From Evil Sect Leader to Doctor

Chapter 749: Chapter 719: A Perfect Match with Anyone

Xu Chunliang looked at Hua Zhuyue.

Hua Zhuyue said, "Don’t look at me like that. I’m not involved in illegal business, and that’s why we’ve packaged and sold off all of Blue Star’s nightclub and bar operations."

Xu Chunliang thought to himself, just because you don’t do it doesn’t mean Ji Buyao hasn’t, and Blue Star Group’s money isn’t clean. I remember Wu Yuanyi’s son was lured into a trap at a nightclub under Blue Star before he jumped.

If you really think about it, it’s obvious that the Orchid Sect made its start through illegal means. Ji Buyao’s disappearance isn’t just because of his ALS; another reason should be that he knows very well the wealth he’s amassed over the years isn’t clean, and he wants to whitewash the family’s assets in this way.

Hua Zhuyue said, "There definitely have been some gray areas in Blue Star’s development, but looking across all the big companies in the country, who hasn’t? Anyway, rest assured, as long as I am in charge of Blue Star, I will not permit anything illegal."

Xu Chunliang picked up a bottle to pour her a drink, toasting her for saying that, but knowing full well how hard it is to change the operation of the Orchid Sect that’s been established over a thousand years by oneself. Hua Zhuyue would likely face many challenges in the future.

Xu Chunliang said, "How does this Long Hair control those girls?"

Hua Zhuyue replied, "By any means necessary. First, with sweet talk, taking advantage of these girls’ naivety, taking indecent photos, supplying contraband—doing everything possible to lead them into spending and borrowing money. Before they know it, they’re in too deep, and it’s hard to escape."

Xu Chunliang, unable to contain his anger, said, "Isn’t there anyone taking care of this damn situation?"

"These things aren’t uncommon in this industry. I can only ensure that Blue Star stays away from it, but how others act is beyond our control. The reason President Ji decided to sell all the nightclubs and bars is because it’s getting more complex, and the bigger the profits, the more people want to interfere. We can’t control the situation anymore, and something major will definitely happen in the future."

Xu Chunliang said, "So, was Xing Yongqing blackmailed as well?"

Hua Zhuyue shook her head and said, "I don’t know about that. Usually, they are not foolish enough to provoke girls with such backgrounds. They’re not idiots; they typically choose girls without family backgrounds because they’re relatively easier to control."

Hua Zhuyue quietly observed Xu Chunliang, seeing the growing anger in his eyes, realizing he wouldn’t let it go.

Xu Chunliang asked, "Does this Long Hair have any connection with Pan Weidong?"

Hua Zhuyue said, "They probably have business dealings, but I don’t know the details." Hesitating for a moment, she sincerely advised, "Chunliang, you’re not a cop, and there’s no need to provoke the Pan family father and son. Although we got the upper hand in Capital City, Pan Tianhua is not someone to mess with. You’re part of the system, which means your every move is in the spotlight, while he’s used to lurking in the shadows."

Hua Zhuyue said all this completely with Xu Chunliang’s safety in mind, not wanting Xu Chunliang and Pan Tianhua’s conflict to escalate. If Pan Tianhua was determined to deal with Xu Chunliang, it might bring him a lot of trouble.

Xu Chunliang said, "Sister Hua, I usually won’t trouble others unless they trouble me first. Pan Tianhua and his son better not mess with me."

Hua Zhuyue knew he had a fearless nature and her warning wouldn’t be much help to him. She sighed and said, "Chunliang, your temperament really isn’t suitable for the system."

Xu Chunliang laughed, "Since it’s all about getting by, isn’t it the same anywhere?"

Hua Zhuyue said, "The video of you and Su Qing’s accident last night is trending. Luckily, you’re not a big official, or it would cause you a lot of trouble."

"Are national officials not allowed to have accidents?"

"Luxury car, beauty."

Xu Chunliang said with a wry smile, "It was just a Beetle, how is that a luxury car?"

Hua Zhuyue said, "Online, they’re saying it was a Porsche 911. Plus, Su Qing is a rising host on the TV network, she’s got some fame too. All these factors combined make people speculate. Fortunately, you’re not a big official, or the impact would be even greater."

Xu Chunliang said, "I don’t count as an official."

Hua Zhuyue said, "The video is all over the internet. Aren’t you afraid Mei Ru Xue will see it?"

Xu Chunliang said, "I didn’t do anything outrageous, if you’re upright you needn’t fear a crooked shadow."

Hua Zhuyue giggled.

Xu Chunliang asked, "What’s so funny?"

Hua Zhuyue said, "All women get jealous, and Mei Ru Xue is no exception. Take my advice: confess and you’ll be treated leniently, resist and it could be worse."

Xu Chunliang raised his glass and said, "Thanks for the reminder, Sister Hua."

The two of them finished a drink, and Hua Zhuyue deliberately asked, "How far have you and Su Qing gone?"

"We’re just friends! Just like us."

Hua Zhuyue scoffed, "Don’t kid me, you’re no Liu Xia Hui sitting unmoved by desire." She opened her phone, found the collected video, which was exactly the part where Xu Chunliang and Su Qing were tightly embracing. The uploader even kindly added music and subtitles, the key was they didn’t blur their faces.

