Although Zhang Hong had explicitly stated that Wei Qianyuan should not seek out his elders to intercede on his behalf, how could Wei Qianyuan not?
After walking out of the office building, Wei Qianyuan immediately contacted his father, Wei Xiang.
Wei Xiang was not in the office that day; he had gone out to attend a research activity.
"Dad, I've run into some trouble..."
When the call connected, Wei Qianyuan immediately recounted the situation he was facing to Wei Xiang.
"You were too careless!"
Wei Xiang only spoke after hearing everything Wei Qianyuan had to say. He first reprimanded Wei Qianyuan, then said, "Go to your grandfather's place now. I'll be heading over as well. We'll discuss it when we get there."
"Okay."
Wei Qianyuan agreed, feeling a chill in his heart.
In his opinion, his father Wei Xiang's failure to directly call Zhang Hong meant that the matter was more serious and tricky than he had imagined!
As one of the former giants of Donghai, Wei Hong lived in a Western-style house in the old city. His wife had passed away, and he was usually accompanied by a live-in secretary.
At seven in the evening, Wei Xiang and Wei Qianyuan arrived at Wei Hong's residence.
"Grandpa, Dad, that's what happened."
As per Wei Xiang's instructions, Wei Qianyuan explained the entire sequence of events, with a particular focus on what Zhang Hong had said in the office.
"Are you sure the Li family possesses the prescription and manufacturing technology for the Qi and Blood Elixir?"
After hearing Wei Qianyuan's account, Wei Hong asked with a frown.
"Grandpa, Li Shanglai said that himself. Before I sought out Li Shanglai, I had people verify this information, and it was confirmed." Wei Qianyuan nodded.
"That's strange."
Wei Hong leaned back on the sofa, his fingers tapping lightly on the armrest, a thoughtful expression on his face.
This was his habit; when thinking about problems, he would unconsciously tap his fingers.
Both Wei Xiang and Wei Qianyuan knew of Wei Hong's habit and dared not speak, fearing they might disturb him.
"Logically, this information shouldn't be wrong. Furthermore, the Li family should be concerned about the Donghai Hotel incident. Li Shanglai's initial agreement to cooperate with Qianyuan was based on these two points. However, Li Shanglai later turned around and sided with Jiang Wuming. This should have been Li Guyi's doing."
Wei Hong sorted out his thoughts and then muttered to himself, or perhaps to Wei Xiang and Wei Qianyuan, "But Li Guyi not only didn't pursue the Donghai Hotel matter but instead helped that Jiang Wuming deal with Qianyuan. This is very strange."
"Dad, I was also thinking about this on the way here. It doesn't make sense."
Wei Xiang first agreed, utterly perplexed.
"The reason is no longer important."
Wei Hong sighed softly and said, "Since Li Shanglai went against his agreement with Qianyuan and helped that Jiang Wuming deal with Qianyuan, it proves he received orders from the Li family. This is beyond doubt.
Moreover, the Martial Department and the Medical Department have both called Zhang Hong, which proves that what Zhang Hong said is not false, and the situation is very serious."
"Grand... Grandpa, what should we do next?"
Wei Qianyuan couldn't help but ask, his face no longer showing its usual composure and wisdom, but instead a look of panic.
"What Zhang Hong said to you in his office this afternoon was also out of necessity.
Because, the current situation clearly shows that Jiang Wuming intends to retaliate against you!
If Zhang Hong does not handle this impartially, Jiang Wuming will not let it go, and Zhang Hong will not be able to answer to the Martial Department and the Medical Department."
Wei Hong frowned and said sternly, "At this point, the person who tied the knot must untie it. Unless you gain the forgiveness of that Jiang Wuming, you will definitely be dealt with."
"Dad, do you mean for Qianyuan to go and admit his mistake and apologize to Jiang Wuming?" Wei Xiang's eyes lit up, and he asked.
*Swish!*
Wei Qianyuan's expression changed instantly.
He had never dreamed that he would one day have to humble himself and admit his mistake and apologize to Jiang Wuming!
