Noon.
12.30 pm.
Dong Xuebing and Liu Gang face off in the Subdistrict’s Work Party Secretary Office.
Liu Gang had a smirk all this while and took notes of what they said. “Director Dong, you are wrong to say we abused the people’s trust. I can sue you for slander. I am a reporter, and we have our rules. You have been involved in several assault cases against civilians since you came to Nan Shan district. We are telling people what you did. Can I take your words as you had admitted that you had assaulted civilians and is not afraid of the consequences?”
Dong Xuebing laughed. “Since when did I admit anything?”
“This is what I understand from your words.” Liu Gang said.
“I seriously question your understanding ability.”
“Thank you. Since you admitted it, we will publish a follow-up article about it tomorrow. Our newspaper has a responsibility to help the people get justice.” Liu Gang replied. He is good at taking things out of context and making up stories. Even if Dong Xuebing had not said anything, he would come up with something to frame him. Anyway, the article was written by him, and the newspaper agency will not entertain Dong Xuebing. No one will believe him.
Fake news.
Liu Gang will not dare to write fake news about District Leaders, like Mayor Geng Yuehua. But Dong Xuebing had offended almost all the District Leaders, and no one would help him even if he wrote fake news. Some Leaders might even go with the flow and punish Dong Xuebing.
Dong Xuebing looks at Liu Gang. “Get lost if you don’t understand what I am saying.”
Liu Gang smiled and wrote in his notepad. “I will take it as you are scolding me. Alright. This interview is done. Director Dong, please check out my article in the papers tomorrow morning.”
Dong Xuebing said. “Liu Gang, I am giving you the last warning. I think you should know my character if you have investigated me thoroughly. I will not say anything if you have evidence. But if anyone tries to frame me, sorry. I am not a pushover. I think you and your cousin, Pang Dabing, still don’t know me well enough. Never mind. You will know what sort of person I am soon.”
“Are you threatening me?” Liu Gang laughed. “Alright. I have more materials for my article tomorrow. Thank you, Director Dong, for the interview. I will do my best to write a good article.”
Dong Xuebing laughed. “I hope you have the chance to write it.”
“Bye.” Liu Gang turned and walked out of the office.
After leaving Dong Xuebing’s office, Liu Gang looks around the Subdistrict Office before going to his car. He had come to see Dong Xuebing is to provoke him into hitting him. He knows Dong Xuebing is impulsive, and if the latter hit him, he doesn’t need to make up stories for tomorrow’s article. He was disappointed when Dong Xuebing remained calm.
Ring…. Ring…. Ring…. Liu Gang’s phone rang.
Liu Gang quickly answer. “Hello, Cousin.”
Pang Dabing asked. “How was it?”
“I had just finished an interview with Dong Xuebing and gotten lots of materials for tomorrow’s article.”
“Ok. Dong Xuebing injuring others severely is quite vague, and the victims had only mentioned fractures verbally without any doctor reports. Try to collect more evidence against Dong Xuebing. Anyway, you still have one day to collect the evidence. If you can’t get any new evidence, we will use what we have and the previous incidents in tomorrow’s article.”
Liu Gang smiled. “Sure. I will continue to investigate, and I will get something.”
Pang Dabing nodded. “Ok. We will surely find problems if he is working. Once you find any issue, blow it up. I am sure you know what to do.”
“Yes.”
“I shall leave this to you. Make sure you do a good job.”
“Yes.”
Liu Gang realized Dong Xuebing might seem to be reckless and impulsive through his investigation. Still, the latter has valid reasons to justify his actions. However, he doesn’t care about the reasons. He only wants to find trouble with Dong Xuebing. He lit a cigarette in his car and waited.
Dong Xuebing’s office.
Dong Xuebing adjusted his tie in front of the mirror. He will not let Liu Gang off lightly. He had only wanted to teach Nan Qi Morning Post and Liu Gang a lesson, but he changed his mind. He will give a deadly blow to Liu Gang and make sure he can never get up again.
These people are trying to frame me and purposely provoke me. Hmph! You people are seeking your death! You all don’t know anything about me.
Dong Xuebing gets stronger with every setback, and he enjoys fighting others. He has never been scared of anyone or backed off from provocations.
I shall put up a fight with you all since you all insisted it.
Suddenly, the office door opened, and Zhou Yanru entered. “Director, I heard someone from Nan Qi Morning Post was here.”
Dong Xuebing smiled and nodded. “Yes. An arrogant reporter had come. He knows the story is fake and told me that he would continue with the reports. Don’t you think it’s a joke?”
Zhou Yanru is mad. “These reporters have no respect for the law. Should we speak to the Publicity Department?” Dong Xuebing waved his hand and smiled. “It’s alright. Go back to work. It’s a small issue, and I can settle it on my own. I will be impressed if they dare to make any false reports tomorrow. Ok. I am going out for a while.”
Zhou Yanru is impressed by Dong Xuebing. He might be young, but he dares to face problems head-on. The former Director will always frown and feign illnesses whenever he encounters problems. Dong Xuebing is different. He seems to be full of fighting spirit when faced with a problem. It looks like he can’t wait for someone to create trouble for him. No wonder he is known as the biggest trouble-maker in Nan Shan District. His thinking is different from all the Government Officials she had met.
Dong Xuebing grabbed his stuff and went downstairs to his car. He drove out of the Subdistrict Office towards Liu Gang’s address while thinking of dealing with him.
Which method should he use? This method will be too easy on him, and the other method is not easy to pull off.
Dong Xuebing is greedy. He wants to deal with Liu Gang and Pang Dabing at once, and he has too many ideas to deal with others. But he doesn’t have any idea to deal with both of them at once.
Dong Xuebing drove along the streets and suddenly frowned. Due to his previous experiences in State Security and Public Security, he is very careful with his surroundings. He noticed a red Charade following him through three junctions.
Is this a coincidence, or is this on purpose?
Dong Xuebing turned at the next junction and stopped by the roadside.
One minute….
Two minutes….
Three minutes….
The Charade disappeared from his sight.
When Dong Xuebing thought he had mistaken, the red Charade suddenly appeared behind his Cayenne at the next junction. The Charade hides behind another car, but it can’t escape Dong Xuebing’s sharp eyes. Other people might not have noticed that car.
Someone is following me, and his technique is quite good.
Dong Xuebing turned at the next junction and saw the Charade’s registration plate number through his mirrors. He felt the number looked familiar. He suddenly remembers where he saw this registration plate number. He quickly took out a piece of paper that contained Liu Gang and Pang Dabing’s information. This car’s registration plate number is on it.
The Charade belongs to Liu Gang.
Although Dong Xuebing could not see the driver’s face, he knew the car belonged to Liu Gang.
This guy even dares to tail him.
This is too much. Everyone has privacy. Even if Dong Xuebing is not doing anything suspicious, Liu Gang can fault him. He can just take a picture of him walking or standing next to a woman by the streets and claim he has a mistress. He can also take a picture of him walking past a luxury brand shop and claims he shop in there. Dong Xuebing knew someone as despicable as Liu Gang would do such things to tarnish his reputation.
This bastard…. You are asking for it.
F*ck! I will change my name if I don’t get you this time!
Dong Xuebing seldom gets so angry. He took a deep breath and looked at the rear-view mirror before he burst out laughing.
Good! Follow me!
I was still thinking of ways to deal with you, and you gave me this perfect opportunity.
You are dead now!
A bad idea had appeared in Dong Xuebing’s head.
