Power and Wealth

At noon, in the Capital Airport, amidst a crowd, Dong Xuebing, along with Xie Ran, Xie Jing, Xie Hao, and others, saw off Xie Huilan and the nanny and child in the airport hall. Han Jing was also there.

"Let's go back," Han Jing said.

"Sis, have a safe journey."

"Sister, remember to call often."

"Be careful on the plane. Cover the baby's ears during takeoff and landing."

The baby had already been born for over fourteen days, so he was eligible for a children's ticket. After Xie Huilan completed the formalities, she waved goodbye to everyone with a smile. Han Jing and the others stayed behind while Dong Xuebing reluctantly followed up, kissing Huilan and the child a few times. Although he had thought about letting Huilan leave earlier, he still found it hard to part with her now. He lingered awfully before watching his wife and child disappear down the escalator.

"Brother-in-law, shall we go?" Xie Ran asked.

Only then did Dong Xuebing reluctantly retract his gaze and say, "Yeah."

Xie Jing chuckled, "My sister is so smart and capable. She definitely won't stay there for long. She'll be back at most in half a year or a year."

Dong Xuebing sighed, "If not, I can go there."

Dong Xuebing would rather Huilan not take on the role of City Party Secretary. He still wanted to live with his wife and child. After having a son, Dong Xuebing felt a heavier sense of responsibility. Even his mentality had changed. Before, he had thought only of himself. He even boasted about becoming a national-level leader when he first entered the system. But now, he found it somewhat laughable. With the birth of his son, Dong Xuebing's ambition had waned significantly.

Xie Hao grinned and comforted him, "Brother-in-law, my sister's promotion is good. If I were in your shoes and could marry a City Party Secretary, I'd laugh in my dreams. I'd walk with my back straighter than usual."

His words amused Dong Xuebing, "You're already thinking about getting married at your age? Focus on your studies."

Xie Hao snorted, "I've already started preparing for the college entrance exam. Brother-in-law, I have to remind you, don't forget what you said before. If I get into university, you must buyan Audi A8."

Dong Xuebing blinked, "Did I say that?"

Xie Hao exclaimed, "You're trying to wriggle out of it? I'll tell Mom and Sis!"

Everyone laughed, and Han Jing couldn't help but smile. None of these youngsters looked like adults. They behaved like children. However, what pleased Han Jing was that the children in their family didn't have the srivalry between siblings as in other political families. They got along well with each other. While internal family struggles could motivate family members to be more urgent and progressive, and competition could benefit the family, Han Jing didn't like that atmosphere. A family should first have a sense of family. If the younger generation was busy plotting against each other, what kind of family was that?

Outside the airport, everyone cout.

"Auntie, where are you going?" Xie Ran asked. "Lettake you back."

Han Jing waved her hand, "You guys have a lot of things to do. Just let Xiao Bing take me."

Xie Hao immediately exclaimed, "I'm not busy, I'm not busy. Brother-in-law, I'll go to your house, and you can continue teachingmartial arts."

Dong Xuebing was about to speak when Han Jing said, "Xiao Hao, you go back and do your homework. Xiao Bing and I have something to discuss. You practice another day."

Xie Ran, Xie Jing, and the rest left.

Dong Xuebing opened the car door for Han Jing, closed it after she got in, then took the driver's seat and drove towards Han Jing's villa.

On the way, Dong Xuebing asked, "Mom, is there something on your mind?"

Han Jing nodded, "You should be going to work tomorrow, right?"

"Yeah," Dong Xuebing sighed, "I originally only took less than a month off, but because Huilan gave birth, I took more than half a month off. I should have reported to work at the unit earlier. Sigh, I don't even know how much I'll be delayed by going in tomorrow. If work doesn't proceed smoothly, it'll be a problem."

Han Jing said, "It's okay."

Dong Xuebing looked puzzled, "Hmm, okay?"

