From Evil Sect Leader to Doctor-Chapter 364 - 339: Ensnared by One’s Own Schemes

Recognizing Mrs. Tang as a godmother and privately reaching a cooperation agreement with Tang Jinglun, these things were all done without consulting him. She knew he would oppose it, yet she stubbornly stuck to her guns. She couldn’t possibly not understand how much trouble these things would cause her.

There is no greater sorrow than a dead heart. Zhao Feiyang feels that his second marriage is even more of a failure than the first. He doesn’t even know what he sees in Pei Lin. Aside from youth and beauty, it seems she has nothing else to offer.

Unfortunately, it’s too late for him to get out now. Pei Lin has trapped him with the little life in her belly. The two brothers from the Tang Family at Huayuan Group discovered his weakness and used Pei Lin to bind him.

Now, Zhao Feiyang feels like he’s caught in his own web. He thought he could control everything, but reality taught him life lessons at every turn.

Zhao Feiyang planned to visit the Phase II construction site. Xu Chunliang followed him, and along the way, Zhao Feiyang didn’t say a word, making the atmosphere between them a little suffocating.

Xu Chunliang believed Zhao Feiyang’s mood wasn’t because of Pei Lin. There was nothing between him and Pei Lin. Someone was deliberately causing trouble, and Zhao Feiyang wasn’t narrow-minded.

The most likely reason was the Huayan Health matter. Since Tang Jinglun took control of Huayuan, Zhao Feiyang had been treated coldly. Establishing Huayan Health was meant to weaken Zhao Feiyang’s control.

At the construction site, the person in charge gave them two hard hats. Xu Chunliang saw one with green paint on it and quickly grabbed it to wear.

Zhao Feiyang picked up the other one and thought to himself, this guy is indeed smart. But then he thought Xu Chunliang was too smart, realizing he would mind. But this way, he could constantly see the green on Xu Chunliang’s head, which was very eye-catching. It would be better if he wore it himself, out of sight, out of mind.

Xu Chunliang looked at the busy scene of rebar tying on the construction site and said, "The construction is progressing quickly."

"I hope it continues that way." Zhao Feiyang was filled with uncertainty. After Tang Jinglun came to power, his various measures proved he wanted to focus on building the Healthy Elderly Care Hospital. The financial situation of Huayuan Group was not optimistic. The investment in Dongzhou was limited. If the funds flowed to one side, the other side would inevitably face a financial crunch.

A funding crunch would naturally slow down the project.

Xu Chunliang said, "There won’t be any problem. Under your leadership, Changxing will surely achieve a second takeoff."

Zhao Feiyang glanced at him, "Stop playing games with me. Lately, you’ve been getting along well with Tang Jinglun, haven’t you?"

Xu Chunliang laughed, "You know me. I’ve always looked down on those rich but uncultured capitalists."

Zhao Feiyang said, "You’re full of contradictions. Money is the hard truth now. Tang Jinglun isn’t uneducated either. Rumor has it, he got a Ph.D. from Australia. To earn such a degree, you not only need to have some culture but also money."

"Saying that insults me. If I cared about money, I’d go back and inherit Huichun Hall. Not to mention, our family secret recipes in Huichun Hall are worth billions. Why would I stay at Changxing and grind away?"

Zhao Feiyang couldn’t help but laugh. This guy really doesn’t know himself. He’s boasting to the sky. If those recipes from Huichun Hall could be worth a million or so, he’d believe it; billions? Who are you fooling? Even Renhe Hall isn’t worth billions.

Zhao Feiyang said, "If you’re so rich, why don’t you buy Changxing? I’ll work for you, and you can be my boss. I’ll do the grinding for you. How does that sound?"

Xu Chunliang said, "Dean Zhao, there’s been a lot of resentment lately. Who’s upset you? Tell me, and I’ll help you out!"

Zhao Feiyang looked at him, feeling more emboldened. He directly tried to cozy up to him. Calling him a brother? Since when did we become brothers?

Xu Chunliang said, "Did I offend you? Come on, you’re too wise to believe in those outside rumors, right?"

Zhao Feiyang said, "You brought it up."

Xu Chunliang said, "You started doubting me, so I have to make it clear."

"What’s there to say? It’s all in the past."

Xu Chunliang said, "Dean Zhao, do you trust me?"

Zhao Feiyang thought to himself, I wouldn’t dare. This guy is too slick. I once wanted to make good use of this tool, but now it’s turned around and cut me several times. However, he nodded hypocritically.

Xu Chunliang said, "That incident where I went shopping with your wife was orchestrated by someone from Tang Jinglun."

Zhao Feiyang pressed his lips together. Even if Xu Chunliang hadn’t said it, he would have guessed eight or nine out of ten. What good is knowing who started it?

Tang Jinglun is the CEO of Huayuan Group. It wasn’t like he could confront him directly. But for Tang Jinglun to do this was really petty. Nonetheless, how credible is this coming from Xu Chunliang? Maybe he’s just stirring up trouble.

This guy is no longer the inexperienced youth from before. He’s rapidly advancing in his career, and Zhao Feiyang can’t underestimate him.

Zhao Feiyang exhaled a breath and said, "Xiaoxu, I’ve always believed in you."

Xu Chunliang heard the implication in this. His rumored affair with Pei Lin meant Zhao Feiyang’s trust in him was higher than his trust in Pei Lin. That’s interesting. It proves that this couple is far from harmonious behind the scenes.

