Great Doctor Without Borders

Chapter 1447: Loneliness

Even if Hu Yun did not make an appointment with Jiang Qiyong, Jiang Qiyong was planning to find her to find out clearly whether the matter of the New Culture Center was a collaboration between Hu Yun and Xu Chunliang, or was she being used as a gun by Xu Chunliang?

When Hu Yun heard him ask about this, he immediately said that this was probably just an accident.

Jiang Qiyong didn't believe in coincidences. Even if Hu Yun didn't know about it, Xu Chunliang must have had a plan. However, Hu Yun didn't suffer any loss. Although her new car was scratched, she successfully obtained the right to use the glass house that originally belonged to the Science and Technology Museum. The Science and Technology Museum also privately promised to reserve a free parking space for Hu Yun in the future.

It should be said that the Culture and Tourism Bureau did not suffer much loss. Although the Science and Technology Bureau and the Planning Bureau later joined forces to sue Xu Chunliang, the allocation of public facilities in the new cultural center also attracted the attention of the leaders. The superiors proposed a policy of allocation based on demand, that is, in future use, most of the public resources will be tilted towards the museum.

Hu Yun apologized, "Director Jiang, I'm really sorry for causing you so much trouble this time."

Jiang Qiyong shook his head and said, "It has nothing to do with you. It's Xu Chunliang who didn't handle the matter properly."

Hu Yun said, "Director Xu can't be blamed for this. He was trying to help me. Ultimately, it was out of your honor."

These words made Jiang Qiyong secretly happy. This woman was really good at talking. He looked at Hu Yun. Hu Yun seemed a little embarrassed by his gaze. Her long black eyelashes drooped and a hint of shyness appeared on her pretty face.

Jiang Qiyong realized that his heartbeat was a little faster. He had to admit that Hu Yun had a temperament that particularly touched him. Jiang Qiyong took a breath and tasted the body fragrance from Hu Yun. His nerves became more and more happy and relaxed. "Mr. Hu, there is one thing I don't understand. Why did you decide to choose the cultural and creative industry? The Jeju Museum is not well-known, and its cultural and creative products are almost zero."

Hu Yun smiled and said, "Some people have asked me this question before. I like the cultural and creative industry. There are indeed some famous and influential museums and scenic spots in the province, but if I were to discuss cooperation with them with my current strength, I'm afraid they wouldn't even look at me. Since you are in charge of Jeju's cultural tourism, I shamelessly asked you for help. It's really embarrassing to say this."

Jiang Qiyong said: "I don't just want to help you, but I think that if the cooperation is successful, it can be a win-win situation."

Hu Yun said: "Anyway, in my heart, you are my great benefactor."

Jiang Qiyong's heart moved: "How are you going to repay me?" The words that came out of his mouth seemed a bit frivolous, and when Jiang Qiyong realized it, he couldn't take it back.

Hu Yun's eyes moved, and she looked more charming and attractive. She looked at Jiang Qiyong lovingly and said softly, "I will do whatever you want me to do..."

Jiang Qiyong's heart had been drifting in the spring breeze over Taibai Lake. The remaining trace of rationality finally pulled him back to reality. He picked up the teacup in front of him and drank a sip of tea. He calmed down and asked, "Are you still going to work at the hotel?"

Hu Yun shook her head. "I will start the renovation after the official contract is signed. I have already told the hotel's CEO to find a suitable candidate as soon as possible. I will definitely resign. The transition period is currently set at two months. If he finds a suitable candidate, I will resign at any time."

Jiang Qiyong said, "I didn't expect you to be an idealist. Your income in Shengquan Junlin is not low, right?"

Hu Yun said calmly, "The annual salary is 500,000, not including commissions. The income is not bad, but I am tired of the life of welcoming and seeing off guests. I want to do something I like while I am young."

Jiang Qiyong nodded: "That kind of place is indeed a mixed bag. Today, Director Yang was surprised to hear that you want to do cultural creation."

Hu Yun asked, "You are very familiar with Director Yang?"

Jiang Qiyong laughed: "I haven't known him for long. Actually, we met through Director Yang."

Hu Yun bit her lip, looking as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.

Jiang Qiyong saw through it and whispered, "Just say what you want to say, don't hesitate."

Hu Yun thought for a moment before saying, "You'd better keep your distance from him. He is a very scheming person. I'm worried that you will suffer."

Jiang Qiyong felt warm in his heart. Hu Yun was clearly concerned about him: "Are you worried about me?"

Hu Yun's face suddenly turned red: "Hmm!" The voice was very small but it hit Jiang Qiyong's heart.

Jiang Qiyong's hand fell down and accidentally touched Hu Yun's fingertips. Hu Yun's fingers retracted, and their eyes met, separated, and then entangled together.

The spring rain in Jeju came suddenly. Xu Chunliang put the luggage of Lin Sijin and her daughter into the trunk in the rain. Ye Qingya was busy holding an umbrella for him. When they got in the car, both of them were wet.

