Power and Wealth

Night.

A crescent moon hangs in the sky with countless stars. The dinner in Geng's family apartment is still ongoing. Empty beer bottles are on the table, and Geng Yuehua's father takes out a bottle of Bai Jiu.

"Xiao Dong, it's been a while since our house is so happy."

"Pour another glass for Xiao Dong. We will drink to our fill today."

"Auntie, Uncle, I am almost at my limit."

"Don't be modest. I heard from my son that you can drink Bai Jiu from the bottle."

"Ah…. That's because my condition was good that time."

"No…. finish this glass first. I will drink with you. Xinke, Yuehua, you two must also drink."

"Mum, stop drinking."

"It's just one glass."

Tonight's dinner is a feast.

Dong Xuebing had helped the Geng family settle their problems, and he wants to mend their relationship. That's why he positioned himself lower and tried to be modest. This made Geng Yuehua's parents feel bad for treating him poorly in the past. After drinking a few glasses, both sides become friends. Geng Xinke is slightly drunk. "Director Dong, I will offer you a toast as an apology for what I did."

Dong Xuebing knocked his glass. "Don't say that. I had forgotten what happened." Geng Xinke laughed. "Then let's erase everything and start afresh. Brother Dong bottoms up."

"Don't call me Brother Dong. You are older than me, call me Xuebing."

"Alright. Xuebing, let's drink." Geng Xinke replied.

"Cheers!" They finished their glasses, and Geng Yuehua's mother felt tipsy after one glass of Bai Jiu. "Xiao Dong, are you married?"

Dong Xuebing was surprised by this question. "Not yet."

"Do you have a girlfriend?"

"Yes. I am getting married at the end of this year or early next year." Dong Xuebing replied honestly. He had told Geng Yuehua about this before and had nothing to hide. Geng Yuehua's mother nodded. "Good…. You will be more stable after you set up a family." She turns to her son. "Xinke, you should also think about your future and stop making us worry. You are not young anymore. Pingping is a good girl, and what happened between you two? Are you two dating or what? Let's set a date to meet her parents." Geng Xinke is speechless. "Mum, let's talk about this another time." His father had drunk a lot, but he is still sober. He gave his wife a stare to stop her from talking in front of their guest. But Geng Xinke's mother did not stop. "Can't you be more anxious?!"

"Alright…. I know." Geng Xinke replied. Geng Yuehua did not interrupt them and continued to watch TV from the dining table. She doesn't like to chat, and Dong Xuebing has never seen her talk about non-work stuff. Her mother saw Geng Yuehua and got mad. "Yuehua, do you think this is not related to you? You are in your thirties and are still a woman. When are you going to get married?" Geng Yuehua looks at her mother. "You are drunk. I will help you into your room." Her father added. "Help your Mum into the room. She is nagging nonstop after one glass." He turns to Dong Xuebing. "Xiao Dong, let's carry on." Geng Yuehua's mother pushed her hands away. "Sit! I am not drunk!"

"You are nagging about the same thing every day." Geng Yuehua's father grumbled. "We have a guest with us." Geng Yuehua's mother kept quiet and stopped talking about her son and daughter's marriages.

Dong Xuebing continues eating and drinking. He accidentally stepped on a foot when he stood up to offer Geng Yuehua's father a toast. He looked down and saw it was Geng Yuehua's foot. "Sorry, Mayor Geng. I stepped on your foot accidentally." Geng Yuehua shook her head and continued to watch TV.

Dong Xuebing noticed Geng Yuehua's position. She is sitting away from him, but his feet are quite near him. After drinking alcohol, he got bolder. He looks at Geng Yuehua's parents and brother's sitting position and knows they can't see what is going on under the table.

Dong Xuebing quietly reached under the table and started moving towards his right.

Ah…. Dong Xuebing touched something soft and smooth. It's stockings. Mayor Geng is wearing a skirt today.

Geng Yuehua frowns and looks at Dong Xuebing. One second…. Two seconds…. Three seconds…. She did not say anything and continued watching the news.

Dong Xuebing got more daring and started to stroke and caress her legs.

Geng Yuehua remains still and does not show any emotions.

"Xiao Dong, what's wrong?" Geng Yuehua's mother said. "Continue eating."

Dong Xuebing quickly reply. "Yes…."

"Try this. This is my best dish."

"Thank you, Auntie." Dong Xuebing used his chopsticks and ate one piece. "It's delicious. How did you make this sauce?" Geng Xinke laughed. "My Mum can make this dish well." His mother laughed. "I had only added Chinese haw in it. Eat more if you like it."

"Sure. I will help myself."

Dong Xuebing puts down his chopstick after eating and continues to stroke Geng Yuehua's thighs. He even pinched it lightly and pushed her skirt higher. His hand reaches her inner thighs and starts kneading them. After a while, he reached her back and squeezed her butt.

Dong Xuebing stopped when he was satisfied.

No one notices what he did other than Geng Yuehua and Dong Xuebing. Her parents could never imagine him teasing their daughter in front of them.