Rustic Charm: The Doctor Immortal
Chapter 242 Ning Caizhu’s Farewell

Chapter 242: Chapter 242 Ning Caizhu’s Farewell

"Dashan, I heard from a friend that you offended Qin Lan?"

"This Zhao Ding Group is quite powerful, young man. You need to be a bit more tactful in your dealings to avoid unnecessary troubles."

Liu Yishou, an old brother in the world of martial arts who hadn’t spent much time in school, began lecturing based on his own experiences as soon as he opened his mouth.

Chen Dashan quite liked this elder tone; rarely did anyone worry about him or discipline him.

He immediately laughed and said, "I’ll handle this matter well, Uncle Liu. You don’t need to worry."

"Mm."

Liu Yishou paused for a moment, then continued, "Although the Zhao Family is powerful, we are not afraid. In the world of martial arts, sometimes you need to be ruthless. For that ruthless spirit, kid, I’ve got to hand it to you."

Liu Yishou laughed heartily and hung up the phone with a bright smile.

Chen Dashan chuckled softly.

The calls from Guo Dafu and Liu Yishou conveyed the same message: Qin Lan wanted an apology, and Zhao Ding Group intended to suppress the forces under him.

Publicly apologizing was out of the question.

Chen Dashan clenched the phone, pondering the next steps.

The phone began vibrating again, displaying a call from Peng Hu.

"Brother Chen, all our hotels and nightclubs suddenly lost power. We aren’t behind on payments, and the county’s power department says they’re investigating but don’t know the cause."

"Isn’t this absurd and frustrating?"

"It’s affecting my business!"

Peng Hu was anxious and cursing on the other end of the line.

It was likely the Zhao Family’s doing. After all, Zhao Qiqiang’s father was in charge of Furong County’s power department, and cutting off power was a mere matter of words for him.

"Since we can’t operate, let’s close temporarily. Pay the employees as usual, and take a few days off."

Chen Dashan instructed.

Peng Hu grudgingly followed orders and hoped Chen Dashan could pull some strings to avoid disrupting their business, as profits were essential for the well-being of his subordinates.

Within just a minute, Chenwang Pharmaceutical, Liu’s Construction, and Chen’s Fruit Company all lost power and couldn’t operate normally.

Qin Lan, that old woman, demanded a public apology while cutting off power and water to his companies. She clearly intended not to let him off easily.

If she wanted to play, he’d play along to the end.

Chen Dashan pondered relentlessly. The only one who could counter the Zhao Family was someone with connections higher up. The only person he knew in the political arena was Secretary Liang.

He had to give it a try.

Chen Dashan picked up the phone and called Secretary Liang, who answered momentarily.

"Secretary Liang, you’re aware of my situation with Zhao Ding Group, right?"

Chen Dashan started.

Secretary Liang replied, "Heard about it early on. Brother Chen, you’re quite young and can’t seem to stay still."

Secretary Liang laughed and teased.

Chen Dashan said, "The Zhao Family has cut off power and water to my companies, affecting operations. Do you have any connections higher up who can help out?"

"Sigh!"

Secretary Liang sighed helplessly over the phone.

After a long pause, he said, "It’s not that I don’t want to help, but the Zhao Family holds the top position in Furong County’s power department. Their words must be carried out. They can claim circuit aging and necessary repairs, making excuses beyond your rebuttal."

"I truly can’t help."

Chen Dashan smiled faintly: "Got it. I’ll think of another way."

In the summer morning, the golden sunlight fell on Chen Dashan’s handsome face, casting a layer of gloom. He reluctantly put away his phone and frowned at the medicine stove in front of him.

Every day at this time, Chen Dashan brewed medicinal soup for Ning Caizhu in the courtyard, today being no exception.

"Chen Dashan."

Ning Caizhu’s voice sounded behind him.

Chen Dashan turned to see Ning Caizhu in a light gauze dress, adorned with delicate green bamboo embroidery. The light yellow dress fluttered in the morning breeze, and the faint golden light fell on her exquisite face, making her breathtakingly beautiful.

"I’m leaving!"

Seeing Chen Dashan staring at her, Ning Caizhu’s heart raced, but she maintained her composure.

Chen Dashan nodded, turned back to tend the medicine stove, and said nothing more.

Ning Caizhu stood there awkwardly, baffled by his behavior.

Despite knowing she was leaving, he didn’t offer a word of concern or any effort to stop her. Did she mean so little to him?

Neither spoke a word.

The small garden fell into a silence, broken only by the sound of koi fish swishing their tails in the pond. Ning Caizhu, looking at his side profile, suddenly said, "Don’t worry about the Zhao Ding Group issue. I’ll handle it. A mere Furong County power director dare think he can do as he pleases? That’s impossible."

Chen Dashan looked up to see Ning Caizhu exuding arrogance and dominance.

He didn’t know the extent of the Ning Family’s power, but her words and demeanor suggested they were a big player in the province, far beyond Furong County.

"Thank you. To show my gratitude, I’ll make a less bitter soup for you today."

Chen Dashan grinned mischievously, fanning the stove.

Ning Caizhu retorted, "All those bitter soups you made me drink every day, you did that on purpose? You’re such a brat!"

"Watch me! I felt sorry for you, and still wanted to help..."

Ning Caizhu grabbed his shirt, pinching his waist, making Chen Dashan jump around with a range of expressions. Seeing this, Ning Caizhu burst into laughter, momentarily forgetting her sorrow about leaving.

"Chen Dashan, don’t forget what you promised me."

"You said you’d come to the provincial city to develop..."

Ning Caizhu spoke over her shoulder, then dashed off before Chen Dashan could respond.

Chen Dashan’s fanning hand paused. He’d go to the provincial city, but not now.

"Tsk tsk..."

Qi Shuzhu’s voice came from behind, followed by a fragrant breeze enveloping him. Squatting beside him, she said mockingly, "Who knew you’d have so many women helping you."

"Not just helping but thinking of you and asking you to visit them in the provincial city, and yet you don’t. Such coldness!"

Seeing him ignore her, Qi Shuzhu continued through gritted teeth, "I wonder what these beautiful ladies see in you?"

Chen Dashan looked down at crouching Qi Shuzhu. She wore light pink pajamas, her chest a soft expanse of white. Her ample bosom seemed ready to burst out, bouncing as she moved, inflaming him.

Noticing his heated gaze, Qi Shuzhu’s expression changed as she covered her chest with a hand, "Pervert!"

"What are you looking at?"

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