A few days ago, Director Bu of the Capital Pharmaceutical Factory came to see him.
Naturally, Director Bu praised the medicines from the Island Pharmaceutical Factory to the skies in front of him.
Only then did he bring up the issue of low production.
At the same time, Director Bu also mentioned that Qian Changling was an old colleague of his.
He hoped to help Qian Changling and the Island Pharmaceutical Factory progress together, which was why he proposed the idea of contract manufacturing.
Luo Hua, of course, would not just take his word for it.
He had investigated the Island Pharmaceutical Factory's medicines, and their efficacy and reputation were indeed quite good.
The capital also had military region hospitals.
When the Island Pharmaceutical Factory sold its medicines, it also went through military channels.
The Capital Military Region Hospital was now also purchasing medicines from the Island Pharmaceutical Factory.
They also mentioned the production volume issue.
That was why Luo Hua had come to discuss the matter with Lin Zhilan.
As a result...
Luo Hua shook his head helplessly.
Dr. Lin was right. The capital was a place of complex and intertwined relationships; it was still too messy.
"I understand this matter now," Luo Hua patted Qian Changling's shoulder. "Work hard. Once the Island Pharmaceutical Factory takes off, you will be more successful and respected than anyone else."
The director of the Capital Pharmaceutical Factory might be prestigious, but he was standing on the shoulders of his predecessors.
Speaking of which, there was no fixed term of office.
The higher-level Party Committee or Revolutionary Committee could appoint, dismiss, or transfer personnel at any time based on political and work needs.
The situation was just like that.
Reorganizing the team and replacing leaders was a very common occurrence.
It was different for Qian Changling at the Island Pharmaceutical Factory.
He had built it up single-handedly; he was a founding contributor and veteran of the factory.
Moreover, relationships within the military region were much simpler than in the capital.
With the military leaders protecting them, no matter how chaotic it got outside, it would not affect the troops or the Island Pharmaceutical Factory.
Qian Changling nodded. What Director Luo said was the truth.
He did not know this while staying on the island, but in the few days since he returned, his wife had already told him about several former colleagues who had been opposed by mass organizations and forced to step aside.
Among them was Section Chief Jian, who had gone to the island with him for research back then.
With the matter discussed, and Qian Changling having subtly badmouthed Director Bu to Luo Hua, it was getting late. The group walked out, talking and laughing.
When they reached the first floor, they happened to run into Fan Biyun, who was fetching hot water downstairs.
"Su Lang, are you here to see Auntie Yu's son again?"
Fan Biyun had not had an easy time these past few days either.
She had to take care of her child while also waiting on her old mother and Su Ding at the hospital.
Originally well-maintained, the wrinkles around her eyes seemed to have deepened.
Su Lang stopped and signaled with his eyes for Lin Zhilan and Qian Changling to go out first.
Seeing them leave, Fan Biyun whispered, "Xiao Lang, isn't Lin Zhilan familiar with the people in the hospital? Can you ask her to put in a good word for your brother and get him transferred to a private room?"
Su Lang thought he had understood his sister-in-law well enough.
He did not expect her to be this thick-skinned.
They had completely fallen out before, yet she still had the nerve to ask his wife for help.
Actually, Fan Biyun was out of options.
Su Ding now looked at her maiden family as if they were thieves.
Wang Gaihua did not have a good temper either. She dared not get angry at Su Ding, so she could only vent her frustration on Fan Biyun.
Fan Biyun tried to persuade this one and coax that one, but nothing worked.
She had been caught in the middle for days.
She thought that if Lin Zhilan could help, at least by not keeping them in the same ward, she could finally breathe a sigh of relief.
Su Lang lifted his foot, not intending to pay her any more attention.
At this moment, Lin Zhilan ran back in.
Fan Biyun shamelessly repeated her request.
Lin Zhilan took Su Lang's arm and smiled, "Sister-in-law, considering our relationship, do not even think about a ward transfer. However, I can have a word with the doctor..."
