Xu Chunliang enlarged the picture for a closer look, and indeed, it was true. Seeing that the people below hadn't left, he took another photo and sent it over, essentially telling Mo Han he had already guessed the purpose of her visit.

After sending it to Mo Han, he also sent a copy to Mei Ru Xue.

Mei Ru Xue replied, asking when he started working as a spy.

Xu Chunliang inquired why she hadn't come.

Mei Ru Xue gave a very formal reason, saying she was too busy with public duties.

Xu Chunliang replied to her, saying, "If we aren't on the same path, we don't work together."

Mo Han sent a message asking what the purpose of those photos was.

Xu Chunliang thought to himself, "You're still pretending. Didn't you come all this way just to gather intel?" He replied to Mo Han, "We're all smart people, no need to pretend."

Mo Han sent an emoji with flared nostrils, looking quite disdainful.

Mei Ru Xue was a bit curious why Xu Chunliang wasn't involved in the reception work; wasn't he the executive vice-dean?

Xu Chunliang replied, saying, "I only do receptions based on looks. If you came, I'd definitely greet you personally," indirectly complimenting Mei Ru Xue.

This guy sent messages like a scumbag juggling two relationships, but in a moment of clumsiness, accidentally sent this message to Mo Han.

Without realizing immediately, he sent another message, saying, "Don't act too full of yourself, nostrils up, be careful you might choke when it rains," this one sent to Mei Ru Xue.

Mo Han replied, "Are you running a fever?"

Mei Ru Xue retorted, "You're the one pretending!"

Xu Chunliang finally realized he had sent the messages to the wrong recipients. No wonder they say it requires skill to juggle two boats at once; he'd only been chatting for a little while and had already caused such a mix-up, too late to retract them now.

He quickly sent a remedial message to Mei Ru Xue, inviting her to dinner that evening.

Mei Ru Xue replied with, "No time."

At this moment, Gao Xinhua called to inform him that Zhao Feiyang would visit the branch hospital for an inspection this Friday and asked him to arrange a meeting with the leaders of Hu Shan Town in advance.

Upon receiving this call, Xu Chunliang couldn't help but complain. Zhao Feiyang's actions were too slow; so far, the Da Heng Group's inspection team had already visited twice. Currently, county leaders were accompanying the vice president of Da Heng in inspecting the branch. By the time Zhao Feiyang came for the inspection, everything would be cold.

Gao Xinhua did not agree with Zhao Feiyang's recent series of actions, but he couldn't say much. The scale was too big, the steps too fast, and the actions too aggressive.

Many within the system were waiting to see Zhao Feiyang make a joke out of himself. Without addressing Changxing's funding issues, even the best development plans were just castles in the air.

In front of Xu Chunliang, he was not comfortable talking about this and advised him to do his work diligently, with the underlying message that he shouldn't take it too seriously and shouldn't give his 100% effort.

Who knows what Zhao Feiyang was thinking; who knew if one day he would change his mind and abandon the plan to develop the branch hospital?

Gao Xinhua would also accompany Zhao Feiyang on this visit and would inform Tong Guangsheng later.

After hanging up the phone, Xu Chunliang saw that Mo Han sent another message asking if he was free that evening and wanted to talk, indicating that she hadn't left but was still on the island.

Xu Chunliang agreed, remembering that tonight He Tiantian had invited him for dinner, so he invited her there instead.

Originally, he wanted to invite Mei Ru Xue to come, but since she declined, Xu Chunliang sent the time and place to Mo Han, thinking they didn't lack beautiful company for dinner.

The inspection group stayed at the hospital for over an hour before leaving. After they left, Xu Chunliang asked Zhang Haitao to take him to He Tiantian Restaurant.

On the way, Zhang Haitao briefed him about the inspection team according to Xu Chunliang's instructions. He had accompanied them throughout, and according to Da Heng Group's Vice President Zhou Guangda, the Da Heng Group not only planned to invest in a theme park on Weishan Island but also intended to invest in a medical and elderly care center.

Xu Chunliang was stunned by what he heard. Isn't this similar to Changxing's concept?

He quickly understood the Da Heng Group's intentions. They were showcasing their strength, making it known that whatever Changxing Hospital could manage, they could do as well. Moreover, the Da Heng Group could achieve it in ways Changxing couldn't. In the face of absolute strength, even the best plans were just futile.

Xu Chunliang was supposed to report this latest situation to Zhao Feiyang, but decided against it. After all, he would be coming over on Friday, and besides, Zhao Feiyang had recently become less enthusiastic. If he wasn't in a hurry, why should he be?

Zhang Haitao, on the other hand, was a bit anxious. He had only recently managed to secure the logistics director position, so if Changxing gave up on the branch, it would mean he wouldn't hold his position for long, affecting his immediate interests. Naturally, he hoped Changxing would ultimately prevail.

When Xu Chunliang arrived at He Tiantian Restaurant, Mo Han was already there, taking pictures on the ship.

Seeing Mo Han, Zhang Haitao gave Xu Chunliang a meaningful smile; his techniques were impressive, making a connection after just meeting.

Xu Chunliang knew he didn't think well of it and told him to leave for now and call him if needed.

Just as Xu Chunliang got out of the car, he heard Xiaosinan's crisp voice from the ship, "Mama, Uncle is here!"

