Eighties Sweetheart Wife
Chapter 272: Worthy of Standing Next to Gu Huai’an?

Chapter 272: Chapter 272: Worthy of Standing Next to Gu Huai’an?

Unexpectedly, Xia Bowen emerged from the crowd and blocked Song Yunuan’s path.

At that moment, Xia Bowen’s expression was very complex. After a moment of silence, he asked Song Yunuan, "Why did you speak up for me?"

Previously, after asking for a work update, De Ming took Xia Bowen alone to a small meeting room on the side.

He conveyed the leadership directive, which agreed with the negotiations, and allowed for the establishment of the pharmaceutical factory in Nanshan County Town; however, the immediate priority was the manufacture of the drugs.

The current situation was not optimistic; it was indeed a high-incidence period, so the drugs needed to be manufactured in the shortest time possible. As for the trial subjects, that was left to Old Mr. Gong to arrange.

Old Mr. Gong would soon be transferred to a dedicated department.

This meant the leaders had no objections to today’s meeting; the propositions were basically approved.

Now, a pharmaceutical laboratory needed to be established.

Since the commander of Dragon Aviation was present, he would greet Gu Huai’an later and set up the pharmaceutical laboratory at the test flight base.

The preparations for the pharmaceutical factory in Nanshan County Town would follow.

As for Xia Xindong’s arrangements, the leaders’ opinion was to center around his wishes.

Although there were current financial difficulties, funds would still be allocated to Xia Xindong as living expenses.

Xia Bowen didn’t understand why De Ming was telling him all this, but then De Ming mentioned that Little Nuan had said good things about him.

At that time, Xia Bowen was stunned.

Little Nuan was not someone who easily showed mercy, especially not towards him and Shangguan Yunqi.

Why had she let him off the hook?

Moved?

To be honest, Xia Bowen was somewhat touched, but even more so, he felt uneasy.

In the end, De Ming informed him that the leaders had agreed; there would be no changes made to his position, but upon returning to Beidu, he would need to make self-criticism and a review at the meeting.

Before the meeting, Xia Bowen wanted to find Song Yunuan to ask her about it. After looking everywhere, he finally saw her walking out with Gu Huai’an.

That’s why he intercepted Song Yunuan.

He asked her, "Little Nuan, why did you speak up for me?"

Song Yunuan blinked her eyes and said in a gentle tone, "Because you are the grandfather by blood that I can never acknowledge in this lifetime!"

Xia Bowen had envisioned many possible responses, but he never expected Song Yunuan to answer him in this way.

Instantly, Xia Bowen’s eyes reddened.

Tears shimmered in his eyes.

He felt like an old bastard—those he owed were the ones he didn’t deserve to, and those he wronged, he didn’t know how to make amends for.

He was well aware that Song Yunuan was doing it on purpose, to torment him, to confuse his thoughts, and perhaps even with other motives in mind, yet he couldn’t blame Little Nuan at all.

He said, "We will set off tomorrow, Little Nuan, would you like to visit Beidu for a few days?"

Song Yunuan shook her head, "There are many matters to attend to here, perhaps another time when there’s a chance."

Xia Bowen nodded, then lowered his voice and said, "I threatened Shangguan Heng as you suggested, and he said that the videotape isn’t something he can control alone. At the time, to keep a handle on Xia Xindong, several families had copies in their possession."

Xia Bowen frowned deeply, wishing he could kill Shangguan Heng inside.

Song Yunuan said, "Those entrusted by your wife, Old Qi and Old Dou, definitely still have specific tasks. I reckon they’re all related to my uncle. They were forced to send my uncle back after being reported by you for tax evasion, but they surely won’t give up easily. That longevity injection was just my uncle’s bluff, but even without it, my uncle’s value is immeasurable."

As she spoke, Song Yunuan paused, blinked her eyes, and continued, "I reckon they should be arriving soon."

Xia Bowen paused for a moment, "Who are you saying is about to arrive?"

"The people who have the videotape and intend to use it to threaten and provoke my uncle."

Xia Bowen’s face darkened.

Gu Huai’an stood not far away, his gaze heavy as he watched Xia Bowen.

He didn’t know what they were talking about.

But clearly, it wasn’t a pleasant topic.

Xia Bowen really was getting senile with age.

Little Nuan was only seventeen, why discuss these redundant matters with her?

Gu Huai’an leisurely walked forward.

So, Xia Bowen shut his mouth.

Xia Xindong also arrived, followed by Old Mr. Ji. They nodded to each other, and De Ming also came out.

With that, everyone went back in for the meeting.

Including Kou County.

When Qian Fen called the Qian family, Qian Anna was in Qin Suyun’s office.

She was about to be a junior in college, having just finished her exams, and had come to Aunt Qin’s workplace as arranged by her grandfather.

It had been quite the struggle.

Because her own family’s relationship with the Gu family wasn’t particularly good, as both had their own stances.

But in the end, it still happened.

She hoped to learn something under her guidance, and also hoped that Aunt Qin would think highly of her.

At that moment, Qin Suyun held a letter from abroad in her hands.

After reading it, she handed it to Qian Anna and said, "Take a look at this first. As soon as you’re done, we need to have a meeting right away to discuss the timing and specific personnel. This is the first time, and it’s being taken very seriously from the top down, so we can’t afford any mistakes."

Qian Anna took the letter with a puzzled look.

After opening it...

No wonder she was asked to look at it—it was written in the language of Country X, planning to have a summer friendship camp in early August for junior high school graduates from Country X and our country, with participants under the age of eighteen. This age limit was set particularly lax due to special circumstances on our side.

A summer camp, huh?

Probably just a bunch of junior high graduates eating, drinking, and having fun.

As long as they’re satisfied and have a good time, there should be no problems.

But as for how exactly to do it, she had no say.

Qian Anna took the letter and went to the secretary.

The secretary made some arrangements, and the meeting room of the foreign affairs office was filled with people.

The timing of the summer friendship camp was quickly settled with the other side: August 3rd, for a duration of one week, with further discussions needed on specifics arrangements during that time.

The other side had already decided on their participants.

The oldest was seventeen, the youngest fifteen.

Our side hadn’t settled on anyone yet.

The selection of candidates was to be arranged with care.

But certainly, we needed to choose junior high graduates who were outstanding in both character and learning.

A nationwide selection seemed unrealistic, and the letter had come so suddenly that there had been no preparation on our end.

It seemed there was no need for a selection process. Here in Beidu alone, there were plenty of excellent children.

Qian Anna regretted her age; if this opportunity had been around a few years earlier, she could’ve participated in the summer camp with her credentials.

But seeing how serious Qin Suyun’s expression was, she didn’t understand. It’s just a summer camp; was it worth this much attention?

She didn’t dare to ask and instead went back to her own office.

Then she received a phone call from her aunt.

She was shocked at the time.

But she had to listen without speaking. She told Qian Fen that she was free and had some time on her hands.

She would take a bus to Nanshan County Town in the evening, sneaking there to see what was happening.

Full of jealousy, Qian Anna asked for leave and headed out.

Song Yunuan?

What even is that?

How could she be worthy of standing alongside Gu Huai’an?

Not to mention walking together.

Her heart felt as if it was being torn apart by a venomous snake, yet at the same time, she also found it hard to believe.

Gu Huai’an was cold by nature, unreachable by the average person, and became famous at a young age, having grown up adored and cherished by all.

Geniuses were already few and far between.

And this genius had a tall and handsome stature.

Not to mention his impressive family background.

It was impossible for there to be no girls who liked him.

From a young age, he was like the sun at its zenith.

And as he got older, it was even more the case.