From Evil Sect Leader to Doctor

Xu Chunliang took a flyer and saw that it was printed with He Dong Group, confirming that this bar and the Capital City’s OMMIA are indeed part of the same organization.

The first thought that crossed Xu Chunliang’s mind was that this fool had walked right into his trap. Actually, he didn’t have any direct conflict with the He Dong Group; if you trace it back, it all started with Gao Xiaobai.

Last time, during a training session in the Capital City, Gao Xiaobai was drugged in the OMMIA bar. The instigator behind it was Wang Zeqiang. Later, Xu Chunliang found out that the OMMIA bar had major issues as well. Not only did they provide false security footage to the police, but the drug used on Gao Xiaobai was supplied by Pan Weidong, the son of He Dong’s owner Pan Tianhua.

Wang Zeqiang has already been taught a lesson, but the accomplice Pan Weidong has yet to receive the punishment he deserves.

Debts need to be settled one by one. Even though Xu Chunliang has returned to Dongzhou, he has no intention of letting bygones be bygones. Repaying evil with good and being lenient has never been his principle.

Zhen Chun snatched the flyer from his hand and glanced at it: "Seems pretty nice."

Xu Chunliang preemptively warned her: "You’d better behave yourself; don’t come to places dominated by such vices."

"I’m an adult now; I can go wherever I want."

Seeing that the two were about to argue again, Su Qing pointed to the parking lot ahead and said, "Where are you two headed? I can give you a lift."

Xu Chunliang said, "No need, it’s just a short walk. I’ll pick up some pork head meat for Grandpa on the way."

Su Qing laughed, "You’re such an obedient grandson."

Xu Chunliang said, "I actually want to eat it myself, just using Grandpa as an excuse. The New Year is coming; can’t get enough, otherwise, the shops will close for the holidays."

Su Qing nodded. She had something she wanted to say to Xu Chunliang but hesitated because Zhen Chun was there.

Xu Chunliang asked, "Is there something you want to tell me?"

Su Qing shook her head and said, "It’s nothing." She turned to Zhen Chun and said, "Zhen Chun, let’s go shopping together sometime."

Zhen Chun said, "Sure, I’ll go back after the New Year. By the way, why don’t you come to my house for New Year’s? It’s no fun spending it alone."

Su Qing glanced at Xu Chunliang and then quickly shook her head, saying, "No, I have to work overtime and can’t get away." She waved at them and quickly walked to the parking lot.

Zhen Chun remarked, "She’s really pretty. Cousin, you’re quite lucky with women."

Xu Chunliang said wryly, "What nonsense are you talking about."

Zhen Chun linked her arm through his: "Come on, honestly, who do you prefer, Mei Ru Xue or Su Qing?"

"I refuse to answer such a frivolous question."

"So you like them both. Cousin, are all men the same, loving every woman they see and wishing all the beautiful women in the world were yours?"

"You’re such a fool!"

"You’re the fool!"

As the siblings bantered back and forth, they walked on. Just as they were about to reach Mao’s Pork Head, Xu Chunliang received a call from Pei Lin.

Xu Chunliang asked Zhen Chun to stand in line first, while he took the call by the roadside: "Oh, what’s the order from the Dean’s wife?"

Pei Lin said, "How would I dare give you orders? When are you coming back to work?"

Xu Chunliang said, "Didn’t you hear Dean Zhao say that I’ve been suspended? Yang Mufeng made me take a break for some deep reflection and self-examination."

Pei Lin said, "He’s acting all high and mighty. Are you really going to listen to him and take a break? I think you’re just using the opportunity to take a holiday for New Year’s."

Xu Chunliang said, "I’m not lying to you. If you don’t believe me, you can ask Dean Zhao directly. He’s also cooperating with Yang Mufeng and put a stop to my work at Changxing."

Pei Lin was a bit puzzled, considering Zhao Feiyang’s relationship with Xu Chunliang. He had no reason to do this unless he had other considerations.

"I wanted to ask your opinion on something. Do you have time?"

Xu Chunliang said, "Another day, perhaps. I’m in line at Mao’s buying pork head meat."

Pei Lin said, "I’ll come find you."

Before Xu Chunliang could respond, she hung up the call.

Xu Chunliang was left feeling frustrated. Lately, what’s up with Pei Lin, seeking him out for every little thing? Damn, it’s not like he owes her anything. He isn’t even that close with Zhao Feiyang. Even if they were friends, it’s not right to hit on a friend’s wife casually. If Zhao Feiyang found out, who knows what he’d think.

Xu Chunliang didn’t bother calling her back. Let her come if she wants; he’ll be in line for half a day anyway.

About ten minutes later, Pei Lin had already driven nearby. She parked her car by the roadside and came to the line at Mao’s Pork Head, spotting Xu Chunliang standing there with a pretty young lady who was with him. She had seen Zhen Chun before, so she smiled at her, and Zhen Chun waved back.

Xu Chunliang stepped out of the line to greet her: "You actually came."

Pei Lin said, "Your Brother Zhao likes their braised intestines, so I thought I’d pick some up."

"You’re asking for bribes openly!"

Pei Lin laughed.

Xu Chunliang found out what she wanted and relayed it to Zhen Chun.

Pei Lin pointed to her car: "Let’s talk in the car."

Seeing she had come all this way, Xu Chunliang couldn’t refuse and got into the car with Pei Lin.

Pei Lin said, "Dong Changhao has resigned."

