Chapter 420: Chapter 420: Retire After Success?
"No, you don’t have any substantial evidence right now, and seeing someone in passing or merely having a fleeting encounter counts for nothing, and can’t be pursued. But rest assured, I am slowly getting a handle on things, and I know where our next step in the investigation should be."
"Do you mean to say that you know what to do next about this matter?"
"Exactly, that’s what I mean. So, you don’t need to worry too much about this. I’ve got it under control. Besides, communicate with me more these days about grandma, and if there’s no problem, she should be able to go outside and move around normally in seven days."
"Okay, I understand. You really have helped a lot this time. By the way, how are things progressing in the village?"
"Not too bad, everything is progressing normally. Plus, the construction crew entered the village this morning, so the construction project for that factory has begun successfully. I believe within 20 days, we should be able to completely build the new factory."
"That’s fantastic, you all really act decisively. Right, in that case, for the ribbon-cutting ceremony over 20 days from now, I will come to the village with the town leaders, and even county leadership, to cheer you on. Additionally, I will announce on site the official merger of the two villages, and that you have been appointed as the first village chief."
"Thank you for your support of my work. Don’t worry, I will continue to exert myself and will not disappoint you."
"That’s settled then. Based on those assurances, I can completely let go. Moreover, regarding you, the ’miracle doctor,’ leaving the entire village in your care, I can absolutely rest assured. If you run into any difficulties in your work moving forward, come find me in the town anytime. As long as it’s something I can support, I definitely will."
"Mayor Liu, if you put it that way, I actually have something right now that I’d like to discuss with you."
"Oh? What is it? Tell me."
"Hasn’t the town hospital been planning to rebuild over the past few years? But due to technical limitations, construction has never started, has this been the case?"
"Oh, you’re talking about the town hospital? Yes, that hospital actually began declining a few years ago, and now, basically no one goes there anymore. Also, the entire hospital’s staffing comes to just seven or eight people, so it can hardly be called a hospital; at most, it’s a community clinic."
"If this continues for the long term, it’s ultimately not a solution. Which town doesn’t have its own hospital?"
"Yes, we’ve always found this to be problematic. Firstly, while we have some of the necessary funds for construction, the key issue is that we lack advanced medical skills and doctors willing to come here. So, it’s always been a matter of concern for me."
"Mayor Liu, I have an audacious request, and I wonder if you would be willing to consider it."
"Oh? What’s your request? Tell me."
"I want to build the hospital in our village."
"What did you say? Build the hospital in your village? What do you mean?"
"You could see it as an upgrade or investment in our village health clinic, or, you could consider it the only hospital in the town because I believe it could serve as a benchmark of excellence."
"Moving the town hospital to the village... this is something no one in the town has done before."
"Yes, I know, and because nobody has done it before, I understand the difficulties involved. But if you, Mayor Liu, would support this, I will help arrange the hospital staff, and once the hospital is built, I promise to take charge."
"You want to be both village chief and hospital director? Can you really manage both duties?"
"I don’t see a problem. Besides, to be honest, I don’t want to be the village chief for long because my lifelong dream has been practicing medicine and saving lives. I only wish to serve as a transitional period, then, once the village has stabilized on all fronts, you can choose a competent village chief, and then I can successfully leave office."
"Having laid so much groundwork, are you really ready to walk away? Don’t you think it’s a bit too wasteful?"
"There’s nothing to regret, as benefiting the villagers is the ultimate goal. So, I feel that no matter who holds that position, it’s the same. Furthermore, even if I step down, I will not ignore the village committee’s affairs. As long as help is needed and within my ability, I will definitely do my best."
"Your proposal and ideas are indeed bold. However, I need to discuss this thoroughly with the town leadership team. If they agree, we will immediately invest in constructing a high-standard hospital in your village."
"To be honest, the facilities at my place have always been simple. Sometimes, some patients I take can be quite urgent, and they must be sent to the nearest hospital for necessary tests. That’s why I think we urgently need such a hospital."
"What you’re saying is indeed true, and since we currently have no better options, very well, I will prioritize this matter and consider it carefully. Once it’s feasible, we will start investing and building immediately."
"Good, Mayor Liu, that would be really helpful to me, and that in itself is the greatest support for my work. Well, if there’s nothing else, I won’t disturb you further. I need to hurry back to the village. There’s a pile of matters waiting for me at the village committee."
"Alright, then I won’t keep you. Just a heads-up, Liu Zheng, being the village chief is not that easy. Moreover, the farm is a historical issue. You must account for everything and ensure the villagers are not too dissatisfied, otherwise, I won’t be able to explain it to those above us, understand?"
"Don’t worry, I know what to do. Alright, I’ll be off then."
