Chapter 984: Is it necessary to go to this extent?

Finally finishing speaking, the old lady let go and laughed until she was leaning forward and backward.

Shen Jingjing and Wen Shuyi sat on the side, also following with curved brows and eyes, laughing. In the end, Shen Jingjing patted the old lady's arm lightly, her tone carrying a bit of helplessness and affection: "Mom, you really are something. Such a troublesome matter for others has become a joke to you."

Who knew the smile on the old lady's face would instantly fade, her expression sinking, and her tone immediately wrapped in a bit of temper: "His family deserves it! Could Meifeng not know what kind of character her fourth brother has? Yet she still dared to introduce him to you. What kind of good intentions could she have?"

She paused, her anger not yet smoothed, and continued to mutter: "And her eldest brother is your eldest brother's leader at the unit, and he didn't give your eldest brother less trouble on weekdays."

"The He family in our Longyang is considered a big family with face, arrogant for a lifetime, but in the end, they made such a huge joke. You tell me, who in Longyang doesn't laugh at them behind their backs?"

"This is what the old saying means by the wheel of fortune turning! I heard from your eldest brother that ever since they knew you married Yuanliang, no one in the unit dared to give him a hard time, and even the director treats him politely when seeing him."

"Grandmother." Shen Ci interrupted the old lady and said softly: "You can say these things if you want when we are closed behind doors, but you can't say them outside."

The old lady blinked, reacted, and hurriedly said: "That's for sure, Grandmother isn't stupid. This isn't because I thought of that He Laosi and mentioned it to your mother."

"Oh, by the way, Jingjing, A-Ci!" The old lady then remembered the important matter and looked at the two and asked: "Taotao also got into Longcheng, at... at that..."

"University of Political Science and Law." Shen Ci took the words.

The old lady was shocked: "Eh? A-Ci, you know? Did you see Taotao?"

Shen Ci nodded: "I passed by on the day of enrollment and happened to run into him. My aunt sent him to school."

The old lady didn't doubt it and didn't think much, hurriedly instructing Shen Ci: "A-Ci, then go pick Taotao up, okay? Grandmother hasn't seen him for a long time and misses him."

Shen Ci responded with a smile: "Of course, Grandmother. Then Grandmother, I'll go now. It just so happens that my aunt's family and Xingxing will all be back tonight, and our whole family will eat at home."

"I'll cook." Wen Shuyi took the initiative to speak.

The old lady hurriedly stopped her: "No, big sister-in-law, I'll do it. I brought a lot of good things, and you don't know how to handle them."

Wen Shuyi didn't force it upon hearing this, just nodded with a smile: "Then big sister-in-law, I'll help you."

On the other side, Li Xiao settled the team from Europe. He originally wanted to fulfill the duties of a host in the evening and treat them to Chinese food, but he didn't expect his mother to call him home with a phone call.

"Mom, what's wrong with Dad?"

As soon as he entered the door, Li Xiao didn't even have time to change his shoes, stepping in leather shoes and rushing into the living room quickly.

Mrs. Li hurriedly came down the stairs upon hearing this: "Who knows? He was fine when he went out in the morning, but when he came back at noon, he said he was uncomfortable. His blood pressure was measured several times and was very high, and it wouldn't go down."

Li Xiao didn't ask much and hurriedly ran upstairs: "Dad!"

In the room, although Li Wanchang was lying on the bed, his hands were not idle. One hand held a document and the other a mobile phone, so busy that he didn't even lift his eyelids when he heard his son's voice.

Until Li Xiao rushed into the room: "Dad!"

Seeing his father still busy, Li Xiao stepped forward and snatched the document from his father's hand.

Li Wanchang's brows tightened, and he said with displeasure: "What are you doing? Give it back to me quickly."

"Dad!" Li Xiao persuaded with a worried face: "Can't you rest if you are uncomfortable? What important matter can be more important than your health?"

Mrs. Li followed behind and couldn't help but echo: "Exactly, you don't listen to me, don't you listen to your son either?"

Feeling the true worry and anxiety of his son and wife, Li Wanchang sighed helplessly: "It's at a critical moment, so I can't be lax."

Not wanting to make the atmosphere so tense, Li Wanchang looked at his son and asked with a relaxed tone: "Did you pick up the people? Are they settled?"

"Settled. Let them rest for a day first to adjust to the jet lag."

"Before joining the job, take them to play around in Longcheng. These people are important future talents for the company, and their treatment can be top-tier," Li Wanchang instructed.

Li Xiao was still worried about his father's health, his eyes full of worry: "Dad, you just fainted not long ago, and today you are suddenly uncomfortable and your blood pressure is soaring. Why don't I take you to the hospital for an in-depth checkup?"

"Yes, yes, yes, go for a checkup, so we can be at ease." Mrs. Li followed up again.

Li Wanchang knew what was going on and said: "No need for a checkup. Everything that should be checked was checked when I fainted before, and the doctor said it was fine."

"Today's sudden discomfort... is, is for a reason." Li Wanchang hesitated but still said it.

Li Xiao became vigilant: "What's wrong, Dad? What happened? Didn't you go to attend the 'Sports Bureau' project forward-looking meeting today?"

Li Wanchang nodded and, before explaining, sent his wife out first: "I'm thirsty, go pour me a glass of warm water and add some honey."

"Okay." Mrs. Li didn't think much and turned out of the room.

Seeing his wife leave, Li Wanchang said to his son: "'Jiangdong Group' also participated in this project bidding."

Li Xiao frowned and didn't answer, because he knew his father hadn't finished speaking.

Sure enough, Li Wanchang paused and continued shockingly: "And the person in charge of the 'Jiangdong Group' bidding team—is Shen Ci!"

Li Xiao's expression was visibly filled with shock: "Shen, Shen Ci?"

"Yes!"

In addition to shock, Li Xiao felt it was hard to believe: "How is that possible? She is in astronomy; what ability does she have to be in charge of such a project?"

"She isn't professional, but 'Jiangdong Group' has the most professional team, and that's enough. She doesn't need to do anything at all." Li Wanchang's eyes turned cold, and he said with a gloomy tone: "And I have a very strong premonition that 'Jiangdong Group's' sudden participation in the bidding is aimed at the 'Li Group'."

"Now, as long as I see Shen Ci, my heartbeat will be chaotic, and my blood pressure will rise."

Li Xiao was dumbfounded. He never expected Shen Ci to use such means.

That was a national-level project.

Just to go against him?

Is it necessary to go to this extent?

"Xiao Zai?"

Seeing his son unable to recover for a long time, Li Wanchang called out softly.

Li Xiao managed to recover, organized his expression, and said: "Dad, I didn't expect this either, but..."

Hesitating, he gathered his courage and said: "But for the sake of your health, why don't you hand over the bidding matters to someone else?"

"No." Li Wanchang shook his head: "This is the most important thing. I don't feel at ease handing it to anyone, and now is the critical moment to fight wits and courage with other groups. Only when I am here can I stabilize the morale!"

Li Xiao moved his mouth and tentatively opened it: "How about... hand it to me?" ===== CHAPTER 985 =====