Chapter 53

Actually, he had heard the name of the new director over the past couple of days. Since there were several layers between him and the upper management, he hadn't thought much about it.

"Are you our Director Zhao?"

"What? Are you disappointed?"

"It's just a bit of a surprise. I remember at the last meeting, you were still the deputy director of the medical department at the central hospital. This promotion is too fast." Xu Chunliang had already figured out that Zhao Feiyang hadn't told him the truth last time. How could someone be promoted so quickly? Deputy director of the medical department? Don't kid me!

Zhao Feiyang laughed heartily, "I remember you promised to treat me to a meal when I became the director of the medical department." In fact, before coming to Changxing, he was already the deputy director of the Dongzhou Central Hospital, and the medical department was under his jurisdiction.

"I always keep my word, but I can't keep up with your promotion speed. Now, I have to queue up to treat you to a meal."

"I don't eat with just anyone." Zhao Feiyang patted Xu Chunliang's shoulder, "No backing out, okay?"

After saying that, Zhao Feiyang left. Xu Chunliang watched his back, thinking to himself that his own promotion must be due to Zhao Feiyang. He had intended to ask Gao Xin Hua, but before he could reach the place, Cheng Xiaohong called him to hurry back because a patient was complaining at the medical department.

When Xu Chunliang returned to the medical department, the situation was still calm and under control. The patient was named Lin Yougang, and he was complaining about Dr. Zheng Peian from the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) department.

Hearing it was about Dr. Zheng Peian, Xu Chunliang took it seriously. Even if he didn't care about the monk, he had to care about the Buddha, and because of his grandfather's relationship with Dr. Zheng, he had to help him.

Lin Yougang told them that he had acupuncture for toothache at the TCM department and had recharged 1,000 yuan to Dr. Zheng Peian's phone as a red envelope.

Cheng Xiaohong said from the side, "Comrade, you seem to be in the wrong place. The issue you raised is not under the jurisdiction of the medical department. You should go to the disciplinary inspection office."

Lin Yougang was taken aback, "Where is the disciplinary inspection office?"

If it were someone else, Xu Chunliang would have definitely referred the matter to the disciplinary inspection office. But for Dr. Zheng Peian, he couldn't turn a blind eye. He quickly took over the matter, "Sister Hong, you go ahead. I'll handle this."

Xu Chunliang called Lin Yougang to the adjacent mediation room, closed the door, and poured him a cup of specially prepared barley tea, smiling, "You said you recharged Dr. Zheng's phone. Do you have any proof?"

Lin Yougang took out the recharge record, "I kept the record. It clearly shows a recharge of 1,000 yuan."

Xu Chunliang wanted to take a look, but Lin Yougang put the record back in his pocket, extremely cautious. This guy had planned to trap Dr. Zheng from the beginning, and such despicable behavior made Xu Chunliang despise him.

"Mr. Lin, what are your demands?"

"I demand that Dr. Zheng Peian refund the money. I also demand that the hospital discipline him and publicly announce his act of soliciting bribes to set an example."

"From what you're saying, did he ask you to recharge his phone?"

"Of course he did. Otherwise, why would I recharge his phone?"

"What did you go to our TCM department for?"

"To see a doctor. I had a toothache. I heard Dr. Zheng Peian is particularly skilled in treating toothaches, so I made an appointment with him."

"Does it still hurt?"

"It doesn't hurt now, but that doesn't justify him asking for a red envelope. My wife and I are both laid off, and earning money is not easy. You say he's so immoral, asking for a red envelope."

"You could have refused. Why did you give it? Why did you indulge in such behavior when you knew it was wrong?"

"If I didn't give it, I was worried he wouldn't treat me properly. You doctors, even when operating on your own father, would ask for a red envelope first." Lin Yougang coughed and spat a mouthful of yellow phlegm into a nearby wastebasket.

Xu Chunliang cursed inwardly, "You damn it, doctors are not as despicable as you say." On the surface, he showed no reaction, smiling, "Please have some tea."

