ing thrown, and saw that the door was secured with a padlock from the outside. Ma Lei unlocked it and said, "Doctor, please be careful, or my wife might throw things at you!""It's okay, don't worry!"...Chapter 338: Li Hanbo's Calculations

Regarding Bai Jing's job issue, if it weren't for Xiao Hongyang pleading for a long time and the女方家長 insisting that they wouldn't agree to their marriage unless she was given an official position.

The嶽老雖然對於親家的做法非常不滿意，但是白靜人還算不錯，而且和兒子也比較投緣，所以他就厚著臉皮去求了次人。Although Old Yue was very unsatisfied with his father-in-law's approach, Bai Jing was a decent person and got along well with his son. Therefore, he had to muster up the courage to seek help.

Seeing Xiao Yu looking bewildered, the嶽家人 couldn't help but feel puzzled: Could it be that Xiao Yu didn’t help Bai Jing Otherwise, how could he not know anything about it

Xiao Yu realized what they were thinking upon seeing their confused looks. He briefly pondered and took out his phone to dial a number.

Xiao Yu wanted to confirm this because if anyone else had helped Bai Jing instead of Li Hanbo, and she hadn't known about it, mistakenly thinking that he did it, then forgetting to thank the right person would be problematic. Although Xiao Yu didn't involve himself in politics, he understood some taboos within official circles.

The phone was quickly answered; a voice could be heard saying, "Doctor Xiao, why are you calling me" Since Xiao Yu used speakerphone, everyone could clearly hear the voice on the other end. Bai Jing listened and confirmed that it was indeed Li Hanbo's number he dialed.

Although she had only seen Li Hanbo when he worked at the Ministry of Health before, she hadn't heard his voice until their conversation on the day Xiao Yu’s clinic opened. But after listening carefully for a moment, Bai Jing recognized it as Li Hanbo's voice.

"Director Li, hello. I have a question: Did you help with Bai Jing's job issue" Xiao Yu asked without any beating around the bush.

“It was just a small matter. Originally, I didn't want to trouble Doctor Xiao; it turned out that …” Li Hanbo casually said over the phone.

The嶽家人's gazes towards Xiao Yu changed as they listened to what was being said on the other end of the line. If before there were doubts, now they could be certain.

Moreover, in their eyes, an almost impossible task was considered a trivial matter by others who needed to involve Doctor Xiao; this couldn't help but make them look at Xiao Yu with newfound respect.

Bai Jing had guessed it might have been Xiao Yu's doing. She thought he must have sought Li Hanbo's help for her, and now she found out that he was completely unaware of the matter himself. If Xiao Yu had taken such initiative to seek assistance, how significant could the matter be Thinking about this made Bai Jing feel a surge of excitement; she now believed what Old Chief Inspector said: She might even skip two ranks.

“Director Li, no need for further words. Thank you,” Xiao Yu said over the phone.

“Doctor Xiao, you're too courteous! It's nothing to mention," replied Li Hanbo modestly on the other end of the line.

At this moment, Li Hanbo was also very excited. He did all of this to gain Xiao Yu's favor. Unexpectedly, Xiao Yu really called him. It should be noted that even for Zhong Tao, Xiao Yu had always been indifferent.

Now, by helping out with such a small matter, he actually received a dedicated call from Xiao Yu to thank him. It seemed like his thoughts were correct.

Through interacting with Xiao Yu over a period of time, Li Hanbo found that Xiao Yu seemed indifferent and desireless towards most things; hence, he planned to forge connections through his relatives. At this moment, when he learned that Bai Jing worked at the Health Bureau as well, it was like having a pillow delivered right after one felt sleepy.

Initially, he thought Bai Jing's family had just an average relationship with Xiao Yu. Unexpectedly, for such a trivial matter, Xiao Yu personally called to thank him; thus, it seemed that the relationship between Bai Jing’s family and Xiao Yu was extraordinary!

Ever since Wan Sheng Tang opened, he saw Zhang Dahan, Song Hushan, Chu Guoqing, even Zhong Tao present. Back then, when seeing these people, he — a figure in Beijing as well — had been stunned. Even Zhong Tao, the top of the Prince's Party (a political group), was cautious upon arriving at Wan Sheng Tang.

Especially Song Hushan; to Li Hanbo, that man was legendary!

Regarding his relationship with Xiao Yu, Li Hanbo also consulted his father. His father agreed with his approach. Thinking about it, if his father hadn't given the order, his father's secretary wouldn’t have used the Minister’s Office name to sign Bai Jing's promotion documents.

A mere section chief appointment didn't warrant a signature from the Minister’s Office; their actions were meant to signal to others that Bai Jing was under their wing. This way, no one would cause trouble and her promotion wouldn’t face any obstacles.

Li Hanbo's father wasn't old yet and still had room for advancement. By cultivating a relationship with Xiao Yu, he didn't expect to seek help through Xiao Yu’s connections because someone at the level of Health Minister naturally had their own network and faction.

All he hoped was that after building a good rapport with Xiao Yu, when it came time for his promotion, there would be fewer obstacles. Ideally, just one sentence like 'this comrade is very capable' would bring him immense benefits.

After all, the people Xiao Yu knew were truly part of the core group.

