From Evil Sect Leader to Doctor-Chapter 386 - 361: Be Brave

Xu Chunliang looked at the necklace and found a note inside the jewelry box. He unfolded it and read: A word is worth a thousand gold.

Xu Chunliang couldn’t help but laugh. Mo Han was subtly hinting at his attempt to make a deal for the word on the dragon bone. Was 29 million too cheap? But the fact that Mo Han was willing to give him such an expensive necklace showed her sincerity on the matter.

Xu Chunliang gave her a call, and after a few rings, it got connected.

Mo Han said, "Did you receive the gift I sent you?"

Xu Chunliang toyed with the "Tears of the Stars": "It’s too expensive. I can hardly accept it!"

Mo Han said, "You can accept it. President Luan said there’s no price that could replace his life."

Xu Chunliang replied, "This makes me seem greedy since I’ve asked for so many favors owing to his life."

Mo Han said, "You should keep it. I had someone check, and this necklace is considered an ill omen. If I keep it, it might bring me unnecessary trouble."

Xu Chunliang replied, "If I accept it, wouldn’t it mean you successfully deflected the trouble onto me? Wouldn’t that set my place on fire?"

Mo Han said, "Whether you accept it or not, Wang Jiancheng will not spare you. Of course, this necklace is not given to you without a condition."

Xu Chunliang said, "I didn’t make that hole on the dragon bone."

"It’s not about that. I want you to help save someone."

"I don’t even have a medical license."

Mo Han said, "Help me cure this person, and our affairs will be settled."

Xu Chunliang said, "I can only promise to try. After all, I’m not omnipotent."

Mo Han said, "If you want to get something done, you can definitely do it."

"Oh, you have that much confidence in me?"

"Of course, you are known for resorting to any means necessary."

Xu Chunliang replied, "In that respect, I can’t compare to you." Looking at the "Tears of the Stars" in his hand, "Today, I have finally been used by you."

Mo Han said, "You are truly shameless, trying to act humble after getting a bargain. If you didn’t want to be used, you could’ve just left the auction. But deep down, you were eager for me to crush Wang Jiancheng’s prestige, and the bigger the commotion, the better, so that Mei Ru Xue would notice you."

Xu Chunliang couldn’t help but laugh as she hit the nail on the head.

"It’s actually me who was used by you. You not only used my goodwill but also the concern Mei Ru Xue has for you. You deliberately provoked Wang Jiancheng, practically forcing Mei Ru Xue to come out and see you."

Xu Chunliang praised, "You really are getting to know me better and better."

Mo Han said, "Although you have some skills, I must remind you: this is the Capital City, not Dongzhou."

Xu Chunliang said, "I notice you’re becoming more and more concerned about me. That’s a bit dangerous."

Mo Han sighed and said, "I wonder if meeting you is a blessing or a curse for Mei Ru Xue?"

Xu Chunliang said, "Whether it’s a blessing or a curse, only personal experience can tell."

Without warning, Mo Han hung up the phone.

Xu Chunliang finally received the message he had been waiting for.

—Where are you?

Looking at Mei Ru Xue’s profile picture, Xu Chunliang smiled knowingly and sent his location.

Half an hour later, Mei Ru Xue’s message arrived again: "White Cayenne!"

Xu Chunliang got up and walked to the window, searching for the white Cayenne in the parking lot. He put on his coat and left the room.

Everything was as he had expected. Mei Ru Xue chose to avoid him to keep from causing trouble for him. Now that trouble had come his way, Mei Ru Xue’s avoidance was no longer necessary.

Mei Ru Xue sat inside the car, watching Xu Chunliang stride over. That rascal still had that playful grin. Her mood had been somewhat heavy, but seeing him appear was like a ray of sunshine dispelling the gloom in her heart; the whole world seemed much gentler.

Xu Chunliang stopped in front of the car, looking at Mei Ru Xue inside. She was obviously thinner, still so beautiful but with a touch of heart-wrenching frailty. Oh no, his resolve was wavering again.

Instead of getting into the car, Xu Chunliang gestured with a wave.

Mei Ru Xue struggled with herself; she didn’t want to show her face at this moment, but ultimately, she lost in this gentle confrontation, opened the car door, and got out, complaining, "Are you crazy? Get in the car!"

Xu Chunliang said, "It’s not like we’re hiding from anyone. Why be so secretive?"

Mei Ru Xue was so exasperated she nearly wanted to punch him: "You’re annoying, get in the car. I don’t want to run into anyone I know." In the Dongzhou Beijing Office, Mei Ru Xue knew a few local officials, and she wasn’t keen on meeting acquaintances here.

Xu Chunliang said, "It’s time to eat. I’ll treat you to a meal. The local Dongzhou dishes here are quite good."

Mei Ru Xue knew he was doing it on purpose: "Are you getting in or not? If you don’t, I’m leaving!"

Xu Chunliang said with a smile, "As you wish, everything as you wish."

At this moment, a Buick business car from the Beijing Office drove back, and as Mei Ru Xue turned back to the car, Xu Chunliang followed her inside.

Secretary Zhou, who was in the Buick business car, saw them and softly said, "Xiaozhang, is that Mei Ru Xue?"

Secretary Zhang Song respectfully said, "Yes, it’s Mei Ru Xue and Xu Chunliang."

Secretary Zhou smiled and said, "I knew I wasn’t mistaken."

Xu Chunliang sat in the passenger seat, and Mei Ru Xue said grumpily, "Buckle up your seatbelt."

