Chapter 23

Xu Chunliang smiled and said, "Of course there's a reason for the 30,000. If you had accepted it willingly at first, you would have definitely received 50,000 without a cent less. But you kept refusing and even brought a group of people to our hospital to cause trouble multiple times. The Medical Affairs Department is responsible for handling disputes. We didn't say anything when you came to cause trouble, but you shouldn't have gone to the urology clinic. How many patients were scared away by your actions? To resolve your issue, we mobilized a lot of resources and manpower. Shouldn't that be considered a cost? The hospital has suffered significant losses, which we haven't even calculated yet."

Wang Dali said angrily, "I can't sign this agreement. 30,000? Are you trying to get rid of me like a beggar?"

"Not signing is fine too. Actually, this agreement is the hospital's decision. I also think it's unfair. The results of the expert appraisal clearly state that Dr. Tan Guoliang's surgical team did not make any mistakes, so they don't need to bear any responsibility. As for your father's death, it was a natural death and has nothing to do with our hospital."

Wang Dali stared blankly at Xu Chunliang. If anyone else had said this to him, he would have slapped them long ago. But this was Xu Chunliang, a formidable guy. He couldn't beat him, and if he dared to make a move, he would end up getting beaten himself. He might even end up back in detention. This was the fear of a tough guy.

Xu Chunliang said, "It's best if you don't sign. I also think this agreement is unreasonable. The hospital has made too many concessions. I can guarantee that if you come next time, you won't get a single cent."

Wang Dali bit his lip and mustered the courage to react, but his rationality controlled his bad temper. He knew that everything Xu Chunliang said was true. If Changxing Hospital had taken a strong stance from the beginning, he would have backed down. But the people in charge of handling this issue were all cowards. He, a street thug, bullied the weak and feared the strong. If you gave him an inch, he would take a mile.

Xu Chunliang reached out and took back the mediation agreement. After a brief internal struggle, Wang Dali reached out and grabbed the agreement, saying, "Director Xu, can we negotiate... 40,000, can I have 40,000?"

"Do you think this is a vegetable market? Changxing Hospital is a state institution!" Xu Chunliang put on a face of unwillingness to negotiate.

Wang Dali thought to himself, where did the Medical Affairs Department find such a tough guy? After several confrontations, he had never gained the upper hand. Unable to fight back, he had to lower his head. "I'll sign, is that okay?"

Xu Chunliang let go, and Wang Dali snatched back the agreement, reading it from beginning to end. 30,000 was still money. If he didn't get this 30,000, all his previous efforts would be in vain. He had already spent a lot of money on the incident where the old lady fainted, and the friends he had brought to help also had their costs. They needed to be treated to drinks and given cigarettes. In today's society, there was no such thing as brotherhood; it was all about interests.

Wang Dali wasn't stupid. He had graduated from junior high school and could do some basic calculations. Getting 30,000 from Changxing would at least ensure he didn't lose money, and he could still save some face. Although he had been detained twice over this matter, he had ultimately received compensation from Changxing, which meant his rights protection efforts had been successful.

Wang Dali signed his name on the agreement, which was in triplicate. He kept one copy, one was retained by the Medical Affairs Department, and one was submitted to the hospital.

Xu Chunliang asked him to leave his bank account number, saying that after the agreement was reviewed by the hospital, the money would be directly transferred to his account, usually within a week. He reminded Wang Dali that he couldn't change his mind after signing the agreement.

Wang Dali sighed and said, "Director Xu, it's only because of you. I'm giving you face. If it were anyone else, I wouldn't settle for less than a million."

Xu Chunliang patted his shoulder and said, "The old man has already passed away. Why torment him further? Some money can be earned, but some money shouldn't be. I have other things to do, so I won't keep you company."

Wang Dali knew he was being dismissed and quickly stood up, following Xu Chunliang out of the dispute mediation room. His gaze lingered on the ground at the entrance of the Medical Affairs Department, still remembering the scene where Xu Chunliang had thrown him to the ground. He had also inquired about Xu Chunliang's background, but he wasn't from a powerful family. Where did he get his confidence?

