Xu Chunliang sneered, "Who else could it be? Besides Elder Xu, the only one who knows the Xu Family's tiger bone plaster formula is Zhou Renhe. He bears a deep grudge against the Xu Family and has always been plotting revenge."
Zheng Peian sighed, "It seems we can only get to the bottom of this by apprehending Han Tianchi."
Xu Chunliang said, "It's the police who need evidence."
Zheng Peian caught the underlying ssage in his words, "Don't do anything rash, we must trust the law. Wasn't the resolution of Elder Xu's case proof enough?"
Xu Chunliang secretly chuckled. If it was solely up to the police investigation, who knows when Elder Xu's na would be cleared. This ti, it's all thanks to Hua Zhuyue who helped trace the source of the tiger bones.
In Dongzhou, it's uncanny how thinking of soone makes them call you.
Hua Zhuyue called to ask where he was and invited him to dinner that night.
Xu Chunliang told Hua Zhuyue that he couldn't make it tonight as his father had returned from North Arica and they were having a celebration for Elder Xu. He deliberately asked Hua Zhuyue if she wanted to join them, not expecting her to readily agree.
Xu Chunliang inford Zheng Peian that he would need to showcase his skills tonight. If only Hua Zhuyue were invited, it might lead to speculation about their relationship. Xu Chunliang also invited Lu Qi over; after all, Lu Qi had been extrely helpful during this ti, and Grandpa Xu was very grateful to him. This dinner was a perfect opportunity to invite Lu Qi too. 'A village isn't empty of one store,' as they say, and Xu Chunliang also invited Gao Xinhua.
Lu Qi and Yu Li were the first to arrive together. They had originally planned to dine out, but Xu Chunliang invited them over, so they didn't co empty-handed. Lu Qi brought over a box of fifteen-year-old Honghua Lang. Although Elder Xu was thankful to him, Lu Qi understood that it was all due to Xu Chunliang's efforts.
The reason the case was resolved so smoothly was mainly because Xu Chunliang provided crucial clues, but Xu Chunliang gave him the credit. Lu Qi not only received a reward but also a promotion this ti. He had talked to his elder brother about it, and Lu Ming believed that everyone ets a benefactor in their life. This benefactor might not be your superior or wealthier than you, but when you et one, you should be sincere. Xu Chunliang is soone worthwhile to associate with.
Of course, Lu Qi knew Xu Chunliang was a friend worth having. Mainly, he felt bad for taking credit unearned, but Xu Chunliang was clear that Lu Qi had to take the credit. Revealing the truth would only bring trouble to himself.
Lu Qi was also curious about how Xu Chunliang discovered Chen Tingjun's issues, but Xu Chunliang wasn't saying, and he had no way to know. Anyway, the outco was good—Elder Xu's na was cleared, and he made a great contribution. Everyone was happy.
Xu Chunliang ca out to greet them and reached out to take the box of wine, but Lu Qi insisted on carrying it himself.
At this mont, Gao Xinhua also arrived. Coincidentally, Gao Xinhua also brought a box of Red Fifteen. The two had shared drinks before, and seeing each other's gifts, they couldn't help but laugh.
A Toyota Alphard stopped at the entrance, and Hua Zhuyue got out of the car. Gao Xinhua didn't recognize Hua Zhuyue, but Lu Qi had dealt with her more than once, and he was a bit puzzled about when Xu Chunliang had gotten in touch with her.
Hua Zhuyue greeted with a smile, "Officer Lu, you're here too."
Standing behind her, the driver was holding two boxes of Moutai, but Hua Zhuyue didn't let him go in, "Chunliang, take the wine, don't let a woman like handle such heavy work."
Gao Xinhua and Lu Qi exchanged a glance, and suddenly the wine in their hands felt much lighter. Combined, they had two boxes, yet she alone had brought two boxes of higher-value wine. Gao Xinhua glanced at the vintage and realized his misjudgnt. Those two boxes were premium Moutai, worth over twenty thousand yuan each.
Xu Chunliang took the two boxes of wine, and Hua Zhuyue told the driver, "You can go back first, I'll call you when I need to leave."
"Yes, President Hua."
Gao Xinhua intentionally slowed his pace and only asked Lu Qi softly after Xu Chunliang and Hua Zhuyue had gone inside, "Who is that woman?"
Lu Qi replied, "The vice president of the Blue Star Group."
Gao Xinhua asked, "What's her relationship with Xu Chunliang?"
Lu Qi shrugged, unclear about when they beca so close, but Hua Zhuyue's actions were indeed extraordinary.
Yu Li comnted, "She's really beautiful."
Gao Xinhua remarked sourly, "Which of the won he knows isn't beautiful?" Feeling a bit jealous, knowing his daughter wasn't interested in Xu Chunliang, he still felt uncomfortable. If he had known it would be like this, he wouldn't have co.
With Xu Changshan's na cleared, he was naturally in a great mood. He felt Lu Qi had been a great help to him. Seeing several people co in, he first greeted Lu Qi and eagerly shook his hand, cheerfully telling everyone that the reason the Huichun Hall's case was resolved so quickly and his na was cleared was all thanks to Lu Qi.
