Chapter 935 - 901: Value of Utilization

Playing on the phone during this kind of class has become the norm for Xu Chunliang. Using class time, he finalized with Ye Qingya the plan to go to Du Yun Temple tomorrow. He also received news from He Wanying, who informed him that the school leadership is very supportive of the cooperation and they hope to visit the new hospital construction site soon to understand the new hospital’s planning and specific engineering progress, which will facilitate further negotiations.

In short, the affiliated hospital shouldn’t be an issue, as the Medical Department of Mining University is also in the preparation phase, and it will be a few years before they can start enrolling students. The Infectious Disease Hospital here is also under construction, so the situations of both sides are quite similar.

Xu Chunliang stated that once he returns from Capital City, he will immediately arrange for the leaders from both sides to meet.

In the meantime, the police called him, requesting him to find time to go to the police station to assist in investigating last night’s fried chicken shop brawl.

Xu Chunliang was a bit annoyed. He was merely a bystander to the brawl, yet he still got involved somehow. However, the police attitude was good; they mainly wanted him to help understand the situation, and they were not pursuing his liability. Based on their information, the brawl had nothing to do with him. Mainly, one of the injured parties was severely hurt, so they reported the incident to the police. Currently, the offender Bai Lan has been temporarily held at the police station.

Xu Chunliang laughed secretly in his heart, wondering if this was Bai Lan’s ruse. She surely had plenty of tricks up her sleeve. With her background, spending some money should resolve it, and if not, she could hire a lawyer. With her connections to the Lexus Group, wouldn’t she sort out such matters? In Peninsula, no one dares to go against top financial conglomerates.

Chen Qianfan slept late last night, and combined with his disinterest in Qu Chuanfu’s class, he barely held on before falling asleep on the desk, even snoring while sleeping.

A bunch of classmates looked at him and couldn’t help but laugh. If it were someone else, Qu Chuanfu would have long exploded, but seeing Xu Chunliang beside Chen Qianfan, he didn’t dare make a sound. It was Xu Chunliang who kicked Chen Qianfan’s leg.

Chen Qianfan opened his sleepy eyes: "Is class over?"

Everyone laughed at this.

Qu Chuanfu shook his head helplessly, but by this time class was indeed ending, so he made a quick conclusion and announced the class dismissal.

Xu Chunliang got up to leave, but Qu Chuanfu called him: "Xu Tongxue, can we chat alone for a moment?"

Qu Chuanfu and Xu Chunliang went to a secluded and empty corner, and Qu Chuanfu pulled out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket to offer Xu Chunliang, who waved his hand to indicate he doesn’t smoke, telling him to speak directly without wasting his time.

Qu Chuanfu humbly said, "Mr. Xu, you see, I’ve done everything you asked last time, shouldn’t you let me go now?"

Xu Chunliang said, "Didn’t I give you the ointment? Isn’t it effective?"

Qu Chuanfu replied with a mournful face, "Your ointment is effective, but my hand is healed. Instead, other areas have issues."

"Go to the hospital if there are problems, why come to me?"

Qu Chuanfu said, "Since last time, I often have nightmares, and whenever I do that thing, I feel like there’s a man behind me... you understand."

Xu Chunliang suppressed a laugh, "What do you mean?"

Qu Chuanfu said sheepishly, "I’m impotent. I’ve been to the hospital, and doctors said physiologically there’s no problem, but psychologically I have issues."

Xu Chunliang pretended not to understand, "Even the doctors see that you’re morally questionable."

Qu Chuanfu said, "Mr. Xu, I know I was wrong. Please spare me. In the future, whatever you ask me to do, I will do it. I will spend the rest of my life promoting traditional medicine. I’ll educate people, I..."

"Just stop there; with your character, what face do you have left to educate people?"

Qu Chuanfu hung his head low, "I’ve recognized my mistakes, and you ought to give me a chance to correct my errors. Besides, last time it was Che Shixiong who forced me."

Xu Chunliang said, "If he forces you, you do it; if he asks you to eat shit, why don’t you?"

Qu Chuanfu said nothing, unable to compete, and could only accept the scolding.

Xu Chunliang asked, "Do you think you have any value left?"

Inspired by him, Qu Chuanfu seemed to understand something, "I can conduct research, unite domestic scholars to expose the hostile intentions of foreign powers led by Mingde Group to acquire and attack our traditional medicine, and call on relevant state departments to strengthen their management of foreign capital while enhancing protection for national traditional enterprises."

Xu Chunliang found this guy quite smart, knowing how to fully utilize his value. It’s normal; without extraordinary intelligence and knowledge, he wouldn’t have reached his current position. Unfortunately, he’s a cultured scoundrel; as long as Xu Chunliang wants, he could instantly ruin Qu Chuanfu’s reputation, but doing so would waste his value.

Qu Chuanfu thought his sincerity hadn’t moved Xu Chunliang enough, so he whispered, "Gao Xiaobai’s master’s degree and Ph.D. are on me."

Xu Chunliang patted Qu Chuanfu’s shoulder, saying, "Words alone are unreliable, so implement what you just said quickly. I roughly understand your condition; it’s not a major problem. I’ll prepare some medication when I get back, and the next time I come to the Capital, I’ll try to help solve it."

