Chapter 218 196: Hidden Dangers

Tong Guangsheng immediately understood Zhao Feiyang's intention as soon as he opened the topic. Zhao Feiyang must be looking to collaborate with him. It's a project destined to be profitable, and the other party is willing to share a piece of the pie with him for a very simple reason—Changxing is short on funds.Tong Guangsheng said, "Dean Zhao, we're all friends, so I won't hide it from you. Ever since I got this illness, my mindset suddenly changed. You know, I have no idea how long I'll live, so now I think more about how to end things rather than develop further."

Zhao Feiyang nodded, he fully understood Tong Guangsheng's mindset. Even a battle hero wouldn't be indifferent in the face of such a serious illness. At the end of the day, Tong Guangsheng is still human, and humans have emotions and desires, and they experience fear.

Tong Guangsheng said, "I know a little bit about Changxing's situation; you are negotiating a partnership with the Huayuan Group, right?"

Zhao Feiyang nodded. It was Huayuan's rejection back then that made him not consider cooperating with Tong Guangsheng at first.

"Huayuan Group's strength far exceeds mine. Dean Zhao, are you encountering some problems?" Tong Guangsheng, with his many years of experience battling in the business world, could easily see the unusual aspects.

Zhao Feiyang sighed and said, "The negotiation process is extremely tough."

Tong Guangsheng said, "Do you have a cigarette?"

Zhao Feiyang paused for a moment.

Tong Guangsheng said, "I'm dying for one, just one puff, just one."

Zhao Feiyang took out a pack of Su Yan from his pocket, pulled out a cigarette, handed it to Tong Guangsheng, and helped him light it up.

Tong Guangsheng took a deep drag, closed his eyes in comfort, and after a moment, he opened them again. He indeed put out the cigarette and said in a low voice, "I understand Dean Zhao's position, but I'm really not in the mood to make any decisions right now."

"I understand." Zhao Feiyang was prepared to end this unsuccessful conversation. By watching Tong Guangsheng's process of smoking, he could see that this person means what he says and has strong self-control.

Tong Guangsheng said, "But I can help you lift the sedan chair."

Zhao Feiyang's eyes lit up; what he needed was someone to help lift the sedan chair. Tong Guangsheng was a smart person.

Xu Chunliang followed the CRV in a taxi all the way to the restaurant. A few people went into the restaurant to eat, while Xu Chunliang stayed nearby, bought a boxed meal for the driver, and indicated that he wanted to hire his car.

The driver was very curious about Xu Chunliang's identity: "Bro, are you an undercover cop?"

Xu Chunliang praised, "Your observation skills are sharp; you could tell just like that."

"We've met all sorts running a taxi; your demeanor just gives it away."

"What demeanor?"

"Righteous and upright!"

"Really?"

"Absolutely!"

Xu Chunliang said, "For what you just said, I'll hire your car today." The saying goes, "a horse that wears a thousand robes does not deviate from their path," Xu Chunliang was no exception.

"Bro, doesn't the police taking our cars mean they don't pay?" The taxi driver was a bit worried.

"Is it okay if I give you a Good Samaritan award?"

"For an hour, okay, but if it's all day, I'll starve. Gotta pay my mortgage, haven't even paid my kid's tuition yet." The driver started to complain.

Xu Chunliang laughed, "Don't be afraid, I'm a cop, not a bandit. Do you have a receipt?"

"Yes, machine-printed or hand-torn?"

Xu Chunliang laughed and said it didn't matter.

The taxi driver secretly indicated that he would tear off a few more for him later.

About an hour and a half later, Zhang Haibin finally accompanied Dong Changhao and the others out again. Xu Chunliang instructed the driver to keep an eye on them. Wherever they went, they followed.

In the afternoon, Zhang Haibin accompanied them to the Health Bureau and the government building. Xu Chunliang was sure their actions were related to the investigation into Changxing.

It was evening when Zhang Haibin sent Dong Changhao and the others to the dock.

Xu Chunliang first paid the driver three hundred to help keep an eye on the CRV, to cooperate with his actions, promising to pay another three hundred after everything was over. The driver, of course, was happy to do so.

Zhang Haibin returned to pick up his car after finishing the drop-off. As soon as he got into the car, someone opened the passenger door and got in.

Zhang Haibin was startled, and after recognizing the uninvited guest as Xu Chunliang, he felt even more uneasy: "This is my own car, get out, or I'll call the police!"

Xu Chunliang looked disdainful, "Call them, go ahead, if you don't, you're my grandson."

With something held over him by Xu Chunliang, Zhang Haibin didn't dare to call the police and said with a mournful face, "I'm no longer with Changxing, I've already resigned. I have nothing to do with you guys anymore. We can leave each other alone, can't you stop pestering me?" He hated Xu Chunliang to death; if it weren't for him, he wouldn't have ended up in such a state.

Xu Chunliang really didn't know that he had resigned. Originally, Zhao Feiyang had shown leniency, allowing him to take long-term sick leave, but after considering it over and over, Zhang Haibin ultimately felt uneasy staying in the system. With no real prospects, he decided to resign voluntarily.

