From Evil Sect Leader to Doctor-Chapter 353 - 328: Deliberate Neglect

Although he also knew it was possible that Xu Chunliang was unaware beforehand, this sense of being excluded seriously affected his mood.

Zhao Feiyang began to understand the disappointment Gu Houyi felt when he left. Tang Jinglun taking charge of Huanyan Health was certainly not good news for Zhao Feiyang. In the eyes of many, he was Tang Jingwei’s man. A new ruler brings new courtiers, as has always been the norm, and Tang Jinglun certainly wouldn’t favor people endorsed by his brother.

Seeing Duan Yuanhong speaking confidently on stage, Gao Xinhua felt a bit amused. Power struggles in private enterprises are simpler and more brutal than those in the system. As one act ends, another begins. Yuan Peiqiang’s dismissal had no warning at all, and in less than two days, no one would remember that transitional figure.

Gao Xinhua could sense Zhao Feiyang’s tension. With Tang Jinglun’s arrangement, the newly established Dongzhou Huanyan Medical Management Co., Ltd. became a joke. From the current situation, Dongzhou Huanyan Medical Management Co., Ltd. was under Huanyan Health. Superficially, Zhao Feiyang was promoted to Vice President of Huanyan Health, but his actual power was clearly restricted to the medical sector.

Even the Weishan Island Hospital of the Changxing Branch was removed from his jurisdiction.

Gao Xinhua pondered for a moment. At present, Xu Chunliang unexpectedly became the beneficiary. Who knows when he connected with the new CEO, Tang Jinglun? The kid is really capable. Initially, it was thought that after the Huayuan Group took over Changxing, Xu Chunliang would have no chance to rise again. But unexpectedly, he managed to carve out a bright path even in such adversity. The kid’s energy truly exceeded his imagination. Who knows how many more surprises he would bring him in the future?

Gao Xinhua secretly sighed, thinking how great it would be if Xu Chunliang were his son-in-law.

After Duan Yuanhong finished announcing the appointments, Dong Changhao, the new Vice President of Changxing, said a few words as well. This was not his first time coming here. Before the restructuring, he was responsible for asset evaluation and had been beaten on Weishan Island. As they were about to sign, he was replaced by Yuan Peiqiang. It could be said that Dong Changhao’s past experiences in Changxing were unpleasant, even painful and awkward.

He had considered that a good horse doesn’t revisit old pastures, but times have changed. Now that Tang Jinglun has become the CEO of Huanyan, and with health firmly in his control, Tang Jinglun decided to make a mark in the health industry, prove his capabilities, and gain the board’s approval.

As Tang Jinglun’s favorite, Dong Changhao was entrusted with a mission critical in times of difficulty. Relieving the burden for Tang Jinglun was a responsibility he could not shirk.

Dong Changhao made a brief speech and then handed over the meeting to Zhao Feiyang, who no longer had any interest in the meeting and directly announced its adjournment, using this moment to vent some of his dissatisfaction.

When Xu Chunliang sat down, he was still the Director of the Weishan Island Branch. When he stood up, he had become an Assistant Dean at Changxing Hospital and the Director of the Preparatory Office for the Healthy Elderly Care Hospital. Currently, the Preparatory Office was just a name, and as Director, he was merely a figurehead.

After the meeting, Xu Chunliang hurried out, afraid a group of people would surround him to congratulate him on his promotion and wealth.

Just as Xu Chunliang ran downstairs, Zhao Feiyang called, asking him to come to his office.

Xu Chunliang sighed to himself, thinking he could escape the monk but not the temple, estimating that Zhao Feiyang was the most dejected now.

On his way to the Dean’s office, Xu Chunliang encountered colleagues who had just left the meeting. There was no escaping; he could only grin and accept their congratulations.

Pan Hongwei from the External Relations Department blocked his path, warmly shaking his hand, "Congratulations, Director Xu!" Actually, calling him Dean Xu wouldn’t be inappropriate, but doing so would make him seem too flattering. Better to stick with Director Xu, since he was just appointed as the Director of the Healthy Elderly Care Hospital’s Preparatory Office.

Xu Chunliang said, "Thank you!"

Pan Hongwei whispered in his ear, "Brother, tonight at the Han Prince’s Mansion, I’m hosting to celebrate for you."

Xu Chunliang patted his hand, "I appreciate the thought, but the boss has plans for tonight."

Pan Hongwei couldn’t figure out which boss he was referring to, assuming it might be Dean Zhao Feiyang. He sighed inwardly, admiring Xu Chunliang’s social circle and his rapid rise. If he didn’t hurry to forge closer ties, he’d never be able to keep up. He pressed, "Tomorrow, tomorrow night, our brothers and sisters must gather."

Xu Chunliang couldn’t refuse further, so he agreed. Such dinners were pointless, but in the system, one couldn’t detach from the masses.

Entering the Dean’s office, he saw Zhao Feiyang with a sullen face. Recently, Xu Chunliang had caused quite a stir in both his personal and professional life. Seeing Xu Chunliang, Zhao Feiyang couldn’t genuinely smile, feeling rather frustrated inside.

Xu Chunliang greeted him as Dean Zhao, and Zhao Feiyang said, "No real reason, just wanted to congratulate you face-to-face."

