Chapter 446: Leap to Become the Richest in the World

Chapter 446: Leap to Become the Richest in the World

Nanning.

On the banks of the Binyang, Deng Yun Hua and and Fan Yue Mei were admiring the river view while chatting idly.

As they chatted, Deng Yun Hua suddenly shifted to the main topic, looking at Fan Yue Mei, he said, "Yue Mei, we've known each other for over a month now. I'm very satisfied with you, but I wonder how you feel about me? Are you willing to be my girlfriend? (This term, 'girlfriend,' has been used since the May Fourth Movement, though it initially referred to female friends, not lovers. It has only been used to refer to lovers in recent years.)"

This straightforward declaration made Fan Yue Mei a bit speechless, but after a month of getting along, she knew that this man wasn't the type who understood romance. So, it wasn't surprising that he took the initiative.

In fact, the two of them went on dates and and played every day, and they both knew each other's intentions. They just needed a declaration to confirm their.

Therefore, Fan Yue Mei didn't mind the casual way he asked,, her face turned slightly red as she nodded, "I'm willing."

Seeing no one around, Deng Yun Hua directly embraced her.

Fan Yue Mei's body suddenly stiffened, then slowly softened, and she hugged his waist.

This intimate contact was their first time ever, and it was inevitable that they would react.

The woman's reaction wasn't obvious, but the man's reaction was too evident.

After feeling uncomfortable, Fan Yue Mei pushed him away in, flustered, "Pervert!"

Deng Yun Hua was a bit embarrassed, but this kind of situation wasn't something that could be controlled by people. At twenty years old, he was still a novice, and he understood all too well.

To avoid the awkwardness, Deng Yun Hua quickly changed the subject, saying, "Yue Mei, when do you plan to go back to school?"

Fan Yue Mei glanced at him, composed herself,, and then replied, "In about three or four days."

"That time flies so fast," Deng Yun Hua couldn't help but say, then said, "Then I'll send you back to school."

Fan Yue Mei's face still blushed, she shook her head, saying, "No need. The round trip by train will take several days, and, and the weather is so hot now, the smell in the carriage is unbearable. I'm already used to it, so there's no need for me to go through this."

Deng Yun Hua smiled, "What kind of train ride? We'll just fly directly, two and three and, no hassle at all."

Fan Yue Mei was stunned for a moment. Coming from a poor family, she was used to traveling by train, and. She had studied in Wuhan for for three years, always traveling by train,, and never considered flying by plane a form of high-end transportation.

Now that Deng Yun Hua mentioned it, she thought about the plane, but, but still refused, "Let's not. I heard that flying by plane is expensive, and, and you need an introduction letter to buy a ticket. It's not just about money."

Deng Yun Hua said, "In the past, you did need an introduction letter to buy a plane ticket, but that rule has been abolished. Now, as long as you have the money, you can fly. It's much more convenient than before. A flight from Nanning to Wuhan only costs a bit over two hundred yuan, which isn't expensive."

Fan Yue Mei exclaimed, "Not expensive? My family's income from selling pickled vegetables for half a month is roughly that much. Spending half a month's income on a plane ticket, my mother would definitely scold me for being wasteful."

Deng Yun Hua laughed, "You're the future madam of a food street. Spending a couple of hundred yuan on a plane ticket isn't a big deal. Besides, I'll send you back to school, so why would you need to spend money on a ticket? Just listen to my arrangements."

Fan Yue Mei was indeed a bit moved by this. Who wouldn't want to take a high-end plane ride instead of a train?

Since they had already confirmed their relationship, it was only fitting that he should treat her to something special.

Thinking of this, Fan Yue Mei nodded, "Alright, I'll listen to you."

...

Three days later.

Deng Yun Hua and Fan Yue Mei boarded the plane to Wuhan.

Two hours later, they arrived in Wuhan. Fan Yue Mei couldn't help but marvel, "No wonder it's called a plane. The speed is really fast. If we took a train, we probably wouldn't have arrived in Liuzhou yet."

Deng Yun Hua laughed, "There's no comparison. Trains today have an average speed of less than 50 kilometers per hour, plus the frequent stops along the way, which indeed makes them slow."

Fan Yue Mei said, "However, the price difference is significant. Spending two days on a train can save you a hundred or so yuan. Most people still prefer the train, after all, many rural people work hard for a month and don't earn that much!"

"That's the difference between having money and not having money."

At this point, Deng Yun Hua looked at his girlfriend and said, "This is my first time in Wuhan. My second cousin told me there are many scenic spots here. You should take me to see them."

