The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 586 - 555: Showing Off, Keep Watching_1

Chapter 586: Chapter 555: Showing Off, Keep Watching_1

Some doctors who were familiar with Jiang Lifang knew Huo Yingjie but did not recognize He Tiantian trailing behind him.

"Director Jiang, is that your niece? She’s really pretty. My son is twenty this year, how about making a match between them?" Doctor Wang said with a hearty laugh. She and Jiang Lifang entered the hospital one after the other, both now serving as chief physicians, albeit in different departments. They usually got along well and were quite familiar with each other.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Lifang’s face lit up with a smile, "That’s not my niece; that’s my daughter-in-law. She’s brought lunch from home for me!"

Doctor Wang was taken aback and, seeing Huo Yingjie beaming with joy, nodded and said, "You’ve moved quickly. You’ve snatched such an excellent daughter-in-law. Not only is she beautiful, but she’s also so filial. You’ve truly struck gold."

"Hehe, the two kids grew up together, childhood sweethearts, knowing each other inside and out," Jiang Lifang said. "What’s this about snatching? The way you put it makes my son sound like a bandit from the hills."

"Haha!" Doctor Wang laughed, "If I could get such a daughter-in-law, what does it matter if my son has to turn bandit for once?"

"You, always so outspoken, not afraid of making the youngsters laugh," Jiang Lifang said with a smile, before proceeding to introduce them.

Coming from the other direction were Doctor Feng, followed by Wang Bing and Feng Qiaoqiao.

"Oh my, who is this handsome young man and pretty girl coming up behind? Are they new doctors in our hospital?" Vice Director Feng asked. She was about the same age as Jiang Lifang but of only average medical skill, and had only made it to the rank of vice director.

Doctor Wang, who had never gotten along with Vice Director Feng, said cheerfully, "They’re not new doctors in our hospital; they’re Director Jiang’s son and daughter-in-law. The couple has come to bring lunch for Director Jiang!"

Upon hearing this, everyone turned their attention to Huo Yingjie and He Tiantian.

Especially Wang Bing and Feng Qiaoqiao.

My goodness, in the hospital, who didn’t know that Director Jiang’s husband was the vice mayor of Nan City, and that the Huo Family’s home base was in Capital City, with its profound background?

Many people knew that Director Jiang had a son, but no one knew he was so handsome!

His suit exuded an air of grace and nobility, and together with his handsome face, he instantly caused a stir in the cafeteria.

He Tiantian thought to herself, this man’s looks are a curse!

"Oh my, I hadn’t realized how much Yingjie has grown up in just a few years. Right, a while back Director Jiang took leave, saying her son was unwell, had hurt his head in a fall. He’s all right now, isn’t he?" Vice Director Feng asked with a smile, but the malice in her words was apparent to all.

Doctor Wang frowned and corrected, "Yingjie was injured in the line of duty. Vice Director Feng, there’s no need to speak so unpleasantly."

"Is that so?" Vice Director Feng looked surprised. "I’m just concerned about Yingjie!"

Huo Yingjie smiled and said, "Thank you for your concern, Vice Director Feng. I’ve already recovered."

"That’s really great," Vice Director Feng said with a smile. "After all, it’s good that you’re fine."

Jiang Lifang smiled and said, "You’re right, Vice Director Feng. I should go eat now, so let’s not stand around blocking the way."

After speaking, she moved aside and headed towards a corner of the cafeteria, finding a table.

Doctor Wang herself took her lunchbox to get food.

"Mom, it seems your hospital isn’t all that peaceful," He Tiantian whispered. "Has anyone been bullying you?"

Jiang Lifang laughed nonchalantly as she ate, whispering, "With the hospital being so large, with several hundred people from top to bottom, the more people there are, the more conflicts arise. Discussions about job titles, honors, competing over family backgrounds, kids... anyway, it’s not as peaceful as outsiders imagine."

"Ah, where there are people, there’s strife," He Tiantian sighed. "My mom and dad used to say the same thing."

"Such is life," Jiang Lifang said with a laugh. "But you can also think of it the other way around. If everything went smoothly, wouldn’t life be too bland? Think of these as the seasoning of life, nothing serious, and they become easy to accept."

"Mom, you’re right, I’ll remember that," He Tiantian said with a smile. "The food is getting cold, please eat quickly."

Jiang Lifang ate the meal He Tiantian had carefully prepared, which included stir-fried chives with eggs, tofu mixed with green onion, and stir-fried bamboo shoots with meat — not a lot, but just enough for a meal.

Wang Bing and Feng Qiaoqiao occasionally glanced over here.

Vice Director Feng frowned and asked, "Qiaoqiao, what are you looking at?"

Wang Bing felt embarrassed to say, but Feng Qiaoqiao was her niece, and of course, she could speak openly.

Feng Qiaoqiao smiled awkwardly and said, "I was just looking. That guy is so good-looking, and his family background is so impressive. Auntie, your workplace has such great resources, why didn’t you introduce him to me before?"

"You, haven’t you seen I’m at odds with that Jiang lady!" Vice Director Feng scolded. Her husband might not be the deputy mayor, but he also wielded some influence in Nan City. He had been in competition with Huo Zhekun, who had, through some maneuvers, secured the deputy mayor position this time around.

Originally, because of job title matters, Vice Director Feng had always been in a covert struggle with Jiang Lifang, but it was kept private.

However, ever since her husband’s path to promotion had been cut off by Jiang Lifang’s husband, their strife had become intense. Every time the two met, they would exchange barbs.

"Oh!" exclaimed Feng Qiaoqiao, looking disappointed.

When they first saw Huo Yingjie, the only thing that made them look down on him was that he seemed to be a poor boy without any power or status. Now they realized that was not the case, that they had been wrong, or misunderstood him, and they deeply regretted it.

"You, you’re getting married in two months, don’t stir up unnecessary trouble for me. Xiao Liu is also a good match, don’t be ungrateful," Vice Director Feng said with a frown. "The Liu Family is also prominent, so you better not mess around."

Feng Qiaoqiao sighed and nodded, "Auntie, I understand."

The Liu Family was not bad either, but the son of the Liu Family wasn’t good-looking at all! Nor was he tall!

Ah, she just had bad luck.

Wang Bing had been quiet all the time; her family had always been setting her up with suitors, but she didn’t fancy any of them. At twenty-six, she was considered an "older leftover woman."

Luckily, she was attractive and had many suitors.

He Tiantian also noticed Wang Bing and Feng Qiaoqiao glancing over here now and then and whispered, "Yesterday, I accidentally stepped on that woman’s foot, and I apologized right away, but she ignored me, so I walked away. Since then, they’ve been following me around, haven’t they, Brother Yingjie?"

"Yes!" Huo Yingjie chuckled. "They’re unimportant people, not worth your concern."

"At first, I thought they were looking at me, but now I realize, they seem to be looking at you, Brother Yingjie," He Tiantian said, finally understanding. A man with good looks would attract glances, but most people, after admiring the good looks and handsomeness, would look away.

But these two kept staring, continuously staring.

What are you looking at? Keep staring, and I’ll eat you up.