Xu Chunliang looked up and waved at Xiaosinan. She was a bit shy, but this time she didn't run away, as she knew this Uncle Xu was her great benefactor.

He Tiantian, wiping her hands, came out to greet him, "Dean Xu, the guests have arrived."

Mo Han turned her head to look at him, giving a slight nod as a greeting.

Xu Chunliang was already accustomed to her icy demeanor, telling He Tiantian not to go overboard and just make a few local dishes, Mo Han had seen much of the world, what delicacies had she not tasted?

Little Xiaosinan curiously leaned over to Mo Han's side, and Mo Han took the initiative to suggest taking a photo of her, unexpectedly Xiaosinan seemed to get along quite well with her.

Just as Xu Chunliang was about to enter the room, Zhang Haitao called, reminding Xu Chunliang he just saw the Huashan Town government's Haval H6 drive past, driven by Mei Ru Xue.

Xu Chunliang was stunned for a moment; wasn't Mei Ru Xue not coming? Looking up, he already saw the black Haval from town government coming.

He Tiantian also came out from the kitchen: "Town Mayor Mei came too?"

Xu Chunliang nodded: "I invited her to come along."

He Tiantian originally wanted to invite Mei Ru Xue, but the main guest was Xu Chunliang, and it was up to him to decide who to invite. She thought Xu Chunliang would invite Mei Ru Xue together, so she was somewhat surprised when Mo Han arrived.

Mei Ru Xue parked the car, and Xu Chunliang was already walking over with a smile: "Ah, Town Mayor Mei honors us with her presence."

Mei Ru Xue said: "Mainly came for Sister He's culinary skills."

He Tiantian greeted them from the bow: "Town Mayor Mei is here."

Mo Han heard the commotion, raised her camera, and took a few photos of the two boarding the boat together.

Due to the angle, Mei Ru Xue saw Mo Han only after stepping onto the deck.

Xu Chunliang jovially said: "Let me introduce you…"

Mo Han had already extended her hand to Mei Ru Xue: "Hello, Town Mayor Mei, I'm Mo Han."

Mei Ru Xue was startled, amazed by Mo Han's beauty and slightly surprised because Xu Chunliang hadn't mentioned any other guests.

Thinking back to Xu Chunliang's previously sent absurd message, she deduced it was likely a mistake, suggesting he was chatting with Mo Han while messaging her, this shameless guy.

Mei Ru Xue smiled at Xu Chunliang: "Is she your girlfriend?"

Xu Chunliang was about to deny it when Mo Han remarked: "We haven't reached that stage yet."

Xu Chunliang was a bit confused by Mo Han's cunning remark; although technically true, it evoked wild imaginations. This sentence could be taken two ways, either as denial or partial denial, implying they are developing. However, Mei Ru Xue's question was also skillful; neither woman is easy to deal with.

Mei Ru Xue nodded at Xu Chunliang: "You have good taste." Though praising Xu Chunliang, the admiration was directed at Mo Han.

Mo Han smiled coolly: "I think so too."

Xu Chunliang sensed an invisible tension between the two and quickly invited them to sit inside; the two were actually just ordinary friends he hadn't known for long.

Mei Ru Xue called He Tiantian over with the children, having specially brought candies for Xiaosinan.

He Tiantian told them to sit first and would join them after finishing her tasks.

Xu Chunliang brought tea leaves specifically, brewed a pot, and poured it for the two.

Back in the day when he was the Five Poison Sect Leader, the Left Protector Blue Phoenix and Right Protector He Tieshou were quite pretty and held mutual animosity, but at that time, they both tried to ingratiate themselves to him, never would he as sect leader have to serve tea.

Looking at these two now, sitting upright and showing no intention to serve him, one has power, the other money, Xu Chunliang felt somewhat disheartened, for the first time sensing he was half a head lower before women. Though modern society values gender equality, it doesn't mean you should surpass it!

"Miss Mo came to Weishan Island for tourism?" Mei Ru Xue asked this since she saw Mo Han with a camera.

Mo Han said: "What's there to tour here, mainly came to see a friend."

Xu Chunliang realized Mo Han wasn't simple either; one sentence dismissed Weishan Island's scenery and subtly implicated Mei Ru Xue, projecting a notion of an unusual relationship.

She traveled far to see him, inferring their relationship must be special.

Being the Huashan Town mayor, it was natural for Mei Ru Xue to protect the town's interests: "Tourism lies in the mood, Weishan Island's scenery requires heartfelt experience; mainly, Miss Mo's purpose wasn't to enjoy the sights, hence naturally felt the scenery was plain lacking empathy." Subtly pointing out Mo Han had ulterior motives.

Xu Chunliang chimed in: "The intention of the happy man lies not in wine but in the landscape between."

Mo Han said: "After hearing you, I'd like to properly see the island's scenery."

He Tiantian came in with the dishes, Mei Ru Xue stood to help, and Xiaosinan followed in, being already quite familiar with Mo Han, who called her over.

He Tiantian worried the child might bother the guests, Mo Han said: "No problem, we're all good friends, right Xiaosinan."

Xiaosinan nodded repeatedly, getting along exceptionally well with Mo Han.

Mei Ru Xue felt somewhat puzzled, knowing Xiaosinan so long yet never seeing such closeness, realizing she was unconsciously competing with Mo Han.

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