From Evil Sect Leader to Doctor-Chapter 412 - 386: First Visit

Xu Chunliang already knew from Hua Zhuyue that the bar’s backstage boss Pan Tianhua was definitely siding with Wang Zeqiang, and the video he provided was definitely edited. He also had a video, and Pu Jian’s photography skills were not bad, capturing the incident quite completely.

The police watched the video he provided. From the current videos available, Xu Chunliang and Wang Zeqiang were in a mutual altercation. Although there were many people at the time, there was no gang fight. If the brawl involved more than three people, it would be suspected of group fighting crimes. If it manifested mainly as wanton provocation and troublemaking, it might be suspected of the crime of provoking trouble.

A policeman with the surname Liu gave Xu Chunliang a brief on the serious nature of last night’s actions. Now that Wang Zeqiang had gone to the hospital for a check-up on his injuries, if the final result of Wang Zeqiang’s examination was minor injury, Xu Chunliang might be charged with intentional injury. According to criminal law, intentionally injuring another person’s body is punishable by imprisonment, detention, or control for up to three years.

Xu Chunliang said, "Officer, I understand what you’re saying, but I think you should conduct a more thorough investigation. Wang Zeqiang and his people drugged my friends. If I hadn’t arrived in time, they would have taken those two girls away." The video shows a segment where Wang Zeqiang and his group attempt to take the two girls to their car.

The policeman surnamed Liu said, "We’ve looked into what you said. According to our internal surveillance from the bar, Wang Zeqiang did not chat with these two girls. They were drinking with others before, and Wang Zeqiang said he was kindly offering to take the two girls home."

The police implied that it was unlikely Wang Zeqiang drugged them.

Xu Chunliang said, "Just because he didn’t chat them up doesn’t mean his accomplices didn’t. His not drugging them doesn’t mean his accomplices didn’t."

Another young policeman said, "You need to have evidence, don’t make baseless claims."

Xu Chunliang said, "You guys should investigate to find the evidence. Isn’t that your responsibility?"

The policeman surnamed Liu said, "We will of course investigate. Right now we are mainly trying to understand the mutual altercation between you and Wang Zeqiang. We hope you can provide a detailed explanation."

"The video can show that he repeatedly attacked me. I only fought back when I couldn’t stand it anymore; it was self-defense."

The policeman surnamed Liu smiled and shook his head, saying: "You don’t have enough understanding of the law. There is no defense in a fight. Right now we need to look at the results of Wang Zeqiang’s injury examination. Comrade Xu Chunliang, don’t underestimate this as a minor issue. Your awareness of the law is too weak."

At that moment, his phone rang. After answering it, his expression changed: "What?"

Xu Chunliang looked at them with a smile: "What happened? Did Wang Zeqiang hit someone again?"

The policeman surnamed Liu was dumbfounded. Did this guy have some sort of predictive ability? How did he know that Wang Zeqiang had hit someone again? And this time, he even hit medical staff and the accompanying police officer at the hospital.

Xu Chunliang said, "That guy is like a mad dog, biting anyone he finds. You guys be careful too, he thinks he’s backed by someone. He might even dare to hit you!"

The policeman surnamed Liu said, "Young comrade, there’s no need to worry about us. Learn more about the law in the future to enhance your legal awareness. In some cases, you can be in the right, but due to improper handling, you turn from active to passive."

Xu Chunliang saw the two police officers out, just as Mei Ru Xue arrived at Dongzhou Restaurant. Watching the two officers leave, Mei Ru Xue got out of the car and approached Xu Chunliang: "Trouble with you?"

Xu Chunliang smiled and said, "It’s nothing. They were just handling official business and wanted to understand the situation."

Mei Ru Xue said, "Tell me, what happened last night?"

Xu Chunliang said, "It’s all in the past, let’s not talk about it."

At this moment, Pu Jian called, urging Xu Chunliang to quickly watch the video. Before it was taken down, Xu Chunliang clicked on the link he provided and saw a video of Wang Zeqiang assaulting medical staff in the hospital. When a police officer tried to stop him, Wang Zeqiang knocked him to the ground with a punch. To be fair, this guy’s skills were not to be underestimated, making it hard for even three to five strong men to get close.

He showed the video to Mei Ru Xue, who was also shocked after watching it. Due to her background, she wasn’t familiar with the Wang Family and lacked understanding of Wang Zeqiang. But based on past impressions, Wang Zeqiang appeared to be very genteel on the surface. In the video, Wang Zeqiang was nothing more than a boorish brute.

It seemed unlikely that a scion of the Wang Family would act like that in public. Mei Ru Xue frowned. Wang Zeqiang’s drama served to shift focus away from Xu Chunliang’s brawl.

Xu Chunliang smiled and said, "No wonder he was like that yesterday; turns out he’s got rabies."

Mei Ru Xue said, "Just because he’s causing trouble again doesn’t mean you’re off the hook."

Xu Chunliang said, "He looks like a mad dog, doesn’t he? I heard he’s your cousin, you should keep your distance."

Mei Ru Xue gave him a glare: "Who did you hear that from?" She already guessed that he heard it from Mo Han.

Xu Chunliang said, "Let’s not talk about these unpleasant things. It’s a rare chance to see you; shall we go to a movie?"

Mei Ru Xue said, "You still feel like going to a movie?"

Xu Chunliang said, "I was in a bad mood, but seeing you makes all my worries disappear."

Mei Ru Xue said, "You’re all lies. Get in the car."

"Where to?"

"My grandpa wants to see you."

