"Dean Li, please have some tea."
Secretary Zhang brewed a cup of tea and placed it on the small table in front of Li Chu.
"Thanks!"
"Secretary Zhang, has the commander been eating normally these past two days?"
"It's not bad, but you told me last time to eat some meat, but the commander just doesn't want to. If I say too much, I'll get punished."
When this was mentioned, Secretary Zhang looked aggrieved.
That's how it is with the staff around leaders, especially nurses and personal secretaries; they're always doing thankless tasks.
Chief Wu is considered relatively good; at least he doesn't smoke much. Old leaders with smoking addictions are the most difficult to please.
If you let him smoke, it's obviously bad for his health; if you don't let him smoke, he'll get angry and keep yelling at you.
Their health care department has a leader who is a full-time health care doctor, and he makes things so difficult for him day after day.
"Xiao Zhang, you're tattled on me to Xiao Chu again, aren't you!"
Before Li Chu could say anything, the old man woke up on his own. He turned his head and saw his personal secretary whispering something to the doctor not far away.
The old man knew what was being said without even thinking, and immediately raised his voice to shout.
Upon hearing the leader's shout, Secretary Zhang's face immediately darkened, making Li Chu almost burst out laughing.
He stood up and walked to the old man's side.
"Uncle, you're awake? How have you been feeling these past few days?"
Grandpa Wu rolled his eyes at him, annoyed: "You little brat, now you're just trying to annoy me. Is it you who told Xiao Ning not to let me drink?"
"How could I possibly upset you?"
"Still don't dare? You're so powerful now that even Xiao Ning and Xiao Zhang dare to disobey me. I reckon in a while, Xiao Li and the guards will also be turned by you!"
Li Chu was speechless at the old man's words.
This old man really dares to say anything now. If someone with ulterior motives hears this, Li Chu might be sent to Qincheng Prison.
"Uncle, can we not be so ambiguous? Do you think I'm living a little too comfortably right now?"
The old man probably realized there was something wrong with what he said, glanced at the direction of the gate, and then turned his head away, ignoring Li Chu.
Less than a minute later, the old man turned around again, as if nothing had happened, and asked with a smile, "I heard that the matter at that base is over?"
“It’s over,” Li Chu nodded. “The handover of the equipment has already begun.”
"You've done a great job this time, Xiao Chu! You've earned so much foreign exchange for the country all by yourself."
"What kind of merit is this? I just completed a task assigned to me by the country. Those who truly made meritorious contributions are either on the southwestern front or negotiating with the British."
When this was mentioned, the old man's eyes clearly lit up.
"Xiao Chu, this is the twenty-first round of negotiations. Do you think we'll get a result this time?"
Li Chu didn't know how many rounds of negotiations had taken place, nor could he remember the exact day the consensus was reached.
However, he was certain that the agreement was finalized and signed before National Day this year.
"Uncle, don't worry, reaching an agreement is just a matter of time."
"Hehe," a smile appeared on the old man's face: "I hope it can be resolved soon; it's been two years already."
Yes, it's been dragging on long enough.
"Hey, Xiao Chu, you still haven't given me an answer about that thing I mentioned last time. What, are you trying to mess with this old man?"
Alright, I'll make sure he lives to return. The old man still remembers that, but how should I respond?
Just pat your chest and say it's no problem?
Li Chu doesn't have that kind of audacity. As I said before, he's a human, not a god. He's not related to the King of Hell, nor does he have the abilities of Sun Wukong to go to the Underworld and change the Book of Life and Death.
"Uncle, even if you don't say it, I will definitely do my best."
The old man looked at Li Chu's calm face and nodded.
He knew very well that his demands were somewhat unreasonable, but without seeing a strong nation and a prosperous life for the people, he was truly unwilling to leave like this.
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"Sigh, every time I see Old Wang in the newspaper or on TV, still so healthy, I envy him for having such a good nephew like you!"
Indeed, Uncle Wang's health was much better than his, despite the ten-year age difference between them.
But Uncle Wang's current health condition is better than that of many sixty-year-olds, even though he is almost eighty.
Li Chu smiled slightly but didn't reply, mainly because he didn't know what to say.
Uncle Wang has been receiving treatment from him for so many years, while you, sir, have only been doing so for a few years. There's no comparison.
In addition to your previous illness.
If you really think about it, Li Chu put in far more effort here than Uncle Wang did.
The old man merely uttered a remark; he didn't expect Li Chu to offer any further explanation and quickly changed the subject.
"Your aunt will be back in a couple of days. Come over and give her a good check-up. I have a feeling that her health isn't quite right these days..."
At this point, Old Master Wu slowly shook his head. Although his face was calm, the worry in his eyes revealed the turmoil in his heart.
"Uncle, I came here today to see you, and also to tell you about Auntie's matter."
Li Chu paused to compose himself before continuing, "Uncle, my aunt is already eighty years old this year. Her health condition no longer allows her to continue such high-intensity work. You need to persuade her to change her mind."
A wry smile appeared on the old man's face: "Xiao Chu, you know your aunt's temper. How come I haven't told her? I've reminded her many times that our generation is old and it's time to make way for the younger generation, but she just loves to worry too much."
"How about this, Uncle? When my aunt comes back this time, have your staff call me, and I'll come over so we can try to persuade her together."
"Okay," Uncle Wu nodded with a smile, "It mainly depends on you. I think she can listen to you a little."
These elderly comrades sometimes really give Li Chu a headache. Not only does he have to ensure their health, but he also often has to coax them like children.
"How is Xiao Wenxuan learning from you now?"
"What he lacks now is experience, which can only be gained gradually. He sees patients here every day, and so far, things are going quite well."
“Take good care of him, don’t rush him, and don’t force him to grow too fast. You’re still young anyway.”
"I will, Uncle."
"Time flies so fast; it feels like the third generation has already grown up in the blink of an eye."
"Uncle, isn't this just a law of nature?"
"Yes, that's the rule," the old man muttered softly.
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