Qu Chuanfu could only nod, realizing Xu Chunliang won’t act without a guarantee, but at least there’s hope.

Xu Chunliang went to the police station. Yesterday, Bai Lan fought against four, and amongst them, two had broken noses by her. Based on domestic criminal law, she was enough for minor injury and should be deported, but this case was special; it was a fight between foreigners, so the police took an approach of minimizing the issue.

They asked Xu Chunliang to come, not because of Bai Lan but because the investigation found he was present throughout the process, and his testimony is very important.

Although Xu Chunliang suspected Bai Lan’s self-directed drama, he still spoke in favor of her and recounted the incident’s whole process.

When Xu Chunliang was cooperating with the investigation, Bai Lan’s lawyer also arrived. He had already agreed on a compensation plan with the victims.

The police station was happy to see them resolve it internally. At first, when they heard that a foreigner had assaulted someone, their hearts skipped a beat, thinking it was a tricky situation that could easily spark public opinion if mishandled. But later, they were relieved to hear it was a foreigner hitting another foreigner.

Settling privately was the best outcome.

Bai Lan, wearing a white T-shirt and denim capri pants, walked out with her lawyer, talking and laughing. She happened to meet Xu Chunliang at the police station entrance and immediately walked over: "I’m sorry for causing you trouble."

Xu Chunliang said, "I’ve told you, don’t drink if you can’t handle it. Alcohol can make you lose control, right?"

Bai Lan said, "I was sober. I only acted because he insulted me."

Xu Chunliang said, "I didn’t hear it." In fact, he didn’t understand.

Bai Lan said, "You didn’t hear, but you testified for me."

Xu Chunliang said, "I couldn’t just kick someone when they’re down."

Bai Lan laughed: "Now that it’s resolved, you don’t suspect I staged this whole thing to gain sympathy, do you?"

Xu Chunliang shook his head: "I have things to do, so I’ll be leaving now."

Bai Lan watched Xu Chunliang’s departing figure, her eyes revealing a strange gaze. The lawyer beside her whispered, "Everything’s arranged."

Bai Lan nodded: "Try not to harm innocent people."

That afternoon, Xu Chunliang went to Han Shangyuan in Wangjing for Jin Xin Hui’s follow-up consultation.

When he arrived at the store, Che Shixiong and Jin Xin Hui were already waiting. They decided not to open for business today for the follow-up consultation.

Thanks to the medication over this period, Jin Xin Hui’s condition had improved significantly. A few days ago, a chest CT at the hospital pleasantly surprised her as the pulmonary interstitial fibrosis not only stopped worsening but her lung function began to gradually recover. The fibrotic areas were even starting to transform back into normal lung tissue.

Before meeting Xu Chunliang, Che Shixiong had sought out renowned doctors for Jin Xin Hui, and even Huang Youlong declared her condition untreatable. Now, seeing the delightful changes in Jin Xin Hui, it was enough to prove Xu Chunliang’s medical skills surpassed Huang Youlong’s.

Che Shixiong and Jin Xin Hui cautiously kept the secret, not daring to let Mingde Group know about their dealings with Xu Chunliang.

After examining Jin Xin Hui’s pulse, Xu Chunliang smiled and said, "Congratulations, your condition is under control and won’t worsen further. However, it will take a year to completely cure it."

Che Shixiong and Jin Xin Hui exchanged a joyful glance, both visibly pleased.

Jin Xin Hui said, "This illness has tormented me for so many years. A year doesn’t seem long to me. Mr. Xu, thank you very much."

Xu Chunliang smiled: "To treat and save people is a doctor’s duty; there’s no need for you to be so polite with me."

Che Shixiong said, "I specially prepared top-quality Korean beef. Today, we must have a good drink with Mr. Xu."

Xu Chunliang laughed heartily and said, "The more you drink, the better Korean beef gets, but let’s not have soju."

Che Shixiong said, "Moutai, I’ve prepared Moutai!" He got up to prepare it.

Jin Xin Hui turned to look at Che Shixiong. After he left, her gaze returned to Xu Chunliang: "Mr. Xu, I’m deeply indebted to you, and I don’t know how to repay you. If there’s anything you need from me, I’m willing to give it my all."

In her understanding, there’s no such thing as a free lunch. Che Shixiong had to align himself with Mingde Group for her treatment and had done many things against his conscience over the years.

Although Xu Chunliang didn’t mention it, and Che Shixiong didn’t say it, she had guessed the intricacies.

Xu Chunliang laughed and said, "You’re overthinking it. The reason I helped treat you is purely because I was moved by your relationship. It’s not an easy path you both have walked."

Jin Xin Hui sighed and said, "If not for my sister, I might have given up long ago."

Xu Chunliang said, "What? Still no news?"

Jin Xin Hui shook her head. In the vast sea of people, where to find her? They got separated when her sister was just a nine-year-old girl. She didn’t dare to continue her thoughts, afraid that her years of belief might collapse.

Xu Chunliang said, "By the way, I’ve read a novel called ’Jindalai,’ written by a female writer from the Peninsula. The descriptions in it are very realistic, as if they were about the mines in Nanpu. You can check it out when you have time."

Jin Xin Hui said, "Without firsthand experience, it’s impossible to know our sufferings."