Xu Chunliang thought to himself, your expression doesn’t seem like you’re congratulating me. He smiled and said, "Thanks to the support of Dean Zhao."

"This has nothing to do with me. You’re the person President Tang personally appointed." Zhao Feiyang’s words were clearly tinged with jealousy.

Xu Chunliang said, "I don’t believe it. I beat up his son, and he still promoted me? How come I never realized President Tang was someone who responds to grievances with kindness?"

Zhao Feiyang said, "Don’t play dumb with me, I’m talking about the company’s new CEO, Tang Jinglun."

Xu Chunliang replied, "Tang Jinglun, huh? I don’t really have any interaction with him."

Zhao Feiyang thought to himself, keep making up stories, kid, and took a sip of tea, speaking slowly, "Don’t plan anything else for tonight; I’m inviting you to dinner to celebrate a bit."

Xu Chunliang glanced at Zhao Feiyang, thinking this invitation is too sudden. Could it be that he knows Tang Jinglun is hosting? Is that why he said it on purpose? Did Tang Jinglun not invite him?

Xu Chunliang took out his phone and showed Zhao Feiyang the message from Tang Jinglun, doing so because he knew Zhao Feiyang was suspicious by nature and preferred to be more transparent.

Zhao Feiyang glanced at the message, feeling a wave of embarrassment. Tang Jinglun was actually in Dongzhou, and he invited Xu Chunliang, but not him! This clearly marked him as an outsider. When did Xu Chunliang get so close to him?

Xu Chunliang also noticed Zhao Feiyang’s embarrassment. It wasn’t his fault; Zhao Feiyang brought this upon himself. He even felt a bit of sympathy for Zhao Feiyang. What would he do if Huayuan got rid of him after his service was done?

Zhao Feiyang said, "This President Tang really doesn’t play by the rules."

Xu Chunliang replied, "Whatever the game, you need cards in hand, and Huayuan doesn’t have much to play with."

Zhao Feiyang felt slightly comforted by his words: "Chunliang, it’s a good thing that President Tang values you highly; cherish this opportunity and perform well."

Xu Chunliang thought to himself, if I perform too well, wouldn’t I steal your thunder, making you even more upset? He sighed and said, "I always feel that Tang Jinglun is using me, but I can’t figure out what he could use me for."

Zhao Feiyang knew these words were meant for him: "It’s good that you think so. Although Huayuan Group invested in Changxing, Changxing still retains its independence. They have common interests and separate interests, and handling this relationship requires joint efforts from both of us."

Xu Chunliang wanted to laugh. Zhao Feiyang could actually say something like this; he had already quit his public position, so he was essentially Huayuan’s man. He couldn’t represent Changxing or even Huayuan; he could only represent himself.

When Xu Chunliang left, he stopped by Gao Xinhua’s room, where Gao Xinhua asked him about the progress of the Healthy Elderly Care Hospital, making Xu Chunliang feel both amused and helpless.

"Secretary Gao, you shouldn’t ask me. I’m just a gofer. Major decisions affecting Changxing’s future development should be known by you leaders first."

Gao Xinhua said, "I only heard about your promotion at the meeting."

"I’m just like you. Duan Yuanhong is clearly stirring trouble, using this to sow discord between Dean Zhao and me, making him view me differently."

Gao Xinhua said, "Flies don’t bite seamless eggs. The fact that people want to sow discord means there’s already a problem between you two."

"What problems could there be between him and me? Secretary Gao, a wise person like you wouldn’t believe those rumors, right?"

Gao Xinhua deliberately said, "What rumors? I’d like to hear them."

"Can’t be bothered to say, the truth stands for itself." Xu Chunliang could see that Gao Xinhua was asking knowingly.

Gao Xinhua said, "A constant stream of rumors can erode gold, and accumulated slander can be destructive. Some misunderstandings need to be clarified, as barriers tend to grow deeper with time."

Xu Chunliang said, "With Dean Zhao’s mindset, he shouldn’t believe such baseless rumors, right?"

Gao Xinhua said, "Those involved are often confused, while bystanders see clearly. Mindset is relative. When things don’t affect you, you can calmly watch them unfold, but when they do, they become intolerable. You attended today’s meeting too; what is Huayuan Group up to? The restructuring has only just begun, yet the policy changes are dizzying." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Xu Chunliang said, "It’s none of my business, and even less yours. The most troubled person right now is the one next door." Gao Xinhua nodded. After Tang Jinglun took charge of Health, the first move was aimed at Zhao Feiyang. It should be said that since the restructuring, Huayuan Group’s leadership had given Zhao Feiyang significant power, but following this leadership change, Changxing also underwent changes. Tang Jinglun reinstated Dong Changhao, and by establishing Huanyan Health, split Health into two parts, effectively weakening Zhao Feiyang’s power.

However, Gao Xinhua still didn’t know how Tang Jinglun planned to organize Huanyan Health. Judging by his establishment of a health and elderly care hospital preparation office, Tang Jinglun seemed to be focusing his efforts on elderly care.

Xu Chunliang had nothing to hide from Gao Xinhua, telling him that Tang Jinglun was currently trying to recruit him into his team, even inviting him for dinner tonight.