Great Doctor Without Borders

Chapter 1363 Farewell Banquet

Faced with the numerous farewell banquets, Xu Chunliang refused most of them. However, there were some that he could not refuse, such as the farewell banquet organized by the Civil Affairs Bureau. The director of the Civil Affairs Bureau, Zhang Song, hosted the banquet to see Jiang Qiyong and Xu Chunliang off. Although Xu Chunliang was not the protagonist, he gladly attended the banquet considering that he would have to go there with Jiang Qiyong.

The departure of Jiang Qiyong and Xu Chunliang made Zhang Song, director of the Civil Affairs Bureau, feel relieved from the bottom of his heart. Either of them was difficult to serve. Their departure meant that Zhang Song was truly in charge of the Civil Affairs Bureau, and there would be fewer voices of opposition from within the bureau in the future.

Zhang Song still invited everyone to dinner in his personal capacity, and he did not invite anyone else except the new office director Li Zhihua.

Jiang Qiyong and Xu Chunliang arrived almost at the same time. They walked in together. Zhang Song took Jiang Qiyong's hand and warmly invited him to take a seat.

Jiang Qiyong still understands the difference between superiors and subordinates. He went to Jeju for a lateral transfer and is still at the deputy division level. Zhang Song is higher in rank than him and is his old leader, so how can he have the nerve to sit in the seat of honor?

After some politeness, Zhang Song took the seat of honor, with Jiang Qiyong and Xu Chunliang sitting on his left and right respectively. Li Zhihua came to the Civil Affairs Bureau through Zhang Song's relationship. He was Zhang Song's confidant and a person who was good at observing people's words and expressions. He did a very good job of serving.

After three rounds of drinks, Zhang Song said, "I originally thought that Xiao Xu would return to our Civil Affairs Bureau after helping out at the Commerce Council, but I didn't expect you to go further and further away."

Xu Chunliang smiled and said, "This matter cannot be blamed on me. Director Jiang asked me to accompany him to Jeju to expand the territory. I also want to live a comfortable life in Dongzhou, but I can't bear to let Director Jiang face the storm alone."

Jiang Qiyong laughed: "It's not as exaggerated as you say. I am not familiar with cultural and tourism work. You have experience in this area and have worked in Weishan Island in the past. I sincerely ask you to come over and help me." On the surface, he was the one who appointed Xu Chunliang's general, but in fact, it was his uncle Jiang Tianyue who asked him to appoint Xu Chunliang's general.

Jiang Qiyong knew very well that someone must have informed his uncle, but he was also happy for Xu Chunliang to go with him. He was well aware of Xu Chunliang's ability and courage, and he also had a deep understanding of Xu Chunliang's background. Although there had been some unpleasant things between them in the past and they had experienced a situation where they could not reach a deal without fighting, now both sides had resolved their grudges.

With Xu Chunliang helping him, the work in Jeju will surely be unstoppable. After experiencing some not-so-satisfactory experiences in Dongzhou, Jiang Qiyong has embarked on a smooth road. He believes that his future career in the system will be rapid.

Zhang Song is also aware of this. Whether it is Jiang Qiyong or Xu Chunliang, their future achievements will far exceed his own.

Zhang Song is more aware that he is not the same kind of person as them. He has no background and has reached where he is today through his own efforts step by step, relying on the care of Secretary Zhou. Of course, when Secretary Zhou left Dongzhou, he misjudged the prospects, which led to the end of his own institutional path.

Although Secretary Zhou did not seem to take Zhang Song's previous betrayal to heart and even recommended him to be in charge of the Dongzhou Civil Affairs Bureau, the truth is that Zhang Song still had value to him.

Zhang Song would not invite people for no reason. On the surface, the main person he invited was Jiang Qiyong, but in fact, the real target was Xu Chunliang. Jiang Qiyong and he did not have much friendship, and their contacts would become less and less after he left Dongzhou. But Xu Chunliang was different. He and Xu Chunliang had known each other for a long time. Zhang Song hoped to improve his relationship with Secretary Zhou through Xu Chunliang.

If you want to get closer, you have to create common topics. Zhang Song and Xu Chunliang have a lot of common topics. Zhang Song mentioned Old Mrs. Zhou. He planned to go to Nan'an to visit the old lady in two days. He asked Xu Chunliang if he had time and if it was convenient, they could go together.

Xu Chunliang found out the specific time and he should be able to go.

Zhang Song, who was a little drunk, called Old Lady Zhou. After answering the phone, Old Lady Zhou was very affectionate to Zhang Song. The old lady didn't know what had happened during this period. When she was in Dongzhou in the past, Zhang Song came to handle everything for her. She saw Zhang Song more than her own son.

Zhang Song said, "Aunt Zhou, guess who I'm having dinner with?"

Old Mrs. Zhou asked, "Who is it? Your wife?"

Zhang Song laughed. He moved the speakerphone towards Xu Chunliang. Xu Chunliang had no choice but to say, "Hello, Aunt Zhou."

When Old Lady Zhou heard Xu Chunliang's voice, she immediately became excited: "It's Xiao Xu, my child, I haven't seen you for a long time. Deming and Zhen Chun came to see me a few days ago. They also said that you were coming. I prepared bacon and rice wine, but you didn't come no matter how long I waited. It seems that you are almost 15 years old."

Xu Chunliang felt warm in his heart: "Auntie, I'm a little busy recently. I will come to see you after a few days."

"Don't lie to me."

Zhang Song said, "I'm not lying to you. Chunliang and I have an appointment. I will go there next week. I will definitely go."

