Great Doctor Without Borders

Chapter 1531 My Heart Is a Little Cold
Qiao Rulong's tone softened slightly: "Xiao Shuang, don't blame me. I also want to be by your side all the time, but this is Beijing, and I have to consider my family's feelings."

Qi Shuang felt increasingly desolate. She had silently supported Qiao Rulong for so many years and even bore him a son, yet he still couldn't see how the Qiao family's reputation was more important to him. Qiao Rulong, you know your father died tragically. I can understand why you didn't stay by my side to comfort me, but when I called you, your attitude was so cold.

Qiao Rulong sensed Qi Shuang's displeasure from her silence and sighed, "Xiao Shuang, don't blame me, I really have my own reasons."

Qi Shuang said, "I don't blame you. I came to you because my father died a terrible death, and I wanted your help."

"I have urged the police to solve the case as soon as possible through various channels."

Qi Shuang said, "Help me investigate someone named Yuan Dongchang. I need all his information."

"What? You suspect that your uncle's death is related to him?"

Qi Shuang said, "You don't need to worry about that. If you still care about my son and me, give me this person's information as soon as possible."

On his way to Hua Zhuyue's residence, Xu Chunliang called Ji Jiajia. Ji Jiajia had just met up with Gao Xinhua and his wife. She was surprised that Xu Chunliang had arrived so quickly and immediately said that she would come to see him.

Xu Chunliang told her she didn't need to come over; she could go in and take a look by herself.

Xu Chunliang knew that Hua Zhuyue's residence was coded. When he opened the door, he found the room somewhat messy. This was probably the result of Ji Jiajia's search for clues. Hua Zhuyue was a person with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Whenever she was around, the room would be kept meticulously tidy.

Xu Chunliang sat down on the sofa, picked up Hua Zhuyue's photo from the coffee table, examined it for a while, put it back in its place, closed his eyes, and recalled Ji Jiajia's phone call. His daughter was familiar with her father. If her judgment was correct, Ji Buyao was undoubtedly still alive in this world and had already returned to the capital.

The recent series of changes at the Orchid Sect, ostensibly carried out by Yuan Dongchang, are actually orchestrated by Ji Buyao, as only Ji Buyao possesses such capabilities.

Hua Zhuyue only obeyed Ji Buyao in the Orchid Sect. After Ji Buyao disappeared, her loyalty was evident to all. Logically, Ji Buyao should not repay kindness with enmity.

In comparison, Pan Tianhua's death is easier to explain. After Ji Buyao's mysterious disappearance, Pan Tianhua, ambitious and determined to dominate the Orchid Sect and become its leader, was thwarted by the combined efforts of Hua Zhuyue and Xu Chunliang. It can be said that Ji Buyao had ample reason to eliminate him.

Xu Chunliang firmly believes that Hua Zhuyue's personal safety will not be threatened for the time being, and all indications suggest that Hua Zhuyue was not forced to leave at the beginning.

I opened my eyes and slowly walked around the room, comparing the furnishings in front of me with those in my past memories, hoping to make some discoveries.

As he stepped into his bedroom, his phone rang. It was his godmother, Lin Sijin, calling.

Lin Sijin contacted him because the first half of her novel, based on the history of the Xu family, was completed. The publisher reviewed the manuscript and gave it high praise, indicating that it would schedule its publication as soon as possible.

Before publication, Lin Sijin still wanted to seek Xu Chunliang's opinion.

Hsu Chun-liang said he had no objection, as long as the book didn't use real names.

Lin Sijin sensed a certain lethargy in Xu Chunliang's tone. She had also heard about Xu Chunliang's recent resignation and assumed that his mood was affected, so she offered him some words of comfort.

Xu Chunliang, of course, could not tell Lin Sijin about his current situation in detail. He simply reassured her that his resignation was his own unilateral decision, and that he had already stepped into the film and television industry. He told Lin Sijin to wait and watch his TV series.

Unexpectedly, Lin Sijin knew a lot about his situation. She sighed softly and said, "Wasn't the TV series you were starring in suspended?"

Xu Chunliang was taken aback and said somewhat awkwardly, "Godmother, it's not a call to stop. There have been some minor issues, but they are temporary and will be resolved soon."

Lin Sijin said, "You always only report good news and never bad news. By the way, are you in the capital right now?"

Xu Chunliang chuckled. It seemed that she already knew about his trip to the capital. He guessed that he had been seen by an acquaintance when he went to the Pan family to pay his respects, and the news had just reached her.

Xu Chunliang said, "I just arrived today to attend the funeral of an old friend, so I didn't say hello to you."

Lin Sijin said, "I'm just confirming something. By the way, if you have time, let's meet up. I have something to say to you face to face."

Xu Chunliang agreed, since there was still some time before his operation.

Lin Sijin was recently transferred to the Office of Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture. She requested the transfer herself. Although her rank remained the same, she was essentially in a semi-retired state. Her current job was a cushy one with no real work.

However, things were going smoothly for her, and she had plenty of time to create, otherwise she wouldn't have been able to complete the first half of the novel in such a short time.

