From Evil Sect Leader to Doctor

Chapter 730 - 700: No One Understands

Tang Jinglun picked up the wine glass in front of him and drank it in one go, "Are you blaming me, big brother?"Using Pei Lin to restrain Zhao Feiyang was a decision they both agreed upon. Now, big brother was pushing all the responsibility onto him. Tang Jinglun found it laughable. Who suggested having the old lady recognize Pei Lin as a goddaughter? Who came up with the idea of gifting them a golf villa? The first person to think of such a plan was you, Tang Jingwei.

A broken mirror is hard to repair, and this applies not only to couples but also to brothers and friends. Once a crack forms, it can never be mended, and the Tang Brothers can never return to their childhood days.

Tang Jingwei shook his head and said, "I don’t blame you. You are the CEO of Huayuan, so of course, you have your management methods. If it were me, I would also put some restrictions on Zhao Feiyang’s power, not allowing him to run wild."

Tang Jinglun said in a low voice, "Big brother, are you suggesting we take action against Zhao Feiyang?"

Tang Jingwei casually asked back, "Do you have a suitable candidate?"

Tang Jinglun reminded, "We have an agreement with Zhao Feiyang. If we unilaterally terminate the contract, we’ll pay him a huge compensation, and Dongzhou may not agree."

Tang Jingwei sighed and said, "I now realize that it’s very hard to gain the upper hand when doing business with the government. We think like businessmen, they think like politicians. We prioritize profit and worry about loss, while they focus on achievements and are much more tolerant of risks than we are. We can’t fight them."

Despite Dongzhou holding only twenty percent of the shares, Changxing Hospital isn’t a place where they can do whatever they want. Even though Tang Jingwei gained a lot of benefits in this public-private partnership, he was also restricted in many ways, and their every move is under Dongzhou’s watch.

Changxing Hospital is a pilot for medical reform in Dongzhou, which doesn’t mean Dongzhou City will completely ignore it. The construction of the joint-stock hospital is the evidence. Huayuan Group dares to delay funds on Changxing’s second-phase project, but they don’t dare to be negligent on the High-Tech Zone project. Ever since Huayuan’s debt crisis was exposed, the High-Tech Zone Management Committee has increased its monitoring.

The head, Geng Wenjun, had previously handed this matter over to Mei Ru Xue. Although young, Mei Ru Xue has a sharp and decisive style and shows no courtesy to Huayuan.

Now that Geng Wenjun has just been promoted and entered the leadership of Dongzhou City, he has left the High-Tech Zone. However, he will never allow any problems with the project he introduced to the High-Tech Zone, and his supervision of Huayuan is even stricter than before.

Tang Jingwei considered taking this opportunity to remove Zhao Feiyang, but he weighed the consequences. The compensation was a minor concern. Even if Zhao Feiyang left, Dongzhou would not agree to their appointment of a new dean. Most likely, Dongzhou would rearrange the dean’s position, and this person might stand against Huayuan. Rather than that, it would be better to keep Zhao Feiyang.

As Tang Jinglun put it, it wasn’t Zhao Feiyang who got into trouble but Pei Lin. They lacked a reason to oust Zhao Feiyang.

Tang Jinglun had his own calculations. The person big brother most wanted to kick out was not Zhao Feiyang but himself. The only reason he’s still in his position is that Huayuan is facing a financial crisis, making it unsuitable to make big changes in management. If rumors of internal discord, especially between brothers, were to emerge, Huayuan’s debt restructuring would surely fall apart.

It was precisely for this reason that Tang Jinglun had ample time to find a way out. He had prepared for the worst and was ready for the day he would completely break with his big brother.

Tang Jingwei raised his wine glass and clinked it with Tang Jinglun’s proactively, "Jinglun, as a big brother, if I have done anything inadequately in the past, I ask for your understanding."

Tang Jinglun was stunned, not expecting his big brother to lower his head to him. Was he scheming something again? The biggest issue now was the Dongzhou crisis. Was he asking him to go to Changxing to resolve it?

Tang Jinglun drank from his glass and said, "Big brother, don’t say that. I also have my faults. Without you bringing me out, I wouldn’t have made it to where I am today."

Tang Jingwei was seemingly touched by his words, sighed, and said, "Jinglun, you and I as brothers achieve together. As the saying goes, ’When brothers are of one mind, their power can cut through gold.’ Huayuan is at a critical juncture, and only by working together can we overcome this difficult time."

Tang Jinglun didn’t feel moved at all. He had a very clear understanding of his big brother. When he needed him, they were deep in brotherly affection. But when he didn’t, he was cast aside like an old shoe. He had experienced his big brother’s heartlessness before. Acting was no foreign skill to him. Tang Jinglun’s face was full of emotion, "Big brother, I will always stand by your side."

Tang Jingwei said, "Tianyi is not promising. I let you take him under your wing to educate him and help him grow, but it seems to be a futile effort now. I’ve lost all hope in him."

