From Evil Sect Leader to Doctor

Beside him, Wang Fangtian was video chatting with his son, and in the video came Wang Maite’s unrestrained laughter. Only now did Wang Fangtian realize that the reluctance his son showed earlier was all an act. He could only remind his son sincerely to listen to his mother.

Before he could finish his instructions, his son impatiently hung up the phone. Just as he was about to call again, his brother-in-law, Gao Xinhua, called and asked if he’d already arrived in Dongzhou. Wang Fangtian explained the situation and mentioned that he would be staying on Weishan Island for a while and wouldn’t be going to Dongzhou immediately.

Only then did Gao Xinhua realize they went directly to Weishan Island and asked Wang Fangtian to hand the phone to Xu Chunliang.

"Chunliang, I thought you were going back to Dongzhou first."

Xu Chunliang laughed: "Originally, that was my suggestion, but Uncle Wang is so dedicated that he insisted on visiting on-site first. In the past, I only heard about how Yu the Great controlled the floods and passed his house three times without going in. Now I truly see such devoted people."

Wang Fangtian was at a loss whether to laugh or cry; he wasn’t that dedicated. It was Chen Qianfan who insisted, though he took his work seriously but wasn’t as extreme as Xu Chunliang described.

Gao Xinhua said: "These days, with the heavy snow and cold, conditions on Weishan Island are relatively poor. Take extra care of him; he’s not used to going out and doesn’t take good care of himself."

Despite Gao Xinyue’s strong demeanor at home, she’s very concerned about her husband, Wang Fangtian. As soon as Wang Fangtian left, she called her brother, imploring Gao Xinhua to look after him. While Gao Xinhua felt his sister was a bit over-concerned, he still checked in promptly.

"Don’t worry, Secretary Gao; I will take care of him with warmth."

Upon hearing that they’ve arranged to stay at Xianhong Farm, Gao Xinhua felt much relieved. Currently, their hospital’s conditions weren’t adequate, but Xianhong Farm’s guest rooms were at least three-star standard; he had stayed there before and knew it well.

By the time they arrived at Weishan Island, it was almost ten o’clock. Wang Jinwu provided top-notch reception for them.

Due to the darkness, it was impossible to see the island’s surroundings clearly.

Chen Qianfan seemed to forget the main purpose of his visit and engaged in a lively conversation with Wang Jinwu, developing a keen interest in Xianhong Farm’s products, with most of his questions being about the farm.

Wang Jinwu had arranged for the chef to stand by, so once the guests arrived, the dishes were immediately served.

Pu Jian, who had drunk too much earlier, surprisingly got up again. Seeing Xu Chunliang and the others approaching, he opened his arms for a hug with each one, with a sense of missing them dearly despite a short absence.

Still somewhat drunk, Pu Jian shouted, "Chunliang, I’m a good friend, right? I didn’t even go home, came here straight to meet you."

Chen Qianfan said: "You’re a true friend; let’s drink to our heart’s content tonight." He asked the driver to open his Five-Whip Rejuvenating Wine.

Wang Jinwu laughed: "On Weishan Island, of course, you have to drink our local wine." Tonight, they served Mengjiu wine for hospitality, though they also had Weishan Lake wine, which wasn’t quite as high-end.

Pu Jian said: "The local people are too hospitable, too good at drinking; would it be okay if I switched to beer tonight?"

Chen Qianfan said: "No way; we’re meeting President Wang for the first time, we must show sincerity."

Pu Jian said: "Alright, I’ll risk it to keep company."

Xu Chunliang laughed: "Don’t push it; drink as you like. If you end up with a problem, how would I explain it to your family?"

After sitting down, a large plate of crabs and a large plate of lake shrimp were served. Seeing such large dishes, Chen Qianfan was stunned: "President Wang, this is too much; we can’t finish all this food."

Wang Jinwu said: "Chunliang’s brothers are my brothers; make yourself at home here. In the future, whenever Chunliang is not on the island, feel free to come to me directly."

Wine may not be good for the body, but it’s an excellent catalyst for quickly forming bonds. After a few glasses, everyone was calling each other brothers. From Gao Xinhua’s perspective, Wang Fangtian was of an older generation than Xu Chunliang. He offered that everyone calls him either Brother Wang or if necessary, Old Wang, as the age gap wasn’t vast.

Wang Jinwu said: "My relative, I must toast you."

Wang Fangtian, who rarely attended drinking occasions, felt a bit anxious and said: "No need for formalities; let’s drink together."

Wang Jinwu laughed: "I heard from Chunliang that you’re an excellent designer. Our Xianhong Farm is planning many construction projects and hope for your guidance."

Wang Fangtian said: "Of course, of course—I’ll do my utmost."

Xu Chunliang said: "Uncle Wang, don’t be too agreeable; you must ensure you receive the due reward."

Wang Jinwu said: "Of course, we’ll deal with everything openly and honestly; I won’t let Engineer Wang work for nothing."

Wang Fangtian said: "Among friends, I am sure to help where I can; discussing money is too impersonal." He felt true happiness inside, realizing that coming to Weishan Island was indeed the right choice. Not for the handsome salary, but because he felt respected since his feet touched this land. He had a premonition that his skills, honed over years, would finally be put to good use.

