From Evil Sect Leader to Doctor

"Of course, they wouldn’t file a report so openly. Anyone could do it, and investigating this whistleblower would reveal who is really behind it!" Xu Chunliang still believed that the Mingde Group was the mastermind.

Lin Sijin smiled and said, "Xiaoxu, I notice you hold considerable hostility towards the Mingde Group. They are the largest Han Medical Group, and their establishment here shows our country’s open and inclusive attitude towards medical practices."

Xu Chunliang said, "If they truly came to promote Han medicine, that would be one thing. I’m not lacking in tolerance, but from what I’ve heard, Mingde Group isn’t here to cure and save people. Since arriving here, they’ve mostly engaged in acquisitions and mergers, using money to bewilder and attract a large number of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, and have deceitfully acquired countless traditional prescriptions and medical skills."

Lin Sijin picked up her teacup and took a sip of water, gesturing for Xu Chunliang to continue.

Xu Chunliang said, "We’re open-minded towards them, but they aren’t here for communication. I come from a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, and I’m very clear about what their Han medicine is. From basic theory to methods of medication, they’re all learned from us. We wouldn’t be afraid of them learning, but this group learns and doesn’t acknowledge it, transforming our traditional medicine into their national treasures. It’s blatant theft!"

Lin Sijin said, "The issue you mentioned does exist, but our traditional medicine is vast and profound, not so easily stolen."

Xu Chunliang said, "Aunt Lin, I think we can’t afford complacency. I used to think like that too, but there’s a saying: ’Guard against night thieves, home-bred thieves are harder to guard against.’ We’ve had internal issues as well. Some people only have eyes for money and lack awareness of protecting national culture. Take the Mingde Group, their leader Huang Youlong is a Korean-Chinese with deep research in traditional Chinese medicine."

Lin Sijin said, "Xiaoxu, don’t worry. I’ll remind the relevant departments to pay attention to the situation you mentioned."

Xu Chunliang again brought up that Huang Gongxian was still being investigated and hadn’t been released to go home yet. Lin Sijin made a call and informed Xu Chunliang that Huang Gongxian would be able to return home tonight, but within a short period, he couldn’t leave Capital City.

Upon leaving, Xu Chunliang saw a familiar face, Enheng Pharmaceutical’s Chairman, Liang Wenjing.

Liang Wenjing came to the Capital City specifically for the Huiren Hall incident because among the problematic batch of drugs, three types were jointly produced by Enheng Pharmaceutical, thus involving Enheng Pharmaceutical.

Liang Wenjing was here to manage relations, but despite her reputation as a prominent entrepreneur in Dongzhou, her influence dwindled to insignificance in the Capital City, not drawing any attention or respect. Although Huiren Hall was primarily at fault, Enheng Pharmaceutical also faced penalties as a producer, impacting its stock prices significantly.

Xu Chunliang considered catching up with Liang Wenjing but saw her walk briskly towards the parking lot where someone approached her.

Xu Chunliang recognized the person as Zhao Xiaohui’s ex-boyfriend Chen Jianxin, having previously discovered an affair between Liang Wenjing and Chen Jianxin at the cinema. Xu Chunliang stopped in his tracks, surprised that Liang Wenjing brought this man to handle business in the Capital City, making Sheng Chaohui’s situation quite ludicrous.

Yet Sheng Chaohui was hardly deserving of sympathy, with both husband and wife each having their escapades, neither being straightforward.

Curious, Xu Chunliang watched as the Mercedes carrying them drove off, he quickly hailed a taxi, instructing the driver to follow.

The Mercedes carrying Liang Wenjing entered Four Seasons Hotel’s entrance. After Liang Wenjing got out and went inside, Chen Jianxin stepped out, smoked a cigarette, and took another taxi to leave.

Intrigued, Xu Chunliang decided to follow and find out what this man was doing in the Capital City.

Following Chen Jianxin, they arrived at Jingfu Building in Wangjing. Xu Chunliang saw Chen Jianxin enter Jingfu Building, realizing something, he chose not to pursue further.

Instead, he asked the driver to take him back to Four Seasons Hotel.

After getting off, Xu Chunliang called Liang Wenjing.

Receiving his call, Liang Wenjing was quite surprised: "Director Xu, is there something you need?"

"President Liang, could we meet? There’s something I’d like to discuss with you face-to-face."

Liang Wenjing said, "I’m sorry, I’m currently in the Capital City. Can it wait until I return?" She assumed Xu Chunliang’s interest, now that he was at the Cultural and Tourism Bureau, was likely about sponsorship, as Sheng Chaohui had expressed interest in sponsoring Dongzhou Fuyang Festival, which she had openly rejected.

She noticed Sheng Chaohui recently making efforts to expand his influence within the company, his ambition for power was obvious, causing her concern.

Xu Chunliang said, "I’m also in the Capital City, and I suppose it’s regarding the Huiren Hall affair. I mainly want to discuss this issue with you."

Liang Wenjing was taken aback; she hadn’t realized any connection Xu Chunliang had with Huiren Hall. After some consideration, she said, "I’m at Four Seasons Hotel; we can meet in the café in half an hour."

