Chapter 955 - 947: Plead Again
"So I’m being shameless in coming to you again, hoping that you can speak with your son and give Liu Rui a chance to see his father. It’s been over ten years since Liu Rui last saw him. You also have a son, and if you hadn’t seen your son for such a long time due to some reason, surely you would feel hurt inside," said Xiao Yifei.
What Xiao Yifei just said hit a sore spot for the old man, as he had experienced such emotions himself. He remembered when Deng Fuguo was sent to a remote place at the border for training seven years ago.
Before that, the old man and Deng Fuguo rarely went more than a month without seeing each other. Even if they didn’t meet, since the old man was essentially his son’s superior, he was well informed about his son’s daily activities and meals, all duly reported to him.
But when his son was sent to the border, his power was of no use. In those remote areas, the phrase "the mountain is high and the emperor is far away" applied, and the old man’s influence was limited.
During the year Deng Fuguo was at the border, the old man had hardly any news about his son, so he had to keep his concern to himself, constantly worrying about his son’s safety.
Hearing Xiao Yifei’s words now, the old man’s expression softened, as if his heart had melted, and Xiao Yifei noticed this change.
"It’s possible for them to meet," said the old man. "I will talk to Fuguo about it. He will understand as well. After all, we all have hearts of flesh and blood, with parents and children. I completely understand this feeling."
As Xiao Yifei was chatting, Deng Fuguo happened to walk in. Seeing Xiao Yifei in the ward, he initially paused in surprise, then smiled and greeted him. As he had entered, he had noticed Liu Rui’s car parked downstairs at the hospital, assuming Liu Rui was there to see him, only to watch Liu Rui pass by without acknowledging him.
Now seeing Xiao Yifei here, Deng Fuguo had a pretty good idea of what was happening. He felt a bit curious about Xiao Yifei being involved with Liu Rui. From his research, the two had only become acquainted in the last few months. Their relationship had suddenly grown so close—aside from Hu Jingtang’s connection, there had to be some benefit involved!
"Fuguo, you came just in time. Dr. Xiao Yifei is here to ask a favor from you. Dr. Xiao, please tell him," said the old man.