Old Mrs. Zhou was a little excited: "That's great, that's great, I'll take you around the village when you come, the scenery in my hometown is very beautiful."

The two chatted with Old Lady Zhou for a few words. Xu Chunliang understood Zhang Song's idea. Zhang Song definitely wanted to go to Old Lady Zhou. It would be too obvious for him to go there alone. Plus, he was relatively hidden. He wanted to show his goodwill to Secretary Zhou in this way.

Jiang Qiyong also noticed it, but he didn't say a word the whole time. After all, he was not familiar with Old Lady Zhou.

When Jiang Qiyong and Xu Chunliang left together, he couldn't help but say, "I didn't expect you and Zhang Song have such a good personal relationship."

Xu Chunliang smiled and said, "He used to be Secretary Zhou's secretary, and Secretary Zhou's son is engaged to my cousin."

Jiang Qiyong said: "I heard that he played a bad role behind the scenes when Secretary Zhou left Dongzhou."

Xu Chunliang smiled and said, "It's not our turn to worry about this kind of thing. The person involved knows the situation best."

Jiang Qiyong nodded and said, "Yes, we have already gone to Jeju, and the affairs of the Dongzhou system have nothing to do with us."

Xu Chunliang said, "I thought you had already registered. Why are you still staying in Dongzhou? Are you reluctant to leave?" Jiang Qiyong smiled and said, "There's nothing to be reluctant about. I'm staying in Dongzhou to handle the formalities and to accompany my wife around. I haven't had much fun in Dongzhou for so long."

Xu Chunliang said, "Sister-in-law is here? Why don't you bring her out for me to see? As a native of Dongzhou, I have to make some arrangements."

Jiang Qiyong shook his head and said, "Your sister-in-law is introverted and doesn't like socializing. She used to work in Quancheng and we lived apart. She was also transferred to Jeju this time."

Xu Chunliang asked: "What does sister-in-law do for a living?"

“Anti-epidemic station.”

Xu Chunliang said, "Then wait until we get to Jeju, and I'll treat my sister-in-law to a meal."

Jiang Qiyong smiled and said, "It's a deal."

The two broke up at the subway station. Jiang Qiyong went to take the subway, while Xu Chunliang lived not far from home and walked all the way there.

When they were almost at Yinhu Mansion, Lu Qi called and told him that Fan Xiaopeng had been found.

Xu Chunliang's first reaction was that this was a good thing. As long as his biological son was found, Fu Guomin's anger would subside a little and the matter would not become a big deal. The next issue was compensation. If Changxing was willing to show enough sincerity, this matter would have an ideal result.

Lu Qi sighed and said, "We have found the person, but things are a bit troublesome. Fan Xiaopeng is in poor health and he is missing a kidney."

Xu Chunliang was stunned for a moment: "What? Born or circumcised?"

Lu Qi said: "He was cut. It is said that he was deceived. When he was found, he was lying on the bed, barely breathing. He was as thin as a skeleton. It was pitiful."

Xu Chunliang asked: "Where is he now?"

"He has been sent to the local hospital. Fu Guomin has already gone there after hearing the news. I think this matter is not trivial, so I want to discuss it with you."

Xu Chunliang said: "It's no use for you to discuss it with me. Old Fu will definitely not let it go. You should ask Changxing Hospital to talk to them quickly and come up with a compensation plan that will satisfy them."

Lu Qi said: "Yu Mo is scared to death. She cries at home all day and can't do her work. Li Zhong's sister is the same. I think he can delay for two days. Once the test results come out and confirm that Fan Xiaopeng is Fu Guomin's biological son, he will take action."

Xu Chunliang said, "Lu Qi, none of us can help with this matter. The party involved is Changxing Hospital, and they should be the ones to come up with a compensation plan."

Lu Qi said: "Yu Mo contacted the hospital, and it feels like the hospital is trying to shirk responsibility."

Xu Chunliang said: "Can they just push it away if they want to?"

Lu Qi wanted to say something, but his phone was snatched away by Yu Li who was standing beside him: "Chunliang."

Xu Chunliang immediately understood that Lu Qi must have made this call at Yu Li's request.

Xu Chunliang said: "Sister-in-law, you haven't slept yet."

Yu Li said, "How can I sleep after such a big thing happened? Chunliang, Lu Qi is not easy to tell you, so I'll tell you. I only have one sister. My sister was the bed doctor and the chief surgeon at the time. She was not responsible for taking care of the patient. What does it have to do with her if the newborn is taken away by mistake? Don't you think so?"

Xu Chunliang said: "Sister-in-law, please don't let me tell you. I don't know the details either."

Yu Li said: "Now the hospital is putting all the blame on the medical staff. My sister is so wronged. She has been in a low mood these past two days. I'm not afraid of you laughing at her. I'm worried that she will commit suicide."

Xu Chunliang said: "Not really, not really."

Yu Li said, "I don't mean anything else. I just want to ask if you can tell Director Fu that if he wants to ask for an explanation, he should ask Changxing Hospital for an explanation. He can't put all the blame on my sister, right?"

Xu Chunliang said: "As far as I know, it seems that Lao Fu has never visited your sister alone, right?"

Yu Li said: "The hospital said that he was very emotional. They wanted the hospital to hold the person responsible and to expose the incident. They wanted my sister to leave the medical field."

Xu Chunliang said: "Sister-in-law, don't worry, I can help you understand the situation. As for the final division of responsibilities, it will definitely be Changxing who makes the decision, and Lao Fu can't influence Changxing's decision."

Lu Qi snatched the phone back again: "Don't embarrass Chunliang."

(End of this chapter)