Although Zhao Feiyang is a level higher than me as a director-level cadre, I don't need to show him any deference. Even if the director of Dongzhou City's Health Bureau were to come, so what?

You're not my direct superior. Entertaining you is a courtesy; ignoring you is my duty. In Hu Shan Town, only I have the final say. I don't need to cater to anyone.

Kong Xiangsheng thought of Mei Ru Xue. This young person seems to be increasingly disrespectful to her seniors. When Da Heng Group visited the other day, she only symbolically attended the meeting and did not accompany them throughout, even though the county leader was also present that day.

Of course, Kong Xiangsheng didn't let the opportunity slip by. He subtly expressed his dissatisfaction with Mei Ru Xue to the county leader, believing that her behavior would also leave a negative impression on him.

Kong Xiangsheng believes that Mei Ru Xue is completely engaged in futile efforts, as the county leadership is generally trending toward supporting Da Heng Group.

Da Heng Group is a publicly listed company, ranked among the top ten domestic real estate entities. What does Changxing Hospital have? Its overall strength doesn't even rank in Dongzhou's top five. What do they have to compete against Da Heng Group?

Just relying on the concept of health and elderly care? They have it, and so does the other side. Their advantages are ones that can never be matched.

Kong Xiangsheng gripped his clay teacup with both hands, feeling victory was within his grasp. He wanted to see how Mei Ru Xue would end up running into a brick wall with her overconfidence. It's not that I don't understand being considerate and kind, but this young woman is too arrogant.

Zhao Feiyang had seen photos of Mei Ru Xue before but was still taken aback by her beauty when meeting her in person. With his innate mindset, he could perfectly understand how Mei Ru Xue became the Town Mayor of Hu Shan Town at the age of twenty-three.

Having Geng Wenxiu accompany today was primarily because she is a woman, and secondly because she was responsible for explaining Changxing's financial status.

After Mei Ru Xue shook hands with each of them, she invited them to sit down.

Zhao Feiyang smiled and said, "Actually, I've long intended to visit Town Mayor Mei, but due to recent hospital developments regarding the second phase of our projects, it got delayed. Only today have I had the opportunity to meet Town Mayor Mei, which I find regrettable."

Mei Ru Xue replied, "Dean Zhao, you're too kind. Although we haven't met in person, your hospital's plans have been communicated through Comrade Chunliang several times. On behalf of the Hu Shan Town government, I thank Changxing Hospital for its contributions to our local healthcare and see positively that we can continue working under a mutually beneficial premise to improve local medical prevention and treatment levels, serving the health of our local people better."

Zhao Feiyang said, "In this regard, our thoughts align. Serving the health of Weishan Island's people is the common aspiration of all Changxing medical professionals."

Xu Chunliang mentally lamented the hypocrisy of the system; all the hustle in the world is about profit, at the root, it all boils down to benefits.

Relatively speaking, Mei Ru Xue should consider the local people more, whereas Zhao Feiyang is certainly concerned with Changxing's interests.

In truth, neither has a mistaken starting point, as both are working toward collective interests. Of course, some political motives are certainly mixed in.

Mei Ru Xue said, "I've read through Changxing's long-term plans for the Weishan Island Branch. The plan is good. I have one question: your first-phase plan estimates an investment of one hundred million. May I ask through which means you plan to inject the funds?"

Zhao Feiyang glanced at Geng Wenxiu, who said, "Town Mayor Mei, there's absolutely no issue with funding. Here's the bank's lending approval document for your review."

Mei Ru Xue took the documents from Geng Wenxiu, briefly reviewing them. Changxing recently got approval for a two-hundred million loan.

Viewed solely by this lending amount, there's no issue launching the Weishan Island's health and elderly care project. However, Mei Ru Xue had thoroughly researched Changxing beforehand and knows that Changxing is currently facing several project launches. Merely two hundred million is just a drop in the bucket for them.

Mei Ru Xue bluntly pointed out the challenges Changxing currently faces, including the second phase of Changxing projects, the High-Tech Zone Branch of Changxing, and even their ongoing hospital interior upgrades, all of which she knew well and listed as if counting her family's treasures.

Only then did Zhao Feiyang realize that Mei Ru Xue hadn't ascended to her position based solely on her beauty. Her sharp mind and deep understanding of Changxing's situation made it impossible to convince her simply with a loan approval document.

Zhao Feiyang expressed a desire to speak privately with Mei Ru Xue.

Understanding the cue, Geng Wenxiu and Xu Chunliang got up and left Mei Ru Xue's office.

The two headed to the parking lot. Xu Chunliang fetched two bottles of water from the car, handing one to Geng Wenxiu.

Geng Wenxiu accepted it, saying, "Weishan Island is still the same, never seems to change."

She last visited when overseeing Weishan Island Hospital. After Gu Houyi transferred her to Weishan Island Hospital, she'd taken long-term sick leave and hadn't worked a single day. Though Shiliang Town merged with Huahu Town to become Hu Shan Town, there hadn't been any significant changes overall.

