Elder Li straightened his posture as Xia Feng’s voice came from the phone.
“Xia Feng, I hope this old man isn’t bothering you,” Elder Li greeted with a smiling face.
He didn't seem to consider his status high at all, instead conversing with Xia Feng as an equal.
Li Jiaming, standing nearby, watched in astonishment. Who was this person on the phone that made his grandfather show such importance?
Li Jiaming had the rare opportunity to meet Elder Huang once. When his own father spoke with Elder Huang, he hadn't lowered himself to this extent.
Never underestimate human curiosity. This was precisely Li Jiaming’s state now. He quietly took a few steps forward, tilting his ear to try and hear what Xia Feng would say.
Such a mysterious figure! Li Jiaming wished he could press his ear to the phone. However, fearing his father would slap him, he restrained himself.
“If I’m bothering you, aren’t you bothering me?” Xia Feng said with a jest.
“Haha… no,” Elder Li chuckled.
Li Jiaming gasped after hearing this. He dared to joke like that with his own father?
Normally, anyone receiving a call from his father would place the phone to their ear. The voice on the other end was clearly that of a young man.
It was a huge surprise that a young man could speak so equally with his father.
“What is it? Speak,” Xia Feng said.
“An old subordinate of mine is in critical condition and I need your help,” Elder Li stated directly without beating around the bush.
Xia Feng pondered for a moment, then said, “Bring him over.”
“Alright, I’ll arrange for him to be sent over in the next couple of days. Thank you for your trouble; I thank you on behalf of my old subordinate,” Elder Li replied thankfully.
“Elder Li, please don’t say that. You’ve called me; how could I possibly refuse?” Xia Feng smiled.
“Haha… you’re getting better at talking,” Elder Li said, in a much better mood.
“I have a phone now too. Call me if you need anything. I’ll send you my number later,” Xia Feng suddenly remembered he had bought a mobile phone.
“Oh? That’s good, send it to me later,” Elder Li said, surprised.
Even Xia Feng had started using a phone. It seemed he had changed quite a bit during his time in the secular world.
He remembered meeting Xia Feng years ago; Xia Feng had an unapproachable demeanor, exuding an aura that kept people at a distance, making him somewhat frightening.
Seeing Xia Feng change so much, Elder Li felt very gratified.
After all, Xia Feng was still young. Now that he had entered the secular world and lived among others, he indeed needed to change.
When Xia Feng first entered the secular world, they had feared he wouldn’t adapt and might cause a great commotion. But now, it seemed their worries were unfounded.
“Okay, I’m hanging up,” Xia Feng said and hung up the phone.
Seeing that Xia Feng had hung up, Elder Li held his phone and chuckled to himself.
Ding…
A moment later, Xia Feng sent his number. Elder Li clicked on the message and saved Xia Feng’s number, smiling happily like a child.
Li Jiaming remained silent throughout, looking at his father who was smiling foolishly. His worldview had been shattered.
This was too shocking.
“Why are you standing so close? What are you trying to eavesdrop on?” Elder Li suddenly turned stern, glaring at Li Jiaming with a serious expression.
Li Jiaming: I… dammit…
Elder Li’s expression changed too quickly, and Li Jiaming couldn’t adapt.
“Call Li Hu and tell him I’ve handled the matter for him. Have him bring his father to Modu to find Xia Feng,” Elder Li then looked at Li Jiaming and instructed.
“Understood, Dad.” Li Jiaming didn’t dare to say more and nodded repeatedly.
The more he said, the more mistakes he’d make. No matter what he said, it felt wrong.
“I’ll send you the address to your phone later. You can go out now; I need to rest,” Elder Li waved at Li Jiaming to signal him.
“Okay, then get some rest early,” Li Jiaming said and withdrew from the room.
That same evening, Li Jiaming informed Li Hu of the matter. Li Hu was so happy he couldn’t sleep that night. The next morning, he headed directly to Modu.
As Elder Li’s condition had slightly worsened, Doctor Liu personally led several medical personnel to accompany them.
“Old Liu, when we get there, you need to be careful and don’t speak carelessly. Remember this, remember this,” Li Hu relayed the advice Li Jiaming had given him yesterday to Doctor Liu.
When Li Jiaming had called him last night, he had repeatedly warned him that under no circumstances should he offend Xia Feng, not even with a glance.
Later, Li Jiaming revealed a bit about the conversation between Elder Li and Xia Feng last night, which terrified Li Hu.
“I know, you just take care of yourself,” Doctor Liu said, glancing at Li Hu.
“With your temper, it’s best for you to watch your own mouth.”
Li Hu nodded and said nothing more, constantly wondering who this Xia Feng was that earned Elder Li such respect.
Hengtai Group Villa District.
Li Hu arrived around ten in the morning. He followed the address Li Jiaming had given him to find the villa.
“Hello, excuse me, does Mr. Xia live here?”
At the villa entrance, a middle-aged man was bent over, wiping the floor.
Li Hu, seeing this person likely as household staff, politely greeted him.
Just then, the person who was bent over stood up and turned to face Li Hu.
Huh???
Jiang Quanshui??
Household staff??
Li Hu was stunned.
Jiang Quanshui was one of the famous entrepreneurs in the country. Li Hu naturally knew him and had even followed Jiang Quanshui’s activities at times.
This was incredibly awkward.
“Who are you?” Jiang Quanshui, not recognizing Li Hu, asked curiously.
“Hello, Mr. Jiang. I’m from Jingdu, and I’m here to see Mr. Xia,” Li Hu took two steps forward and shook hands with Jiang Quanshui.
“Young Master Xia sent you?” Jiang Quanshui asked Li Hu inexplicably.
“Yes, Mr. Xia knows,” Li Hu nodded.
“Alright, then come in with me.” Jiang Quanshui threw the towel into the bucket, picked up the bucket, and led Li Hu into the villa.
As Li Hu entered the villa, he saw that the villa was being cleaned, and most of the workers were young people.
Wait…
Isn’t that Pony Ma sweeping the floor?
The one washing the range hood in the kitchen seems to be Little Wang from the nation.
And the one dragging the floor behind Pony Ma is Qin Dou, Qin Guomin’s nephew.
As for the foreigner squatting in the toilet scrubbing the commode, he didn’t recognize him.
There were also several girls wiping tables, chairs, and sofas.
Li Hu stood frozen on the spot.
What kind of place had he arrived at?
Doctor Liu, who had entered with him, was also stunned. He didn’t recognize the others, but he recognized Pony Ma.
Doctor Liu gasped.
No wonder Li Hu repeatedly warned him to speak carefully. It wasn’t just about speaking carefully; it was about not speaking at all!
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(Tomorrow is the Dragon Boat Festival. I want to eat zongzi. Hand over your free gifts, hehe… if you have the means, hmph o(￣ヘ￣o＃))