Chapter 803: 803 Opportunities
Zeng Hongling watched her pack her luggage, her face full of resentment.
"Yuanyuan, can’t I really go with you?"
"You’re probably pregnant by now. You need to get checked in a few days. Going there, no one will take care of you, and a woman needs a man to look after her during pregnancy. It’s what they’re supposed to do."
"But I still want to be with you. Even in the Capital, he doesn’t have time to take care of me."
"It’s different now. You’re married, and couples should be together. Don’t worry, I’ll come straight back here from Jiangbei."
"I still don’t want to."
"It’s not about what you want or don’t want. Be good, don’t make them worry about you."
Zeng Hongling was still crestfallen, she had once thought that she and her husband would follow Su Yuanyuan together, but now it turned out nothing was possible. Work held them back.
"Does Yuanyuan really have to go? Can’t you just wait a few months, like until July? It’s not too late then."
Su Yuanyuan shook her head, "I need some peace too."
At this, Zeng Hongling said nothing more. She knew a bit about Su Yuanyuan’s character. Right now, she was here because she acknowledged them, but she probably didn’t like it. They were the ones tying down Su Yuanyuan, weren’t they?
Everyone knew she wanted to leave that evening. Of course, no one wanted her to go.
But seeing her calm demeanor, they really couldn’t bring themselves to ask her to stay.
Before they finished eating, they heard a knocking at the door.
Wei Guangxiang went to open it. Su Yuanyuan knew it was Yang Chunsheng who had come over, so she put down her chopsticks and went out.
"Yuanyuan, my wife gave birth to a big healthy boy."
"Congratulations, Brother Chunsheng, you’re a father now."
"Yes, Yuanyuan, I’m very happy. I’ll head back now."
Su Yuanyuan quickly gave him several pounds of brown sugar to take back.
Everyone came back to finish eating. Su Yuanyuan knew Hu Chunhua would certainly take good care of her daughter-in-law, as she was so kind by nature.
Knowing the baby was born smoothly before leaving was enough to be content.
Yang Chunsheng left from here and went straight back to the hospital. His mom and mother-in-law were there, but he still wanted to stay by the child’s side.
Being a first-time father, the excitement made him restless.
"Chunsheng, where have you been?" Hu Chunhua asked her son.
"Just went out for a walk, I’m so happy."
"You should be happy, just make sure to be good to your wife."
"I know, Mom."
After standing outside for a while, he went into the ward. His wife and child were sleeping, so he quietly sat at the side.
The next day, Yang Liulang went to the hospital again, bringing over some eggs and beef.
Hu Chunhua thanked him profusely, "Comrade, thank you so much."
"No need to thank me, Aunty. It was Xiao Su who called me to come over. She’s too busy and can’t come back."
Hu Chunhua smiled. She knew what kind of person Yuanyuan was, and she believed what Yang Liulang said.
"Still, thank you. Next time Yuanyuan calls, ask her when she’ll come back. I haven’t seen her in years."
"Of course. If she doesn’t contact us, we really can’t find her."
"I understand, I understand."
Su Yuanyuan went grocery shopping in the morning and saw Qin Zhiyuan’s car parked in front of her house when she got back.
"Su Yuanyuan, the big boss asked you to come over."
"Is there something going on?"
Qin Zhiyuan shook his head, "I don’t know either. The leader’s secretary just called me to pick you up."
"Alright, give me a moment." She went inside to drop off the tofu and vegetables and then came out.
Su Yuanyuan knew Qin Zhiyuan really had no idea what was happening.
"Secretary Qin, I can go by myself."
"I’ll drive you there." Mainly waiting outside for Su Yuanyuan to come out, it didn’t seem like bad news, but it was unavoidable not to worry.
The leader’s secretary saw Su Yuanyuan arriving and enthusiastically ran over, "Leader Su, you’re here? The big boss has been expecting you."
"Thank you."
Xu Guozhi saw Su Yuanyuan come in. "If I didn’t call you, you wouldn’t come to see me, would you? Are you about to leave again?"
Su Yuanyuan sat down. "Yes, I’m leaving in a few days."
"Yuanyuan, I guess you won’t be leaving this time."
Su Yuanyuan didn’t want to probe his thoughts, but now it was about herself, so she still needed to be mentally prepared.
"Yuanyuan, I have something I need your help with."
Su Yuanyuan already knew what it was about, "Leader, as long as it doesn’t delay my trip to the seaside."
The big boss looked helplessly at Su Yuanyuan, the girl hadn’t given up even after almost three years.
"Yuanyuan, I want you to go to a neighboring country on my behalf."
"Leader, I don’t have the capability for that."
"Yuanyuan, you do. You’re the most suitable to go. I thought about it for a long time and finally decided on you."
"Leader, I said nothing should delay my trip to the seaside."
"Yuanyuan, you can go in the second half of the year. You can go over there after coming back from the seaside."
"Leader, it’s not that I want power. But honestly speaking, what role would I be playing if I went there? You should send someone else."
The big boss shook his head, "No one else has the capability. This trip is to establish diplomatic relations. Quick thinkers don’t have your ability, and those more capable than you aren’t as quick-thinking. Most importantly, I trust you."
Su Yuanyuan didn’t know what to say, "Leader, if you really want me to go, then send a capable person, and I can accompany them.
Leader, let me finish. I’m not shirking responsibility, just being realistic. I can assist, but if I’m the chief organizer, I don’t have the capability. I have no understanding of politics, and I don’t want to jeopardize our interests."
The big boss nodded inwardly, she was truly a rare understanding person. If Tan Shaoting were still alive, their partnership would be unparalleled.
"Xiao Su, I trust you."
"Leader, I don’t trust myself, I don’t have the capability."
"Alright, I’ll think about it. How about having Xiao Chin and Lu Chengmin go with you?
You know Xiao Chin; he’s a meticulous thinker. As for Lu Chengmin, there’s nothing more to say. He’s in charge of the Foreign Liaison Department."
"Leader, I have no objections."
"Alright, then. I’ve already arranged for someone to start teaching you and Xiao Chin the language used there. Lessons will begin soon."
Su Yuanyuan nodded. Since she agreed, she had to use the current time to learn the language.
"Yuanyuan, would having Shao Hongming as your bodyguard be okay?"
"Leader, I have no objections. Anything’s fine, but I think Hu Zi and the others would be okay, considering how busy Shao Hongming is."
"Shao Hongming will be representing the military. If you need, have Hu Zi protect you."
"Okay, if there’s nothing else, I’ll head back. Let Secretary Qin notify me about when and where the training will be."