Chapter 155 135: Temporary Concession

Gu Houyi reminded: "Xiaozhang, the person you should be looking for now is Dean Zhao Feiyang."Zhang Haibin only then explained that he was suspended by Zhao Feiyang, and Gu Houyi thought he wanted him to help plead with Zhao Feiyang.

He didn't want to get involved in such matters. First, he didn't have that kind of relationship with Zhang Haibin, and second, even if he tried to plead, Zhao Feiyang might not give him any face.

In Gu Houyi's view, if Zhang Haibin had any sense, he shouldn't look for a former leader. He also knew about Zhang Haibin's relationship with Wu Zhongyi, so he suggested Zhang Haibin let Deputy Director Wu handle it, essentially refusing him and giving him some advice.

What Zhang Haibin said next made Gu Houyi furious.

"Dean Gu, do you remember the incident at the Mountain and Lake Inn three years ago? If it weren't for me intervening, Changxing would have been a laughing stock in Dongzhou a long time ago. Although time has passed, those doctors are still working at Changxing, right? If the incident from back then gets exposed, will it affect their current jobs? Will it affect Changxing's reputation? Oh, and you've already moved to the science association, so it shouldn't have any personal impact on you."

On the other end of the phone, Gu Houyi fell silent, trying to control his anger. After a while, he said, "Xiaozhang, it's been a long time, and your memory is really good."

"Let past experiences guide future actions. I must firmly remember their lessons to avoid making the same mistakes. Aren't those doctors very grateful to you? If it weren't for your strong support back then and asking me to help them out, they probably wouldn't have kept their jobs."

Gu Houyi had already hung up. Zhang Haibin was a complete scoundrel.

The timeline goes back to three years ago when Changxing had just taken over Weishan Island Hospital. Gu Houyi attached great importance to this acquisition and specially sent many experts to consult in turns, all of whom were key professionals in their departments.

Weishan Island Hospital was too quiet and boring. These guys spent their free time drinking and playing cards, which wouldn't have been a problem if it was just these two activities. But a few of them even went to drink with prostitutes and got caught red-handed.

Gu Houyi knew very well the consequences if the incident was exposed, so he chose to settle things quietly. In the end, it was Zhang Haibin who stepped in to smooth things over. Three years had passed, and Gu Houyi had almost forgotten, but unexpectedly, Zhang Haibin brought it up again.

Zhang Haibin's motive was very clear. He wanted Changxing to compromise. If Changxing insisted on pushing him to the brink, he wouldn't mind mutual destruction.

He also considered going directly to Dean Zhao Feiyang to reveal the matter, but Zhao Feiyang wouldn't pay any attention to him. Moreover, the incident happened during Gu Houyi's tenure.

Zhang Haibin couldn't be sure if directly playing this card would have the desired effect, so he decided it was safer to go through Gu Houyi and let him discuss it with Zhao Feiyang for better results.

Zhao Feiyang didn't expect Gu Houyi to proactively contact him. In fact, he'd been thinking of meeting his predecessor, considering his series of reform measures after the handover. But then he dismissed the idea; no one likes seeing a successor who constantly overturns their policies.

He also reflected on his past attitude, realizing he hadn't shown enough respect to his predecessor, Gu Houyi.

Gu Houyi got straight to the point, explaining how Zhang Haibin was using an old scandal to blackmail him.

Hearing this, Zhao Feiyang was stunned. He thought Zhang Haibin was just a clown, but it turned out he had such a powerful card. Moreover, he was so despicable and shameless to use this to blackmail Gu Houyi, more precisely Changxing, shaking two terms of leadership.

Zhao Feiyang also knew Gu Houyi acted with good intentions. In such a situation, anyone in Gu Houyi's position would have chosen to settle things quietly.

Gu Houyi didn't hide the list of those involved, and the names he mentioned gave Zhao Feiyang a headache. The involved doctors were basically key professionals at Changxing, with two currently serving as department heads.

Actually, such matters aren't uncommon. When well-fed and warm, desires stir. With doctors' incomes increasing, issues like these emerge more frequently, but collective prostitution leading to an on-site arrest was unheard of. Perhaps it happens in other hospitals too, but they didn't get caught red-handed.

Gu Houyi suspected that Zhang Haibin might have recorded or even photographed the incident. He suspected it was a pre-set trap that those incapable of self-discipline foolishly fell into.

Zhao Feiyang pondered for a moment before respectfully asking for advice: "Dean Gu, what do you think is the best way to handle this matter?"

"Comrade Feiyang, since I'm not in the position, I won't interfere with your decision-making. This situation is my fault. I neglected the moral education of our hospital doctors, which led to this scenario and planted a hidden trouble for Changxing."

Zhao Feiyang understood why Gu Houyi refrained from offering his opinion. In fact, Gu Houyi calling already indicated his stance.

