Lin Yao decided that he would teach Xiao Guli to chew slowly and carefully when eating to improve the utilization rate of food. Without stopping, he kneaded the liquid at the bottom of the furnace into eight pills, each about the size of a thumbnail.
The little guy outside was knocking more and more intensely. Lin Yao gave up on the idea of taking a pill. He thought that so much flour had turned into eight pills. Taking one would be too wasteful. He simply activated the pill fire again to melt them, and then rolled them into pills the size of mung beans. This way, there would be more pills, which would save some for future experiments. As for the dosage, it would depend on the experimental results. Anyway, if the effect was not good enough, he would take more pills. It was better than wasting them.
After finishing making the pills, Lin Yao didn't count how many there were. He just put them all into the jade bottle and even smelled them. He found that the pills themselves had no fragrance, probably because the fragrance of the flour was used up during the pill refining process.
"Daddy, I'm hungry." As soon as Lin Yao opened the door, Xiao Guli rushed over and hugged his leg, looking up at him pitifully with tear stains still on her face.
"Eat dumplings, Daddy's hungry too." Of course, Lin Yao wouldn't dare give the little guy this untested pill. They're growing, and they can't do without protein and other nutrients.
"I can't eat," Nannan answered for Xiao Guli, as if playing a quiz game.
Ge Yong and Banan both nodded, while the more reserved Alina and Ruan Lingling remained silent. However, Lin Yao had already gotten the answer from their eyes, as they were all staring longingly at the things in the room.
"Damn, is it really that serious? Even Ge Yong and the others couldn't resist the temptation. Something's fishy here." Lin Yao cursed inwardly. He needed to get rid of these people first.
"Let's go to the garden for some fresh air; the air here isn't good." Lin Yao's excuse drew collective scorn from everyone. How could he have the nerve to say the air was bad when it was so fragrant?
The aroma stopped being produced, and the cold outdoor wind gradually dispersed the fragrance. The hunger of the group also gradually disappeared, which surprised Ge Yong and Banan so much that they broke out in a cold sweat. This was the first time they had encountered such an uncontrollable situation.
Fortunately, Lin Yao's prestige was growing, and no one dared to forcibly demand the pills. Even the two little ones only tried to gain pity by adopting a weak posture, but the result was not satisfactory to them. As time went by, everyone's hunger gradually disappeared, and they returned to normal, no longer focusing on the aroma.
"Brother and sister-in-law, please get ready. We're leaving Yanji for Beijing tomorrow." Lin Yao began arranging things. The approval for the children's cold medicine in Beijing should have been issued by now. Gan Mei shouldn't have any more misunderstandings about him. They would definitely provide strong support regarding the approval.
In addition, Situ Yan's treatment has been suspended for a while, and it's time to help her recover her appearance as soon as possible. Lin Yao feels that he owes Situ Hao a lot and should make it up to him.
Then there's Zhang Yongqi, the poor soul whom Lin Yao once chose as a cash cow and drug supplier. Now it's time to help him completely cure his stomach cancer. Although Lin Yao has controlled his condition to a good extent, allowing him to live a near-normal life, as long as the cancer cells remain, both his work and life will be greatly affected. Lin Yao still feels quite embarrassed about Zhang Yongqi.
"Great!" Little Guli was the first to agree, jumping up excitedly. "Daddy, Daddy, I want to watch **, I want to watch **."
Lin Yao glanced at Xiao Guli with a strange look, thinking that this four-year-old knew a lot. It seemed that he had been well-educated when he was with his parents. He must be from a well-off family.
"Uncle Yao, I want to watch the flag-raising ceremony too. I want to see the flag-raising ceremony." Nannan's voice was a little low, with a hint of grievance. "Last time when we went to Beijing, Dad didn't take me to the flag-raising ceremony. Nannan wants to see it."
"Okay, let's go to the **." Lin Yao picked up the two little ones. The little ones were getting better and better, and they were noticeably heavier. They were quite heavy to carry, but fortunately, Lin Yao was no longer the sturdy scholar he used to be, so it wasn't difficult for him at all. "Don't blame Daddy, Nannan. I couldn't take you to the ** back then."
"Nannan knows, she doesn't blame Daddy. Daddy has worked very hard." Nannan's words made the adults fall silent. Ge Yong and Alina had worried themselves sick over this child. Tears welled up in Alina's eyes. At this moment, she only felt happiness.
At this moment, a group of people came out of the main courtyard. They seemed to be guests from the Pei family that Yi Dao had mentioned. Yi Yang was leading them on a tour of the town and caught a glimpse of Lin Yao from afar.
Lin Yao ignored him and turned back to continue playing with the two little ones. Unexpectedly, Pei Haoran in the crowd paused and looked over with sharp eyes. He thought to himself that this person, who was respectfully addressed as "Sir" by the Yi family's eldest elder, must have a special identity and background, otherwise he would not have been arranged to live in the core area adjacent to the main house.
Unfortunately, after reporting it to the elders of the Pei family, it did not attract their attention. The reason was that they sensed that the young man did not have the aura of a martial artist and looked like an ordinary person. The elders thought that the Yi family was trying to curry favor with some princeling with a background and status in order to make a comeback, and they simply ignored him.
