From Evil Sect Leader to Doctor

Old Dong said, "Do you think it’s possible that they deliberately waited for you to leave, and only attacked Zhao Feiyang when he was alone?"

Xu Chunliang said, "That’s possible."

"That proves these people know you well, maybe they know you and know you can fight." Old Dong pressed further.

Xu Chunliang realized this guy is also a cunning old fox, trying to entangle him was not going to be easy.

Xu Chunliang said, "I can fight, that’s true. If you’ve investigated me, you should know I once fought ten people in Dongzhou and it went viral."

Old Dong smiled and didn’t pursue that line of questioning: "How’s your personal relationship with Zhao Feiyang?"

"Just a normal superior and subordinate relationship."

"Any conflicts at work?"

Xu Chunliang laughed, "Officer Dong, why do I feel like you’re trying to lead me into a trap? Are you suggesting I might have hired someone to beat him?"

Old Dong still wanted to get something out of Xu Chunliang, but Xu Chunliang didn’t feel like saying too much. Although he knew very well the real issue behind this matter, there was no need for him to be the nice guy and offend others for the sake of Tang Tianyi.

Since nothing could be gotten from Xu Chunliang, Old Dong had to let him go; it was almost lunch time, and it wasn’t worth another meal without any results.

As Xu Chunliang was leaving, he ran into Tang Jinglun outside. Tang Jinglun was with a lawyer, and upon seeing Xu Chunliang, he paused for a moment but still took the initiative to approach him.

"Chunliang, what a coincidence!"

Xu Chunliang explained the reason for his visit, and only then did Tang Jinglun know that Zhao Feiyang had dinner with Xu Chunliang on the night he was attacked.

Xu Chunliang originally planned to leave after saying hello, but Tang Jinglun warmly invited him to have lunch together.

Since he had to eat anyway, Tang Jinglun’s sincere offer for a meal warranted giving him face. Plus, it was amusing to watch their misfortune, and Xu Chunliang realized he was someone who detested evil and felt no sympathy for people like Tang Jinglun.

Tang Jinglun let Xu Chunliang choose the place, and Xu Chunliang chose the Star Hotel. It was convenient to rest in his room after eating, and it also helped to increase some revenue for the New Star Group.

Tang Jinglun had the driver take them to the hotel, and Xu Chunliang had already called ahead and prepared a private room.

Tang Jinglun brought two bottles of Maotai from the car. Xu Chunliang thought, even though the Huayuan Group is facing a debt crisis, it doesn’t hinder the Tang Brothers’ extravagant lifestyle. This is a common phenomenon in today’s society; the company is poor, but the managers still have plenty of money.

It had been a long time since Xu Chunliang and Tang Jinglun had had a meal together. After drinking three glasses of wine, Tang Jinglun sighed, "Troubles never come singly."

Xu Chunliang felt no sympathy for him, and after sipping some matsutake chicken soup, he said, "Not to be a know-it-all, but with Tang Tianyi’s temperament, it was only a matter of time before something happened."

Tang Jinglun said, "You also think Tianyi hired someone to beat Zhao Feiyang?"

Xu Chunliang said nothing.

Tang Jinglun shook his head and said, "Tianyi doesn’t understand the company’s affairs at all. He doesn’t even know about Zhao Feiyang eating inside-out and collaborating with Jishi Group to acquire Changxing Shares."

Xu Chunliang said, "President Tang, I don’t understand the matters between you, and I don’t want to. Let’s just enjoy our meal and reminisce."

Tang Jinglun said, "Brother, I know this matter has nothing to do with you, but after all, we know each other, and we have had a pleasant cooperation in the past, haven’t we? I dare say I’ve treated you well, right?"

Xu Chunliang smiled. Have you treated me well just to use me? I don’t have that level of friendship with you.

Tang Jinglun sighed and said, "Brother, you know my elder brother can’t tolerate me. He took away my power. If I were in charge of Hua Nian, I would definitely use you, and maybe now you would be the director of Changxing Hospital instead of Zhao Feiyang."

Xu Chunliang thought, is there any sense in drawing me this expired pie? In the past, I might have given you some respect; now I’m too tired to even humor you. The main reason I agreed to eat with you today is because I was bored. Do you think I really wanted to listen to you ramble? I actually feel happy inside when I hear about your bad luck.

He laughed and said, "Let’s not bring up past matters. I’m quite happy now at the Infectious Disease Hospital."

Tang Jinglun said, "As your elder brother, I’m happy for you too."

Xu Chunliang sighed inwardly. Things change with time. In the past, when Tang Jinglun was CEO, did he ever think he would become humble enough to befriend me, calling me brother at every turn?

Xu Chunliang said, "Don’t talk about me. Have you resolved your debt crisis?" He meant, stop worrying about me and clean up your own mess first.

Tang Jinglun shook his head and said, "Isn’t it always like this? Misfortunes never come singly."

Xu Chunliang said, "This matter is actually very simple. As long as Zhao Feiyang doesn’t press charges, there’s hope for resolution. Go have a good talk with him."

Tang Jinglun said, "You don’t know Zhao Feiyang. He never gives up once he has the upper hand. He won’t let go of Tianyi’s issue. We originally had some connections in the Capital City, but Zhao Feiyang sought Qiao Rulong’s backing, which made this matter tricky."

Xu Chunliang focused on dealing with the lobster in front of him.

