From Evil Sect Leader to Doctor-Chapter 349 - 324: Seeing Is Believing

Yuan Peiqiang found this situation quite troublesome; the Weishan Island Branch had always seemed like a chicken rib to him, tasteless to eat but regrettable to discard.

Although Zhao Feiyang wanted to facilitate the construction of the elderly care hospital, the viewpoint within Huayuan Group was largely consistent; currently, it was unsuitable to advance on all three fronts.

After the group acquired Changxing, it had successively initiated the second phase of the Changxing Hospital construction and the construction of the joint-stock hospital. Building another elderly care hospital would increase investment risk, which was indeed strongly associated with Huayuan Group’s financial status.

Yuan Peiqiang had a clearer grasp of Huayuan Group’s current financial status than Zhao Feiyang did; with their current funds, they couldn’t fully guarantee the construction of the joint-stock hospital, let alone have extra money to dabble in a healthy elderly care hospital.

If it hadn’t been for Sect Leader Tang Jingwei’s instructions, he wouldn’t have approached Da Heng Group privately. Da Heng Group’s proposal of land exchange plus cash compensation was very beneficial to Huayuan Group, as it could alleviate their financial pressure. Both parties had this intent, but unfortunately, it was eventually halted by the town government.

The town government made it clear the nature of the Weishan Island Hospital’s land couldn’t be changed. If Changxing couldn’t fulfill its promise, additional clauses would take effect, meaning the government could reclaim the hospital. This restrictive measure fully indicated the increasing sophistication of local governments in their dealings with developers.

Yuan Peiqiang bypassed Zhao Feiyang on this matter, reporting directly to President Tang Jingwei. Tang Jingwei was abroad and displayed impatience toward Yuan Peiqiang’s interruption.

He felt such trivial matters shouldn’t disturb him, assigning Yuan Peiqiang to Changxing mainly to balance Zhao Feiyang. From the current results, the effectiveness wasn’t ideal, as Yuan Peiqiang’s capabilities couldn’t match Director Dong Changhao’s, let alone Vice Director Duan Yuanhong’s.

However, personnel decisions should consider not only capability but also the individual’s stance. Tang Jingwei was aware that Duan Yuanhong and Dong Changhao privately had close ties with his brother Tang Jinglun, investing in health ventures to strengthen in this field was essentially their opinion. If opportunities were given to them, it would continuously weaken his control over Huayuan.

Tang Jingwei looked at the few chips before him, feeling somewhat displeased. He got up to get some air and, incidentally, made a phone call to Tang Jinglun, knowing that Tang Jinglun was in Dongzhou for the past couple of days, instructing him to resolve this issue.

Tang Jinglun received the instructions while he was with Secretary Geng Wenjun of the High-Tech Zone. The leadership of the High-Tech Zone was heavily prioritizing the construction of the joint-stock hospital, and although everything was proceeding according to plan, they had also heard of Huayuan Group’s predicaments, requiring enhanced understanding and supervision, as these private enterprises needed timely interventions and reminders during critical times to prevent them from straying off course.

Tang Jinglun addressed several issues that concerned Geng Wenjun and made a series of guarantees.

Geng Wenjun showed no interest in his promises. Huayuan Group’s ability to enter the High-Tech Zone was entirely due to the Changxing Hospital’s rapid progress. Even as a publicly-listed company, Huayuan Group didn’t hold much significance in Geng Wenjun’s eyes. Changxing treated Huayuan like the God of Wealth, but in Geng Wenjun’s view, they were no different from any other investor; it was Huayuan Group investing in his territory, he could offer them opportunities just as he could offer them to others.

Officials who truly held power within the system mostly showed contempt for businessmen. Although economic revitalization couldn’t happen without them, ultimately, businessmen pursued profit; their belief was in money, permeated by the smell of copper.

Tang Jinglun keenly understood Geng Wenjun’s difficulty and needed to put forth maximum effort to handle his inquiries. During the talks, even his elder brother’s calls were put aside.

After the conversation concluded, he returned his brother’s call, informing him that Huayuan Group’s reputation had been compromised, and they must take action.

Tang Jingwei felt his sibling overstepped, instructing him to first focus on the matter at hand and resolve the Weishan Island Branch situation.

Tang Jinglun ended the call, sighed deeply at the gray sky as he walked toward the parking lot and noticed Dongzhou TV Station’s interview vehicle. From the vehicle stepped out a remarkably beautiful female anchor, causing Tang Jinglun to glance several more times.

Tang Tianyi also came out of the nearby parked Maybach. Initially, Tang Jinglun intended to bring him along to meet Geng Wenjun, as his elder brother had instructed him to let Tang Tianyi gain more experience. However, Tang Tianyi showed no interest in visiting government leaders. Despite accompanying him, he stubbornly refused to get out of the car, opting to stay inside and play games.

Tang Jinglun understood that this rascal hadn’t gotten out of the car to meet him, likely attracted by the beauty.

Tang Tianyi’s gaze was fixated on the beautiful female anchor like a fly, only diverted when Tang Jinglun coughed: "Uncle, you’re back."

Tang Jinglun said, "What are you looking at?"

Tang Tianyi laughed, "Dongzhou really produces beauties."

Tang Jinglun gestured for him to get in the car.

