person looked suspiciously at Xiao Yu. He had seen Xiao Yu walk past without any intention to buy anything earlier, and from the way he was dressed, it seemed unlikely that he could afford jade. The c...Chapter 698: Minister Zhai

"Thank you, Doctor Xiao!" After hearing the doctor's account, Old Secretary expressed his gratitude with a touch of emotion. It could be said that if it weren't for Xiao Yu that day, there wouldn't have been much hope of saving him.

It was also fortunate for him that he fell ill when Xiao Yu happened to be at the Wang family; otherwise, even if Wang Jun got into the car with him, it would not have made any difference.

"Hehe, sir, you're being too polite!" Hearing the old man's words, Xiao Yu chuckled and responded.

"Old leader, how is your health" As soon as Xiao Yu finished speaking, a voice sounded from outside the hospital room.

The moment this voice fell silent, a tall middle-aged man with a slightly chubby figure entered the room.

“Um…” When this tall man entered and saw Wang Jun sitting by the bed, he was momentarily stunned. He did not expect to see Wang Jun here so early.

"Mayor Wang is also here!" However, this person quickly recovered and said to Wang Jun.

"Hehe, Governor Zhai, you've come to visit the old leader as well" Upon hearing this person's greeting, Wang Jun stood up and greeted him with a light laugh.

“Yes! The old leader’s illness really scared us half to death!" Hearing what Wang Jun said, Zhai Shaoqing sighed and replied.

"Little Zhai, I truly am getting old. In the future, Hangzhou's work will be taken over by you and Little Wang," the old man said with a sigh when he saw Zhai Shaoqing.

After hearing what the old man said, Zhai Shaoqing glanced at Wang Jun and nodded. He hadn't expected that Wang Jun would actually impress this old leader so much. However, there was nothing wrong with this; it benefited both of them. Wang Jun wanted to have a say in Hangzhou's affairs, while he needed influence within the province. Their jurisdictions did not overlap but rather complemented each other.

The old man saw their reactions and knew that they had reached an agreement. Therefore, a trace of smile appeared on his face. His illness allowed him to see through many things; thus, he wanted to settle some matters as soon as possible, which is why he thought of Wang Jun and Zhai Shaoqing.

Now they both owe him a favor. Even if he were to pass away, his family would still approach them for help and they wouldn't refuse. Although Wang Jun no longer had the chance to be promoted to provincial governor this time, as long as he endured for a few more years, another promotion wasn't impossible.

"Young Zhai, let me introduce you. This young man is the doctor who saved me!" Seeing that both of them had finished their awkward greeting, the elderly man pointed at Xiao Yu and introduced him to the middle-aged man who just entered the room.

"Oh, haha, young man, thank you for saving our old leader! If there's anything I can do for you, feel free to contact me. Here is my phone number—don't hesitate to ask if I'm capable of helping."

Hearing the elderly man’s words, Zhai Shaoqing glanced at Xiao Yu and laughed while saying this. Although Xiao Yu was young, he had saved their old leader, so it was only right for him to show some appreciation. Besides, such a young person likely wouldn't be extraordinary; if he had an official job, Zhai Shaoqing could give him a good word or two. If not, he would help find him one—this was his intention.

Because in his mind, Xiao Yu was nothing more than someone who knew some basic first aid and happened to be at the right place at the right time. Hence, he didn't take it seriously but just put on a show for the elderly man's sake.

"Haha, I'll definitely trouble you if needed!" After hearing Zhai Shaoqing’s words, Xiao Yu chuckled and replied.

"Old Secretary, go ahead and chat. We won't disturb your rest—see you tomorrow!" After Xiao Yu spoke, Wang Jun stood up.

"Alright, Young Wang, go back to work then."

"Doctor Xiao, when I'm discharged, feel free to visit my house anytime!"

Hearing this from Wang Jun, the elderly man nodded and said before turning to look at Xiao Yu with a smile.

"Sure, I'll definitely pay you a visit if I have time!" After hearing what the elderly man said, Xiao Yu also nodded and agreed. Then he left alongside Wang Jun.

"This Xiao Yu is quite remarkable!" As soon as Xiao Yu left, the elderly man looked at the ward entrance and softly commented.

"Indeed! How could someone who became a master of traditional Chinese medicine recognized by all over China at this age be considered simple" Hearing the elderly man's comment, the doctor standing beside him couldn't help but say with some jealousy after seeing Xiao Yu leave.

This situation makes it impossible for them not to feel envious. It's likely that even the veteran traditional Chinese doctors and masters would also be feeling a bit jealous. They have struggled their whole lives, but this person has reached such a level in his twenties. To say they wouldn't feel envy is simply impossible.

