Power and Wealth

Morning.

Outside of the family quarters.

Bang! The two vehicles collided.

Everyone’s eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.

Dong Xuebing did not get out of his car. He lit a cigarette and looked at the Lexus in front of him. He arrived ten minutes earlier but did not enter the family quarters. He waited by the road outside and saw what had happened at the gate. Zhang Wanshui’s driver was unreasonable, and Meng Rui sided with Zhang Wanshui. He also heard Zhang Wanshui’s sarcastic remarks and could not suppress his anger. He remembered the County Party Committee's refusal to send a car to pick him up, and he would take revenge.

You all want to be unreasonable and arrogant?!

Fine! I will let you know!

After that, Dong Xuebing stepped on the accelerator and crashed into a wedding convoy. He knew most Party Committee members were in the convoy but didn’t care.

Who cares?!

Dong Xuebing doesn’t care about their identities, and he wants to take revenge.

Both cars stopped on the road, attracting stares from passersby.

Zhang Wanshui and his wife exited their cars and ran towards the leading car, calling their son and daughter-in-law’s names.

Some Meng faction leaders and staff also rushed forward to check their conditions.

Dong Xuebing did not go overboard. He controlled his speed, and the Lexus’s airbags were not deployed. The bride and groom were fine, but the driver was stunned. His head was spinning.

“Xiao Yan!”

“Xiao Hong!”

“Are you all ok?”

“Are you all hurt anywhere?”

Zhang Wanshui’s son and daughter-in-law left the car, looking terrible.

Zhang Wanshui and his guests were relieved to see they were fine.

Zhang Wanshui and his guests were furious when they looked at the black SUV and the Lexus. This was a head-on collision, and the Lexus was dented. The paints had peeled off, and the wheels were slanted. However, the black SUV was fine except for a small scratch. The front bumper was not dented, and the damages were negligible.

This made Zhang Wanshui and his guests angrier.

Pu An, his wife, daughter, and guests were stunned.

“What car is that?”

“It was a loud crash.”

“Yes. But why is that car still fine?”

“Is that a Land Rover’s Range Rover?”

“Yes. It’s the Range Rover. I think that is the top version. It cost at least 4 million RMB.”

“No wonder it is fine after that collision. The body is hard.”

Some of the guests recognized this luxury car. It’s the best off-road vehicle, Land Rover. The hardness is on a different level from saloon cars. No wonder it only got a small scratch after that accident.

“This car cost 4 million RMB?”

“When did Zhen Shui County have such luxury cars?”

“Who is that person? How can he crash his car into Secretary Zhang’s wedding convoy?”

“Eh, wait a minute. That Land Rover’s registration plate is Beijing 6666!”

Deputy Secretary Zhang’s son and daughter-in-law are fine, and everyone’s attention turns to that black SUV. They were shocked when they heard that the SUV cost 4 million. Their jaws dropped when they saw the registration plate.

It’s from Beijing, and the number is 6666!

Secretary Meng frowned.

Pu An and Jiang Fangfang looked over.

This Land Rover costs around 4 million RMB, and the registration plate is from Beijing with 6666. Everyone knew the owner must be a big shot.

However, the people here are not ordinary folks.

The arrogant Lexus driver climbed out from the front passenger side and shouted at the Land Rover. “Get out of your car now! How can you drive like this?!”

The Land Rover’s door opened.

A young man got out of the Land Rover with a cigarette hanging between his lips. He looked at that driver coldly and shouted. “How the f**k do you drive?!”

“What’s wrong with my driving?! I…. Huh? Mayor Dong?!”

The driver is from the Party Committee, and he recognized Dong Xuebing immediately.

Dong Xuebing points at the driver. “I am turning right into the family quarters. How can you dash out like this? You saw my car coming and refused to give way. Yet you still want to question my driving skills?! I should be the one questioning you!”

The driver got mad. “I am going straight, and you are making a turn.”

“Don’t talk nonsense to me.” Dong Xuebing ignored him. “If you don’t know how to drive, go and register yourself at a driving school again! What do you want now? Let’s call the traffic police.”

The driver was furious. Dong Xuebing caused the accident, and he is being unreasonable.

