Siheyuan: The prosperous era starting from being a doctor

Chapter 500 An even bigger surprise and a complete upgrade
After the reform and opening up.

As the market gradually opens up.

Some jobs and positions that were once enviable have gradually declined.

Jobs that were once looked down upon by many have become highly sought after.

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Imagine someone has two job options: working in a factory or working in the government.

He would definitely choose to work in the factory first.

At that time, the benefits and treatment in the factory far exceeded those of working in the government.

Especially during the era when resources were scarce and ration coupons were needed.

Getting a job in a factory or organization that produces in-demand goods is priceless.

After all, these organizations usually offer internal benefits.

However, this situation gradually changed after the 1980s and 1990s.

With the vigorous development of the market economy, goods have become more abundant.

Furthermore, with increased competition, many state-owned enterprises have been forced to face bankruptcy and layoffs.

After factory work ceased to be a secure job, and due to other reasons, people realized that working in the government was the most stable option.

Wang Mengde, as a person of later generations, had a deep understanding of this.

So he figured that while many people hadn't realized it yet, he should make plans for those around him in advance.

night.

Lying in bed.

Wang Mengde turned to He Shengnan and said, "Shengnan, have you ever thought about leaving Qinghe Woolen Mill and finding another job?"

With industrial development, textile factories and other businesses that produce pure cotton clothing will be the first to feel the chill of winter.

My wife is a cadre, so she still has about ten years before she can retire.

When they were close to retirement, they happened to be able to take alternative measures such as "leave without pay" or "unemployment within the factory".

Wang Mengde didn't want her to be too disappointed.

After all, it would be very upsetting for anyone to see their workplace, which they've worked so hard for half their lives, suddenly close down.

Why not switch to another company and retire peacefully?

"Why change jobs? I'm a key member of the factory now, and a cadre. The factory director said that in two years, he'll ask me to be the deputy factory director and workshop director."

He Shengnan asked curiously.

She also spoke with an excited expression.

Even though she has to devote a lot of energy to taking care of her family and children, she is still considered a model employee at work.

Not only are they highly skilled in their professions, but they also have management experience.

In addition, with Wang Mengde as her powerful backer, everyone in the factory, from ordinary employees to the factory director who manages thousands of people, treats her with utmost respect.

She's currently at her most motivated.

Wang Mengde's sudden remark struck her as odd.

"Hehe, this is what I'm thinking: your workplace is too far from home, and it's very inconvenient for you to commute to and from get off work every day."

In addition, our brothers Yuandi and Yuanxun are of marriageable age, and they may get married and have children in the next year or two.

As the grandmother, shouldn't you make time to take care of the children and daughter-in-law?

"Or I could switch to a job closer to home. That would make the work much easier, and I could also take better care of my family."

Wang Mengde would naturally not say anything about their unit failing in the future.

So he came up with another excuse.

He Shengnan fell silent after hearing his words.

She knew about her family's situation.

My husband and father-in-law are both doctors; one is the head of a department, and the other is the head of the most prestigious traditional Chinese medicine institution in the country.

The two of them are usually very busy.

There's no such thing as retirement for doctors. Even if they did retire, someone as experienced and skilled as them would definitely be rehired.

Especially for their own men, even if they are seventy or eighty years old, the country will absolutely not let them be idle.

The mother-in-law had to manage the household chores and also help take care of the children of her two younger brothers-in-law.

It was incredibly tough.

If Yuan Di and Yuan Xun get married and have children in the future, she, as the mother-in-law, will definitely have to help.

To be honest, Wang Mengde's suggestion was very reasonable.

But at the same time, she was reluctant to leave her current workplace.

I've been working here since I was eighteen.

Now, almost thirty years have passed.

After so much time, feelings have developed.

"Mengde, there's no rush now. Let me think about it."

Finally, He Shengnan said hesitantly.

midnight.

Feeling the constant movements beside him, Wang Mengde also felt uneasy.

He understood He Shengnan's feelings. Anyone who has worked in a company for twenty or thirty years and has to change jobs before retirement is facing a painful choice.

The present is different from the future.

Most people believe they will work in one company until retirement.

