Li Hu was speechless upon hearing this, his face contorted as if constipated, which, combined with his tall and powerful physique, looked rather comical.
Li Hu had expected Old Wang to call his secretary out to share some important secret with him, but it turned out to be this?
Was this how you walked your dog?
Old Wang, you're joking. Li Hu's expression turned displeased.
Old Li, by rights, you and my wife grew up in the same large courtyard, and your father is someone I still have to call Uncle Li. If I could truly help you, I wouldn't hesitate. However, there are some things that truly cannot be spoken.
Since you've come to me, you also understand clearly how my father-in-law's health improved. I admit that it was indeed because I gave him a divine medicine to take.
Old Wang chuckled, appearing somewhat helpless.
In this life, everyone needs a secret. Besides, who comes to ask for favors empty-handed?
Does such a divine medicine truly exist in this world? Li Hu's eyes narrowed, a hint of disbelief in them.
The world is far more complex and profound than we imagine. Before, I was as ignorant as a child. Now that my horizons have broadened, I realize there are things beyond our imagination.
Old Wang spoke with a hint of self-mockery, his voice tinged with depth, subtly reminding Li Hu of his own ignorance.
Li Hu felt a bit awkward under Old Wang's veiled mockery. He then said sincerely, Old Wang, please show me the way. I, Li Hu, will owe you this favor for my entire life.
Seeing that Old Wang remained silent, Li Hu stood up, bowed deeply with his waist bent, and added:
Old Wang, I beg you, for my father's sake.
Li Hu was a filial son. Seeing his father lying on the hospital bed enduring the torment of illness made his heart ache.
Since childhood, due to his privileged family background, Li Hu had never had to beg anyone, nor did he know how to ask for favors. This was the first time he was asking someone for help.
Although his expression was a bit exaggerated, his sincerity was genuine.
Sigh... I'll point you in a direction. If it ultimately doesn't succeed, there's nothing more I can do. Old Wang sighed, as if moved by Li Hu's earnestness.
Tell me. Whether it succeeds or not, I, Li Hu, will remember this favor. Li Hu's face lit up with excitement.
Your father was formerly a subordinate of Old Li. If Old Li is willing to help intercede, perhaps there's still a sliver of hope. Old Wang pointed him in a promising direction.
This matter must be brought up by Old Li; even if I were to mention it myself, I wouldn't have that kind of influence.
Even though Little Wang is on good terms with Xia Feng now, I can't afford to use up my own connections. It's better to save them for my own use, isn't it?
Old Li can only intercede? Li Hu's eyes widened like a bull's, his expression one of shock.
Who is Old Li? He is one of the top figures in Hua Xia. Old Li himself appearing can only ask for intercession?
Li Hu was stunned. Just as Old Wang said, there were too many unbelievable things in this world.
What? You don't believe me? Old Wang scoffed.
It's not that I don't believe you; I just find it somewhat incredible. Li Hu shook his head.
Since we've reached this point, you decide for yourself. I don't have that much influence. I obtained the divine medicine through a stroke of luck.
Old Wang truly acquired the divine medicine by chance. No one expected that Little Wang merely buying a villa for Xia Lin would result in such a great return from Xia Feng.
That item cannot be measured by price. One can only say that Xia Feng values friendship and has no concept of money.
I understand. Thank you for telling me. I'll go ask Old Li for help. Li Hu bid farewell to Old Wang and left.
Old Wang watched Li Hu depart and murmured to himself, I do hope you succeed.
Then, Old Wang poured himself a cup of tea, kicked back his legs, and leisurely sipped it. This was the life, comfortable!
After leaving Old Wang, Li Hu immediately found Li Jiaming, Old Li's son, and explained the situation. Li Jiaming would then relay the message to Old Li on his behalf.
Although Li Hu held a position in the military, and his family had always been in the system, he wasn't qualified to contact Old Li directly.
Having done everything he could, Li Hu returned to the sanatorium to await news with peace of mind.
Around eight o'clock that evening, Old Li called him back.
Little Li, I heard from Jiaming that you were looking for me? Old Li's deep voice came through the phone.
Li Hu clutched the phone excitedly, then said with a hint of sorrow, Hello, Old Li. My father is dying.
You can ask for whatever you need. Your father followed me for decades. In his old age, he's tormented by illness and hasn't enjoyed much good fortune.
Old Li's tone was filled with regret, as if he were reminiscing about those times when they contributed to the country together.
Birth, aging, sickness, and death are natural phenomena. My old friends are becoming fewer and fewer.
Old Li, please help my father. Please intercede for my father. I will go and try to obtain a divine medicine. Li Hu dared not beat around the bush with Old Li and directly pleaded for help.
Old Li was silent for a moment after hearing this, then said, I'll try.
It was not difficult to imagine that Li Hu must have gotten the information from Old Wang. Since he had already come to him for help, Old Li was willing to try.
Old Li, I thank you on behalf of my father. Li Hu expressed his sincere gratitude.
Wait for the call. Old Li hung up the phone.
In a secret location in Kyoto.
As soon as Old Li hung up the phone, Li Jiaming took the phone, gently placed it on the table, and quietly asked, Dad, does such a divine person truly exist in this world?
Don't ask what you shouldn't. How many times have I told you? Old Li glared, causing Li Jiaming to flinch and dare not speak.
Li Jiaming, a man in his forties, still didn't dare to be presumptuous in front of Old Li.
Seeing that Li Jiaming dared not speak, Old Li relented. He was contemplating how to broach the subject with Xia Feng. Li Hu's father was also his old subordinate, so this favor had to be rendered.
The older generation placed great importance on camaraderie; they would help without hesitation if they could.
Seeing his father in deep thought and remaining silent, Li Jiaming stood by, even more hesitant to make a sound.
After pondering for a while, Old Li picked up the phone on the table, found the number Xia Lin had called him from before, and dialed it.
Hello... Xia Lin answered the phone.
Hello, Lin'er. I am Old Li, an old friend of your brother. Old Li's attitude changed instantly, becoming kind and amiable, his tone filled with paternal affection.
Li Jiaming, standing beside him, watched with wide eyes, feeling a pang of envy.
The difference is too vast.
This is simply unfair. Li Jiaming hadn't seen his father speak with such a tone in a long time.
He was truly envious.
Ah... Hello, Grandpa Li. Please wait a moment, I'll go up and call my brother. Xia Lin exclaimed, quickly saying.
Yes, yes, yes... Don't rush, I'll wait. Old Li reassured her.
Old Li waited only a moment before Xia Feng's voice came through the phone:
Old Li, what do you need me for?