From Evil Sect Leader to Doctor

Pan Junfeng nodded: "I remember." He remembers it very well, at the time there was a luxury car that got lost, and a beautiful woman from the peninsula asked Xu Chunliang for directions. They were old acquaintances.

Xu Chunliang told Pan Junfeng that the person in the car was Li Changhe, the representative of Lexus Group, specifically responsible for overseas investments.

Pan Junfeng got excited: "Chunliang, since you know them, can you try to communicate with them and ask them not to target our land? The mining area is so big. They can develop their China-Korea Industrial Park, and we can build our hospital. Why must they insist on taking our land? We can coexist."

Xu Chunliang said, "According to the information I’ve received, nothing has been confirmed yet. It’s just that Lexus Group has unilaterally proposed their idea, and the city hasn’t made a formal response."

Although Xu Chunliang hasn’t been around for long, Pan Junfeng has come to deeply realize that this young man is quite resourceful.

Pan Junfeng said, "Xiaoxu, Lexus is a powerful group, and the city will definitely give the green light for their $15 billion investment in the China-Korea Industrial Park. We can’t compete with them."

Xu Chunliang laughed: "Dean Pan, you’re boosting their morale while diminishing ours. No matter how rich and powerful Lexus is, they can’t do much. Don’t forget, this is our land. If they come with a shared investment and win-win purpose, we won’t have any conflicts. But if they dare to infringe on our interests and do things that hurt others without benefiting themselves, I definitely won’t let them off."

Pan Junfeng thought Xu Chunliang’s words were a bit bold. Even though Xu Chunliang can make waves at the Infectious Disease Hospital, it’s different when facing a opponent like Lexus—a huge conglomerate that even city leaders need to show respect. It’s not easy to make Lexus compromise.

Pan Junfeng said, "If they truly propose taking our land and the city supports it, what can you do?"

Xu Chunliang replied, "He has his strategies, I have my ladder over the wall."

Pan Junfeng said, "I think we should prepare in advance. We just had a small meeting, and everyone is taking steps to prepare in advance. We aim to feedback our demands, hoping the leaders won’t alter our plans."

Xu Chunliang said, "Saying something you might not like to hear, whoever you find won’t help. I estimate the city will most likely alter our land."

Pan Junfeng said, "You just said you have a plan."

Xu Chunliang said, "Of course, I have a plan, but I can’t reveal my trump card unless it’s the last step, otherwise it won’t work."

Pan Junfeng said, "Fine, if you can protect our land, I’ll recommend you for party membership."

Xu Chunliang said, "Someone already recommended me."

Pan Junfeng said, "Model Worker, I’ll recommend you as the city’s Model Worker and help you strive for the May Fourth Medal."

Xu Chunliang was serious: "A gentleman’s word!"

Pan Junfeng said, "It’s hard to chase!"

The two ceremoniously shook hands. Pan Junfeng actually doesn’t believe it at all; no matter how much Xu Chunliang talked, he can’t sit idle. Now he needs to actively do something, join forces with the CDC, strive for the support of health bureau leaders, and provide reasonable opinions to higher leadership. He even made the worst plan that if it’s impossible, they can give up part of the area. Relocation is too unfavorable for their development.

That afternoon, Xu Chunliang took some time to visit Dongzhou Museum to attend the Lexus Group’s donation ceremony to the Dongzhou Culture and Tourism Bureau.

Lexus Group indeed has deep pockets. They donated 50 million RMB this time, which is designated for the Qingshan Mine Ruins Park. Originally, it was planned to hold the ceremony at the Ruins Park site, but considering the continuous rain these days and the muddy roads due to construction there, it was decided to move indoors at Dongzhou City Museum.

Such an important donation ceremony, Culture and Tourism Bureau Director Li Yushan, Deputy Directors Xiao Dong and Fan Lidada all attended the event.

On the Lexus Group side, Li Changhe and Li Xuanbin, the father and son, attended the donation ceremony.

Xu Chunliang came over after receiving an invitation from Bai Lan.

Many media reporters attended the event. As Xu Chunliang entered, he saw local media people Xue Meizhen and Ma Xi. They were discussing that such a large donation is unprecedented in Dongzhou’s culture and tourism community.

Xu Chunliang greeted them, and the donation ceremony had already officially started.

Cultural Tourism Bureau Director Li Yushan represented the Dongzhou Culture and Tourism Bureau to receive the 50 million RMB donation from Lexus Vice President Li Changhe, with applause ringing from the scene.

Xu Chunliang saw Bai Lan among the crowd and approached her, Bai Lan glanced at him and said, "Why are you just arriving now?"

Xu Chunliang arrived twenty minutes later than the scheduled time. Xu Chunliang laughed: "I’m just here to join the fun. You guys are really good at creating an impact, donating 50 million for advertising."

Bai Lan whispered: "You never say anything nice, President Li donated this fund out of consideration for past relationships to protect the Qingshan Mine Ruins. If he truly wanted to advertise, who would spend 50 million on something thankless?"

Xu Chunliang said, "After donating this fund, you may have legitimate grounds to investigate the Qingshan Mine, right?"

Bai Lan complained: "You have no good intentions in your heart."

