Clearly, Qin Yuzhen doesn't have an invitation. She has been estranged from Qin Han for many years. Although every New Year, Qin Yuzhen calls her brother to offer greetings, Qin Han barely acknowledges her before hanging up. The last ti Qin Yuzhen pleaded with Qin Han to find a job for Luo Chao, he only managed to find a security position for him, indicating how poor their sibling relationship really is.
As a result, Qin Han absolutely wouldn't send an invitation to Qin Yuzhen, and Luo Chao understands that his mom ca uninvited, all because he called her.
Luo Chao sowhat regrets telling his mom about Qin Han's grandson's full-month banquet, but he can't entirely bla himself because his mom often nags in his ear about the job his uncle found for him, emphasizing the importance of gratitude and paying back favors.
So Luo Chao called his mom, asking whether they should send a gift to return the favor, hoping to avoid his mom nagging him about it in the future.
"Why don't we just leave the red envelope at the reception desk and leave?" Luo Chao suggested tentatively.
Qin Yuzhen's lips moved slightly, feeling conflicted. She wanted to go inside but couldn't bring herself to leave the red envelope and leave, sighing: "I wish to see your uncle; we haven't t in years."
After all, blood is thicker than water, and Luo Chao deeply understood his mom's thoughts. But they couldn't force their way in, could they? If they caused a scene, their "kind uncle" would probably dislike the whole family even more.
"Hey, Brother Lu, why are you here?" A surprised voice called out, and when Luo Chao turned around, he saw Lin Dongcheng, casually dressed, walking toward him with delight.
Lin Dongcheng, as the Director of the Health Bureau in Jiangning City, attending the event is reasonable, but bumping into him was quite the coincidence.
Luo Chao said with a smile, "I ca here to give a gift, of course."
"Brother Lu, do you need to co here to give gifts?" Lin Dongcheng was a bit taken aback. As Brother Lu has ties with Secretary Lan and Secretary Long, does he need to curry favor with a Director of the Industrial and Comrcial Bureau?
However, Lin Dongcheng didn't realize that Luo Chao and Qin Han are relatives, completely assuming Luo Chao wanted to curry favor with Qin Han.
Luo Chao laughed heartily, "Director Lin, so things are not convenient to discuss."
Lin Dongcheng nodded insightfully, "I completely understand!" Those big shots, Secretary Lan and Secretary Long, are not to be troubled with trivial matters; they should only be approached for major issues.
"Who is this?" Lin Dongcheng noticed the graceful middle-aged woman standing next to Luo Chao, prompting him to ask.
Luo Chao replied, "This is my mom."
"Ah! So it's Auntie," Lin Dongcheng imdiately perked up, enthusiastically shaking Qin Yuzhen's hand, "Hello, Auntie, hello!"
"Hello, hello," Qin Yuzhen stamred, a bit dumbfounded by Lin Dongcheng's enthusiasm, shook hands dumbly with him, thinking to herself, he couldn't be much older, yet called her Auntie. She hastily whispered to her son, "Xuan, who is he? He seems a bit off."
Luo Chao was amused by his mom's comnts. It was just enthusiasm, but she thought he was a nutcase. Thankfully, Director Lin didn't hear it; otherwise, he might cough up blood.
"He's the city-level Director of the Health Bureau," Luo Chao whispered.
"What! Director of the Health Bureau, at the city level?" Qin Yuzhen felt her head spinning, finding it hard to believe the man before her was the Director of the Health Bureau, who could stand shoulder to shoulder with her brother, and he was only about forty! How could he beco Director at such a young age?
Luo Chao nodded, "Mom, so please don't say he's insane; he's just overzealous because I have a good relationship with him."
Qin Yuzhen blushed, realizing it was embarrassing to mistake the distinguished Director of the Health Bureau as insane; it was truly mortifying.
Lin Dongcheng watched the mother and son whispering to each other and, not knowing what was being said, remarked, "Auntie, Brother Lu, why are you standing here? Why don't you go inside?"
Luo Chao responded with an embarrassed smile, "I lost my invitation."
Lost the invitation? Lin Dongcheng paused briefly, but as a seasoned elder, he quickly understood the underlying aning, smiling knowingly: "No worries, I'll take you inside."
"Let's go!" Lin Dongcheng walked ahead with unmatched Overbearing Aura, putting his invitation on the desk when they reached the reception desk. The man in charge of greeting guests glanced at it, eyes flashing brightly; he hurriedly and respectfully said, "Director Lin, please co in!"
Lin Dongcheng nodded, pointing to Luo Chao and Qin Yuzhen behind him, said, "They are with , should be able to co in, right?"
The welco attendant paused, thought for a mont, then replied, "Sure!"
Director Lin, at such a young age, could rise further. Who would dare offend such a promising official?
Hearing the word "sure" brought a rush of joy to Qin Yuzhen's heart, and as Luo Chao saw the joy on his mom's face, he helplessly shook his head. The tension between him and Qin Han has always been a knot in his mom's heart that she wishes to untangle.
Lin Dongcheng winked at Luo Chao, who smiled and said, "Thank you!"
"Brother Lu, there's no need to be so formal with ; this is just a minor matter," Lin Dongcheng patted his shoulder, leading them into the banquet hall together.
Upon entering the banquet hall, one could see a dozen or so tables almost fully occupied. The table closest to the podium was where Qin Han's family sat. Qin Yuzhen imdiately recognized the face she hadn't seen in over twenty years, now slightly graying at the temples. He had a square face, thick eyebrows, and big eyes; if it wasn't Qin Han, Director Qin, who else could it be?
Seeing him, Qin Yuzhen, for a mont, had tears welling up in her eyes. As she prepared to walk toward him, Luo Chao held her back, shaking his head, "Mom, it's best not to disturb him now; can't you see how happy he is?"
Qin Han sat at the table, a lovely middle-aged woman beside him holding a baby. Qin Han playfully tickled the baby's chin, his smiling face barely held back his joy. The baby was likely the day's main attraction, Qin Han's grandson.
Qin Yuzhen nodded; it truly was better not to approach now, so her brother wouldn't be upset. Moreover, the woman beside him is her sister-in-law, who least liked her; perhaps she'd find a chance later to discreetly et brother Qin Han.
"Director Lin!" At that mont, a table of n spotted Lin Dongcheng entering and promptly called him over loudly. Lin Dongcheng smiled apologetically, "Brother Lu, saw a few friends, I'll head over first; feel free to enjoy yourself."
Luo Chao replied with a smile, "Sure, Director Lin, you go ahead; we'll find a place to sit."
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