From Evil Sect Leader to Doctor

Elder Qiao shook hands with everyone to bid farewell and was heading to Nanjiang that afternoon.

Mei Ru Xue followed her grandfather into the car. Once they drove a distance, she couldn’t help but say, "Grandfather, do you want Chunliang to go to Hu Shan Town?"

Elder Qiao nodded, "Your uncle’s recent trip truly brought great honor to our Qiao Family."

Mei Ru Xue sighed silently. After her uncle arrived in Dongzhou, she specifically went to see him to persuade him not to attend the groundbreaking ceremony of the Huannian Health and Elderly Care Hospital on Weishan Island. Although her uncle eventually changed his plans, he still encountered significant trouble.

Throughout his life, Grandfather has had both friends and numerous political adversaries, and someone is always observing every move of the Qiao Family. Although the Da Heng rights protection incident has passed, the ripples it caused have not subsided.

Mei Ru Xue understood her grandfather’s intentions, but she didn’t understand why Xu Chunliang had to be involved.

Elder Qiao said softly, "Xiaoxue, are you worried that I’m using Chunliang?"

Mei Ru Xue shook her head, though she indeed entertained such thoughts.

Elder Qiao said, "This is both an opportunity and a test for him."

Mei Ru Xue said, "His nature doesn’t fit into the system."

Elder Qiao smiled, "Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. Some are suited for the temple, some for the Jianghu, and then, there are those who navigate between the two, unfettered, advancing and retreating freely. Chunliang is too sharp and needs this chance to hone himself."

Mei Ru Xue said, "The outstanding issues of Hu Shan Town should be resolved by me."

Elder Qiao shook his head, his gaze shifting out the car window, "You only need to focus on doing your job well. I believe you haven’t misjudged the person."

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Changxing Hospital has not been peaceful recently, with the aftermath of Yang Mufeng’s death lingering, and Xu Chunliang causing an uproar online due to a brawl.

Although Wu Fajun was also involved in the gang fight, the spotlight of the public opinion was fixed on Xu Chunliang, and few mentioned Wu Fajun. As a result, Changxing Hospital also entered the public eye because of Xu Chunliang, yet he did not come forward to explain and bore the entire burden alone.

Zhao Feiyang looked at the handling opinion on his desk regarding Xu Chunliang, feeling quite hesitant inside. He was trying to find some balance, to quell public opinion outwardly, to provide a satisfactory explanation to the Huayuan Group, and also to consider whether Xu Chunliang could accept it.

Xu Chunliang’s positions with Huanyan Health were certainly unsalvageable. The Huannian Group, already stuck in a quagmire, did not wish to bear any negative impact for him, so they decisively severed ties, releasing a statement clarifying that Xu Chunliang has no direct connection with Huanyan Health; he belongs to the recorded staff of Changxing.

On Changxing Hospital’s side, a swift stance was also needed. The current proposal was to remove Xu Chunliang from his role as dean of the Weishan Island Branch, remove him as assistant to the dean, withhold his year-end performance bonus, and issue an internal warning.

Zhao Feiyang’s finger moved line by line over the decisions; with each move, his mood became heavier. Would Xu Chunliang become his foe if this decision was issued?

He considered himself lenient; these penalties seemed significant in sound but were minor in impact, not harming Xu Chunliang’s essentials.

Zhao Feiyang also had Pei Lin probe Xu Chunliang’s attitude, and from Xu Chunliang’s side, the overall demeanor was calm, without any extreme words or actions.

He should understand, right? Everyone must pay a price for the troubles they cause. Zhao Feiyang picked up the pen, preparing to sign his name on the handling decision letter.

At that moment, Gao Xinhua entered.

Zhao Feiyang put down the pen again, "Secretary Gao, you’ve come at the right time. I want to discuss Xu Chunliang’s handling plan with you."

He handed the handling opinion letter to Gao Xinhua, who glanced at it, "Dean Zhao, actually, Xiaoxu is not at fault here, and the parties have already reached a reconciliation agreement. Isn’t our handling of Xiaoxu a bit overly cautious?"

Zhao Feiyang said, "Public opinion is daunting. You’ve likely noticed the recent public discourse. His affairs have brought considerable negative impact to both Changxing and the Huannian Group. Huannian’s stock has dropped significantly because of this."

Gao Xinhua sneered, "Huannian’s stock has been falling for more than half a year. Surely, it can’t all be blamed on Xu Chunliang? If it drops, they blame him; if it rises, why don’t they share the profits with him?"

Zhao Feiyang also knew tying these issues together was quite a stretch, and he smirked wryly, "It’s a fact that Xu Chunliang’s issue has drawn public focus on the Group?"

Gao Xinhua said, "Regardless of whether Xu Chunliang had this incident, Huannian Group has had its problems long before. They don’t consider how to resolve their issues but rather blame Xiaoxu for drawing public attention. What logic is this?"

Zhao Feiyang said, "Secretary Gao, don’t be upset. Of course, I’m on Xiaoxu’s side."

"I haven’t seen that!" Gao Xinhua got angry just looking at the handling opinion letter.

Zhao Feiyang said, "The urgent task is to quickly quell public opinion. The handling of Xu Chunliang is merely for show, to provide the public with an explanation."

