dong Xuebing gave her his number and asked her to call and save it. "Got it?"
Xiao Sang nodded, "Saved it."
"Alright, then you should go back soon," Dong Xuebing said.
"I haven"t directed you yet," Xiao Sang immediately pointed in a direction. "Keep driving straight, turn left ahead, then right, and you"ll reach the Family Quarters of the City Party Committee."
"Okay, thank you," Dong Xuebing smiled.
Xiao Sang waved goodbye and then walked away with quick steps.
Hearing Dong Xuebing"s words about "everyone in our family isn"t afraid of anyone else," Xiao Sang was touched. She understood that he didn"t see her as an outsider. She knew about Dong Xuebing"s capabilities and had heard her mother talk about some of his deeds. In her impression, Dong Xuebing was a very independent person who was fearless and admirable. Today"s meeting confirmed her impression. She had never seen such a confident leader before.