Xu Chunliang immediately got angry: "Who the hell is this, a lunatic?"

Hua Zhuyue said: "The music matches so well, this little segment is shot like a war-torn love song. I have to say, you two do seem like a good match."

Xu Chunliang said: "You and I are a match too."

Hua Zhuyue was actually a bit shy: "Screw you!"

Xu Chunliang said: "You did invite me tonight."

Hua Zhuyue was about to tease him a bit when her phone rang, and she gestured to Xu Chunliang to be quiet. The call was from Pan Tianhua.

Hua Zhuyue said: "President Pan, calling this late must mean it’s urgent?"

Pan Tianhua said: "Of course it’s urgent, otherwise I wouldn’t dare interrupt your romantic night, treating each other with respect."

Hua Zhuyue felt a chill in her heart. From Pan Tianhua’s words, she could tell he had someone following her. The thing she was worried about finally happened. She sarcastically said: "President Pan, you still conduct business at night."

Pan Tianhua could tell she was implying he was up to no good, chuckled and said: "I started out in the night business, if I insisted on walking under the sun, I definitely wouldn’t survive until now. President Hua, I’ve already given up my position as Sect Leader. I only took over Blue Star’s properties out of respect for our same sect. Even if we can’t support each other, we shouldn’t kick each other when down, right?"

"President Pan, is there some misunderstanding?"

Pan Tianhua said: "What happens in Jianghu stays in Jianghu. Using the system to suppress a fellow sect member is contemptible."

Hua Zhuyue said: "President Pan, saying this is throwing dirt on others."

"Just because you didn’t do it doesn’t mean others haven’t. We both know why the Nanjiang OMMIA Nightclub was ordered to make corrections."

"President Pan, I’m not interested in your business. If you were ordered to correct, maybe you should look for the problem within yourselves, not at me!"

Pan Tianhua said: "That would be for the best, President Hua. Cutting off someone’s financial path is as good as killing their parents. I hope there won’t be a next time." He said this and hung up.

Pan Tianhua had the speaker on, and Pan Weidong heard everything clearly.

After he hung up, Pan Weidong indignantly said: "Dad, there’s no need to be polite to this woman, damn it! She keeps using the system to deal with us again and again, she doesn’t respect the sect rules at all."

Pan Tianhua took a few puffs of the cigar he had placed aside and said gravely: "Let’s not blow this out of proportion, we’re in this for the money now, doing business values harmony."

Pan Weidong said: "We’ve been ordered to suspend operations, they crossed the line first."

Pan Tianhua patted his son’s shoulder and said: "First, solve the nightclub problem, was the woman who got hit Xing Wenhua’s daughter?"

Pan Weidong said: "How would I know? That bastard Chang Mao dragged me into this, I won’t let him off."

Pan Tianhua said: "The one who tied the bell should untie it. I watched the video, that Xing Yongqing seems infatuated with Chang Mao, let Chang Mao resolve this issue."

Pan Weidong paused for a moment but quickly understood his father’s meaning: "Got it, I’ll contact him right away."

Pan Tianhua reminded him again: "Sensitive times, don’t show up in person."

Xing Yongqing’s fever had subsided. She solemnly promised her parents not to associate with Ma Zhong anymore.

Xing Wenhua expressed his trust in his daughter and asked his wife Zhang Meilan to return the phone to her. Zhang Meilan was clearly reluctant, but eventually, she relented; after all, their daughter was grown and couldn’t be locked up.

Xing Wenhua went to a meeting first thing in the morning. As the head of Pinghai Culture and Tourism, he couldn’t stay absent indefinitely.

Xu Chunliang also came to the conference today. Seeing Xing Wenhua on the podium, he noticed Old Xing’s serious expression, clearly still troubled by his daughter’s situation. It’s the heart of parents everywhere, whether common folks or high officials, they all find such problems distressing.

As soon as the meeting started, Fan Lidada began swiping through short videos. Xu Chunliang initially thought he was watching his own gossip. He sneakily peeked and saw that Fan Lidada was actually watching Dongzhou Barbecue. It turned out he was overthinking; last night’s car accident didn’t reach the trending level like the previous fight, evidently having someone pulling strings makes a difference.

Fan Lidada secretly told Xu Chunliang that Dongzhou Barbecue’s popularity was still growing, especially since the news that Dongzhou is the birthplace of barbecue has reached the top five of trending searches. As the deputy director of the Dongzhou Culture and Tourism Bureau, Fan Lidada felt proud. From this meeting, it was clear; in the past, cultural and tourism officials from other brotherly cities who were indifferent now went out of their way to get close, saying how Dongzhou Barbecue has been trending lately.

During yesterday afternoon’s group discussion, Fan Lidada even gave a special speech. He vaguely felt that the momentum from Dongzhou Barbecue might last longer than expected. Regardless, the traffic brought in by online influencers has had a positive effect. At least their Dongzhou Culture and Tourism has received unprecedented attention within the province.

When Xing Wenhua spoke, he particularly praised Dongzhou’s cultural and tourism work, pointing out that since the establishment of the Culture and Tourism Bureau, Dongzhou has been diligently working hard, while also keeping up with the pulse of the times, knowing how to adapt to trends, suggesting that other cities in the province should learn from Dongzhou.