Chapter 242 219: Four Rebuffs

Lu Qi, upon hearing about the incident, immediately went to visit Xu Chunliang, who was sitting inside as if nothing had happened.Lu Qi couldn't help but complain, "What's wrong with you? I always thought you were pretty sharp. Why would you do something so stupid?"

Xu Chunliang said, "You didn't tell my grandpa about this, did you?"

Lu Qi replied, "At least you had the sense to call me beforehand. I managed to keep a lid on it for now, but my abilities are limited. I can't keep it under wraps for too long. According to standard procedure, the family has to be notified. Before you hit someone, did you consider the consequences? You're a grown man, and yet you're making the old man worry."

Before taking action, Xu Chunliang had already considered the worst possible outcome. He bet that Sheng Chaohui wouldn't dare hold him accountable.

He calmly said, "They confiscated my phone. There's a recording on it that you should listen to. Sheng Chaohui is no good."

Lu Qi said, "I'm not handling this case, but I can provide them with leads. Don't worry, we in the police will handle this matter fairly and justly."

"Don't share the recording on the phone with anyone else. I only trust you."

"Trust my ass! If you trusted us, you wouldn't have stormed into the Enheng Building to do something so reckless. Is your brain rusted?" Lu Qi was infuriated.

Xu Chunliang said, "I've thought it through. Enheng is a listed company. If the matter gets big, their losses will be greater. Just watch, Sheng Chaohui won't dare do anything to me."

"You don't understand Enheng Group at all. It's his wife, Liang Wenjing, who runs the show. Sheng Chaohui is just a figurehead. Your trouble depends on Liang Wenjing's decision."

Lu Qi refrained from saying more. Given Xu Chunliang's situation, if the other side pursued matters, detention would be inevitable. It could even escalate to criminal charges, which might cost him his job.

After Lu Qi left, he went to see the officer handling the case. Using the password Xu Chunliang provided, he unlocked his phone and found the recording between him and Sheng Chaohui.

This recording showed that Xu Chunliang acted impulsively to defend Zhao Xiaohui, but one thing was clear: the recording was unsuitable for public disclosure. Even if Sheng Chaohui admitted everything was true, a lawyer on the opposing side could invalidate it on grounds of violent evidence-gathering, rendering it useless as reference material, while also potentially causing trouble for Xu Chunliang.

Lu Qi sighed inwardly, the consequences of not knowing the law. Even if you weren't Xu Chunliang but a cop using violence to collect evidence, you'd still face legal consequences. Now, everything hinges on Zhao Xiaohui.

If Zhao Xiaohui wakes up and confirms that Sheng Chaohui violently assaulted her and gave her prohibited drugs, there might be a breakthrough.

Lu Qi decided to follow Xu Chunliang's advice and not expose the recording for now. Meanwhile, news about Xu Chunliang forcibly entering Enheng Pharmaceutical and assaulting Sheng Chaohui was spreading.

Enheng Pharmaceutical immediately issued a statement on the matter, portraying Xu Chunliang as a shareholder dissatisfied with the continued decline in Enheng's stock price, storming the company headquarters, and threatening the CEO.

In another statement released the same day, Enheng Pharmaceutical announced their yearly report expectations in advance, reporting a significant increase in total revenue and profit compared to last year.

Once the news was out, Enheng Pharmaceutical's stock price hit the upper limit, soaring high, effectively offsetting the negative news about Sheng Chaohui getting beaten up.

The incident of Xu Chunliang's arrest also caused quite a stir within Changxing. When Head of Security Yu Xiangdong learned of the situation, he immediately reported it to Deputy Director Gao Xinhua.

Gao Xinhua thought first of getting Xu Chunliang out as soon as he heard about his trouble.

But this time, Xu Chunliang had beaten up the CEO of Enheng Pharmaceutical; the matter was significant. Gao Xinhua mentally listed his contacts but feared none could resolve this big problem.

His only option was to approach Dean Zhao Feiyang. After all, Xu Chunliang was an employee of Changxing Hospital and a capable hand of Zhao Feiyang. He's in trouble; logically, Zhao Feiyang won't stand idly by.

Zhao Feiyang had already been briefed, and when Gao Xinhua found him, he was fuming, face darkened as he said, "Is he out of his mind? Charging solo into Enheng Group headquarters to beat up the CEO! We and Enheng Pharmaceutical are partner units, and Changxing still owes Enheng a significant sum for pharmaceuticals. Now look, they're demanding payment right away."

Gao Xinhua understood why Zhao Feiyang was angry. Xu Chunliang had stirred up a hornet's nest. The pharmaceutical debt Changxing owes Enheng runs into millions, and Enheng Pharmaceutical isn't just going to let this slide. Just dealing with Xu Chunliang isn't enough to vent their anger. They bear a grudge against Changxing too. Debt must be repaid; it's the law of nature. He saw this situation as a form of indirect pressure.

The stock ownership negotiations between Changxing and Huayuan Group are at a critical stage, and now such an incident has erupted, it will definitely have a negative impact on them.

Gao Xinhua said, "Dean Zhao, now that things have already happened, we can only accept reality. Do you think you could communicate with Enheng over there, and try not to make things worse? We can resolve this internally between us."

