Two people came out, and to their surprise, Wei Jianling was still standing at the door. Seeing the biscuits in Huzi’s hands, Wei Jianling felt a spark of hope—it seemed that Doctor Bai liked children. This should make things easier; it appeared necessary to have Huzi open the door of the Chief’s house.
She could tell that Chief An and Doctor Bai were wealthy, having plenty of food at home. Was buying a heap of goods really Chief An’s way of showing love for his wife?
But after all, this was someone else’s husband.
All she felt was admiration and envy, but this was Chief An, and no one could compete with the men of his household, not even if they were on horseback.
They were not on the same level. It was now widely known in the courtyard that Chief An’s family held a prominent position in Capital City. It was said that Chief An’s father was a senior leader, holding a high-level position, making it no easy task for Chief An to become a chief. Of course, many people also said that Chief An had earned his position step by step on his own.
Earning a reputation was not just handed over because someone’s father was influential—it had been earned bit by bit from beneath the barrels of guns.
Like Hu Biao in their family, who had also established merits to have all that they had now. Otherwise, they would still be crammed in those flat houses, unable to live comfortably in the cadres’ building.
"Huzi, have you thanked your uncle and aunt yet?" Wei Jianling finally began to speak sensibly.
Huzi nodded, still slightly confused. aunt Bai had said to be polite, "I have thanked them, Aunt said I was polite."
Wei Jianling hugged Huzi and smiled at Bai Xiao, "You see, this kid doesn’t know manners, making you spend unnecessarily."
"It’s okay! Just this once. We also don’t have time to see Huzi normally anyway, and the kid is very smart. I taught him manners last time and he remembered them right away." Bai Xiao wouldn’t hold a grudge against a child because of the adults, but also wouldn’t give Wei Jianling a chance to take advantage, making it clear it was just this once because they didn’t usually have the time to host them.
Wei Jianling glanced at the two knocking on Director Zhang’s door, "Chief An, Doctor Bai, are you here to see Director Zhang?"
Director Zhang’s family opened the door.
Seeing Chief An and Bai Xiao, they quickly invited them in, "Come in, why are you standing at the door?"
It was then they noticed Wei Jianling, "Huzi’s mom!"
Wei Jianling had already squeezed past Director Zhang uninvited, "Director Zhang, how is your sister-in-law doing? The last time was my fault. I owe her an apology." She pushed her way in with Huzi in her arms.
Director Zhang looked and helplessly shook his head. He dealt with ideological education and often had to show extra tolerance towards family members like Wei Jianling. He closed the door.
As soon as Bai Xiao entered, Zhang Han had already eagerly pulled her into the bedroom, "Doctor Bai, the time to witness a miracle has arrived, ta-da, look!"
Bai Xiao then saw Li Jiao standing with the help of a table. Joy was evident in every corner of her eyes and brows, her lips trembled, and her eyes sparkled, enveloped in a halo as if by magic, she firmly took a few steps, though a bit stiff, towards Bai Xiao and Zhang Han.
Bai Xiao smiled, while Zhang Han already started to cheer loudly beside her, "Mom, you’re amazing, Doctor Bai, did you see that? My mom can walk! My mom can walk!"
He shook Bai Xiao vigorously, and Bai Xiao nodded.
This result was certainly not unexpected; she had already reduced the effectiveness, but having performed acupuncture three times, it was theoretically time that Li Jiao could walk. If not for her reluctance to shock everyone, she could have had Li Jiao walking around from the first session.