Xu Chunliang was stunned: "That’s so sudden. I’m not prepared at all. Wait a minute, I’ll go grab a case of good wine for the old man."

Mei Ru Xue said, "Save it, we don’t know if it’s fortune or disaster."

Xu Chunliang said, "It’s not good to visit for the first time empty-handed."

Mei Ru Xue said, "Empty-handed is best!"

"Then I’ll trick you, my little white lamb."

Xu Chunliang had visited Elder Ye before, so he was somewhat mentally prepared for the situation in high-ranking families. Mei Ru Xue told him not to be nervous, as there was no one else at home except her grandfather.

It was dusk when they arrived at the Qiao Family’s place. Mei Ru Xue parked the car in the space in front of the door, noticing an Audi A8 already parked in the adjacent spot.

Xu Chunliang whispered, "Wasn’t there supposed to be no one?"

Mei Ru Xue glanced at the license plate and was taken aback; the car belonged to Wang Sixuan. What was he doing here?

No enemies meet without an encounter, and now Xu Chunliang had to confront him just after arriving.

Mei Ru Xue didn’t want to see the Wang Family either and was planning to take Xu Chunliang for a walk around the area when Wang Sixuan emerged from inside. There was no time to dodge as they faced each other directly.

Wang Sixuan saw Mei Ru Xue and greeted her proactively, "Xiaoxue, you’re back!" His gaze fell on Xu Chunliang, instantly recognizing him as the guy who had slapped his son.

Mei Ru Xue said, "Hello, Uncle Wang." They didn’t like each other, but they had to maintain courtesy on the surface.

Wang Sixuan ignored Xu Chunliang, got in his car, and had the driver drive away.

Mei Ru Xue watched the car go off into the distance, sighed, and said, "The one you hit was his precious son, Wang Zeqiang."

Xu Chunliang said, "Scum!"

Mei Ru Xue nudged him on the arm and whispered, "Don’t talk recklessly in front of Grandpa."

Walking into the Xu Family’s small building, they smelled the aroma of chicken soup. From the kitchen, Elder Qiao’s loud voice rang out, "Xiaoxue, you’re back. You’ll have to try the chicken soup I personally stewed for you."

Xu Chunliang found the voice familiar; when he saw the old man coming out of the kitchen, he was shocked to realize Mei Ru Xue’s grandfather was the Elder Qiao he had unexpectedly met at the Dongzhou mine.

Elder Qiao smiled at Xu Chunliang and said, "Xiaoxu, what’s wrong? Don’t you recognize me?"

Mei Ru Xue was the most surprised, staring at her grandfather and then at Xu Chunliang, asking, "What? Have you two met?"

Elder Qiao said with a smile, "Yes, we met last time in Dongzhou when I went to the mine area to visit the grave. I happened to come across him and his father and even went to the Huichun Hall to have tea."

Mei Ru Xue secretly sighed that her grandfather was shrewd; he had already met Xu Chunliang.

Xu Chunliang quietly remarked that Elder Qiao was cunning, clearly aware of his relationship with Mei Ru Xue yet kept it hidden, even later were the ones who forcibly separated them. He thought the old man was a bit unkind, especially considering how nice he had been to him, even guiding him and offering him liquor.

Elder Qiao asked Xu Chunliang, "Have you eaten yet?"

Xu Chunliang shook his head.

Elder Qiao said, "Xiaoxue didn’t say in advance, and we weren’t prepared at home."

Xu Chunliang replied, "As long as you don’t treat me as an outsider, it’s fine."

Mei Ru Xue said, "I’ll go check on the kitchen." She first poured Xu Chunliang a cup of tea and told him to stay back and chat with Grandpa. She felt confident in Xu Chunliang’s conversational skills.

Elder Qiao said, "Tell your Aunt Yang to cook a couple more dishes."

Elder Qiao surveyed Xu Chunliang, "Sit down, stop standing there like an idiot."

Xu Chunliang waited for Elder Qiao to sit on the sofa before taking a seat beside him, contemplating Elder Qiao’s purpose for calling him over today. Previously, urging Mei Ru Xue’s sudden return from Nanjiang had already indicated his dissatisfaction with him. Now, having just beaten up his relative’s kid, his impression was likely even worse.

At Elder Qiao’s level, it was too difficult to discern likes or dislikes from his expression. Elder Qiao picked up his enamel tea mug and took a sip.

Xu Chunliang thought to himself that Elder Qiao led a rather frugal life, and the big tea mug wasn’t filled with any good tea, just ordinary jasmine tea.

Mei Ru Xue had poured him a cup of premium Keemun black tea. Xu Chunliang took a sip and said, "Elder Qiao, I came in a hurry this time and didn’t bring any gifts for you."

Elder Qiao said, "I wasn’t expecting any gifts from you. I’d be thankful enough if you don’t covet my family’s possessions."

Xu Chunliang discerned the implication; he was referring to Mei Ru Xue. But the old man’s analogy was inappropriate. Mei Ru Xue wasn’t a mere possession; she was a treasure. If the Qiao Family didn’t value her, he’d whisk her away.

Xu Chunliang deliberately said, "Elder Qiao, do you see me as a thief?"

Elder Qiao laughed heartily, "You said it yourself; there are two types of thieves in this world. Most have the heart of a thief but not the courage."

Xu Chunliang asked, "Which type do you think I belong to?"

Elder Qiao held the big tea mug in his hand, his profound gaze scrutinizing Xu Chunliang, "You have the courage of a thief! Even Xiaoxue’s cousin you dare to hit?"

Xu Chunliang replied, "I honestly didn’t know about that relationship before I hit him."

"What if you had known?"