Xu Chunliang said, "Since you've resigned, don't make trouble for Changxing anymore. What exactly do you mean by mingling with those people from Huayuan Group?"

Zhang Haibin said, "It's not me looking for them, they came to me. They asked me to provide some information about Weishan Island Hospital, and I just told them the truth, absolutely not harming Changxing's interests."

Xu Chunliang sneered, "What you're doing amounts to exposing business secrets, which is a commercial crime."

Zhang Haibin said, "Stop pinning charges on me. I've lost my job, and I need to support my family. What's wrong with taking money from others to provide some information? I haven't lied, I've just stated the facts; I'm not afraid to explain myself anywhere."

Xu Chunliang said, "I am putting the blame on you. Dean Zhao let you off the hook, but you don't know how to be grateful. If I don't take you down this time, you'll continue to harm Changxing in the future."

"I didn't harm Changxing. They sought me out, wanting to clarify the property ownership of Weishan Island Hospital and the details of Changxing's takeover back then. I was just collecting a consultation fee; I did nothing else."

"How much?"

Zhang Haibin pursed his lips, "Two thousand!"

Xu Chunliang raised his arm as if to hit him. Zhang Haibin, having suffered losses before, was so scared that he hugged his head and screamed, "Five thousand!"

Xu Chunliang snorted, "You've really grown, earned five grand by selling some information. Do you have any principles left?"

Zhang Haibin said, "I'm not stealing or robbing; I'm earning money with my own abilities." He had actually received fifty thousand, which he couldn't disclose. Currently, Huayuan Group regarded him highly. Today, Dong Changhao even invited him to join the new joint-stock hospital, offering a very attractive package, which indeed tempted him.

"What abilities do you have? Selling hospital information is stealing, you shameless scoundrel! You'd better honestly confess what else they want from you."

"They didn't say anything else, it was them who approached me. If you have the guts, settle it with them. You're afraid of taking on Huayuan Group, so you bully an honest person like me."

Xu Chunliang slapped him on the head, "If you're honest, there are no good people left in the world. What's so special about Huayuan Group? Whoever offends me, I'll beat them so hard even their parents won't recognize them."

After a series of threats, Xu Chunliang pushed open the door and got out of the car.

Zhang Haibin didn't expect to be let go so easily. He drove away from the dock, glanced back after some distance, and saw Xu Chunliang entering the dock, which finally put him at ease. It seemed he had gotten away for now.

Zhang Haibin didn't realize that Xu Chunliang had already set the stage long beforehand, arranging for a taxi driver to help continue with the surveillance.

Xu Chunliang was very familiar with Zhang Haibin, who was shrewd and seldom spoke the truth easily. The earlier confrontation was just a ruse. Zhang Haibin would never have imagined that someone was still tracking him.

Half an hour later, the taxi driver called him, informing him that Zhang Haibin had gone to a clinic.

Xu Chunliang instructed the driver to keep an eye on him, and he set off in a taxi as well.

Xu Chunliang arrived at the place by taxi, found the taxi, and the driver was inside dozing off. Upon seeing Xu Chunliang, the driver lamented that the work of the police was indeed tough. Xu Chunliang kept his promise, giving him the remaining three hundred and adding another hundred, asking the driver for a few receipts.

The driver cheerfully gave him receipts totaling a thousand.

Xu Chunliang bought some things at a nearby convenience store and inquired around. The clinic named Chunhui was run by Zhang Haibin; typically, his wife was there, and business was always good.

Xu Chunliang noted the location without alerting Zhang Haibin. After all, the person could escape but not the establishment.

Originally, he planned to return to Weishan Island today, but seeing it was already six o'clock with darkness falling, Xu Chunliang decided to stay the night in the county and leave the next day. He called Mei Ru Xue, not wanting to miss the chance to arrange a meeting with a beautiful woman.

Mei Ru Xue had been in meetings all day and was planning to rest at the government guesthouse. Hearing that Xu Chunliang hadn't left, she thought he might have run into trouble and quickly asked if any issues arose halfway through.

Xu Chunliang deliberately sighed, suggesting they'd talk when they met.

Mei Ru Xue sensed a slight downturn in his mood and asked where he was, offering to meet him.

Xu Chunliang sent her a location, and Mei Ru Xue realized he was near the government guesthouse.

After waiting for ten minutes, Xu Chunliang saw Mei Ru Xue drive over. He got in the car and smiled at her, "I thought I'd have to wait for a long time."

Mei Ru Xue said, "I don't have the habit of delaying. What's going on?"

Xu Chunliang patted the briefcase in his hand, "All procedures are smoothly completed; from today, the property of Weishan Island Hospital belongs to Changxing."

Mei Ru Xue glared at him, "What's wrong with you? You should've said so directly upon completion. Hearing how down you sounded, I thought something went wrong midway."

Xu Chunliang laughed, "I realize you actually care about me."

"Isn't it normal for friends to show a bit of concern?"

Xu Chunliang nodded, "Let me treat you to a meal to celebrate."

Mei Ru Xue said, "You stayed over tonight just to treat me to dinner?"

Xu Chunliang nodded earnestly.

Mei Ru Xue couldn't help but laugh, "Boring!" She said it was boring, but inside she felt sweet.

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