As the man left Lu Hong turned to Old Zhang saying
"Uncle Zhang please drop me off at the magic city university"
"This..."
Before Old Zhang can respond Lu Hong slipped into the back seat of the Rolls-Royce Phantom. Inside a frail man with pale face and kind expression was sitting leaning back in his chair. Upon seeing a strange young man enter Lu Hua Yang furrowed his brow and looked at Old Zhang for answer.
Old Zhang scratched his head feeling a bit awkward looked at Lu Hong and was about to speak when Lu Hong cut him off saying
"Long time no see brother Yang"
"You....,"
Lu Hua Yang was speechless and wanted to retort when he remembered a his younger brother who was sent away when he was 13 years old. He looked at Lu Hong infront of him who looked like that same figure. With innocent eyes and sharp jaw line he called out a feeling a bit unreal
"Xiao Hong"
Lu Hong smiled brightly and nodded calling out
"Big brother"
As Tears cascaded like a newly opened dam showing no signs of stopping, Lu Hua Yang extended his hand and wiped Lu Hong tears but new tears started falling again. Lu Hua Yang took Lu Hong into his embrace comforting Lu Hong again and aging. Old Zhang decided not to disturb them and closed a privacy compartment leaving both of them some private space.
As the car came to an halt in front of the school gate Lu Hong clung to Lu Hua Yang refusing to leave. After a bit coaxing from Hua Yang Lu Hong stepped out of the car before said goodbye to Lu Hua Yang. Remembering something Lu Hong turned around and looked at Lu Hua Yang saying
"You didn't have much time left right"
Lu Hua Yang pupils constricted in shock but hands trembled slightly as he asked
"How did you..."
No one except his secretary know about his flaired up injury, this time he came back to say goodbye to each one of the family member. Lu Hong understood his brothers predicament and continued
"Meet me to night, I had a comprehensive understanding about your situation. And I can treat your injuries but there was a problem"
"What is it?"
Lu Hua Yang asked instinctively his grip in the arm rest tightening slightly. Lu Hong sighed as he spoke
"You can only walk by using a walking stick in the future"
Lu Hua Yang raised an eye brow exclaiming
"Is that it"
"Hmm"
Lu Hong nodded as he adopted an innocent expression, Lu Hua Yang sighed an involuntary smile appearing on his face. Lu Hua Yang nodded saying
"What time?"
"7'o clock sharp"
Lu Hua Yang nodded saying
"7 it is then"
Lu Hong revealed a bright smile as he dashed away, Lu Hua Yang shook his head in resignation as he instructed Old Zhang.
"Let's depart"
Old Zhang sitting in the driver seat nodded as he turned the car around driving straight towards the Xiao Hong investment. Meanwhile Lu Hong on the other side turned around as he looked at the departing vehicle the smile on his face froze as it changed into a complex and ashen. While he hugged his brother in the car Lu Hong checked Lu Hua Yang vitals and found that Lu Hua Yang was suffering from constant pain in his chest and had a late stage chest cancer.
Lu Hong sighed and he took out his phone and dialed Chang Guo dong, the call was connected swiftly as Chang Guo dong's hearty laughter came from another end followed by some what tiered voice.
"What made you call me My little friend Lu"
Lu Hong scratched his head in amusement before asking
"You seem tiered, is everything alright on your side"
"Yes, there was a substantial project that needed the governor signature to go on. But she refused to expedite the process amd asked us to wait for our turn. But if we dragon any further me may face financial losses for next 6 months."
Lu Hong eyes constricted but quickly realized that the HQ of Chang consortium was in Imperial capital. To confirm his suspension Lu Hong enquired attentively
"Isn't the governor of the Imperial capital Li Jia Yi"
"Yes, you know her"
Chang Guo dong voice rose slightly devoid 0f his previous approachable attitude his breath quickened as he waited for Lu Hong response with a scrutiny and excitement. Lu Hong cleared his throught and spoke into the phone saying
"I will talk to her later, by the way do you have any channels to procured traditional Chinese medicine materials"
"Hmm, I had a friend well-versed in aditional Chinese medicine may be he can help"
Chang Guo dong spoke unsure anything about medicinal market, Lu Hong's expression unchanged as he said
"I need some herbs for experiment, can you help me ask your friend if he had them Mr. Chang."
