Rustic Charm: The Doctor Immortal
Chapter 288 - s: Sit Through the Bottom of the Prison

Chapter 288: 288 Chapters: Sit Through the Bottom of the Prison

Qin Lan cried inconsolably; these past few days, she couldn’t eat or sleep well because of Zhao Qiqiang.

In contrast, Zhao Ding, his father, acted as if nothing had happened—going to work, attending social gatherings, fully aware that his son was injured and staying in a detention center, yet he remained unhurried. How could Qin Lan not be angry?

"Crazy!"

"Madman, let me go!" Zhao Ding grabbed Qin Lan’s wrist, yanking her hand off his head.

"I knew it; you don’t care about this son, you don’t care about us. You’re the head of Furong County’s electric power department; who doesn’t respect you? Your own son got arrested and you’re not worried at all? Don’t you think people won’t call you a coward behind your back?" Qin Lan was furious, pointing at Zhao Ding, spitting with rage.

Zhao Ding frowned, raising his voice: "Enough!"

"Do you think I haven’t been worrying about Qiqiang’s matter? Who do you think had Chen Dashan’s shop and company sealed off? If I get Qiqiang out now, causing a stir in the city, how could I continue being a director?"

Seeing Zhao Ding angry, Qin Lan’s bravado diminished by half.

She sighed, moving forward to hug Zhao Ding’s arm: "I’m just too anxious. We only have one son; if something happens, how could I live?"

"Qiqiang has been filial since he was young, looks like you, and has a temperament like mine..."

Qin Lan spoke, tears of grievance falling.

After all, it was her own son and his wife of decades. Zhao Ding sighed and softly comforted her: "I know, with Chen Dashan’s business being sealed off, he won’t be able to sustain it much longer. In two more days, if we don’t approach him, he will come to us. By then, we will have the upper hand."

"In this sensitive time, as long as Chen Dashan admits he falsely accused Qiqiang, he will never be able to hold his head up for the rest of his life."

Qin Lan nodded, looking outside with a venomous gaze: "That bastard Chen Dashan, better rot in prison and know how it feels!"

The two hadn’t finished talking.

"Buzz buzz!"

"Buzz buzz..." Zhao Ding’s phone vibrated continuously inside his briefcase. Zhao Ding walked over to get the phone, while Qin Lan, feeling uneasy, tiptoed to steal a glance at the phone screen and saw it was a call from Zhao Ding’s secretary. She then felt relieved and walked towards the living room.

"Director Zhao, something’s wrong!"

On the other end, the secretary’s voice was panicked.

Zhao Ding responded seriously: "Speak slowly, what happened?"

"It’s Chen Dashan. Regarding Chen Dashan’s company, didn’t we collaborate with other departments for enforcement? This afternoon, all departments revoked the enforcement orders, and personnel have returned."

Zhao Ding was shocked. His previously tired body instantly felt invigorated. He asked in surprise: "Who could be helping Chen Dashan in the background?"

"He has no backing at all. Who could help him, and have such great influence?"

The secretary replied: "It’s unclear for now. There’s also a notification from above prohibiting cutting off water and electricity to businesses without cause. Relevant departments received a report from Chen Dashan, and our bureau has received the notification too. We have to restore power now."

This meant he no longer had leverage over Chen Dashan?

"Alright, got it!"

Zhao Ding reluctantly opened his mouth, continuing to remind: "Investigate thoroughly in the next two days, who is helping Chen Dashan behind the scenes. The sooner, the better!"

They hung up the phone.

Thinking about his son in detention and looking at his wife’s questioning gaze, Zhao Ding felt the situation had suddenly become very troublesome. His head throbbed. If the government couldn’t suppress Chen Dashan, they’d have to think of another way.

...

On the other side, the redevelopment project for the shantytowns in the new district wasn’t a small amount.

Chen Dashan frowned, looking at the contract in front of him, exhaled a heavy breath. Now, the operational funds of Chenwang Pharmaceutical, the Film and Television City, and all industries combined were less than a tenth of the total investment required. Even with rolling construction and investment, they would struggle to keep up.

Thinking it over, Chen Dashan made several phone calls.

Half an hour later, at the entrance of Chen Dashan’s villa.

"Mengyu, why are you here?"

Han Yifei was full of surprise, seeing her good friend elegantly and intellectually dressed. Her eyes couldn’t leave Xue Mengyu, who smiled: "Dashan just called me. I came as soon as I got the call, and he informed you as well. Could it be..."

Xue Mengyu’s face flushed red.

Thinking about the previous times Chen Dashan always had them both accompany him, the erotic scenes made Xue Mengyu feel weak all over.

Han Yifei’s eyes sparkled with allure: "Let’s go, we’ll find out if we ask him."

Thinking about Chen Dashan’s little tricks every time, Han Yifei felt excited, her curvy hips swaying more exaggeratedly.

"Your moans are always the loudest. Also, be more gentle with me..."

Before Xue Mengyu could finish speaking, stepping into the hall stunned her immediately. The door opened to reveal seven or eight women, some sitting, some standing on the sofa, with each of them having their own charming traits. As they entered, all the women turned their heads toward the door. Xue Mengyu, surprised and wide-eyed, politely smiled.

It was a way of greeting everyone.

"Why hasn’t Dashan come out yet? Could something have happened?"

Liu Qianqian, sitting on the armrest of the sofa, was the first to speak. Guo Jinyue, sitting below Liu Qianqian, looked at everyone: "Dashan called us here probably for Zhao Qiqiang’s matter. If he needs us, no matter what, we must work together."

Ye Jiping arrogantly lifted her chin, looking at the group of young women, unsure of what to say.

"Knock knock..."

Hearing footsteps from the stairs, the women turned toward the second-floor staircase. Chen Dashan, holding a thick stack of documents, came down and kindly smiled at the women: "You’re all here. Well, here’s the thing, the reason I called you all is because of the commercial contract I signed with County Magistrate Zhu for the new district’s shantytown redevelopment project."

After Chen Dashan briefly introduced it, Qi Shuzhu was the first to raise her hand: "I want to invest. Your matters are my matters; I’ll support you!"

"Count me in. If there’s not enough money, I have many properties that can be mortgaged!" Guo Jinyue was the second to speak.

"Me too!"

"I want to invest too, Brother Dashan’s businesses are mine!"

All the women smiled and spoke in unison, creating a harmonious scene. Chen Dashan had treated them well, especially Liu Qianqian, Guo Jinyue, and Qin Xuan. Because of Chen Dashan, their family businesses improved significantly beyond their previous imagination. They trusted Chen Dashan deeply.

"With the funds in place, I have nothing to worry about. I guarantee everyone will make money."

Chen Dashan finished with a smile, Qi Shuzhu spoke: "Since everyone has invested, shouldn’t you, as the chairman, take us out for a look?"

"Yes, Brother Dashan, take us to see it. It’s been a long time since we went out together."

"The shantytown is dirty and messy, there’s nothing to see. You go ahead, I’m going for a beauty treatment."

Liu Qianqian expressed she didn’t want to go, while Qi Shuzhu, Qin Xuan, Jiang Rou, and Guo Jinyue followed to the shantytown to check the project’s status.