Xu Chunliang returned to his office, and Ding Si, who had been waiting, quickly stood up and greeted him with a smile, "Director Xu is back."

Cheng Xiaohong, standing nearby, tried to suppress a laugh. She had been scared by Ding Si's fierce appearance that day. Xu Chunliang indeed had a magical charm; people like Wang Dali and Ding Si, who were known for their toughness, became as gentle as lambs in his presence. After the incident, she had also worried about retaliation from Ding Si, but it seemed unlikely now.

Xu Chunliang asked Ding Si to sit down, indicating that he had other matters to handle.

Ding Si sat back down awkwardly. Xu Chunliang returned to his desk and began handling other tasks, seemingly forgetting about Ding Si's presence.

Ding Si was a well-known figure in the underworld. Although he had a history of imprisonment, he had built a successful career after his release, with a net worth of several million. He had never been ignored like this before.

Ding Si was filled with resentment. Normally, he would have stormed out, but today he dared not. He had a hidden agenda and needed help.

Cheng Xiaohong, seeing Ding Si being ignored, felt a bit sorry for him and got up to pour him a glass of mineral water.

Ding Si thanked her.

Cheng Xiaohong smiled at him.

Both of them thought back to the dispute that day. They were both at fault. Cheng Xiaohong had been impolite by honking her horn, and Ding Si's subsequent revenge was over the top. If they had both remained calm, the incident wouldn't have happened.

Ding Si glanced at Xu Chunliang, confirming that he was deliberately ignoring him, but the matter was too embarrassing to bring up.

At that moment, the cosmetic department called, reporting a medical dispute and requesting someone from the Medical Affairs Department to handle it. Cheng Xiaohong offered to check the situation.

With only two people left in the Medical Affairs Department, Ding Si cleared his throat, "Director Xu..."

Xu Chunliang kept his eyes on the computer screen, "Speak!"

Ding Si said, "That night, I was too impulsive. I was wrong. I came today to apologize."

Xu Chunliang turned to look at him, "Didn't you already apologize that night?"

"After thinking about it, I felt that my apology that night wasn't sincere enough. It was my fault. I shouldn't have been so petty with a lady."

"Why didn't you say this when Cheng Xiaohong was here?"

Ding Si's face turned red, "It wasn't convenient to say with her here. Director Xu, please help me with this."

Since that night, his manhood had been unresponsive, and the past few days had been a living hell, as if he had been castrated.

Xu Chunliang said, "I'm not saying you're lying, but you said a week, and it's only been a few days."

Ding Si said, "It feels like a year, Director Xu. I haven't had children yet!" Xu Chunliang took a sip of tea.

Ding Si felt his words were inadequate and added, "We are the third generation of a single lineage. Not having a son is the greatest form of filial impiety."

Xu Chunliang said, "Are you infertile? Our hospital's reproductive medicine department is quite good. Do you want me to introduce you?"

"No, Director Xu, I'm not infertile. No one else can solve my problem. Only the one who tied the knot can untie it. I, Ding Si, have been blind to your greatness. Please forgive me this once." Since there was no one else in the office, he was willing to lose face to regain his manhood.

Now, kneeling before Xu Chunliang didn't seem like much.

"Didn't you want to kill me that day?"

"Director Xu, I'm a man of pride. I only said those things in front of my friends. In today's rule of law, even if you gave me the courage, I wouldn't dare to do anything illegal." Ding Si stood in front of Xu Chunliang, showing sincerity.

Xu Chunliang said, "I understand your tactics. You cause trouble and bully the weak."

Ding Si stood obediently like a child, listening to his lecture. He was afraid of being weak.

"Are you still thinking of revenge?"

Ding Si shook his head hastily. He had thought about it before, but not anymore.

Xu Chunliang handed him a prescription, "Go get the medicine. Follow the instructions, and after one course, you'll be back to your best, even better."

Ding Si was both surprised and delighted, taking the prescription and thanking him repeatedly.

Xu Chunliang reminded him, "But the medicine has side effects. You might have diarrhea for seven days after taking it. With your physique, you should be able to handle it." He couldn't let someone like Ding Si off easily; he needed a profound lesson to ensure he wouldn't forget.