Power and Wealth

Dong Xuebing's apartment.

The weather was too warm outside, and they did not go out for lunch. Instead, they ordered delivery from a restaurant.

"I said I will pay for lunch. Why did you snatch the bill?" Xu Yan said.

"Ah…. It's the same as whoever is paying. Also, it doesn't cost much."

"You ah…. Sit down."

"Yes… let's eat. Sister Xu, please start."

"Let me offer you a toast first. You are not driving this afternoon, right? Bottoms up!"

"Please stop. You are older than me. I should be the one offering you this toast."

"No. I must offer a toast for our first glass. Hurry up."

"Err…. Alright."

After lunch, Dong Xuebing cleared the table. He increased the wind speed of the air conditioner before going into the kitchen to wash the dishes. After cleaning up, he walked out of the kitchen and saw Xu Yan touching her arms gently. She seems to be feeling the changes in her skin through her fingers.

Xu Yan saw Dong Xuebing and smiled. "I still can't believe it. I feel younger by a year."

Dong Xuebing laughed. "I also didn't expect it to be so effective."

"This can be described as a miracle."

"Haha…. It's good you feel this way. This means I did not learn this skill in vain."

"The doctor who taught you might be a miracle doctor."

"I think so too."

Dong Xuebing had used REVERSE to make Xu Yan younger by two years. Two years is not short. Most of the wrinkles had faded, and her eye bags were almost gone. Her face is flowing and is not as dry as before. She is showing signs that she was a great beauty in her early thirties now.

Xu Yan was around 35 in the photograph Dong Xuebing seen, and she is not far from it now.

Dong Xuebing had to admit he was shocked by her beauty when she was younger.

Afternoon.

Both had nothing to do, and they watched TV in the living room.

The living room starts to get warmer. It is summer, and the temperature outside is too high. The air-conditioner is over a decade old and is not powerful enough to cool the room. Dong Xuebing waved his t-shirt and noticed Xu Yan's legs were glistering in sweat. Her back is wet from her sweat, making her bra strap visible. She had also unbuttoned a button, exposing the top of her chest area. A droplet of sweat trickled down into the blouse.

Dong Xuebing quickly gave Xu Yan a clean towel. "I'm sorry. The air-conditioner is not working properly."

Xu Yan smiled and waved it off. "I am getting older and am afraid of warm weather. Hmmm…. do you have chess at home? It can divert my attention on the weather."

"Huh? I have not been living here for a while. I will go downstairs to buy a chess set."

"It's fine if you don't have it."

Dong Xuebing thought for a while and asked. "How about I continue with the massage?"

"Didn't you say continuous massage is not effective?"

"It will not be effective, but at least it can strengthen the effects."

"Never mind. You had massaged me the whole morning, and you should be tired."

"I'm not tired. Anyway, we got nothing to do now." Dong Xuebing rolled up his sleeves and shook his hands.

Xu Yan thought for a second and sat up on the sofa. "I shall trouble you a while more. Oh, let me remove my stockings first. It's too warm." She went to the bathroom and came out after two minutes. She removed her stockings and hung them on a hanger by the bathroom mirror. Her slender legs are exposed. "Alright. Should I sit on the sofa?"

Dong Xuebing replied. "Whichever you are comfortable. You can lie on the sofa."

"Ok." Xu Yan nodded and removed her heels before lying down on the sofa. "Just massage for a while will do. I don't want you to be tired."

Dong Xuebing smiled and moved a stool closer to start massaging her scalp.

Xu Yan laughed. "Ah… it feels so good. Oh, is your problem settled?"

"Do you mean that article about me beating up others?"

"Did it affect you?"

Dong Xuebing smiles. "It's already published. What else can I do? There will be some impact, but I am not sure how great is it. I heard our District's Commission for Discipline Inspection is investigating this incident."

Xu Yan frowned. "This is worrisome. Someone is after you."

"Yes. I shall see what they can do to me. I am not afraid of anyone. Huh…. of course, you are the exception."