"Xiao Yu Old leader, are you saying that young man's name is Xiao Yu" After hearing the doctor's words, Zhai Shaoqing frowned slightly and thought for a moment before speaking with surprise.

"Hmm Little Zhai, what’s wrong" Seeing Zhai Shaoqing's reaction to the name "Xiao Yu," the elderly man asked in confusion.

Upon hearing the elder’s question, Zhai Shaoqing was certain it was the same person. He thought to himself, 'No wonder Wang Jun stepped forward; they must know each other!

With this thought, Zhai Shaoqing recounted yesterday's events to the elderly man.

The elder listened intently and then pondered over what he heard. After a while, he raised his head and said, "You all go out first; I need to handle something."

Hearing this, both Zhai Shaoqing and the elder’s children looked confused but didn't argue, as the elder's expression was very serious, suggesting that something significant was about to happen.

Once everyone had left, the elder took out his phone and dialed a number.

Although the highest position the elder held was Secretary of the Municipal Committee in Hangzhou, over the years, he had built up an extensive network. There were many colleagues or friends from those days who now worked in central government positions. He knew about the Thirteenth Department's affairs but wasn’t sure if Zhang Yin was affiliated with it. Therefore, he needed to confirm this.

After hanging up the phone, the elder called out, "Little Zhai, you can all come back in."

Hearing him, they returned inside.

The elder looked at everyone present; Zhai Shaoqing used to be his secretary and now had become a vice-governor with his help. Without the elder’s support, he wouldn't have achieved today's status, so Zhai Shaoqing always regarded the elder as a close family member. Since the elder's children hadn’t entered politics, he treated Zhai Shaoqing like a nephew and groomed him as his successor.

The elder took a deep breath and said seriously, looking at them, "Listen carefully, especially you, Shaoqing. You need to maintain good relations with Wang Jun in the future, fully support Hangzhou’s connections for him, and befriend Zhang Yin if possible; otherwise, don’t provoke him. As for Xiao Yu… sigh, just go with the flow, but never offend him under any circumstances! Even if it means losing your position."

The old man, after talking to Zhai Shaoqing, looked at his children and thought for a moment before continuing, "You two are the same. You can't offend these three people! Even if you offend the provincial party secretary, don’t offend them!"

Seeing how serious the old man was when he said this, Zhai Shaoqing and the other two people couldn't help but look puzzled.

"Father, what are their identities" Seeing the old man's expression, the son of the old man asked in puzzlement. Hearing this middle-aged man’s question, Zhaitiaoqing and that middle-aged woman also looked at the old man because they wanted to know as well.

“Haha, don’t worry about who they are, just make sure you don't offend them!” After hearing his son's question, the old man chuckled and said.

The identities of these people were all secrets. If not for the fact that he was asking from someone who was a sworn brother to him, the other side would never have told him anything, let alone slightly revealing some information about Xiao Yu. Moreover, after hearing that Xiao Yu had been arrested, they even hurriedly hung up the phone in panic.

He knew very clearly who the person on the other end of the line was, and if even that person got so nervous upon hearing this news, it could be seen how significant Xiao Yu’s identity must be.

As for Zhang Yin, the other side had already told him that he is the head of the Thirteenth Bureau in Zhejiang Province. As for Xiao Yu's identity, all they said was to make friends with him if possible and not to offend him otherwise! Just by hearing these words from the person on the phone, one could imagine how much weight Xiao Yu carried.

Seeing that the old man had given this very serious instruction, although they were still puzzled in their hearts, they all nodded. They couldn’t help but follow his instructions when he gave them such a stern warning.

"Oh yes sir, last time you said Deputy Governor Wu was planning to become governor and asked us to ally with him Now…" Zhaitiaoqing thought for a moment before asking the old man.

A few days ago, when Wang Jun and Wu Jian were fiercely competing for the position of governor, the old man had already received news that there would be no suspense about Wu Jian becoming the new governor. He was told to ally with Wu Jian at an appropriate time. But now they were being asked to get close to Wang Jun; originally, Wang Jun and Wu Jian were mortal enemies, and after yesterday's incident, their relationship became even more irreconcilable, so there was a conflict in what the old man had said before, which is why he wanted to clarify.

“Haha, you don’t need to worry about Wu. He’s unlikely to become governor!” Hearing Zhai Shaoqing's words, the old man didn't hesitate and sneered.

The three people on the other side could be considered the offspring of this elder, so he spoke without any official jargon or concealment, speaking straightforwardly.

"Uh...!" Hearing what the old man said, Zhaitiaoqing and the other two were stunned, standing there blankly with incomprehension written all over their faces while looking at the elderly man lying in bed. (To be continued)ring fear. He had never believed in ghosts before, but now he realized that they truly exist and even encountered one himself."Haha, actually, ghosts aren't as scary as people think!" Xiao Yu chuckled...