From Evil Sect Leader to Doctor

For Xiahou Mulan’s matter, Xu Chunliang specifically went to the Traditional Chinese Medicine Administration to submit materials. Since Lin Sijin was in a meeting, he directly handed the materials over to the Office Director, Li Kaiqiang.

Li Kaiqiang readily stated that he could handle this matter. Judging from the conditions of the Mulan Group, there is no issue with them being qualified to enter the key support list, especially with Xu Chunliang’s recommendation.

He casually revealed to Xu Chunliang some news, saying that there’s no problem with Huichun Hall’s issue, though Renhe Hall has been temporarily delisted due to recent uncertainties in a brand dispute. It’s not entirely hopeless, once the legal battle is finished and the brand ownership is settled, Xu Chunliang can apply again.

Xu Chunliang expressed his gratitude to Li Kaiqiang. After discussing business, Li Kaiqiang chatted about Ye Qingya’s recent situation.

Xu Chunliang said, "Brother Li, aren’t you cousins? Why don’t you just ask her directly if there’s something?"

Li Kaiqiang smiled wryly, "Although Qingya and I are cousins, we seldom interact. The last time we met was three years ago. She had some misunderstandings with Director Lin, and the two of them have been out of touch for years. Director Lin might not say anything, but she really misses her daughter. You’re on good terms with Qingya, how about helping them smooth things over?"

Xu Chunliang knew their mother-daughter relationship wasn’t exactly harmonious but wasn’t clear on the specifics.

Lin Sijin is his godmother, and Ye Qingya is his god-sister, but family roles are just that, he understands well. Unless necessary, he wouldn’t interfere in Ye Family’s affairs.

Li Kaiqiang meant well, working alongside his aunt, whom despite doing well in her career and being very cheerful, he knows the core issue in her heart.

Xu Chunliang said, "Brother Li, I’m just afraid of attempting something I’m powerless at."

Li Kaiqiang responded, "You’re worried it’s inconvenient to meddle in their family matters. But the Ye Family treats you as one of their own now, and you stepping forward to reconcile their mother-daughter relationship is what’s most suitable."

Xu Chunliang laughed, "Then I’ll try when I find a chance."

At this moment, Lin Sijin finished her meeting and called Li Kaiqiang, asking him to notify Xu Chunliang to go to her office.

Xu Chunliang arrived at the director’s office, where Lin Sijin was still on the phone, signaling him to sit and wait.

Lin Sijin was multitasking, rubbing her shoulder while on the phone; her long hours at work were quite exhausting.

Seeing this, Xu Chunliang, quick on his feet, hurried over to help his godmother massage her shoulders.

Initially, Lin Sijin thought this kid was just flattering her, but as soon as Xu Chunliang began, she immediately felt his technique was genuinely good; she didn’t want him to stop even after hanging up the phone.

Xu Chunliang kept massaging, making Lin Sijin comfortably close her eyes, "Chunliang, you’re quite skilled."

Xu Chunliang laughed, "Inherited knowledge."

Lin Sijin said, "Just for your technique, your family’s brand needs serious protection."

Xu Chunliang laughed, "Thanks, godmother."

Lin Sijin said, "To make steel, it must be strong, aren’t you here in the Capital City for intensive learning? You certainly seem leisurely."

Xu Chunliang replied, "I balance work and study, and I aim to help you identify more Chinese traditional brands needing protection, besides, given my visit, I need to spend more time with you."

Lin Sijin said, "What a sweet talker, I’m working here, how can you accompany me? Are you supervising my work?"

Xu Chunliang laughed, "Godmother, even lending me your courage wouldn’t suffice."

Lin Sijin said, "I’m not criticizing you. Young people being flexible minded is good, given national policy in this area, as long as standards are met, naturally there’s no problem."

Xu Chunliang remarked, "If all our managers were as enlightened as you, our great nation dream could be realized in ten years."

Lin Sijin said, "Stop flattering me. I’m enlightened because you’re my godson; many say I’m rigid behind my back."

Xu Chunliang beamed, "That’s called having clear loves and hates, firm stance. Having a godmother like you is truly a fortune accumulated from past lives."

Lin Sijin said, "Alright, I feel much better. Sit down, I want to ask you something."

The two moved to the sofa area to sit.

Lin Sijin asked, "Did Li Kaiqiang mention the matter of Renhe Hall to you?"

Xu Chunliang nodded, "He did."

Lin Sijin asked, "What’s your relationship with Renhe Hall’s founder, Zhou Renhe?"

Xu Chunliang briefly explained the relationship, and Lin Sijin listened to what felt like a bizarre family vendetta story, surprised by the many underlying tales.

Lin Sijin said, "According to your explanation, Renhe Hall should be part of your family, but it’s still unsuitable to apply for key protection until you win the trademark lawsuit."

Xu Chunliang understood; indeed, Li Kaiqiang had explained it well enough.

Lin Sijin asked, "Do you want me to help find a lawyer? It requires professionals to handle such trademark ownership lawsuits."

Xu Chunliang said, "Not yet, they’ve made their move, I haven’t figured out how to respond."

Lin Sijin said, "Renhe Hall’s story is quite intriguing; if it could be written into a novel it’d surely be great."

