Xinyan actually agreed with her grandfatherâs words. After all, the world is unpredictable, and no one can guarantee that the familyâs prosperity and the descendantsâ smooth progress will continue indefinitely.
However, Xinyan was even more curious about what those treasures that drove people crazy were exactly?
Perhaps this trip to Sichuan could help her uncover the mystery.
*
City Second Peopleâs Hospital
Zhang Yueshan helped his mother into the hospital: "You sit here and wait for a moment, Iâll go register."
Granny Zhang frowned: "We could just rub some medicinal oil and rest for a few days, why waste this money?"
Zhang Yueshan knew his mother was trying to save money: "Itâs better to see a doctor to be sure. Do you really want to hobble to Xinyanâs wedding?"
Thinking of Xinyan, Aunt Zhang smiled: "Alright, stop dawdling and hurry to register."
Zhang Yueshan also laughed, thinking: Xinyan is more important in his motherâs heart than he, her own son.
He stood up and walked to the registration area.
Luckily, there werenât many people in line, and it was soon his turn.
Just as he was about to say he needed to register for orthopedics, a staff member delivering small change approached the window clerk next to him: "That guy pursuing Deputy Director Shen is here again."
"Really? Didnât Deputy Director Shen already reject him? Why is he still coming around?"
"Isnât it because of Deputy Director Shenâs good job and income? He canât have kids himself and wants someone to help raise his familyâs children."
"Deputy Director Shen is truly unfortunate. Previously married to that man, she was almost bullied to death by her mother-in-law and sister-in-law, and now Mr. Hu and his sister are after her."
"Keep your voice down. If Director Hu hears, she might make trouble for them."
"Iâm not wrong, am I? Sheâs really something, making her brother keep approaching even after Deputy Director Shen clearly rejected. Itâs just outrageous."
The staff delivering change lowered their voice: "I guess theyâre trying to ruin Deputy Director Shenâs reputation so she has no choice but to marry."
Zhang Yueshan couldnât help but furrow his brows upon hearing this. A single deputy directorâcould they be talking about Shen Guqing?
He urged: "Comrade, Iâm trying to register for orthopedics."
The clerk wasnât angry and swiftly took his money, issued the ticket, and continued chatting while working.
Zhang Yueshan helped his mother toward the orthopedics department, thinking heâd drop by the obstetrics and gynecology department later to see if help was needed.
Unexpectedly, they hadnât even reached orthopedics when they saw a crowd gathered ahead.
Shen Guqingâs voice came from the front: "Iâve said it already, work is my priority right now, and Iâm not considering personal issues. Mr. Hu, could you please not disrupt my normal work?"
Relying on his height, Zhang Yueshan could see the man blocking Shen Guqing.
The man, somewhat agitated, said: "I donât mind that youâve been married before, so why are you being so picky? You canât have kids, and I have a pair of biological children. If youâre good to them, theyâll take care of you in old age. What are you hesitating about?"
Shen Guqing directly frowned: "Donât you understand? Let me be clear, I donât care for men like you who show no respect. Is that okay?"
The man didnât expect Shen Guqing to disapprove of him in front of so many people: "What do you mean?"
Shen Guqing didnât want to entangle with him: "Exactly what it sounds like."
With that, she bypassed the man and walked forward.
However, the man reached out to block her: "My sister holds a higher position than you and kindly introduced me to you, yet you act all high and mighty. Youâre really ungrateful."
This time, Shen Guqing was furious: "Pulling rank wonât work. Who do you think you are? Do you really want to try forcing me? What are you saying? Iâm being polite here!"
At this moment, Granny Zhang, limping slightly, recognized Shen Guqingâs voice: "Shanzi, does that sound like Yanyanâs senior sister to you?"
Zhang Yueshan subtly guided her to a nearby bench: "Mom, itâs definitely Doctor Shen. Please sit here for a moment, and Iâll go help her."
Just as the man was about to reach for Shen Guqingâs arm again, Zhang Yueshan, quicker than the security personnel who were rushing over, grabbed the manâs hand: "Are you looking to lose this hand?"