There is no such thing as changing jobs.

With this in mind, Wang Mengde decided to let his wife work steadily in this unit until retirement.

the next day.

We arrived at Guang'anmen Hospital.

In the intensive care unit.

Weber excitedly described the changes in his body to Wang Mengde.

He is only in his fifties this year.

As the head of a family, he is in the prime of his life.

His family is one of the top families in America.

It occupies a significant share in fields such as chemicals, industrial equipment, agriculture, and steel.

"Mr. Wang Mengde, thank you for helping my body gradually recover."

Weber said sincerely.

Having faced the threat of death, he truly appreciated the preciousness of life.

At the same time, he was also sincerely grateful to Wang Mengde.

Even though he wasn't fully recovered, he had already paid the consultation fee without hesitation. Not only that, he also paid an extra $500,000 and donated a large amount of supplies.

"Mr. Weber, after about another month of treatment, you should be able to be discharged and return home."

After a few minutes of observation, listening, questioning, and palpation, Wang Mengde had a good idea of ​​what was going on and then said confidently.

If it were anyone else, they certainly wouldn't dare to say such a thing.

It is only because he was confident in his medical skills that he dared to give a specific time.

“That’s great, Mr. Wang Mengde. Although I have had a good time in your country these past few months, I still want to go back as soon as possible.”

As the head of the family, Weber had a strong sense of vigilance.

After all, many people in his family were hoping for something to happen to him so they could profit from it.

The position of leader, in particular, is coveted by many.

After exchanging a few casual words, Wang Mengde got down to business:
“Mr. Weber, I’ve heard that your family is also involved in the textile industry. I’d like to import some equipment and production lines from your country. I wonder if that would be convenient?”

Modern America is not yet hollowed out in terms of industry, as it would become in later generations; it still belongs to the world's factory.

Its various industrial equipment and technologies are among the world's leading.

It will take a few more years for South Korea and Japan to upgrade their industries and gradually become leaders in the textile industry by leveraging their mature chemical fiber technology and emerging materials.

“Mr. Wang Mengde, you’ve come to the right person. In the textile industry, my family’s factory is one of the most advanced in the world. To express my gratitude, I would like to donate a batch of textile factory equipment and production lines to you. Please accept it.”

Weber quickly expressed his opinion.

He is still in China and will need Wang Mengde to treat his illness for the next month.

Moreover, even after returning to China, if he feels unwell, he still needs to ask the other party for remote diagnosis and treatment.

Perhaps one day I will come back for treatment.

Therefore, he acted very proactively.

The equipment and production line of a textile factory cost at most a few million US dollars.

In his view, if he could build a deep friendship with Wang Mengde with this amount of money, it would be well worth it.

I got home after get off work.

Because the Chinese New Year is approaching, both adults and children are very happy.

Only He Shengnan seemed somewhat distracted.

Ran Xiaomei also noticed this situation. Instead of asking her daughter-in-law directly, she secretly asked her son if something had happened.

Wang Mengde certainly knew the reason.

However, he didn't say it aloud, but instead gave a few casual excuses.

After dinner.

The family gathered in the living room, chatting casually.

"Shengnan, I have good news to tell you."

Wang Mengde, holding an enamel mug, said with a smile:

"There's a foreign patient at Guang'anmen Hospital. He's American, and his family's business includes textiles, which are well-known internationally."

"After learning that you worked at a textile factory, he insisted on donating a batch of advanced textile equipment and production lines to your factory to express his gratitude."

"Tomorrow, talk to your supervisor and ask him to report to the higher authorities as soon as possible, and then go to Guang'anmen Hospital with the leaders of the higher authorities to discuss the matter."

Since Weber had already brought it up, he was naturally not afraid that the other party would go back on their word.
He was confident that the donated equipment and production lines could be directly received by the Qinghe Woolen Mill.

After all, it was given away for free because of him.

In addition, he and Webber had already discussed it beforehand.

Therefore, they are not afraid of other people or organizations having any ulterior motives.

And the government wouldn't refuse him.

As long as these equipment and production lines are located in China, the specific factory they are in doesn't really matter much.