Xu Chunliang laughed and said, "I don’t have that kind of talent." He thought to himself, maybe one day I’ll chat with Bai Lan, ask her to write a family history for the Xu Family, but I don’t have money to pay her, at worst I’ll sacrifice some physical strength.

Lin Sijin said, "If you don’t mind, give the material to me, I’ll try to write it."

Xu Chunliang looked at Lin Sijin in surprise, "What? You can write novels?"

Lin Sijin laughed and chided, "Look down on me? Just because I work here, doesn’t mean I don’t engage in literary creation in my spare time." She got up, walked to the bookshelf, found a novel titled "Children of the Big Yard," and handed it to Xu Chunliang.

Xu Chunliang flipped through it, mainly looking at the author’s bio: pen name Lin Qingxia, real name Lin Sijin, member of the Chinese Writers Association, engaged in literary creation for over twenty years, published multiple novels, won more than ten domestic literary awards.

Xu Chunliang praised, "Impressive, godmother, you’re a writer! I was wondering where Sister Qingya got her artistic cells from, turns out they were inherited from you."

Lin Sijin said, "That’s true, Ye Changyuan, that profit-driven guy, doesn’t have any artistic cells."

Xu Chunliang took out a pen from his bag, asked Lin Sijin to sign for him on the spot, he had to take the book home to enjoy it.

Lin Sijin said, "I was serious about what I said."

Xu Chunliang nodded and said, "No problem, but I have just one request, you have to write about the Xu Family positively."

Lin Sijin laughed, "Do you even need to say that? Novels aren’t documentary literature, I’ll definitely hide the names and brands, but you only told me stories, I still need to gather materials, when can you arrange for me to meet with your grandfather?"

Xu Chunliang thought to himself that my grandfather just passed away, he had a quick idea and said, "Godmother, why don’t you find an opportunity to take a trip to Dongzhou, I’ll take you on-site to see for yourself, and then visit Jizhou Ancient City, look at the old house, there are many things left by grand uncle inside."

Lin Sijin said, "Great, field research is definitely better, how about I aim to go next month."

Xu Chunliang nodded repeatedly.

Lin Sijin said, "By the way, have you seen Qingya recently?"

Xu Chunliang answered truthfully.

Lin Sijin told him to find time to enlighten Ye Qingya, Ye Qingya is soft on the outside but firm inside, and doesn’t have many friends, as a mother she’s very worried about her current situation.

Xu Chunliang said, "Godmother, since you care about her so much, why don’t you just talk to her yourself, what kind of grudge is there between you two? Are you really planning on never interacting again?"

Lin Sijin sighed and said, "Since she was young, she leaned towards Ye Changyuan, always feeling that our situation is all my fault."

Xu Chunliang said, "Sister Qingya is quite understanding."

"Are you saying I’m not understanding?" Lin Sijin glared, but she quickly sighed again and said, "In the past I would work while being obsessed with writing, indeed cared a little less about her, no wonder she distanced herself from me."

Xu Chunliang said, "Should I help create an opportunity for you two?"

Lin Sijin shook her head, "No need, if we met we’d probably argue after exchanging a few words."

Since she said it like that, Xu Chunliang wouldn’t take on the hassle, he believed there must be more to it, if it were only what Lin Sijin said, it shouldn’t be to the point where they’d treat each other like strangers.

At that moment, the police called, gave him an address, and asked him to cooperate in an investigation concerning the incident where Zhao Feiyang was beaten.

Xu Chunliang felt this was a bit absurd, hadn’t the main culprit Tang Tianyi been caught, why ask him to go there?

The one responsible for receiving Xu Chunliang was an old policeman named Dong, who was very polite to Xu Chunliang, proactively shook hands with him, "Mr. Xu, thank you for taking the time to cooperate with the investigation."

Xu Chunliang said, "What can I help with?"

Old Dong asked him to sit down, "Well, we’ve looked into the case, and learned that you and Zhao Feiyang had dinner together that night."

Xu Chunliang nodded, "That’s true, but I had already left when he was surrounded and beaten."

Old Dong smiled, "Zhao Feiyang used to be your leader, right?"

Xu Chunliang said, "I worked at Changxing Hospital for a while, he was the director there."

Old Dong took out a pack of cigarettes, pulled one out and offered it to Xu Chunliang.

Xu Chunliang waved to indicate he doesn’t smoke, Old Dong lit his own, Xu Chunliang noticed his yellowed fingers and judged him to be a seasoned smoker.

Old Dong said, "You’re familiar with Tang Tianyi too, right?"

Xu Chunliang said, "I’ve given him a beating twice." There’s nothing to hide, the police investigation would uncover these past events anyway.

Old Dong laughed, "He probably hates you a lot, right?"

Xu Chunliang said, "What’s the use in hating? I’m punishing evil and promoting good, protecting the people."

Old Dong said, "Following normal logic, shouldn’t he have sought revenge on you as well?"

Xu Chunliang found Old Dong quite astute, likely realizing that this case wasn’t so simple, he shook his head and said, "He doesn’t dare, I’ve received professional training, I know how to fight, to boast a little, if I were there then, Zhao Feiyang wouldn’t be the one getting beaten."