Xu Daqing had just been bitten by a scorpion, the unbearable itching still fresh in his mory. Terrified, he didn't think twice and pulled down his pants.
Xu Daping was passionately chatting with a group of won when suddenly a nearby scream redirected everyone's attention.
Turning around, they saw Xu Daqing had dropped his pants, revealing two hairy legs. But he didn't stop there; he pulled his pants open with one hand and dug inside with the other.
The group of won, though used to scenes, was frightened by Xu Daqing's actions, and scread in terror.
Everyone knew about Xu Daqing's peeping incident; he had just been released from detention. No one expected him to behave indecently in public, especially in front of his sister.
Xu Daping's face turned bright red, and, like the others, she covered her eyes, unable to watch. "What's wrong with my brother? Is he crazy?" She shouted while waving her hand: "Daqing, what are you doing? Put your pants on, hurry up!"
Xu Daqing didn't dare to put his pants on; instead, he stripped them further. Won peeked through their fingers, seeing his dark bare behind, and gasped exaggeratedly. By now, none of them ran away—none of them were young virgins, having seen everything before, plus who doesn't love a spectacle?
These won were modest compared to the passing crowd, forming a sizable audience.
Squeak!
Several agricultural tricycles stopped, and passersby took out their phones to record Xu Daqing, engaging in public indecency—not an everyday sight in conservative Weishan Island.
Xu Daping felt utterly embarrassed, thinking her brother had shad the entire Xu family. She ran over to Xu Daqing, trying to get him to dress.
Xu Daqing couldn't hear anyone, busy pulling a centipede off his privates and stomping on it viciously, as it also seed wrong elsewhere.
Xu Daping scread, seeing dozens of centipedes crawling on Xu Daqing.
Once bitten by a snake, ten years afraid of a rope—less than a week had passed since the scorpion bite subsided, and he was already under centipede attack.
Xu Daping didn't dare approach, using a towel to whack him. Xu Daqing stripped naked, jumping and hitting himself.
Rumors swirled: Xu Daqing was engaging in public indecency, streaking through the hospital, or perhaps he had gone mad.
Xu Daqing beca a trending topic on Weishan Island, the center of gossip in Hu Shan Town.
Due to poisoning, Xu Daqing was sent to the Weishan Island Hospital's ergency room. Coincidentally, Yu Xiaofeng was on duty. Seeing his swollen privates, Yu Xiaofeng sighed; in his dical career, countless perverts had crossed his path, but never one quite like Xu Daqing. Scorpions and centipedes don't pass him by.
The police received a report and ca to investigate. Xu Daqing had scarcely been released, now publicly indecent; if confird, he'd be guilty of mocking the law. But seeing his pitiful state, the police left without a statent, as clearly, he was the victim.
Zhang Haibin heard of Xu Daqing's trouble and ca from ho to see him.
Lying naked in the ergency room, Xu Daqing wished he could die from sha; who isn't embarrassed?
Seeing Zhang Haibin, tears welled up in Xu Daqing's eyes—bitterness washed over him, humiliated twice, utterly miserable.
Zhang Haibin, sympathetically amused, wondered at his bad luck—bitten by a scorpion before detention, now a centipede strike post-release.
Patting his hand in comfort, Zhang Haibin was at a loss for words.
Xu Daqing spoke with a sobbing voice: "Dean Zhang…I…I can't face anyone…"
Zhang Haibin offered a wisdom nugget: Ti is the best dicine for healing wounds.
Xu Daqing blubbered: "I didn't… wasn't… indecent…I…I took off my pants to… catch… bugs…"
Nodding continuously, Zhang Haibin conveyed his belief, but the situation seed bizarre—why were such venomous insects targeting Xu Daqing, both tis humiliatingly?
Xu Daqing began reflecting: Was he so dishonorable even heaven couldn't bear him? Last ti, he blad it on a work injury; this ti, there was no excuse—Changxing had fired him, and he was bitten at his sister's shop door.
Zhang Haibin suggested: "Daqing, consider if soone might be plotting against you?"
A loud voice abruptly declared, "Justice served!"
Zhang Haibin turned to see who, though he already knew.
Xu Chunliang walked in cheerfully, "Everyone's here? Section Chief Xu, what happened?"
Xu Daqing whimpered lodramatically, "Get…out…" Overwheld by injustice, he choked.
His face darkening, Zhang Haibin remarked to Director Xu, "Isn't it inappropriate to gloat like this?"
"I see nothing wrong," Xu Chunliang replied, shoving Zhang Haibin aside before approaching Xu Daqing's bed and lifting a corner of the sheet.
Xu Daqing scread miserably, "Doctor... doctor..."
Xu Chunliang clicked his tongue in admiration, "Impressive! Xu Daqing, oh Xu Daqing, you really take the path less traveled, always enjoying these peculiar gas. At this rate, you might as well try playing with spiders next ti."
