Chapter 125 Want to Build a Factory? Get a Medical Checkup First!

He didn't tell anyone about it. He had gotten up twice more at night, thinking it was a normal phenomenon due to his age. He never expected that this girl could tell just by taking his pulse.

"You little rascal, you have a really sharp eye." Old Master Huo was completely convinced.

Su Yue was relieved and solemnly took out the wooden box and the report from the cloth bag.

"Mr. Huo, this is a small token of my appreciation, and there is something else I would like you to take a look at."

Huo Ming curiously leaned over to take a look, and saw a section of dark purple root lying in the wooden box, emitting a strange fragrance that made one feel refreshed just by smelling it.

"What kind of treasure is this?"

When Mr. Huo received the report, he initially thought it was just a thank-you letter or something similar. But when he saw the large characters on the cover, he couldn't help but chuckle.

Feasibility report on establishing a military-owned medicinal herb processing plant in an island military region.

"Oh? A feasibility report?"

Old Huo was delighted. He took off his reading glasses, wiped them with a cloth, and looked at Su Yue with great interest.

"Our little Dr. Su is not only good at treating patients, but also wants to engage in economic development? Fine, I'd like to see what's in your report."

He made a joke, but out of his admiration for Su Yue, he still seriously put on his glasses and turned to the first page.

Upon seeing this, the smile on his face slowly froze.

The report begins without a single empty phrase or cliché, without any talk of sentiment or ideals; it is all cold, precise data.

Preliminary Report on the Exploration of Usable Herbal Resources in the Back Mountain of the Island:

"First, plantain, with an estimated annual yield of 800 jin, can be processed into 'diuretic and heat-clearing tea bags,' which can effectively alleviate urinary system problems caused by the hot and humid climate of the island. It is estimated that it can save the military region's health center about 200 yuan per year in purchasing related Western medicines."

"Second, dandelion, with an estimated annual yield of 500 jin, can be processed into 'heat-clearing and detoxifying granules', which have remarkable effects on common sores and inflammations, and are expected to save about 150 yuan in procurement costs each year."

"three,……"

Each item and category was meticulously calculated, from estimated output to processing direction, market value, and the expenses that could be saved for the military region. Every single detail was clearly explained.

Old Huo's expression gradually changed from casual to serious, and finally, when he turned to the next few pages, all that was left on his face was shock.

The latter part of the report is Su Yue's blueprint for the workshop.

Personnel composition: mainly military spouses from family compounds, solving the employment problem of military spouses, and it is expected to provide 30-50 positions.

Technical support: I (Su Yue) will provide all the herbal preparation and processing techniques and develop a standardized production process to ensure that even those with no prior experience can get started within three days.

Development Plan:

In the first year, the main products produced were primary products such as "herbal tea bags", "cough syrup" and "blood-activating medicinal wine", which were mainly supplied to the military region, achieving self-sufficiency and a slight surplus.

The following year, production was expanded, and cooperation with local supply and marketing cooperatives was sought to bring the products to market.

In the third year, we will establish experimental fields for medicinal herbs, artificially cultivate high-value medicinal materials, and form a sustainable industrial chain of "planting-processing-sales"!

When he saw the words "artificially cultivated high-value medicinal materials", Old Huo could no longer sit still.

He slammed his hand on the stone table, causing the teacups on it to jump.

"good!"

"What a wonderful idea it is to teach a man to fish!"

Old Huo stood up excitedly, his hand holding the report trembling slightly. He looked at Su Yue as if he had seen some priceless treasure.

"This is no joke! This girl is trying to bring our entire island military region an inexhaustible gold mine!"

He initially thought this was just a whim of a junior, a childish game, but the report's professionalism, clear logic, long-term planning, and even charts analyzing the return on investment and risk assessment made it more detailed than many reports submitted by formal organizations that he had seen!

Old Huo paced back and forth in the courtyard, his excitement evident on his face.

"If this can be done, it will not only solve the employment problem for military spouses, allowing them to stand tall, but it will also open up a completely new path for our military region's logistics! This is a huge achievement!"

Seeing that Old Master Huo had been completely persuaded, Su Yue breathed a sigh of relief, but she knew that the most crucial issue had not yet been resolved.

Sure enough, after his initial excitement, Old Huo frowned again.

"The idea is good, and the plan is flawless. But the problem is that this matter involves too many people, and it can't be done just by me nodding in approval."

He looked at Su Yue with a solemn expression.

"Setting up a workshop requires a location and approval from the logistics department. Producing medicines, even just health supplements, requires a permit from the health department. Most importantly, you need a heavyweight figure who understands the technology, can keep things under control, and is responsible for production management."

Old Huo sighed.

"This person is hard to find."

Su Yue's heart also jumped.

Just then, Old Huo seemed to have thought of something, and his eyes lit up.

"Got it!"

He looked at Su Yue and said slowly, "It's quite a coincidence. Recently, the military region transferred a big shot from Beijing to recuperate here."

"Who?" Su Yue immediately asked.

"He Chuan, Chief Engineer He."

When Mr. Huo said this name, his tone was filled with respect.

"He is a national-level mechanical research expert who has presided over several major projects back in the day. He is a national treasure. Letting him manage the production of your small workshop is like using a cannon to kill a mosquito—more than enough."

Su Yue was secretly delighted, but judging from Old Master Huo's expression, she knew that things were not so simple.

"However..." Old Huo changed the subject, "This Old He has a notoriously stubborn and inflexible temper, like a rock in a latrine. Especially after he injured his body in an experimental accident years ago and retired early, his personality became even more rigid and obstinate, impervious to reason. Trying to persuade him is harder than climbing to heaven."

Su Yue's heart sank.

How could a national-level chief engineer possibly be interested in her small herbal medicine workshop?

“However,” Old Huo looked at Su Yue, a mysterious smile suddenly appearing on his lips, “this stubborn old man, who fears neither heaven nor earth, has a huge weakness.”

"His most beloved grandson is named He Xingzhou, who is eight years old this year. Because he was born prematurely, he has been weak and sickly since he was a child. He takes medicine all year round and eats more than he eats rice. Old He is so worried about this grandson that his hair has turned white. He has visited famous doctors all over Beijing, but nothing has helped much."

Su Yue instantly understood what Elder Huo meant.

Healing the sick and saving lives.

Isn't this exactly her forte?

Her eyes lit up instantly, all her previous worries vanished, replaced by a powerful sense of confidence.

She looked at Old Master Huo and spoke each word with conviction.

"Mr. Huo, please make the arrangements. I would like to pay a visit to Chief Engineer He."

That's exactly what Old Master Huo was waiting for her to say.

He burst into laughter, picked up the piece of purple ginseng from the table, and weighed it in his hand.

"I'm relieved to hear you say that. Take this with you; it'll be your key to getting things done!"