From Evil Sect Leader to Doctor

Xu Chunliang said, "Secretary Qin, I have a friend who is very interested in wine culture. He wants to lease the land where the winery is to build a wine culture village, using tourism development as an opportunity to promote the wine culture of Weishan Island."

Qin Zhengyang said, "We definitely support green tourism projects. However, the city is planning to establish a tourism command center, and cultural tourism approvals may need to be reported to the command center for approval in the future."

Xu Chunliang said, "That’s why I came to you for help before the command center is officially announced."

Qin Zhengyang said, "This matter is quite manageable. It’s idle land anyway. Have him draft a specific plan. As long as it’s feasible, I’ll have no issues from my side. Bring him over when you have time to discuss."

As Xu Chunliang was about to take his leave, Qin Zhengyang asked, "Director Xu, do you have any updates on the tourism command center?"

Xu Chunliang knew it was already in place, and it wouldn’t hurt to tell him, so he chuckled and said, "I heard that the Dongzhou City Tourism Bureau has appointed a Deputy Director named Fan to handle this."

Qin Zhengyang nodded. It’s never easy seeing power being divided, which impacts anyone’s mood.

Xu Chunliang said, "I have to go now and prepare for the groundbreaking ceremony."

Qin Zhengyang escorted him to the door very courteously.

Xu Chunliang’s next stop was the Da Heng Group Weishan Island Division. Manager Liu Jiaqi heard he was coming and quickly went out to greet him, "Dean Xu, it’s an honor to have you here. Forgive me for not welcoming you sooner."

Xu Chunliang laughed, "Manager Liu, you’re too kind. I’m here today to personally deliver an invitation." He brought two invitation cards, one for Liu Jiaqi and the other for Zhang Hengyang, although the latter was the main invite, while the former was incidental.

Liu Jiaqi said, "Thank you, thank you! Our President Zhang is currently in Dongzhou, and I will report this to him as soon as possible."

She asked an assistant to bring two cups of coffee, handing one to Xu Chunliang.

Xu Chunliang inquired about their recent sales situation.

Liu Jiaqi sighed and said, "It’s not good. The current market environment is bad, the real estate boom is cooling, and we’re inevitably affected. Dean Xu, I heard your hospital is also planning a retirement real estate project?"

Xu Chunliang said, "We planned to do a retirement project four years ago, but the timing wasn’t right, so it was delayed until now." The implication was that they came up with the idea first and others are just copying it.

Liu Jiaqi said, "It looks like we’ll be competitors in the future."

Xu Chunliang shook his head, "Don’t think that way. We should help each other and progress together, not engage in internal conflicts."

Liu Jiaqi laughed, "Indeed, Dean Xu has a high vision."

Xu Chunliang said, "Besides, we’re not in the business of selling houses; our nature is entirely different."

Liu Jiaqi caught the implication, laughing, "Looking forward to the early completion of the Healthy Elderly Care Hospital. Our future employee health checks wouldn’t require trips to Dongzhou anymore." She was subtly reminding Xu Chunliang that they hadn’t wronged him by arranging employee health checks at Changxing Examination Center, effectively giving him a commission indirectly.

Xu Chunliang thought to himself that Liu Jiaqi was trying to win him over with small favors, but he didn’t care at all. As he was about to leave, he heard crying voices outside.

It was an elderly couple causing a scene demanding a refund. The salesperson was tirelessly persuading them, but to no avail.

The old man, growing agitated, insisted on getting a refund immediately or he wouldn’t leave. He shouted loudly, "Scammers! You’re all scammers. You promised a refund if unsatisfied, and now you’re stalling. Where is the promised hot spring?"

The salesperson said, "Sir, you’ve seen the model area’s hot spring."

"Isn’t there supposed to be more than a hundred? How come I saw only one? How do I know it’s not just heated by a boiler?"

"Sir, Da Heng, being such a large real estate company, wouldn’t deceive you, and the development of hot springs is orderly, it’s impossible to develop over a hundred hot springs all at once."

"Who are you kidding? There are plenty of unscrupulous real estate companies, and yours is just another one."

The old woman said, "What about the hospital? Where’s the supporting Healthy Elderly Care Hospital you promised? Surely, it’s not that dilapidated Weishan Island Hospital?"

"Ma’am, the hospital will officially start construction the day after tomorrow, with a grand groundbreaking ceremony. Many high officials from the city will be there in person."

Xu Chunliang couldn’t help but laugh, seeing that even the groundbreaking ceremony was used by Da Heng for promotion.

Liu Jiaqi didn’t want Xu Chunliang to witness this scene, so she signaled the salesperson to invite the elderly couple to the office to talk, even if it meant refunding them. Such situations were inevitable during sales, as there would always be dissatisfied customers, which they had anticipated.

As Xu Chunliang was leaving, he saw a bus bringing another group of elderly people for a tour. Some savvy ones extricated themselves in time while new customers were being lured in. Xu Chunliang knew very well about the Hot Spring Town’s conditions and realized their sales were quite good. Da Heng Group had an impressive promotion strategy, which couldn’t be denied.