Tang Tianyi no longer felt cold, waiting until the TV Station crew entered the office building, before inquiring with the driver beside the interview vehicle about the female anchor’s identity, and only then, did he get in the car. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Tang Jinglun said, "I need to make a trip to Weishan Island, are you coming?"

Tang Tianyi shook his head like a rattle drum, he wouldn’t go. Although he didn’t know much about the situation at Changxing, he knew that Xu Chunliang was the director of the Weishan Island Branch. Despite his outward bravado, Xu Chunliang had become a psychological shadow for him after being thoroughly beaten by him twice. He couldn’t avoid him fast enough, so how could he possibly volunteer to approach him?

Tang Jinglun originally didn’t expect him to go over there anyway. This time, he’d inevitably have to deal with Xu Chunliang, and if the kid stirred up any trouble again, it wouldn’t be good.

Tang Tianyi’s eyes were still fixed on the office building, pondering that this beautiful anchor, Su Qing, was truly stunning. This trip was definitely worth it. He searched for flower shops in Dongzhou, planning to send over ninety-nine roses, no! Nine hundred and ninety-nine roses. He did have some strategies for pursuing beauties. The best way was to let her know he had money. From his past experiences, few girls nowadays weren’t materialistic.

Xu Chunliang’s attitude towards work had clearly changed. In the past, if the Town’s Comprehensive Law Enforcement Office did something like this, he would’ve exploded and rushed over to argue with them.

But times had changed. The hospital used to be publicly owned, but now Changxing had completed restructuring and become an unrecognizable entity. Even Xu Chunliang couldn’t fully understand its current nature.

He didn’t know where the Weishan Island Branch was headed. Anyway, he reported the situation. He could take this opportunity to see how the higher-ups reacted. If they took it seriously, it would mean there’s hope for building an elderly care hospital. If they had no reaction or let it slide, it would indicate that Huayuan Group had no intention of starting the elderly care hospital soon, and Weishan Island Hospital would have fulfilled its historical mission.

Xu Chunliang also reported this matter to Zhao Feiyang. Zhao Feiyang told him the company’s CFO, Tang Jinglun, was currently in Dongzhou, and he would discuss countermeasures when meeting him.

Zhao Feiyang’s response made Xu Chunliang realize that he wasn’t being perfunctory but had no real say. After the restructuring, Zhao Feiyang’s scope of authority expanded, but his actual decision-making power was weakened.

While studying traffic regulations, Xu Chunliang heard someone knocking on the door. Opening it, he was surprised to see the Huayuan Group’s CFO, Tang Jinglun, standing in front of him.

Xu Chunliang had just heard from Zhao Feiyang that he was in Dongzhou, but he didn’t expect him to suddenly show up on Weishan Island right after hanging up the phone. He was slightly surprised: "President Tang!" In his mind, he distinguished the two President Tangs. The real President Tang was Tang Jingwei, and this President Tang was actually the President’s younger brother, who wasn’t even considered the second-in-command at Huayuan and was a Young President Tang.

Tang Jinglun smiled at Xu Chunliang, "Xiaoxu, I came unannounced, hope I’m not interrupting your work?"

Xu Chunliang replied, "It’s my day off, I’m not working, please come in." Although he wasn’t fond of people from Huayuan Group, he still had to maintain appearances.

Tang Jinglun was visiting the Weishan Island Branch for the first time. This time, he didn’t inform anyone at Changxing, giving a sense of a clandestine visit.

Tang Jinglun said, "Don’t be formal with me. I came this time just to conduct an on-site inspection."

Xu Chunliang smiled, "The headquarters have inspected several times. First it was Director Dong Changhao, then Vice Director Yuan Peiqiang, and now you’ve come personally. The ranks keep getting higher, which shows the leadership’s attention to our Weishan Island Hospital."

Tang Jinglun said, "Seeing is believing. You might not know much about me, but I always have a hands-on approach to my work."

Xu Chunliang insincerely praised, "There aren’t many pragmatic leaders like President Tang."

Tang Jinglun laughed heartily, "Don’t consider me a leader, we’re all part of Huayuan."

Xu Chunliang never considered himself a part of Huayuan. The group’s reputation was so bad that mentioning it was embarrassing.

Xu Chunliang brewed some Pu’er tea for Tang Jinglun, pouring a cup and handing it to him. After a sip, Tang Jinglun asked, "Isn’t it quite boring working in such a remote place?" Although Weishan Island had been designated as a key national resort area for Dongzhou City, construction was just beginning, making work and life tedious and monotonous.

Xu Chunliang replied, "It’s alright, every place has its own joys. I excel at finding happiness in hard times."

Tang Jinglun said, "Working requires an optimistic spirit. By the way, I heard that Hu Shan Town wants to make a move on our land again."

Xu Chunliang nodded, "You must’ve heard it from Vice Director Yuan. I’ve reported the situation to him several times, but it never seems to get his attention."

Tang Jinglun said, "I came this time to hear the real opinions. Say whatever you need. What I can solve, I’ll solve immediately. What I can’t, I’ll report to the higher-ups." In Huayuan Group, his superior was Tang Jingwei.

Xu Chunliang said, "Seeing is believing; you should go see the site for yourself."

Tang Jinglun thought his suggestion was good and promptly proposed to go have a look around.