"Doctor Xiao, I'm curious—what exactly is your relationship with Bai Jing's family"

Li Hanbo thought for a moment before asking. Back then at Wan Sheng Tang, he noticed that Xiao Yu and Bai Jing’s family only had an average relationship; however, if it was just that, why would Xiao Yu specially call to thank him over such a trivial matter Li Hanbo couldn't figure out the reason.

"Hehe, Bai Jing's husband, Xiao Hongyang, is my disciple," said Xiao Yu with a light laugh after hearing Li Hanbo’s question.

"Uh…." Upon hearing this, Li Hanbo was stunned. Wasn’t Bai Jing’s husband in his forties How could he become the young Xiao Yu’s disciple

Although he didn't know the reason, Xiao Yu wouldn't lie about this. So he quickly said, "I understand, Dr. Xiao!"

The two exchanged a few more casual words before hanging up.

"Coach, I thank you! I'll toast to your health! I don't want the gift upon meeting; consider it as a gift for helping my mother this time!"

Xiao Tianpeng picked up a glass of wine from the table and sincerely said to Xiao Yu.

"Haha, you kid. Take things one step at a time. You can always come to me when you've thought it over," Xiao Yu chuckled after hearing Xiao Tianpeng's words and nodded in satisfaction.

"Thank you so much, Coach!" Xiao Tianpeng said with joy on his face.

"S…." Zhao Hong lowered her head in hesitation for a while. When she raised her head to speak, however, she was pulled back by Yue Hongbin who shook his head at her.

Seeing Yue Hongbin shaking his head, Zhao Hong remained silent and bowed her head dejectedly.

"Hongbin, what's wrong with Zhao Hong" Xiao Yu noticed the difference in Zhao Hong and couldn't help but ask.

"Uncle Coach, nothing is wrong. It’s just that we want to toast you with our son!" Yue Hongbin quickly explained upon hearing Xiao Yu's question.

“Yes! Uncle Coach, we’re bringing Tianlin here to toast to your health.” Zhao Hong raised her head and picked up a wine glass, smiling slightly at Xiao Yu as she said this.

"Oh, is that so" Xiao Yu asked with a puzzled look. However, since they were unwilling to say anything more, he didn't press them further but instead picked up the wine on the table and downed it in one go.

At this moment, there was an awkward atmosphere at the dining table because although Xiao Yu had just acted like a family elder, his powerful presence now made everyone feel somewhat suppressed.

Meanwhile, Old Yue inside also felt slightly surprised. He knew that Xiao Yu's connections were extensive but thought all of them came to attend Wan Sheng Hall’s grand opening ceremony due to Zhang Dahai's influence.

Although he didn't know who exactly Zhang Dahai was, he had personally seen a lieutenant colonel leading him here to see his arm and knew that Xiao Yu and Zhang Dahai were sworn brothers. Therefore, he thought all those people went because of Zhang Dahai’s face.

At this moment, Xiao Yu's phone call didn't seem to be related to Zhang Dahai. The other party did not even mention Zhang Dahai once. Since the son of the Minister of Health was not there because of Zhang Dahai... At this thought, Old Yue could not help but reassess Xiao Yu's network of connections.

Simultaneously, Old Yue silently rejoiced for Xiao Yu. With such a powerful network of connections, wouldn't it be impossible for Wan Sheng Hall to fail

"Senior Brother, Senior Sister-in-law, why are you all looking at me like that Is there something on my face Or am I just too handsome"

Xiao Yu sensed the strange atmosphere in the room and knew that Old Yue's family was temporarily uncomfortable. Thus, he started joking to lighten the mood.

In fact, since accepting Zhong Kui’s legacy, Xiao Yu rarely joked around in front of others. Only among his family did he feel free enough to joke as much as he wanted. In this house, Old Yue's home, he felt a sense of warmth like being at home, and so he started joking.

"Hahaha..."

Seeing the usually mature and serious Xiao Yu acting in such a manner, all members of Old Yue’s family burst into laughter. Even Old Yue had never seen this side of Xiao Yu before.

Xiao Yu's medical skills and his mature personality made Old Yue forget about his age; it was only now that he remembered how young Xiao Yu actually was—hardly a few years older than his grandson.

After the laughter subsided, the awkward atmosphere melted away like ice in spring.

Xiao Yu and the family of Old Yue resumed their lively discussion. Since the wine Xiao Yu brought was tonic wine, it wasn't too much to have a drink or two. Thus, Old Yue and several women from the Yue family had also consumed quite a bit.

After three rounds of drinks and five courses of dishes, they were all slightly tipsy.

Xiao Yu focused on taking care of younger Yue Hongbin, who was already half-drunk. However, he didn't let the others drink too much.

Since it was a family dinner tonight, there was no need to get drunk. They stopped drinking when they were just tipsy and continued chatting.

"Ringing..."

Just as Xiao Yu and his company were chatting, the telephone in Old Yue’s living room rang suddenly. Hearing the phone ring, Xiao Tianpeng immediately stood up and rushed toward it. (To be continued...)60th anniversary celebration and spontaneously thought of using it as an opportunity to do business. Hence they brought people here. Since he wasn't a student there, where would he have gotten an invi...