Pei Haoran's gaze made Lin Yao sense it. He glanced back, found nothing unusual, and turned back to continue talking to Ge Yong. He had many things to consider and didn't have time to deal with such trivial matters. Perhaps Yi Yang was looking at him just now. He hadn't expected to be able to sense other people's gazes, which gave Lin Yao a sense of pride. He could be considered a master after all.
"Big brother, I have a plan here. I'll discuss it with you and Brother Lei later. You guys can help me recruit people then." Lin Yao pulled the two little guys who were hugging and arguing apart apart, without even turning his face towards Ge Yong.
"What do you mean by 'recruiting people'?" Ge Yong asked curiously, and Banan also leaned closer to listen carefully. Normally, Banan wouldn't interrupt, as he knew that Ge Yong and Lin Yao had a closer relationship.
“Veterans, of course,” Lin Yao explained casually. “I think soldiers are reliable, disciplined, and responsible, which is very suitable for Minhong Pharmaceutical’s needs. You’ll have to help me recruit more people then.”
Ge Yong and Banan immediately fell silent, their eyes filled with obvious emotion. They knew that Lin Yao was making excuses to make them feel better.
Soldiers are reliable and hardworking, but the vast majority of veterans lack specialized skills, or skills applicable to the market economy, leading to difficulties in their lives after returning to civilian life. Most veterans also have low levels of education, having joined the army after graduating from high school. In today's society, where even cleaning jobs require a college diploma, their career options are limited to low-paying, high-intensity jobs. As comrades from similar backgrounds, Ge Yong and Banan both feel deeply distressed.
Remembering his predicament before being summoned to Chengdu by Ge Yong, Ba Nan felt even more grateful. With a serious expression, he said to Lin Yao, "Thank you, boss!"
"Xiao Yao, thank you!" Ge Yong's voice was deep; he knew what Lin Yao was thinking.
Not long ago, Lin Yao and Ge Yong discussed the issue of veterans. Not to mention the retirement of ordinary soldiers, even some officers are struggling after retirement due to local government financial problems or insufficient attention from local leaders. Apart from the retirement resettlement allowance issued by the military, the local resettlement allowance is difficult to implement, or is deducted or reduced in standard, leaving these soldiers, who do not have any skills in the market economy, without any support.
Soldiers dedicate the prime of their lives to the country and the people. Their youth, the best time for learning and progress, is spent in arduous and dangerous military training and missions, sometimes even resulting in physical injuries. After leaving the military, most of these people, except for those with family connections, can only do physically demanding jobs. Security guards and internal security guards are the most common job choices, but even these jobs are highly competitive and precarious.
Ge Yong suddenly thought of some officers who retired in the 1990s in response to the call of the Central Military Commission and chose their own careers. Many of them lived in poverty. These military officers, who were in their forties or even fifties or sixties, did not receive resettlement after their retirement. Many battalion-level and even regimental-level officers lived very difficult lives.
Thinking of this, Ge Yong immediately asked, "Xiao Yao, um... are there any age requirements?"
“No requirements.” Lin Yao understood what Ge Yong meant. He felt very uncomfortable when they discussed this topic some time ago. “Let’s find healthy ones first. The main goal is to open Minhong Pharmaceutical’s clinics and pharmacies in major cities across the country, and then expand to the surrounding areas of major cities later.”
"Using veterans exclusively?" Ge Yong took this matter very seriously; he needed to find out Lin Yao's specific decision.
“Yes, that’s right. They’ll all be veterans. They’ll just be receiving patients, not providing any specific treatment. They’re capable. Some of them could even be nurses with a little training.” Lin Yao didn’t smile; this topic didn’t make him happy. “There won’t be many positions. You decide, brother.”
"Oh, okay, thank you!" Ge Yong didn't press further. He knew he could learn more about the specifics later. He already knew about Lin Yao's plan to cooperate with the Yi family to open hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies in various places, and estimated that it was already at the implementation stage.
"Boss, before I joined that unit, I had some comrades-in-arms. They are all ordinary soldiers. Could you please take care of them?" Banan interjected, somewhat excited. He had kept in touch with his former comrades-in-arms and wanted to help them.
"Of course, it's easier to get things done when you know someone. I'll have to trouble you, Brother Lei." Lin Yao smiled and nodded in agreement.
"Dad, I want to be a soldier, I want to defend my country, I want to carry a gun." Little Guli gave up fighting with his daughter for a small stone, straightened his chest and raised his head to declare.
"Great! Lili, if you grow up to be a soldier, Dad will support you." Lin Yao smiled and patted the little guy's head gently.
"Yes, Mom said soldiers are the coolest." Little Guli's sudden remark surprised Lin Yao. It was a good sign; it was a sign that his inner conflict was being resolved.
"What else did Mom say?" Lin Yao quickly asked, his smile a little nervous.
"Hmm..." Little Guli tilted his head and thought for a moment, then a look of fear suddenly appeared in his eyes, and he closed his mouth tightly and stopped talking.
"Alright, let's get ready. We're going to Beijing tomorrow." Lin Yao sighed inwardly, no longer pressuring Xiao Guli. It was all because of that damned human trafficker. Xiao Guli's experience of being brainwashed by the trafficker must have been extremely tragic.
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