Obviously, Gu Houyi still cared about Changxing and didn't want to see it become a laughing stock. He could easily stand by and watch, even if Zhang Haibin did expose the past incident. At most, Gu Houyi would bear some criticism for mismanagement, but it wouldn't significantly impact him personally.

The real problem would be Changxing Hospital, facing the complete collapse of its shaky reputation and becoming a laughingstock in Dongzhou's and even Pingjiang's healthcare systems. Those undisciplined individuals, each considering themselves charming—what nonsense!

Zhao Feiyang said, "Dean Gu, if we are lenient and nurture evildoers, it will lead to endless troubles."

Gu Houyi sensed a criticism towards himself in Zhao Feiyang's words. Did Zhao Feiyang think that Zhang Haibin was a ticking time bomb he had planted?

Gu Houyi reminded Zhao Feiyang, "Zhongyi from the Health Bureau is Zhang Haibin's uncle. You can apply some pressure through him."

Zhao Feiyang said, "I am familiar with Director Wu. He's not one to show lenience, and if he finds out about this, things might spiral out of control. Dean Gu, let me handle it. Rest assured, I'll try my best to calm this matter down."

Gu Houyi acknowledged with a sound; Zhao Feiyang's attitude was still proper, and he was about to hang up.

Zhao Feiyang added, "Dean Gu, your vision for Weishan Island Hospital is admirable. I plan to continue your approach and use it as a pilot for health care and elderly services."

Affirming Gu Houyi's past policies was a way of extending goodwill to him.

Gu Houyi said, "Healthcare and elderly services are indeed the direction for future development, but considering Changxing's current situation..."

He didn't continue, though he had left Changxing, he still silently observed everything about it.

Zhao Feiyang had almost completely rejected his development policies, halting the second phase expansion project, signing with the High-Tech Zone to build a new hospital there, and now planning a health care and elderly center.

What about the money? Gu Houyi admitted Zhao Feiyang dared to fight and venture, but was he being too ambitious? A misstep could lead to failure, but none of these were Gu Houyi's concerns anymore. Candid advice is hard to accept, so why provoke displeasure?

Zhao Feiyang jotted down all the names Gu Houyi mentioned. His first task was to maintain the hospital's reputation, but he also didn't want to give in to someone like Zhang Haibin. This guy surely had tricks up his sleeve.

Zhao Feiyang picked up a pen and circled the names involved in the incident back then. Some people surprised him, and at times he really couldn't understand.

These seemingly righteous social elites didn't even have this bit of self-control? Even without self-control, did they lack basic intelligence? Did they consider the consequences if something went wrong?

These were all exquisite egoists, always considering their own feelings first in everything they did, never thinking of the group. High degrees and high titles didn't necessarily equate to high quality.

Zhao Feiyang wrote down Zhang Haibin's name on the paper and then forcefully crossed it out. Such a person couldn't remain at Changxing Hospital. How could the matter be resolved without affecting Changxing?

Zhao Feiyang thought of retreating. He decided to hold off for now. He couldn't push someone like Zhang Haibin too hard to avoid him becoming desperate. One must remain rational when facing someone trying to extort.

Zhang Haibin received a notification from Changxing that day, informing him that the disciplinary department had verified the situation and found no issues during his tenure as the deputy dean of Changxing Hospital. The leadership decided he would continue to serve as the deputy dean of Weishan Island Branch.

Zhang Haibin was filled with smugness. With cards in hand, he was not afraid. The affair involving entertainment at clubs was only his first card.

In the three years since Changxing took over Weishan Island Hospital, many things happened. The higher-ups might not be aware, or perhaps they knew but chose to ignore, considering them minor, hence turning a blind eye.

But Zhang Haibin saw everything clearly, knowing what's disadvantageous to Changxing and what's beneficial to himself. He kept an account and would use it whenever necessary.

He never considered an all-out war, the foolish act of damaging both sides equally would only be done by an idiot. He wanted to maximize the benefits of the accounts he held, aiming to be the fish that broke through Changxing's net while remaining unharmed to swim freely in the sea.

Upon returning to the hospital, Xu Chunliang first went to the emergency room. The chef, Liu Haiyu, who was rescued, had been discharged. Xu Chunliang called him based on the hospital records, but his phone was off. He checked the registered address at Yu Shuqing Restaurant and decided to visit the site.

The Yu Shuqing Restaurant, after the explosion, had been leveled. An excavator was clearing the site, and the restaurant owner, bandaged on the head, stood by directing. He suffered the most losses in the explosion.

Xu Chunliang didn't see Liu Haiyu and approached the owner, who recognized him as one of the rescuers from that day and hurriedly offered him a cigarette. Xu Chunliang waved it off, indicating he didn't smoke.

The owner informed Xu Chunliang that Liu Haiyu had disappeared without even notifying him, his phone was turned off, and he couldn't be contacted. As for his whereabouts, the owner didn't know and had reported the matter to the police.

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