Chapter 183 Seeking Grandfather's Help
Chapter 183 Seeking Grandfather's Help
Lu Xinjun explained the situation to his wife and then went to greet the guests one by one.
"Uncle Teng, it's been a long time! You look to be in good health!"
Upon hearing this, Teng Jianjun quickly smiled and said, "It's all thanks to you. You take good care of us old folks with your twice-yearly check-ups. We're really benefiting from your kindness."
Teng Jianjun's words immediately drew agreement from the others: "That's right, for more than ten years, every physical examination has been free. We old guys are really lucky to have the new army protecting us."
Lu Xinjun smiled modestly and said, "You have all made so many contributions to Jiangcheng, it is only right that I do these things for you."
Lu Xinjun also knew that Qiao Zhennan loved hearing this, which was called catering to his preferences.
He also understood that when Jiangcheng Hospital was first established in Jiangcheng ten years ago, it received a lot of help from these old guys. While others spent half a year running around to get their certificates, he got them in a week. Jiangcheng Hospital received a lot of care from his father-in-law and his group.
Even a starved camel is bigger than a horse; although they are no longer in their positions, a single phone call can get things done for them.
"Hongwei, what about the gifts I asked you to bring for all the uncles and elders? Don't forget, one for each of them."
Lu Xinjun always refers to his wife by her name in front of outsiders, as if this serves as a reminder that Qiao Hongwei is also in a position.
Qiao Zhennan's old friends were overjoyed to hear that there were gifts.
In an instant, Lu Xinjun became the most honored guest in the house.
This was exactly the effect Qiao Hongwei wanted. She looked at her husband, then at her father, and felt a sense of pride.
"Brother-in-law, isn't the hospital busy anymore?"
Just as Lu Xinjun was gesturing for his son to follow him outside, Qiao Hongyong walked over.
Qiao Hongyong is Qiao Zhennan's son, Qiao Hongwei's younger brother, and Lu Hongjun's brother-in-law. He is a section chief in a municipal bureau, but he is far less capable than his father, Qiao Zhennan.
If it weren't for his connections with the older generation, he probably wouldn't even have a job within the system.
What made Qiao Zhennan and his wife even more regrettable was that Qiao Hongyong ignored their advice and married Wang Hongxia, the woman he loved. The two had no children after their marriage and had visited infertility hospitals all over the country. Lu Xinjun even took them to hospitals abroad. Wang Hongxia could not have children due to a problem with her fallopian tubes, so the two had no choice but to adopt Qiao Wei from an orphanage.
Unexpectedly, Qiao Wei is a very scheming girl. At twenty-five years old, she is not looking for a partner and is determined to marry her cousin from her aunt's family.
When Lu Xinjun saw his brother-in-law coming over to speak, he nodded and said, "There was a special patient who needed to be treated today, so I'm late."
"Brother-in-law, no one will mind how late you arrive," Qiao Hongyong said, flattering him.
Then, Qiao Zhennan saw Lu Mingxuan and hurriedly greeted him: "My nephew is here too?"
Lu Mingxuan nodded: "Here you are, Uncle!"
"Don't sit there, go to the room with Qiao Wei and get something to eat."
Qiao Hongyong shared the same idea as Qiao Wei: "Don't let the good stuff go to outsiders." His sister's family was powerful and influential, so it would be most suitable for him to marry his daughter into their family. Therefore, he tried his best to please Lu Mingxuan.
This time was no different. After exchanging greetings, she pulled Qiao Hongwei aside and whispered, "Take Weiwei and Xiaoxuan's matter seriously. You know that Weiwei hasn't been looking for a partner because she's been waiting for Xiaoxuan. Now that Xiaoxuan is back, you should get them married as soon as possible."
What are your parents' thoughts on this?
Recently, his son Lu Mingxuan has been spending a lot of time with Song Qiao, and Qiao Hongwei is not sure what to do with him.
"Of course, Mom and Dad agreed. It's such a good thing, a double blessing for the family. Their granddaughter will stay by their side. They're overjoyed."
Qiao Hongwei looked at his son sitting on the sofa and said, "It's not up to me to decide this; Xiao Xuan has to agree."
Seeing his mother and uncle whispering to each other, Lu Mingxuan stood up and whispered to Qiao Zhennan, "Grandpa, go to the bedroom, I have something important to discuss with you."
Qiao Zhennan was with an old friend when he glanced at Lu Mingxuan and said, "What can't be said here?"
"It's a decision about my grandfather!"
Lu Mingxuan had made up his mind. Today, he could only outsmart his opponent, not force him, otherwise things would go wrong. It seemed that the entire Qiao family had already tacitly agreed to let him marry Qiao Wei.
Upon hearing that it was about Lu Wenguang, Qiao Zhennan had no choice but to stand up and go into the bedroom.
"Grandpa, you have to stand up for me!"
Lu Mingxuan decided to strike first and make his stance clear.
"What are you talking about? What did your parents do to you this time?"
"I recently fell in love with a very outstanding girl, but my parents don't approve. I had no choice but to go to my grandfather, and he immediately agreed after meeting her. Grandpa, would you like to meet her?"
Upon hearing that Lu Mingxuan had someone he liked, Qiao Zhennan was clearly surprised: "If your parents don't approve, then it must not be suitable for you."
"Grandpa, this girl is perfect for me. She's the one I've chosen to marry. You have to help me."
Lu Mingxuan understood Qiao Zhennan's personality; the way to defeat him was to start with what was easy.
What does this girl do?
Hearing that his grandfather's mind had softened, Lu Mingxuan said, "He owns a company, and he's very successful."
"Since you're so outstanding, why don't your parents approve?"
Qiao Zhennan also had his own ulterior motives, but he knew that a forced marriage wouldn't be happy, and there was nothing he could do if Lu Mingxuan didn't want to marry Qiao Wei.
Besides, Lu Wenguang had already agreed, and he didn't want to be the one to break up the couple.
"Just because she was married."
"What? He's divorced?"
Qiao Zhennan was already hesitant, and when he heard that it was a second marriage, he made his stance clear: "You have to discuss this with your parents. Your grandfather can't make the decision."
"Grandpa, my mom listens to you. Please talk to her and stop trying to force girls I don't like into my life."
Lu Mingxuan decided to take a gamble; even if Qiao Zhennan didn't help him, he didn't want him to side with his parents.
"You mean Vivi?"
When talking about his granddaughter, Qiao Zhennan also wanted her to marry Lu Mingxuan, so that his son and daughter could still be a family.
“Not only her, but my dad also pushed his classmate’s daughter to me, that’s Tong Tong. Grandpa, I have a girl I like. I’ll bring her to see you another day. I’m sure you’ll like her too.”
Hearing Lu Mingxuan emphasize again, Qiao Zhennan neither agreed nor refused. Just then, Qiao Wei walked in: "Brother Mingxuan, I've been looking for you for a long time. So you were with Grandpa."
She clearly saw him and his grandfather come in just now, but she said that on purpose. Lu Mingxuan hated her scheming nature.
"What do you want?"
"I want to talk to you."
Qiao Zhennan also wanted to talk to her: "Okay! Let's explain things clearly."
Qiao Zhennan glanced at the two of them and said, "You two talk. I'll go out and greet the guests. Xiao Xuan, you should think about that matter you mentioned again."
Watching Qiao Zhennan leave, Qiao Wei handed one of the two glasses of juice to Lu Mingxuan, saying, "I poured you this juice, here you go!"
“I don’t like drinking juice, leave it there. Let’s talk about the time you instigated my parents.”
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