Great Doctor Without Borders

Chapter 1500 Continue

Xu Chunliang initially thought that Zhang Song might do something regardless of the cost when he had no other options. However, after meeting him, he realized that Zhang Song had not lost his mind, so he felt relieved.

After listening to Zhang Song's heartfelt remarks, Xu Chunliang whispered, "Director Zhang, are you going to tell Secretary Zhou all of this?"

Zhang Song nodded: "I was promoted by Secretary Zhou. Without Secretary Zhou, I wouldn't be where I am today. I certainly won't watch him become someone else's pawn and do such a thankless job."

Xu Chun said in a clear conscience that you were just a cover for Secretary Zhou. If the fire had not already burned you, you would not have been in a hurry to see Secretary Zhou. No matter how nice your words were, in the final analysis you were still begging Secretary Zhou to show leniency to you.

Zhang Song realized that his words might not convince Xu Chunliang, so he sighed and said, "Looking at the momentum this time, I think I'm doomed. Anyway, I have no room for advancement, so it's no pity even if I'm taken down. I just don't want Secretary Zhou to fall into someone else's trap because of this matter."

Xu Chunliang said, "I'm asking something I shouldn't ask. When Dongzhou Barbecue City caused such a big disturbance, Secretary Zhou and I were all affected to some extent. How come you were able to remain unscathed?"

Zhang Song smiled bitterly and said, "I don't know why. Maybe this is the cleverness of their plan. According to normal thinking logic, I am Secretary Zhou's secretary. If Secretary Zhou gets into trouble, I will definitely be unlucky, but I got promoted. Most people will think that I betrayed Secretary Zhou in exchange for my own interests. Don't you think so?"

Xu Chunliang said bluntly: "I doubted it."

Zhang Song sighed and said, "I didn't. Secretary Zhou is calm and selfless. I have always respected him. Even if everyone betrays him, I won't."

Xu Chunliang thought to himself that Secretary Zhou should be one of the people who knew Zhang Song best, and his attitude towards Zhang Song was by no means accidental. However, these were matters between the two of them, and Xu Chunliang did not want to get involved.

Zhang Song said: "No matter what, I am very grateful to you, and I believe Secretary Zhou will also be grateful to you."

Xu Chunliang said calmly: "I hope he doesn't think I'm meddling in his affairs."

Xu Chunliang called Zhou Deming first, who happened to be in Nanjiang. Zhou Deming went to Nanjiang not to meet his father, but to accompany Zhen Chun to visit her mother. He arrived before his father.

When Zhou Deming heard that Xu Chunliang had also come to Nanjiang, he said happily, "I'm with my dad. Do you want him to answer the phone?"

Xu Chunliang said no, and asked Zhou Deming to ask Secretary Zhou if he had time to meet tonight.

Zhou Deming asked Xu Chunliang to wait for a moment, and soon replied to Xu Chunliang, saying that Secretary Zhou asked him to come back after nine o'clock in the evening.

Xu Chunliang conveyed Zhang Song's words exactly as they were. For Zhang Song, this was already very smooth. If it weren't for Xu Chunliang, he would have no hope of meeting Secretary Zhou.

Xu Chunliang told him the unpleasant truth in advance: he could go with them in the evening, but he had to wait outside. Xu Chunliang had to meet Secretary Zhou first to ask his opinion.

Zhang Song was very cooperative. After arriving at the hotel where Secretary Zhou was staying in Nanjiang, he waited obediently in the parking lot.

Xu Chunliang arrived at the agreed location, and Zhou Deming, who had received the news in advance, was already waiting for him there. The two hadn't seen each other for a while, and Zhou Deming had obviously become a lot darker. He said it was because he had been exposed to the sea breeze from the Hong Kong River too much.

Xu Chunliang admired his cousin-in-law Zhou Deming very much. For Zhen Chun, he went to Hong Kong to study for a master's degree without hesitation. According to him, he has successfully applied for a doctorate and plans to continue his studies in Hong Kong and settle down in Hong Kong.

Zhou Deming knew that Xu Chunliang must have something to do when he came to visit at this time, so he asked politely, "Chunliang, I heard that you are no longer working at the Dongzhou Civil Affairs Bureau?"

Xu Chunliang smiled and said, "Your news is a bit delayed. I worked at the Jeju Culture and Tourism Bureau for a while, and now I plan to resign."

Zhou Deming was stunned and said, "Resign? Why? Haven't you been doing a good job all along?"

Xu Chunliang said: "There are too many restrictions within the system, and I am a casual person by nature. I have tried for so long but still cannot fit in, so I just cut the Gordian knot."

Zhou Deming nodded: "My mother also suggested that I take the civil service exam, but I didn't like it."

Xu Chunliang smiled and said, "You see it more clearly than I do. I just figured it out now."

Zhou Deming said: "After all, I am a few years older than you."

"No matter how old you are, you still have to call me brother."

Zhou Deming coughed twice. This point could not be refuted.

As they were talking, they had already arrived outside the door. The lights were on in the living room, and Secretary Zhou was sitting on the sofa waiting for Xu Chunliang to come in.

Seeing Xu Chunliang coming in, Secretary Zhou stood up and said with a smile: "Chunliang, you must have something urgent to come to me so late?"

