From Evil Sect Leader to Doctor

Liu Qingshan said, "Enough with the nonsense. Explain your situation clearly and try to get leniency. It’s come to this, and you still don’t know the weight of it? If you don’t want to talk, Lv Yumeng has already confessed. You can take the fall alone."

"Don’t try to scare me!"

"Do I need to scare you? The whole world knows the Spring Thunder operation happened because of your report. If I let you out now, do you think they’d line up to welcome you? Though I doubt they’ll bring flowers."

"You set me up!" Ma Zhong’s voice trembled. He knew exactly what this meant. He always claimed to be from the Orchid Sect, but he had no real ties to it. This move probably offended the entire Orchid Sect. Even if he were released now, there’d be countless people outside waiting for him with knives.

Liu Qingshan lit a cigarette, smiling at Ma Zhong, "I can’t figure out why Xing Yongqing would be interested in trash like you."

Ma Zhong said with a trembling voice, "Did her dad make you do this?"

Liu Qingshan said, "Do you think you’re worthy?"

Under Liu Qingshan’s disdainful gaze, Ma Zhong shuddered internally, realizing he had made the most foolish move.

Liu Qingshan said, "Did you try to blackmail Xing Yongqing?"

"No! I didn’t. I just asked her for help with the OMMIA Nightclub’s closure. I swear, I was reasonable and sincere."

Liu Qingshan sneered, "Keep making stuff up for me!"

Pan Tianhua grabbed a porcelain horse from the desk and threw it hard to the ground, shattering it into pieces. He had just received news that the sudden inspections weren’t limited to properties in Pinghai Province but had already spread to several other provinces and cities, with no sign of stopping.

He had recently handed over the nightclub’s operations to his son, hoping for big things from him, but his son had repeatedly messed up. This time, the mess was too large.

A small thug had beaten the daughter of the cultural and tourism head of Pinghai Province at the door of the OMMIA Nightclub, affecting their business. Pan Tianhua had wanted to resolve the issue peacefully, but he didn’t expect it to escalate this much.

Pan Tianhua only now realized he had been too careless.

The middle-aged man standing next to Pan Tianhua went to find a broom and dustpan, quietly cleaning up the porcelain pieces.

Pan Tianhua took a strong puff on his cigar and said, "Old Fei, stop. Let the cleaners do it later."

Old Fei was his brother and his most capable assistant.

Old Fei didn’t stop, saying in a low voice, "Some things put your mind at ease only if you do them yourself."

Pan Tianhua said, "I’ve always mentioned that we should avoid shady business. Since He Dong’s development until now, we should think about changing direction."

Old Fei said, "Weidong was just eager to prove himself to you, and these businesses would still exist even if he didn’t do them. As long as we’re in this line of work, we can’t avoid it entirely."

Pan Tianhua said, "What’s Lv Yumeng’s family situation?"

Old Fei said, "Divorced, her daughter lives with her ex-husband, has a brother, and her parents are alive."

Pan Tianhua said, "Reassure her that the company will take care of her family’s matters."

Old Fei nodded, fully aware that Pan Tianhua wasn’t being charitable but was sending a message about the consequences of betraying him.

Pan Tianhua asked again, "Did that little thug have any contact with Weidong?"

Old Fei said, "Probably not."

Pan Tianhua said, "I need confirmation. Make sure Weidong doesn’t come back for a while."

Old Fei said, "This disturbance won’t settle down anytime soon. You need to be prepared."

Pan Tianhua said, "Money is just a worldly possession. The most important thing is that everyone is safe. After all these years, what storm haven’t I weathered? Old Fei, spread the word that the mastermind is Hua Zhuyue."

Old Fei nodded, "That Ma Zhong is always out there flaunting the Orchid Sect’s name, lying and cheating. We can use this mess as an excuse to act."

Finally, a hint of a smile appeared on Pan Tianhua’s face. Redirecting the blame and using the Orchid Sect to alleviate his own pressure was the most feasible solution at the moment.

After Xu Chunliang finished his recording, he saw a white Porsche 911 parked at the entrance, with Hua Zhuyue sitting inside waiting for him.

During the recording, Hua Zhuyue had called him to arrange a meeting.

After explaining the situation to her, worried she’d wait too long, Xu Chunliang initially wanted to postpone it to the next day, but Hua Zhuyue ended up waiting for him.

Xu Chunliang got into the car, smiling, "Sister Hua, something urgent to find me so late?"

Hua Zhuyue said, "An exclusive interview, you’re almost a star now."

Xu Chunliang chuckled, "Not even close. Come on, let’s find a place for some late-night snacks. My treat."

Hua Zhuyue said, "Let’s go to Fuyu Snack Stalls, it’s not far from here."

Fuyu Snack Stalls is a locally famous night market known for its grilled crayfish, popular due to its affordable prices and good taste.

Even at 10:30 at night, the place was bustling with people.

When Hua Zhuyue was ordering dishes, Liu Qingshan gave Xu Chunliang a call, hoping he could come to the office tomorrow morning as there were some procedures to complete and several certifications that needed his signature.

Xu Chunliang agreed.

Hua Zhuyue asked, "White wine or beer?"

"Whatever you like."

Xu Chunliang looked at the drink menu and ordered a bottle of Guofen. Actually, the best was Sikaiguoyuan, but Xu Chunliang felt that stuff was too bland.