Chang Guo dong didn't respond immediately but thought for a moment bexpression nodding.
"Okay, send me the list of herbs you need. Can you also keep a good word for me in front of Governor"
"No problem"
Lu Hong agreed right away since building a good raporrt between them was also quiet beneficial to him. As he spoke Lu Hong arrived at the playground. Seeing that the inauguration ceremony was already started Lu Hong hangup the call and quickly slipped into the line.
After a long speech from the principal and dignitaries the speech ended with students grumbling about bored and utterly disheartened. A handsome man with glasses took the stage as he announced the official commencement of the ceremony.
With his announcement all the students were guided towards the designated area. Lu Hong followed Bu Zou Ling towards the Finance department area, as four of them sat together a slender figure carrying a small clip board walk overand addressed Lu Hong
"Is this seat taken"
Lu Hong Shook his head in denial as he adjusted his position as he spoke
"Not at all, you're welcome to sit"
Morong Yu didn't say anything as she sat next to Lu Hong, Lu Hong on the other hand completely ignored Morong Yu while he chatted with his roommates. Only after noticing that Morong Yu was all alone Lu Hong turned to her asked
"Why are you all alone yourself?"
Morong Yu was taken by surprise but she quickly composed herself as she spoke.
"Ahh, my friends! I didn't have any?"
"I see, why don't you join us"
Lu Hong proposed as he looked at Others who nodded in approval, Morong Yu wore an troubled expression asking
"Is thatreally okay? I mean I didn't want to intrept your fun"
Even though she sayed that an arc atthe corner of her lips told a different story to Lu Hong. He didn't call on her instead nodded in certainty as he said
"Ofcourse, it was absolutely okay. Come on let me introduce you to my roommates"
Saying that Lu Hong pointed to Song Zi Sheng beside him
"This is Song Zi Sheng and the chubby one was Zhou shi Hai amd as for the the one with glasses was called Li Song Dong"
Lu Hong then pointed towards Morong Yu and continued
"This was Ms. Morong... ah..," "What is your name again?"
"Pfttttt"
Song Zi Sheng unable to contain his laughter laughed out 2ithout any constraints only to get a fierce glare from Lu Hong. Morong Yu feeling a bit awkward and speechless looked at Lu Hong with a hint of annoyance and introduced herself to Song Zi Sheng and others.
"My full name was Morong Yu"
Song Zi Sheng waved his hand saying
"We all know you Ms. Morong or an I call you sister Yu"
"Well, it was upto you"
Morong Yu said as she waved not taking it to heart, Song Zi Sheng then looked at Lu Hong playfully as he spoke
"But, brother Hong how can you not know the name of the school beauty."
Lu Hong Shot him a death glare before turning to face Morong Yu as he apologized
"Sorry, how about I make it up to you? I will fulfill one of your wish as long as it was not outrageous"
Morong Yu's face brightened as she pressed.
"Anything?"
Lu Hong had a really bad feeling about it and nodded before adding.
"Hmm, as long as it was under my capacity"
Morong Yu smile grow evenmore radiant as she spoke quieckly afraid Lu Hong will back down.
"Then take me shopping in the week end"
Lu Hong ti.tedhis head slightly as he instinctively asked
"Is that all?"
Morong Yu nodded feeling a bit perplexed her eyes blinking innocently, Lu Hong seeing this unable resist let out a chuckle as he ruffled her hair as he spoke.
"Okay, no problem"
Morong Yu didn't recoil instead she puffed up her cheeks in anger, Song Zi Sheng and others seeing everything looked at Lu Hong with Jealousy and admiration. Soon the competition for the 100 meters amd 500 meters run had commenced, Li Song Dong registered for 100 meters stood up as he made his way to the starting point.
As the time passed Li Song Dong standing in the middle waved at Lu Hong and others in the crowd as all four of the including Morong Yu waved back. As the count down started all 10 0f the participants took got on one knee as they took the positions.
