"The higher-ups are already planning to start reforms. Our area will probably be the first pilot site."

What are the contents of the pilot program?

"Be responsible for your own profits and losses."

Mr. Xu fell silent, accepting the consequences of his actions.

These are not just four simple words; the meaning behind them is self-evident.

To put it simply, before this, many things in hospitals were covered by higher authorities. If a hospital was short of something, it could apply to higher authorities for assistance, such as treatment fees. Even if the hospital couldn't collect the fees, the higher authorities would cover them. Because of this, many hospitals had negative accounts. Starting in 1985, this reform pilot program was implemented in some cities and regions.

Lin Miaohan saw an opportunity in this reform pilot program.

Being responsible for one's own profits and losses means decentralizing the power of discourse.

At this point, having an overseas study experience makes a significant difference.

Xu's father's problem was also quite simple.

The establishment of diplomatic relations between people with real depth and substance is different.

What comes, goes.

For example, let's say Zhang San and Li Si become friends today because of some event. This is the initial stage; Zhang San and Li Si didn't have any prior relationship or conflict. So, how do they deepen this friendship? The answer is gift-giving. But this gift-giving isn't in the traditional sense; it's giving a present.

Zhang San gives Li Si a gift worth "10". Li Si gives back a gift worth "13". The next time, Zhang San gives another gift, and Li Si gives another gift. This back-and-forth creates communication.

In later generations, this method had a very basic application: for example, when pursuing a girl, offering her an umbrella on a rainy day. If she's interested, they can use that umbrella to continue their relationship. At its core, this method is exactly the same as establishing diplomatic relations between them.

Now, if the Xu family wants to ally itself with the Wang family, then it needs a pretext, and that pretext is Xu Weiwei.

In this process, if both parties want to take things further, they need an intermediary liaison.

This contact person must be their family member, and Lin Miaohan naturally had to take on this important responsibility. This is also why Lin Miaohan had to come here again.

She didn't know exactly what extent Xu's father wanted to achieve.

Is it merely a superficial nodding acquaintance, with Wang Shouren having unwittingly betrayed his own confidante, or does he intend to engage in deeper communication?

Judging from the current situation, both sides seem to intend to have a deeper exchange, so Lin Miaohan will take the opportunity to express her thoughts, that she wants to continue learning.

There is no conflict between these two things.

Mr. Xu didn't care about these things either. What he cared about more was whether Lin Miaohan could repay this debt of gratitude if she got out.

On the surface, this could be seen as Wang Shouren's compensation to Xu Weiwei. However, the Xu family could never accept this compensation, no matter what. What would it look like if they did? Wouldn't that be considered selling their daughter?

If Lin Miaohan wants to leave, then she has to offer corresponding benefits.

This benefit could be provided by the Xu family or by Lin Miaohan. If Lin Miaohan is confident, then the Xu family can continue to provide support from the sidelines. If Lin Miaohan lacks confidence, then the Xu family will have to offer some benefits. Of course, as things stand, Wang Shouren probably doesn't really need this kind of benefit.

He can handle most things on his own.

If a small favor is delayed and turns into a large one, and there's no reciprocation between the two parties, that would be quite troublesome.

Of course, Xu Weiwei wouldn't consider these things.

Based on Lin Miaohan's understanding of Xu Weiwei, this girl still had the temperament of a teenager and couldn't think that far ahead. But as the eldest sister-in-law of the Xu family, there were some things that she had to shoulder.

"What about Weiwei? What are your plans, Weiwei?" Lin Miaohan looked at Xu Weiwei, who was radiating maternal warmth, and asked with a sudden thought.

“Weiwei can take care of herself,” Xu’s mother said, cheerfully changing the subject: “You brought quite a few good things today, you must have spent a lot of money, but if I had to pick one, it would be Miaohan…”

Lin Miaohan smiled, not minding at all, and happily chatted with Xu's mother.

After talking for a while, and having finished her conversation with Xu's father, she took her leave. She still had to go to the Wang family's house today; she was in a hurry.

Wang Shouren never expected that the Xu family would have such a powerful figure as his sister-in-law. This is what it means to get straight to the point.

While she was still at home processing what had happened recently, Lin Miaohan came to her door.

Of course, he still had to show respect to this sister-in-law who had suddenly appeared at his door. After Lin Miaohan left, Qin Jingru slowly came out from the inner room.

He exclaimed, "Wow! This sister-in-law is quite something!"

“That’s for sure. The Xu family is a respectable family. I reckon the Feng family will be about the same. The trouble will be with you.” Wang Shouren said cheerfully.

Besides discussing Xu Weiwei's future plans with him, Lin Miaohan didn't mince words with Wang Shouren. She made a request to him, a request he couldn't refuse. This request would be rewarded.

"Are you planning to say yes to her?" Qin Jingru asked curiously.

“Otherwise, a doctor is still very important,” Wang Shouren said leisurely.

In a past life, the internet compiled a summary of practical connections, concluding that if you want to live well in this world, you should at least know a doctor friend, and if you have some business, it's best to also have a lawyer friend. These friends can save you a considerable amount of time and energy.

Even money.

"Tsk, why didn't I have a sister-in-law like this before?" Qin Jingru clicked her tongue lightly and shook her head.

Wang Shouren, unable to bear it any longer, gave her a sharp rap on the head: "You have the nerve to say that? Back when some people were getting married, they wanted the whole village to know, even the dogs passing by would say that they were getting married today. I won't say who it was."

"Hiss... What does it matter?" Qin Jingru covered her head in grievance.

Amidst the playful banter, Wang Shouren felt that he had more and more things to do, so much so that he didn't even have time to go to the food street.

Dongfang Fuxing didn't come to see Wang Shouren either. He knew that the guy had been very busy lately. The food street had finally opened, and the timing was quite clever, choosing a day when the factory was on holiday.

Everyone around here knows that a food street is about to open.

There weren't many good food options at Wang Shouren's factory.