Great Doctor Without Borders

Chapter 1326 Qiao Family’s Response

After Huang Guangtao learned about this, he immediately called his son over, pointed at his nose and scolded him. He was right, this was a rip-off.

Huang Wenhai was not convinced and argued with his neck straight: "Dad, this is not my fault. How much did Xu Chunliang cause me to lose? It's not that I didn't talk to him properly, it's that he didn't give me face and insisted on exposing the dirty laundry of the Flower Goddess. I said all the nice things to him, asking him to wait before exposing it, asking him to give me some time, and after I finish the concert, he can do whatever he wants, but he doesn't have any leeway in what he does. What he does on the first day, I can't do on the fifteenth day?"

"Do you have a brain? He was promoted by Secretary Wang."

"Secretary Wang was blind to promote him, but he slept with Secretary Wang's younger brother and sister-in-law."

Bang! Huang Guangtao was so angry that he slapped him in the face.

Huang Wenhai covered his face and said, "What's wrong? Isn't what I said the truth? Dad, don't be so cautious. You and Wang Jianming are a team, and you do all the work and get all the limelight. Even a small follower like Xu Chunliang dares not give you face."

"Shut up."

Huang Wenhai said, "Dad, it's no big deal. Xu Chunliang is now a lost dog. Wang Jianming hates him even more than I do. Xu Chunliang caused me to lose money and Wang Jianming to lose face. How can the Wang family hold their heads up after something like this happened?"

Huang Guangtao asked: "Just relying on those photos and videos? Do you have any evidence?"

"Isn't that enough? I've already climbed from the balcony into someone's room. The only thing left is to be caught in bed."

Huang Guangtao sighed: "Tell me honestly, where did you get these materials from?"

Huang Wenhai said: "Someone else sent it to me, so I don't know."

"How foolish! Why didn't you discuss this with me first? Why couldn't you use your brain more? Why are you being used as a tool in such a muddle?"

"Dad, this matter has nothing to do with you. I will take any responsibility myself."

"Can you afford it? Do you think it was Xu Chunliang who made the Wang family lose face? If you didn't expose this matter, the Wang family would definitely handle it in a low-key manner. Do you think the Qiao family is so easy to mess with? You! You shouldn't cause such a big trouble."

Huang Guangtao knew very well that the material in his son's hand was most likely provided to him by Lexing Group. Lexing Group's interests in Dongzhou were frustrated, and they played this hand beautifully. On the one hand, they handed the material to Wang Jianming personally, and at the same time provided the material to his son who had a grudge with Xu Chunliang. Wang Jianming would most likely think that the material was leaked from his hands.

Qiao Rulong was in Dongzhou recently, and he also learned about this matter. Although the news was quickly removed and did not cause much public opinion storm in society, it was already known to everyone in the system.

The one climbing the balcony must be Xu Chunliang, and the one standing on the other side of the balcony is his sister Mei Ruxue.

When Qiao Rulong saw the news, his first reaction was that it was all over. The Qiao family was now completely embarrassed. He contacted his uncle Qiao Yuanjiang immediately. After all, his uncle had been in charge of Pinghai’s publicity work. Even though he had gone to the CPPCC, his connections were still there. He hoped that his uncle would take action to control the negative impact.

Qiao Yuanjiang told Qiao Rulong that the impact of this news was not large at present, and it was probably because Wang Jianming took timely action to control it. This matter involved the reputation of both the Qiao and Wang families. Although it was Mei Ruxue who did the wrong thing, it would not be good for either family if it got out.

Qiao Rulong reminded his uncle not to take it lightly and to deal with any disturbance in a timely manner.

Qiao Yuanjiang did not take it lightly. According to usual practice, the news media would be extremely cautious in dealing with such news. After all, the two people involved were young cadres within the system. If the matter became a big deal, it would not only be a matter of personal reputation, but would also make the public question the credibility of the relevant departments. What's more, this scandal involved the Qiao and Wang families. Before the official statement was issued, no one dared to report it easily.

As for the media platform that first published the article and some public accounts that forwarded it, they were blocked immediately.

After Qiao Rulong communicated with his uncle, he was relieved to be sure that the impact of the incident had not expanded. He asked his uncle not to tell his grandfather about this for the time being. His grandfather had been in poor health recently, and it would be troublesome if he got angry and something bad happened.

Qiao Rulong still cares about the relationship between brother and sister. Although he did not come forward to help speak for Mei Ruxue and Wang Jiancheng when they were engaged, that was because he knew that being born in the Qiao family, their destiny was not in their own control. He could not even decide on his own marriage, so how could he say no to his sister's marriage? But now it is different. With such a big thing happening, the pressure from public opinion on Mei Ruxue must be unprecedentedly strong. He is afraid that she will do something stupid.

Qiao Rulong called Mei Ruxue several times but she didn't answer. He also didn't reply to her messages. He contacted her work unit and heard that Mei Ruxue was sick and had taken sick leave and had not been to work since yesterday.

Qiao Rulong went directly to Mei Ruxue's residence in Dongzhou and pressed the doorbell for a long time before the door opened.

Mei Ruxue opened the door and let him in: "Brother, why are you here?"

Qiao Rulong saw that she looked haggard. Although she had a smile on her face, it was clearly a forced smile, proving that her mental strength was still quite strong. If she were an ordinary girl, she would have collapsed long ago.