However, Dong Xuebing is the Executive Deputy Mayor, and the driver looked towards Zhang Wanshui for help.

Everyone was shocked when they saw Dong Xuebing coming out of that car. They did not expect the driver to be Mayor Dong.

That car belongs to Mayor Dong.

Where did he get this car?

Did he borrow this car from someone? He is too daring.

That is a 4 million RMB car. Even the County Party Secretary dares not to travel in such luxury cars. Gossip and rumors will be flying around if civilians see it.

“Mayor Dong.”

“Mayor Dong!”

Yao Cui and Ma Bing quickly got out of their cars and went to greet Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing nodded. “What is going on? Why are you all here?”

Yao Cui knew Dong Xuebing was putting on an act. “There are two weddings today. So….”

“Wedding?” Dong Xuebing turned and saw Zhang Wanshui. “Ah…. Secretary Zhang. You are getting married today?! When did you divorce Mrs. Zhang? How come I never heard about this? You should have told me earlier. Sorry for being late. Let me congratulate you first.”

Zhang Wanshui almost fainted from his anger. He almost cursed out loud.

Pu An almost burst out laughing when he heard that. His wife, daughter, and son-in-law laughed softly.

Even Jiang Fangfang and many County Party Committee staffs laughed.

Mayor Dong’s mouth is merciless.

Most of the guests there were from the government staff, and they knew Mayor Dong was putting an act. Although Mayor Dong is away for a few days and Secretary Pu and Secretary Zhang did not invite him to their children’s weddings, other people will inform him. Mayor Dong is purposely making fun of Zhang Wanshui.

Secretary Zhang’s wedding?!

Secretary Zhang divorced his wife and got remarried?!

You are too daring to say this.

Many staffs from Meng factions almost laughed. Damn! This Mayor Dong is young, but his words are too wicked.

Zhang Wanshui’s wife is furious. “It’s my son’s wedding!”

Dong Xuebing pretends to be surprised. “Ah, I’m sorry, Sister-in-law. I misunderstood. Please accept my apologies. Thank goodness you two are not divorced.” Although he is much younger than Zhang Wanshui and his wife, they are Party Committee members. They are on the same level, and there’s nothing wrong with addressing her as Sister-in-law.

“Secretary Zhang, is this your family’s wedding convoy leading car?” Dong Xuebing asked.

“Yes.” Zhang Wanshui replied angrily. “Mayor Dong, you are driving recklessly.”

Dong Xuebing replied. “I disagree with you, Secretary Zhang. I am a careful driver and have never gotten into any serious accidents. It was your driver who dashed out without checking. I suggest you should change your driver. Luckily, he met me today. I will not pursue this. But it will be bad if he knocks down a pedestrian.”

Huh?!

You are at fault and dare to say you will not pursue this matter?!

Zhang Wanshui immediately argues with Dong Xuebing. He is furious.

But Dong Xuebing is good at arguing. Many Party Committee members had seen his arguing skills at their meeting last week. Five to six Committee members could not win against him in an argument, let alone Zhang Wanshui alone. To make matters worse, Dong Xuebing refused to admit this was his fault.

Both sides argued.

Zhang Wanshui’s wife suppressed his anger and pulled Zhang Wanshui aside. “It’s our son’s wedding, and Secretary Meng and the rest are waiting in their cars.”

Zhang Wanshui took a deep breath and decided not to carry on arguing with Dong Xuebing. He turned and walked back to his car.

However, Dong Xuebing refused to let him go. “Secretary Zhang, you cannot push the blame on me like this. We will get an accident assessment and talk about the compensation again.”

Zhang Wanshui turned and looked at Dong Xuebing. “Fine!”

Dong Xuebing looked at the badly damaged Lexus and his Land Rover. He sighed and patted Lexus’s boot. “Japanese car?”

This Lexus is a Japanese car.

However, Dong Xuebing’s tone is disdainful and implies the car is too lousy.

Yao Cui burst out laughing and thought to herself. Xuebing is not so sarcastic during their school days.

This accident, caused by Dong Xuebing, had put off many of Zhang Wanshui’s friends and relatives. They experienced Dong Xuebing’s sarcasm again.