Everyone realized that Lu Qi was the star of the evening, especially the Xu Family mbers, who looked at Lu Qi gratefully. Yu Li gazed at him with love and pride, while Lu Qi felt secretly ashad.
Hua Zhuyue, knowing the inside story, gave Xu Chunliang a aningful look.
Xu Chunliang introduced Hua Zhuyue to his grandfather.
Though Xu Changshan was old, he had a good mory and imdiately recognized Hua Zhuyue as the one who had co to inquire about infertility, whom his precious grandson had thoroughly fooled.
Hua Zhuyue smiled, "Hello, Grandpa Xu. I'm a friend of Chunliang's. Do you rember ?"
Xu Changshan laughed, "Yes, yes, I rember you ca before."
Everyone introduced themselves. Xu Chunliang did not see Xu Jiaxuan, and upon asking, found out that he was in the kitchen cooking. Because Xu Jiaxuan volunteered, Zheng Peian was instead free.
He greeted Gao Xinhua, and the two went to the yard to smoke.
Gao Xinhua shared so news with him. The hospital was planning to reorganize his departnt, catching Zheng Peian off guard with the rapid developnt. He gloomily said, "What kind of adjustnt? Just ans I should make way for soone else, right?"
Gao Xinhua laughed, "Don't be mad, it's not aid at you. The hospital is undergoing renovations and many departnts are being restructured. Even my office is relocating." Due to a surge in patients, the hospital's administrative building was also being adjusted, with one floor temporarily turned into a ward for the second departnt.
"Secretary Gao, unlike you, once your renovations are done, you'll move back. Our situation is different."
Gao Xinhua said, "The hospital's adjusting departnt structures, focusing on those with higher revenues. But it's temporary. Once the second phase of construction is completed, the space pressures for departnts will improve."
Zheng Peian said, "So, departnts like ours that don't make money are just left to fend for themselves, huh?"
Gao Xinhua chuckled, "Don't vent your anger on , I just manage party affairs now."
Zheng Peian sighed, taking two deep drags on his cigarette, "I really regret it now. I shouldn't have co back."
"Stop complaining. There's no unpaid leave policy now, and you're not young anymore. Just seek stability."
Xu Changshan, too, ca out: "Xinhua, you've already co, why did you bring wine?"
Gao Xinhua quickly offered him a cigarette. Xu Changshan glanced inside like a thief. His youngest daughter, Xu Jiawen, recently returned ho and was strict about his smoking.
Zheng Peian helped him light up, reassuring him, "Don't worry, I'm here."
Xu Jiawen's voice ca from inside, "Peian, co and give my brother a hand!"
Zheng Peian quickly responded, "Coming, I'm coming!" He took a deep drag, flicked the butt into an empty can he brought out, and hurried to the kitchen.
Gao Xinhua and Xu Changshan exchanged a glance and simultaneously burst out laughing.
Gao Xinhua said, "Uncle Xu, congratulations on your injustice being cleared!"
Xu Changshan said with emotion, "Thanks to Xiaolu. I have to admit, Chunliang has so really good friends. I hadn't realized he had such social connections."
Gao Xinhua said, "You're seeing him in a new light, right? His circle of friends consists of people of wealth and status." He recalled when he t Mo Han in Nanjiang, effortlessly securing a seven-star hotel for him.
This Hua Zhuyue character also isn't simple, bringing two cases of Moutai on his first visit.
Xu Changshan said, "More friends an more pathways. You always encouraged him to make more friends; you've influenced him well."
Gao Xinhua was bemused yet speechless, not daring to claim credit, not even suggesting Xu Chunliang surpassed him. Xu Chunliang's networking skills certainly weren't learned from him.
"Young people making friends is worth encouraging, but friends vary greatly. It's essential to discern wisely."
Xu Changshan smiled slightly, noticing Gao Xinhua's disappointnt. Although Gao Xinhua hadn't shown it, Xu Changshan knew of Gao Xinhua's intentions to set up their children. He was too old to be fooled by such things.
In the past, Xu Changshan thought his grandson couldn't match up to others. But now, his mindset had changed, believing love should follow its course. Although he favored i Ru Xue the most, he couldn't force his grandson not to engage with other girls.
Maybe it's just a pure friendship; imposing restrictions would be too feudal.
At that mont, Xu Chunliang approached, inviting them to eat. The Xu Family hadn't been this lively in a long ti, especially with Xu Jiaxuan returning after three years, personally cooking today to express sincerity. His culinary skills surpassed even Zheng Peian's, he shared about how he started washing dishes in a restaurant when he first went to North Arica, gradually becoming a chef.
Xu Chunliang wasn't sure what he was doing now, wondering if he was running a restaurant.
Zheng Peian asked this question on his behalf.
Xu Jiaxuan laughed, "You could say that," as he raised his glass to toast his father. Having been abroad for years, his son relied entirely on his father, making a toast was necessary.
Xu Changshan drank two toasts and said, "Jiaxuan, you need to thank your Brother Xinhua properly. If not for him, Chunliang would still be wandering society."
Xu Jiaxuan went over, personally filling Gao Xinhua's cup and raising it. Gao Xinhua said, "It's too formal, it's too formal. We're like brothers, no need for such courtesy. Your son is like my son."
Xu Jiaxuan laughed, "If you like him so much, why not make him your son-in-law?"
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