From Evil Sect Leader to Doctor

But they were tired but happy, especially Pan Junfeng. How come he hadn’t thought of such a simple and direct method in the past? Xu Chunliang was right; if you want to smoothly build the hospital, you must first establish good relations with the surrounding neighbors, especially the locals.

The locals don’t understand or know, but we have professionals at the hospital who can explain. If you want people to accept us, you must show sincerity.

The effect of today’s free consultation was excellent. It not only helped many locals solve problems but also promoted the Infectious Disease Hospital, publicized the structure and concept of the new Infectious Disease Hospital, eased the locals’ fears, made them see the hospital is more beneficial than harmful to them, changed the stereotype that it only treats infectious diseases, and made them realize the hospital has other departments as well and the experts’ overall competence is quite high.

Xu Chunliang handed Pan Junfeng a bottle of mineral water. Pan Junfeng twisted it open and gulped down more than half of it, took a breath, and said, "Xiaoxu, your idea is great. We can regularly hold this kind of free consultation in the future."

Xu Chunliang said, "The residents who came today are just a small part. Through word of mouth, there will definitely be more people next time."

As they were chatting, an old man came over: "Young man, I think I’ve seen you before. You know Mr. Xu, right?"

Xu Chunliang turned around and saw it was the local old worker, Yangjianguo. He’d met him last time when he came with his grandfather for the free consultation. Pan Junfeng also recognized this old man. It was him who led the troublemakers that day and obstructed them from surrounding the construction site with fences. This old man was quite influential locally.

Xu Chunliang said happily: "Oh, Uncle Yang, right? We met last time."

Yangjianguo smiled: "You’re Mr. Xu’s grandson, I remember you."

Xu Chunliang warmly shook his hand. Yangjianguo invited Xu Chunliang to his home for a meal, but Xu Chunliang smiled and said it wasn’t necessary; they were doing a free consultation here today, and later the unit cafeteria would deliver lunch boxes.

Yangjianguo looked at their banner, hesitated, and only after looking around said: "Did Mr. Xu come?"

Xu Chunliang shook his head and said: "He went to the Capital City to visit old friends, he’ll be back next week."

Yangjianguo asked: "What are you...?"

Xu Chunliang explained the hospital’s free consultation, and only then did Yangjianguo realize Xu Chunliang worked at the Infectious Disease Hospital and was even an official.

Yangjianguo pulled Xu Chunliang aside and whispered: "Xiaoxu, your grandfather and I are old coworkers. Tell me the truth, you’re planning to build a hospital near us, right?"

Xu Chunliang nodded: "It was originally across the road, but since everyone opposed it, considering everyone’s feelings, we applied to the city to modify the original plan. The land has shifted nearly a mile east." He was just exaggerating; it was less than 200 meters. Sometimes, a little exaggeration can have better results.

Yangjianguo said: "A mile is not far. Respiratory infectious diseases spread through the air, and with the northwest wind, the virus could all blow over."

Xu Chunliang was amused; this old man knew quite a bit, but his words were a bit simplistic.

Xu Chunliang said: "Uncle Yang, you’re overthinking. Didn’t I just tell you we changed the plan? Our hospital isn’t just moving back, but we’ll also have a comprehensive treatment area. What you’ll directly face is the comprehensive treatment area, and the infectious disease district is further east, much farther from Worker Village."

Yangjianguo said: "Even so, I’ve heard that if you build the Infectious Disease Hospital here, our property values will drop."

Xu Chunliang thought to himself, this old man is just making things up. Even if you gave me those shabby houses in Worker Village for free, I wouldn’t want them.

At this time Zhou Meng came over. He waved to Xu Chunliang: "Director Xu, you were looking for me?" Seeing Yangjianguo standing with Xu Chunliang, he quickly greeted, "Uncle Yang."

Yangjianguo had more questions, but with Zhou Meng there it was inconvenient to speak. Xu Chunliang deliberately said to Zhou Meng: "It’s nothing major, just wanted to ask if you need a job?"

Zhou Meng said: "Director Xu, as I mentioned last time, I have to take care of my mom, so I can’t be far away."

Xu Chunliang said: "Well, we are preparing to establish the new hospital, and we’ll need security and cleaning staff. I’ve discussed with the hospital leadership, and we plan to prioritize the old mining area for these jobs. The benefits are quite good. If you’re willing, you can be the head of security."

Upon hearing the benefits are quite good, Yangjianguo’s eyes lit up.

Zhou Meng said: "You mean the land right at our doorstep?" He glanced at Yangjianguo and seemed hesitant to speak. After all, Uncle Yang was rallying people to resist the Infectious Disease Hospital, and before the spiritual leader of Worker Village, he couldn’t speak carelessly.

Xu Chunliang smiled and said: "I’m not familiar with Worker Village, so I wanted you to help."

Zhou Meng glanced at Yangjianguo again.

Xu Chunliang said, "Uncle Yang, if you’re interested, you can come work with us."

