Power and Wealth

Chapter 1815

Su Family Residence.

In the living room.

After finishing his shower, Su Yan was still thinking about which colleague his mother had mentioned might have come to ask him for a favor. But the moment he saw the person, he was stunned.

It was Secretary Dong.

What was Secretary Dong doing here?

Su Yan had never expected Dong Xuebing to show up at his house.

“Ah, uh, yes, I just finished,” Su Yan stammered, quickly responding to Dong Xuebing’s question. He immediately felt tense and awkward. It couldn’t be helped; although Dong Xuebing wasn’t much older than him, possibly two or three years younger, he was still a county party secretary. For people like Su Yan, who had long struggled as a low-ranking official, all the attention, congratulations, and even flattery he received now were thanks to Dong Xuebing. Su Yan was deeply grateful to him.

Dong Xuebing smiled, “I hope I’m not interrupting.”

Su Yan hurriedly replied, “No, no, not at all. I just wasn’t prepared. Look at me. I should go change—this outfit is too casual.” The clothes Su Yan's mother had given him were simple cotton pajamas, and he felt they were too informal to be around a leader. He wanted to change into something more appropriate.

But Dong Xuebing waved it off and kindly said, “There’s no need for all that formality. It’s my fault. I didn’t even give you a heads-up before coming over. I was passing by and got a little lost. I couldn’t seem to hail a taxi either, and when I realized I was near your place, I thought I’d drop by for a visit. I got your address from Director Meng.”

Su Yan felt relieved. He had thought it was something important, but Secretary Dong was just stopping by.

However, this exchange between Su Yan and Dong Xuebing completely bewildered Su’s father and mother. Seeing how respectful their son was being, they hadn’t quite grasped the situation yet.

“Secretary Dong?”

“Son, who’s Secretary Dong?”

But Su’s mother insisted, “The water has gone cold. Drink something warm, drink something warm.”

Seeing he couldn’t refuse, Dong Xuebing said, “Alright, thank you.”

“You’re the one being too polite,” Su’s mother said carefully, glancing at him. “As for earlier, please don’t take it to heart.”

Dong Xuebing waved it off casually, “Oh, come on, what’s there to take to heart? You’ve been taking good care of me, offering me water and tea. I’m the one who should feel embarrassed for disturbing you so late.”

Su’s father quickly added, “You’re not disturbing us at all.”

“Yes, it’s still early,” Su’s mother echoed. “Let me make a few more dishes. You have to try my cooking, just a little something to eat. You can treat it as a late-night snack.”

Dong Xuebing chuckled, “Auntie, there’s no need.”

“Eat something, eat something,” Su’s mother said as she hurried off to the kitchen without waiting for his reply.

Seeing this, Su’s father followed suit, heading to the kitchen to wash some fruit for Dong Xuebing.

Watching this unfold, Su Yan realized precisely what had happened—his parents had neglected Secretary Dong. From how his mother acted, she must have treated him like someone asking for favors. Feeling extremely uneasy, Su Yan said nervously, “Secretary Dong, about my parents just now...”

Dong Xuebing waved his hand dismissively, “It’s nothing. Tell them not to fuss over it—I’ve already eaten and am quite full.”

Su Yan replied, “Let my mom cook, it’s fine.”

Dong Xuebing glanced toward the kitchen, realizing it was pointless to argue further. He sighed inwardly and gave in, deciding to eat a little. After all, with the family being so enthusiastic, refusing might make them feel like he had taken offense. Amused at the situation, he thought I should have called before coming over.