Chapter 723: Adopting a younger brother (Page 1/2)
Huo Qingci couldn't help but sigh softly and said with emotion: "Oh, that's such a pity! Your mother couldn't give birth to a sister for you to grow up with."
After hearing this, Zhang Cheng quickly waved his hands and responded with a smile, "Although I don't have any biological sisters, fortunately, my eldest uncle, third uncle, and youngest uncle's families have given birth to many daughters.
I already have a whole bunch of cousins. And, I have quite a few on my grandparents’ side as well.”
Then, he shrugged his shoulders with a hint of helplessness and continued, "They all say my mother is amazing. She gave birth to five sons in a row and not a single daughter.
My father was a professional in having sons in his generation, but when it came to our generation, the situation was different.
My eldest brother and second brother each have three daughters, but because the elders in the family still hope to have a boy to carry on the family line, they are now desperately taking medicine to regulate their bodies, hoping to have another son.
So far, the eldest brother has finally succeeded in having a precious son, but the second brother is still working hard.
Hearing this, Huo Qingci curiously asked, "You are the fourth child. What about your third brother? How many children did he have?"
Zhang Cheng showed a mysterious smile on his face and answered in a low voice, "Hey, Third Brother is not married yet. But do you know? Comrade Zhao Lingling is actually my Third Brother's girlfriend.
According to the plan, the two of them are planning to get married and hold their wedding banquet on May Day this year!
I hope my third brother can have two more sons after he gets married, so that I won’t be under so much pressure.”
Huo Qingci didn't expect that Zhang Cheng wanted to marry into the family because of this reason. He looked at Zhang Cheng with a bit of a dilemma.
"Comrade Zhang Cheng, the reason you want to marry into the woman's family is not because you are worried that your parents will ask you to have more sons, right?
Family planning has been implemented now, and most people can have a maximum of two children. If you have a daughter, you can have a second child, but if you have a son, you can only have one.
Zhang Cheng smiled and said, "Family planning has been around for several years, and there's no requirement that they only have one or two children. The reason I want to marry into my family is actually because I want to develop in Beijing. Director Huo, can you be my teacher?"
Huo Qingci finally realized at this moment that this was what Zhang Cheng was planning and he actually wanted to rely on him!
However, Huo Qingci had no intention of accepting an apprentice at all. Moreover, he had already planned to change his career to do administrative work in a few years, so there was no need for him to have an apprentice around.
After all, when he returns to Beijing, he will not continue to engage in scientific research-related matters.
So, Huo Qingci said to Zhang Cheng with an apologetic look on his face, "I'm so sorry, Zhang Cheng. I really don't have any thoughts or plans to accept a disciple.
However, if you really want to transfer to Beijing to work, you might as well go directly to our director to communicate.
Maybe next time there’s a similar good opportunity, you’ll be given priority.”
After hearing what Huo Qingci said, Zhang Cheng's heart instantly felt like it was poured with a bucket of cold water, and it turned cold.
You know, his grandfather once told him repeatedly that if he was lucky enough to meet a great man with extraordinary strength and outstanding character, he must do everything he can to become his disciple, and this would surely benefit him for the rest of his life.
Unfortunately, things went against his wishes. Director Huo, whom he admired so much, ruthlessly rejected his request to become his disciple.
Could it be that his performance wasn't good enough? Thinking of this, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but secretly make up his mind. It seemed that he would need to work harder in the future.
(This chapter is not yet finished, please click on the next page to continue reading) Chapter 723: Adopting a younger brother (Page 2/2)
No matter what, he had to rely on his own real ability to strive to successfully transfer to the city of Beijing in the next one or two years to work. That was the place he had always longed to live in!
Huo Qingci suddenly realized that Zhang Cheng was a native of Hai City, and that his family was well-known and powerful in the area. Therefore, Zhang Cheng must have known many different people.
So, Huo Qingci quickly asked Zhang Cheng, "Comrade Zhang Cheng, do you have any relatives or friends living in the Bund area?"
Hearing this, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but show a hint of doubt on his face. After a moment's thought, he replied, "Well... my maternal grandfather and all the relatives from my aunt's family live there. And, my aunt's family owns quite a few shops on that street!"
"Oh, so that's how it is. Then may I ask, do you know if there is any family over there who is interested in transferring their shop to others?" Huo Qingci asked immediately.
At this point, Zhang Cheng's face was filled with even more confusion. He asked curiously, "Director Huo, are you planning to buy a shop? But as far as I know, aren't you planning to return to Beijing next summer?"
Huo Qingci smiled slightly, his eyes full of tenderness as he explained, "To be honest, my wife really likes Haishi and strolling along the Bund.
So, I thought about buying a shop in Haishi as a gift for her, just as a special birthday present."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Cheng immediately expressed his willingness to help inquire about the relevant matters and said, "Okay, when I have time, I will definitely help you inquire about it. After all, my aunt knows that area very well."
Although he was full of suspicion, he really couldn't understand why Director Huo's wife, who lived in the prosperous and bustling Beijing City, was so keen on traveling all the way to Hai City to buy a shop.
Since Director Huo has already made this request, he naturally dare not neglect it and must help to inquire about it after returning to Hai City.
"Director Huo, are you really unwilling to accept me as your apprentice?" Zhang Cheng asked expectantly.
"No!" Director Huo answered firmly.
However, Zhang Cheng did not give up and immediately asked, "Then are you willing to take in a younger brother?"
Hearing this, Director Huo was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter: "Haha, I do have two younger brothers.
However, if you really want to become my sworn brother, that's fine. If you can successfully transfer to Beijing City to work in the future, then just come to the military region to find me!"
"This... is this true? This is amazing!" Zhang Cheng was so excited that he almost jumped up, his face filled with joy that was hard to conceal.
Looking at the excited Zhang Cheng in front of him, Huo Qingci couldn't help but smile and shook his head slightly.
To be honest, he really didn't understand why Zhang Cheng was so eager to get closer to him. After all, he already had three older brothers. According to common sense, he shouldn't be so eager to have another brother.
Furthermore, Huo Qingci was also confused and at a loss as to whether Zhang Cheng really wanted to become his disciple.
But even if the other party really did have such intentions, he would definitely not agree. After all, even in Jing City, where there were so many talented people, he had never considered taking in a disciple. Now that he was temporarily transferred to Hai City, such a possibility was even less possible.
He had no intention of letting his children study medicine and inherit his legacy, so it was even less likely that he would accept any apprentices.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