Xu Chunliang deliberately said, "I hope this won’t affect the relationship between you and your wife."

Zhao Feiyang said irritably, "Do you think you can affect our relationship? Tell me about Weishan Island Hospital."

Xu Chunliang didn’t hide anything from him and explained Tang Jinglun’s plans. Xu Chunliang had a premonition that a showdown between Zhao Feiyang and Tang Jinglun was inevitable, and he was happy to fan the flames and watch from the sidelines later.

Zhao Feiyang sighed and said, "I also agree with building a nursing home for the elderly, but where will we find the money?" He looked worriedly at the busy construction site and said, "If President Tang fully invests in building the nursing home, it will definitely affect the progress of the project here in Dongzhou."

Xu Chunliang said, "You don’t think differently of me because of this, do you?"

Zhao Feiyang patted Xu Chunliang on the shoulder and said, "Why would I? Talented people are appreciated wherever they go. I don’t know much about Tang Jinglun as a person, but he does have good vision."

Zhao Feiyang secretly made up his mind; he had to go to Nanjiang to have a good talk with Tang Jingwei. Right now, he was the only one who could turn the situation around.

At this moment, the office director Lin Yansheng approached from a distance and said, "Dean Zhao! I knew you would be here."

Zhao Feiyang asked, "What’s the matter?" If Lin Yansheng came here, it must be something important and not suitable for a phone call.

Lin Yansheng glanced at Xu Chunliang. Just as Xu Chunliang was about to take his leave, Zhao Feiyang said, "Go ahead, we’re all friends here." This sentence demonstrated his trust in Xu Chunliang, although he was really just putting on a show for Xu Chunliang.

Lin Yansheng said, "Huanyan Health is one of the sponsors of the Dongzhou New Year’s Eve Gala this time. Vice Director Dong asked me to see if you wanted to attend the recording of the gala."

Zhao Feiyang contemplated briefly before deciding to attend. He couldn’t let Dong Changhao steal the spotlight at such a public event, even if Tang Jinglun purposely limited his authority. He was still the vice president of Huanyan Health, after all.

Zhao Feiyang said, "I will attend. Contact the TV station and ask them to prominently feature Dr. Shu Yuanhang and his wife." He wanted to take this opportunity to promote Changxing.

Xu Chunliang remembered Su Qing’s invitation and voluntarily suggested that he would also go to check it out. Zhao Feiyang asked Lin Yansheng to handle the arrangements.

The Dongzhou TV Station’s New Year’s Eve Gala was pre-recorded, and there were three main sponsors: Dongzhou Engineering Group, Huayan Health Co., Ltd., and Enheng Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Among these three sponsor units, two were publicly listed companies. Huayan Health was not yet listed but was the most generous in terms of sponsorship fees, earning them the naming rights.

Tang Jinglun liked to use the media to create influence. In the past, Huayuan Group often appeared on the province’s TV station’s list of event sponsors. Sponsorship was his call to make, and he originally planned to attend this New Year’s gala to recover some lost ground. However, he had to stay in Nanjiang last minute to handle business, so he could only record a VCR.

On the day of the formal recording, at 3 p.m., the audience began entering the venue. Dr. Shu Yuanhang and his wife arrived earlier than most spectators as they had a special feature interview. Changxing planned to use this gala to introduce these expert couples to the Dongzhou region.

Host Su Qing was discussing the pre-recording arrangements with them when someone brought over flowers signed by Tang Tianyi. Su Qing frowned with displeasure, as she had just scared him off a few days ago, yet he was back, pestering her.

Su Qing unceremoniously refused to accept the flowers and continued her discussion with Dr. Shu Yuanhang and his wife. At that moment, the main director of the Variety Show department, Wenqi, came over to inform her that she must not leave after the recording as the station was treating the leaders of the sponsor units to dinner, and her attendance was required.

Su Qing wanted to decline, but Wenqi said it was a political task, so she had to agree. She did, however, state that she had to leave early to take care of her father.

After the director left, Su Qing called Xu Chunliang to ask if he would be attending the program’s recording that evening.

Xu Chunliang told her that he was already on his way to the TV station by coach, and Su Qing asked him to check the area number on his ticket, which he snapped a photo of and sent to her.

After putting down the phone, Ruan Xingmei smiled at Su Qing and said, "Xu Chunliang?"

"Yes."

"We’re great friends!"

Su Qing smiled and said, "So are we!"

Xu Chunliang had just sat down when a staff member from the TV station approached, having been sent by Su Qing.

Xu Chunliang followed the staff member to the guest seat. Most chairs in the guest area had name cards on them, but the main guests typically arrived a bit later. Xu Chunliang noticed that most of the first row was empty, with names like Zhao Feiyang and Pei Lin, Dong Changhao, Dr. Shu Yuanhang and his wife, Sheng Chaohui, president of Enheng Pharmaceutical, the president of Dongzhou Engineering Group, and several key leaders of the TV station also had their names there.

There were also quite a few local Dongzhou celebrities, two of whom were quite famous: a popular male singer named Xudong who started in a talent show, and a film actress named Yan Jiajia.

These two might be considered second-tier in the country, but in Dongzhou, they were top-tier celebrities.

Despite being second-tier, they had plenty of assistants by their side. Xu Chunliang arrived in the guest section and sat down, finding his seat was right behind Xudong.

Thanks to Brave Leader for the grand reward, here comes an additional update. Double monthly votes requested at the end of the month!