Fan Yue Mei smiled, "Although I've studied in Wuhan for three years, I've only visited the Yellow Crane Tower with classmates. I haven't been to the other attractions, so it's perfect for me to show you around."

Nanning.

By the banks of the Binyang River, Deng Yun Hua and Fan Yue Mei were enjoying the view of the river while chatting idly.

As they chatted, Deng Yun Hua suddenly shifted to the main topic, looking at Fan Yue Mei, he said, "Yue Mei, we've known each other for over a month now. I'm very satisfied with you, but I wonder how you feel about me? Are you willing to be my girlfriend? (This term, 'girlfriend,' has been used since the May Fourth Movement, though it initially referred to female friends, not lovers. It has only been used to refer to lovers in recent years.)"

This straightforward declaration made Fan Yue Mei a bit speechless, but after a month of getting along, she knew that this man wasn't the type who understood romance. So, it wasn't surprising that he took the initiative.

In fact, the two of them went on dates and played every day, and they both knew each other's intentions. They just needed a declaration to confirm their relationship.

Therefore, Fan Yue Mei didn't mind the casual way he asked; her face turned slightly red as she nodded, "I'm willing."

Seeing no one around, Deng Yun Hua directly embraced her.

Fan Yue Mei's body suddenly stiffened, then slowly softened, and she hugged his waist.

This intimate contact was their first time ever, and it was inevitable that they would react.

The woman's reaction wasn't obvious, but the man's reaction was too evident.

After feeling uncomfortable, Fan Yue Mei pushed him away, flustered, "Pervert!"

Deng Yun Hua was a bit embarrassed, but this kind of situation wasn't something that could be controlled by people. At twenty years old, he was still a novice, and he understood all too well.

To avoid the awkwardness, Deng Yun Hua quickly changed the subject, saying, "Yue Mei, when do you plan to go back to school?"

Fan Yue Mei glanced at him, composed herself, and then replied, "In about three or four days."

"That time flies so fast," Deng Yun Hua couldn't help but say, then said, "Then I'll send you back to school."

Fan Yue Mei's face still blushed, she shook her head, saying, "No need. The round trip by train will take several days, and the weather is so hot now, the smell in the carriage is unbearable. I'm already used to it, so there's no need for me to go through this."

Deng Yun Hua smiled, "What kind of train ride? We'll just fly directly, no hassle at all."

Fan Yue Mei was stunned for a moment. Coming from a poor family, she was used to traveling by train. She had studied in Wuhan for three years, always traveling by train, and never considered flying by plane a form of high-end transportation.

Now that Deng Yun Hua mentioned it, she thought about the plane, but still refused, "Let's not. I heard that flying by plane is expensive, and you need an introduction letter to buy a ticket. It's not just about money."

Deng Yun Hua said, "In the past, you did need an introduction letter to buy a plane ticket, but that rule has been abolished. Now, as long as you have the money, you can fly. It's much more convenient than before. A flight from Nanning to Wuhan only costs a bit over two hundred yuan, which isn't expensive."

Fan Yue Mei exclaimed, "Not expensive? My family's income from selling pickled vegetables for half a month is roughly that much. Spending half a month's income on a plane ticket, my mother would definitely scold me for being wasteful."

Deng Yun Hua laughed, "You're the future madam of a food street. Spending a couple of hundred yuan on a plane ticket isn't a big deal. Besides, I'll send you back to school, so why would you need to spend money on a ticket? Just listen to my arrangements."

Fan Yue Mei was indeed a bit moved by this. Who wouldn't want to take a high-end plane ride instead of a train?

Since they had already confirmed their relationship, it was only fitting that he should treat her to something special.

Thinking of this, Fan Yue Mei nodded, "Alright, I'll listen to you."

...

Three days later.

Deng Yun Hua and Fan Yue Mei boarded the plane to Wuhan.

Two hours later, they arrived in Wuhan. Fan Yue Mei couldn't help but marvel, "No wonder it's called a plane. The speed is really fast. If we took a train, we probably wouldn't have arrived in Liuzhou yet."

Deng Yun Hua laughed, "There's no comparison. Trains today have an average speed of less than 50 kilometers per hour, plus the frequent stops along the way, which indeed makes them slow."

Fan Yue Mei said, "However, the price difference is significant. Spending two days on a train can save you a hundred or so yuan. Most people still prefer the train, after all, many rural people work hard for a month and don't earn that much!"

"That's the difference between having money and not having money."

At this point, Deng Yun Hua looked at his girlfriend and said, "This is my first time in Wuhan. My second cousin told me there are many scenic spots here. You should take me to see them."

