Su Wantang's intuition told her that what Chen Ze was about to say was the key point.
She involuntarily held her breath.
unexpectedly.
They underestimated the destructive power of Chen Ze's next words.
“Wantang, you should know the danger level of Comrade Lu Huai’an’s mission this time. According to the military’s promotion standards and Comrade Lu Huai’an’s personal qualifications in recent years, he is qualified to be promoted one level.”
“But,” Chen Ze changed the subject, “the Lu family can’t get too high-profile!”
At the very least, it cannot be like that on the surface.
The pharmaceutical industry's market share is enormous.
As long as the phrase "only recruiting veterans" is used, the Lu family will inevitably be in the eye of the storm.
At this juncture, if news of Lu Huai'an's promotion were to spread, everyone would probably think that he was grooming Lu Huai'an as his successor and paving the way for him.
At that time, I'm afraid...
The national situation must not be shaken!
Su Wantang was stunned.
She never expected this.
In other words, one of them, Lu Huai'an, is destined to sacrifice.
Her composure crumbled, and Su Wantang's mind became somewhat confused.
A loud voice cleaved through the fog obscuring my vision.
"Wantang, what's there to hesitate about? What's a little grievance for a grown man to suffer for his wife? Besides, you haven't lost your skills, so why are you afraid of not making a name for yourself?"
"Old leader, I've made the decision. That kid from Huai'an is young and impetuous; he needs to be tempered for another two years."
Lu Zhentian spoke quickly and urgently, and Chen Ze had no time to interrupt him.
She glared at him irritably and snapped, "Shut up, I wasn't asking you."
He turned to Su Wantang and said, "Wantang, don't pay attention to Lao Lu's opinion. Tell me your own thoughts."
Chen Ze spoke in a low, gentle tone, with kind eyes, like a kind old man next door who was always thinking of Su Wantang.
But Su Wantang knew that this was just a facade.
suddenly.
Su Wantang's eyes sharpened.
"Grandpa Chen, my decision is the same as yours: to establish a pharmaceutical factory."
A glint of light flashed in Chen Ze's cloudy eyes. He cursed Lu Zhentian for being meddlesome in his heart, but continued speaking calmly.
"Have you thought it through?"
"Grandpa Chen, I don't want you two, a perfect couple, to turn into a bittersweet one because of this issue."
"The nation comes first, the individual second," Su Wantang said firmly.
Upon hearing these eight characters, Chen Ze was both surprised and felt that it made perfect sense.
He took a sip of tea, as if asking casually.
"How so?"
Su Wantang chuckled: "Grandpa Chen, if I give up this opportunity and indulge in petty romance, you might be disappointed in me and even give up on cooperating with me."
Chen Ze did not deny it.
The Lu family is important, but insignificant in the face of the nation.
If Su Wantang wavers for the sake of Lu Huai'an's future and abandons her plan to open a pharmaceutical factory, then in the future, when faced with other temptations, it's hard to guarantee that she won't develop ulterior motives.
Chen Ze then brought Su Wantang another cup of hot tea, smiling as he said, "Wantang, drink your tea, sip it slowly, and the aroma will come naturally."
Obviously.
Chen Ze was very satisfied with Su Wantang's clear-headedness and directly treated her as a junior to teach her how to appreciate tea.
"The reward for the prescription that Wan Tang submitted last time has already been given, but I'm getting old and have been busy and forgot. However, I don't think you might like the previous reward, so I'm planning to change it."
Su Wantang knew, of course, that this was a polite way of saying no, but she wasn't foolish enough to call him out on it.
"Grandpa Chen, no need for a reward. Today, I have already received what I wanted."
Chen Ze was not annoyed by the rejection. He narrowed his eyes and smiled, "Wantang, don't be in such a hurry to refuse. Listen to what I have to say first."
"Your parents can be brought back to the capital and will not be imprisoned, but they are not allowed to leave the city."
Su Wantang was stunned by the huge surprise, but Lu Zhentian urged her to come back to her senses.
"Wantang, what are you standing there for? Aren't you going to thank your old leader?"
"Thank you, Grandpa Chen."
Just now, Chen Ze clearly saw the unbridled joy in Su Wantang's eyes and nodded to himself in approval.
A person who deeply values filial piety deserves his high regard.
Chen Ze chuckled and joked, "Next time, don't be so impatient. Let Grandpa Chen finish speaking."
Su Wantang smiled shyly and said, "I understand, Grandpa Chen."
The three chatted for a while longer before Lu Zhentian left with Su Wantang.
Once outside, Lu Zhentian gave Su Wantang a thumbs up.
"As expected of my Wantang, you did a wonderful job today!"
"Grandpa, please don't tease me. Grandpa Chen is too scary. I was on edge the whole time inside, and my back was all wet."
"Hahaha!"
"After a couple more times, you won't be afraid anymore."
Lu Zhentian thought Su Wantang was joking and waved his hand dismissively.
Little did they know.
Su Wantang was telling the truth.
At this moment, Su Wantang felt incredibly grateful to her mother-in-law, Wen Wanqing.
It was she who gave her books, taught her how to conduct herself in society, and guided her growth.
......
Two days ago, news of Lu Huai'an's leg recovery spread in the army, and Huo Jun, upon hearing the news, immediately became anxious.
Fortunately.
He received a telegram from home.
[Cui Cui is seriously ill, return immediately!]
Huo Jun quickly requested leave to visit his family.
When he got home, he didn't even go inside. He exchanged a few words with Huo Xiaoyan and then took Sun Qian, the daughter of Deputy Political Commissar Sun, to see a movie.
That night, Liu Cuicui didn't make it through.
Huo Jun returned to his unit with the heavy news and told his superiors about it. His superiors patted him on the shoulder and told him to accept the loss and to keep looking forward.
Huo Jun nodded repeatedly, but then went to Sun Lei's house under the cover of darkness that night.
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