Chapter Eighteen: Dry Grandson

  At 3:00 pm sharp, Mr. Tang was promptly pushed into the operating room.

  Led by Tang Jian, the Tang family members were all anxiously waiting outside the operating room, especially the second son Tang Baoguo, who was pacing back and forth in the corridor like an ant on a hot pot.

  "Baoguo, can't you just calm down a bit? I'm getting dizzy from watching you walk back and forth." Tang Jianguo couldn't help but furrow his brow and scold.

  Tang Baoguo let out a wry smile and said: "Big brother, can you blame me for this? Who knows which of these foreigners are reliable or not. What if it's..."

  "Alright! Just sit down quietly for a while!" Tang Jianguo's eyes widened, this old second is already a lieutenant general, how can he still not change his stinky habit? With him like this, being a lieutenant general will probably be the end of it.

  Mo Shaokun sat expressionlessly in the chair, his hands clenched tightly as he silently prayed for Old Master. Qin Xuan was holding onto her mother's arm, her face anxious as she sat beside him. Even Tang Guo, who was usually lively and lovely, was unusually quiet at this moment, clinging tightly to her mother's bosom with wide eyes staring in the direction of the operating room.

  At this moment, those who were concerned about the progress of the operation room were far from just the Tang family.

  Mediterranean, the office of the highest leader of the Huaxia State.

  At this moment, the No. 1 leader who had appeared in the sanatorium that morning walked out of the conference room with a frown on his face.

  "Little Zheng."

  "Commander, I'm here."

  "Keep in close contact with the convalescent home on that side and pay close attention to Tang's surgical progress. If anything happens, notify me immediately."

  "Yes."

  He paused for a moment, and then asked again: "Is there any news from Nan Lao's side?"

  "Just now when you were in the meeting, the comrades from the office said that Lao Nan, Lao Long, Lao Chen and Lao Fang have all set off for Qing Shan Sanatorium. I estimate they should be arriving soon. However..." Secretary Zheng trailed off without continuing."

  "What's wrong?" The captain raised an eyebrow slightly.

  "Huang Lao and Tong Lao as well as Liu Lao, the three of them did not go. It is said that no one from the three elders' families has gone to visit Tang Lao at the nursing home during this period."

  "It would be unbelievable if they went there." The No. 1 leader sighed and muttered.

  Who among those who are informed about the news doesn't know that Huang Lao and Tang Lao are sworn enemies? These two old men can't even stand to see each other, and as a result, the few remaining elders have also been divided into three factions.

  One of them was Tang Lao, Long Lao and Fang Lao, while Huang Lao, Tong Lao and Liu Lao were closely grouped together. Only Nan Lao and Chen Lao remained neutral, playing the role of a lubricant to prevent things from getting out of hand.

  The chief paused for a moment and then said: "Well, get in touch with Comrade Anbang and ask him to come here."

  "Yes, sir!"

  After Little Zheng left, the No. 1 leader returned to his office and leaned heavily on the back of his chair. For someone like Tang Lao, his limitations are no longer just about the Tang family. In a sense, people like them are the foundation of China!

  In recent years, the older generation has passed away one after another. There are really not many still alive now, and each of them is the country's most precious treasure! But...

  "Ah..." The No. 1 leader sighed lightly and shook his head.

  Almost at the same time, several black Red Flag cars slowly drove into the Qing Shan Sanatorium.

  An elderly man, supported by a guard, got off the lead car and stood there waiting for a while until several other old men came down from their cars, then they all went into the small building together.

  The Tang family members who were anxiously waiting outside the operating room were all stunned when they saw these old men.

  "Mr. Nan, Mr. Long, Mr. Chen, Mr. Fang, how...how did you all come?" Tang Jianguo hastily welcomed them, his eyes filled with incredulity.

  Don't look at these few elderly people in front of you, they are already in their twilight years and can't even walk steadily, but they are the real stabilizers of China! Especially Nan Lao, he is the pioneer of China's economic takeoff! His prestige at home is unmatched, and even the number one leader can only listen to him attentively when facing him!

  "What's going on, Founding Emperor? We old folks and Old Tang are old friends, how could we not come take a look at this time?" Nan Lao spoke up in a soft voice, his slender figure giving off an intangible sense of pressure wherever he stood.

  Several other elderly people were also the same, and the Tang family members came forward to greet them. When they saw Mo Shaokun, Old Nan's eyes showed a hint of unusual color.

  "If I'm not mistaken, you're Tie Cheng's grandson, aren't you?" Old Nan looked at Mo Shaokun with a benevolent gaze.