Fan Yue Mei smiled, "Although I've studied in Wuhan for three years, I've only visited the Yellow Crane Tower with classmates. I haven't been to the other attractions, so it's perfect for me to show you around."

Deng Shirong asked, "Have you consulted a master to choose an auspicious date?"

Deng Yun Gui replied, "Yes, the master said the nearest auspicious date is the sixth day of the tenth month."

Deng Shirong said, "Then let's move into the new homes on the sixth day of the tenth month."

Deng Yun Gui said, "Alright, I'll inform everyone."

...

In the rural areas of Bobai, moving into a new home is a significant event.

Moreover, the importance of this event is closely tied to how beautiful the house is. For a villa complex like the Naye Deng family's, moving into a new home requires inviting all relatives and friends for a grand celebration. Otherwise, it would be a disservice to such a beautiful house.

Therefore, after confirming the date for moving into the new homes, the clan members joyfully began notifying all their relatives and friends.

By the fifth day of the tenth month, the entire Naye Deng family started slaughtering pigs and preparing to host the relatives and friends coming from various places.

Although the day for moving into the new homes is tomorrow, the auspicious time is at 8:08 AM tomorrow. If the guests were to arrive tomorrow, they would be too late. Therefore, they had to come today, and some dishes needed to be prepared in advance, so the pigs had to be slaughtered today.

Deng Shirong's family also invited many relatives and friends, but only those from the old hometown. He did not invite relatives and friends from far-off places like Wuhan or the capital, as moving into a new home was not a big enough reason to trouble them.

However, his eldest son's in-laws lived in the neighboring Longtan Town, which was very close, so Deng Shirong naturally invited them.

Now, Zhang's father, mother, and their children, along with their grandchildren, had arrived in Naye Village as invited guests.

The last time the Zhang family visited Naye Village was for Deng Yun Heng's wedding. At that time, the villa complex was only in the early stages of construction. Nearly four years have passed, and the villa complex is not only fully constructed but also beautifully decorated and landscaped, making it a completely different sight from before.

At this moment, the Zhang family had not yet seen the interior of the villas, but the exterior decoration and landscaping alone left them in awe.

Zhang Mu couldn't help but say, "Xiuping, which villa is yours? Quickly show us around."

Zhang Xiuping smiled and said, "Sure, follow me. The one up ahead is our villa."

Deng Shirong's villa was just across a sixty-meter-wide road from his old house. After crossing the road, they entered the back garden of his villa.

The back garden was surrounded by a two-meter-high wall. Zhang Xiuping led her in-laws through the back door of the garden.

This garden was planted with many beautiful flowers and trees, and there were small paths for walking. In the middle was a beautifully crafted grape arbor, similar to a pavilion, with two elegant swings underneath. The grape arbor was already covered with grape vines, making it look vibrant and very beautiful.

Zhang's eldest sister-in-law couldn't help but exclaim, "This garden is so beautiful!"

Zhang's second sister-in-law nodded and said, "Swinging on the swings while enjoying the scenery is a real treat."

Zhang's third sister-in-law said, "Especially when the grapes are ripe, hanging from the vines, the sight alone is beautiful to imagine."

After passing through the back garden, they entered the villa.

The interior decoration of the villa was in the traditional style that Deng Shirong loved, with various traditional elements that even the Zhang family, who were not experts, found impressive.

The villa had three floors, and while the overall decoration was not as breathtaking as the luxury mansions in Nanning's Wuyue Square, it was still considered a classic in traditional style.

After admiring the interior decoration of the villa, Zhang Xiuping led her in-laws out through the front door. The front door led to a courtyard where cars could be parked and people could sit and chat. Beyond the courtyard was a small two-lane road, with scenic trees planted on both sides.

On the other side of the road was a pedestrian walkway and a riverbank, lined with beautiful weeping willows. The addition of stones and flowers made the entire area look like a picturesque painting, giving a sense of peace and tranquility.

Zhang Mu, with a look of amazement, said, "No wonder it took the Naye Deng family several years to build this villa complex. It is truly beautiful. I can't believe that this ordinary little river has been transformed into such a stunning sight."

Zhang's father was also amazed. He remembered what this place looked like when his daughter first married into the family. It was not much different from their own village, Poxin. But in just over a decade, it had changed dramatically.

At this moment, not only were the Zhang family members touring the villa complex, but other clan members and their relatives and friends were also doing the same. Everyone was so amazed by the beautiful villa complex that their mouths were agape.

The clan members who brought their relatives and friends for the tour were all beaming with pride, enjoying the spotlight.

...

In the afternoon, the Naye Deng clan members and their relatives and friends gathered at the entrance of the ancestral hall for a meal.