"What business does public opinion have here? These so-called publics are just online trolls who simply want to stir things up and leech traffic. This is akin to eating the blood-stained buns of the new era! They don’t care about right or wrong."

"Old Gao, I understand everything you’re saying, but as leaders, we must consider the big picture. We can’t let Xiaoxu’s issues affect the overall operation of the hospital."

"How come I never knew Xu Chunliang was so important before? He can influence Huayuan Group’s stock, and he can also affect the overall operation of Changxing Hospital. I certainly don’t have that kind of influence; do you?"

Gao Xinhua argued, glaring, and Zhao Feiyang realized from his expression that Gao Xinhua might really turn against him over Xu Chunliang’s matter.

Zhao Feiyang laughed, "Don’t be in such a hurry. I’m just discussing this with you."

Gao Xinhua said, "I’m not in a hurry; I’m serious. This incident happened outside, and even the police didn’t hold him accountable. On what grounds are we disciplining him?"

Zhao Feiyang said, "It’s just for show. Once the situation calms down, I definitely plan to give Xiaoxu an important role again. I can assure you of this."

Gao Xinhua said, "I really don’t understand. If he’s not at fault, then why should we discipline him? Is public opinion more important than the truth? Since you’ve decided to handle Xiaoxu, why not handle me too? The dispute that night started because of me. Also, Huayuan Health’s deputy general manager Wu Fajun was involved in the fight; do you intend to pursue him too?"

Zhao Feiyang was both amused and exasperated. He had foreseen resistance but didn’t expect such a strong reaction from Gao Xinhua.

Actually, Xu Chunliang’s involvement in this fight was far less serious than when he stormed Enheng Pharmaceutical and beat the general manager Sheng Chaohui. However, the biggest difference this time was that the incident was widely publicized, even making it into the top ten trending news. Huayuan Group also hit the hot search because of Xu Chunliang’s fight, which consequently brought public attention to Huayuan Group’s debt crisis, further tarnishing its image.

At this point, Xu Chunliang knocked and entered.

Zhao Feiyang and Gao Xinhua stopped talking simultaneously, and Gao Xinhua handed the handling suggestion document to Zhao Feiyang.

Zhao Feiyang quickly took it, turned it over, and placed it on the table, clearly guilty like a thief, afraid Xu Chunliang would see it.

Zhao Feiyang thought to himself, could news of dealing with him have leaked, and now this guy has come to trouble me? But seeing Xu Chunliang’s smiling face, he seemed not to be angry.

Xu Chunliang placed a secondment letter in front of Zhao Feiyang: "Dean Zhao, could you please sign this?"

Zhao Feiyang picked up the secondment letter. It was from Dongzhou’s organization department. The original unit was Changxing Hospital, and the receiving unit was Hu Shan Town Government. The organization department head had already signed and stamped it, and so had the receiving unit. He noticed that the actual receiving unit was Weishan County, which was at a high level.

This meant the process would be complete as long as the original unit leader signed it.

Zhao Feiyang was somewhat confused; what was this all about? Secondment means the person leaves, but the position remains; it’s a relatively simple procedure and a common way to transfer staff.

Generally speaking, the secondment process involves the original unit’s leadership team holding a meeting, collectively agreeing to the transfer, forming a meeting memo, stamping it with the unit’s seal, and keeping a copy. The organization department and the receiving unit also each keep a copy. If it’s a long-term secondment, such a certificate is required every three months.

But today, Xu Chunliang was reversing the process, meaning all other procedures were completed, putting all the pressure on Zhao Feiyang.

If you sign, it’ll be fine. If you don’t, you’re obstructing my secondment and opposing me.

Zhao Feiyang glanced at Gao Xinhua, who also looked bewildered. It seemed Gao Xinhua wasn’t informed in advance either; this kid was impressive, keeping both the dean and the secretary in the dark and quietly pulling off something so significant, catching them completely off guard.

Zhao Feiyang said, "You’re going to work at Hu Shan Town?"

Xu Chunliang nodded, "I don’t want to go, but the higher-ups insist. What can I do? The leaders appreciate me so much; I can’t let them down!"

Gao Xinhua couldn’t help but want to laugh at his earnest demeanor. He had once suggested Xu transfer, and it seemed Xu listened after all.

Zhao Feiyang’s mind was in a whirl; Xu Chunliang must have used some connections, perhaps even approached Secretary Zhou. Although it was a secondment letter, there was definitely more beneath the surface. Bringing it over directly indicated the matter was already settled.

Gao Xinhua deliberately said, "Why leave when everything’s fine here?"

Xu Chunliang retorted, "Should I stay and wait for you to discipline me?"

Gao Xinhua said, "Who told you we’d discipline you?"

Xu Chunliang said, "Pei Lin did!"

It was clear he was framing Pei Lin, and Zhao Feiyang silently cursed; this woman was inept and a troublemaker, talking to Xu Chunliang about such things.

Zhao Feiyang asked, "What will you do during the secondment to Hu Shan Town?" He was quite curious about Xu Chunliang’s destination.

Xu Chunliang said, "They want me to serve as deputy town mayor. You guys have to keep it a secret for me."

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