From Evil Sect Leader to Doctor

Chapter 678 - 648: Double Trouble

Xu Chunliang deeply understood that the level he stood on was different from Elder Qiao’s. Leaders like Elder Qiao should plan for the long term; judging by Elder Qiao’s attitude, implementing overly aggressive policies in the short term would be impossible.Elder Qiao said, "The saying ’the higher-ups have policies, and the lower levels have countermeasures’ shouldn’t be viewed only negatively. The policies made by top levels need to be implemented and validated by the grassroots. For inappropriate parts, timely adjustments and feedback to the upper levels are necessary. Only by keeping the communication channels open can we execute our work more efficiently and correctly."

Xu Chunliang understood that Elder Qiao meant grassroots officials shouldn’t just wait passively for orders. Specific situations require specific analysis, and they must act proactively. When problems are found, they should be reported to the leaders, who make policies, which ultimately have to be resolved at the grassroots level.

Any national-level decision requires comprehensive consideration. Situations like the one Xu Chunliang reflected on are not ignored by the top levels; rather, such issues are unsuitable for open discussion.

Xu Chunliang said, "Hearing your words is better than ten years of reading, I understand now."

Elder Qiao couldn’t help but laugh, "Oh, you understand? Then tell me, what exactly have you understood?"

Xu Chunliang said, "We young people need to take more responsibility. From now on, I’ll work with full effort. After all, I’m still young and have plenty of opportunities to correct mistakes."

Elder Qiao said meaningfully, "That’s right. Young people making mistakes is inevitable. If someone is afraid of falling, they will never learn to walk. Just move forward boldly and confidently. If you go the wrong way, I’ll remind you." This was essentially telling Xu Chunliang that he would support him when needed.

Elder Qiao chatted about family matters with Xu Chunliang for a while, and then Qiao Yuanhong came over to remind him it was time to take his medication.

Elder Qiao had recently had a medical examination, which showed high cholesterol, so his doctor prescribed him some medication.

Qiao Yuanlan walked over, handing her father a box of deep-sea fish oil that she had brought back from abroad. "Dad, take this; it’s excellent for lowering cholesterol and softening blood vessels."

Elder Qiao took it and looked at Xu Chunliang, "You’re a doctor, give me some advice."

Xu Chunliang said, "All medicine has some side effects; if you can reduce the intake, it’s better to do so."

Qiao Yuanlan said, "This isn’t medicine; it’s a health supplement."

Qiao Yuanhong said, "Health supplements shouldn’t be taken casually either. If they were effective, they would already have been approved as medicine."

Elder Qiao nodded, "I think what Yuanhong said makes sense, and what Xiaoxu said also makes sense."

Qiao Yuanlan said, "Why don’t you just say I don’t make sense? I brought back so many health supplements from Europe just for you, and even if it wasn’t a great effort, it was laborious, yet you dislike it."

Elder Qiao laughed, "You are all very filial. I’m very comforted."

Qiao Yuanhong reminded, "Don’t just be comforted, hurry and take the medication."

Elder Qiao took the medicine and the deep-sea fish oil, and both daughters left satisfied.

Xu Chunliang said, "You are fortunate, sir."

Elder Qiao sighed, "If Xiaoxue’s father were here, it would be wonderful." After saying this, he fell silent; Qiao Yuanshan was always a pain in his heart.

Noticing the change in Elder Qiao’s emotions, Xu Chunliang took the initiative to change the subject, "My grandfather has an effective set of fitness methods; let me share them with you."

Elder Qiao said, "Sounds good!"

Xu Chunliang said, "My grandfather often said that aging begins when the meridians are blocked: ’All illnesses originate from blood, all diseases are due to qi. When the meridians are clear, all diseases disappear, blood is pure, and the complexion is like jade.’ Traditional Chinese Medicine believes: if qi is insufficient, blood cannot flow smoothly; if blood doesn’t flow smoothly, water doesn’t flow; if water doesn’t flow, toxins can’t be expelled."

Elder Qiao said, "What you say makes a lot of sense."

Xu Chunliang smiled, "I’m just a transporter. As long as you find it reasonable, that’s enough. If our body’s meridians are unblocked, the body’s functions will maintain their healthy state, eliminating the body’s toxins and free radicals, thereby expelling moisture, turbidity, cold, and evil from the body, unblocking the meridians, and purifying the blood. Your problem with high cholesterol is also caused by a decline in meridian function. What I’m teaching you is derived from the ’Yi Jin Jing’."

Elder Qiao said, "’Yi Jin Jing,’ I’ve heard of it; it seems to be Shaolin Sect’s kung fu." The old man loved reading martial arts novels and knew martial arts sects very well.

Xu Chunliang said, "You’re right, but the ’Yi Jin Jing’ I’m speaking of isn’t as powerful as the Shaolin Sect’s. Even if you learn it, you won’t become a martial arts master; it’s mainly for unblocking meridians and strengthening the body."

Elder Qiao laughed, "That’s already enough for me."

Xu Chunliang first took Elder Qiao’s pulse, then began to teach. Actually, what he taught Elder Qiao was similar to what he taught Elder Ye, but he adjusted it based on their meridian conditions. Considering the elderly’s capacity to accept, he simplified it as much as possible, focusing on teaching them how to unblock the meridians and enrich the marrow.

