Xu Jiaying lost his temper when Old Wang said that.
Even if Old Wang fooled him, there was nothing he could do.
He could only blame himself, the opportunity was given, but he didn't seize it.
"Okay, then I'll trouble President Wang," Xu Jiaying said politely.
"President Xu, I'm not one to brag, but you brought this upon yourself. I tagged you twice in the group chat, and you confidently declared that whoever regrets it is an idiot. Now, you tell me, who is the idiot?"
Old Wang began to lecture Xu Jiaying.
"Uh... I am an idiot. President Wang, you are magnanimous, please don't take it to heart. If you need anything in the future, I will spare no effort."
Xu Jiaying felt he had to give Old Wang some benefits, so Old Wang would work harder to help.
"Alright, goodbye." Old Wang said and hung up the phone.
"Old Wang, come play a few rounds. Director Lei is too bad, it's boring playing against him," Jack Ma shouted to Old Wang, holding a billiard cue.
"Coming, I'll give you two points. Old Wang said as he put his phone in his pocket and walked towards the billiard table."
...
A farm in the suburbs of Shanghai.
In a private room, Luo Youkang looked at his granddaughter and said, "You did a great job at the US exchange conference last time, and the leaders invited me for a meal. I specifically brought you here to see the world. Don't talk nonsense later."
Luo Hanxiang nodded and said, "Grandpa, I understand."
Luo Youkang was a famous traditional Chinese medicine doctor in Shanghai, and he often treated the family members of some leaders. It was normal for leaders to invite him to dinner.
After all, doctors with excellent medical skills had a very high status in society.
Who could guarantee that they would never get sick in their lives, or that their family members would never get sick?
Sooner or later, they would need these people's help, so it was natural to build good relationships.
The person who invited them to dinner this time was the Deputy Secretary of Shanghai, who was also the Mayor of Shanghai, Liao Changwei. His position was even higher than Qin Guomin's.
Although Liao Changwei was the one inviting them to dinner, Luo Youkang brought his granddaughter and arrived early. It was Liao Changwei's business to give him face, and Luo Youkang would not be arrogant and arrive late.
A moment later, Liao Changwei pushed open the private room door and walked in. He said apologetically, "Elder Luo, I'm sorry to keep you waiting. I rushed over as soon as I finished work."
"Mayor Liao, you are a busy man, working for the country. It is right for me to wait. Besides, I just arrived," Luo Youkang said with a smile.
"Haha... Elder Luo, you jest. I'll penalize myself with a drink later. Xiao Zhang, tell the hotel to serve the dishes," Liao Changwei laughed and called out towards the door.
The secretary waiting outside the door responded and began to instruct the hotel to serve the dishes.
"This must be your granddaughter, right?" Liao Changwei asked, looking at Luo Hanxiang.
"Yes, Hanxiang, say hello. I've spoiled her too much, she doesn't have any manners at all," Luo Youkang pretended to scold Luo Hanxiang.
"Hello, Uncle Liao," Luo Hanxiang said to Liao Changwei.
"Mmm, hello. You're so beautiful, you must have many boys pursuing you, right?" Liao Changwei nodded, then said jokingly.
Luo Hanxiang blushed and remained silent.
"Hanxiang did great at the US medical exchange conference last time, excellent, excellent. Women are no less capable than men," Liao Changwei praised.
To be willing to test the poison herself in such a setting, risking her life, Luo Hanxiang did it for Chinese medicine and for China's reputation, which was truly commendable.
Liao Changwei's words were heartfelt; he truly admired Luo Hanxiang's courage.
"Thank you for your praise, Uncle Liao. If there is a next time, Hanxiang will not be afraid," Luo Hanxiang replied gratefully.
Luo Youkang glared at his granddaughter. That incident had terrified their entire family.
If it weren't for her teacher being so formidable, a major incident would have occurred.
The three chatted in the private room for a while, and the hotel began to serve the dishes.
"Leader, it's Secretary Zheng's call," Xiao Zhang, who was waiting outside, gently pushed the door open and said to Liao Changwei by his ear.
Liao Changwei nodded, looked at Luo Youkang, and said, "Elder Luo, it's a call from the leader, I'll step out to take it."
"Yes, yes, yes, you are busy," Luo Youkang said hurriedly.
After Liao Changwei went out, Luo Youkang looked at his granddaughter and scolded, "The incident last time is absolutely not allowed to happen again. If anything were to happen to you, how would I live? How would your parents live?"
People are selfish. Although Luo Youkang encouraged such behavior, he still couldn't bear for his granddaughter to risk her life.
Luo Hanxiang pouted and pretended not to hear.
She knew her teacher's medical skills best. With his ability to turn decay into magic, how could there be any mistakes?
Luo Youkang really wanted to meet Xia Feng, but he had no way to do so. Luo Hanxiang had also mentioned it to Xia Feng, but Xia Feng had refused.
"Secretary Zheng, what are your instructions?" Liao Changwei asked after stepping out of the private room and answering the phone.
"Changwei, where are you? I couldn't find you in your office just now," Zheng Ming asked from the other end of the phone.
"I'm treating Elder Luo to a meal. He helped my wife with her illness a while ago, and I haven't had the time. Today I have time, so I'm treating him to a meal to thank him," Liao Changwei replied truthfully.
"Elder Luo? Isn't his granddaughter Luo Hanxiang, the girl who made great contributions to China at the US medical exchange conference?" Zheng Ming was surprised.
Luo Hanxiang herself was fine, but the key was that her current teacher was Xia Feng.
Others might not know about Xia Feng's affairs, but he knew them all too well.
"Yes, it's her," Liao Changwei said.
"Where are you? I'll come over now to express my gratitude to Luo Hanxiang for her contributions to Chinese medicine," Zheng Ming suddenly had the idea to come over.
If it weren't for Xia Feng, he wouldn't have come. But he couldn't tell others about this, so he could only say it was to express his gratitude to Luo Hanxiang.
"Okay, it's at Youduo Mountain Villa on Pudong South Road."
Hearing Zheng Ming say he was coming over, Liao Changwei quickly reported the location.
Luo Hanxiang had indeed made great contributions this time, and it was reasonable for Zheng Ming to come over personally to thank her now that the opportunity had arisen.
After Liao Changwei hung up the phone, he asked his secretary to add a few more dishes before walking into the private room.
"Elder Luo, I'm afraid we'll have to wait a bit before eating. Secretary Zheng is also coming," Liao Changwei said to Luo Youkang after entering the private room.
"Ah? Secretary Zheng is coming too?" Luo Youkang was startled.
"Isn't it because Hanxiang made great contributions in the US? As the Secretary of Shanghai, Secretary Zheng specially came to thank Hanxiang for her efforts, which is understandable."
Liao Changwei explained.
Luo Youkang was overjoyed. Although his granddaughter's actions last time were a bit impulsive, they had indeed brought him honor.
"Good, good, good, it's just troublesome for Secretary Zheng to make this trip," Luo Youkang said "good" three times in a row, and anyone could see his inner excitement.
Luo Hanxiang was a bit confused. After returning to China, she had received praise from the higher authorities and commendations from the academy. Why was Secretary Zheng personally coming over for this matter?
Did she have that much influence now?
Luo Hanxiang was almost shocked again.