From Evil Sect Leader to Doctor

Xu Chunliang secretly wondered if this foreign writer wasn’t really here for him?

Bai Lan seemed to have noticed his skepticism and explained her reason for coming to Qingshan Mine. In the past, this Qingshan Mine also had laborers from their country, dating back to the Japanese occupation era when more than 500 laborers were brought there from the Peninsula. Most were persecuted to death by the "devils," and only a few returned alive. She wanted to write a novel about the blood and tears of the laborers, so she came specifically to Qingshan Mine for a look.

Xu Chunliang was truly unaware that Qingshan Mine could actually have any connection with their country. He was a bit suspicious of Bai Lan’s motives, considering that this country had gone persistently crazy over its heritage claims, so he hoped they wouldn’t end up claiming a provincial relic as their national treasure. However, this was unlikely, as Qingshan Mine was on Chinese soil. No matter how audacious they were, it would be just empty boasting around the world.

Bai Lan asked for the correct road to the Qingshan Mine site and had the man reverse the car. Xu Chunliang glanced into the car and saw another person seated in the back, but the tint was too dark to see any clear outline.

After the Genesis vehicle drove away, Xu Chunliang drove the pickup back to the construction site.

Pan Junfeng was showing Xing Yongjin around their plot, talking animatedly about future plans.

Xu Chunliang walked over to join them.

Xing Yongjin said, "You’re back so soon? Didn’t spend more time chatting? I’m fine here with Dean Pan accompanying me."

Xu Chunliang said, "She just asked for directions, and it happened that I knew her."

Pan Junfeng said, "Xiaoxu sure has many friends." He actually wanted to add "female" to that.

Xu Chunliang said, "Not really friends, just a foreign acquaintance."

"A foreigner?" Pan Junfeng and Xing Yongjin both said simultaneously. Neither had realized Bai Lan was a foreigner.

Xu Chunliang said, "Let’s not talk about women, let’s get down to business."

The three of them laughed together, and the topic suddenly became a bit unserious.

Xu Chunliang was upfront when talking with Xing Yongjin. He honestly explained that the Infectious Disease Hospital currently had no financial problems, and Equatorial Capital had proactively extended an olive branch, willing to invest. The plan had already been submitted to the city.

Upon hearing this, Xing Yongjin was a bit puzzled. If Equatorial Capital was willing to invest, why come to him?

Pan Junfeng explained in detail that this plot of land was too large and they planned to develop it in two phases. The first phase was the Infectious Disease Hospital Zone, which they spearheaded. The Health Bureau also preferred no external financial involvement since capital primarily seeks profit.

As for the second phase, the comprehensive ward project was still in the approval phase. Whether the city would approve it or when it might be approved was uncertain. In other words, they entirely relied on their own strength to build the Infectious Disease Hospital Zone.

Xing Yongjin understood. He came to inspect the site, which was much larger than he expected. Initially, he thought the new hospital would have a maximum of one thousand beds, but now it seemed they planned to reach that number just with the Infectious Disease Hospital Zone alone.

Pan Junfeng handed the prepared documents to Xing Yongjin, who stated he would thoroughly study them and report back to superiors as soon as possible, aiming for a quick response. Loan negotiations for such large projects aren’t resolved in a single discussion.

Xu Chunliang invited Xing Yongjin to stay for lunch and try the canteen food at the construction site. Originally, letting Yang Qingyuan handle the canteen was to prevent his father from causing trouble, but it turned out Yang Qingyuan was an excellent cook of home-cooked dishes and a very trustworthy person, which was a pleasant surprise.

Xing Yongjin politely declined, telling Xu Chunliang that his parents were visiting and he had to pick them up soon.

Upon hearing Xing Wenhua would be coming, Xu Chunliang immediately offered to make arrangements.

Xing Yongjin quietly informed him that his father specifically requested not to alarm anyone during this personal visit and that Xu Chunliang should pretend not to know to avoid upsetting his father for being indiscreet.

Xu Chunliang understood that since Xing Wenhua was the head of Pinghai Culture and Tourism, Dongzhou would definitely arrange official receptions if informed. The purpose might just be to visit his son without drawing too much attention.

After Xing Yongjin left, Pan Junfeng discussed the Equatorial Capital cooperation. The Health Bureau didn’t say much but helped forward the application to the relevant leader. However, based on current feedback, the prospects seemed bleak. The leader specifically mentioned Changxing Hospital’s current predicament.

The failure of Huayuan Group’s debt restructuring dragged Changxing Hospital into crisis. The city was now very concerned whether the High-Tech Zone’s joint-stock hospital could be completed on schedule. Huayuan Group’s largest commercial project in Dongzhou, Jianjie Square, was also seeking a transfer.

Pan Junfeng sighed, "Currently, the situation is that because of the unsuccessful public-private partnership with Changxing, the city has become extremely cautious about all collaborations."

Xu Chunliang said, "Caution is not a bad thing. Equatorial Capital and Huayuan Group are not on the same level at all. Trust the judgment of the higher-ups."

At this moment, his phone rang. The call was from Yan Fangming, the deputy general manager of Dingli Construction. He used to contract the hot spring project at the Ecological Environmental Investment Group but later switched alliances to join Ding Si’s camp. His current main job is contracting the hot spring construction at Weishan Island Winery.

