Great Doctor Without Borders

Chapter 1561 Entering the game personally
"Why are you telling me all this? I'm not familiar with them." Qiao Rulong knew that Xu Chunliang wouldn't talk to him about these things for no reason.

Xu Chunliang said, "Because you are a member of the Qiao family."

Qiao Rulong looked at Xu Chunliang and couldn't help but laugh: "It seems like you don't need to tell me that."

Xu Chunliang said, "Now I finally understand why Old Qiao was so disappointed in you. It's not because you couldn't make it in the system, nor because you couldn't continue the Qiao family's glory, but because you lack a sense of responsibility."

Qiao Rulong said, "You don't need to try to provoke me. It's none of your business to worry about the affairs of the Qiao family. You're not qualified."

Xu Chunliang said, "I can understand the change in your personality. That car accident caused great harm to your body and mind."

"You're overthinking it. I've already accepted reality, and I don't need your sympathy."

Xu Chunliang said bluntly, "You haven't thought about it enough. Have you ever thought about how that car accident was caused? It wasn't an accident; it was revenge against your Qiao family."

Qiao Rulong finally sat down, took out a cigarette, lit it, took two puffs, and said in a low voice, "You're so sure, it seems you must have discovered something."

Xu Chunliang said, "Your father's disappearance, Ye Changyuan's death, Wang Jiancheng's car accident, and all the troubles and misfortunes that have happened to your three families are not accidental. Someone wants to take revenge on you."

Qiao Rulong said, "That is indeed possible."

Xu Chunliang said, "As a member of the Qiao family, are you just going to stand by and do nothing?"

Qiao Rulong steered the conversation back to the present: "Tell me first, why are you investigating my company? Do you suspect that everything is related to me?"

Xu Chunliang said, "Of course you wouldn't do anything to harm your own family. Investigating you is both a cover-up and a way to protect you."

"What are you hiding? Hiding your true goals? What are you protecting? I don't need your protection."

Xu Chunliang said, “You may not need it, but your family does. Pan Tianhua’s death proves this point. The other party is ruthless. His target is not only you, but also people closely related to your three families. If I may be frank, your son is very likely to be within his scope of revenge.”

Qiao Rulong remained silent, already feeling a sense of fear. Xu Chunliang was not exaggerating. Although he and Qi Shuang were not officially married, Pan Tianhua was his de facto father-in-law. In just a few days, first his father-in-law died, then his uncle, and what would happen next? What if the other party chose to target Qi Shuang and her son?

Xu Chunliang could see that Qiao Rulong's heart was beginning to waver, and continued, "Recently, you have been spending a lot of time with Yang Chunxi. His real name is Ouyang Qiushan, his father is Ouyang Haohan, and his sister is Ouyang Qiushui."

Qiao Rulong said, "He didn't ask me to do anything."

Xu Chunliang said, "I just want to tell you that the real boss behind Equator Capital is Ouyang Qiushui."

Qiao Rulong said, "I have only done business with Equator Capital once."

Xu Chunliang said, "I just found out that Ouyang Qiushui's husband was named Mo Xinmin. He was a very mysterious person and died more than ten years ago."

Qiao Rulong wanted to say that he wasn't interested in Equator Capital, but he ultimately didn't speak and patiently listened to Xu Chunliang continue.

Xu Chunliang said, "Mo Xinmin is actually from the Peninsula. His real name is Jin Yongmin. During his time on the Peninsula, he worked for the Lexing Group and was a subordinate highly valued by Li Bingxing. He can be considered Li Bingxing's right-hand man."

Qiao Rulong frowned: "You mean, Mo Xinmin founded Equator Capital after leaving Lexing Group?"

Xu Chunliang said, "It is true that he founded it, but the source of his funds is still under investigation. Before leaving Lexing Group, this person frequently came to China and was very close to Ji Buyao of Lanxing Group."

Qiao Rulong said, "You've confused me. What are you trying to prove with all this talk?"

Xu Chunliang said, "Li Bingxing, the founder of Peninsula Star Group, has likely invested in several companies in my country."

Qiao Rulong said, "So what? Isn't it normal for businessmen to invest?"

Xu Chunliang said, "I suspect his motives for investing, especially since Ji Buyao's identity is rather complicated."

“I don’t know Ji Buyao.”

Xu Chunliang said, "Although you don't know him, you must know Mei Xiqing. Mei Xiqing worked for Lanxing Group back then."

Qiao Rulong bit his lip. Xu Chunliang obviously knew a lot of inside information. Mei Xiqing was the woman who took his father away back then, and she was also Mei Ruxue's mother. It was because of this woman that his father abandoned them without hesitation.

Xu Chunliang said, "I have reason to believe that your father, Qiao Yuanshan, was framed back then, and Mei Xiqing was a pawn that someone arranged to destroy him."

Qiao Rulong stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray, his heart filled with bitterness. The wounds inflicted on him by his father's departure from home years ago were permanent, and his pain had not yet healed.

"That woman is dead. Are you saying that Ji Buyao framed my father?"