The two Qiao sisters looked on curiously at the elderly and the young, with Qiao Yuanlan quietly asking, "What are they up to?"

Qiao Yuanhong said, "How would I know?"

Just then, Ye Qingya came over, and Qiao Yuanlan asked her.

Ye Qingya said, "Xiaoxu is teaching grandpa how to keep fit."

Qiao Yuanlan said, "Can those old arms and legs of his still exercise?"

Ye Qingya couldn’t help but laugh, inviting them both upstairs to chat, making sure Elder Qiao wouldn’t hear.

Back in Ye Qingya’s room, Qiao Yuanlan said, "I have to say, this Xiaoxu is pretty good-looking and has a way with words, but it’s a pity his family background isn’t the best."

Qiao Yuanhong said, "What era are we in? Who still cares about matching family status?"

Ye Qingya said, "Let people handle their own romantic affairs themselves; Grandpa is open-minded now."

Qiao Yuanlan said, "It’s strange, what kind of charm did he cast on the old man? In the past, the old man was never so lenient with others."

The three of them exchanged glances, but no one continued speaking, though they all understood in their hearts that their marriages were arranged by their families. If they were to find someone like Xu Chunliang, who knows how much resistance they would encounter.

When Xu Chunliang was leaving, Elder Qiao arranged for a driver to take him. The old man was quite considerate; it was inappropriate to have his granddaughter-in-law send the future grandson-in-law so late.

As Xu Chunliang was nearing Dongzhou Restaurant, Mei Ru Xue called, asking how things went and if the two aunts interrogated him. Xu Chunliang said everything was fine. Since the driver was in front driving, it was inconvenient to talk, so Xu Chunliang asked the driver to pull over and he walked a few steps.

Watching the driver leave, Xu Chunliang then laughed and said, "You sure have a big family. If everyone was there, it would be quite a scene."

Mei Ru Xue said, "Actually, I seldom keep in touch with them."

Xu Chunliang thought of Mei Ru Xue’s background, knowing she was an outsider in the Qiao family. The fact she hadn’t officially reunited with them was evidence. Although everyone doted on her, it was hard to say what they really thought of her.

Xu Chunliang said, "You’ll probably stay in Dongzhou in the future."

Mei Ru Xue knowingly asked, "Why?"

"Haven’t you heard ’marry a chicken, follow the chicken; marry a dog, follow the dog; marry a monkey, run around the mountain’?"

Mei Ru Xue giggled, "So you’re a big monkey, huh."

Xu Chunliang said, "In the future, I’ll take you, this little female monkey, running around the mountains and have a bunch of little monkeys."

Mei Ru Xue spat, "Are you planning to take me to Huaguo Mountain Water Curtain Cave to live?"

Xu Chunliang said, "Wherever there’s love, there’s paradise. As long as we’re together, anywhere can be a heavenly place."

Mei Ru Xue felt warm inside, knowing what he said was nonsense, but her heart felt comforted. After a moment of silence, she whispered, "I miss you."

Xu Chunliang said, "I’ll start a video so you can see."

Mei Ru Xue laughed, "Let’s keep a bit of mystery. I’ll be studying for a while before finishing. By the way, we have a week-long closed study session coming up, so I can’t attend Lu Qi and Yu Li’s wedding. Later, can you take the gift money for me?"

Xu Chunliang knew Mei Ru Xue wasn’t that close to them in the first place, and Lu Qi invited Mei Ru Xue mainly because of him, so Xu Chunliang agreed to handle it and told her to focus on her studies.

When Xu Chunliang passed the street behind Dongzhou Restaurant, he noticed the barbecue place was closed. The owner was there locking the door, and when he turned around and saw Xu Chunliang, thinking he was there to eat, he sighed, "Don’t come by for now; we’re closed for a month."

Xu Chunliang said, "You have such a good business; closing will cost you a lot, won’t it?"

The owner said, "Can’t help it. There’s a family matter I need to return to handle. Bro, you’re from Dongzhou too, right?"

Xu Chunliang pointed to the Beijing Office in front, and the owner understood, "Here for business in the Capital City. We’re fellow townsmen. Next time you’re here, I’ll treat you." He handed Xu Chunliang his business card.

Xu Chunliang saw the name Li Quanguai on the card, smiled at him, and added him on WeChat.

As Xu Chunliang arrived at the entrance of Dongzhou Restaurant, Fu Guomin called, asking if he was back.

Xu Chunliang thought Fu Guomin was urging him to return to work, so he immediately said he had bought a train ticket for tomorrow and could be in Dongzhou the day after tomorrow and back to work.

Fu Guomin said, "Don’t rush back. Can you do something for me?"

Xu Chunliang said, "Of course, go ahead."

Fu Guomin was a bit embarrassed. Here’s the thing: his son had been beaten up at school. The last time he hurried back from Taiming Lake to deal with this, he and his wife met with the school leaders. They brought in the parents from both sides, the other apologized, and the school reprimanded the student, but his son was beaten again, even worse this time, and not on school grounds; it was a group of kids outside. Although he wasn’t seriously hurt, it left a huge psychological shadow, and now he doesn’t want to go to school. His wife is pressing him to return. His work in Dongzhou just started, and he has important matters to report to the higher-ups tomorrow and can’t just leave.

His wife threatened that if he didn’t come back, he’d be receiving divorce papers.