Liu Zhenyu, the head of the Naye Deng Family Hospital, had the honor of sitting at the same table as clan leader Deng Shirong. During the meal, he reported, "Uncle Jiu, the main building of the hospital is almost completed. The next step is the interior decoration, and we expect the hospital to officially open by the end of next year."

Deng Shirong nodded and said, "That's right. We can start recruiting healthcare personnel ahead of time. We should try to invite experts in various fields. Even if we can't get all of them, getting a few would still be a success. As long as they reach the level of a chief physician, they will qualify to live in our expert villas."

Liu Zhenyu smiled and said, "Inviting authoritative experts to work at our hospital is indeed a challenging task. However, with good enough benefits, we can definitely hire a batch of chief physicians. Leave this to me; I will ensure that we have the necessary healthcare personnel in place before the hospital officially opens."

Deng Shirong said, "If the authoritative experts are unwilling to come, we can settle for maintaining good relationships with them. When we need them, we can invite them to perform 'flying knife' surgeries. This will significantly enhance our hospital's capabilities."

The term 'flying knife' had only become popular in the past couple of years. By the late 1990s, such practices would be banned, but from 2014 to 2017, the state relaxed restrictions on 'flying knife' surgeries. By 2021, the state further legitimized and supported these practices legally.

Liu Zhenyu nodded and said, "I agree. For less complex surgeries, our hospital's doctors can handle them. For more complex surgeries, we can invite 'flying knife' experts. This way, our hospital's overall strength will be on par with or even better than county-level hospitals, even if it can't match top-tier hospitals."

Deng Yun Gui added with a smile, "Once the hospital opens, people won't have to go elsewhere for medical treatment. They can get treated right here in our hometown."

Deng Shirong thought for a moment and asked, "President Liu, do you think our hospital has a chance to equip itself with an MRI machine?"

Upon hearing this, Deng Yun Gui and the others at the table exchanged glances, not knowing what an MRI machine was. After all, in this era, MRI machines were still rare.

Liu Zhenyu, who was a former deputy director of a top-tier hospital, naturally knew about MRI machines. Hearing Deng Shirong's question, he shook his head and said with a wry smile, "Uncle Jiu, it's almost impossible for our hospital to get an MRI machine, at least not in the short term. Not only is it extremely expensive, but there's no place to buy one. So far, no hospital in Guangxi has an MRI machine."

This was not just talk. In the early 1990s, an MRI machine cost between 1.6 to 1.8 million US dollars, and only a few major hospitals in cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou owned them.

It was well-known that China was severely short of foreign currency at the time, as the country needed to import a vast array of goods. The limited foreign currency was far from sufficient, so the import of MRI machines required special quotas. The country only had three such quotas each year, and such scarce quotas would never be allocated to a less developed region like Guangxi.

"Turns out this thing is so rare!"

Deng Shirong couldn't help but sigh. He had ways to obtain an MRI machine, but with no hospital in the entire Guangxi region having one, he couldn't be the first to do so. Moreover, regular hospitals couldn't afford to maintain such a valuable piece of equipment.

Deng Yun Gui couldn't help but ask, "Uncle Jiu, President Liu, what exactly is this MRI machine?"

Deng Shirong smiled and said, "It's a medical device used for diagnostic purposes. I don't know the specifics, but I know it's a foreign invention, extremely expensive, and costs over ten million yuan. Only the largest hospitals can afford it."

Upon hearing this, Deng Yun Gui and the others drew in a sharp breath. A medical device costing over ten million yuan—was it made of gold?

Liu Zhenyu added, "It's not just the high purchase price; the maintenance costs are also unbearable. It can easily run into hundreds of thousands of yuan. If it breaks down and needs repair, we can't find experts in China to fix it. We have to hire foreign experts, who charge tens of thousands of yuan and don't guarantee a fix. And when parts need to be replaced, it can cost hundreds of thousands of yuan again.

Moreover, once it's turned on, it can never be turned off. A simple power outage can result in losses of tens or even hundreds of thousands of yuan. Only large hospitals can truly afford it."

Deng Yun Gui was dumbfounded and asked in disbelief, "Can this MRI machine cure cancer? Otherwise, how can it be so expensive?"

"This device is only used for diagnostic purposes and has no curative functions..."

Liu Zhenyu briefly explained the principles of MRI machines, and Deng Yun Gui and the others finally understood what it was used for.

...

PS: I miss my body from when I was young. Back then, I had no health issues, ate well, and slept well. Unlike now, I suffer from severe insomnia, and my cervical and lumbar vertebrae are in bad shape. My body is so weak that I can't even run 100 meters. Sigh...

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