Seeing Di Bianās determined look, Lawyer Wang heaved a sigh. Didnāt he realize that the younger master was truly infuriated? The chairman had actually gone too far, tremendously letting his eldest son down. If he were Di Qiuhe, he would also...
Thinking of this, Wang shot another glance at Di Bian, took an envelope out of a folder and handed it to him, whispering, āChairman, your sonās lawyer sent this over. He told me only you can read it.ā
Di Bian immediately opened his eyes and unfolded the envelope, only to find a key to a bank safe as well as a list.
Thereās a line below, which was obviously written by Di Qiuhe. It read: āDear father, Iāve finished all the tasks you assigned me, and Iām afraid itās the last time that I give a hand. Itās the key to the bank safe in which I stowed the business proposal away as well as the list of the team members. I wish I could perform my filial duty if possible. See you, Mr. Di.
āSee you, Mr. Diā¦ā
The list fell down when Di Bianās hand was shaking.
That was from Qiuhe who tended to have a good temper. How could he...?
āThe doctorās here.ā Lawyer Wang picked up the list and noticed the line. Looking up at Di Bian, he sighed and made way for the doctor.
The tall blue-eyed doctor examined Di Bian carefully and politely expressed his wish to leave for his homeland tomorrow. Lawyer Wang frowned and tried to persuade him, āChairmanās still in hospital recovering, so would you mind...ā
āIt took me much time to pay the cross-border home visit. But for Mr. Di Qiuheās perseverance and filial piety, I would not delay domestic work and take this trip.ā said the doctor, frowning. He watched Di Bian with disdain, āItās a shame that his father doesnāt deserve this. Mr. Di Bian has revived, and the rest of the routine process can be taken by any doctor. Iām leaving.ā
Mr. Wang was speechless.
āLet him go!ā With a guilty conscience, Di Bian couldnāt bear to be mocked, which provoked him. He roared loudly, āThereāre thousands of excellent doctors in China. I can definitely be back on my feet without you!ā
āHumph!ā The doctor was cross and immediately retorted, āThereāre also thousands of ignorant patients who showed no respect for their doctors. Iām unlucky enough to meet one. Mr. Di Bian, all men are equal, so you donāt need to make a show of authority in front of me. Plus, I can tell you, Mr. Di Qiuhe visited me the moment he arrived in Y country; after that, he went to pick up your younger son. I remember clearly that the boy was totally unworried when he heard that your life was in great danger and asked whether you are dead and he was asked to perform your will instead. Mr. Di Bian, as an old Chinese saying goes, āOf all virtues filial piety comes first'. Your younger son proved him to be your child, who was as indifferent as you. Itās a pity that Mr. Di Qiuhe, such a kind person, has a scum-like father!ā
Di Bian had a splitting headache and felt dizzy. At the moment, he couldnāt think of anything to talk back.
Seeing this, the doctor dutifully gave him an injection and a gentle massage, helping him lie down. When Di Bian felt better, the doctor wore a mocking look, sneering, āI hope you wonāt faint again, for nobody will necessarily go abroad and ask you a doctor to cure you like Mr. Di Qiuhe.ā After saying it, he closed the record book and walked away.
His words brought a warm flush to Di Bianās face, and he closed his mouth for want of words, for even he himself understood that only Di Qiuhe could give him wholehearted support in the world. If only he werenāt...
He recalled Qin Liās threats, and gave vent to his anger by blaming all the mistakes on Qin Li, his teeth gritted, āLawyer Wang, I want to divorce Qin Li! Now! Make a statement as soon as possible and go public on everything sheās done! I want her detested by all!
Wang responded yes but took no action, for he knew the chairman said it in the moment of anger. In order to stabilize Huangduās stock price, he couldnāt divorce for now.
Huangdu and Qinās family engaged in endless haggling, and their stocks continued to slump.
Netizens shifted their base from He Baiās WeiBo page to that of Huangdu, gossiping about Qin Liās affair. The official account had to suspend its commenting function for a while.
Affected by the negative news of their boss, actors of Huangdu backed down and dared not to be high-profile.
In late October, the wedding of Zheng Yaās brother was around the corner. The day before the wedding, He Bai came to their family in Niu Junjieās company and began to make preparations.
After a basic communication with Zheng Lei, the groom, He Bai let Niu Junjie stay at their house as his liaison, and he himself left for the bride Yan Mengās home to formally carry out follow-up photography.
The work was usually miscellaneous and toilsome, and photographers should be both adept at snapping and behave in a flexible way. In order to present an amazingly satisfying set of photos, He Bai crammed hard for matters needing attention, carefully studied excellent wedding albums, and even consulted Xu Ying who had a full understanding of human photography... though ending up with an escape.
It had been some time since last time they met. He Bai was surprised to find that Xu Ying actually looked for no other jobs and instead, was cajoling Jun Chen into extending their contract. Busy with preparatory work on new album launching, Jun Chen was pestered beyond endurance and fell into icy coldness. Innocent as he was, He Bai was left out in the cold without exception.
The bride Yan Meng came from a well-off family that ran an electrical equipments business. She had an elder sister who insisted on celibacy.
āMr. He, welcome to my bachelorette party. Enjoy yourself.ā Yan Meng, a tall and graceful beauty, spoke to He Bai in a pretty gentle manner, āI planned to invite little Ya, but his elder brother dragged her to his bachelor party. Heās really annoying. ā
āMr. Zheng must hope you and your friends could have a relaxing night, in case his sister disturbs you. Miss Yan, what a sweet husband youāre to have!ā
Hearing her seemingly blaming but sugary words, He Bai gave Yan Meng a flattering when he followed her to visit the party venue in her house.
Yan Mengās smile broadened, muttering, āHe tends to be meticulous. Little Yaās also one of my besties, how could she disturb me? Instead, sheās so considerate...ā
Yan Meng seemed to be a little embarrassed. She cast a glance at He Bai and changed the topic, āIām very glad youāre here today, Mr. He. Thanks for coming. I bought every issue of Little Mermaidās brochures. Pity that I canāt wear their clothes.ā