Chapter 426 - 258: This Is a Family Banquet? Mayor, Director-General, and Colonel Appear
Chapter 426: Chapter 258: This Is a Family Banquet? Mayor, Director-General, and Colonel Appear
In that moment, Chen Yuhui could have easily dodged. The accident had nothing to do with him, yet he still acted on instinct, pushing the student to safety and putting himself in harm’s way.
Many of the parents present were quite wealthy. They had always looked down on auxiliary police officers as the lowest rung of society—uncultured, poorly paid, and with no future prospects, just people coasting through life.
But today, Chen Yuhui’s actions showed them the nobility of the human spirit. It proved that no matter how humble the job, it comes with its own responsibilities and convictions.
After Chen Yuhui’s accident, the leadership from the relevant traffic police division rushed to the emergency department of City First Hospital. They waited outside the department for news on the surgery’s outcome.
Fan City TV Station also dispatched reporters to cover the story.
In this incident, beyond Chen Yuhui’s heroism, what drew even more public outrage was the sudden loss of control of the T-Musk electric car. That was the true culprit behind the entire event.
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The Family Banquet Center.
Wu Mu and Zhang Qing watched anxiously as a steady stream of leaders and important figures arrived.
They had already called Wu Ting numerous times, but couldn’t get through.
Deng Feifei, busy welcoming and seating the guests, took a moment to ask:
"Uncle, Auntie, have you been able to reach Wu Ting?"
Wu Mu shook his head, looking both worried and embarrassed.
After all, so many important people had come today out of respect for Wu Ting, yet the man of the hour had yet to make an appearance.
"Something must have come up at the hospital. He’s probably been held up by a surgery."
Deng Feifei knew Wu Ting’s character; he was always thoughtful and prepared. He would never ignore their calls or fail to arrive early to greet his guests unless something truly urgent had occurred.
After escorting Ding Han, the newly arrived deputy director of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, to his seat, Deng Feifei glanced at the time. She pulled out her phone and tried making a few calls, but none went through.
’It seems he’s really run into a problem.’ Deng Feifei had no choice but to step up to the front of the banquet hall. She addressed the assembled guests and leaders, explaining that Wu Ting had likely been called into an emergency surgery.
After all, Wu Ting was the vice-director of emergency surgery, so being called into an urgent operation was perfectly normal.
Hearing Deng Feifei’s explanation, Wu Xin, another member of the Wu Family, immediately went up as well. On behalf of his nephew, he apologized to everyone and asked for their patience.
He added that if Wu Ting still hadn’t arrived by the time the banquet was scheduled to start, everyone should begin eating without him.
No one seemed to mind the explanation from Wu Xin and Deng Feifei.
The officials in attendance today were all on good terms with Wu Ting and knew him to be a man of character. They understood he wasn’t the type to slight his guests.
Seeing everyone express their understanding and patience toward Wu Ting,
Wu Xin and Deng Feifei were deeply moved.
After all, the people sitting here today were no ordinary guests: two vice deans from Fan City University Medical College, the deputy chief of police, the deputy director of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, a top hepatobiliary surgeon from Jin Province, and Tang Shengjie, the CEO of the National Investment Company...
An ordinary person in this situation would be panicking, terrified of offending such powerful figures. For them to travel all this way only for the host to be absent was a great show of disrespect.
The fact that these influential people remained so understanding spoke volumes about the respect they held for Wu Ting’s status and character.
Sitting at the head table, Jin Yihong observed the reactions of the various leaders and friends. Her estimation of Wu Ting rose even higher.
Just then, another pair of leaders entered.
Deng Feifei immediately went to greet them. When Wu Mu and Zhang Qing saw the newcomers, they froze in disbelief.
Others in the banquet hall noticed the arrivals as well, and everyone rose to their feet.
"Mayor Fu, Director He!"
Deng Feifei had met them once before during a business exchange, but they were merely acquaintances. She never imagined they would show up uninvited.
Wu Mu and Zhang Qing, being ordinary citizens, were so stunned their minds went blank.
It was Director He who broke the silence, striking up a warm and friendly conversation. After brief introductions were made, she said,
"Brother Wu, Sister-in-law, it’s a bit embarrassing to admit. Hongyan has been so busy with work. Our two families should have gotten together for a meal long ago."
Director He went on to explain how Wu Ting had saved their daughter, Fu Huihui, and how they had subsequently asked Fu Huihui to acknowledge Wu Ting as her god-brother.
This meant that Mayor Fu and Director He were now, in a sense, in-laws to Wu Mu and Zhang Qing through their children’s sworn bond!
Wu Mu and Zhang Qing had never dreamed that they would become connected to Mayor Fu and Director He in such a way.
The guests and the Wu family relatives were all learning for the first time that Wu Ting had, at some point, become the godson of Mayor Fu and Director He.
Anyone with any awareness in Fan City knew about the powerful background and family history of this couple.
With the exception of the leaders from Fan City University Medical College, the other officials from Fan City were also learning of this connection for the very first time.
Everyone was astounded. ’So Wu Ting’s network runs this deep.’
Mayor Fu and Director He were known to have very high standards; this was the first time either of them had entered into such a sworn kinship.
Ever the gracious host, Deng Feifei immediately led the couple to the head table.
Jin Yihong also rose to greet them, insisting they take the seats of honor.
Wu Xin and his siblings were dumbfounded. They never imagined they would one day be dining with Mayor Fu and Director He. This was an incredible honor they could boast about for years!
For an ordinary person, even getting a glimpse of this couple up close was nearly impossible.
"So our Wu Ting is this incredible!"
It wasn’t just the shocked Wu family relatives; Jin Yihong also found that her prospective son-in-law was becoming more and more of an enigma.
After Mayor Fu and Director He were seated, they heard that Wu Ting was still at the hospital in the middle of an emergency procedure. They both spoke up for him with great sympathy and concern.
"Wu Ting, that boy... he’s truly remarkable. We’re blessed to have a godson like him."
"To our dear in-laws, please don’t worry. We’re happy to wait for Wu Ting. Let’s all chat for a while."
Director He, with her gentle and poised demeanor, skillfully took the lead in the conversation. She began chatting with everyone, her manner both cordial and dignified.
Just when everyone thought the guest list had reached its peak prestige, two more people entered.
Most people didn’t recognize Li Qing, but when they saw Colonel Li Ai, everyone shot to their feet in a gesture of respect.
This was Colonel Li Ai—a national heroine admired by millions, the mother of strategic laser weaponry, a beacon for all women!
No one ever expected to meet Colonel Li Ai at an event like this, and in such a manner!
Wu Ting’s social circle—his network of connections—once again left everyone utterly astonished and impressed.
Even Mayor Fu and Director He were caught completely by surprise.