Xu Yan laughed. "You even dare to embarrass Chief Zeng when you are in the State Security. Do you think I will believe you?"

Dong Xuebing quickly explain. "I am really scared of you. My heart will skip a beat when you give me a stare." He thought in his heart. If you take off your clothes, my heart will skip more than a beat.

"Stop talking nonsenses." Xu Yan laughed and looked at him. "It will be troublesome if your District's Commission for Discipline Inspection is after you. Furthermore, you did beat up someone, regardless of the reason." Dong Xuebing tried to retort, but she stopped him. "Regardless of the reason, this will affect you as a Civil Servant. You are already a Section Chief now, and why are you still the same?"

Dong Xuebing smiled embarrassedly. "You are right."

After massaging the scalp and face, Dong Xuebing started working on Xu Yan's shoulders. But because she is lying on the sofa, he got to bend over. His face is nearer to her body, and he can smell her body scent. He can also feel her breath on his face when she exhales. As he increases his strength, her breathing becomes rapid, and their faces are inches apart.

Xu Yan closed her eyes and felt uncomfortable. She opens it again and looks at Dong Xuebing's face in front of her. "Which District Leader are you closer to now?"

Xu Yan's breath falls on Dong Xuebing's face as she speaks.

Dong Xuebing's heart is racing. "I think it should be the District Party Secretary."

Dong Xuebing's breath fell onto Xu Yan's face, and her fringe moved. He quickly closed his mouth when he saw it as he was afraid he had bad breath.

"Wang Anshi?"

Dong Xuebing nodded and continued with his massage. Sister Xu's shoulders are tensed. "Yes. I was around when Secretary Wang's appendicitis happened, and I helped relieve his pain through massage. He is still fine until today."

"Good to hear this. If the District Party Secretary is on your side, no one can touch you."

Dong Xuebing thought about it and agreed. Although Wang Anshi did not express anything, he owes Dong Xuebing a favor. He felt he should be considered half a Wang faction member and is no longer alone. This is the benefit of being in a faction. Hmmm…. I should try to be closer to Wang Anshi when I go back.

"If I had not to call you after seeing that article, are you going to handle it by yourself?"

"Huh? No…."

"Do you think I don't know what you are thinking? You like to be a hero and face everything yourself. Am I right about you?" Xu Yan has known Dong Xuebing for some time and knows him well.

Dong Xuebing's face turns red.

Xu Yan reached out and patted Dong Xuebing's leg. "Remember to call me when something happens. I might not be of any help, but checking the backgrounds of someone is not an issue."

"Thank you, Sister Xu."

"Don't mention it."

After massaging the upper part of the body, Dong Xuebing started on the lower part.

Dong Xuebing looks at Xu Yan's legs and quickly takes a few tea-sips to wet his throat. He placed his hands on her thighs, and it felt better compared to this morning. REVERSE had helped her muscles regain the tightness. He can feel the warmth through his palms, and Xu Yan has closed her eyes.

Dong Xuebing is afraid Xu Yan might not close her eyes completely, and he did not show any emotions. He continued to massage her legs with a serious look.

To be honest, it felt good to take advantage of Sister Xu openly.

Xu Yan's black skirt is crumpled and pushed up above her knees. Dong Xuebing's hands stopped at the helm of her skirt and didn't dare to move higher. He didn't dare to put his hands under her skirt to massage her inner thighs and continued to massage her legs. He can feel her sweat on his hands and her body heat emitting between her legs. He could smell her body scent and took a deep breath.

Xu Yan opened her eyes and smiled. "Are you tired?"

Dong Xuebing quickly looks away from Xu Yan's skirt. "No… I was just out of breath."

Xu Yan patted her thighs. "Your massage is making me sleepy. Let's stop before I fall asleep." She yawned.

Dong Xuebing removed his hands from her legs. "What are your plans for tonight?"

Xu Yan laughed. "I have nowhere to go. Let me stay over at your place tonight. Is it convenient?"

"Of course not. But my apartment is small. You can sleep in my room, and I will sleep on the sofa."