Back To The 90s: The Resilient Daughter-In-Law
Chapter 491 - Chapter 491 Chapter 491 - Feeling Bad_1

Chapter 491: Chapter 491 – Feeling Bad_1 Chapter 491: Chapter 491 – Feeling Bad_1 The conference room was bustling with excitement, yet it was Du Tianning who appeared the most relaxed. He waved his hand nonchalantly, saying, “It’s fine! Let’s wait a little longer! Men don’t usually take long to change anyway.” After all, their rescue team and Transocean Group were only partners, they truly didn’t have any authority over Huo Beijiang.

It was already a feat to have dragged him away from his wife! Lately, everyone had been laughing about how The Great Devil was afraid of his wife! Quite a few people speculated behind closed doors that the only person who could tame The Great Devil, most probably, was the fiercest of tigers among women.

Only Jiang Linzhang, after a brief glimpse, found his brows furrowing.

When Beijiang left the hospital, he was enraged. But what was that hint of gloominess Jiang Linzhang just noticed?

“Linzhang, Linzhang!” Du Tianning whispered, “Have you met Beijiang’s wife? Is she a fierce tiger?”

Jiang Linzhang barely held back a laugh, he decided to cough a few times to cover it up, “Cough, cough… Director Du, how can you say such a thing?”

“Everyone is saying it!”

The others nodded in agreement.

Jiang Linzhang recalled the young maiden in his mind. Even when she was unconscious, she was still breathtakingly beautiful. He responded with four words.

“Nationally Recognized Beauty.”

“Tsk…”

“Minister Jiang, you’re being dishonest here.”

“Minister Jiang, even though Huo Beijiang has lots of flaws, you can’t mock him like this!”

“And you just had to do it with such finesse.”

“Exactly! You two are brothers.”

Jiang Linzhang was confused. What had he done? How had he wronged his brother? And weren’t these people just fuming at Huo Beijiang moments ago?

Why had they suddenly started defending him now?

Just as Huo Beijiang had promised, he was back in less than three minutes, already dressed in his crisply ironed uniform.

Hu Shilong became even angrier.

They were all wearing official uniforms, so why did his outfit appear better?

“Reporting!”

“Come in!”

With a solemn face and a straight posture, Huo Beijiang made an entrance. His uniform fit perfectly as if it was tailor-made, accentuating his tall and impeccable frame.

Besides, once donning the immaculate uniform, his eyes sparkled. Shrouding the previously reckless temperament, he now appeared collected, solemn, and restrained.

“Take a seat!” Du Tianning pointed at an empty chair.

“Thank you, Director Du.”

Once he was seated, the official meeting began.

The main topic of the day was the recently concluded four-nation joint rescue mission, an event previously of little relevance to them.

Now that the mission was over, it was officially deemed a success.

But who could have foreseen that Huo Beijiang, who merely participated in a rescue mission, managed to somehow reel in a big fish. The four-nation investigation team was more than just an ordinary research project.

In the middle of the meeting, Du Tianning changed the subject, “Since you discovered this issue, Beijiang, I’ve already discussed it with the higher-ups–it’s on you now.”

The people in the room looked bewildered. No wonder Director Du insisted on starting the meeting only when Huo Beijiang had arrived.

He was the main focus all along.

“Director Du, since Captain Huo is from the Transocean Group, would it not be inappropriate?” someone asked, sounding worried.

Du Tianning: “I will personally vouch for this.”

People: “…”

Director Du, it’s precisely because you’re vouching for it that they are worried!

“Director Du, you are so busy. What about assigning someone else?”

“Yes! We heard your gout has been acting up lately. You shouldn’t overexert yourself!”

“If it really comes down to it, Tu Cheng is also an option!” At least Tu Cheng would manage Beijiang. If Beijiang were paired with Director Du, even a light breeze would send waves crashing.

Du Tianning slapped the table, “Everyone, shut up!”

The room immediately went silent.

“Anyone who mentions Tu Cheng again should get the hell out,” he snapped.

Du Tianning was livid. He turned to Huo Beijiang who had been silent the entire time, “Why are you so quiet today?” Even though Beijiang was usually a man of few words, today he hadn’t made a single remark since he entered the room, which was contrary to his usual sharp-tongued nature.

If it was a normal meeting, he would have already silenced everyone with just a few words.

“They’re calling you!” Jiang Linzhang nudged him with his elbow.

“Yes?” Huo Beijiang had clearly not been paying attention, lost in his thoughts.

“I’m asking you something.”

“What would you like to ask me?”

Du Tianning was left speechless for a moment, “Are you confident in handling the four-nation incident? It has a wide scope and involves collaboration with multiple departments.”

“No problem!”

“Good! I knew it, no one else could handle this except for you.” Du Tianning was in a good mood. He cast a glance at the crowd below and noticed their faces, yearning to punch Beijiang but helpless in their defeat. This lightened his mood further.

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When the meeting concluded, everyone started leaving, but Huo Beijiang was asked to stay behind..

“You… are you really getting married?” Du Tianning had been away recently and had only heard that Huo Beijiang had submitted a marriage application, which was being blocked by someone.

“Yes!”

“Why are you so quiet today?”

With a stone-faced expression, he replied, “I’m not in a good mood!”

“What?” Du Tianning almost thought he misheard, “You’re in a bad mood? You have the nerve to talk about your mood?” Seeing all the mess he caused and expecting him to clean up, the one who should be in a terrible mood was him.

Huo Beijiang briefly closed his eyes. When he opened them again, the earlier coldness had completely disappeared. The final diagnosis from the hospital was still not out, he could not afford to lose his composure now.

Nan Fei would be okay.

“Director, I want to ask for someone.”

“You tell, go ahead.”

“Li Chi!”

“Him? I heard he’s a troublemaker.”

“Just answer whether you’ll give him to me or not.”

“Fine! I’ll give him to you, okay?” Du Tianning reached into his pocket and pulled out a wad of paper, tossing it at Huo Beijiang. “A gift for you, take a look.”