Siheyuan: a better life

Chapter 902 Don’t take yourself too seriously!

After seeing Wu Aiguo's jeep drive out of the People's Hospital, Vice President Xue turned around and looked at several leaders of the People's Hospital. Then he said to Liang Dehua in a friendly manner, "Xiao Liang! I heard that you were going to treat Director Wu to dinner today, so I came here to join in the fun. I didn't expect that Director Wu would have something urgent to do."

"Since Director Wu has something to do, I won't stay any longer. Can you help me see if Director Wu has time these two days? Can you help me ask Director Wu to come out and sit with us?"

Liang Dehua heard Vice President Xue's explanation and was able to guess the general idea from his words. He then assured Vice President Xue, "Vice President Xue! Don't worry. If you are free someday, you can call me in advance and I will help you get Aiguo out."

When Vice President Xue heard Liang Dehua's promise, he showed a happy expression on his face and replied with a smile: "Okay! Then I'll see when I can spare some time and call you."

Dean Zhang was a little confused when he saw the scene in front of him. It was not until he heard what Vice President Xue said to Liang Dehua that he came to his senses and hurriedly called to Vice President Xue, "Vice President Xue! Dinner is ready in the cafeteria. Please come this way!"

When Vice President Xue heard Dean Zhang's request, he showed an approachable expression on his face and said to Dean Zhang with a smile: "Xiao Zhang! I suddenly remembered that I have something to deal with. I will not eat this dinner tonight."

When Vice President Liu saw that Vice President Xue was unwilling to stay for dinner after Wu Aiguo left, he immediately became anxious and said to Vice President Xue, "Vice President Xue! We have asked the cafeteria to prepare dinner. Even if you are busy, you still have to eat! Why don't you stay and eat something before leaving?"

When Vice President Xue heard Vice President Liu's request to stay, he subconsciously waved his hand and replied, "You guys eat! I'll go back first."

Vice President Liu saw Vice President Xue leaving the People's Hospital in a jeep. Thinking of the reason why Vice President Xue left, he approached Liang Dehua unhappily and asked Liang Dehua in a low voice: "Lao Liang! What does your son-in-law mean? Didn't we agree to have dinner together? Why did he leave so suddenly?"

"Vice President Xue was able to take time out of his busy schedule to have dinner at our hospital. That was a gift to you and your son-in-law. But your son-in-law just left Vice President Xue hanging. Isn't that a disrespect to Vice President Xue and embarrassing him?"

Liang Dehua heard clearly what Wu Aiguo said to Vice President Xue just now, and he was naturally very clear that his son-in-law was venting his anger.

When Liang Dehua heard Vice President Liu's dissatisfied questioning, he immediately guessed that it was Vice President Liu who was behind this. He did not give Vice President Liu any face at all and said to him, "Old Liu! Today, I paid for my son-in-law's dinner out of my own pocket because of the equipment in our hospital."

"As for whether Vice President Xue will come, none of you informed me in advance. My son-in-law doesn't want to stay for dinner. Can I still force him to stay?"

Liang Dehua had informed Dean Zhang in advance about inviting Wu Aiguo to dinner to help the hospital purchase medical equipment. Dean Zhang naturally supported Liang Dehua's behavior very much. However, Wu Aiguo left without even eating at the critical moment of dinner, which made Dean Zhang puzzled.

It was not until Dean Zhang heard the conversation between Vice Dean Liu and Liang Dehua that he vaguely guessed the reason for Wu Aiguo's sudden departure. He asked Vice Dean Liu with some dissatisfaction: "Old Liu! Didn't you tell Old Liang in advance about inviting Vice President Xue to the hospital for dinner?" In Vice Dean Liu's subconscious mind, Vice President Xue's rank was several levels higher than Wu Aiguo. Vice President Xue's ability to come to the People's Hospital and have dinner with Wu Aiguo was a great honor for Wu Aiguo. So after knowing that Vice President Xue was coming, he did not tell Liang Dehua about this news.

Faced with Dean Zhang's inquiry, Vice Dean Liu naturally would not admit that he had no intention of notifying Liang Dehua at all, but made an excuse to answer: "Dean Zhang! I originally wanted to say hello to Lao Liang, but because I was too busy, I forgot."

Vice President Liu paused for a moment, then complained to President Zhang, "President Zhang! Wu Aiguo is too disrespectful to us. Vice President Xue is several levels higher than him. Old Liang invited him to dinner, and we invited Vice President Xue to give Old Liang face. How could Wu Aiguo just leave like that? Doesn't he not take Vice President Xue and the rest of us seriously?"

After hearing Vice President Liu's complaint, Dean Zhang finally confirmed his guess. Thinking about the fact that Vice President Xue had contacted the Trade Bureau for coordination many times in order to purchase medical equipment, Dean Zhang was speechless about Vice President Liu's idea.

After figuring out the whole story, Dean Zhang said to Liang Dehua with an embarrassed look on his face: "Lao Liang! This matter today was my negligence."

"To be honest, I was the one who called Vice President Xue to come. I originally planned to greet you in person, but Old Liu said he would convey the message on my behalf. I didn't expect such a big misunderstanding would occur."

After hearing what Vice President Liu and President Zhang had just said, Liang Dehua finally understood the reason behind this, and he didn't take it to heart. He smiled and said to President Zhang, "President Zhang! It's okay! Aiguo is my son-in-law, and I know his character to some extent. I'll call you tomorrow morning and talk to him about this matter. I believe the misunderstanding can be cleared up."

Dean Zhang nodded with satisfaction after hearing Liang Dehua's answer, and did not forget to tell Liang Dehua: "Okay! Lao Liang! Remember to call Director Wu tomorrow and tell him the specific reasons. By the way, see when Director Wu is free, and then ask Director Wu to come out. Then we can have a good chat. Now let's go to the cafeteria to eat first, and we can talk about the rest tomorrow."

Liang Dehua nodded immediately after hearing Dean Zhang's instructions and replied, "Dean Zhang! Don't worry, I will talk to Aiguo in person. You guys can have your meal. I will go back first."

Vice President Liu looked at Liang Dehua's back as he left. Thinking of what had just happened, he felt completely puzzled. He asked President Zhang with a puzzled look on his face, "President Zhang! Liang Dehua's son-in-law is just a director. Is it necessary to put on such a big show?"

When Dean Zhang heard Vice Dean Liu's complaint, he looked at him as if he were a fool. He said to him in a mocking tone, "Old Liu! Wu Aiguo is indeed a director, one level lower than you in terms of rank, but he was able to make our Vice President Xue take the initiative to lower himself and go to the Trade Department to ask Wu Aiguo for help."

When Vice President Liu heard President Zhang's answer, he showed an incredible expression on his face and blurted out, "Wu Aiguo is just a director. Even if the Trade Department has great power, it is still a unit responsible for procurement. Vice President Xue is one of the giants in our Ministry of Health. Does Wu Aiguo really have that much power?"

Dean Zhang shook his head instinctively when he heard Vice Dean Liu's naive words and replied, "Old Liu! People, don't take yourself too seriously, otherwise you will suffer a great loss sooner or later."

(End of this chapter)