From Evil Sect Leader to Doctor

Chapter 739 - 709: You Again

Zhang Hengyang said, "I have confidence in you, and since the establishment of the Culture and Tourism Bureau, there hasn’t been an event of this scale. I believe that if you do it, you’ll do it big. In business, there are wins and losses; the key lies in timing and seizing the opportunity. To be honest, even if I don’t take advantage of your ride, I would still hold a promotional event myself."Xu Chunliang laughed, "With you being so frank, aren’t you afraid I’ll raise the price on you?"

"Not afraid. You’re not that kind of person." Zhang Hengyang elevated Xu Chunliang to a new level.

Xu Chunliang said, "Thank you, President Zhang, for your trust." Zhang Hengyang is undoubtedly a smart person, understanding when to advance and retreat, and also skilled at seizing opportunities. Even a great roc can’t ascend to the skies without the wind; otherwise, it would simply have to squat on the ground.

Zhang Hengyang, after so many years in business, has seen it all clearly. To succeed, one must build good relations with people in the system.

Although Xu Chunliang expressed support for Zhang Hengyang, he didn’t make any guarantees. Indeed, currently, Fu Guomin in the Culture and Tourism Bureau listens to him, but due to the recent establishment of the bureau, the internal situation is still very complicated, and proper procedures must be followed.

If things can be settled with Sheng Chaohui, with both the Barbecue Festival and the Fuyang Festival, just the naming rights alone can bring in six million, plus the one million sponsorship from Equatorial Capital, a total of seven million should be enough for a proper event. Meanwhile, Fu Guomin is still applying from the city, and if the city allocates some funds, the event budget would exceed ten million.

Xu Chunliang had never imagined that culture and tourism had such potential.

Zhang Hengyang is now primarily focusing on the culture and tourism field. He asked if Dongzhou Culture and Tourism had any plans. He used to be responsible for tourism real estate at Da Heng and has experience in this area.

Xu Chunliang told him that the Culture and Tourism Bureau plans to reshape the cultural axis of Dongzhou. Upon hearing this, Zhang Hengyang became interested; however, he also knows that with his current capabilities, such a large project is beyond his reach. He thinks that what Xu Chunliang mentioned might just be a concept. The plan is too vast, involving multiple sections of Dongzhou City center. While the concept is good, implementing it is extremely difficult, even if relocation issues are solved. The investment required would also be astronomical, beyond what ordinary developers can handle.

At this moment, Qin Zhengyang called to ask Xu Chunliang how things were going. Xu Chunliang assured him that everything has been satisfactorily resolved.

Zhang Hengyang had not yet left and heard Xu Chunliang mention Da Heng, so he paid attention. Before leaving his position, he was a senior executive at Da Heng, and it was best to pretend he hadn’t heard anything.

Xu Chunliang hung up the phone and said to Zhang Hengyang, "President Zhang, do you know about the Mingde Group and Da Heng signing a contract?"

Zhang Hengyang laughed, "This happened after I left, so I’m not too clear on the specifics. I heard that Da Heng’s Vice President Zhou Guangda personally negotiated it, with the person responsible being Li Yuanwen, the manager of Da Heng Weishan Island Business Unit."

Xu Chunliang said, "Did you know the contract was signed by three parties? The other is Renhe Hall."

Zhang Hengyang said, "I wasn’t aware of that. Renhe Hall has some reputation, but they aren’t strong enough to enter the real estate circle, are they?"

Xu Chunliang said, "They have a deep cooperation relationship with Mingde Group. Mingde Group plans to operate under the banner of Renhe Hall, and currently, I am the trademark owner of Renhe Hall."

Zhang Hengyang laughed, realizing that Da Heng would once again get bitten by Xu Chunliang. He had experienced Xu Chunliang’s style before. Given Xu Chunliang’s enmity with the Zhou Brothers, there’s no way he’d let them have their way.

Zhang Hengyang said, "If you have any conditions, I can help convey the message." Although he had left Da Heng, he still had his past connections.

Xu Chunliang said, "I won’t authorize the Zhou Yiwen brothers to continue using the Renhe Hall trademark, so any part involving Renhe Hall in this cooperation project is void."

Zhang Hengyang nodded. Xu Chunliang’s decision implies that this cooperation project is likely to be stillborn, unless they renegotiate. Without the Renhe Hall trademark, the Zhou Yiwen brothers’ value will significantly decrease.

Zhang Hengyang said, "The Mingde Group is indeed very strong."

Xu Chunliang said, "Mingde Group, under the guise of investment, is engaged in shady dealings. Hu Shan Town does not welcome such investors."

Zhang Hengyang understood. Xu Chunliang would not support this cooperation project and had revealed this information to have him convey to Da Heng’s top management that they should reconsider this cooperation and hopefully back down.

On the surface, Xu Changshan does not seem to view his son, Xu Jiaxuan, favorably, but he deeply cares for him. Despite Xu Jiaxuan’s nonchalant demeanor, he can handle things reliably when it matters.

This seems to be the longest time Xu Jiaxuan has stayed at home in his memory, over a week now. Xu Jiaxuan didn’t mention leaving, and Xu Changshan didn’t ask, only wishing he’d stay by his side forever.

The opening of Changshan Hospital is getting closer, and Xu Changshan has gradually recovered from his elder brother’s passing. Today, he bought ingredients to show off his skills in the hospital cafeteria.

