Shocking! My Rugged Husband is the Hidden Tycoon in the 70s Novel-Chapter 219: Coercion and Enticement

Xu Qinghuan and Jiang Xingye stood side by side, the man handsome and the woman beautiful. During the evening rush hour, there were many people on the road, and they all cast amazed looks at the two of them.

It was the first time Chen Fusheng encountered a junior who didn’t buckle under his gaze. Despite her young age, her calm and composed demeanor was truly rare, and the man by her side was no ordinary person either.

Chen Fusheng thought to himself, that junior from Shen City indeed didn’t match up to her, no wonder she would try every means possible to break off the engagement.

"Comrade Xu, I am the bodyguard of Chairman Jiang, and here is my identification. I am indeed under the chairman’s orders to invite you to the house for a visit. We can’t keep the chairman waiting for too long!"

No matter how high-spirited this young lady was, Chen Fusheng believed she didn’t have the right to refuse the chairman.

Xu Qinghuan also understood this well, at least on the surface she couldn’t afford to offend Jiang Zhenguo. Just as the driver from the Huo Family arrived, she spoke with the driver before getting into the car Chen Fusheng came with.

Chen Fusheng recognized the driver from the Huo Family, "Old Wen, don’t worry. My family chairman just wants to meet Comrade Xu, I’ll safely bring her back to the guest house afterward."

Xu Qinghuan didn’t think a mere Jiang Chengxu was worth Jiang Zhenguo favoring her enough to take time out of his busy schedule to summon her. There was only one possibility: it was about the pill formula.

Jiang Zhenguo was Jiang Youliang’s father, over sixty years old this year, not too old, with slicked-back hair, dressed in a somewhat new military uniform, a friendly smile on his face, and a pair of small but sharp eyes.

He met Xu Qinghuan and Jiang Xingye in his study. After discreetly observing the two, he invited them to sit.

After the housekeeper served tea, he personally handed a cup to Xu Qinghuan, "I originally thought I might have the chance in my lifetime to hear you call me grandpa, but fate did not have it that way."

He then looked towards Jiang Xingye, "A good young man, at least better than my disappointing grandson."

Xu Qinghuan calmly replied, "You’re too kind!"

The small talk soon ended, and Jiang Zhenguo got to the point, "This time, was it you who healed that Huo boy’s leg?"

Xu Qinghuan smiled, "Saying I healed it would not be accurate, hasn’t he not even been discharged from the hospital yet? How can that be considered healed?"

Jiang Zhenguo frowned, exuding authority, "It’s been said you mentioned his leg would be as good as new in two or three months, and this talk is spreading everywhere. Could it be that I’ve heard wrong?"

Of course, one couldn’t say the leader heard wrong.

Xu Qinghuan said, "Sir, whether a person can be healed certainly requires effective treatment methods, but often the patient’s confidence is also crucial. If a person is bent on dying, no matter how skilled the doctor is or how good the medicine is, it’s difficult to keep them alive."

Jiang Zhenguo raised an amused brow, "So what you’re saying is that not everything you said was true?"

Xu Qinghuan neither confirmed nor denied, "A large part of it is to instill confidence in the patient, letting him know he can get better, can stand up again, at least to get through the current difficulty."

She paused, then added, "It’s also to ensure the patient cooperates better with the treatment."

Jiang Zhenguo took a sip of tea, meditated with downcast eyes, "Comrade Xu, no one has ever doubted your medical skills. Back in the day, Comrade Zhang Huaishan also made some mistakes which led to his reformation, but unfortunately, he never admitted his errors until his death, leaving us quite disappointed."

Jiang Zhenguo’s tone was filled with regret.

Jiang Xingye could hear the threat in his words, a storm gathering in his eyes, his presence barely suppressed. Xu Qinghuan reached out, gently held his fingers, her thumb lightly stroking the back of his hand.

"Sir, the late Mr. Zhang Huaishan never agreed to take me as his apprentice. He said we differed in our paths. His ancestors were loyal to the emperor, while my ancestors for eighteen generations were poor farmers. It was only in my father’s generation that we moved from the countryside, serving as soldiers and workers."

She implied that using Zhang Huaishan to intimidate her was futile. Though she learned her skills from Zhang Huaishan, he never accepted her as an apprentice.

Moreover, her background differed from Zhang Huaishan’s. Her father was a soldier, a martyr.

Jiang Zhenguo only felt regret, silently cursed Jiang Youliang and his spouse, as well as his grandson he couldn’t even recall clearly. If Jiang Chengxu could have married Xu Qinghuan, he would have been willing to allocate some resources to their side of the family.

But they were too disappointing.

Seeing that intimidation wouldn’t work, Jiang Zhenguo spoke directly, "Comrade Xu, your father is a martyr. We could never forget those comrades who sacrificed for the country and the people. I believe you must also feel proud and honored by your father!"

Xu Qinghuan chuckled, "Sir, I am proud to be my father’s daughter. He was an extraordinary hero, he loved me while he lived, and even after he sacrificed, he continued to protect me. His comrades, who fought alongside him, treat me like their own daughter. It feels particularly heartwarming."

"Indeed, it should be that way." Jiang Zhenguo showed no sign of guilt, "So, you see, the formula you have could be significantly beneficial for the military and the people. Don’t you think you should contribute it?"

Xu Qinghuan burst into laughter, unable to contain it, "Sir, the country faces hardship, the military struggles, I understand all these. So I think you should advocate for everyone—those who have money contribute money, those who don’t offer their efforts. If we all work hard around the clock, year after year, we might surpass others in no time."

After speaking, she stood up and looked Jiang Zhenguo in the eye, "Sir, I admire the integrity of your generation. I believe that you certainly could contribute all your resources to the country, encouraging your family and friends to follow suit. When that time comes, no one will need to say anything; I will offer the formula voluntarily."

Jiang Zhenguo’s expression was beyond unpleasant. If not for his position and status, he would have wanted to deal with Xu Qinghuan as if she were an enemy.

"Sir, I apologize, Aunt Shen from the Huo Family is waiting for us for dinner, it wouldn’t be right to be late, so I’ll take my leave now!" After saying this, she politely bid farewell.

After they left the Jiang Family, Xu Qinghuan’s keen ears caught the sound of a glass being smashed inside.

Jiang Xingye was so angry, he looked like a puffed-up pufferfish.

He could endure humiliation, false accusations, disdain, and being forsaken by society, exiling himself to the wilderness with beasts for company, but he couldn’t tolerate Xu Qinghuan being bullied, even the slightest.

But now he couldn’t do anything, this sense of helplessness was driving him insane.

"Ah Ye, how old are you? How old is he? Someday you’ll surpass every one of them, don’t be angry!" Xu Qinghuan whispered in his ear.

Although she kept her voice low, it wasn’t quiet, and Chen Fusheng thought to himself, I’m not deaf, you know!

"Hmm!" Jiang Xingye squeezed her hand, his dark eyes full of emotion. One day, he vowed to trample all these people underfoot, making them bow at his feet, ensuring no one dared to bully her ever again.

The Huo Family had planned for Xu Qinghuan to visit today to formally acknowledge kinship, and everyone was there except Huo Zui. Shen Xiuqin personally cooked a tableful of dishes, waiting all along for Xu Qinghuan and Jiang Xingye.