Chapter 626: Group Visit
Chapter 626: Group Visit
Yu Xiang naturally recognized Cao Charlie, who was leading the group. Upon seeing these people, she immediately knew they had come to visit her aunt, so she stood up.
Charlie Cao naturally saw Yu Xiang as well, and led everyone to greet her: "Madam!"
A dozen men and women dressed in formal attire bowed to Yu Xiang with unusual respect. This scene stunned Ji Mei. Although she knew that Yu Xiang's status was different from before, two things today made her realize the gap between the two of them.
First, when she came to the international ward to find Yu Xiang, she was stopped by several capable men. Only then did she realize that these were actually bodyguards, the kind of people you see on TV. Although she had seen them in movies and TV shows, this was the first time she had met them face to face.
Secondly, the group of people who came later all treated Yu Xiang with utmost respect, and the calm demeanor emanating from Yu Xiang was something she had never seen before.
Yu Xiang pointed to the people behind Cao Charlie and asked, "President Cao, what's going on here?"
Cao Charlie bowed respectfully: "We were deeply concerned to hear that Mr. Huang's aunt is unwell. Considering all the kindness Mr. Huang has shown us, it is only right that we visit her and wish her a speedy recovery."
As the saying goes, one cannot hit a smiling face. After all, they came to visit their aunt who was hospitalized, and although it was also because of Huang Xiaochuan, China has always been a society that values personal relationships. Naturally, Yu Xiang would not bluntly advise these people to go back.
When Gao Song saw Cao Charlie appear in the corridor with some senior executives of Dadao Group, he immediately went into the ward and reported the situation to his boss.
When Huang Xiaochuan learned about it, he first frowned, but then he felt relieved. Such situations would be common in the future. Unless one were to live a solitary life away from worldly affairs, such social interactions would be normal for someone in his current position.
Huang Xiaochuan said to his aunt, "Aunt, some of my colleagues heard that you were hospitalized and insisted on visiting you. It's really hard to refuse their hospitality. Why don't you give them face and let them see you?"
My aunt was naturally very happy to hear that someone was coming to visit her. In traditional society, the more people who came to visit during a person's illness, the higher their social status or the more influential they were.
Auntie quickly tidied her hair and asked Zeng Xia to get her a mirror, afraid that her appearance would embarrass her nephew.
After tidying up a bit, Auntie said to Huang Xiaochuan, "Don't let them stand outside. Please come in and sit down. Thank you so much. Look, they insisted on coming to see this old woman."
After greeting Yu Xiang, Cao Charlie and the others did not dare to enter the ward rashly, but stood respectfully outside the ward door and waited.
Not long after, Huang Xiaochuan came out of the ward.
He said to Charlie Cao, "Charlie, thank you so much!"
When Charlie Cao heard this, he was overjoyed. It seemed that he had really made the right decision.
"Mr. Huang, you are too kind. We have achieved what we have today thanks to your guidance. Your family is our family."
As soon as Charlie Cho spoke, the executives behind him nodded in agreement.
"Come in and have a seat! The old lady is very happy to know you've come to see her." Huang Xiaochuan gestured for Cao Charlie to lead his people inside.
Charlie Cao led a group of senior executives into the ward in an orderly manner.
Aunt and Zeng Xia were caught off guard by the large number of people who had arrived.
Huang Xiaochuan introduced the two women to everyone: "This is my aunt, and that is my second sister. You can just call her Ms. Zeng."
Charlie Cao immediately stepped forward respectfully to greet his aunt: "Madam, I am Mr. Huang's subordinate. My surname is Cao. We heard that you are not feeling well and were very worried. We came with our colleagues to visit you and hope you recover soon!"
Auntie quickly agreed, saying, "Okay, okay!"
Then, Cao Charlie took out a thick red envelope containing a monetary gift that he had prepared beforehand and placed it beside his aunt's pillow. Before his aunt could refuse, Cao Charlie stopped her, saying, "Madam, this is just a small token of my appreciation. Please accept it, please accept it!"
The aunt was a little at a loss, so she looked at her nephew Huang Xiaochuan. Huang Xiaochuan smiled and nodded, indicating that she could accept it. Only then did she accept it with a nervous expression.
With Charlie Cao leading the way, the others followed suit, and soon, a small stack of red envelopes containing monetary gifts piled up beside Aunt Cao's pillow.
After putting down the gift money, Cao Charlie turned around and greeted Zeng Xia again: "Ms. Zeng, your mother is blessed with good fortune and will surely live a long and healthy life."
Zeng Xia quickly expressed her gratitude, saying, "Thank you! Thank you!"
After everyone had expressed their condolences to Aunt Cao, Huang Xiaochuan patted Cao Charlie on the shoulder and said, "Charlie, take them home first and let the old lady get some rest."
"Okay, okay!" Charlie Cao immediately agreed, and then led all the executives away.
After Cao Charlie and the others left, Huang Xiaochuan knew that a steady stream of people would come to visit his aunt.
He said to Zeng Xia, "Second sister, there will probably be a lot of people coming to see Aunt these days. If I'm not around, could you and eldest sister help me greet them and ask them to leave their names so we can return the favor and thank them later?"
Zeng Xia replied, "I know how to do that, don't worry! But what about the gift money?" Zeng Xia pointed to the small pile of gift money envelopes next to her aunt's pillow.
"Put this away for your aunt, and keep an account for it."
"Okay!" Zeng Xia readily agreed.
After explaining the precautions, Huang Xiaochuan walked out of the ward. Ji Mei was still there. Huang Xiaochuan greeted her with a smile: "Sister Mei, I'm so sorry, I've been so busy and didn't come out to say hello sooner."
Ji Mei waved her hands, saying, "No need, no need, you're too kind. I know you're busy."
Huang Xiaochuan chuckled and said, "No matter how busy I am, I can't neglect my sister Mei. You are the great matchmaker for me and Yu Xiang. If it weren't for your help, my Yu Xiang might have been kidnapped by someone else long ago."
Upon hearing this, Yu Xiang glared at Huang Xiaochuan, feigning anger, while Ji Mei laughed at the sight of the couple.
Before Huang Xiaochuan could even exchange a few words with Ji Mei, Jiang Bixing, Sang Weihong, Ma Yifeng, An Cheng, Jiao Zhiyong, and others arrived carrying fruit and flowers.
It's obvious without even guessing that Jiang Bixing must have leaked his whereabouts to Sang Weihong; the two of them have been in contact all along.
"Huang Xiaochuan!" Although they were quite far apart, Sang Weihong spotted Huang Xiaochuan at a glance and waved and called out.
Huang Xiaochuan also raised his hand in response.
After the group approached, Huang Xiaochuan shook hands with each of them and introduced Ji Mei to them. After exchanging a few pleasantries, Jiang Bixing and the others went to the ward to visit Huang Xiaochuan's aunt.
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