Xu Jian specifically invited the city hospital director to dine at a private restaurant, hoping to have a good chat!
But the director kept them waiting and didn't show up. Time continued to tick-tock forward.
Xu Jian glanced at his watch again and irritably urged his subordinate, "Call Director Gao again!"
"Yes!" The assistant replied respectfully, then picked up the phone, habitually stepping outside to make the call.
Xu Jian shot him a look. "What's going on? Why are you stepping out? Call him right here!"
This time, the assistant looked a bit conflicted but reluctantly dialed the number.
Director Gao answered promptly this time, surprising the assistant with joy. "Director Gao, where are you? Are you on your way? I'll come down to meet you!"
From the other end of the line, the sound of conversation and commotion came through. "Apologies, please let Mr. Xu know that something urgent has come up on my end, and I won't be able to make it."