Tang Jinglun said, "Brother, why don’t you help me talk to President Qiao."

Xu Chunliang said, "Do I have that much influence?"

Tang Jinglun said, "Of course you do. Isn’t he going to be your future brother-in-law? You could talk to Director Mei about it."

Xu Chunliang smacked his lips. "President Tang, it seems you really don’t know about my current situation. I’ve already broken up with Mei Ru Xue."

Tang Jinglun’s mind went blank. He’s been so troubled lately, how could he care about Xu Chunliang’s love life? Xu Chunliang and Mei Ru Xue broke up?

"Really? That’s such a shame; you two were quite a match."

Xu Chunliang said, "President Tang, you all used to have a good relationship with Zhao Feiyang, why the sudden drastic change?"

Tang Jinglun sighed, "It’s all because of self-interest. Ever since he connected with Qiao Rulong, he’s felt he has the strength to challenge us. Now he’s eager to break away from our group’s control, contacting Jishi Group to negotiate buying the Changxing Shares we hold."

Xu Chunliang said, "Logically, Zhao Feiyang shouldn’t be like this. He’s the one who introduced Hua Nian’s investment into Changxing. Doing this now is like slapping his own face."

Tang Jinglun angrily remarked, "Does he even care about face? He has no basic contractual spirit. Has Huayuan Group ever treated him poorly? We gave him a high salary, the power to manage independently, and even arranged for his wife, Pei Lin, to be the head of big health. You must know all this, right? What he’s doing now isn’t just betrayal. Isn’t he being ungrateful?"

Xu Chunliang said, "Earlier, the police questioned me about the situation. They mentioned that Tang Tianyi lacks a motive for a crime. If you tell them this, they might find a motive."

Tang Jinglun said, "Tianyi doesn’t know anything; he’s just a clueless good-for-nothing."

Xu Chunliang said, "If that’s the case, why don’t you just transfer Changxing out?"

Tang Jinglun said, "It’s not that we don’t want to transfer, but they’re offering too low a price; it’s practically daylight robbery!"

Xu Chunliang secretly laughed. In the eyes of some people, these businessmen don’t even count, robbing them is giving them face. But he could not say this directly; the Tang Brothers truly were having tough times.

Xu Chunliang said, "You have connections too; find someone influential to mediate, maybe that could resolve the matter."

Tang Jinglun said, "To be honest, we have tried, but Qiao Rulong doesn’t care about anyone’s influence." He lowered his voice, "If you could help us resolve this, I can give you..." he extended a finger.

Xu Chunliang sneered, "A million?"

Tang Jinglun said, "Ten million!" He picked up his glass and clinked it with Xu Chunliang, then drank his wine. "Our request isn’t much; as long as Zhao Feiyang retracts his accusations against Tianyi, we can handle the rest ourselves. We can sell the shares, but can’t afford to sell at a loss."

Xu Chunliang said, "How much are they offering you?"

Tang Jinglun said, "Ten billion."

Xu Chunliang thought to himself, wanting eighty percent of Changxing Hospital’s shares for ten billion — that’s almost the same as robbing.

"How much do you want?"

Tang Jinglun said, "The bottom line is thirty billion; we just want to recoup our investment."

Xu Chunliang mused, thirty billion isn’t much, no wonder both sides couldn’t reach an agreement. The price difference alone is twenty billion. Speaking of which, Tang Jinglun wasn’t very honest. If such a substantial deal goes through and they profit twenty billion, and you offer me a commission of ten million, do you think I’m stupid?"

Xu Chunliang put down the empty cup.

Tang Jinglun understood his meaning, proactively refilling his wine, "Brother, how about it?"

Xu Chunliang said, "I don’t want to help with this."

Upon hearing his answer, Tang Jinglun immediately understood. Xu hadn’t said he couldn’t help; he didn’t want to, clearly hinting his offer wasn’t enough. Tang Jinglun extended two fingers.

Xu Chunliang laughed, no wonder Huayuan Group has reached this point. With Tang Jinglun being so miserly, if I help you recover twenty billion and you offer me twenty million, seriously? How can you say that?

Tang Jinglun sighed internally, this youngster is greedy; even twenty million isn’t enough for him.

Xu Chunliang picked up the wine glass in front of him, "You best prepare for alternatives as soon as possible."

Tang Jingwei went to visit Zhao Feiyang.

Currently, Zhao Feiyang was staying at a hotel. Originally, he lived at Dongzhou Beijing Office, but after being attacked, he was worried the incident would spread, so he immediately moved to a different place to recuperate.

The address was provided by Zhao Feiyang to Tang Jingwei. Tang Jingwei’s visit this time was to make peace. If it weren’t for his disappointing son, he would never bow to Zhao Feiyang, who bites the hand that feeds him.

Tang Jingwei entered the Four Seasons Hotel suite, knowing it was expensive here. Thinking about Zhao Feiyang spending the salary he provided to oppose him, made him feel like a needle was pricking his heart. The servant was revolting, he should have removed Zhao Feiyang long ago, shouldn’t have let things escalate. Regret now seemed too late.

The driver escorted Tang Jingwei into the room, then left.

Zhao Feiyang was sitting on the bed, showing no intention of getting up.

Tang Jingwei placed the fruit basket he brought on the table, putting on a concerned expression, "Feiyang, what happened for this to become like this?"