Chapter 1204: 1205: Treating to a Meal
Chapter 1204: Chapter 1205: Treating to a Meal
Zheng Yue’e came out from the company and returned to the hotel where she was staying, still in a state of disbelief.
She originally thought there was no hope at all for the contract, but in the end, just because she mentioned her daughter’s name, the contract was successfully signed, and the other party offered many concessions, far beyond her lowest expectations.
With this cooperation, I definitely made a significant contribution.
Qian Luguang’s face looked very unpleasant, talking about connections, but was directly driven away by Wu Xingfan.
Once she entered the room, Zheng Yue’e came to her senses and quickly took out her phone to call Lu Yaobing.
“Mom, did you finish the job?” Lu Yaobing asked with a cheeky smile.
“Yes, done, done. Guess what the result was?” Zheng Yue’e asked excitedly.
“It’s surely a success. You didn’t even have to say it,” Lu Yaobing replied as if it was a matter of fact.
“Yes, it did work out, and the other party offered a lot more benefits than I expected.” Zheng Yue’e was even more excited and said, “Yao Bing, I just mentioned you were my daughter, and General Manager Wu immediately changed his attitude. Your name is really powerful now, isn’t it?”
Lu Yaobing chuckled proudly and said, “What do you think? I am the precious apprentice of my mentor. Who would dare to disregard me?”
Zheng Yue’e’s mouth twitched slightly and said, “Just because you’re his apprentice, the other party had to show respect?”
“Of course. For such a small matter, should we bother my mentor? Just mentioning my name will do. Mom, if someone bullies you in the future, just mention my name, it will definitely work.”
Zheng Yue’e took a deep breath and said, “Yao Bing, don’t let this inflate your ego. You have to recognize that you don’t have such power; it’s all thanks to your mentor. You shouldn’t become proud just because you’re his apprentice; you mustn’t cause any negative impact on your mentor.”
“Don’t worry, it was my mentor who suggested you do so. We won’t bully anyone, but if someone tries to bully us, we shouldn’t just let it happen, right?”
Zheng Yue’e said, “You must constantly remind yourself that having such a mentor is a huge opportunity in life, and you need to cherish it.”
“Eh?” Lu Yaobing asked puzzled, “Mom, didn’t you always disapprove of me following my mentor? Why are you saying this now?”
Zheng Yue’e mocked, “Stop blocking your mother. I only realized now that with your mentor’s status, many people would throw themselves at him, so why would he need to seduce you on purpose? Now I believe he truly wants to teach you things.”
“I’ve been saying it all along; you were just overthinking,” Lu Yaobing said with some pride, but she felt a bit uncertain inside, because she recently had some impure thoughts, imagining having more than just a friendship with her mentor.
“Alright, I get it. I’m reminding you again, you must be a good apprentice, stay humble, and continue learning.”
“I know, don’t worry. My mentor treats me very well.”
“Yes, yes. By the way, I’ve been thinking about inviting your mentor for a meal.”
“Mom, what’s up?” Lu Yaobing asked puzzled.
“Child, this is no joke. This isn’t like college where I just pay the tuition. This is really about apprenticeship. Your mentor has taught you so much without charging a fee, how can I, as your mother, not show some appreciation?”
Lu Yaobing said, “Mom, don’t be so utilitarian. He helped you once, and now you’re thinking of how to repay him?”
“What’s utilitarian about it? It’s basic courtesy. Do you understand? In ancient times, apprenticeship was a very solemn affair, with many customs.”
“I don’t think it’s necessary. My mentor isn’t someone who wants rewards. You merely mentioning my name had such an impact, imagine how powerful he is; he needs nothing, he truly just wants to teach me.”
“Precisely because of this, I must formally invite him to dinner. I will formally entrust you to him. If he scolds or punishes you, I, as your mother, shouldn’t interfere.”
“Oh come on, so serious… Mom, you don’t want me anymore…” Lu Yaobing said feigning grievance, but her face was full of joy.
“Stop joking, I can’t just call directly. You should first talk to your mentor about it, see when he’s available, and we can have a meal together.”
Lu Yaobing said, “Alright, I’ll ask my mentor later.”
After the call with her mother, Lu Yaobing happily sent a WeChat message to Song Xiaodong, recounting her mother’s intention.
After a while, Song Xiaodong responded, and his reply was straightforward, “Sure, Friday works.”
Lu Yaobing immediately passed this message to her mother, making Zheng Yue’e very happy and she started thinking about how to prepare.
The phone’s notification sounded, and seeing it was a news alert, Zheng Yue’e took a glance, then thought of Song Xiaodong and searched for his name.
There weren’t many news articles about Song Xiaodong online, only mentions of him attending several major conferences, and looking at the attendees at those conferences, they were all high-ranking provincial leaders, indicating the significance of the events and affirming Song Xiaodong’s stature.
For Song Xiaodong, having Lu Yaobing’s parents’ support meant avoiding a lot of trouble, and he wouldn’t have to worry about her family gossiping when taking Lu Yaobing out.
At the school, he could only perform free medical consultations once a fortnight, and the patients he saw generally had minor ailments. For most students, such internship opportunities were sufficient, but Song Xiaodong hoped for better training opportunities for Lu Yaobing, given her abilities.
He intended to bring her to Minghe’s second hospital, where there were enough patients to truly hone her skills.
Additionally, considering Lu Yaobing’s family’s attitude, Song Xiaodong wanted to legitimize Lu Yaobing’s status as his apprentice and possibly hold a formal apprenticeship ceremony.
This way, Lu Yaobing’s status would be appropriately acknowledged, and the significant figures in Ningjian would recognize her, avoiding any unwanted encounters.
Moreover, the most important thing was that through such a ceremony, he hoped to foster genuine mentor-student affection in Lu Yaobing and diminish her romantic inclinations.