Han Jing affirmed and continued, "The family's intention is for you to keep a low profile as much as possible. Although the department you're taking over isn't low-key, you must handle the situation with discretion. Have you ever seen anyone beca department head at the Division Chief level at just twenty-six? Even though your wife is now the City Party Secretary, she was only a Deputy Division Chief at twenty-six. By then, Huilan had already been talked about by many. Not to mention you. It's still best to keep a low profile. If I were to say it's better not to meddle in anything. Just treat it as a tto retire for a while. First, it'll give you tto dilute the troubles you caused before, and second, it's also to conserve your strength."

Dong Xuebing laughed, "That sounds good. I've been exhausted these past few years. Besides, I've just been promoted to Division Chief, and even if I achieve results, I won't be able to climb any higher. I want to take it easy for half a year."

Han Jing continued, "It doesn't mean you should ignore everything. As long as you have a sense of it in your heart."

Dong Xuebing nodded, "I'll listen to you."

Han Jing nodded, "This is also your dad's intention. Your dad and the family discussed your promotion this tfor a long time, and it wasn't until the end that they made up their minds. The department you're going to is big and complex, but precisely because of this, it will allow you not to be too conspicuous. Secure your position as a department head first. Your dad hopes you can support your wife and help Huilan establish herself in the south. You heard what Mom said to Huilan earlier. Huilan's transfer this tis critical, and there can't be any mishaps."

Dong Xuebing wondered, "Can I even get involved in Huilan's affairs?"

Han Jing helplessly said, "Even if you haven't taken up your position yet, you should have understood the functions and scope of your department's work in advance. Why haven't you taken it seriously?"

Dong Xuebing felt embarrassed, "Uh because the baby was born, I didn't have tto think about it."

This guy lacks experience and isn't from a bureaucratic family background, so he doesn't understand scommon-sense issues that others might. Every time, he scrambles at the last minute.

Han Jing didn't mind, "You'll know the specific matters after you take office. Your dad and the family have put a lot of thought and resources into the position you're going to. Do your best."

"I will, Mom. I won't let you and Dad down."

At noon, in the Capital Airport, amidst a crowd, Dong Xuebing, along with Xie Ran, Xie Jing, Xie Hao, and others, saw off Xie Huilan and the nanny and child in the airport hall. Han Jing was also there.

"Let's go back," Han Jing said.

"Sis, have a safe journey."

"Sister, remember to call often."

"Be careful on the plane. Cover the baby's ears during takeoff and landing."

The baby had already been born for over fourteen days, so he was eligible for a children's ticket. After Xie Huilan completed the formalities, she waved goodbye to everyone with a smile. Han Jing and the others stayed behind while Dong Xuebing reluctantly followed up, kissing Huilan and the child a few times. Although he had thought about letting Huilan leave earlier, he still found it hard to part with her now. He lingered awfully before watching his wife and child disappear down the escalator.

"Brother-in-law, shall we go?" Xie Ran asked.

Only then did Dong Xuebing reluctantly retract his gaze and say, "Yeah."

Xie Jing chuckled, "My sister is so smart and capable. She definitely won't stay there for long. She'll be back at most in half a year or a year."

Dong Xuebing sighed, "If not, I can go there."

Dong Xuebing would rather Huilan not take on the role of City Party Secretary. He still wanted to live with his wife and child. After having a son, Dong Xuebing felt a heavier sense of responsibility. Even his mentality had changed. Before, he had thought only of himself. He even boasted about becoming a national-level leader when he first entered the system. But now, he found it somewhat laughable. With the birth of his son, Dong Xuebing's ambition had waned significantly.

Xie Hao grinned and comforted him, "Brother-in-law, my sister's promotion is good. If I were in your shoes and could marry a City Party Secretary, I'd laugh in my dreams. I'd walk with my back straighter than usual."

His words amused Dong Xuebing, "You're already thinking about getting married at your age? Focus on your studies."

Xie Hao snorted, "I've already started preparing for the college entrance exam. Brother-in-law, I have to remind you, don't forget what you said before. If I get into university, you must buyan Audi A8."

