Chapter 624: Gathering Information
Chapter 624: Gathering Information
The news of Huang Xiaochuan's sudden departure from Hong Kong quickly reached Cao Charlie's ears. In the workplace, keeping a close eye on the boss's movements is one of the essential survival skills for company executives.
Charlie Cao was no exception. He quickly learned some information from a researcher at the research institute. He immediately pieced together these fragments of information and finally came to the conclusion that the boss's family member was sick and that this family member was very important to the boss.
After thinking for a moment, he picked up the phone on the table and called Jiang Bixing.
"Mr. Jiang, it's me, Charlie!"
"Hello Mr. Cao, what brings you to call me? Is there something you need?"
"I heard from others that Mr. Huang's family member seems to be sick, and he rushed back. I think we've received so much help from Mr. Huang, so we should visit him in the hospital. However, I don't know which hospital it is, and I can't directly ask Mr. Huang about this, right?"
Jiang Bixing understood the implication in Cao Charlie's words, but he felt that Cao Charlie was right. In such a situation, it was only right and proper to visit him in the hospital. Moreover, he and Huang Xiaochuan had an additional alumni relationship compared to others, and since Huang was in Shanghai, it was naturally the most convenient place for him to inquire.
So he contacted Gao Song. As Huang Xiaochuan's most important follower, Gao Song must have known the specifics. However, Gao Song played coy with Jiang Bixing on the phone, changing the subject and not revealing anything about Huang Xiaochuan's purpose for returning this time.
Seeing that Gao Song's words were watertight, Jiang Bixing had no choice but to find another way. However, through his conversation with Gao Song, Jiang Bixing was able to confirm that Huang Xiaochuan was indeed in Shanghai.
Having lived in Shanghai for so many years, Jiang Bixing was quite familiar with Huang Xiaochuan's friends and family. He picked up his phone, found a number in his contacts, and dialed it.
"Yu Wei? That's me, Old Jiang!"
After Yu Xiang landed in Shanghai with Huang Zeji and Huang Ruiying, Gao Song, who came to greet them, drove her to her parents-in-law's house.
Yesterday, Yu Xiang learned the whole story from the phone call. She also knew Huang Xiaochuan's feelings for his uncle and aunt, so after greeting her parents-in-law and maternal grandmother, she asked Huang Xiaochuan to take her to the hospital to visit her aunt.
Huang Xiaochuan disagreed: "Let's skip it today! We'll go tomorrow, so Auntie can rest properly at the hospital."
Zeng Lijuan agreed with her son's opinion: "Yes! Besides, you just got back and must be tired from the journey. It's not too late to go tomorrow. In addition, your aunt is recovering very well, so there's no need to worry."
Seeing that her husband and mother-in-law both said so, Yu Xiang didn't insist anymore.
Seeing her two children being affectionately held in their parents' arms, Yu Xiang asked Huang Xiaochuan about her aunt's condition. After all, she was a doctor, and although not a cardiology expert, she knew a little about coronary heart disease.
Huang Xiaochuan then relayed to Yu Xiang what Director Song of the Cardiology Department had told him the day before.
Hearing that a stent had been implanted and the prognosis of the surgery was very good, Yu Xiang finally breathed a sigh of relief. However, she reminded Huang Xiaochuan, "You can't let your guard down after your aunt is discharged from the hospital. As far as I know, after stent surgery, you have to take a certain medication for life. In fact, for your aunt's case, if you want a permanent solution, it would be better to have bypass surgery. Kangci Hospital can perform this surgery."
Huang Xiaochuan naturally agreed with Yu Xiang's opinion, after all, his wife was a proper doctor. However, he had his own considerations, because he had learned that bypass surgery was a major operation, and it was best to avoid it if it was not necessary: "Let's not consider bypass surgery for now. We'll wait until Auntie has recovered and have a few follow-up examinations to see the results."
Yu Xiang nodded: "That's fine. Since the attending physician said the prognosis is very good, there shouldn't be any major problems for a while."
After discussing his aunt's situation, Huang Xiaochuan suggested, "Let's go see your parents this afternoon!"
Yu Xiang, who hadn't seen Lao Yu and Zheng Aiying for more than half a year, also had this idea. When Huang Xiaochuan brought it up, she naturally agreed.
"I have to go there; I haven't seen them for more than half a year."
After discussing it with Yu Xiang, Huang Xiaochuan told Lao Huang and Zeng Lijuan, "Dad, Mom! This afternoon, Yu Xiang and I will take Xiaodong and Xiaoduo to their parents' house. We might not be back for dinner tonight, so please don't wait for us."
Zeng Lijuan was affectionately hugging her grandson. Although she was a little reluctant to part with him, she still agreed to her son and daughter-in-law's request.
"Go ahead, you've come all this way, you should go and see them."
Old Huang naturally shared the same attitude, but he was also half-heartedly focused on getting rid of his granddaughter who was clinging to him and plucking his gray hairs. Most of his hair had already turned white, and if his granddaughter continued to pluck them like that, he would probably end up with a bald patch on his head sooner or later, which was absolutely intolerable for Old Huang, who was very particular about his image.
At this moment, Huang Xiaochuan also noticed that the little devil was causing trouble again. He glared at her and said, "Xiaoduo, get down here! Or I'll beat you up!"
Unfortunately, the little devil knew her father too well. She knew he was all talk and no action, and had never laid a finger on her since she was a child, so she continued to do as she pleased.
At this moment, Yu Xiang spoke up: "Huang Ruiying, I'll count to three, one, two, three, one..." Before Yu Xiang could even finish her sentence, the little devil tumbled off her grandfather's back. Because her mother was different from her father, she really hit him hard! And it hurt quite a bit!
Seeing this, Huang Xiaochuan was almost driven mad by his precious daughter. So, in the eyes of this little devil, her father is just a decoration?
Before leaving get off work, Yu Wei told Tang Yuan, "Old Jiang from the Times invited me to dinner tonight. You'll have to go home by yourself."
"Got it, drink less!" After learning it was Jiang Bixing, Tang Yuan gave him a few instructions and then drove home by himself.
Yu Wei changed his clothes, left his workplace, hailed a taxi, and went directly to the restaurant where he had arranged to meet Jiang Bixing.
This is an inconspicuous little restaurant, not located on the street. Because of its excellent environment and food, as well as its good privacy, it has become a place for some business people and friends in Shanghai to meet privately. Tonight, Jiang Bixing invited Yu Wei to dinner here.
If it were anyone else, Yu Wei wouldn't have accepted the invitation. He has everything he needs and has a brother-in-law who is Asia's richest man, so naturally he wouldn't cross any red lines. However, Jiang Bixing doesn't have such needs. His relationship with Yu Wei is purely because of Huang Xiaochuan.
Moreover, Yu Wei and Jiang Bixing had known each other for quite some time. Jiang Bixing was a person with high emotional intelligence, so he was naturally happy to get closer to Yu Wei. Therefore, the two got along very well when they talked and chatted. In addition, the two were evenly matched in terms of drinking capacity, so they often drank and chatted together.
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