Chen Qianfan then gave Wang Jinwu his business card, and only then did Wang Jinwu realize that the Five-Whip Rejuvenating Wine was from his own winery.

Chen Qianfan finally remembered the main purpose of his visit to Weishan Island and laughed, "I came here this time mainly to look for investment opportunities."

Pu Jian said, "What collaboration opportunity could a guy selling tonic wine have with a Healthy Elderly Care Hospital? Are you planning to supply the old folks with tonic wine? If it doesn’t work, that’s fine, but if it does, you’ll end up cultivating a group of unruly seniors."

Everyone laughed, and Chen Qianfan said, "Your mind is full of ridiculous things. I’m not exaggerating, but Five-Whip Rejuvenating Wine isn’t just for virility, it also beautifies and nourishes. Did you drink that case I gave you?"

Pu Jian nodded and said, "I drank two bottles and didn’t feel any effect."

Chen Qianfan said, "Everyone take a look, doesn’t he look younger than before?"

Xu Chunliang said, "A little bit."

Pu Jian said, "Don’t listen to his nonsense; I already have a youthful face. That wine is just whatever."

Chen Qianfan said, "You don’t know what’s good for you. Five-Whip Rejuvenating Wine has been certified by professional research institutions." He opened a bottle for Wang Jinwu to taste.

Wang Jinwu took a sip and it did indeed have a medicinal taste, but it wasn’t as good as Mengjiu.

Xu Chunliang knew a bit about Chen Qianfan’s winery, and Chen Qianfan was definitely a wealthy man who made a lot of money selling medicinal wine in recent years.

Chen Qianfan had ample cash flow but lacked investment avenues. Although he didn’t have a high education, he understood the need to keep up with the times and was actively seeking investment and development opportunities while improving himself.

The banquet ended after more than an hour. After all, the guests had traveled from the Capital City and were tired by this time. Wang Jinwu made arrangements for them and personally escorted Xu Chunliang to his room.

Xu Chunliang noticed that he had something to say and invited Wang Jinwu to sit down, pouring two cups of tea.

Wang Jinwu said, "This trip to the Capital City was quite rewarding, wasn’t it?"

Xu Chunliang took a sip of tea and said, "It was an eye-opener."

Wang Jinwu said, "Uncle Tong often encourages me to go out more, saying I have a problem with my insight."

Xu Chunliang said, "By the way, your Pu’er tea is well-received at the Dongzhou Beijing Office. They plan to collaborate with you."

"That’s great; with government backing, we’ll definitely be able to open up the market." In the past, they had thought of getting official endorsements, like how Junmin Spring mineral water had become the designated water for all institutions in Hu Shan Town.

"How is Uncle Tong lately? This time I came directly to Weishan Island and didn’t get a chance to return to Dongzhou."

Wang Jinwu laughed, "He is doing well. If you didn’t know, you wouldn’t realize he was ill. He now has a son, daughter-in-law, and grandchild, and is happily drinking sesame oil with a smile, completely content. Recently, Shu Yuanhang and his spouse just came to Dongzhou, and he has been busy tending to them, almost forgetting about the farm."

Xu Chunliang nodded, acknowledging that Tong Guangsheng had worked hard all his life, enduring ups and downs, and it was time to enjoy his old age. He then asked about the situation in Hu Shan Town.

Wang Jinwu said, "You’re right. The town has its eyes on our farm’s land because the establishment of a national-level tourist resort area is in the works. Now the land prices on Weishan Island are skyrocketing, and our farm’s land has become highly sought after."

Xu Chunliang said, "The town leadership unquestionably wants to maximize the land’s value. Not only do you have a lot of land, but they also keep pressuring us about the land for our hospital. If our new hospital doesn’t start construction within the year, we might face even more pressure."

Wang Jinwu said, "Now, the town is saying all sorts of things, even claiming Uncle Tong was farsighted when acquiring the land, and suggesting that our initial intent in establishing the farm wasn’t to help agriculture but to wait for government acquisition. Even the farm workers are thinking about sharing the relocation compensation. Isn’t that infuriating?"

Xu Chunliang didn’t find it infuriating. This was human nature; when people see benefits, most hearts become unbalanced.

Wang Jinwu said, "Now this Deputy Mayor Qin Zhengyang is polite to everyone on the surface but doesn’t consider feelings in doing things. I heard he’s here to replace Town Mayor Mei. By the way, is Town Mayor Mei coming back or not?"

Xu Chunliang said, "Efforts are still being made. Her personal wish is to return to Hu Shan Town."

Wang Jinwu said, "It would be great if she could return." He was thinking of Mei Ru Xue and Xu Chunliang’s relationship, believing that if Hu Shan Town were under Mei Ru Xue’s leadership, they wouldn’t target their farm.

Xu Chunliang estimated that the likelihood of Mei Ru Xue returning wasn’t high. In his view, if she could return to Dongzhou, that would be good enough; she didn’t necessarily have to stay in Hu Shan Town.

Xu Chunliang said, "What are your thoughts on Mo Han’s proposed collaboration plan?"

Wang Jinwu said, "I don’t see much problem with it. However, my opinion doesn’t count; this matter ultimately depends on Uncle Tong’s decision. I believe you should discuss it directly with him."

Today is Xu Chunliang’s birthday. Asking for votes and blessings!