Xu Chunliang said, "Although there's no evidence, logically speaking, it's highly likely that Ji Buyao arranged for Mei Xiqing to approach your father." Qiao Rulong thought of a honey trap. His father had actually been tricked by such a vulgar scheme. The other party had not only destroyed his father but also his grandfather's hard work and hopes. What deep-seated hatred did Ji Buyao have for the Qiao family? Why would he do such a thing?
When Qiao Rulong turned his gaze to Xu Chunliang, he remembered that everything was only Xu Chunliang's side of the story, and his words could not be completely trusted: "Why would Ji Buyao want to harm my father? There must be a reason, right? Also, you just said that it was targeting the Qiao, Ye, and Wang families. He is only in his forties. It's impossible for him to have a grudge against all three of our families?"

Xu Chunliang said, "What if he was acting on someone else's orders?"

Qiao Rulong said, "You mean Li Bingxing? Did Li Bingxing plan everything?" He shook his head vigorously, "That's a joke. I know a little about Li Bingxing. He ran back to the peninsula when he was a child, and he has no connection with our three families."

Xu Chunliang said, "It can't be said that we had no interaction at all. I remember going to Qingshan Mine with Old Qiao. There is a monument to the Seven Heroes there, in which the heroes who sacrificed their lives in the War of Resistance Against Japan are buried. Li Bingxing's father, Li Puyuan, was a traitor to the Koreans."

Qiao Rulong thought to himself that although such a possibility existed, the probability was very small: "Then you should investigate them, not me."

Xu Chunliang said, "Of course I will investigate. How much do you know about Ren Tianye?"

Qiao Rulong said, "How many times do I have to repeat myself? My relationship with him is purely business."

"Would he remind you not to come up if you were doing business with him?"

Qiao Rulong angrily asked, "Are you eavesdropping on my calls?"

Xu Chunliang said, "Qiao Rulong, forgive me for speaking frankly, but your current situation is not safe either. If you still consider yourself a member of the Qiao family, and if you really want to do something for the Qiao family, you should tell me everything you know."

After thinking it over, Qiao Rulong finally decided to tell Xu Chunliang everything he knew. In fact, he didn't think it would be of any help to Xu Chunliang, since he didn't see anything suspicious about Ren Tianye.

After Qiao Rulong finished speaking, he stood up and said, "Can I leave now?"

Xu Chunliang shook his head: "You can't leave for now."

Qiao Rulong said in astonishment, "I've told you everything. Now my uncle's funeral is waiting for me to go back and handle. You have no right to stop me."

Xu Chunliang said, "It's not that we're stopping you, but that we're using you. We need to thoroughly investigate the matter of your transfer of shares in Changxing Hospital back then, and we highly suspect that there were improper transactions involved."

Qiao Rulong said, "You want me to get involved and drag Ren Tianye into it?"

Xu Chunliang smiled and said, "Dealing with a smart person like you really saves a lot of effort."

Qiao Rulong asked, "What benefit would you get from doing this?"

Xu Chunliang said, "It's not good for me, but it's good for your Qiao family."

Qiao Yuanjiang's mourning hall was set up at his home. At Qiao's request, everything was kept simple, and no outsiders were allowed to come to pay their respects except for family members.

When Mei Ruxue arrived, she happened to meet Xu Chunliang, who had come to offer his condolences.

It should be said that Xu Chunliang arrived here early to wait for her; he was waiting at the intersection she would inevitably pass on her way home.

Mei Ruxue's eyes were a little swollen, partly because she hadn't had a good rest from the long journey, and partly because she had shed a lot of tears along the way, since her uncle had always treated her quite well when she was a child.

Upon seeing Xu Chunliang, Mei Ruxue was somewhat surprised: "Chunliang, why are you here?" She knew her grandfather's plan this time and did not want outsiders to come and disturb them. Although Xu Chunliang was very close to her, he was just an outsider to the Qiao family.

Xu Chunliang said, "I was worried about you, so I came to check on you."

Mei Ruxue whispered, "Grandpa wants to keep everything simple, so..."

Xu Chunliang said, "I understand. Old Qiao's health isn't very good, so I'd like to go with you to see him. There might be something I can do to help him."

Mei Ruxue knew his medical skills well and nodded: "Just tell him that I asked you to come and treat Grandpa."

Xu Chunliang agreed.

In fact, he didn't need any excuse at all. When he arrived at the Qiao family, Old Master Qiao actually greeted Xu Chunliang and simply called out Mei Ruxue's name.

Mei Ruxue was relieved to see that her grandfather was not angry about Xu Chunliang's arrival.

Xu Chunliang followed Mei Ruxue to the mourning hall to pay his respects to Qiao Yuanjiang. Then, under the pretext of examining Qiao's pulse, he went to Qiao's place. Qiao did not refuse and got up to take Xu Chunliang to his study.

Mei Ruxue felt something was off, but couldn't quite put her finger on it. Not seeing her eldest brother Qiao Rulong at the scene, she quietly asked her aunt. Her aunt was also puzzled by Qiao Rulong's absence and asked her sister-in-law Wang Siqi, "Second sister-in-law, why hasn't Rulong returned yet?"

(End of this chapter)