Song Anguo did not struggle too much before agreeing to Chen Xiao's request.
The most important point was that what Chen Xiao asked him to do would not harm the family's interests.
In fact, it was a beneficial matter for the Song family.
Before, the Song family disliked Chen Xiao simply because he was from a small place and had no background of his own. Although his strength was formidable, he ultimately did not catch the Song family's eye.
However, after today's incident, Song Anguo understood that Chen Xiao was not as unbearable as the Song family imagined.
He was much more powerful than they thought!
If Song Anran could truly be with Chen Xiao, it would undoubtedly be more beneficial than detrimental to the Song family.
What's more, if Song Anran really got together with Chen Xiao, then Chen Xiao would be his brother-in-law, and Song Anguo would no longer have to worry that Chen Xiao would take his life!
After understanding this, Song Anguo returned to the imperial city that night. He wanted to help his sister persuade the Song family to accept Chen Xiao!
Chen Xiao, on the other hand, had no idea that Song Anguo had already thought so far ahead. There wasn't even a hint of a relationship between him and Song Anran.
The reason he ordered Song Anguo to be his informant in the Song family was just a momentary whim.
For the next few days, Chen Xiao lived a rare period of leisure.
Every day, it was the same routine: work, then home, then work again...
Under his leadership, the Traditional Chinese Medicine department had shown a completely new state. Both the morale and the medical skills had significantly improved by more than one level.
Seeing this thriving scene, Chen Xiao felt very gratified. He felt that he could almost let go.
On this afternoon, he prepared an assessment and invited Director Hao and various experts from the hospital to be the examiners.
After this assessment, the Traditional Chinese Medicine department was officially about to make its debut!
As expected, the assessment was a great success. Everyone passing the assessment was just the basic requirement.
Chen Xiao's greater objective was to show his strength to Director Hao and the directors of other departments.
To let them know that the Traditional Chinese Medicine department of Jiangcheng Hospital had stood up!
...
When he got off work, Chen Xiao was preparing to go home. As soon as he stepped out of the hospital gate, a sports car suddenly stopped in front of him.
The car door opened, and Li Ziqing got out.
Today, Li Ziqing wore light makeup. Outlined by her Chanel professional suit, her curvaceous figure was revealed. Her hair was tied up and combed back, giving her a dignified and elegant appearance.
"Come out with me, you drive!"
Li Ziqing directly threw the car keys to Chen Xiao and then got into the passenger seat.
Chen Xiao got into the car and asked doubtfully, "Where are we going?"
"I told you last time about my grandfather's eightieth birthday. You didn't forget, did you?"
Li Ziqing asked back with a slight frown.
"Oh, oh, I remember now..."
Chen Xiao suddenly realized, and then he recalled.
However, he remembered that Li Ziqing had not told him the specific time last time, so he couldn't be blamed for this.
Of course, as a man, Chen Xiao would not quibble with Li Ziqing over such a small matter.
"You haven't told me where my grandfather's house is yet. And I haven't prepared anything. Isn't it inappropriate to go like this?"
Li Ziqing said casually, "There's nothing to prepare. It's enough that we are there. By the way, my grandfather's house is in Weicheng..."
"Wait, where did you say?"
Chen Xiao slammed on the brakes, screeching—
"Weicheng, what's wrong? Why are you reacting so strongly?"
Li Ziqing asked indifferently. 138 Reading Network
Chen Xiao reacted so strongly because he thought he had misheard!
Weicheng was on the outskirts of the imperial city, more than eight hundred kilometers away from Jiangcheng. It was a long journey!
"Ziqing, Weicheng is so far away, why are we driving? Why don't we take a plane?"
Chen Xiao suggested.
"I'm usually so busy with work and don't have much time to be with you. I originally wanted to take this opportunity for a road trip with you. If you don't like it, then forget it. I'll book plane tickets right away."
Li Ziqing pouted.
Chen Xiao was not afraid of anything, but there was one thing he was afraid of, and that was Li Ziqing acting cute with him.
The moment Li Ziqing pouted, he immediately softened.
"Forget it, forget it, don't book tickets. Then it's as you say, we'll drive there."
"Hehe, I knew my husband was the best to me!"
Seeing Chen Xiao compromise, Li Ziqing kissed him on the cheek.
"By the way, it's your grandfather's eightieth birthday. I haven't even prepared a gift. You won't blame me, will you?"
Chen Xiao was a little uneasy. Although Li Ziqing said her relationship with her grandfather wasn't good, it was still a birthday celebration, and he had to maintain appearances.
"You don't need to prepare anything."
Li Ziqing shook her head. "Chen Xiao, actually, I asked you to accompany me this time because I want you to back me up!"
"Oh?"
Chen Xiao was slightly stunned. "Ziqing, what do you mean by that?"
Li Ziqing was silent for a moment, her expression conflicted, as if she was reliving a painful memory.
After a moment of struggle, she finally said, "This is a long story. Chen Xiao, I'll tell you from beginning to end when I have the chance, but not today... You just need to know that my grandfather treated me very badly. I'm going back this time to tell them that I, Li Ziqing, can live very well without their help!"
Chen Xiao didn't ask further. He said calmly, "I understand, Ziqing. Don't worry, whatever you want to do, just do it. No matter when it is, I will support you and be your strongest backing!"
"Chen Xiao, you're so good to me."
Li Ziqing said affectionately.
"Silly girl, you're my wife. If I'm not good to you, who else will I be good to!"
Chen Xiao smiled slightly, feeling a little guilty.
As expected, men say whatever they want when they lie, without any preparation.
"Will you always be this good to me?"
Li Ziqing asked him.
"Of course!"
Chen Xiao said firmly.
This was something he could guarantee.
...
Midnight arrived, and on the highway leading to Weicheng, Chen Xiao drove like lightning, the scenery on both sides of the road rapidly receding.
Li Ziqing curled up on the passenger seat like a kitten and slowly opened her eyes.
She had just slept for a while. After waking up, she saw Chen Xiao still driving with full concentration and felt a little guilty, "Chen Xiao, are you tired? How about I drive for a bit?"
Chen Xiao shook his head and said lightly, "No need. Even if I drive for another ten hours, I won't be tired."
This was not an exaggeration at all. With Chen Xiao's abilities, let alone ten hours, he wouldn't feel tired even if he kept driving.
"Drowsy driving is not good. How about I help you stay awake?"
As she spoke, Li Ziqing smiled charmingly and reached for Chen Xiao's waist...