Urban Divine Doctor Descends the Mountain
Chapter 422

Chapter 422: 422

At the moment, Qiao Guoting was feeling very awkward. He had not expected that his former subordinate, whom he had treated like an apprentice, was not here to attend his birthday banquet but instead was going to Zhou Shichang’s.

With a cough to clear his throat, Xiao Huang quickly brushed off Qiao Guoting’s hand and headed towards Zhou Shichang.

Once in front of him, Xiao Huang bowed with his hands clasped and said,

"Elder Zhou, happy birthday. I’m here to celebrate your longevity!"

"Hahaha, welcome, welcome. Please come inside, come inside!"

Zhou Shichang stroked his beard and laughed heartily.

This laugh was naturally not because of Xiao Huang’s prestigious identity or because his attendance at his birthday banquet was a delightful surprise.

In Zhou Shichang’s eyes, Xiao Huang’s status was merely average. The reason for his happiness was that he had embarrassed his old rival, Qiao Guoting.

This was a delightful sight for Zhou Shichang.

Therefore, his attitude towards Xiao Huang, who had an average identity, was extremely friendly.

"So this is the man, your prospective son-in-law, Vice Officer Lu Feng from the War Department? Indeed, he is a distinguished figure among men, a real dragon and phoenix!"

The bald man looked at Lu Feng and complimented him.

With an even warmer smile, Zhou Shichang said, "That’s right."

"Hello, hello..." Xiao Huang hurriedly went to shake hands with Lu Feng, and his sycophantic manner was more than apparent.

Watching this scene, Qiao Guoting’s expression was filled with bitter distress.

He returned to the left side of the hotel, reflecting on the fickleness of the world.

This was someone whom he had once seen as an apprentice, but now, this person was currying favor with the Zhou family, treating him as if he were nothing.

The reason, of course, was that the person thought the Zhou family had more value to offer.

Worthier of making connections with.

But then again, it made sense. The Zhou family had an excellent grandson-in-law, the deputy officer of a Special Combat Team, a man of authority. Not to mention Xiao Huang, even the top person at the Medicine Supervisor’s office would treat him very politely.

Even Mayor Fang would probably give him face!

To curry favor with him might just mean a quick rise to success.

At this moment, Chu Yunxiu sighed and said,

"Sigh, look at someone’s prospective grandson-in-law, he is so distinguished, a dragon amongst men, a deputy officer of the Special Combat Team with great authority and influence, and with deep and wide connections..."

"And then look at ours..."

Saying this, she looked at Lin Dong.

"He is indeed pretty good looking, but that’s about the only advantage."

"Sigh, no wonder our Qiao family can’t compete with them."

Chu Lan also nodded, chiming in, "Aunt, you can’t blame Little Bing entirely. It might be genetic; she might have inherited your eye for men."

On hearing this, Chu Yunxiu couldn’t help but roll her eyes, "Chu Lan, what are you saying?"

"Cough cough, Aunt, I’m just telling the truth. Even your choice in men isn’t great. But Little Bing has gone a step further, finding someone even worse than you did," Chu Lan commented dryly.

Chu Yunxiu fell into silence, wanting to argue but unable to find the words.

Because what they were saying was true.

Her judgment indeed was not that great.

Suddenly, Chu Yunxiu’s eyes brightened as she thought of something,

"Little Bing’s choice might be poor, but Xiaoxue has a good eye!"

"She has never been interested in Lin Dong!"

"Also, she now knows Lin Tiance, Young Master Lin. Not long ago, she asked him for a favor and he agreed."

With that thought, she quickly turned to Qiao Xue and spoke,

"Xiaoxue, would you like to make grandpa’s birthday banquet a triumph?"

"Of course, I would," Qiao Xue responded eagerly, "but, my connections are just so-so..."

"Who says so?" Before she could finish, Chu Yunxiu immediately interjected, "Don’t you know that Lin Tiance, Young Master Lin?"

"Quickly call him and try to invite him. If he comes to our birthday banquet, then his presence alone will outweigh all the guests of the Zhou family combined!"

Seeing this, Chu Lan hurriedly added, "Yeah. If Young Master Lin Tiance is willing to come, who in Jianghai could compare to him?"

Even Elder Qiao’s eyes lit up a bit.

Of course, he wanted his birthday banquet to be a triumph, and of course, he wanted to outshine his old rival, Zhou Shichang, at this event.

Qiao Xue was initially hesitant because she felt that it was not quite right.

To have only met twice, and then invite him to attend grandpa’s birthday banquet, and to use him to show off, how would that make her appear to him?

But seeing her mother’s hopeful gaze and that flicker of eagerness in her grandpa’s eyes,

She bit her lip and nodded, "Okay!"

With that, she dialed Lin Tiance’s phone number.

Watching this unfold, those from the Zhou family also exchanged glances.

Especially Zhou Na, whose face looked quite displeased.

If Qiao Xue really did get Lin Tiance to come, then no matter who attended their Zhou family’s event today, they would be overshadowed.

"As if she could invite a ghost. Who does she think Lin Tiance, Young Master Lin is? Just invite and he’ll come? Really thinks that just because he helped her once, he’s taken a fancy to her? Dream on!" Zhou Na said jealously.

At that moment, the phone connected.

Qiao Xue asked nervously, "Lin... Young Master Lin Tiance, could I invite you to attend my grandfather’s birthday banquet?"

Once these words were out, there was silence on the other end of the line for a long time.

Finally, a response came,

"Sorry, I’m a bit busy today, I might not be able to make it."