From Evil Sect Leader to Doctor

The bustling scene at Dongzhou Barbecue seemed like a world away. The atmosphere at the Bureau of Culture and Tourism suddenly calmed down, and the parking lot in their courtyard also became deserted, just as the old saying goes, "the front gate is lonely, with few horses and carriages passing through."

It was impossible not to feel a bit of disappointment, but as the saying goes, better to have no mistakes than to achieve merits. Li Yushan was now holding this mindset; he hoped to lower the heat around the Bureau of Culture and Tourism and did not want too many people paying attention, especially to himself.

When he heard that Xu Chunliang was coming to see him, he thought there might be something Xu Chunliang hadn’t finished dealing with and was here to go through some procedures. It was only after hearing him out that he realized it was to discuss cooperation.

Li Yushan looked at the planning map. Actually, the location given to them by the city was a bit awkward. The parking lot did not directly face the main entrance of the Qingshan Mine Ruins but was offset to the east by a distance, meaning that after parking, visitors had to walk quite a bit to reach the main entrance. If they exchanged this land with the Infectious Disease Hospital, it would be much more convenient, with the parking lot and small square connected at the entrance, enhancing both the visitor flow and appearance.

Li Yushan was cautious by nature. He didn’t say he agreed or disagreed but told Xu Chunliang that although the Qingshan Mine Ruins project was their key project, it was also a provincial heritage protection site, and the plan for upgrading the scenic area had been reported to the province. It would be best for the province to raise this matter.

As long as the province suggested it, he could go along with the flow, and this matter would probably go smoothly.

Xu Chunliang was quite familiar with Li Yushan and knew that he had become like a startled bird, not daring to take any responsibility. So, he immediately contacted Xing Wenhua, the provincial culture and tourism head.

Xing Wenhua suggested both the Infectious Disease Hospital and the Bureau of Culture and Tourism sign an agreement, and he would personally approach Dongzhou City’s leadership to resolve it.

Since Xing Wenhua promised to handle it, it indicated that the matter was basically settled.

Actually, exchanging the land was beneficial for both parties. The original parking lot at the Qingshan Mine Ruins Park was far from the main entrance. By exchanging it, the parking lot would be directly facing the main gate, making the layout of the scenic area more rational.

The actual area of the parking lot at the Qingshan Mine Ruins Park was eight acres more than the land used by the Infectious Disease Hospital for the exchange. However, this was not an issue as long as both parties were willing; the city would certainly not intervene. Ultimately, the land belongs to the state.

Before leaving, Xu Chunliang took a tour of Fan Lidada’s office.

Fan Lidada actually knew Xu Chunliang was coming but didn’t show up. After all, his situation was quite awkward. On the surface, Fu Guomin and Xu Chunliang more or less faced some punishments, and he was the only one unscathed, but he was already isolated in the Bureau of Culture and Tourism.

Fan Lidada didn’t ask what Xu Chunliang was here for, made him a cup of tea, and said, "How’s the work going at the Infectious Disease Hospital, my brother?"

Xu Chunliang said, "So-so."

Fan Lidada nodded, "That’s good, that’s good." He believed that with Xu Chunliang’s abilities, he could thrive anywhere. Now, he felt a bit embarrassed facing Xu Chunliang. Among the three who were in the same camp, Fu Guomin was under investigation, Xu Chunliang was removed from the original system, and only he remained unharmed.

Xu Chunliang told him the purpose of his visit. Fan Lidada secretly admired him; it must be Xu Chunliang. In just a few days, he had already climbed back up from the bottom.

Fan Lidada said, "The city has held several meetings because of the Bureau of Culture and Tourism, and they’ve confirmed the main direction of cultural tourism work. One important aspect is to fully explore Dongzhou’s historical heritage and reconstruct the dragon vein of the ancient city."

Xu Chunliang immediately understood that all their previous work had been denied. However, since he had already left, what the Bureau of Culture and Tourism wanted to do had nothing to do with him.

Fan Lidada said, "Have you heard about the new secretary?"

Xu Chunliang said, "You mean Secretary Wang."

Fan Lidada nodded, "Reconstructing the dragon vein of Dongzhou’s ancient city was his personal decision. This year, Dongzhou Culture and Tourism has several major projects: one is the Wenmiao District, two is the Dongzhou Museum Square and the underground tunnel at Tuo Long Mountain, three is the upgrade and renovation of the Zhuangyuan Street Scenic Area, and four is the demolition and restoration of the ancient city wall at the Flower and Bird Market. As for the construction of the Qingshan Mine Ruins Park you mentioned, it’s placed relatively behind. To be honest, we, inside the bureau, don’t think much of this attraction.

Xu Chunliang laughed, "The less conspicuous, the better. If everyone’s attention is focused here, it would be harder to operate. But undertaking so many big projects simultaneously, is there enough money?"

Fan Lidada said, "Money is not a concern; Hua Tou Group and Dongzhou have reached a deep cooperation agreement."

Xu Chunliang secretly thought to himself, wasn’t Qiao Rulong the vice president of Hua Tou in the past? After his incident with Qi Shuang, I thought he would resign from Hua Tou, but later I didn’t hear about any personnel changes at Hua Tou.

