From Evil Sect Leader to Doctor

When Xu Chunliang and Mei Ru Xue were setting the table, Gao Hong Hall strolled over to find Xu Changshan for a drink, carrying a freshly bought roast chicken in his hand.

Seeing there were guests at home, Gao Hong Hall quickly made an excuse to leave, jokingly saying he was just passing by and brought a roast chicken for Xu Changshan to try.

Xu Changshan introduced Gao Hong Hall to Elder Qiao.

Elder Qiao invited him, "Since you’re here, why not join us for a meal?"

Gao Hong Hall quickly waved his hands, "No, no, my family is waiting for me to eat at home."

Elder Qiao said, "Wherever you eat, it’s all the same. I’m just passing by too, and will head to Nanjiang after the meal."

Xu Changshan also urged Gao Hong Hall not to leave, saying they were all family.

Once Gao Hong Hall understood Elder Qiao’s identity, he quickly realized this was akin to meeting the family. He had seen Mei Ru Xue before and thought she was genuinely beautiful, coming from a family of officials, and was an excellent match for Xu Chunliang in both background and conditions.

Gao Hong Hall knew his son had been interested in Xu Chunliang for a long time. Initially, he thought there was a gap between the two kids, but as he interacted more with Xu Chunliang, he grew more fond of the kid and even privately considered bringing the two children together.

However, it seemed now there was no hope for the two kids. Although Gao Hong Hall felt a bit regretful, he knew feelings cannot be forced. Even if the two families couldn’t come together through marriage, seeing Xu Chunliang with such a good girl was genuinely a cause for his happiness. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Gao Hong Hall had actually come over today because of yesterday’s matter, which had stirred quite a storm in town. He saw the news and heard that Xu Chunliang stood up for Gao Xiaobai, so he felt a bit apologetic. He brought a roast chicken to chat with his old friend and express some regret, but hadn’t expected the Xu family to have guests.

As people age, they can’t hold their liquor like they used to. Gao Hong Hall had a few drinks and, slightly tipsy, said to Xu Chunliang, "Chunliang, Xiaobai’s matter gave you trouble."

Under the table, Xu Changshan kicked him. This Old Gao, always knows how to say the wrong thing.

Xu Chunliang smiled and said, "Grandpa Gao, no need for such polite words with me, let me toast to you." He used the toast to change the subject, to prevent Elder Gao from continuing.

Mei Ru Xue looked anxiously at her grandfather, fearing exactly this outcome. Her grandfather seldom looked at his phone, so she had hoped he wouldn’t know about this.

Elder Qiao smiled and said, "So, Xiaoxu got into a fight for your granddaughter."

At this, everyone was stunned.

Xu Chunliang absorbed two pieces of information from that: first, Elder Qiao already knew about the fight; second, Elder Qiao thought he fought for another girl, which seemed a bit troubling.

Gao Hong Hall then realized he had misspoken, and looked awkwardly at Xu Changshan. Xu Changshan sighed internally, thinking this Old Gao just can’t help but ruin things, and wondered how to help his grandson out of it.

Xu Chunliang said, "Good deeds don’t leave the house, bad deeds spread far and wide, Grandpa Qiao. Xiaoxue’s told me countless times, but I just can’t change this hot temper of mine."

Mei Ru Xue quickly added, "Yes, I keep telling him, but he just likes to get into fights. This time, he was set up by someone."

Elder Qiao smiled and said, "Young people brawling isn’t a big issue. When I was young, I often got into fights. But I wasn’t as good as Xiaoxu, who can take on ten people like some Yip Man."

Everyone laughed, seeing Elder Qiao didn’t seem to take the fight too seriously.

Gao Hong Hall, realizing his mistake, also chimed in, "It’s not Chunliang’s fault. My granddaughter had some friction with someone, and Chunliang and my granddaughter have been close since childhood..."

Xu Changshan kicked him again. This Old Gao, if you can’t speak properly, don’t speak at all. Throwing out terms like ’childhood sweethearts’ isn’t good for Mei Ru Xue to hear.

Gao Hong Hall corrected, "I mean they grew up together."

Mei Ru Xue smiled, "Gao Xiaobai is a pretty remarkable girl. I heard she studies at Shuimu?"

Gao Hong Hall nodded, "Yes, she’s doing well in her studies."

Mei Ru Xue said to Xu Chunliang, "You should learn from Gao Xiaobai; don’t be so impulsive all the time."

Elder Qiao said, "Everyone lives their own way. If young people don’t have a bit of spirit, our society can’t progress. Fighting isn’t bad. A man who’s never been in a fight in his life cannot call himself a true man."

Xu Changshan and Gao Hong Hall exchanged a glance. Although they somewhat agreed with the sentiment, they didn’t expect it to come from Elder Qiao.

Mei Ru Xue said, "He’s been in more than just one fight."

Elder Qiao laughed, "A real man must have tough fists and a clear mind. Even great men have said, ’If you are to fight, then fight to win.’ Of course, reason should be used when possible, but if reasoning fails, action must be taken. However, I must criticize you; do things with a broader vision. When you act, think of the aftermath. You shouldn’t harm a thousand and injure yourself by five hundred."

Xu Changshan secretly admired that Mei Ru Xue’s grandfather was remarkable. He defended firmly, and with such rationale. After Elder Qiao spoke, Xu Changshan almost felt his grandson should have acted. If there was any error, it was not handling the aftermath better.

Xu Chunliang said, "Grandpa Qiao, I’ll make sure to properly review my experiences."

