From Evil Sect Leader to Doctor-Chapter 368 - 343: Before Departure

Su Qing nodded and said, "I’ve heard Sister Xiaohui mention Mei Ru Xue, I heard she’s a great beauty."

Xu Chunliang laughed, "Her, I haven’t seen her for a while either. She went back to her hometown a month ago, and it’s like we’ve lost contact."

Su Qing said, "Haven’t you missed her after so long? Relationships need maintenance too."

Xu Chunliang said, "You seem quite experienced in this area."

Su Qing blushed and said, "Nonsense, I’ve never even been in a relationship."

"That’s impossible, with your qualities, no one’s pursuing you?"

Su Qing said, "I’ve never considered it. I don’t have good conditions, with such heavy family burdens. If people knew about my family situation, they’d definitely stay away."

Xu Chunliang laughed, "Those people just can’t recognize a gem when they see one. You’re outstanding."

The two of them chatted back and forth, Xu Chunliang guessed what Su Qing was thinking, and Su Qing also felt that Xu Chunliang should have sensed her fondness for him. Being with him, even a short journey seemed even shorter.

Su Qing drove Xu Chunliang to the entrance of Huichun Hall, where Xu Chunliang cautioned her to drive safely before getting out of the car and standing by the roadside watching her drive away.

Returning home, he saw his grandfather in the study organizing medical cases. Lately, the old man had been busy with this work.

As he aged, Xu Changshan felt his energy wane and realized that life has its limits. Time became urgent, and his decision to end Huichun Hall wasn’t to completely say goodbye to the world of medicine, but to have more time to compile his life’s work into writing.

Seeing his grandfather writing with full concentration, Xu Chunliang didn’t disturb him, just sat nearby and watched from a distance.

Xu Changshan put down his brush, took off his reading glasses, and smiled kindly, "You’re back."

Xu Chunliang said, "Go about your work, don’t mind me."

Xu Changshan said, "There’s nothing much to do, I’m tired today, won’t write anymore."

Xu Chunliang walked over to help the old man massage his shoulders. His technique was just right, and Xu Changshan considered himself a good teacher, closing his eyes to enjoy his grandson’s massage, sighing, "Your massage technique is becoming more and more refined."

Xu Chunliang laughed, "I heard that if you like someone, everything they do is right."

Xu Changshan burst into laughter, "I can’t help it. I just like looking at you, but find your dad unpleasant no matter how I look."

Xu Chunliang thought to himself that his grandfather’s words didn’t match his feelings; actually, he loved Xu Jiaxuan deeply too, blaming him out of love.

Xu Chunliang mentioned his plan to go to the Capital City in a few days for studies, and naturally, Xu Changshan fully supported it. In today’s society, everything depends on education. His beloved grandson was lacking in this area, so any opportunity to improve it was welcome.

The old man was most concerned about whether his grandson would have enough money to use.

Currently, Xu Chunliang had no significant expenses; his salary income was enough for him. He assured his grandfather not to worry as he wouldn’t stay long in the Capital City, just attending an intensive one-week study. The aim was to earn a qualification, and he would have similar trips periodically in the future.

Xu Changshan was becoming increasingly assured of his grandson’s future, believing that Xu Chunliang’s achievements would certainly surpass his own, and perhaps even surpass his father’s.

Xu Chunliang presented a set of Qi cultivation methods he’d summarized, asking for his grandfather’s advice as a pretense. In reality, he wanted the old man to practice this health regimen. Even if it couldn’t make him young again, it could still strengthen his body and extend his life.

This cultivation technique, like Tong Guangsheng’s, derived from the "Tian Yang Chapter," but was different. Xu Chunliang, relying on his profound understanding of martial arts, developed two sets of training methods with different focuses.

The set taught to Tong Guangsheng focuses on nourishing the blood and marrow. Since Tong Guangsheng practiced it, all his lab results improved obviously, and his physical condition also got better.

This surprised his daughter-in-law, a blood disease expert, Ruan Xingmei, who privately asked her father-in-law if he underwent any other treatments. Tong Guangsheng insisted he’d only taken the Shengsheng Pill recommended by Xu Chunliang.

He understood his own body. Lately, Tong Guangsheng felt more energetic, had a better appetite, and slept deeply. He realized it must be the Blood Nourishing and Essence Returning Skill taught by Xu Chunliang that took effect.

Tong Guangsheng had vowed that this matter was a great secret between him and Xu Chunliang, and would not be revealed even to his daughter-in-law.

Xu Chunliang decided to head to the Capital City ahead of schedule, wanting to see Mei Ru Xue. Before leaving, he specifically went to bid farewell to Gao Xinhua.

Upon hearing that he was going to the Capital City, Gao Xinhua immediately thought of his daughter, Gao Xiaobai. Although he no longer had hopes for the two of them, he still mentioned it, asking Xu Chunliang to check on Gao Xiaobai if possible, to see how she was doing in the Capital and whether she was seeing anyone.

Sometimes, parents are the ones least aware of their children’s situation.

Xu Chunliang agreed, and his grandfather had already encouraged him to deliver some Chinese medicine to Gao Hong Hall’s elder during this trip.

Gao Xinhua also asked him to greet Zhao Feiyang, emphasizing the importance of showing respect to him, especially in such times.