Returning to the temporary preparatory office, Xu Chunliang saw Dong Changhao gathering a group for a meeting. He was genuinely anxious because Tang Jinglun had issued a strict order: the opening ceremony could not fail.

Despite Tang Jinglun’s verbal assurances of trust in Xu Chunliang, he didn’t dare entrust critical matters to him because Xu Chunliang was too difficult to control. Plus, this opening ceremony was extremely important and couldn’t have any mistakes.

Dong Changhao saw Xu Chunliang come in, smiled, and said, "Xiaoxu, we’re having a quick meeting to assign specific tasks."

Xu Chunliang said, "Go on, I have something else to attend to, so I’ll be leaving first."

Dong Changhao said, "Don’t rush off, it’s ending soon, I’ve got something to discuss with you." He quickly ended the meeting, worried Xu Chunliang might be unhappy. After everyone else left, he explained to Xu Chunliang, "Xiaoxu, don’t overthink it, I didn’t mean to overstep. I didn’t even want to come, but President Tang insisted."

Looking around stealthily, he confirmed everyone had left, then lowered his voice, "This time, a high-ranking leader from the province overseeing education and health will be visiting."

Xu Chunliang thought to himself, this is being treated like a big secret, but isn’t it just Mei Ru Xue’s uncle, Qiao Yuanjiang? He couldn’t figure out what connection Qiao Yuanjiang had with Tang Jinglun. How did he end up coming all the way from Nanjiang to support the Huayuan Group? Doesn’t he realize he’s being used by them?

Xu Chunliang asked, "Will Secretary Zhou be coming?"

Dong Changhao said, "Not sure yet, but there’s a pretty good chance."

Xu Chunliang said, "In my opinion, the one million budget might not be enough this time."

Dong Changhao said, "Don’t worry about the costs, we must make sure this celebration goes well. At that time, both the Pinghai TV Station and the Dongzhou TV Station will have crews on-site for interviews."

Xu Chunliang said, "Wow, that’s quite the spectacle."

Dong Changhao said, "Even the best wines fear being hidden away; as a business, you need to showcase your best side to the outside world and promote it."

Xu Chunliang said, "I initially thought it was a small affair, I didn’t expect it to be so grand. President Dong, I’ve never organized such a large celebration event before; thankfully you’re here, otherwise I wouldn’t know what to do."

Dong Changhao thought to himself, this guy is finally being humble once.

Xu Chunliang asked, "What do you want me to be in charge of?" He hadn’t been at the meeting earlier and didn’t know how Dong Changhao had assigned the tasks.

Dong Changhao said, "The most crucial part is the on-site order. I’m currently worried about any unexpected situations. With so many important leaders and guests, we must prevent any accidents and ensure their safety."

Xu Chunliang said, "No problem, I’ll get in touch with the police station and ask them to dispatch some police officers and borrow some reliable young people to help maintain order."

Dong Changhao nodded repeatedly, "Good, that’s the best way."

Xu Chunliang didn’t have much to chat about with him, and just then, Branch Secretary Tan Haiyan came in to tell him someone outside was looking for him.

Xu Chunliang just stepped outside and didn’t see anyone. Normally, Tan Haiyan wouldn’t joke with him, and as he was wondering, he heard a light cough from behind.

Turning around, he saw Mo Han walking over from the corner of the wall.

Xu Chunliang said with a smile, "You really appear out of nowhere, when did you arrive?"

Mo Han said, "Just now."

Xu Chunliang glanced at her shoes, noticing they were clean, she probably didn’t walk all the way from the pier: "Couldn’t you have called ahead? I could’ve picked you up."

Mo Han said, "No need, I had Wang Jinwu give me a ride."

Only then did Xu Chunliang notice the Range Rover that Wang Jinwu usually drove parked in a nearby empty lot, guessing Mo Han had specifically told him not to mention it.

Xu Chunliang asked, "Where is he?"

Mo Han said, "He didn’t come, lent me the car."

Xu Chunliang said, "It’s only been a few days since we parted, and you came specifically to see me."

Mo Han sneered, "Get a mirror and take a good look at yourself, do you really think you’re that charming?"

Xu Chunliang said, "You’re surely not here to see Wang Jinwu?"

"I’m here to watch the show!"

Xu Chunliang was taken aback, watching the show? What show? Could it be referring to their opening ceremony?

Pu Jian, having just woken up, also came over and was surprised to see Mo Han, "Yo, isn’t this Miss Mo? What a coincidence, I didn’t expect to run into you on this remote island away from the city..."

Mo Han rolled her eyes, indicating he should figure it out himself.

Pu Jian said, "I see, you’re here for Xu Chunliang, it’s unfair, some are longing while others have more than enough."

Mo Han said, "Keep talking like that, and I’ll knock your front teeth out!" She spoke with no hint of a smile, her bright eyes carrying a sense of indifference that sent a shiver through Pu Jian, leaving him inexplicably nervous.

Xu Chunliang said, "Brother Pu, she’s joking with you."

Mo Han said, "I’m serious."

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