Lin Yougang, feeling thirsty after talking for so long, picked up the teacup and drank it all in one gulp, finding the barley tea quite tasty. Xu Chunliang refilled his cup, and Lin Yougang noticed that there were also ginseng slices in the teacup. The medical department was indeed considerate.

After finishing the tea, Lin Yougang returned to the topic, "Can you help me solve this problem? If not, I'll go to the disciplinary inspection office and find your director."

"Mr. Lin, please calm down. I think there might be some misunderstanding. You did recharge 1,000 yuan to Dr. Zheng, but he said he was unaware of it. After discovering this, he reported it to the hospital and has already turned over the 1,000 yuan."

Lin Yougang glared at Xu Chunliang, "What do you mean? Are you covering for Dr. Zheng Peian? Did you hear what I said? He asked for a red envelope, and I have the recharge record. I know your hospital covers for your doctors. Fine, I don't want the money. I'll expose you!"

"If what you say is true, we will accept the exposure. But if you distort the facts and spread rumors, our hospital will not tolerate it. If it affects our reputation, we will hold you legally responsible. By then, you'll pay more than just 1,000 yuan. You might even be detained."

"Are you threatening me?" Lin Yougang took out his phone. He had secretly turned on the recording function before entering the mediation room and recorded their entire conversation.

Xu Chunliang smiled, "Do you think I'm afraid of your recording? I advise you not to use such despicable means. It's better to accumulate some good karma, or you'll face retribution."

"Are you insulting me? Do you believe I'll complain about you?" Lin Yougang's eyes were wide open, bloodshot, and his expression was terrifying.

Xu Chunliang covered his nose and stepped back, "Your breath is really bad. You're sick, and I won't stoop to your level."

"You're the one who's sick!" Lin Yougang roared, originally coming to cause trouble, but this guy wasn't buying it, and he was getting really angry.

Xu Chunliang said, "It seems you don't know how sick you are. Your face is flushed, your eyes are red, your lips are dry, and you're easily irritable and restless. These are symptoms of excessive Yang Ming fire."

"Don't try to fool me. I'm fine, I feel great!" Lin Yougang had had some toothache before, but Dr. Zheng Peian's acupuncture had cured it, and he felt fine now.

Xu Chunliang said, "When I said your breath is bad, I didn't mean to discriminate or find your words offensive. I was referring to your breath. Have you been eating a lot of cold food recently and frequently coughing up yellow phlegm?"

Lin Yougang was taken aback. His wife had indeed complained about his bad breath recently, and Xu Chunliang's description matched his symptoms. But he thought, who doesn't like cold food in summer? He had coughed and spat in front of Xu Chunliang, so he said this. This guy was good at fooling people, but he wasn't easily scared.

Xu Chunliang continued, "Have you been constipated and had short, red urine recently? It's okay if you don't admit it, but the problem is with you."

"I... I'm fine, you're cursing me!" Lin Yougang lost his confidence.

Xu Chunliang smiled, "You have excessive internal fire. From your appearance, it seems you haven't had sexual intercourse for at least half a year, right? When you do, it's not firm or lasts long, correct?"

Lin Yougang's face turned red. Did this guy have some special ability to know even this? He was only 45, but strangely, he had lost interest in sexual activities over the past half year. "Nonsense, I'm fine."

"People who say they're fine often have problems, and big ones. Excessive internal fire is usually caused by an imbalance of Yin and Yang and qi and blood. Fire is a Yang evil, which depletes body fluids and qi, generates wind, and disrupts the mind. On the surface, your symptoms resemble excessive Yang, but in reality, your Yang is overflowing, and you have both qi and blood deficiency. If not treated in time, you may never be able to have sexual intercourse again. Also, the root cause of your toothache is this. The next time it happens, it will be much worse."

Lin Yougang felt a chill inside. His teeth started to hurt again, and the pain intensified, making it unbearable. He held his right cheek and groaned, "Is this a curse?"