novelraw Chapter 381 - 194: Straight to the Solution, Joint Consultation
Chapter 381 - 194: Straight to the Solution, Joint Consultation
"Do you know President Yan?"
Li Jingsheng suddenly felt the world was so small.
"Humph, don’t be fooled by the fact that I’m long retired. Many people from my old unit still have to call me their old leader!" The scavenger elder spoke of his past glories, with pride in his voice.
The setting sun is infinitely beautiful, just nearing dusk.
Everyone will have their day of growing old. As they age, their past glories gradually become forgotten, no longer known to others.
"The first floor of those two buildings houses a batch of items the unit purchased in the past. Later, when the leader responsible was found to have financial problems, those two office buildings and the items were left untouched. No unit leader wanted to deal with the hassle, afraid of getting into trouble. Yan Bingkuan came to me, hoping I could step in and resolve this issue."
The scavenger elder gave Li Jingsheng a meaningful look.
Everyone is an adult here; President Yan holds a substantial position and is a stranger to Li Jingsheng.
Why is he so eager to help Li Jingsheng fight for this matter?
The rental income from those two small buildings shouldn’t end up in his pocket either.
After all, these are unit properties. At his level, to jeopardize his prestigious role for a bit of rent money is ludicrous! If he were that foolish, he wouldn’t have reached his current position.
In state-owned enterprises, personal ability and connections are both crucial.
Those who have endured in state-owned enterprises and established their footing are generally very savvy.
So, the scavenger elder was sure that Li Jingsheng must have sent a gift to Yan Bingkuan.
Such matters are widespread.
Anyone with some power has likely accepted gifts.
On the other hand, President Yan not only took that carton of cigarettes but also genuinely tried to help Li Jingsheng find a solution. This speaks well of his character.
It’s much better than those leaders who take money and do nothing, spouting empty rhetoric.
"This matter isn’t difficult to solve, as long as there’s someone influential willing to step in. Coincidentally, I do have some influence, and helping the unit resolve this historical issue before I go is like making another contribution, using up some of my residual heat.
Current leaders treasure their reputation and are unwilling to risk small issues affecting their future, but as a retiree, I fear nothing.
Tell me your requirements and ideas, and I’ll help you get it all sorted."
The scavenger elder spoke to himself.
"Haha, this is truly great news for me. To be honest, ever since the landlord said they were reclaiming the shop and wouldn’t rent it out anymore, I’ve been genuinely worried. The clinic has just managed to establish itself, and the three of them have been working hard alongside me. Han Siying is slightly better off as she’ll be going for training at a big hospital, but Sister Tang and Dr. Gao are almost completely bound to the small boat that is Sunshine Clinic.
If I can’t find a suitable place to relocate soon, I won’t know how to explain it to them."
Li Jingsheng spoke from the heart.
Now, Sunshine Clinic concerns not only his future and interests as a boss but also the future of Tang Ping and Xiaogao.
As the boss, he must take responsibility for them.
It’s precisely because of this responsibility and commitment that they remain devotedly loyal to Li Jingsheng.
"Those who follow the right path have many helpers; those who stray have few. Your character is impeccable, your medical ethics are high, and your skills remarkable. I believe that even if I didn’t help you, there would surely be someone willing to lend a hand. If we didn’t know each other, at most, I could bring it up at the unit. But now, don’t worry, I will undoubtedly do my utmost to help you settle it.
Leaving those two small buildings abandoned is actually a waste of resources."
The scavenger elder nodded repeatedly after hearing this.
His gaze at Li Jingsheng held more admiration.
A young man with responsibility is more trustworthy than merely having high medical ethics.
Running a business requires responsibility and accountability, considering employees, not just focusing on one’s own interests and future.
"Let’s hear your thoughts and requirements!"
"I want to rent the whole first and second floors of the courtyard, then open a door facing the street and put up a clinic sign. It should be convenient for patients and make the clinic look more presentable. The lease duration should be long; otherwise, if jealousy arises, I might be driven out again."
Li Jingsheng’s requirements were actually quite modest.
"How much funding do you have? My suggestion is to try communicating with the unit leaders and see if they can sell the courtyard and the two buildings directly to you."
The scavenger elder really overestimated Li Jingsheng.
Just two months ago, Li Jingsheng didn’t even have enough for next year’s rent.
Now, he has saved nearly 400,000, which is quite a sum. But buying those two small buildings is still far off.
"I can muster about 400,000, and with a bit more time, I can scrape together 500,000. But the idea of buying those two buildings is practically impossible."
Li Jingsheng shook his head with a wry smile.
If he could buy them, turning them into his private assets, he’d no longer have to pay rent or worry about being evicted. That would be a tremendous blessing.
But alas, his pockets are shallow!
"Here’s the plan. I’ll first inquire about the specific price, and then I’ll let you know. As long as the gap isn’t too insurmountable, you could consider taking out a bank loan. Since these are older buildings, self-built by the unit, the price should be considerably lower than commercial properties nearby. Plus, they’ll likely sell it to you at residential prices rather than commercial ones."