Not sure if he is behind this. If so, it indicates that the accident has closely linked him with Dongzhou, making him decide to invest in Dongzhou and plant roots there.

Xu Chunliang didn’t stay long at Fan Lidada’s place; after chatting a bit, he took his leave. Fan Lidada initially wanted to invite him to drink, but given the recent sensitivities, it was better if everyone refrained from gathering too often.

Xu Chunliang’s involvement made a difference. With Xing Wenhua’s coordination, Dongzhou agreed to the land swap for the Qingshan Mine Ruins renovation project and the new Infectious Disease Hospital construction project.

The specific situation would be negotiated by both parties, trying to adhere to the 1:1 land exchange principle. As for the extra eight acres, the Infectious Disease Hospital side would compensate by providing medical support to the scenic area.

Xu Chunliang, as the chief of the new hospital construction preparation office, settled the land deal within a week.

After this was settled, Pan Junfeng was thoroughly impressed. Xu Chunliang, this guy, is truly talented. Looking across the Infectious Disease Hospital, no one else could have pulled this off, not even himself.

Yan Huaiyi was even prouder; after all, it was he who brought Xu Chunliang to the Infectious Disease Hospital. Now no one would criticize, right? Though he may lack eloquence, he certainly has a good eye.

If anyone was unhappy, it was the hospital’s secretary, Sun Weimin. Xu Chunliang’s ability exceeded his expectations. He originally thought that if Pan Junfeng couldn’t handle it, neither would Xu Chunliang. He was waiting to see a joke, but unexpectedly, Xu Chunliang managed it, and so well at that. Not only did Xu Chunliang secure his position, but he also significantly added points for Yan Huaiyi, with many now saying Yan Jieba is discerning and knows how to use people.

At the leadership team meeting, Pan Junfeng reported the latest progress and specifically highlighted the role Xu Chunliang played.

Yan Huaiyi said, "Th... this is also due to Comrade Junfeng’s excellent coordination..."

With a common goal and Xu Chunliang’s mediation, the relationship between Yan Huaiyi and Pan Junfeng improved significantly in recent times. Publicly praising Pan Junfeng at a meeting was something unimaginable in the past.

Pan Junfeng laughed, "We are all under Dean Yan’s leadership. He is leading adeptly."

They both laughed.

Sun Weimin lit a cigarette, "Although I shouldn’t dampen the spirit right now, I still have to remind everyone not to become overjoyed too soon. Though the land issue has been resolved, let’s not forget the attitude of the local residents. Their mindset isn’t so easy to change, and what if they still resolutely oppose us building the new hospital?"

Yan Huaiyi said, "Problems should be solved gradually. We can’t... stop building just because they oppose it..."

Pan Junfeng said, "Dean Yan is right. We can’t sacrifice the greater good for the sake of a few. People have hearts of flesh, and I believe the hearts of the old mining district residents are too. The reason for their fierce opposition is that our educational outreach has not been sufficient."

Deputy Dean Tan Yue said, "In fact, some of these locals are unreasonably making trouble. Our hospital, despite being named an Infectious Disease Hospital, is not inherently infectious. The new hospital’s establishment in the old mining area will directly benefit them by improving local medical conditions and boosting the local economy."

Deputy Dean Zhao Hongxia laughed, "Traditional concepts are harmful. Wanting them to fundamentally accept us is a long and arduous task."

Yan Huaiyi said, "S... since... the land matter is settled, we should quickly... enclose the land to avoid unnecessary delays. If we don’t start soon, the locals will have already harvested two crops."

The land swap was a phased victory for Xu Chunliang. The next step was to build a wall to enclose the land. The original contractor had been frightened away by conflicts with the locals. There wasn’t much money in the project, and no one was willing to take such a big risk.

The newly planned land, compared to the worker village, was about two hundred meters farther. Xu Chunliang also believed that the main issue behind the local people’s opposition was their lack of understanding of medicine. Thus, he organized an expert free clinic, which was proposed by him, organized, and led by Deputy Dean Pan Junfeng.

Xu Chunliang did not forget his responsibilities as a group leader. Taking advantage of this opportunity, he called for a group activity and led a group of young medical staff to the old mining area’s disadvantaged families for a Dragon Boat Festival warmth delivery.

Initially, the locals of the worker village took a wait-and-see approach when they heard the Infectious Disease Hospital experts were coming for a free clinic. But when they heard there were free health checks and souvenirs, they immediately flocked over.

In this event, the Infectious Disease Hospital sent out its best. The free clinic was just one aspect; the experts were also responsible for educating the locals. Although the hospital’s main feature was infectious disease prevention, it didn’t mean they only treated infectious diseases. Moreover, the new hospital would be divided into two major parts, and future medical institutions would move toward comprehensive development. Nowadays, many general hospitals are setting up infectious disease treatment areas.

After visiting the families in need with a group of young medical staff, Xu Chunliang also went to the free clinic site to help. When he left, there were only a few people there; when he returned, the place was packed with people, almost every expert’s table had long lines forming.

The two deputy deans were there at the site, serving tea and water, busily attending to logistics and happily doing the background work.

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