From Evil Sect Leader to Doctor-Chapter 342 - 317: Schemes

Although Pei Lin is good-looking, she can’t be called stunningly beautiful, which means the real reason can only be the latter.

Gao Xinhua looked at that lush pot of green ivy and sighed in his heart. Such a good plant, yet Zhao Feiyang didn’t want it. Staring at the delightful green, Gao Xinhua suddenly thought of something. He picked up a spray bottle and misted the leaves. It couldn’t be, could it?

The thing Zhao Feiyang was worried about finally happened. The rumors involving Xu Chunliang and Pei Lin quietly spread within Changxing Hospital.

After hearing about this, Pei Yu immediately told Pei Lin the rumors.

Only then did Pei Lin realize that this had already caused a misunderstanding for Zhao Feiyang, and it definitely wasn’t Zhao Feiyang who sent someone to stalk and secretly photograph them.

Men all care about their reputation, especially someone as arrogant as Zhao Feiyang. Even if there were something between her and Xu Chunliang, Zhao Feiyang would definitely try his best to cover it up, not publicize it and expose his family scandal.

Pei Lin immediately took corrective actions and went to the hospital on purpose to find Zhao Feiyang and explain to him face to face.

Zhao Feiyang was still angry, and when he saw her, he didn’t have a good expression on his face: "How many times have I told you, if there’s nothing important, don’t come to my office. So many eyes are watching, it’s not good for my image."

Pei Lin knew she was in the wrong and placed the lunch she brought in front of him: "I’m just delivering lunch to you, Feiyang, are you angry with me?"

Zhao Feiyang glanced at the lunch she brought. Pei Lin couldn’t cook at all, it must be a takeout from a restaurant. Impatiently, he frowned and said, "What’s there to be angry about? If you really found someone better, I’d wish you well."

Pei Lin pinched him on the shoulder: "Hateful, are you eager to get rid of me?"

Zhao Feiyang said, "This is an office."

Pei Lin didn’t care and sat on his lap, arms wrapped around his neck: "Feiyang, don’t be angry, it’s my own oversight. There’s nothing between me and Xu Chunliang, we just happened to meet at the mall."

"Nanjiang is so big, that’s quite a coincidence. It’s not that easy even if you planned."

Pei Lin said, "It’s your fault for not shopping with me, isn’t this causing a misunderstanding?" She recounted the entire encounter with Xu Chunliang that day, front to back. Seeing Zhao Feiyang’s jealousy made her somewhat happy, at least it proved that Zhao Feiyang still cared about her.

After listening to her explanation, Zhao Feiyang believed what she said, but there was one thing that troubled him. Who could have taken their photos? The person taking the photos clearly knew about his relationship with Pei Lin. What was their purpose in sending the photos to him and spreading rumors? Did they want to ruin their relationship?

Pei Lin said, "Feiyang, it was really just a chance meeting with Xu Chunliang. Do you think he could have hired someone to secretly photograph us?"

Zhao Feiyang shook his head and said, "That’s impossible. What benefit would Xu Chunliang gain from doing that?"

Pei Lin said, "Who knows? He’s never played by the rules; maybe he just wants to ruin our relationship."

Zhao Feiyang frowned, thought for a while, and said, "Could he have a secret crush on you?"

Pei Lin laughed and said, "Maybe he has a crush on you."

Finally, a trace of a smile appeared on Zhao Feiyang’s lips. The incident between Pei Lin and Xu Chunliang was likely innocent. The person who revealed it probably wanted revenge against one of the three of them, or perhaps intended to embarrass all three.

Zhao Feiyang said, "This incident has already spread, and many people in the hospital are laughing at me."

Pei Lin said, "They’re idiots, don’t they have any sense? I’m pregnant."

Zhao Feiyang pursed his lips, a slight move that infuriated Pei Lin. She stared at him and said, "Do you not trust me?"

Zhao Feiyang said, "No, you have to understand that words can be deadly."

Pei Lin persisted, "Are you planning to run a paternity test after the child is born?"

Zhao Feiyang said, "Pei Lin, that’s just nonsense. You caused this, and I’m helping you put out the flames."

Pei Lin stood up from him and walked to the window: "Zhao Feiyang, I know what you’re thinking. Do you suspect I betrayed you? That the baby I’m carrying isn’t even yours?"

Zhao Feiyang frowned and said, "Pei Lin, I never thought that. Can you stop being unreasonable?"

"I’m being unreasonable?" Pei Lin suddenly turned around and stared directly into Zhao Feiyang’s eyes: "Can you honestly say you’ve never thought that? Zhao Feiyang, I know what you’re like. From the start, you didn’t have feelings for me. You just wanted to use me and leave, isn’t that right?"

Zhao Feiyang said, "If I had no feelings, why would I agree to marry you?"

Pei Lin laughed coldly: "Look at how insincere you are, your hypocrisy makes me sick. You’re the director of the hospital, dating me embarrasses you, marrying me is a grievance for you. Your Zhao Family is high-class, I, Pei Lin, can never hope to climb so high."

"Nonsense, I never thought of it that way."

"Don’t deny it, you yourself haven’t even noticed, now you’re too lazy to even pretend to care for me, too lazy to look me in the eye."

