Chapter 160 140: Avoiding Suspicion

All he saw in his eyes was Xu Chunliang. Jin Yonghao was nothing but a useless symbol. Although Zhao Feiyang was indeed the dean of Changxing, he was completely beyond his reach, utterly unattainable. So, the most realistic target for him to follow was Xu Chunliang.This time, he was the biggest beneficiary. Xu Chunliang kept his promise, not only letting him manage the Security Department but also giving him a pleasant surprise.

Through this incident, Zhang Haitao understood one thing: he had already boarded Xu Chunliang's chariot. He must become the brave warrior waving the flag and charging ahead.

The higher Xu Chunliang climbed, the more stable his own position became. Therefore, he must knock Zhang Haibin down, ensuring he never has a chance to rise again.

At the end of the meeting, Yan Huaiyi announced the handling of Xu Daqing. Xu Daqing was fired not only for misconduct but also for spreading rumors and defaming colleagues.

Although the specific event wasn't explained, everyone knew deep down it referred to the scandal involving Xu Chunliang and Tang Mingmei.

After Yan Huaiyi announced the adjournment, everyone went over to congratulate Xu Chunliang. Even Jin Yonghao was deeply impressed by Xu Chunliang's ability. This guy completely transformed the branch in just a few days upon arriving at Weishan Island.

Tang Mingmei was the last to congratulate Xu Chunliang. She was relieved to see that the rumors hadn't affected Xu Chunliang. She shook hands with him and said: "Xiaoxu, congratulations."

Xu Chunliang smiled and said, "This is just an empty title without substance. I should be congratulating Sister Tang. From now on, I should be calling you Director Tang."

Yan Huaiyi walked over, patting Xu Chunliang's shoulder, and said: "Keep up the good work! Young man, you have a bright future ahead!"

He was sincere in his words, not only because Xu Chunliang had won the appreciation of Dean Zhao Feiyang, but from their work at Weishan Island during this period alone, Xu Chunliang's ability was indeed outstanding. Such young men will shine wherever they go.

Tang Mingmei said, "Dean Yan, I have something to tell you."

Yan Huaiyi nodded, indicating that they should talk in the office.

Once in his temporary office, Tang Mingmei told Yan Huaiyi that she would return to the hospital tomorrow as there was much work awaiting handover in the nursing department.

Yan Huaiyi wasn't surprised by her decision. Although her rumored scandal with Xu Chunliang was clarified at the meeting, the impact of the matter would not dissipate anytime soon—woeful beauty indeed!

Yan Huaiyi even pondered, if he was the one in the scandal instead of Xu Chunliang, it might have destroyed all his hard work. There are too many temptations in the workplace; the higher the position, the more cautious one must be.

The path of officialdom is perilous; a slight slip could lead to a complete loss. He finally had a chance at a fresh start, and it must be cherished.

Tang Mingmei had heard about his upcoming appointment as the Dean of the Infectious Disease Hospital, smiling: "Dean Yan, I heard about your matter as well. Congratulations!"

Yan Huaiyi couldn't conceal his inner pride, yet remained modest: "What's there to congratulate about? Age is a factor here, there's no room to advance, so it's up to you young people from now on."

Tang Mingmei said, "I'm nearly forty; the future belongs to Xiaoxu and them."

Yan Huaiyi nodded in deep agreement: "Seeing them, I feel somewhat old myself."

After Zhang Haibin left, his office was naturally taken over by Xu Chunliang. Zhang Haibin's office had the best facilities in the entire hospital, including a small resting room.

Before organizing workers to clean it, Zhang Haitao solicited Xu Chunliang's opinion. Xu Chunliang felt it was merely an additional place to stay, no need for extravagance, just clean up and change the bedding in the resting room. Staying here temporarily was better than the dormitory, and he planned to move in today.

Xu Chunliang assigned Zhang Haitao an errand, standardizing the rent for those storefronts at the entrance. All ten-year leases signed in the past were to be nullified; those wishing to continue business must re-sign.

As the two were talking, Yan Huaiyi arrived. Xu Chunliang stood up from his chair: "Dean Yan, you're here."

Zhang Haitao greeted Yan Huaiyi and left to carry out Xu Chunliang's tasks.

Yan Huaiyi glanced at his departing figure, and Zhang Haitao closed the office door casually.

Yan Huaiyi looked around the area: "The conditions are quite good."

Xu Chunliang smiled and said, "If you like it, I can give this place to you."

Yan Huaiyi laughed heartily: "No need!"

He was in high spirits with upcoming joyous events and soon leaving Changxing—what would he want with superficial things?

Xu Chunliang still offered his barely warmed-up executive chair to Yan Huaiyi. Yan Huaiyi declined but eventually sat down in it, feeling pleased. Once he officially assumed office at the Infectious Disease Hospital, he'd be the legitimate head.

Thinking of this term brought Zhao Feiyang to mind, immediately affecting his mood.

The reason he insists on staying here to finish the quality control work is not simply about seeing things through; mainly, he doesn't want to return to Changxing to face Zhao Feiyang. There, Zhao Feiyang is the only king.

Xu Chunliang made a cup of jasmine tea for Yan Huaiyi and placed it in front of him.

Yan Huaiyi thanked him and inquired about the progress of the hospital property transfer.

