“Don’t be so polite! Although I am a businessman, I understand the principle of taking from the people and using it for the people. Being able to do what I can for the development of traditional Chinese medicine in our country is not only because I have already benefited myself, but also because I deeply appreciate the profoundness of traditional Chinese medicine, and I am moved by people like you who are dedicated to the cause of traditional Chinese medicine. Your cause is a matter that will benefit future generations and should receive support from all sectors of society,” He Chengzhong said.
"With Mr. He's insight, how can traditional Chinese medicine not flourish! His strong support is our driving force and gives us even more confidence to carry forward the medical profession," Song Hao said with emotion.
He Chengzhong smiled and said, "You have lofty ambitions and possess unparalleled medical skills. The revival of medicine depends on people like you. It would be our honor to contribute our meager strength! Well, I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving now. If you need any help in the future, just contact me using the contact information on the business card I left you last time."
After He Chengzhong finished speaking, he stood up, and Song Hao and Lin Fengyi had no choice but to see him out. Several luxury cars and more than a dozen bodyguards were parked outside. He Chengzhong shook hands with Song Hao and Lin Fengyi and got into the car.
"This person is so generous! Five million in one go! No wonder he's a big boss!" Luo Feiying said.
"It's rare to find such a discerning business owner supporting Tianyitang. It's because you saved his life that he made this generous move!" Lin Fengyi said.
Song Hao flicked the check in his hand and said excitedly, "With this financial guarantee, some plans can be implemented ahead of schedule. We'll have a meeting tonight; Tianyitang is going to make a big move!"
That evening, in the conference hall, Song Zihe, Wu Qiguang, Ye Chengshun, Tang Yu, Wu Chang, Sun Fei, Fu Zhongqi and others were overjoyed to hear about the five million donation.
Song Zihe exclaimed, "Song Hao! Since you founded Tianyi Hall, you have received much help from benefactors. This is heaven helping you to succeed!"
Wu Qiguang said, "It is time for the revival of medicine. Song Hao should be the leader. Those who follow the right path will receive much help. Only in this way can Tianyi Hall spread its medical knowledge throughout the world!"
Song Hao said, "Based on the current situation, some of the things I had planned will be implemented ahead of schedule. First, we will establish a breeding and planting base for Chinese medicinal herbs in Wansongling. It is a natural treasure trove of Chinese medicinal herbs, and it is very close by, which is a great advantage. We can develop and utilize it first. It will also be a base for Tianyitang to conduct research and development on Chinese medicinal herbs in the future. Some ancient prescriptions that were effective in the past are no longer effective now, probably because the medicinal properties are not as good as before. We must ensure the quality of the medicines used by Tianyitang in the future. In addition, this base will also serve as a preparation for Tianyitang's future pharmaceutical factory."
Wu Qiguang nodded and said, "It's truly commendable that you can think so far ahead. This plan can be implemented."
Song Zihe, Tang Yu, Lin Fengyi, and others also expressed their agreement.
Song Hao then said, "There's another important thing, which is that I plan to expand Tianyi Hall. Judging from the current development trend, the current scale will be insufficient to cope with the patients who come after hearing about it in six months, so we need to make sufficient preparations in advance. The large open space in the backyard of Tianyi Hall can be used, and we can ask Liu Tian and the others for the construction."
Lin Fengyi agreed, saying, "That's right. For the sake of the future, Tianyi Hall should be expanded and built into a modern, large-scale hospital to support its future development. Furthermore, Tianyi Hall should also begin recruiting experienced second-line medical staff to address current and future staffing shortages. After the completion of the second phase of the Tianyi Hall project, while maintaining its traditional Chinese medicine characteristics, it will be necessary to purchase appropriate medical equipment to elevate Tianyi Hall's overall medical standards to a higher level."
Song Hao nodded and said, "I have already drafted a plan with Tang Yu in this regard, and it will be implemented in the future."
Song Zihe said, "Leaving aside the future hardware configuration of Tianyi Hall, the funding will be slightly insufficient for the simultaneous implementation of these two plans."
Tang Yu said, "I will talk to my family about the situation. Borrowing one million shouldn't be a problem."
“I can transfer two million! Consider it a donation to Tianyi Hall,” Luo Feiying retorted, not to be outdone. It was only because Luo Feiying's attempt to obtain Song Tiansheng's acupuncture bronze figure had failed that her father, Luo Beiming, had begun to restrict her access to funds; otherwise, transferring several million wouldn't have been difficult for her.
Tang Yu smiled but remained silent. The Tang family of the Medical Sect was currently no match for the Luo family of the Demonic Needle Sect, and Luo Feiying was allowed to act recklessly.