Mei Ru Xue said, "That’s one experience you shouldn’t dwell on."

Zheng Peian brought in a dish of sour fish soup. Mei Ru Xue quickly got up to receive it, but Zheng Peian said, "I got it, I got it, don’t burn yourself."

Elder Qiao said, "Xiaozheng, you’ve worked hard too, sit down and have a drink."

Zheng Peian smiled, "Elder Qiao, please try this fish and see how it is."

Xu Changshan said, "Yes, please cut the ribbon!"

Elder Qiao laughed and said, "Then I’ll give it a try." Mei Ru Xue served him a bowl of fish soup. Elder Qiao took a sip and found it delicious and appetizing, praising, "This fish soup is excellent, refreshing and opening up the appetite. Xiaozheng’s cooking skills are on par with those of a state banquet chef."

Zheng Peian said, "I’m just an amateur chef."

Xu Chunliang invited him to sit down.

Zheng Peian toasted Elder Qiao with a glass of wine.

Elder Qiao said, "This matter with Xiaoxu must have had quite an impact at your hospital?"

Zheng Peian glanced at Xu Chunliang, unsure of how to respond.

Xu Chunliang said, "It has caused some negative impact on the hospital, so I’m considering leaving Changxing. I was just discussing with my grandpa about revitalizing Huichun Hall, but my grandpa is not willing."

Xu Changshan said, "A steady job can’t just be given up so easily."

Xu Chunliang said, "It’s a new era now, who cares about a ’steady job’ anymore?"

Elder Qiao said, "Choosing to run away when facing difficulties doesn’t seem like your character. In my opinion, there’s a problem with your unit. When one of your own employees acts bravely and righteously, the unit should support them, not succumb to public opinion. To yield to public opinion is to abandon justice, and pushing employees away in such situations shows incompetence and irresponsibility in leadership."

Xu Changshan agreed, "You spoke right to my heart. Chunliang, there’s no need to stay in such a hospital. Grandpa has decided to respect your choice."

Elder Qiao said, "Respect is one thing, but we should help young people think things through. You shouldn’t leave just out of impulse, or you’d be no different from a deserter."

Mei Ru Xue said, "Grandpa, Chunliang doesn’t plan to be a deserter, he’s just looking to move to a different place."

Elder Qiao said, "Wherever you fall, you should get back up there. You work on Weishan Island, so go back to Weishan Island."

Mei Ru Xue said, "You don’t know the specifics." She noticed that Grandpa was particularly concerned about Xu Chunliang’s affairs today, which was unusual.

Xu Chunliang said, "Let’s stop talking about my issues. Don’t worry, I’m not resigning. Grandpa Qiao is right, I should get back up where I fell."

After lunch, Elder Qiao asked Xu Chunliang to write a piece of calligraphy for him to take home. Xu Chunliang and Mei Ru Xue accompanied Elder Qiao to the study, and Mei Ru Xue helped with the ink.

Xu Chunliang wrote seven big characters as Elder Qiao requested — "Pay no heed to affairs outside your window."

Elder Qiao said, "I plan to give these words to your uncle."

Mei Ru Xue laughed, Grandpa must be using these words as a reminder for Uncle. Previously, Uncle went to Weishan Island and got involved in a dispute at the Railway Heroes Monument. This incident caused quite a stir, and Grandpa was very displeased with it.

What angered Elder Qiao wasn’t the incident itself but the fact that Qiao Yuanjiang was ostensibly supporting the Huayuan Group, which was inappropriate given his position.

Due to this incident, the relationship between Mei Ru Xue and Qiao Yuanjiang became well-known, and coincidentally, Mei Ru Xue also left during this time, leading some people to speculate about her involvement in recent issues on Weishan Island.

Elder Qiao said, "Chunliang, where do you plan to get back up?"

Xu Chunliang was taken aback; it was the first time Elder Qiao addressed him this way, having always called him Xiaoxu in the past. Could this mean he had finally gained Elder Qiao’s approval?

Xu Chunliang had actually just decided to follow Gao Xinhua’s advice and head to the Infectious Disease Hospital, but Elder Qiao’s question made him hesitate.

Mei Ru Xue noticed his hesitation and smiled, "Grandpa, he hasn’t figured it out yet, so don’t worry."

Elder Qiao said, "How could he not have figured it out? Don’t know where you fell? What level are you now?"

Mei Ru Xue said, "Deputy Division!" She aimed to speak highly of him; Xu Chunliang was effectively just an internally appointed deputy division in the hospital.

Xu Chunliang spoke the truth, "Internally appointed by the hospital, enjoying deputy division level benefits."

Elder Qiao said, "You can look at the problem from another angle, young cadres can take on temporary roles in Hu Shan Town."

Mei Ru Xue was stunned; she never imagined her grandpa would directly get involved in Xu Chunliang’s affairs, but she also felt happy. It demonstrated that her grandpa had accepted him.

Xu Chunliang said, "Elder Qiao, I can handle it myself..."

Mei Ru Xue slyly pinched his arm from behind.

Elder Qiao said, "I’m not helping you; you’re very familiar with that area. Some issues have arisen over there, and some people are deliberately pointing fingers at Xiaoxue. You can fight for your childhood sweetheart, but not for her?"

Xu Chunliang said, "I’m duty-bound!"

Elder Qiao looked at the piece of calligraphy and said, "This is well written, I’ll have Qiao Yuanjiang hang it in his study. Over fifty years old and still doesn’t understand such simple principles."

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