Many years later1

Chu Yunqi was invited to attend the 100th anniversary celebration of Hengnai Medical Center and met Wen Shuyun who happened to be on an inspection tour in Country M.

Chu Yunqi had an appointment and got up early. At the dinner table, he asked, "Is Zhengzheng adjusting well at university?"

"I've been busy these past few days and haven't visited him yet. He called and said everything is fine. When you're done with your work, go see him before you return home."

Chu Yanzheng was sent abroad to study by Wen Shuyun when he just turned seventeen.

He himself was unwilling to do so, and Chu Yunqi also wanted to be a good father, so he argued for him.

Wen Shuyun's response was: "He's so young, what does he know? Only by sending him away now can he truly find a lifestyle he enjoys."

"Why force him? Can't we just let him explore slowly on his own?"

"You and I are both deeply influenced by our families, and he is the same way back home. Living in the glory of his parents will slow his growth. You and I are living examples. Why should we watch him follow in our footsteps?"

Chu Yunqi couldn't refute it. If he could go abroad earlier instead of passively giving in, Zhou Jingzhan might not have been delayed for so many years.

From an ignorant boy to his current gray-haired man, Zhou Jingzhan has always been Chu Yunqi's weak spot, making him lack the courage to pick him up, yet reluctant to let him go.

In the end, Wen Shuyun won.

After finishing his work in Country M, Lu Wen Ning’s memorial day was approaching, so Chu Yunqi decided to return home first.

On the plane back to China, Chu Yunqi sat next to a young man who was quietly reading a book. He recognized that it was Zhou Qi, but did not acknowledge him.

On the day of Lu Wen Ning's memorial day, Chu Yunqi went to visit the grave. He saw a figure in a suit and tie from a distance. It was Zhou Jingzhan.

"Why are you here?"

"Aqi said he saw you on the plane. I guess you came back for him."

Chu Yunqi nodded, feeling that both sides' avoidance was boring, and said frankly: "Aqi, you look so much like you when you were young."

Zhou Qi is 23 years old this year. When he was 20, he was rebellious and boasted that he wanted to surpass his father. He applied for exchange qualification at Hengnai Medical Center without knowing his own limitations.

Zhou Jingzhan was dismissive. Even he had been rejected before, let alone Zhou Qi.

The result was not what he expected. Only one person was recruited in the country that year, and Zhou Qi was chosen.

Zhou Jingzhan knew very well what kind of son he was, and since everything had gone smoothly for him, he also understood what was going on.

"Thank you for taking care of him."

"Why are you saying thank you to me?" Chu Yunqi paused for a moment and continued, "In fact, your application was approved by the decision-making committee with a high vote."

Zhou Jingzhan noticed something unusual, but he just asked calmly, "What do you mean?"

"I'm afraid that if we live under the same roof, I won't be able to help but look for you and delay your family's important matters."

"So you instigated them to reject me?"

"At that time, I had no say in Hengnai, and they didn't listen to me."

If that's what he said, then there must be something else behind it. It's nothing more than Chu Yunqi exchanging some conditions. Zhou Jingzhan continued to ask: "What did you exchange?"

Chu Yunqi thought for a while and said wistfully, "For the next three years, all my research will be sealed by Heng Nai, and I will not resign for ten years."

Sometimes cause and effect are really hard to explain.

Just like the sacrifices Chu Yunqi made to stop Zhou Jingzhan, it pushed him towards success many years later.

His impulsive promise to stay in office for ten years also laid the groundwork for the endless quarrels between the two later.