Xu Chunliang said cheerfully: "Secretary Zhou, I would like to come during the day, but you are not free."

Secretary Zhou nodded, stretched out his hand and shook hands with Xu Chunliang, and the two sat on a sofa.

Zhou Deming made a cup of Longjing tea for Xu Chunliang and then went back to his room. Although he and Xu Chunliang were very familiar with each other, he knew very well when he should avoid him.

Secretary Zhou said, "You went to Beijing a while ago, and I was busy with official duties, so I didn't have time to have a good chat with you."

Xu Chunliang said, "I was in a lot of trouble at that time and couldn't take the time to visit you. Please don't blame me." Secretary Zhou said, "You kid, we are all family. It's polite to say this."

Xu Chunliang smiled and said, "Secretary Zhou, I'll tell you the truth. I didn't plan to come here today, but someone insisted on asking me to come. I couldn't save face, so I came."

Secretary Zhou asked, "Is Zhang Song outside?"

Xu Chunliang secretly admired him. After all, he was an old man who had worked in the system for many years and guessed who the person was at once. Xu Chunliang nodded.

Secretary Zhou did not show any unhappiness, and said softly: "There is no point in him coming to see me. Some things were not originally directed at him."

Xu Chunliang said: "But it will definitely have an impact on him."

Secretary Zhou smiled and said, "How big of an impact can it have? People should not take things too seriously."

Xu Chunliang said: "The reason why I brought him here is not because of him. He told me that this matter will also affect you."

Secretary Zhou nodded: "Let him in, why are you hiding outside?"

Xu Chunliang took out his phone, but Secretary Zhou stopped him and asked Zhou Deming to go out and pick up Zhang Song.

Not long after, Zhang Song followed Zhou Deming in. Xu Chunliang was still sitting in the living room, but Secretary Zhou was nowhere to be seen. Xu Chunliang pointed in the direction of the study.

Zhang Song immediately understood that Secretary Zhou wanted to meet him alone. He pursed his lips and gave Xu Chunliang a grateful look.

Zhang Song came to the door of the study alone. The door was not closed and there was a gap. Zhang Song knocked on the door and pushed it open after getting a response.

After Zhang Song entered the study, he closed the door with his backhand. The series of movements were as smooth as flowing water and had already become muscle memory.

Secretary Zhou sat there, watching Zhang Song's every move, as if he had returned to the past. Times have changed, their relationship has changed, their positions have changed, but the past cannot be changed.

Zhang Song carefully came to Secretary Zhou and said respectfully, "Hello, Secretary Zhou."

Secretary Zhou nodded: "If you want to see me, come over myself. Why do you need to go through Xiao Xu?"

Zhang Song thought to himself, if it weren't for Xu Chunliang, how would I have the chance to meet you? He didn't dare to say that, and said in a more respectful tone: "I'm not familiar with your current secretary."

This sentence is a double entendre, expressing the helplessness of his current situation. If he wants to see Secretary Zhou, he must first get through his secretary. When did the relationship between them become so distant and estranged?

Secretary Zhou originally wanted to say you can call me, but he immediately remembered that Zhang Song had indeed called, but he didn't answer.

Zhang Song obviously thought of this as well, and said respectfully: "Some things are better reported to you in person, it's not convenient to talk over the phone."

Secretary Zhou was satisfied with his words and said softly, "Sit down. There's no need to be so restrained."

Zhang Song then sat down on a square stool beside him. Although there were chairs in the room, they were quite far away from Secretary Zhou and did not seem to be prepared for him. This small square stool should have been moved in not long ago and was probably the seat for him.

In this season, the small square stool is not cold but very hard.

After Zhang Song sat down, he placed his hands on his thighs and leaned forward, looking as if he was listening to his leader's instructions.

Secretary Zhou said, "If you have anything to say, please say it."

Zhang Song said, "Secretary Zhou, I am not here to defend myself, nor do I want you to help me. I have a few words from the bottom of my heart that I want to say to you in person."

Secretary Zhou smiled and said, "The innocent will be innocent. Under the premise of not violating the principles, I will definitely help you if I can. I am very pleased that you have such awareness."

Zhang Song said: "Geng Wenjun has been placed under double supervision." After saying this, he deliberately paused to observe Secretary Zhou's reaction.

Secretary Zhou's expression remained calm, as if this matter had nothing to do with him.

Zhang Song swallowed his saliva and continued to name several cadres who were under investigation. This time he did not look at Secretary Zhou's expression. Although he did not look at him, Zhang Song felt an invisible pressure surrounding him from all directions. He did not know whether this pressure was real or a reaction from his heart. Zhang Song even had difficulty breathing, but he still insisted on finishing what he said.

After Zhang Song finished speaking, Secretary Zhou did not speak immediately. The study room suddenly became quiet. This silent atmosphere made Zhang Song more nervous. After a while, he heard his own violent heartbeat and began to feel a sore throat. He wanted to drink a glass of water, but there was none in front of him.

"Go on!" Secretary Zhou finally spoke.

Zhang Song said: "I feel..." He swallowed the second half of the sentence because he realized that he had said enough. With Secretary Zhou's cultivation, he would definitely understand what he was expressing.

(End of this chapter)