"Really?"

He Shengnan said with delight.

These past two years.

As the market opened up, he, as a mid-level manager in the factory, also learned some information.

That is because their equipment and production lines are outdated, and the products they produce are no longer up-to-date.

In other words, even with the government providing a safety net, domestic supplies are still extremely scarce.

This gave the woolen mill a space to survive.

But those with foresight clearly had a premonition.

If the factory remains open, sooner or later it will fall behind.

Of course, no one expected the situation to be so serious. Seven or eight years later, a large number of state-owned enterprises went bankrupt, and a massive number of workers were laid off.

The factory's leaders also hope to upgrade the factory's equipment, production lines, and technology.

Unfortunately, the current situation in China does not allow it.

The equipment in so many factories in China is aging to varying degrees.

Even if all of them were replaced, due to Wang Mengde's influence, the country's annual foreign exchange earnings of over three to four billion US dollars would not be enough to sustain the situation.

Their factory manager would frequently visit higher-level departments.

In desperation, he even sought her out, once asking her to use Wang Mengde's name to lobby higher authorities.

However, she flatly refused.

She never expected that her husband would give her such a big surprise today.

"Don't worry, I've almost finished discussing this with the foreign patients."

All you need to do is have your factory's management and higher-level departments discuss the required equipment parameters and the delivery time.

Wang Mengde said with a smile.

"That's great! With these advanced equipment, our factory will definitely be able to compete to become the number one textile factory in the country."

He Shengnan also realized that her husband had never made empty promises.

Therefore, he excitedly shouted.

Since it's said to be internationally advanced equipment and production lines, it must be far more advanced than any textile factory in China.

With these things, she believed that the Qinghe Woolen Mill could be rejuvenated.

However, thinking about what her husband had told her last night, she felt a little down again.

After a day of consideration, and considering the surprise Wang Mengde had given her, she felt that for the sake of her family, she should find a job that was easier and closer to home.

Just as she made up her mind, her husband gave her an even bigger surprise.

That is chemical fiber technology and polyester fiber technology.

Wang Mengde went to great lengths to find some fragments about these technologies through the space.

I also redeemed some physical goods.

Although he didn't provide the complete technology, he only offered fragments of it.

However, with physical references and reverse engineering, combined with a few words and phrases, it was not a problem for Chinese textile technicians to understand these technologies.

And it won't take too long.

Three years later.

The two brothers, Wang Yuanxun and Wang Yuandi, have also found their ideal partners.

Both daughters-in-law became pregnant one after the other.

This morning.

He Shengnan, who had become the deputy director and workshop director of Qinghe Textile Factory, suddenly said to Wang Mengde:
"Mengde, I plan to tell my boss today that I want to change jobs. Which company do you think would be better for me?"

"what?"

After hearing this, Wang Mengde asked in surprise, "Aren't you doing quite well now? Why do you suddenly want to change jobs?"

He was just about to leave when another branch of Guang'anmen Hospital was completed today, and he needed to go there in person to take a look.

"Didn't you mention to me three years ago that our daughter-in-law is about to give birth and needs someone to take care of her?"

Dad is still working at the hospital, so it's not very convenient for him. Mom can't take care of her alone either, and she's getting old.

"So I'm thinking of changing jobs as soon as possible so that it will be easier to take care of them."

He Shengnan explained.

"You don't need to worry about taking care of your daughter-in-law; I've already thought it all out."

When they have their babies, our mother will provide more money and supplies, and invite their mother-in-law to come and take care of them.

Their houses are all three-bedroom apartments, more than enough for everyone. Just focus on working at the textile factory.

Wang Mengde quickly stopped him.

Both of his daughters-in-law are from Beijing.

Their family is just an ordinary family.

I usually only take care of them occasionally, but I'm taking this opportunity to help them out.

As for his original intention in suggesting that He Shengnan change jobs, it was also to prevent her from being saddened by the decline of the textile factory.

However, now we have advanced equipment and technology.

The Qinghe Textile Factory has long since upgraded its equipment.

The products manufactured by this company began to be exported and generate foreign exchange two years ago.

(End of this chapter)