Hua Zhuyue watched as he poured wine into a glass in front of her and couldn’t help but remind him, "Do you ever consider me a woman? Can’t you pour me a bit less?"

Xu Chunliang said, "It’s not that I don’t see you as a woman; mainly it’s because you’re too feminine. If I looked at you with tinted eyes all the time, I fear I might lose control."

Hua Zhuyue giggled, knowing he might not be telling the truth, but she still felt pleased. Hua Zhuyue raised her glass to clink with his, took a sip, and said, "No worries, we have the laws and regulations to keep you in check."

Xu Chunliang drank half the glass in one go, ate a peanut, and said, "The world is filled with contradictions. If a woman is attractive and you don’t look at her, she’ll feel disrespected and hurt. If you look at her like a creep, she’ll call you a pervert."

Hua Zhuyue said, "So the key is to find the right balance."

Xu Chunliang said, "Wrong, it’s all about meeting the right person. If a woman likes you, no matter how you look at her, she feels delighted inside and just pretends to scold you superficially."

Hua Zhuyue said, "You seem to know women quite well."

Xu Chunliang smiled at Hua Zhuyue, making her a bit uncomfortable, so she coughed and said, "Stop staring at me."

Xu Chunliang said, "Then I really shouldn’t treat you too much like a woman." He placed a peeled shrimp in Hua Zhuyue’s bowl.

In Hua Zhuyue’s memory, this seemed to be the first time a man had peeled shrimp for her. It wasn’t that she was lacking, but others didn’t dare. She realized the atmosphere between them had become somewhat ambiguous and quickly changed the topic: "I actually have something to discuss. Tonight, in Pinghai, they’re launching Operation Spring Thunder. All of He Dong’s venues in Pinghai were inspected, and more than half were ordered to cease business and make rectifications. Other provinces and cities are also affected, and I estimate that this situation will continue to escalate."

Xu Chunliang said, "That’s a good thing. Pan Tianhua and his son were never decent people. They even competed with Ji Jiajia for positions before. This is karma."

In Xu Chunliang’s view, the investigation of He Dong wasn’t a bad thing for Hua Zhuyue. After all, Blue Star’s operations had shifted, so they wouldn’t be too affected. Did Hua Zhuyue think of those as lip-tooth relationships?

Hua Zhuyue said, "Ma Zhong is down and has implicated Lv Yumeng. Pan Weidong has already fled abroad to avoid the limelight."

Xu Chunliang said, "That bastard ran fast."

Hua Zhuyue said, "Even if he didn’t flee, this incident might not necessarily reach him. Most likely, Lv Yumeng will take all the blame."

Xu Chunliang looked at Hua Zhuyue and asked, "You know her that well?"

Hua Zhuyue said, "She used to work for me. Later, she was recruited by Pan Tianhua. Lv Yumeng is quite capable."

Xu Chunliang asked, "You feel sorry for her?"

Hua Zhuyue shook her head and said, "Chunliang, Pan Tianhua is not simple. There are many rumors outside, claiming that Ma Zhong and Lv Yumeng are from the Orchid Sect."

Xu Chunliang whispered, "He’s trying to divert trouble."

Hua Zhuyue said, "In any case, things won’t be peaceful for a while. I plan to go abroad next week to handle some matters. Please help me take care of Jiajia."

Xu Chunliang said, "Doesn’t she have so many bodyguards? How am I supposed to take care of her?"

Hua Zhuyue said, "She’s been fooling around with those foreigners all day, and that’s very risky. I want her to study at Shuren. You’re her master; she’ll listen to you."

Xu Chunliang said, unable to help but smile wryly, "Yeah, right! But I can try."

Hua Zhuyue said, "You should be extra careful too. This time He Dong suffered great losses. Pan Tianhua is extremely vengeful. Ma Zhong’s capture was due to you, and that’s something that can’t be hidden. Pan Tianhua will undoubtedly find ways to retaliate against you."

Xu Chunliang said, "I just fear he won’t come."

Hua Zhuyue sighed, "Chunliang, I know you’re impressive, but you’re fighting alone. There are times when you can’t cover everything. Pan Tianhua has many desperadoes under him, and this man doesn’t follow any of the Jianghu rules; he’ll use any dirty trick. That’s also why He Dong has grown so rapidly in recent years."

Xu Chunliang nodded, fully understanding Hua Zhuyue’s words.

For Xing Wenhua’s family, today was an exceptionally difficult day. After Xing Yongqing returned home, she neither ate nor drank, locking herself in the room.

At eleven in the evening, Xing Wenhua finally managed to knock open the door.

Xing Yongqing looked at him with red eyes.

Xing Wenhua reached out to stroke his daughter’s hair and said gently, "You must be hungry, right? Dad just made you a bowl of plain noodles. I’ll bring it to you..."

"Dad!" Xing Yongqing threw herself into her father’s arms, hugging him tightly.

Xing Wenhua gently patted his daughter’s shoulder, "Don’t be afraid. With Dad here, there’s nothing you can’t get past."

Xing Wenhua hated Ma Zhong’s gang so much. The information obtained from the police chilled him to the bone. If Ma Zhong were to disseminate those photos, his daughter would have no way out. Fortunately, Xu Chunliang acted in time, saving his daughter and preserving his dignity.

Here’s another Chapter delivered; my stiff neck has eased a bit. Thank you all for your concern.