In Xu Chunliang's memory, it was the first time she'd been so cordial to him. Xu Chunliang wasn't fond of Geng Wenxiu. After taking two sips of water, he said, "It's my first time here. The environment is nice. It's a great place for retirement."

Geng Wenxiu smiled lightly. Weishan Island had its praises mostly due to the environment. She wasn't familiar with Zhao Feiyang's thinking. The new hospital project in Dongzhou alone posed a particularly severe test on their funding, so why start a new endeavor here?

Clearly, Zhao Feiyang wanted to discuss matters with Mei Ru Xue that he didn't wish for them to hear, presumably the investment for the branch. Had he already solved the funding issue?

Geng Wenxiu guessed correctly. After they departed, Zhao Feiyang revealed his trump card. Changxing Hospital had been identified by the city as a pilot unit for public hospital reform, encouraging Changxing to draw in private capital.

He had already secured backing from the listed company Huayuan Group, which was fully venturing into the major health industry. The Huayuan endorsed Changxing's health and elderly care plan. They had finalized a strategic agreement, planning to deepen cooperation soon and continually expand in the medical and elderly care major health sector.

Mei Ru Xue was aware of the Huayuan Group, which, like Da Heng Group, is a listed company with strength no less than Da Heng. If Huayuan Group agrees to invest in Changxing, funding wouldn't be an issue.

Mei Ru Xue raised an issue, noting that while Huayuan Group has strength, it's a private enterprise and Changxing is state-owned. This public-private partnership involves complex formalities, possibly causing operational difficulties?

Zhao Feiyang reiterated that Changxing had been established as a pilot unit for public hospital reform by Dongzhou City's leadership, with strong support from city leaders for medical reforms, including the future High-Tech Zone Hospital, which will operate under a joint stock system.

The introduction of private capital aimed to enhance medical efficiency, and he had been occupied with negotiations for the joint stock hospital, achieving unwavering support from all levels of leadership.

Mei Ru Xue was less concerned about Zhao Feiyang's grand schemes and more focused on the development of Weishan Island Hospital, questioning when the construction of the elderly care hospital would materialize.

Clearly well-prepared, Zhao Feiyang promised to strive for inclusion in the first batch of projects for the national-level resort area, with plans to prioritize the elderly care hospital's construction.

Despite Zhao Feiyang's numerous assurances, Mei Ru Xue didn't clearly respond regarding the property transfer issue. Zhao Feiyang finally brought it up himself: "Town Mayor Mei, I hope Hu Shan Town government can assist us in promptly completing the property transfer procedures for the Weishan Lake Branch."

Mei Ru Xue said, "We've been following up on this matter. Your request has been reported to the county government, but approval is still pending."

"I've already communicated this to the city leaders, and they've shown significant concern." Zhao Feiyang believed Mei Ru Xue was being perfunctory, so he mentioned city leaders to exert some pressure.

Zhao Feiyang wasn't lying. He had already reported it to the city leadership in charge of culture, education, and health, gaining their support.

Mei Ru Xue smiled calmly, saying, "In that case, I'm sure this matter will soon be resolved. Dean Zhao, I'll continue to follow up." She stood up.

Zhao Feiyang understood that Mei Ru Xue intended to end the meeting. Although his words were unfinished, he hid his displeasure well and rose with a smile, saying, "I have other matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave now."

Mei Ru Xue nodded, showing no sign of shaking hands: "I'll see you off."

Zhao Feiyang asked her to stop, but Mei Ru Xue persistently escorted him to the staircase, directing the office director to see him to the parking lot.

As Zhao Feiyang got into the car, Geng Wenxiu and Xu Chunliang discreetly observed his expression.

Geng Wenxiu cautiously asked, "Dean Zhao, did it go smoothly?"

Zhao Feiyang smiled without answering her directly: "Xiaoxu, your friend is quite remarkable."

Xu Chunliang understood immediately. Zhao Feiyang hadn't gained any advantage in the negotiation, and he laughed, saying, "I wouldn't call her a friend. Mei Ru Xue is a person who separates business and personal matters clearly. Even if they are friends, she doesn't bend the rules."

Zhao Feiyang said, "No surprise there, tossing the matter back to the county. It looks like we'll need intervention from the city this time."

Geng Wenxiu commented, "The contract explicitly states everything; they can't deny it, can they?"

Zhao Feiyang sighed, "Old Gu should've clarified the property rights when he took over. Some issues shouldn't be delayed, and dragging it out has turned them into historical problems."

Xu Chunliang was somewhat resentful of this remark, as Gu Houyi had already left. Why push the blame onto him?

Gu Houyi didn't decide to pull back on the property rights back then because Shiliang Town determined a three-year plan for the property transfer, intending to protect their own interests. Three years served as a probation period, clearly outlined in the contract, stating that if Changxing failed to honor its initial promises, they were entitled to refuse the property transfer.

Had Dongzhou City not prioritized the development of Weishan Island, would Changxing have retained the Weishan Island Branch? The answer is self-evident.

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