For him, this was a humiliation!
However—
Despite his inner resistance, Wei Qianyuan gritted his teeth for the sake of his political career and said, "Grandpa, I will go find Jiang Wuming to admit my mistake and apologize shortly!"
"Admitting mistakes and apologizing is certainly necessary, but before that, let's do two things."
Hearing Wei Qianyuan's words, Wei Hong's brow relaxed slightly. He then said, "First, I will make a call to Chu Wansong shortly and ask Chu Wansong to act as an intermediary to plead your case.
Second, Wei Xiang, make a call to Huangfu Qing and tell him that if he can persuade Jiang Wuming to let Qianyuan off the hook, the Donghai Hotel incident will be considered as if it never happened!"
"Good!"
Wei Xiang's eyes brightened. The Huangfu family had always been worried that the Wei family would do something about the Donghai Hotel incident.
Now, the Wei family was giving the Huangfu family an opportunity to mend their ways, and Huangfu Qing would surely agree!
At the same time, a glimmer of hope also appeared on Wei Qianyuan's face.
In his opinion, if Chu Wansong and Huangfu Qing both spoke to Jiang Wuming on his behalf, and he then went to apologize to Jiang Wuming, this matter should be resolved.
While harboring hope, Wei Qianyuan also secretly marveled at the wisdom of the elder—compared to Wei Hong, who had almost entered the core of power in the past, he was still too immature!
Decisive and swift.
This was Wei Hong's work style when he was in office.
When he encountered major problems in his work, regardless of the time, he would organize meetings.
As a result, the office building of his department was usually lit up at night, and holding meetings in the middle of the night had become a hallmark of that department.
After formulating his plan, Wei Hong directly took out his personal mobile phone and dialed Chu Wansong's number in front of Wei Xiang and Wei Qianyuan.
He had kept this number after retiring, when Chu Wansong had come to wish him a happy birthday.
When he was in office, he had only given his personal mobile number to Chu Wansong.
Even so, Chu Wansong had been extremely flattered at the time!
"Wansong, have you eaten?"
The call was connected quickly, and Wei Hong began by asking if Chu Wansong had eaten, without getting straight to the point.
"Elder Wei, I just sat down for dinner when your call came."
Chu Wansong replied, feeling somewhat curious about why Wei Hong was calling him—he was not yet aware of the Tianyao Group matter!
"Wansong, why don't you eat first, and then call me back after you're done?" Wei Hong said.
"Elder Wei, there's no hurry, please speak." Chu Wansong was a little surprised.
As the saying goes, there's no smoke without fire; Wei Hong's主动 call, coupled with his unusually polite demeanor, meant he must have something important to discuss.
"Wansong, it's like this..."
Wei Hong stopped beating around the bush and told Chu Wansong about the matter between Jiang Wuming and Wei Qianyuan, explained his request, and finally expressed his sincerity. "Wansong, I know you treat Jiang Wuming like your own son. You must be upset by what happened.
I have already reprimanded Qianyuan, and he has profoundly recognized his mistakes and sincerely wants to apologize to Jiang Wuming.
Please put in a good word for Jiang Wuming and give Qianyuan a chance to correct his mistakes!
My family and I will remember this favor, and if you ever need anything from us in the future, we will not hesitate!"
"I'm sorry, I cannot and will not do this!"
Chu Wansong refused impolitely, not even addressing Wei Hong by his title anymore.
"Why?"
Wei Hong's brow rose, and he asked somewhat unwillingly.
"As you said, I treat Jiang Wuming like my own son. My son was bullied, and you want me to go to my son and speak on behalf of the person who bullied him—what kind of logic is that?"
Chu Wansong said with a cold laugh, "Moreover, your grandson first colluded with Li Shanglai to usurp the Tianyao Group. When that was exposed, he didn't realize his mistake but instead acted with impunity, even trying to use his power to suppress others!
Now your grandson has been counter-attacked by Wuming and is about to be dealt with, and he knows he was wrong—what was he doing before?!"