Meeting Fan Biyun's expectant gaze, Lin Zhilan revealed a malicious smile, "And have them slip something into older brother's medicine. A back injury, after all, can be major or minor. There is no guarantee how he will recover in the future."
Fan Biyun looked at her warily and cursed, "You woman, you are truly vicious!"
Lin Zhilan laughed instead of getting angry. "Since you know I am vicious, you had better steer clear when you see me in the future. Otherwise, I can be even more vicious."
Lin Zhilan had a stunningly beautiful appearance.
Normally, when she was aloof, she gave off an unapproachable vibe.
But when she smiled so deliberately like this, the visual impact of her beauty was striking.
Even Su Lang subconsciously stole a few extra glances.
Hearing her words, Fan Biyun instinctively took a half-step back.
Her heel hit the edge of the step, and she almost lost her balance.
After grabbing the railing to steady herself, Fan Biyun muttered a curse, "Vixen!"
Lin Zhilan heard her, but instead of getting angry, her smile deepened.
The corners of her eyes tilted up slightly, like a flower blooming in the dead of winter, so bright and beautiful it was almost dazzling.
Knowing she would not help and fearing she might actually do something malicious, Fan Biyun dared not stay any longer.
She hurriedly turned around and walked upstairs carrying the thermos.
Her steps were fast and rushed.
Lin Zhilan blinked and turned to look at Su Lang. "Am I scary?"
"Very cute."
Su Lang adjusted her scarf for her and smoothly tucked the hand resting in the crook of his arm into his overcoat pocket.
They wore thick clothes in the winter, so no one could tell they were holding hands.
Lin Zhilan laughed out loud, holding his hand as they walked outside. "Commander Su, can you handle this? Why haven't your brother and sister-in-law left yet?"
Su Lang's mind was still on his wife's smile just now. He replied casually, "The transfer notice should have already been sent to their house. They probably just have not been home yet."
Su Lang had specifically made arrangements.
Su Ding and Fan Biyun would not even need to wait for the New Year; they could take their child and head straight out of town.
After all, they had to report to their new unit by the third day of the lunar new year.
Otherwise, they would lose their jobs altogether.
When they returned home, Auntie Yu had already finished cooking.
She had to go to the hospital at night to accompany Liu Feng, so she had been working very hard these past few days.
However, there was no gloom on her face. Liu Feng had quietly told her that ever since Dr. Lin gave him acupuncture, he could now move his toes slightly.
This was a huge improvement.
Auntie Yu now had hope, so she did not feel tired no matter what she did.
When Lin Zhilan got home, Auntie Yu hurried to tell her the news.
Lin Zhilan was also very happy to hear it. "That is good news. Nerve repair follows the rule of progressing from distal to proximal, from fine to gross. The fact that his toes can move now shows that the acupuncture is working."
Auntie Yu nodded repeatedly.
"Comrade Lin, I really do not know how to thank you. In the future... I would gladly work like a horse and toil for you for the rest of my life."
Lin Zhilan smiled. "Do not say that. I was not entirely confident at first either. Patients are like teachers to me. I have also learned a lot during the process of treating Liu Feng."
Auntie Yu did not say anything more.
She just secretly swore in her heart that she must take good care of the two elderly folks in the future and never cause any trouble for Dr. Lin.
Dr. Lin and Su Lang were both successful, important people.
Auntie Yu knew she could not help with much else, so she could only help them with these small chores.
Auntie Yu had taken care of Xu Yueyun for so many years that in Xu Yueyun's eyes, she was no different from her own junior family member.
Xu Yueyun was also very happy that her youngest daughter-in-law could help her.
"Xiao Yu, you go to the hospital to see Liu Feng first. The boy must be hungry by now."
"Yes, alright, then I will come over to cook tomorrow."
Auntie Yu did not wait for them to decline before heading out the door.
Just as she left, the telephone in the house rang.