Xu Chunliang told him everything is ongoing, and it's more complicated than expected, mainly because it involves the merger of two towns. The former Shiliang Town no longer exists, so it has to be addressed from a higher level.

In Yan Huaiyi's view, Zhao Feiyang places too much importance on the Weishan Island Branch, similar to his predecessor Gu Houyi.

Although Dongzhou City has included the development of the Weishan Lake national-level resort in its plans, there's a long way to go between plans and actual implementation. Moreover, before the national-level resort is developed, the Weishan Island Branch is still a bottomless pit. If it were him, he would definitely seize this rare opportunity to get rid of this burden.

Isn't the territory of Dongzhou City enough for Changxing to develop? Instead of aiming too high, it's better to focus on the surroundings. Yan Huaiyi believes Zhao Feiyang will eventually stumble.

Yan Huaiyi took a sip of tea and said, "Director Tang is leaving tomorrow; shall we bid her farewell tonight?"

Xu Chunliang was not aware of Tang Mingmei's departure. After a brief thought, he guessed the reason for her early departure might be due to troubling rumors.

Xu Chunliang felt that Tang Mingmei's decision was unnecessary and unwise. Leaving early wouldn't avoid suspicion; instead, it would make people think you have a guilty conscience.

Since Tang Mingmei had chosen to avoid, he had to respect her choice.

His phone rang at that moment; it was Tong Guangsheng calling, inviting him to have dinner at the farm. Tong Guangsheng specifically invited Xu Chunliang, arranging a dinner table and asked Xu Chunliang to bring the hospital's leaders and friends.

Xu Chunliang thought for a moment; it seemed like a good opportunity. He sought Yan Huaiyi's opinion, and Yan Huaiyi thought it was just a meal, so they might as well resolve it over Xu Chunliang's dinner.

At 5:30 in the afternoon, Zhang Haitao drove the hospital's Santana 2000, carrying Xu Chunliang and several others into Xianhong Farm. Wang Jinwu followed behind in his Range Rover and entered the parking lot together.

When Xu Chunliang got out of the car to greet, he saw Town Mayor Mei Ru Xue getting out of a car. It turned out that Mei Ru Xue was also one of Tong Guangsheng's invited guests. Xu Chunliang proactively walked over and greeted, "Town Mayor Mei, here for another inspection?"

Mei Ru Xue smiled calmly, "President Tong invited me for dinner, said he wanted to discuss something."

Xu Chunliang introduced the people beside him to Mei Ru Xue. When Mei Ru Xue shook hands with Tang Mingmei, she noticeably paused, holding Tang Mingmei's hand and said, "Director Tang, you've maintained yourself well. I've heard about you."

Tang Mingmei's heart skipped a beat. What did that mean? She was the hot topic on the streets these days, and it was unavoidable not to overthink. Could it be she heard about the rumored affair between her and Xu Chunliang?

However, she concealed it well, smiling and saying, "No matter how well I maintain myself, time is unforgiving. I truly envy Town Mayor Mei's youth and beauty."

Mei Ru Xue's beauty is undeniable. Even as a woman, Tang Mingmei couldn't take her eyes off her delicate face. In her younger days, Tang Mingmei was once called the most beautiful woman in the Dongzhou health system, but even then she couldn't compare to the current Mei Ru Xue.

Tang Mingmei found it strange why such a beautiful girl as Mei Ru Xue would choose a career in government service. But she had to admit that Mei Ru Xue carried a noble and extraordinary air, a temperament rarely seen in girls her age, perhaps this was the special aura of people in officialdom.

Today's banquet was arranged in the small building where Tong Guangsheng usually lived. On the second floor of the building, there was a north-facing terrace. Standing on the terrace, one could overlook the beautiful scenery of Weishan Lake.

Tong Guangsheng was wearing a black T-shirt, with his usual military pants, smilingly greeted everyone, "Welcome to Xianhong Farm, I'm Tong Guangsheng, and also Xiaoxu's uncle."

When Gao Xinhua introduced Xu Chunliang to Tong Guangsheng, he mentioned that Xu Chunliang was his nephew. Since Tong Guangsheng and Gao Xinhua were comrades-in-arms, he naturally thought of Xu Chunliang as his nephew too.

Those who speak without intention, but those who listen are keen. Although Yan Huaiyi hadn't been on Weishan Island for long, he had heard of Tong Guangsheng's reputation. With someone like Tong Guangsheng backing him, it's no wonder Xu Chunliang dared to go all out on Weishan Island.

Yan Huaiyi secretly sighed, indeed, no matter when or where, background is extremely important. With Tong Guangsheng and Mei Ru Xue as his backers, Xu Chunliang could walk sideways on Weishan Island.

Jin Yonghao stayed here a bit longer. Originally, he and Xu Chunliang had gone to the town government together when they first met Mei Ru Xue. He knew Xan Xing his acquaintance with Mei Ru Xue was recent, so he smiled at Mei Ru Xue, "Town Mayor Mei, we've met before, I've been to your office."

Mei Ru Xue nodded, naturally remembering that Xu Chunliang borrowed paper from her to give to him.

At this moment, the sun was setting, the sky and the water turned a fiery red. From afar, it seemed as if the sky was on fire, and the water was ablaze too.

The guests were captivated by the stunning scenery before them, each taking out their phones to take pictures.

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