Dong Xuebing blinked, "Did I say that?"

Xie Hao exclaimed, "You're trying to wriggle out of it? I'll tell Mom and Sis!"

Everyone laughed, and Han Jing couldn't help but smile. None of these youngsters looked like adults. They behaved like children. However, what pleased Han Jing was that the children in their family didn't have the srivalry between siblings as in other political families. They got along well with each other. While internal family struggles could motivate family members to be more urgent and progressive, and competition could benefit the family, Han Jing didn't like that atmosphere. A family should first have a sense of family. If the younger generation was busy plotting against each other, what kind of family was that?

Outside the airport, everyone cout.

"Auntie, where are you going?" Xie Ran asked. "Lettake you back."

Han Jing waved her hand, "You guys have a lot of things to do. Just let Xiao Bing take me."

Xie Hao immediately exclaimed, "I'm not busy, I'm not busy. Brother-in-law, I'll go to your house, and you can continue teachingmartial arts."

Dong Xuebing was about to speak when Han Jing said, "Xiao Hao, you go back and do your homework. Xiao Bing and I have something to discuss. You practice another day."

Xie Ran, Xie Jing, and the rest left.

Dong Xuebing opened the car door for Han Jing, closed it after she got in, then took the driver's seat and drove towards Han Jing's villa.

On the way, Dong Xuebing asked, "Mom, is there something on your mind?"

Han Jing nodded, "You should be going to work tomorrow, right?"

"Yeah," Dong Xuebing sighed, "I originally only took less than a month off, but because Huilan gave birth, I took more than half a month off. I should have reported to work at the unit earlier. Sigh, I don't even know how much I'll be delayed by going in tomorrow. If work doesn't proceed smoothly, it'll be a problem."

Han Jing said, "It's okay."

Dong Xuebing looked puzzled, "Hmm, okay?"

Han Jing affirmed and continued, "The family's intention is for you to keep a low profile as much as possible. Although the department you're taking over isn't low-key, you must handle the situation with discretion. Have you ever seen anyone beca department head at the Division Chief level at just twenty-six? Even though your wife is now the City Party Secretary, she was only a Deputy Division Chief at twenty-six. By then, Huilan had already been talked about by many. Not to mention you. It's still best to keep a low profile. If I were to say it's better not to meddle in anything. Just treat it as a tto retire for a while. First, it'll give you tto dilute the troubles you caused before, and second, it's also to conserve your strength."

Dong Xuebing laughed, "That sounds good. I've been exhausted these past few years. Besides, I've just been promoted to Division Chief, and even if I achieve results, I won't be able to climb any higher. I want to take it easy for half a year."

Han Jing continued, "It doesn't mean you should ignore everything. As long as you have a sense of it in your heart."

Dong Xuebing nodded, "I'll listen to you."

Han Jing nodded, "This is also your dad's intention. Your dad and the family discussed your promotion this tfor a long time, and it wasn't until the end that they made up their minds. The department you're going to is big and complex, but precisely because of this, it will allow you not to be too conspicuous. Secure your position as a department head first. Your dad hopes you can support your wife and help Huilan establish herself in the south. You heard what Mom said to Huilan earlier. Huilan's transfer this tis critical, and there can't be any mishaps."

Dong Xuebing wondered, "Can I even get involved in Huilan's affairs?"

Han Jing helplessly said, "Even if you haven't taken up your position yet, you should have understood the functions and scope of your department's work in advance. Why haven't you taken it seriously?"

Dong Xuebing felt embarrassed, "Uh because the baby was born, I didn't have tto think about it."

This guy lacks experience and isn't from a bureaucratic family background, so he doesn't understand scommon-sense issues that others might. Every time, he scrambles at the last minute.

Han Jing didn't mind, "You'll know the specific matters after you take office. Your dad and the family have put a lot of thought and resources into the position you're going to. Do your best."

"I will, Mom. I won't let you and Dad down."