Zhao Feiyang knew very well that Gao Xinhua wanted him to protect Xu Chunliang. He gave a bitter smile and said, "You've got it all wrong. Xu Chunliang didn't just hit an ordinary employee, he hit Sheng Chaohui, the president of Enheng. Enheng Group is already demanding money from us; they're really going to tear us apart. Even if I step in, it won't help."

Gao Xinhua tested the waters and said, "How about contacting some higher-ups? After all, this matter involves two brother units, and it's not beneficial for anyone if it escalates."

Zhao Feiyang said, "Enheng Pharmaceutical's crisis management was very successful. Their stock hit the limit-up on large transactions today. Don't take this the wrong way, but Xu Chunliang has gotten to this point partly due to your indulgence of him."

Gao Xinhua felt very uncomfortable inside. I indulge him? Don't you, Zhao Feiyang, indulge him too? You were the one who promoted him, and you were the one who rewarded him. Now that something's gone wrong, you push all the blame onto me. Why didn't you credit me when he achieved success?

Gao Xinhua said, "Xiaoxu is young and easily excitable; it's inevitable he'd act impulsively in handling matters. This incident is also a profound lesson for him."

Zhao Feiyang said, "Some mistakes can be corrected, and some don't even give you the chance to correct them. Stocks can have gains and losses, but you can't just threaten someone's president over some financial loss. If everyone acted like him, society would be in chaos."

Gao Xinhua said, "Although I don't know the exact situation, I think the truth surely isn't how Enheng Group announced it. Xu Chunliang doesn't even trade stocks."

Zhao Feiyang nodded and said, "Of course, they would select to announce information favorable to them. Do you know what kind of conflict Xu Chunliang had with Sheng Chaohui?"

Gao Xinhua expressed he wasn't very clear either. He'd heard some rumors that the conflict between Xu Chunliang and Sheng Chaohui was due to a well-known TV host, Zhao Xiaohui, who's currently lying unconscious in ICU at their hospital.

Gao Xinhua wasn't clear about what kind of relationship Xu Chunliang and Zhao Xiaohui have, but it's certain that Xu Chunliang acted out of anger for her. However, no matter what, he couldn't just ignore Xu Chunliang, not only because of his previous promise to Elder Xu but also because he genuinely liked Xu Chunliang and treated him as one of his own. He had brought Xu Chunliang to the hospital himself, so it was his responsibility to protect him.

Zhao Feiyang said, "Let's do this: I'll try to find some connections to see if we can get him out." In front of Gao Xinhua, he made a few phone calls. Zhao Xinhua still had some connections within the public security system.

While Zhao Feiyang was making calls, Gao Xinhua realized this wasn't going to work. Unless primary city leaders of Dongzhou stepped in, Enheng Pharmaceutical likely wouldn't value anyone else's face.

As expected, Zhao Feiyang hit a wall with two consecutive calls, and his expression grew increasingly frustrated.

Gao Xinhua thought to himself that with Zhao Feiyang's wisdom, he must have anticipated this result. The reason he called in front of him was to show that he wasn't being unhelpful but simply that he couldn't help this time.

Gao Xinhua initially thought of bypassing Zhao Feiyang and reaching out to an old comrade. As long as he asked, the old comrade would surely be willing to help find someone. But he felt it wasn't appropriate. If Zhao Feiyang found out, he might certainly take it out on him.

Zhao Feiyang said, "Old Gao, this matter is rather troublesome. I'll think of other ways. By the way, if all else fails, you could try contacting Geng Wenxiu to see if Secretary Geng could mediate."

Vice Dean Geng Wenxiu's elder brother, Geng Wenjun, is a key figure in the High-Tech Zone, and Enheng Pharmaceutical is located there. If Geng Wenjun is willing to step in and speak, Enheng Pharmaceutical would likely give some face.

Gao Xinhua felt a bit disappointed in Zhao Feiyang. If he personally reached out to Geng Wenxiu, she might not necessarily help, but if Zhao Feiyang asked, she would undoubtedly do her best. Through this incident, he increasingly saw through to Zhao Feiyang's true nature, possibly viewing Xu Chunliang as a dispensable pawn in Zhao Feiyang's eyes.

After much contemplation, Gao Xinhua ultimately didn't call the old comrade. The old comrade had already retired, and he really couldn't bear to let him bow his head and seek favors again.

There wasn't much personal acquaintance between Gao Xinhua and Geng Wenxiu. If not for Xu Chunliang's sake, he wouldn't have approached this woman for anything.

Upon learning of Gao Xinhua's intentions, Geng Wenxiu immediately expressed that she truly couldn't help with this matter. Enheng Pharmaceutical is a key enterprise in the High-Tech Zone, and the company's president being assaulted at the headquarters of the High-Tech Zone had a hugely negative impact. To be frank, it had already sparked public outrage among various major enterprises in the High-Tech Zone and even affected the business environment.

Now, many business leaders and investors have called the High-Tech Zone Government, demanding strict punishment for the assailant as a warning to prevent similar incidents from occurring.

Gao Xinhua knew that what Geng Wenxiu said was factual, and he sighed, "Comrade Wenxiu, although that's what you say, Xiaoxu is ultimately our hospital colleague. When he's in trouble, we should give him a hand, don't you agree?"

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