Chapter 350 Long Table Negotiations
Chapter 350 Long Table Negotiations
In the evening, the family gathered together and sat around the long mahogany table in the conference room.
This conference room has never been used since the construction of Villa Seaforth, and today is the first time.
The table was clean, without a single decorative flower. There was only an unfolded admission letter in the middle, like evidence in court.
Everyone had read the content of the notice. Ganz also understood why Ryan was so angry and why his grandmother cried like that after Ryan explained it to him.
To be honest, he didn't agree with it either. But he couldn't stand against Xu Weiwei. So he decided not to say a word.
Xu Weiwei kept her head down, her hands on her legs, and her back straight.
Sifos was the first to break the silence. Seeing his daughter like this, he sighed and asked in a softer tone, "Weier, can you tell us why you do this?"
Xu Weiwei glanced at her father, not knowing what to say, so she could only remain silent.
Kane asked tentatively, "Is it because my father and I are both related to the military, so you are curious and want to join the army?"
"Half and half." Xu Weiwei said vaguely.
"Fighting is not fun. War is cruel and you can lose your life if you are not careful. Don't think that military doctors are any different. If they get the chance, the first people they will kill are the medics." Kane said with a serious expression.
"Then why does brother want to join the army?" Xu Weiwei asked back.
"I..." Kane choked.
"Your brother is able to protect himself, but what about you? You are a girl, and you have been weak since childhood. How can you endure this hardship?"
"Whether you want to eat it or not, you have to try it first."
Mrs. Seaforth took a big gulp of water in anger.
"You have such great medical skills. If something goes wrong, wouldn't Chinese medicine be lost again? Can't you think about all mankind?"
"When I was on the planet Goodall, I had already written down everything in my mind into a book. If that day ever comes, I hope Grandpa will publish it on my behalf."
The old man covered his chest and said, "Give me a shot of cardiotonic!"
"You have made up your mind to die, right?" The old lady slammed the table with red eyes.
"How can I bear to die when my parents and grandparents are here? If there is a particularly dangerous situation, can't I just not go? I'm smart." Xu Weiwei said deliberately.
"That sounds nice, but do you think you can go to war whenever you want or not whenever you want?"
"Grandpa and dad are here, what should I be afraid of?" Xu Weiwei said with a flattering smile.
"That's right..." The old man felt relieved, and just as he raised the corner of his mouth, he was kicked under the table, so he immediately restrained himself.
He taught her sternly, "Did your father and grandfather give you the power to abuse it for personal gain? You still want to join the army with this level of ideological awareness? I advise you to give up this idea as soon as possible! Your father and I will not care whether you live or die!"
After saying that, he was kicked again.
The old man felt that his instep was about to be swollen from being stepped on. He looked to his left in anger and grievance: What's wrong with that? No matter what I say, it won't work!
The conversation reached a stalemate.
Xu Weiwei was as stubborn as a rock, making the others look like monkeys jumping around her, scratching their heads and unable to do anything about it. Except Ryan and Ganz.
Ganz disagreed, but he didn't want to hurt his sister's feelings, and he did lack a bit of a stance. Ryan simply had different ideas.
Kane nudged him with his elbow and whispered, "Please try to persuade her. Think of a solution quickly. Use your 100-point IQ."
"Why should we persuade her? Haven't you figured it out? Wei'er has made up her mind. She has been trying to persuade us the other way around."
Kane looked annoyed: "Are we just going to let her do such a dangerous job?"
"Your future job will be more dangerous than hers, and so will your father. Did Weier influence your thoughts, make your father give up his position, and make you give up your studies?"
Ryan's words stunned Kane. He looked a little funny with his mouth open and a stunned expression.
Ryan didn't deliberately lower his voice, and everyone else heard it. He fell into deep thought. Xu Weiwei gave him a grateful look.
Ryan smiled helplessly at her and continued, "Forcing Wei'er to change will only make her unhappy."
"I am also worried about her safety. But like Wei'er just said, she has someone above her. Father is still very young and can stay in the military for another 30 or 40 years. Big brother just needs to take that position before father retires."
"If big brother can't do it, I'm still here."
"Who said I can't do it!"
Xu Weiwei looked at Ryan with admiration, the little stars in her eyes seemed to fly out and hit Ryan's head one by one. Ryan almost broke down. He could only put his hand on his lips to hide the smile on his lips.
"Baoer, go out first, we'll think about it..." the old man said.
Xu Weiwei stood up obediently.
Ganz couldn't sit still anymore when he saw Xu Weiwei was leaving. He sat on the stool uncomfortably, as if a needle had pierced his throat. The old man let him go too.
"If you're hungry, eat first. You don't have to wait for us."
No matter how worried you are, you still have to pamper your baby.
After coming out, the two looked at each other, breathed a sigh of relief in tacit understanding, and then smiled at each other.
After laughing, Xu Weiwei said worriedly: "Brother Ganz, do you think they will respect my ideas in the end?"
Gantz thought for a moment and said, "Well, I think so. No one said, 'You are not allowed to go,' or 'You are not allowed to go.'"
Xu Weiwei thought about it and found that it was true.
"They didn't say it out loud, but they must have thought so in their hearts. Look how actively they opposed it. If it weren't for my second brother speaking up for me, I would have been overwhelmed."
Ganz thought: Is that so? But you didn't seem to be struggling at all just now. Am I too stupid and didn't observe carefully enough...
"Can I ask you, Wei'er, why do you want to be a military doctor?" Isn't war a terrible thing? Why aren't you afraid at all?
Gantz didn't understand this question at the time. It was not until a few years later, when he recalled this moment, that he realized a little bit of the feeling.
The two of them walked to the restaurant. Xu Weiwei picked up a snack from the table and handed it to him. Then she smiled and said, "Just think of me as someone who is simply looking for excitement."
"I'm used to a quiet life and want to experience the adrenaline rush."
"Adrenaline? What is that?"
"Well... once the stimulants in my body come out, I can turn into Iron Man, invulnerable to swords and guns, and beat ten people at my own speed."
"Iron Man? What is this?"
Xu Weiwei: “…”
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