Gu Houyi and Xu Changshan usually have many common topics of conversation, and after Zheng Peian arrived, he took over the kitchen so they could go play chess.

Recently, Xu Changshan hasn’t been in the mood for chess. Near the time, he sent a message to the family group chat, inviting them to come to the cafeteria for a meal.

In fact, his eldest and youngest daughters had already returned home; Xu Changshan did this intentionally to show that he wasn’t lacking company.

Upon seeing the message, Xu Jiaxuan took a taxi to Changshan Hospital. It was his first time going there, having heard that the hospital holds fifty percent of the Old Xu Family’s shares; this precious son is indeed capable.

On the ride over, Xu Jiaxuan called Xu Chunliang, urging him to hurry over.

Xu Chunliang was a bit surprised, "Hey, you’re still here?"

Xu Jiaxuan laughed, "Am I bothering you? This isn’t just your home, it’s mine too. I don’t need you to support me, and you still dislike me?"

Xu Chunliang said, "Don’t misunderstand, I’m not disliking you at all. I’m eager for you to stay by Grandpa’s side and fulfill your filial duties."

Xu Jiaxuan said, "You little kid, don’t always try to morally blackmail me. I also want to stay and fulfill my filial duties, but what about my business in North America? My wife and kids over there are still waiting for alimony."

Xu Chunliang said, "You’re having a tough time."

"Nonsense, I’ve spent my whole life leaving laughter for others and keeping sorrow to myself..." Xu Jiaxuan saw a familiar figure by the road and hung up the phone, asking the driver to stop the car.

A beautiful girl was checking in front of a white Beetle; it turned out to be Su Qing. She had specifically come to host Lu Qi and Yu Li’s wedding, arriving a day earlier than planned. She brought some gifts and chose to drive over, but soon after getting off the highway, the car broke down.

Su Qing hadn’t informed Xu Chunliang in advance. After the car stalled and failed to start several times, she was planning to call for a tow when she heard a familiar voice say, "Isn’t this Su Qing?"

Su Qing turned and looked, "Uncle Xu? Why are you here?"

Xu Jiaxuan laughed, "Why wouldn’t it be me? Don’t forget Dongzhou is my home."

Su Qing was a bit embarrassed, "Uncle, aren’t you working in North America?"

Xu Jiaxuan said, "Something happened at home a few days ago, what’s up? Didn’t Chunliang tell you?"

Su Qing gave a little sound of acknowledgment, feeling a bit displeased. It must have been a significant matter for Xu Jiaxuan to come all the way back, yet Xu Chunliang didn’t tell her, clearly not treating her as a friend.

Xu Jiaxuan, being experienced, guessed her thoughts from Su Qing’s subtle expression changes. His son was impressive; girls who liked him were all exceptionally beautiful. The saying "like father, like son" truly wasn’t false.

Behind them, a taxi honked, "Sir, are you leaving or not?"

Xu Jiaxuan waved his hand, went to pay the fare, and then returned to the car, smiling, "Why is it every time your car breaks down, it’s me who stumbles upon it?"

Su Qing couldn’t help but laugh, "Uncle, I was just about to call for a tow."

Xu Jiaxuan said, "No need, let me take a look." He opened the hood, tinkered around, and asked Su Qing to try starting the car, which started successfully on the first try.

Su Qing got out of the car and handed him a wet wipe to wipe his hands, "Uncle, where are you headed? I’ll give you a ride!"

Xu Jiaxuan said, "Changshan Hospital."

Su Qing hadn’t heard of it, so Xu Jiaxuan got in the car and guided her.

Su Qing didn’t intend to go inside after dropping him off at the entrance, but Xu Jiaxuan warmly invited her, telling her Xu Chunliang would be arriving shortly.

As they spoke, someone approached, "Jiaxuan?"

Xu Jiaxuan’s eyes lit up, seeing Tang Mingmei in a nurse’s uniform appear before him. He didn’t know Tang Mingmei was helping at Changshan Hospital. Seeing the three stripes on her cap, he immediately understood her position and smiled, "Director Tang! You still look so young."

Tang Mingmei blushed, "Not at all young, already getting old."

Su Qing watched from the side, thinking only a father like this could have a son like that. Uncle Xu likely had as much of a roving eye as Xu Chunliang when he was younger.

Xu Jiaxuan was engrossed in chatting with Tang Mingmei, completely forgetting about Su Qing, who felt awkward about staying or leaving. Fortunately, Xu Chunliang arrived at that moment.

As Xu Chunliang entered, he saw the Beetle, recognized it as Su Qing’s car, and confirmed it upon seeing her, somewhat surprised, "Su Qing, weren’t you arriving tomorrow?"

Xu Jiaxuan said, "Su Qing wanted to surprise you."

Su Qing blushed at his words; she wasn’t even a couple with Xu Chunliang, so how could there be any surprise? She quickly explained, "I came early to see if there’s anything that needs preparation and wanted to meet Teacher Ma Xi beforehand to go through some lines. Ah, I have something to attend to, I’ll go first, you guys chat."

Xu Chunliang said, "Why leave when you’re already here? Stay and have a meal before going." He could tell Su Qing was making an excuse.

Xu Jiaxuan went off with Tang Mingmei to tour the hospital, making a show of telling Xu Chunliang, "Son, take good care of Su Qing," before leaving.