Tang Jinglun silently poured him wine, thinking to himself, stop beating around the bush, and get to the point.

Sure enough, Tang Jingwei said, "Jinglun, the matter of Changxing is no small thing. The health sector is Huayuan Group’s top priority, and no problems can occur."

Tang Jinglun already understood what he meant, and rather than waiting for arrangements, he offered himself, "Big brother, why don’t I take a trip to Dongzhou to manage the situation at Changxing and strive to quell this storm?"

Tang Jingwei nodded and said, "It would be best if you could go."

Tang Jinglun said, "Big brother, I have no problem going, but I hope you can agree to one thing."

"Speak!"

"I want to take the fifty million transfer fee with me."

Tang Jingwei was taken aback. He hadn’t expected Tang Jinglun to have his eyes on the fifty million.

Tang Jinglun said, "Stabilizing the inside must come before dealing with external matters. Without this fifty million, I worry that new problems will arise within Changxing."

Tang Jingwei nodded: "Alright."

Tang Jinglun added: "My opinion is that if Zhao Feiyang can remain unchanged, let’s keep it that way. If we kick him out, the Dongzhou side will certainly arrange a new candidate. He is at his lowest point right now. If we choose to keep him, he will be utterly grateful to us, and when he gets through this crisis, he will surely side completely with Hua Nian."

Tang Jingwei said: "I have the same thought as you. Replacing him might not be more effective than using Zhao Feiyang."

Tang Jinglun understood that his brother meant obedient when he said effective.

Tang Jingwei raised his glass again: "The matter of Changxing must be resolved carefully as it concerns our brothers’ vital interests. We must not be careless."

Tang Jinglun nodded and deliberately asked: "Shall we bring Tianyi along?"

Tang Jingwei shook his head and said: "No, if he goes, he’d only get in the way."

Zhao Feiyang didn’t sleep all night, watching his son in the incubator. Convinced that this little life was still stubbornly growing, he felt slightly relieved. After informing his mother, he left the ward.

As Zhao Feiyang passed by, many medical staff paid him attention. In the past, Zhao Feiyang thought they respected him, but now he felt as if everyone was secretly mocking him.

He had already prepared for the worst. Although the police hadn’t formally arrested Pei Lin, various indications showed that Pei Lin had already been listed as a major suspect.

Zhao Feiyang was also called by the police for questioning, all about what happened on the day Yang Mufeng was killed. Recalling the events of that day, Zhao Feiyang discovered many suspicious points. Pei Lin had bought Mao’s Pork Head for him, initially to cook for him, but then she suddenly left home, saying Pei Yu had urgently called her out.

Zhao Feiyang didn’t provide too many details to the police. Deep down, he still defended Pei Lin. After all, Pei Lin was the mother of his child, and this had been confirmed.

Zhao Feiyang did not want his son to lose his mother right after being born, nor did he want his son to have a murderer for a mother.

With the police’s permission, Zhao Feiyang entered the ward. Pei Lin was sitting up today; her face was visibly pale, but she had a very calm expression. Seeing Zhao Feiyang come in, she smiled at him: "Feiyang, you’re here. How’s our son?"

Zhao Feiyang nodded and put the lunchbox aside: "I asked the cafeteria to make you some chicken soup. Drink more."

Pei Lin nodded: "You’ve lost weight, you’ve been working hard these past few days."

Zhao Feiyang sat by the bed, looking at Pei Lin, and Pei Lin was looking at him. The two seemed to understand each other, but this moment came too late.

Pei Lin said: "It was all my fault that day. I shouldn’t have thrown a tantrum."

Zhao Feiyang said: "It’s all in the past, and you can’t be blamed entirely. I didn’t consider everything thoroughly enough; I should have explained it to you first."

Pei Lin said: "Did I bring you a lot of trouble?"

Zhao Feiyang said: "We’re family, no need to say such things."

Pei Lin said: "Thinking back now, I should have been open with you about a lot of things. The rift between us was caused by me."

Zhao Feiyang patted her hand, feeling how cold it was like ice.

Pei Lin did not react and continued: "I indeed had a past with Yang Mufeng, but I can assure you, I never betrayed you."

Zhao Feiyang pressed his lips together.

Pei Lin said: "I lost my parents when I was young and endured the cold stares of others. Because of this, I’ve always longed to excel more than others and understand how hard-won happiness is. So I will do my utmost to protect my happiness. Do you understand?"

Zhao Feiyang nodded: "I understand, no need to say more."

Pei Lin said: "You don’t understand, no one will understand. Feiyang, if I can’t make it through this, can you please be good to our child?"

Zhao Feiyang said: "Don’t talk nonsense, you will definitely get through this. Our son cannot be without a mother."

Pei Lin said: "I haven’t seen him yet."

Only then did Zhao Feiyang remember something. He took out his phone and connected a video call with his mother, letting Pei Lin see their son in the incubator. Seeing their son’s tiny face, the always strong Pei Lin burst into tears like a spring gushing forth.