Zhang Haibin angrily said, "Xu Chunliang, do you have any sympathy at all? Talking like this about a patient."
Xu Chunliang put down the sheet and walked step by step toward Zhang Haibin.
Zhang Haibin was so scared he stepped back two paces, "What... what do you want?"
"If you don't do anything wrong, you won't fear the ghost knocking at your door. His today is your tomorrow."
Zhang Haibin shivered with fright, "Xu Chunliang, you're threatening !"
Xu Chunliang said, "Why don't you take a look at yourself; do you think you're worth it?"
Zhang Haibin tried to maintain his composure, "I will report your behavior today to the higher-ups."
"If heaven intends to destroy soone, it must first make them mad. You've provoked soone you shouldn't have."
Zhang Haibin was a bit frightened, "What do you an? Xiaoxu, I have never done anything to wrong you."
Xu Chunliang said, "Yes, you have!"
"How have I?"
"Your looks offend !" Zhang Haibin flushed with anger. It was the first ti he'd encountered soone so unreasonable. Xu Chunliang was indeed too arrogant—my looks offend you? While I may not be a handso man, my features are fairly decent, right?
Zhang Haibin wasn't stupid. He understood that what Xu Chunliang ant was that he didn't need a reason to deal with him at all.
Zhang Haibin didn't believe that Xu Daqing's ordeal had anything to do with Xu Chunliang. It should just be an accident; no matter how capable Xu Chunliang was, he couldn't send a centipede to bite Xu Daqing.
He sowhat regretted not adding another condition initially, asking Changxing to transfer this kid back; he suddenly realized that ever since Xu Chunliang had arrived on Weishan Island, there had been no peace.
Zhang Haibin decided to follow the proper procedures. He called Zhao Feiyang directly, expressing that he could no longer continue cooperating with Xu Chunliang. This young man is rude and outrageous, publicly insulting him in a crowd.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Feiyang knew exactly what Zhang Haibin was implying. He was sowhat displeased. Reinstating Zhang Haibin and pausing the investigation was already a significant concession. This man was being opportunistic, believing he had control over him due to the scandal, and was now making excessive demands.
Zhao Feiyang realized that if he continued to concede, who knows what kind of trouble Zhang Haibin might cause in the future. He indicated that he understood and didn't give Zhang Haibin a chance to continue speaking before hanging up the phone.
It was precisely this call from Zhang Haibin made Zhao Feiyang aware of his weakness. Like how concentrated brine can coagulate tofu, each is overco by another. Zhang Haibin's eagerness to get rid of Xu Chunliang was due to fear. You can easily et the King Yan, but minor demons are difficult to handle. He need not worry about dealing with a rogue like Zhang Haibin by himself and should place more trust in Xu Chunliang.
Zhao Feiyang decided to be honest with Xu Chunliang about the matter. Backing down would not solve the problem—it must be resolved swiftly, even if it ans paying so price.
Upon learning the truth, Xu Chunliang also realized the situation, understanding why Zhang Haibin managed to rebound so quickly. Dean Zhao Feiyang wasn't that impressive after all; he was actually being coerced by a despicable person.
Xu Chunliang took this matter upon himself, but he also added two additional conditions, which Zhao Feiyang agreed to without hesitation.
The best way to shift the focus is to create a new focal point, a common tactic in today's information society.
Dealing with Xu Daqing was just the first step in Xu Chunliang's retaliation. Since arriving in this era, one must adapt to its ways. Though physical harm is off the table now, emotional damage is still an option; I can choose to break you down ntally.
While attacking Xu Daqing, he successfully reduced his own notoriety. The most talked-about subject on the streets and alleys was no longer his scandal with Tang Mingi but Xu Daqing's public indecency of stripping in front of a group of won. Weishan Island locals were more interested in local news. Besides the hospital, not many knew Xu Chunliang and Tang Mingi.
People still don't focus on the truth. They only saw Xu Daqing undressing in public but selectively ignored the true reason behind his actions.
Xu Chunliang didn't choose to deal with Zhang Haibin in the sa manner. To break him down ntally, he first needed to know his weaknesses. Naturally, Zhang Haitao, who had been driving for Zhang Haibin for years, beca Xu Chunliang's target.
Zhang Haitao's mood was like a roller coaster over the past few days. He thought Zhang Haibin had fallen from grace, but unexpectedly, he was reinstated, leaving him feeling uneasy.
Although Xu Chunliang is formidable, he's rely a passerby. After the inspection, he'll return to Dongzhou. It is Zhang Haibin whom he will face long-term, and Zhang Haibin will most likely seek revenge.
Xu Chunliang had already figured out this man's psychology very well. Handing him a cup of tea, he asked, "Have you seen Xu Daqing?"
Zhang Haitao shook his head. It was Sunday, and if Xu Chunliang hadn't called him to the hospital, he wouldn't be here.
Xu Chunliang said, "Those who offend don't et good ends!"
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