Chapter 575: Chapter 546: A Wedding Turns into a Funeral

A wedding turned into a funeral, and many people gathered outside the ICU room, most of them staff from Changxing Hospital. In Chinese culture, it’s customary to report good news and attend funerals; especially when the deceased is the father of the dean.

Shu Yuanhang also came, having received a notification to consult. But upon arrival, he heard the news that the patient had already passed away and couldn’t help with anything.

He walked over to greet Xu Chunliang and Gao Xinhua.

Gao Xinhua’s eyes were red. Seeing Shu Yuanhang reminded him of Tong Guangsheng. Although Tong Guangsheng was not in their unit back then, he was very familiar with their old company commander. He felt it necessary to notify him.

Noticing Gao Xinhua’s current state, Shu Yuanhang proactively offered to inform his father.

The crowd at the door was growing larger, and Zhao Feiyang, aware of the situation, came out to meet everyone, suppressing his grief. He advised them to return home, not wanting his family matters to disrupt the hospital’s normal operations. His father had passed away, and he would arrange for the body to be sent to the funeral home and would announce the time and details for the mourning ceremony soon.

Zhao Feiyang shook hands with everyone, expressing his gratitude, still in a state of confusion. Had it not been for his wedding, perhaps his father would still be alive.

It’s clear that his father’s death was caused by the scandalous photos of Pei Lin, which shocked him deeply. Zhao Feiyang felt he was truly unfilial and couldn’t find Pei Lin in the crowd, assuming she was too ashamed to face his father one last time.

After shaking hands with Gao Xinhua, Zhao Feiyang approached Xu Chunliang, recalling that moment when he had shouted for Xu Chunliang to get out, feeling a hint of apology, but he didn’t apologize directly.

Xu Chunliang understood that it was a special situation, and Zhao Feiyang had acted harshly out of urgency. He shook hands with Zhao Feiyang, saying, "My condolences."

Zhao Feiyang pursed his lips: "Thank you!"

You never know what kind of life awaits you next. It only took a moment for Zhao Feiyang to go from being a proud groom to a grieving son, and the process made it all the more humiliating.

Zhao Feiyang’s phone rang; it was the police. The photos that had appeared on the big screen today were quickly identified as doctored, manipulated, head-swapped photos, meaning they were products of editing, unrelated to Pei Lin. The police were calling to prove Pei Lin’s innocence.

After learning the truth, Zhao Feiyang simply responded with a flat acknowledgment. His father was already dead, and the truth had come too late. His father died with resentment, believing Pei Lin had done something to dishonor the family, and he couldn’t rest in peace.

The police’s identification showed that Pei Lin was also a victim, with someone intentionally altering the wedding video. The investigation was ongoing, but the damage had already been done.

Elder Zhao couldn’t be resurrected, and the wedding of Zhao Feiyang and Pei Lin was utterly ruined, their reputations seriously affected. People usually don’t like to believe the truth, preferring what they see, and rumors about Pei Lin would likely continue for a long time.

After leaving the wedding scene, Pei Lin went to the police station, waiting for the final results. She insisted that the police make the call to Zhao Feiyang.

Pei Yu stayed by her side, holding her hand, feeling its coldness, and asked with concern, "Xiaolin, let’s go back. The police have already confirmed those photos were all edited."

Pei Lin shook her head, looking at Pei Yu, saying word by word, "Is this it? Someone fabricated lies, used fake photos to ruin my wedding, and caused my father-in-law’s death. My reputation, my life, everything has been destroyed. I can’t just let it go like this!"

Pei Yu sighed, "What can you do? What has happened can’t be changed; we have to leave it to the police now. Let them find and catch the real culprit behind all this."

Pei Lin wrapped her down jacket tightly around herself; she was still wearing her wedding dress underneath. With Pei Yu’s persuasion, she stood up, ready to leave, not knowing where to go. Her father-in-law had died, and she should logically go to the Zhao Family, but Zhao Feiyang hadn’t called her at all.

The police have clarified the issue with today’s photos. They have nothing to do with her; she’s also a victim.

When Pei Lin thought of these three words, she shivered inside. Although today’s photos were fake, it didn’t mean she was completely innocent. If those photos in Yang Mufeng’s hands were ever leaked, her end could be much worse.

Pei Lin placed her hand on her lower abdomen, feeling the presence of a small life. She suddenly became strong again. She was the daughter-in-law of the Zhao Family, and no matter what Zhao Feiyang thought, that fact couldn’t be changed.

## 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

Xu Chunliang returned to Huichun Hall, which was almost entirely moved out now. The sign had been taken down; only Elder Xu was still living there, planning to move once the villa was ready.

As for the storefront, many people were interested in it, with a continuous flow of inquiries.

