Power and Wealth

Chapter 1199: Returning home

Two days later.

Morning. Family quarters.

Dong Xuebing arranged his luggage and made a few calls.

“Hello, Xiao Yao. I am leaving.”

“Ah? Are you going home now?”

“Yes. Can you get someone from the Office Department to send me?”

“Ok. I will inform them and will go over to your place now.”

“You don’t need to come. You had been working hard when I was not around. Call me if anything happens, and you can decide on minor issues. You are my representative, and the department heads will listen to you. Let me know if anyone has an issue with this.”

“Haha…. Sure.”

“All right. That’s all.”

“Ok. Be careful on your way back, and take care of yourself.”

“You too. Don’t work too hard.”

After hanging up, Dong Xuebing looked for Jang Fangfang’s number in his phone. But he dares not call her. Instead, he called Li Xiaona.

“Hello, Secretary Li.”

“Good morning, Mayor Dong.”

“I am going home today.”

“So early? I thought you said you were going home a few days later.”

“My family has arranged a hospital and wants me to be warded there. Someone will take care of me there, which is more convenient.”

“How are you going back?”

“I bought an air ticket.”

“But your injuries…. It will be to cramp on the plane.”

“Oh, I booked the first-class seat. It’s fine.”

Li Xiaona remembered Dong Xuebing’s assets and knew he would not sit in the economy class. He is different from Zhen Shui County’s staff, who always ask if they can get reimbursement.

“Ok.”

“Help me inform Mayor Jiang.”

“Sure. I wish you a speedy recovery.”

“Thank you.”

Dong Xuebing called Secretary Meng and a few leaders next. Secretary Meng had approved his leave.

Before noon.

Provincial City, Airport lobby,

Ma Bin and two Office Department staff members pushed Dong Xuebing into the airport.

They switched Dong Xuebing’s wheelchair to the airport’s wheelchair at the check-in counter.

“Thank you, Director Ma.”

“Don’t mention it.”

“Thank you, Xiao Zhang and Xiao Li too.”

“It’s our duty, Mayor Dong.”

“You all can go back now.”

“Ah? You have not boarded the plane, and your injuries….”

“I am sitting in the first-class cabin. They will send someone to arrange anything. Furthermore, you cannot board the plane. Sending me here will do.”

“What about your arrival?”

“Someone will be picking me. Don’t worry.”

Dong Xuebing placed his bag from Staff Member Xiao Zhang on this lap. He took two cartons of Fu Rong Wang Cigarettes and gave them to Ma Bin.

Ma Bin asked. “What….”

Dong Xuebing said. “I feel bad for letting you all send me to the airport. Share it with everyone.”

“Mayor Dong, we cannot accept it.”

“Just take it. You all pushed me around these few days, and must accept it.”

“I….”

“Just take it.”

“Thank you, Mayor Dong.”

Fu Rong Wang Cigarettes cost around 500 RMB per carton, and these two cartons were more than 1,000 RMB.

One carton is for Ma Bin, and the other will be shared between Xiao Zhang and Xiao Li.

They chatted for a while, and Dong Xuebing entered the gates. His body still has a cast, and he spends time clearing the security checks.

“Let’s go.” Ma Bin said.

Xiao Zhang and Xiao Li nodded and followed.

Xiao Zhang said softly. “Mayor Dong is generous.”

Xiao Li replied. “Yes. Each packet of cigarettes is 60 RMB. Even Secretary Meng cannot afford to give out these cigarettes as gifts.”

Xiao Zhang laughed. “Even the City Party Committee members cannot afford these cigarettes. Even if they can afford it, they would not give it to others as gifts.” Their county is poor, and the cost of living is low. The cigarettes most people smoke are around 5 to 6 RMB per packet. They don’t even dare to dream of smoking a 50 to 60 RMB packet of cigarettes.

Gate hold room.

It is still early for boarding.

Dong Xuebing looked at the time. It was 9 am, and he called Xie Huilan to tell her he was going back.

Ring… ring… ring…..

No one answered.

Xie Huilan might be in a meeting, or she is busy. He did not call again, and he heard his flight announcement.

The plane took off.

One hour….

Two hours….

Three hours….

Noon.

It was almost noon.

The plane landed, and the airport staff helped Dong Xuebing get into his wheelchair and carry his luggage to the taxi stand.

Sigh…. having mobility issues is a hassle.

Oh, the people here do not know about my injuries.

Dong Xuebing blinked. Only Huilan and his mother know he was injured. Maybe Aunt Xuan knows about it too. But they do not know how severe his injuries were. Since no one knows about his injuries and he will not return to Zhen Shui County, he can speed up his recovery.

That’s it.

I will speed up my recovery now.

Dong Xuebing placed his hands on his legs and closed his eyes. He mumbled under his breath. REVERSE.

One second….

Three seconds….

Five seconds….

Reverse deactivated.

Dong Xuebing did not recover his other injuries on his body and arms. He recovered his right leg and the upper part of his left leg. He does not want to make it too obvious, or he might be exposed.

The people in front boarded the taxi, and a taxi stopped before Dong Xuebing.

The driver saw Dong Xuebing in a wheelchair and quickly got out to help him. Two passersby also came to help.

Dong Xuebing thanked them and stood up without their help. He folded his wheelchair and placed it in the taxi before getting in. “Please send me to Fen Zhou City district.”

Everyone: “……”