Yangjianguo said, "You’re joking, I’m retired."

Xu Chunliang said, "With your robust health, you surely won’t have any problems. You’re very familiar with the local situation, and with your guidance, our work can be twice as effective with half the effort. Why not become a consultant for us first?"

Yangjianguo shook his head to indicate he’s not interested and turned away to chat with other old men.

Zhou Meng watched Yangjianguo’s back and said to Xu Chunliang, "You shouldn’t have said that to him. Uncle Yang has always opposed building an Infectious Disease Hospital near our home."

Xu Chunliang said, "His objections aren’t scientific at all. We’ve moved the location several hundred meters back. Is it really that hard to accept? Our hospital is so far away, how does it bother him?"

Zhou Meng said, "He’s quite stubborn. I don’t think he’ll change his mind anytime soon."

Xu Chunliang said, "Don’t worry about him for now. Come help me; first, recruit ten security guards from the mining area. In a couple of days, we’ll fence off the construction site."

Zhou Meng could guess Xu Chunliang’s intention. This was about using local people against local people, and he showed difficulty on his face, saying, "It’s not that I don’t want to go, but I’m afraid I’ll be scolded. Without Elder Yang’s approval, I doubt anyone will dare go."

Xu Chunliang realized that to ensure things proceed smoothly, he had to remove the obstacle of Yangjianguo. After finding out where Yangjianguo lives, he went there with gifts that evening.

When Yangjianguo opened the door and saw Xu Chunliang, he understood his intention. He immediately stated that if he was visiting, he’s welcome, but if he was trying to persuade him to give up his previous ideas, there’s no chance.

Yangjianguo insisted it was for the people of Worker Village, not for personal gain.

Xu Chunliang had already inquired about his family’s situation before coming over. His family’s condition wasn’t great; both his son and daughter were unemployed at home. His son was over forty and still reliant on him here.

Xu Chunliang said, "Uncle Yang, we’re longtime family friends, so I won’t hide anything. The hospital has given me strict orders to fence the hospital grounds by the end of the month, or I’ll be removed from my post."

Yangjianguo initially wanted to say, "What does your removal have to do with me?" but swallowed the words at the lip, as Xu Changshan’s grandson, saying such things would be too heartless.

Xu Chunliang said, "I thought about discussing this with Grandpa and letting him talk to you, but I feel this is a public matter and private matters should be separate, don’t you agree?"

Yangjianguo felt slightly embarrassed. After all, he owed Xu Changshan a favor, and if Xu Changshan knew he was difficult with his grandson, he might well turn against him.

Yangjianguo said, "Xiaoxu, I know what you mean, but I can’t betray the entire Worker Village. Your Infectious Disease Hospital is a high-pollution, high-risk unit, I have to consider everyone’s health."

Xu Chunliang laughed and said, "I think you misunderstood. Dongzhou Infectious Disease Hospital has existed for so many years, have you heard of any cases of infectious diseases spreading externally? The neighboring community is still being built as planned, nearby restaurants are still thriving, and now there’s even a park behind our hospital. If what you said were true, our hospital would have been chased out long ago."

Yangjianguo said, "It’s better to be overly cautious than regretful later. Our Worker Village has thousands of people who’ve lived here for generations. Once you’re built, we won’t feel as secure."

Xu Chunliang said, "As far as I know, the city is renovating old rundown residential areas, and Worker Village might be included for demolition. Also, no one can live here forever. How about this, I heard your son is a chef, and once our hospital starts construction, there will be a canteen, does he have any interest in contracting it?"

Yang Qingyuan, Yangjianguo’s son, was actually eavesdropping inside the room. Contracting the site canteen, that’s a lucrative opportunity. Not to mention, the site will be operational for at least four years, earning a million over four years is definitely feasible.

Yangjianguo was stunned for a moment and shook his head, "Xiaoxu, stop, there’s nothing to discuss here."

Yang Qingyuan couldn’t hold back, opened the door and came out, "Dad, why can’t it be discussed? What puzzles me is, there are thousands of people in Worker Village, why do you have to lead the trouble? What makes the Infectious Disease Hospital high-risk? Even the medical staff don’t consider it high-risk, why do you?"

Seeing his son come out, Yangjianguo hastily said, it’s none of your business, get back inside.

Yang Qingyuan finally saw a chance to turn things around and didn’t want to let it slip. He shouted in front of Xu Chunliang, "I think you’re being unreasonable. The city-approved land and plan, what grounds do you have to oppose? The police station already said that if this continues, detention might be possible."

Yangjianguo got angry, "Whatever, I’ll rally as I please, I’m doing it for Worker Village. Whether I get detained has nothing to do with you."

Xu Chunliang added fuel to the fire, "Uncle Yang, you shouldn’t say that. If you get detained, close relatives will be affected. Your grandkids won’t even be able to think about civil service exams or government jobs, they won’t pass the political review."

Yangjianguo thought inwardly, "This kid is cunning, coming to my place to stir division."

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