When Xu Chunliang returned, Xu Changshan was a bit surprised: "Back so early? Weren’t you supposed to be the best man at a wedding?"

Xu Chunliang smiled: "I came back after things were done." He didn’t mention the incident to his grandfather.

While the two were talking, Zheng Peian also arrived. Seeing Xu Chunliang, Zheng Peian said, "You’re back just in time. I heard that Dean Zhao’s father passed away, is that true?"

Xu Chunliang nodded.

Xu Changshan was also curious and said, "He doesn’t seem to be very old, does he?"

Xu Chunliang said, "Sudden brainstem hemorrhage, the onset was very rapid, and so many doctors couldn’t save him."

Xu Changshan sighed, "The sky is unpredictable, and humans are subject to sudden fortunes and misfortunes. What was supposed to be a joyful event turned into a funeral."

Zheng Peian said, "Just got married and one is gone already, Pei Lin really is an ominous person."

Xu Changshan glared at him, "Don’t talk nonsense, that Xiaopei looks pretty good. By the way, how did Dean Zhao’s father suddenly fall ill? Was there any trigger?"

Zheng Peian looked at Xu Chunliang. He had also heard that Zhao Daqiang died from anger. No one could handle having their daughter-in-law’s indecent photos exposed in public.

Xu Chunliang said, "I heard he didn’t agree with their marriage, and ended up bottling up his feelings." He didn’t speak the truth.

Xu Changshan yawned, it was time for an afternoon nap, so he let them chat while he went upstairs to sleep.

Zheng Peian watched his master walk away, then whispered, "I heard that Pei Lin’s indecent photos were displayed on the big screen."

Xu Chunliang said, "The police have already investigated it. The so-called indecent photos were just someone using Photoshop to swap faces; they weren’t Pei Lin’s at all."

Zheng Peian gaped, "Really? Who would do such a thing, using fake photos to ruin someone’s marriage."

Xu Chunliang said, "It must be an enemy of theirs."

Zheng Peian said, "Even if there’s hatred, this is too cruel." After he finished speaking, he nudged Xu Chunliang and whispered, "Weren’t you there? Why didn’t you help save him?"

Zheng Peian had developed a strong confidence in Xu Chunliang’s medical skills. Although he didn’t say it, deep down he believed Xu Chunliang’s medical skills surpassed those of his master, Xu Changshan.

Xu Chunliang said, "You’re really concerned with a lot of things, considering your age."

"The desire for knowledge is unrelated to age," Zheng Peian replied confidently.

Xu Chunliang said, "I did want to help at the time, but you know the situation too. A group of expert doctors in our hospital were all there. The moment Elder Zhao collapsed, they rushed up to do CPR. I couldn’t even get in. I wanted to help but got scolded by Zhao Feiyang."

Zheng Peian knew he was telling the truth and sighed, "Even if they let you save him, it’s inconvenient without a doctor’s license. This gentleman was just unlucky."

Zheng Peian believed that if Zhao Feiyang had agreed to let Xu Chunliang help, perhaps he could have pulled his father back from death’s door.

That’s fate. Xu Chunliang had skills but couldn’t use them because others didn’t recognize his medical talent, and he lacked the basic license to practice medicine.

Even if he had a license, Zhao Feiyang wouldn’t have chosen him to save his father. To Zhao Feiyang, those experienced and highly educated experts seemed more trustworthy.

It was Zhao Feiyang’s choice that ultimately deprived his father of the chance to live.

Zheng Peian asked, "If you were to treat him, how confident are you that you could have saved him?"

Xu Chunliang said calmly, "No ’if,’ Uncle Zheng. How are things progressing with the hospital?"

Zheng Peian said, "Everything’s on track, renovations have already started, and I’m arranging a leave of absence without pay."

Xu Chunliang recalled what Gao Xinhua said yesterday and relayed Gao Xinhua’s ideas directly to him. After listening, Zheng Peian thought the suggestion was feasible.

Everything is ready, waiting only for the east wind. Now the critical part is Xu Chunliang’s formula. Their anorectal specialty hospital’s development entirely depended on the Xu Family’s secret formula.

Zheng Peian knew Huichun Hall hadn’t been particularly outstanding in hemorrhoid treatment in the past, so Xu Chunliang must have his own formula. Though Zheng Peian had faith in Xu Chunliang, he was anxious because he still didn’t know what Xu Chunliang’s secret formula would be.

Xu Chunliang assured Zheng Peian not to worry, that everything should progress step by step.

The Zhao family’s incident caused quite a stir in Dongzhou. The wedding company responsible for Zhao Feiyang and Pei Lin’s wedding was immediately investigated, affecting the host Ma Xi. If nothing happened, he could have earned a bit of money by working different events, but the wedding scandal with indecent photos and a death put him under investigation too, severely damaging his reputation.

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