  Mo Shaokun was slightly stunned, he didn't expect the old man in front of him to take the initiative to talk to himself, and even though he had a calm temperament, he couldn't help but feel a little excited at this moment.

  "Hello, Mr. Nan. I am Mo Shaokun." He didn't directly respond to Mr. Nan's question, but reporting his own name was also a way of acknowledging Mr. Nan's words.

  "Hmm, not bad, this young fellow is quite good." Old Nan smiled and nodded, while also stretching out his withered bamboo-like arm to gently pat his shoulder.

  The Tang family members suddenly looked at Mo Shaokun with different expressions, some with envy, some with jealousy, and others who were happy for him. Being able to hang a plaque here and get Old Nan's recognition was far more important than getting the recognition of the number one leader.

  "When you have time, go to your grandfather's house to play. Your grandfather and I are old friends, so you're no different from my own grandson."

  If it was just a surprise for the Tang family before, then at this moment it's absolute shock! Including Tang Jianguo, everyone stared at Mo Shaokun with wide eyes.

  If Mo Shaokun can really get in touch with Nan Lao, it would be a pleasant surprise for the Tang family!

  "You're an old southerner, I thought you were going to fight with Old Tang for the grandson?" Long Lao laughed and said, his body was considered the most robust among the elderly gentlemen, although he was nearly ninety years old but spoke with a full voice.

  "Can't rush, can't rush. Old Tang has waited so many years for this grandson, if I were to rush him, he would have to fight me to the death!" With a gentle smile, Nan Lao's tone changed as he gazed at Mo Shaokun with deep meaning: "However, although we can't rush, recognizing a grandson is still possible, right? I think Old Tang wouldn't be so petty?"

  Mo Shaokun was already in a state of dementia, staring blankly at Old Nan with his mouth agape, and for a moment he didn't react at all.

  Qin Qin, who was behind him, pulled his hem anxiously, not wanting to miss such a good opportunity. After all, someone of Nan Lao's status would never repeat himself.

  Mo Shaokun, who had come back to his senses, did not speak directly, but first glanced at his uncle and aunt, seeing that they were all looking at him with anxious expressions and nodding their heads, he took a deep breath and looked straight at Lao Nan.

  "Grandpa."

  "Little guy, it's no use just shouting with your mouth," said Fang Lao with a smile.

  Mo Shaokun is not stupid, having received such an obvious hint, can he still not know what to do?

  Right then and there, in front of everyone, he directly knelt down in front of Old Nan and respectfully kowtowed three times, saying: "Grandfather, your grandson is paying his respects to you."

  It's not that Mo Shaokun is powerful, but this old man in front of him really deserves to be bowed to several times! Even if there was no recognition of kinship, he would still be willing to do so!

  "Alright, alright, my Nans may not be as prosperous as your Tangs, but I didn't expect to benefit from the glory of the Tang family and get a good grandson." Old Nan smiled and helped Mo Shaokun up, continuing: "Grandpa came in a hurry today, after a few days you go to Grandpa's house to play, Grandpa will give you a big red envelope."

  "Thank you, Grandpa."

  So, Mo Shaokun inexplicably acknowledged Nan Lao as his godfather, and not only was he confused, but so were Tang Jianguo and others. Tang Yuyang's eyes were fixed on Mo Shaokun at this moment, and he couldn't help but feel a strong resentment towards him. What kind of luck did this little brat have? He himself didn't even have the qualifications to talk to Nan Lao, yet Mo Shaokun had become his godson just like that?

  Although the gold content of this grandson is unknown, maybe after today Mo Shao Kun won't even have the chance to see Nan Lao again. But just having this title is enough, let alone in front of three other elderly witnesses!

  Nan Lao gazed at the Tang family crowd with a smile but remained silent. He could naturally guess the little thoughts in the minds of these small characters from the Tang family, but he didn't need to explain anything to them.

  Looking in the direction of the operating room, Old Nan muttered to himself: "Old Tang, you don't have to worry about your little grandson anymore, do you? I've fulfilled your wish and taken him as my godson. There are already many people on Old Mo's side, so don't rush to go find them. Stay behind and spend more time with us old guys."

  No one knew that just before the surgery today, Old Tang and Old Nan had a phone call, and it was at Old Tang's request that Old Nan took in Sunzi today. Old Tang still couldn't put his mind at ease about this little grandson of his, perhaps this is what he meant by compensation, giving Mo Shaokun an amulet to protect him, at least ensuring that even if he himself were to leave, no one would dare bully him! Not to mention anything else, just recognizing Old Nan as his godfather was equivalent to establishing his position in the Tang family.

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