Xu Chunliang obediently buckled up: "This is..."

The Cayenne suddenly accelerated, and the strong thrust pushed the rest of Xu Chunliang’s words back down his throat.

After driving out of the Beijing Office, Mei Ru Xue immediately slowed down, feeling her right hand being held by his big hand. It was warm and comforting. She wanted to pull it away but found herself enjoying the warmth she hadn’t felt in a long time. She softly said, "I’m driving."

Xu Chunliang said, "It’s so good to see you." A simple sentence that struck a chord in Mei Ru Xue’s heart, for she felt the same way.

Mei Ru Xue drove into a nearby park, parked the car, and the two walked into the evening glow of the park.

The park’s scenery was beautiful, but Xu Chunliang had no heart to admire it. His gaze was fixed on Mei Ru Xue.

"Why are you looking at me?" Mei Ru Xue’s pretty face was tinged with a rosy hue from the sunset’s afterglow.

Xu Chunliang simply replied, "Because you’re beautiful!"

Mei Ru Xue wrinkled her nose, her expression extraordinarily adorable.

Xu Chunliang bent his arm, and Mei Ru Xue bit her cherry lips, yet obediently linked her arm with his.

"You’re doing this on purpose."

Xu Chunliang said, "Doing what on purpose? I’m not sure I understand."

Mei Ru Xue punched his shoulder, "What don’t you understand? I didn’t want to see you to avoid unnecessary trouble while you’re in the Capital City."

Xu Chunliang said, "You know me. I’m trouble incarnate." He stopped walking, took a velvet pouch out of his pocket, and handed it to Mei Ru Xue.

"What is it?"

"A gift for you."

Mei Ru Xue opened the pouch, and her beautiful eyes lit up. It was the ’Tears of the Stars’ diamond necklace designed by her aunt, which cost 29 million at the auction. It was casually wrapped in a velvet bag, looking as though it had come from a discount market.

Mei Ru Xue looked at it and put the necklace back in the velvet bag, handing it back to Xu Chunliang, "I don’t want it."

"Why not? Don’t you like it?"

Mei Ru Xue said, "I don’t want something someone else bought!" She had followed the auction by Bao Li and knew well the necklace’s origin.

Xu Chunliang smiled, "Though Mo Han bought the necklace, it belongs to me now. I agreed to help her save someone."

Mei Ru Xue said, "She wouldn’t give it to you for nothing. I don’t want you to owe her anything, or..." She wanted to say that she didn’t want too much contact between them, but the words never came out.

Xu Chunliang said, "Don’t worry, I won’t owe her, nor will I get too involved with her."

Mei Ru Xue’s face flushed; he had read her mind again, getting to know her more and more.

Xu Chunliang said, "How about this, you keep it for me for now. If I can’t save that person, I’ll return the necklace to her. It’s not safe for me to carry such an expensive piece with me all the time." He always found reasons Mei Ru Xue couldn’t refuse.

Mei Ru Xue nodded and temporarily accepted the necklace.

Xu Chunliang held her hand. With almost no one in the park, Mei Ru Xue felt more at ease. She knew about Xu Chunliang attending her sister-in-law Ye Qingya’s art exhibit and smiled, "You’re full of tricks, causing a scene at my sister-in-law’s art show. You embarrassed her a lot by doing that."

Xu Chunliang said, "I don’t care about anyone but you."

Mei Ru Xue said, "Even if it’s a lie, I love hearing it."

With a gentle pull, Xu Chunliang drew Mei Ru Xue into his arms, and the two embraced each other tightly.

Mei Ru Xue whispered in his ear, "Why did it take you so long to come find me?" A girl’s mind is full of contradictions.

Xu Chunliang looked into her eyes, once clear as water, now misty. He lowered his head, ready to taste the sweetness of her lips.

"Someone’s coming!" Mei Ru Xue pushed him away, looking towards the distant sunset.

Two tall, bearded foreigners passed by holding hands. Brazenly, Xu Chunliang waved at them. One of the foreigners made a funny face, "Be brave!"

Xu Chunliang misheard it as – "Love me rather than dare!"

Immediately enraged, he wanted to rush over in anger, thinking they were insulting him, biting his teeth.

Mei Ru Xue quickly stopped him, "What are you doing?" 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

Xu Chunliang angrily explained the reason.

Mei Ru Xue laughed so hard she nearly ran out of breath, "You silly, they weren’t insulting you."

"But I heard him curse at me."

Mei Ru Xue said, "What they meant was, be a bit braver... mm..."

Under the setting sun, their silhouettes merged, and a pair of birds spread their wings, flying freely in the sky.

Mei Ru Xue didn’t explain why she had been neglecting Xu Chunliang lately. She had been watching all his actions since he arrived in the Capital City.

She always persevered in not wanting Xu Chunliang to get involved in her family’s affairs, believing she could handle them. Loving someone means wanting to shield them from troubles and keep unnecessary problems away from them.

Yesterday, her grandfather was hospitalized again, so now there are only two Chapters. Middle-aged, with old folks above and kids below, life is busy, which is why I haven’t been able to focus on updating, let alone talk of ambitious goals or competition. One must learn to compromise with reality, or else reality will slap you in the face.

Be brave, easy to say but hard to do. Only two days left for the double monthly tickets, still asking for votes, as this month is the best ranking for this book since it went live. No specific goals, but just to break personal records. Thank you all.