“I…” Tears traced paths down Su Wanqing’s cheeks as she bit her lower lip tightly, a wave of unwillingness rising in her heart. After all, she had known Brother Jingyuan first.
But then she remembered what her parents had told her.
A determined glint appeared in her eyes.
Her parents had said that the Huo family was a coveted prize back in China. If their family wanted to return home in the future, the Huos were the most crucial connection. Even if it meant risking accusations of undermining a military marriage, they had to try and stake a claim.
Many foreign businessmen were focusing on the recovering southern cities, recognizing this as the prime time for investment—the easiest period to make money—allowing them to operate both domestically and internationally simultaneously. She wiped away her tears. “I understand, Grandma Liu. I’ll keep my distance from Brother Jingyuan from now on. But could you do me a favor?”
“What favor?”
“I’d like to work at a hospital in Beijing.”
Previously, her desperate attempts to leave the northwest had led to a severe fallout with the military. She suspected she was now blacklisted from all public institutions.
If she wanted to work in Beijing, she needed someone to pull strings. All her connections were abroad, while the Huo family had the most extensive network domestically.
Grandma Liu thought for a moment. Arranging a hospital position wasn’t a major issue, especially since Wanqing was qualified herself. She smiled kindly. “Wanqing, which hospital in Beijing did you have in mind? Would you like to continue in surgery, or would you prefer a more relaxed position?”
“Any hospital is fine.”
Su Wanqing blinked. Right now, she wasn’t picky about the work environment. After all, could anywhere be worse than the Northwest Military District? Beijing was the capital, so the hospital conditions should be reasonably good.
Suddenly, she remembered something. “Then, should I still invite my mentor to come to China to examine Brother Jingyuan?” Her mentor was a renowned foreign surgery expert.
“No need,” Grandma Liu declined outright. She didn’t want Jingyuan owing such a significant favor, especially one involving a specialist brought in from abroad. The debt would be too great.
“Alright,” Su Wanqing didn’t insist. Having just promised Grandma Liu she wouldn’t cling to Huo Jingyuan, pushing the matter now would seem like forcing them into obligation.
Grandma Liu seemed to have an idea. She had a distant relative whose son was around twenty-five or twenty-six, from a good family, working in trade in a coastal city. “Wanqing, how about I introduce you to someone? My relative’s son has a good family background.”
“Ah?” Su Wanqing was taken aback. Meeting the old lady’s gaze, she thought for a moment before shaking her head. “Thank you for your kindness, Grandma Liu. Right now, my only focus is on serving our country.”
Hearing Su Wanqing’s lofty declaration, Grandma Liu nodded approvingly. “Wanqing, when would you like to start working in Beijing?”
“I’m available anytime.”
“How about the Monday after next?” Grandma Liu thought since Su Wanqing had just returned from Beijing a few days ago, she could rest and enjoy Hangzhou a little longer. “Does that work for you?”
“That’s fine.”
Grandma Liu left the room and went to the study to make a phone call, reaching out to her friend. Many businessmen had invested in foreign equipment for Beijing hospitals.
Meanwhile,
Huo Jingyuan was carefully packing the home computer, using the original packaging and foam from its international shipment to secure it tightly.
“Shall we head home tomorrow?” Huo Jingyuan asked.
“I’m fine with anything.”
However, Wen Ci secretly hoped Huo Jingyuan could stay in Hangzhou a bit longer to accompany the two elderly family members. With no children around, and both in their seventies, it was uncertain when Huo Jingyuan would have such a long break again.
Leave a Reply