Great Doctor Without Borders

Chapter 1578 Tell the truth
Ye Qingya asked proactively, "Auntie, did you receive the news that Huichuntang has reopened?"

Feng Mingjun shook his head and said, "I just happened to be passing by. I heard that a clinic called Huichuntang had opened on the island, so I came to take a look out of curiosity. I didn't expect to run into you guys."

Su Qing was quite disdainful, thinking to herself, "Who do you think you are? There are no such things as coincidences in this world. Your coming here today must be part of a plan, and you must have some ulterior motive."

Mei Ruxue asked, "Has Aunt Feng seen Xu Chunliang recently?"

Feng Mingjun looked around at the women and thought to himself, these girls are all here to collect debts from Xu Chunliang. Judging from their appearance, that kid Xu Chunliang must not have returned.

She shook her head: "The person he loves most isn't me."

Everyone had their own ideas, and they were all extra cautious in front of Feng Mingjun.

Since Feng Mingjun arrived, the atmosphere at the scene has become somewhat oppressive.

Liu Shanmin, who should have been the host today, acted like an outsider. After making tea for the guests, he went to prepare for the opening, since there were no patients around anyway.

Feng Mingjun didn't seem to be leaving immediately.

As lunchtime approached, Liu Shanmin approached the group and said with a smile, "It's almost lunchtime. I've prepared a small feast; please move to the restaurant next door."

Feng Mingjun said, "Why don't you have them send it over?"

Feng Mingjun refused to leave, and naturally the others wouldn't leave either, as if they would miss Xu Chunliang if they left.

Liu Shanmin had no choice but to nod.

Hua Zhuyue thought to herself that Feng Mingjun must have heard some news, otherwise she wouldn't have come, and the opening of Huichuntang wouldn't have attracted her attention.

Feng Mingjun took the initiative to start the conversation, saying, "Everyone, tell me, when was the last time you saw Chunliang?" Her gaze fell on Ye Qingya, whom she was most familiar with, implying that she would start with Ye Qingya.

Ye Qingya hesitated.

Feng Mingjun said, "It's alright, I definitely know more than you do, so you won't lose out either way."

Su Qing said coldly, "If that's the case, why didn't you speak first?"

Feng Mingjun smiled and said, "In terms of seniority, I am the elder, and in terms of inside information, I know far more than you. Your information is of little value to me, but what I know is crucial to you. The reason I let you speak first is to test your sincerity. If any of you are hiding anything from me, I will naturally not share my information with you." The implication was that she would ask some of them to leave.

Hua Zhuyue said, "Since we've all come here for the same person, there's no harm in talking about it. The last time I saw him was on this island. He was making a cameo appearance in a film crew at the time. After that, I went overseas on business and haven't seen him since."

Feng Mingjun nodded and said, "What you said is true."

Ye Qingya said, "The last time I saw him was in the capital, at that time..." She glanced at Feng Mingjun.

Feng Mingjun smiled encouragingly.

Ye Qingya said, "We were at the coffee shop across from the studio at the time, and we haven't seen each other since."

Feng Mingjun asked, "Are you sure you didn't see Xu Jiaxuan back then?"

Ye Qingya was taken aback. How did she know that Feng Mingjun wasn't even there?

Feng Mingjun smiled and said, "The father and son do look somewhat alike." He picked up his teacup, took a sip of tea, and remained silent for a moment before saying, "Even I was almost fooled by him."

Mei Ruxue said, "Perhaps he doesn't want to cause you any trouble."

Feng Mingjun asked, "And you?"

Mei Ruxue said, "I haven't seen my uncle since his funeral."

Feng Mingjun nodded: "Although my son has some bad habits, he is still quite responsible." His gaze fell on Su Qing's face: "You regained your freedom thanks to him. Of course, it's your freedom not to say so."

Su Qing said, "You know very well when I last saw him."

Feng Mingjun said, "He rescued you and took your father's body with him."

Su Qing nodded, her beautiful eyes flashing with murderous intent.

Sitting next to her, Hua Zhuyue also sensed the killing intent emanating from Su Qing. She felt strange. After two years apart, the gentle Su Qing had changed a lot. Hua Zhuyue didn't know anything about Su Tianyu, so she naturally didn't know where Su Qing's hatred for Feng Mingjun came from.

Feng Mingjun said, "The last time I saw him was in the underwater sunken city."

One sentence was enough to draw everyone's attention: Xu Chunliang had been to the underwater sunken city? When did that happen? Isn't the archaeological excavation of the underwater sunken city still ongoing?
Feng Mingjun said, "Actually, none of you told me the truth." Her gaze swept across the faces of the four women one by one, finally settling on Hua Zhuyue: "Hua Zhuyue, this matter started because of you. If you hadn't left without saying goodbye, it wouldn't have caused such a big commotion."

Hua Zhuyue smiled and said, "If it really was all because of me, I would be very gratified. After all, there aren't many people in this world who would risk their lives for me."

Feng Mingjun said, "That's true." Then he said to Ye Qingya, "Everyone thinks that Xu Chunliang never came back after he went to the peninsula. But you know that he disguised himself and impersonated Xu Jiaxuan when he came back. When you met, he must have said something to you."