Yan Fangming told Xu Chunliang some bad news: Ding Si was stabbed near the high-speed rail station and has been urgently taken to Changxing Hospital.

While concerned about Ding Si, Xu Chunliang couldn’t help but think of Ye Qingya. After all, Ding Si was sent by him to take Ye Qingya to the high-speed rail station today. If it weren’t for helping him out, maybe this unfortunate incident wouldn’t have happened.

Xu Chunliang first checked his messages. Ye Qingya had sent him a message before boarding. Xu Chunliang hastily called her, and Ye Qingya was on the train. Xu Chunliang simply made a routine inquiry without mentioning Ding Si’s incident, so she wouldn’t worry.

Once assured that Ye Qingya was fine, Xu Chunliang felt somewhat relieved. He didn’t bother to explain to Pan Junfeng and immediately drove to Changxing Hospital.

On the way, Xu Chunliang called the emergency room at Changxing Hospital to inquire about Ding Si’s condition. Ding Si was stabbed in the lung with a fruit knife during an altercation with someone, resulting in traumatic pneumothorax. However, he was rescued in time and is not in life-threatening danger.

Xu Chunliang also called Shu Yuanhang, who is currently the director of the department of cardiothoracic surgery. Today is Sunday, and Shu Yuanhang was at home resting. After receiving Xu Chunliang’s call, he promptly headed to the hospital. Since Xu Chunliang had made a plea, he would surely personally perform the surgery.

When Xu Chunliang arrived at Changxing Hospital, he saw Yan Fangming leading a group of people waiting in the garden below the hospital ward building. Ding Si has many friends, having depended on his fists in the past to make a name for himself. This time, having been stabbed with a knife, his friends were all indignant. If they had been present on the scene, the situation might have escalated.

Yan Fangming greeted Xu Chunliang as he approached: "Town Mayor Xu, you’ve arrived."

Xu Chunliang was no longer the acting town mayor of Hu Shan Town, but out of habit, Yan Fangming still addressed him as such.

Xu Chunliang didn’t correct him: "Rest assured, Director Shu will personally perform the surgery; there’s no danger. It’s not good to have so many people gathering here."

Yan Fangming gestured for the dozens of people not to gather together. Several security guards from Changxing Hospital looked over at them vigilantly but didn’t dare approach. After all, the group was stronger, and there was a concern they might cause trouble. Someone already called Section Chief Yu Xiangdong of the security department.

Yan Fangming told Xu Chunliang that the person who stabbed Ding Si has been caught. The conflict arose from a lane merging dispute.

Normally, in such events, Xu Chunliang would immediately contact Lu Qi to investigate, but Lu Qi was currently in Xinjiang on an aid mission. However, Xu Chunliang knew many friends in the police department.

Li Zhong helped inquire further into the matter; the conflict involved three people. The person who stabbed Ding Si is a habitual offender, and they all confessed to the incident without hesitation.

The person who did the stabbing admitted to having past grievances with Ding Si. He was bullied by Ding Si while inside before and had been looking for an opportunity for revenge. The other two were accomplices traveling in the same car and lived off blackmail. According to them, they never expected the matter to escalate so severely. They thought it would just be a matter of fists and sticks to teach Ding Si a lesson, not realizing their accomplice would pull out a knife.

From the police’s perspective, such incidents aren’t surprising. Ding Si also established himself through aggression and brutality, having been incarcerated multiple times for fighting. It was only in recent years that he turned over a new leaf and started doing business honestly. Even though he reformed, it doesn’t mean his previous enemies disappeared.

Li Zhong sent the photos of the three to Xu Chunliang, who picked them up and saw one of them was very familiar. After considering for a moment, he realized it was one of the guys from the fight against him at Binhu Heaven and Earth.

This incident was quite lengthy to explain. That day, Gao Xiaobai had just bought a new car, and due to unfamiliar handling, it stalled. The driver behind bumped into them angrily and called over a group. As a result, the sides clashed unexpectedly. Xu Chunliang and Huanyan Health’s deputy general manager Wu Fajun fought against the large group.

That incident was later sensationalized and directly led to Xu Chunliang’s departure from Changxing, marking his first major setback in the system.

Xu Chunliang always suspected there was more to that incident. Wu Fajun’s excessively proactive behavior during the altercation seemed suspicious. If Wu Fajun hadn’t been the first to strike, perhaps the fight might not have started.

Xu Chunliang reviewed the photo again and verified that this person was indeed involved in the brawl, although it wasn’t him who stabbed Ding Si.

"Oh, Director Xu, you’re here too."

The greeting was from Yu Xiangdong, the security department chief at Changxing. Xu Chunliang had a good relationship with Yu Xiangdong while in Changxing. Xu Chunliang nodded: "Chief Yu, are you on duty?"

Yu Xiangdong explained why he had hurried over from home. Xu Chunliang assured him not to worry; Ding Si has many friends, and hearing about his injury, many came out of concern, not to cause trouble.

Yu Xiangdong then felt relieved, as the security chief’s biggest worry is disturbances.

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