Zhao Feiyang felt a headache coming on, raised his hands in a gesture of surrender: "This is a workplace, I’m not going to argue with you, there’s no need for us to argue anyway. I’ve never doubted you from the beginning, but this situation between you two will definitely have negative effects."

"What situation between us? Xu Chunliang and I are completely innocent, unlike some people who claim to be on business but are actually secretly meeting old lovers."

Zhao Feiyang’s facial muscles twitched. Was this woman following him? Did she know about his meeting with Xu Ying? His heart spilled over with disappointment and anger, and the last speck of illusion about his impending marriage shattered instantly.

He nodded, yet still managed to control his emotions: "Some people shouldn’t accuse others of stealing when they themselves are guilty."

Pei Lin said: "I’m the thief! Yes! I’m the thief! What right do you have to stand on a moral high ground and accuse me? You’re so noble, so selfless. Can you say that everything you’ve done is without a hint of selfishness? Can you say you’ve never gambled with the interests of the Changxing employees?"

"Shut up!" Zhao Feiyang was completely enraged, stood up abruptly, and slammed his hands against the table. His hands hurt, but his heart hurt even more.

Zhao Feiyang quickly realized that the commanding aura he displayed had not intimidated Pei Lin at all. Instead, it only made her angrier. Pei Lin pointed at Zhao Feiyang’s nose and said: "Fine, I’ll go have this child aborted right away and cut all ties with you! We’ll have nothing to do with each other!"

After being with her for a while, Zhao Feiyang discovered that Pei Lin’s gentleness was merely superficial. She had an incredibly tough core. The reason she had thrived in the pharmaceutical sales industry was clear; once she decided on a direction, she would head there persistently, never giving up.

Zhao Feiyang believed she definitely had the courage to abort the child, but then what? Would Pei Lin really cut all ties and have nothing to do with him? Who would believe that? By now, Zhao Feiyang understood Pei Lin very well. If she aborted a baby as a sacrifice, she would make him pay a much higher price. This woman was inherently ruthless. Unfortunately, he realized this about her too late.

Zhao Feiyang stepped forward and held the furious Pei Lin in his arms as she was about to storm out of the office. Though he appeared calm, inside he was conceding and admitting defeat.

Zhao Feiyang suppressed his anger and spoke softly: "Xiaolin, don’t be angry with me. I admit it, I was jealous."

Pei Lin remained silent, but her heart was jubilant. In this game of power between the two, she finally had the upper hand. She knew Zhao Feiyang was swallowing his pride, but so what? The most important thing was that he was willing to bow his head.

Zhao Feiyang said: "I never doubted you, I swear. I just can’t stand the rumors outside."

Pei Lin turned and leaned into his arms, saying aggrievedly: "You just don’t trust me. Besides you, I don’t fancy anyone else." She thought to herself that this man only cherished himself.

Zhao Feiyang gently stroked her long hair, thinking to himself, this woman was becoming harder to control. Her past sensibility was all just an act.

Xu Chunliang found out about the rumors from Zheng Peian. Right now, everyone at Changxing was talking about it, and the rumors were getting more and more outrageous.

Only then did Xu Chunliang connect the dots regarding Zhao Feiyang’s attitude towards him, finally understanding what happened. To say he was wronged was an understatement. He had been dragged into this by Pei Lin. It was also his fault for not being vigilant enough, behaving too cooperatively that day by trailing after Pei Lin all afternoon, trying on more than a dozen sets of clothes.

Zhao Feiyang probably thought he had been betrayed, and Xu Chunliang found it both funny and infuriating. He couldn’t blame Zhao Feiyang; anyone in his position would find it intolerable. Xu Chunliang pondered whether he should explain things to Zhao Feiyang, though trying to clarify might only make matters worse. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Xu Chunliang thought for a moment and decided to call Pei Lin first.

Pei Lin knew it was certainly about the Nanjiang incident. She first apologized to Xu Chunliang, since after all, it was her idea for Xu Chunliang to accompany her to shop, which led to his troubles.

Xu Chunliang was more concerned about whether this incident had affected her relationship with Zhao Feiyang.

Pei Lin laughed on the other end of the line: "You sound quite scared?"

Xu Chunliang said: "Nonsense, he’s my dean. What if he retaliates against me privately and makes things difficult for me in the future?"

Pei Lin said: "Feiyang isn’t that petty." She had put the call on speaker while glancing at Zhao Feiyang lying next to her. Pei Lin was strategic, thinking this was the best opportunity to clear things up.

Xu Chunliang said: "This isn’t about pettiness. No man can stand this. The rumors outside are so messy; they’re saying I cuckolded Dean Zhao. I’m being wronged!"

Pei Lin gazed at Zhao Feiyang with a smile: "The innocent remain innocent. I’ve nothing to fear, so why should you be afraid?"

Xu Chunliang said: "Sister Pei, you should explain this to Dean Zhao. I don’t think he’s that broad-minded. When I reported my work to him this morning, his attitude was a bit unusual. I’m not really afraid of him; I’m just wronged. I was just trying to assist in trying on clothes, and in the end, I got misunderstood." It was the first time he called her Sister Pei.

Finally, Zhao Feiyang couldn’t resist speaking up: "Wronged my ass, do you think I’m that narrow-minded?"