Xu Chunliang was well aware that Lin Sijin's transfer was mainly due to the influence of her nephew Li Kaiqiang, and that he himself had some reasons for it as well. One of Li Kaiqiang's crimes was helping him to illegally obtain two certificates.

Although Lin Sijin's new office is still located in the same office building as before, its location is significantly more remote.

When Xu Chunliang went over, he saw that the office door was open and Lin Sijin was standing on the windowsill watering flowers.

Xu Chunliang knocked on the door.

Lin Sijin turned around and smiled, "Come in."

Xu Chunliang said, "Godmother, this place is wonderful."

Lin Sijin said, "It's so refreshing to be free of worries. If I had known it would be this comfortable, I would have come earlier."

Xu Chunliang asked, "What important matter requires a face-to-face meeting?" Lin Sijin replied, "The publishing house recommended my first draft to a film and television company, and they are interested in purchasing the copyright."

"Congratulations! You're going to have a successful publishing and film and television career."

Lin Sijin said, "New Star Films, I remember the TV series you filmed was with them, right?"

Xu Chunliang was taken aback: "Who contacted you to talk?"

Lin Sijin asked, "Do you know a lady surnamed Liu?"

Xu Chunliang shook his head, guessing it was a department head under Yuan Dongchang.

Lin Sijin poured a cup of tea and handed it to Xu Chunliang. Xu Chunliang took a sip and wondered to himself whether it was a coincidence or intentional that New Star Films bought the copyright to this book, and whether there were other purposes behind it.

"Godmother, how did you know I was in Beijing?"

Lin Sijin smiled and said, "I heard it from your mother."

Having figured out the whole story, Xu Chunliang realized that Feng Mingjun had been keeping an eye on his movements all along. Without revealing his thoughts, he asked, "Have you met recently?"

Lin Sijin said, "She came to see me this morning and suggested that I give up publishing this book."

Xu Chunliang then understood why Lin Sijin insisted on talking to him in person; it turned out that she had encountered resistance from Feng Mingjun.

Xu Chunliang asked, "Did she say why?"

Lin Sijin said, "She said you are just a child, and many parts of this book involve the Xu family's privacy. It would be best to consult your father and his two siblings."

Xu Chunliang laughed and said, "You didn't tell her it was a novel, not reportage. It was a reworking of the original events, and it didn't vilify the Xu family."

Lin Sijin said, "I told her, but she still thinks it's inappropriate, so I'm conflicted."

Xu Chunliang didn't know what to say. Feng Mingjun probably no longer considered him a member of the Xu family, and he really couldn't make the decision on this matter.

Lin Sijin said, "Why don't you help me contact your dad and the others and ask for their opinion?"

Xu Chunliang said, "My dad is a man who is rarely seen and hard to contact. Why don't you try contacting my mom?"

Lin Sijin sighed and said, "I see now. You two are just passing the buck. Fine, I'll find a way to contact them myself."

Xu Chunliang didn't want to disappoint her too much, so he left her the contact information of his two aunts.

Xu Chunliang was writing down contact information when Ye Qingya arrived. Since her father's death, the relationship between mother and daughter had grown closer again. After Ye Lao's passing, both mother and daughter felt the preciousness of family ties even more, and they contacted each other almost every day.

Ye Qingya, considerate of her mother's hard work writing, specially bought nuts and black tea to bring over. She didn't expect to run into Xu Chunliang here. She asked in surprise, "Chunliang, when did you arrive?"

Xu Chunliang smiled and said, "I just arrived and was just about to check in with Sister Qingya."

Ye Qingya said, "No one would believe you." After saying that, she realized that her mother was still beside her, and her pretty face became slightly hot.

Lin Sijin saw her daughter's expression clearly and sighed inwardly. Her daughter had clearly fallen for this bad boy, but such feelings were unlikely to have a happy ending. Lin Sijin was very open-minded about relationships between men and women. Her daughter's love life had not been smooth, having already experienced a failed marriage. She only hoped that her daughter would not be hurt again in love.

Xu Chunliang said, "My godmother can testify."

Lin Sijin said, "I don't care about your business."

Ye Qingya said, "I'll treat you to dinner tonight as a token of my hospitality."

Lin Sijin shook her head and said, "I don't eat after noon, so I won't join you young people in eating."

Ye Qingya looked at Xu Chunliang, who said, "I have no problem."

Ye Qingya said, "You choose the location."

Xu Chunliang smiled and said, "When in Rome, do as the host does."

Ye Qingya thought for a moment and suggested going to Dongzhou for barbecue.

Dongzhou Barbecue used to belong to Fu Guomin, but he decided to stop doing business because of his children and transferred the business to Chen Qianfan.

After Chen Qianfan took over the place, he completely upgraded it, and the business is gradually getting on track. Ye Qingya had been there with Xu Chunliang before, and she didn't know many restaurants, so she chose Dongzhou Barbecue directly.

Chen Qianfan always treated Ye Qingya as an honored guest. He didn't know that Ye Qingya had come with Xu Chunliang. When he saw the two of them arrive, he grinned and went up to them with a big smile: "Oh, Brother Xu, what brings you here?"

(End of this chapter)