Xu Chunliang was stunned for a moment. He hadn’t heard about Dong Changhao’s resignation yet. Connecting the dots with Yang Mufeng’s arrogance, he now understood the reason. Yang Mufeng thought he was going to become the head of Huanyan Health, so he chose to target him.

Xu Chunliang asked, "Is Yang Mufeng about to be confirmed in his position?"

Pei Lin shook her head, "President Tang meant for me to temporarily take charge of Huanyan Health."

Xu Chunliang looked at Pei Lin, "That’s good news, congratulations!" Last time, Zhao Feiyang said Pei Lin had completely severed ties with Changxing Hospital. Xu Chunliang was a bit puzzled because, according to his understanding of Pei Lin, she wouldn’t want to let go. Zhao Feiyang must have done a lot of work behind the scenes to convince her to give up.

It’s only been a few days since she severed ties with Changxing Hospital, and now she’s about to become the head of Huanyan Health. It’s practically a seamless transition. Did Zhao Feiyang know about this?

Pei Lin said, "Feiyang doesn’t know yet."

Xu Chunliang said, "This is something significant; you should tell him."

Pei Lin bit her lip and said, "I don’t want to, but..."

Xu Chunliang said, "You don’t want to?"

Pei Lin nodded, "Tang Jinglun wants me to become the general manager of Huanyan Health, with the real intention of using me to restrain your Brother Zhao."

"If you’ve seen through his intentions, you can just refuse him!"

Pei Lin sighed, "I... sigh..."

"Did he threaten you?" Xu Chunliang could guess the reason from Pei Lin’s embarrassed expression.

Pei Lin lowered her head.

Xu Chunliang said, "Did you accept something from him and let him catch you in a bind? Pei Lin, oh Pei Lin, what should I say to you? Are you that short on money?"

"It’s not about the money..." Pei Lin looked up at Xu Chunliang pitifully, "Xiaoxu, I’ve always considered you my best friend."

Xu Chunliang thought to himself, I can’t bear that; these words are just for show. You probably don’t even believe it yourself.

Pei Lin said, "Last time Zhou Yisheng’s matter, thanks to you helping me, I’ve always remembered it."

Xu Chunliang said, "Get to the point."

Pei Lin mustered the courage and said, "Tang Jinglun is very despicable. He’s threatening me."

Xu Chunliang thought to himself, I’m not your man; if someone is threatening you, you should find your own man to stand up for you. "You should tell Dean Zhao about this."

Pei Lin’s eyes reddened as she turned her face away, tears brimming, "I don’t dare to say. I’m afraid he’ll misunderstand me."

Xu Chunliang looked at the car door, realized the central lock was engaged, and thought, Damn it! Why did I even get in her car? This is like boarding a pirate ship. This woman most likely has some dirt that Tang Jinglun has on her, which is why she’s so troubled.

Xu Chunliang deliberately changed the subject, "Looks like it’s almost our turn!"

Pei Lin said, "Don’t go! Xiaoxu, only you can help me now. Among my friends, I only trust you."

Xu Chunliang looked at Pei Lin with a bitter expression. Since when did we become friends? This isn’t trust; this is extortion.

Pei Lin said, "Yang Mufeng used to be my boyfriend!"

Xu Chunliang truly didn’t want to hear her secrets, but he couldn’t exactly cover Pei Lin’s mouth now. It was too late to stop her.

Pei Lin said, "Tang Jinglun is using him to threaten me. If I don’t accept his offer, Yang Mufeng will reveal our past relationship."

She sighed, "You know, Feiyang is a narrow-minded person. If he found out that I was once involved with Yang Mufeng, who knows what he might do."

Xu Chunliang said, "Dean Zhao can’t be that narrow-minded, can he? And your relationship with Yang Mufeng was before you met Dean Zhao, so I think he wouldn’t mind." But as he said this, he thought to himself, what man wouldn’t mind? Pei Lin was a woman of some allure, and certainly not a conservative one; no doubt she had some things Tang Jinglun could use against her.

Pei Lin said, "He will definitely mind."

Xu Chunliang paused for a moment and pointed to Pei Lin’s belly, "You mean..." If her baby was Yang Mufeng’s, Zhao Feiyang might explode like a rampaging leek on the color green, and suddenly Xu Chunliang felt a pang of sympathy for Old Zhao.

Pei Lin shook her head, "Don’t misunderstand, the child is Feiyang’s." After she said it, she realized her explanation was a bit unnecessary.

Xu Chunliang let out a breath of relief, feeling a moment of relief for Zhao Feiyang.

Pei Lin said, "I haven’t told this secret to anyone."

Xu Chunliang didn’t want to hear it either, but she had forced his hand.

Pei Lin said, "I promise, I’ve never done anything to let Feiyang down. I love him, and for him, I’ve made many sacrifices. I truly want to be the woman behind him. If we didn’t have this child, I would have no reservations. To protect Feiyang, I would sacrifice myself, but the child is innocent!"

Xu Chunliang was at a loss for words, feeling even more innocent than the child. What do their messy affairs have to do with me? Forcing this secret on me, as if I’m some kind of savior.

Xu Chunliang said, "I think you and Dean Zhao should have a frank talk with each other."

Pei Lin’s tears flowed down her face immediately.

Xu Chunliang just wanted to escape from the car as soon as possible. This woman was not simple, and Zhao Feiyang was truly having a bad run of luck marrying her.

"Don’t cry here, this is a public street. If people see you crying, they won’t know what I did to you."

Pei Lin sobbed, "Chunliang, if you don’t help me this time, our family will fall apart, Feiyang will lose everything, and our child is innocent..."

"Your child!" Xu Chunliang corrected her seriously.