At this moment, Li Changhe spoke on behalf of the Lexus Group. He spoke in Korean, which sounded like gibberish to Xu Chunliang. Although there was an interpreter on site, Xu Chunliang wasn’t interested in what he had to say; it was nothing more than the usual friendship between China and Korea, and how Lexus Group was here in Dongzhou to seek mutual benefits and help develop the local economy.

From the crowd, Xu Chunliang spotted a familiar figure, Li Changyou from the Mingde Group. It was no surprise that he appeared here, as he was related to Li Changhe, and the real boss behind Mingde Group was still Lexus.

Li Changyou also saw Xu Chunliang, his eyes filled with hostility. Although Xu Chunliang didn’t initially want to engage, Li Changyou approached him voluntarily.

"Town Mayor Xu!" Li Changyou looked at Xu Chunliang with disdain.

Xu Chunliang maintained some poise and gave a slight smile.

Li Changyou shook his head and said, "Oh, I forgot. You’re no longer in Hu Shan Town or the Culture and Tourism Bureau anymore. I heard you made a mistake. I’ve always been quite concerned about you."

Xu Chunliang smiled and said, "I’d rather have Miss Bai’s concern than yours. Compared to you, she is much more sincere."

Bai Lan glanced at him, thinking this guy is really something; he involves himself in everything.

Li Changyou said, "Actually, you shouldn’t have opposed the cooperation between Mingde Group and Da Heng back then. As a government official, you shouldn’t mix public affairs with personal vendettas. The current leadership of Hu Shan Town is much more open-minded than you."

He looked very smug. Even if Xu Chunliang opposed it, so what? The cooperation between Mingde and Da Heng was successful, and the one who left in disgrace was Xu Chunliang.

Xu Chunliang said, "You seem quite proud of yourself." Then he turned to Bai Lan and said, "This President Li is quite capable, stabbing me in the back. He has a personal grudge against me because I once beat up his brother Li Changmin in the Capital City for drugging a female classmate’s drink."

Bai Lan said nothing and did not walk away. She seemed rather helpless, indicating that she didn’t want to be dragged into their conflict.

Li Changyou said, "I heard you’re now at the Dongzhou Infectious Disease Hospital? And serving as the director for the new hospital’s construction office?"

Xu Chunliang nodded and said, "Do you have a problem with that?"

Li Changyou laughed and said, "It’s a pity; your new hospital might need to relocate."

Xu Chunliang looked at Li Changyou with interest, "Li Changyou, are you speaking for yourself or for Lexus?"

Li Changyou smirked and said to Bai Lan, "Miss Bai, didn’t you tell your friend here that the China-Korea Industrial Park is about to be located in the mine area? Dongzhou has already agreed to provide us with every convenience. The headquarters of Lexus in Dongzhou is set to be at the site of your new hospital. Ha-ha, you’re seriously out of the loop."

After speaking, Li Changyou swaggered off.

Xu Chunliang said to Bai Lan, "If it weren’t for you, I would have beaten him."

Bai Lan replied angrily, "Your feud has nothing to do with me. Don’t drag me into it."

"That’s what you said." Xu Chunliang rolled up his sleeves and was about to chase after him, but Bai Lan grabbed his arm: "Don’t be rash!"

Li Xuanbin, who happened to be passing by, witnessed this scene. He frowned, looking at Bai Lan’s hand firmly holding Xu Chunliang’s arm, then stared at Bai Lan with some confusion.

Bai Lan awkwardly released her hand, but unexpectedly Xu Chunliang grabbed her wrist instead, saying as if no one else was around, "I’ll listen to you."

Li Xuanbin’s eyes turned red as he stepped toward Xu Chunliang, "Let her go."

Xu Chunliang squinted at Li Xuanbin, "Who do you think you are?" Not only did Xu Chunliang not release Bai Lan’s hand, he held it even tighter.

Li Xuanbin was completely furious, like a raging lion, charging at Xu Chunliang with a punch aimed at his face.

Xu Chunliang wanted nothing more than to enrage him. Li Changyou, aren’t you provoking me? You’re not even worth hitting. Li Xuanbin is the third generation of the righteous Li Family and one of the future heirs of Lexus. Xu Chunliang had noticed from the first glance that this guy had a thing for Bai Lan and held hostility towards him. Provoking someone like that was easy. Many people in this country have the flaw of being arrogant and stubborn, especially rich third generations like Li Xuanbin, who look down on everyone.

Xu Chunliang released Bai Lan’s wrist and, with astonishing speed, dodged forward, avoiding Li Xuanbin’s attack, grasped his wrist, and performed a back-throw, flinging Li Xuanbin over his shoulder.

Amid the crowd’s cries of astonishment, Li Xuanbin’s body crashed heavily onto the table behind him, knocking over the champagne and glasses needed for the ceremony, leaving a mess.

Bai Lan, closest to Xu Chunliang, had the thought of stopping it all, but the events changed too quickly for her to react in time. The surrounding etiquette girls let out exaggerated screams.

The sudden change attracted the attention of various media, and one by one, they turned their cameras to capture this unexpected scene.

Police and security rushed over, surrounding Xu Chunliang simultaneously.

Furious, Xu Chunliang pointed at them and cursed, "Are you all blind? He hit me first; it was self-defense!"