Lin Sijin sat alone in the back row, looking at the dense spring rain outside and said, "The weather here is really weird. It's been snowing for just a few days and it's raining again."

Xu Chunliang said: "There is no spring or autumn in this area. Summer comes a few days after winter."

Ye Qingya wiped the rain off her face with a tissue and handed a few to Xu Chunliang. If her mother hadn't been sitting behind her, she would have been happy to do it for her.

Even on the way, Lin Sijin was still immersed in her ideas. When inspiration came, she would immediately write it down on her phone. This was also the reason why Ye Qingya chose to sit in the front. She knew very well that her mother needed a space to think. Xu Chunliang and Ye Qingya rarely spoke, but they did not stop communicating with their eyes. When their eyes met, they seemed to understand each other's thoughts, and then smiled knowingly at the same time.

At noon, the rain had stopped and Xu Chunliang drove into the service area. Lin Sijin said that she would stay in the car to rest and asked them to go to the service area to eat something.

The two found a noodle shop and ordered two bowls of plain noodles.

Xu Chunliang asked, "Godmother, have you always been so serious about your creations?"

Ye Qingya nodded: "She has a deep literary attainment. When she was young, she was very resistant to entering the system, but she finally obeyed her family's wishes. In that era, supporting oneself with writing was considered unreliable in everyone's eyes."

Xu Chunliang smiled and said, "I heard her say that she made three million last year by selling the copyright of a novel."

Ye Qingya said: "The TV series is being filmed."

"If the TV series becomes popular, won't her value go up?"

Ye Qingya smiled calmly and said, "I hope so, but Mom is not interested in these things. She has already donated all the three million."

Xu Chunliang said, "It's not necessary. It would be great if you could keep it for your retirement. If that doesn't work, you can invest in your B&B. Anyway, I don't believe in those so-called charities."

Ye Qingya said: "Of course, Mom has to find a reliable organization. If we have the time and energy, it would be best if we do it ourselves."

Xu Chunliang said: "I heard from Ding Si that the decoration of your B&B is almost finished."

Ye Qingya said, "I was just about to discuss this with you. I didn't think too much about it when I first took over the old house. I was mainly thinking that I would have a place to cultivate my mind and cultivate my character in the future. But now I see that the area is too large, and maintenance and management will be a problem in the future. I also have to hire people and run it. It's a bit of a headache just thinking about it."

Xu Chunliang said, "It's easy. I'll help you find an expert in this field and let them take care of it. You don't have to worry about the specific operation and maintenance. You can go whenever you want and stay as long as you want. The profit income will be automatically deposited into your account."

Ye Qingya smiled and said, "I'm not cut out for business. It doesn't matter if I make a profit or not, as long as I can maintain normal operations."

Xu Chunliang said: "Just leave it to me, but you have to give it to me for free when I go to your B&B in the future."

Ye Qingya said: "What do you mean by yours and mine? What's mine is yours."

Xu Chunliang's heart was moved when he heard this, and he looked at Ye Qingya with burning eyes, which made Ye Qingya a little restless.

It was already evening when they arrived in the capital. Xu Chunliang first sent Lin Sijin back to her residence, and then sent Ye Qingya home. He also stayed at the Ye family that night to accompany Old Ye.

Although it was only a few months since they last parted, Mr. Ye had obviously aged again. Xu Chunliang saw it and sighed inwardly. Mr. Ye's aging was not just physical. If it was just physical, Xu Chunliang would have a way to help delay it. But Mr. Ye's real problem was that he had lost his attachment to this world in his heart.

Mr. Ye was very happy to see Xu Chunliang coming. He even made an exception and drank a small glass of wine during dinner. However, Xu Chunliang noticed that the old man's hand holding the glass was shaking slightly.

After the meal, Xu Chunliang offered to take Mr. Ye's pulse, but Mr. Ye shook his head and said, "I'm in good health."

Xu Chunliang said: "Grandpa, forgive me for being frank, I am not in the same condition as last time I saw you."

Old Ye said calmly, "No one can live forever. I am 84 years old this year, and I have nothing to regret in this life." After saying this, he felt sad. How could he not have regrets? The biggest regret in one's heart is to see the young die before the old.

Xu Chunliang said: "You have always been in good health. Living a hundred years is not a problem for you."

Mr. Ye said: "If a person has no pursuit in life, then there is not much difference between being alive and being dead. Chunliang, I have been very competitive all my life, but now I realize that being competitive is not a good thing. If you win in one aspect, you will lose in another aspect. God will not tilt the balance of victory in one person's favor."

Xu Chunliang realized that he still couldn't get over the pain of losing his son, and advised him: "Victory and failure are relative. Your height is something that most people can never reach in their lifetime."

Mr. Ye sighed and said, "It's lonely at the top. The higher you go, the lonelier you feel. When you are young, you just keep your head down and keep moving forward for the so-called goal. But when you really reach the goal, you find that you have become a lonely person, without friends or relatives."

Xu Chunliang said: "Don't you still have Uncle Changquan, Qingya, and me?"

(End of this chapter)