Xu Chunliang had the same intention. After leaving Gao Xinhua’s office, he headed straight to the dean’s office. Now serving as the dean’s assistant, he didn’t need prior permission for a meeting.

After knocking on the door, it was opened from the inside by Pei Lin.

Xu Chunliang paused for a moment, while Pei Lin smiled brightly, "Chunliang, please come in." Learning from previous experiences, she no longer called him Xiaoxu, knowing full well that Xu Chunliang didn’t go along with that.

Xu Chunliang said, "Is Dean Zhao here?"

"He’s gone to the High-Tech Zone construction site, but he’ll be back soon."

Xu Chunliang was hesitating whether to go in when Pei Lin had already gone to pour him some tea.

Xu Chunliang entered the office but didn’t close the door. With the experience from last time, he had to avoid suspicion this time. If he closed the door, who knows what people would say.

Pei Lin handed him a cup of tea, glanced at the open door, and immediately understood his thoughts. She casually closed the door.

Xu Chunliang said, "Maybe I should come back later."

Pei Lin giggled, "Are you afraid of rumors? I’m not afraid, so why should you be?"

Xu Chunliang said, "I’m not married yet."

Pei Lin rolled her eyes at him and teased, "You scoundrel!"

Xu Chunliang suddenly felt a tingle in his toes, and goosebumps rose all over. What was Pei Lin up to? Could she really be interested in me?

Pei Lin said, "There’s something I’ve always wanted to ask you. That day at the TV station, did you coordinate with that acrobat ahead of time?" She didn’t believe it was impromptu and thought it must have been rehearsed before. Zhao Feiyang, however, believed it was spontaneous, in line with Xu Chunliang’s character.

Knowing she liked to play smart, Xu Chunliang decided to humor her and nodded, "Yeah, we discussed it beforehand."

"I thought so, but Feiyang didn’t believe it. Tell him later."

Xu Chunliang asked, "When is Dean Zhao coming back?"

"He’s on his way; he just called."

Xu Chunliang asked, "When is your wedding set?"

Pei Lin said, "Tentatively on the second day of the second lunar month."

Xu Chunliang said, "The day the dragon raises its head, a great day!"

Pei Lin blushed for some reason and spat, "You’re really not honest."

Xu Chunliang felt wronged; I’m being honest, it’s just that you misunderstood. Zhao Feiyang, oh Zhao Feiyang, you better watch your wife, or she might make a cuckold out of you one day.

Xu Chunliang said, "Don’t forget to send me an invitation."

Pei Lin laughed, "You won’t get away from it." She sipped her tea and said, "I heard the project on Weishan Island is about to start?"

Xu Chunliang shook his head, "It’s only been decided to start next year, but the exact date is still unknown."

Pei Lin said, "President Tang really appreciates you."

"Which President Tang are you referring to?"

Pei Lin saw that he was pretending to be clueless and was about to expose him when Zhao Feiyang walked in.

Zhao Feiyang was startled to see Xu Chunliang and then laughed, "I thought I walked into the wrong room."

Pei Lin glared at Zhao Feiyang, wondering what’s happened to him recently, always making snide remarks.

Xu Chunliang stood up and said, "I just got here too and thought I was in the wrong room." With that one sentence, he cleverly defused the awkwardness.

Pei Lin sighed, "So I’m just being redundant here. Fine, I’ll leave. I’ll check out the aesthetics center so I don’t interrupt your chat."

After Pei Lin left, Zhao Feiyang gestured for Xu Chunliang to sit, refilled his own teacup with hot water, took a couple of sips, and said, "I’ve spent most of my time in the High-Tech Zone recently."

Xu Chunliang smiled, "You’re really dedicated, overseeing the project’s progress yourself."

Zhao Feiyang said, "What choice do I have? I have too few trustworthy people around."

Xu Chunliang knew he was saying this for him to hear and said with a grin, "Maybe I should just come back so I can learn from you."

Zhao Feiyang said sarcastically, "Do you really need to learn? I can’t teach you anyway."

Xu Chunliang said, "I still remember the first time we met. Back then, I was working in the medical office, completely clueless about how to carry out the work. Luckily, you gave me some guidance, which was enlightening."

Recalling their first meeting, Zhao Feiyang also smiled. At that time, although Xu Chunliang was clever, he wasn’t as adept in handling matters as he is now. The fact that this guy says such things shows he values relationships and sees himself as Zhao’s protégé, which alone deserves praise.

Zhao Feiyang asked, "What brings you to see me today?"

Xu Chunliang explained that he was going to the Capital City for focused study. Zhao Feiyang was skeptical about the authenticity of the degree he mentioned earning.

Xu Chunliang said, "Dean Zhao, rest assured, I’ve investigated it all. I can get my master’s degree in no more than three years."

"Then let me congratulate you in advance." Zhao Feiyang thought to himself that Xu Chunliang might have some unconventional methods. Considering his relationship with Mei Ru Xue, maybe Mei was helping him arrange it.

Zhao Feiyang remembered something and handed Xu Chunliang a WeChat contact card, telling him to visit his old classmate Fu Guomin at the Dongzhou City Beijing Office when he went to the Capital City. His old classmate is currently the Deputy Director of the Dongzhou City Beijing Office.