Ye Qingya remained silent.

Mei Ruxue said, "But even if he pretends to be Uncle Qiao, he can't keep doing it forever. It's been two years; he can't just disappear without a trace."

Feng Mingjun sighed and said, "Actually, you all know where he comes from, right?"

Everyone fell silent.

Feng Mingjun said, "You all guessed where he went, but you just couldn't be sure." Su Qing said, "I don't care where he went, as long as he's safe."

Feng Mingjun was slightly taken aback.

Su Qing said, "You've talked to us so much just to get news about him from us, but I'm afraid it's all in vain. We don't know anything. I only pray that he's safe."

Hua Zhuyue said, "That's right. You don't necessarily have to stay with someone for life if you like them."

Mei Ruxue said, "If fate allows, we will meet again."

Ye Qingya shared the same thoughts as them.

Feng Mingjun was surprised by their magnanimity and awareness, but then she thought that it was because Xu Chunliang had disappeared. If he were still here, they might not have been so forgiving. Jealousy is a woman's nature, especially in matters of the heart.

Just then, Liu Shanmin sent someone to deliver food, temporarily halting the conversation. Feng Mingjun invited them to eat together, but no one was in the mood for food.

Feng Mingjun said, "Don't you want to hear me talk about the underwater sunken city?" She accurately grasped everyone's psychology.

Liu Shanmin gave Huichuntang to them.

Feng Mingjun ate the food with ease and composure, even offering his comments on the dishes. The four women listened, but their attention was focused on Xu Chunliang's news.

Mei Ruxue couldn't help but ask, "Aunt Feng, you said Xu Chunliang went to the underwater sunken city?"

Feng Mingjun took a tissue and wiped his lips, saying slowly, "This is a long story. Actually, after Xu Chunliang returned impersonating Xu Jiaxuan, I quickly realized what was going on, but unfortunately, it was too late. I couldn't find the kid, but I can find others. I have people investigate the whereabouts of some relevant personnel, including you."

Ye Qingya thought to herself that Xu Chunliang must have found out about her meeting with him.

Feng Mingjun did not emphasize this matter, and continued, "Although he is clever, there are always clues. We have calculated that he will definitely come to a certain place, so we just need to wait for him to come to us."

The group simultaneously thought of the underwater sunken city. What secrets did that underwater sunken city hold?
Feng Mingjun said, "They did indeed come that night. You probably wouldn't believe it, but that kid actually became friends with Ji Buyao."

Hua Zhuyue thought to herself, Xu Chunliang and Ji Buyao definitely won't become friends; they're only together for their own mutual benefit.

Ye Qingya asked, "Are they the only ones?"

Feng Mingjun said, "And Meng Jingyuan, Xiahou Mulan and Mo Han, I don't know what interests they have involved."

Su Qing asked, "You surrounded them with your men? Did you arrest them?"

Feng Mingjun sighed and said, "I'm afraid no one in the world can capture these people." She picked up her teacup, took a sip, and said, "We were indeed very well prepared, with many people lying in ambush, and we considered every detail. But when things happened, we found that our plan was no match for absolute power."

At that moment, Liu Shanmin's voice came from outside: "You can't go in, you..."

Someone pushed open the door; it was Liu Haiyu, Feng Mingjun's former subordinate, followed by four other men.

Feng Mingjun's gaze toward Liu Haiyu was authoritative without being angry.

Liu Haiyu smiled and said, "Director Feng, I'm sorry to have disturbed your meal."

Feng Mingjun said calmly, "I have already resigned from my public office, you don't need to address me like that."

Hua Zhuyue coldly asked, "What are you doing here?"

Liu Shanmin followed him in: "Gentlemen, I don't think I invited you."

Liu Haiyu said, "I heard that Huichuntang has opened, so I came to take a look."

Feng Mingjun exclaimed, "What a grand display! What official power!"

Liu Haiyu's face flushed, and he waved his hand to signal his subordinates who had come with him to leave first, glancing inside.

Feng Mingjun said, "You don't need to look, there's no one else here besides us."

Liu Haiyu asked, "Director Feng, have Xu Jiaxuan and his son contacted you recently?"

Feng Mingjun said, "I've said it so many times, but it's not true."

The four women were all taken aback, as they had only just learned that Xu Jiaxuan had also disappeared.

Liu Haiyu said, "Director Feng, they've been missing for two years now. Don't you remember anything at all?"

"Remember what?"

Liu Haiyu smiled and said, "You know perfectly well."

Feng Mingjun said, "Liu Haiyu, I don't remember anything. I advise you not to delay our meal."

Although Feng Mingjun had resigned from her public office, Liu Haiyu still held her in high esteem. He nodded and left, saying, "Alright, you guys eat, I won't disturb you any longer."

Liu Haiyu went out and closed the door behind him. He called Liu Shanmin aside and asked him if anyone else was coming today, how many people Liu Shanmin had notified, and who the real boss behind Huichuntang was.

(End of this chapter)