Chapter 40

That night, He Dong slept very restlessly, barely sleeping during the first half of the night. After all, a killer who had once tried to assassinate him was living not far away, which made anyone feel uneasy.

It wasn't until the second half of the night that He Dong brought out all the pets he had summoned from his spatial storage, letting them guard around him. Only then did he slowly fall asleep.

The next morning, He Dong woke up early. He glanced at the pets surrounding him and a satisfied smile appeared on his face. Pets that recognized their master were indeed good; not only were they loyal, but their willingness to work hard and endure hardships was even more satisfying.

"Master, you're up? Breakfast is already prepared!" When He Dong walked downstairs, he was surprised to find that Zhao Xinxin was dressed in a standard maid outfit, waiting respectfully at the bottom of the stairs.

A black short skirt, a white apron—this black and white outfit not only highlighted Zhao Xinxin's fiery figure but also made her look exceptionally cute. Coupled with her sweet voice, He Dong almost had a nosebleed.

He Dong's self-control was decent; he was only stunned for a moment before he came to his senses. However, Wang Xuewu, who had just woken up, was completely dazed, with a nosebleed streaming down his face. He even lost control of his wheelchair and would have rolled down the stairs if He Dong hadn't caught him in time.

Zhao Xinxin, amused by Wang Xuewu's loss of composure, covered her mouth and laughed, blushing Wang Xuewu so red that he no longer looked like a spoiled rich kid but rather a shy young man.

In the end, it was only after He Dong gave Zhao Xinxin a stern look that her laughter stopped, resolving Wang Xuewu's awkward situation.

Despite Zhao Xinxin's cute and mischievous nature, her cooking skills were excellent. Looking at the eight small dishes on the table, the steaming rice porridge, and the freshly fried pancakes, He Dong's mouth started to water.

"Yum, delicious! Really delicious!" Wang Xuewu, still a big kid at heart, quickly forgot his earlier embarrassment and threw himself into the breakfast with enthusiasm.

Of course, He Dong was no exception. He even felt that this was the best breakfast he had ever had.

He Dong and Wang Xuewu's ungraceful eating made Zhao Xinxin laugh with satisfaction. She thought to herself, "Sister Juan was right; to capture a man's heart, you must first capture his stomach. Master likes my cooking so much, I bet it won't be long before he can't do without me. When that happens, I'll ask him to teach me the Golden Bell Cover and Iron Shirt, and it will be a natural progression!"

"Cough, cough! That... Xinxin, I'm going to school! Actually, I suggest you leave. I really have nothing to teach you!" Seeing Zhao Xinxin's satisfied look, He Dong felt his own eating was a bit ungraceful and coughed awkwardly before continuing to try to persuade her.

"No!" Zhao Xinxin shook her head firmly.

"Fine, I won't bother you. Stay if you want to!" After failing to persuade her again, He Dong could only shake his head and leave the villa, leaving behind Zhao Xinxin's victorious smile.

Zhao Xinxin's appearance made He Dong's studies somewhat distracted, but soon a piece of good news completely overshadowed the impact of her arrival.

"Third, do you know? Sun Sheng's family is in trouble!" At lunchtime, the dorm leader Wang Qiang found He Dong and said mysteriously.

"In trouble? How serious is it?" He Dong's spirits suddenly lifted, and he asked urgently.

"How could it not be serious? Now, Guangtai Group's bank account has been frozen, and the three Sun brothers have been arrested. Bao Ming has also been caught, and Vice Mayor Liu Ke has been suspended and is under investigation!" As a well-known rich second generation in Tianyang City, Wang Qiang's information was absolutely reliable.

"Really that serious?" Although He Dong had already known the outcome, he still pretended to be surprised.

"It's even worse than that. It's said that there will be a major earthquake in the political circles of our Tianyang City! Over the years, many officials have had dealings with Guangtai Group!" Wang Qiang's face showed concern, as many people were involved, and some were close to the Wang family.

"What? Is someone from your family implicated?" He Dong guessed from Wang Qiang's expression.

"A few officials are related, but the most critical is my uncle!" Wang Qiang sighed, frowning.

"Which department is your uncle in?" He Dong asked.

"He's the director of the Industry and Commerce Bureau! He once drank with Sun Sheng's father, and later, after drinking, he had a confused relationship with a woman, which was photographed by that Sun scoundrel, so...!" Wang Qiang was so angry he couldn't speak.

"Big Brother, what's your uncle's name?" He Dong thought for a moment and then asked.

"Chu Hongda!" Wang Qiang blurted out without thinking, but then he suddenly looked at He Dong with suspicion and asked, "Third, why are you asking this?"

"Wait, I need to make a call!" He Dong didn't answer Wang Qiang's question but took out his phone and dialed.

After sending off a vice mayor who had come to report work, Wang Xuewen lit a cigarette with a spirited air. After more than a year in Tianyang City, he finally felt a sense of vindication.

His opponent, Vice Mayor Liu Ke, had been suspended and was unlikely to return. This also implicated a large number of people, and he had significant decision-making power over the positions left vacant.

The officials who were not implicated were all on edge, fearing they might be implicated one day. Some clever people immediately began to align themselves with Wang Xuewen. So, Wang Xuewen had been very busy and tired these days, but he enjoyed this busyness.

"Brother Wang, you must be exhausted recently!" Just as Wang Xuewen was enjoying this mix of pain and pleasure, he suddenly received a call from He Dong.

"Brother He, I won't say too many thanks. If you need anything in the future, just speak up. As long as I can do it, I won't hesitate," Wang Xuewen was a man who knew gratitude.

"Brother Wang, I really have something to ask you today. I have a good friend who is like a brother to me, and his uncle is Director Chu Hongda of our Industry and Commerce Bureau," He Dong said straightforwardly.

"Director Chu! Sure, no problem, have him come to my office!" Wang Xuewen understood He Dong's meaning at once. Although the matter was serious and not easy to handle, he still agreed without hesitation.

After hanging up the phone, He Dong looked at Wang Qiang, who was both puzzled and hopeful, and smiled. "Big Brother, have your uncle go to Mayor Wang's office to report work."

"Ah! This... this is true? You just called... Mayor Wang?" Wang Qiang was stunned by He Dong's words.