"Great! Thank you both for your strong support of Tianyitang. With this, funding shouldn't be a big problem for now, and my three friends will also provide support," Song Hao said happily.
The next morning, as soon as Song Hao got up, he looked out the window and saw several people standing and talking in the open space behind Tianyi Hall. It was Liu Tian, Ma Ji, and Zhang Baolun, with Tang Yu also present. Liu Tian was pointing around and talking about something.
"I was just looking for you! Here you are!" Song Hao was overjoyed to see you and quickly got dressed to go out and greet you.
"Good morning, everyone!" Song Hao greeted them.
"Song Hao!" Liu Tian smiled and said, "I heard you're going to expand Tianyi Hall. This big project will have to be entrusted to me. That's why I'm here to inspect the site!"
"How did you know about the plan we just finalized last night?" Song Hao asked, slightly surprised. He glanced at Tang Yu. Tang Yu shook her head, indicating that she hadn't told them.
"Hehe! On this ground, what can escape my notice?" Liu Tian laughed.
“You’ve come at the right time; I was just looking for you. Indeed, Tianyi Hall is going to be expanded. You can take a look at how to build it; you’re an expert in architecture,” Song Hao said.
Liu Tian said, "I just heard Tang Yu say that he wants to expand on this vacant land. It's too small. If we're going to build, we should build a big one. We'll make those dozens of households around here move out. I'm going to build you the largest modern TCM hospital in the entire province."
Song Hao laughed and said, "That would be great, but it would require a large sum of money. Tianyi Hall doesn't have that kind of strength yet."
Liu Tiandao said, “You don’t need to worry about that. I have a newly completed residential area in Baihe Town, and I will resettle these dozens of families there. I’ll have them move out and make room for the land in the next few days. I’ll handle the procedures; you don’t need to worry about them. Today, I’ll send someone to the design institute in the provincial capital to find experts to design the blueprints for the new Tianyi Hall for you. Of course, I will also be the one to undertake the construction. I’ll try to complete it within six months and hand over a brand-new Tianyi Hall to you. You can pay a smaller portion of the construction costs; I’ll advance the money, and you can pay me back when you have the funds.”
Upon hearing this, Song Hao exclaimed with delight, "Then I must thank you, but..." Song Hao was still puzzled by Liu Tian's generosity.
"But whatever, your business is our business. Just focus on your work and don't bother with these troublesome things. That's our job," Liu Tian said with a smile.
Ma Ji laughed and said, "Actually, even if you hadn't decided to expand Tianyi Hall, we would still have come to discuss this with you today. Because we have realized how important Tianyi Hall is, and for the welfare of all the people in the county, it is something we should do."
Zhang Baolun laughed and said, "Tianyitang has only been open for less than a month, and it's already expanding. This means that if the pool isn't enlarged, it won't be able to contain your true dragon."
"Hey! What's going on with you three? Why are you abandoning your own company's business to help me build a new Tianyi Hall?" Song Hao asked in surprise.
“This is my business!” Liu Tian said with a smile.
Magee laughed and said, "Our company is already on track. We can just hand it over to the people below to manage. It won't cause any problems. Your business is just starting out. If we don't help you, who will?"
"You should be secretly moved to have met us!" Zhang Baolun said with a smile.
Liu Tian looked around and said, "The entire project will cost at least ten million to complete..."
Upon hearing this, Song Hao exclaimed in surprise, "Such a huge project, I don't have the money to pay you, and we also need to build a Chinese herbal medicine base in Wansongling!"
"That's quite a move! It's alright, use the money you have to build that Chinese herbal medicine base in Wansongling first, I'll take care of everything here," Liu Tian said nonchalantly.
Song Hao suddenly realized that Liu Tian, Ma Ji, and Zhang Baolun seemed less casual with him than usual. They showed more respect and were surprisingly generous in taking on the construction project for Tianyitang.
"By the way, let Ma Ji handle the matter at Wansongling. Land acquisition is very troublesome, and you might not be able to handle it without our help," Liu Tian added.
Song Hao remained silent, gazing at his three former friends, feeling as if he no longer recognized them. Their actions were truly unexpected.
"Alright! We'll go get ready now. If you're feeling touched, go back inside and cry." After saying that, Liu Tian waved and got into the car with Ma Ji and Zhang Baolun and drove away.
Watching the three people walk away, Tang Yu was also puzzled.
Volume Two: The World of Traditional Chinese Medicine - Chapter Twenty-Nine: Returning to Shangqing Temple
"Don't you think there's something off about these three guys?" Song Hao said.
"It is somewhat unusual, but it's also reasonable. They have the ability to help you," Tang Yu said.