Qiao Rulong said, "I came over to see you." He wanted to change his shoes.

Mei Ruxue said: "No, please come in."

Qiao Rulong took a look at the tidy room and changed his shoes. In fact, ever since Mei Ruxue decided to return to Dongzhou, he guessed that his sister must still have feelings for Xu Chunliang, and now something really happened.

"Xiaoxue, I just went to your workplace and heard that you were sick. Do you want to go to the hospital? I'll take you there."

Mei Ruxue said: "No, would you like tea or coffee?"

"Coffee, no sugar."

Mei Ruxue used a coffee machine to grind a cup of coffee and handed it to him. Qiao Rulong took it, smelled it and said, "It smells good. These coffee beans are good."

Mei Ruxue said: "These coffee beans were given to me by Sister Qingya when she came over a few days ago."

Qiao Rulong was stunned for a moment, but he still took a sip of coffee and put it on the coffee table in front of him: "Xiaoxue, I heard some rumors..." Mei Ruxue said: "I don't want to talk about this now."

Qiao Rulong pursed his lips, nodded and said, "Okay, then...what are your plans? I mean, is there anything you need my help with?"

Mei Ruxue said: "I haven't thought about it yet, but..."

She pointed to the notebook on the balcony table: "I am writing my resignation report."

Qiao Rulong cursed in his heart, Xu Chunliang, oh Xu Chunliang, you are really hurting people. Our Qiao family has been badly hurt by you this time. Things have come to this point now. He can't complain about his sister. Love between men and women is human nature. He himself has not done very well in this regard, and he is not qualified to teach his sister a lesson.

Qiao Rulong said: "I plan to go see Brother Jianming."

Mei Ruxue shook her head: "No need."

Qiao Rulong said: "It's not just because of you."

Mei Ruxue was of course clear that he was not doing this for her. If he really cared about her, he should have stepped forward when Wang Zhengdao forced her to marry Wang Jiancheng. However, he never stood up for her from beginning to end, and didn't even say a word of concern. He came here now not out of family concern, but because he was worried that the scandal between him and Xu Chunliang would damage the reputation of the Qiao family.

At this time, the doorbell rang. Mei Ruxue got up to open the door. She saw from the video doorbell that it was Xu Chunliang standing outside. She was a little at a loss. At this time when the whole city was in turmoil, this guy dared to come to her house. He really didn't mind making trouble.

Mei Ruxue didn't want him to meet her elder brother. Qiao Rulong seemed to have sensed something and followed him. When he saw Xu Chunliang on the video doorbell screen, he nodded angrily and said, "Why don't you open the door?"

Mei Ruxue sighed inwardly, thinking that things had already come to this, so she might as well just leave it to fate. She opened the door.

Xu Chunliang was also startled to see the brother and sister appear in front of him at the same time, but he reacted immediately and said with a smile: "Boss Qiao is here too, I have something to discuss with Secretary Mei."

Qiao Rulong forced himself to suppress the anger in his heart, staring at Xu Chunliang with his eyes, wishing he could eat him.

Mei Ruxue said: "If it's business, let's talk about it after work."

Xu Chunliang said, "I'd better go in and talk." He was not afraid of the pressure from Qiao Rulong. He changed his shoes and came into the room. He smelled the aroma of coffee and said, "This coffee smells so good. Give me a cup too."

Mei Ruxue looked at him, then at her elder brother, fearing that the two would start fighting when she went to grind coffee.

Qiao Rulong said, "Go quickly."

Mei Ruxue had no choice but to go.

Xu Chunliang smiled at Qiao Rulong and said, "When will Mr. Qiao come to Dongzhou?"

Qiao Rulong said: "It's been a few days, and I've heard a lot about you."

Xu Chunliang asked: "A good thing or a bad thing?"

"What do you think?"

Xu Chunliang said: "The rumors are not credible."

Qiao Rulong looked at Xu Chunliang and asked, "Did you and Xiaoxue go to Guancheng for an inspection a few days ago?"

Xu Chunliang nodded: "Yes, we live in the next room." It's not a secret anyway, it's better to say it yourself instead of waiting for the other party to ask.

Qiao Rulong cursed in his heart, you are so shameless, he was about to get angry.

Mei Ruxue came back in time with a cup of freshly made coffee, for she was afraid that the two would have a conflict.

Qiao Rulong secretly paid attention to the gazes they exchanged with each other. If there was no love between them, he could dig out his own eyes.

Xu Chunliang took the coffee: "Thank you!"

Mei Ruxue sat down next to her eldest brother and pretended to be calm: "What do you want to talk to me about?"

Xu Chunliang nodded and said, "I mainly want to apologize to you in person. Because of me, there have been some rumors about you and me recently. I am very sorry for causing you so much trouble and trouble."

Mei Ruxue thought to herself, "You are still pretending. Is that a rumor?" You were photographed climbing from the balcony into my room, and there are also photos of the two of us in the same car. Although Mei Ruxue appears calm on the surface, she is actually very nervous. If any more private scenes are photographed, it will be troublesome.

Qiao Rulong said, "Is an apology enough? Do you know what's being spread out there?"

Xu Chunliang said: "The innocent are innocent. Secretary Mei and I are innocent."

(End of this chapter)