"Whisle"
As the Whisle rang all of them sprang into action as they ran forward, a student from the Finance class 4 took the lead followed by 2,1,5,3... . Li Song Dong completed the race in 9 seconds ranking second while the student from class 1 took 7.52 seconds taking 1st place.
By the end of the day the Finance class 2 took first place is 6 games while class 1 won 4 games including 100 meters race. Song Zi Sheng took first place in long jump while Lu Hong amd Zhou shi Hai registered for basketball were yet to participate.
Lu Hong as the sky darkened stood up and was about to leave when Lin Xi Xi jogged over panting heavily. Seeing her in such a state Lu Hong handed her a bottle of water and patted her back saying
"Take a deep breath"
After a few breaths her breathing stabilized as she looked at Lu Hong with gratitude and remembering her Main purpose of seeking Lu Hong and spoke hurriedly.
"Lu Hong, Zhang Si got hurt while participating in 500 meters and the 500 run was about to start and we urgently need a replacement for Finance department. Teacher Bu sent me to ask if you are interested in joining the fun"
"Okay, no problem"
Lu Hong didn't hesitate for a moment as he agreed right away, as he followed Lin XiXi to the Finance campaign area. After taking his participation badge Lu Hong walked straight to the starting point. Unlike other races 5000 meters was conducted only once as the no.of partipating student were limited.
"Bang"
With the gun Shot rang all the students sprinted forward, as everyone started with slow walk Lu Hong on the other hand ran ahead as fast as he can. Except for the students from finance class whom knows about Lu Hong others wore a mocking expressions. Thinking Lu Hong was destined to loose, soon after one lap Lu Hong slowed his past as he walked slowly behind the crowd.
Asthe time passed even before others can finish their last lap Lu Hong already completed his whole run in one go ahead of time. The students were confused as if not knowing what had happened when a commentary spoke.
"Ahhh, he student no: 230 he completed his first lap by sprinting in full speed and catch up with other students as he conserved his energy. What a bold and calculating move, I was amazed by his cleverness"
Only then did they realized what had happened, as the race came to an end Lu Hong took the first place while the student from physical education ranked second. As todays matches came to an end Lu Hong said goodbye to Song Zi Sheng and others before stepping out.
As he was about to step into Long Quan Qi's car a call came through, upon seeing that it was Chang Guo dong he answered the call who told him about the delivery. Lu Hong expressed his gratitude to Chang Guo dong before hanging up the call.
Meanwhile Lu Hong already called his mother to inform about the situation with Chang consortium and she aleads agreed for Lu Hong's request but if the documents are not in the place she refused to lend a hand.
Lu Hong soon reached home, as Long Quan Qi parked the car they saw that a black Rolls-Royce Phantom was a
Ready parked at the entrance. Lu Hong with out any need to check know who it was and walked over, as he walk near old Zhang stepped out of the driver seat and opened the back seat.
Old Zhang lifted Lu Hua Yang carefully and placed him into the wheel chair. Lu Hong turned to Old Zhang and commanded
"You can take your leave uncle Zhang, brother Yang will be staying with me for now?"
"This...,"
Old Zhang hesitated as he looked at Lu Hua Yang wanted to know about his opinion who nodded in approval. Reluctantly old Zhang nodded as he left the estate. Lu Hong pushed the wheelchair inside, inside Lu Hong poured a cup of water to Lu Hua Yang as he opened the delivered package.
Inside lay 5 different types of herds and medicinal materials, Lu Hong took them Outland examined them carefully. After confirming that they were genuine he took them to the kitchen. Few minutes later, Lu Hong stepped out carrying a small golden pill, he placed it infront of Lu Hua Yang saying.
Place this pill in the bathtub and take a shower first, I will continue once you're done. With that Lu Hong pushed Lu Hua Yang wheelchair towards the elevator. Once upstairs Lu Hong placed Lu Hua Yang into the bathtub and stepped out letting him enjoy his time alone.
15 minutes later Lu Hong layed Lu Hua Yang on the bed with only a bathrobe over, Lu Hong then took out a pair of silver needles and turnedo Lu Hua Yang saying.
"You may feel an unbearable pain so bear with it."
Lu Hua Dong gritted his teeth as he nodded in response.
Lu Hong sitting in the Long Quan