Xu Chunliang said, "It won’t take that long, I can be there in ten minutes."

As Liang Wenjing entered the café, she was indeed surprised to find Xu Chunliang already there, wondering if he lived nearby or had been following her all along.

Liang Wenjing sat opposite Xu Chunliang.

Xu Chunliang said, "I don’t know what you like to drink, so I took the liberty of ordering a cappuccino for you."

Liang Wenjing replied, "Thank you!"

The sunset’s afterglow cast through the floor-to-ceiling window onto the two of them. The waiter brought the coffee, Liang Wenjing took a sip, then turned to look outside the window where the beautiful street scene of Capital City was visible.

Yet no matter how beautiful the street view, she had no heart to enjoy it. If the Huiren Hall incident was not handled properly, it could cause extremely serious consequences for Enheng Pharmaceutical. While the stock price may recover from a fall, losing consumer confidence would be troublesome for the future.

Xu Chunliang said, "Mr. Huang Wanglin from Huiren Hall is an old friend of mine."

Liang Wenjing nodded. She had met Huang Wanglin several times and greatly admired Third Master’s demeanor. But she had to address Huang Wanglin as an elder. For Xu Chunliang to become an old friend with Huang Wanglin proved that this kid indeed had some skills. It reminded her that her husband Sheng Chaohui was once beaten half to death by Xu Chunliang, yet now they were quite close — whether it was out of fear or being charmed by this scoundrel’s personality, who could say?

Liang Wenjing said, "We have been cooperating with Huiren Hall for many years now, always in harmony, and there haven’t been this many issues before."

Xu Chunliang said, "As far as I know, there have been twelve deaths, all having a history of taking medication produced by Huiren Hall."

Liang Wenjing said, "I’ve never heard of this before. These twelve people all died this year. Why weren’t there as many deaths in the past?"

Xu Chunliang said, "No one paid attention to you before. This time Huiren Hall got into an incident because someone reported it."

Liang Wenjing said, "I’ve heard about it too."

Xu Chunliang said, "Do you know who reported you?"

Liang Wenjing shook her head and said, "How could I know? Most likely, it’s a competitor."

Xu Chunliang said, "Someone who had access to your medication data and detailed materials would definitely be from within your organization. This has been planned for a long time."

Liang Wenjing angrily said, "If I find out who leaked the company’s information, I certainly won’t let them off."

Xu Chunliang said, "Has President Liang had any contact with Mingde Group?"

Liang Wenjing said, "Yes, Mingde Group wanted to acquire our third pharmaceutical plant, which is our traditional Chinese medicine production department, with the Chinese medicine research center also located there."

Xu Chunliang’s question made Liang Wenjing realize something. She tried to recall and said, "But I rejected their proposal. It was my husband who brought them over at the time."

Suspicion arose in Liang Wenjing’s heart. Could it be Sheng Chaohui? He had been dreaming his own dreams beside her for many years. After the Zhao Xiaohui incident, his heart was even further from hers. Liang Wenjing knew Zhao Xiaohui went abroad to have a child, and that child was more likely than not Sheng Chaohui’s. Naturally, the mother and child’s expenses were all covered by Sheng Chaohui.

No woman could tolerate this. Liang Wenjing intensified her control over Sheng Chaohui’s finances. It’s said that where there is oppression, there is resistance. Sheng Chaohui thus developed a desire to seize power, even contemplating divorce to split half her assets.

Xu Chunliang could tell she was suspecting Sheng Chaohui at once. Calmly, he took out his phone and showed Liang Wenjing a recently taken photo.

Liang Wenjing saw a man’s back in the photo and immediately recognized it as Chen Jianxin. Her heart began pounding intensely. Her first thought was that her affair with Chen Jianxin had been discovered by Xu Chunliang. But she quickly calmed down as the photo didn’t include herself, and the environment was unfamiliar to her. If Xu Chunliang had busted them, surely there would be a photo of her.

Xu Chunliang said, "Do you recognize this person?"

Liang Wenjing said, "A senior executive at my company. His name is Chen Jianxin."

Xu Chunliang said, "This is a photo I just took. The place he entered is Jingfu Building in Wangjing, which houses Mingde Group’s Chinese Division."

Liang Wenjing’s pupils suddenly contracted, her breathing quickened. How could she not understand the implication in Xu Chunliang’s words? Could it be Chen Jianxin who betrayed her? If so, he would be truly despicable.

Xu Chunliang said, "Perhaps I’m overthinking it. Chen Jianxin might have been passing by Jingfu Building, or maybe you sent him to Mingde Group to discuss business."

Liang Wenjing said, "You’ve been following me all along?" She had been separated from Chen Jianxin for not very long, making such a deduction easy.

Xu Chunliang said, "I am not interested in President Liang’s private life. I only care whether my friend has been set up. Enheng Pharmaceutical is Dongzhou’s star enterprise, and President Sheng is also my friend. I think now is the time to unite and confront external challenges."